Hero Ways, Zero Waste!

                            https://evreka.co/blog/how-citizens-participate-in-smart-waste-management/

 

    Solid waste management is a vital component for sustainable, healthy, and inclusive cities and communities in an era of rapid urbanization and population growth. When it comes to urban development, nevertheless, it is frequently neglected. We'll force ourselves and our children to live in a world with greater trash and oppressive pollution if we don't take action. Even more would be paid in terms of lives, livelihoods, and the environment. To stop that trend, we already know what has to be done. All layers of society must simply act immediately.

    Solid waste management is a universal issue that can affect every single person on this planet. Poorly managed waste is contaminating the world’s oceans, clogging drains and causing flooding, transmitting diseases, increasing respiratory problems from burning, harming animals that consume waste unknowingly, and affecting economic development such as through tourism. Waste is growing, but so, too, is the global momentum to find solutions to stem the tide and make waste management more sustainable. Many solutions already exist. For example, there are different ways to curb plastic waste – by producing less, consuming less, and including plastics in overall waste management plans.

    Sorting your waste makes it easier to understand how to reduce your general waste output, identify items that can be reused and set aside items that should be recycled. Beyond that, however, there’s also a moral imperative to be responsible for how you handle your trade waste. Failing to segregate trade waste properly means that it will end up mixed in landfills the same way it was mixed in your bins. Waste items like food scraps, paper and liquid waste can mix and decompose, releasing run-off into the soil and harmful gas into the atmosphere. Many natural resources such as trees, gas, and water are depleting. For instance, paper, cupboards, paper cups, and many other products that we use daily are made from trees. Huge areas of trees are cut down every year, and new trees do not have enough time to fully grow. Fortunately, it is possible to recycle paper products instead of cutting down new trees. Reforestation can only do so much. Additionally, it is also possible to reuse metal items. In some countries, there are sites where you can bring and sell old newspapers, metal items, or even glass. All these products are recycled and used again. These little things have an immense impact in our universal battle to save the environment.

   Finally, waste management is also important for public health. Harmful wastes can cause long term health problems, so it is very important that they are disposed of appropriately and carefully and not mixed in with the normal waste coming out of your home or office.

https://cleanmanagement.com/blog/the-importance-of-the-5rs-of-waste-management/

 

 

 

Sources used:

https://blogs.worldbank.org/sustainablecities/here-s-what-everyone-should-know-about-waste

https://axil-is.com/waste-segregation/

https://sciencepark.com.ph/blog/waste-management-important/

Our Father, Our Hero!

 

https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/books-culture-father-s-day-2021-why-do-we-celebrate-it-know-history-and-significance-of-the-day-712835

            The Father's Day is celebrated across the world with the objective of realizing and honoring the contribution of fathers in the society. It is a day which celebrates the fatherhood, paternal bonds and the efforts of male parents towards their family and society. The day is meant to recall, recognize and remember the endless efforts, initiatives and contributions of all the fathers around us. Father's Day is an occasion to honour all the fatherly figures like Stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles or even big brothers. Traditionally, our culture has often put fathers into a very difficult role. They must be aloof but intimate; must earn the wage, but be present; must be compassionate, but disciplinarian.

            Father's Day festival gave us the opportunity to express thanks to our Daddy for all their unconditional love and affection. Observance of Father's Day makes fathers feel that their contributions are acknowledged in the society and also by their children. They feel proud of themselves! Besides by celebrating Father's Day, children come closer to their father. For, most often children take love of their parents for granted. Celebration of Father's Day makes them ponder for a while on the important role their father play in their life. This helps them appreciate the selfless care and protection provided by their father and hence they come emotionally closer to their dad. Children must therefore take full opportunity of the day and express their gratitude for fathers with all their heart. The best way to do so is to do small things that daddy appreciates and by saying “I love you, Papa” with a gift of beautiful flower.

            So as we celebrate this special day, for that special person in our lives who we call father, remember that he may seem remote but likely is more close to you than you realize. He may be the definition of “tough love,” but it is love. Even if your dad, father or “old man” is grumpy, opinionated and distant, remember that more likely than not you are more important to him than you can imagine. So, if your dad is/was present/loving and showed it, then show it to him. In either case, embarrass dad with an abundance of attention, praise and acknowledgement. Trust me, he will love it!

