The PCS-SHS Courier '24-'25 | First Issue

TheOfficialStudentPublicationof PaterosCatholicSchool-SHS FirstIssue|August2024-December2024

Kultura?Kilala!IsangPasilipsa Iba'tIbangRehiyonngPilipinas

IsinulatniPrincessAnneRoqueatMykahMacatangay agmistulang isang makulay na tagpuan ng iba’t ibang dako ng Pilipinas ang Gymnasium ngPCS Annex nitong Miyerkules, Oktubre 30 Sawakasaynasaksihandinangpag-aani ng bunga ng pagkilala at pagpapakilala ng mga magaaralsakani-kanilangkinakatawangrehiyonsabansa Idinaos sa umagang iyon ang pagdiriwang at kompetisyonnaBinhingLahi

AI2024: Makabago Teknolohiy parasa Ekonomiya

IsinulatniSeanneAlo

Matapos ang masikap at masusing mga proseso kabilang na ang pag-eensayo, pagbuo ng mga kagamitan o props, paggawa ng mga kasuotan at pagdidisenyo na sinundan naman ng ilang beses na pagkaantala dahil sa hagupit ng bagyonanagdulotngsunud-sunodnasuspensyonngklase, dala-dalangbawatisahindilamangangkumpiyansangunit patiangpananabiknamagtanghalatmanood

PaterosCatholicSchoolWelcomes StudentsBackforaNewAcademicYear

WrittenbySeleneAshleeVitor

ateros Catholic School Senior High School students take part in anticipating and beginning a productive school year lastAugust5,2024

As part of the SHS onboarding activities for students, the advisers orient their respective classes about the classroom and school policies and get to know students by encouraging them to use their creative mindsinintroducingtheirindividuality

School director, Rev Fr Edgardo Barrameda is also present on campus, checking up on students with regards to their experience withengagingintheopeningofclasses

PCS’ onboarding activities were not only for the academe but also to establish a healthy and more inclusive environment for students, faculty, and stakeholders as they step onto forthcoming journeys during the academicyearof2024-2025

atuloy na luma ang mga inoba ng teknolohiya ating

ating henerasyon ngayon. Binuksan ng ika-21 siglo ang mga panibagong inobasyon at pag-unlad sa larangan ng agham at teknolohiya Isa sa naging masaganang imbensyon sa panahon ngayon ay ang pagsikat ng paggamit Artificial Intelligence (AI) sa iba’t-ibang aspekto ng pamumuhay. Ayon sa isang pag-aaral,angcompoundannualgrowthrate(CAGR) ngAIaynasa19%at inaasahangtumaaspasa33% noong2024

Ang paggamit ng AI ay lumaganap sa iba’t -ibang rehiyon ng mundo at mga sangay ng negosyo at hanapbuhay SapamamagitanngpaggamitngAI,untiuntingnailahadangmgabenepisyoatdisbentahanito samgamanggagamitnanagingkontrobersyalhabang lumilipasangpanahon

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Closer: CandidateS Mentoring Seminar

he yearly Supreme Student Council (SSC) Leadership Mentoring Seminar was held at the PaterosCatholicSchool-SeniorHighSchoolSSCRoomthisWednesday,August14,2024

The then-aspiring candidates attended the said event, spearheaded by the council’s adviser, Ms JeskaB Lampa As partof the preparatory measuresfor the next members of e student council, former presidents Mr Bryant minic Austria and Ms Aaliyah Setenta along h other officers from School Year 2023-2024, re present to share their invaluable experiences d insights ring the first half of the seminar, Ms Setenta cussed the processes student leaders undergo execute school programs and facilitate udent affairs, posing questions about the ndidates’ readiness that received optimistic ponses, and she encouraged them to evolve m‘beingblankcanvases’tosketching,painting,

and polishing, using a creative analogy to parallel the steps in organizing events with the broader scopeoftheirleadership

Following this, Mr Austria delivered a talk entitled “Ako’t Ako(t),” which prepared the candidates for their leadership journey by acknowledging the natural presence of fear in leading while emphasizing the commitment toresponsibility, and he imparted the message that “titles are temporary, how you treat others is how you will be remembered,”remindingthemthattheirpositionis meant to represent their peers rather than elevate themselves above them To formally conclude the seminar, Presidential candidate Sofia Presto, and Grade 11 Independent Candidate Maxine Madridejo, presented the awarding of certificates for the speakers in acknowledgement and preparedness to applytheirimpartedlearnings

#TheAnnex Conducts ANCPAG Seminars for PCS-SHS Students

WrittenbyIraQuiogueandAngeleCarloman

imingtoshapePCSians’futurecareerpaths,thePaterosCatholicSchoolSeniorHighSchool Department held a career guidance seminar for Grade 11 and 12 students on September 19, 2024,atthePCS-AnnexGymnasium

The Grade 11 Career Guidance program: Navigation, helped students explore their chosen career paths with theguidanceofguestspeakerMr SerafinGeronimoJr The program began with a brief discussion of the initiative, presented by Zuri Tongson of 11- St Barbara andSabrinaBautistaof11-St Louise

Various topics related to career education were discussed to help students better understand Introducing the Adaptation, Navigation, Choices, Paths, Assessment, and Goals (ANCPAG) program Designed to prepare students for their future careers, ANCPAG encourages them to discover their interests, develop skills, and enhance their talents to improve their capabilities

Programs in universities and colleges were explained to inform students about what to expect when entering higher education The discussion included valuable adviceandimportantcautionstoconsider

Meanwhile, "Adaptation" is tailored for Grade 12 students, focusing on their transition to different collegesanduniversitiesforhighereducation

The seminar opened with a brief historical overview, emphasizing the deep-rooted nature of education within Philippine culture It reviewed the academic experiences that students have encountered during their junior and senior high school years and then moved on to a discussion of the essential criteria for evaluating colleges and universities namely Accreditation, Board Exam Performance, and CHEd Citations (Center of Excellence and Center of Development) This evaluation provides statistical insights into the performance of colleges and universities across various programs that Grade 12 studentsareinterestedinpursuing

Aspartofitsobjective,thespeakerentertained questions from the students regarding which universitiesandcollegesarebestforthefields they want to pursue Nearing the closing remarks of the event, Mr Geronimo also presented an e-book with expanded information on career orientation for students interestedinfurtherdetailsaboutcollegesand universities

The event began with an introduction from the hosts, Ms Bless Anabe of St Peter Faber and Mr Jarell Nacario of St Hildegard, followed by the opening prayer led by the SSC President, Ms Sofia Presto The main focus of the event would not have been complete without the presence of the guest speaker, Mr Jun Geronimo

BothGrade11and12studentsgainedvaluable insights and ideas as they left the gymnasium moreequippedforhighereducation

TheeventtackledcategoriesincludingRadioandTVBroadcasting,Copyreading,HeadlineWriting andNewsWriting,CollaborativeDesktop&OnlinePublishing,EditorialandColumnWriting,FeatureWriting, andCartooning.

Eleven schools participated in the conference: Bicutan Parochial School, Colegio de Santa Ana, Sto Nino Catholic School, Holy Family Parochial School Pateros Catholic School Sta RosaCatholicSchool EscuelaCatolicade San Sebastian Pasig Catholic College Tipas Catholic School, Sto Nino Parish School, and Sto TomasdeVillanuevaParochialSchool

Following the starting introduction from the host, Mr Mark Joseph Zapanta, a prayer was led by Gabriel Adrian, a student from Holy FamilyParochialSchool

Rev Fr Edgardo B Barrameda then delivered a speech on how campus journalism aims to promote ethical values, critical thinking, and moralcharacter

Dr MarcialC Sison,SchoolDistrictSupervisor in the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Taguig City and Pateros discussed a breakdown of eachcategoryinjournalism,andemphasized

how congruency, conciseness, and clarity are used in writing He also announced the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) theme for this year: Galing, Talino, at Husay ng mga Batang Makabansa sa Diwa ng Matatag na Adhika Stating the objectives of the seminar, Dr Sison reiterated the importance of demonstrating the skill of journalism through various platforms and fostering camaraderiethroughhealthyandfriendlycompetitions

Mr Zapanta then announced the speakers and room assignmentsforeverycategory

The respective speakers covered thorough information on their assigned categories, teaching the students how to properly foster their writing, illustrating, and broadcasting skills After the discussion, students were expected to create their outputs with the topics assigned by the speakers

Nearing the end of the event, students under Radio Broadcastingpresentedtheiroutputsperschoolwhichwas performedattheschoolsgymnasium

To formally conclude the seminar, certificates were awarded to the speakers followed by the partial announcementofthewinnerspercategory

Thewinnerswere:

3rdPlace:MarcusRielM Ani(11-St Albert)

2ndPlace:AyeshaD Bautista(11-St Isidore)

1st Place (Champion): Arianne Luchiel C Blanco(11-St JohnBaptiste)

A special performance by DUCK-CREW energized the crowd, followed by the Quiz Bee’sAverageRound

3rdPlace(33points):Team6

Briones,Desziree Moralde,Kurt Caveiro,Eula DeGuzman Sophia Ramos,FlownyAnne

s STEM Month concludes, Pateros Catholic Senior High Schoolcelebrated

student achievements with the STEM Month Culminating Program on September 30, 2024, at the PCS-AnnexGymnasium

With the theme "Providing Solutions and Opening Opportunities in the Green Economy," the month kicked off with events including the iSTEMpDigitalLogoCompetition,EScie Writing Contest, and the Paligsamahan Unified Strand Quiz Bee The program began with emceesMaxineMadridejo,Joaquin

Mrs Myra Ison announced the following winners of the E-Scie writing contest, presented by Mrs GalvezandMr Altarejos:

3rdPlace:EulaDioneN Caveiro(12-St Alexandra)

2ndPlace:ElijahVincentS Paez(12-St Anatolius)

1st Place (Champion): Nedji James Esquivel (11St Isidore)

2ndPlace(34points):Team7

Tabonigao,Aether Romorosa,Gwyneth Salapong,Rhian Penaflor,Dylan Saquilayan Jomari

Macabebe, and Ylaiza Dela Cruz

After the opening prayer, Quiz Master Mr Brylle Cruz introduced the Quiz Bee's mechanics and participants The Quiz Bee featured three categories: Easy Round (2 points), Average Round (3 points), and Difficult Round (5 points), with topteamsreceivingawards

Following the Easy Round led by Mr Marius Acedo, the Filmmakers Club presented an audio-visual showcase of student preparations for STEM Month Next the awards for the iSTEMp logo-making contest were presented by Mrs Maridol Galvez, Mr Alvin Altarejos, andMs PatriciaEnaChing

Mr Brylle and Mr Acedo led the final Quiz Bee portion Durin interm PPOP Sasa

ThewinnersoftheQuizBeewere thenannouncedasfollows:

mpion,37points):Team

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PCS-SHSCelebrateAdvocaciesand AchievementsinCARDMonth2024

WrittenbyPatriciaAlmeda

1stPlace:Lindsay Salvacion - St Hubert (SDG 5: GenderEquality)

2nd Place: Aether Tabonigao - St Hildegard (SDG 15:LifeonLand)

he PCS-SHS Annex Gym buzzed with excitement on November 29, 2024, as studentsgatheredtocelebratetheculminationofCARDMonthunderthetheme “Educating the Youth Today: Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow ” The programwashostedbythedynamicquartetofErikaMacarubbofromGrade12St Hubert,KeefeRubinfrom Grade12-St Alexandra,HanzPachecofromGrade

12-St DominicdeGuzman,andZoeManliklikfromGrade11-St ThomasMore

The event commenced with a prayer led by Elijah Vincent Paez from Grade 12 - St Anatolious, followed by the singing of the national anthem In her opening remarks, Mrs AnaRosaleshighlightedtheimportanceofempoweringyouthtochampionadvocaciesthat inspiremeaningfulchange

The program's highlight was the much-anticipated awarding ceremonies for various competitions held throughout the month, celebrating students’ talents in communication, research, and creativity The first category, Vocablast, challenged students’ vocabulary skills Ms AlyssandraDacaraannouncedthewinners

Next, the awarding of the Speech Fest contest winners took place, featuring Grade 11 students delivering informative speeches on pressing social issues Nash Ojascastro from Grade 11 - St Patrick captivated the audience with a heartfelt performance about the excessive use of social media, reminding everyone to “cherish moments and the people whotakepartinourlives”ThefinalwinnersoftheSpeechFestwere:

SPEECHFEST

1stPlace: St Patrick

2ndPlace:St Thomas 3ndPlace:St Homobonus

VOCABLAST

3rd Place: Esperanza Dayag, Juosaiah Navida, Lance Coralde & Valerie Terante

2nd Place: Luisa Dalluay, Carissa Lluch, Margaret Llanes,&EmericYabut

1st Place: Erika Macarubbo, Eleandre Buenaventura, Raine Tiongco, & Flowny Ramos

Following the announcements, the winning broadcasts from Grade 11 - St Christopher and Grade 12 - St Dominic were played, showcasing the students’ creativity an technicalexpertise SirMJZapantaexpressedgratitudefo the closing remarks and greeted the students’ activ participationthroughoutCARDMonth

He emphasized the importance of communicatio research, and compassion in building a brighter future Th event concluded with a closing prayer led by Riana Para from Grade 12 - St Alexandra, marking a successf celebrationofyouthempowermentandtalent

Another compelling competition, PCS Speaks, dre inspiration from the TED Talk format showcasin advocacy-driven presentations tied to the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Mrs Ana Rosale announcedthewinners,praisingtheirimpactfulmessages

3rd Place: Ronald Gonzales - St Dominic (SDG13:ClimateAction)

Lindsay Salvacion, representing Grade 12 - St Hubert, delivered a heart-stirring speech on gender equality Her deeply personal reflections on womanhood urged listeners to “amplify instead of speaking for women” This touching delivery, dedicated to her imagined daughter, Andromeda, resonated with many and left a lasting impact The final competition, PCS Buzz, showcased students’ talents in broadcast journalism Mr Islander Madia announced the winners,recognizingbothminorandmajorachievements:

MajorAwards:

Grade11: 3rdPlace:St Thomas 2nd Place: St Homobonus 1stPlace:St Christopher Grade12:

MinorAwards: BestinInfomercial: Grade11:St Albert Grade12:St Peter BestinFeature: Grade11:St Christopher Grade12:St Agatha BestMaleAnchor:

PeriodistasTakePartinTIN(D)IG20

WrittenbySeleneAshleeVitor

ateros Catholic SchoolSenior High School Courier held its annual general assemblythemed“TIN(D)IG: Pagsasatinig ng Katotohanan, Pagtindig ng Kabataan” with the publication members and alumni at PCS-SHS Annex, Room 501 on December7,2024

