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 Each year, the historic city of Vigan holds a party for the Feast of St. Paul’s Change of Heart, there’s always happiness, contests, and many exciting things to watch. Me and my friends went to Vigan on a bright day to see the street dance in the afternoon. Students from grade school up to high school were in the march, and they danced really great. We didn’t just watch, we shouted loudly for our school, ISNHS, as they did their act with bright outfits and easy, flowing steps. We didn’t get to see their Longganisa Festival battle, but we still felt happy when we found out they got the top prize.  The street dance was so cool to watch. The young dancers practiced a lot, and you could see it from how they moved in perfect time with each other. I took good pictures of every group as they walked past the water fountain that moves to music and the city building. Everyone were clapping their hands, singing along, and cheering for every team. The music was loud and happy, and you co...

What I went through this quarter was hard, but I made it. There were so many times I wanted to stop trying, especially when there was too much work and I couldn’t understand what we were learning. Some days I stayed up late just to finish assignments, and I felt really tired the next morning. But I kept going because I know it matters for my future. I didn’t want to let myself or my family down.   I picked up a lot of new things and found out more about myself. I learned how to work with new tools for our projects, like the computer program we used to make posters. I also discovered that I’m better at explaining things to classmates than I thought – when they didn’t get a lesson, I could break it down so it was easier to understand. I also realized that studying with friends helps me remember lessons better. We quiz each other and make learning feel less like a chore. Plus, I found out I’m good at organizing our study sessions.   There were problems and hard parts too. I often...

  Celebration of the Christmas Season in Its Essence The Christmas season is a time of joy, love, and peace. People feel happy as lights shine everywhere and Christmas songs are heard. It is a special time when families and friends come together to celebrate and share moments of happiness. Christmas is also about giving. Giving does not always mean gifts; it can be kindness, help, or time spent with others. Sharing food, helping the needy, and showing care to one another show the true meaning of Christmas. Family is very important during Christmas. Families gather to eat together, pray, and enjoy traditions. These simple moments bring comfort and make everyone feel loved and thankful. In its essence, Christmas teaches love and hope. It reminds people to forgive, to be kind, and to help others. Even after Christmas ends, its true spirit stays in the hearts of people.                  References:             ...

    The theme for this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Month – "Weaving Culture, Enriching Future: Empowering Indigenous Communities as Bedrock of Sustainable Development" – is easy to understand but full of meaning. It tells us that IP cultures aren’t just stories from long ago – they’re alive today and can help us build a better tomorrow for everyone. The word "weaving" fits perfectly: just like a weaver puts together many threads to make strong cloth, we need to bring in IP ways of life, knowledge, and voices to make our country grow well.   IP communities have looked after our forests, rivers, and seas for hundreds of years. Their old ways of farming, fishing, and taking care of nature give us smart ideas to fix problems like climate change and pollution. When we give these communities the power to make decisions about their own lands, they show us how to earn money without hurting the environment. This doesn’t just respect their rights – it makes our future ...

    Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines, was a leader who always wanted to help the country. He believed in making the Philippines strong and independent. He was born in a small town in Ilocos Sur and grew up knowing what it was like to work hard. This made him want to help all Filipinos. He went from being a teacher to becoming President because he was smart, worked hard, and cared about his country.   Quirino started working for the government in the House of Representatives. He was good at making laws and always stood up for what was fair. Later, he became a senator, a member of the President's team, and the Vice President under President Manuel Roxas. He learned a lot about how to run the country. When President Roxas died in 1948, Quirino became President. He had to help the Philippines recover after World War II and build a new nation.   As President, Quirino worked hard to rebuild the Philippines. He focused on making the economy better, bu...

    Every year, we celebrate National Children's Month to remember how important it is to keep our children safe. This year's theme, "OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!"—which means "End Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM): Fight for the Safety and Rights of Children!"—tells us we need to stop online dangers that hurt our kids. While we enjoy seeing our children grow and learn, we must also face the fact that some people online want to harm them.   The government has a big job in keeping children safe and respecting their rights. They have made laws like the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act and the Anti-Child Pornography Act to help protect kids. But just having laws isn't enough. We need to make sure these laws are used correctly and that we stop bad things from happening in the first place.   I thi...