ONE ILOCOS SUR!

 

Kannawidan Ylocos is an annual festive that celebrates the anniversary of the separation between Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte every 2nd of february. A week celebration that starts on last few days of january until second week of february. It comes from the word tawid or legacy or heritage. This festival was first launched by the term of the late governor Deogracias Victor Savellano in 2008. It is a way to promote awareness and preservation of local culture and heritage of the province. Also, showcasing the local products of every municipality and cities of Ilocos Sur.

Now, the festival is being renamed to Ilocos Sur Festival. This year, Ilocos Sur Festival 2025 - The Grandest Celebrations and 207th Founding Anniversary of the province. A 18 days of celebration showcasing the culture, heritage and history of Ilocos Sur. Through parades, a lot of artists are coming, pageants, competitions and many more fun activities. Governor Jerry Singson says it is “ the grandest celebration” that Ilocos Sur have ever seen.

In conclusion, Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is now the Ilocos Sur Festival is being celebrated by showcasing the province beauty. Also, the local products, culture and heritage of the Province of Ilocos Sur. This was grandest celebration of Ilocanos in every year.

Reference:

Festival Scape. Kannawidan Ylocos. Retrieved from                   https://www.festivalscape.com/philippines/ilocos-sur/kannawidan-ylocos/

Gov. Jerry Singson Kicks Off Ilocos Sur Festival 2025. Retrieved from https://northluzon.politiko.com.ph/2025/01/20/gov-jerry-singson-kicks-off-ilocos-sur-festival-2025/social-snitch/

Images: Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/share/18PyGQR9bM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

HEART’S DAY

 Every 14th of February, we celebrate ‘Valentines Day’, a day dedicated to love and affection. Valentine’s day is name after Saint Valentine’s, a priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. People around giving cards, flowers and chocolates to show how they love and care to a person. This is not only celebrated by couples use to spending time together but also for family and friends  sharing joy and love together.

Many people celebrate their valentines going out for a romantic dinner or doing some fun activities. Some prefer celebrate at home, cooking together and watching a movie. The day is often filled with thoughtful gifts, like flowers, chocolates, jewelries and also handwritten letters. Is a way of expressing your appreciation, gratitude and love for your loved ones.

Valentine’s Day is not just about romantic love but also about appreciating everyone in your life. Friends and family can exchange kind words or gifts to show their care and gratitude. It’s a reminder to spread love to all those who matter to us. Valentine’s Day encourages people to express affection. It is a celebration of love in all. 

Reference:

Image 1: History of Valentine’s Day. https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2

Image 2: What Is the Meaning of Valentine’s Day?https://courtsofrayleigh.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-meaning-of-valentines-day/

Image 3: 50 Best Valentine's Day Gifts to Make Her Feel Special.https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/g4122/valentines-day-gifts-for-her/

CBR JOURNEY

 These photographs document our journey in creating our CBR and web pages. 

In creating our CBR, we first decide on what topic and certain barangay will be conducted on. Then, sharing our thoughts and ideas on how we should make our CBR and web pages. Our leader said each one of us should choose 2 parts of the CBR to work on, which I choose the media gallery and conclusion. 

Here, we decided to conduct our CBR in Barangay 8 because the schedule of the participants in the first barangay we choose does not match our time. Additionally, these are the questionnaires and a letter of permission to conduct and requesting a copy of the community profile.

These was the pictures while the Sk Chairman of Brgy. 8 was answering our questions about pollution and waste management in their barangay.

In doing our web pages, my teammates use the HTML tags and a little bit of CSS. They make a template that will be easy for us to do our parts. We managed to pass and finish it on time despite the struggle we had.

Our hard work, patience and dedication have paid off in making our web pages.The process was struggling and challenging, but we stayed focus and determined. We can now enjoy the success of our teamwork and the quality of our work.

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LEARNINGS THIS QUARTER

Quarter 3 has a lot of learnings. I learned about HTML list, HTML frames and also tackled CBR. Throughout the past quarters, we have discovered HTML , which helps us to create our own web pages through HTML. In doing our CBR, collaboration and helping each other is essential in creating our work easier and faster.

Beyond the learning,it also has problems we encountered. I discovered challenges in doing our quiz 2, forgetting to include slash end tags that lead to code errors. Always struggling on how I manage my time in working my requirements and quiz reviews.