The emcees for the event were Mr Joaquin Macabebe the Chief Layout Artist and Mr Nash Ojascastro the Assistant to the Chief Layout Artist The assembly commenced with an opening prayer led by Selene Vitor, followedbywelcomingremarksfrom Carissa Danielle Breis, the Associate EditorinFilipino

The Editor-in-Chief, Katuisha Mykah Macatangay, then explained the rationale behind the gathering A special guest, Mr Mark Anthony Orpiano,formerSchoolPaperAdviser ofPCS-SHSCourier,presentedabrief discussion emphasizing that “journalismisaboutadvocacy butin

need of accountability” He highlighted that truth-telling lies at thecoreofjournalism Forhim,being a journalist means having the courage to know and stand for the utmosttruthandtransparency

The general presentation , delivered by the school paper adviser Mr Bryant Dominic Austria, included essential articles and values that should resonate with PCS-SHS Courier members He stated that the publicationistheofficialvoiceofthe school and one of two organizations with significant responsibilities, the other being the student council Mr Austria asserted “Our publication should empower and amplify every student in the PCS community,” emphasizing the need for accuracy, fairness, and integrity in journalism Following the presentation, alumni shared their testimonies, starting with former Editor-in-Chief Ms Chelsea Anye Baccay, who reflected on how the publication shaped her achievements Ms Ehrawin Chris Layda,theformerNews Editor in

Filipino, shared a video testimony, stating that being open to constructive criticism was vital for improvement She encouraged aspiring journalists to experiment with their writing styles Ms Gabrielle Mariah Risos, the former Features Editor in Filipino, urged students to listen to the Editorial Board's guidance for smoother workflows Former Associate Editor inFilipinoMs TrishaAngelaNasam expressed how her passion for writing initiated her journey in the PCSCourier

Former Chief Photojournalist Ms Althea Alexandra Mabuti advised photojournalists to submit their work promptly to avoid delays Mr Kristopher Kurt Lozano, the former Assistant Director Layout Artist, suggested relating color palettes in to enhance emotional resonance Ms Arabella Liss Gillegao, the former Director Layout Artist, recounted her experiences, stressingthepowerfulresponsibility of campus journalists to defend pressfreedom She emphasized

that joining the PCS Courier means being a voice of honesty in a world where truth is often silenced Lastly, Ms Micaella Mercado, a contributor writer and radio broadcast anchor duringtheyearsofPCS-SHSCourier, shared a poetry piece titled “Init o Lamig?” that highlighted the importance of taking a stand in journalism She argued that neutrality should never be part of a journalists vocabulary, urging peers to always champion the truth After thetestimonies Ms KatuishaMykah Macatangay recited an oath for campus journalists, committing themtotheirresponsibilities

The assembly concluded with a prayerofferedbyMs AkishaEspina As the event wrapped up, the emcees left attendees with a memorable quote: “The stories we write today will be the history of tomorrow followed by a photo opportunity before everyone exited the assembly room This year’s gathering successfully reinforced the values and responsibilities of journalismamongthestudents

FEATURE

WrittenbyPatriciaAlmeda

fter a month of settling back into the school routine, the calendar has finally led the students at Pateros Catholic School - Senior High School to their first club meeting of the school year, last September26,2024

Clubs were stationed from the ground floor, working up to the Gymnasium The Basketball Club with their coach Mr Roman Pasardoza prepared drills and play-offs to improve their sportsmanship and teamwork with their fellow playersinthesaidsport

ThesecondfloorcateredtotheRecreationalClub, wherestudentscanrelaxandengageinnumerous activities with club adviser Mrs Tracy Soriano Meanwhile, the PCS Peer Facilitator Club under Mrs Carla Padilla, provided wise and comforting advice to students and their peers Additionally, members of the Foreign Language Club who are eager to learn the Japanese language gathered under the supervision of Senior High School’s Principal,SirAlvinAltarejos

The third floor housed the Servus Dei Club led by Mr Dennis Revilla and the PCS Choir under Ms Alyssa Soriano which guides students who serve during institutional masses Also on this floor is the PCS Band a convention of talented musicians, handled by Ms Roselie Yago Lastly, the Indayog Club, which nurtures the skills of gifted dancers, assembled under the dynamic guidance of Mr Isaiah Ebrada and Mrs Ana Rosales

Ascending to the fourth floor, students gathered at the Maestra Kulasa Library for the PCS-SHS Courier, where campus journalists unite to develop write-ups artists and photojournalists fronted by its school paper advisers, Mr Dominic Austria and Mr Islander Madia, with the help of the student publication’s coordinator, Mr Mark Joseph Zapanta who is also the adviser for the PCSBroadcastingClub

The fourth floor also housed student leaders of the Supreme StudentCouncil,ledbyMs Jeska Lampa While some officers engaged in proposals and meetings for the activities this school year, others roamed the halls, assisting students in locating and joining their respectiveclubs

Concurrently, the Theater and Drama Club, supervised by Ms Alyssandra Dacara, provided opportunities for students to participate in school plays Additionally, each floor was roamed by members of the Creative Film Makers Club, under Ms Kimberly Vargas For computer science enthusiasts, the PCS Programmers Club, handled by Mr Marlon Vidallon and Ms Maridol Galvez offered instructions in technological codingandbasicprogramming

Lastly,thesixthfloorwasopened for the Volleyball Club, where students could develop their power and agility in the sport, withthehelpofMr MariusAcedo and Mrs Myra Ison They shared theGymnasiumwiththePCSRed Cross Youth, which educates students on the significance of first aid while being carefully managedbyMs EricaReyes

Although time was short and some students felt a sense of diminished amusement as the meetings concluded, they left their stations with a newfound sense of belonging and purpose The first club meetings not only marked one of this year’s many activities but also opened doors to new friendships and moments ofneededrelaxationforstudents

WrittenbySofiyahDagus

ithout a doubt, every human has sensed the touch of loneliness, misery,regret,andhopelessness in the choices they have made in thepast.Withstandingthepullof gravity, we still seek reasons to fight the urge tosurrender Butunwindingthemind,allowing yourself to withdraw from a persona, rebuilding your relationship with God and yourself, and adapting to the changes of our choices might untangle those strings of

Starting from the first sections to experience this activity last September, students from the Grade 11 level of the Pateros Catholic SchoolSenior High Department transcended their journey of learning inside the classroom, to the peaceful nature at St Charles Borromeo Retreat House, Silang, Cavite Fled away from urban clatters and chaos, and brought to a ground of ultimate serenity and silence a place worthy of releasing a person’s unceasing thoughtsofregret

Reminiscentofthefirsthour,eachclasshadan unfamiliar face stand in front of the room with a smile Although strangers, their smiles had souls that immediately touched hearts and providedasenseofbelongingandsafety;soon they turned into friends: Ms Lea Dinco, Ms Mary Grace Virata, Mr Amiel Relox, and Mrs Rio Mazo Each established a discussion faithfully dedicated to a single term: Choice Each speaker delivers an inspiring message revolving on the significance and impact of

Ourchoicesarethebedrockofourpresent,thesoulofourac andultimately,thefoundationofourfutures

Succeeding this heartfelt discussion, the speakers encou everyone to draw a map of symbols representing each o choices, illustrating where their decisions had led them processofmakingthemaphadrustledupconversationsbe students discussing their personal experiences and perspe sharing some nonsense memories and laughs and some presentingthattheyareuncertainofwhattheymustdoshortl

After the interactive activity, awkward yet eventually whole momentsarosewheneachwasformedintogroupstoshare theyhadcreated Thoughitwasemphasizedthatthestudents taughtbytheirparentstonottalktostrangers,thisretreathe be easier to become welcoming and open to one another a doesnothaveavisualizedmemoryofwhattodefinethemb although clouded with uncertainty, each student articulated illustration with might and outstanding courage As tears down, regrets came out of voices in the end, listening to o struggles struck out the loneliness in each person and brou senseofcompanionshipintotheroom

Toconcludetheday,eachclasswasledtotheChurchand theeventwithaclassmass

n October 5, 2024, the Pateros Catholic School - Senior High School community solemnly conducted the Living Rosary program at the PCS-SHS Gymnasium to open, celebrate, and honorthemonthoftheHolyRosary

The program began with an opening message by Eula Caveiro the leading speaker Ms CaveirogavebackgroundinformationontheoriginsoftheHoly Rosary and emphasized the power of praying it, reminding us that the prayersusedintheHolyRosaryoriginatedirectlyfromourLord

Following this, an insightful video interview about faith with Cardinal Luis AntonioTaglewasplayed Afterthevideoclip,therecitationoftheSorrowful MysteriesoftheHolyRosarycommenced

One by one, students from diverse sections and strands lead the prayers of each mystery, accompanied by the offertory of candles and flowers in the holystatueofMary,theQueenoftheHolyRosary

After the recitation of each Sorrowful Mystery, a realistic video reenactment ofJesus'mournfulexperienceswasplayed

At the end of the prayer, the students, each representing a bead of the Holy Rosary,assembledintoabeautifulrosaryformation

All in all, the Living Rosary program gave out an impactful message for the students by recalling the heartfelt sacrifices that Jesus gave for the salvation of mankind We are all rosary beads in the Holy mission of the church, and we should reflect and act in the footsteps of Jesus for the bettermentofthecommunity Thisactivityencouragedafaithfulsparkanda wishful opportunity for the PCS-SHS community to commemorate this holy monthbyhonoringtheHolyRosaryandtheHolyMysteriesitentails

The Living Rosary was then followed by this October’s First Friday Mass, led byFr LoretoSanchezJr

EncouragingSustainabilityand EmpoweringModernAdvocacies

WrittenbyPaulineSy

emphasizing the need for sustainable collaboration to achieve goals for a brighter future, representing SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals

n celebrating the Communications and Research Department (CARD) Month, students, teachers, and judges gathered for the much-anticipated TED Talk Contest on November 27, specifically

for Grade 12 students Inspired by the original TED Talk series, the competition aimed to raise awareness on significant topics through engaging monologuesbytalentedspeakers

The contest took place in Room 602 on a Wednesday afternoon, featuring seven sections and eight speakers presenting thought-provoking speeches related to the United Nations Sustainable DevelopmentGoals(SDGs)

Joaquin Macabebe and Nash Ojascastro the emcees, energized the audience for an enthusiastic atmosphere Mr MJ Zapanta delivered an inspiring openingmessageandoutlined thecompetitionrules He also introduced the esteemed panel ofjudges: Ms PaolaVinluan,Mr MarkAnthonyOrpiano, andMrs AnaRosales

As the contest progressed, each speaker presented unique perspectives and passionate advocacy for various SDGs, making the event a memorable celebration of student talent and awareness

Matthew Dumaguit from St Agatha opened with “The Socratic Question,” skillfully connecting Socrates’ philosophy to modern education He emphasized the importance of questioning and critical thinking for SDG 4: Quality Education, leaving the audience intrigued

Lindsay Salvacion from St Hubert shared a heartfelt narrative about her fears for her imaginary daughter's future due to gender biases Her honest approach highlighted SDG 5: Gender Equality, celebrating womanhoodinaprotectedenvironment

Grace Fallaria of St Peter Faber linked the movie Zootopiato group projects and global cooperation,

Ronald Gonzales from St Dominic presented on climate change, using compelling data to stress the urgency of initiatives for SDG 13: Climate Action His informative approach highlighted the needforactionagainstclimatechallenges

Keefe Rubin of St Alexandra connected SDG 1: No Poverty to unjust livelihoods and potential crime sheddinglightontheviciouscyclepoverty perpetuates His creative and eye-opening talk addressed essential poverty alleviation strategies

Elijah Paez from St Anatolius cleverly used “The ThreeLittlePigs”todiscussSDG11:Sustainable Cities and Communities He linked the story’s plot to urban planning issues, enabling the audiencetoreflectonpovertyandsustainability

Aether James Tabonigao from St Hildegard advocated for ecosystem restoration, passionately discussing SDG 15: Life on Land and the threats biodiversity faces His presentation left a lasting impression and a call foraction

The final speaker, Alexa Versoza from St Agatha, challenged education systems with her opening line, “Is that all? Is that enough? urged theaudiencetorethinktheessenceofeducation and its societal effects addressing SDG 4: QualityEducation

As the presentations concluded, the emcees invited audience reactions and judges’ insights lighthearted remarks that celebrated the participants’ ability to make complex topics relatableandengaging

In closing, Mr MJ Zapanta and Ms Alyssandra Dacara presented certificates of appreciation to the judges, expressing gratitude for their time and expertise in evaluating the contestants This event not only showcased student talent but also fostered important discussions around globalissues

ca-Cola has been a well-recog ng the holiday season, with its ture red truck, and emotion-inv tsthatcapturedpeopleshearts ertisingcampaigndidtheopposit lash after using Artificial Intelli s

theuse of Generative Artif hatAImodelsaretrainedusing exis sion from the original artists, w boundary ManyarguethatAI can her itcancutoutbitsofartworkand me people consider AI’s “art” (Ra esasathreattotheenvironmentdu ation of electricity, particularly thro , p ution, thermal pollution in water bodies, and the production of solid wastes including even hazardous materials (Corrall 2024) ca

DefiningSexEd

Despite the controversy, Pratik Thakar, Coca-Cola’s vice president and head of GenerativeAI,explainedtoAdAgethatthecompanywantedtoconnectitstraditions of the campaign to the future of technology, emphasizing that the company saves both the money and time it would take traditional artists to execute the same ideas Yet, some point out that the whole advertisement didn’t have the heart and charm of the past ones, as if indirectly asking– “what’s the point of saving money and time whenyoucan’tgrasptheHolidaySpiritcorrectly?”

perceived lack of authenticity, the potential problem for human artists, and the ethical implications of using Generative AI in creativework Whileitmayofferconvenience,italsohighlightsthe irreplaceable value of human creativity in storytelling Many have shown a strong preference for content that feels genuine, emotionally resonant, and true to tradition elements that many argue AI simply cannot replicate The controversy surrounding Coca-Cola’s use of AI serves as a reminder that, despite all of its technological advancements, artistry still requires a human touch totrulycapturethespiritoftheseason

Writtenby SeanneThereseD.Alo

o provoke or to prevent? This question sheds light to the dilemma of including sex education (sex ed) in the new curriculumforstudents InthePhilippines,sexisarathertaboosubjecttodiscusswitheldersandrelatives Inlinewith this, a bill was introduced by Senator Risa Hontiveros on January 20, 2025, opening the matter of the prevention of adolescentpregnanciesinthecountry PhilippinePresidentFerdinand‘Bongbong’MarcosJr denouncedthebillasa response,allegingthatitwouldteach4-year-oldstopleasurethemselvesandthatitwasan“abhorrent”and“ridiculous”idea

