A friend of mine encountered a social phenomena happening in one rural community in the Cordillera Region, Philippines. For over years, the community has witnessed suicide cases committed by residents of that particular place. My friend who is also a social researcher also belongs to that particular community and many times she attended funerals of persons who died of suicide.
The community is mostly dependent on agricultural economy run by its farmers. There are also small segmets of that area that devotes time to other economic activites but largely is anchored on agricultural products. I have yet to see if that area is deprived of sufficient social services that would color the social dynamics of the community.
The people on the otherhand are indigenous community members. Most of the families rely on their agriculture to feed their children and send them to universities. My friend describes families in that area as economically well to do, though they can't spend time on luxurious activities, they can sufficently provide for the needs of the family economically.
The pattern of suicide cases varies among adolescents (the youngest is 14 years old) and adults. There were almost over 40 suicide cases in that community during the last quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009.
What could be the reason why people in that community regardless of age and gender seem to be attracted or prone to suicide? The level of depression individually can be assessed but the more challenging part is digging deep into the problem and exploring the various issues that relatively affect and shape that phenomena. I am more into discovering the external factors affecting the community. My friend told me that a particular company that feeds in that area is a relative factor in understanding suicide cases in the community. I asked what is the significant relationship of the company with the residents of the community. She declined to answer. Its confidential, she did'nt discuss the details.
We planned to organizae a research team to look into this social phenomena. This is my first time to hear about that case and Im interested to take part in exploring the issues of that community and gradually unravel the mystery of suicide cases concentrated in one community.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Watch Prison Break Season Finale
The story of “Prison Break” lasted four years for viewers but only seven months for its
characters -- an insanely short period of time when you consider the whacked toes and hand, the
prison murder of a beloved cat, the beheadings, the near-drowning bathtub torture, the
countless shootings, explosions and stabbings, the removal of a body tattoo in one sitting, the
resurrection of dead people and, of course, the two prison breaks.When the Fox series ends
tonight, all mysteries are resolved in an action-packed two-hour finale. But in a rewarding twist,
the show ends softly, with a sentimental montage that moves the survivors four years into the
future.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
OSCAR 09 TOSP BATCH 2009 TEAMBUILDING
May 09, 2009
FAMILY RESORT 2
ITOGON, BENGUET
Fourteen OSCARS joyfully celebrated the beauty of their team.
LEADING..LEARNING..AND SERVING FOR LIFE!
GO BATCH RADISH!
American Idol Season 8 Final 2
Final two 'American Idol' singers selectedBy DERRIK J. LANG,
AP Entertainment Writer
Danny Gokey (GO'-key) is dancing off "American Idol," leaving Adam Lambert and Kris Allen to duke it out in the finale of the popular Fox singing competition next week.
Gokey was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes on Wednesday.
He and Lambert had long been considered to the be front-runners of the eighth season.
"Idol" judge Simon Cowell called Gokey's cover of Joe Cocker's version of "You Are So Beautiful" on Tuesday a "vocal master class" but said his dancing during Terence Trent D'Arby's "Dance Little Sister" was "desperate."
The winner will be crowned next Wednesday
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