EDGAR W. SAPIGAO

Computers and modems have made it possible for office to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from the home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Undeniably, people enjoy much of the convenience brought about by computes which is also apparent in the workplaces.   Little did people know that this machine is taking the human positions that could lead to unemployment like the case of teachers and industrial/factory jobs. Currently, teaching positions is in the brink of collapse it is a threat brought about by computers since many students are now going into computer-based schooling at home. The reason to prefer such kind of education is that there is a wide array of materials to be obtained and children or students can have their classes whenever and whatever time they want. Schooling individuals in such a manner can bring their laptops wherever they go and have their e-

Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Famous people like superstars are public figures that influence people of all ages but mostly impact the lives of youngsters, this is due to the fact that media people broadcast many things about these personalities to which I conform. The every reason to agree with the claim is that celebrities are highly idolized by young people because of what they see and hear on the television and read on printed materials. Children imitate the image projected by these well-known people even if it does not result to desirable outcomes. The way teenagers nowadays dress themselves, pierce themselves and paint their bodies are the result of mainstream trending which are done by many great actors and actresses. These young individuals spend too much money and exert so much effort trying to look like the celebrities they adore which does not actually help th

Television, peers and music impacts most of a child’s development. Do what extent do you agree or disagree? It is often asserted that a person is made up by its environment. Without a doubt influences from different entities throughout the developmental process play a crucial role. Certain individuals claim that TV, peers and music are the ones which impact a child, however some argue that nothing beats family. Evidently, it is undeniable that how children nowadays present and project themselves is a reflection of the trends shown on the television. They tend to even imitate how celebrities perceive life in general thus, they ink themselves, dress differently and further enforced by friends they have. To belong in a particular circle, a young person could be forced to do task. A violent act to please his/her friends until it becomes an enjoyable routine. Another one is music by which different genre depicts view like metal rock for rebellion to illustrate. These are some inst

News reported in the media about problems and emergencies rather than positive developments is more harmful to the individual and to society. Do you agree or disagree? Recently, one of the most controversial issues relates to media reports is that it suggests that televising issues and urgent situations instead of the positive ones is detrimental to individuals and communities. Although I reckon that watching several sad situations on television may cause alarm and stress to viewers, nevertheless, this essay fully refutes that it brings more harm than good. To begin with, it is undeniable that broadcasting problems or urgent situations may in fact attract more people’s attention to take action. This would also let them be aware and be updated about latest happenings around them and in turn, anticipate or prepare in case the same problem or situation will recur. Take Baguio City in the Philippines for instance. It almost meets natural calamities such as landslides and floods ev

People who read for pleasure have better imagination and language skills than those who prefer watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? In this fast-paced and changing world seen on current living standard, people are putting more attention on reading for entertainment over watching TV. It is suggested that individuals who read are better at imagining and speaking certain language from those who watch TV. This essay completely agrees with this assertion and will be further elaborated. First of all reading does not only give pleasure to reader but allows them to think of what is being described by the book. This is also where prior knowledge comes to play combined with new knowledge letting readers widen and improve their thinking skills. It is also important to note that as people read, they are unconsciously improving their language skills. Take Filipino students for instance, they do not immerse in studying in depth. English grammar, however c

It is necessary to have access to the internet to live a full life. What is your opinion? Along with the constant improvement and advancement of technology exemplified by current living standards, people put more attention on achieving a well-rounded life. It is suggested that without the utilization of the internet, individuals could still experience life to the fullest. Although, I consider that the internet has become part of our life, nevertheless, I still concur with that assertion. First of all, the advent of information superhighway has enriched peoples live in numerous ways. In terms of communication, connecting with others in distant places is now possible. Indeed, the internet has reconnected people who were separated for long times. This is true to most parents who left their children at home in search for a better employment opportunities in a foreign country. Moreover, the internet brought relief in the field of education. Tons of information is now just within t

