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Intro To Editorial Writing
Intro To Editorial Writing
Sinking Boat
THE SITUATION
A boat, with seven passengers
(including the boatman) is bound to
El Nido, Palawan. In the middle of
the vast ocean, the boatman
announced that the boat was
overloaded and that one must leave
the boat; otherwise it will sink and
more lives will be sacrificed.
If you were the boatman, who
among the passengers will you
sacrifice? Why?
Here are the other passengers
of the boat and their personal
background to help you arrive
at your wisest decision:
THE DOCTOR
A 40-year-old doctor who discovered
the vaccine against Ebola virus. World
Health Organization (WHO) reports show
that his breakthrough in medicine has
saved millions of lives against the threat
of the pandemic disease.
THE BEAUTY QUEEN
An 18-year-old Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2016 and will
represent the country to the 2016 Miss Universe
pageant in Trinidad and Tobago. Pageant
organizers said that she has a great chance of
winning the crown since she is a woman endowed
with beauty and intelligence. In fact, she is a
university scholar of the University of the
Philippines and an active advocate of child
protection and welfare.
THE OLD WOMAN
A 70-year-old woman who is still active
in her charity work despite her age. She
founded an orphanage that takes care of
almost 100 children rescued in the
bustling streets of Manila. Her Save A
Child Foundation also grants
scholarships to poor but deserving
students in the country. In fact, she is a
nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.
THE GENIUS
A five-year-old boy with 145
Intelligence Quotient (IQ). Even at a
young age, he is already a computer
wizard. In fact, he developed a
computer software that helps doctors
detect benign or malignant tumors in
just a click of the button.
YOUR FATHER
Though he is just a poor farmer, his
unconditional love to you is
incomparable. No one can replace him
in your heart for he is your greatest
possession. When your mother died
when you were just five months old,
he took care of you and gave you all
the best that you deserve.
YOUR BESTFRIEND
He/She is your childhood friend and
he/she knows all your secrets.
He/She even donated his kidney just
to save your life on the brink of
death.
THE DOCTOR
A 40-year-old doctor who discovered the vaccine
against Ebola virus. World Health Organization
reports show that his breakthrough in medicine has
saved millions of lives against the threat of the
pandemic disease.