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What’s More (Activity 2: Blog Me)

Our lives have become easier and faster as a result of technological development. One of these is through social media use. Social media are web-based communication platforms that allow people to share and consume information with one another.

How does social media helped families, social workers, and the government in discerning information during calamities?

During a disaster, every family can easily communicate with relatives in various locations through social media. They are able to ask their family members if they need help and check on their current situation. They can also give or send warnings and updates to their family members and relatives via Facebook, Messenger, and other forms of social media, so they can prepare for and be reminded of the precautionary actions during a disaster.

Social workers, on the other hand, become more aware and informed about the seriousness of the situation they are in and the type of solution they must provide during a disaster through social media. They can quickly determine where their assistance is most required.

Social media has an important role in discerning information after experiencing a calamity. During a disaster, it helps people to share and exchange information as well as seek assistance. Our government can use social media to ask for assistance from other governments in sending aid to the affected areas. The government can then use social media to discern information and updates about the relief and assistance that they will provide to the victims.

What’s the difference between social media and traditional media?

Obtaining information through social media is far more convenient today than it was in the past, when we relied on television, radio, and printed media. With social media, you can get real-time updates during a disaster from anywhere at any time, whereas with traditional media, you can only get news if you’re near a television or radio station. Traditional media only offers a one way conversation and therefore there is no chance for a person to communicate his or her thoughts about a news. Social media, on the other hand, allows for two-way communication, allowing people to exchange and share information.

There are many languages in the world. We speak differently. Being capable of communicating in a unique way. The Philippines boasts around 120 languages across the archipelago. Together, these make up the rich vocabulary of Filipinos. Filipino, itself, is one of the most colorful languages in the world.

Many Filipinos nowadays, particularly teenagers, are unfamiliar with some uncommon Filipino terms. It’s because of our advanced technological capabilities. Filipino is the native language of our country. It is made up of many different languages, and it evolves and changes. We often used other languages than our own. Teenagers are most likely fans of Koreans, or should I say k-drama, and they also speak Korean, even if they don’t understand it. We frequently see foreigners who are attempting to learn Tagalog. But, truth be told, no matter how fluent in our native language we are, we still have a lot to learn.

So I’m going to show you 10 Uncommon Filipino Words, their definitions, and how to use them in a sentence. So get your vocabularies up and read carefully.

1. Dumatal (Arrived) – To reach a destination or place. “Dumatal na kami sa kasalan ng aking pinsan.”

2. Ilaya (Farm) – A track of land devoted to agricultural purposes. “Sariwa ang hangin sa ilaya.”

3. Payneta (Comb) – A toothed instrument used especially for adjusting, cleaning, or confining hair. “Palagi kong ginagamit ang aking payneta kapag nag-aayos ako nang aking buhok.”

4. Butsaka (Pocket) – A small bag that is sewed or inserted in a garment. “Itago mo ang iyong pera sa iyong butsaka upang ito’y hindi manakaw.”

5. Sambat (Fork) – A tool with two or more prong used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting. “Hindi alam ni Nena kung paano gumamit ng sambat.”

6. Anluwage (Carpenter) – A person whose job is to make or fix wooden objects or wooden parts of buildings. “Ang aking ama ay isang anluwage.”

7. Durungawan (Window) – An opening in the wall. “Nabasag nang aking pinsan ang durungawan ng aming kapitbahay.”

8. Taburete (Chair) – A seat typically having four legs and a back for one person. “Kulang ng isang taburete ang aming lamesa.”

9. Tatyaw (Rooster) – An adult male domestic chicken. “Ang tatyaw namin ay tumitilaok sa umaga.”

10. Gusi (Vase) – A decorative container typically made of glass. “Hindi ko sinasadyang mabasag ang gusi ng aking ina.”

These are just a few of the Filipino terms that are present yet seldom used. There are new terms for these words that many in today’s generation use on a regular basis. With this in mind, I feel we should continue to celebrate these unique Filipino words because they are the ones that began the linguistic evolution in our country.

It’s often difficult to put into words exactly what I want to say. But always know that you’re being remembered in a specific way. Despite the fact that the distance between us keeps us miles apart. You will always have a particular place in my heart.