David Aeron

Problem here, another problem there. Life would never be complete without one's own set of problems getting in the way. Minor setbacks can be resolved easily with the aid of someone or using the seeds of wisdom you have reaped along your journey. But the real catch here is, what about major inconveniences and impediments? Issues like political injustice, corruption, pollution, and the like are difficult to solve alone. That is where change starts to appear in the big picture. To straighten out tangled knots, change must be instilled. But for us, if hearing the word "change" is enough to make our insides tingle, it will surely turn our intestines upside down when we talk about its entire process. Sure, change is indeed scary and difficult. But let us consider the situation of those victims who are suffering at the abusive and unjust hands of their offenders. Will you raise your voice, take the situation into action, and let "change" turn the tables around, or wil...

“Which person is the one you look up to the most?" is a question that has been thrown at me a gazillion times already, but my answer would always contain the same person. "My mother." The reason why is simple. Ever since I was an innocent child, my mother has been my mentor, number one supporter, best friend, cook, guidance counselor, seamstress, alarm clock, refuge, superhero and most especially, my anchor. She defined the word "love" in a million little ways I cannot imagine.  She taught me when and how to trust people and how to stand on my own two feet. She also enlightened me with principles and ethics I still observe to this day, opened my eyes, and gave me a glimpse of the various faces our world has, how it truly works, and its realities. She molded me to always find the beauty in any state or position I come across; to become adept in every situation, may it be easy or difficult to surpass through, for life has its own bumps and hills; it will not alwa...

In the year 1903, when the Republic of the Philippines was still recovering from the aftermath of the Philippine Revolution and Philippine Insurrection, local workers and laborers finally saw the light of day thanks to the  Union Obrera Democratica de Filipina , the Philippines' first labor organization. The aforementioned group was led by Isabelo de los Reyes, who was born in the Heritage City of Vigan and is remembered as the father of the Philippine labor movement as well as the father of Filipino socialism. Through  Don Belong 's efforts, the country had its first Labor Day celebration, and the rest is history. Labor Day is commemorated annually in our country to celebrate the contributions and hardships of Filipino workers and laborers all around the world. Job fairs, concerts, activities, and celebrations alike are done and conducted around the nation every May 1st, but are these measures undertaken by the government enough to combat economic abuse and discriminatio...

"Coding will never be my thing," was the thought boggling my mind as I passed my test paper in Information and Communications Technology. Grasping our lesson in HTML Lists and Frames was difficult for me since we haven't had the time to master these lessons in application. But even though I had this not-so-good memory of this quarter, the thing that excited me the most was the fulfillment of another culture-infused activity, community-based research that focuses on different categories that you randomly choose by luck and by chance. I was the team leader of City of Vigan II, and the category that I was able to pick was arts and culture, and the rest was history. With my able and proficient teammates, Jericson, Drexel, Ghaveriel, and Ashdeine, we were able to lay out our plans and recommendations for what to do and include in our study. At the end, we decided to do research on the arts and architecture of Vigan.   We started to wander around the city. We asked a lot of bus...

As soon as I entered the premises of Ilocos Sur National High School, deep down in my heart, I already knew that it would be the perfect place for me to hone my talents and abilities that would cater to my very needs. I know that it will help me discover and expand more of my excellence, exceeding the horizons of mediocrity and reaching definite grandiosity.   The way Ilocos Sur National High School celebrates its High School Day is not new to me because all three of my sisters also chose the aforementioned institution to study at; hence, I sometimes get the chance to witness the school's Foundation Day. Foot parades, field demonstrations, and other activities are conducted to welcome and celebrate another year added to the school's years of existence amidst all the tests of time.   But all the joy and gaiety that I expected that I would also experience turned into dust, vanishing from my clutches and drifting so far away from me that it became impossible to capture it again. ...

From my childhood days up to the present, Semana Santa has always remained one of the most significant moments in my life, as it is the time of the year where we are reminded of the sacrifices our Lord, Jesus Christ, endured. Some local superstitions spring to mind every time the Lenten season arrives. When I was still a kid, I remember that my mother had told me, " Kuna dagiti babbaket ken lallakay ket idi umuna nga panawen, saan nga aggaraw dagiti bulong nu panawen iti Kuwaresma. " This statement remarked by my mother further explained the essence, the solemnity of Lent even before, that leaves from trees stay still, as if it commemorates with us, Christians, the life of the Lamb of God, his sacrifices as He endured the wrath of Roman priests and soldiers, and up until his death, as payment for our sins. As the Philippines garnered its title as the only major predominantly Catholic nation in Asia, observing Lent annually has been a part of our lives where we remember the l...

All throughout my life, my inner circle was surrounded by women, most especially my three sisters. Most of my early days were spent with them. Tuning in to Myx Channel, listening to Taylor Swift's songs, and watching Disney films were some of the activities we usually did. And I think my enthusiasm for watching movies released by Disney was one of the influences brought by my sisters, which I am very grateful for. One sunny day, when we had decided to have a movie marathon again, a movie about a Chinese princess flashed on the screen of our cathode ray tube-style television. Given my age before, I was not able to understand the true essence of the story. I was just amused that the story revolved around love, that Mulan had her own happily ever after, and that I watched another movie again with my sisters. Fast forward, now that I am in my teenage years and all grown up, I slowly realized the message of the movie and the struggles every woman faces every day just to be accepted and ...