TheReligiousInfluence

Sex education refers to the relation of information involved with intimate relations and intercourse It provides a deeper sense of understanding of sexuality, relationships and assistance in making healthier and more responsible choices for young adults Sex ed aims to promote a stronger flowofcommunicationbetweendevelopingteenagersandtheirparents It intends to spread awareness and further knowledge with regards to premaritalsex,teenagepregnancies,physicalchangesandsexualhealth

MarcosonSexEd

InaccordancewithPres Marcos’declineofthebill,somecitizensofolder generationshavesimilarviewpointswhilesomethinkotherwise Following his terms used, he claims that the bill might introduce intercourse in a sexually intriguing manner rather than educate adolescents and influence themtoformresponsibledecisionsforthemselves

TheParentalView

Some parents wish to push the approval of the bill, thinking that this will allow teenagers to have a deeper understanding of sexual relations and relationships Sex is seen as a taboo topic in the Philippines due to the country’s cultural and religious beliefs, such that having sex before marriage is a sin Tradition plays a significant role in society and defines sex’s degree of being taboo In every generation, in every family, the traditions and customs vary, especially today where parents may view sex differently than others Addressing this matter often begins in the household Now, parents often struggle to open the topic to their children and often lead to awkward discussions and the formation of vague thoughts on the child’s end Despite the contradicting points, a study conductedbytheUniversityofthePhilippinesPopulationInstitutesaythat 2in3parentsagreethatsexedmustbetaughtinschools

More than 80% of the country’s population identify as Roman Catholics Therefore, the influence of the church on its believers is a strong factor in how they address intimacy in relationships One common ideology among Catholics is the sinfulness of premarital sex The act of kissing alone before marriage is seen as a sin as it is said to stimulate lust and lead to sexualimmortality Onastrongernote,premaritalsexisamortalsininthe CatholicChurch Althoughitdoesnotinferthatyouwillbebanishedinhell for doing so, it is ordered by the church that this act must be confessed sincerely The churchs advocate is to maintain the chastity of marriage Thus,theinclinationofnearly85millionpeopleaccountsforthedisputeof thebillintroduced

ThePrincipleofSexEd

Inessence,sexedmeansnoharm Tostartwith,itaimstoeducate,notto arouse Itisnowuptothestudentstoknowhowtoprocessthepresented informationandraisenecessaryqueriestoavoidventuringintotheactivity duetotheinfluenceofcuriosity

It is during these times that teenagers are more prone to engaging in sexual intercourse as they learn to build relationships and are more susceptible to peer pressure They may feel a sense of envy and curiosity duetothelackofguidance Eventually,thismayleadtocoitusandteenage pregnancieswhoseratesalsocontinuetopeak

Sexedaimstoeducate Itaspirestohelpdevelopingadolescentstoplana better future for themselves and avoid the troublesome fate It does not intendtoaffectone’smodestyorinitiateinnerlust

Nonetheless,thefinaljudgementisyours

All for show: The Money-la Zoo’s Mali

anila Zoo’s Vishwa Ma’ali, more commonly known as Mali, the lone Asian elephant, passed away on the 28th of November 2023 due to multiple conditions including congestive heart failure and pancreatic cancer The tragic event caused grief and mournfulness to the people, especially those who hadseenMaliduringherfinesthours.

But,afterthecitycouncilofManilaapprovedMalitobepreservedviataxidermy,rather thanbeecstaticaboutthenewsthattheelephantwouldbereturningondisplayforthe zoo-goers,themassestookadimview

Imagine spending almost five decades only being limited to exploring a barren enclosure instead of freely roaming the vast forests of Sri Lanka like the rest of her species Malitheelephanthaseversincebeensubjectedtothecapitalisticidealsofthe ManilaZoo,treatedasanattractionforthepubliceye Maliwasusedformorethanjust education and research she was used as a ploy for money Her taxidermied image has caused ethical concerns to rise; was this truly for the commemoration of her life or to milkoffwhat'sleftofhertogain?

Eleven-month-old Mali, whose mother died of natural causes, was gifted to the late Imelda Marcos way back in 1981 by the Sri Lankan government and was moved to the Manila Zoo once she reached the age of three She originally had a companion, Shiva, who was rescued from the clutches of an abusive circus, which possibly explains why she was hostile towards Mali However, Shiva passed away in 1990, which led to Mali living on her own once more She was deemed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as the “world’s saddest elephant” due to the lack of socialization withaherd unlikeotherwildAsianelephants whicharenaturallysociableanimals

Several campaigns were started to free Mali as she didn’t have the correct means to thrive Other than the absence of her kind, she was also walking to nowhere, which caused cracked nails, overgrown cuticles, and cracked pads according to a medical examinationperformedbyelephantexpert,Dr HenryRichardson

Winner's Losing Game: Giving It

All, Losing It All

Mali was considered to be transferred to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary (BLES) in Thailand under the governance of former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III but the Manila Zoo continuously postponed the move The lack of funds to take care of Mali also contributed to herdemise

Mali endured more than forty years of isolation in the crampedandinadequateconditionsoftheManilaZoo only to be stripped into a mere artifact after her death Her corpsewascleaned,stuffed,anddisplayedtobepreserved for the eyes of the public Whilst this course of action may seem like it had genuine intentions, it turned a deaf ear to the rallying cries for progressive animal welfare in the country

Taxidermy is meant to honor and preserve the dead, not to exploit blatantly It would've been more suitable to build a statueinMali’smemoryratherthanobjectifyherremainsin a place where she was deprived of freedom her whole life But what’s been performed cannot be undone, and despair will be forever painted across her face The last best thing we can do is to treat her with respect; it would be better to transfer her to the National Museum, rather than let the Manila Zoo continue leeching off her, even after a lifetime ofcaptivity

nside the sweltering oven of responsibility, Filipino breadwinners suffer endless heat the relentless pressure that poses a risk of burning them They bear the burden of their families' aspirations,frequentlyattheexpenseoftheirownhealth Consequently,eachhard-earned pesois accompaniedby sleeplessnights, physical strain and,unspokenanxieties

Theyaretheverypillarsofthehouse,wheretheirsacrificefallsintooblivion Manyfeeltrappedinthisoven, burning themselves out to keep the fire of their families’ hopes alive But how long can one endure before they’rereducedtoash?

This burden becomes even heavier when misplaced on young shoulders It is extremely heartbreaking to see children being forced into becoming breadwinners, where their education and hopes are given up for their families What should be a growing and learning stage of childhood is taken over by financial pressures No child should have to be burdened with the parentingofsiblings,yetthisisanunfortunatestateofaffairsmanyinthePhilippinesface Avery bitter truth forms the root cause of this problem: parents bringing up children whom they cannot financiallysupportoftenandunconsciouslypasstheburdenoftheirinadequacytotheiroffspring

According to the Swiss Re Institute, 75% of households in developing countries, such as the Philippines, have no preparedness for monetary loss if one of its breadwinners loses his life The pandemic exposed these vulnerabilities since hundreds of thousands of breadwinners lost their lives due to illnesses and left the family emotionally and financially shattered Renato Vergel De Dios of BDO Life emphasized that many breadwinners live as if they are invincible, ignoring the possibility of sudden illness or death With no other forms of financial preparation or a protection plan like life insurance, the family faces all the vagaries of life naked Breadwinners sacrifice everything,butwhentheyleave,theirfamiliesoftenhavenothing

It all begins with accountability Parents must realize the fact that there is a great responsibility that comes with bearing a child in this world It is cruel to bring a life into the world without the abilitytocareforit,creatingviciouscyclesofpovertyandsuffering amily planning and financial preparedness should be taken seriously and not ignored Moreover, society is obligated to equip breadwinners with the necessary tools to protect themselves and their families affordable life insurance, emergency savings programs, and financial literacy campaignsareessentialcomponentsofthisinitiative

Systemicreformsareequallyimportant Fairwages,job security, and mental health resources should be considered rights rather than privileges Families also need to change their mindset; provision should not be the burden of one person Shared responsibility, no matter how small, can ease the burden Breadwinners should not be trapped in a blistering oven of sacrifice; they must be empowered, supported, and given opportunitiestothrive Onlythencanweturnthislosing gameintoatruevictoryforeveryFilipinofamily

Behind the Facade of Equality: The Unequal Treatment of Men and Women

hy does it always seem that our society tends to lean more on men? “Men are better, menaremore

reliable Most might say that both genders already have equal rights but beneath the facade of equality, is a subtle change in treatment between menandwomen,anditstartsathome withyourparents

I've experienced this firsthand Growing up with an older brother and idealistic parents was hard, both of us were treated differently in the sense that they were mostly stricter to me than to my brother This difference in treatment wasn't just personal, it reflected the societal standards and normsthatfavormen

I blame societal standards, especially in a modest conservative country where men were given more freedom in the past Women weren’t allowed to vote and were only taught to be at home and serve their husbands We’ve subconsciously adopted the strict mindset that women should be prim and proper, with little to no opinion, men on the other hand, are expected to be strong, opinionated,andagreatleader

This brings the concept of double standards As the dictionary says, double standards refer to a set of principles containing differentprovisionsforone groupof people than for another, especially an unwritten code of sexual behavior permitting men more freedom than women It’s the perfect definitiononemightsaytotheraisingconcern

Double standards in gender are not easily solved, it’s something that is further evolving, I evoke knowledge in people about this concern We dont live in a world where everything is equal behind there are still traces of inequality, something that is not much spoken about I desire a world with equality, and breaking social norms canbeattainedwithproperknowledgeandmindset Thefutureissetforusonwhatmaybecomeandit’sinour handstomakeitbetter

DepEd Under Pressure: A Tower Leaning Towards Deterioration

t is a potent fact that people come to observe that the Tower of Pisa has alwaysbeenwithstanding building its reputation on the robust foundation of its leaning stature, mistakenly understood as its “breaking point” Ultimately, tourists andenthusiasts,likeme,realizethat its base stands stable and proud, provingthatevenwiththe changes

it has undergone through numerous admirers, years, and leaders, it continuestobeawonderforothercountriestocherish

Although,foreigners,enthusiasts,andunfortunatestudentswhosuffer fromthewreckededucationalsystemofthecountry, likeme,maynot know that the Philippines has its own leaning- no, declining- tower, in PISA Rankinganalarming78thoutof78countrieslast2018and77th out of 81 last 2022 in the Programme for International Student Assessment, Filipino youth are consistently standing on the edge of a deteriorating tower of books and pressure to achieve miniscule achievements in the global learning market In an unfortunate hindsight the countrys students are not learning enough to compete given their frailing educational background, that is, on the verge of its ownandgenuinebreakingpoint

With its former secretary, VP Sara Duterte, admitting to rely on DepEd experts due to her lack of “education background,” that will then, after only 2 years on the job, resign from the position and leave the sector askew with its weak implementation and initiatives for seeked development departing while her demanded review of the K-12 Curriculum still taking its precious time, on the works the country’s education system slowly reflects a diminishing and fragile foundation oflearningforFilipinostudents

In just recent reports, those directly affected by the Department of Education’s actions seek explanations and better expansions for growing teens With the PISAs study aiming at 15 year-old students teenagersatthepinnacleofstudyingforhopefulprospects,thelackof immediate care for concrete solutions amidst academic instruction setbacks continue to impact the capabilities of learners and even educators alike In particular, DepEd’s programs of renovating makeshift classrooms from isolated communities into standard spaces for children has been delayed for 555 days, after supposedly planned on being completed just 150 calendar days from the start of itsprojectbackin2022

Additionally, the turtle-paced progr i f G C i l which in a devastating irony, shifted on Mother Tongue-based educati abilitiesofFilipinoyouthtoapprecia

a testament of DepEd’s oblivious goals of only appearing as “functional,” but never effective All of these faux intentions to recover from past PISA scores and rank higher does not help the sector in any aspect Educational setbacks are created by the country’s own system and its vulnerable, straying focus on matters that are actually in need of saving and attention increasing educator’s salaries, enhancing curriculums to be shaped based on the immediate requirements of students, encouraging educational accessibility, as afew

Nonetheless, seemingly perfecting the capabilities of students for the sole purposeofachievingglobalacademicstandardsisnotasincerestepofaction to development at all In fact, solely committing to unfinished projects to appear merely “better” only proves how the Department of Education fails to uplift the genuine essence of learning One step forward, and a dozen more steps back does not justify the amount of challenges the country’s education systemhastowithstandduetoauselessdrivetobeinternationallycompetitive instead of aiming to be transparently structured and well-ordered A tower only deteriorates if its roots and walls are feeble their objectives of creating greaterlearningspacesforstudentsareonlyeverheard,butneverfelt

The Department of Education’s flawed and faux schemes only justifies the call forgreaterrecognitionforconcretechange solidifiedonjustandrealgrounds of care for its citizens Shattered structures are believed to still be repairable; but what if those who consciously destroy never attempt to build it back on saferbases?

