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            Covid-19 is a disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. What do we need to know about Covid-19 vaccine? Can we trust it's safety?           There are four types of vaccines in clinical trials, these are the whole virus, protein subunit, viral vector and nucleic acid (RNA and DNA), each of which protects people, but by producing immunity in a slightly different way. The vaccine are safe, to help protect people against coronavirus, it is also effective and build to save lives. But people who are currently unwell with Covid-19 should not recieve the vaccine until they have recovered first.          The world needs vaccine to end this pandemic. Safety is always the top priority for us, we should take care ourselves, protect yourself and others.  Reference https://www.gavi.org/covid19-vaccines

               Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as Bataan Day and Bataan and Corregidor Day, is a national observance in the Philippines, which commemorates the fall of Bataan during World War II. It falls on April 9, although in 2009, its celebration was moved to April 6 to avoid it from coinciding with Maundy Thursday.             On April 9, 1942, officials in command of Bataan where Filipino and American forces maintained the main resistance in the war against the Japanese, formally surrendered. According to historians, this was meant to recall the thousands of Filipinos who dedicated their lives to free the country during World War II.               Bataan became a symbol of hope, so it was a painful defeat for Filipinos when it fell on April 9. Despite the defeat, the battle in Bataan became a historical moment not only for Filipinos, but also for the entire world. Reference http...

            The season of the lent is the time  of preperation for Holy Week leading up to easter. Throughout Lent, most Christians adopt a period of fasting, repentance, prudence, and spiritual development.            This year, lent begins from wednesday, February 17 to thursday, April 1, while Easter is April 4. Lenten season is different in the previous years, but it remains the same, with the global pandemic. Masses in various churches continued, but the protocols/rules must be followed, like social distancing and wearing face mask.           Lent is a time to grow in and strengthen our faith, which binds us together and makes all things possible because of our love and devotion to Jesus. Reference https://m.suffolknewsherald.com/2017/03/22/why-is-lent-so-important-to-christians/

            Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contribution of women to events in history and contemporary society. Every year, March is designated Women's History Month by presidential proclamation.           Women are the prime caretakers of families, women play the important role in supporting their households and communities for achieving food, nutrition and improving livelyhoods and overall well being. Women should be respected. Women should be given equal rights like men to actually empower them.            Inspire and women empowerment and girls to be agents of change to contribute in promoting gender equality and the empowerment of all women. Reference: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_History_Month

            Another quarter has passed, another new knowledge that have been gain in this quarter. In this subject, during second quarter, I have learned many things, I may have encountered problems and challenges, but I easily coped it and keep going.            Moving on, I hope that the next quarter will be exciting, and I will keep going and do my best no matter what happens. 

    Kannawidan is a festivity which the City of Vigan celebrates every year. In this festival, the Ilocano people showcase cultural shows, native products and the talents of the Ilocanos.       Residents of the province of Ilocos Sur have a simpler celebration of the annual Kannawidan Ylocos Festival this year 2021, due to Covid-19 that happening this year. Unlike the previous years when the Kannawidan Festival is being celebrated for at least a month, this year, it will only run for a week starting Friday, January 29 until February 5.         I hope that this Covid-19 will end soon, so that we can celebrate Ylocos Kannawidan Festival next year. 

         What is a fiesta? A fiesta is a celebration or party, it can be also festival. In Spanish, fiesta means "feast," and in many Spanish-speaking places, a fiesta celebrates a saint's day or other religious occasion.          The Vigan City Fiesta is held every January 25. It is celebrated during the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. St. Paul is Vigan City’s patron saint. Before his conversion, St. Paul was known as Saul, a zealous persecutor of Christians. After he was touched by a personal encounter with Jesus Christ on his way to Damascus, his name was changed to Paul and he endured a lot of hardships and danger to spread the word of God to far places. But despite of Covid-19 it is cancelled due to this pandemic. Many people haven't  join like the cultural shows, parades, as of the people who want to watch the celebration of fiesta. Reference: https://www.vigan.ph/attractions/vigan-city-fiesta.html