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Vigan City, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Philippines, is known for its beautiful Spanish colonial architecture.  Its story from a small town to a globally recognized destination is one of growth and preservation. Originally, Vigan thrived as a trading center in a strategic and fertile location.  However, as a municipality, it suffered from limited resources and administration to develop.  The city's status change served as a turn-around point for the city, as its original and well-conserved Spanish colonial heritage was also a tourist magnet and an attractive investment destination. The economic development is being balanced with the preservation of heritage in the city.  Many tourists are attracted to Vigan because of its well-preserved streets, historical buildings, and vibrant culture, which contributes to its economy significantly. This approach has made Vigan a model for other heritage cities worldwide. Vigan City awarded 7 wounder city.  The transfo...

Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, plays a significant role in Filipino culture and is observed by Filipinos regardless of what antecedents they come from. Centuries of cultural exchange between Filipino and Chinese communities have made Chinese New Year practices a mainstream part of Filipino culture. Shared traditions include passing around the red envelopes known as ang pao and eating tikoy, a sticky rice cake that symbolizes prosperity and family unity. Commercialization and modern media have popularized the holiday further with new ways of wide accessibility.  The overall celebration of Chinese New Year throughout the Philippines really demonstrated how well-assimilated it was. It speaks of the influence that historical interactions have brought, as well as of the shared desire for good fortune and strong family ties. REFERENCE:  PICTURE 1:  https://assets.editorial.aetnd.com/uploads/2010/02/lunarnewyearfestival.jpg?width=1920&height=960&crop=1920%3A960%2Cs...

This year, I am determined to overcome my procrastination habit, which has been hampering my academic life and work at home. My resolution centers on two things: regular review of lessons and building more confidence in myself. To enhance my academic performance I will regularly review my lessons. This proactive way of approaching study will enhance my understanding of the material, reduce the stress of last-minute cramming, and make me feel good when accomplishing tasks. In addition, I'll proactively handle household chores so they do not pile up and, in the end, will give me a feeling of responsibility and order. This steady work at home and at school will help build self-confidence, not from arrogance, but from the demonstrated capabilities and evidence of my own abilities. While I do expect some setbacks, commitment to daily review and ensuring my own self-confidence will get me through the tough times but for steady progress toward the same goal. I expect a productive...

 This paper looks at three of the most important Philippine laws that have been enacted to fight sexual violence and human exploitation: Republic Acts 8353, 7877, and 9208.  These acts are major steps toward protecting vulnerable populations and establishing a legal framework for addressing these serious issues. Republic Act No. 8353, or the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, has greatly expanded the definition of rape and classified it as a crime against persons. The law expanded rape, which covers sexual assault in addition to penetration into the vagina. It also introduced several aggravating circumstances that may come with stiffer sentences, such as those applied to offenses involving minors, persons with mental disabilities, and those committed by persons in authority. Republic Act No. 7877 is known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, and it covers sexual harassment in both workplace and educational environments. As defined by the law, sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexua...

What I learned during Quarter 2 is about HTML tags. These are the most straightforward types of web development with a basis of any website in terms of structure or presentation. Through this, I learned the mechanism of HTML tags used in arranging information for better usability, accessibility, and ultimately user interaction. This reflection will be about the major concepts learned regarding HTML tags and how they have changed my understanding of web design. The most important thing that I learned in the lesson was the basic structure of the HTML tags. HTML documents consist of tags that outline the content, including the tags <html>, <head>, and <body>. These tags give every web page its structure. For example, the <head> tag contains metadata such as the title of the page, while the <body> tag holds the visible content. This basic training taught me how a Web page is constructed from beginning to end. Although this is new information, there has been a ...

National Indigenous Peoples Month, celebrated annually in the country from October 1 to 30, is a yearly important venue for promotion and protection of the rights and cultural heritage of the country's Indigenous Peoples. This year 2024 theme, "Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge," emphasizes recognition and protection of IP rights and cultural practices, particularly on the eve of the 27th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act. Such is the case in the many complex roles NIPM undertakes in the fight to further rights concerning IP such as public awareness concerning the law-based approach to protection of IP ancestral domains as well as supporting the issue of self-determination.  By doing so, education based on provisions of IPRA results in social acceptance and encouraging prudent relations with the IP communities. The month-long celebration actively promotes the preservation of Indigenous cultures through the presenta...