Maybe one day, the Philippines’ PISA remarks and general education system will be sought and admired like a mighty tower of tremendous height and exuberatingpower butdefinitelynottoday

The Hidden Toll of Academic Pressure on Students

hen you ask Filipino teenagers how they are doing, the typical response is “I’m fine” or “It’s okay ” But beneath these seemingly confident replies liesa hiddenreality of stress, anxiety, and pressure. In a culture that places immense value on academic success, many students masktheir struggles in an attemptto meetsocietal expectations. The relentless pursuit of high grades, constant comparisons with peers, pursuit of high grades, constant comparisons with peers, and the fear of disappointing families create an environment ripe for burnout and mental health issues that are rarely addressed Inasocietywheresuccessisdefinedbyacademicachievement,theemotional tollonstudentsisoverwhelming,leavingthemquestioningtheirself-worthandtheirfuture beyondtheclassroom

Often the stress students face is not simply from the workload but from the high expectationsplacedonthem Thepressurefromtheirfamiliestoperformcanleadtostress, depression, and anxiety Beneath the smiles and accolades, many students long for the freedom to be ordinary teenagers, without the constant need to prove themselves or fear of judgment The fear of being seen as “less” because of their family’s circumstances or their perceivedshortcomingsisanadditionalweightmanycarryinsilence

This pressure does not just exist within the four walls of the classroom; it extends to all areas of a student’s life It is in the quiet moments when they check their grades or lay awake, stressed over the next exam It is in the comparisons made with classmates, the nagging sense of needing to do better, and the exhausting chase for validation In a society thatoftenmeasuressuccessintermsofgradesandhonors,studentscanbegintofeelasif theirworthisreducedtothenumbersonareportcard

This narrow view of success neglects critical aspects of personal development emotional well-being creativity andresilience Educationshouldnotsolelyfocusonacademicsbuton the holistic development of students When they are evaluated only for their grades, studentsmissopportunitiestodevelopthelifeskillsandemotionalintelligence that will

servethemfarbeyondschool

The toll of this pressure is real Studies show that Filipino students are increasingly struggling with mental health issues, including anxiety and depression Stress and burnout are reported more frequently, yet these struggles often go unnoticed Academicsuccessshouldnotcomeattheexpenseof mentalwell-being,yetinmanyhouseholds,thepursuit of educational achievements is prioritized above all else

Parents, teachers, and the people of society must shift how we define success Academic excellence is important, but it should not be the sole measure of a student’sworth Studentsneedemotionalsupportand the freedom to make mistakes without the fear of being judged Mental health resources should be readily available, and open discussions about wellbeingmustbeencouraged

Let us create a culture where students are valued for their entire selves, not just their grades Success should mean more than achieving an A+; it should reflect the growth, resilience, and emotional health of the individual Only then can we truly nurture students for the future one where they are not only educated butalsowell

The Tree of Blame: Do Leaders Rot, or Do We Let Them?

ou’reinyourgarden,soakinginthestronggustofwind, wearing your planting garments, a fruit tree seed in hand,youdecidetoplantitinyourbackyard.However, because of your know-it-all persona, you didn’t bother to research how to plant one right The soil you used is of poor quality, you bore the seed too shallowly, the water you used is tainted, and instead of tending to it every now and then you just let it on its own Yet, when the time comes, here you are, hoping for a bountiful harvest What were you expecting? You can’t blame a tree for bearing no fruit when you’re the one that planted it the wrongway

In comparison to the Philippine governance today, many of the people who voted for leaders based on famous names, fancy slogans, and sweet promises are the same ones decrying their offer of poor leadership despite their pledge to do the complete opposite We’ve planted leaders who are unqualified lacking the knowledge,skill,anddisciplinetonurturethenation Andnomatter howmuchwehopethatoursystemwillchange,howcanweexpect anythingbutderelictionwhenthefoundationitselfthatwe’vemade isflawed?

approach to his responsibilities today–while charismaandcelebritystatuscanwinvotes,theydo notequatetohavinglegislativeexpertise

MovingontoSaraDutertewhooccupiesthesecond

highest office and secretary of DepEd, she has shown little progress in fixing our tangled education system In 2022, Duterte was granted ₱125 million in confidential funds the Commission of Audit (COA) later revealed that the entirety of the fund was spent within 11 days without the knowledge of the finance department In perhaps her most audacious act, Duterte joked about hiring a hitmantotargetthePresident,theFirstLady,andtheSpeakeroftheHouseshould she ever be assassinated–Of course, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and President Marcos himself did not take her remark lightly These stunts of hers shows her unprofessionalism and incompetence as people question her actions andtransparencytothepublic

Take Senator Robin Padilla as my first example, his transition from the screen to the seats is like watching a proverbial jester, unsure whether he’s playing for laughs or leading for a change In August 2024, during a Senate hearing on sexual harassment, Padilla expressedhisstandthathusbandsshouldhave sexualright their wives that sparked backlash as it disrespected wome their rights In March 2024, Senator Padilla along with Bat RosaandBongGo,expressedunwaveringsupporttoPastor Quiboloydespiterapeandabuseallegations Hisrisetothe isconcerningconsideringhisrecordofconvictionin1994for possessionoffirearmsastohisunprofessionalismandinter

Lastly, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, who claims to have a college degreeinOxfordUniversitybutwaslaterdeniedbyCathyKing,privatesecretaryto the registrar of Oxford In an email saying that in their record, Marcos did not completesuchdegreeandwasonlyawardedaspecialdiplomainSocialStudiesin 1978 WhichleftMarcosindefensivemodeashepushedthathereceivedadegree in the prestigious school which cannot be found, invisible, untraceable, or simply nonexistent? Don’t get me started on his absence from the presidential debates to avoid questions about his family’s controversial legacy, and now with rice price caps,transportstrikes,andseriesofneverendingallegationsofcorruption

Forging the Future Politics in Transfo

he 2025 midterm elections are fast approaching, and political parties across the Philippines are preparing their lineups of senatorial candidates Among these parties is Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP), which has unveiled its slate to strengthen its presence in the political arena As the campaign season intensifies, the PDPfacesthechallengeofrallyingvotersupportamidstacompetitiveand dynamic political landscape As PDP unveils its senatorial lineup for the 2025 midterm elections, voters have voiced their opinions about each candidate. Corruption or Vision? A critical question resonates among the people

These suspicions stem from a history of corruption scandals and broken promises that have tested current and past administrations, leaving the Filipino people shouting and fighting for authentic leadership and accountability The public barrages PDP’s candidates with questions, as manyhavelinkstocontroversialissues

For instance, Congressman Rodante Marcoleta gained attention for his vocal opposition to the renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise Many believe his actions contributed to the network's closure on May 5, 2020, which limited millions of Filipinos' access to news and information, particularly in remote areas Formany whathedidwasamajorviolationofpressfreedom

Will the Filipino people vote for someone who hides behind the law? This question is crucial as Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a controversial figure and a member of PDP Laban, campaigns for a senatorial seat Charges of child abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and bulk cash smuggling link Quiboloytonumerouslegalcontroversies Beforefacingpotentialdetention, he evaded authorities for an extended period from April 2024 to September 8,2024,raisingseriousconcernsabouthisaccountabilityandintegrity

Also, part of the lineup are Senator Bato Dela Rosa and Senator Bong Go, who are recognized for their close ties to former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Both have faced criticism for defending the dark events that happened during Dutertesadministration

Allcandidatesmustfacethepeopleandthesequestionsbypresenting clear,long-termplansthatwilladdresssocietalissuessuchaspoverty, drugs the continuous increase of the unemployment rate and many more Their ability to provide an interesting vision for the Philippines willbeessentialingainingthepeoplestrust Additionally transparency and integrity will be the number one key player in their campaigns, as voters increasingly demand leaders who embody the values of good leadership

Voters must carefully evaluate the track records and governance backgrounds of candidates to determine which platforms will truly benefit the next generation While it is important to understand the problemseachcandidatefacesandrevealanyquestionableaspectsof their history, Filipino voters often criticize and question the true intentions behind their candidacy Only through education and informed decision-making can we elect leaders with genuine visions for the future leaders committed to serving the next generation CarlosP Romulostated,"ThefutureofthePhilippinesdependsonthe strengthofitsleadership,thevisionofitsleaders,andtheparticipation of its people Amplify your voice, engage fearlessly in the democratic process,andembracethepowertheyholdineffectingchange

ultivating dreams and ambitions the educational landscape paints itself in that narrative, but ambition seems to be all that there is in its palette Schools proudly echo the Department of Education’s vision to "enable [students] to realize their full potentialandcontributemeaningfullytobuildingthenation,"yetthesystemitselfis crafted with broken pieces: uneven policies, inaccessible environments, and an alarming indifferencetostudentswithuniqueneeds

Not drawing itself innocent or away from this framework, Pateros Catholic School stands as both a reflection of this larger system and a puzzle waiting to be completed, or at least worked on Builtonsolidprinciples,resilientbricks,andgracefulpillars,itpridesitselfonacommitment to holistic Catholic education Within these halls, PCSians carry their dreams; some bold and blazing, others quiet and uncertain Their dreams bright or battered are held tightly, though they sometimes feel more like burdens than blessings PCS illustrates itself as a place of consistent encouragement and celebrations of talent and hard work, proudly showcasing the vibranceofcompetenceandcapabilitiesit–fairly,trulynurtures Yet,justlikethelargersystem itbelongsto,cracksbegintoshow Considerationandcamaraderie,however,hasyettobepart ofthispicture

Within its aging walls, alongside the strokes of pride and celebration, there are shadows of struggle whispered frustrations and quiet moments of isolation that often go unnoticed These cracks disrupt the polished image PCS strives to paint, no matter how much it stretches to inflate it towards being a picturesque portrait In the end, it is not the bricks, banners, or promisesthatdefineit,butthepeople thediverseandvariedpiecesthatmakeupthosethree letters:P C S

Concerning is that for Selene A, navigating life with chronic health conditions Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), bronchial asthma, and Type 1 diabetes is a daily battle These illnesses, which began in her high school years, bring symptoms like chronic fatigue, blurry vision, irregular menstruation, and extreme mood swings Fatigue, in particular, leaves her drained even during rest, severely affecting her focus in class Overstimulation and difficulty reading small fonts on quizzes further compound her struggles; barriers that remain unaddressed Yet, what’s most sickening is how the school handled – or failed to handle her needs In Physical Education, for instance, she was forced to participate in activities despite fainting during similar exercises, and her requests for alternative assessments were ignored, leading to a failing grade that basic consideration could have prevented Among all else, PE facilitatorsshouldhaveunderstoodthediversestrengths,weaknesses,limitations,andneedsof individuals a fundamental principle of the subject itself which should have been evident in offering adjusted assessments, like low-impact activities or written evaluations, to ensure her participation without compromising her well-being How can a system claim to form futures whenitsoeasilyfracturesthem?

PerhapspainfultotheeyearethedailystrugglesthatKatuishaAgnofacesinhereducation Her Nystagmus, a condition causing involuntary eye movements, makes it nearly impossible to follow fast-paced lessons, particularly in subjects like Statistics or Physical Science, where whiteboards and rapid demonstrations dominate While efforts like seating her at the front of the classroom and lending the teacher’s desk to view lessons on the projecting laptop are gestures of goodwill, they are like faint brushstrokes on an unfinished painting; well-intentioned but incomplete Katuisha relies heavily on auditory learning, but even this is not enough when visualmaterialsremaininaccessible Deviceusage,whichcouldserveasanalternativesolution whether for note-taking, zooming in on text, or accessing digital resources is often reprimanded,furtherlimitingherabilitytoadapt Thesebarriershaveledtodeclininggradesand a growing sense of helplessness in her education A more inclusive approach, such as offering pre-recorded lessons, providing detailed handouts, or adjusting classroom policies to normalize andallowassistivetechnology,couldempowerhertothrivewithoutbeingleftbehind

Seeing herself in a similar light, Kirsten Leigh Vargas shares her own struggles with visual impairment, where blurred distant objects make classroom engagement a constant challenge Kirsten often squints to see the board or visual aids, straining her eyes and losing focus on the lesson But beyond the physical discomfort, Kirsten highlights the emotional toll of being left behind in a system that seems to prioritize convenience over inclusivity She describes a discouragingcycle:unabletoseewhat’sontheboard,shegivesuptryingtofollowalong,telling herself she’ll study the lesson on her own later a promise that often goes unfulfilled, but also one that should not necessarily be made in the first place As a visual learner, Kirsten would benefit greatly from practical solutions like enlarged fonts, high-contrast materials (as taught in computer electives), or accessible digital copies of lessons Normalizing these inclusive practices in classrooms could ease her stress and help her thrive With inclusive practices applied consistently, not just taught in theory, she could finally engage with her education on equalfooting

The big picture isn’t completely smudged or tainted it holds vibrant pigments of hope Joaquim Taduran’s story is one such stroke of brilliance, a testament to how access and accommodation can illuminate a student’s path Born prematurely at seven months, Joaquim grew up navigating the quiet challenges of hearing loss, where classrooms often became chaotic battlegrounds of muffled words and missed instructions But then came the pandemic, reshaping his world in unexpected ways Online learning, with its headphones and calm structure, brought a clarity he hadn’t experienced before, easing his stress and helping him thrive When the world reopened, hearing aids bridged the gap, allowing him to fully immerse himself in lessons and connections Now standing proudly as a senior high school honor student, Joaquim’s journey is painted with resilience and triumph His story reminds us that whenschoolslisten,adapt,andprovidetailoredtools,studentscandiscovertheirownbrilliance Thisisn’tjustaboutwhatJoaquimhasachieved it’saboutthemasterpieceeverystudentcould createwhengiventhechancetotrulyhearandbeheard

ThestoriesofFilipinostudentswithspecialneeds,mirroredinthelackofotherschools’insights ontheirplights,oftenremainasmutedbrushstrokesonasprawlingcanvas;silentbattlesfought in isolation, while many institutions choose to frame these struggles out of sight Yet, this editorial is written with hope that through this, Pateros Catholic School would offer a different stroke a platform where voices long unheard can finally resonate This act of bearing witness is not merely an acknowledgment but a declaration of hope It reflects PCS’ readiness to embrace accountability and its steadfast commitment to its mission: to form men and women of noble character who are not only embraced but empowered Here begins a pledge to paint a brighter,moreinclusivemasterpiece whereeverystudentisgiventhecolorstoflourishandthe spacetoshine Itis,andithasbeen,timeforPCStotrulystandforitspieces.

Cultivating dreams and ambitions the educational landscape should start going beyond that and creating actions that truly reflect the aspirations it so often promotes It’s not enough to encourage students to dream big or to envision a bright future; what matters is building a system that actively supports those dreams through concrete steps Schools and institutions mustalignthemselveswiththeDepartmentofEducation’smission:“toprotectandpromotethe right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education” This means addressing the gaps in accessibility, equity, and inclusivity, especially for students with unique needs The focus must shift from mere rhetoric to implementing meaningful changes policies that work, environments that welcome, and systems that uplift every learner Education should no longer just inspire ambition but forge pathways where those ambitions can be realized,ensuringthateveryFilipinoisequippednotjusttodreambuttothrive

Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Mukha: Pilipinas Nanatiling Dukha

a kabila ng mga pagsisikap ng pamahalaan na itaguyod ang mga reporma at programa upang paunlarin ang ekonomiya ng Pilipinas, na nanatiling isang

malaking hamon ang kahirapan sa bansa matapos ang dalawang taon ng eleksyon,

marami sa atin ang umasang ang Pilipinas ay maaaring makaahon sa kahirapan Ngunit sa kabila ng mga pangakong pagbabago at mabilis na pag-unlad ng ilan, ang karamihan sa Pilipinas ay patuloy na nakabaon sa kawalan ng kita at kagipitan Ang realidad na ito ay nagpapakita na ang Pilipinasayhindipalubosnanakakamitangtotoongpagbabago

Sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Ferdinand Marcos Jr at ng kanyang bise presidente, si Sara Duterte, maraming promisa at pangarap ang ibinida sa mamamayanupangipakitaangisangbagongdireksyonparasaPilipinas Sa kabila ng mga mabangis na pangako ng pagbabago at pag-unlad, tila hindi pa rin natamo ng bansa ang tunay na pag-unlad na inaasam ng nakararami

