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     Elpidio Quirino , the sixth President of the Philippines, is remembered for his dedication to rebuilding the nation after World War II. Born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Quirino came from humble beginnings. His father was a warden, and his mother was a teacher. Despite financial difficulties, Quirino excelled in his studies. He graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Law in 1915 and passed the bar the same year, marking the start of his journey in public service.        Quirino’s political career began when he served as a private secretary to then-Senate President Manuel Quezon. He was later elected as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives and the Senate. His leadership and diplomatic skills stood out during his tenure as a delegate to the 1934 Constitutional Convention, which paved the way for the establishment of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. During World War II, Quirino played a key ...

        Every October, the Philippines celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Month, a time to honor the contributions and heritage of indigenous communities. This year, the theme is “ Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong : Pahalagahan , Pangalagaan at Parangalana ” (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge). The celebration also marks the 27th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, a law that protects the rights and welfare of indigenous peoples in the country.          The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights of indigenous communities. It ensures their access to ancestral lands, self-governance, and protection of their culture. This month-long celebration helps raise awareness of their struggles and achievements. Events like cultural shows, exhibits, and educational activities highlight their rich traditions, such as tradition...

Every November in the Philippines is National Children’s Month, which aims to advocate for the rights and needs of children.  The theme for this year  commemorates the fight against challenges many children are faced with today, “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children,  Creating a Safe  Philippines.” Childhood violence takes place in different settings: at home, at school, or in  society. Children are vulnerable and may experience abuse, bullying, or even   neglect of which the consequences affect them both physically and emotionally.  The purpose of this celebration is to create awareness and to mobilize individuals  to do their best to ensure that children are safe from abuse. No child should live  in fear, and it is our responsibility to make sure that we uphold this.  Education and awareness are important to create a safe environment to children. They must learn from people who are closest parents and  ...

     The Philippines is one of the countries that suffer most from the effects of climate change. Due to the negative issues in the environment, which have either happened or gradually developed over a period of time, many people in the Philippines have been affected. This does not only happen in the households or the communities but their economic activities and health as well.      These changes in the environment, especially the ones that have taken place within a period of time can be attributed to the activities of man. This includes practices such as deforestation, pollution, over employment of  the natural resources. For instance, farming and construction activities that involve clearing trees increases the floods because the soil cannot hold much water. Pollution as a result of industries and automobiles, for example, global warming effects, encourages wa ter levels to rise and creates stronger typhoons. These problems complicate the process of...