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BAYANIHAN (Volunteerism), Damayan (Helping one another), Pagkamatapat (Loyalty), Hiya (Loss of face and prestige), Utang na loob (Debt of gratitude), Sariling sikap (Self-reliance), Pakikisama (Comradeship), Matulungin (Helpful), Bukas ang Palad (Philanthropic), respect for elders by the use of Po and Opo when addressing them – these are some of the array of Filipino values for which the Filipino people are known worldwide. Through the centuries and through interactions with peoples of different cultures, Filipinos have acquired patience, filial piety, close family ties, business acumen, etc., integrating them into their way of life. These values mirror the Filipino people’s rich heritage of history and culture. They manifest the things in life that Filipinos revere. With these values, Filipinos have coped with the vicissitudes of life. One value that has not been emphasized in our people’s education is Isang dugo, one blood, one race, referring to our common origin in the past. Th...

United Nations Day is for celebrating the the formation of the United Nations in 1945. Who celebrates? It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. United Nations Day is always celebrated on 24th pf October because that's the day when the United Nations was made official. Before there was a United Nations, there was an international organization called the League of Nations. The League of Nations broke up after they were unable to prevent World War II. On January 1, 1942, in the middle of World War II, representatives from 26 nations signed the Declaration by United Nations, which was an agreement to fight together against the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy and Japan). The name United Nations was thought up by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Not long after that, there was a United Nations conference in San Francisco. Representatives from 50 countries got together...

You have always been an excellent educator who knew exactly how to illuminate a soul with its own light. Happy teachers’ day to my favorite teacher! All the efforts and hard works your invested to bring out the best in us can never be repaid in mere words. We can only feel grateful for having a teacher like you! Our parents gave us life and it was you who taught us how to live it. You introduced honesty, integrity, and passion to our character. Happy teacher’s day 2019!

Raymond O. Torres, DOST-TAPI said that, to celebrate the breakthroughs in science and technology (S&T) in the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will hold the  2019 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on 17-21 July 2019 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City . Through Proclamation No. 169 of 1993, the NSTW is celebrated every third week of July to highlight the significant contributions of S&T to national development. Moreover, the celebration has become a platform for heralding S&T advocacy in the country. DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña said that the NSTW celebration  "has the noble intention of harnessing the power of innovative technological ideas and concepts to power the Philippines toward new, boundless opportunities to solve longstanding societal problems." This year's theme,  "Science for the People: Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Development,"  underpins the event's showcase on the latest...

Solidarity An ariticle post by Vigan.ph, Solidarity is another great time to visit Vigan is during their World Heritage Cities Solidarity Day celebration every September 8. Vigan celebrates this with other cities all over the world that have In Vigan this special day is actually commemorated with week-long festivities aimed at strengthening pride in the history and culture of Vigan. This aim is in keeping with the long-term goal of preserving the 630 heritage structures that date back from the 18th and 19th century. Vigan’s well-preserved Spanish trading town environ has survived the test of time, including bombings during World War II which leveled the major Philippine cities of Baguio, Cebu and Manila. Visitors can start their Vigan heritage solidarity festivities with the Repazzo de Vigan. This is a parade that is participated in by all 39 barangays, specially the students and members of non-governmental organizations. The participants dramatize the Biguenos’ way of life from S...

Happy School Movement According to a news article posted by Mylin A. Alambat, Ed.D.; With the birth of Child Protection Policy in 2012, known as the Policy and Guidelines on Protecting Children in School from Abuse, Violence, Exploitation, Discrimination, Bullying and Other Forms of Abuse, various symposia, seminars and other information dissemination campaigns have been initiated by different schools to let teachers, learners and everybody know their do’s and don’ts in dealing with a learner. This became an eye-opener to everyone on how fragile and delicate our learners are, thus they deserve to be loved and taken with utmost care. Activities and movements had been in the center stage to make our schools a child-friendly haven. Happy School Movement or the HSM is just one movement which advocates to promote that every school should be a better and enjoyable place to learn. Researchers confirm that a positive school climate can help decrease absenteeism, suspensions and bully...

Buwan ng Wika According to Wikipedia, Buwan ng Wika or Language Week is a celebration in the Philippines held during the month of August. This is an extended celebration of Language Week which was extended on January 15, 1997 through proclamation number 1041 by former President Fidel V. Ramos. Language month is often celebrated in schools. There was not a single language spoken in the Philippines when the Spaniards arrived. There are 3 major languages spoken in the archipelago, Kapangpangan, Ilokano, Cebuano. This 2019 Buwan ng Wika has a theme of; “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino’’