The Present

21st Century Essay

        21st Century is the era we are on. It is the time of the modern technology. Innovations and great inventions are the highlights of this century. It is the present and it is everything.

       The life we have is our everything. It is something that we must hold on so dearly. Life would not be complete without happiness and sadness. There are a lot of problems that we will encounter in our lives.

      With the problems coming along our way, we must make sure to keep holding on. We must always remember that God will never give us problems that we can not handle. God loves us so much that everything he plans and does for us is for our good. Problems are just trials that makes us stronger.

         In our time, there are a lot of problems faced by our country and society. One of this is poverty. Poverty is a problem that is very common in third world countries like the Philippines. Poverty is when someone cannot afford his or her physiological needs or having little money to none.  Everywhere in the streets of our country we can see beggars. Kids, adults and teens are begging for money or food in highways, restaurants and etc.

      Poverty is something that is escapable especially if the person experiencing it strives hard to be different and away from it. If a person is determined to a particular goal then surely no matter how hard it is he or she will succeed. Experiencing poverty is hard that is why they say in tagalog “Mahirap maging mahirap”. It is hard but if you are determined you can find ways to make your life better.

       As of now what also increases the rate of poverty is corruption. Corruption is present among corrupt officials or leaders in the government who chooses to dwell in the money of the people instead of using them to help the people.

       Corruption is the reason why other people are experiencing poverty. The money they worked hard for   

are being used selfishly by corrupt people. On a normal setting, people who sit idly have more money to earn than those who work hard sunkissed and dangerously.

      To cure poverty change must come first among ourselves. Second, the government must help its people to lift themselves. Third, the government must be a help to the people and not another hindrance for their success. Lastly, Give what is rightfully appropriate for the person. If a person works hard for it give the credit to them, He or she deserves it.

       In our time, we are able to know news and stories inside and outside our country. With the use of social media news and information are easily spread than before where pigeons are used as messengers. In social medias we usually see stories about real life experiences such as kids working at a young age to earn money or people doing high risk jobs just to earn minimal money. It is good that social media is present so this issues can be an eye opener to each and everyone. With the social media making this issues viral the chances that the government’s attention will be captured and they can help solve the problem.

       Social media is beneficial to us.Social media is an invention brought to us by web developers that helps us communicate with others and entertain us at the same time. Social media is a big help to any individual. It is now considered as an essential in our daily lives.

       Social media is powerful because it very influential. Users from other country can view what you have posted if it is in public. That is why an individual must be careful about what he or she is posting. Thinking before you click is a must.

      If a use is cautious about what he or she is posting cyberbullying can be prevented. Cyberbullying is also one of the 21st century issues. It is where someone is bullied or attacked online. Cyberbullying should not be tolerated and must be ceased. 

      In case you encounter cyberbullying online save the victim and help the bully.  Defend thr victim and let the bully know that he or she is wrong. Let the bully know what he or she should be doing instead of bullying. Help the bully to avoid bullying again. Also save the victim bu giving words of advice and offering friendship. Let him or her know that everyone matters and everyone is special and unique in his or her own ways. Lastly, do not tolerate cyberbullying and do not be part of it.

      With the use of social media I have seen different parts of the world. I have always dreamt of travelling the whole world. Honestly, I really plan to migrate to US after finishing college. I plan to work there with my aunt. Migration is the act of migrating or transferring to another place. I myself would love to migrate but I am not saying that I do not love our country neither is it beautiful.

      Our country Philippines is a tropical and very inviting country. It is one of the most heart warming and eye capturing countries in the world. Although Philippines is known for its boost on the tourism aspect poverty is still a problem. Many Filipinos chose to go abroad because they think there are better opportunities outside our country. A lot of professionals migrate to other countries because they think they can maximize their potentials in another country.

       Then I realized, I am also planning to do the same. I realized I will become an OFW too someday. OFWS or Overseas Filipino workers are considered modern super heroes. There the heroes of every family they support in our country. OFWS are considered heroes because they give service to someone who is not blood related to them and at the same time they can withstand the pain of being lonely and homesick because of being away from their family just to have a bigger income.

         I respect OFWS because they work hard for their families. They are doing their jobs and making their families and our country proud. OFWS are one of the highly sought after workers abroad because of their unique and great quality of work and concern for others. Hopefully with the opportunities present for everyone poverty can be diminished.