Online communication is preferred than face-to-face communication. Discuss. In today’s world, we find ourselves communicating more and more through online channels such as messaging, social media and video call and often at the expense of face-to-face dialogue. There are certain situations where online communication is unavoidable but there’s where we opt for virtual over real-life conversation which begs the question is online communication preferable in today’s world? To begin with, I’d like to outline the advantages of online communication. One of the main arguments in its favor is that it opens up the possibility of communicating with people in different places around the globe. This has considerable benefits in the workplace as meetings can take place via video conferencing between Stockholm, San Francisco and Shanghai without the need for time-consuming, exhausting, long-haul business trips. Furthermore, it provides opportunities for long distance families and friends

Nowadays, more and more people prefer to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development? Along with the rapid and constant development of people’s standard of living seen on the utilization of advanced technology, there is an arising issue on what is real socialization. The question is whether socialization through the internet is either a positive or negative change. Although, there may be detriments of online communication, I still concur that this is still a positive development. First of all, socialization online has brought family and friends even closer and stronger. In fact, even children and aged people do have their own social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram or Line. This has led them to be constantly connected even when in distant places. While in the past, staying in touch with a friend or family member who lives far away is impossible and talking with them over the phone is costly. That is different now, the a

People no longer use newspaper and television because the internet plays the same role as them. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Along with the rapid advancement of technology seen on current living standards, the essence of newspaper and television especially on providing news to the public is threatened by the internet. It is suggested that these kinds of mass media would just be redundant due to proliferation of higher technology. This essay completely agrees with this assertion for the following reasons. First and foremost, the utilization of newspaper and television is not as exciting as phones or computers. It is undeniable that these gadgets may offer variety of features for entertainment or information. People can browse some pictures or watch some videos in order to completely understand information that they are looking for. The content newspaper may have could also be limited while the internet has a lot of choices. Although I understand that there might be

It is suggested that newspapers are still the best source of information. Do you agree or disagree? Along with the rapid technological advancement seen on current living standards recently, people put more attention on which is the most reliable source of information. It is suggested that newspapers are still the best source of information, which I strongly disagree for the following reasons below.   First of all, it is irrefutable that somehow most news written on print media are more reliable as compared to articles published online. The reasons are that before information are being released to the public, they undergo several process such as editing, proofreading and printing. This method would make sure that the veracity of information are checked not only by few people but also limits the occurrence of deception or bias. Newspapers may be reliable but not convenient for both publishing companies and clients. The publication process is too tedious and costly. As a res

People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. These days, many people choose to live or work in other countries which have been made possible because of the convenience of air travel and modern communications. I believe that his has more benefit than drawbacks. Firstly, the disadvantage of this development is the distance that is put between family members. If a person moves away it is true that air travel and devices such as Skype means that communication and contact can be maintained. However, it is likely that a person will only be able to return one or two times a year during holidays and speaking on Skype or via email is not the same as face-to-face contact. Despite this, there are significant advantages it can bring to people lives. Firstly, it means that people have the opportunity to see other parts of the world and the way people live. For example, people from the w

At present the media affects peoples’ lives significantly. What impacts does this have on the society? Is it a negative or a positive development? It is true that nowadays, peoples’ lives are bombarded with different kinds of media, particularly the social media. While there are some irrefutable negative impacts it has bought to the community nevertheless, this essay concurs that this is a positive development. First and foremost, the media especially social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or Skype have undeniable detriments when it comes to the special aspect of people. Communities that used to be close-knitted are now rare. Families now are also weakened and this is mainly attributed to the heavy usage of those social networking sites. Individuals at present almost neglect to take part in community activities and lock themselves at home while socializing with their friends online. Unfortunately, the negative effect of this in the society is indeed significant if the g

Some parent believes that reading books for entertainment is a waste of time for children and they think that their children should read only serious educational books. One of the most controversial issues related to reading books nowadays is the question that should children read books to widen their academic knowledge or just to be entertained? This essay will further explain that a balanced time between the two may enhance students’ creative thinking skills and knowledge. First and foremost, there are undeniable reasons why students need to read books for entertainment. Since most students claim that educational book materials may be stressful at times, switching to entertainment books such as comics and magazines may relieve stress. Moreover, books for leisure may enhance students’ creativity that would be applied at school or in their early lives. Take my friend for instance, the way she relaxes after school is to read pocketbook. In this way, she does not only feel re