Jansen Harvey

In my journey through ICT for the 4th quarter, I have learned a lot in making my own website for my Community Based Research (CBR) in MsFrontpage. I learned that using this software helps you make a web design in more efficient, convenient, and less time-consuming.  Working on the Web design was also a great experience that gives me the opportunity to learn more about the features of MsFronpage. In addition to this, it also introduces me to learn about making a web design without using html tags. Learning this software helps me to design and style a HTML document. In this quarter, I also learned how important is to have a creative mind. During the 4th quarter, I did encounter any problems in ICT. The lessons were clear and manageable. However, I wasn't able to complete my Web Design. Needless to say, I enjoyed exploring new things in making my own Web design. Overall, this quarter has been a quite good learning experience for me.  Moving on, I will make sure to learn from my m...

  The future is full of possibilities, and imagining where I will be in 15 years is both exciting and challenging. While life is unpredictable. 15 years may seem like a long time, but I know that the choices I make today will shape the person I become. As I take a peep into my future, I see a version of myself who has grown, learned, and achieved things I dreamed of. In 15 years, I see myself as a confident and accomplished individual. I hope to have completed my studies and graduated from the course that my future self will choose. Along the way, I know I will face challenges, but I trust that perseverance and determination will lead me to success. I could imagine myself  in the next decade thriving in a career that allows me to do what I love every day. Whether it's in business, technology, or in the creative field. I want to wake up each morning excited about the work I do. Also, I see myself surrounded by a loving and supportive family, friends, and maybe even a family of ...

                      March marks the celebration of Women's Month, a time to recognize the achievements, struggles, and contributions of  all women across different fields in the world. This year’s theme, "WE for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society," highlights the collective effort needed to break barriers, biases, and create a world where everyone has equal opportunities regardless of gender.                    The theme emphasizes women empowerment (WE) and the role of society in fostering gender equality. It calls for active participation from individuals and communities to ensure that women are given the same rights, respect, and opportunities as everyone else. Gender inequality is not just a women's issue, it is a social issue that affects economic growth, education, healthcare, and overall progress. When women and men are given equal opportunities, our society thri...

  The Kannawidan Festival is one of the most exciting and most awaited celebrations in Ilocos Sur. It happens every year in Vigan City where it lasts for several days, usually from late January to early February. In this festival highlights the rich culture and traditions of the Ilocano people. Moreover Kannawidan Festival is a time to showcase the province’s history, arts, and heritage. One of the main attractions of this celebrated festival is the trade fair, where local products such as bagnet, longganisa, empanada, and a variety of handicrafts are sold. Tourists and locals who visit the trade fair gather to enjoy delicious food and see the best of Ilocos Sur. Recently, Kannawidan Festival  showcase street dancing, beauty pageants, cultural perfromances, traditional and online games, and music concerts, making the celebration more fun and lively.  Another highlight of this festival is the tribal competition, where different indigenous groups perform their unique dances...

Valentine's day, celebrated on February 14th, is one of the most celebrated holiday in the world. This holiday has its own origins tracing back in ancient Rome. It is believed to be linked with Saint Valentine, a priest who secretly married couples despite a ban from Emperor Claudius II. Overtime, St. Valentine became a symbol of love and sacrifice. In the Middles Ages,  Pope Galasius I established February 14th as St. Valentine's Day, as it become more associated with romance. Today, Valentine's Day serves as a special moment to convey love and affection and share appreciation to partners, family, and friends. Valentine's Day become as the most celebrated and recognized moment for expressing love and affection is due to a combination of commercial influence and historical evolution. The transformation of Valentine's day into a widely recognized celebration began in 19th century. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland, known as the "Mother of American Valentine,"...

In my journey through ICT for the 3rd quarter, I have learned a lot in making our Community Based Research (CBR) and making our own Web design. I learned that working with a community and the utilization of participatory research method can be a crucial way in order to collect important information. Aside from that, I can also think of recommendations to solve the problems that the community faces.  Working on the Web design was also a great experience that gives me the opportunity to learn more about coding with HTML. In addition to this, it also introduces me to learn about Cascading Style Sheet (CSS). Learning this coding language helps me to design and style a HTML document. In this quarter, I also learned how important is to work together as a team in a group project.  During the quarter, I didn't encounter any problems in ICT. The lessons were clear and manageable. I was able to complete tasks without difficulty and even enjoyed exploring new making our CBR and Web desig...

