What Does It Takes to be an ICT-IV Student?

                Information Communication Technology, a subject for an open-minded, patient, responsible, and skillful student.

                At this generation, most kids know how to manipulate computers, parts of applications and the uses. Good eyesight and knowing the parts of a computer are good traits you must have to start with.

               

               We, in the Special Science class are not new in terms of computer lessons because when we are still freshmen we are already exposed to hands on activities regarding computers. And even in our primary years we are already exposed on computers and other gadgets, so being an ICT student is just at the tip of our fingers.

My Dream, My Future

“God does wonderful things that people cannot understand. He does so many miracles they cannot be counted.” Job 9:10*

                Challenges give color to our lives, pain teaches us to fight and heal a wounded heart, and failures train us to stand and persevere to achieve our goals. Life is indeed an adventure but a wonderful one.

                Every individual lives because of a dream. A dream to make a better life. A dream that needs perseverance, dedication and hard work to achieve it. A dream that is full of hindrances that mold everyone to be a better person.

                I always dreamt to uplift my family’s life status. I want to give back the things they gave and sacrificed just to feed and educate me. Because of this dream, I must live and survive and dedicate myself to my studies.

                I must swim across every ocean, climb every mountain and hills, explore every forests, pass every desert, stay tough in every storm that hits me because these are doors of challenges that I need to unlock for me to achieve my goals in life.

                I’d always wanted to be an Accountant because I know and I believe that that is for me. That someday I will be successful and well known, because ten years from now, I will be what I always wanted to be. J

Kannawidan: Ylocos Festival

The province of Ilocos Sur has recently celebrated its Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. This year marks the province’s 193rd year based on the Royal Decree dated February 2, 1818 separating Ilocos Sur from Ilocos Norte. Prior to this date, the stretch of Bangui in Ilocos Norte down to Luna La Union is called Ylocos which is a term to refer to the coastal inhabitants. It literally meant “from the lowlands”.

Ilocos Sur especially Vigan is branded as the Heart of Ilocandia by the Philippine Historical Committee. It’s a province very rich in culture and heritage. Kannawidan means traditions and this province got to showcase all what she has. On January 31 to February 6, 2011 several activities were lined up for the celebration.

There was the tribal performance of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur which is so fascinating. They displayed their talents as well as their indigenous costumes. Partuat ken Patanor Trade Fair showcased the products of the province such as longanisa, bagnet, garlic, bibingka, tinubong and many other foods including handicrafts. There was even eating contests of these delicacies of Ilocos Sur as well as basi drinking contest. Traditional games were played and bingo as well. There were Sarsuela and Komedya Ilocana which were shown. Choir competition was also held.

A battle of brains and beauty was witnessed during the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur pageant. Art exhibitions and competitions were also conducted. On the spot painting was done by the Saturday group from Manila while The Ilocandia Photographic Society put up its photography exhibit at the Archbishop’s Palace.

It was a fun-filled week of celebration of the Kannawidan Festival in Ilocos Sur.