ARAW NG DABAW
Last March 16, 2014 marked one of the biggest
events here in Davao City, my hometown. It is
the celebration of "Araw ng Dabaw", a
celebration for the establishment of Davao City
since 1936. As the name of the festivity implies,
it celebrates the 77th anniversary of the city. It
scheduled many wonderful events, such as
Mutya ng Davao, Agri-Trade Fair, and many
more. So what do you think? Isn't it interesting?
- Princess Shyne Peña
I know someone who is so ravishing, someone who is just so
attractive that she doesn’t even need to try to be one. All her pretty
wonders never fail to flabbergast anyone. The beauty that she
possesses is truly unwonted and undeniably astonishing. All of these
lovely descriptions of mine refer to our one and only, God’s most
pulchritudinous masterpiece, Mother Earth.Look at the trees above
you. Smell the ambrosial of the flowers around you. Close your eyes
and feel the wind breeze caressing your skin. Listen closely to the
relaxing chirps of the birds. Observing our scenic nature is maybe
one of the best things that we should do while we are still alive and
breathing. Just by taking a good look of our nature, we’ll realize how
mighty our Omnipotent God is. – Jun Candid Dumale
UN AMOUR FATAL
The home of our most holiness is one of the most elegant-looking structures that ever crossed the eyes of tourists which
consider it as one of the most historical landmarks which holds pieces that can be traced way back when the time of the
Spanish Colonization took place. It may look old but its looks are what makes it more grand looking and famous. The Basilica
De Santo Nino in Cebu City which is famous for holding the Magellan’s cross. As seen in its structures, it was built in our very
own homeland with such fascinating designs which perfectly matched the different motifs intended for it to contain. Being
religious is one of the Spanish tradition and culture that we’ve inherited from them. Spaniards are religious people that they
expanded there territory for the world to know their religion and to widen their Christianity. They baptized many Pilipino
people and made them accept the Roman Catholic religion that began in the West. These fair-skinned people held masses
which must be attended every Sunday in honor for the Lord, the God that they praise. Upon having masses, they also build
churches and one of the most famous churches is the Basilica de Santo Nino. – Andrea Jeanne Abundo
DR. JOSE RIZAL
On June 19, 1861, José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was born in Calamba in the
Philippines' Laguna Province.In 1895, Rizal asked for permission to travel to Cuba as an army
doctor. His request was approved, but in August 1896, Katipunan, a nationalist Filipino
society founded by Andres Bonifacio, revolted. Though he had no ties to the group, and
disapproved of its violent methods, Rizal was arrested shortly thereafter.After a show trial,
Rizal was convicted of sedition and sentenced to death by firing squad. Rizal's public
execution was carried out in Manila on December 30, 1896, when he was 35 years old. His
execution created more opposition to Spanish rule.Spain's control of the Philippines ended
in 1898, though the country did not gain lasting independence until after World War II. –
Kathryn Jan Guma
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