Kannawidan Festival 2014

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. A celebration of the whole province Ilocos Sur, which shows the unique products of each municipality and city of the said province. Here also shows the unique culture and tradition of the Ilocanos.

In Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, a tourist can learn different kinds of cuisines especially made by the locals. They can also buy products like burnays (earthen jars), any kind of furniture, handmade products like hats, necklaces and other accessories.

Also, there are contests that showcase the different talents of the locals. Singing, dancing, acting and many more! These contests only prove that Ilocanos are really, really talented and everything.

New Year, New Me

Good bye 2013! Hello 2014!

Another year ended. A year full of memories – happy and sad. Memories that made me stronger. There are experiences that I will never ever forget, especially the “first times”.

New year. Do I need to change myself? Or just stay who I am today?

This year, I will study more seriously. I really want to graduate with good grades. And I hope that I will attain that goal of mine. I need to take things seriously now.

I know that I’m not a PERFECT kind of student. I’m selfish with my notes, lazy in doing my homework, lazy in taking down notes during class discussions, and many more. But today, I’m training myself to be more attentive in classes. I’m starting to turn over a new leaf. :”>

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! *cheers*

The change starts in us. Let’s change for the better. 

Reflection ~ 3rd Grading Period

          Another grading period will end. And there are only 3 months left before us, senior students to say goodbye to our Alma mater.

Third grading period is full of adventures that each of us made us more determined.

          In our ICT, we learned how to start making a webpage using HTML and Notepad. At first, I find it hard because it is so complicated. Tags there and tags here. One mistake and it will ruin everything in your work.

          But, somehow I enjoyed it especially when we were assigned to make a project regarding the HTML. My group is a perfect one. My group mates are cooperative and they listen to my instructions. All of us were determined for this project to be finished.

          I discovered (with the help of Lean and the internet) how to use the Marquee and other tags.  We tried applying those tags and we found out that it makes html files better.

          Many things happened this grading but I’m excited for the Fourth Grading! :))

Christmas' True Essence

"Let sing Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday
This season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus
Let Him be the one to guide us
As another new year starts
And may the spirit of Christmas
Be always in our hearts..."


          There are only few days left before the most awaited day every year! But what is the real essence of it? Is it the gifts you give and receive? Is it about the food we serve and eat? Or is it about the celebration of Jesus' birth?
          As the song above says, we must always remember Jesus Christ and feel His presence not only during Christmas day but every day in our life. We must share our love, happiness and care to each and everyone, not only gifts and money. Learn also to forgive and forget.
          Christmas is about sharing the blessings you receive. Let us enjoy celebrating our Christmas season with our family and loved ones!
                   GOD BLESS EVERYONE! :)

Climate Change: Affecting Our Lives

Climate Change. Picture from www.unep.org
CLIMATE CHANGE: one of the worst things that may happen here on earth. All of us do not want this but because of our wrongdoings toward Mother Earth, this was made possible. And it is even very visible to our eyes.

This really affects our lives. And one proof of it was the incident happened to our fellow Filipinos living in the Visayas part, region VII especially, which was the most damaged part hit by the super typhoon Yolanda. The place was really washed out that it even looks like it was erased in our map.

Actually, this may not happen if we, from the start already did some actions to prevent it. But we chose to make it more possible by not respecting our nature. We throw garbage here, there and everywhere! Big things start from small things. Even small amount of trash may greatly affect our environment.

Even it is already late, let us move and act to help mother earth. Let us save her. Do something for her to regain its beauty. Act now. It is better to be late than never! 

Equal Rigthts. Equal Opportunities

          Men and women here in the modern world are now treated equally. There are things that are for men only but now, women can do it also. And there are times that they can do it better than men, and vice versa.

          But before, women are discriminated and are treated like their servants. They do not even let women study in schools because they think that women are not that smart like them. But some women pursued and fought for their rights to be treated equally.

          Let us remember that God created us equally and unique in our own ways. Let us respect each others’ talents and give fair opportunities to each and every one.

"Going Global Through the English Language"

English Language being influential to other countries...

          English is considered as our second language here in the Philippines. And this is the language commonly used worldwide. Using this, we can understand each other. We can communicate with other countries.

          And for each of us to be developed in speaking English, there are some seminars and certain activities performed in schools.

          Here in Ilocos Sur National High School, annually, we are celebrating the English Month. And the club officers are holding different events for a whole month, for the students to join in.

          Their activities, I think are effective in improving the English skills of every student here. We can see that many students are joining and participates their contests showing off their skills.