PERFORMANCE

TASK

Alena Nicole L. Anas

12 - Cassiopeia
Philippine Politics and Governance
Kung ikaw ang
mamumuno,
sinong
presidente ang
tutularan mo.
Bakit?
 Emilio Aguinaldo
Tough times were frequent during my sophomore year of high
school and I felt like I couldn’t catch a break. Family health issues,
financial struggles, and my slipping grades caused me to close
myself off from my friends. I became so irritable that no one
wanted to be in my company and I finally understood the saying
“misery loves company”. I was upset that everyone was going about
their everyday lives while I had to struggle with eventhe simplest of
tasks.
That’s when Mariana stepped up. She showed up at my house with
a pint of my favorite ice cream (chocolate, of course) and offered a
listening ear – something I hadn’t had in months. The overwhelming
feeling of release had tears flowing down my face and by the time I
was done talking, Mariana was blurred in my vision. She didn’t say
one word. Mariana sat right beside me and just hugged me for a few
minutes. The silence between us made it feel like hours had passed
and when she got up she told me that she was there for me.
The guilt started creeping up and I could feel my eyes beginning to
swell again. What was I thinking? My friends love me and all I did
was push them away when I needed them most.
Mariana’s small act of kindness had a profound effect on me and
reminded me of the power of compassion and friendship. It may
seem silly, but it has truly changed my life and I am forever grateful
for that pint of chocolate ice cream and hug. I now carry that same
compassion with me everywhere I go and show it to anyone, even if
I don’t know their whole life story. Something so small and free can
truly change someone’s life and I hope to be the Mariana to
someone else.
Sino ang #1
Senator mo?
 Risa Hontiveros
Tough times were frequent during my sophomore year of high
school and I felt like I couldn’t catch a break. Family health issues,
financial struggles, and my slipping grades caused me to close
myself off from my friends. I became so irritable that no one
wanted to be in my company and I finally understood the saying
“misery loves company”. I was upset that everyone was going about
their everyday lives while I had to struggle with eventhe simplest of
tasks.
That’s when Mariana stepped up. She showed up at my house with
a pint of my favorite ice cream (chocolate, of course) and offered a
listening ear – something I hadn’t had in months. The overwhelming
feeling of release had tears flowing down my face and by the time I
was done talking, Mariana was blurred in my vision. She didn’t say
one word. Mariana sat right beside me and just hugged me for a few
minutes. The silence between us made it feel like hours had passed
and when she got up she told me that she was there for me.
The guilt started creeping up and I could feel my eyes beginning to
swell again. What was I thinking? My friends love me and all I did
was push them away when I needed them most.
Mariana’s small act of kindness had a profound effect on me and
reminded me of the power of compassion and friendship. It may
seem silly, but it has truly changed my life and I am forever grateful
for that pint of chocolate ice cream and hug. I now carry that same
compassion with me everywhere I go and show it to anyone, even if
I don’t know their whole life story. Something so small and free can
truly change someone’s life and I hope to be the Mariana to
someone else.
Ano ang iyong
mga saloobin
tungkol sa mga
artista na
pumasok sa
mundo ng
pulitika?
 If you will be
advocationg,
what advocate
you want?