Enumerate and describe 5 Philippine festivals
Sinulog Festival
The Sinulog-Santo Nio Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held in Cebu City on
the third Sunday of January and Carmen, Cebu on the fourth Sunday of January, and is the focal
point of the Philippines' Santo Nio Catholic celebrations. The event is considered the Philippines'
first and largest, with annual celebrations attracting between 1 and 15 million people from all
over the world. Apart from the religious aspect of the event, Sinulog is known for its street
celebrations, which normally take place the night before and after the major festival. The
"Grandest Festival in the Philippines" is the name given to the event.
Ati-Atihan Festival
The Ati-Atihan festival is a Philippine event conducted every January in numerous municipalities in the province of
Aklan, Panay Island, in honor of the Santo Nio (Holy Child or Infant Jesus). The main event takes place in Kalibo, the
province's capital, on the third Sunday of January. "To emulate the Ati people," the name Ati-Atihan signifies. The
celebration features religious processions and public parades with themed floats, colorfully costumed dancing groups,
marching bands, and people donning face and body paints. The street parade is known as Sadsad, which is also how
the locals refer to their style of dancing, which involves dragging one's foot across the ground in time with the
marching bands' beat.
Dinagyang Festival
The Dinagan Festival is a famous religious and cultural festival held every year on the 4th Sunday of
January in the city of Iloilo, Philippines, or immediately after the Atia Tihan Festival in Sinulog and Aklan in
Cebu. Dinagyang is one of the largest world-class festivals in the Philippines, attracting more than 1 million
local and international visitors each year. This festival is the only festival in the Philippines that has been
recognized by the Philippine Tourism Board Association (ATOP) in 2006, 2007 and 2008 as the best tourism
event for the third consecutive year.
MassKara Festival
The MassKara Festival is a very popular festival in the Philippines. Mascara is derived from "mascara"
which means "many" and "kara" which means "face", and is called "face festival". Many tourists visit
Bacolod in October to witness this major Filipino Cultural Festival. Known as the City of Smiles, Bacolod
features many smiling masks worn by locals during this festival in the Philippines.
Higantes Festival
Angono, Rizal is known as "the center of art in the Philippines". Apart from that, the city is also known
for the Higantes Festival. Based on Angono folklore, the "Gigantes" or papier-mâché giants were created
by locals as a form of Spanish colonial protest. Today, these papier-mache giants serve as one of the most
unique festivals in the Philippines. The Higantes Festival is celebrated in Angono, Rizal in the fourth week
of November in honor of the town's patron saint, San Clemente.
Enumerate and describe 3 Philippine Festivals
Pahiyas Festival
All the famous festivals in the Philippines are always colorful, and the Pahiya Festival is arguably
one of the most colorful and lively festivals in the Philippines. The history of the Pahiya Festival can
be traced back to the 15th century. At that time, farmers were providing crops at the foot of Mt.
Banahao. The birthplace of the Pahyas Festival is Quezon. This is an annual celebration of a good
harvest in the city in honor of the patron saint of the peasants, San Isidro Labrador, and is one of the
ten examples of religious festivals in the Philippines. The houses are adorned with the best produce in
the city, mainly brightly colored kipping, which is a traditional Filipino sheet-shaped cone made from
glutinous rice.
PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
Panabenga is one of the most colorful festivals in the Philippines. Head to the mountain town of
Baguio (northern Luzon) to celebrate this month's festival in the Philippines. Emphasizes the moon
when the flowers bloom. During the Pana Benga Festival, there are huge floats adorned with lots of
cute flowers that roam the city. Local artists wear costumes inspired by various flowers. Session
Street is where all the action takes place, so you can go dancing on the street or visit the cute cafes
around. It takes about 5 hours by car from Manila to the mountain city. But the cool weather makes it
a great experience. Baguio is the perfect pit stop on your way to other places like Banaue and
Sagada. The Pana Benga Festival attracts many tourists who stop by in February, so it's best to plan
ahead.
Kadayawan Festival
Kadayawan is an indigenous expression in Dabaunon. It comes from the word "Madayau". This
means good, valuable, and excellent. Dabawenhos celebrates the annual Kadayawan as a harvest
festival and a homage to the indigenous people. This Filipino festival is usually held every third week
of August.
