Philippe Marie

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is annually celebrated by the province of Ilocos Sur for being a separated province and its being rich in traditions, cultures, crafts, delicacies, and arts. The festival is held in the Heritage City of Vigan every 28th day of January to 17th of February. A Eucharistic Mass was held at St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral as an opening of the celebration last January 28 where government officials, public workers, members of NGO's attended. Ilocanos gathered afterwards as a procession of patron saints, as a sign of their religious faith to them. January 29, the festival formally starts at Tamag grounds, Vigan. Exhibits, trade and food fairs are found in the grounds. An ethnic dance from San Emilio National High School which called, "Tadek" was performed.  Kannawidan also recognizes the province finest animals, plants, products and also excellent Ilocanos who showcased their talents and intelligence during provincial, regional and even national

Our country,Philippines is currently facing a lot of economic problems such as poverty, improper waste disposal, basic education facilities and materials, malnutrition, crimes and over consumption of illegal drugs and marijuana. Many laws, bills, and ordinances are being implemented by the government officials to solve the problems mentioned above. But the main question is, "Why does the country still facing so much problems if we have laws implemented to lessen or possibly avoid or stop it?" Discipline. It always should start within yourself until it overflows to other people surrounding you. In order to make a change, you should start changing yourself for the better and start to help in changing the society for its betterment. We cannot change the world if we cannot start the change for ourselves. We should learn that everything starts within us. We should lead ourselves in making and being the change. Comfort zone. We should not stay in our comfort zone. We should ste

Another year had just finished and another one starts. Before telling my new year’s resolutions and goals, let me look back on year 2018 experience. 2018 has a lot of challenges which made me suffer from different feelings and emotions such as happiness, sadness, stress, anxiety, and too close to depression. I lost a loved one, ranked down in my academics, and financial problems, are some of the challenges I’ve faced during my 2018. Even though 2018 showcased me some life challenges, I must say that I am really and indeed blessed for God had given me blessings for the entire year.   New Year always means a beginning of a new life series, another year for self-development and another chance to appreciate God's creation. New Year, new me. I did not choose to change myself, but rather I choose to improve myself for the better.  I decided to have my goals for this year, and I came out for the following: I want to be more productive this year. I want to be confident