Personal LEARNING ACTIVITY

Development 11 SHEET
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC): Evaluate his/her own thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors. (Esp. - PD11/12DWP- Ib2.2)

Developing the Whole Person

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS:
Reading: The THREE SUCCESS STORIES

1. Manny Pacquiao’s Unbelievable Success Story Will Inspire You It’s 1990 in the province of
General Santos in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao is 12 years old. Pacquiao often speaks of his debt
to his maternal uncle, Sardo Mejia, who introduced him to boxing after he dropped out of school. It
was this moment that would spark an unforeseen passion and drive in Pacquiao to be one of the best
boxers in the entire world. According to his autobiography, he describes watching Mike Tyson’s
shocking defeat to James “Buster” Douglas in 1990 on television with his uncle as an experience that
“changed [his] life forever.” In his hometown, he set up an open-for-all boxing match and beat every
opponent who came. He was well on the road of transforming himself from a lanky school dropout to
a junior boxing champion.

Despite his success, his family was still living in extreme poverty and hunger. They became
so desperate to the point that his father had to kill his pet dog for dinner. Pacquiao couldn’t forgive his
father for what he did so he left home, slept on cardboard boxes, and sold bread on the streets just to
make a meager living. At that point, he also used boxing and won matches for $2 each, as a means of
escaping poverty.

He soon moved to Manila and continued winning several boxing matches, but given the
increased standards of living, he wasn’t making enough to survive. He soon got a job at a local gym
doing gardening, cleaning and construction while boxing on the side. He trained crazily all day and all
night when possible, waking up the earliest and leaving the gym at the latest possible time. Early on,
his perseverance and determination to be a part of the boxing world swayed him to cheat and add on
some weights to meet the featherweight class requirements.

As the fights got more serious, Pacquiao started getting more famous as well. He would beat
fighters from South Korea, Japan and Thailand and at the very young age of 19, he won his first
World Champion title by beating Chatchai Sasakul, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC)
World Flyweight Champion at that time. The turning point for Pacquiao came when he won against
world-class featherweight boxer Marco Antonio Barrera at the Alamodome in Texas with a TKO.
After that fight, he was recognized internationally as a force to be reckoned with.

Today, at 37, he is one of the most respected boxers. Despite his loss during the Mayweather
match, he still has won the hearts of many boxing fans both in the Philippines and worldwide. His
one-of-a-kind story will continue to inspire and it will always portray the journey of what millions of
Filipinos continue to aspire for.

Source:https://www.kalibrr.com/advice/2015/05/manny-pacquiao-success-storywilll-inspire-you/

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2. The Pia Wurtzbach Success Story

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was crowned “Miss Universe” at the 64th Miss Universe 2015 pageant
held at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She is an actress and model of German-Philippine origin. She is
Miss Philippines 2015. She symbolizes the deadly combination of beauty with brains. Pia is a
beautywriter, chef and make-up artist.

Pia Wurtzbach was born on 24 September 1989 in Stuttgart, BadenWürttemberg, Germany.

Her father is a German and mother is a Filipino. She has a younger sister. She was named in keeping
with the Philippines' tradition. Her middle name 'Alonzo' is her mother's maiden name. She took her
secondary education from ABS-CBN Distance Learning School in Quezon City. She studied Culinary
Arts from the Centre for Asian Culinary Studies, San Juan, Metro Manila.

Pia ventured into the world of glitz and glamour at the tender age of fourteen. She joined an
acting and modeling agency for children, 'Star Magic Talent'. She got a break in television when she
featured in K2BU, a series for teenagers, the romance collection, 'Your Song' and the concert
programme, 'ASAP'. She has acted in films; 'All My Life', 'All About Love' and 'Kung Ako Na Lang
Sana'. She was the brand ambassador for 'Avon Teen' for a period of five years. She has graced the
cover of several prestigious fashion magazines. She writes for the 2bU column of 'Inquirer Lifestyle'.
She is popular as Pia Romero, her screen name.

Pia is a pageant title-holder. Her first beauty contest was the 'Binibining Pilipinas 2013'. She
was the 'first runner-up'. She participated in the 'Binibining Pilipinas 2015' as a representative of
Cagayan de Oro and won the title, paving the path for bigger victories.

Pia Alonzo walked away with the “Miss Universe” title at the Miss Universe Pageant 2015
held on December 20 at The Axis, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The 26-year old beauty set the stage
ablaze with her poise, incredible class and talent in her exotic gorgeous ball gown and costumes. She
was crowned by her predecessor, Paulina Vega.

As Miss Universe, Pia aspires to lead the youth and to spread awareness about HIV,
especially in Philippines.

Source:http://successstory.com/people/pia-alonzo-wurtzbac

3. A Love Affair that Got Me Close to a Great Doctor

I am blissfully married and a proud mother to three young men. My husband Leo knows that I
am also engaged in another love affair, a sweet and enduring one. And he approves, so do my sons.

This love affair is with research, and it started during my pediatric residency training. I can
still remember vividly the excitement and the long nights, the discovery of meaningful developments,
the joy of reading medical journals, the eagerness to prepare something thorough and relevant. The
excitement I felt continued up to my postgraduate internship, my fellowship in infectious diseases and
it has lasted until now. My husband was never jealous and my relationship with my sons never soured
despite this other ongoing and never-ending love affair. I could not ask for more. This is the best life.

