Ghaveriel Raphael C. Agati

     Ilocos Sur is located in the northern tip of the island of Luzon. Their settlements were mostly found in the plain territories particularly along the coastlines and so the place was called Ilocos, which means people of the lowlands. According to history, colonizer Juan de Salcedo explored the region in 1572. Two years later, he established the Ciudad Fernandina in what is now known as Vigan by the orders of Governor-General Guido de Lavezares. The region however erupted in various uprisings all throughout the Spanish era. Thus, proposals were submitted to the Real Audiencia to divide the region. Thus on February 2, 1818, Provincia Ilocos was split into Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur by virtue of a Royal Decree. This is the date that Kannawidan Ylocos commemorates every year.      Kannawidan Ylocos is an annual festival that celebrates the founding of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines every 2nd of February. A half-month celebration, its activ...

     Valentine’s Day celebrates that feeling known as love. Love between lovers (man and his woman) may be the most celebrated kind. But all forms of love are lovely and deserve to be celebrated. Valentine’s Day is celebrated as a way of honoring Saint Valentine, who sacrificed his life for the sake of love. Valentine’s Day stands for love. So, on this Valentine’s Day, if you do not have a girlfriend or a boyfriend, do not start to feel sad. Instead, look through your life to seek those who actually loved you, in all their forms and in all their ways, and thank them for being by your side when you needed them.      Valentine’s Day celebrates the bond and the relationship between people. It is a day which teaches us how we should express our love, care and respect for anyone who is important in our life. It helps us to feel happy about our loved ones. It also shows the significance of the satisfaction we experience when we are with those who are...