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 confi...

The topics that we need to learn in TLE- ICT 10 are still measureless. This third quarter, our lesson revolves around the Hypertext Mark-up Language or HTML and Web designs. Three quarters have already passed but there's still a lot to explore in the field of ICT. Designing a web page is quite hard but it discovered my artistry as a student. This grading I learned how to have fun while doing some challenging task. Going deeper, learning wider. Just like the past grading, I encountered a lot of difficulties.  I thought that what I've learned in second grading is enough for me to survive another quarter in ICT. Knowing the basic concepts of HTML, I thought it will be the same lesson again. I was wrong, when our teacher told us to create a Community Based Research in HTML I had a hard time in doing it for there are things that I should explore and learn deeper from it.  Third quarter really made me realized that I should be always open minded and have the initiative to l...

Sparkling red, green, blue colorful lights, twinkling Christmas lights wrapped around a typical green tree with bells, ribbons, garlands, different hues and shades of Christmas balls and of course, a star on top of it. Boxes of gifts are also placed under the tree that will make children wonder what is inside of it. Shining, shimmering garlands are placed on house decors, a Christmas crèche which has a mini statue of Mother Mary, Joseph, and not to forget the reason why we celebrate Christmas, Jesus Christ. This is the season to be jolly! Indeed, Christmas feels all the way! Cold air hugging my skin and warm love sending to my friends and loved ones! Christmas songs are heard in malls, houses, radio stations which made us feel that it’s already Christmas. But Christmas is not about gifts, clothes, food, money, or any material thing. It is not about luxury, but it is about the grace and presence of God. We may not be sure if it is His birth day but Christmas is the day to ac...

There should be no discrimination against languages people speak, skin color, or religion.                                                                                   -Malala Yousafzai Equality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents. It is also the belief that no one should have poorer life chances because of the way they were born, where they come from, what they believe, or whether they have a disability. Equality recognizes that historically certain groups of people with protected characteristics such as race, disability, sex and sexual orientation have experienced discrimination. As Stephen Curry once mentioned, " I want our girls to grow up...

“Don’t wait for tomorrow, don’t wait for the future to be a leader, you can start it now.”                                                                                                              -Councilor Joy Benette Orio I thought this year’s Children’s Month Celebration will be just an ordinary month for me like how I celebrated it for the past years, but this year is different. I have given the privilege to join to some activities in the cele...