Just the way I am

  For over 300 years, the Philippines was a Spanish colony, and is named after King Philip II of Spain.   The Philippines has two  days of independence. Celebrated on  June  12th, it  recognizes the day the islands  were liberated  from Spanish rule. However,  US  forces occupied the Philippines until 1946. Independence came on July 4, the same day as  US  Independence Day, but Filipinos recognize June 12 as the day of their  legitimate  independence.  The independence  of the Philippines was a  great achievement.    Independence Day commemorates  the sacrifices of  national heroes, honors  the  country's sovereignty, instills  nationalism in citizens,  and celebrates  the culture and  traditions  of its people.    parades  are held  nationwide  with  the  participation  of  the  government  and citizens. As it is a national holiday, businesses,  offices , and schools are  closed  and families spend the day in  parks  and other  festive  activities.  Overseas  Filipino co

Being a mother is one of the  toughest  and most underrated jobs women  can  experience. But my mother always  shows  me that being a mother is  a  blessing.   My mother is my everything, she always  supports me in  all the things I want to  do , and even when she  disagrees,  she  listens  and  supports  me. She never gives up on me and believes I can do anything I put my mind to. She has taught me so many things in my life, starting with how to tie my shoes and how to ride a bike. She taught me that there  is something  new to learn every day. She taught me how to be a good mother by showing  me what  a  good  mother she is. My mother never  gave  up on me and I will never give up on her! And I promise her that I will do everything I can to make her proud. For her to recognize that I appreciate all the things she has done to make me who I am today.   Reference:  https://nationaldayreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/mothers-day-status.jpg

            The Binatbatan Festival  is well known   throughout   the primary  week of May. This Festival first  began  in 1993  by the  Save Vigan Ancestral Homes Association, Inc. (SVAHAI). This is  to enhance   the notice  of the  value  of the  ancient  town, which was hoped to strengthen the resolve to preserve and protect this heritage site.        Binatbatan Festival  is celebrated in a week  that has  both religious  and secular importance. It always starts on the 1st day of May, the day  when  the  whole country  celebrates Labor Day, and Vigan  recollects  its  very own  Isabelo de los Reyes, who founded the country’s first federation of labor. The catholic also remembers on this day St. Joseph, patronsaint of workers. The Binatbatan dancing  is attached  to Vigan’s Abel Iloco craft. The dance depicts how cotton pods are  crushed  with bamboo sticks to  launch  the cotton fluff called “batbat” from its seed. The festival was first started in 2002 to  showcase  this  con