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    A mother is everyone's best friend since she looks after everyone who wants us. As a result of their dedication and appreciation, one day of the year has been designated as Mother's Day, which we celebrate every year. We couldn't survive without our mother's love and care. She is really concerned about us. Mother is the only person in the world who does not abandon us; she is entirely committed to her children.

    Every year on the second Sunday in May, Mother's Day is celebrated. To commemorate this day, everyone at home gathers and participates in enjoyable foods, either indoors or outside. Mother receives gifts from all members of the family, as well as numerous compliments. Mother is always there for us, no matter where we are. She carries us as a small kid from the moment we are born till we die.

    

    Mother has a lot of duties, and she keeps her busy and exhausted all the time. He is the only one whose job allows him to work and spend as much time as he wants. We can't give them anything in exchange for their effort, but we can express our gratitude and remember them with respect. We should love and respect our mother, and we should do everything she says. Thanks to God's blessing; without her, our lives would be worthless.

References:

https://discover.hubpages.com/holidays/mothers-they-are-special

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/105972.htm

https://www.istockphoto.com/illustrations/mom-cleaning-house

Binatbatan Festival’s Virtual Edition

    

    Binatbatan Festival has its origins in Vigan's abel weaving industry, which existed long before the Spaniards arrived to colonize the Philippines. It derives from the word batbat, which refers to a pair of bamboo sticks used to extract cotton pods from kapas sanglay trees. In Ilocano, the term "kapas" comes from the word "kapas sanglay," which means "cotton." Binatbatan Celebration is more than just a festival, with participants dressed in abel Iloko, a woven fabric unique to the Ilocos Region. It showcases Vigan's rich culture and traditional industry.

    To guarantee a safe and enjoyable celebration, a variety of events have been planned in accordance with the Minimum Public Health Standards. Despite the pandemic, the yearly Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts was maintained by utilizing a new normal environment in which individuals could showcase their talents and creativity online. Misa Concelebrada, Abel House Decoration, Capture the Vigan Experience Funshoot, and Binatbatan Dance Competition in the way of family edition are among the events planned for the celebration.

    

    Because of the pandemic, we couldn't hear the drums banging loudly and clearly, the street dancers shouting "Viva Vigan!" and the sort of performance where the performers and dancers can hear and feel the audience's warm applause, but it taught us to be resilient and to find the bright side of things during this times.

References:

https://www.facebook.com/vigancityph/photos/pcb.4150317928347662/4150312808348174/

https://www.facebook.com/vigancityph/photos/a.4137176816328440/4140189156027206/

https://www.facebook.com/vigancityph/photos/pcb.4136421989737256/4136419623070826/

Women's Potential

    I used the triple moon symbol presented in the collage above. Women symbolize the same rhythm as the moon, with the female body having to follow a 28-day cycle. Similarly, the three phases of the moon correspond to the three phases of a woman's life. The Maiden symbolizes a waxing moon, represents childhood, adolescence, beginnings, purity, virginity, independence, and courage. Motherhood, protection, fertility, growth, creativity, and sexuality are all associated with the full moon, represents the Mother. The Crone has symbolized the waning moon, which denotes old age, wisdom, change, transformation, death, rebirth, and banishment. It also signifies the fullness of a life lived, encapsulating the knowledge gained from experiencing both the highs and lows of life. 

    Gender equality is one of the eight Millennium Development Goals, which emphasizes its relevance. Gender equality can be a prerequisite for accomplishing the remaining seven goals. A woman has the right to live in dignity, free from want and fear but gender-based violence, economic discrimination, reproductive health disparities, and harmful cultural practices continue to be the most common and damaging forms of discrimination against women and girls. However, women have made significant contributions to every discipline and all aspects of life throughout history. The day encourages women to speak out for equal opportunities in whatever profession they want, much as men do. We should honor those women who fought for the opportunity we have today while also bringing attention to the continuing fight for women's equality.

    Women can gain power in different ways and can be done through government programs or on a one-on-one basis. On a personal level, we should begin to respect women and provide them with opportunities equal to males. We should promote and encourage them to pursue jobs, further education, and entrepreneurial endeavors, among other things. These simple actions will improve women's status in society and help them feel more powerful.

School Year's 3rd Quarter

    

    Third Quarter is a challenging one. But I'm happy I overcame all of the challenges I had, and I'm overjoyed because I learned so much and had so many amazing experiences that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

    

    I'm torn between giving up and staying on the surface because I'm exhausted in every aspect. I constantly tell myself to take a rest and not fall apart. Fortunately, I was able to overcome these challenges and problems by putting God first in all I do, seeking advice from my family and friends, and getting help from my classmates when I didn't fully understand anything, and I am grateful for their willingness to help me. With the assistance of God and the people who inspire me, I was able to overcome these obstacles. Those difficulties served as a shield and a barrier for me.

   

    Moving forward, I will continue to give my full trust in our Almighty Creator. I'll use those challenges as motivation and inspiration to keep going.

References:

https://www.100daychallenge.com/third-quarter-checklist/

Vaccination against COVID-19

    

    The pandemic has had an impact on almost every aspect of life, causing global economies to stop, altering how we work and connect with our loved ones, and pushing healthcare systems to their breaking point. To stop the virus from spreading, governments all around the world have been compelled to impose severe limitations on human activities.

