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Unification Wave

The ocean connects every part of the globe. It sustains life, and we must learn more about it and support it in order to ensure a prosperous future.

For many, the ocean holds a fascination — the great unknown, the freedom of the seas — but for others, it is their food source, a part of their daily lives, and necessary for survival. Despite this, funding for ocean research is low, accounting for only 1.7 percent of national research budgets. To address this, the United Nations (UN) Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development has been established for the years 2021–2030. The UN set the agenda for international cooperation when it declared the decade in December 2017, mobilising researchers, policymakers, businesses, and civil society to work together to reverse the decline in ocean health and ensure a sustainable resource for future generations.

As the ocean is a global commons for the most part, it is a societal job to work together to protect it. Climate change is known to have a variety of effects on the ocean, and the ocean has begun to receive more attention in climate negotiations — according to a study published in 2017, 70 percent of the 161 nationally determined contributions to the Paris Agreement included marine issues.

The cause of coral bleaching, the visible and well-reported effect of global warming, is higher temperatures, and more heat is added and stored in the ocean every year.. According to recent research, the year 2020 saw the highest rate of increase in ocean heat content on record for the top 2,000 m, and at the regional scale for the upper 700 m, larger sections of the ocean are showing statistically significant warming trends and fewer areas are showing cooling trends. In addition to the general increase in ocean heat, marine heatwaves are becoming more common, and they can last for long periods of time. Yet, depending on the region and drivers of specific events, our ability to predict these events and thus better manage marine ecosystems and food resources is still quite variable, ranging from days to years in advance.

Along with the increased heat, physical changes are occurring that will have an impact on the health of the ocean ecosystem. Warmer water holds less oxygen, which, when combined with changes in stratification and circulation, alters the amount of oxygen entering the deep ocean, has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for fisheries and ecosystems.

These changes put a strain on species that require relocation to survive. Fisheries in least-developed countries are the most vulnerable to these climate change effects because they have less adaptive capacity; however, the effects are widespread, as evidenced by a case study of fishing communities in New England and the Mid-Atlantic United States.

Ocean governance relies on international cooperation. The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, which was established in 2018 and is made up of leaders from 14 countries, is pushing for greater ocean commitment by leveraging leading researchers from around the world to advise them on the state of ocean science. Raising awareness and prominence of ocean issues, as the UN decade's goal is, will benefit us all by drawing attention to an important but understudied part of our planet.

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Growth and Unity

Civilized, Conservative, Established, Harmony and Peace, and Integrity

The way we work and play is shaped by our culture, and it makes a difference in how we view ourselves and others. It influences our values, what we think is right and wrong. This is how our choices are influenced by the society we live in. But our decisions can affect others as well and ultimately help shape our society. Sometimes our belief in these categories is so strong that it prevents us from seeing the unique identities of others. Sometimes these beliefs also make us feel suspicion, fear, or hatred towards some members of our society. Other times, especially when we can get to know a person, we can see past labels and maybe find common ground. That is why it’s vital that you not only understand the importance of cultural values as a whole but that you understand the cultural values themselves

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Things You Should Never Say To a Filipino

It was imbibed in the Filipino culture to treat guests with warmth, whether they were a local fellow or a foreign traveller. While Filipinos are admired for their warmth and hospitality, as there are things better left unsaid, first-time travellers in the country should know their limits.Here are things you're not supposed to say to any Filipino—otherwise, you're going to offend them.

Don’t say something blunt

Usually, Filipinos are a shy group, and being in confrontational situations is unusual for them. In Philippine psychology, there is an approach called pakikiramdam, which is a way to incorporate someone's feelings or state of being into your thoughts before acting. Try to use this approach before you make a negative remark, and imagine what the other person might feel when you say that. If you think what you're about to say is too frank, keep it on your own or rephrase it. You're not going to come off as too strong or too cocky this way.

Don’t insult their family members

You'll notice in a typical household that Filipinos live with their extended family members as well. That's because Filipinos have strong family ties, so there's nothing negative you'd want to say about them. You'd see them fuming, or else. While inviting guests over for a meal is a common practice among Filipinos, don't criticise the cooking of their mother or make unnecessary comments about the food they've prepared and cooked for you.

