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Juana Nangunguna Laban sa Pandemya

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 PHLOG (PHOTO BLOG) God made men and women to live in and explore the world we live in. Women have done an outstanding job in resurrecting their feminism and justice during the last few decades. Women have varied and equal opportunities and roles to play. And also duties that no man can match. Women have historically been mistreated and regarded as second-class citizens. Previously, some males had taken away women's respect, opportunity, and rights. We are all created equal, and it is not fair to treat someone differently simply because of their gender. Women's independence has been awakened as a result of their readiness and courage to break this act. They demonstrated to the world that women are just as important as men. They may now become what they desired instead of being imprisoned by some savage men. Women have unrivaled ability to accomplish what is right. They demonstrated that they had the power to transform the world. Just think about how difficult it is to bring a l...

Vaccines: The Key in Ending Lockdowns and to a Brighter Future for Children and Teens

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 The global pandemic Covid-19 has been with us for a long time; many people are still suffering from its effects, and we must find a means to combat it. The number of persons who have tested positive for the virus is continually growing, and it needs to be reduced. One method of prevention is to use the covid-19 vaccination. Vaccines are primarily designed to provide further protection in our bodies against covid-19 infection. It has been thoroughly tested and subjected to several studies. The countries are informed that the vaccines are safe to use. It is currently available in several nations, but the question is how people will accept it. Poster by Gabriel Aquino The virus that hit us is nothing but horror and nightmares, closing down schools, cities, and towns, as well as children's ambitions and chances, snuffing out our "life." But, more crucially, this new normal ushered in new beginnings: a demand for enormous academic recovery through the spread of digital platfo...

“Bataan has fallen.”

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  Our nation, the Philippines, has previously been assaulted by Spaniards, resulting in a long-running conflict. Back in the day, Araw ng Kagitingan (lit. 'Day of Valor,' also known as Bataan Day and Bataan and Corregidor Day, is a national observance in the Philippines commemorating the fall of Bataan during World War II. It is celebrated on April 9, though in 2009, it was moved to April 6 to avoid clashing with Maundy Thursday. Officials in command of Bataan, where Filipino and American soldiers provided the heaviest resistance to the Japanese, formally surrendered on April 9, 1942. Third Lieutenant Normando Ildefonso Reyes, reciting a telegram written by Captain Salvador P. Lopez, addressed the Philippines and the world from the Malinta Tunnel on Corregidor: "Bataan has fallen." “Bataan has fallen. 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 superio...

Innem A Dung-aw ni Maria: Vanishing Ilocano Lenten Traditions

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rrandy33 · Sudario rrandy33 · Leccio     In the Christian calendar, Lent begins before Easter and lasts for 40 days. It is a time of preparation and thought before the Easter celebration. Lent concludes on April 10, 2022, the day before Easter Sunday. On Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during the season of Lent. Catholics aged 14 and over are not permitted to consume meat such as chicken, cattle, hog, ham, and a variety of other meats. However, other foods like as vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, fish, and grains are permitted to be consumed during Lent. Some claim that injuries and wounds are more difficult to heal during the Lenten season, and that if the road is bleeding, there is a greater possibility of an accident.  The late great historian Isabelo delos Reyes which is the son of Leona Florentino noted in the 1890s that the people of Ilocos Sur were among the most pious in the country especially during Holy Week.   And during the Lenten season a ...

Kannawidan Festival: Narambak a Piyesta, Ittoy la Ilocos Sur eta!

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  At the end of January, the Kannawidan festival highlights the finest of Ilocos Sur culture, from traditional attire and folk dance to tribal rites and marching band competitions. But because of the pandemic it was postponed in February . It is well-known among all Ilocanos for its delightful and exciting celebration. You may attend with family, friends, and loved ones to try the dishes, witness the celebrities and musicians, and enjoy the entire festival while smiling before returning home. A celebration commemorating the split of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818 in the province of Ilocos Sur. This celebration features cultural performances, religious rites, and cookery demonstrations presenting the best of Ilocano cuisine.   The province government, led by Gov. Ryan Luis Singson, together with Vice Gov. Jeremias C. Singson, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, and officials and staff from local government units and national government agencies, kicked off the celebration...