2ND QUARTER REFLECTION

This quarter in ICT has been exciting and fun because I learned so much about HTML and how websites are made. At first, I didn’t know much about coding, but now I feel like I can create simple web pages on my own as well as sharing my experiences and learnings to others.

We started by learning how to make an HTML file. It was interesting to find out that you just need a text editor like Notepad and save the file with a .html extension. Next, we learned about the basic parts of HTML, like angle brackets (<>) and tags. I discovered that some tags, like <br> and <hr> that don’t need an end tag called container tags, but others, like <p> and </p>, need both a start and an end tag to work. 

We also learned about heading tags (<h1> to <h6>), which allow us to create text of different sizes depending on the level of importance. These tags help organize a webpage and make it easier to read. HTML attributes were also introduced, such as the target attribute for hyperlinks and style-related attributes that let us customize fonts, colors, and other properties.

Adding images to a webpage was another valuable lesson. We learned how to manipulate the size and alignment of images using attributes like width, height, and alignment. This gave us more control over the appearance of the page and made it more visually appealing. In line with adding images, we also explored how to use background colors and images to add creativity and personality to a web page. Hyperlinks allowed us to connect different pages, and tables helped organize data in a clear and structured way.

Finally, we discussed frames, which are used to divide a webpage into sections that can display different HTML files. They were very tricky to understand how they split into rows and columns but through thorough examination of the given tasks given to us, I managed to understand how it really worked.

Overall, this quarter helped me understand the foundations of HTML and develop skills that I can use to create simple web pages.

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Law Defaces Dangerous Spaces ( THEMATIC FOR 2ND QUARTER )

 What would you do if the very people meant to protect you were the ones causing you harm?

For countless women and children around the world, this question is not just a frightening thought but a horrific reality. Violence against women and children (VAWC) is a silent worldwide issue, often hidden behind closed doors, yet its scars are visible in lives shattered and futures stolen. This problem strikes at the core of families, where abuse often goes unspoken, leaving victims to suffer alone. Focusing on the Philippines, where numerous factors such as cultural stigma is one of the main reasons.

Across the globe, 1 in 3 women experiences physical or sexual violence, and countless children endure unspeakable abuse, often at the hands of those they know. In the Philippines, the stories are hauntingly real. Christine Silawan, a 16-year-old girl in Cebu, was found brutally murdered in 2019. A case that shocked the nation and exposed the vulnerabilities of young women. Then there’s Baby River, whose separation from her detained mother, Reina Mae Nasino, stirred public outrage and highlighted systemic failures in protecting the most innocent. These cases are painful reminders that behind every statistic is a human being; a woman or child who deserved love and safety but instead faced violence and neglect.

The fight against VAWC has led to significant steps forward. Laws like Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act) and Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection for Children) provide legal safeguards for victims, while the Safe Spaces Act combats sexual harassment in daily life. Organizations such as the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Child Protection Network tirelessly advocate for victims, offering not just legal aid but hope and healing. 

Yet, despite these efforts, the question remains: Are we doing enough?

Ending VAWC is not just a matter of policies or punishments; it’s about changing mindsets. It starts with educating communities to break the cycle of violence, empowering women to stand on their own, and teaching children that they deserve respect and care. By choosing kindness over cruelty, justice over silence, and action over apathy, we can create a world where no one has to live in fear of those they love.

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