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Q2 Reflection

Image Source Basic knowledge of HTML has always been an enlightening moment as it provided a simple basis of how websites work and are created. As far as I know, I learned that HTML means HyperText Markup Language or is the backbone of every page. It defines its contents and layout. I have learned how important syntax and structure are in coding by using tags and elements like <html> , <head> , <body> , and <p> . Through hands-on practice, I was able to create simple web pages with text, images, and links, showing how each line of code contributed to the final visual output. This understanding of HTML has given me the confidence to explore web development further. I also realized the usage of attributes in personalizing an element and, therefore improving its functionality. Attributes, such as src , href , and alt , opened my eyes to how HTML combines the simple with versatility to generate an interactive, user-friendly web page. It was surprising how form...

Q2 Thematic Output: Empowering Women thru Laws

Image Source Republic Act No. 9262, otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004 , provides legal protections and makes accountable perpetrators of abuse; in this sense, the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act is vital in the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. The law promotes awareness, pointing out the social responsibility for the prevention of violence and helping the survivors. Its implementation in the campaign shows that the government is interested in creating a safer and more equal society. R.A. 9262 strengthens the fight against gender-based violence by bridging the gap between awareness and enforcement, encouraging greater societal change. Below are 2 laws related to R.A. 9262: 1. Republic Act No. 9208 Image Source Republic Act No. 9208, otherwise known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 is a Philippine law that provides for the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of trafficking in persons...

Draft4/Blog Post No.4: Elpidio Quirino: A President's Legacy

Image Source Elpidio Quirino (1890–1956) was the sixth president of the Philippines, being a prominent lawyer and politician whose leadership had a very long-lasting impact on the nation. He was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, graduated with a law degree from the University of the Philippines in 1915, and was a congressman representing Ilocos Sur from 1919 to 1922 and later as a senator from 1925 to 1935. He was part of the Philippine Independence Commission of 1934 which won the Tydings-McDuffie Act for the country that led to Philippine independence. These early successes demonstrated his dedication to national development and governance. Quirino became president following the death of Manuel Roxas in 1948, after being elected vice president in 1946. Elected again in 1949, he guided the nation in a period of post-war recovery and political transition. At 9:45 am, at the Council of State Room, Elpidio Quirino was sworn into office by Acting Chief Justice Ricardo Paras. His presidency was c...

Draft3/Blog Post No. 3: Indigenous Peoples Month 2024: Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Communities and Knowledge

Image Source The year 2024 is the 27th year of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act and National Indigenous Peoples Month in the Philippines. The theme of the observance is, "Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana" (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge), which focuses on protecting and promoting the rights, culture, and contributions of indigenous peoples. It serves as a reminder of the need to foster inclusivity and respect for diversity in a society enriched by centuries-old traditions and wisdom. Image Source The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (Republic Act No. 8371) in 1997 provides recognition and protection for indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples (ICCs/IPs) of the Philippines, guaranteeing them their rights to ancestral domains, cultural integrity, self-governance, among others. This year's theme therefore signifies that there is still room for advocacy to protect these rights...