 

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/fathers-day-2020-date-history-and-significance-of-the-day-6462185/

 

 

Sources used:

https://www.fnp.com/article/fathers-da

https://www.voa.org/blog/why-it-is-so-important-to-celebrate-fathers-day

https://www.fathersdaycelebration.com/importance-of-fathers-day.html

Philippine Independence Day

            

https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/make-the-best-out-of-this-years-philippines-independence-day/

            The Philippine Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite (formerly known as Cavite El Viejo). The proclamation of Independence was led by former president Emilio Aguinaldo at his ancestral home in Kawit, Cavite. The Philippine flag made by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herboza was formally presented to the people on that same day June 12 was not always our official Independence Day. It was made-so on May 12, 1964, by then-president Diosdado Macapagal. Macapagal moved the celebration to June 12 in order to commemorate Emilio Aguinaldo’s original proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain on the same date in 1898. In his 1962 Independence Day Address, Macapagal elaborated on the rationale for the change, “The irrefutable claim of June 12 as our day of freedom is bolstered by the fact that it is the culmination of many acts of patriotism and nationalism. 

 

            The founding of a sovereign Philippines is honored on Independence Day. The source of power in a particular nation is its sovereignty. Where does power eventually reside, in other words? This has always meant the freedom of whichever embryonic Philippine Republic to adopt its own laws, set its own diplomatic agenda, and rules its own people in the context of the Philippine state, a postcolonial one. In these exceedingly reductionist terms, independence means that the Philippine president, not the Spanish Crown, the American President, or the Japanese Prime Minister, is the highest office in the territory. When clauses like "Sovereignty dwells in the people and all government authority originates from them" are present and are applied, the nation comes into play.

 

            Independence of the Philippines was a mighty feat. On Independence Day, the sacrifices of the national heroes are remembered, the country’s sovereignty is appreciated, instilling nationalism in the citizens, as well as celebrating the culture and tradition of its people.Parades are held nationwide, with participation from the government, and the citizens. As it is a national holiday, businesses, offices, and schools are closed, and families spend the day in parks, and doing other celebratory activities. Filipino communities abroad also celebrate with programs, and annual parades.

 

https://www.cpsctech.org/2020/06/122nd-independence-day-celebrated-in.html

 

Sources used:

https://sprout.ph/blog/celebrating-the-philippine-independence-day

https://asiasociety.org/philippines/todays-state-philippine-independence

https://nationaltoday.com/philippines-independence-day/

 

Motherhood Appreciation

 

                    https://www.giftalove.com/blog/do-you-know-the-history-origin-significance-of-mothers-day-celebration/

    Mother’s Day is a day when every child celebrates it especially for their mothers. It is celebrated annually as an important event of the year on second Sunday of the May month. Now-a-days, it has been a trend to celebrate mother’s day in the schools in the presence of their kids. Mother gets greeting cards, wishing cards or other special gifts by their kids. At this day, family members go outside to have some delicious dinner and get more enjoy. Mothers also give some gifts and lots of love and care to their kid.

    The mothers of Philippines have various nicknames including Mama, Nanay, Mom, Mommy and many others. However, children in the country denote their mother by “ilaw ng tahanan“, which means the light of the house. This idiom used for mothers in the country describes the comfort and warmth that they bring to the home with their cheerful demeanour. Mothers are the one who, at most occasions sacrifice their own interests just to serve their children. They make sure to keep alive the well-being the entire family. Another saying which describes the sacrifice that a mother does is, “Ang Ina, isusubo na nga lang, ibibigay pa sa anak”. This can be to an extent summed up as “even if the food is all ready for her she will always want of feed ounce of it to her children. Mother’s day is extraordinarily revered and therefore it is celebrated throughout the country with utmost zeal. The people there do not only celebrate the festival not only in honour of their own mother but they also revere their grandmothers, cousins, aunts, and every other female members of the family.

    While versions of Mother’s Day are celebrated worldwide, traditions vary depending on the country. We may all celebrate it differently, but we all know deep down that all we wanted, was our mother to feel special and let her know that her hard works are very much appreciated and known.

 

https://horizoncc.com/calendar/details/2019/05/12/exploring-mothers-day-celebration-to-my-mother/

Sources used:

https://www.mothersdaycelebration.com/mothers-day-in-philippines.html

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mothers-day

A Festival of Fabrics and Cotton

 

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Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, is a city that has stood the test of time. It has a traditional Hispanic checkerboard street plan. Its main street, Calle Crisilogo, is lined with structures made of brick and wood, with steeply pitched roofs reminiscent of traditional Chinese architecture. Vigan is an exceptionally intact and well-preserved example of an East and South-East Asian European trading town. Vigan was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 due to all of these characteristics. On the 3rd of May, the Feast of Apo Sto. Cristo Milagroso is observed with a mass at the Simbaan a Basiit. This is a most significant religious celebration in Vigan due to the many instances that the city was said to be saved by the Apo.

