Viva Vigan Fiesta!

          I wandered happily on the streets of the city proper and I could see the excitement on the faces of the people. The city is decorated with beautiful and colourful ’banderitas’ just right in time for the Vigan City Fiesta. Many tourists came to visit our town and to joyfully celebrate with us.

           The Vigan City Fiesta is held every 25th of January which is the celebration of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, Vigan City’s patron saint and it lasts for several days. It includes within the period the celebration of the anniversary of the cityhood of Vigan. As a part of the tradition, Bigueños return to their hometown to join their families in celebrating their town fiesta. Tourists also visit our town to join the celebration and enjoy the different parades, cultural shows, street dancing performances and visiting the carnival prepared by the local government and people in the community. 

          Our home is truly amazing and there is just so much exciting things to do and watch. I honestly anticipate our fiesta and I look forward to it every year. Viva Vigan City Fiesta!

Photo Reference:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fppiks/5379808973

2020: A Year for Self Improvement

               Time flies so fast that 2019 seems like a whirlwind. I have experienced too many emotional breakdowns and my patience was put to test. The path I walked in last 2019 was rocky and steep that I feel like falling and I would never reach my destination, but here I am, still fighting to survive and to continue living to have the future I’ve always dreamt of. 

            As the clock struck 12, I happily welcomed 2020 with a smile on my face and a positive thought that this year would be a time for healing, self love, happiness and contentment. I’m looking forward to what 2020 will bring and I am hoping that this year would be better than the last years. 

            For this year, I will concentrate on my mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. I am going to remind myself that I will try and do things so I will live life with no regrets. I won’t forget to love myself and to know my worth. I will do my best to change my not-so-pleasing traits and I will do something ahout my patience and temper. I can’t wait to become better and I am hoping that 2020 will bring positive vibes and healing to everyone. 

            How about you, what were your thoughts about the new year?

Photo References:

https://unsplash.com/s/photos/girl-holding-firework

It is Difficult, But I Can!

          It was tiring. Full of packed schedule and sleepless nights doing requirements for school. It was disappointing for some things because they didn’t meet my expectations. It has been a circus ride of emotions but somehow it brought out the best in me. 

          I learned a lot about the stand of women in the society before

and how they are treated. I also had the chance to prove myself and to think logically and rationally during our debates in Araling Panlipunan. I also conquered my fear of singing in front of a crowd for our activity in Music and I got to prove to myself that I can dance but I’m not just good at it. Same through with the other subjects, I know that I had encountered a lot of difficulties along the way but it just takes time to get pass through them.

          Moving on, I will apply all the things I had learned into real life situations and to use it for my benefit and of other’s. I will study hard and be better to reach my goals. I know it is difficult but I know I can!

Photo Reference:

Ecology of EducationEcology of Education | Promoting Discussion and Participation in ...

Jesus is the Reason for this Season

        

  “For God so loved the world that he gave us his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

-John 3: 16 

           Christmas is my favourite time of the year because you’ve got to spend time with your loved ones. It is the season of joy, peace, love and merry making. It is a special season to celebrate the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ and the reason for this season!

            Since I was a kid, I am always looking forward for the Christmas season because of food, gifts and a mini family reunion. I would always watch television while waiting for the clock to strike 12 and kiss my family a merry christmas. I would receive gifts from my titos, titas, lolo and lola and eat a delicious bowl of macaroni salad. It is my ideal Christmas eve but as I grow older, I came to realise that this season is not just all about gifts and food, it is more than that. 

            The essence of Christmas for me is remembering the birth of Jesus and feeling his love for us by sacrificing himself. When we ponder on his love for us, we should also be encouraged to share or to give love to other people and to embrace world peace. We should always be available to extend our helping hands to our brothers and sisters that are in need and to give comfort to the vulnerable ones. Christmas is a season of love and many reasons to live. 

Have a Merry Christmas and always remember God’s love for us!

Photo References:

Unnati Silksblog, Christmas Day, 25th December, Birth of Lord Jesus, Unnati Silks

The SunWhen do the kids break up from school in for Christmas 2018 and ...