Sa loob ng mga taon ng kanilang pamumuno, maraming proyekto at programa ang inilunsad upang tugunan ang mga suliranin sa ekonomiya, edukasyon,atkalusugan Subalit,sakabilangmgaito,nananatilingnakatayo ang mga isyu ng kahirapan, kakulangan sa oportunidad, at hindi pantay na distribusyonngyaman Tilabaangmgaprogramangitoayhindisapatupang b ti k l k aramingPilipino,napatuloynabumubuhay

saaraw-arawsakabilangmahihirapnakondisyon

Isang malaking salik na pumipigil sa tunay na pagbabago ay ang patuloy na isyu ng korapsyon sa gobyerno Sa kabila ng mga pangako ng transparency at accountability, ang mga alegasyon ng katiwalian ay hindi nawawala Ang mga ganitong isyu ay nagdudulot ng kawalang tiwala sa pamahalaan at nagiging hadlang sa mga plano para sa pagbabago Ang mga yaman ng bansa, na dapat sana ay nakalaan para sa kapakanan ng nakararami,aytilanagigingpribilehiyolamangngiilangtao Mahalagaring bigyang-diin ang papel ng mamamayan sa pagbubuo ng mas magandang kinabukasan Sa kabila ng mga hamon, ang pagkilos ng mga tao sa komunidad ay maaaring magdulot ng positibong pagbabago Ang pagbabago ay hindi lamang responsibilidad ng mga nasa posisyon, kundi ng bawat Pilipino Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos at pagunawa sa mga isyu, maaaring mapanatili ang presyon sa mga namumuno upangtuparinangkanilangmgapangako

Sa kabuuan ang administrasyon nina Marcos Jr at Sara Duterte ay nagtaguyod ng mga pangarap ng pagbabago, ngunit ang realidad ay nananatiling malayo sa mga pangako Ang Pilipinas, sa kabila ng mga bagongmukhaatbagongprogramanginilunsad,aynananatilingdukha Ito ay isang paalala na ang tunay na pagbabago ay hindi lamang nakasalalay sa mga salita, kundi sa konkretong aksyon at pagkilos na dapat ipakita ng bawat isa sa atin Ang hinaharap ng bansa ay nasa ating mga kamay, at anglabanparasamasmagandangPilipinasaydapatipagpatuloy

Serbisyong

arahil marami sa atin ang nakakatanggap ng mga mga ayuda at mga pamaskong handog mula sa mga pulitiko tuwing may mga okasyon tulad

Pasko at Bagong Taon

pulitiko sa ating bansa ay ginagamit ang ngo ang kanilang mga pangalan, lalo na’t alalan

Tulad ni Sarah Discaya, isang mayamang negosyante na nagnanais na maging Alkalde sa Lungsod ng Pasig, na maging sa simpleng kalendaryo ay pinilit na lagyan ng kanilang mga pagmumukha at kanilang sinasabing plataporma”Nagmistulangisangcampaignposterangkanilangibinigayna kalendaryo sapagkat tadtad ito ng mukha ng kanilang partido Isa lamang itong patunay na kung hahaluan ng pamumulitika ang iyong ibinibigay ay maski sa mga simpleng bagay na tulad ng kalendaryo, hindi mo ito palalagpasinupangikawaymasmakilalangmgatao

ganoong kalaking halaga at ano? Kapag sila ay nahalal ay babawiin nila lahat ng nagastos nila sa kampanya sa kaban ng bayan? Hindi na rin mararamdaman ang kanilang serbisyo at pagbibigay? Isa lamang bang palabas at pakitang tao ang kanilang ginagawa sapagkat nalalapit na ang halalan?

AyonkayARTADirectorGeneralJeremiahBelgica“Withtheelectionseason nearing, mahigpit po nating pinaaalahanan ang ating kapwa kawani ng gobyerno, na tigilan na ang paglalagay ng mukha at pangalan nila sa mga government funded projects including documents and issuances Tayo po ay pinapasweldo ng taumbayan, hindi po nila utang na loob sa atin ang de kalidadnaserbisyopubliko Dontself-promote

Masakit tingnan at masabihan na ang iyong pagtulong at serbisyo ay isang pakitang-tao lamang Masakit isipin na ang tingin nalang ng mamamayan sayo ay pagbabalat kayo lamang at ginagamit ang gobyerno sa sariling kapakanan Kung tutuusin ang pulitika ay hindi dapat ituring na trabaho bagkus ay isang bukal sa puso na pagtulong para sa kapakanan ng mga tao

Hindi lamang ito sa kalendaryo ginawa, kundi sa kanilang mga gift packs at bigas Napakapangit lamang tingnan na magbigay bilang isang “public servant” kung lalagyan lamang ito ng pangalan at mukha sapagkat maaring isipinngmgamamamayannaitoayisangutangnaloob

Hindi pa man sila nakaupo sa puwesto ay handa na sila maglustayng

Hindi na sana para ipagsigawan sa iba na ikaw ay nagbigay at tumulong, mas magandang tignan kung kusa nila itong mapapansin kahit na walang pangalan o imahe mo na nakalagay Mas mainam na gawin nga pamumulitika ng bukal sa puso at iisipin ang kapakanan ng bawat mamamayan

sa sa pinakamahalagang gampanin ng bawat henerasyonayangpagtitiyaknaangkasaysayan ay naipapasa nang tama sa mga susunod Ngunit, paano kung ang kasaysayan mismo ay sinasadyang baluktutin? Sa likod ng mga

ebidensya sa pamamagitan ng mga dokumentaryo at

talakayan, mayroong dalawang mukha ng pagsalaysay ng nakaraan Ito ay nagsasalungatansadalawangbosessagitnangpangangatwiranattututulan

Ang isa sa dalawang mukhang nakakubli ay ang pangangatuwiran, ano nga ba ang dapat mabatid ng mga mamamayan patungkol sa kasaysayan? Ang katotohanan ay hindi mananatiling tahimik, sapagkat ito ay mananatiling may hakbang sa muling pagsusuri ng kasaysayanggamitangmgabagongdatos,ebidensya,atpananaw Layuninnitongpalalimin ang ating pang-unawa sa mga pangyayari Sa ganitong proseso, ang historical revisionism ay nagiging instrumento ng pagboses ng katotohanan Nililinaw nito ang mga pagkakamali, nagrerebisa upang dagdagan ang mga nawawalang detalye, at nagbibigay-puwang sa mga salaysaynamatagalnanghindinapapansin

Sa ugong ng usaping diktadurya na kinasasangkutan ng administrasyon ng Marcos, may mga pagtatangkang gawing makulay at malayo sa katotohanan ang mga naganap na katiwalian at pang-aabuso noong Martial Law Iminumungkahing baguhin ang mga libro at kurikulum upang tanggalin ang mga paksang may kaugnayan sa abusong pangkarapatang pantao noon Hindi makatwiran ang pag-alis ng pangalang “Marcos” at pag-iwan lamang ng “diktadura”sabalangkasngkasalukuyangbinagongkurikulumngAralingPanlipunan Itoay isang pagtatangkang gawing makulay ang imahen ng nakaraang rehimen habang binabaliwala ang mga pag-abuso sa karapatang pantao, katiwalian, at pang-aapi Sa ganitong hakbang, isinasantabi nito ang sakit ng nakaukit sa mga alaala ng mga biktima at napapalitanngibangmukhangkasaysayanghigitnamalayosakatotohanan

Ang historical distortion ay hindi lamang pagbabago ng kuwento ito ay isang banta sa demokrasya Nilalason nito ang isip ng mamamayan sa maling impormasyon kaya’t nawawala ang kakayahang matuto mula sa nakaraan, at nalalagay sa peligro ang pananagutan ng mga nasa makapangyarihan Ang mga maling naratibo ay nagiging mitsa ngmalalimnaalitansa

Ang dalawang mukha ng katotohanan

pagitanngmgagrupoathenerasyon

Bilang mga mamamayan sa Pilipinas mahalagang mabigyang diin ang patuloy na pagpapaalala at pagtuturo sa mga kabataan ng tunay na mga naganap sa bansa noong panahon ng Batas Militar na patuloy pa rin binabago at binubura sa bahagi ng kasaysayan Malaki ang impluwensya ng mga kabataan sa pagtatag ng kinabukasan ng bansa, sikapin ang makibaka sa panahong laganap ang pagbabaluktot ng kasaysayan Ito ay pag-aari ng bawat mamamayan, at obligasyon nating tiyakin na mananatili itong tapat at makatarungan Nararapat na tayo ay marinig, at bumoses ng mga karanasang dapat na manatili sa kolektibongalaala

Banal na Aso Patungong Trapo

a mundo ng mga Katoliko, marami ang naniniwalang si Hesus ang tunay na anak ng Diyos ang anak na kaniyang isinakripisyo para bayaran ang ating mga kasalanan.Ngunit,ayonsalibo-libongmiyembrongKingdom of Jesus Christ o KOJC, ang paniniwalang ito ay isang kahibanganlamang.

MaugongangpangalanniApolloCarreonQuiboloy,angtaosa likod ng Kingdom of Jesus Christ o KOJC at nagpapakilala bilang “itinalagang anak ng Diyos”. Para sa milyon-milyong miyembrongsimbahan,siQuiboloyayisangmartiromataasna nilalang. Kung titignan mo sa mababaw na lebel ang mga gawain ng simbahan, maiisip na kahanga-hanga ang mga gawainniyadahilsamgaitinatagnaprogramakagayang“One Tree,OneNation”tree-plantingprogramatoutreachprograms. Ngunit,paranamansaiba,angsimbahanatangkaniyangmga tauhan ay isang patsada na may tinatagong madilim na sikretongunti-untinglumalago.

Salikodngkumikislapnaimahe,isangmaitimnakumotang bumabalotsaministeryoniQuiboloy.Angmgakontrobersiyani Quiboloy ay umusbong noong 2021, nang ideklara ng Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) si Quiboloy bilang isang wanted fugitivenamaypatong-patongna kasokagayalabortrafficking human trafficking, child trafficking, sex trafficking, fraud, at money laundering. Kahit marami na ang bilang ng kaniyang kaso,patuloyparinangsuportangkaniyangmiyembro.Subalit hindi ito naging hadlang upang dakpin ang kanilang pinuno.

SabuwanngNobyembrengnakaraangtaon,inarestosi Quiboloy pagkatapos ng labing-anim na araw ng paghahanapsakaniya.

Sakabilanglahat,siPastorApolloQuiboloy,isangrapist at kriminal, ay tatakbo bilang senador ng Pilipinas ngayongHalalan2025.Parikala,hindiba?Ngunit,sinoba anghindimagugulat? Itolangdinnamanangparehasna gobyernong pumayag sa pagtakbo ng artista, kurakot, sinungaling,magnanakaw,atmapang-abuso.Tunaynga

talaganglibreangmangarapsaPilipinas,lalonakungikawaynagpapakasasasa pera’tmayhinahawakangmataasnaposisyon.

Kung ang kaniyang mga tagahanga ay naniniwalang “isang pagbabago” ang kaniyangpagtakbosapagigingsenador,parasamadla,isaitongsampalsamukha samgainabusoatsinaktanniya.Angkaniyangpagtakboayhindimabuburaang mga kasong hinaharap niya ngayon. Bagaman hindi pa siya nahatulan, tunay na nakababahalaangkanyangintensyonsakaniyangpagkandidato.Angpagtakboni Quiboloyaytilaisangeksenanghangosaisangdystopiannapelikula.Kungiisipin, isangrelihiyosongliderngsimbahanngunitmaramingkasoanghinaharapnahindi langsaatingbansangunitsaibangnasyondin—itobaangsenadornakailanganng Pilipinasatganitongklasebangtaoangpahihintulutangmamunosabansa?

Ngayon,angmagigingkinabukasanngPilipinasaynasakamaynatinglahat.Ang Halalan2025ayhindilamanglabananngpangalan,ngunititoayisangpagsusuri kungsinobatalagaangnararapatumupoatmaglingkodparasabayan.Susukatin ng taong ito ang kakayahan ng bawat mamamayang manindigan para sa isang mapanagutangbayan.Sapagkat,hindinakinakailanganpangmaglagayngisang kriminal sa loob ng ating pamahalaan.ng pamahalaan ng upuan ang isa pang kriminal.

Pagyabong ng Teknolohiya, Pagkabahala ng Tao

a mabilis na pag-usbong ng teknolohiya sa ating panahon, kasabay nito ang lumalawak na impluwensya ng artificial intelligence o AI. Mula sa mga chatbot na sumasagot sa ating mga tanong hanggang sa mga makinang pumapalit sa trabaho ng tao, hindi maikakaila ang laki ng pagbabagongdulotnito Ngunitsakabilang kaginhawahan at benepisyo nito, mahalagang tanungin: ang AI ba ay ating kaagapayokalaban?

Maraming gumagamit ng AI, at hindi maitatanggi na nakakatulong ito sa iba’t ibang aspeto ng ating buhay Gayunpaman, paano naman ang mga trabahador na nawawalan ng hanapbuhay dahil napapalitannasilangmgarobotatmakina? Lalonaangmgabreadwinnerngpamilyana natatanggal sa trabaho dahil ang kanilang mga kumpanya ay nagbabawas ng tao upang palitan ng mas espiyenteng teknolohiya

teknolohiya Parasakanila,hindikaginhawahanangdulotngAIkundiisang napakalakinghamonnalubosnanakakaapektosakanilangkabuhayan Hindi rin maikakaila na may epekto ang AI sa mga estudyante Bagamat ito’y nakakatulongsakanilangpag-aaral,maramiangumaabusosapaggamitnito Sa halip na gamitin ito bilang gabay, nagiging masyadong palaasa ang ilan, nawawala ang pagsasanay sa “critical thinking”, at nagiging tamad na gumawangsarilingpagsisikap Anginiisip ngibaay, “Puwedekonamang gamitan ng AI ito,” kaya’t ang pagkatuto ay napapalitan ng kasanayan sa pagdependesateknolohiya sa Ngunit sa kabila ng mga negatibong epektong ito, ito ay maaring mabawasan sa pamamagitan ng responsableng paggamit ng AI Nasa atin pa rin kung paano natin ito gagamitin kung ito ba ay ating aabusuhin o gagamitin kung ito ay kinakailangan lamang Mahalaga rin ang pagkakaroon ng mga regulasyonatgabaymulasamgaekspertoupangmasiguroangtamangpaggamitnito Bukoddito,ang edukasyonatkamalayantungkolsamgabenepisyoatlimitasyonngAIaymakakatulongupangmaiwasan ang maling interpretasyon at aplikasyon nito Sa ganitong paraan, mas mapapakinabangan natin ang teknolohiyangitohabangnaiiwasanangmasamangepektonito

Sa huli, ang Artificial Intelligence ay isang makapangyarihang kasangkapan na maaaring magdala ng malakingpagbabagosaatinglipunan Nasaatingmgakamayangkapangyarihanggamitinitonangtama bilang kaagapay sa ating pang-araw-araw na buhay, hindi bilang kalaban na sisira sa ating mga oportunidadatprinsipyo Sapamamagitanngresponsablengpaggamit,tamangregulasyon,atpatuloyna edukasyontungkolsateknolohiyangito,maarinatingbalansehinangmgabenepisyoathamonghatidng AI Tandaan, hindi ang teknolohiya ang gumagawa ng desisyon, kundi tayo Sa bawat desisyon, sana ay piliinnatinangmasmakakabutihindilamangparasaatin,kundiparasabuonglipunan

