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My Roadmap to Becoming a Successful Businessman: From Passion to Purpose Through Vintage SZN

My Roadmap to Becoming a Successful Businessman: From Passion to Purpose Through Vintage SZN 🌱 Introduction: Discovering My Direction Career planning, for me, is more than choosing a job—it is understanding who I am and who I want to become. As a Grade 12 HUMSS student, I have realized that success is not defined only by income or status, but by growth, resilience, and purpose. One of the biggest realizations I had during Senior High School is that self-awareness is the foundation of every meaningful career decision. Through reflection, I discovered that I am naturally creative, strategic, and goal-oriented. I enjoy leading projects, organizing ideas, and turning visions into reality. These strengths led me to entrepreneurship. This is how Vintage SZN was born—not just as a business, but as a reflection of my ambition, discipline, and willingness to take risks at a young age. 🧠 Understanding Myself: The Personal Development Perspective Personal Development taught me that career...

Simod sa Limod - A Personal Critique

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About Us  Hi! I’m Kezia Reynes, a senior high school student at the University of San Jose-Recoletos under the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand. I have a passion for creativity, whether it’s through art, writing, or immersing myself in the world of video games. I love expressing ideas through different mediums and exploring new stories, both in fiction and in gameplay. Whether I’m crafting a piece of art, writing down my thoughts, or leveling up in a game, I always find joy in creativity and self-expression! ''Simod sa Limod''   Adonis Durado · · ─────── ·π–₯Έ· ─────── · · ‘’Simod sa Limod’’ is a poem by Adonis Durado with very strong themes of abandonment and abuse. It reflects on the pain of betrayal and emotional distance while outlining the calm and reliable presence of plants as a source of comfort. By comparing the complexity of human relationships with the beauty of the natural world, the poem explores themes of truth and personal value, suggesting tha...

BEAUTY IS THE SWEETNESS WITHIN - A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF SWEET SUMMER

  Beauty is the sweetness within - A Critical Analysis of Sweet Summer By Cyan Abad-Jugo Written by: Artchie Melgazo, Bjorn Balaoro, Jadis Ocampo, Mary Grace Sanchez,  RB Lim, Zunder Kirk Lerin “Society has a distorted perception of beauty” This quote captures the knowledge of the main idea of the literary text. The story “Sweet Summer” by Cyan Abad-Jugo starts with introducing the three 12- years old girls. The story takes place in the summertime. The main idea of the literary text is it is about Sara, one of the three 12-year-old girls who call themselves The Candy Club, as they are growing up Camilla and Faye start to attract attention from boys as said in the literary text  “the older boys of the neighborhood have begun to hover and ogled them like treats but only the two creamy long- legged eclairs, not the nut -brown fudge in a housedress melting the sun” this implies that only Camilla and Faye are noticed and desired by the older boys while Sara is ignored and is...

SA LALAKING NALIGSAN SA MAY INTERSEKSYON - A CRITICAL ANALYSIS PAPER

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Sa Lalaking Naligsan sa May Interseksiyon By: Manuel M. Avenido      Manuel M. Avenido's work "Sa Lalaking Naligsan sa May Interseksiyon" illustrates modern difficulties in a direct and powerful manner. The narrative illustrates a man's struggle when hindered at a congested intersection. This scenario symbolizes disorientation and ambiguity over one's life trajectory. Amidst towering skyscrapers and tumultuous traffic, the man initiates his own odyssey, encouraging the reader to reflect on life's challenges, decisions, and the essence of a genuine route. This encompasses the untamed and rugged realm.      "Sa Lalaking Naligsan sa May Interseksiyon" narrates the tale of a guy ensnared at a frenetic urban intersection. He reflects on his circumstances, illustrating the plight of an individual striving to navigate contemporary life's problems. His stroll becomes a metaphor as he reflects on his choices and the trajectory of his existence, notwithsta...

FROM BRO TALK TO REAL TALK: RETHINKING 'BOY TALK' AND CONSENT

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π…π‘πŽπŒ ππ‘πŽ π“π€π‹πŠ π“πŽ 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 π“π€π‹πŠ: π‘π„π“π‡πˆππŠπˆππ† '𝐁𝐎𝐘 π“π€π‹πŠ' 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‚πŽππ’π„ππ“ Written by:  Izzy Elielle Pardillo, Bernadeth Jen Abellaneda, Lori Vianka Adlawan, Chrisjay Ermitanio, and Azumi Fenecios

PILI, MANGO, ROSE, TREE OF DECREE: WHO WILL YOU BE? UNPACKING THE POWER OF CHOICE IN J. ANTONIO CARPIO’S TREES

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  PILI, MANGO, ROSE, TREE OF DECREE: WHO WILL YOU BE? UNPACKING THE POWER OF CHOICE IN J. ANTONIO CARPIO’S TREES Written By:  Althea Beatrice V. Chavez, Mitz Julianne G. Gabutan, Nina Franchesca Ibona, Kiersten Laiza Mae Minor, and Danielle Aubrey Parales As children, we were told we could be anything, and do anything, as long as it aligned with our culture, morality, and spirituality. We were taught to strive not just for our success, but for the betterment of the world around us. Yet, as we grow older, walking through the streets of the Philippines, we are greeted not by progress but by walls plastered with the same tired promises. The bright tarpaulins and posters scream "Vote for..." followed by pledges for reform—most especially environmental reform. But how ironic is it that these very promises of change litter our streets, while the change itself remains elusive? How ironic that those who vow to do good seem disconnected from the moral and civic responsibilities they d...