A Mother's Love is Unconditional

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Mother's Day is a special day and an occasion that is observed by most families around the world. On this day, we attempt to show our mother our love, respect, honor, and thanks.

On this day, society recognizes all of a mother's achievements and efforts. We will never be able to repay our mothers for their unconditional love, which we will never be able to repay. With the lady who was responsible for our upbringing, we have a deep mother relationship.

Most youngsters look forward to Mother's Day because it gives them the opportunity to make their mothers take a break from their hectic lives. To show their affection, children ask their mothers to spend the entire day with them while they work.

It does not imply that a person must give birth to a kid in order to be a mother. A mother is defined as a female or a feminine gendered human who provides care and love to a child while taking on the duty of a child.

Our mother is the one who makes us realize God's presence in each of our lives. She is the one and only being who has more faith in us than we have in ourselves. Our mothers' blessing is the reason for our existence.

Our mother is the only person who is concerned about our health and well-being. We can all recall those numerous nights when our mothers refused to leave our side when we needed them the most. It's a pity for people who don't value their mothers as much as they should. By following our mother's instructions and becoming a decent and successful person, we should all aim to make our parents happy.

Wonderful History of Binatbatan Festival

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The entire “World Heritage City,” as Vigan, Ilocos Sur is known, is engulfed. Hundreds of local and foreign tourists, as well as inhabitants and visitors from neighboring towns, flock to the Crisologo Street, which is lined with historic mansions.

The Binatbatan and Longanisa Festivals, as well as the Amazing Heritage Race, are among the highlights of the week-long celebration.

The Iluko phrase batbatin, or removing cotton balls from the seeds of the indigenous fruit tree kapas sanglay, inspired the festival's name. The cotton balls are then spun and used to weave the abel, which was among the local products supplied during the galleon trade from the 15th to the 18th centuries by Chinese merchants based in Ciudad Fernandina, the old Vigan.

“Binatbatan” has since evolved into an Ilocano folk dance.

Participants wear “abel” (woven cloth) costumes and sway in their original panagbatbat dances during the Binatbatan festival's street dancing and showdown competition. During the festival, Abel items are on display.

The street dancing portrayed the Ilocanos' long-standing method of beating cotton pods with two bamboo sticks to separate the seeds from the fluff known as batbat. The first step in creating the Iluko, "Abel," is "batbat." The street dancing pays homage to the Abel Iloko, a traditional Vigan trade that has sustained the city's economy since the pre-Spanish period.

The annual Viva Vigan Event of Arts is highlighted by the Binatbatan festival. Visitors, tourists, and locals all join in the street dancing and celebrations. Participants in the competition dress up in creative and artistic costumes and props. Abel cloth and sticks were also used by the dancers.

The “Viva Vigan Festival 2008” is a Jubilee Celebration, marking the 125th year of Vigan residents' gratitude to Apo Sto. Cristo Milagros, their special patron and Savior.

 

Empowering Women Together

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"Feminism isn't about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it's about changing the way the world perceives that strength." This is indeed is the battlecry of all women in the world who wish to be regarded with higher expectations of what they can do not only for themselves but for the whole society they belong.

My friends,history can tell that many women throughout the world are crying out for their rights to be acknowledge as equals with men. They have been denied for their rights as an individual member of the society. Many don’t have the right to cast their votes during election days and they were never given socio-economic and political rights. The doors of opportunity to be hired in high-ranking positions in the government and in the realm of earning a living was so scanty. These are the reasons why brave women took their stand to fight for their rights. These strong and courageous  women are the feminists who joined their hearts and spirits and formed suffragist movements to win their rights and be of equal treatment with men. The fruits of their hard struggles were not put in vain and they were able to achieve of what they are really fighting for. Lawmakers have created and passed laws that acknowledge their rights and privileges. Now we can see that women are really emerging with power and their voices are being heard. 

