Roman

This quarter, I learned a lot from Community-Based Research (CBR) 1 & 2 and HTML frames. CBR taught me how to gather information from real communities, study data, and create research that can help solve problems. It was interesting to see how research is used in real life. At the same time, learning about HTML frames helped me understand how websites are made. It was exciting to see how different parts of a webpage come together using simple codes. There were also challenges along the way. One of the hardest parts was balancing my time between research, coding, and other schoolwork. CBR required teamwork and patience, while HTML needed focus and practice. At times, I felt confused, especially when writing codes or organizing research data. But one thing that really helped was working with my classmates. We helped each other understand HTML better by sharing tips, fixing mistakes together, and practicing as a group. This made learning easier and more fun. Moving forward, I will con...

Chinese New Year is a widely celebrated event in the Philippines, even though the country is not primarily Chinese. This is because of the deep historical ties between Filipinos and Chinese people, dating back to early trade and migration. Many Filipinos have Chinese ancestry, and over time, Chinese traditions have blended with Filipino culture. Customs such as dragon dances, red envelopes ( ang pao ), and eating tikoy ( sticky rice cake ) have become common practices during the celebration. Aside from cultural influence, the business sector also plays a big role in the celebration. Chinatowns, especially in Binondo, Manila, are filled with festive decorations, fireworks, and special sales. Many businesses believe that starting the year with good luck and prosperity will bring success. Because of this, even non-Chinese Filipinos join the festivities, hoping for a prosperous and lucky year ahead. The Philippine government recognizes Chinese New Year as a special non-working holiday, all...