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Many HS Students in QC School Passed Elementary But Can’t Read or Write
Would you believe that there are many students in a high school in Quezon City who still don’t know how read and write?
Learning how to read and write are lessons offered in kindergarten and lower elementary years, but as the students progress to higher levels, teachers no longer take up those lessons with the assumption that the students already know how to do that.

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Sadly, there are students who are slow learners or are simply not receiving guidance from their parents regarding their lessons. Amazingly they pass the level and go on to the next – and they reach high school even without knowing how to read and write! Can you even believe that is happening?
But this is a sad reality that happens in many schools in the Philippines, especially in the hinterlands where schools are very far and teachers are very few. One would not expect that to happen in modern schools in the big cities, but teachers at Sauyo High School (formerly Pasong Tamo High School), a public school in Quezon City, are actually facing this puzzling problem!

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How did these kids pass elementary at all, when they don’t even know the basics such as reading or writing? Many can’t also recognize colors and shapes!
Having no knowledge of the alphabet, these kids are struggling to read even two-syllable words in both English and Filipino.
The teachers are heartbroken to see these high school students struggling with reading, especially because they live in a big city where proper education is readily available.

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GMA Public Affairs sought to find the answers to why the kids were like this. According to some of the teachers at the school, this could be due to elementary schools trying to outperform each other.
Performance ratings of the school are based on how many children pass each grade level. So, the students are given passing grades despite not really knowing the lessons.
Moreover, teachers who give students failing marks are required to hold remedial classes during summer. They need to render 6 to 8 hours of work in April and May for these students’ lessons, without additional pay.
The teachers at Sauyo High School believe that these two could be the reasons why they now have many students who don’t know the basic lessons that elementary school kids are supposed to learn.

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Unable to make these kids go further, the school decided to create a special section where the kids are taught basic lessons like the alphabet, colors, shapes, and numbers. Their progress is slow but the teachers are hoping they would eventually learn and catch up with the other students.
Watch their heartbreaking situation here:

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Wife In Viral Appreciation Post Defends Husband: “I married a great guy”
The wife mentioned in a recent viral appreciation post defended her husband from the judgment he received online.
On Facebook, Mhei Legaspi Nodado aired her sentiments and defended her husband Mark Vincent Yap Nodado. It can be recalled that Mark posted an appreciation post for his wife, who felt like she didn’t accomplish anything 10 years after graduating. The post went on to share how Mark felt grateful for all the support and even the little things Mhei did for him and his family.

Amid the mixed reactions that the post received, Mhei spoke up and lamented how easy it is for other people to throw judgment at her husband.
She wrote, “The problem with some people is that they are too quick to judge. Never will I ever exchange my life now to anything. I married a great guy. Yes, he is not perfect, but he is a great one. He is responsible, appreciative, loving, soft-hearted, generous and the best there is.”
“Some say stuff castigating him. Saying as if they had known him from the start. But may I ask you, have you ever been married? Have you had children of your own? Or even, do you know him, me, us?
No one deserves harsh words based on a single post which actually meant to appreciate your wife,” she added.
Mhei explained that it was her choice to choose a profession where she gets to take care of her family most of the day. She also feels grateful that her husband didn’t force her to work full time.
She also explained that her complaining about feeling that she didn’t accomplish after 10 years was just brought by hormones and not her husband’s fault.
Mhei shared some of her accomplishments, including being a businesswoman and a financial advisor. However, she said that her biggest accomplishment was being a good mother and a wife.
In the end, she reminded all the mothers that they’re all doing a great job. She also appealed to spread positivity instead of harsh comments.
“To all the moms out there, whether full-time moms, working moms, kudos to you! We are doing a great job and let us all uplift everyone. Let’s share positivity,” Mhei wrote.
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Has Mosang of ‘LenLen’ Series Switched To Being A Kakampink? Direk Darryl Yap Denies & Clarifies
VinCentiments Director Darryl Yap clarified the alleged “switching” of political sides of his actress Rowena Quejada, or “Mosang” in his controversial series, LenLen.