Don’t criticise “Filipino pride”

Not some fan of the popular Filipino boxer-turned-senator they call Manny Pacquiao, "The People's Champ"? Or, don't they like beauty pageants the way they do? Just ask them why they love this particular hero or celebrity instead of voicing your opinions about a fellow Filipino. These people, who represent "Filipino pride," often look up to them. You don't want to start a debate that you won't win. Locals never shy away from exclaiming how proud they are of them when it comes to Filipinos who have gained international fame.

Don’t make bad jokes

Filipinos are mostly onion-skinned. Say a remark that might be interpreted as an insult or an opinion that they don't agree of, and you'll get a bunch of hateful comments and insults online. As the most active social media users in the world, you don't want to mess with the Filipinos, because racial slurs directed at them can pose a serious problem. In one instance, a Thai national was deported after calling the Filipinos pignoys, or "stupid creatures." Even if it's a joke, think twice before saying something that might hurt the pride of the nations.

Don’t ask why they speak English so well

Most of the Filipinos speak well in English, and that's because it's their second language. English is widely spoken among the various languages in the three major island groups of the country because it is taught at an early age and has become the medium of instruction in most schools and universities. More than 90% of Filipinos can speak English and comprehend it. Even locals from far-flung areas can communicate in English with foreigners. So, don't ask why there are fairly neutral American accents for Filipinos.

Don’t bring up stereotypes

Another thing the Filipinos don't want to hear is hasty assumptions and stereotypes. While some Filipinos work abroad as immigrant workers, do not refer to the general population as maidens or servants. Also, do not assume that if they work abroad, their profession is related to caring or nursing.

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Flight From Conversation

1. How to avoid too much screen time?

It won't inherently go down well by merely setting limits. Children can be selfish about their time on the screen, so make sure they understand that they still have some control. Let them see that they can choose when and what they want to watch as long as it is within the limits set. Explain that the more time they're on screens, the less time they have to be physically active and socially active. So here are some tips to limit your time screen.

Put the gadgets in a position where they can not be seen by you or your kids. It is easier to forget they exist by not keeping them constantly in front of us, thereby limiting screen time.

Some of the healthy things that your family should participate in instead of being on a computer are reading, doing puzzles or playing board games, playing outdoors, and spending time with friends or family. You will keep your child happy, without a computer, by planning activities.

Put the gadgets in a position where they can not be seen by you or your kids. It is easier to forget they exist by not keeping them constantly in front of us, thereby limiting screen time.

2. Why it is not okay to go online everyday? 

For work, education, our personal and social lives, we rely on our smartphones. The Internet has been a big part of our everyday lives. So has social media, too. But why is it not OK to go online on a regular basis? Here is a list of why you should not go online every day.

The issue is not social media itself. That's the way people use it in place of actual interaction and socializing in person. "Friends" may not actually your true friends on social media, and may even be strangers.

Cyberbullying, social anxiety, depression, and exposure to content that is not age-appropriate can result from more time spent on social media.

Social media is quite addictive. You try to do it as well as you can when you're playing a game or completing a task. Your brain will give you a dose of dopamine and other happiness hormones once you succeed, thereby making you happy. When you post a picture to Instagram or Facebook, the same mechanism functions. You'll subconsciously register it as a reward once you see all the notifications for likes and positive comments popping up on your screen. But that's not all. Social media is full of experiences that change the mood.

3. How important is a real-time conversation? 

Conversations are key to the development of language, to the exchange of ideas and thoughts, and to listening to each other. By hearing the thoughts of each other while observing facial and body expressions that show emotions, people learn. Here are the reasons why real-time conversation is important.

Small talk makes us a better problem-solver. So talking about the lovely weather with Susan in the office, or recounting your weekend to Bobby from marketing, could actually be as beneficial as doing a cross-word.

 We get a deeper understanding of topics and issues that we might otherwise take for granted by opening ourselves up to the discussion of new ideas and opinions, even those that we disagree with. Information shared through conversation could alter our viewpoints or validate our initial position. All the time, we can't be right about everything. This is what real- time conversation reminds us of.

Conversation provides social support for you. This process helps you put things in perspective, which helps build your resilience and cope better when things don't go to plan, whether you talk to your friends, colleagues and family members for information sharing, advice-giving, or just to vent.