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I love Photoshop!

Posted by Focus Pacific on September 10th, 2025

Recently I have been into photo editing, and I have been using Photoshop. By using this software, you can create different photo styles and designs. Learning basic Photoshop is a challenge because there are many functions that you need to know in terms of what they are used for. As long as you know the basic functions of Photoshop, you can basically do anything. Mastering the software will take time and a lot of practice.

 

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I salute Thomas Knoll and John Knoll, the creators of Photoshop, for making photo editing way easier. Photoshop is used not only for photo editing but also for creating digital art. However, even if digital technologies advance, some artists still choose the old way to create art. It is up to the individual artist to choose his or her style.

Khaye Gomez

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Recent child abuse cases in Japan ‘just the tip of the iceberg’, say experts

Posted by Focus Pacific on September 9th, 2025

Recent child abuse cases in Japan ‘just the tip of the iceberg’, say experts

Lack of knowledge, poverty and reduction of a nuclear family are accountable for the increase of child abuse the true level of which is not identified.

Public support groups for children have been alarmed by an evident increase in occurrences engaging young children and terror of the true scale of the problem is still unseen.

The chief of Family Research Division of the Japanese Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Tsuneo Yamamoto said that that problem is extensively rising.

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare released the current official statistics which reveal a total of 66,807 cases of child abuse were reported in the government.

A study brought out by the bureau into the basis of the increase showed there has been an equivalent increase in unacceptable pregnancies and that young individuals who are born hesitant parents were exposed to danger.

He also added that normal “nuclear family” of various age groups living in the same shelter with grandparents on hand to give guidance and assistance to new parents was presently rare in Japanese community.

The government stated motivations to support people to have more children and stop the decreased population in Japan; however, critics say new parents require extensive education and assistance to assure the health and security of children.

J. Ryall

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Asia: Home of Natural Beauties and Heritage

Posted by Focus Pacific on September 8th, 2025

Asia: Home of Natural Beauties and Heritage

Sophia Tan

 There are so many things that people would be interested in visiting different places in Asia. Some of these would be their culture, traditions, what they eat, their taste in fashion, music and the people themselves. But of course, it is indeed very interesting to visit places that marked the history and are still seen nowadays. Hongkong is well known for its shopping, dining and entertainment and for having it’s own Disneyland. China on the other hand, is famous worldwide for it’s Great Wall. This has become a worldwide tourist attraction rich for its historical and cultural background. Never missed the Mt.Fuji in Japan because it is one of the must see places if you want to visit the country. You can still see some of the imperial palaces and temples built by their ancestors. Some of the exciting things you can do are watching a sumo match, eating sake and sushi and of course, climbing Mt. Fuji. Just a trivia Japan is considered to be the skinniest industrialized country in the world because it’s against their law to be fat. Thailand has still a great number of Buddhist temples that many tourists can visit. You can also enjoy watching Muay Thai fights in Muay Thai stadiums. The country has been known as the home of many beautiful beaches like Phuket, Samui, Pattaya and Hua Hin. And last but not the least, the Philippines rich for its natural beauties including the ever famous Banaue Rice Terraces, the perfect cone of Mt. Mayon and its finest beaches like Boracay, Palawan and Pagudpod. The country is very famous for its festivals, traditions, sports and politics. Aside from what has been mentioned, there are still other things that people may be interested in Asia and some of these are yet to be discovered.

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Touch me not: protecting children from abuse

Posted by Focus Pacific on August 30th, 2025

Touch me not: protecting children from abuse

The duty of UNICEF is to support the rights of children, including the right to security from abuse. The Philippines legally embraced a law in year 1990 which protect the children from abuse, oppression and unjust treatment. But children are still victims of child abuse like sexual and physical abuse, child trafficking and molestation.

Child Protection Specialist at UNICEF Philippines, Ani Saguisag, mentioned sexual abuse that has been a crucial part of abuse in the Philippines. The changes in the legal system have been a stimulus in improving consciousness that abuse is unacceptable, that children have the rights and you are accountable for abusing the young minor individuals.

The reaction of UNICEF to this matter is holistic and support in giving the children a secured community. This includes giving assistance to centers for helping former drug addicts, prisoners, psychiatric patients, or others to adjust to life in general society, raising the child enforcement protection laws, the imprisonment of criminal and the effective strategies to prevent the children from being abuse.

The child protection in the Philippines is still a crucial problem and the support of UNICEF is still ongoing to resolve the problem. These ongoing actions are necessary if we are to stop other children in the country from being victims of child abuse.

A.Brown

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Social Impacts of Population Aging

Posted by Focus Pacific on August 25th, 2025

Social Impacts of Population Aging

Population aging is one of the major social challenges facing many countries today. In China in particular, it refers to the growing share of older adults and the gradual decline in the working-age population. This shift has significant effects on society: it increases pressure on the state and communities and greatly intensifies strains in the labor market.

First, the heaviest pressure shows up in pensions and healthcare. Governments must devote more resources and funding, creating a serious fiscal burden. Rising pension expenditures may require higher taxes, which indirectly increases the load on younger generations. Demand for medical care and social services also climbs: older adults are more likely to become ill, so the state must invest more in prevention and treatment. In terms of social services, seniors need more support—health checkups, nursing care, and various forms of assistance—adding further strain to society.

Second, a tighter labor market heightens pressure on families. In an already difficult job environment, young people are expected to support their elders, increasing their financial burden and indirectly contributing to lower birth rates. That, in turn, worsens labor shortages and creates a vicious cycle. Insufficient labor supply affects not only business expansion but even routine operations, while reduced workforce availability pushes up labor costs and squeezes firms.

We should face population aging squarely. The government can provide appropriate family subsidies to avoid overburdening young people and fueling a negative spiral. At the same time, older adults should be encouraged to take part in community activities within their ability, which supports physical and mental health and eases social pressures. Aging is an unstoppable trend, but active responses can lead to a better society.

Jiani Wang

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