Always Know Where You Came From

The last chapter of my junior high school has already ended, and I am relieved to say that I somehow survived it. Throughout the last quarter of being a 10th grader, I had many discoveries, but also had struggles along the way. I had fun learning on how to create a web page and as usual, just like the other chapters of my junior high, we always used to learn about the different types of networks. 

Even if I enjoyed learning and creating things dedicated to this subjects, it's obvious to say that I also had downs in doing so. The WYSIWYG factor of the web page wasn't doing it's job that much, and I struggled in making my web page work. Nonetheless, our practice teacher and my great friend helped me in overcoming this challenge. 

As I take another step forward, these learnings I've absorbed will be the pride of my mind, and surely, I'd be able to use these for the upcoming future.

References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com) 

Once a Year

An event of the whole school that is participated by every teacher, and every learner, Foundation Day, or also known as High School Day. As a student who participated in this activity, I could say that I enjoyed myself throughout the event last March 22, 2025.

I didn't have a great start, considering that I was ill. The parade was very exhausting but I managed to push through the pain I've felt; the preparation of the special day required the help of each other, even for the teachers. Seeing every performance from the different levels was superb, just like last year. 

Despite the joy, I was upset that neither the boys nor the girls from the Grade 10 batch were elected for the Champion of performance, since basing from my own critique, they deserve a higher rank for their incredible effort. Overall, the experience was fun and I hope for it to happen until my senior years.

References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com) 

A Place For Solace

School isn't just a place to learn and get stressed out; sometimes, you could also have fun and enjoy the event held by a certain group of people. TLE T's GO booths were placed at the SPTVE area and is filled with fun mini games and photo booths. It's a good place to have fun, especially if you have your trusty friends around. 

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Home Economic, an event held in front of the New Heroes Building and behind the old Main Cafeteria is filled with delicious Filipino delicacies that are rich in flavor. The stools are ran by High School students, which they can get experience and thrill with entrepreneurship. 

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Last but not the least, the crop museum. It does not only show healthy and thriving plants, but the learning also comes with facts and games. One of the games that my friends attended to was darting. Overall, the event that the TLE department held was fun and entertaining.

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References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com)

Never Fear Something You Crave

 

We all live in a very beautiful, ever-changing world, a world of brilliance that warms our hearts and comforts us. Each of us faces and overcomes obstacles that would otherwise upset us. We are all on the same ship, regardless of gender, ethnicity or belief. But amazing people are an exception. The reason for our happiness in this world. These rare people exist for their care and upbringing. These magnificent beings are women and can make a difference.

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Let's be honest, "gender equality" can feel like a distant, almost unattainable goal. But this Women's Month, the theme "WE for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society" gives me hope. It's not just about women fighting for their rights; it's about all of us recognizing that a fairer world benefits everyone. Imagine a society where your gender doesn't dictate your opportunities, where your voice is heard, and where you feel safe and respected. That's the power of "WE." It's about teamwork, empathy, and a shared commitment to building something better, together.

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Think about it, equal pay, equal opportunities in education and leadership, an end to harassment and discrimination – these aren't just women's issues, they're human issues. It's about dismantling those invisible walls that hold us back, whether it's unconscious bias in the workplace or harmful stereotypes in the media. We need to actively challenge these things, not just tolerate them. And that means having uncomfortable conversations, listening to different perspectives, and being willing to change our own behaviors.

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First Priority For The Future

As a student currently in the 10th grade, foreseeing my future at the moment would be a struggle, as I am still unable to process my decisions in life. But as for now, my main ambition and goal would be to be able to finish my studies and provide for my loved ones. 

I am a family oriented and I have a strong dedication with school, so my first goal is to finish junior high and enter STEM strand when I reach senior high. 15 years from now, I see myself supporting and providing for my family and hopefully, I would've already reached my desired career. 

I ask for God's guidance in achieving my goals, and also including my best of abilities. Life may not be always a smooth sail, but with my current abilities, I'd do my best to be able to pursue my dreams, as it is also for my future. Not only for myself, but also on behalf of others.

References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com) 

A Culture We Embrace Deeply

 

It isn't rare for Filipinos to have various events and festivals all over the place, but the contents of these different festivals will always be unique in their own way, as every single one of them highlights something special about that place. Kannawidan, also known as Ilocos Sur Festival nowadays is a festival celebrated in the Ilocos Sur. It does not only consist of one place or municipality, but Ilocos Sur as a whole. This is the festival where every place that are included in Ilocos Sur gets so share their culture and pride, on what makes them unique and special.

Day of Hearts, Day for Forgiveness

 

Was It Worth It?

        Valentines is a special day celebrated by not only lovers, but also loved ones like family members and friends. For me, it is when we show our love to our peers, not only romantically, but also platonically; Even if we think that we don't feel any love from the people we know, love doesn't always have to come from other people, but God himself is the whole definition of love and forgiveness.

