I chose this photo because it is a significant remind for us youth to not only value our differences but preach the Gospel to the world every chance we get, especially those in the Pagan land. It shows compassion and care because we aim to reach and save lives.

It is a rich representation of heritage because we showcase a lot of traditional clothing from all over the world, and personally it means a lot to me because I've been doing this as a kid growing up and I am able to represent different countries in a community that cares, not only for me but for the rest of the world as well.

I chose it because it is a controversial matter, affecting not only the Americans of different colors, but also our fellow Filipino and other races living in the United States. Personally, I feel the need to choose and speak up on this matter because a great mass of people would be affected given that America plays a big role in influencing the rest of the world and because it is important to already be inclusive and open about equality in our time, given the world's progression.

I chose this photo because I want to be reminded as a person who loves helping and giving kindness. I don't do it for something in exchange but with pure intention.

I also love being with people who have the same morality and intention as me. As you can see in the picture, although I don't know most of the students there personally however I knew that each of these different students varies with the history they have within.

This represents that even though each person varies from each other, it is important to show an act that would help them in a way throughout their life. Such as giving kindness, it wouldn't cost a penny to be able to be kind to each other.

I chose this photo as it reflects how we proudly value our roots and take pride in showing who we truly are through our own culture. Spending the entire day wearing Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog gave me a realization of how special our traditions are and how it brings us closer together.

That day felt like a day for honoring our ancestors and the beauty of being a Filipino.

Additionally, this photo shows appreciation to our culture as it serves as a reminder that our traditions and cultures shouldn’t just be celebrated and honored during special events, but even on our daily living.

I chose this picture because it was one of the best and most passionate days of my life with family and friends I have known for most of my life in attendance. Here, you can genuinely see what Filipinos value most; family, traditions, and familial or cultural events that bring people together for special occasions, especially among close friends and family for milestones.

This photo symbolizes growth, love, and acknowledgement of those that have provided guidance and support throughout the years, but most importantly, it has helped me to appreciate my culture, remain rooted in tradition, and inspire me to take on new responsibilities as I became an adult.

Specifically the Baguio Cathedral of our Lady of Atonement.

I chose this photo because it fits the criteria for being able to show my identity through my relationship with family and friends. As well as my appreciation to the different cultures and beliefs in this country. Not only did we go to Baguio for its popular cold weather, but for its rich culture and heritage that it gives as well. This photo shows our exploration to various traditions and cultures that are new to us. And it makes me appreciate the Filipino Identity knowing that we are one of the people but at the same time still have a-lot of differences that we respect and value toward one another.

The photo is a core-memory for me, It was our first time visiting Baguio and we were able to enjoy and have new experiences to try and witness the traditions and cultures that were new to us. We got to try a-lot of different food as well as Meeting the people of Baguio, And enjoy different activities and most importantly enjoy the city vibes.

The Ugly Duckling is all about a duck being isolated because it looked different among its siblings. Metaphorically, it's like a person being treated differently because of their gender, race, etc., which is still an issue to this day.

As the ugly duckling is being treated unfairly, it feels lonely and unwanted, which is why it leaves home and wanders around. However, it ended in a good way as the duckling finally feel belonged as it found a group of ducks similar to it and grew up being admired by others.

I chose this photo because this fairy tale can represent a real-life situation. Nobody deserves to be excluded and treated unfairly because they look different from the rest. In the contemporary world, we should be able to bypass this issue and learn how to treat people fairly. As we are very diverse from the rest, we shouldn't base our treatment on a certain identity. We should include everyone when it comes to giving out kindness and not be bias about anything.

I chose this image because it represents my culture as a Filipino and the tradition that is happening in my hometown. This is something I miss whenever I’m back in Manila. When I was a child, I always looked forward to watching the pahiyas parade and seeing different houses filled with vibrant decorations. This image shows how creative Filipinos are and how serious they are in putting effort into important celebrations like this.

This picture reminds me of the beauty of Filipino culture and how important our traditions are in shaping joy and strengthens unity among Filipino people. This festival is not solely to celebrate, but also to represent Filipinos being effortlessly creative on occasions like this. It would always reflect upon us to be appreciative of our surroundings and the spirit that makes us Filipino.

