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 Lent is the period of 40 days that comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. Only a small number of people today fast for the whole of Lent, although some maintain the practice on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. It is more common these days for believers to surrender a particular vice such as favorite foods or smoking. Whatever the sacrifice it is a reflection of Jesus' deprivation in the wilderness and a test of self-discipline. In addition, Catholics and other Christians often choose to give up specific pleasures, such as sweets, alcohol, or social media, during Lent as a way to foster simplicity and self-control; many use their cravings or desires for these items as a reminder to pray and to refocus on spiritual matters. But why 40 days? According to the bible, lent is connected with the 40-day fast that Jesus undergoes (Mark 1:13; Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13). Al...

“Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women, who have her back.” This is a quote that empowers a lot of women including me. March 1 marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of National Women’s Month. It recognizes women’s contribution in the struggle for national independence, civil liberties, equality, and human rights. Through its initiatives and the efforts of various women’s organizations, our country takes part in the global campaign to advance gender equality and women empowerment. Traditionally, women were considered to be full-time homemakers. Their responsibilities were to take care of their children and family. They didn’t have any role in a household earning. Over the years, the roles of women have changed. Women now bear a smaller number of children than they used to before. Most families now have one or two children. They even give birth to a child at a more mature age or not give birth at all. Women now have children even without marriag...

  During the second quarter of the school year 2020-2021, I discovered that learning is fun but at the same time it was difficult. During the daytime, I get lazy to read and answer my modules. Because I tend to be sleepy and just want to lay in bed. And it was also hard to focus because my surrounding is noisy. But at night, I get so energetic to finish a subject. I  also procrastinate when the date of submission is still far away. I tend to binge-watch my favorite show and not worry about my modules. However,  I have addressed these challenges by taking some time to get used to my problems. I always remind myself to be calm in this stressful situation. I also planned my strategy on how I can be more proactive in the daytime.  I also installed an app on my phone, that creates schedules so that I have more than enough time to answer my modules and have still time for leisure.  Moving on, I will see to it that I can learn my lessons any time of the day but not hav...

  Kannawidan Festival is a sought-after festival for all Ilocanos both young and old. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. This festival showcases the rich culture of Ilocos Sur that has a mix of Spanish and Filipino cultures. It is a shame that we cannot fully enjoy the Kannawidan Festival this 2021 due to the pandemic that is happening worldwide. However, the provincial government, through its provincial tourism office , managed to plan a simpler celebration of the annual Kannawidan Festival. They announce strict instructions to be observed for those people that will attend the festival to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The provincial government requires the use of a facemask and safe pass to enter the Trade and Food Fair in Kannawidan grounds. Under 15 years old and senior citizens are prohibited from entering because they are more prone to catch the virus. For me, this was a well-executed plan. We can still ...

The Vigan City Fiesta is held every 25 th of January. It is celebrated during the feast day of Vigan’s patron saint, St. Paul the Apostle. This 2021, we are experiencing the COVID19 pandemic that made us all stay at home as much as possible. But how can we celebrate the much sought-after celebration? Not just the people from Vigan, but all Ilocanos. Luckily, our Vigan City government executed a plan so that we Biguenos can still celebrate our weeklong festival even though the cases here in Ilocos Sur is still increasing by the day.  Starting off, we have our Saniata ti Ylocos Sur 2021, but unlike before we don’t get to watch it personally. We can watch it on our phone screens because it is a lockdown pageant and our safety is the number one priority of our government. There will also be a trade and food fair, a lot of products and different types of food that will surely make our mouth drool will be there.   It is expected that not a lot of people can come to the Kan...

  New Year’s Eve is a day mixed with feelings for many individuals. This is a time to celebrate the end of the year. Welcome what is in store for the New Year. Also, this is a time where much experience a sense of nostalgia as we reflect on the events that took place in their lives in the past 12 months. A lot has happened for the past 12 months that it feels like forever. Nevertheless, we should always be grateful for everything that God has planned for us. As I am entering a new year, the memories that I made during 2020 will shape to what I will become this year and the next few years. I’ll make sure that each day I wake, I will live my life like there’s no tomorrow. That is the only way I can say that I have truly lived. To live with no regrets. Going forward and not looking back at the things that weigh me down last year is a way to start the new year. 2020 has been a tough year. We didn’t really enjoy it, we were all just staying in our home waiting for it to be over. ...

  During the first quarter of the school year 2020-2021, I discovered that I could manage my time wisely and efficiently. I can answer all my modules earlier than the time allotted for us to answer while also doing a lot of chores in our house. But at the same time, it was hard because I don’t have anyone to teach me the lessons after all we are in our home and not in the school due to the pandemic.   And the amount of tasks that are given is just too much to be answered in one week. I addressed these challenges by taking some time to get used to my problems. I always remind myself to be calm in this stressful situation. I also plan my strategy on how to juggle school and home related stuff. And every once in a while, I give myself a break. Moving on, I will get used to this modular learning by the end of the first quarter. We are all experiencing a difficult time. Our teachers stay up all night to work on our modules whereas the students also stay up all night to answer the g...