Another significant festival within the Viva Vigan festival is the Karbo Festival, which was began in 2005. It’s aimed at giving importance to the people behind Vigan’s agricultural industry and their contribution. The name of the festival was taken from the words carabao, the Philippine water buffalo used for farming, and bokel or seeds. During this day, gaily painted carabaos are paraded and children show their artistic creations that make use of seeds. Viva Vigan’s week-long festivities have both religious and secular importance. It starts on the 1st of May, when the whole country celebrates Labor Day and Vigan remembers its own Isabelo de los Reyes, who founded the country’s first federation of labor. The catholic faithful also remembers on this day St. Joseph, patron saint of workers. The first-day commemoration is followed by the Binatbatan Festival celebrations, which includes a street dancing competition. Binatbatan dancing is connected to Vigan’s abel Iloco craft. The dance depicts how cotton pods are beaten with bamboo sticks to release the cotton fluff called batbat from its seed. This festival was started in 2002 to showcase this traditional weaving craft that is said to predate the arrival of the Spaniards.

Visitors are also encourage to squeeze into their six-day Viva Vigan experience the watching of the calesa parade, ramada or traditional games, comedia or stage drama, Santa Cruzan parade, abel fashion show and house decoration, singing contests and beauty pageants and other exciting events like the Amazing Heritage Race. They can also participate in religious rituals or visit exhibits, garden shows, as well as trade and food fare.

https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/viva-vigan-binatbatan-festival-of-the-arts-2012/

 

 

 

 

 

 Sources used:

https://generosepomelo.com/2019/05/05/viva-vigan-binatbatan-festival-of-the-arts/

https://www.vigan.ph/attractions/viva-vigan-festival-of-the-arts.html

 

 

 

Strong(her)

                         https://www.google.com/Ffemale-empowerment-other-inspirational-bullshit-
 

        Since 1987, the month of March has been recognized as National Women's History Month. This offers us all the opportunity to recognize and reflect on how women in our personal lives and throughout history have impacted us individually and collectively. From science to art and politics to sports, yesterday's trailblazers organized, lobbied, marched, and shattered barriers so that generations of women could dream and achieve. Throughout history, women have provided healing and fostered hope, and they've played an integral role in our country's development. As we acknowledge everything women have accomplished, we must also recognize the obstacles they still encounter today, in 2022, and think critically about how we can be part of the solution. Below are some of the strongest woman that I know of, and how they faced the pandemic.

        My mom, she is one of the strongest woman that I know. And due to the pandemic, all of us has to stay at home and learn from home. She is a mother of three so it was a bit hard on her part to look after three kids while also teaching them since schools are closed. I have seen her tired, annoyed, frustrated during those times but I also saw how happy she was when she's with us. She never gave up and she stands strong for us. She never fails in making us laugh and smile, when she was struggling. She is a strong and a brave woman.

            She is my aunty, her name is Analyn. The pandemic greatly affected her life, since she has a disease. She was strong and she never gave up. She has 3 kids, and she has to teach the two because they are still in elementary. She was stressed and tired, but she stands strong despite the challenges she faced.

        She is Deanalyn, an 11th grade student. Due to the pandemic, schools have to close. It was hard on her part to welcome 11th grade since all would be self-learning. But despite all the tasks she had to do in school, she also does her best to help household chores and help in teaching her siblings.         Women were denied a lot of opportunities and they missed out on a lot of things that would have changed their lives. However, they deserve equal opportunities for education, in their careers, in the society, and so much more. The empowerment of women is a very important task that every one of us should undertake. This is because empowering women is equal to empowering the whole community and generations to come. References: http://www.housedems.ct.gov/node/20970 https://importantindia.com/19050/essay-on-women-empowerment/

Off to 4th Quarter

 

                                                        https://leverageedu.com/blog/research-design/

 Our 3rd quarter ended and I am so happy that I have gained new knowledge in certain topics. As I face another day, new lessons and knowledge enter my mind. With the help of our teacher, I got better in certain areas. For this quarter, I learned about Community-Based Research! It was fun learning it since i got to know the history of the place I am in right now. I learned how to construct a Community-Based Research, its fundamentals and its components.

 This quarter was a surprise for me because I didn't expect us to do a research. It took me by surprise but I did what I can to understand the lessons well. I admit it was a bit of a struggle and that I lacked knowledge in this topic, but I am glad that I get to know more about it.

 CBR was new to me, but I learned how research works and I knew the steps conducted. In order to be familiarized with the topic, I read the concept notes over and over. It was a bit hard answering some of the tasks, but I get to know more about our topic and the place where I am right now. I discovered new things and gained more knowledge.

 Moving on, I will make sure to do my best in the next quarter. I will keep these lessons in me as I grow up and treasure the moments as I go through this journey. Third quarter was fun, I hope to experience this again as I welcome the next quarter.