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The Kannawidan Festival is an annual celebration in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, commemorating the province’s founding on February 2, 1818. In 2025, the festival commenced on January 28 with a grand opening featuring a 30-minute fireworks display. A highlight of the festival was the Miss Ilocos Sur 2025 pageant, where Joanna Francez Batalang from Banayoyo was crowned the winner. This pageant is a longstanding tradition, showcasing the beauty and talent of women from various municipalities within the province.       Throughout the festival, each town and city set up booths to exhibit their unique products and cultural heritage, offering visitors an immersive experience into the rich traditions of Ilocos Sur.    reference https://images.app.goo.gl/j3frxGonJkZ6E8hp7

Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is a day dedicated to love, romance, and appreciation. It originated from ancient Roman traditions and stories of Saint Valentine. Today, people express affection through gifts like flowers, chocolates, and heartfelt messages, making it a special occasion for couples, family, friends, and loved ones worldwide  Why Do We Celebrate It? Valentine's Day is more than just a commercial holiday–it's an opportunity to express love and appreciation to the people who matter most, whether they're romantic partners, friends, or family. It reminds us to take a moment from our busy lives to show gratitude and affection in meaningful ways. Ways to Express Affection  There are countless ways to express love on Valentine's Day, including:  Words of Affirmation - Writing heartfelt letters, poems, or simply saying " I love you".  Acts of Service - Doing something thoughtful, like preparing a meal or helping with a task.  Giving Gi...

I learned about HTML tags and community-based research (CBR) in school, and I'm actually really curious about the topic because I am not familiar with the tags we use and it's my first time doing a research.  One of the significant challenges I encountered this third quarter was the struggle to maintain good scores and manage time. Balancing personal responsibilities with personal commitments proved to be demanding, leading to feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. I address this challenges by asking for help with my classmates, teacher and practice teacher. By asking them, it became understandable making the work easier for me to accomplished. Moving on, I will study harder and I will keep learning. I will continue learning about HTML so that my knowledge about it will grow.

Working on our Community-Based Research (CBR) project was an eye-opening experience that challenged us to collaborate, communicate, and grow as a team. From the very beginning, our group was eager to make a meaningful impact, but we quickly realized that research involving a community required more than just data collection. It required trust, patience, and active engagement. Our first challenge was selecting a topic. We wanted something relevant to the community, so we conducted initial observations and informal interviews. After much discussion, we decided to focus on. as it directly affected many residents.  However, getting people to participate in our study was more difficult than expected. Some community members were hesitant to share their experiences, while others were skeptical about how our research would help. In this first photo we are making survey questionnaires, and interviewing Abel Worker Asking permission to the Barangay officials, and going to the Abelan  We...

The celebration of Chinese New Year in the Philippines is a reflection of the country's rich cultural diversity and strong historical ties with the Chinese community. Despite being a predominantly Catholic nation, Filipinos have embraced this tradition as part of their own, recognizing its significance in fostering unity, prosperity, and cultural appreciation. The observance of Chinese New Year in the Philippines is influenced by the presence of the Chinese-Filipino (Tsinoy) community, shared cultural practices, and the belief in attracting good fortune for the coming year.  One of the main reasons why Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year is the long-standing relationship between the Philippines and China. For centuries, Chinese immigrants have settled in the Philippines, contributing to various aspects of Filipino society, including business, cuisine, and traditions. Many Filipinos have Chinese ancestry, and their families have passed down customs such as preparing special dishes,...