Timeless Heritage that deserves to be commemorated

 Nakaugalian, which means tradition, is the Tagalog term for Kannawidan. A celebration designed to highlight the province's diverse cultural heritage in areas such as the arts, agriculture, dance and music, cuisine, and province-based goods, or OTOP (One Town One Product). Additionally, this event was held annually to commemorate the province's formal separation from other nearby provinces, which was granted on February 2, 1818, and will mark its 200th anniversary in 2018. The entire Ilocos Sur region was getting ready for a bicentennial celebration.

Kannawidan Ylocos was first launched during the term of Deogracias Victor Savellano in 2008. It was started to promote awareness and preservation of the local culture, tradition, heritage, and customs. It was also an opportunity to showcase local products, artistry, and craftsmanship. Moreover, it was also created to boost the local tourism industry.

The main reason tourists travel to Ilocos Sur is to experience and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ilocano people. The festival honors the province's founding during Spanish times and features traditional dances, food, costumes, and a lively street parade, all of which give visitors a glimpse into the distinctive history and way of life of the Ilocos people. In other words, it's a fantastic chance to fully immerse oneself in Ilocano culture.

References:

   

The IlOCoS sur Kannawidan Festival 2023 Street Dance Competition | Province of Ilocos Sur. (2023, February 12). https://mis.ilocossur.gov.ph/2023/02/12/the-ilocos-sur-kannawidan-festival-2023-street-dance-competition/

https://pia.gov.ph/ilocos-sur-festival-trade-fair-fosters-economic-growth-cultural-preservation/

Love that transcends those celebration

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. It is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.

The common stereotype people are thinking of when the day of Valentine's Day comes is how romantic couples celebrate it and how they celebrate it. People these days measure their love for one another by giving extravagant gifts and by pulling off grand surprises. However, I do believe that giving gifts and pulling surprises should not be the measurement of love we have for one another, instead it should be measured by how we show and express our love to them everyday and not only on valentines. Because even only a simple word is a greetings to them ; if we say it with all sincerity and care, it speaks more than expensive gifts and surprises. After all, love should be expressed and spread, not kept.

Ultimately, when it's the day of love, let us not forget who should be the greatest love we have, and that is Jesus, because God is love, and love is God. It is a reminder for us all that we love because God loves us first and He showed and demonstrated it to us. So, this month of love, let us not settle for less and bare minimum, because God showed us how to truly love.

References:

Love is Strange. (n.d.). Humans. https://vocal.media/humans/love-is-strange-mcry850tmv

           Arbuzu. (n.d.). arbuzu. https://www.istockphoto.com/search/2/image-film?phrase=heart+cross

      DreamerArt. (n.d.). Cute Cupid Angel with bow and arrow clipart illustration PNG and clipart. Pngtree. https://pngtree.com/freepng/cute-cupid-angel-with-bow-and-arrow-clipart-illustration_17166966.html

Many Lessons to Share, Countless Memories to Keep

 

Each of us learned a lot and made numerous new discoveries. 

                         We learned about the fascinating past of Cabittaogan's own lovely chapel.  

    We were astonished and delighted by the sights and scenes we saw while touring Cabittaogan. 

  In order to accomplish our objectives and meet our expectations, we all recognized and valued collaboration and unity in our  research making

 We studied the fascinating history and origins of  Cabittaogan

  We understood the value of perseverance, commitment, and hard effort behind the never-ending complaints that creating a web design is difficult.

            Lastly, I think the primary highlight of our research for the third quarter in ICT is the relationship and memories we have made throughout the many days we were cooped up together conducting our research.

Overcoming Obstacles as a Part of the Artistic Journey

  This quarter, I've learned a lot while making a lot of discoveries. How to correctly do community-based research, as well as how to make a web design and different lists. 

  The most significant coding challenge I've faced involves organising my codes and making sure they primarily match the codes that were shown to us. When I opened some of the codes on the Chrome page, they didn't match what Ma'am had shown me, so I became bewildered and confused. Another is our inexperience and inability to build our webpages. My groupmates and I were clueless; we had no idea where to begin. Last but not least, as this is my first time conducting research, I lack primary experience and understanding about how to complete our performance task, which is our community-based study, accurately and successfully. Throughout my previous junior high years, even though I was constantly aware of it, I was unsure of what I needed to perform for a real research project. 

