Carla

             Father’s Day, like any other important events to commemorate important people in our lives and show them love and respect. Father’s Day is commemorated and celebrated in most parts of the world on the third Sunday of June. Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers, the first hero of every child, honoring fatherhood, strengthening bonds and acknowledging the role fathers play in society and in every family. But before we go on and talk about the importance and significance of Father’s Day, let us first go back and learn where and how this day became the day when we dedicated it to every father. As per reports, the celebration of Father’s Day started in the United States (US). However, it is only in the last few years that it gained a lot of prominence in India as well. Reportedly, Father’s Day was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd in the USA. She and her five siblings were raised by their father - civil war veteran Will...

            Independence and freedom are what each and every country deserves, as they are their own country with their own people and traits, belonging to nothing but themselves. In attaining and grabbing freedom, the Philippines had to go through war and fought blood with blood in order to protect its people and declare freedom once and for all. Looking back at the history of the Philippines, it is heart-wrenching to witness what our heroes and people had to go through just to give our country its freedom and independence it has today.           The road to Philippine’s indep endence was long and miserable. The Philippines was colonized by the Spanish in the latter part of the 16 th century. Multiple countries tried to seize the Philippines, which includes countries such as Japan, Spain and United States of America. During the long and almost endless years of countries taking turns in sei...

  Mother. A single word, defining millions of people around the world. There is no definite way to describe a mother, and there is no word to describe the feeling of a mother. Every person is a child of a mother, and no matter their age is, they are still seen as the baby of their mom. Mother is a person that loves unconditionally, ever since you were at their womb, holding you and protecting you, just like how they did even after you took a your first breath. There is no other creature in this world who’s love can be compared to a mother. She has been protecting you from an infant, up until you grow old, where she watches you with white hair and how visible the both of you has changed. But one thing is for sure, that seasons’ change, people change, but a mother’s love will never waver.           A mother is the one that held you first and wiped the tears as you cried, they are the first person that held us safe while we were vulnerabl...

  Going back to where it all started, and to the story as to how a festival became a miracle that saved the residents back in the days. Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts celebrated from the last week of April to the first week of May. Streets were closed, and people gathered in certain locations. Music and the loud banging of drums, accompanied by the cheers of people, along with the colorful costumes of dancers that shouts “Viva Vigan!”, this is how locals tell that the awaited Binatbatan Festival has officially began for this year once again, just how it does every year.           Binatbatan Festival is a time where the locals gather together and create an unforgettable experience for everyone, be it residents or foreigners that came about. Colorful designs in shops, as well as hand-made products are sold and seen in every place in Vigan. Locals are always ready to show their skills in handicraft, as well as show their cultu...

  No one can deny the amount of contribution and impact women have made over the years. They have been making changes to the world and for the better of it as well. Women empowerment mainly refers to the practice of making women independent so that they can make their own decisions without any restrains and fear from others. It is the act of lifting their spirits and showing the world that gender is not a hindrance in achieving the best in oneself. Women’s Month is a chance for people around the world to acknowledge women, to see their strengths behind them, to unfold hidden power behind women. This is a way for both men and women to unite as one and acknowledge the worth of both, and to respect every gender and see the individual contributions of each. This time around, while the pandemic is still present, women around the world are still showing their perseverance despite the restrictions. They show that even with big changes in the world, one thing for sure will never change, an...

  The more we go through life, the more we learn. As days pass by, we experience new things that we never expect to do, be it small or big. This quarter of our school year, I had the chance to try out a new activity once again. This time, I worked on a community project where I had to do some research about the community or town that I live in. Learning about the history and backstory of the place that I grew up at is certainly interesting and quite enjoyable. Through this activity, I managed to gain a lot of information, as well as feel a bit more connected with my town. I learned about how its name came to be, how the town was founded who found it, as well as read about the growth of the community and its people. I saw the improvement and unique characteristics of each community through this activity.           While I was working on the community project research, I felt multiple things. Even though I found it interesting learning a...