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                                     Here in the Philippines, we celebrate different festivals. Provinces, cities, municipalities have different types of festival. Vigan City holds many festivals, in particular Vigan City holds the Binatbatan Festival. According to the web page of Vigan City, Binatbatan Festival is connected to Vigan’s Abel Iloco craft. The festival has a weeklong full of fun festivities, which includes both religious and secular festivities. Binatbatan festival also includes street dancing, and it is usually held during the first week of May. Its purpose is to promote awareness about the value of the historic town, and to maintain the tourism of the city.             During this festival, a lot of activities are in store for the visitors and to the locals of the city. Some of the activities th...

               “Actually God made us to share and have differences. The difference is that men think that the faster way to go to a point is to go straight, and women know that the faster way to go to a point is to go through the curves and fixing every curl.” This statement was the winning answer of Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza during the 2008 Miss Universe competition. She was asked the question “Do you believe men or women have it easier in life” and answered it with grace and confidence. This month we celebrate the national women’s month. This month we talk about empowered women and how they empower and inspire others. Over the decade, we saw phenomenal women graced in their own field of interest. Many women made history in sports, politics, academics, and many more. Some of the notable women’s are Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand, Angela Merkel of Germany, Kamala Harris of the United States of America, and our very own Pia Wurtzbach, Cat...

  Another Quarter done! One last quarter before we enter the senior high school life. It feels like the first week of quarter 3 was yesterday. Truly, time flies so fast! This quarter is different but differently fun than the last two quarters. A rollercoaster ride during the weeks of 3 rd quarter is one of the best memories of my grade 10 life. Although our subject is quite tricky to understand, it was fun answering modules this quarter.             In this quarter, TLE-ICT talks about community based research. Community based research (CBR) is a methodological practice that places community partnerships at the forefront. Community based research also covers a wide variety of areas within a single community. This is what I gained throughout the quarter in this subject. With the problems that I encountered, I did not encounter any problems in this quarter since the topics are easy to understand, and the task to be answer are ...

               The challenges brought by the pandemic is inevitable, especially to the young ones. COVID-19 is a threat mostly to children, teens, and senior citizens. Children and teens have to face the protocols given by our government, such as being in their homes until the virus is contained, no physical interactions. With that said, children and teens cannot go to schools, cannot play with their friends, and many more. However, as our government continues to vaccinate its fellow citizens, scientist and researchers are now happy to announce that COVID-19 vaccines are already approved to be at used for children and teens. We all have common questions such as, are the vaccines effective? Are we sure that the vaccines can protect us from the virus?              As the pandemic continues, we find ourselves not at ease because we cannot see who is infected or not. As the lockdo...

        Araw ng Kagitingan, Day of Valor an act of bravery in our country. We celebrate it during April 9. Many Filipinos still does not have the courage to speak up and defend our beloved country. Our country is one of the affected countries by the Second World War lasting for six years. Many Filipinos fought for their lives, and for the betterment of our country. One act of bravery is during the Fall of Bataan and the battle in Corregidor. As April 9 approaches, we commemorate eighty years of bravery the Filipino and American soldiers that defended Bataan until its fall to the Japanese.             During this historical event, that shattered our country during the Second World War. On April 9 1942, It was officially stated that Filipino and American forces have finally surrendered to the Japanese troops through the Voice of Freedom radio broadcast, third Lieutenant Normando Ildefonso Reyes reading a message pr...

               Lenten season is a traditional season wherein Catholics practiced during this time. It is a season where we honor the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is done by fasting, and it usually begins on Ash Wednesday and it ends on Easter Sunday. Lenten season is where we repent for our sins, reflect on our doings, and give thanks to our Lord. During this season, we offer ourselves to God and pray for everything he has done for us. Before the pandemic it is a feast where all of us are together to celebrate this kind of season.             Before the pandemic, Lenten season is full of activities. Lent Seasons starts at Ash Wednesday, and we end it on the Easter Sunday. At the final week of this season, we celebrate Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, and finally Easter Sunday. Pre-pandemic acti...

  Ilocos Sur a province located in the northern part of the Philippines. It comprises of 32 municipalities and 2 cities. Ilocos Sur became a province since in 1818. The reason why we have the festival so called “Kannawidan” is that we commemorate the separation of two Ilocos provinces. The season where we start the festival is very joyful and full of excitement. Kannawidan Festival is an annual festival, which is placed to start every end of January. A festival were its celebrated with joy, and a festival full of colors and wonders.             During this festival, it usually celebrated in 2 weeks. Before the pandemic we usually have a food fair, and trade fair where different provinces comes to the kannawidan grounds and try to sell there very own delicacies or products. We also have Carnivals where children can play. Kannawidan festival also has different kind of activities such as the Saniata ti Ylocos. Saniata ti Ylocos ...