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𝐁𝐄 π‡π€πππ˜, 𝐄𝐀𝐓 π‚π‡πŽπ‚πŽπ‹π€π“π„ 🍫Whether you indulge in a bar, a drink, or a dessert, chocolate remains one of the go-to treats ...
07/07/2026

𝐁𝐄 π‡π€πππ˜, 𝐄𝐀𝐓 π‚π‡πŽπ‚πŽπ‹π€π“π„ 🍫

Whether you indulge in a bar, a drink, or a dessert, chocolate remains one of the go-to treats for many people. But beneath its sweet taste is a rich history.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 π‘―π’Šπ’”π’•π’π’“π’š 𝒐𝒇 π‘ͺ𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆

We can trace the roots of this well-loved treat back over 3,000 years. The Maya, Aztec, and Toltec grew cacao and used its beans to create ceremonial drinks and as money. The Maya believed chocolate was food from the gods. As such, they treated cacao as sacred and buried important people with it.

Chocolate first became a popular sweet hot drink in Spain during the 1500s. Italian explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus brought cocoa beans to Spain in 1502. While historians often link the Spanish conquistador and former New Spain Governor HernΓ‘n CortΓ©s to the introduction of chocolate after meeting Montezuma II, this remains uncertain. It later spread to France, England, and other parts of Europe, where only rich people could initially afford it. Over time, new inventions made chocolate cheaper and better, leading to cocoa powder, sweet chocolate, and milk chocolate.

π‘―π’π’˜ 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 π‘ͺ𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 π‘«π’‚π’š π‘ͺπ’‚π’Žπ’† 𝑻𝒐 𝑩𝒆

The chocolate-loving community first celebrated World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2009. On this date in 1847, British chocolate maker Joseph Fry created the first-ever chocolate bar. By adding melted cocoa butter to cocoa powder, he discovered that people can indulge in its chocolatey goodness as a bar. Since then, the world has never looked back.

As we celebrate today, take this as an opportunity to indulge in your favorite sweet treat dahil mo ito, mga ka-Agshan! πŸ˜‰



References:

Damo, A. (2025, April 22). World Chocolate Day: When and how to celebrate it. Venchi Store. Retrieved June 30, 2026, from https://us.venchi.com/blogs/occasions-gifting/world-chocolate-day

Myhrvold, N. (2026, January 31). Chocolate | Definition, history, types, production, & facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved June 30, 2026, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/chocolate

𝗖𝗒π—₯π——π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—˜π—₯𝗔 𝗒𝗙π—ͺπ˜€ π—˜π—«π—£π—Ÿπ—’π—₯π—˜ π—‘π—˜π—ͺ 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛π—ͺ𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗠π—ͺ π—•π—”π—šπ—¨π—œπ—’ π—™π—”π—œπ—₯Hundreds of aspiring and returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW...
06/07/2026

𝗖𝗒π—₯π——π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—˜π—₯𝗔 𝗒𝗙π—ͺπ˜€ π—˜π—«π—£π—Ÿπ—’π—₯π—˜ π—‘π—˜π—ͺ 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛π—ͺ𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗠π—ͺ π—•π—”π—šπ—¨π—œπ—’ π—™π—”π—œπ—₯

Hundreds of aspiring and returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Cordillera region gathered for a big job and livelihood fair aimed at giving local workers a fresh start at the Baguio Cultural and Convention Center on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

The event was organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) along with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Baguio City Government to help citizens find jobs and achieve stable livelihoods.

The one-day event was called the β€œBayanihan para sa Balikbayang Manggagawa” National Reintegration Network Fair. The fair offered good jobs abroad through legal agencies and provided local business and work options for those who want to stay in the Philippines.

To apply, workers simply showed their printed DMW e-Registration profile, a valid passport, and their online seminar certificate at the entrance. A very bright spot of the fair was the local teaching program by the Department of Education (DepEd). Through its β€œSa Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma'am at Sir” project, DepEd announced 104 public school teaching slots in the Cordillera reserved just for returning OFWs.

