21st Century Lit Week 2
21st Century Lit Week 2
Bataan
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3. Abu-kinaykay
4. Abucay
5. 9 barangays
1. An ant’s life begins as an egg. Ant eggs are soft, oval, and tiny – about the size of a period
at the end of a sentence. Not all eggs are destined to become adults – some are eaten by
nestmates for extra nourishment.
An egg hatches into a worm-shaped larva with no eyes or legs. Larvae are eating machines that
rely on adults to provide a constant supply of food. As a result, they grow
rapidly, molting between sizes.
When a larva is large enough, it metamorphoses into a pupa. This is a stage of rest and
reorganization. Pupae look more like adults, but their legs and antennae are folded against their
bodies. They start out whitish and gradually become darker. The pupae of some species spin a
cocoon for protection, while others remain uncovered, or naked.
Finally, the pupa emerges as an adult. Young adults are often lighter in color, but darken as they
age. The process of development from egg to adult can take from several weeks to months,
depending on the species and the environment. Did you know that ants, like all insects, are full-
grown when they become adults? Their exoskeletons prevent them from getting any larger.
2. With some clever tunneling, ants can trap air in various chambers throughout the nest, and
entrances to chambers come from below, preventing water from coming in. Even if the tiny
insects are caught in the rain outside, they still stand a chance. Ants are too light to break
the surface tension and can walk on water.
1. World Domination – Ants have colonised almost every landmass on Earth which means that
they can adapt to almost any habitat. The only places that ants cannot live are Antartica and a
few islands that are inhospitable. This is very similar to humans as we can adapt to many
different climates. Also, some ant species attack and try to take over their neighbouring ant
colonies which is a clear comparison to humans as we declare war on other countries.
2. Just Keep Swimming – Some ants can swim and so can some humans!
3. Protective – Ants defend their homes from intruders as I believe humans would in the same
situation.
4. Unique – Although ants are all the same species they exist in lots of different shapes and sizes
much like humans do!
5. Special Skills – Ants specialise in lots of different skills such as foraging, fighting and building.
Humans are very similar to this as we all have various passions as well as jobs that we do.
6. Daily Grind – It is said that ants work all day, every day. This could also be said for some
humans, although I hope that most of us get weekends off and I highly doubt that ants do!
7. Minty Fresh – Some ants have the task of cleaning up after the whole colony. Now, I would hope
that most human beings clean up after themselves and maintain their personal hygiene, but we
also employ cleaners to keep areas sparkling for us!
8. I Would Walk Five Hundred Miles – Ants walk in straight lines that could be compared to that of
highways and roads built by humans!
9. Unstoppable – The ants way of surviving in so many different climates and habitats is said to be
because they can modify the environment to suit their needs, (which we can do with central
heating!) they find and use resources (which we do by going out and shopping for it!) and
defend themselves (which we do with our armed forces).
10. Are You Talking To Me? – Ants can communicate by using sound. They don’t exactly create this
sound in the same way that humans do, but it can still be related to us as they have the ability to
communicate!
11. Royalty – In an ants nest there will be a queen ant. This can be compared to humans as some
countries in the world are ruled over by queens; such as England, that is ruled over by Queen
Elizabeth II.
12. Home Sweet Home – Ants choose the perfect site to build their nests and can create very
complex structures. Humans are similar to this as we pick a home that we like and change it to
suit what we want.
13. Lost – All ants can make use of visual landmarks when they’re lost which is similar to humans
because I’m sure we all retrace our steps by using sculptures and monuments!
14. Jaws – Ants attack and defend themselves by biting which may also be the case for some
humans!
Society – Colonies of ants are said to be the closest thing in nature to our own societies. Three different
things may make this the case:
(a) they divide labour between them. (This could be said for some humans although there are a
few that are lazier than the rest!)
(b) they communicate with each other to get the job done!
