Athea Mae: December 2024

Monday, December 9, 2024

We are women, not just women!

As defined by the UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993), VAW is any act of gender-based violence that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life. It has been one of the issues that not just the Philippines but the world is fighting. Estimates published by WHO indicate that globally, about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. From these data, we can say that there is really a need for the government to strengthen the laws and policies that aim to protect women. As a fellow woman, we must not stay here and watch those women get hurt; it is time for us to make our move and promote the protection of women.

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The Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9262, otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004, penalizes any person who committed a series of acts or violence against women and children. This law aims to protect and keep women and children away from danger. This law has been a very helpful law for many women and children in the Philippines. However, despite having such laws in our country, some women and children are still experiencing violence from their husbands or fathers. That is why it is important that the government strengthen this law so that no women or children can be harmed.

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Aside from this law, there are also other VAW-related laws. One of which is RA 7877, or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995. This states that any form of sexual harassment is punishable by the law. Any sexual act must have consent from both sides; otherwise, it will be considered sexual harassment. Any person who violates the provisions of this Act shall be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one month nor more than six months, or a fine of not less than ₱10,000 nor more than ₱20,000, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.

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Another policy is RA 11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act. This policy aims to promote gender equality by valuing the dignity and respecting the human rights of every human being. Furthermore, it also recognizes the role of women in nation-building. This policy also prohibits any forms of sexual harassment. Any committed violence against all genders is punishable by law.

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In conclusion, there are so many laws and policies that exist to protect women. However, it is also important that the government take into account that implementing such laws is not enough. They still need to strengthen and develop these laws and policies in order to ensure a safe environment for women. Aside from that, it is also important that we participate in the campaign to end violence against women. If we all unite and fight for our rights, we will have a very strong power as women.

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References:

Philippine Commission on Women. (n.d.). Violence Against Women. Retrieved from https://pcw.gov.ph/violence-against-women/

World Health Organization. (2024). Violence Against Women. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women

Digital Freedom Network. (n.d.). A Summary on Expanded Violence Against Women and Children. Retrieved from https://digitalfreedom.ph/a-summary-on-expanded-violence-against-women-and-children/#:~:text=9262%2C%20otherwise%20known%20as%20the,%2C%20battery%2C%20assault%2C%20coercion%2C

Supreme Court E-Library. (1995). Republic Act No. 7877, February 14, 1995. Retrieved from https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/2826

The LawPhil Project. (n.d.). Republic Act No. 11313. Retrieved from https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11313_2019.html

Living, Coding, and Chilling

The second quarter of information and communications technology has been a very long journey. From this quarter, I learned and discovered many things about coding. First, I discovered the various HTML tags that have different functions. Second, I also learned how to apply these HTML tags to the activities that have been given to us. Lastly, I learned that HTML tags are significant to our lives because it is the language that web browsers understand, and it also helps us access information around the globe.

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During the second quarter, it is inevitable to commit mistakes and encounter problems or challenges along the way. It may seem perfect at first, but when you look at it carefully and thoroughly, you will be able to identify the mistakes. One of the challenges that I encountered is memorizing the HTML tags. Although they are easy to understand because they are all connected, some HTML tags, such as the frame tag, caused me a bit of a trouble. It confused me a little bit, but I got to grasp and understand it as I go on with my journey.

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These challenges are just easy to address because I only needed to understand them better to avoid making mistakes. But, yet again, I still struggled a little bit with the memorization of the HTML tags. Nonetheless, I still overcame it by listening carefully to the teacher and reading the texts over and over again. I did this all until I was able to fully grasp the information. With this method, I was able to improve myself, and I also got a high score in my quizzes.

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In conclusion, learning about HTML files and HTML tags is important because it helps us in various ways. But it is inevitable that one encounters problems or challenges along the way. Despite this, one can also seek ways on how to overcome these problems or challenges. Moving on, I will remember and keep in mind all the lessons I have learned during the second quarter. I will also try to share it with the youth by using this blogger platform.

