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The traditional Christmas supper is a magnificent blend of flavorings served with a range of meats and fish from all over the world. Every corner of the world, however, has something special to offer as a flavor of their traditional cuisine; one such Christmas season delicacy is the Lechon, also known as a Filipino Lechon. WHAT IS LECHON? Lechon is a traditional pork dish made by roasting a whole pig on a rotisserie over open coals. The name "Lechon" comes from the Spanish word "leche" which means "milk." The meal was made with suckling piglets who were still sucking milk from their mothers, hence the Lechon, it was thought that the consistency and flavor of the tiny pig gave this meal a pleasant flavor. There are various varieties of this traditional dish, and it has progressively become an important element of Filipino culinary culture.

Source: About Cagayan de Oro

When City streets and homes are it up with brightly colored Christmas lanterns, it can only mean one thing: The holiday season is here. The star-shaped lanterns, known as parol, are more than just decorations, it symbolizes hope in face of adversity, and it has special relevance in this epidemic as a reminder to stay resilient, positive and trust in the Lord. Moreover, others may see parol as a simple decoration but for others, it is their new hope to start new. So, as we celebrate this season of giving, why not use this opportunity to give back to the community? After all, what better way to commemorate the season than to express gratitude as well as share a little amount that may help others.

Source: ABS-CBN News

Filipino Christmas is bright, vibrant, full of customs, colorful, and surely dazzling. The Christmas lantern, also known as "PARÓL" in Filipino, is one of the most famous symbols of Filipino Christmas enthusiasm. The star-shaped lanterns are hung outside of homes, on major city streets, and even in provincial towns and tiny villages.

It's Christmas season and also a season for "FINDING NINONG AND NINANG." We know some kids and kids at heart still wishing and hoping that their godparents might have something for them this year. But, apart from gifts and presents what does Godparent mean and their roles?

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It was all clear to me at first that my previous course was all about mathematics and analyzations of a real schematic problem. It was very strong of me to continue the course and still having a mental breakdown why I continue and the need to continue. It was first semester on the year of 2018, and everybody was deadly busy to comply the final requirements to experience their semestral break, but guess what? Where I am? At the hospital having dengue. I was crying the whole week because I am afraid that I can’t finish my finals because of what happened. Hysterically thinking but calmly showing the best of me wishing I didn’t brought panic to my parents. Luckily after 1 week being in the hospital I was discharged, and I automatically go to school by Monday.

But guess what? Due to my surprise, it was the schedule of our very first final exam on the course AUTOCADD. I was shocked and didn’t know what to do since I didn’t catch up all the lessons, I am afraid that I will fail again but gladly due to my friends and classmates that I was with at that time I finish exam confidently having a passed grade. But the subject that I fail is the “College Algebra” it was my birthday and honestly I was the most broken within that day knowing that I need to repeat my subject in the next semester and having the same mental breakdown I have.

I was glad that I was with the right people. I was happy and blessed because found friends that turns to family as time goes by. Friendship can be easily defined as a state of enduring affection, intimacy, and trust within several people but mine goes beyond that. It was innate in me that I easily bond with people whom I just know. I was friendly, conversationalist and approachable and I think it was a good start to make friends with. In my previous course, the people I bond there was realistically optimistic and helpful, they help me a lot in managing my fears specially in our laboratories which I honestly tell that I’m always scared of. Lessons can be hard sometimes, but I find it easier with the right people I’m with.

When I take the chance to shift to the TCM Department I was unsure about the people surrounding me since it’s an all-new environment and the person I’m with was only two of my former classmates before. We were scared that freshmen students would take down on us since we’re new in the program and at the same time we weren’t sure how our first day could be like. As the time goes by, I met three girls that I was very thankful up until now. The definition of friendship was clearly established when I met my other three friends who turns to be my friends for life.

Back in the days, USTP CDO is one of my top and foremost choices to go in college. Despite having the fact that I didn’t pass the entrance exam to my first chosen course I was also happy that it brought so much challenge in my first years in the university. I was glad that I was at the right people who helped me a lot to overcome my fears particularly in my electronic courses whom I didn’t liked at all, but I have no choice but to continue what I started. After a one year of a roller coaster ride with a plus summer, I made up my mind that I need to change my path for the better.