Changes Start With Me

     Ako Mismo is a patriotic initiative anchored on optimism. It is a battle against indifference and the feeling that the individual is helpless. Amidst all the bad news and negativism gripping the nation, Ako Mismo provides a refreshing message of hope and empowerment. It is an apolitical and inclusive movement to energize and rejuvenate Filipinos, especially the youth, and move them to action. It is our collective desire that the action arising from our individual commitments as Ako Mismo advocates will mobilize a groundswell of change, contributing to a bright future for our country.

My Dream, My Future

     My vision for the future entails many goals that I know I will have to work hard to achieve. I feel that the path to accomplishing my goals will be though hard work within my education.

My formal education is a factor that has been the basis for my success throughout primary school and high school. I believe that it will continue to be the tool that will lead me to success in the future. My first and foremost plan is to graduate from high school. I consider this to be a huge accomplishment considering that many people don't make it that far. After graduation I will be attending one of five Colleges and Universities to which I am still waiting for a reply from.

    I will attend my chosen school for the following four years. During that time I will obtain the knowledge that I will need for my future career. I hope to graduate after those four years with a bachelor's degree in business. My dream job is to become a buyer for major clothing lines. I have been interested in the fashion industry my whole life and I love to go shopping and pick out clothes.

I feel that the combination of all of the opportunity in the business world, along with my interest in fashion will be the winning formula for my success. Along with using my education as a key to open the doors of success and working hard, I am positive that! will be able to achieve my goals.

Kannawidan

    Vigan City Ilocos Sur starts today the staging of the first "Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. "Ilocos Sur Gov. Deogracias Victor "DV" B. Savellano said the week-long (Jan. 27-Feb. 3) festival showcases the old costumes, traditions and cultures of Ilocanos, while the province celebrates its 190th anniversary.
    The highlights of the festivity include the following: Lumba ti Kabalyo (horse racing); misa conselebrada ken libut (mass and procession of the images of miraculous patron saints the province); partuat ken patanor (agri-trade fair (One Town, One Product and other products); tawid ug-ugali (presentation of traditional and folk dances); laing ken talugading daguiti saniata ti Ilocos Sur (talent portions of the Binibining Ilocos Sur contest); ramen ken raman (food Festival); ray-aw ken linglingay (band concert); samiweng diay plaza (concert for a cause); aldaw ti gunglo (NGO Day, presentation of traditional games and zarzuela Ilokana); bituen ti Ylocos; saniata ti Ilocos Sur (search for Binibining Ilocos Sur 2008); and Pammadayaw ti Ilocos Sur (awarding of successful residents).

Vigan Town Fiesta

     The Vigan town fiesta culminates on the 25th of January. The festival itself is a series of parades, cultural shows, and carnival. The Christian faithful celebrates this date as the conversion of St. Paul, the town's patorn saint, to the Christian faith.
     The celebrations usually start on the 16th of the month. It is started with a novena to St. Paul. From here onwards until January 25, the town is alive with different activities ranging from singing contests, concerts, dance competitions, to a colorful float parade. Some of these joyous activities are held usually in the town plaza, Plaza Burgos.
     One of the highlights of the festival is the Longganiza Street Dance Competition. Participants compete with each other if who could show the most unique interpretation of a tribute to the longaniza-making industry of Vigan. The town mayor once said that the longganiza reflects the town people's passion for hardwork and unique ability to endure life’s struggle. It is their lifetime identity as Biguenos.
     The festival ends with a mass held in the church and the spectacle of the festive parade begins.