Jayzen Aldridge

            Ever  wonder  how a place can  be   faithful  to its past while embracing the future?   The  historic city  of   Vigan,  Ilocos Sur, is  one  perfect example. Once a small trading town during the Spanish colonial era, it was  famous  for  cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and beautiful ancestral houses.   The   people  thrived in agriculture, pottery, and weaving,  making   the  community rich in tradition and culture.      Today, Vigan ,   being  a UNESCO World Heritage Site,  still   offers   the charm of the  Spanish   era while  being   open   to whatever  progress  modernity brings .   While  Calle Crisologo ,  a  world-famous  tourist  destination,   is   lined  with shops, cafés, and her...

                 The new year is a great time to start fresh. New year gives us an opportunity to sit down with ourselves and draft a resolution that we can be proud of. Its the time to fix the broken bridges in your life, not being afraid in learning new things, getting in shape or valuing your loved ones, new year is the best time to be the best version of yourself.                      We can achieve our aims by setting small plan as goals. It’s not about being perfect, but about making small steps to get better. Every effort, counts, the important thing is don’t give up and continue making efforts, regardless of how difficult the problems become.                              The new year is an opportunity to discard past and look ahead. It is a moment to focus on us and lay the fou...