Name: LIGUID, LAYKA T.

Date: February 17,2024

Section: BSN II-5 JOYCE TRAVELBEE

Activity 3
Science, Technology and the Good Life

A society’s progress is not determined only by the advances made in its own
science and technology aspect. It is largely determined by its individual members and
how each would try his best to achieve a good life for himself.

Points of Reflection

1. Personally, how do you define a GOOD LIFE?

● In my opinion, having a healthy balance between one's physical and mental
well-being, meaningful connections, personal fulfillment, and a sense of purpose
all make up a successful existence. It entails following interests and hobbies,
learning and developing constantly, making a meaningful contribution to
society, and finding happiness and fulfillment in both big and small
accomplishments as well as everyday joys. It also means learning to grow from
obstacles and failures, developing thankfulness and resilience, and making an
effort to live a genuine life that is consistent with one's principles. In the end, a
fulfilling life is one in which people feel connected, fulfilled, and empowered to
shape their own happiness and positively influence the world around them.
2. What is HAPPINESS for you?

● Happiness, in my opinion, is a profound inner sense of fulfillment and

contentment that results from the harmonious alignment of my values, passions,
and relationships. It is accompanied by moments of joy, laughter, and
connection with others, as well as a sense of growth, progress, and
self-actualization in the pursuit of my goals and aspirations, and it ultimately leads
to a state of inner peace and well-being that transcends fleeting pleasures and
external circumstances.

Watch the video from YouTube video of Tune in kay Tunying entitled “My Full
Interview with Ramon S. Ang” by clicking this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUsgCbnXp6Y&t=2130s. While watching the video,
note the following pertinent information on the interviewee.

Key Questions Pertinent Information

Name of the Interviewee RAMON S. ANG

Did the interviewee come
from a rich or financially
capable and supportive
family?
He mentioned during the interview that he did not
come from a financially capable or supportive family.
He shared that his family struggles financially, and he
had to work hard from a young age to support himself
and his education. Despite facing challenges, he was
able to persevere and build a successful career
through determination, hard work, and seizing
opportunities.
Enumerate the challenges He experienced to have Covid-19 and tested for 5
that the interviewee times and resulted to a positive as part of his health
encountered struggles and;

Balancing time between work and family.

Enumerate the ways by Even though he faced health challenges from testing
which the interviewee positive for COVID five times, he continued to work
overcome the challenges and investigate how the pandemic was impacting
mentioned businesses and society.

Managing a business while maintaining a quiet, fulfilling

family life. He successfully balances his dedication to
both his trade and his family's well-being.
Enumerate the opportunities Business expansion: Ramon S. Ang has been involved in
that the interviewee expanding the business he oversees, such as San
encountered Miguel Corporation, into new markets and industries.

Infrastructure Projects: He has been actively

participating in infrastructure projects in the Philippines,
including airports, toll roads, and railways.

Investments: He has made strategic investments in

various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and
telecommunications, to diversify his portfolio and
capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Enumerate ways by which Business expansion: He utilized his leadership role in San
the interviewee handled the Miguel Corporation to oversee the expansion of the
opportunities mentioned company into new markets and industries. He likely
identified growth opportunities through market
research, strategic planning, and implementation of
expansion strategies.

Infrastructure Projects: He actively participated in

infrastructure projects in the Philippines by leveraging
 his resources, expertise, and network. He may have
collaborated with government agencies, secured
funding, and executed project plans to contribute to
the development of airports, toll roads, railways, and
other infrastructure projects.
Investments: He also made strategic investments in
various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and
telecommunications, to diversify his portfolio and
capitalize on emerging opportunities. He likely
conducted thorough due diligence, evaluated
potential risks and returns, and executed investment
decisions that aligned with his long-term goals and
vision for growth. Additionally, he may have leveraged
his industry knowledge and connections to identify
promising investment opportunities and negotiate
favorable terms.

Enumerate his He has achieved significant success in his career, rising

achievements for himself to prominence as a prominent businessman in the
and his family Philippines.