The event also featured special art competitions to highlight the real-life experiences of migrant families. This included a photography contest titled β€œAt the Threshold of Return: A Glimpse into OFW Life Abroad,” where participants showed the hard work, sacrifices, and daily realities of working overseas. Alongside this, a poster-making contest themed β€œAn OFW Child’s Hope: Reintegrating Families, Rebuilding Homes” allowed the children of OFWs to share their dreams. Through their drawings, the youth expressed their hopes for their families to be together again, wishing for a future where their parents can stay home for good, earn a living locally, and no longer have to leave.

The fair also highlighted farming. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) set up a β€œBuy Local, Buy OFW” market inside the hall. This market featured business stalls run by returning OFWs.

DA and ATI-CAR officers also gave out cash grants and free training for livestock and crop farming. To save workers time and money, the DMW put 26 government help desks inside the building. Applicants updated their accounts and cleared papers with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Social Security System (SSS), and Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya at Gobyerno (Pag-IBIG) all in one room.

By the end of the day, DMW-CAR coordinators reported that hundreds of applicants successfully advanced to the next steps of hiring or secured new local livelihoods. Among them were 16 returning overseas workers under the DepEd teaching program. Each received β‚±20,000 in cash assistance to help them transition back into public school teaching across the Cordillera region.//

𝐖𝐀𝐆 πŠπ€ππ† ππ‹π€π’π“πˆπ‚, 𝐁𝐄𝐒 πŸ‘Ž πˆπ“'𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐃 π…πŽπ‘ π˜πŽπ”π‘ π‘π„π‹π€π“πˆπŽππ’π‡πˆππ’...𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π„ππ•πˆπ‘πŽππŒπ„ππ“ 😬For shoppers, plastic bags have been high...
03/07/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐆 πŠπ€ππ† ππ‹π€π’π“πˆπ‚, 𝐁𝐄𝐒 πŸ‘Ž πˆπ“'𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐃 π…πŽπ‘ π˜πŽπ”π‘ π‘π„π‹π€π“πˆπŽππ’π‡πˆππ’...𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π„ππ•πˆπ‘πŽππŒπ„ππ“ 😬

For shoppers, plastic bags have been highly useful and convenient thanks to their affordability and durability. They are also lightweight and water-resistant. Yet despite their benefits, plastic bags remain one of the primary culprits of long-term pollution in landfills and oceans. They can take years to break down, harming wildlife.

The non-profit organizations Zero Waste Europe and the environmental alliance Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) first enacted International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3, 2008, to ban the use of single-use plastic bags worldwide.

Meanwhile, the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 9003, or the "Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000." Likewise, the Benguet State University (BSU) Administration has officially banned the entry, use, and distribution of plastic bottles and single-use plastic products through Administrative Order No. 27 s. 2026.

As we join the global community in celebrating this meaningful environmental observance, here are five ways to be part of the solution.



References:

https://asez.org/plasticbagfreeday_eng-2/
https://www.facebook.com/BenguetStateUniversity/posts/pfbid026gjU6PF4KFQkLMzUogMkTkwAysZXhtUKZUBgLhmziUKuYnvyQdf395BvV2DCUU3Bl
https://pepp.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RA-9003-Ecological-Solid-Waste-Management-Act-of-2000.pdf
https://viemachinery.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-plastic-bags-and-the-impact-of-bans/

Connecting to the World With Our FingertipsAgshan Media joins the digital community in celebrating World Social Media Da...
30/06/2026

Connecting to the World With Our Fingertips

Agshan Media joins the digital community in celebrating World Social Media Day. Today, we celebrate the digital platforms and websites that continually allow us to create, share, and exchange content with other netizens.

Mashable founder Pete Cashmore initiated this celebration in 2010 to recognize the significance of social media in our daily lives and its effects on our communication skills. At the same time, we must spread awareness about the various challenges netizens and networks face, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) manipulation, cyberbullying, disinformation, privacy issues, and social media addiction.

In your little ways, how are you celebrating ?