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Reference:

Codecademy Team. (2024). What is HTML? Common Uses & Defining Features. Retrieved from https://www.codecademy.com/resources/blog/what-is-html/

Elpidio Quirino: The Sixth President of the Philippines

Elpidio Quirino is known as the sixth president of the Philippines. He dedicated his life to public service, strengthening democracy, and promoting peace and progress in the country. He served the country as a great president and rebuilt the country after World War II. He promoted a peaceful and new Philippines the moment he was appointed as the president of the Philippines. He also upheld democratic principles, promoting press freedom.

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Elpidio Quirino was born in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, on November 16, 1890. He received his first schooling from his parents. After they moved to his mother's home province, he enrolled in a private school to study English grammar. He then transferred to the Aringay Elementary School and later studied in the provincial school of San Fernando, La Union. In 1904, the family returned to Vigan. Pidiong then continued his studies in the town's high school, after which he applied for a teaching job at the Capariaan barrio school.

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In 1915, Quirino obtained a law degree from the University of the Philippines and served as a law clerk in the Philippine Commission. He later transferred to the Philippine Senate and was made secretary by President Manuel Quezon. Quirino was elected as a representative in Ilocos Sur in 1919 and was elected senator in 1925. He served as a member of the Philippine independence mission to Washington, DC, in 1934, which secured the Tydings-McDuffie Act and set the date for Philippine independence in 1946. He served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Vice President under Manuel Roxas after World War II. Quirino was then elected president and succeeded Roxas in 1948.

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Elpidio Quirino's presidency consisted of several significant challenges. He faced the daunting task of rebuilding the country, poverty, and corruption. But despite these challenges, Quirino was able to overcome them through being a good leader. His contributions include economic recovery, social progress, strengthening democracy, and promoting peace. With his efforts, he was able to rebuild the country.

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In conclusion, Elpidio Quirino was an effective president because he executed his duties well. He led the country after experiencing one of its most devastating events in history. That is why it is important to honor him as one of the historical figures who has contributed to the rebuilding of the country. In this way, we will be able to return what he has done for the country. And we will be able to tell it to the next generations for them to look back from where they came from.

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Reference:

50Webs Web Hosting. (n.d.). Elpidio Quirino [HTML file]. Retrieved from http://www.ovp.50webs.com/bio/quirino.htm

Indigenous People are Our Savior: Preserving Traditions and Culture that We Treasure

According to Amianan Balita Ngayon, indigenous people refer to the communities that continue to live where they came from, which existed even before the Spaniards came to the Philippines in 1521. Moros of Mindanao, Lumads, Kalingas, Tagalogs, Ilocanos, Igorots, Bikolons, Aetas, and Agtas are some of the examples of indigenous people in the Philippines. The indigenous people have continued to preserve their traditions and culture through the years. As they get older and older, their history gets passed down to the next generations, which makes it stronger and more notable. Aside from these traits, the indigenous people are also known to have struggles when it comes to fighting for their rights.

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Based on the United Nations Development Program, indigenous people in the Philippines have experienced historical discrimination from political processes and economic benefit. Some of these are exclusion, loss of ancestral lands, displacement, pressures and destruction of traditional ways of life and practices, and loss of identity and culture. Such discrimination not only threatens the development of their place but also the plight and rights of indigenous people. These discriminations affect their environmental protection, justice, and human rights. That is why it is important to promote their rights and protect their culture.

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The Indigenous Peoples Month and the 27th Year Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), with the theme “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalan,” aim to promote and protect the rights and culture of indigenous people. It encourages people to value, nurture, and honor indigenous peoples and indigenous knowledge. Through this celebration, it helps indigenous people preserve their traditions and culture to pass it down to the next generations. Additionally, this platform raises awareness and understanding to make the people informed. Lastly, it serves as a reminder of the need for reconciliation.

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In conclusion, valuing, nurturing, honoring, and preserving indigenous people and indigenous knowledge is very crucial because it is part of our tradition and culture; it is part of our history and will be a part of our future. It is important for us to help protect indigenous people and indigenous knowledge as a form of respect. Through this platform, we are able to know and see the contributions of indigenous people in the country and in the world. Let us all unite and inform other people to make them well aware of the significance of indigenous people and indigenous knowledge. With this method, we can help indigenous people preserve their tradition and culture.