A BETTER ME THIS YEAR

As 2025 begins, many of us are reflecting ourselves on the past years and have a goal for future. The famous phrase " New Year, New Me", defines for a self-improvement and change. It is the opportunity to our self to step into a better version of our life. This year, I want to improve my study habits, and how I able to handle criticism. I aim that this will be create a change that will help me to grow.

Past years, cramming is my habit that I have struggled. While other see it is the easy way a quick fix for deadlines, but it in my experience is not an effective study habits.But this year, I plan to have a better study habits. Instead of doing our requirements until the last minute, I will surely manage my time effectively.

I want to work on how to handle criticism more effectively. For years, I have struggle with negative feedback personally, I often came to my mind "It's always a joke " and let it be. 

But this year, I want to refrain my mindset when it comes in criticism.With that criticism, I strive to see on my improvement. The help of this, I reminding myself that no one is perfect and everyone has a room for opportunity to grow. I will focus on my growth rather than crying over the criticism that I receive.

As we enter a new year, I take on improving these challenges of my life. Each of this goals requires self-discipline and effort to have a progress this challenges. The new year give a start for improvements.

CHRISTMAS VACATION MEMORY

December was a memorable month every year. The anticipation of holiday and the upcoming vacation. Honestly, I spent my vacation was nothing like going out of towns, mostly I spent at our house doing relaxing stuff and away from my school works 

I usually spent my holidays with my family and relatives. On the christmas eve, my mother and I preparing of food for noche buena. At night, we went to our relatives house and  we wait until midnight to  celebrate christmas. We ate and played games while waiting 

Christmas day was all about spending time together with our loved ones, enjoying the break. The true essence of christmas is importance of love and happiness within a family .

WOMEN’S RIGHT

 Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004, and Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9262 

RA 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997)

This law redefines rape as a crime against person highlight that it violates an individual well-being and not just one’s virginity or purity. Also, consider that any person whether a prostituted person, non-virgin or one who has an active sexual life may be victimized by rape. The law classifies rape as public offense that enables anyone who has knowledge of the crime may file a case on the victim’s behalf.

Rape committed in many circumstances like trough force, threat or intimidation, the victim is deprived of reason or is unconscious, trough machination and the victim is underage. Penalties varies based on the crime, Reclusion Perpetua if the rape committed through sexual intercourse and the Prision Mayor was committed through oral or anal sex. Victims with this law is advised to seek counseling, a secure safe shelter, have evidences, obtain medico-legal certificate and receive a support along the way when she file a case.

Republic Act 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

The law declares that all forms of sexual harassment unlawful in employment, education, and training environments, emphasizing the human dignity and rights. It defines work, education, or training-related sexual harassment as any unwelcome sexual advances made by persons in positions of authority, such as employers or educators. The law mandates employers and educational institutions to prevent sexual harassment, establish procedures for reporting and investigating complaints, and create committees to address these issues. Moreover, it holds employers liable for harassment if they fail to act upon receiving complaints. 

Penalties for violate the law include imprisonment and fines, and victims retain the right to pursue independent legal action for damages. The law underscores the importance of creating safe environments free from sexual harassment, with provisions for its implementation and enforcement.

Reference:

Philippine Commission on Women. Republic Act 8353: An Act Expanding the Definition of the Crime of Rape and Reclassifying the same as Crime Against Persons. Retrieve from https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-ra-8353-an-act-expanding-the-definition-of-crime-and-rape/#:~:text=The%20law%20considers%20that%20any,may%20be%20victimized%20by%20rape.&text=By%20declaring%20that%20rape%20is,case%20on%20the%20victim's%20behalf.

Philippine Commission on Women. Republic Act 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995. Retrieved from

https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-7877-anti-sexual-harassment-act-of-1995/

2 OUT OF 4 QUARTERS

As 2nd quarter enter, HTML is new to me. HTML or HyperText Markup Language it is the language of web pages. But then, I enjoy doing our activities on our work station. I gained a lot of knowledge about HTML and HTML tags. Also, the function of the html tags on web pages like <p> </p> that defines as paragraph.

One of the obstacles that I encountered is that how can I manage the 45 minutes doing our activities in our station .Also, I still struggling on how to computer. I admit that I not all familiar to the function of the html tags. 

I address these challenges by managing my time doing our activities even we have a lot of suspensions of classes because of the consecutive typhoon. Moreover, I have to familiarize all the function of the html tags.

Moving on, I will use this HTML lesson in the future. My knowledge and experience will help me understand more in doing HTML activities.