As the saying goes, every challenges we encounter has a solution to address it. I address this by simply the help of my classmates and our teacher. They help me to fix my errors in doing coding activities. Also, time management is very important to us students because this can help us prioritize our work and not lead in stress and cramming. Moreover, prioritizing and setting up a schedule in doing my requirements.

Moving on, I will be improving my coding skills that may help me to get better in doing my work. I hope these lessons can help me to better understand how to do HTML codes. That helps me in my future endeavors.

Reference:

https://www.shutterstock.com/search/third-quarter

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/introduction-to-html-basics/

https://app.uxcel.com/courses/html-for-designers/html-lists-705

A JOYFUL CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO-CHINESE COMMUNITIES

 Chinese New Year also known as Lunar New Year because the dates of celebrations follow the phases of the moon and a important holiday of chinese communities. This celebration became possible of the proclamation declared by President Benigno S. Aquino III, stating that this "is a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese-Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people."

In Philippines, chinese new year is a holiday that give both Filipino and Filipino-Chinese communities to celebrates their families to get together and reunited.

In chinese culture, visiting the oldest and seniors members of the family is an important part in their tradition. Most family members bring their favorite foods to share it with others, and older members give money or “angpao” to children. Angpao is a red envelope that contains money that is being believed that this is ensure that one has money entering the new year. Also, the most important delicious meals in chinese culture are the tikoy, long noodles, fish, dumplings, and spring rolls for Lunar New Year. The most popular food is the tikoy that also known as glutinous rice cake that represents success, while its stickiness indicates a healthy relationship and bond with the family.

Aside from family traditions, chinese culture also includes street performances. In binondo, the Manila Chinatown , where the dragons and lions dances. That this tradition is believed brings prosperity and good fortune.

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a joyful occasion celebrated by Filipino and Filipino-Chinese communities in the Philippines. This holiday emphasizes family reunions, where families gather, share traditional foods like tikoy, and exchange "angpao" for good fortune. The vibrant street performances in Binondo, Manila's Chinatown, featuring dragon and lion dances, add to the festive that symbolize prosperity. This celebration fosters cultural appreciation and honors rich traditions.

References:

Island Pacific Market.Filipino Chinese Traditions for Lunar New Year.Retrieved from https://islandpacificmarket.com/blogs/blogs/filipino-chinese-traditions-for-lunar-new-year/#

Asia Society.Chinese New Year Celebrated in the Philippines.Retrieved from  https://asiasociety.org/philippines/chinese-new-year-celebrated-philippines#:~:text=This%20became%20possible%20because%20of,country%20and%20as%20a%20people.%22

Light of Love. Chinese New Year 2025: Regular or Special Holiday?. Retrieved from https://lightoflove.com.ph/2025/01/07/chinese-new-year-holiday-philippines/

Viva VIGAN!

 Vigan City was a living testament to Philippine history and culture.  Its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture with the traditional Ilocano culture that makes the town a famous tourist attraction. Its a journey from a municipality to UNESCO World Heritage City and recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders Cities of the World.

Before it became city, Vigan was a historical town in Ilocos Region. Known for its Spanish colonial architecture, it was a center for trade and culture. Its streets were lined with beautiful old houses, many of which still stand today. Vigan life was a quiet and simple. Its attract visitors who came to admire its well-preserved heritage.

Now Vigan celebrates the 24th Anniversary of Cityhood of Vigan, the city reflects on its journey from a quiet town to a vibrant city. The city became famous for its cobbled streets, Vigan Cathedral, and the “Calle Crisologo,” which has become one of the most iconic historical places in the Philippines. And still preserved to its unique spanish architecture and traditions. Moreover, its feels like stepping back in time, a unforgettable experiences that truly enjoyable.

In conclusion, Vigan City’s transformation from a quiet town to a UNESCO World Heritage City is a journey to highlights its rich history and culture. Its well-preserved Spanish colonial buildings, cobbled streets, and ancestral homes. Its enduring legacy of the past, while embracing the future. A visit to Vigan is more than just a trip, its an unforgettable journey in stepping back in time.

References:

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Image 2:Vigan City Philippines (History and Facts). Retrieved  from https://hiketomountains.com/vigan/

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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.