KANNAWIDAN FESTIVAL

Kannawidan is a festivity which the City of Vigan celebrates every year. In this festival, the Ilocano people showcase cultural shows, native products and the talents of the Ilocanos. Kannawidan Ylocos Festival became an annual festival that aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province’ rich cultural heritage, practices and traditions, and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products of the province. There is a need to preserve our rich heritage and unique culture. With this in mind, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur has conceived a festival that highlights these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. Dubbed the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, it is also a commemoration of the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province.

This festival is very significant to every resident in the province as they are celebrating the foundation of Ilocos Sur as a province by virtue of the Royal Decree signed in February 2,1818. Ilocos Sur especially in Vigan is branded as the Heart of of Ilocandia by the Philippine Historical Committee. It's a province very rich in culture and heritage. Kannawidan means traditions and this province got to showcase all what it has. 

They displayed their talents as well as their indigenous costumes. Trade Fair showcased the products of the province such as longanisa, bagnet, garlic, bibingka, tinubong and many other foods including handicrafts. Choir competition was held. Showcasing also the beauty of the Iloconas- the Saniata. We must be proud of being an Ilocano because even foreigners admire our culture and traditions. This festival reminds us not to forget about our culture and traditions.

REFERENCE:

https://studymoose.com/kannawidan-the-ilocos-festivity-essay

CHANGE: IT STARTS WITH ME

Blessed with intellect and a set of skills, we, the human race, have been placed on Earth for a purpose, and it is our duty in life to discover exactly what that purpose is. As stated in the Bible, “to whom much is given, much is expected.” I believe giving back to society is, quite simply, a responsibility.

Changing the world begins with improving who we are on the inside. We each have a unique identity and our own distinct thoughts. These thoughts often propel us to act. So, by mindfully centering our thoughts in a positive direction, we can improve our actions and thus our character.

I can improve the world by consciously looking around and thinking, at every opportunity, how can I help? The most powerful way one can change the world isn’t simply by doing one thing, but instead is a way of life revolving around the concept of altruism. While some may side with the philosopher Hobbes and argue that every act is tainted by primal human desires of remembrance and power, and thus is not truly selfless, I disagree. Charitable acts are not selfish because they improve our society as a whole.

The positive impact I can make starts within myself; by becoming a truly giving person, I can change the world. While self-improvement may seem a passive process, it’s actually a challenge requiring daily practice. It involves continually controlling my thoughts and actions to determine the type of person I want to be. My mission to positively change the world begins with self-improvement and concludes with making kind acts an instinctive part of my life.

REFERENCE:

http://www.teenink.com/hot_topics/community_service/article/832879/It-Starts-With-Me

NEW YEAR, NEW ME?

Each and every year, the phrase ‘New year, new me’ sweeps social media. And every January, I see an influx of people admitting they’ve failed their resolutions just a few days in. I think it’s about time we put this whole idea that a new year makes you a different person to bed. Because let’s face it, the only thing that really changes is the date.

For some people, all they want to do is put the year behind them and focus on the next one. But we seem to have this idea that going into a new year immediately eliminates all the bad that happened the year prior. We make all these plans to start our ‘new’ selves, and we punish ourselves for not keeping to those plans as we fall back into the same ways of the year before. It’s about time we stopped focusing on the calendar, and stop it with the time limits altogether. It seems silly to give yourself a time limit to change. It piles on pressure to start right away and make drastic decisions. But the ‘new year, new me’ pressure means we tell ourselves off for it, and make ourselves feel guilty. Which, in turn, only puts us off keeping to resolutions in the long-run.

This is the only way we’re able to actually change our bodies and our lifestyles and stick to it – knowing that there’s no rush, that you have time and that you’re not a failure if it takes you longer than you thought.

REFERENCE:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2018/01/01/lets-stop-it-with-the-new-year-new-me-thing-bettering-yourself-should-have-no-time-limit-7162602/amp/

Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities For All

"The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it"

From its inception, the League of Women Voters has worked for equal rights and social reform. In the early years, the League was one of the first organizations to address such issues as child welfare, maternal and child health programs, child labor protection and laws that discriminated against women. 

Employment opportunities in modern, technological societies are closely related to education. Therefore, the League supports programs to increase the education and training of disadvantaged people. The League supports federal, state and local efforts to prevent and/or remove discrimination in education, employment and housing and to help communities bring about racial integration of their school systems.

The LWV supports equal rights for all regardless of sex. The League supports action to bring laws into compliance with the ERA: to eliminate or amend those laws that have the effect of discriminating on the basis of sex, to promote laws that support the goals of the ERA, and to strengthen the enforcement of such existing laws. 

It is valuable to have programs that would inform individuals of their civil rights in education, employment and housing and of the opportunities open to them. 

Opportunities for purchase or renting of homes and for borrowing money for housing should not be restricted because of discriminatory reasons such as race, color, sex, religion or national origin. Responsibility in the nationwide effort to achieve equality of opportunity for access to housing resides with government at all levels and with the private sector — builders, lending institutions, realtors, labor unions, business and industry, news media, civic organizations, educational institutions, churches and private citizens. 

Working together we can seek to secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all and promote social and economic justice,health and safety in our county, state and nation.

