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       The experience of frontliners who have risked their life to fight COVID-19 to fulfill their duty for our good. They have put a lot of effort, and their time. Salute to them!

 "𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕤 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕖𝕢𝕦𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕤" - ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕪 𝕁𝕠𝕙𝕟𝕤𝕠𝕟 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐓. 𝐈𝐓'𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮. #ThinkBeforeYouClick #EtechISNSH

              For the past months, the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease has led to global health crisis. The virus had spread around the world creating a global pandemic which we are experiencing until now. Because of this, community quarantine had to be implemented in order to prevent the further spread of the virus. Almost all of us were not used to it but we had to follow for our own sake.      Many have lost their jobs, no money to spend for food. Millions have suffered around the world, and some are still in sorrow for the sudden and unexpected death of their loved ones due to the virus. But this is not stopping us from doing the things that we do in our daily life. To everything that happened, we still have the choice to do what is right and what's best for everyone.      Amidst this global pandemic, we can still be productive by doing the things that we love or doing what's essential.  "If there'...

          What is bullying? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, bullying is an abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger or more powerful. Bullying is really dangerous for the people who are experiencing it, especially to the teens. Teens are prone to bullying because of their disabilities and imperfections. Their fellow teens are also the ones who are bullies because of their arrogance and lack of discipline.            Teenagers who are stronger and more powerful are the ones who bully their fellow teenagers that are weak and have nothing to do with it. Bullying usually happens in school and the victims are students. Bullying is really a big effect to the students who are being bullied. They can't focus on their studies and later on will have low grades. They are the one who are lonely and have few friends or maybe none. If they are continued to be bullied, they could get trauma or phobia.  ...

         Less than two months left to undergo my final junior high school life. I am very thankful to the teachers, students, and to everyone that make up Ilocos Sur National High School for the memorable experiences and great lessons that I have gained. For that, I will never regret that I chose this school, thanks to my parents who had forced me. In this last quarter of my last junior high school, I always continue to learn. Everyday I am grateful that I interact with the people that I love and my friends. My relationship with my classmates and teachers got deeper as time passes by.           For my past past days, I had observed that I find it hard to get motivated on Mondays because for me, my week end is not enough.  Sometimes I overthink too often and it's kinda annoying me. I felt like I own every problem in this world, I don't know why. So sometimes, I look in a mirror and try to speak to myself and ask myself, "What is r...

        When I was a kid,  I used to have plenty of dreams, I may not even remember some of it anymore. But most those dreams were just fantasies because I was just kid before. Now, as I'm becoming older and mature, I am now more aware of my environment and becoming more realistic. Not like when I was a kid anymore, although there is still some, nonetheless I now think of realities.             I have a lot of big dreams in my life. I wanted to become either a doctor, scientist, lawyer, pilot or an engineer. But I became more realistic and said to myself that I can't be studying all of my life just to learn all of these professions, I just have to choose one. Except for these, which are my ambitions, I wanted to be rich, not that crazy rich but in a way that all needs and some wants will be met. But I know that  if I just dream for it, nothing will happen. So, I have to work for it or do something 'bout it. Work hard, work s...

         Before the High School Day, many preparations and practices should be done first. Every year level has its own unique dance styles and choreographies . From Grade 7 to Grade 12 will be competing to each other and the winner will be in the decision of the audience or the judges. Many sacrifices should be given and each individual must pay attention  and be active during practice and especially during the event.         Ilocos Sur National High School celebrates this special occasion every school year. This is to commemorate the school's Foundation Day. Now, this year will mark the 118th High School Day celebration. The 118th High School Day is actually a two-day celebration which will be celebrated on March 1-2, 2020. The first day of the event will be the Coronation Day, wherein the new king and queen will be formally crowned. The second day will be the most awaited event, which will be having a lot of activities. The field d...

