themovers Volume XXXV • No. 1 • SY 2023-2024
The Official Student Publication of Bayanihan Institute
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Features
From traditional to digital: the 21st Century Teacher
Final touches. Students await
the finishing of the gym as this worker applies final coating to the court. Photo courtesy of BIAA.
Better home for the Dragons
BIAA RENOVATES GYM T
his 2024, BIans went back to school expecting familiar sights and faces: the buildings, classmates, students, and teachers strolling around the campus, and the beloved canteen. But, Bayanihan Institute welcomed the students with a pleasant surprise: a brand-new gym!
The idea for the project was conceived during the Grand Alumni Homecoming of the school on December 4, 2022. As the venue, the gym’s outdated facilities were noticed and noted by the Bayanihan Institute Alumni Association (BIAA), thus giving the alumni officers thought on a worthwhile
News Analysis
THE REIGN CONTINUES BI mathletes win medals, awards in int’l stints
ayanihan Institute has long began collecting awards as they B been revered in the field of successfully won gold medal, silver mathematics competition both locally medal, and merit award, respectively and abroad. This year, the culture of excellence is once again ablaze as BIans continue to bring home medals and awards from international math competitions. Before the start of the current school year, Jacob Co (Grade 7), Justin Chua (Grade 9), and Adam Joaquin Chua (Grade 10),
during the heat round of the Hong Kong International Math Olympiad (HKIMO) on May 26, 2023. During the final round of HKIMO, Jacob Co again won the gold medal while Justin Chua reaped the bronze medal. Meanwhile, Anniqa Ginelle Uy from Grade 10 brought home the
project. Backed by the numerous member-alumni, Mr. Elle Lee, the president gave the green light to commence the renovation on May 2023.
Story by Eliana Riane Co
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bronze medal during the Hua Xia Cup 2023 China Mathematical Olympiad Contest on May 28, 2023. Uy likewise bagged the silver award for secondary math during the national round of the Philippine International Math and Science Olympics last August 27, 2023 ,where Brina Isabel Chua and Bryce Iñigo Chua, both from elementary, also won silver medals for science. Story by: Yohan Sotto, Matthew Aquino, & Bienne Chua
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Scouts make a blast revival after decades of dormancy fter almost 4 decades of inactivity, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) make a comeback to Bayanihan Institute this school year, starting with the much-anticipated backyard camping on November 24-25, 2023. The backyard camping featured activities and teambuilding sessions that challenged the teamwork and discipline of the scouts. The BSP scout master, Ms. Adelyn Dela Cruz, led the scouts
in setting up their tents as well as cooking their dinner afterward. The different scout outfits prepared skits and designed banners which they presented during the bonfire activity. The first day ended with melodies to campfire songs accompanied by scouts dancing in the light of the ceremonial fire. Story by: Christian Anthony Ho
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Features
When attachment and love know no form
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Sci-Tech
‘Magkanu, Bap?’ (How much, uncle?)
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The Movers photojourns, writers win in TCPEIA presscon
inning 3 out of 5 slots to the Division W Schools Press Conference (DSPC), The Movers photojournalists prevailed in
begins with a successful backyard camping
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Tents up. Scouts set up and
prepare their tents during the backyard camping activity of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Photo by Redmond Ong
the photojournalism and caption writing competition during the Tarlac City Private Educational Institutions Association (TCPEIA) press conference at Creston Academy, January 12-13, 2024. Grade 10 students Angel Mei Lin, Martin Redmond Ong, and Liangliang Zheng bagged second, third, and fourth places, respectively in the secondary English category. Meanwhile, The Movers' Pen warriors also grabbed two awards which added to the haul of the publication with Annika Gabrielle Chua (Grade 10) finishing 8th in Column Writing English and Eison Jan Cutero (Grade 10) securing the 10th place in Sports Writing Filipino. Story by Krishna Mallari
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