A walk of wonders and heritage

 

Source: https://guidetothephilippines.ph/destinations-and-attractions/calle-crisologo

Vigan gained its name because of its spanish architecture, deep culture and history. Upon mentioning Vigan, I first thought of its heart, which is the Calle Crisologo. I was captivated by its glowing streets and quaint structures, not only that but also it is filled with smiles and warmness from the tourist to the locals. There, it showcased Vigan’s rooted history from the Spanish colonial period. We can find numerous products like keychains, longganisa, furnitures and etc, and also famous stores such as Island souvenirs, 1995 Studio Cafe, Amian Cafe and Starbucks. Its remarkable beauty mixed with European, Asian, and Latin influences, offering visitors a glimpse into the Philippines rich colonial past. Thus, this famous street makes Vigan a famous tourist attraction. Visiting Vigan made me appreciate my city’s heritage and deepened my respect for our province.

Photo taken by me

Aside from Calle Crisologo, Baluarte Zoo is also a renowned place in Vigan. It is a zoological park established by Chavit Singson. This zoo is filled with different kinds of animals from other countries, most exotic animals are also found here like Alligators, Lions, and a lot more. Not only can you see those animals in real life, but you also interacted with them, like Giraffe feeding and picture taking with Lions! From mammals to insects, Baluarte also has its beautiful garden filled with butterflies with colorful wings. This place also offer a Gallery which you can tour and see species hunted by Chavit. The gallery is filled with taxidermied animals which makes you feel like seeing them in real life. Visiting Baluarte Zoo made me realize how important it is to appreciate and protect wildlife. It also made me reflect on how humans play a big role in preserving the environment and showing compassion toward all living creatures. Overall, the experience was not just fun and educational, but also inspiring since it reminded me to value life in all its forms and to be more responsible in caring for our planet.

Source: https://getaway.ph/blog/arts-and-culture/ilocos-regional-museum-complex-reopens-to-the-public-once-more/

The museum complex was the former home of Padre José Burgos House, one of the martyred priests known as Gomburza. It used to be a city jail and there, history was made when Former President Elpidio Quirino was born there. The museum is managed by the National Museum of the Philippines, and it aims to promote Ilocano culture, and historical awareness through its collections and exhibits. There you’ll find a rich collection of artifacts, paintings, and historical displays that highlight us Ilocanos. Visitors can explore exhibits on Ilocano weaving, pottery, and art that the region’s creativity and heritage. Exploring the museum wasn’t just a stroll through history, it felt like looking back from time with my own culture. Each exhibit connected me more deeply to the Filipino story, the struggles for independence shown at the basi revolution from the paintings, Ilocano inventions, and the artistry made from abel weaving and painting born out of everyday life. I found myself reflecting on how our present culture were shaped by generations who valued history, courage, and community.

A story of my journey

This quarter was a tough one—yet, we made it out. Throughout 2nd Quarter I learned a lot of new things, I am so glad that I was able to dicover and experience stuff that I havent encountered before. In Ict, I learned all about html coding and etc.

Source: https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/2-quarters

Although, I have made it this far, I faced a lot of challenges. I find myself not having the motivation to study. I procrastinated a lot during this quarter and I haven’t been able to focus lately, I felt overwhelmed even with the slightest task and I somehow feel really tired after.

Source:somewhere in google

I adressed these challenges by reminding myself of my long-term goals and the reasons why I started in the first place. I also reached out for support when I needed it, whether it was talking to friends, classmates, or simply taking time to rest and recharge.

Source: https://www.tutor2u.net/psychology/blog/what-is-reflection?srsltid=AfmBOorut_dp769IHdetFXfms6lbF42UavXgzQTCtXiU8D4hfz1M8-BY

Overall, I am still striving for the best, and I’ll continue to do what I can to overcome these challenges. I will also try and prevent myself from somehow burning out. Lastly, I am a human being and everyone is valid to be lazy. 

My teacher, my hero.

Source: https://www.lumina.com.ph/assets/news-and-blogs-photos/How-to-Celebrate-World-Teachers-Day/article-banner-for-How-to-Celebrate-World-Teachers 

Our teachers have been the pillar of our success, without their guidance we won’t stem as a successful individual. As the title implies “my teacher, my hero” our teacher is not only a guide in our classroom, but also a source of strength and wisdom in our lives. 

Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/10/08/2478322/43-teachers-teach-outside-specialization/amp/

Secondly, they help us cultivate our skills and unlock our potentials to reach our dreams. Also, our teacher is someone who inspires us everyday to learn, grow and believe in ourselves. Without them, there wouldn’t be any professionals today like doctors, engineers and etc. 