Recently, social media was abuzz over reports that Rowena or “Mosang” is one proud “kakampink”. This created a controversy as Mosang is part of the series, “Lenlen: The Untold Story.” The series has sparked interest as it focused on a political figure dubbed “Lenlen” with a campaign that focused on “Parang Angat.” Many supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo has slammed the series as they said it was obviously an attack against their candidate.
With Mosang declaring that she’s a supporter of Robredo, many reports surfaced that Mosang had “switched” her support.
However, Direk Darryl clarified that there was no “SwitchToLeni” at all. He said that he had always known that Rowena was a Robredo supporter, but she agreed to take part in the series.
He wrote on his official Facebook page their conversation. He recalled, “‘Mommy? Ok lang ba? Kunin kita sa Lenlen? kasi kailangan ang Role, may alam kay Lenlen, gawin ka sana source si Mosang; eh di ba? MakaLeni ka? Baka pwede ka? Kaya mo ba?'”
‘“…oo naman anak, kayang-kaya, work,'”was the reply of Mosang.
According to Direk Darryl, this shouldn’t be an issue at all. He explained, “VinCentiments’ MOSANG, Our Mommy Rowena Wengkie Quejada has always been a KAKAMPINK. Wala pong #SwitchToLeni, kasi Leni po talaga siya noon pa man. at hindi lang po siya sa grupo ang hindi #BBM, may mangilan-ngilan pong gusto rin sa talo. (charot!)”
He said that despite their differences in political beliefs, they remain professional with each other. Direk Darryl also shared that Rowena even experienced the generosity of Senator Imee Marcos, despite being a Robredo supporter.
“Hindi po totoong nagbago ng isip ang Mommy Weng namin; Talagang pong simula’t sapul siya ay makaLENI. Gayunpaman, walang lamat o bitak sa aming samahan; at siya mismo, naranasan nya nang personal ang kabaitan ni Senator Imee R. Marcos,” he said.
The VinCentiments director said the Robredo supporters are reacting maybe because they couldn’t believe that it’s possible to remain friends and professionals despite having different political views.
He added, “Ngayon, Bakit po gulat na gulat ang mga kapwa nya Kakampink? Kasi po hindi nila alam na pwede pala iyon; ang magpatuloy ang pagkakaibigan at trabaho kahit magkaiba kayo ng paninindigang Politikal, basta manatili ang respeto at pagtanaw ng utang na loob.”
In the end, Direk Darryl continued to defend Rowena and said their political beliefs don’t define their friendship and love for each other.
“Siya po ay 12 years ko nang kaibigan at nanay-nanayan. hindi po si Leni o BBM ang susukat sa aming pagmamahal para sa isa’t-isa,” he added.
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Photo of Man Buying a Doll Straight from Construction Job Warms Hearts
The photo of a man buying a doll straight from his construction job, evidenced by the powdered cement on his legs and feet, warmed netizens hearts. Many loved the idea that a little girl is going to be happy when this man arrives home. Isn’t that sweet?
Photo of Man Buying a Doll for Daughter Goes Viral
Most parents only want the best for their children, even if that means they have to work extra hard or even go abroad just to provide for their family’s needs.
That’s exactly what netizens are thinking after a photo of a man buying a doll for his daughter was posted by SuperMom on her Facebook account.

It was clear from the pictures that this man came straight from his construction job to find a doll for his daughter. He didn’t even bother to clean up his legs and feet of the cement that clung to them – he appears to be too excited to buy the toy for his daughter!
Although the man wasn’t identified in the post, the post explained that this happened in Tambang, Tinambac in Camarines Sur, and that the man was buying the doll for his daughter.

“Kahit na maliit na halaga lang kinikita ko, basta nakakakain ang mga anak ko at naiibigay ko mga gusto at pangangailangan nila, daig ko pa po nanalo sa lotto,” the man reportedly said.
The photos were attributed to a certain Divine B. who said that the man’s smile was priceless as he happily paid for the doll.
Although for some it might seem like the doll was an unnecessary luxury for a family whose head works as construction worker, many were supportive that this man is still thinking about how to make his kids happy.

We sure hope the little girl knows about her dad’s love and will one day find a way to pay it back.
Best Gifts for Little Girls
The best gifts for little girls can include:
- Dolls and dollhouses
- Jewelry (even just the fancy ones)
- Coloring books and art materials
- Pretend makeup kits
- Cute stuffed toys
- Cute bags and accessories
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