Pearl Therese

            Another quarter has passed and yet again, new knowledge has been acquired. This quarter’s topic was fun at most but sometimes also quite difficult, especially with all the rules and tags to keep in mind. In addition, we still continued posting blogs this quarter. I must admit, it is fun and fulfilling to see long we’ve been keeping this up.           As of the challenges and problems, well, there are already a lot of problems in the traditional face-to-face classes, so what more on modular distance learning? To name a few that I have personally encountered, is first and foremost, the slow, unstable and often no internet connection. This is really a pain in the ass because most of the activities require internet. Second, some lessons are hard to comprehend. At most, it takes me 2 to 3 times reading it before actually understanding. Third, some instructions are vague, unclear and at times misleading. This is ve...

            Out of all the days in a year, there is this one special day wherein love is in the air and in the hearts of all. That day is Valentine’s Day. During this time, Families get together and spend time together, maybe even host a game night for everyone to enjoy. Friends, on the other hand, may celebrate through group hugs and road trips. Couples plan dates and surprises like romantic getaways, candlelit dinners, cocktails at the bar and whatever comes next. However, this year things are different. Amid the pandemic, people must look for other ways to enjoy and celebrate the day of love.           Every year, whatever the circumstances the world may be in, people celebrate this day by showing and giving love to the people they care most about. Valentine’s at home may seem boring but with a little creativity, it will sure be as good and memorable as before. It can be as simple as cooking for your family, wearing c...

            The Philippines has a lot of festivals, both major and minor, almost every day of the year has at least one specific celebration. We, Filipinos, truly love to get together and celebrate and exhibit our rich culture and treasures to the world.           In the beautiful province of Ilocos Sur, the provincial government conceived a festival that highlights the culture, tradition, delicacies and trade and agriculture products of Ilocanos for locals and foreign tourists to admire and they call it the “Kannawidan Festival”. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is one of the most famous and most awaited annual celebrations in the province. This festival is not just the trademark of the province but it is much more than that, it is the representation of who we are as Ilocanos.             The Coronavirus (COVID-19) might h...

            The Philippines is known around the world not only for its beautiful destinations and landmarks, but also for the locals' love to get together and celebrate. Every town in the Philippines, no matter how big or small, holds a fiesta in honor of their patron saint. Traditionally, fiestas are a time for joyful celebration for Filipinos, it is vibrant, big, and celebrated with a lot of excitement and thrill.             The Vigan City fiesta is held annually every 25 th of January. The fiesta commemorates the town’s patron saint, St. Paul the Apostle, with a parade, musical performances, beauty contests and cultural shows. Within the Vigan fiesta days, the longganisa festival is also celebrated highlighting the famous and unique longganisa of the Biguenos. There is also a carnival that kids, teenagers and even adults would be excited for. The Vigan City fiesta usually is a weeklong celebration. ...

            The world welcomed 2020 with positivity and joy but little did we know it would be a year full of uncertainties and surprises, achievements and failures, and everything else no one asked for. Priorities changed, plans got cancelled. Anxieties and negativities prevailed. Despite all those trying times and hardships that everyone faced, I choose to be grateful. Grateful because we survived 2020 and for that, I want all of us to pat ourselves on the back for getting through these tribulations and adversities.           Now, it’s time to turn the page and leave the past well behind. It’s time to let go of bad energy, negative thoughts and whatever habits that hinders us to flourish and grow. Let us all create a space for everything that we desire. We have a fresh start ahead of us, so be ready to grow, heal and upgrade in every area of our life. Together let us be optimistic about the journey that awaits us this 20...

                  As this quarter pass, new knowledge has been acquired. I n a world driven by digital and technological innovation, gaining knowledge and skills to keep up with these rapidly developing advancements is a must. Information and Communication Technology, often times called and popularly known as ICT, is a very interesting subject in the education curriculum and crucial for the modern world. ICT has an impact on almost every aspect of our lives - from working to socializing, learning to playing. The digital age has transformed the way young people communicate, access information and learn           In ICT, there are so many topics and a lot of things we have learned about and are yet to be learned about. For instance, I have always used the internet, using social medias and surfing the web, almost everyday of my life but I never got the chance to understand the broadness and complexity of cybers...

                     I always remember the blue skies and clear waters, the breeze coming from tress and the lovely scenery given by blooming flowers. I remember all the nice and beautiful things that nature has bestowed upon us, humans. The environment constantly and continuously gives us countless benefits that we can't repay our entire life. There is no doubt that the environment has helped us and other living beings to flourish and grow for thousands of years. The forests and trees filter the air and absorb harmful gases. Plants purify water, reduce the chances of flood, the environment provides us enjoyment, inspiration and many more benefits that can greatly improve the quality of life.           Now, those nice and beautiful things that once filled the Earth, gone. The blue skies turned into thick clouds of smoke. The cool breeze turned into suffocating heat. The forests, once lush and ...