What Does It Take to Be an ICT Student?

We are now all living in a world of technologies. They say that it is a MUST to be literate on it because we encounter them in our daily living and also, they are to be used in achieving our dreams in this 21^st century.

                Being in an ICT student is not that easy when you’re a beginner. Well, learning ICT is one reason why students are at school. We are entering the air-conditioned room full of computers with internets to learn about the internet, tags, links, and don’t forget the editing world of Photoshop.

As you gain more experience with the computers, you learn more about it and in a matter of days of even hours, you will discover things that will greatly surprise you and soon be called an expert. Just like me, not yet an expert but I can say that I learn so much whenever I try doing new things with the computer.

Studying ICT for 4 years gave me lots of knowledge. And it is very flattering and a pleasure for me to teach or help somebody with their works in computers. As an ICT student, we should listen, pay attention, and have more experience to learn more. And an ICT student also is patient, helpful to others, and most of all, they learn to love the subject and does not give up on it and still continues in learning.

Before leaving Ilocos Sur National High School, I would like to salute all teachers especially the ICT teachers who succeeded in their profession of teaching things about the computer and I’m proud to be a product of the Ilocos Sur National High School and as a proof also to the success of ICT teachers. Continue to Aim High, Fly, Soar, Ilocos Sur National High School!

I Dream About It All the Time

Time does not stop on ticking every second turning to minutes, then hours, then days, and soon be years of meaningful happenings which can never be take back. It is a precious thing that can’t be bought but can be shared with anybody whom we love.

                We do things in every second that pass by, where good or bad depending on our decisions and beliefs in life. The best things I can think of doing with it is that to spend it wisely with our family and friends, do things which are more important and most of all, create unforgettable memories that we can recall on and to laugh at. We just need to cherish and enjoy every bit of it.

                Twenty years from now, I will be already old enough and would be expecting sort of different changes specially in my appearance and attitude. I dream of being rich enough to buy all things I ever wanted in my life while sharing it with my family and the people I will be calling my friends and to all those people who stood by me throughout these years. I dream of being the owner of big companies and charities all over the nation and maybe around the world to help people rise from poverty specially the children and for the aged to have a comfortable life.

                But before those twenty years of good life, I will first finish up this memorable high school life with honor, pride, and lots of experiences with me. I’ll be moving to a new chapter being firm and strong but still with the feeling of weakness, I think, to stand by my own so I thank my mother so much for being there by my side all the way. And in able to reach all of my dreams for my future, I shall continue on improving myself and enhance it with the learning I have being with me God’s guidance. In my college life, I will be giving all my best to be known as a successful graduate as Accountant in our nation and would be graduating with flying colors.

                If God permits, in the year 2032, I will be known as one of the best people in the heart of the people whom I will work with and will help. In the future, I will be the person whom I wanted to be. I will give my family and relatives a good life and also the people who will need me in the future.

Kannawidan: Pride of the Ilocanos

Ilocos Sur is known to be rich in traditions, culture, literature, and its heritage sites which have been known around the globe which has to be preserved for the next generations. But, it has been observed that some children and teenagers don’t care already about these things in our locality for they are now living in the modern world. And so, the government of Ilocos Sur had the idea to highlight the rich traditions and cultures we have to attract local and tourists and also to remind children and teenagers that we have these kinds of traditions and culture in our province. They called it as the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival; it is also to the time to celebrate the separation between Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte last February 2, 1818.

                During Kannawidan, activities are being done such as Kannawidan Trade Fair, Miss Saniata, and Sarzuela. There are also contests that are being conducted to showcase the hidden talents of Ilocanos. In Kannawidan Trade Fair, other neighboring provinces of Ilocos Sur showcase their One Town One Product(OTOP) for the consumers to but. Display of talents is also shown to promote Ilocano’s pride in Sarzuelas and other talent contests. Prestigious nights are also present as a proof that Ilocana beauty is like no other through the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur. The crowned Saniata ti Ilocos Sur will be the one to represent the province in the Bb. Pilipinas.

                It is not only the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival that should be visited by the tourists for there are many other reasons why people come back in the province. There are these what we call heritage village filled with Hispanic designed antique houses along Crisologo Street and Sta. Maria’s church which are both in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Sites which is very prestigious award that a place may be granted.

Ilocos Sur is also the home of great personalities who made marks in our history. We have Diego Silang and Gabriela Silang known as the Joan of Arc of the Philippines who both led in a bloody revolt. Elpidio Quirino, a former President of our country. We also have Vicente Singson Encamancion who became one of the 7 wise men.

Tasty delicacies are also the reason why people must visit Ilocos Sur with its Vigan Empanada and Longganisa. Nutrition is also a must for the people of Sto. Domingo who created Squash Noodles, the world class taste of San Ildefonso’s Basi. People shall never forget also the sweetness of Sta. Maria’s Balicucha and delicious Sugpon’s Ube.

                These things are proofs that Ilocos Sur is a must visit place in the world with its extraordinary traditions, cultures, festivals, delicacies, tourist spots and many more which will never be found in any other place. It is very true that it is more fun in the Philippines and much more fun in the Ilocos Sur!