5. Being powerful is more advantageous. Money can't give you purpose -- at least not one that
holds worth. The only use of money is for power, but true power lies in how you can affect and
change the minds and actions of other people. ... Money can't buy you that. Only
attaining power can make you matter, and true power only comes from intellect.
1. mismis
2. binlid
3. parasito
4. hidhid
5. batalan
6. kaang
7. dapugan
8. piring
9. panutsa
10. pisaw
1. The two major characters in the narrative poem are Tata SElo and Itoy.
2. A. the red ant symbolizes the powerful but a stealer people. They are selfish and mean. They are
a parasite.
B. And Itoy was left alone.. Hungry and looking for his Ingkong selo, waiting for it to
wake up..
Itoy was left alone. Hungry and without food. He remembered what his Ingkong Selo left
for him, the puto seko.
. But instead of puto seko, he saw the
the red ants who took advantage again, took advantage of his only wealth. And it
disappeared.
c. Because of what Itoy experience when he was just a child, I think he will use it as an
inspiration to become a person who will defend the people in the unfair justice here in
our country, something that he wish someone did back then for his Tata Selo.
3. If I were tata selo I wouldn’t seek vengeance the way he did. That would make me look like
a criminal, just like Kabesang MAgno Borja. In that case, what will be my difference tot hat
person?
Tata selo and Kerising represents the people in the society who were maltreated by
kabesang magno borja who represents the rich and powerful people in the society. Like the
politicians who never been jailed even if the evidences are crystal clear.
A, mamayang alas otso’y papanaog siya sa bayan At haharap sa husgado’t- dirringin ang
katarungan? Kriminal siya! Kriminal ba kung siya man ay pumatay? Kriminal bang
masasabi ang maningil ng pautang?
Ngunit Diyos… ang hustisya ay may pirong, habang hawak ang timbangan; ang
timbangan na kay limit\ magwasak sa katarungan!
This is what will happen when crooked system will continue. People who lost their loved ones in a
such horrific way wants nothing but justice for them. And if this people will turn a blind eye for
them, they will not mind doing this for the sake of their loved ones. It is not right especially in the
eye of the Lord. But we are not in their situation. We are not the one who is grieving. We don’t know
how it feels. We can’t judge them especially if this is how unfair the justice to poor people like
them.
4. “ang Mga langgam na Pula sa Kapirasong Puto Seko” the red ant symbolizes the powerful but a
stealer people and Kapirasong Puto Seko is the only wealth of Tata Selo and Itooy have: their
dignity, purity and pride, and those red ants take away their only wealth.
The saying of “eye for an eye” was used in many religions and it was the law of retaliation. It
is the idea that if one person has injured another, they receive a penalty that is similar to
what they did. This law does not seem to apply to the world today.
If you kill someone else, don’t you deserve to die, too – “an eye for an eye”?
No. Executing someone because they’ve taken someone’s life is revenge, not justice.
5. Taking legal actions is the best option for Tata Selo. Killing the suspect will never do good in you
and also for the one who was killed. Even if you kill the suspect, it will never bring back the time.
It will never bring back Kerising. (tignan mo sa libro kay soleil,)
Amid growing uncertainty and turmoil around the globe, it takes courage to stand up for what you think
is right. So how can we be the change we want to see in the world?
It’s easy to shake your head in dismay, and complain about all that’s wrong with the world. But
as Gandhi reminded us in words and actions, “You must be the change you wish to see in the
world.”
Not happy with police brutality? Worried about the acts of terrorism across the globe?
Concerned about the seemingly unstoppable refugee crisis? Well now is the time to stand united
and practice social justice – for a better future for all.
As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon put it: “As we seek to build the world we want, let us
intensify our efforts to achieve a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable development path
built on dialogue, transparency and social justice.”
We all know social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence.
But while we can agree with this, many of us are at a loss when it comes to acting on or
upholding the principles of social justice in our everyday lives.
