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"The Change Starts With You"

For how many years, we have seen how people neglected and ignored their waste, with no proper disposal and lack of responsibility. People's ignorance towards the environment and its effect is now little by little being visible in our sights. The numerous plastics and other waste materials covering rivers, floods in various urban areas because of trash trapped in drainage, and harming different species in land, water and air. The global effect of neglected wastes and improper waste disposal is very dangerous to our environment and our health. We need to fight this harmful effects for us and our environment to be safe. We can help to combat these problems by simply practicing the proper waste disposal through separating the biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials, the usage of biodegradable materials in daily life, helping different programs and organizations that aims to guide people, protect the environment, and advocates cleanliness in the environment. We can only achieve o...

Haligi ng Tahanan: Keep the Love and Protection

“My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” –Clarence Budington Kelland, American writer (1881-1964), about his father Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, and a number of other countries around the world. Father’s Day celebrates and honors the men who have embraced the essential role of fatherhood. On this day, we also thank fathers and father figures (uncles, grandfathers) for the sacrifices they make, for embracing the responsibility of nurturing and raising children, and for devotion to their family. On Father’s Day many people make a special effort for their fathers or father figures. Some people visit their fathers, while others give cards, flowers or other gifts, such as clothing or sporting equipment, or luxury food items. Father's Day is a relatively modern holiday, so different families have different traditions. These can range from a simple phon...

Independence: Kalayaan ng Minamahal na Bayan, Pilipinas

June 12 in 1898, a public reading of the Philippine Declaration of Independence in Cavite el Viejo (modern-day Kawit) proclaimed the archipelago a sovereign nation. This day commemorates historic anniversary, celebrated annually as Philippines Independence Day. This revolutionary event was followed by the first public performance of “Lupang Hinirang” (“Chosen Land”), the Philippine National Anthem, along with the first hosting of the Philippine national flag. Filled with symbolic meaning, all of the flag's colors stand for a unique element of Philippine pride. Blue represents the peace and justice earned from Philippine leaders’ heroic sacrifice, red signifies their courage and bravery, and the white triangle symbolizes unity and equality. Emblazoned on the far left of the flag glistens a symbol of freedom, a radiant sun with eight rays shining out of its center. Each ray symbolizes the first eight Philippine provinces to seek independence: Nueva Ecija, Manila, Pampanga, Bul...

Ilaw ng Tahanan: Celebration of Mother's Love, Sacrifice and Care

A mother is someone who is responsible in caring a child for months, she is the one taking care of the family members during days and night. A mother's love is unconditional, they sacrifice and offer everything just to make the family always happy and full of hope and positivity in daily life. She is someone who is working hard to make the family together, she cooks a meal for the family, she cleansed the house daily, she gives light and good advices to the house, she is respected as she show respect to each members of the family and she is someone that can be lean on when you have problems. Mother’s Day is a holiday in honour of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form the holiday originated in the United States, where it is observed on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day is an occasion which is celebrated in various parts of the world to express resp...

Viva Vigan: Festival of the Arts

Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts is being celebrated every first week of May. It was started in 1993 by the Save Vigan Ancestral Homes Association, Inc. to promote awareness of the value of the historic town, which was hoped to strengthen resolve to preserve and protect this heritage site. It is a festival promoting the culture, arts and tradition of the Ilocano people living in the historic town of Vigan, and to the whole Ilocandia. The festival starts on May 1, when the whole country celebrates Labor Day and Vigan remembers its own Isabelo de los Reyes, who founded the country’s first federation of labor. The catholic faithful also remembers on this day St. Joseph, patron saint of workers. The first day of the festival is followed by the Binatbatan Festival which includes and highlights the street dancing competition. Binatbatan dancing portrays the Vigan’s abel Iloco craft. The dance depicts how cotton pods are beaten with bamboo sticks to release the cotton fluff called batbat ...

"Women's Rights Matter"

Women has been contributing a lot to the different main sectors of society like education, social work, agriculture and politics. Over the past decades, the rights of women to make an income for themselves, contribute and be involve to the society, and have access to basic needs has been being seen and gradually attained by women. The Republic Act 9710 or The Magna Carta of Women (MCW) is a comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of the rights of Filipino women, especially those belonging in the marginalized sectors of the society. It conveys a framework of rights for women based directly on international law. The world can't work without women, so, giving them respect and importance is a must thing to do. Women is powerful and important to the society. Women workers rise! Farmer Social Worker Vendor Reference : Online Source: https://pcw.gov.ph/republic-act-9...

“To Learn: Overcome and Try"

3 rd quarter is coming to end, time really moves so fast. One more quarter to finish and my Grade 10 journey will going to end already. Another learning experiences, challenges and discoveries. The feeling that I have felt during the 3 rd quarter is just incomparable from the other quarter’s that had passed. I felt so pressured because there are too many task and works to do, there are times that the given task is not what I am good at doing. I’m so down reading the number of task given in every subjects, I’m so pressured, but I pushed myself despite the pressure and stress I am feeling. I conquer my pressure, I tried my best in doing every task given even though some of them are not what I am good at. I can still say that I did well during 3 rd quarter, despite the problems and emotional days that I had experienced. Life is all about learning, and for you to learn more, you need to over...

"Permission for Teens and Children to get Vaccinated"

COVID-19 can make children very sick and cause children to be hospitalized. In some situations, the complications from infection can lead to death. According to the article I had read, Children who get infected with COVID-19 can also develop serious complications like multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C)—a condition where different body parts become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. So, vaccination is a must for the children and teens protection from the virus. Vaccinating children can help protect family members, including siblings who are not eligible for vaccination and family members who may be at increased risk of getting very sick if they are infected. Vaccination can also help keep children from getting seriously sick even if they do get COVID-19. Vaccinating children age...

