Mark

C limate change is causing sudden and slow changes in the environment that hurt many Filipinos. One big reason is the Philippines’ location. It is surrounded by oceans and lies in an area often hit by typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Because of climate change, typhoons are now stronger and happen more often. For example, Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 destroyed homes and farms, leaving many families homeless. Rising sea levels also flood coastal towns, forcing people to leave their homes. These sudden disasters make life harder, especially for poor families who live in weak houses or near danger zones. Another reason is harmful human activities. Cutting down forests for logging or farming removes natural protection against floods and landslides. Pollution from factories, cars, and plastic waste makes the air and water dirty, which harms people’s health. In cities like Manila, trash clogs rivers and causes floods during heavy rains. Overfishing and dynamite fishing damage coral r...

  From September 4–7, 2025, Ilocos Sur National High School (ISNHS) embraced the spirit of “Kakayahang Walang Kapantay: Lakas at Determinasyon Tungo sa Tagumpay ng Bagong Henerasyon” during its annual intramurals. This year’s event highlighted the extraordinary talents of student-athletes through high-octane competitions in basketball, volleyball, badminton, athletics, and more. The gymnasium and outdoor courts buzzed with energy as teams battled fiercely, showcasing not only their physical prowess but also their unwavering determination to uphold their house colors. From nail-biting volleyball tiebreakers to sprint finals decided by milliseconds, every moment underscored the theme’s call for strength and perseverance in pursuit of victory. In a nod to the digital age, ISNHS introduced iSports, a groundbreaking addition where students traded jerseys for joysticks in mobile gaming showdowns. Popular titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (ML) and Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) took cen...