        Ilocos Sur, a beautiful province located in the northern part of the Luzon. It is province rich in culture that represents the ancient Spanish and Filipino heritage. To show and share their treasures to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival, which they called it the "Kannawidan Festival" that highlights these cultural traditions. It is held on January 28 to February 17, every year.          Kannawidan Festival is mainly celebrated in Vigan City. The old and the new Ilocano culture are both being featured in this year's Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, the festival of Ilocos Sur that celebrates its being a separate province from Ilocos Norte. The festival opened with the residents' expression of gratitude to the blessings of God. A Holy Mass con-celebrated at Saint Paul Cathedral in Vigan City and the procession afterwards. Ilocanos gather in their religious events on special feast days of patron saints.      ...

          In order for me to change, I should stop doing the things that is bad for my life and avoid the things that have no connection in my improvements. Setting realistic goals is very important, even in the simplest ways can help me change. Being close to positive vibes and positive people helps me to get nearer to my goals.           Being realistic is much better than just being optimistic. Acting it out is better rather than just thinking of it. Action is the key to make or to change something because nothing will happen if I will not act or move. To change myself, I first need to make a rule for myself to follow and have an objective. I may not entirely change the whole world but I know that I can make a difference someday.          The truth is, it is possible to change the world. But to change the world, we have to change ourselves first. If everyone of us is motivated to change for the better, su...

          Vigan City, a great place to visit and to explore beautiful heritage sites. Vigan City is one of the 7 wonder Cities in the World. Not only beautiful places that makes people attract Vigan, but also its delicious delicacies that the Ilocanos make, especially the Biguenos. This place also have many celebrations and festivities that local people undergo.           Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the apostle, the City's Patron Saint, on January 25 each year. Locals and tourists gather to experience and see the street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, arts and crafts, adding to the attraction of this UNESCO World Heritage City.  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.           Participants from the different neighboring provinces in the n...

          Everything's so new this year because it's New Year! New Year has come again and it's time to make things new again. I had mistakes and regrets last year but I know that I still have time to make things right this year.           It's not only New Year that we should make things right and make things new, everyday is a new chance for us to correct our mistakes and do what is needed. I thank God that he gave me another chance to witness what will happen this 2020. Also for giving me the strength that I needed to surpass my hardships that happened to me in 2019, not only these, but I also enjoyed my 2019 and had a lot of fun with relatives.           This year, I will not promise anything to myself, instead, I will do my best to do things right and I will not waste my chances this year. I'll change for the better and try to adapt from the environment, if needed. But still, I'm just a human and I can'...

          I had learned how to make Microsoft Front Page and it is my first time to encounter it. It's not that hard to do, once you master the basics, I simply just follow the instructions. When it comes to our thematic assessment, that is speech choir, I had learned many things from of it. It challenged me to give my best that I have never done before. Because of it, I had to focus in order to perform well. It thought me how to discipline myself, especially when we were having our practice. There is also a time for being serious to do things right.           Some problems that bothered me was that, most of our teachers were too busy during the third quarter. Being busy means having no class, and it happens most of the time. Some teachers can't meet us during our period when they are busy. Sometimes they need to go in a particular place because they need to and for a reason they won't be able to meet us during our period. I'll admit ...

                     Every person has his own priorities, his own wants and needs. Some people choose material things, while other prefer tangible ones such as love, piece, prosperity and good health among others. We are in that special season once again, a season of joy, of peace, of great tidings. A season when we celebrate the birth of Christ the King, the redeemer of mankind! Jesus is the reason for the season .  In this month of December, it is a must for us to remember that our Lord came in this world in order to save us from our sins; He came to redeem us from the wickedness of this world.             Christmas is not all about merry making. We must also spare time to reflect on the essence of the period which is the love of God for humanity. This unquantifiable love is summed up in the popular bible verse John 3: 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave us his only begotten son, that ...

           Gender equality plays a crucial role in development. The Gender and Development actively promotes the advancement of women by combating the feminization of poverty through a series of GAD activities. This year, the newly-formed GAD committee has scheduled capacity-development building among NAPC staff and the basic sectors. Key activities include Gender-Sensitivity Training (GST) and Gender-Responsive Planning (GRP). This is to create gender awareness, identify gender issues, and establish a unified action plan in order to address them.           Violence against women appears as one of the country’s pervasive social problems. It is indeed alarming that despite efforts to address the concern, VAW persists. Societal norms and traditions dictate people to think men are the leaders, pursuers, providers, and take on dominant roles in society while women are nurturers. An even greater problem is the lack of concrete ...

