Shana Tova!

Rosh Hashanah is upon us -- soon we'll be hearing the sound of the shofar. 

Shalom!!! 

It’s hard to believe that more than half a year has passed since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) swept the globe and so drastically changed our world.

But some things stay the same. Rosh Hashanah is still Rosh Hashanah, and we are still G-d’s children.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, a day of judgment and coronation, and sounding of the shofar . .. In short, it is the birthday of the universe, the day G‑d created Adam and Eve, and it’s celebrated as the head of the Jewish year.

I am praying that G-d grant us a “good and sweet year”. 

Wishing you and yours a very healthy, happy, and sweet new year! 

Shana Tova!!! 

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This "7 Rules of Virtual Meeting Etiquette Every Professional Should Know" from Jeycelle Espejo-Inting of Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School:

1.Leave the keyboard alone. 

2.Dress appropriately. 

3.Be aware of your surroundings  ( No beds (unmade or made) in the background. No messy rooms or open closets where everyone can see your clutter. 

4.Mute your microphone when you’re not talking. 

5.Speak up. 

6.No food allowed ( Do not eat while your video is on).

 7.  Stay seated and stay present. 

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The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Officials of Alburquerque, Tau Gamma Phi (Albur Chapter) and Youth Volunteers conducted the 2020 International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. 

Kien Alphe Garsuta, SK Alburquerque municipal president, they collected a total number of 85 sacks of trashes worth 850.85 kilograms. 

Volunteers during the 2020 International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. 

Photo: Kien Alphe Garsuta

"A shameful load that could have still been polluting our shores, rivers and seas" Garsuta posted on Facebook.

He said "volunteerism and passion to save our #Environment in this #NewNormal era is so alive!" 

He said it was another proof that youth can lead and do so much for the community. 

"Let's make it a habit to be part of the solution not the pollution," said Garsuta. 

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