Angel Charmae

     Our family supports us with the best care in both good and difficult times. Every member of the family is important in our lives. Father is the family's head and the one on whom all family members may rely.      Every year on the third Sunday of June, we commemorate Father's Day. This day is completely dedicated to all the fathers worldwide. The importance of a father in the lives of a child is irreplaceable. Our father is the one who will always be a constant in our lives, supporting us in good and bad times and leading us in the correct direction. He will always encourage you and look after all of your needs.  Fathers are the pillars of a family who keep the family together and support them through all stages of life. On Father's Day, each year, we honour our fathers by giving them special presents, appreciation, and spending the entire day with them. But we should remember to thank our father every day of the year. We should be grateful for...

After a long nine months, the life of junior high school students has finally come to an end. After four quarters and a number of modules, I finally arrived at my current location. This quarter was shorter and much more stressful than the  previous  quarters.  Excitement, joy, stress, fear, depression and fatigue were the feelings I felt during our Blended Learning Class.  It was a challenging journey for me and all of us. I learned a lot in the field of information and communication technology. I improved my Microsoft skills in the last quarter of the school year. Over time, I learn to improve, get better, and adapt. Reading is not the only way to learn. Lessons and experience are also important. This year I learned a lot about how to communicate. Learning from life is not the same as living.  Finally, in this quarter, as we approached the end of high school, we realized that we needed to build our own learning strategy to survive and maximize our partnership w...

      On this day in 1898, the Philippines declared independence after more than 300 years under Spanish rule. Every June 12th, Filipinos celebrate their freedom by flying their national flag high in the sky, just like the one waving in today’s Doodle. While there were many who fought for Filipino independence, there are a few people who are honored and remembered as heroes for their contributions in securing the country’s independence. José Rizal was a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement and inspired a wave of nationalism through his writings. Andrés Bonifacio, “The Father of the Philippine Revolution”, formed a secret society called the Katipunan and led a number of successful campaigns against the Spanish. General Emilio Aguinaldo was another notable figure who fought alongside the United States during the Spanish-American War. It was he who, on June 12, proclaimed the Philippine Republic as an independent country, demanding a “dignified place in the concert...

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother  of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, and maternal bonds  and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations, largely pushed by commercial interests, honoring family members, such as Father's Day, Sibling's Day  and Grandparent's Day.  Every year, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May to honour and to show appreciation towards mothers worldwide. This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, 08 May 2022. We celebrate Mother's Day to make our mothers feel special. It is the day when we thank our mothers and motherly figures by expressing our love and gratitude towards them.             Mother's Day is a day when every child celebrates and praises their mothers. Nowadays, it is celebrated in schools in...

  Binabatan was introduced in 2002 as part of the celebration of Abel Iloco's hand weaving. It is celebrated every year from the last week of April to the first week of May. The name of the festival comes from the word "batbat". This refers to the first step in the weaving process, which involves separating the cotton balls from the seeds by tapping the cotton balls from the seeds with two bamboo sticks for Abel.  During this time of the pandemic, there were some changes to the celebration of the Binabatan Festival. Celebration is different from our tradition in recent years. In order to avoid the transmission and spread of the disease,  it is not possible to form a crowd or have close contact with an individual. However, with fewer and fewer cases of COVID-19 virus, we can celebrate Binatbatan this year. Thankfully, we are now back in a familiar world. Tourists and visitors from Vigan and other cities can also attend the celebration in Vigan City. The Binabatan Festival ...

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. Women empowerment allows women to make life-determining decisions through the different problems and issues in society. Women have the opportunity to redefine gender roles, which in turn may allow them more freedom to pursue desired goals. Being empowered made them the best of what they can be. During the Covid-19 pandemic, women have shown to the world their best, their assets: their kind, generous hearts. Priceless efforts and sacrifices were made by women during the pandemic, as shown and evidenced on different media platforms. Female...

        The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on all our lives. While we are each doing our part of prevent the spread, and while frontline healthcare workers risk their lives to care for the sick, researchers are racing to find the one thing that will protect all of us in the long run a vaccine. The vaccine will become the currency of life and death. Nearly every person on the planet will need it to stay safe from the virus. Ensuring everyone has access is the only way to protect us all from another COVID-19 pandemic.     COVID-19 vaccines are effective and can lower your risk of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines also help prevent serious illness and death in children and adults even if they do get COVID-19.  COVID-19 vaccines become less effective at preventing infection or severe illness over time, especially for people ages 65 years and older. This is why booster shots are  recommended for people...