STOP!

       I must say that men before have the dominance over women in almost everything and every way possible. It is a good thing that as the years passed, women finally had the courage to voice out and fight for their rights. That there should be equality between male and female, that women should not be belittled and that there would be no one who shall suffer under the hands of violence. 

WHAT IS GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)?

          Gender and Development (GAD) – refers to the development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials. It seeks to achieve gender equality as a fundamental value that should be reflected in development choices and contends that women are active agents of development, not just passive recipients of development.

        It is also known that women are the ones who are mostly abused in a household and the creation of a law protecting and giving rights to them is a blessing. 

          Republic Act No. 9262 is known as The Anti-Violence against Women and their Children

Act of 2004. Under the RA 9262, VAW refers to "any act or a series of acts committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether legitimate or illegitimate, within or without the family abode, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty." Furthermore, RA 9262 gives women and their children the right to file a protection order.

Bring out equality! End VAW Now!

References of the information gathered:

http://pitahc.gov.ph/gender-and-davelopment/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_against_women_in_the_Philippines

Photo References:

FacebookAnti-VAWC R.A. 9262 - Photos | Facebook

Financial TribuneMolaverdi: Gov't Striving for Gender Equality | Financial Tribune

Save our Home

“The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.”

—John Paul II

         Did you know that November is the National Environmental Awareness Month and Clean Air Month? Local Government Units around the country have their own way to celebrate and to promote the protection of nature which is our source of living.

       We cannot deny that nature provides everything we need to live but still we are abusing and taking advantage of it for our own benefit without thinking about the future generations. We are slowly destroying the beauty of God’s creation knowing that we should be stewards of it. If we continue these acts of inhumanity and evilness then it will be not long until the total destruction of the world that may lead to the extinction of mankind. 

      This year’s celebration has the theme “One Planet. One Nation: Sustaining Green Actions for a Safer Climate." It seeks to promote unity among us to help regain and bring back our environment many years ago. We could do simple things like avoiding the usage of plastics, proper segregation of trashes, planting of tress, conserving water and most especially practicing proper discipline and responsible actions. 

           We could still save our planet, we could still save our home!

Photo References:

https://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/2010/09/pampanga-philippines-edible-schoolyard-school-farm.html

Clever Little MonkeyHow to Promote Environmental Awareness in Children - Clever Little ...

It’s our Month!

         Surely November is the month for many national celebrations! We are again embracing and anticipating the Children’s Month Celebration in our locality. This seeks to promote and to protect the rights of every Filipino children.

          “Karapatang Pambata: Patuloy na Pahalagahan at Gampanan Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan,” is this year’s National Children’s Month theme. This celebration was made to set out and realise their rights in terms of education, survival, development and protection. It also offers a vision that a child is an individual and he/she is also a part of the family and the community with rights and responsibilities appropriate to their age and stage of development. 

           

This year’s celebration has the following objectives:

1. Intensify public awareness on the rights of children and remind all sectors of the community and society to be responsible in raising-up the Filipino child to become a well-rounded person and to protect her/him at all cost, as enshrined in the UN CRC.
2. Promote further the institutionalization of a child-friendly environment and governance by promoting implementation and monitoring of CRC at all levels.
3. Provide a platform for discourse on newly-enacted landmark legislations and persistent issues pertaining to children’s rights to survival, development, protection and participation.
4. Empower children as rights-holders and duty-bearers to deliver commitment to promote, protect and fulfill rights of children.

         Building and guiding children will lead to the bright future of our nation for they will be the next to prove their selves that they can make a change and they can make our country better!

Reference of the information given:

https://www.cwc.gov.ph/advocacy/children-s-month/2019/background-2019.html

Photo Reference:

Vigan City’s official Facebook page (Vigan City Ph)

Filipino Core Values

           

      “Ang gawa sa pagkabata, dala hanggang pagtanda.”

