Done already?

 Done already?

Wow, it's definitely been a long 2nd quarter, this quarter has definitely challenged my ability to time manage and focus. But through all that, ICT has surprisingly been one of my comfort subjects, when TLE time hits I found myself actually excited to figure the next activity we're going to learn. The thrill of figuring out how HTML works has had me hooked from the very first exer to the last one. So without further ado, lets take a look back once more.

Now that it has come to a close, I will definitely miss the moments of learning new things about HTML. The excitement of checking if my code works, or in finding the error of my input. HTML is the very thing I wanted to learn about when I chose the ICT specialization. I will definitely miss the countless encoding whenever It's TLE period.

Though it was challenging tackling a new and unfamiliar topic such as HTML, I absolutely had my fun, whenever I had a problem I always had my trusty seatmates and classmates to help me. That sense of unity has ignited a new love for ICT that I hope will continue on in my journey of ICT10.

Moving on, I will continue to explore this new curiosity that blossomed from HTML by studying on my own time and figuring even more ways to code.

Reference:

https://alvarotrigo.com/blog/learn-html/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/learning-tips/the-joy-of-learning/1/

Protect the unprotected

 Protect the unprotected 

Violence against women and children (VAWC) is one of the most despicable things of our world. Any act of violence against those that are the most vulnerable is one of the lowest things a person could do. Thus, a series of Republic Acts were introduced, including but not limited to:

RA 8353 (The Anti Rape law of 1997)

This law updates and modernizes the Revised Penal Code provisions on rape and redefines it as a crime against persons rather than a crime against chastity. It also broadens the definition of rape and strengthens the protection of victims. Key points include:

1. Expanded definition of Rape - sexual intercourse committed without consent

2. Marital Rape -  states that just because the perpetrator is married to the victim does not mean they cannot initiate Rape

3. Penalties - Life imprisonment or in some cases the death penalty (before it was abolished in the Philippines)

RA 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

This law aims to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace, schools, and training institutions. It puts emphasis on the abuse of power or influence in situations where one party has authority over another. Key points:

1. Definition of Sexual Harassment- unconsenting sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other sexual behaviors in a work, education, or training environment.

2. Applicability- Workplace: Includes actions by superiors, colleagues, or even subordinates when linked to job conditions, promotions, or creating a hostile work environment.

Schools/Training Institutions: Involves acts by teachers, instructors, or trainers towards students or trainees.

3. Liability- employers, school administrators, or heads of institutions are responsible for creating mechanisms to prevent sexual harassment, such as grievance committees. Failure to act on complaints may lead to additional liabilities for the institution.

References:

https://thevalleylawgroup.com/blog/spousal-abuse/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/anti-rape-ordinance-2020-rabia-saghar-advocate-high-court

https://norrismclaughlin.com/njelb/personnel-practices/annual-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-now-required-in-new-york/

A glimmer of hope amidst chaos: The Elpidio Qurino Story

 A glimmer of hope amidst chaos: The Elpidio Quirino story

Elpidio Quirino was born November 16, 1890, rising from humble beginnings, being born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Quirino wasted no time honing his skills, studying at Vigan national high school, then later on, in the University of the Philippines completing his studies in 1915 and passing the bar the same year.

After which, he made a name for himself, becoming senator in 1919, then rising through the ranks to cabinet secretary, and eventually vice president to Manuel Roxas. He then assumed the presidency upon Roxas' death in 1948.

Quirino's presidency was focused on rebuilding a post-WW2 Philippines, rebuilding infrastructure, modernizing the economy, implementing land reform, improving public health, and expanding access to education. He also strengthened ties to the west, most notably to the United States, which helped place the Philippines on the map in a post world war 2 world. This helped us join many organizations such as the United Nations and the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization.

His legacy, despite being marred by accusations of corruption during his tenure as president, he is still remembered as a reformer and a public servant to the Philippines when it needed it the most. He is a symbol of Filipino resiliency and our profound ability to rise up once more no matter what calamity we face.

Reference: Inaugural Address of President Elpidio Quirino december 30, 1949. Retrieved at <https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/06/27/22/inaugural-address-of-president-elpidio-quirino>

 Reference: Elpidio Quirino: The judgement of history. Retrieved at <https://elpidioquirino.org/elpidio-quirino-the-judgement-of-history/>

The foundation of our country

 The foundation of our country 

Indigenous peoples (IP's) are the ones who built our country from the ground up. Before our colonizers came, they were already here, the land of which we are standing on is rightfully theirs, yet, they are the ones being discriminated, marginalized, by the people. 

