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"Chinese New Year 2025". Why do Filipinos observed the celebration of Chinese New year?

Chinese New Year is also an observed festival by Filipinos due to the rich historical and cultural ties between China and the Philippines. The Philippines has a large number of Chinese-Filipino or colloquially referred to as *Tsinoy* citizens who have been meaningfully contributing to the economy, culture, and society of the country. Chinese habits and customs have entered the way of Filipino life via centuries-long trade and migration of Chinese people. Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is commemorated as a way of honoring ancestors, ushering in good fortune, and signaling the start of a new year under the lunar calendar. Filipinos, despite having no Chinese heritage, observe the holiday because of Chinese influences on Filipino traditions. Traditions like the presentation of red packets (ang pao) for good luck, preparing special foods for prosperity, and decor with symbols of good fortune are all common. The celebration is now part of the social culture among the Filipino society...
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Vigan Cityhood - Vigan as a Municipality then and Vigan as a City now.

Vigan, a historic city in Ilocos Sur province, Philippines, is famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and rich cultural heritage. As one of the Philippines' UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Vigan occupies an important place in the country's history. The transformation of Vigan from a humble municipality to a bustling city is a change that has not only provided better governance but also more economic opportunities. This essay discusses how Vigan became a city from a municipality, the impact of this change, and its contribution to the people and economy. Prior to its status as a city, Vigan was a municipality that depended on its cultural and historical heritage as its primary source of identity and economic activity. Established in 1572 during the Spanish colonial period, Vigan was an important center for trade and administration in the Ilocos region. Its charming streets lined with Spanish-era buildings and its fertile agricultural land made it a significant ...
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Reflection for the 3rd Quarter

• What are the learning/ discoveries that I have gained? -I’ve learned how to create both ordered and unordered lists in HTML. I also discovered how to nest one list inside another by placing or elements inside the (list item) elements. • What are the problems/ challenges that I have encountered? -At first, it was a challenge to ensure the nested lists were properly indented visually when viewed in a browser. • How did I address these challenges? -I overcome my struggles as a student with the help of my teacher and peers. They taught me how to use the ordered list tag and unordered list tag precisely which I used in conducting our activites. • Moving on, I will -Improve Accessibility: Moving forward, I will focus on making sure my nested lists are accessible, and ensuring proper HTML semantic structure to enhance screen reader support.
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New Year New Me

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As the new year begins, I reflect on the lessons and experiences of the past year. It is an opportunity to reassess my goals and set new intentions to become a better version of myself.Learning new skills, or deepening my relationships with those around me, I commit to growing as a person and expanding my horizons with new perspectives. The mistakes and successes of last year are stepping stones to move forward from, and I hope to take better steps forward into a more mindful, intentional approach to each day. This year, I want to make my health a priority: physical and mental. I have learned that well-being is a state of balance and consistency. I will take care of my health by exercising regularly and being mindful.It would be a lifelong journey, and I committed to making small but significant changes that would keep me feeling the best inside and out. Finally, As I move into the new year, I take with me the hope of not only becoming a better version of myself but also one who can ...
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My Celebration of Christmas Holiday

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Vacations are often times for relaxation, adventure, and making memories. This particular vacation was no different, but it also gave us the chance to enjoy activities that brought us closer together. Our days were filled with the excitement of volleyball, the thrill of buying fireworks, and the overall joy of spending quality time with one another. One of the highlights of our vacation was playing volleyball.Whether it was just for fun or to engage in a friendly competition. The sense of teamwork, the moments of laughter after a good play, and the healthy challenge of trying to outplay each other made the experience unforgettable. Even those who weren't particularly good at volleyball enjoyed it, as the focus was on fun rather than competition,and my friends or family made each game feel special. It's time we moved to the last exciting aspect of our holiday-the fireworks. Amongst all other excitement parts of this journey, purchasing fireworks at the local store is conside...
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Reflection

What I Learn is HTML is the foundational language for web content, consisting of basic tags that create structured web pages.Heading tags create hierarchical structures. The " " tag organizes text into paragraphs, hyperlinks connect pages, and list tags organize information in structured formats. Image and list tags bring visual elements to life.And tag is breakrule while the horizontal line
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Violence against Women

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Violence against women is still one of the most widespread and horrific human rights violations in the world. It comes in many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, and impacts women of all ages, races, and socioeconomic statuses. Despite great strides in gender equality and women's rights, violence against women remains unacceptably high, and millions are affected by it each year. This violence is both a personal tragedy for the victims and a social one, undermining communities and hampering the progress of nations. Root Causes The root causes of violence against women are deeply embedded in gender inequality, cultural norms, and systemic discrimination. The society that is patriarchal encourages bad stereotypes that place women on inferior positions, emphasizing how men have control over the woman's body and life. Much violence becomes normative or ignored by community members, law enforcement, and sometimes by governments, so that there are often...
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