Essence of Christmas

What is the true essence of Christmas? Why must we celebrate Christmas?

This Christmas season, it is important for us to bear in our minds the reason why we are celebrating this yuletide season in the first place. 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.

The essence of celebrating  Christmas season is not to have a house full of Christmas lights, having a tall and beautiful Christmas tree full of gifts underneath it and giving expensive gifts. Christmas basically means sharing what you have, not just the material things but also those that can only be felt like a warm, tight hug, a simple thank you, showing our appreciation to our loved ones and forgiveness among others.

We celebrate Christmas because of the God above, for he has the power to change and save the world.

Source: https://www.wishafriend.com/christmas/id/21416/

Awareness Is A Must

As life continues to evolve with outstanding achievements, there are also dark sides in this society.
So many years have passed by and we have to face with many issues. Some are small, but some of them are not. Some or maybe many issues caused the whole world to think and retaliate. One of these issue is Violence Against Women and Children, and Gender and Development are among them.

Many women and children suffer in this kind of pain, be it physical, mental, and emotional, without knowing how to stop and get help from people most especially their loved ones. Even the people who are questioned because of their identity, what happened to our world. Even though how many times they beg for mercy, society turned a blind eye to them, families put pressure on them, and people around trampled on them, makes them realize that they don't have a voice in this world.

And why must these people suffer severe consequences and unjust though they have devoted a lot for humanity? Because of Discrimination and Unequal Power.

In conclusion, I hope that every people realize what mistakes and judgement they have done. Especially to those who suffered discrimination and inequality.

We are only human. AWARENESS IS A MUST.



Source: https://isu.edu.ph/2-uncategorised/196-gad-corner-2
http://www.endvawnow.org/uploads/modules/pdf/1342724232.pdf

National Environment Awareness Month 2019

Environment includes all living and non-living objects. We live in the environment and use the environmental resources like air, land and water to meet our needs. Development also means meeting the needs of the people. While meeting the ever-growing needs, we put pressure on the environment. When the pressure exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment to repair or replace itself, it creates a serious problem of environmental degradation. If we use any environmental resource such as ground water beyond its limit of replacement, we may lose it forever. Therefore, there is a need to create ‘awareness’ about Environmental protection. While efforts are being made at the national and international level to protect our environment, it is also the responsibility of every citizen to use our environmental resources with care and protect them from degradation.

Environmental awareness proves important for several reasons; it fosters a sense of connection to the natural world, promotes sustainable development and encourages conservation of irreplaceable natural resources and vulnerable plant and animal species.

November is Environmental Awareness Month by virtue of Republic Act No. 9512 signed on Dec. 12, 2008. The law says the promotion of national awareness on the role of natural resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation shall be done through environmental education.

That is why Environment Awareness is celebrated within the month of November to empower and educate everyone that being aware of every problem in our environment is important. Not just being aware but to also solve and make our environment much better for the next generations to live.

Source: 
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-importance-of-environmental-awareness
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/945088/did-you-know-november-is-environmental-awareness-month
https://cleverlittlemonkey.co.za/how-to-promote-environmental-awareness-in-children/
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/environmental-awareness-poster-7553738162.html

National Children's Month 2019

The Department of Education (DepEd) enjoined all private and public elementary and secondary schools to undertake activities in line with the celebration of the 2019 National Children’s Month (NCM) this November.

With the theme, “Karapatang Pambata: Patuloy na Pahalagahan at Gampanan tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan,” this year’s celebration of the NCM is made extra special as it coincides with the 30th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN CRC).

The National Childrens' Month aims to celebrate and recognize children as the most valuable assets of the nation” as well as to “emphasize the importance of their role within the Filipino family and Philippine society. It also empower children as rights-holders and duty-bearers to deliver commitment to promote, protect, and fulfill their rights as children.

Source:

https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/11/08/deped-enjoins-schools-to-take-part-in-2019-natl-childrens-month-celebration/

https://www.doj.gov.ph/news_article.html?newsid=639

Pamilyang Pilipino Patatagin; Susi sa Paghubog ng Kabataang Makadiyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa

Filipino Values Month is celebrated in the whole month of November with the theme, "Pamilyang Pilipino Patatagin; Susi sa Paghubog ng Kabataang Makadiyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa." The theme entails that with a strong family is the key to mold children to become the nations pride and dignity. It also emphasizes the importance and critical role of the family in strengthening Filipino values and developing individuals who are pro-God, pro-people, pro-country, and pro-nature especially in this digital age.

Filipino Values Month Celebration aims to create moral awakening and national consciousness on human values that are unique, genuine, and positively Filipino.

DepEd noted that the FVM celebration is also anchored on the mandate of Republic Act 10533, otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, which aims to produce holistically developed and socially responsible citizens equipped not only with lifelong competencies, but also with essential values.

Source: https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/11/09/deped-urges-schools-to-hold-simple-yet-meaningful-activities-that-promote-filipino-values/
https://www.eaglenews.ph/filipino-values-month/

United Nations 2019; Today We Unite!

On October 24, 1945, 51 countries came together to create the United Nations.

Its purpose was to promote peace and cooperation around the world. Today the United Nations is an organization made up of 193 countries, almost every nation in the world!

In 1945, the United Nations officially came into being. The majority of its signatories came together to sign the founding document, and the UN Charter was started up charter was started up with the promise to be "devoted to making known to the people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gain their support for its work."

In the Philippines, UN is celebrated with enthusiasm as schools became one in celebrating UN. Usually, students wear different traditional clothes of different nations as to unite everyone. There are several activities like pageants, essay writing, quiz bee, and many more which promots unity and peace to every nations.

Source: https://mypages.unh.edu/mun/home
https://www.knowitall.org/series/celebrate-united-nations-day
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/united-nations-day/

Reflection quarter 2

We've become busy since the 2nd quarter arrived. Everyone of us became busy not because of our lessons, but because of extra-curricular activities. It is actually stressful, there was a time where I thought to myself that this is too much. Too much work, to much activities, and too much extra-curricular activities. But then I realized, as I continue my blogs, I find peace within myself. Not only the blogs, but the things I like to do in class. I missed a lot of lessons, but I willed myself to learn and to catch the lessons that I have missed.

In our subject, the ICT, actually we did not discuss much. Our teacher just introduced us the HTMLs, but as she give out activities of html, I understand the lesson. Just the activities, I find myself learning in a faster way. It is just like a self-review, where the teacher just give activities and  it is up to you to understand the lesson.

At first, it was hard for me because I just really do not care at that time, but as time goes by and our teacher give more activities, I find myself enjoying every bit of it.

This is why I willed myself to learn new things and be amazed that I never stop learning.

This is my reflection for the second quarter.

Source: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1e/e5/af/1ee5afda7113a7fdb3bd5a3d89ebd41a--fly-quotes-truth-quotes.jpg