He has been able to provide for his family’s needs and

ensure their well-being through his business endeavors.
Enumerate his contributions His business activities have contributed to the overall
to society economic growth of the Philippines. By Investing in key
sectors and driving innovation, he has helped stimulate
economic activity, attract investments, and create
opportunities for entrepreneurship and development.
Enumerate the qualities of One of his qualities I have observed during the
the interviewee that you interview is that he has visionary leadership. He
have observed demonstrates a forward-thinking approach and
strategic vision in his business decisions and
investments.
 Name ONE outstanding One outstanding quality of Ramon S. Ang that I can
quality of the interviewee imbibe is his strategic vision and forward-thinking
that you CAN IMBIBE mindset. He demonstrated the ability to anticipate
future trends and opportunities, enabling him to make
bold decisions and investments that have contributed
to the success and growth of his businesses.

Next, think of someone (a parent, relative, family friend, famous individual,

politician, etc) that you look up to as your ROLE MODEL and critically reflect on the
persona/ attributes/ experiences/ capabilities of your role model using the table below.

Key Questions Pertinent Information

Name of Role Model EVELYN T. LIGUID (Mother)
Why is he/she your role She is my role model because she often makes
model? sacrifices specially when it comes to me and my
siblings and her dedication to our family, which serves
as a valuable example of hardwork and commitment
that keeps me motivated in everything that I do.

Enumerate the challenges One of the challenges my mom has encountered I

that your role model think is due to financial strain. We all know that raising
encountered children can be expensive especially when we only
have limited income.

Enumerate the ways by My mom’s one way of overcoming this type of

which your role model challenge is that she creates a detailed budget that
overcome the challenges can help us to allocate limited funds effectively,
mentioned ensuring that essential expenses are covered first.
Enumerate the opportunities My mom encountered an opportunity related to
your role model finance in which she is finding ways to improve
encountered financial stability, such as budgeting, saving, investing,
or exploring entrepreneurial ventures.
Enumerate ways by which She creates a detailed budget to track income and
your role model handled the expenses, identifying areas where she can cut costs
opportunities mentioned and save money.

Enumerate your role Her achievements for herself are overcoming

model’s achievements for challenges or obstacles, such as health issues or
himself and his family financial struggles.
Also maintaining a healthy work-life balance and
prioritizing self-care is one achievement of herself.

For our family, her achievements are providing

emotional support and nurturing a love and supportive
family environment, managing the household and
ensuring everyone’s needs are met, and lastly is
instilling values such as kindness, empathy, and
resilience in us.
Enumerate your role My mom’s contribution to society is raising and
model’s contributions to nurturing us, their children. My mother plays a crucial
society role in the upbringing and development of children,
instilling values, providing emotional support, and
teaching us essential life skills.
Enumerate the qualities of Nurturing, loving, patient, compassionate, protective,
your role model that you selfless, supportive, encouraging, understanding, and
have observed strong.

Name ONE outstanding One outstanding quality that my mom has that I can
quality of your role model imbibe is her resilience. Despite facing challenges and
that you CAN IMBIBE setbacks, she always finds a way to bounce back and
keep moving forward with determination and positivity.
I admire her ability to stay strong in the face of
 adversity, and I strive to emulate her resilience in my
own life.

Points of Reflection

1. Is your role model worth emulating? Why so?

● Yes, because my mom serves as an excellent role model for her dedication, love,
and selflessness in caring for our family. She often demonstrates qualities such as
resilience, patience, and empathy, which are valuable traits for a son/daughter
to emulate.

2. What particular attribute/ work/ achievement of your role model would you
strongly and effectively emulate? Why so?

● I deeply admire my mom's resilience and determination. Despite facing

numerous challenges throughout her life, she always finds a way to persevere
and come out stronger on the other side. She doesn't let setbacks hold her back,
and instead, she uses them as opportunities for growth and learning.

I would strongly and effectively emulate her resilience because I believe it is a

crucial trait for success in any aspect of life. By following her example, I can
develop the strength and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve
my goals, no matter what challenges may come my way. Additionally,
emulating her resilience would also help me maintain a positive attitude and
mindset, even during difficult times, which is essential for both personal and
professional growth.
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