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Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines, was a towering figure in the country’s history. Born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Quirino’s humble beginnings shaped his commitment to public service and nation-building. Despite financial challenges, he excelled academically, graduating with a law degree from the University of the Philippines in 1915. His legal background would later serve as the foundation for his political career. Quirino’s public service began in earnest when he was elected as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives in 1919, representing Ilocos Sur. He subsequently served as a senator and later as Secretary of Finance and Interior under the Commonwealth government. As Vice President to Manuel Roxas, he also held the position of Secretary of Foreign Affairs, where he played a crucial role in strengthening international relations during the post-war reconstruction period. As president from 1948 to 1953, Quirino spearheaded significant...

  Every October, Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month becomes a time for Filipinos to celebrate and reflect on the unique contributions and enduring struggles of the country’s Indigenous Peoples. This year, 2024, carries even greater significance as it marks 27 years since the passage of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA). With the theme “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalan” (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge), the nation is called to embrace the rich heritage, wisdom, and resilience of its indigenous communities. The IPRA, enacted in 1997, is more than just a law—it’s a lifeline for the preservation of the rights, culture, and autonomy of Indigenous Peoples. It recognizes their ancestral lands, self-determined governance, and cultural integrity, while ensuring their voices are heard in national and local development plans. For many indigenous families, these rights are essential safeguards against the ...

                             The Philippines takes the crown as the most storm-prone nation on Earth and one can hardly argue against this fact with the current climate changes affecting the country. Recent weather patterns even include the recent and worrisome trend that has been nicknamed a ‘parade of storms’ seen in November 2024 where multiple storm systems have aroused. Threats of Typhoons Marce, Nika, Ofel, and Pepito brought heavy rains leading to floods, landslides, and preventive evacuations in different parts of Luzon and the Visayas, signaling the increasing difficulty to cope with the climate. You may also like how, despite all the odds, the Filipinos remain positive and demonstrate inner strength. The Sierra Madre mountain range, known as the “natural barrier” of Luzon, has an important role in mitigating the impact of typhoons when they strike the region. They are also called Outside storm tropic ar...

Every November, the Philippines celebrates National Children’s Month to focus on children’s rights and well-being. This year’s theme, “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines,” highlights the importance of ending violence against children and building a safer country for them to grow up in. Many Filipino children face different forms of violence, such as bullying, abuse, or neglect, often in places that should feel safe, like their homes or schools. These experiences leave deep emotional scars and affect their ability to study, make friends, and dream of a better future. As a student, it’s heartbreaking to imagine classmates going through such pain. We can all help create a safe environment for children. Schools can promote kindness and respect, while students can take part by being inclusive and reporting bullying when they see it. Parents and communities should also educate themselves about positive discipline and show children that th...

  The Environment Month is a universal call to action for the populace, urging them to be stewards of the environment. The focus is on promotion of environmental awareness in use challenges like climate change, eroding tropical forests, pollution, and loss of biologocal diversity. For the entire duration of the month, communities and schools and organizations engage in activities such as clean up exercises, saving energy and other environment friendly activities in a bid to reduce the adverse effects to nature. The aim is to activate people into doing something about it by calling for a more adventurous way of life, that even there are slight improvements such as practicing water management and reducing use of plastics or growing trees will effect major changes. Ultimately, Environment Month is geared towards the understanding that it is not only the duty of some individuals to be concerned about the environment, but it is every body’s duty to do so, and every single effort is need...

  This is what I learned and applied, both within and without school. For instance, in English 10, I researched listening types note taking techniques and also in all subject of course in ICT 10, I learned how to publish and post a blog. I encountered several problems in the first quarter. The problem of memory resulted in poor retention and failure to recall. Lack of motivation often results in failure to begin learning or even retaining what already was known. Other subjects were confusing, and this annoyed me. Managing the study time as required was a big challenge because studying with other responsibilities distracted me from studying. External factors like noise lead to distraction. To overcome those hurdles, I would ensure that I get enough sleep for memory consolidation. I'd set clear goals for myself and break tasks down into manageable bites that could be accomplished each day. Summarizing or teaching others what I learned will make me more engaging with the material as w...