MARKOV BLOG

         THEMATIC ASSESSMENT IN ICT    I always have goosebumps whenever I am watching a documentary featuring women. A camera walking down a hall showing portraits of women who have different achievements and contributions which helped humanity inspires me to take higher risks and be braver. As the camera walked its way, the world is more protected. At that time, gender inequality was checkmated by queens. Gender inequality died the death it deserved, giving more space to women empowerment.          Women have gone through a lot in a male-dominated world. History books are living evidence of how women lived their life being oppressed and underestimated even our culture if only given the voice will narrate how women crawled to be at their own destinations. A lot of them were deprived of things that they deserve such as education, job opportunities, and rights. They were discriminated. They were never allowed to raise their voic...

  " The   more   afraid   you   are ,  the  more the world gets scarier. If we don't stop being afraid, when will this pandemic stop?"                   The Corona Virus Pandemic is changing our lives the way we never expected before. Everyone has been profoundly affected by its massive impact. The economic effect has been tragic, thousands lost their lives, myriad opportunities were ruined, countless jobs were taken away, and uncountable were left with life-long traumas. As the surge of COVID-19 cases surprise us, there is yet more surprising. Alongside the high cases recorded everyday here in our country, vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos remain high; a recent survey from Pulse Asia showed that only 16% of respondents would have themselves vaccinated. Should you subject yourself to vaccination? It’s a risk but it is a risk for greater good.                  ...

  For bravery and gallantry in action during the period 19 to 24 January 1942, at Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan… In utter disregard for his own safety, he personally led his men, under heavy enemy fire and shelling, to the front lines, and supervised the removal of the dead and evacuation to the rear of all wounded enabling the Battalion Surgeon to administer the necessary first aid… This action, … which was over and above his duties, done under continuous heavy enemy fire and shelling, prevented a greater loss to the lives of the wounded and prevented the demoralization of the men in the line which would otherwise have resulted. Award of the Gold Cross Medal Citation, General Orders Number 50, 10 February 1947 Camp Murphy, Quezon City It was the policy of the United States to defend the Philippines. —General George C. Marshall [1] View fullsize Medal and Ribbon of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Gold Cross (Wikimedia) The events surrounding the Bataan Death March in April 194...

  "An important season in the life of a Christian has just begun. It is not a season related to weather but rather a time of reflection as a follower of Jesus. It is the season of Lent." THE SEASON OF LENT There are two major seasons of importance in the life of a Christian. One is Advent, the time leading up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus. And we have entered the other season, Lent, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) prior to Easter Sunday. Lent is a time of self-examination and introspection of our spiritual lives and a time of repentance to prepare for Easter. These are, of course, things that should mark believers' lives throughout the year, but Lent is a time in which we give particular focus to this aspect of life. GIVING SOMETHING UP One practice that is commonly associated with Lent is fasting. Again, this is a spiritual discipline that should be a part of our lives all year long but is often neglected. Many people will fast duri...