REFERENCES:

https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/equal_rights

http://www.journalreview.com/opinion/article_987f5ad8-ef1c-11e8-8eb4-53ffcca8ba0d.html

https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiCnbyKpdjfAhVPT30KHbAgB1MQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchrisselledemesa.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fequal-rights-equal-opportunity.html&psig=AOvVaw0sTs_gaTFqAuVJlwm_BvFu&ust=1546834064122978

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True Essence of Christmas

This Christmas season, it is important for us to bear in our minds the reason why we are celebrating this yuletide season in the first place. In this month of December, it is a must for us to remember that our Lord came in this world in order to save us from our sins; He came to redeem us from the wickedness of this world.

We also have to recollect the fact that our Lord God is humble being born only in a manger. This is the message that is sent to us - we must learn how to humble ourselves, no matter how rich or financially wealthy we are because Christ himself symbolizes humility. Even though He is a son of God, He did not demanded for a special “birthing place” or become “man” in a wealthy family; instead, He was born in a poor family.

Anyway, the essence of celebrating Christmas season is not to have a house full of Christmas lights, having a tall and beautiful Christmas tree full of gifts underneath it and giving expensive gifts. Christmas basically means sharing what you have, not just the material things but also those that can only be felt like a warm, tight hug, a simple thank you, showing our appreciation to our loved ones and forgiveness among others.

Whichever of these are important to you this holiday season, just remember that it’s the thought that counts and that love is the most important thing in the world. When love governs our hearts and minds, everything will follow and we don’t need to wait for Christmas time to share our love to other people. 

REFERENCES:

http://www.filipinobloggersworldwide.com/2014/12/love-true-essence-of-christmas.html?m=1
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Isulong: Tamang Pag-aaruga Para sa Lahat ng Bata

Mahirap maging isang propesyonal. Totoong walang madaling  propesyon dito sa mundo subalit may mas hihigit pa ba sa propesyong pagiging isang magulang?  

Ang pagiging isang magulang ay ang pinakamahirap sa lahat ng karera sa mundo. Pinaplano ng karamihan ang pagsalang sa hamong ito ngunit minsan, sadyang  binibigay ito ng pagkakataon nang hindi pa napapanahon sa ibang tao. Bilang mga magulang, responsibilad nila ang tamang pag-aaruga sa kanilang mga anak sa mabuti o maging sa  pinakamasaklap na panahon.

Kinakailangan ang magkatuwang na pwersa ng nanay at tatay upang mapalaking mabuti ang ang anak. Ito'y  nangangahulugang dapat maglaan ng sapat na oras at panahon ang dalawang magulang para sa bata. Nararapat na magsimula  sa tahanan ang tamang edukasyon, asal at disiplina upang maging mabuti at kapakipakinabang na mamamayan ang mga bata.

Kung ang isang bata ay lalaking disiplinado at maprinsipyo, tiyak na siya ay magiging inspirasyon at magiging marangal na ehemplo sa iba kaya napakalaking papel ang ginagampanan ng responsableng paggiging magulang. Nakabatay sa tamang pag-aaruga ang  kaunlaran at kahihinatnan ng isang bansa.

REFERENCES:

https://brainly.ph/question/1863227

https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjIl6Lirc7fAhXMPI8KHc6iAIsQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcwc.gov.ph%2Fcareers%2F2-uncategorised.html%3Flayout%3D&psig=AOvVaw3hCYH_DGFJ6dC4y-SEitrs&ust=1546493012653232

Mapanuring Paggamit ng Gadgets Tungo sa Mapagkalingang Ugnayan sa Pamilya at Kapwa

“Bagong teknolohiya sa makabagong panahon; gamitin ito ng wasto at naaayon para sa ikabubuti ng lahat.”

Ginawa at inimbento ang bagong teknolohiya upang mapadali ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng bawat tao, kahit saang lupalop pa ito ng mundo. Napapadali nito ang paggalaw ng bawat tao, mapa-personal man o kahit sa negosyo. Ngunit sa kalakaran ngayon, maaaring may mga iba na inaabuso ang makabagong teknolohiya at ginagamit ito upang manira ng kapwa. Huwag sana natin hayaan na lamunin tayong mga tao ng mga kasangkapang mga tao rin naman ang gumawa.

Napakalaking papel ang ginagampanan ng gadgets sa pang-araw-araw na buhay ng makabagong tao. Napakarami ng nagagawa ng  computers ngayon, at halos lahat yata ng gawain ay mayroon nang paglahok ng smartphones.

Ngunit sa kabila ng maraming kabutihang naidudulot ng gadgets sa ating buhay, kapag hindi sila ginamit sa tama, nagiging dahilan din ang paggamit nito upang maging magkalayo ang mga tao. May mga pag-aaral ding nagsasabi na nagiging sanhi ang mga ito ng pagbabago sa pag-uugali ng mga tao at ilang mga sakit din.

Kaya naman mahalaga ang mapanuring paggamit ng gadgets. Sa ganitong paraan, napapakinabangan natin ang magagandang naidudulot ng gadgets. Nagiging daluyan din ito ng maganda at mapagkalingang ugnayan sa pamilya at kapwa, sa halip na ito ay maging dahilan ng pagkakawatak-watak.

REFERENCES:

https://brainly.ph/question/1899918

https://brainly.ph/question/1901015
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