Jeannine

  As the calendar turns to 2025, the familiar mantra “New Year, New Me” resonates with many of us. This phrase embodies the desire for personal growth and positive change. However, the journey toward self-improvement is nuanced, and understanding how to navigate it can make all the difference. It’s important to approach the new year with self-compassion. Understand that setbacks are a natural part of any journey toward change. Instead of being discouraged by them, view them as opportunities to learn and grow. Remember, the goal is progress, not perfection. I will embrace the journey ahead with optimism and determination, knowing that each small step brings you closer to the best version of myself.

      This school year’s second quarter is coming to an end. Yeah, the first quarter is about to end, it feels like a dream right? It feels like yesterday I was just struggling to create my blog account. A lot of things happened but I'm glad I survived all those challenges. This quarter taught me new things and skills, and I discovered a lot of interesting things in the past in the field of Information and Communication Technology. It was exciting to see a simple HTML tag turn into something creative on my screen. Finding out how these tags make a webpage became my big achievement. At the start, i was having a hard time remembering the tags and wasn't sure how to use them. It was hard and confusing to organize the codes in a way that can make sense and sometimes i experienced errors, which made me feel so frustrated. As my journey with HTML is a little bit challenging, i make time to practice creating simple web page designs and as i learn with the basics i started to go ...

  The Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, or Republic Act No. 9262, is a Philippine law that protects women and their children from violence and abuse in every form. It was enacted on March 8, 2004, to comprehensively provide a legal framework aimed at addressing all sorts of physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse that is committed by a partner or a person with a relationship with the victim-whether spouse, ex-spouse, live-in, or even just a date. The law recognizes the special vulnerabilities of women and children, and its aim is their protection through preventive and remedial measures, including Protection Orders, filing of criminal cases, and provision of support services. This law also focuses on the State's role in ensuring that justice is served to victims. It mandates numerous institutions, such as the police, health care providers, and local government units to immediately extend assistance and help protect the rights of a victim. The penal...

  Commemorating the 27th year of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) with the observance of the National Indigenous Peoples Month 2024 brings forward the Philippines as a country with and for the rights and culture of Indigenous Peoples. This year's theme, 'Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalan', highlights how indigenous communities become the key partners of a nation in shaping their culture and environment. The month is an opportunity for the country to increase awareness on the unique identities, traditions, and wisdom of Indigenous Peoples so that they will be valued, invested in, and honored. As a formulation of strengthening the enactment of the IPRA with the event- celebrating the protection and promotion of IP rights-this month indeed also often holds cultural festivals, educational forums, and dialogues with indigenous leaders that are aimed at creating mutual understanding on the part of IPs and the larger Filipino society...

 The sixth president of the Philippines was born Elpidio Quirino on November 16, 1890, in the town of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He came from a poor family and encountered many difficulties because of his father's death, but he showed excellent perseverance in studying. Quirino attended Vigan High School, then graduated at the top of his class at the University of the Philippines, where he earned his law degree in 1915. Shortly thereafter, he passed the bar and began a career in law that would eventually pave the way for public service to and for the nation. After being elected in 1919, Quirino began his political career as the representative from Ilocos Sur to the Philippine Legislature. He became a senator in 1925, proving his commitment to governance and public welfare. Quirino served as the secretary of finance and as the secretary of the interior, where he sharpened his talent in handling the national finances and local government affairs. His qualities of leadership shone brightly du...

                              Climate Change and the Filipino Spirit Being an archipelago and situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire and the typhoon belt, the Philippines is highly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. Global warming brings sudden environmental changes, with intensified typhoons, heavy rainfall, and flash floods that were gradually becoming more frequent. The warmer ocean temperatures fuel stronger storms, as observed in catastrophic typhoons like Haiyan (Yolanda). These extreme climate disturbances force millions of Filipinos to be displaced, destroy their livel and exert pressure on government resources. Communities face a challenge in recovering from the disasters. Global changes in the direction of rising sea levels and prolonged droughts also threaten long-term living conditions among Filipinos. Coastal areas become inundated, causing the loss of agricultural lands and home...