A Fun Experience Despite The Tough Journey

As we began our Community Based Research, it's safe to say that I had fun, especially when I experienced it with good friends of mine. My overall experience of constructing this research was epic, and there are several photos I count as the highlight of my journey. 

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𝙈𝙮 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙊𝙬𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮

• January 02, 2025
• January 04, 2025
• January 04, 2025 (1) 
• January 04, 2025 (2) 
• January 04, 2025 (3) 
• January 23, 2025
• January 27, 2025

— In a world full of misunderstanding, collaboration will always be the key. 

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— Exploring and studying issues of a certain place can really help in trying to address them. 

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— The research wouldn't be complete without the excitement of meeting new people. 

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— Even at the busy time, I still managed to meet my friend's cat, which made me recharge my energy. 

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— Did you know that beside this establishment is actually the Sta. Catalina beach? While taking photos of things we needed, we also had a refreshment. 

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— Challenges had been faced, but decided to make the most of fun out of it. 

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— Every obstacle faced will always result to a satisfying and delightful finding.

References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com) 

Behind Every Warrior, Is A Child

I can say that I've learned various things in this quarter, and one of these included HTML lists, which are the ordered, unordered list, nested OL, nested UL, and nested OL UL tags. Moreover, we also tackled about the HTML frames. As our journey continued, before the year of 2024 ended, we had a glimpse of our next lesson; about CBR, or also known as Community Based Research. We had a fun experience in going to our assigned place, and also experienced to make our very own WebPage layout using the research paper that we constructed. 

Even after all the fun we've encountered, there were also parts where we experienced difficulties. For example, when we had to make our CBR, we needed to have a spare time to insert it in our schedules, and had to figure out what must be placed in the paper. Next one was when we had to do our WebPage. We had difficulties in using CSS and finding appealing formats, especially on constructing the buttons of every Web Design. 

I'm lucky to have numerous friends who helped

me in addressing the problems that I encountered. After all of this, I still look forward to our future ICT lessons and ought to do my best in performing all sorts of activities given by our ICT teacher, and ICT practice teacher. By learning new and such interesting things, I can say that I can apply these learnings when I reach a higher level. 

References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com) 

Unity Among Nations

The vibrant Filipino culture is a mixture of different cultures from other nations or countries. It is because of it's contributions and influence in forming our country, or what we call "The Philippine Islands" to this day. While originating in Chinese traditions, the festival has been passed, and it's ethnic origins to become a significant addition, and is a widely celebrated event a cross the Philippine archipelago. 

For many Filipinos, regardless of their ethnic heritage, the Lunar New Year evokes a sense of shared community and familial warmth. The exchange of ampao, symbolic red envelopes containing monetary gifts and well wishes, represents more than a simple transaction; it is a powerful expression of connection, a tangible symbol of the enduring bonds that unite families and neighbors. The celebratory feasts, a delightful fusion of culinary traditions, further exemplify this cultural synthesis, each dish carrying its own story and significance, passed down through generations.

It's more than just fun and food. It's about coming together, sharing good wishes, and looking forward to a fresh start. It's a celebration that brings everyone together, showing how different cultures can blend beautifully in the Philippines. It's a holiday that's both fun and meaningful, a special time for Filipinos of all backgrounds.

References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com) 

One of the Seven Wonders' Journey

Picture Vigan, a small town in the Philippines, a long time ago. Life was simple, everyone knew their neighbors, and the town held onto its old ways. It was a cozy place, full of history.

 

Then, things started to change. The town grew bigger, and people had new ideas about how to make it better. It wasn't always easy; there were disagreements and hard work, but everyone pulled together. They built new things, improved the town, and always remembered where they came from.

 

Now, Vigan is a lovely city. It's a special place where the old and the new get along. Visitors come from far away to see its beautiful old buildings, while the people who live there keep their traditions alive. It's a happy story about a town that grew up while staying true to itself.

References:

Blogger. (http://www.blogger.com)

Let Go to Blossom

"How fool I could be, thinking I wouldn't be the monster I've feared". How foolish can someone be to make resolutions without efforts? Thy shall prosper properly. New year means new beginning, and I plan on making better changes not only for myself, but others too. 

It hasn't been an easy year, but I've made my mind to make these problems to be a lesson for this upcoming year. It's not about how much you know, it's about how much you learn more. I know to myself that I need to develop myself, as well as change. 

I have bad traits, and I can't deny that. But changing isn't bad, creating a change simply means getting better. We must let go of the past, and only keep its memories. Learn from them, and keep learning for the future. Develop new hobbies, pick up a pet, or anything, really. Be yourself, be happy, be new.

References:

Blogger. (http://www.blogger.com)

A Jolly Christmas of Reflecting

As the year nears its end, a celebration for our Dear Jesus will never be forgotten. Despite the struggles, we still managed to find joy in sorrow. More challenges have arrived at that year, but grew up to be meaningful lessons to stay stronger in life. 

This time's Christmas break, I approached it differently. I decided to explore out of the box. I did not just sit around and do nothing, but I helped my parents around the house, as it's the most simple thing I could do for them. Moreover, I also decided to help myself treating myself another three books of the year. 

