NU12 #9 – What pisses you off at the Neighborhood? – Lea Olegario

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NU12 #9 – What pisses you off at the Neighborhood? – Lea Olegario

Filipinos are musically inclined – almost everyone can sing. It is understandable then to see videoke machines and ‘Magic sing’ microphones in the area. We have neighbors who are fond of having parties outside and singing on high volumes has always been a part of the celebration.

It is also then expected that we, the neighbors of these party-loving people would be irritated by all the noise and are having a hard time sleeping most especially those who are very near the streets where they do the gatherings. It is hard to tell them to stop as it is both impolite and dangerous most especially if you will be dealing with drunken men who are not at the right frame of mind. Barangay officials also cannot just tell them to stop not only because it will create a fight but also because they are sometimes part of it.

In college, I have seen many people try to create sound proof room using egg trays. This muffle sound from the outside but makes the sound better inside. I suggest that we create a portable egg-tray sound-proofing divider for the Barangay.

1.       Barangay will collect all used egg trays from the homes in the neighborhood

2.       Purchase foldable dividers or create them using plywood.

3.       Line one side of the walls of the divider with the egg tray.

4.       Paint it to provide a better look.

5.       The other side can also be painted so that it will be nice to use.

This can then be borrowed or provided by the Barangays for those who will be doing such gatherings. We can make several dividers to enclose the place. Yes, there will be sound coming from the top but it will be a lot less as the sound is being bounced though the egg trays. 3.5