          The Department of  Environment and Natural Resources has lined up for the double celebration of November as Environment Awareness and Clean Air month. Most of the activities on Environmental awareness focuses on climate change and solid waste management. This month of November , Environmental Awareness is declared.           On the other hand, Republic Act 9512 or the National Environmental Awareness Education Act of 2008, declared the same month as, 'Environmental Awareness Month.' The program enjoins students to practice waste segregation at home and bring their recyclables to school in exchange for school supplies or cash. Environmental awareness is to understand that our environment is very important and it needs to be protected. We should be aware of the consequences of our actions because every little thing that we do can affect our environment.           Our future also depends on our e...

          November marks the start of National Children's Month, as declared by the Council of Welfare for Children. The Department of Education enjoined all private and public elementary and secondary schools to undertake activities in line with the celebration of the 2019 National Children's Month. It is celebrated with the theme, "Karapatang Pambata: Patuloy na Pahalagahan at Gampanan tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan."           Some of the activities relevant to the celebration may include hoisting of banner depicting its theme, recitation of "Panatang Makabata" during the flag ceremonies, and more. This month-long celebration aims to promote and spread awareness on the rights of children here in the Philippines, considering the political and social climate they live in. These rights are the rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. As individuals and members of a family and community, children deserve to have ...

          Filipino Values Month is celebrated this November. The celebration is entitled with the theme, "Pamilyang Pilipino Patatagin: Susi sa Paghubog ng Kabataang Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa." All public and private schools nationwide are encouraged by the Department of Education to conduct activities for the Filipino Values Month Celebration. Some of the activities that were carried out were mobile photography, on the spot drawing, bible quiz and more.           This celebration is all about improving the values of each individuals. The theme is clearly understood that this celebration is advocating Filipinos, especially children to obey our core values. In celebrating Values Month, we don't only perform activities related to the celebration but also having the trait to carry out Good Morals and Right Conduct in our everyday life.           It's a celebration for us Filipinos to be r...

        This year, United Nations is entitled with the theme, "Indigenous Languages, Matter for Sustainable Development, Peace Building and Reconciliation." This theme illustrates the purpose of the United Nations this year. The theme itself describes the movement for the United Nation to be done.           As a part of the United Nations, we must be a responsible individual. Each of us has the potential to change for the better, so we must be careful on what we do because it has an impact to our community. Speaking to the theme, we must accept other's languages for us to develop ourselves as one. In order to attain reconciliation, we should respect each other's differences,             We all know that we can't achieve development only by ourselves. We need help from others so that we can improve more because the more, the merrier. They say that no man is an island, even though it's cliche but it is true. W...

          Ahhh. . . .another quarter of my last Junior High School learning has come to an end. Another learning and lessons for the second quarter, lessons that cannot be identified one by one but rather as one. Yet, these things that I have learned will be intact in my head.           During the second quarter, I had some problems. One last problem about the shifting schedules but didn't bothered me much. For the last time, they changed our schedules and turned it back into regular period for us special class in grade 9 and 10. I had some hard time in adjusting myself for the schedule but not that hard and I hope that is final. Another is our thematic projects, some how I found it difficult but I'm thankful that it wasn't individual.           Projects are imperishable so I can't blame anyone for this. I just have to go on with the flow and I can't do anything but to do what is right and what should be. ...

          The Department of Education(DepEd), in cooperation with the National Teachers' Month Coordinating Council(NTMCC) and the National Teachers' Day Coordinating Council(NTDCC), celebrates the National Teachers' Month(NTM) from September 5, 2019 to October 5 2019. Also, October 5, 2019 as the National Teachers' Day(NTD) and World Teachers' Day(WTD). This year's celebration of NTM is entitled with the theme, "Gurong Pilipino: Handa Sa Makabagong Pagbabago."           The National Teachers' Day is a movement led by a numerous multi-sector group which acknowledge educators and their contributions in shaping the future of the students and the country. This aims to honor those who are in the teaching possession. During the month-long celebration, DepEd administered special activities and programs to be followed for the celebration. Schools are likewise encouraged to conduct these activities such as poster making, essay writing, etc. t...