    COVID-19 vaccine is now available as a method to escape this stage of the pandemic. Many experts believe that without them, natural herd immunity would not have been sufficient to restore society to its previous state, and that severe mortality would have occurred. Many health agencies, including the World Health Organization, have repeated this sentiment.

   This problem may be solved by informing the public about the necessity of COVID-19 vaccination and being open about the vaccine's development as well as the prevalence of potential side effects. People's trust in the choice to give vaccines is built via education, and without it, the globe would be unable to defeat the pandemic and return to "normal" living.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_by_country_and_territory

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know

https://www.fiercepharma.com/vaccines/pfizer-biontech-nabs-covid-vaccine-authorization-from-uk-for-first-ever-marketed-mrna-shot

Day of Valor in Bataan

  

    The Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as Day of Valor, honors the bravery of Filipinos and American soldiers during World War II when the Philippines was occupied by the Japanese. At daybreak on April 9, 1942, Major General Edward P. King of the United States Army was compelled to surrender over 76,000 Filipinos, Chinese, and American soldiers to the Japanese. The soldiers were ordered to hike 90 miles (145 kilometers) to San Fernando's Camp O'Donnell. Thousands of inmates perished from hunger, thirst, and illnesses before reaching the camp during the hike (also known as the Bataan Death March).

 

    Despite their defeat, the kidnapped troops remained strong and emerged as heroes as a result of the battle. The fall of Corregidor was expedited by the capitulation of Bataan. However, if the Japanese had not taken this stance, they could have rapidly conquered all of the US facilities in the Pacific. Bataan caused them to halt pace, giving the allies crucial time to prepare for subsequent conflicts like the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway. On February 8, 1945, American and Filipino liberation forces retook the Bataan peninsula.

 

    The Day of Valor was a national holiday until November 26, 1980, when the Philippine government issued Letter of Instruction No. 1087, declaring “Araw ng Kagitingan” a national public holiday to honor those who helped bring democracy and freedom to the Philippines during WWII. The Fall of Bataan is still remembered as a tragic event and this is not a tale based on a novel. It is a tragedy that will live on in the pages of our history.

 

References: 

https://excelnotes.com/araw-ng-kagitingan/

https://ph.asiatatler.com/life/heres-everything-that-happened-on-araw-ng-kagitingan

http://415vva.homestead.com/Mil-Hist-WWII-Bataan-Corregidor.pdf

Season of Lent

    Lent, also known as the Lenten season or Great Lent, is a year of reflection on Jesus' 40-day fasting and temptation in the desert. It is a 40-day cycle preceding Easter on the Christian calendar. Lent is a season of contemplation and preparation that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.

    This penitential and preparatory season aids in our preparation for the glory of the Resurrection. Most Catholics are familiar with the routine: during Lent, you offer up something in preparation for Easter Sunday. The COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand, is best seen from the lens of Lent. We remember the glory of the Resurrection even during this penitential season. We may place an emphasis on readiness and penance, but we still obtain and glorify our Lord. And if we are experiencing a COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to worship the Lord. All with breath should worship the Lord at all times, not only during the liturgical seasons of Ordinary Time, Christmas, or Easter. This is still the situation now, with so much going wrong in the country. There is always reason to worship the Lord in the midst of so much sorrow and misery, which none of us are immune to.

   The aim of Lent is to achieve spiritual rather than material results. This means that any fasting we do should be for the glory of God and our spiritual growth. The most important thing to note during Lent is that, though the rituals of different religions can differ, the goal remains the same: to repent of our sins, refresh our faith, and ready ourselves to joyfully rejoice the mysteries of our faith.

 

References: 

https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/resource/season-lent

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/perspectives-on-lent/articles/reflecting-on-the-lent-season/

https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/lent

March is for Women

    The reality that all of the nation's great people were delivered from a woman's womb, and that those great people learned their first lessons from a woman. That's why we've always emphasized how important it is to treat women with respect in their lives. That is why International Women's Day is celebrated with such enthusiasm and has expanded all over the world. Women have shaped human culture since the beginning of humanity, the idea of Women's History Month has its origins firmly rooted in the date March 8, 1857.
 

    While the aim of this month was initially to draw attention to women's successes and hardships around the world, it has since evolved into a platform for women to celebrate their achievements and the progressive developments that have occurred in modern times. March is the month dedicated to honoring women throughout history, their accomplishments, influences, and commitment, but we should honor our collective history every day.
 

    

Women have made significant contributions to every discipline and all aspects of life throughout history. They have had a significant impact on our society, as well as the development of literature, film, music, education, technology, research, and many other fields. They have long fought for fair pay for equal employment, adequate child care, the undervaluing of women who work unpaid jobs such as being at home with children or caring for elderly families, and the underreporting of domestic abuse and sexual harassment by both men and women. Women from numerous cultural and ethnic backgrounds come together through all barriers to commemorate their decades-long fight for peace, liberty, equality, and progress. The day encourages women to speak out for equal opportunities in whatever profession they want, much as men do. Women's History Month honors the women who fought for the opportunities we have today while also bringing attention to the continuing fight for women's equality.

References:  

https://www.angelesinstitute.edu/thenightingale/national-womens-month-march

https://www.borgenmagazine.com/economic-social-empowerment-women/

https://www.freepik.com/premium-vector/women-empowerment-movement-pattern_2824325.htm