Source: Vartana.com

Lastly, the world teachers day celebration reminds us to express our appreciation, gratitude and respect towards our wonderful and inspiring teachers, not only do they give us knowledge, but they also teach valuable life lessons.

Powering the future through science and innovation

Source: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-digitalisation-of-science-technology-and-innovation_b9e4a2c0-en.html

This new generation revolves around new technology and sciences. In the coming decades, the relationship between science and society will grow even more interconnected. New technologies like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and renewable energy will shape how people live and work. However, these advancements also bring challenges such as ethical dilemmas, unequal access, and the risk of misinformation. This means that science must be pursued alongside responsible governance, strong communication, and inclusive participation.

Source: Euroschool.com

 Society will increasingly rely on science for resilience and progress, but science, in turn, will need society’s trust and support. Education, public engagement, and collaboration across different sectors will be crucial. By working together, science and society can ensure that innovation benefits not only a few, but all.

Source: skeouss.net

By harnessing the unknown, we acknowledge that progress often begins with uncertainty—but with vision, responsibility, and unity, science and innovation can power a future that is sustainable, equitable, and filled with possibilities.

Winds of Change In this Generation.

 The Philippines is known to face difficult challenges due to its geographic location, but when it comes to climate change all countries are rattled, as it can affect us globally. The reason behind that rapid change in our environment is caused by human activities which intensifies the impact of climate change. These actions causes a disruption in the earths natural balance, leading to different weather patterns, loss of biodiversity, rising temperatures and etc. In the Philippines, climate change is very visible, we often experience el nino and la nina.

source:https://www.facebook.com/ClimateChangePhilippines/

As we can see in this image, the country is facing drought, this occurs during the months of summer since rain is rare at this time of the year, but due to climate change rain becomes more common at the months of summer but nevertheless, el nino still happens until this day.

source:https://www.adb.org/news/climate-change-impacts-severely-impede-sdgs-says-adb-un-report

Not only does climate change cause drought, but also floods. Without enough trees to absorb the water, flood happens. Unfortunately, people cut trees to use as a daily basis which leads to climate change.

source:https://shop.healthyoptions.com.ph/blogs/articles/impacts-of-climate-change-in-the-philippines?srsltid=AfmBOorhtwPlBQkuIGzti5NI9UXhyMOUIq9bA8w8Y-bUJwrK3w9ZCdcJ

Smoke is also a huge factor for climate change, smoke causes global warming which then heats up the atmosphere. 

Spirit of Fighter, Beacon of Victor

(Image is from the official fb page of isnhs)

A moment where we get to see our beloved school athletes shine and conquer the spot of championship. This event is where students  get to showcase their talent in the field of sports as they train and compete against each other, giving no room for failure. Intrams offer a great opportunity for everyone to learn and sprout, not only could they discover their talents but also polish their skills. This event leads to a successful sportsmanship since it is the road to compete regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Here, we see the basketball players fighting fiercely for the ball. They clearly showed their determination, strength, unity, and courage, the common traits of a fiery player. Each shoot shows their unwavering desire to win and every step they take is a calculated one, reminding everyone how serious they take their game.

These are the Magnus Carlsen’s of ISNHS, their innovative minds displayed strategy and logical thinking. This is not just a physical activity using your hands to move pieces, but rather a battle of brains and critical thinking. The intrumurals 

Clean and make it green

Cleaning around my community is a very relaxing thing to do, not only will you enjoy but also contribute as well to the environment. Cleaning can also be a form of exercise, therefore cleaning is also beneficial to our health. Me and my classmate volunteered to help the baranggay officials to clean around the church.

This is a similar case in Myanmar where a community clean up was done to beat plastic pollution. Community participation is indispensable to the success of solid waste management at local level and such campaigns offered the residents an opportunity to demonstrate their willingness to do community development work and to learn on how to adapt for climate change impacts.

Source: https://unhabitatmyanmar.org/news/5435/

Upon seeing leaves scattered on the sidewalk, we decided to give it a change and make a huge impact. Cleaning made even the small shine again. We are so glad to help the community to improve. 

The students of University of Santo Tomas on community service day wherein they held a coastal clean up around Las Piñas. Attended by 50 participants, the activity was a proactive response to Pope Francis’ Laudato Si and in support of the University’s goal of involving the administrators, faculty members, support staff and alumni.

Source: https://www.ust.edu.ph/thomasians-participate-in-coastal-clean-up-community-service-day/

The PRA joined the 2023 International Coastal Clean Up. They helped by picking up trashes around Parañaque Wetland Park.

Source: https://www.pea.gov.ph/pra-volunteers-join-the-2023-international-coastal-cleanup/