So last May 23, the family accompanied me to Vigan, Ilocos Sur to attend the 107th annual
convention hosted by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA). Being included as one of the 15
finalists for the coveted Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards is a proud moment for my family. With
them around, I was the proudest wife, mom, and doctor.

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While individual citations were being read on stage for the top awardees for Community Leadership
(Dr. Purisima A. Bueno), Government Service (Dr. Maria Victoria M. Abesamis), Clinical Practice
(Dr. Bonaleth M. De Vera) and Academe (Dr. Estrella B. Paje-Villar), I never expected that the final
citation was all about the fruits of my other love affair, with research.

“Lead investigator for the much-awaited clinical trials on the multivalent dengue vaccine…”
“repeatedly cited by researchers here and abroad…” “served as the springboard for the Expanded
Program of Immunization (EPI) of the Department of Health…” “provided the evidence and the
science…” “extended her work to the communities…” “greater things to come that will benefit
science, medicine and the Filipino people…” “epitomizes the virtues of Dr. Jose P. Rizal…” “…love
of country and service to our countrymen…” All these brought me back to the past 30 years of my
medical, family and community life.

My love affair with research did not happen overnight. It was a journey that began with a case
presentation as a first-year pediatric resident, and a prospective study on how to prevent early
jaundice in newborns. My recommendation that a nursery should always be facing the direction the
sun rises so that a newborn can benefit from exposure to morning sunlight won the top prize for the
hospital’s annual research competition. This did not happen once. It was a back-to-back win for three
straight years. I got hooked. Who would not be? Year 1991 was my first immersion in dengue
research. Twenty-three years later, I am now the lead investigator of the country’s clinical trials for
dengue vaccine, in the countries where dengue is a major public health problem. It’s a vaccine the
medical community worldwide is waiting for.

In Vigan, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) bore witness to the conferment of the
award. The title comes with a specially designed trophy in the image of Dr. Jose P. Rizal by National
Artist Napoleon V. Abueva, a gold medallion, free trip to the United States to attend the convention
of the American Academy of Family Physicians and P150, 000 worth of medicines that I can share
with a civic organization of my choice. Was it just a coincidence or pure fate that it is also the 23rd
year of the presentation of the prestigious Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards? If the number “23” is a
coincidence, what a joyful one. If this is destiny, let me accept it with gratitude. This award is a fitting
tribute to those who have encouraged and inspired me to continue my love affair with research —
participants and their families as well as my teams in clinical trials, officials of the local health, school
and government units, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, collaborators/partners and
sponsors of my researches, Basaynon Katiguban, Inc. and my town mates in Basey, Samar, who
continue to show resiliency despite the tragedy during the super typhoon Yolanda, the Philippine
Pediatric Society and Manila Medical Society for the recognition of my works and the nomination.

For more than three decades, I have never felt happier and accomplished than when doing
medical research. It is tiring but exciting, demanding yet humbling, intimidating but empowering,
exacting yet fulfilling. My work is my loving tribute to a great Filipino and a fellow doctor, Jose P.
Rizal, MD. (Dr. Rose Zeta Capeding is the 23rd Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awardee for Research.
She is currently the head of the Microbiology Department of the Research Institute for Tropical
Medicine (RITM) and head of the Dengue Research Group. She is the head, Section of Infectious

Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Asian Hospital and Medical Center.) Source:

http://www.philstar.com/business-life/2014/06/30/ 1340085/ love-affair-got-me-closegreat-doctor

A REAL WINNER is one who is able to:

 win over his/her battles and difficulties in life and turns them into a learning and
glorifying experience;

 find meaning in pleasant and unpleasant events in his life;

 live in peace with difficult people and difficult situations;

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 win the goodwill of others, their respect and admiration;

 get what he wants using win-win strategies; never at the expense of others;

 discover and use opportunities to his best advantage

 develop and use his talents and abilities to the best advantage and in so doing, make
meaningful contribution in making this world a better place to live in.

Prepared by: Checked & Verified by:

MA. LOURDES A. SAN PEDERO EVELYN C. CANONCE

Senior High School Teacher -II MT –I/Science Dept. Head

Recommending Approval by: Approved by:

ANICETA B. MOBILLA REMEDIOS D. TALUA

HT - III HT – I/ Officer in Charge

Answer Sheet: Write your answer directly in this activity sheet.

Name: ____________________________________________Grade & Section: _____________

Activity 1: Instruction: Analyze and answer each question carefully.

Do you know the characters mentioned in the three success stories?

1. Manny Pacquio ____
2. Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach ____
3. Dra. Rose Zeta Capeding ____
4. What lessons can you learn from the stories?
5. What are the good qualities and perspectives these individuals
exemplify?
6. Why do you think these individuals succeed in life?
7. How would you like your life story to be told?

Activity 2: Instruction: Use 1/8 sheet of illustration board and write you answer on it.

A “ME” Tree

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 1. On the picture provided, write/ draw symbols/

or paste pictures of all of your strengths and

talents/abilities- one strength or talent per root.

2. On the branches/ write/ draw symbols or paste

pictures of all your accomplishments and

successes- one per branch.

3. Some roots and branches should be left empty

so that new elements can be added as they

happen in the future.

4. Lastly, write your name on the trunk of the “Me

Tree”.