Sa Lilim ng Balete: Mga Aninong Nakakubli sa Sistema

atayog at matibay ang puno ng balete. Malimit mabigyan ng pansin bunsod ng matatag nitong pundasyon, ngunit, lingid sa nakikita ng marami, sa loob nito’y laman ang mga ugat na bumabalotbumabalot at sumasakal sa ilang bahagi ng puno Ang puno ng balete ay simbolo ng malakas at matatag na sistema, subalit ang mga ugat nito ang siyang tahimik na naninirasakonkretongpundasyongmayroonangpuno Sa ibang anggulo, kamukha ng balete, mayroong sangay sa bansa ang mayroon ding matatag na pundasyon ngunit nabubulok na mga bahaging unti-unting sumisira sa kabuoang estruktura nito angmadilim at nakalulungkot na reyalidad ng pamumuno ng mga tinaguriang lider ng bayan

Sa harap ng kontrobersyang kinasasangkutan ni Vice President Sara Duterte hindi maiiwasan ang kaliwat kanang kritisismo na bumabalot sa kaniyang administrasyon Isa sa mga pangunaghing isyu ay ang paggamitngconfidentialfunds,partikularsaP375milyong inilaanparasaOfficeoftheVicePresidentnoong2023na kinuwesiyon ng Commission on AuditAng kawalan ng malinaw na batayan sa paggastos nito ay nagbukas ng talakayanukolsaintegridadngpamamahalaniDutertena tilaisanglilimngbaletengbumabalot,animo’ytinatagosa publikoangtunaynalayuninngmgadesisyon Angkawalanngmalinawnabatayansapaggastosnitoaynagbukasngtalakayanukol sa integridad ng pamamahala ni Duterte na tila isang lilim ng baleteng bumabalot, animo’ytinatagosapublikoangtunaynalayuninngmgadesisyon

Kung sisiyasatin, ginigisa sa sariling mantika si Duterte dahil sa kabi-kabilang kontrobersyang kinahaharap niya mula sa mga isyung may kinalaman sa confidential funds hanggang sa mga alegasyong favoritism Gayunpaman hindi natin dapat kalimutannaangmgaisyungitoayhindilamangnakatalisamgamataasnaopisyalng gobyerno Angintegridadatkatapatanngmgalider,salahatngantas,aymaymalalim naepektosaatingbuongsistema Kungkaya,mainamnamagkaroonngmgaliderna tapatsatungkulin,hindilamangsapambansanglebelkundipatinarinsamasmaliliitna sangayngbansa,tuladngmgapaaralan Dahilangmaayosatangkopnapamumunoay nagsisimulasamaliliitnaaksyongmatutunghayansamgainstitusyongito,atmularito, mabubuoangisangmatibaynasistemangpamamahalasamasmalawaknasaklaw Mahalaga ring mapagtanto na ang pamumuno ay hindi lamang isang posisyon o tungkulinnamaykasamangkapangyarihan,kundiisangresponsibilidadnamaymalalim na epekto sa bawat aspeto ng lipunan Kung ang mga lider sa lahat ng antas ay hindi tapatsakanilangmgadesisyonathindibukassamgatamangpagsusuri,magpapatuloy lamang ang siklo ng hindi pagkakapantay-pantay at paglabag sa mga prinsipyo ng integridad Angganitonguringpamumunoaynagigingbaletenahindilamangnagtatago sasarilinitonglilimkundiunti-untingsumisirasatiwalangmamamayan

Sa ilalim ng balete, ang mga ugat ng problema ay hindi agad nakikita, ngunit habang lumalalim ang mga isyung ito, nagsisilbi silang paalala na hindi sapat na magtaglay lamang ng matibay na estruktura sa ibabaw Ang mga ugat, na gaya ng mga lihim at hindi pagkakapantay-pantay sa pamamahala, ay unti-unting sumisira sa kabuoang pundasyon Saganitongkalagayan,malinawnakinakailanganangmgalidernatapatsa tungkulin,bukassapagsusuri,athandangmagsilbisanakararami mulasamgastudent leadershanggangsamgaopisyalnggobyerno

Aries(March21-

Tigre yarn? Aries, kapag may laban, huwag kalimutan tanggapin ang challenges pero isipin mo rin na hindi sa lahat ng pagkakataon, worth it ang bruises! Choose your battlesandsoyourluckycolorfortheyearisRed!

Taurus(April20-May20)

Hola bels, Taurus! Mahal mo ang comfort, pero huwag naman maging masyadong chill Sige ka, baka ma-miss mo ang mga opportunities na dumadating! Green means go, go, go!

Gemini(May21-June20)

Bes?Ma?Teh?Aybasta,sadamingpersonamopuwedeba mag-ingatsamgakausap bakamagalitsilakapagnag-iba ka na naman ng mood nang biglaan! Mabuti pa ang lucky colormongYellowsobrangsayalang,ehikawba?

Cancer(June21-July22)

Nhay, alam kong sweet ka, pero minsan mag-rest ka rin huwag maging emotional sponge sa lahat! At dahil diyan, ibibigay ko na ang lucky color mo na Silver! It enhances youremotionalbalance!

Leo (July23-August22)

MainCharacterangatake,Leo?!Anggandangspotlightmo, katulad na lamang ng Gold na lucky color mo Ngunit, magingat at bumaba rin sa lupa mas masakit mahulog mula sataas!

Virgo (August23-September22)

Virgo, as in the perfectionist one, hindi lahat ng bagay nangangailangan ng checklist ha? Mag-relax ka, o baka maubusankangtinta!Alammobanaangluckycolormoay Beige? It represents stability and practicality sa katulad mongmayfuriosity!

Libra

(September23-October22)

The stable one, Libra, ang ganda ng balance mo, pero try to decide rin hindi lahat ng tao ay okay sa indecision! Matutong pumanig at manindigan Ang lucky color mo ay Pink which really speaks for you na balanse pati ang kulay PulaatPuti!

Scorpio (October23-November21)

Scorpio passionate ka sa lahat ng bagay pero huwag naman manggigil nang sobra at para kang hindi water sign kung magalit! Ingat at baka mainis ang mga kaibigan mo sa sobrang drama! Balance your strength andboldness–likeyourluckycolor,Black!

Sagittarius (October23-November21)

Nasaan na ba ‘yun? Ay! Nandito ka lang pala, Sagittarius Curious ka sa lahat ng bagay, pero magingat sa distractions; study hard, para mas masaya ang adventures mo pagkatapos! Ito ang kulay Purple na swerte at nagpapahiwatig na kailangan mo i-enhance angiyongphilosophicaloutlook

Capricorn (December22-January19)

Aquarius

Alam mo ba ang salitang “pahinga”, teh? Capricorn, alam namin na workaholic ka, pero hindi bawal ang mag-enjoy, ha? Gray ang lucky color mo this year, at isa lang ang sinasabi nito, mag focus at maging praktikal pero hindi kinakailangang mag-shine bright like a diamondallthetime!

(January20-February18)

Aquarius, ikaw ay kilala sa iyong pagiging malikhain at mapanlikha! This year, ang iyong lucky color ay Lavender, na simbolo ng kapayapaan at spiritual growth Sabi kasi pahalagahan ang iyong mga ideya at damdamin!Don'tbescaredtoexpressyourself

Pisces (February19-March20)

Dreamy Pisces! Matalas ang iyong intuition, kaya naman makinig ka sa nararamdaman mo ‘Ika nga,kapag tumibok ang puso, wala ka nang magagawa kundi sundin ito! At dahil diyan, White ang lucky color mo,asinpurity PURITY?!

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UNICA HIJA

inauulanan lagi ng halik, haplos, yakap, at yapos ni Daddy Ako ang paborito sa tatlong magkakapatid bunso kaya, siyempre, prinsesa talaga ang turing sa akin Alam kong mahal na mahal ako ni Daddy kasilaginiya akongipinapasyalatnireregaluhan Kapaginaawaypaako bu ako ng mga kuya, rereskyuhin ako agad niyan! Napakaswerte ko talagang malapit angloobkosakanya

Hindi kailanman nagbago ang pagtrato ni Daddy sa akin hanggang sa magdalaga na ako malambingparinatmaalaga Kungminsa’ynarinigkongnag-uusapsinaMama at Daddy Anak ko siya, Jo,” ang nahagip ng tainga ko, kung hindi ako nagkakamali Nakasalubong ko na lang ang dalawang papalabas ng kusina’t napansin kong nanlilisiksubalitmagaatmukhangkaiiyakniMama;siDaddy nakangitilamangsabay sabing,“Huwagkangmag-alala,nag-awaylangkamingMama”Tumangonalamang akohabangihinahatidpabaliksaakingsilidtulugan

Pinauulanannghalik,haplos,yakap,atyapos “Daddy,anopongginagawa–”Natarantanaakonangmaramdamankonalamangangkamayniyasaaking bibig; wala akong kalaban-laban sa kanya Halimaw na pala ang kaharap at ako’y nagmistulang segunda mano inangkin mula sa kaisa-isang lalaking pinagkatiwalaanbuongbuhayko Walanangsilbikungipagpatuloyangpaghagulgol,walanamangmakakarinig,malapitnaangloobkosakanya

sk Tsk Tsk Madilimnanamanangkalangitan,malamanguulan nanaman!”Itoangaraw-arawnaeksenaniPinsatuwingsasapit ang masamang panahon Dahil unti-unti nang binabalot ng kulimlim ang noo’y maaliwalas na mgaulap,kumaripasnasiya ng takbo Halos umapoy na ang mga paa niya sa liksi ng kanyang kilos subalit hindi ito naging sapat nang bumuhos na ang ulan Problemado na naman si Pin, hindi kasi siya nakaabot sa tirahan niya Ayan tuloy, uuwi siyang basang-basa. Panigurado, manginginig na naman si Pin sa lamig dahil wala naman siyang kumot para panatilihing mainit ang katawan. Hindi rin siya makakakain dahil wala namang kalakal na naabutan gawa ng inanod naitongnapakalakasnaulan

Malungkot na malungkot si Pin pag-uwi, tumutulo pa mula sa kanyang munting mga tainga ang tubig-ulang naipon mula sa mga ito Dinagdagan pa ang lumbayniyanangmakitaangkartonginanodnangbaha walananamansiyangtutuluganngayonggabiattitiisingginawinbuongmagdamag Pagdating sa waiting shed ay sinalubong siya ng kanyang Ina, may nakahanda itong isang pirasong pritong manok na paghahatian nilang pamilya Ito muna ang pagtitiisan ng mag-anak dahil hindi nakahanap ng panlaman-tiyan si Pin gawa ng maulan Kinagabihan, lumukso si Pin sa upuang yari sa bakal, sobrang malamigitongunittitiisinnalamangniPinparamakapagpahingana

Bago siya matulog, winagwag muna ni Pin ang naipong tubig mula sa makapal nitong balahibo Ginamit ang munti nitong mga kamay upang pakalmahin ang kinakabahang puso, hinihiling na sana paggising ay tumigil na ang ulan Mahirap kasi ang buhay nilang mga asong-kalye kapag bumabagyo sa lansangan

A Writer’s Curiosity Over Eminence

WrittenByEulaDioneCaveiro

Howdoesonedetermine Iftheotherisanexceptionalwriter?

Forone,Ihaveabsolutely noclue HowcanI, haveeventheslightest senseofdelusion,andsay thatIcanproudlydistinguish ifsomeoneelse’ssentiments areworthyofpraise?

Howdoweevendefine theessenceofprowess? Infact,howdoesonebecome, intheleast,decent?

Shouldonehavethesolemn expertiseofCamusinnoir, orthedistinguishedpassion ofKafka’snarratives?

MaybeonemustrecallofHemingway’s conciseandsharpdesign, Orperhapsentanglethemselves onthepinkribbonsofAusten’stales?

Andifso,howmanymoreauthors mustInameandreflectonmyownpiece foronetoesteemmyself asawriteralsoworthnaming?

Forsome,meritinwriting onlycomesafterlongstanzas andparagraphsofstories thatmirrorthethoughts readers,orrather,critics, cannotexpressontheirown

However,doesgreatnesstrulydepend onthedeterminationofothers? Can’tweconsiderourselves giftedonourownterms?

Aftermuchthought, Istillamclueless theiris indeed,atthispointintime, notmuchIcando tobecomearegardedwriterforthehistory books

Though,Ifirmlybelieveinonlythis: Noneofotherpeople’swordsmatter

Animpressivewritercanbeanyone, andgreatnesscancomefrom Whateverlanguage, thesimplestnuances, andeveninthemostvagueplaces imaginable awriter’sinquiriesoflife

Soyes,theitchingtonguesofothers haveboisterousopinionsofjudgment; Yetreal,sinceretalentandgenuinity, willalwaysliewithinyou

Havenofear, andcontinuetowriteonhow youcarefortheworld thatistheanswerto awriterscuriosity, andultimately,thetruepower ofliteraryeminence

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Matapos nito, natunghayan ng mga mag-aaral ang mga naging kaganapan sa kabuuanngTinigsikansapamamagitanngbidyonghatidngFilmMakersClub

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Pinamunuan naman ni G Dominic Austria ang paggawad ng gantimpala, kasama nina Bb Jeska Lampa at G Alvin Altarejos para sa mga natatanging pangkat na nagpamalasngnatatangingpresentasyon

MINORAWARDS:

PinakamahusaysaPaggamitngRehiyonalna Wika:

St ThomasMore(Ika-11Baitang)

St. Anatolius of Alexandria (Ika-12 Baitang)

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St AlberttheGreat(Ika-11Baitang)

St.AgathaofSicily(Ika-12Baitang)

PinakamahusaynaPagganap(Lalaki):

PinakamahusaynaPatalastas:

St Isidore of Seville (Ika-1 Baitang)

St. Alexandra of Rome (Ika-1 Baitang)

PinakamahusaynaTabing:

Ikatlong Gantimpala: St Patrick of Ireland (Ika 11 Baitang), St Hubert ofLiege(Ika-12Baitang)

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St Agatha of Sicily (Ika-12 Baitang) - Johanna TimkangbilangBatangJo

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St Christopher (Ika-11 Baitang) - Alexandra TaburnabilangIna

St Agatha of Sicily (Ika-12 Baitang) - Christine CatañaresbilangMainAnchor

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Ikalawang Gantimpala

St Christopher (Ika-11 Baitang), St Anatolius (Ika-12Baitang)

