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In the Heart of Sto. Domingo: Long Live Through Squash Noodles and Get Yourself Together in Its Soothing Plaza

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               Nestled in the embrace of Ilocos Sur, Sto. Domingo is a town that echoes memories, whispers calmness, and sings of resilience. Its soul pulses through a plaza that welcomes wanderers every visitors with open arms and through a local product— noodles spun from golden squash, a culinary marvel born from devastation to a legacy, truly marks necessity and love. The Plaza: A Sanctuary of Stillness and Spirit                The Town Plaza of Sto. Domingo is not merely a place—it is a living canvas of peace. Spanning 1.3 hectares, it offers a breath of fresh air to every traveler who steps into its embrace. Landscaped gardens cradle benches where stories unfold in silence. A joggers’ lane curves gently around the plaza’s heart, while a skate park and tennis court invite movement and joy. At its center stands the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument, engraved with Mi Ultimo Adios in Spanish, English, T...

My Second Quarter Reflection

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This quarter deepened my understanding of HTML. I learned how to use HTML tags—both container and stand-alone—along with attributes that control background images, font colors, and styles. I discovered how to insert images and hyperlinks, which made my web pages more interactive and visually appealing. Using Notepad as our coding tool taught me the importance of precision and structure in programming. These discoveries opened my eyes to how websites are built and gave me a solid foundation for future ICT projects. However, the journey wasn’t without its challenges. I often found myself confused by the syntax of certain tags and struggled to remember which attributes belonged where. Mistakes in punctuation or forgetting to close a tag would break my code, and it was frustrating to troubleshoot without knowing exactly what went wrong. There were moments when I felt stuck and unsure if I was progressing, especially when my output didn’t match the expected result. To overcome these cha...

Not All Heroes Wear Capes—Some Teach

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                 The 2025 National Teachers’ Month, themed “My Teacher, My Hero,” Happened on October 2, 2025 at Ilocos Sur National High School was a heartfelt tribute to the educators who shape our lives with strong foundation, wisdom, patience, and passion for teaching. Spearheaded by the National Teachers’ Month Coordinating Council (NTMCC) and supported by the Department of Education and Metrobank Foundation, this year’s celebration focused on Early Childhood Care and Development, while also honoring teachers across all levels for their quiet heroism.                As a student, I actively participated in several events that made this celebration truly memorable. I joined the Teachers’ Day parade, a vibrant show of unity and appreciation. I also took part in the Sagala organized by the Supreme Student Government (SSLG), where we honored our teachers with grace and tradition together wi...