  In order to solve my first challenge, I used my experimental talents, combined what I knew with what I believed to be the most appropriate, and asked Ma'am for further explanation. Second, in accordance with our research, I sought advice and clarification from my sister and older friends over the necessary materials to complete our essay successfully. In order to better comprehend it and hone my research techniques, I also viewed films about it. Finally, the first thing I did was watch a lot of YouTube videos till I learned new things that I could use to improve our site design codes. I also asked individuals who work as professionals in that sector, as well to those former pupils who have done so. In the end, I conquer every obstacle that tries to prevent me from reaching my objective in all of its components and acquire plenty of new knowledge and experiences that I can use in my own life thanks to everything that has been said thus far.

  

  Moving on, I will intend to keep working harder and aiming higher so that I can keep learning and finding a lot of things that I know I can equip myself with. More importantly, I will undoubtedly remember everything we did in the third quarter, including the new lessons I learnt for my educational attainment as well as the experiences, memories, and life lessons I gained along my whole journey for the 3rd quarter. 

What makes Filipinos commemorate the Chinese New Year?

    What is Chinese New Year all about? It is an annual 15-day celebration in China and worldwide, starting with the new moon between January 21 and February 20 and continuing until the next full moon.  The holiday is sometimes called the Lunar New Year because the dates of celebration follow the phases of the moon. 

    How did Chinese New Year originate? Legends emerge on the Chinese New Year's origins. A monster called Nian, which means "Year," is said to have attacked people at the start of every new year thousands of years ago. These strategies had been used to drive the monster away since it was terrified of bright lights, loud noises, and the color red. Hence, firecrackers, fireworks, and red clothing and decorations are frequently used in celebrations to end the previous year and embrace the luck and prosperity of the new one.

    Interestingly, what makes Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year? The Chinese New Year celebration is a fascinating fusion of tradition, celebration, and a peaceful joining of two rich cultural heritages in the colorful history of Philippine culture. Chinese New Year is celebrated here in the Philippines as a celebration of unity, diversity, and the wide range of cultural influences that shape the country rather than only being a calendar event. In Proclamation No. 295 issued in November 2011, Aquino said the declaration of the Chinese New Year as a special non-working holiday would allow Filipinos and Filipino-Chinese to celebrate the holiday. The Chinese New Year celebration, according to Aquino's declaration, "is a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese-Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people."

REFERENCES:

Mysak, S., & Nicdao, J. (2025, January 10). Chinese New Year 2025 in Philippines. Rove.me. https://rove.me/to/philippines/chinese-new-year

Celebration of Chinese New Year in Manila kicks off Friday. (n.d.). Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1242361

Vigan City : Where Beauty Meets History

     Vigan is  also known as the Villa Fernandina. It was founded by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. It was originally a settlement of the chinese traders from fujian province. It considered as one of the best-preserved Spanish colonial towns in Asia. With cobblestone streets lined with ancestral homes and colonial buildings that display notable Spanish architecture and design influences from old Europe and China, the city has since preserved its authentic grid street plan. As a result, it has earned the honor of UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders Cities. 

    Vigan is one of the most popular tourist destinations, both domestically and internationally, due to its spectacular and distinctive features. When people visit historic homes, they are in awe and appear to have a sense of being from or belonging to the past. Many people are delighted that Vigan has a special respect for the vibrant and vivid art of the past, which is full with unique knowledge and lessons to be learned.

    Even though today's life continues to flourish and modernization is more developed, the city of Vigan will never lose its old-fashioned and historic charm. With that, I can proudly say that because of the city's great appreciation and love for its origin and independence, this makes the city of Vigan different and unique from any other place in the world.

References:

Information about Vigan City | Guide to the Philippines. (n.d.). Guide to the Philippines.

  https://guidetothephilippines.ph/destinations-and-attractions/vigan

Information about Calle Crisologo | Guide to the Philippines. (n.d.). Guide to the Philippines. https://guidetothephilippines.ph/destinations-and-attractions/calle-crisologo

M, A. (n.d.). Calle Crisologo, Night | Vigan City, PH [4]. Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/arnimangahas/37221481815

                        Bambalan, G. R. (n.d.). Kalesa. Flickr. http://flickr.com/photos/142889918@N04/38662436220

To Be Better And To Strive Harder

   The year 2024 left me with a good lesson. It opened me up to a new learning that I used to apply in my decision-making and to my own self. Yes, there are new learnings that I have attained that also brought me into a realisation with the things that I lack and the things I need to get rid of.  