Explain the difference between religious and
secular komedya
The difference between religious and secular Komedya. Religiously, it focuses on the life of
Christ or a saint. It is usually seen in church celebrations. The actors are stylized and move, with
luxurious costumes and elaborately choreographed war scenes. Secular comedies, on the other hand,
are performed at local festivals. An example in Santacruzan.
Explain the reason why Filipinos engage in
Festivals
We are depending on social heritage, that is a combination of customs, traditions, ethical values,
attitudes, fairs, folklore, ideals and beliefs now no longer most effective makes us who we're however
binds us to pass it on from one era to another. Festivals have each social and financial angles. In the
chaotic and disturbing planet we inhabit, happiness is overshadowed with the aid of using negativity and
lack of confidence and so the want for some thing that would convey positivity has been felt time and
again. Thus, fairs that supply us the possibility to overlook all our concerns and have fun the fine facet of
life, even though it's far for some days, got here into existence. Festivals act like pressure relievers and
assist us stability our emotions. More positivity clearly lowers negativity. It additionally offers an possibility
to lessen friction and brings estranged buddies and loved ones collectively in a bond of love. Festivals
withinside the Philippines may be spiritual, cultural, or each. Several of those are held to honor the
neighborhood Roman Catholic consumer saint, to commemorate neighborhood records and culture, to sell
the community`s products, or to have fun a bountiful harvest. They may be marked with the aid of using
Holy Masses, processions, parades, theatrical play and reenactments, spiritual or cultural rituals, change
fairs, exhibits, concerts, pageants and diverse video games and contests.
Explain the difference between Communicable and
non communicable diseases
Communicable diseases are diseases that are contagious and can be transmitted to others.
Non-communicable diseases are non-infectious diseases. In the case of Communicable diseases,
the disease is usually acute and short-lived. Non Communicable diseases that lasts for years and
often cannot be managed without cure.
Enumerate and explain at least 5 non communicable diseases
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes brain contraction (atrophy)
and death of brain cells. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous
decline in thinking, behavior, and social skills affects a person's ability to function independently.
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which the airways are narrow and swollen, and excess mucus can be
produced. This makes breathing difficult and can cause coughing, wheezing when exhaling
(wheezing), and shortness of breath. Asthma is a minor discomfort for some people.
Cataracts
Cataracts diffuse and block light as it passes through the lens, preventing a well-defined image
from reaching the retina. As a result, the field of vision is blurred. Cataracts generally occur in both
eyes, but they do not always occur at the same rate.
Diabetes.
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood sugar (also known as your blood sugar) is
too high. Blood sugar is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a
hormone produced by the pancreas, helps glucose from food enter cells and be used for energy.
Sometimes your body does not make enough or no insulin, or does not use insulin well. After that,
glucose stays in the blood and does not enter the cells.
5. Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular disease is a general term for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.
This is usually associated with the accumulation of fat deposits in the arteries and an increased risk of
blood clots.
Enumerate and explain at least 5 Locomotor and Non Locomotor
Skills
Locomotors
1.sliding
A slide is a type of frictional motion between two surfaces in contact. This is in contrast to the
rolling movement. Both types of movement can occur in the warehouse. Relative motion between two
surfaces, or the tendency of such motion, is resisted by friction. Friction can damage or "wear" the
contact surface.
2.walking
move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet
off the ground at once.
3.running
to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an
instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground. to move with haste; act quickly: Run
upstairs and get the iodine.
4.jumping
push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
5.climbing
the activity of using one's hands, feet, or any other part of the body to ascend a steep
topographical object. It is done for locomotion, recreation and competition, and within trades that
rely on ascension; such as emergency rescue and military operations.
Non locomotors
1.Bending
incline the body downward from the vertical
2. Twisting
Twisting refers to rotating body parts around an axis while the base stays stationary.
3.Pushing
move forward by using force to pass people or cause them to move aside
4. balancing
steady position so that it does not fall
5. Stretching
Stretching, as it relates to physical health and fitness, is the process of placing particular
parts of the body into a position that will lengthen, or elongate, the muscles and associated soft
tissues.
Give at least two First Aid for injuries that might
be experienced in festivals
1. Instant cold pack
2. Elastic bandages