Jayzen Aldridge

          Elpidio Quirino, the 6th President of the Philippines was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur on November 16, 1890. He puts efforts but also worked smart as he was a high performing student. Elpidio Quirino graduated with a law degree from the University of the Philippines in 1915. His active public service career began as a representative of Ilocos Sur, later as a senator and as Vice President of President Manuel Roxas. After the death of President Roxas in 1948, Quirino took the office of the President.            During his presidency, Quirino worked on the recovery after the world war II. The recovery of the economy was his first concern, followed by the recovery of rural society and the introduction of systems in education and housing. One of his biggest achievement was the setting up of the financial, which was the Central Bank of Philippines. He also initiated housing schemes for those living below the poverty line and adva...

          To appreciate the history, culture and traditions of a single community, Indigenous Peoples Month should not be regarded as just an official event. It is a chance to confront issues such as loss of native territories, racial prejudice and job deficit opportunities staring the indigenous peoples in the faced. Awareness on these issues is created during the event through cultural presentations, workshops, and discussions while celebrating the wisdom and traditions of Indigenous Peoples, particularly their relationship with the environment and their sustainability practices.           One of the significant measures to defend indigenous rights was the IPRA Law of 1997 (Republic Act 8371). It enabled them to have sovereignty over their land, their culture, and their governance. Land conflicts, inequality, and lack of voice are some of the emerging issues. The celebrating event by Indigenous People every month serves as a reminder f...

               Child violence is one of the biggest problems in the Philippines today. Many children suffer from physical abuse, neglect, cyberbullying, and even exploitation. These acts harm not only their rights but also their future. The increasing number of reported cases shows how urgent it is for us to act, not just talk about it.                 To “break the prevalence,” we must address the root causes of violence. Poverty, lack of education, and weak enforcement of child protection laws create environments where abuse happens. We need stricter laws, stronger community programs, and better support for families to help them provide safe and loving homes for their children.  It’s also about teamwork and compassion. Schools should be safe spaces where children can learn and grow without fear. Communities must take responsibility for protecting children. As individuals, we should all speak up a...

               In the Philippines, millions of people are already suffering because of climate change. They often experience typhoons, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels which compromise their lifestyle and living conditions. Many people are responsible for these changes. Too many trees have been chopped down, and too many factories and vehicles discharge vast quantity of pollutants into the atmosphere, and waste is disposed of in an untidy manner.                  As a result of the practices, global warming occurs and extreme weather conditions and unpredictable climate are caused. Urbanization is another factor. The buildings spread out into lower places without being taken care of so forests get destroyed, causing flooding and air pollution. The density of cities of people also makes it difficult to recover from disasters. Nobody can escape the consequences of climate change. It has howeve...