So, in answer to this dilemma, we have compiled a list of 10 ways that we can put our words into
actions and advance social justice every day.
1. I’ll Spread the word
I will Become active in spreading empowering information, whether it is through word of mouth
to friends and family or via my online networking and emails. Sometimes getting the
conversation started is enough to spur others to join in too. I will Always lead by example!
2. I’ll Listen more
Before I head out the door with that megaphone to spread my message, I will remember to
always be courteous and open to hearing what others think and feel.
While I may not agree on everything, debating issues I feel strongly about in a calm and non-
aggressive fashion could be eye opening and validating for both them and I.
3. I’ll Attend a rally
If history has taught us anything, it’s that there is power in numbers. It’s all well and good to
post information about an event or demonstration that is part of the cause that I feel strongly
about, but if I can put that into action, then I am no better than those who choose to stay silent.
Remember – if I am not part of the solution – I am part of the problem. (Harsh words, I might
feel – but true also.)
4. I will Reclaim my community
It’s vital to get know my neighbours and those around me as I cannot promote social justice on a
broader level without a sense of community. I could find myself have similar gripes or
hesitations about things going on in my neighbourhood and be able to mobilise for change.
It’s also important to help those who may be struggling around me first before I seek to help
others outside my community.
5. I will Volunteer
My local shelters need me. Sparing some time to help others in need will help organisations
struggling to respond to the demand for help – not to mention, give me a new appreciation for all
that I have and continue to empower me to do more.
Don’t underestimate the power of volunteering – it’s food for the soul.
6. I wil Support local organisations
There are a multitude of groups that fight for equality and the basic human rights for all.
I will Find the ones whose messages resonate most with me and find out how I can support their
events and campaigns.
7. I will Adopt a politician
I will Write a monthly letter or email to my local member for council or parliament on issues that
are important to me.
I will Take an action to support specific legislative initiatives or give my opinion and advice on
what I think they should focus on.
8. I will Embrace diversity
I will Travel to neighbourhoods, communities and events that are ethnically focused, to gain a
greater appreciation of diverse cultures.
I will Befriend someone of a different race, ethnicity, religion or age, to explore my prejudices
and gain a better understanding of the issues affecting them.
9. I will Sign a pledge
We are all bombarded with emails and pleas from groups hoping we will sign their petition or
pledge. It will take five minutes to sign my name to one of these documents, but could mean the
world of difference for those trying to give legs to their cause
10. I will Practice what I preach
remember social justice begins in the home. There is no point going out and urging others in the
community to change their words and actions if I haven’t first looked at your own stomping
ground.
Access to justice is a basic principle of the rule of law. In the absence of access to justice, people are
unable to have their voice heard, exercise their rights, challenge discrimination or hold decision-makers
accountable. The step out act of 2021 emphasizes the right of equal access to justice for all, including
members of vulnerable groups. This bill aims to take all necessary steps to provide fair, transparent,
effective, non-discriminatory and accountable services that promote access to justice for all..
This bill also aims to ensure access to justice are a core component of the work in the area of rule of law.
Delivery of justice should be impartial and non-discriminatory. step out act of 2021 highlighted the
independence of the judicial system, together with its impartiality and integrity, as an essential
prerequisite for upholding the rule of law and ensuring that there is no discrimination in the administration
of justice.
My heart broke after reading Ang mga LAnggam na pula sa kapirasong puto seko. This
journey is tough for me because of it but I will never forget this and will use this as an
inspiration to study hard so that I can give justice for all the people who experience this
kind of treatment. Sadly, up until now, the crooked system here never changedI learned a
lot from this journey and I enjoyed it a lot too. Thank you for sharing this activities to me,
this will be forever engraved in my heart.
That was the last resort of Itoy, but those ants took away his only chance to survive.
selfishness of people who have power and everything is very evident in the last line of
poem. There you can see how those people will do everything just to satisfy theirselves.
Seeing other people suffer is the meaning of satisfaction for them.