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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...

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 ...

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.