       Another chapter of the year was over in no time. Just eight weeks have passed since the beginning of the third quarter of this year. It's unrealistic that the next quarter of this year is already over. Certainly time flies very fast. The warm summer breeze seems to have blown away the third quarter. Looking back on this quarter, I recall the difficult situations and challenges that I struggled to accomplish my studies. Despite this situation, I am still grateful to them for helping me grow and become a strong man today. This quarter also taught me a lot. I really appreciate the opportunity to learn new things and expand my knowledge. I would like to make use of the knowledge I gained here.        This quarter's challenge was rare because the subject matter is well known to me. As a student in a science class, I have research experience. The steps I took to carry out my research were what I had previously done in other subjects. The only...

Bataan has fallen. On April 9, 1942, officials in command of Bataan – where Filipino and American forces maintained the main resistance in the war against the Japanese – formally surrendered. The Philippine-American troops on this war-ravaged and bloodstained peninsula have laid down their arms. With heads bloody but unbowed, they have yielded to the superior force and numbers of the enemy, the Japanese forces.      The Day of Valor, also known as Araw ng Kagitingan, is annually celebrated by the Filipinos nationwide on the 9th of April. The Philippines was involved in World War II from December 8, 1941, to September 2, 1945. In these roughly four years of fierce war, Bataan was the nation’s center of defense. The 9th of April, 1942, was the day Bataan fell. Every year we commemorate the bravery and heroism of the Filipinos who fought for our freedom and national pride.           Up to the present time, Filipinos commemorate the...

  Lent, also known as Ash Wednesday, is a solemn religious celebration in the Christian liturgical year. On Ash Wednesday, a traditional solemn holiday, church priests or ministers dip their fingers in the ashes tray and spread it on the forehead of the congregation in the form of a cross. They would say, "From dust you came, and from dust you will return." Ash is made by burning palm branches on Sunday of the previous year's palm.      Lent lasts 40 days without Sunday (that is, the season is 46 days). It is essential to be 40 days. "The number 40 has always had special spiritual significance regarding preparation," says Father William Saunders of the Catholic Education Resource Center. Jesus fasted and prayed for 40 days and 40 nights in the desert before He began His public ministry (Matthew 4:2).   Easter Sunday, known as a holy week, the Christian church is meaningful. On the first day of the holy Week, I remembered Jesus's victory entries in Jesus S...

       The Kannawidan Festival is often celebrated from the last week of January to the first week of February, commemorating the founding of the state. The  most coveted festival in Ilocos Sur, it offers many activities such as Ilocano talent showcases, art exhibitions, food bazaars, celebrity guests and a variety of other shows.       In w hat exactly is the importance of the Kannawidan Festival to the Ilocano people? Like all festivals, it has cultural significance. Celebrate the founding date or day when Ilocos Sur separated from Ilocos Norte in 1818. Festivals allow locals to share their talents and the treasures of their cities and communities. It gives small business owners the opportunity to make money. The focus of the celebration is to emphasize the citizens and the wonderful things they do. It strengthens our roots, our gods, our culture, and our relationship with our fellow Ilocanos. In addition to strengthening the relationship b...

It is well known to all of us that the COVID 19 pandemic has a negative impact on our social life. The ban on mass gatherings and festivals has influenced the way we celebrate festivals, including Christmas. Personally, Christmas is my favorite holiday because it's time to spend and give time with your loved ones. Before the pandemic, we celebrated them by hosting programs at school and at work, attending “Misa de Gallo” or “Simbang Gabi”, celebrating Noche buena, and leaving the town. In the light of the pandemic, we need to find other ways to experience the spirit of Christmas. Christmas is a religious occasion honoring the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Bigueños and the entirety of Catholic Filipinos have something called "Simbang Gabi" or "Misa de Gallo". People attend mass as early as 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM every day from December 9 to 24. Aside from being religious, Bigueños love music. They blast local and foreign Christmas songs on their speakers, ...

