Ghaveriel Raphael C. Agati

     The Holy Week is a very special time of the year for many people, especially those of the Christian faith. It is a time of reflection, prayer and remembrance of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. It is also a time of celebration and joy as we look forward to the Resurrection of Jesus.      The Holy Week is typically celebrated with special services and activities, such as Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. These services are often accompanied by special music and prayers. For many people, the Holy Week is a time to reflect on their own lives and the life of Jesus. It is a time to ponder the importance of the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins, and to be thankful for His gift of salvation.      The Holy Week provides an important opportunity for Christians to come together and celebrate the Good News of salvation. It is a time to pray for those who are suffering and to share in the joy of the resurre...

     WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society, the National Women’s Month theme, is a significant one for the times. For our society’s and the global community’s well-being and development, gender equality and inclusivity are important. This theme serves as a crucial reminder of the need to work toward these initiatives and the benefits that a more equal and welcoming society may have on everyone of us.        A good and equitable society must prioritize gender equality and inclusivity. Everyone benefit when men and women are given equal opportunity and access to resources. We are capable of building a society in which everyone has an equal chance at success and a voice. We can ensure that all people are appreciated and included regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.      Inclusivity is crucial for creating a secure and loving atmosphere for everyone in addition t...

     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...

     Festivals are a celebration of life; these celebrations bring peace and joy to humanity. In my municipality of Vigan every year they celebrate a fiesta’s that every January 25, the Vigan City Fiesta is held. It is observed on the day of St. Paul the Apostle's conversion feast. Vigan City's patron saint is St. Paul. Prior to becoming a Christian, St. Paul was Saul, a fervent persecutor of Christians. His name was changed to Paul after he had a close encounter with Jesus Christ while traveling to Damascus, and he underwent many sufferings and perils in order to carry the gospel to distant locations.      Vigan’s main church, the Metropolitan Cathedral, is dedicated to St. Paul and it stands at the core of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. The major Catholic educational institution in Vigan that stands beside the church is also dedicated to the patron, the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur. The Vigan City Fiesta u...

     I can look back on the semester and see a number of experiences that positively impacted my overall development and improvement. It was a million times better in the second quarter. This is because I've been able to gather more friends that has a positive with me, which has given me more confidence. I can honestly say that this change has improved me a lot and it has a significant impact on my academic performance this quarter.      The second quarter of the school year was an emotional rollercoaster for me. At first, learning how to study for tests was one of my major problems, but as I figured that out, I discovered a lot about myself. By helping me learn what approaches to studying work best for me, this experience has improved my ability to learn. However, there are now additional stories to read, puzzles to solve involving math, discoveries to be made, and HTML tag to finish. On the other hand, my problems have become worse this time,...

      We celebrate New Year on the 1st of January. It is great holiday. We can go to buy new clothes and we can spent our time to our family and it is something that we all look forward. It marks the beginning of the year and the end to another year. New year is celebrated with great pomp and cheerfulness all over the world.       On the morning of December 31, we were all busy buying new clothes, buying fruits, cleaning the house, and displaying the fruits on our table. At 9pm me and my family attended the mass in our barangay after that we are begin to displayed the fireworks at 12 pm in the midnight we greet each other, and including our relatives. This day I was thankful to have a complete family and we could celebrate each other. On January first, my relatives visited our house to eat some food, and at the end of the day, my auntie and uncle invited us to their home, so we were all bonding with each other and having fun playing games. ...