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Samot-saringpasurpresaanghatidngPCSians mayroongvideo presentation na inihandog ang Supreme Student Council at humataw pa ang mga ito para sa unang pampasiglang bilang kasama sina G Dominic Austria, G Islander Madia, Gng Tracy Soriano,Bb AlyssaSoriano,atBb AlyssandraDacara Para sa ikalawang pampasiglang bilang ay itinanghal ng PCS Acoustic Club ang mga kantang “Dilaw” ni Maki at “Nothing’s GonnaStopUsNow”ngStarship

Kasunod ng pagharana ng PCS Acoustic Club ang paghahandog ngpilingmgamag-aaralngmgamumuntingregaloparasalahat ng guro, at isa pang video presentation na mula naman sa Film Makers Club Hindi pa nagwawakas doon ang programa sapagkatkinoronahandinangmgananalosaPCS-SHSNextTop Teacher na siyang nahahati sa iba’t ibang kategoryang pinagbotohanngbawatklase;

G. Marius Reggie Acedo (Ika-11 na Baitang)

Bb Kimberly Vargas (Ika-12 na Baitang)

Tech-savvy:

Bb GessirieReyes(Ika-11naBaitang)

G Marlon John Vidallon (Ika-12 na Baitang)

Fun-filled:

Gng TracySoriano(Ika-11naBaitang)

G BrylleCruz(Ika-12naBaitang)

MostEnergetic:

Bb.JeskaLampa(Ika-11naBaitang)

G Isaiah Marq Ebrada (Ika-12 na Baitang)

Earlybird:

Bb Alyssandra Rheine Dacara (Ika-11 naBaitang)

Gng MyraIson(Ika-12naBaitang)

Sa papalapit na pagtatapos ng programa, nagbigay din ng maikling mensahe ang Punongguro,G AlvinAltarejos

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pinamalas ng Partidong Association of Students Amplifying Progression (ASAP) at ng Independent Candidate ang husay sa pagsagot sa nakaraang Miting de Avance naginanapsaPCS-SHSGymnasiumnitongika-19ngAgosto,taongkasalukuyan

Nagsilbing tagapagdaloy ng programa ang mga kasalukuyang opisyales ng konsehong pangmag-aaralnasinaEulaCaveiroatArianaMadrilejos

Bilang pormal na pagsisimula, pinangunahan ni Sofia Presto ang pambungad na panalangin AgadnamanitongsinundanngpagpapakilalasamgakandidatongayongHalalan2024

Matapos ang inisyal na bahagi, dumako ang programa sa Forum: Saklaw ng Pananaw Kung saan, nagkaroon ng pagkakataong magtanong ang mga piling mag-aaral ng PCS-SHS at mga datingmiyembrongSupremeStudentCouncil

Tinalakay ang mga paglabag sa polisiya ng paaralan tulad ng paggamit ng vape, kakulangan sapasilidad,atpagpapahintulotsacrossdressing Matapos ang Forum, nagbigay ng maikling pahayag ang kasalukuyang Pangulong si Aaliyah S t t It t k l t b b t

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Sinimulan ang programa sa isang panalangin na pinangunahan ni Martina Leigh Alvarez mula sa 12 - St Alexandra Kasunod ng pagdarasal at ang panunumpa ng mga opisyales ng konseho ng mga mag-aaral, nagbigay ng pambungad na pananalita ang punong tagapamahala ng HARED, si Bb Roselie Yago Nagpahayag ito ng mensahe ng pasasalamat at pagbati para sa mga estudyanteng nakilahoksamgaaktibidadnaginanapsabuwanngHARED,angCatecheticalQuizBee,Historyahe,atBinhingLahi Agad nang binigyan ng pagkilala ang mga estudyanteng nagsipagwagi sa naganap na Catechetical Quiz Bee noong ika-17 ng Oktubre na pinamunuanniG DennisRevilla NaggawaddinngparangalsinaG AlvinAltarejos,Bb RoselieYago,atG BrylleCruz Angmgamag-aaralnanagwagiayangmgasumusunod:

Ikatlong Nagwagi: Eleandre Buenaventura at Ervie JhoeSante(Grade12-St Hubert)

Ikalawang Nagwagi: Mary Martha Miranda at Zeus Sison(Grade12-St Peter)

Pinakamahusay: Kurt Gurdiel Castillo at Elijah Benjim Luceriano(Grade11-St Patrick)

Sa naganap na Historyahe noong ika-21 ng Oktubre, binigyan ng pagkilala ni Bb Tracy Soriano ang mga sumusunod:

MinorAwards:

MajorAwards:

IkatlongGantimpala:Grade11-StIsidore IkalawangGantimpala:Grade11-StPatrick UnangGantimpala:Grade11-StChristopher

Panghuli, ang Binhi ng Lahi na naganap noong umagang iyon Pinangunahan ni Bb. Alyssa Soriano ang pag-aanunsyo ng mga sumusunodnanagwagi:

MinorAwards:

BestinPrologue:Grade12-StPeter BestinPropsandCostume:Grade12-StHildegard

MajorAwards:

Best in Research and Scriptwriter: Grade 12 - St AlexandraatGrade12-StBenedict

BestinCreativesandTechnicalDesign:Grade12-St AlexandraatGrade12-StBenedict

BestActor:JaredClydeJavier(Grade11-St John Baptist)

Best Actress: Alexandra Taburna (Grade 11 - St Christopher)

IkatlongGantimpala:Grade12-StDominicatGrade12-StPeter IkalawangGantimpala:Grade11-StThomasMore UnangGantimpala:Grade12-StHildegard

Matapos ang paggawad ng mga parangal para sa mga sumusunod na mag-aaral, nagbigay ng pangwakas na pananalita ang punong guro ng paaralannasiG AlvinAltarejos Nagbigaypangibapanganunsyoparasa

anap na pinangunahan noong ika-21 ng Setyembre 2024 ng mga mag-aaral mulasa11-St.ChristopherangoutreachprogramnaisinagawasaVerbumDei Pasig

Ang programa ay nag-umpisa sa hudyat ng mga punong-abala na sina Arnel Bulario at Gillian Badiola, at pormal na sinimulan ng pambungad na panalangin na pinamunuan ni AlexandraTaburna

Sinundan ito ng presentasyon ng malugod na pagbati ng Punongguro at Direktor ng Pateros Catholic School - Senior High School na sina G Alvin Altarejos at Fr Edgardo Barrameda

magiging daloy ng mga aktibidad sa susunod pang mga araw Winakasan ito ng taimtim na panalangin na binigkas ni Princess Abalos mula sa 12 - St Peter Faber Ang aktibidad ay tinangkilik ng mga mag-aaral at naging pagkakataon ito upang kilalanin at ipakilalang muli ang kultura at kasaysayan ng iba’tibanglugarsaPilipinas

NagbigayrinngmensaheangmgamadrenamalugodnatumanggapsaPCSSHS

Sumabay sa indak at indayog ng kantang “Super Shy” ng New Jeans ang mga bata,atbilangtandangpasasalamatsapakikilahok,namahagiangmgamagaaralngmgapremyoparasamgabata

Pagkatapos nito binuksan na ang pinakamahalagang talakayin ng programa ang pagtuturo ng salita ng Diyos na ibinahagi nina Rachelle Ann Fallaria at MargaretLlanes

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Nagkaroon ng pagbabahagi ang bawat pangkat tungkol sa kanilang mga karanasan, at nang matapos ay isang kinatawan mula sa bawat pangkat ang nagbahagingmgakasagutansabawattanong

Ilan pang pampasigla ang isinagawa tulad ng mga larong “Lava Walk” at “Stack-a-Cup,”magingisapangsayawnainihandangmgamag-aaralkasabay ng pamamahagi ng loot bags na naglalaman ng mga laruan at kagamitan sa paaralan

Sa pagtatapos ng programa, nagbigay ng makabuluhang mensahe bilang pasasalamat si G Isaiah Ebrada, tagapayo ng Grade 11 - St Christopher, na sinundan ng mga tagapamahala ng Outreach ng PCS-SHS na sina G Patrick Del Rosario, G Dennis Revilla, at ang pangulo ng pangkat na si Margaret Llanes

Nagkaroon ng salo-salo ang lahat bilang pagwawakas ng isang matagumpay naprograma

Ang kaganapang ito ay naging simbolo ng walang hanggang kabutihan ng Diyos at isang pribilehiyo para sa mga mag-aaral na magbahagi ng saya at inspirasyonsamgabata

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agmistulang tagpuan ng iba’t ibang rehiyon ng Pilipinas ang Gymnasium ng PCS Annex nitong Miyerkules, Oktubre 30, sa pagdiriwang ng Binhi ng Lahi Sa kabila ng pagkaantala dulot ng bagyo at sunud-sunod na suspensyon ng klase, ang bawat pangkat ay buong sigasig na nagpakitang-gilas sa pag-aani ngbungangmasikapnapag-eensayo,paggawa ng props at kasuotan, at pagdidisenyo ng kanilangpagtatanghal.

Pinangunahan ni Gng Tracy Soriano ang programa, samantalang sina G Aldrin John Bernales,G JerickRabang,atangdatingopisyal ng Supreme Student Council na si Dustin Mabazza ang nagsilbing hurado Naroon din upang magbigay-suporta ang iba pang dating mga opisyal tulad nina Bb Christine Joy PastranaatBb AaliyahSetenta

Unang nagtanghal ang St Anatolius na nagbigay-pugay sa Panagbenga Festival ng Benguet Sa kanilang makukulay na kasuotan at galaw, ipinaalala nila ang katatagan at muling pagsibol ng Cordillera sa kultura, kapaligiran, at maging sa kanilang kabuhayan Sinundan ito ng St Honore na nagdala ng sigla sa Sinumalig

Festival ng Eastern Visayas, na nagbibigaypapuri kay Sto Niño Nagningning ang bawat indak na nagpapakita ng pagpapahalaga at pasasalamatngmgataga-SouthernLeyte

Ang ikatlong nagtanghal ay ang St Thomas na nagbigay-diin sa Bambanti Festival ng Isabela Sa kanilang presentasyon, ipinakita ang kagalakan ng mga magsasaka sa masaganang ani at ang kanilang kabayanihan Sumunod naman ang St Louise na naghandog ng IbonEbon Festival ng Pampanga, na nagpaparangal sa mga ibon bilang simbolo ng biyaya at kagandahan ng kapaligiran, pati na rin kay San Nicolas de Tolentino Sa pagsapit ng buwan ng rosaryo ay iniugnay rin ng pangkat ng St Louise ang banayad na katangian ng mga ibon sa ating mahalnabirhengMaria

Mula Central Visayas, ipinakita ng St Peter ang Dilaab Festival ng Siquijor Ang kanilang pagtatanghal ay isang makulay na kuwento ng pananampalataya at pagkakaisa Sa kabilang dako,angSt Dominicnamanaynagbigay-buhay sa Kinabayo Festival ng Zamboanga Peninsula Sa kanilang makasaysayang sayaw, muling binuhayangtapangatpananampalatayasa

gitna ng hidwaan ng kasaysayanTila isang paanyaya ang hatid ng St Hubert sa kanilang pagtatanghal ng Anilag Festival ng Laguna Sa makukulay na galaw ipinakita nila ang pasasalamat sa likas na yaman ng rehiyon at ang kariktan ng kanilang mga produkto Mula naman sa SOCCSKSARGEN, pinahanga ng St Agatha ang lahat sa kanilang masiglang pagdiriwang ng Tuna Festival ng General Santos City, na nagbigay-diin sa kagitingan ng mga mangingisda at ang yaman ngkaragatan

Namukod-tangi ang pagtatanghal ng St Hildegard saKadayawanFestivalngDavao Sapamamagitan ng malikhaing anino at sayaw, inilahad nila ang yaman ng kasaganaan at kultura ng rehiyon, na pinatatagngpanahonatpananampalataya

Hindi lamang tungkol sa pagkapanalo ang kompetisyon, kundi isang paraan upang maipakita ang pagmamahal sa bayan at pagkakaisa Sa pagtatanghal ng iba’t ibang pangkat, naipamalas ang mayamang tradisyon at kasaysayan ng Pilipinas Ang Binhi ng Lahi ay nagsilbing pagdiriwang ng ating pagkakakilanlan bilang mga Pilipino, na nagbibigay-halaga sa ating kultura, kasaysayan,atpagkakaisa

Madalas nating marinig ang iba't ibang nilalang sa mitolohiyang Pilipino tulad ng aswang, manananggal, tikbalang, kapre, tiyanak, at duwende Ang mga nilalang na ito ay nagdudulot ng takot at kabighanian, lalo na tuwing Nobyembre, ang buwan ng pag-alala sa mga yumao Ngunit ano nga ba ang pinagmulan ng mga ito, at bakit nananatilisilangbahagingatingmgakuwento?