This photo captures one of our most meaningful family traditions, where we prepare and display the statue as an act of faith and devotion. It reflects how our religious practices bring us closer to God and to one another as a family.

I chose this photo because it reminds me of how our faith strengthens our bond and helps us overcome challenges together. It also shows the importance of continuing the traditions passed down to us, as they are part of our identity and help keep our beliefs alive. This photo is meaningful to me because it not only shows our devotion, but also the love, unity, and peace we share during this sacred time. It reminds me that faith is not just a belief, but a way of life that shapes who we are and how we live each day.

I chose this photo because DEI reminds me of Martin Luther King Jr. , Its History Repeating Itself, Because in the modern world and era, This shouldn’t be a problem anymore. I chose Martin Luther King Jr. Because he advocated for equality between his race and the latter. He fought for his rights and the rights of his race who were discriminated , treated unequally and diversified against his nations people His advocacy became a moving point into changing the racial views of Black people to the general public. He fought for the rights and spoke up against the ones opposing them.

The photo for me, is a symbol of Free will and Equality. it gives a lesson on the privileges that every person has the right to regardless of ethnicity , gender and social standing. Martin Luther King Jr. Fought for that and he Influenced Countless people into fighting for their own civil rights.

I chose this image because it strongly represents how people can unite to stand up for what is right and fight against discrimination. It captures the courage and determination of individuals who believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

This photo is meaningful to me because it reminds me of the importance of using our voices to create change. It shows that identity and culture should not divide us but should instead help us understand and support one another. Seeing people from different walks of life come together for a shared cause inspires me to be more open-minded, compassionate, and proud of who I am while also respecting the differences of others.

I chose this photo because it represents the significance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which shows the different people that stands together showing the support for equal rights and also shows that everyone is visible whatever your gender or identity is.

Seeing unity in this picture reminds me that everyone is deserved to be loved, respected, and valued regardless of your identity.

For me, this picture tells that including everyone in every situation doesnt just mean that we simply accept them, but it is a genuine feeling of appreciation for them that truly comes from our hearts.

I chose this photo because it reminds me of the times when we celebrates our culture together during buwan ng wika event. It brings me back to those days when I was surrounded by people who respect and accepts each other’s differences. Even if we had different personalities, we treated each other equally. This photo showed what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is, since some of us have a different religion but still study at a catholic school and some of my friends are not fully Filipino but still celebrated buwan ng wika with us. We can see that at this moment we are having fun.

This photo means a lot to me because it shows more than just a school event but it shows belonging like everyone inside that room is welcome to celebrate with us even though we have a diverse class with students that have different backgrounds. It reminds me that diversity makes our community stronger, and that inclusion means everyone is welcome to join us.

I chose this picture because I believe that this vehicle symbolizes our identity as Filipino’s. We ride it almost every day whether going to work or school, shopping, hanging out with friends at the mall, or visiting a loved one’s house. The jeepney has become a staple and a part of our day to day lives, making it truly iconic and deserving to be a symbol of our identity.

For me a Jeepney symbolizes our journey everyday as Filipinos. We ride it after getting ready and enjoying a simple breakfast like eggs and leftover ulam yesterday, before heading to work or school. After a long and tiring day, we take another jeepney ride home to rest, relax and to share dinner with our loved ones. In my opinion, nothing screams “Filipino” more than the iconic jeepney.

I chose the image because it catches my attention that the government should take action upon the people’s request. Although according to what I read in the article President Trump end the program due to its disadvantages to people with skills and good performance, seeing it as a problem to company’s than a positive impact to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

However, for me I think DEI programs should still be implemented because they help prevent discrimination and promote fairness and equal opportunities for everyone to contribute to society while supporting their families. These programs encourage  people to be more open and trusting to the government and help companies build stronger relationships that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

The reason why I chose this picture is that it represents a tribe in which most, if not all, are not aware or educated about. Wearing the traditional clothes made me appreciate how unique and beautiful one of the many different cultures in our country. Furthermore, we were able to educate the people during that event about the tribe.

