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  Christmas is a day of gift giving and spreading love with each other. For me, this is one of the special days in my life as a person. Gift giving is very essential for each one of us because it can fill our hearts with love. By giving gifts to each other, you can see in their faces that they're happy. Furthermore, Christmas can make us feel happy and grateful for every moment in our lives.    My Christmas vacation was great and happy. I spent my Christmas vacation with my family and friends. I enjoyed a lot this past Christmas with love and joy. We went to church with my cousins to thank God for giving us blessings and also giving us another day for our lives. Also, my friend and I did caroling at different houses; we enjoyed that much, and we had a lot of money that we caroled for. In addition, we also went to Ilocos Norte to have a trip to different places such as Paoay Church, Robinsons Mall, and Malacañang of the North.  I'm so grateful that my Christmas vacati...

Violence against women (VAW) appears as one of the country's pervasive social problems. According to the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, 17.5% of Filipino women aged 15-49 have experienced any form of physical, sexual, and emotional violence from their intimate partners. As of 2021, there were 8,399 reported cases ases of physical violence, 1,791 on rape, and 1,505 on acts of lasciviousness. It is alarming that despite addressing the concern, VAW persists. VAW is deemed to be closely linked with the unequal power relation between women and men, otherwise known as "gender-based violence." Societal norms and traditions dictate people think that men are the leaders, pursuers, and providers and take on the dominant roles in society. At the same time, women are the nurturers, men's companions, and supporters, and they take on subordinate roles in society. This perception leads men to gain more power over ...

  The Philippines, an archipelago with over 7,000 islands, has long been recognized as one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change. From devastating typhoons to rising sea levels, the effects of global warming are already being felt in the country, putting millions of lives at risk. The sudden or progressive environmental changes are primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and the continued reliance on fossil fuels. However, it’s not just these activities but also the Philippines' geographical location that makes it particularly susceptible to climate-related disasters. One of the most visible and immediate effects of climate change in the Philippines is the increasing frequency and intensity of typhoons. With climate patterns shifting, what used to be seasonal events are now becoming more unpredictable and destructive. The Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons a year, and the intensity of these storms has incr...

  With the theme, "Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalan" or "Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge," the month-long festivity underscores key areas that identifies ICCs/IPs, specifically their contributions in agriculture and food security; their culture and customs and traditions woven in their natural environment and ancestral domains; their roles as stewards of our country's land and seas; and their leadership role in nation building.  Part of the activities is a showcase of Indigenous Peoples Cuisine Photo Exhibit, which celebrates the rich cultural heritage and identity of Indigenous Cultural Communities reflected in their distinct food preparation techniques, ingredients, and cooking styles. The photo exhibit will highlight the role of food, not only as sustenance but, as an essential part of cultural identity and tradition, passed down through generations. The theme for this year...

  In the Philippines, the celebration of National Children’s Month each year serves as a vital reminder of the need to protect the welfare of children, who are the future of the nation. The 2024 theme, "Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines," highlights the critical issue of child abuse, exploitation, and violence, and calls for collective action to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for every child. This year’s theme resonates deeply with the challenges that continue to affect Filipino children, especially in light of rising concerns over online exploitation, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect. One of the key issues underscored in this theme is the alarming prevalence of violence against children. According to various reports, many Filipino children are still subjected to various forms of abuse, whether physical, sexual, or emotional. In 2023 alone, child protection agencies reported thousands of cases of abuse, ...

  Elpidio Quirino (born Nov. 16, 1890, Vigan, Phil.-died Feb. 28, 1956, Novaliches) was a political leader and the second president of the independent Republic of the Philippines. After obtaining a law degree from the University of the Philippines, near Manila, in 1915, Quirino practiced law until he was elected a member of the Philippine House of Representatives in 1919-25 and a senator in 1925-31. In 1934 he was a member of the Philippine independence mission to Washington, D.C., headed by Manuel Quezon, which secured the passage in Congress of the Tydings-McDuffie Act, setting the date for Philippine independence as July 4, 1946. He was also elected to the convention that drafted a constitution for the new Philippine Commonwealth. Subsequently he served as secretary of finance and secretary of the interior in the Commonwealth government. He worked as a property clerk in the Manila police department and sketched and illustrated for publications to meet his expenses. After obtaini...