Romina Rose

After almost 3 years of wait, Ilocos Sur National High School finally celebrated its 121st foundation day with the theme of “Renewed Commitment in Defying Odds to Transcend Heights of Excellence of Solidarity” that was held on March 25, 2023, 8:00 a.m at ISNHS Centennial Gymnasium. The celebration of the school's 121 st High School Day was a momentous occasion that brought together students, teachers, alumni, and other members of the school community.             The program included a thanks for mass, a doxology, and a message from ISNHS Principal IV, Mrs. Editha C. Bagcal, Ms. Gemma Q. Tacuycuy, CESO V, and an intermission number from the selected grade 10 students – 10 Maxwell who performed hip-hop dance. Atty. Lovely Anne Joy C. Lazo, a former student of ISNHS, gave an inspirational message about her journey. This program also included the awarding of plaque of recognition to the guest speaker, the intermission number of the teachers' choir, a...

As we all know, March is Women's Month, a time dedicated to honoring and celebrating the significant contributions, efforts, hard work, and sacrifices of women throughout history. This month is an opportunity to reflect on women's progress, the challenges we continue to face, and the ongoing fight for gender equality. It is also a time to recognize and celebrate women's empowerment, leadership, and accomplishments.   This year’s celebration of International Women's Day was marked on 8th of March with the theme of "We for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society", with a mission to empower women by providing them with equal opportunities and capacitating them with skills. Through the creation of jobs that ultimately results to poverty reduction, will help steer the economy toward a high growth path.  Women's Month serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and to make society more inclusive and equitable. Despite signi...

          Every 14th of February, we celebrate the feast of St. Valentine or what we called “Valentine’s Day.” Valentine's Day is traditionally associated with romantic love, and many people choose to spend the day with their significant others. Popular activities include going out to dinner, exchanging gifts or cards, and spending quality time together.  However, Valentine's Day can also be a time for celebrating love and affection in all forms. Some people, like me, choose to spend the day with friends or family members, while others may use the day as an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation for important people in their lives. This 2023 valentine’s day, we did not do something special for our teachers, but we greeted them a happy valentine’s day and continued our lessons. Regardless of how one chooses to celebrate Valentine's Day, the holiday serves as a reminder of the importance of love and connection in our lives. In a world that c...

          Kannawidan Festival is a cultural celebration held in the province of Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. This festival is a tribute to the province's rich history and cultural heritage, and it is celebrated annually on January 29. The word "Kannawidan" is derived from the Ilocano word "nawidan," which means to inherit. The festival aims to promote and preserve the Ilocano culture by showcasing the traditions and customs that have been passed down from generation to generation.            I was amazed when we went to the Kannawidan trade fair. The Kannawidan Festival features a trade fair, where visitors can purchase traditional handicrafts and products. There are also food fairs, where visitors can sample some of the local delicacies and specialties. Although the venue for the kannawidan was much smaller than before. Of course, a large number of people go there to see the various products that each municipality is pr...

                              Viva San Pablo, Viva Vigan! The Longganisa Festival in Vigan City is an annual celebration that pays homage to the city's famous longganisa, a type of Filipino sausage. The festival typically takes place on January 20-25, and features a variety of events and activities that showcase the rich culture and history of Vigan and especially its longganisa. This year, there have been numerous activities held in Vigan. Some artists have performed at Plaza Burgos. Before the festive day, there are various contests and shows such as the Agricultural Parade & Agri-fishery Float Contest, "PINAKA" Livestock Contest, Dog Fun Show, Academic Competitions, and many more. The Longganisa Cookfest, held on January 22, is one of the festival's highlights, with local chefs and amateur cooks competing to create the best longganisa dishes. A panel of food experts judges the competition. A...

The second quarter is coming to an end. It has never been easy, of course. But I guess I did well? I did my best for this quarter because the effort I made in the first quarter was not enough. I'm hoping that my efforts and struggles this quarter will be worthwhile; my goal is to be on the honor roll not just this quarter, but throughout the school year. This second quarter, I finally adjusted to my surroundings and became used to a lot of activities and quizzes.  This 2nd quarter most of all the lessons really leveled up, it was hard. However, the 2nd quarter lesson of ICT (HTML) is easy for me because I am already familiar with it and I already knew some about the lesson. That’s why I enjoyed this lesson more than the lesson in the first quarter. So far, this is the busiest quarter for me. We did a lot.. Like, our research paper, our thematic outputs, the activities from different subjects such as film, talumpati, also a speech for english and many more.    In conclus...

       Hello! If you are reading this, Congratulations! We both survived the 2022's challenges. Now it's time to look ahead to 2023 with a positive outlook on all of the growing pains of the previous year. It's time to look around our lives and see the potential rather than the flaws. I know, 2022 has been a tough year, and I'm so proud of us that we made it here.       Needless to say, the year 2022 has been extremely difficult to process. The memories I’ve made within that year are like a short video clip that plays over and over again in my head. I’ve never expected it to be that fast to complete the whole year. I made new friends, I made new memories that I will always remember. Now, I’m here in the year 2023, still breathing and surviving. This year, I wanted to change something in my habit and that is spending too much money. Nowadays, you cannot just get money easily, you have to work hard for it. That’s why I want to stop myself from spe...