Joel John Carlo

illustration by https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/books-culture-father-s-day-2021-why-do-we-celebrate-it-know-history-and-significance-of-the-day-712835   Father's Day is a holiday that celebrates fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Since the Middle Ages, the 19th of March has been observed as Saint Joseph's Day in Catholic countries throughout Europe. Sonora Smart Dodd founded Father's Day in the United States,[1][2][3] and it was first observed on the third Sunday of June in 1910. The day is observed on various dates around the world, and each region has its own traditions for honoring fatherhood.   Father's Day is a recognized public holiday in Lithuania and parts of Spain, and it was until 1977 in Italy. It is a national holiday in Estonia, Samoa, and South Korea, where it is known as Parents' Day. Similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents' Day, complement the h...

illustration by: https://www.asianjournal.com/tag/philippine-independence-day/   The Philippines was a Spanish colony for over 300 years and is named after King Philip II of Spain. Ferdinand Magellan landed on the Philippines islands in 1521 and claimed them for Spain. Magellan demanded that all local chiefs submit to Spanish rule, but one of them, Lapu Lapu , refused. Magellan attempted to crush Lapu Lapu , but failed and was killed.   The Spaniards finally gained a foothold in the Philippines when Miguel Lopez de Legazpi led an expedition in 1565. In 1571, they built Intramuros, which was later renamed Manila and became the country's capital. Eventually, Spanish rule took over, and a feudal system was established, with the Spanish owning large estates and Filipinos working for them. The Spanish years were prosperous for the Philippines, and their rule was uneventful. When the British captured Manila in 1762, this all changed. Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, sign...

Illustration by:  https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mothers-day   Mother's Day is a day dedicated to our dear mothers, a day when we can express our gratitude for everything they've done for us.   Despite the fact that Mother's Day is a day to thank our mothers, it has now become a day for businesses to profit from, just like any other special holy day. Mother's Day, in my opinion, is unnecessary. Mother's Day has become less of a day of appreciation and more of a day of "making money," which is completely wrong in more ways than one. Mother's Day, in my opinion, should not have been a thought, because appreciating our mothers should be a daily occurrence. Creating a day to honor our mothers created numerous opportunities for businesses.  

Illustration by:  http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2015/06/04/come-and-join-the-binatbatan-festival-in-ilocos-sur/   The Binatbatan Festival of Arts takes place in the first week of May each year. The Save Vigan Ancestral Homes Association, Inc. (SVAHAI) formed it in 1993 to raise awareness of the historic town's importance in order to increase commitment to conserve and safeguard it. The arts festival has been effective in drawing attention to Vigan's ancestral houses for the past sixteen years. The festival has also succeeded in promoting other parts of Vigan with the cooperation of national and municipal agencies, as well as media, arts, and non-governmental supporters. Its fame has benefitted the whole tourism business in the northern area, attracting tens of thousands of interested local and international visitors to travel to the north and enjoy a "northern experience"   Calesa and Ramada décor competitions were also held, as well as a demonstration of Vi...

Illustration by: http://roxascity.gov.ph/march-is-womens-month/ Woman empowerment is important in a society that is not as welcome to the idea of equality as ours. Empowering women does not just benefit our society but it also benefits the women we’re empowering, making them feel appreciated by those around them. I as a son of a single mother, appreciate her sacrifices.    My mother, Rita P. Orio   A single mother of 1 for the entirety of her parenthood. To me, my mom is a hero, she sacrificed 20 years of her life to ensure that her parents have a dissent life, 16 years of that ensuring my life was full of content. I could only imagine her pain she’s feeling not seeing her son in person for 14 and a half years, being able to hold me when I was little and go sick but despite not feeling any physical affection from my mom, I appreciate her sacrifices and love my mother with all my heart   My aunt, Ligaya O. Sempio   My aunt was the one taking care of me since t...

Photo: mundissima | Shutterstock.com   The possibility to get a kid vaccinated has prompted some parents to rush to schedule an appointment for their child, while other parents have concerns. With 76 percent of the population having gotten at least one COVID-19 immunization, the focus has switched to how the authorities can safeguard the children under the age of five.   Children, like adults and teenagers who have COVID-19, can spread the virus while they are asymptomatic. Furthermore, while children may experience lesser symptoms when infected with COVID-19, many children still get serious lung infections that necessitate hospitalization. COVID-19 can affect anybody at any age, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Children are at danger of getting and transmitting the virus, especially the highly virulent omicron strain. Vaccinating your children lowers their chances of contracting COVID-19, which can help them from being ill. This means they'll be able to stay in scho...