    Throughout the whole year, I was observant with everything that I was doing. Some were new, but some were also my old doings that I continue doing. I can say that I have improved in doing things on my own without the instant thought of failure going on in my mind. I also improved in handling certain situations without getting angry and saying something bad or harsh. I handled my emotions with fragility and sensitivity because I can't always control my emotions; as they say, you feel what you feel, and we are only humans. Even if there are improvements, I also noticed there are things that I needed to improve, and that is I need to be more open about what I feel and my opinions to others. I need to get out of my own space and my own bubble and need to be more open and expressive to other people. I need to practice more to improve my social skills and actually be friendly and not only talk to my friends and family. 

     This year, I would definitely strive harder and to improve myself more so that I can achieve my goal, and that is to be better in many areas. 

Memories That Has Made: Forever To Keep

                                                          CHRISTMAS  VACATION 

   December 24 which is the Christmas Eve, My family and I made our Noche Buena. We planned to wake up at exactly 12 am to of course celebrate Christmas with each other. When I slept at 11 pm I feel that my body hurts that's why I didn't have the energy to wake up at exactly 12. There's a gut feeling that I'll have fever when I wake up tomorrow. Unfortunately, I did have fever, that's why I didn't have any aginaldo or gifts that received during Christmas. Luckily the day after Christmas, I felt okay already.The 5 days between the Christmas and New Year was gladly spent with my Family and Friends. 

    On the day before New Year, I wake up early because the Music Ministry at our church which I am included planned to go and visit one of the leader of our church. We went there and they gave us some "pamasko." We ate outside, particularly on the Steak to One, we also ate Ice cream when we planned to walk on Calle Crisologo. On our way there, there is one person who I think is not on His right mind, we were peacefully walking at the side of the road when He suddenly ran unto us and dares to hit us, of course we ignored about it and continued walking because we know that we shouldn't do anything because it will only make things worse, unfortunately He followed us and He even throw a small stone on one of us. We became the bigger person and understand Him so we didn't do anything until we reached Calle Crisologo and parted ways. The afternoon, my family and I went to Vigan Public Market to buy food and ingredients we need for the media noche. At night we went to Bantay to celebrate New Year with my mom's side. We went home at exactly 11pm to also celebrate New Year with the side of my father's.

    The morning of January 1 we went again to Bantay to celebrate their Fiesta, we ate lunch and in the afternoon, my cousins and I went to McDo to again bond because it's again the onlyy time that we gather. From McDo we walked to Bantay again to have a dinner to our relatives house and then after that we came home. 

    I super enjoyed our 12 day vacation from school because I get to spend ut with my family and friends by eating, and going out, and the memories that I have gained with the time frame, I will surely bring it until the end and it's now carved in memory and heart forevermore.

My Journey Throughout the 2nd Quarter in ICT

REFLECTION

   This 2nd quarter, I have learned a lot. From our first activity, where we did the coding using the notepad, to our last activity. I now learned about how to use the HTML tags, how to make tables, how to apply the start tag and end tag, and how to put style on my file. I learned that I can explore so many things, and I can do many things on the notepad of the computer. Using the htm extension, my works on the notepad became alive. Alive in terms that it contained pictures, tables, etc. using words only in the notepad. All of this is now my forte, or should I say, I am capable of doing all of this now. It brought me a lot of lessons that I can carry on every day.

    The challenges that I have encountered are that when I first saw what we needed to do, I was clueless because I didn't know what I should do, where, or when to start. It's because it's my first time to encounter this type of lesson and activity in my whole entire JHS year. At first I had a hard time distinguishing what should be the proper placement of the tags. In fact, I didn't even know how to properly use the start tag and end tag.

   With the help of our teacher and my classmates, I slowly learned to do it properly. They helped me to understand, one by one, especially Ma'am Evelyn, what I needed to learn and how to do the activities in the right way. Of course, as time went by, I became familiar with it until I was capable of doing every activity ma'am had given us. 

Moving on, I will continue to learn more and explore more about coding because I believe that there is always room for improvement. I know that someday, with all of this that I have learned, I can apply it to the things that are needed with coding. Also, someday I can teach the people who need my help to guide and support them in doing coding.