                                                            

       Filipino Values Month Celebration is celebrated in every schools across the country every month of November. It is in pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 479 dated October 7, 1994 entitled Declaring the Month of November of every year as Filipino Values Month.       

       This year’s celebration theme is “Pamilyang Pilipino Patatagin: Susi sa Paghubog ng Kabataang Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa” that aims to emphasize the very important role of the family in building every young individual’s values, strengthening them to be better citizens of the country and preparing them for the future that is ahead of them. The early stage in the life of a person I must say is one of the most crucial part in learning because they might take the wrong path without proper guidance from people around them. We all know that the foundation of every student is important and it has a great influence on how they act and socialize with other people, therefore, every family should practice and apply the Filipino Core values in their lives. 

      In our school, we celebrated the Filipino Values Month through many school activities and contests that were participated by the different grade level students. 

      May we always carry out the lessons we have learned from our families and teachers. Your values is all that matters.

Photo References: 

FacebookNovember is Filipinos Values Month . .... - Gregorio Del Pilar ...

https://www.john15.rocks/filipino-values-month/

Embracing Cultures through United Nations

          The time has come again for the United Nations Month Celebration which is an annual month-long series of events held throughout October to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the UN charter. It was officially established on October 24, 1945. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Indigenous Languages Matter for Sustainable Development, Peace Building and Reconciliation”

          United Nations is celebrated yearly to give honor for the work they have done to spread and promote peace among countries and for their different achievements. In the Philippines, schoolchildren wear national costumes to showcase the beautiful tradition and culture of countries around the world. UN Month Celebration is also important in our school, the Social Studies Club surely has a lot of preparations in order to make the students enjoy and be thrilled. They had conducted essay writing contest, poster making and the UN quiz to test the knowledge of the students regarding its history up to the present informations about this organization. Of course it wouldn’t be exciting without the much-awaited Mr. and Ms. UN that would be participated by the different students of each grade level. This was said to be the grandest pageant in our school and I must agree.

       It is a must to celebrate and commemorate the founding of the United Nations. This organization has a lot of contributions in helping countries economically, politically and it also promotes peace and unity among the member nations. Happy UN Month Celebration!

Photo Reference:

https://primer.com.ph/tips-guides/2016/10/24/5-things-to-know-about-united-nations-day/

My Learning Process

 

      "Aim for the sky, but more slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete."

-Chanda Kochhar

   Learning and succeeding was never easy. You had to go through a lot of problems and challenges and sometimes it requires us to move a mountain in order to harvest the fruits of our labor. It was again a stressful quarter for us students because of the many school activities and requirements we need to pass.

                I surely had fun creating blogs and learning how to use the HTML tags. I was really thrilled and overjoyed for all of the new lessons our teachers have taught us. I may have encountered some difficulties along the way to my second finish line but I managed to get pass through them by my strong determination to overcome them.

               Moving on, I will again do my best and push myself to the best of my ability so that I will live life with no regrets. I will enjoy every step and endure all the bruises I can get along the way.  

https://inclusiveschools.org/metacognitive-strategies/

The Hope of the Future Generations

“A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.” 

-Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

 My teacher, my hero. School is our second home and teachers are our second parents. How beautiful can your love be when all you want is what’s best for them? Our teachers deeply care for us that they devoted and give most of their time to prepare us for our bright future. They are truly angels in disguise brought here to guide and mold us into a good and better person in the making. 

          We may not always show our gratitude and love for them but deep inside our heart, we are very thankful for all of their sacrifices and effort to teach us. Without teachers, there would be no professionals, so it is just right to give credits to them for all of the success in the world. They deserve all the happiness the world could give and may God always shower them with many blessings. In their hands lie the hope of the future generations and may the students always carry out respect and love for their teachers.

          As we celebrate the World Teacher’s Day, all praise and thanks to all of our heroes around the Earth! Happy Teacher’s Day and We love you all!

References:

https://www.google.com.ph/amp/s/www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/04/10/1804504/china-accept-100000-filipino-english-teachers/amp/

https://www.teacherph.com/developing-teachers-personality/