Carla

  Our environment is what makes us. This is where we live, where we are given the chance to live our lives to the fullest. We are blessed by the many benefits we are taking advantage of in our environment, in our natural sources. What we humans do impact our environment and earth, we are the reason for its improvement, as well as its downfall. For several thousands of years, from the beginning of existence, humans and other living organism have coexisted together here on earth. The human population is what makes the movement of the living on earth, as they control its economy and how it flows. As the human population continues to dramatically increase, the need for resources does as well, which leads to activities that tend these needs and benefit humans, but puts the well-being of the environment at stake.           Issues regarding the environment have been going around for many years now, yet we are still not nearing in solving this...

             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...

  As the pandemic continuous, the more we learn about the ongoing virus that is the cause of the changes and limitations in our life for the past 2 years. With this, we are able to create more ways to fight against the virus, as well as ways on how to strengthen our immune system to not catch the virus. Scientists and Health Experts worked hard and did research on the virus, up until they finally found a vaccine to at least help ward off any virus in people’s immune system. Given the symptoms such as such as respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat, or sneezes, there is a way to help prevent and fight against these. Though, the symptoms vary from each individual. Their age may also be a factor to said symptoms. Almost all places in the country around the world are now getting COVID-19 vaccine, be it adults, children, and teens. Despite the help the vaccine can give to people, as well as strengthen the immune system and help ward off viruses, there are still some doubt into t...

          Araw ng Kagitingan is a national and regular holiday in the Philippines, as it commemorates the Fall of Bataan back during the World War. Many brave souls fought during the war, where they battled with blood and sweat. This historic day marks the greatness of the fighters who defended the country against the invaders. Thousands of lives were lost during this dark chapter in our history, where they gave everything, including their life, in order to claim the freedom of our country. As a way to remember the brave souls who fought hard, “The Fall of Bataan” serves as a constant symbol of the Filipino’s bravery and patriotism.           Our country has a lot of dark history that it went through in order to stand independently on its own today. It went through many invasions, and had many wars to defend itself. Araw ng Kagitingan is a special place in history, as it contains unimaginable events behind it. Thous...

            Lent, in the Christian World, is the season to commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Savior. It is a time we set aside each year to remember the love of God that is poured out through Christ Jesus on the cross in His death. Lent is a very important part of being a Christian, where Lent is marked by fasting, prayer, and reduce distractions as we only focus more on our Savior. Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is the last chance to feast before Lent begins, where fasting will take place. Ash Wednesday is when the fasting begins. On Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent, adults avoid eating meat. The most common thing they eat during Lent are Fish and Bread, as this is also a reminder of what Jesus gave to the hundreds of people to save them from starvation. But why is Lent such an important celebration to Christians?           As stated, ...

  Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a festival in the Province of Ilocos Dur commemoraying the seperation of the two Ilocos provinces (Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte) in 1818. It is an annual celebration that is held every year that lasts from the last week of January, up until the first week of February. This celebration holds a deep connection to the Ilocanoes, as this is the time where they showcase their local products, performances, and their overall love for the province. This festival has a great impact to the people as it shows their roots and lines in the province. Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or inheritance. This is why this festival holds a special place in Ilocanoes hearts as this is a way for the people to preserve the inheritance and culture of the place Kannawidan became one of the most awaited annual celebration in the province which even preserves and improves Ilocano culture. With this festival, various indigenous products,...

  As we live through life with all of these changes and challenges the pandemic is constantly giving us, we are taught to find ways through this inevitable obstacle. As stated many times, the pandemic has certainly brought us misfortunes in many different ways. It didn’t give us the satisfaction in celebrating any events, and it certainly didn’t give us the feeling of contentment when it comes to spending time with our friends and family, especially those who are far away from us. Despite all of the misfortunes and odds caused by the pandemic, the Christmas spirit and vibes in the Heritage City of Vigan still continuous.           Last Christmas was, I would say, still has its essence. The essence of Christmas is still there, but in its simplicity. With focus on the spread of the virus, we are preoccupied and cautious with the guidelines to ensure all of our safety while celebrating. While we are still discouraged to have big gathering...

This second quarter, I have learned more information when it comes to computer and how to use them even more, as well as new knowledge when it comes to applications such as the notepad. I have been using websites in many occasions, but in this quarter, I had the chance to learn more about them and even make my own. I’ve learned about the various tags and I even managed to use them. While I’m more used to just writing and using words, it was such a new experience using codes and tags to work           And because it was my first time, it was still a little difficult for me. Since we had to work with all sorts of tags, it was hard to actually put in the right one and make sure that there were no errors in order for them to work properly. It was a unique experience for me, working with computers even further and not just sticking to the things that are within range of my comfort zone. It was tough, but the experience made everything worth-whil...