     T he Vigan City Fiesta is celebrated annually on January 25th and is held in honor of the Apostle of St. Paul, the patron saint of the city. Fiesta is part of our culture as Filipinos we celebrate together. There were many activities and competitions such as street dance, parades, carnivals, food fairs, locals and tourists gathered to celebrate this event. I used to have a free party with no rules or rest rictions. But when the COVID 19 pandemic begins, celebrating these events is really difficult, as there are many consequences of celebrating and interacting with many people      When the pandemic commenced withinside the early 2020, it affected many factors of our subculture like our birthday party of Fiesta`s in our town/metropolis and for us Ilocano`s, Vigan City Fiesta has been with us for years and it become devastating to now no longer be capable of have fun it like we used to whilst the pandemic came. We celebrated this remaining yr through o...

              The end of this quarter is nearly coming, and it still feels unreal that two quarters of this school year have already finished. Time really does fly so fast. The past eight weeks of this quarter have been truly tough for me, and it’s a relief that it is already about to end. This quarter has taught me a lot of things, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge and stretch my understanding. I will make sure that the learnings I’ve gained here will be put into good use since not everybody has the chance to study and enhance their skills and understandings. In the process, I experienced a small task that got stuck a little. These issues include tags not working, glitches, and in some cases problems in understanding the steps. Fortunately, these issues were easily resolved via the internet or by trial and error. Asking the teacher for help was also a way to get a clearer understanding of the instructions. Don't b...

The new year begins with great success. Fireworks are set off in the sky, children jump as high as possible, and some children pray for a peaceful and happy beginning. New Year is a time to celebrate with enthusiasm and enthusiasm. This day is a celebration where the entire community spreads joy everywhere and shares their sense of happiness and excitement. We look forward to this special day, big or small. We dance, launch fireworks, make the loudest trumpet sounds, say goodbye at the end of the year, and enjoy together as we welcome a new and potential New Year. 2021 is over in no time. We welcome new possibilities and opportunities here. Last year was a very tough year for me and everyone. The COVID 19 pandemic has created many challenges, but it has also provided valuable lessons that can be applied in the future. Time is really gone and we need to celebrate the New Year with smiles and joy. And forget all the pain, regrets, worries we have had over the past year. I had a lot of ...

   This would probably be one of modern history if it was encouraged to celebrate the holiday season in essence with its simplicity. Focus on the  Corona virus and consider guidelines on how to celebrate  this Christmas. Only families who live in the same household, continue to wear masks, observe social distances, and wash their hands frequently.    For mutual protection and safety, we do not recommend visiting each other.  There can be no normal Christmas joy and happiness that we have become accustomed to  this year.  But our  Christmas party shouldn't be weakened by COVID. Spread more hope, peace, joy, and love this season!  And here I remember the birth of our Savior.  The Christmas story is one of simplicity.  Our Lord and Redeemer were born in a manger with only a mother and father.  His guests were a shepherd, some animals, and  three kings.  This is a  reminder of the real reason for this seaso...

     Children are not the face of this pandemic. But they risk being among its biggest victims, as children’s lives are nonetheless being changed in profound ways. All children, of all ages, and in all countries, are being affected, in particular by the socio-economic impacts and, in some cases, by mitigation measures that may inadvertently do more harm than good.  Moreover, the harmful effects of this pandemic will not be distributed equally. They are expected to be most damaging for children in the poorest countries, and in the poorest neighbourhoods, and for those in already disadvantaged or vulnerable situations. Anchored on the domestic and international rights of the child, the Department of Education (DepED) celebrates the 29th National Children's Month this November with Various activities championing children's rights and welfare in the new normal.           With the national theme, “New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Baw...

     The environment is everything that is around us, which includes both living and nonliving things such as soil, water, animals and plants, which adapt themselves to their surroundings. It is nature's gift that helps in nourishing life on the earth. One of the important aspects of living a long, healthy life is to protect our environment from the harmful gases, chemicals, and waste that we use every day. The atmosphere is where both living and non-living things live. Who would want to live in a filthy and unhealthy environment? Of course, nobody. A clean environment is essential for healthy living: the more you don't care about our environment, the more it will become polluted with contaminants and toxins that have a harmful impact on our health. Applying the 5 R's to your business' waste management and recycling strategies can positively impact the outcome of your program by significantly reducing the amount of waste your business generates. In the 5 R's hierarc...