Although this was only recently, this photo shows appreciation for the different cultures existing in our country. Being able to also be educated about the tribe also gave me a sense of pride in how beautiful every heritage is.

I chose this image because people are fighting for what's right and for equality, every ethnicity and race are affected on this in America, especially our fellow Filipinos who are currently working there as they will lose their jobs, and they will lose any new opportunities. Everybody deserves equal opportunities and rights no matter what your skin color is or where you came from. 

This photo means a lot to me because we must be open-minded now to accept that we are all the same human beings, that deserve equality and that everyone deserves the same chances and opportunities given to them as our race, ethnicity and gender don't affect how we do or act in life and the people who are protesting in this image is doing all of these for the greater good of everyone.

I chose this picture because, for me, it perfectly shows unity and diversity. It demonstrates how people can come together and form a bond despite their differences. Furthermore, it shows us to be accepting and fair to everybody to make a welcoming and great community. Whether it be at work or anywhere.

DEI has recently been under threat because the US President Trump recently signed an executive order to end or terminate all activities and agencies related to DEI. To people, this comes off as a threat and discrimination towards marginalized groups in the United States. For me, this is a serious matter that greatly affects not only people of color but also people from different ethnic groups, religions, and more.

I chose this photo because it shows the other side of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Diversity is important, but it also needs understanding and respect to work. It is because sometimes, people hire workers just to make the workplace look diverse, not because they value what those people can truly bring. This photo shows me that being inclusive is not how your company or your work will look in public’s eyes but about treating everyone fairly and creating a space where people can work together without judgment.

This photo means a lot to me because it shows that DEI should not be done just for show. Diverse workplace is not just about how different people are working with each other, but how they work together despite those differences and they should have unity to work. This is when people focus too much on publicity stunts instead of unity, the purpose of DEI is lost. This photo makes me realize that respect and understanding are what make a workplace strong, not just diversity alone.

I chose this photo because it is greatly significant in the Philippines as it is one of the most known traditions in our country, it shows us how Filipinos value our culture by celebrating and honoring our patron saints and the history in our community and we do this by dancing, doing parades and concerts and we do this together with our friends and families in our community. 

This photo is very meaningful to me as every fiesta, me and my family are celebrating at our home together, cooking Filipino foods, doing karaoke and watching the parade outside our house as they march, sing and play music. Fiestas is also one of our representations as a Filipino as it is one of our traditions and it teaches us how to celebrate with our community as we share happiness. 

I chose this image because it delivers a strong message. It reminds us that everyone deserves fairness, respect, and belonging. Everyone fights their own battles, we each have fair values regardless of our background.

This image means a lot to me because it reflects the idea that everyone deserves to be valued and treated with kindness. It inspires me to be more open-minded and compassionate toward others. It also reminds me that unity can be achieved when we embrace diversity and learn to appreciate what makes each person unique.

I choose this photo because it shows different peoples that aren't related by blood but are connected to one another by Christ. It is a powerful photo that shows that no matter what are the demographic profile of a person they can become one that treat each other equally.

It is a rich representation of equality and inclusion because it shows how everyone was included regarding the age and the gender having a same clothes that represent the main goal of that camping. Having everyone that joined received certificate so no one would feel excluded, and in my perspective this means a lot to me because, I was able to collaborate with everyone I don't know deeply but I felt included to everything by everyone because they treated me equally.

I chose this photo because it holds a powerful meaning showing a person fighting for the peoples right. She was fighting for the equality for every race in America specially for her people that are losing their job and will be able to work again because of the order Trump signed. She was simply implying that everyone deserves an opportunity to participate and to be treated right no matter what is your skin color, gender, or where one came from.

This photo personally means a lot to me because as a youth we must be open minded that everybody deserves to be treated right and equally because we're all human beings that deserves to have equal opportunities. Having different background, beliefs, physical profile doesn't mean one should be excluded just like the woman in the photo, protesting not just for herself but for the good of everyone.