by Megan P. Gamet

                Man has indeed advance in the passing of time, discovered some elements of the vast universe and had even cloned that whom he has the same image with, thereby transcending if not breaking the laws of nature, yet inspite of these milestones it became evident as his identity as a person all with his knowledge, potential and skills. They have endowed of the talents and positive traits which his forebears have congenitically and traditionally handed him.

                Because of the great struggle that man exerted to minimize problems, such as technology and science have brought rapid changes. Nowadays, our earth is facing these rapid changes it may be beneficial or not. It is because of technology and science, we cannot deny that technology and science give a great impact of help to man, it may be in health issues, education, communication, travel, construction, chemicals or even on the minerals, it is one of the foundation of the Minerals Development.

                Technology, science and sustainability are the answer to the problems we are facing nowadays. Let us take the example, technology and science: foundations for responsible Minerals Development. It is now made possible for the great development of the minerals through this. Minerals have been developed through the process which is relevant to science and technology, BIOTECHNOLOGY, process wherein raw materials are then converted into useful products medicines and other beneficial products from minerals. This can be proven by conducting research studies, wherein useless plants we may think, that we can see in our surroundings can be one of themost useful product for preventing or curing the different contagious disease, it can also be used as an alternative products for some commercial products… who knows? that these useless plants can be turned into something useful and will help our society in all aspects. So, believe that the change is in our hands, all we need to do is discover and explore, because everything in this world, there is something to be developed and discover. And we can do this by recognizing the science, technology and sustainability.

                Our world is full of secrets, mysteries and different minerals , it may be found on land or water. We haven’t discovered yet all the minerals and elements, but now it is made possible by science and technology. Minerals are gift given by GOD, and these should not to be destroyed it is something to be renewed and to be developed.

                We are the start of the change the development of the minerals lies in our hands. So what are we waiting for? Let us grab the chance and opportunity in developing these.

                Our world is vulnerable with the disasters, calamities and catastrophes that come caused by the technology itself. We can never deny that technology is a great help to man but in some ways it can also be destructive, like the pollution coming from vehicles and factories. So, if we are not doing our responsibilities, what would happen? What will happen to the near future?, to the next generation?

                So let us unite in becoming a potent force in developing our minerals, in doing our obligations to the nature so as to protect our children who are the foremost victims of these changes. Instead, let us be reminded of king David’s words: “Train up a child in a way he should go, that when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Megan P. Gamet

Urdaneta City National High School