The Voice Of Woman

          Not long ago, Bigueña women faced tremendous barriers as they sought opportunities that would set them on an equal footing with men. Going back a mere quarter century, inequality between women and men was widely apparent—in university classrooms, in the workplace, and even in homes. 

        Bigueña women are discriminated in some societies because of their gender. They are not given the same right as men. They are also paid less and are forced to cook, clean, and do other household chores. They are unable to go out at night or with men. They also don't let them work or study outside their home because they believe women are weaker than men. 

        Furthermore, some Bigueña women marry at a young age, while others are forced to marry by their parents. In today's society, women's advancement is critical. It is important for women's self-esteem as well as for societies.

       Women's empowerment is a component of encouraging women to feel strong by telling them that they can do everything they set their minds to. They should work outside their home and have the freedom to make their own decisions. They are not reliant on men for their survival. They will help their families by performing to the best of their ability. 

         Empowerment aids in the reduction of domestic violence by encouraging people to respect and promote women. Women are not abused in any way, including sexual, emotional, or physical violence. 

          In help of women empowerment, women are now achieving high-level positions in the same way as men do. Some women are appointed to positions such as president, mayor, community head, and other high-ranking positions. And many women are now politically, educationally, and economically active members of society. 

         Women should engage equally in education, culture, economy, and politics. Women may participate in society because they have the freedom to choose their religious, language, occupation, and other activities. Women have the same access to higher education as men. They can continue their education at a high level, complete their lessons, learn a trade, and study whatever they want. Women may also participate in politics because they have the right to vote and participate in certain political events. Giving women the right to be empowered is empowering women. Continue to promote and support women empowerment. 

References:

https://www.worldvision.com.au/womens-empowerment/

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/

https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/action/womens-principles

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Hardwork Is The Key

              Well, I would have to say things have changed for the better….I think. This quarter I actually had some interest in what we were doing. I could do a lot of opinionated things like our blog things. Despite the fact that this quarter was also stressful for me. I learned a lot of things, particularly about making a community-based research. Despite of many distractions that came up to my way upon my learning journey, I still finished and I can say that I did a good job.

             A lot of new ideas can be learned this quarter, not only about the Community-Based Research but also the learning process. I learned that listening is a big part of learning. Being curious is also the beginning of the learning process. I also realized that being open to new ideas is crucial to learning. If we are not open to new ideas, we would not be able to learn new things and we will be absorbed with old ideas. I learned this because I realized that I had a lot of misconceptions before and I was only able to correct them when I became open to new ideas.

            This quarter was really hard for me. But I learned a lot of new things and that’s what matters. I realized that it was worth all the hard work.

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SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY

 

         We all have been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our loved ones sacrifice many things just the lessen the impact and the consequences of the said pandemic. There are these vaccines that recently arrive in our country and this are the AstraZeneca vaccines. Upon the arrival of the vaccines, there are questions that many people wanted to ask. Is the vaccine safe to take? Who will be the first people to be vaccinated? Are you willing to subject yourself for the COVID-19 vaccination? The COVID-19 vaccines are proven to protect people from severe disease and death. The first people to be vaccinated are the healthcare workers, other frontline workers and the elderly. Many people wants to be vaccinated. However, there are still people who don't want to get vaccinated.

          According to wikipedia, a COVID-19 vaccine is a vaccine intended to provide acquired immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona virus 2(SARS-CoV-2), the virus causing Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a dangerous disease. Many lives have been taken away because of this disease. To be able to prevent us from this disease we should always follow the health protocols and of course we should be vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines. According to World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases. When we get a vaccine, it can boost our immune system. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective because according to World Health Organization, the COVID-19 vaccines will firstly undergo is scrupulous laboratory testify and preclinical studies, before the manufacture can apply for clinical trials.

          COVID-19 vaccines are safe to take and it is also effective. Getting vaccinated yourself may protect you and people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. It's understandable that some people may be concerned about not getting vaccinated because of the effects of the vaccines, but always remember that safety is the top priority, and there are many reasons to get vaccinated.

References:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccines

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html

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Day Of Valor

        When is the Day of Valor? Called 'Araw ng Kagitingan' in Filipino, this official regular nationwide holiday is celebrated annually on April 9th. The holiday may also be known as 'Bataan Day' or 'Bataan and Corregidor Day'. It commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war. 

        "Araw ng Kagitingan" is an occasion to honor not only the Filipino war veterans who died or served the country but also to remember those who rendered honorable military service in defending the country in times of war or peace. This is to gratefully acknowledge their contributions in preserving our sovereignty and defending our national security. 

        At dawn on April 9th 1942, Major General King, of the United States Army was forced to surrender his forces of over 76,000 Filipino, Chinese and American soldiers to the Japanese. Unprepared for the number of prisoners, the Japanese decided to walk the prisoners 150km to a prison camp in San Fernando. Over 20,000 prisoners died on this march either through starvation, exhaustion or at the hands of the Japanese. The trek became infamous as the 'Bataan Death March'. 

        To sum it all up, "Araw ng Kagitingan" is an important event that we Filipinos celebrates every year. This is an important event not just because it commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula but also to honor our Filipino heroes who fought in defending our country in times of war or peace. 

References: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/araw-ng-kagitingan

https://nhcp.gov.ph/araw-ng-kagitingan-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

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