The majority of Filipinos see IP's as lower than them, as second-class citizens, despite the fact that IP's are the original Filipinos. That is because their culture has been disregarded, and tossed aside, in favor of more westernized culture.

That is why with the help of The national indigenous peoples month, it can help Filipinos recognize the culture and significance of the ones who came before them. This event puts the IP's rich and diverse culture on full display, and a chance for their voices to be heard.

Reference: A guide to the indigenous tribes of the Philippines. Retrieved at <https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/a-guide-to-the-indigenous-tribes-of-the-philippines>

 Reference: Discover 110 indigenous groups in the Philippines. Retrieved at <https://pinaywise.com/philippines-facts/discover-110-indigenous-groups-in-the-philippines/>

Climate change

 A cleaner earth is a brighter Tomorrow 

The main cause of environmental issues is the lack of discipline. That is the root of the problem because everyone has the ability to contribute to healing the earth by cleaning or preserving its beauty. However, some people choose to turn a blind eye, which leads to the issue of unity. 

The world and its people are divided, but that is not what our planet needs. We, as humans, need unity in participating together to clean, even if we dedicate just one day of our week to it. Always remember, we need the earth more than the earth needs us.

Because we abstain from cleaning, it results in disasters, typhoons stronger than ever and the ever changing climate, just because Filipinos have the resiliency to survive from them does not mean we have to accept it as our normal.

reference: at freepik. <https://www.freepik.com/premium-ai-image/global-warming-causes-destruction-with-colorful-impact-reaching-every-corner-earth-concept-climate-change-environmental-destruction-global-impact-colorful-disasters_192328848.htm>

reference: Philippine disaster risk reduction and management:how far did we go?. <https://heyger.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/philippine-disaster-risk-reduction-and-management-how-far-did-we-go/>

National children's month

 FIGHT AGAINST VIOLENCE

“To protect the youth is a step closer to a brighter future”

Why do we hurt those invulnerable to us?

Children are a gift, they give joy to the joyless, give purpose in life, and most importantly, they signify the next generation, they are the future. Each child’s purpose is limitless, they are hopeful and curious of the journey they face and their entire life is ahead of them. In a way, that’s what makes them so vulnerable, they have not yet faced the harsh reality of the world and because of that they symbolize our society’s future.

So what does that say when we hurt our youth, when we make them face violence we know they can't handle. We are inherently violent creatures but that's what separates our youth from us, they are not like that.

They are precious, we should be the ones protecting them, not the ones causing them harm. So with the national children's month, that is what we all strive to accomplish.

reference: children’s month celebration promotes protection, rights of children. <https://newsbeastph.com/2022/10/childrens-month-celebration-promotes-protection-rights-of-children/>

reference: keeping children safe. < https://www.chsalliance.org/about/our-members/keeping-children-safe/>

Change starts from within

 It is no secret that our environment is in dire need of some help, so I asked myself, why wait for someone else to put in the work when I as a student can participate in our national clean up month and contribute myself, so without further ado here are some ways I contributed.

1. Planting a tree

To plant a tree is one of the most simplest ways to help our environment, it is a process that can take no more than 5 minutes and when done enough it has a big impact on the improvement of our Earth's overall health. Here is a picture of me planting a mango tree.

2. Taking care of our environment 

Of course, cleaning is a necessity for a cleaner world, we should be the ones to take initiative for a greener and cleaner earth. Pictures of me watering the aforementioned tree and raking some leaves.

3. Waste no material

Always remember, our trash stacks up, it doesn't go anywhere, that's why it is our responsibility to clean up after ourselves and if possible reuse our materials in order to not put any more strain on Earth's resources. 

A picture of me picking up plastic bottles

4. Recycle

Recycling, one of the three R's, it is the act of reusing materials to create new ones. I find it important see the value in every material, never forget the quote" one man's trash is another man's treasure". A picture of a bottle that I recycled into a pencil holder.

5. Spread awareness 

If all else fails and one cannot do the previously mentioned activities, we can still help by simply spreading awareness. It is our duty to know the truth and to share it with our brethren so I thought to go into social media (a platform used by many) to share my truth.

Reference for pic 1

mymakati instagram account. Retrieved at <https://www.instagram.com/mymakati/p/C_2SGPKJfLT/>