Filipinos celebrate Chinese New Year because of the strong influence of Chinese culture in the Philippines. Many Filipino traditions, belief, and even foods have been influenced by Chinese migration and trade. The celebration of Chinse New Year is greatly observed in places with large Filipino-Chinese communities, such as Binondo, Manila, the world's oldest Chinatown. That's why we can observed that most of the Filipinos celebrate this holiday by doing such activities. During Chinese New Year, many Filipinos like to give ampao, a small red enveloped filled with money, to their fellow Filipinos. They also enjoy eating Chinese foods when celebrating this holiday. Tikoy is one of the most prominent Chinese food that Filipinos love to eat and share in Chinses New Year. Malls, schools, offices, and other public places even decorate with red lanterns and other Chinese themed decorations. Moreover, Filipinos love to watch dragon dance and lion dance on the road. These traditions symbo...

 In this blog post, you will be witnessing a brief overview on my experiences in making our Community Based Research (CBR), BRAINSTORMING In this photo, my group mates and I are planning and brainstorming on what will be the look of our web design, the color, the elements of each part and assigning who will be the one that will code the web design. PLANNING  On this day, my group mates and I are planning on how or what method are we going to use in order to gather our important informations, and we decided to do a questionaire. QUESTIONNAIRE As you can see on the photo, that is a letter and questionnaire, that is a the letter that I made to gather information for our CBR. CODE This photo shows my css code in positioning the flip card of our team profile for our web design. PRODUCT In this photo, you can see the finish product of our web design.

Vigan City, known for its rich history and cultural heritage, has been transformed greatly over the time. From being a municipality to a city, it continues to allure both locals and tourists.                     Vigan before was a municipality known for its well-preserved Spanish architecture, like the famous cobble streets and ancestral houses. The life of biguenos was simpler, and its economy was largely dependent on agriculture and small businesses. On September 7, 2001, under Republic Act No. 8988. This date marked its growth in populations, infrastructures, and governance. This event builds way for modern development. Today, Vigan is a thriving city. Its historic spot like Calle Crisologo became more iconic. In addition to this, the city became a top tourist destination in the Philippines because it blends modern vibe with well-preserved heritage.                      In conclus...

                                       The New Year is a fresh beginning and new full of new goals. It's the chance to leave behind mistakes we made and focus on making the better version of ourselves. This New Year gives us motivation to improve on those things.                    For me, this 2025 is about growing as a person. I want to be better at school, try new hobbies and think more positively. I will try to be more participative in class than ever. I will try to experience something new instead of what I am used to. I also want to take care of my health  be kinder to others. All of these are not goals but small steps that will make a big change in my life to be better.                    This journey won't always be easy, but that's okay. What matters is not giving up and belie...

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. Its a season of joy, love and togetherness. This year's Christmas brought memories and experiences I'll cherish. Before Christmas eve, I spent a few days watching movies. It was a great way to get ready into the holiday. Learning lessons from watching those movies made this experience even more special. My family and I also tried to attend twice on night mass in our barangay chapel. It was a quiet and meaningful moment that showed us the true spirit of the season. On Christmas eve, we had a big family feast or what Filipinos called Noche Buena. Our table was filled with delicious foods. Bihon, Macaroni salad, Aroz Caldo, and barbecue are examples of the delicious foods we ate that time. My family and I cooked and prepared all the foods together. We also ate together as a family on Christmas Eve and my stomach was fulled that time. The Christmas was truly special, and I'll carry these memories into the next year. I may not h...

  The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004 (R.A. No. 9262) holds a significant role in protecting women and children from abuse.  This law highlights the importance of addressing violence as a public crime and ensuring that victims have access to justice and protection.  The VAWC Act specifically addresses physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse within intimate relationships, empowering victims to seek legal remedies such as protection orders and criminal charges against offenders. Here are two VAWC realated laws: 1. R.A. 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997) Republic Act 8353, or the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, classifies rape as a public crime against persons, focusing on protecting dignity and well-being. It allows anyone to report the crime, even if the victim drops the case, and broadens the definition of rape to include acts involving force, intimidation, abuse of authority, and marital rape. This law strengthens protections and emphas...

In my journey through ICT for the 2nd quarter, we tackle on the HTML coding. HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is the basic scripting language of used web browsers to render pages on the World Wide Web. In addition to this, in the past two months of attending our ICT class and even if there are so many class disruptions, I have discovered how HTML coding language invented and how to make an html file. I have also learned and discovered the basics of the HTML coding language.  At the very beginning of our 2nd quarter, I learned the fundamental tags to be used in order to make a HTML file. The html tag, head tag, title tag, and body tag are the tags that I learned first. As time went on, I learned a lot on how to code using HTML. I can now format the text using the formatting tags. I can also change the background color of my body and add image as a background for my html file. I discovered how to add hyperlinks to my html files. I also learned how to make tables and frames. Additiona...

