3 down 1 to go

       With the 3rd quarter ending, I learned a bunch of stuff, yes I struggled this 3rd quarter but manage to pass through it and I'm proud to say that, I did my best in this quarter and hope to improve this 4th and last quarter of junior high school. It may sound normal but for me it kind of sad because I realized that all of us are growing so fast and almost going on our separate ways once we reach senior high.

3rd quarter was a blast. This was the most interesting quarter I have experienced yet, its was hard but I did my best to get through my tough situations, doing html, community based research, and more. It was super fun and exciting, but I didn't do it alone, I did it with the help of my classmates and teachers thanks to them I managed to get through the 3rd quarter and hope to have the best last quarter with all of them

3rd quarter was the best quarter, and I hope that by the end of my junior high days I would proudly say to myself that I did a great job.

Happy Highschool Day!!!

Last Saturday, March 25, 2023 we celebrated our 121st Highschool Day in Ilocos Sur National Highschool. The theme for this Highschool day was "Renewed Commitments and Defying Odds to Transcend Heights of Excellence and Solidarity" It was held in Ilocos Sur National Highschool Centennial Gymnasium

We started with an Opening Mass then after that our principal stated her message about our 121st Highschool day, then our visitors even stated some of their experiences in ISNHS. Then the Teachers Choir sang our National Anthems and Hymes, then after that they even sang a Doxology to us, after that was the hip-hop performance of Grade 10 Maxwell who recently won 1st place in the Hip-Hop Contest

Then after the performance we congratulated all the teachers and retired teachers in the school for their hard work in teaching us students. Then the next events were held at the field, marching bands performed, kannawidan dancers and more, then another hip-hop performance was performed but this time the 3rd, 2nd and 1st placed performed in the field. then the last part of the event was fun games with the teachers. Highschool day was somewhat fun since this was the first Highschool day celebration that we celebrated since Pandemic and I'm glad i got to experience it.

Holy Week

I celebrated holy week with my cousins, We got to go and watch the mass and went to eat. Then after that we went to my cousin's lola to celebrate the holy week there and we had lots of fun then after that we got home and binge watch some anime with my cousins.

then, the next day we went to Robinsons in Laoag and had a lot of fun, we played games there, watched a movie, and also got to eat in a restaurant which the food was delicious. Then after that we swimming in san juan, we again ate a lot of homemade food but i didn't eat much because i was still full, but i had fun with my cousins. 

After that we went to a friend of my cousin's lola and had a chat, while we got to stroll around the place and play volleyball. After that we went home and to be honest that was the best holy week celebration i had and hope to have that same kind of celebration again.

Women Power

The observance of national Women’s Day (IWD) was a result of the organizing activities of women in the early 20th Century. Between 1909 and 1911, working women in the United States of America participated in organizing strike activities of the National Women’s Trade Union League and other concerned groups. They were protesting against low wages, lack of protective legislation and the very poor working conditions to which women workers were subjected during that time.

The demonstrations were an offshoot of the tragic March 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, which took the lives of more than 140 working girls, mostly Italian and Jewish immigrants. Subsequently, the inhumane working conditions and other unfair labor practices leading up to the disaster were invoked during observances of IWD.

The 2023 Women's Month marks a juncture in the advancement of women’s rights as it launches a new recurring theme from this year to 2028: WE for gender equality and inclusive society. It sparks a renewed commitment to the advocacy and banks on the gains achieved during the 2016-2022 theme, WE Make CHANGE Work for Women, which emphasized the need for compassionate and harmonized networks towards gender equality and women empowerment.

Resource: https://pcw.gov.ph/national-womens-month/#:~:text=In%20the%20Philippines%2C%20the%20Women's,concerns%2C%20challenges%2C%20and%20commitments.

The Day of Love

 Valentine's day, a day where you celebrate love with not just your boyfriend or girlfriend but also friends, family, and loved ones. Now how did my valentines day go? well It was just like a normal day in school, since my Valentine is far away from me I just celebrated Valentines with my friends.

But before Valentines day, I planned to buy chocolate to give to my friends so its the least I can do this valentines. Some we're given flowers, some had stuffed toys, some had very expensive chocolates, but this doesn't matter to me because, love is not about giving expensive gifts, taking to a date, etc. but to me, love is just how you show that person how you love them and how you treat them.

That's how my valentines went, hope you had a better day than me. Well that's all for me to say hope you stay safe and Happy Valentines!!

Vigan Kannawidan

Kannawidan is a festival in the Province of Ilocos Sur commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818. This festival is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes. Activities for Kannawidan Ilocos include traditional games, cultural shows, drone light, and dancing fountain shows, fireworks display, comedy nights, entertainment, food fest, pet shows, and competitions.

Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or inheritance. When I got to the Kannawidan Traid Fair, I saw a lot of old and antique furnitures likes chairs, tables, cabinets, and more. After that I went to the food sections where there was a lot of yummy food and some original cuisine of Ilocos Sur like Empanada, Bagnet, Longganisa, Pinakbet and more.

It was a great experience going and exploring Kannawidan and I hope I could go again next year so I can see more things about Ilocos Sur.

Reference: https://philippines.travel/events/kannawidan-ylocos-festival#:~:text=A%20festival%20in%20the%20Province,the%20best%20of%20Ilocano%20dishes.

Bigueno ng Vigan

 

Vigan City Fiesta

The Vigan City Fiesta is held every January 25. It is celebrated during the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. St. Paul is Vigan City’s patron saint. Before his conversion, St. Paul was known as Saul, a zealous persecutor of Christians. After he was touched by a personal encounter with Jesus Christ on his way to Damascus, his name was changed to Paul and he endured a lot of hardships and danger to spread the word of God to far places.

Vigan’s main church, the Metropolitan Cathedral is dedicated to St. Paul and it stands at the core of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. The major Catholic educational institution in Vigan that stands beside the church is also dedicated to the patron, the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur. The Vigan City Fiesta usually lasts for several days. It includes within the period the celebration of the anniversary of the cityhood of Vigan, which is commemorated every January 27.

Biguenos from all over the country and even abroad return to Vigan, as it is the custom of Filipinos to return to their hometown to join their family and friends in the celebration of their fiesta. They are joined by thousands of visitors from other parts of the Philippines and other countries in enjoying the cultural shows, parades and street dancing prepared by the local government with the help of the local industries and communities. There are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival.

Participants from the different neighboring provinces in the northern region are also sent to compete in the various games and activities, particularly the street dancing competition. This participation by other municipalities makes the Vigan City Fiesta not only a local event participated in by Vigan’s officials, but a national event participated in by other local public heads and national officials. Within the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated. The city has a

longganisa-themed parade and at one time attempted to set a record for having the longest longganisa ever made. The festival has become a crowd-drawer as Vigan longganisa, a native version of Mexican salami, has a distinct garlicky taste that has become a favorite of the Filipino palate. Though other manufacturers have tried to copy the Vigan longganisa taste, they have not been successful. Biguenos attribute this to the fact that the making of Vigan longganisa is a centuries-old tradition of the local makers and all if not most of the ingredients used in making the native sausage is sourced from Vigan. Vigan’s garlic and sugarcane vinegar are said to be more strongly flavorful. It’s a great take-home gift after partaking in a Vigan City Fiesta.

Resources: Vigan City Fiesta | Vigan.ph