"The Battle of Bataan: The Bataan Death March"

The Battle of Bataan happened during the World War II, began on January 6, 1942 and ended on April 9, 1942 as the Bataan troops surrendered. After the Filipino and American Bataan troops surrendered to the Japanese troops, the Bataan Death March happened. Most of the prisoners(Bataan troops) began the long walk in Mariveles, at the tip of Bataan, and had to march the full 66 miles to the rail head; others joined along the way. The Japanese brutalized their captives during the march north to the trains that would take them to a prison camp. They beat them incessantly, sometimes to move them along, sometimes just for sport. Many of the prisoners were battle worn and incapable of keeping up the grueling pace of the march, especially in the tropical heat and with little water. Those who dropped from exhaustion or sickness, fell behind, broke ranks to fetch water, or tried to escape were bayoneted, shot, or ...

"Lenten Season in the Philippines"

Lent or kwaresma in the Philippines is the season wherein Filipino people recall Christ’s passion, his suffering, death and resurrection. Philippines is known to be the only primarily Christian country in the whole of Asia and its population is made up of a big number of devout Catholics, which is the reason why Lent Season or Holy Week traditions are commonly practiced in a very unique way. it starts from Palm Sunday, followed by Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and concludes on Black Saturday and the Easter Sunday. There are some traditional doings of Filipino Catholic people during lent season. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the lent. Catholic people have the practice of placing ashes on the forehead as a sign of inner repentance. Fasting and abstinence is a traditional practice of catholic people...

Kannawidan: Celebration of Culture and Tradition of Ilocano

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is being celebrated every month of February. This celebration is relevant to Ilocano's as It is a festival in the Province of Ilocos Sur commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818. This festival is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes. It is the Ilocanos’ way of giving thanks to the Almighty not only for the bountiful blessings but also for the rich heritage of the province, including the close family ties among the Ilocanos. With this festival, you can also learn the culture and tradition of every Ilocano's in different municipalities and cities of Ilocos Sur. Main events like mini-concerts, dancing competition and different activities usually happening in the Tamag Grounds, Vigan City. You can also see here different food stalls and product sellers from different towns of Ilocos Sur. Carnival is als...

"Doing Better, Improving"

Second quarter is already coming to end, the time moves so fast. It feels like first quarter just ended last week. Its been a full of learnings and new discoveries. I became too relaxed last first quarter to the point that I almost got failed grades. But I used it as a motivation to do better and to improve myself. And I think I've done much better during this quarter and I'm so proud of myself for that. I did encounter the same problems from last quarter. There are times that I don’t understand some parts of the concept notes and some instructions given by our teachers. There are also times when I feel exhausted while reading the concept notes and doing my school works. But I overcome these challenges through asking teachers and classmates about something that is not clear to me, by having time management and taking a rest when I feel exhausted. Moving on, I will continue doing my best with my academics. Its tiring and hard but I know its part of ...

"Viva Vigan Fiesta in New Normal"

The celebration of Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the Apostle, the City's patron, has been a traditional doing of the City Government of Vigan and the bigueños every January 25, every year. Locals and tourists gather to experience and see the street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, and arts and crafts, adding to the attraction of this UNESCO World Heritage City. But due to the pandemic, the traditional way of celebrating Vigan City Fiesta has stopped and changed. Last year, the City Government and the bigueños celebrated it through online. Many contest/competition happened through online like street dancing family edition, longganisa cook contest and many more. The usual way of celebrating the fiesta has change due to the pandemic, but the essence and the pure message of the festival still remains the same. Reference: Online S...

"New Chapter: Realizations and Changes"

New year, new me. I always encounter good and bad experiences every year but with those experiences, I'm learning something. Something that can make me a more better person, good and ideal man to everyone. There is no perfect person in this world, mistakes always happen, but that doesn't mean we will let ourselves keep on making mistakes but not learning anything from it. Through out the year 2021, I had encounter my ups and downs, my happy and sad moments, my tough and hard moments but thanks to this moments, I am now becoming stronger and better person. New year is coming, it means new chapter of our life, new life experiences and encounters will come. Realization of things that happened this year will make us ready for next year's challenges. We all do fast flashbacks on what are the things we did this year, and what should we do to change or maintain those thing for next year. And by that, we will ...

Christmas: A Celebration of Hope, Love and Joy

Christians usually celebrates this special occasion because Christmas is when the lord and our savior was born. Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world, it begins in September and ends in December or first week of January. Christmas is not only about celebrating the birth date of Jesus, but also a celebration of giving, happiness, kindness, hope and love. Filipinos celebrates Christmas by having Christmas carol, a small fiesta in barangay or with their neighbor and also sometimes Filipinos takes Christmas season as a chance to have a family reunion where all the family members are present from grandparent’s to grandchildren’s. Christmas is all about happiness but due to Covid-19 pandemic, we are preoccupied with guidelines on how to celebrate Christmas this year– with only members of t...

"Help and Protect The Children in this Time of Pandemic"

In this time of pandemic, all people in the world are affected, not only the adults but also the children especially with their mental health. Children are not the face of this pandemic. However, they run the risk of becoming one of its most prominent victims. While they have thankfully been largely spared from the direct health effects of COVID-19 - at least to date – the crisis is having a profound effect on their wellbeing. All children, of all ages, and in all countries, are being affected, in particular by the socio-economic impacts and, in some cases, by mitigation measures that may inadvertently do more harm than good. This is a universal crisis and, for some children, the impact will be lifelong. The disruption to routines, education, recreation, as well as concern for family income and health, is leaving many young people feeling afra...