Ang aswang ay isang nilalang na may kakayahang magbago ng anyo at kumain ng lamang-loob ng tao Sila ay lumalabas tuwing gabi, nagtatago sa dilim at pinaniniwalaang kumakatawan sa takot lalo na samgakababaihangbuntis

Ang mga manananggal ay may kakayahang hatiin ang kanilang katawan mula sa gitna Sa araw, isa itong ordinaryong babae, ngunit sa gabi, nagiging kalahating ibon at kalahating tao Lumilipad ito upang kumain ng laman, kadalasan ng buntis Karaniwang nilalagyan ng asin o bawang ang paligid ng bahay bilang proteksyon laban sa manananggal

Ang tikbalang ay isang nilalang na may katawan ng kabayo at ulo ng tao Sinasabing naglalakad ito sa mga kabundukan at kagubatan, at may kakayahang baguhin ang direksyon dahilan upang maligaw ang mga tao Ayon sa alamat, magalang na magpakilala at magbigay galangupanghindisilamagdulotngkapahamakan

Ang kapre ay isang dambuhalang nilalang na may itim na balat at malalaking mata, at karaniwang matatagpuan sa matataas na puno ngbalete Sinasabinamahiligitongmagbugangusokatmagbigayng pabango Bagaman hindi ito agresibo ang itsura nito ay nagdudulot ngtakot,lalonakungmakikitasadilim

Ang tiyanak ay nagpapakita bilang sanggol na iniwan sa liblib na lugar Ngunit hindi ito pangkaraniwang sanggol; kapag napalapit, nagiging mabagsik itong nilalang na may matutulis na pangil Naghahanap ito ng mag-aalaga sa kanya, ngunit sa huli, nagdudulot itongkapahamakan

Ang duwende ay madalas nakikita sa hardin, kagubatan, o lumang bahay Sinasabing nagdudulot ito ng suwerte o malas, depende sa pakikitungo sa kanya May mga nag-aalay ng pagkain o pasasalamat upangmanatiliitongmabait

sang gabi, napabalikwas ang isang dalaga mula sa pagkatulog Ramdam niya ang malamig na simoy ng hangin, at hindi niya maaninag ang kahit na ano sa dilim Isang nakakatakot na pakiramdam ang bumalot sa kanya; tila may mga matang nakamasid sakaniyangbawatgalaw Satakot,naalalaniyaangkuwentoniAling Bebang, isang matandang kapitbahay, tungkol sa mga nilalang sa likod ng mga anino Mga nilalang na halos hindi makita ngunit hindi maitatanggi ang presensya

Ang mga nilalang na ito ay bahagi ng ating alamat at kultura Bagamanmaramingnagsasabinghaka-hakalamangangmgaito,ang mga kakaibang kuwento ng mga nakaranas ay nag-iiwan ng tanong: totoo kaya sila? Sa dilim ng gabi, malamig na hangin, at anino sa gilid ng mata, maaaring maramdaman mong may nakamasid Kaya’t magingat baka ang mga nilalang sa alamat ay hindi lamang kuwento Sa mgatahimiknagabi,bakamagpakitaangnasalikodngmgaanino

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Kasabay ng malamig na simoy ng hangin, pormal na sinimulan ang retreat sa pagdarasal sa loob ng kapilya ng retreat house Agad na nagsimula ang unang sesyon pagkatapos ng pambungad na panalangin Sa unang sesyon ni Brother Gilbert Gecomo, tinalakay ang kahalagahan ng pagkilala sa mga taong nakapaligid sa’yo sa araw-araw na buhay Sa pamamagitan ng pangkatang gawain, isinulat ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang mga inaasahan at kontribusyon sa retreat Napukaw nito ang layuning mas makilala ang bawat isa, hindi lamang sapanlabaskundipatisapanloobnaaspekto

Sumunod naman ay ang pagbibigay ng kandila sa mga taong ibig nilang magkaroon ng bagong simula o sa mga taong nais nilang patawarin Pinagtibay nito ang diwa ng pagkakasundo at pagtigil ng hidwaan Ang retreat ay nakatuon sapagsusuringmgaestudyantesakanilangpaniniwalaatpagbabalikngsiglang kanilang isipan, habang tinuturuan silang palalimin ang kanilang ugnayan sa Panginoon

Pinatatag nito ang kanilang pananampalataya at lakas ng loob sa pagharap sa mga hamon ng buhay Naging matagumpay ang retreat sapagkat nakaramdam ng kapayapaan ang isa’t isa sa kanilang sarili at sa mga taong nakapaligid sa kanila

Isa sa mga pinakamatinding tagpo ay ang pagguhit ng isang hapag bataysaaktwalnahapagsatahanan Kinulayanitoayonsadamdamin at karanasan ng bawat mag-aaral, na nauwi sa pagbabahagi ng kanikanilang mga kuwento Marami ang napaluha habang inaalala ang mgakaranasangtumimosakanila Nagbigay-daanitoupangmailabas ang matagal nang kinikimkim na emosyon at nagpaalala ng halaga ng pagigingsensitiboatmaunawainsanararamdamanngiba

Pinakamahaba ang sesyon tungkol sa pamilya Dito naunawaan ng mga mag-aaral ang hirap at sakripisyo ng kanilang mga magulang, dahilan upang muling tumulo ang kanilang mga luha Sa huli, sumulat sila ng liham para sa kanilang magulang na ibinigay sa huling bahagi ng retreat Ang mga magulangna dumalo sa misa at tanghalian ay nayakap,napasalamatan,atnakapilingngkanilangmgaanak

IkanganiBro Gilbert,

Sa panandaliang panahon, naging mulat ang bawat mag-aaral sa nararamdaman ng kanilang kapwa Ang pagkakaroon ng simpatya’t pag-unawa ang nagdulot ng kapayapaan at tagumpay sa naturang retreat

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sang tanghali ng tanghalan ang naganap noong Oktubre 21, 2024, sa PCS-SHS Gymnasium Ang mga piling pangkat mula ika-11 at ika-12 baitang ay nagtagisan ng galing sa pag-arte sa ‘Historyahe,’ isang aktibidad ng dula’t pagganap na pinangunahanngHumanitiesand ReligiousEducationDepartment(HARED) AngasignaturangChristian

Living (CL), Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person, at Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP), kasama ng Physical Education (PE), ay nagsanib-puwersa upang buhayin ang kasaysayan ng mga pilingprobinsyasaPilipinas

Masinsinang paghahanda ang isinagawa, mula sa pananaliksik, pagpili ng temang itatampok, pagbuo ng daloy, at pagsusulat ng iskrip ng dula, maging pagpili ng mga kasuotan at pagbuo ng mga kakailanganin at nababagay na kagamitan Bawat pangkat ay pumili ng isang probinsyang kanilang aaralin, at ilang linggong ensayoangiginugolupangmaipamalasangkagandahanngmgarehiyongito

Pagpatak ng alas tres ng hapon, ganap na inumpisahan ang programa, at natapos ito pasado alas sais, matapos ang tatlong oras ng mga nakakaantig at malikhaing pagtatanghal

Ang unang pagtatanghal mula sa Baitang 12 – St Alexandra at St Benedict, ay pinamagatang "Albay Enlightens" na nagdala ng bayan ng Camalig, Albay sa entablado Ipinakita nila ang yaman ng Bicol, na nagmistulang paglalakbay sa kagandahan ng rehiyon Sumunod ang St John na nagpakita ng kababalaghan sa probinsya ng Siquijor sa kanilang dula na "Sapantaha" na hinaluan ng misteryo at kuwentongpakikipagsapalaran

Mula Batanes, ipinamalas ng St Isidore ang buhay ng mga Ivatan, habang ang St Patrick ay nagdala ng istorya ng Culion, Palawan sa dulang Eskapo sa Antak ng Culion Isa sa mga pinakapinuri ang pagtatanghal ng St Christopher na may dulang "Aninan" na tumalakay sa diskriminasyon laban sa mga Muslim Ang emosyonal na kuwento ng sapilitang pagbibinyag ay kanilang binigyang-buhay sapamamagitanngsayawatmusika

Ipinakita naman ng St Barbara ang kuwento ng isang batang babae mula sa Bulacan na nagkaroon ng personal na pagbabago matapos niyangmaranasanangmgamakasaysayangkaganapansakanilang probinsya Ang kanilang dula, "Himas ng Makasaysayang Sandali, Yugto ng Buhay Pagtatanggal ng Mga Tali," ay nagbigay ng aral sa pagpapahalagasapamilyaatkasaysayan

Dinala naman ng St Albert ang mga manonood sa Ilocos Norte gamit ang kantang "Alapaap" ng Eraserheads Samantala, ang pangkat ng St Homobonus ang nagbigay ng panghuling hirit sa pamamagitan ng kanilang masining na pagsasadula ng mga makasaysayangkuwentomulasaCebu Ang tatlong oras ng Historyahe ay puno ng emosyon, aliw, at makabuluhang aral mula sa kulturang Pilipino Bawat pagtatanghal ay nagbigay-pugay sa mga hamon at tagumpay ng ating bansa, pinapalalim ang pagmamahal sa ating lahi Patunay ito na ang pagiging Pilipino, gaano man kahirap, ay puno ng kahanga-hangang kuwentonadapatipagmalakisabuongmundo

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atuloy na lumalawak ang mga inobasyon ng teknolohiya sa ating henerasyon ngayon Binuksan ng ika-21 siglo ang mga panibagong inobasyon at pag-unlad sa larangan ng agham at teknolohiya Isa sa naging masaganang imbensyon sa panahon ngayon ay ang pagsikat ng paggamit Artificial Intelligence (AI) sa iba’t-ibang aspekto ng pamumuhay

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Binubuo ang AI sa pamamagitan ng simulation ng katalinuhan ng tao Makikita ito sa mga makinarya at sistema na tumutulong sa pagsusuri, pagkuha, pagproseso at pagkilala ng mga datos na higit pa sa kapasidad ng pag-iisip ng isang tao Ang inobasyon na ito ay ipinakilala sa masasagang aspekto ng pamumuhay ng tao upang mapagaanatmapabilisangpagtataposngmgagawain

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Naturingang Ama ng AI, nilikha ni John Mccarthy ang termino na AI noong 1927 nang binuo niya ang programa ng list processing (LISP) Noong 1950, naglabas ng pahayag si Mccarthy kaugnay ang pagbibigay depinisyon sa AI bilang “the science and engineering of making machines that are smart” Nakatanggap siya ng mga parangal noong1971namaykinalamansakaniyangpagtuklasngAItuladngTheTuringAward, UnitedStatesNationalMedalofScienceatangKyotoPrize

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Umabot na sa iba’t-ibang larangan ng buhay ang impluwensya at paggamit ng AI sa pamamagitan ng pag-usbong ng mga online applications ngayon tulad ng ChatGPT, Grammarly at Quillbot na naglalayong makatulong sa pag-aaral ng mga mag-aaral Ito rin ang ilan sa mga laganap na prdukto ng AI na kilala at tiyak na nagagamit ng karamihan sa ating panahon ngayon Makikita rin ang pag-usbong at paggamit ng AI sa mga makinarya tuladngmgarobotnapumpalitnasailangtrabahongmgatao

Para sa iba ito ay magandang pamamaraan ng paggamit ng makabagong teknolohiya na makatutulong sa pagpapadali ng buhay, habang sa palagay naman ng ibang tao ay unti-unti nangsinasakopngAIangmgasimplenggawainnapinagkakakitaanngmgatao

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Nais ng mga siyentipiko ng AI na maipamalas ang pagiging produktibo sa trabaho at buhay akademiko Sa ibang salita, ay mapadali ang pagtapos ng mga gawain Bilang karagdagan sa pagpapalawak nito, patuloy na tumataas at bumibilis ang paglaganap ng impluwensya ng AI sa mga manggagamit nito Bilang resulta nito, masnapadaliatnapabilisangpaglaganapatpaglawakngAIsaiba’t-ibangpanigngmundo AngtanginglayuninngAIaymakatulongsataoatmaipamalasangpagiging produktibongmgatao

Marahil ay mahirap matanggap at makasanayan at panibagong inobasyon na ito dahil sa bilis ng pakikibahagi nito sa iba’t-ibang sektor ng buhay Sa panahon natin ngayon, kinikilala na ang AI bilang parte ng new normal’ Sa isang banda, nagiging hamon naman ang pagsasanay ng paggamit nito lalo na para sa mga nakatatanda na hindikinalakihanangmgakaugnaynauriteknolohiyanito Bagama’tganitoangkasulukyangnangyayari,nagpapatuloyangmgasiyentipikosapagsulongnitoalang-alang sakabutihannglahat

Tunay na matibay at mabilis ang pagunlad ng AI sa panahon ngayon Tandaan na ang tanging layunin nito ay makatulong sa pagpapabilis at pagpadali ng pagtapos ng trabaho Gayunpaman,mayroongmgatanongnamananatilingbukasukolsapaksanaito:kakayaninbangAInamatugunananglahatngpangangailanganngtaoattunay ngaba’ngkapakipakinabangangmakabagongteknolohiyanaito?

agtala ng kasaysayan ang mga mag-aaral ng Quezon City Science High School matapos matagumpay na bumuo ng artificial intelligence-powered software na mayroong kakayahang tumuklas ng namumuong bara sa puso mula sa mga CT scan Ang imbensyong ito ay pinangalanang Preemptive identIdentification Of Neointimal Tissue In Imaging For Gleaning Atherosclerotic Plaques o Pintig

Ayon sa developer na si Kenzo Miguel Tayko, ang mga kasalukuyang kagamitang teknikal na mayroon ang mga ospital ay nagbibigay ng parehong resulta sa mas mabagal na panahon Kung kaya, hindi agad nabibigyan ng lunas ang mga karamdamang may kaugnayan sa puso Dagdag pa niya, kalimitang natutuklasan ito sa malalangestadokayanamannagkakaroondinnghirapsapagpapagamot AngPintigay maaaring maging pantulong na makinarya para sa mga medikal na propesyonal dahil maaari nito ngisangpa

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Nagkaroon man ng ilang pagkakamali sa kalagitnaan ng set, hindi nagpatinagangMightyMallards

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Natapos ang laban sa ikalawang set sa iskor na 29-27 sa pamamagitanngisangservicemulakayDeVera

Sa huli, itinanghal na Pinakamahusay na Manlalaro si King Altabano, matapos magrehistro ng kabuuang 9 puntos at 12 service aces Ito ang naging pangunahing sandigan ng tagumpay ngPCSMightyMallards

umana ang opensa’t depensa ng Santo Niño Catholic School (SNCS Knights) upang tuldukan ang karera ng Pateros Catholic School (PCS MightyMallards) saQuarter Finalsng GPSOAVolleyball Tournament nitongika-18ngDisyembresaColegiodeSta AnaGymnasium Mahigpit ang naging umpisa ng unang set kung saan dikit ang iskor ng bawat koponan, ipinamalas nina Jarilla at Manalang ang kanilang husay matapos magtalangtig-dalawangpuntosupanglamanganangKnightssaiskorna20-16

Subalit, hindi nito nagawang pahinain ang loob ng Knights na kinayang habulin angMightyMallardsatipanaloangunangsetsatalang25-21

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Sakabilanito kumawalaangKnightsatpinakosaiskorna16-14angMightyMallards na nadagdagan pa ng samot-saring unforced errors na mas lalong nagpabaon sa koponan

Sa dulo, binulsa ng Knights ang panalo sa iskor na 25-17 at winakasan ang karera ng MightyMallardsmataposmabigongmakatuntongsaSemi-Finalsngliga Samantala, magpapatuloy ang Knights at haharapin ang magwawaging koponan mula #1at#4teamsupangsubukangselyuhanangkampeonato

he HSL Braille College nudged the Pateros Catholic School’s Men’s Volleyball Team in the GPSOAOlympics2024intwosetsstraight;25-11, 5-18 at Collegio de Santa Ana Gymnasium on Tuesday, December10,2024.

Jacob Manalang started to blaze the court, with HSLBC determinedtodefendthematchandsecurethreeconsecutive pointsaheadoftheset

PCS fought fiercely in the first set, with Sean De Vera’s stunningcut-throughofHSLBC’sdefensetosecuretwopoints despite a setback from Bartolome Altabano's leg cramp, thoughHSLBCheldacommanding6-2lead

Despite PCS's efficient defense in the first set, HSLBC dominatesthegamewithahugeleadtotakeoverthesetwith 25-11points

The HSLBC defended its lead as the game began in the second set PCS reoriented themselves to take a 9-7 point lead,refusingtoforfeitwithoutafight

Relentlessly persistent HSLBC expertly launched an attack againstthePCS,earningatoe-to-toescoreof10-all

TheHSLBCwontwoconsecutivesetswithatotalscoreof2518, in the last set after PCS attempted an attack during the match point but instead failed to execute afterward service duetoanerror