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     Lent is a 40-day period which comes before Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the Lenten season is a time for reflection, prayer, and penance. It a season where Christians remember Jesus Christ's sacrifice. It is marked by fasting from both food and festivities. And it ends on Easter, where the resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated.      Lenten season in the Philippines is usually held strictly. As a predominantly Christian country, the Lenten Season is a big part of the country’s culture. Events are thoroughly followed, and many devoted Christians meticulously follow all the traditions. From attending ash Wednesdays, to waving the palaspas in church, these events are always done annually. However, this year’s Lenten season is different from the past years. Unlike the past years, masses are held online. Due to the pandemic, the gathering of numerous people is risky. With the dangers of further spreading the virus, most traditions are to b

                    This month, March, is known as the National Women’s Month. The National Women’s Month is an annual event that highlights the contributions of women in history and contemporary issues. It is a month-long celebration remembering the achievements and appreciating the triumphs various women have achieved. This month is also an opportunity to bring up different issues faced by women, and it is also a means to furthermore promote women empowerment.                     The theme for the National Women’s Month is, “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women”. This theme will be used from 2017-2022. The theme highlights the achievements of women as they play a big role in change and development. Though equality towards women has certainly changed for the better, there are still various issues and problems until this day. Differences in treatment, inequal rights, and the still ongoing problems of misogyny towards women, has opted us to strive for the better. By pushing forward and leading