As soon as our Christmas break started, we were left with a Community Based Research (CBR), and a research problem solving to work with while being away in school; I took my time with it. At my free time, I would either read a book, or get on Roblox and play various different games with my friends. 

Either way, I really enjoyed it, despite it being in a short period of time.

References:

Blogger. (http://www.blogger.com)

One Must'nt Step On The Other

Women are vulnerable, but is it necessary for one to step on the other? Think about it. The Philippines love their women, though, why are there still malicious acts? "Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995", also known as Republic Act No. 7877 speaks about the sexual harassment that most are experiencing, especially women. The act is mostly committed by workers such as managers, employers and their employees, teachers, and anyone else who has an authority over another person. The act itself involves the doer to demand, persuade, or request sexual favors, despite the victim resisting, the demand would still be continued. 

Are men more valuable that women? Are men more superior than women? Other than getting laid and giving birth to the expected children from a man, what else are females good for? Rape is a worldwide problem. So, I would like to present a certain Republic Act, which is RA 8353, further known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, made by the congress of the Philippines. It simply pinpoints the violation of women when it comes to rape, as their well-being, dignity, purity and virginity have been sacrificed for no reason, other than pure list. It expands the definition of the crime of rape and reclassifies it as a crime against people. Rape isn't regular, there are also two ways of committing it. One is by force or threat, and by grave abuse if authority or fraudulent machination. 

Despite these implemented laws and republic acts by The Philippines implemented by its senate and congress, these types of crimes are still rampant. Such republic acts are useless, when the main problem is from the people within a certain community, within a certain country. Think about it, walking through fields of poppies will always be calming rather than walking through fields of women's bodies. Bring us closer to the unknown, we'll live forever, the tyrant's overthrown. Revolution will be our only solution, since evolution led us to prostitution.

 

References:

SC: Anti-VAWC law protects women in illicit relationships too (Philstar.com) - July 7, 2022 

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Tag Archive for: rape south africa Access to Post Rape Care, Everywhere

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Fighting sexual violence: Turn outrage into action (Aarati Neupane, 2018) 

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Throughout a Semester is a Strong Soldier

One semester of the school year has already passed, and I can say that there are a lot of things that had happened and I've learned throughout this quarter of the first semester. Majority if the things that I've learned was about HTML Files and Tags, coding sorts of basic things such as background pictures, frames, tables, and many more. Moreover, we continued one of our lessons from the first quarter of the semester, which is making blogs about different topics. The topic of the quarter that I can say that I enjoyed was about coding. It wasn't regular coding where I copy and paste what was presented, but coding where I can explore the world of developers, experiment, and many more with the tags of HTML. 

   

Even though I, myself enjoyed this quarter, there were still problems that I've encountered. For example, in coding in the notepad both in our school and at home, I struggled in finding where the issue is located, may it be in between the paragraphs, or in between sentences. I didn't have much struggles, since I was dedicated in constructing my own websites using the things I've learned in school as basis, and making it broader by teaching myself on how to do things.

    Throughout this quarter, despite many challenges, I can say that I enjoyed it overall, may it be on the good or bad aspects. Struggling is a part of growing, so instead of giving up, I learned that I should adapt instead. With these learnings, I can apply these information on real life situations. 

References:

Blogger. (https://www.blogger.com) 

Old But Never Forgotten; A Former President's Journey

Elpidio Quirino, the sixth Philippine president, had a fascinating life. Born simply in Vigan, he worked hard, became a lawyer, and made his way into politics. He climbed the ranks, serving in the House and Senate before becoming Vice President. When President Roxas died, he stepped up to lead the country.

 

His presidency wasn't easy – he faced the aftermath of World War II and a rebellion. But he focused on rebuilding the economy, helping farmers, and improving infrastructure. He tried to bring the country together and make life better for everyone.

While there were tough times and controversies, Quirino's legacy is one of dedication to his country. He showed that even starting from humble beginnings, you can make a real difference. He might not be as famous as other presidents, but his contributions to the Philippines deserve to be remembered.

Roots Shall Be Acknowledged, Indigenous People Must Share Thy Knowledge

October is Indigenous Peoples Month in the Philippines! This year's theme, "Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge," is especially important as we mark the 27th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA). It's a time to celebrate the amazing diversity of Indigenous cultures and acknowledge the ongoing fight for their rights. We need to listen to their stories, understand their challenges (like land grabbing and environmental destruction), and work together to protect their ancestral lands and traditions.

This month isn't just about awareness; it's about action. Events and discussions give Indigenous communities a voice, helping everyone understand their struggles and contributions. It's a chance to build bridges and challenge unfair treatment. Let's use this time to really make a difference.

 

The real work lies in continued support and collaboration. IPRA is a good start, but we need to keep pushing for its stronger implementation and ensuring Indigenous communities have the power to protect their own futures. Let's celebrate their culture, honor their knowledge, and work together for a more just and equitable Philippines.

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