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       The Philippines is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Month this October. It is a time wherein we celebrate our culture, heritage, and the contributions of the Indigenous communities to our country. This year’s theme is "Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana" . This reminds us about the importance of respecting and protecting the rights and traditions of Indigenous individuals.      A law that can help in protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples is the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act. This law acknowledges the rights of indigenous peoples to their traditional lands, self-rule, and cultural traditions. This is an innovative law because it guarantees Indigenous communities can live with respect and dignity. It also makes sure that each and every ones voices are heard in the decisions that may affect their lives. As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month, it's a time to reflect on the progress made in protecting I...

      Elpidio Quirino is the sixth president of the Philippines. He played a key role in helping our country recovery after World War II. He was born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan city, Ilocos Sur. Elpidio Quirino worked hard to become a lawyer and began his career in politics. His dedication and skills helped him rise and he eventually became Vice President under President Manuel Roxas. When President Roxas passed away in 1948, Quirino became president during a difficult time. The Philippines was left in a bad situation during the war and most of our country was affected. It was president Elpidio Quirino's priority to rebuild and re-establish our economy and support those who had lost their homes and works. Under his leadership, our nation slowly began to recover. Many infrastructure projects were launched to repair the area's and the individuals who were affected by the war such as roads, schools, and hospitals and helping to restore essential services. Quirino also f...

The Philippines is one of the countries that is most affected by climate change. Because of global warming, which is caused by pollution and cutting down trees, our country experiences stronger typhoons, several floods, and longer droughts. This has a big impact on our lives and especially those who sustain their needs by farming and fishing. One of the worst examples of how climate change affected our country was Typhoon Yolanda last 2013. It was one of the strongest storms recorded, and it caused massive destructions.  Many individuals lost their loved ones and a lot even lost their lives.  But typhoons like typhoon Yolanda aren’t the only problem. Even smaller storms or unpredictable weather changes can damage crops and homes of individuals. Filipinos are known for their resilience, meaning their ability to rise up again and continue to live after difficult times. Even after a disaster, communities come together to rebuild and help each other. Local governments, schools, an...

The Philippines is currently celebrating the  National Children’s Month on this month of  November with the theme “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines.” Which  serves as a reminder that we should do our best to protect children from harm, violence, and many other types of abuse to our fellow children and instead we should  protect them and create a safer environment for them. A lot of children’s s in the Philippines is still facing different forms of violence, such as physical abuse, neglect, and even online exploitation. Besides having laws to protect them, like the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, these problems are still happening and it shows that there is more work to be done to make sure every child feels safe not only at home but also at school, and in their communities. This year’s theme encourages everyone including parents, teachers, government leaders, and even the children’s themselves to raise awarene...