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Oplan Baklas Teachers give DepEd’s Operation Baklas thumbs down by Sharpaye Delivios
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eachers of Talipan National High School(TNHS) opposed the Department of Education(DepEd) Order No. 21 or Operation Baklas, as it ‘disregards the effort and creativity’ of teachers.
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Volume 2 No.1 | The Official School Publication of Talipan National High School Division of Quezon | CALABARZON
Local PUV Drivers, Operators on Jeepney Modernization Program: It will kill us all by Crizialyn Pi≡ñol
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ublic Utility Vehicle(PUV) drivers and operators of the Municipality of Pagbilao said that the jeepney modernization program—which aims to replace traditional jeepneys with safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly vehicles—will kill them.
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Dr. Mendoza grateful for 4 years stay in Talipan NHS by John Roi Alegre
The School Principal IV of Talipan National High School, Dr. Lunining Regio Mendoza expressed her heartfelt goodbyes as she will transfer to her new assigned station in Alabat Island National High School. According to Dr. Mendoza, that she is thankful for the school personnel, parents and students who supported in her 4 years of service. “Lubusan ko pong pinasasalamatan ang lahat ng guro, mag-aaral, magulangin at sa lahat ng mga naging parte ng aking paglalakbay sa paaralang ito. Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang ating pinagsamahan sa loob ng apat na taon. Marami akong natutunan at naranasan na tiyak ay magagamit ko sa kasalukuyan. Maraming salamat po sa inyo.” continue on page 3
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According to Orlando Pornasdoro Jr., the president of Pagbilao Jeepney Drivers and Operators Association(JODA), many ‘ordinary’ citizens like him might die out of hunger, for they can’t afford to provide millions of peso to buy e-jeepneys, which the government believe as “a symbol of progress and hope for a greener tomorrow.” “Tulad namin na simpleng mamamayan, saan kami kukuha ng pambili noon(modern jeepney)?… magkano lang[ang] kita namin, hindi nila(government) pwedeng basta-basta i-phase out ang[traditional] jeep, marami silang papataying tao sa gutom,” Pornasdoro said, 53 years old. Moreover, he also stated that the modernization program will cause drivers huge debt ‘up until death,’ explaining that the paying off of it might end up passing down from generation to generation.
“Magkano iyong modern jeep?2.8(million pesos), baka patay na kaming mga driver hindi pa nababayaran ‘yon, mamanahin pa ‘yon ng mga anak namin, ‘yong bayarin,” the president added. However, the president also exclaimed that it is possible for drivers to afford the payment needed in buying a modern jeepney, only if the country will set a fare increase up to 50PHP. “Talagang napaka-bigat nun sa bulsa namin, hindi ko kakayanin ‘yon. Kaya naman siguro kung itataas nila ang pamasahe ngayon, gagawing 50PHP, mahihirapan nga lang ang mga pasahero, mamamayan,” he said. Meanwhile, Pornasdoro also expressed his empathy for commuters for he is convinced that commuters are also highly affected by the program being pushed. continue on page 3
According to Ma’am Flor Linsasagin, a Grade 9 teacher, Oplan Baklas signifies the department’s “ignorance” of the teachers effort and creativity in the previous years of decorating classrooms. “They should appreciate our efforts as well, ng teachers, dahil for the past years ay ibinuhos namin ang effort at pagkamalikhain to make our classrooms engaging sa mga bata,” Linsasagin stated. continue on page 3
what'sinside Not taking a 'Break' OPINION | page 6
BL-essed: BL Now Blooming and Booming FEATURE | page 12
Happily Depressed: The Romanticisation of Mental Illnesses SCIENCE | page 15
31 campus journalists bag awards in DSPC 2024 NEWS | page 3