References:

Twinkl. (n.d.). World Social Media Day. Retrieved June 25, 2026, from https://www.twinkl.com/event/world-social-media-day-usa-2026

Why keep things vague when you speak your mind? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈAs we settle into the new week, let's remember to keep our message s...
30/06/2026

Why keep things vague when you speak your mind? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈAs we settle into the new week, let's remember to keep our message straightforward and huwag nang paligoy-ligoy pa. πŸ™‚β€β†”οΈOur word for today is "burburtia." ✍

Example: "No adda problemam, ibagam laengen, saan a puro burburtia ti i-postmo idiay Facebook."

English: "If you have a problem, just say it, don't post riddles on Facebook."

Filipino: "Kung may problema ka, sabihin mo na lang, hindi 'yung puro bugtong ang ipinopost mo sa Facebook."


Venus Williams once said, "Just believe in yourself, even if you don't, pretend you do, and at some point, you will." ✨T...
29/06/2026

Venus Williams once said, "Just believe in yourself, even if you don't, pretend you do, and at some point, you will." ✨This , our word today is "agduadua." ✍

"Dika koma pulos agduadua iti bukod mo a kabaelan."

"You should never doubt your abilities."

"Huwag kang magduda sa sarili mong kakayahan."


THE MORE YOU USE, THE LESS YOU LIVE. SAY NO TO DRUGS πŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ’ŠWith this year's theme, "World Drug Problem: Persisting Issue,...
26/06/2026

THE MORE YOU USE, THE LESS YOU LIVE. SAY NO TO DRUGS πŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ’Š

With this year's theme, "World Drug Problem: Persisting Issue, New Challenges, Innovative Responses," Agshan Media stands firm with the international community in observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT).

The effects of using illegal drugs go beyond destroying one's health and physical body: They can affect one's financial stability, relationships, and criminal record. To express its determination to achieve a drug-free international society, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed Resolution No. 42/112 on December 7, 1987, declaring June 26 of each year as IDADAIT.

Meanwhile, Former President Cory C. Aquino issued Presidential Proclamation No. 264 on June 1, 1988, officially instituting the annual observance of IDADAIT in the Philippines on June 26. Likewise, Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, mandates the state to conduct comprehensive campaigns against illegal drugs.

As we continue to grapple with this issue, our resolve in creating a drug-free society for future generations must never waver. ✊





References:

Aquino, C. C. (1988, June 1). Presidential Proclamation No. 264 (s. 1988). The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation Inc.https://lawphil.net/executive/proc/proc1988/pdf/proc_264_1988.pdf

Arroyo, G. M. (2002, June 7). Republic Act No. 9165. The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation Inc. https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2002/ra_9165_2002.html

United Nations. (n.d.). International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Retrieved June 24, 2026, from https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-drug-abuse-day

No matter what happens, your constituents' well-being must always come first. β›‘To end our week, our word today is "kinat...
26/06/2026

No matter what happens, your constituents' well-being must always come first. β›‘To end our week, our word today is "kinatalged." ✍

Example: Masapul a pakoronen tayo ti kinatalged iti ania man a banag iti uneg ti unibersidad.

English: We must prioritize safety above all else within the university.

Filipino: Dapat unahin natin ang kaligtasan higit sa lahat ng bagay sa loob ng unibersidad.


Proverbs 22:6 once said, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." It...
25/06/2026

Proverbs 22:6 once said, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

It's better to build strong children today than to repair broken men tomorrow. Our word for today is "cababalin." ✍

Example: Ti kababalin dagiti nagannak ket mabalin a tawiden ti anak.

English: The parents' character can be inherited by the child.

Filipino: Ang ugali ng mga magulang ay maaaring mamanahin ng anak.


From your BSU family and members of the Agshan Media multimedia station, congratulations to the class of 2026! πŸ₯³ πŸŽ“ Your ...
24/06/2026

From your BSU family and members of the Agshan Media multimedia station, congratulations to the class of 2026! πŸ₯³ πŸŽ“ Your hard work has finally paid off. At dahil jan, our word of the day is "balligi." ✍

Example: Awan ketdi ti nasamit a balligi no awan ti dackel a panagbannog!

English: There's no sweet success without great hard work!

Filipino: Walang matamis na tagumpay kung walang malaking paghihirap!


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