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Moral Values from the story ‘Sinigang’

There’s a well-known short story entitled ‘Sinigang’ that was written back in 2001. It was written by Aubrey J. Villaceran. It portrays Liza, the main character of the story, who faced her father’s mistress named Sylvia at the funeral of Lem, her half-brother who died because of cancer.

It is a wonderful story indeed. But the question is, what are the moral lessons you can get from the story? Join me and let’s find out.

The great moral values, such as truth, freedom, honesty, fairness, kindness, politeness, respect, virtues, perseverance, integrity, to know about one’s duties, charity, compassion, etc. have one thing in common when they are functioning correctly, they are life protecting or life enhancing for all.

Forgive and forget
Each one of us commits mistakes that can hurt anyone. Sometimes, it is so hard to forgive especially when he/she commits mistakes that affect your entire life. But, the only thing that will make your life peaceful is that we need to learn how to forgive. We need to forget who hurt us but never forget what lesson they left to us. We must remember that when we forgive, we recover and grow as a person.

Be Faithful
In the story, we saw the negative effects of having extramarital affair with someone. The one who suffers the most is not the 1st party but their child. It can hurt them emotionally and physically.

As a 21st Century Learner, the short story Sinigang left a huge impact on me. Life is not full of happy endings. But, it is our choice on how we will face the obstacles of life. Keep in mind the quote of Professor Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series. “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”I realized that it does not only happen to one or two families, that  it happens in almost half of the population. Cheating is a choice. Cheating is not something you do just because you are a man and woman and you can’t control yourself. No, it is a choice. Because you choose it, even its bad and It’s just sad and unfair to the left partner, she/he will be doubtful of his/her worth, it will bother their minds and hearts for a very long time. As per the children, it will leave a bruise that will forever in their hearts and in their mind , so I really hope these cruel thing comes to an end and i hope go those people, be contented what you have in life .  And accept the saying that “not everything you want, you get”

One mile at a time

Most Popular Destination here in the Philippines

Beautiful places in the philippines to get rid of your tiredness.

With over seven thousand islands, you seem to be overwhelmed by the number of beautiful places in the Philippines. From the whitening and fine sand of the sea to the breathtaking beauty of the lagoons, you will never run out of sights in the Philippines. So it is not surprising that even foreigners are fascinated by the beauty of the country. In fact, some foreigners have chosen to settle in the Philippines

Here are the beautiful places in the Philippines that you should visit soon

•BATANES

Batanes is an archipelagic province in the Philippines, administratively part of the Cagayan Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the country, and also the smallest, both in population and land area. Its capital is Basco located on the island of Batan. If you are looking for truly captivating sights in the Philippines, go to Batanes! Batanes is a dream destination for many Filipinos. After all, no matter where you look, the view of Batanes is really breathtaking. From Vayang Rolling Hills to Racuh A Payaman, you will be amazed at the beauty. Unbelievably beautiful, that is, so it is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines.Batanes is an archipelagic province in the Philippines, administratively part of the Cagayan Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the country, and also the smallest, both in population and land area. Its capital is Basco located on the island of Batan. If you are looking for truly captivating sights in the Philippines, go to Batanes! Batanes is a dream destination for many Filipinos. After all, no matter where you look, the view of Batanes is really breathtaking. From Vayang Rolling Hills to Racuh A Payaman, you will be amazed at the beauty. Unbelievably beautiful, that is, so it is
Palawan, officially the Province of Palawan, is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the region of Mimaropa. It is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of 14,649.73 km². The capital city is Puerto Princesa.

•BORACAY

Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It’s known for its resorts and beaches. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life. Oh Boracay! Does this place still need an introduction? Boracay is just one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. The sand on Boracay’s White Beach is white and powdery white! The water, shiny cerulean color! Boracay is also famous for its fun nightlife. Given Boracay and other beautiful places in the Philippines, there is no need to ask how to encourage tourists to come to the Philippines. Because of this, Boracay is one of the reasons why tourism in the Philippines is vibrant.

•Cebu

Cebu is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region, comprising Cebu Island and more than 150 smaller surrounding islands and islets. Its prosperous port capital, Cebu City, retains landmarks from its 16th-century Spanish colonial past, including the Basilica Minore del Sa. One day is not enough to see the beauty of the whole of Cebu. Dubbed the Queen City of the South, it seems to be a royalty on the list of Philippine destinations due to the amount of beautiful sights in this area! Aside from its rich history and culture, Cebu also boasts of their pristine white beaches, waterfalls, sardine run in Moalboal and Oslob where you can swim with the gigantic butanding! Some of the other beautiful sights in Cebu are Kawasan Falls, Sirao Flower Farm and Temple of Leah.

•IFUGAO

fugao is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Lagawe and it borders Benguet to the west, Mountain Province to the north, Isabela to the east, and Nueva Vizcaya to the south.  Another of the beautiful places in the Philippines that is really unique is Ifugao. Here is one of the most beautiful sights in the Philippines and UNESCO World Heritage Site Banaue Rice Terraces or Hagdan-Hagdang Palayan. Because it is located in the north, the climate in this area is cold so if you go to Ifugao, bring thick clothes.

•BICOL

Bicol is a region in the Philippines encompassing the southern part of Luzon Island and nearby island provinces. Caramoan, a peninsula in the east, is dotted with caves, limestone cliffs and white-sand beaches. Nearby, Catanduanes Island has mountains, waterfalls and coral reefs. Donsol, in the west, is home to whale sharks. The region’s active volcanoes include Bulusan Volcano and Mayon Volcano. Another unique place you should visit in the Philippines is Bicol. Here you will find the so-called perfect cone-shaped Mayon Volcano. If you want to go to the beach, go to Caramoan Island and Calaguas Island which are famous sights in Bicol.

‘It’s just that, the trip from Manila takes more than 12 hours. But trust us, the long drive is so worth it! There are also flights available to Bicol. It only takes more than an hour’s drive from Manila.

•ZAMBALES

Zambales is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba, which is located in the middle of the province. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north and northeast, Tarlac to the east, Pampanga to the southeast, Bataan to the south and the South China Sea to the west. Just 4 hours away from Manila, you will reach a beautiful place in the Philippines, Zambales. It’s perfect destination for quick getaways of barakada or family. You can go island hopping, surfing and camping here. Some of the beautiful places in Zambales are Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa Cove, Capones Island, Liwliwa Beach, and of course, Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake. What the Philippines is in the picture is the same in person.

•BOHOL

Bohol is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region. It comprises Bohol Island and numerous smaller surrounding islands. Bohol is known for coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills. On the main island, near the town of Carmen, these 1,200 or so symmetrical mounds turn cocoa-brown in the dry season, contrasting with the surrounding jungle’s greeneryFrom the beautiful white beaches in Panglao to the stunning Chocolate Hills, Bohol has much to be proud of. Some of the other beautiful places you can visit in Bohol are Hinagdanan Cave, Loboc River, Man-Made Forest, Danao Adventure Park, and Baclayon Church. With so many beautiful sights in the Philippines, Bohol is one of the must -visit places.

There are Most Popular Destination here in the Philippines. Come and Visit soon!!