Philippine Independence : Paglaya ng Bansang Minamahal

An annual national holiday in our country, Araw ng Kasarian also known as Araw ng Kalayaan is observed on the 12th of June commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898 after being under its colonial rule for four centuries. Freedom is among the rights that have been neglected from the Filipinos during the Spanish rule. It was …

A Very Speacial Day for a Very Special Woman

A mother is a symbol of love and care. Mother’s Day is a splendid occasion to express and convey our deepest love, and gratitude for everything she has done for us. The word mother is indeed small but the feelings and importance are very big. It shows at times when we don't speak our heart out but by just looking into our eyes, they can know what is goi…

A Tapestry of Culture and Arts Woven by Miracle

Binatbatan Festival traces its roots from the Abel weaving industry of Vigan which has been in existence even before the Spaniards came to colonize the Philippines. It is celebrated  from the last week of April to the first week of May was originally the Feast of the Natives that began on May 3, 1883, according to the writings of Damaso King, a well-known…

Empowered Woman During COVID-19 Pandemic

At the 1994 Miss Universe pageant, Sushmita Sen was asked: “What is the essence of being a woman? She answered  “Just being a woman is God’s gift that all of us must appreciate. The origin of a child is a mother and is a woman. She shows a man what sharing, caring, and loving is all about. That is the essence of a woman.  During the pandemic, we have all ha…

My Third Quarter Journey: A Reflection

Another quarter ended and now we are one more quarter through the school year. Just like the previous quarter, I gained a lot of new knowledge that I will surely be needing in the near future. In this module we focused on Community-Based research. CBR approaches are marked by three principles: Collaborative, Change-oriented and Inclusive. It enterprise betw…

Save Lives! Get Vaccinated!

The Coronavirus has infected so many people all over the world. In addition to that, millions of people have lost their lives to it. Because of the rising cases of the Virus researchers all over the world have been constantly working to develop vaccines that will effectively fight the virus. Developing the vaccine for Coronavirus was a huge step to ending t…

To Honor the Brave Heroes who Stood Strong for Us

Countless Filipinos sacrificed their lives for our freedom and for our homeland to remain standing. The Battle of Bataan is one of the many wars our country has faced, it only showed the bravery and heroism in our blood. T o pay tribute to the Filipinos and Americans who fought in Bataan in defense of freedom and democracy, April 9 is declared as the Day of…

Lenten Season: A period of Sober Observance and Reflection

The Lenten season is one of the most significant times of the year for many Christians around the world. Lent is a period of fasting and penance involving the dual disciplines of abstinence and fasting. It is rooted in the 40-day fast of Jesus in the wilderness. The purpose of Lent is to be a season of fasting, spiritual growth, conversion, and simplicity…

Kanawidan Ylocos Festival: Pride of Ilocanos

The Kannawidan Festival is one of the many famous festivals in Ilocos Sur. This festival pays more attention to the Ilocano Children because most Ilocano cultures are said to be not recognized by younger generations in the province. T he province has a rich heritage and unique cultures that need to be preserved for the next generations. However, man…

Christmas Season with Bigueños

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. As early as September, homes can be seen with bright lights even from afar. The time of the year where households are equipped with Christmas light, Christmas tree, parols and many more decorations accompanied by laughter of joy. The evident excitement of setting up trees and decorations that ho…

My Second Quarter Journey: A Reflection

Another quarter ended and now we are halfway through and just like the previous quarter, I gained a lot of new knowledge. I can say I’ve grown accustomed to it. I can say that my time management improved, I found myself not only focusing on my studies but also the events around me. In this quarter we discussed mostly about HTML and tag attributes. We dis…

Vigan Fiesta in the New Normal

Every January 25 where Vigan Festival is celebrated in honor of St. Paul the Apostle, the city’s patron saint. Saint Paul is one of the most important and influential of all the saints. Many of his writings are contained in the Canon of the Bible. In celebrating this occasion locals and tourists gather to experience and see the street dancing, carnivals,…

We all experienced difficulties specially in the past and   starting a New Year feels like the best time to set goals and somewhat a nice chance for a fresh start. That’s the time we hear the words “New Year, New Me”. When someone feels that adrenaline of finally seeing her self improving, the ignited fire within her to finally get out of bed and do somethi…

Still the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. As early as September, homes can be seen with bright lights even from afar. The first week of December is already over, households are already equiped with christmass lights, christmass tree, parols and other christmas decorations but it still feels sureal to me that were on the last month of 20…