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  “ Sa manlulupig, ‘di ka pasisiil” is one of the lines from our national anthem, Lupang Hinirang that speaks for the history of the Philippines. Being captured, colonized, exploited, and abused for hundreds of years, by different colonizers, we have fought our way into freedom, with blood being shed, and lives lost. On June 12th, 1898, our flag was waved on Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo’s balcony in Kawit, Cavite. It was the day when the Philippines was proclaimed free from the capture of the Spaniards, after more than 300 years.  Up until this day, we celebrate June 12th as our National Independence Day.  It is our most significant holiday for it symbolizes our freedom from years-long of abuse and exploitation from our colonizers. We celebrate Independence day by waving our national flag and placing them in public places – it is as if we are replicating what Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo did; waving the Filipino flag to commemorate independence. The road that our ancestors walked on i...

  Motherhood is something that should be celebrated, it deserves more than an ode, or a simple thank you. A specific date in the month of May has been considered Mother’s Day. A day to show our appreciation and love for our mothers; and those who we consider as mothers, despite not being biologically related. Our mothers are an important persona in our lives, we wouldn’t be who we are today without them. It is only deserving that on the second Sunday of May , we celebrate the existence of all the mothers in the world. Not everyone has the same way of celebrating Mother’s Day. Some celebrate it by giving or creating gifts for their mothers, and some celebrate it by acts of service. Each part of the world has its own traditions and ways on how they honor their mothers during this day, but we all share the same reason why; it is for appreciating all the sacrifices and love each mother has given their child. Most common gifts for mother’s day are flowers, letters, and cards. Social Med...

     Our identity is woven by the cultures and history of our ancestors. As Bigue ñ os, our identity is connected to our ancestors and their artistry. The Binatbatan Festival Of The Arts, a week-long festival, celebrates the artistry of the Bigue ñ o people, mainly the Abel Iloco Craft. It celebrates the culture and religious traditions of Vigan and its residents. The festival itself is like weaving a tapestry that shows the story and rich past of Vigan.       The festival happens from the last week of April to the first week of May. It contains religious and artistic activities and events such as Carabao Painting and Fiesta Procession. These activities reflect the history of Vigan. Although the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant change in how these events are held, the traditions of the Bigueno people were still strong, despite the challenges that were faced. This year’s Binatbanatan Festival was the second year it was celebrated coinciding with ...