Reference:

Erika Varangouli.HTML Tags List: HTML Cheat Sheet. Retrieve from https://www.semrush.com/blog/html-tags-list/

LIFE OF ELPIDIO QUIRINO

 

Elpidio Rivera Quirino was born on November 16,1890, in City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 6th President of the Philippines from 1948-1953. He was the third of the nine children of Mariano Quirino and Gregoria Rivera. His first formal education in the private school of Maestro Anastacio Aquino of Aringay, La Union. Later he studied at the Aringay Public School, the San Fernando Provincial School, and the Vigan High School for one year. In 1908 he enrolled in the Manila High School, graduating in 1911. In 1915, he obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the the University of the Philippines and passed the bar examination in the same year.

Quirino’s career started with his election as a member of the House of Representatives from Ilocos Sur’s 1st district in 1919, serving until 1925. He ran for and won as a senator in 1925, serving 10 years. He was appointed secretary of the Interior by President Manuel L. Quezon from 1935 to 1938. Although he was again elected senator, he was unable to serve because of the outbreak of World War II. After the country’s liberation, he was elected president pro tempore of the Senate. He became the running mate of Manuel A. Roxas in the 1946 elections and was elected vice president. He then became president of the Philippines, serving the remainder of President Roxas’s term after Roxas passed away, and then winning a fresh mandate in 1948, with Fernando Lopez as vice president. He ran for reelection in 1953 but was defeated by Ramon Magsaysay.

Quirino’s six years as president were marked by notable postwar reconstruction, general economic gains, and increased economic aid from the United States. Basic social problems, however, particularly in the rural areas, remained unsolved; Quirino’s administration was tainted by widespread graft and corruption. 

Reference:

November Events.Today in Filipino history, November 16, 1890, Elpidio Quirino, the sixth president of the Philippines, was born in the town of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Retrieved from https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/753/today-in-philippine-history-november-16-1890-elpidio-quirino-the-sixth-president-of-the-philippines-was-born-in-the-town-of-vigan-ilocos-sur

Todd Sales Lucero(The Freeman). President Elpidio Quirino.Retrieved from https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/opinion/2022/11/16/2224147/president-elpidio-quirino/amp/

The Editors Of Encyclopedia Britannica.Elpidio Quirino. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Philippines

Image: https://talambuhay.net/talambuhay-ni-elpidio-quirino-buod/

INDIGENOUS RIGHTS

 Every October, we celebrate the month of indigenous peoples and the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act(IPRA) Commemoration. This year, we celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month and the 27th year of IPRA with the theme  “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana.” (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge). Recognizing and celebrating the rich cultures and advocating of indigenous rights. To diverse cultures and traditions of indigenous peoples.

This serves for promoting and protecting the rights and culture of indigenous peoples. This month celebration, empowering the importance of respecting and preserving the culture and traditions of indigenous communities. By providing the value of indigenous knowledge, their cultural heritage, advocate indigenous rights and understanding of indigenous peoples to have a equitable rights and nation for all the ethnic groups in Philippines.

National Indigenous Peoples Month in the Philippines was the rights and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities.  This annual celebration, recognizing the importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge and traditions.  Moreover , the month of a more equitable society that values and respects the diverse contributions of all ethnic groups.

Reference: 

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH CELEBRATION AND THE 27TH IPRA COMMEMORATION. Retrieved fromhttps://www.philsca.edu.ph/announcement/indigenous-peoples-month-celebration-and-the-27th-ipra-commemoration/

Ma. Franchesca L. Cumpio.The Role of Indigenous Peoples in Philippine Society.Retrieved from https://medium.com/@2020047211/the-role-of-indigenous-peoples-in-philippine-society-2971f2353158

BUILDING RESILIENCY: COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE

 The Philippines faces significant challenges from climate change. Global warming, primary cause by human activities that affect to our environment. Rising sea levels threaten coastal communities and increasing intense typhoons cause to widespread damage and displacement. That leads to significant impacts in the lives and livelihoods of the Filipino people.

The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly severe. More frequent and intense typhoons cause widespread destruction and displacement while changing in rainfall patterns leading to both drought and floods. Coastal erosion threaten the resources and infrastructure that impacting food security and livelihoods 

Addressing this complex challenge requires a multifaceted approach. Mitigation efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are crucial for the long-term effects of climate change. We need more strategies are essential to help communities build resilience to the  impacts already being experienced. A collaborative effort involving government, civil society, and international partners is vital for success.

By doing this, we can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Let’s work together to protect our environment and combat climate change.

Reference:

Avoiding Liability Bulletin – April 2021. Emotional Abuse of Children. Retrieve from https://cphins.com/emotional-abuse-children/ .

Rose Jessica Octaviano. Octaviano: Celebrating the Filipino children. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sunstar.com.ph/amp/story/bacolod/lifestyle/octaviano-celebrating-the-filipino-children