David Jonathan

  Ecosystem restoration is the process of reversing the degradation of ecosystems such as landscapes, lakes, and oceans in order to restore their ecological functionality; in other words, to improve ecosystem productivity and capacity to meet societal needs. This can be accomplished by allowing over-exploited ecosystems to regenerate naturally or by planting trees and other plants. Any intentional activity that initiates or accelerates the recovery of an ecosystem from a degraded state, regardless of the form or intensity of degradation, is referred to as restoration. Restoration responses vary according to the type of ecosystem in which they are to be implemented (croplands, forests, rangeland, urban land, wetlands, etc.). To enable ecosystems to perform essential functions, responses should take a landscape-level approach, respond to local and enabling conditions, and incorporate indigenous and local knowledge. There are a lot of actions that we could do in order for us to rest...

  “I want to show to those who deprive people the right to love of country, that when we know how to sacrifice ourselves for our duties and convictions, death does not matter if one dies for those one loves—for his country and for others dear to him.”—Jose Rizal   On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence, but it lacked two essential elements of statehood: territory and sovereignty. The territory lacked the legitimacy that comes with international recognition. Because the Philippines were still under Spanish rule at the time, Aguinaldo's government lacked sovereignty as well. The date of Araw ng Kalayaan is June 12 because it was the day when Filipinos demonstrated to the world how much they value freedom and democracy, demonstrating that we can stand on our own. As a result, the PH Independence Day was born. Independence day become one of the most important celebration of the Filipinos,   despite the fact that it’s a yearly celebration but it’s ...

  “A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.”  —Victor Hugo Mother’s Day ,  holiday  in honour of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. During the Middle Ages, it became customary to allow those who had moved away to return to their home parishes and mothers on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. This evolved into Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom, where it has remained until the present day, though it has been largely supplanted by Mother's Day. Mother's Day is a very important day to celebrate for our mothers because it reminds them of their worth and the sacrifices they make just to be a good mother, even if we sometimes fail them. Mothers are the light of our homes, so it is critical that we recognize the sacrifices they make to illuminate the darkness in our lives. Giving a kiss and saying I LOVE YOU is already enough for them to remind them how much you love and care for them. Because ki...

According to Damaso King, a well-known Vigan historian, the Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts, which takes place from the last week of April to the first week of May, was originally the Feast of the Natives, which began on May 3, 1883. The festival began in 1882, when an epidemic killed 934 residents in a mnth. The epidemic began on November 12 and lasted until December 15. This occurred 30 years after a chapel was built in Vigan's cemetery in 1852. The name “Binatbatan” comes from the Iluko term batbatin, which refers to the process of separating cotton balls from the seeds of the local fruit tree kapas sanglay. Includes a street dancing and showdown competition in which participants wear "abel" (woven cloth) costumes and sway in original panagbatbat dances. Despite the fact that we are in the midst of a pandemic, it is critical to celebrate the festival. The pandemic may cause a lot of hardship, but it is critical that we remember what our elders have don...

In this modular learning system, three difficult periods have already passed. As it has always been, answering tasks and carrying out activities is difficult. On the other hand, I have gained a wealth of information and knowledge, as well as developed and improved my skills. This third grading period's ICT lesson was not what I had hoped for. It has nothing to do with technology and is more concerned with research. We were assigned to conduct community-based research on a topic of interest to us. At first, I didn't understand why we had to make a list and search for things like favorite places or tourist attractions, delicacies, culture and crafts, and so on. I was devastated because I didn't know what to put on the list because our town isn't particularly rich in it. But, thanks to my research and the assistance of others, I was able to catch up with it and finish it on time. The community-based research activity has provided me with additional information and id...

The Covid 19 pandemic causes a great deal of hardship and suffering, and it affects every aspect of life. Government officials all over the world are also enforcing a slew of rules and protocols that must be followed in order for us to be safe and avoid being harmed by this virus, which affects every country. Due to the ongoing spread of the infection or virus, many companies are attempting to develop a vaccine. Such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and many others. There is currently no vaccine that offers complete protection against COVID-19. This means that even if you have a vaccine, you could become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Furthermore, the efficacy of a vaccine is determined not only by its ability to prevent infection, but also by its ability to prevent severe forms of the disease and forward transmission.      Is there any guarantee that you will not be affected by the virus if you have been vaccinated? For my part, I believe no, there is no guarante...