John Carl

          "Tell me that you're still mine". A short line from Taylor Swift's composition from the album "Lover," which has become one of the fan favorites since then. This hit song has captured the hearts of everybody, especially around Valentine's Day, since it is based on a form of conceptual process linking with the past with a certain person. Every store I visited to on February 14th most likely played this behind those walls and speakers. Yet every minute, every phrase of hearing this on repeat has made me understand how I wasted someone who sacrificed everything for me without realizing how close that person was.           Valentine's Day. For one thing, they must have shared large, beautiful bouquets of flowers or various chocolate packs with their beloved. Yet, in my experience, I spent my day regularly. Nothing unusual, just a typical day and cycle. Yet when I went home from school, the song "Afterglow" kept playing in...

                          Kannawidan is an annual event held in the Philippine province of Ilocos Sur. The festival is well-known for its historical and cultural significance. It honors the province's rich history and highlights its unique traditions and customs. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy the festival's diverse cultural performances, parades, and street dances that highlight the region's history, music, and cuisine. Kannawidan, in addition to honoring Ilocos Sur's heritage, provides an opportunity to celebrate the province's thriving present and future.           The ability of Kannawidan to protect and promote the rich cultural history of Ilocos Sur is what gives it its cultural significance. The festival serves as a showcase for the area's distinctive customs and traditions, as well as its folk music, dancing, and food. Ilocos Sur, which is home to a number of different e...