As our country is facing its battle against COVID-19, Filipino women boldly take upon their shoulder the essential role in serving the nation. They are one among our society’s strong backbone sacrificing their own life as frontliners. Women are serving on the frontlines against COVID‑19, and the impact of the crisis on women is stark. Women are at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic as they make up almost 70% of the health care workforce, exposing them to greater risk of infection, while they are under-represented in leadership and decision-making processes in the health care sector. Yet, women are still persistent to help and much is our  appreciation to all the healthcare workers working fearlessly of being infected. The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, and it has put significant pressure on our healthcare system. Nevertheless, our healthcare workers including women continue to devote their time and energy to contain this pandemic. We are witnesses of their immense sacrifices, invaluable dedication, commitment and unwavering efforts in managing COVID-19, oftentimes risking their own lives, for the benefit of the nation. They are truly inspiring with their act of heroism as they take the risk of helping the people with the best way they can. Our grand salute is for the women whose hearts are filled with compassion in bringing the light of hope to the nation that together with them, we will be victors in our battle against the pandemic in the end.

My friends, as I end, I challenge everyone of you to regard women with respect and gratitude for they are the strong and loving JUANAs of our society. Their story as frontliners will always be a part of our nation’s glorious history. 

The Struggle

 

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                   3rd Quarter was very tiring for me. There are many things that I have learned but there are also many problems that I have faced. The pressure that I have been feeling throughout the quarter is very intense but with the help of others, I managed to survive yet again.

         This quarter mainly focused on doing researches so I learned many things like gathering data and information, what to do first when conducting studies, techniques on how to conduct researches and many more. 

              I had a difficult time understanding the lessons and also because of the limited time that I have. But during this time, I ask for help from my brother so that he will help elaborate on what are the written in the lessons.

                     I am very grateful for the learnings that I have gained during the quarter and for the struggle that made me a better and stronger person. I will always remember these learnings as I move forward in my life.

The Certainty of People’s Accessibility to COVID-19 Vaccines

https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210225/52-million-campaign-to-push-covid-vaccinations

          COVID-19 has truly penetrated within the system of the human society and there’s no other way out remaining to make ourselves free from its threat than to take the antidote that will block its way into our own bodies. One of the best way available now to safeguard our health is taking the vaccine. There’s only one thing we need to be certain and that concerns its availability to all the people who want to receive them.

          Equitable access to safe and effective vaccines is critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is hugely encouraging to see so many vaccines proving and going into development. The World Health Organization is working tirelessly with partners to develop, manufacture and deploy safe and effective vaccines. Safe and effective vaccines are a game-changing tool: but for the foreseeable future we must continue wearing masks, cleaning our hands, ensuring good ventilation indoors, physically distancing and avoiding crowds. 

          Being vaccinated does not mean that we can throw caution to the wind and put ourselves and others at risk, particularly because research is still ongoing into how much vaccines protect not only against disease but also against infection and transmission. But it’s not vaccines that will stop the pandemic, it’s vaccination. We must ensure fair and equitable access to vaccines, and ensure every country receives them and can roll them out to protect their people, starting with the most vulnerable. The world is in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic. As WHO and partners work together on the response -- tracking the pandemic, advising on critical interventions, distributing vital medical supplies to those in need-they are racing to develop and deploy safe and effective vaccines. 

          Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defenses – the immune system – to recognize and fight off the viruses and bacteria they target. After vaccination, if the body is later exposed to those disease-causing germs, the body is immediately ready to destroy them, preventing illness.There are several safe and effective vaccines that prevent people from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19. This is one part of managing COVID-19, in addition to the main preventive measures of staying at least 1 meter away from others, covering a cough or sneeze in your elbow, frequently cleaning your hands, wearing a mask and avoiding poorly ventilated rooms or opening a window. 

                 As of  8 April 2021, WHO has evaluated that the following vaccines against COVID-19 have met the necessary criteria for safety and efficacy: AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine, Johnson and Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech. Some national regulators have also assessed other COVID-19 vaccine products for use in their countries.Take whatever vaccine is made available to you first, even if you have already had COVID-19. It is important to be vaccinated as soon as possible once it’s your turn and not wait. Approved COVID-19 vaccines provide a high degree of protection against getting seriously ill and dying from the disease, although no vaccine is 100% protective.

           People’s equal accessibility to COVID-19 vaccines can bring the society a no-rivalry scheme where everyone who may receive it is worry-free. Doing it all protects us all.