Thematic 3rd Quarter

    The longganisa festival is an annual celebration in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur held from January 16 to 25, 2026. This festival celebrates Vigan's cityhood  anniversary and to honor its iconic and delicious local product which is the vigan longganisa. It's more than just a food festival; it's a great showcase of Ilocano heritage, history and community spirit.

   

    The festival has different activities activities such as the Education Day and Night, Vigan People's Council and Stakeholder's Socialization Night, Agricultural Day and Night, AVQ Cultural Night, Social Services Day and Night, Cityhood Day, SK Youth Day and Night, Metro Vigan Dance Sports Club Night and the Vigan City Fiesta  Parade and ABC Night.  

    The morning air in Vigan was already buzzing with excitement as i squeezed into a spot along the street. Then a distant drumbeat rolled through a crowd, and everyone leaned forward because the 2026 Longganisa Festival Grand Parade was beginning. The energy was infectious, a powerful mix of proud tradition and pure shared joy. My pockets were stuffed with candies and my heart full of joy.  Walking away, this unforgetable experience is truly a pride most cherished. and i can say that i am a proud Bigueno. 

Quarter 3 Reflection

A. During the Third Quarter, my study of inductors in basic electronics revealed fundamental principles about these components. I learned that inductors store energy in magnetic fields when current flows, with key concepts including inductance measured in henries, Lenz's law explaining opposition to current changes, and inductive reactance in AC circuits varying with frequency.

B. I faced several challenges while exploring inductors, particularly in understanding inductive reactance and its frequency-dependent nature, which often confused me when comparing it to capacitive reactance. Calculating total inductance in series and parallel configurations were a little hard. C. To overcome these difficulties, I read some stuff about these lessons and online tutorials for clearer explanations, practicing numerous problems about the lesson.

D. Moving on, I will actively apply my knowledge and try to study harder and learn more about the lesson in basic electronics. I will read more about the lessons so i can better understand future lessons related to the subject.

Jose Rizal

José Rizal's greatest contribution was awakening a shared Filipino national identity. Through his novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, he exposed the injustices and abuses under Spanish rule. These stories gave a common voice to the people's suffering, uniting them for the first time with a sense of collective pride and purpose, transforming them from isolated subjects into a nation. His core message was one of peaceful reform through education and reason. Rizal believed that by empowering Filipinos with knowledge and civic virtue, they could claim their dignity and right to equal treatment. He advocated for change through writing and intellectual progress, providing the moral foundation for the nation's aspirations. Ultimately, his execution by the Spanish in 1896 turned his ideas into revolution. Rizal’s life and death gave the Philippines its national hero and the enduring ideals of love for country, courage, and the pursuit of freedom.

 

Celebration of Christmas

The Christmas season, at its heart, is a celebration of light and hope. For Christians, it marks the belief that God entered the world with the birth of Jesus, bringing a promise of love and renewal. This spiritual core transforms the darkest time of year into a period focused on warmth and new beginnings, resonating even beyond religious practice.

This hope is expressed through connection and generosity. The season draws people together with family, encourages acts of kindness, and fills homes with light and festive meals. These customs all speak to a shared human desire for peace, joy, and goodwill toward others.

Ultimately, the essence of Christmas is found in turning toward these simple, good things. It’s a special time to pause, reflect on what matters most, and actively spread light in the world through our presence and our gifts to others.

Source: Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur

Philippines National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month

The 2025 theme for the Philippines' Indigenous Peoples Month is "Weaving Culture, Enriching Future." This means that the country's future success depends on honoring and strengthening the unique cultures, knowledge, and rights of indigenous communities. They are seen as the essential foundation for building a sustainable nation.

The idea is straightforward: by empowering these communities to lead their own development, the country can create a better, more resilient future for everyone. Indigenous groups have valuable knowledge, especially in protecting the environment and managing resources sustainably.

This theme comes to life through real community projects. For example, some indigenous farmers work together to grow food for their villages, while others start small businesses or use new tools to improve traditional crafts like weaving or farming. These actions help enrich both culture and future.

Source:

www.NationalCommissiononIndigenousPeoples.com

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Elpidio Quirino

We often picture presidents as towering figures, distant and shaped solely by politics. But Elpidio Quirino’s story begins with a profound personal loss that would forever mark his understanding of struggle. Orphaned at a young age in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, he knew hardship not as a concept, but as a daily reality. The boy who tirelessly worked his way through school to become a lawyer carried with him the memory of that struggle. This wasn't just a resume-builder; it was a fire that forged in him a deep, genuine empathy for the common Filipino. He didn't just read about poverty; he had lived it. This personal history was the quiet engine that would drive his entire public service career long before the presidency called.

When Quirino unexpectedly became President in 1948 after the death of Manuel Roxas, he didn't just inherit a job; he inherited a nation of ghosts and rubble. Imagine the weight he must have felt, stepping into a role to lead a people who were still burying their dead, rebuilding their homes, and mourning a shattered peace. His desk wasn't just covered in policy papers; it was burdened with the collective trauma of a war-torn nation. The "Economic Mobilization Program" was more than a political platform it was a desperate, determined attempt to put a roof over every head and food on every table, a direct reflection of his own childhood fears of instability. Perhaps the most poignant and heartbreaking layer of Quirino’s presidency was a personal tragedy that mirrored the nation's own. 

During the war, his wife and three of his children were executed by Japanese forces. The man tasked with healing a nation was himself a grieving widow and father. This unimaginable loss adds a profound depth to his famous policy of offering amnesty to the Hukbalahap rebels. It was the act of a man who had experienced the ultimate cost of conflict and was desperate to stop the cycle of violence, to prevent other families from suffering as his had. While his term was clouded by accusations of corruption, this context reminds us that he was a complex, flawed human being, trying to steer a broken country and himself toward peace, one painful day at a time.

Sources:

https://www.ilocossur.gov.ph/

bloomspresidents.wordpress.com

en.wikipedia.org

National Childen's Month Celebration 2025

The 2025 National Children’s Month celebration in the Philippines launches a powerful battle cry: "OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!" This theme translates to a resolute call to "End Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM): Fight for the Safety and Rights of Children!" . In a country with one of the highest internet usage rates globally, where Filipino youth spend nearly nine hours online daily, this focus is not just timely but imperative . The government's approach to protecting children in the digital age is a multi-layered effort, combining robust legislation with nationwide awareness campaigns, though it faces the ongoing challenge of ensuring these measures reach every child.

The government's commitment is anchored in a comprehensive legal framework designed to combat these digital-age crimes. The cornerstone of this effort is Republic Act 11930, the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act . This law strengthens law enforcement tools and mandates internet service providers and digital platforms to monitor and report abusive content . It is supported by other crucial laws such as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175), the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (RA 9775), and the Safe Spaces Act (RA 113), which collectively address various facets of online abuse, bullying, and data privacy.

The 2025 National Children’s Month is a celebration that protects children and their rights. The Philippine government has laid a strong foundation of laws and multi-agency programs to shield children from online predators. The true test, however, lies in bridging the awareness gap and fostering a culture of vigilance and reporting. Protecting every Filipino child from the scourge of OSAEC and CSAEM is a shared responsibility one that demands action from the government, the private sector, communities, and families alike to ensure the digital world becomes a safe space for children to learn, play, and grow.

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