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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 ...

  As the Philippines the Universe rather continues to raise concerns over its climate, it has reached to my concern that electric cars (EVs) have been widely promoted as the future green transport. EVs are in crucial need here in the philippines, because of the never ending pollution it caused. Electric Vehicles promise the world to free it from fossil fuels and make our environment cleaner; however, it has been argued that the environmental footprint of use of EVs is not as small as people present them. Energy consumption, battery production, and waste management are all complicated concepts in the conception of EVs as purely ecologically friendly alternatives.  While electric cars have an environmental benefit in that they reduce carbon emissions, the production of them is largely tied up with the energy requirements and recycling issues that expose that they do not fully conserve the environment.  The International Energy Agency calculates that EVs produce 60-70% less ...