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STILL, CHRISTMAS IN OUR HEARTS

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       P andemic really affected everything. From jobs and works, then education. Now, even the celebration of different occasions. Occasions that became part of yearly tradition not just in a particular country but in the whole world. One of it is the most awaited season; the Christmas Season. The last, happiest, and even the most important occasion. The once merry and joyful celebration changed. Celebrating Christmas didn’t stopped, but it was celebrated differently.      A short background. This time of the year is the season of love, care, and share. In Christianity, Roman Catholic and Protestants in particular, they celebrate Christmas in commemorating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah. This season is also the time when the legendary figure, Santa Claus who’s popular to kids and the one who’s giving gifts to everybody, is everywhere. It is the season of Christmas trees, lights, and different and colorful parols (stars).   ...

Philippines and Its Small Fire of Resilience

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    T he world is facing lots of problem. Each country experiences different problems and gives solutions to them. But then a single yet big threat emerged. The word Pandemic took over the news. Covid-19, a virus originated from China, shocked humanity as it spread throughout the world. Almost every country was affected, including the Philippines. I know every leader of every affected country formed a common question among themselves. “How can we fix this?” Each country made a move and tried to respond this huge health crisis. Of course, Philippines is also included. But, two years has been passed and still Philippines is not safe. The questions are why? How come? What is lacking and what is needed?      P hilippines has reported the first death from the corona virus outside China and that alarmed the government and the Filipinos. As the local transmissions increased, the government declared health emergency. Lockdown and travel ban was implemented to the affect...