Elpidio Quirino was the sixth president of the Philippines. Born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, he graduated with a law degree from the University of the Philippines, while his family background was of the poor class. Quirino initiated his political career by working as a member of the Philippine Legislature. Later he became Senate President, Vice President, and Secretary of Finance and Foreign Affairs. After Manuel Roxas died, Quirino became the president in 1948. During his presidency, he took efforts to rebuild the nation by improving the economy and promoting social programs. People remember him because he helped rebuild the nation in the aftermath of World War II and established diplomatic relations to make the Philippines more formidable in the world. He is known for starting the Central Bank of the Philippines, helping to build industries, supported housing programs for poor people, and worked for peace and order by offering amnesty to the Huks. His legacy shows how...

 October marks the celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Month 2024, along with the 27th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA). With the theme, “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalan”. This celebration underscores the importance of recognizing and protecting Indigenous communities. It encourages efforts to preserve their traditions and to give respect for their contributions to our society. In this celebration, Indigenous peoples are given the opportunity to showcase their rich culture, tradition and knowledge. Events such as cultural exhibits empower these communities to share their stories and to advocate for their rights. Also, it serves as a reminder for the citizens as well as the government to ensure that the Indigenous Peoples' rights like cultural identity are given to them. By celebrating the National Indigenous Peoples Month, we can provide safety for their rights and preserves their culture as Indigenous Peoples....

Climate change became a growing threat for humanity. This bring dangers to the citizens of the Philippines. Dangers include hotter temperature, increased drought, unpredictable weather patterns, severe typhoons and rising of the ocean. In addition to these dangers, it affects the living conditions of the Filipino. Due to the fact that the country's geographical location is vulnerable to natural disasters This increases the problems involving this kind of situation to the lives of Filipinos. The problems of climate change extend to critical areas such as food availability, livelihood and health. This sudden change in environment truly affects the living conditions of Filipinos. Drought and unpredictable weather patterns that caused by climate change disrupts food production in agriculture that leads to food shortages. Livelihoods, particularly those from farming and fishing, are severely affected by hot temperature that been caused by climate change. Further more, the health of Fili...

The Philippines celebrates National Children's Month every November, appreciating the importance of protecting the rights and welfare of children. This 2024, the theme "Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines” reflects people to address the growing issue of violence against children. It calls for an action to ensure that every child grows up in an environment free from harm, fear, and violence. Children are among the vulnerable members of society, making them more exposed from dangers around them. We often unable to protect themselves from this dangers. Reports of child abuse, bullying, online exploitation and neglect continues to highlight the need for stronger efforts from families, school, communities and the government. This year's theme focuses not only to aware people but to implement solutions to end the violence that children are experiencing creating a safer environment for them. Without doing an action, we leave th...

Caring and protecting for the environment is a responsibility we all share. Simple everyday actions such as cleaning, planting, waste segregation, and recycling contribute significantly in our environment. These practices ensure a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for generations to come. We can practice proper waste management by picking up trash from our surroundings like shown in the picture. Collecting trash can prevent harmful materials from polluting the environment. Keeping our spaces clean reduces the risk of environmental problems and promotes a healthier ecosystem. Regularly cleaning areas is important for maintaining a clean environment as well as participating in community clean-up drive programs. Sweeping and collecting waste ensures that harmful debris does not pollute our surrounding. Clean surroundings are also more pleasant for both people and animals. Planting trees is also one of the most impactful ways to protect the environment. Trees absorb carbon diox...

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) was a comprehensive and innovative subject. It teaches students about the broad range of technological topics like in communication and data processing. However, in the past two months attending our ICT class, I have learned and discovered new things about this subject. I have discovered the timeline or the creation of the Internet, together with the people who contributed in revolutionizing the Internet. I have also learned how the Internet works. Additionally, I also discovered what a Blog is and learned how to make one. Along side with the learnings that I have gained , I also encountered problems in the subject. Examples of problems that I have encountered was my lack of knowledge on manipulating the computers in the lab and to make my own blog posts. I have also a problem about making the contents of my blog posts. If there is a problem, there will always a solution. So, I address the first proble...