Angelica

  The Christmas season is always a special time, and this year, my holiday was a mix of tradition, relaxation, creativity, and a bit of adventure. Looking back, it was a unique blend of highs and lows that made it truly memorable.     I began the my holiday with a tradition by completing the “Misa De Gallo” for nine consecutive days. It was challenging and rewarding at the same time, and it helped me reflect on the true essence of Christmas faith, gratitude, and hope. After the bustling mornings of the Misa De Gallo, I spent much time resting. Sleep became my best friend during the holidays, especially when I got sick and lost my appetite. Being under the weather was not ideal, but it gave me time to reflect and brainstorm ideas for a research topic I'm excited to pursue. One of the highlights of my holiday was celebrating my parents’ anniversary last December 29 2024 in Cabugao. It was a simple yet meaningful gathering, filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of fami...

Ending Violence Against Women Violence Against Women (VAW) is a deeply ingrained social trouble that cuts across borders, cultures, and communities. In the Philippines, it is expected that 1 in three ladies has skilled a few form of violence, a determine reflected globally. Even greater troubling is the revelation from the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey that almost 1 in five ladies in the us of a has continued emotional, physical, or sexual abuse at the palms of their current or maximum recent companion. This stark truth underscores the significance of the yearly 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, held every November. It is a time to swell the voices of survivors, embolden the call for justice, and bring to light that which is vital: law's role in protecting rights of women. These are some of the criminal law frameworks. Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004) and Republic Act No. 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997) c...

For the second quarter, I discovered more about myself and my classmates, especially in terms of our strengths and the areas where we struggle in school. While I didn’t master time management, I still managed to accomplish my tasks fairly well (or so I believe). I faced challenges in understanding lessons in math and basic electronics, but I found our ICT lessons relatively easy, particularly the activities we completed. So far, ICT has been my best-performing subject, with my highest score yet. After lunch, I often reflect on how much I enjoy attending our ICT class. I not only have fun but also learn new skills, like writing code and using HTML tags. For example: <br> creates a line break, <hr>  inserts a horizontal line, <p>  identifies a paragraph, <u>  underlines text, <i>  italicizes text, <b>  makes text bold, <h1>  creates the largest heading, <strong>  works like  <b>  but emphasi...

Elpidio Quirino, the sixth president of the Republic of the Philippines, is remembered for his crucial contribution to the rebuilding of the nation after the ravaging effects of World War II. His presidency lasted from 1948 to 1953, characterized by steadfast commitment to national recovery, economic development, and peace-building. Quirino's political life, however, did not start with the presidency. Indeed, he was a public servant a long time before he reached that highest office in the land, given due recognition for his faithful service to his country. Elpidio Quirino was born on 16 November 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, from an educated but modest family background. He took up law at the University of the Philippines College of Law and passed the bar in 1915. In the early years of his career, he was in different government positions, among which was as a legal advisor in the Bureau of Justice. His work in the Department of Finance under President Manuel L. Quezon would be the sp...

 The Philippines, this October, marks National Indigenous Peoples Month, where rights, culture, and contributions of the indigenous communities are given much focus. This year's observation coincides with the 27th anniversary of the IPRA, enacted in 1997 to protect indigenous peoples' rights to their land, culture, and identity. The theme for 2024, "Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana," pushes for the appreciation and nourishment of indigenous peoples as well as their traditional knowledge. Generationally passed down, indigenous knowledge systems have much to share regarding the way of sustainable living and ecologic conservation along with preservation of culture. By holding this month-long observance, the provisions of IPRA will be strengthened that is an aspect of ancestral domains, self-determination, and the activeness of societal decisions are protected. In fact, it is highly imperative in the empowerment of indigenous peop...

According to Google, every November, the Philippines celebrates National Children's Month, it is a month dedicated to have a vital time to shed light on the rights and welfare of Filipino children. This year’s theme, “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines,” strikes a resounding chord as it states the pressing need to end all forms of abuse, violence and maltreatment against children. It is a call to action for families, communities, and institutions to unite in guarding and making sure that their children are well, ensuring a safer, growing and a more nurturing environment for the future generations.  This years theme is particularly relevant as it addresses a world growing issue, the non-stop abuse, neglect, and violence against children in the Philippines or in the whole wide world. Data from the Council for the Welfare of Children and UNICEF reveals alarming statistics, with many children facing physical, emotional, mental, and ...