Laws that Protect: Building a Safer Community

 THEMATIC OUTPUT Q2

Vawc stands for violence against women and their children. The law is also known as Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. The law was enacted to protect women and children from violence and preventing further abuse. But if the law is not obeyed but violated what is the penalties a person should face? Imprisonment ranging from 1 month and 1 day to 20 years, payment of P100,000 to P300,000 in damages, and mandatory psychological counseling or psychiatric treatment. But why are we talking about this? Because we are going to connect it with the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. The sole purpose of this campaign is to In addition to addressing all types of violence against women and girls, the campaign seeks to bolster the government's commitment to upholding the human rights of women. It is annual campaign in the Philippines that takes place from November 25 to December 12.

RA 8353 or The Anti-Rape Law of 1997. The law was passed in 1997 by the Senate and the House of Representatives. This is an Act Expanding the Definition of the Crime of Rape and Reclassifying the same as Crime Against Persons. Rape violates a person's well being and not just ones virginity or purity. According to the law, any act of carnal knowledge that compromises someone's wellbeing is considered rape. This includes rapes that take place when the victim is asleep or younger than 12 years old, or when force, threats, or intimidation are used. The penalties that is being provided to the people who violated this law will face is the reclusion perpetua. 

RA 7877 or The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995. The law was passed in 1997 by the Senate and the House of Representatives. A law that makes sexual harassment in the workplace, education, or training environment illegal. The law aims to protect people, especially students, from sexual harassment. The law contains a procedure for looking into sexual harassment accusations. Anyone who disobeys the law faces a minimum sentence of one (1) month and a maximum of six (6) months in prison, a fine of at least P10,000 and a maximum of P20,000, or both, depending on the court's judgement.

References :

Study Bachelor of Laws in the Philippines. (n.d.). HALLMARK EDUCATION CONSULTANTS INT’L. https://www.hallmarksconsultancy.com/news/bachelor-of-laws-in-the-philippines

Elpidio Quirino's Significant Journey

Mariano Quirino, a commissioned officer in the Spanish army, and Gregoria Rivera brought President Quirino into the world on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. His parents gave him his first education. He enrolled in a private school that taught English grammar after they moved to his mother's home province. Later, he moved to Aringay Elementary School and eventually attended San Fernando, La Union, a provincial institution. They went back to Vigan in 1904. Pidiong pursued his education in the town's high school before applying to teach at the Capariaan barrio school. Because of his great determination, he continued his studies in Manila as a working student. He then worked as a property clerk in the Manila police department and sketched and illustrated for publications to meet his expenses. After getting his degree at the University of the Philippines in 1915, he served as a law clerk in the Philippine Commission. He became the secretary of the newly senate president Manuel Quezon in 1916.

In 1919, he was elected as representative in his congressional district in Ilocos Sur, thus opening his political career. Not long enough, he married Alicia Syquia on January 16, 1921. They had 3 children. Sadly, his wife and three of their children fell victims of Japanese massacre in February 1945, at the height of the Liberation Campaign in Manila. The Japanese massacred his wife and three of their children in February 1945, during the height of the Manila Liberation Campaign. Quirino was elected senator in 1925 at the relatively young age of 35. In 1931, he was elected to a second six-year term. He accompanied Manuel Quezon on the Philippine independence trip to Washington, DC, in 1934. After World War II, he served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Vice President under President Manuel Roxas. When Roxas died on April 15, 1948, Quirino succeeded to the presidency. The following year, he was elected president for a four-year term on the Liberal Party ticket, defeating the Nationalista candidate.

During his six years as president, Quirino oversaw significant postwar reconstruction, overall economic growth, and an increase in US financial assistance. He concentrated on two main objectives: complete economic mobilisation and restoring public trust in the administration. He was acclaimed as the "Father of Philippine Industrilization" because of his significant industrial achievements. He again ran for president in 1953 but got lost to Ramon Magsaysay. After his term, he retired to his new country home in Novaliches, where he died of a heart attack on February 28, 1956.

 

References:

Vice president Elpidio Quirino. (n.d.). http://www.ovp.50webs.com/bio/quirino.htm

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2024b, November 12). Elpidio Quirino | 6th Philippine President, WWII Veteran. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elpidio-Quirino

Once in 4 years: The unique date of ex-president Quirino’s death. (n.d.). Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095198