SUNRISE 2024_2025

‘Bringslighttonews, uncoversthetruth ’

DEEPER DIPPER

Unresolved water pipe-line problem sparks to Barangay-aid Water System

RelevanttoDepEdOrderNo10,s 2016alsoknownasPolicyandGuidelinesfortheComprehensiveWater,SanitationandHygiene inSchools(WinS)Programthatexhibitstheuseofcleanwatersupplyforlearners’dailyuseandhygienicpurposes,BuenavistaCigarasElementarySchool,partneredwithGPTA2024andBrgy Cigaras,initiatesawater-aidsystemforthewatersupply consumptionoflearnerstomaintaincleanlinessandhygienicinitiativesfortheschoolyear2024-2025,Jul.22.

Unresolvedwatersupplycauseslearners toavoidusingbathroomsandcomfort roomsinBCESforseveralyears

Undetectedproblemsinthewaterpipe lineshadbeenagreatissuenotonlyfor theschoolbutalsofortheGeneral ParentsandTeachersAssociation(GPTA) andthebarangaycatchmentareas resultinginunendingrepairswithlessto noimprovement

BCEScontinuestohavedialogueswith stakeholdersalongwiththeLocal GovernmentUnitofMagdalenato providelongtermsolutionstothe problem However theundetected problemsturntobiggerproblems includinghugewaterbillsforseveral monthsthusalarmingtheschoolandthe Dr Bonifaciotheschoolprincipal –

withalltheeffortsoftheschoolandthe stakeholdersgettingintowasteandthe alarmingunhygienicproblemsaffecting learners focusonlearningandthe schoolsprovisionofafunctionallearning environment Severaloptionsweremade asidefrommonthlychecksonwaterpipe linesanddetectionoffaultywaterlines Until,Brgy Cigarasofferedtosupply waterfromtheirexistingwatersystem providedwithinthebarangaysettlers Theschoolhasbeenconnectedwiththe LGUwatersystemsincethenandhadno intentofchangingtheschoolwater supply–butwiththesituationinmindthe schoolagreedandacceptedtheofferof theBarangayCigarasheadedbyKap JeffreyReyes

oftheBarangayCigarasheadedbyKap JeffreyReyes Thesaidpartnershipwas madepossibleupontherequestofoneof theschoolHPTAPresident Mr RoelAliasoneoftheconcernedparentsofGrade4 pupilsatthattimewhosuffersthemostin thelostofwatersupplyintheircomfort rooms Thesestudentswerealsoaskedto fetchwaterfromthestagecomfortrooms inthesecondfloortobeusedinthetoilet bowl Ayawnaminmahirapanangmgabatana magbuhatngtubigmulasababang kanilangclassroom”emphasizedbyMr RoelAlias-aparentfromBCES “Butinalangnasabihankamitungkoldito” addedbyKap Jeffrey continuereading onpage2

30 families displaced on agricultural to commercial land conversion –reasons for increased transferring out students.

-Alexah Zachary Remorosa

Libreng Sakay project –sparks BCES big chance to win 2024 Regional Level of Gawad Patnugot

CognizancetoRegionalMemorandumNo.339 seriesof2024alsoknownas9thDepEdGawad PatnugotStage2Qualifiersstating Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolasone oftheStage2Qualifiersof2024Regional GawadPatnugotforvalidation,highlights LibrengSakayasoneoftheschoolcommunitypartnershipprojectsinthedivision ofLaguna,Aug.28.

Inrelationwiththeon-goingprojectsanddevelopmentalactivitiesofdifferentprivateindividualsandsectorsthat initiallyincludesconversionofagriculturallandstocommerciallandsinMagdalenawithtenantsnothaving permanenthomesgreatlyaffectsschoolsincludingBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool’s(BCES)population duetochangeofresidence.

Withmodernizationathand,including agriculturallandstosubdivisionsuchas a4-hectarelandinBrgy Poblacionand another35hectaresoflandnearthe schoolvicinityisbeingpreparedfor anothersubdivision–thusaffecting tenantsandsmallsettlerswhosehouses areatriskoncetheprojectstartstoroll Over30familiesand15studentsfrom Buenavista-CigarasElemenntarySchool (BCES) wouldbedirectlyaffectedbythe landconversion–withnorightsonthe land Withnolandstotiltandwheretheycan builttheirhouse,manyfarmersarein greatconcernsonthematter “Saanpokamititirakungsakaling paalisinpokamingamingmga pinagtatrabahuhan”,MangJoseadded

“Kungsakalingmatuloypoyunmga housingprojectsna‘yonbakalumipatpo kami Isasamaponaminyunmgaanak namin” addedbyMrs Santos

Thesepoorfamilieswouldbeforcedto movetoanotherplacetosettleaffecting thechangeofresidenceofthefamilyand thepossiblereasonfortransferringoutof these15learners Bakalumipatngadawpokamisabini MamaatPapa addedbyJustine-a grade3pupilofBuenavista-Cigaras ElementarySchool

Thesaidprojectranstartinglastyearby sellingmostofthelandpropertiesbynow its60%sales isaclearevidencethatthis landconversionwillsoonhappenandwill permanentlyaffectsthelifeofBCESfamily andstudentsgreatly

BCESbagstwocategoriesinthedivisionlevelof GawadPatnugotmakingtheschoolSDO Laguna’sofficialrepresentativetoregionallevel ThisachievementishighlightedbyLibrengSakayprojectthatcaterslearnersfrom BarangayIlogandnearbybarangaysincluding Brgy SabangandBrgy Balanac Thebarangayservicefetchesandpicks-up twenty-two(22)learnersfromKindergartento Grade6 Allowingthemtocometoschoolfast andonschedulewithoutanydelayand assuringthattheycangotoschooleven without‘baon’

Atpresent,BCESispreparingforthe3rdandlast stageofvalidationasoneofthefinalistforthis year

ofstudentsbenefitedfromthedifferentreadingprogramofKaritonngPagbasaatBahayAklatan -someoftheprogramsoftheschoolthatinitiatesreadinghabitssustainabilityintheschoolto helppromotegoodreadinghabitsamongthestudentsofBCES.

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MANILA,Philippines FilipinoandPanitikanor PhilippineLiteraturecanbeexcludedascore subjectsincollege,theSupremeCourt(SC)has ruledwithfinality Inafive-pageresolution,theSCenbancstoodby itsrulinglastOct 9afterthepetitionersfailedto presentsubstantivenewargumentsthatwould haveswayedthejusticestochangetheiropinion Rumorsandspeculationstartedtosprungafter CHEDfilespetitiononSContheremovalofFilipino andPanitikansubjectsincollege Inastatement,CHEDchairJ ProsperoDeVeraIII saidtheSCdecisionprovesthat"CHEDdidnot abolishFilipinoandPanitikanintheGeneral EducationCurriculum andthattheywere "transferredtotheSeniorHighSchoollevelsince theseareimportantbuildingblocksinthe preparationofseniorhighstudentstobe university-readywhentheygraduate ExplainingthereasonofexcludingFilipinoand Panitikansubjects AlthoughSCdeniedthis petition bySCseveraltimes,SCmadeitsdecision toFilipinoandPanitikanorPhilippineLiteraturecan beexcludedascoresubjectsincollege,the SupremeCourt(SC)hasruledwithfinality TheSCruledlastOctoberthattheCommissionon HigherEducation(CHEd)memorandumthat reducedthegeneraleducation(GE)curriculumto aminimumof36unitswasvalidandthatCHEds MemorandumOrderNo 20Seriesof2013 consideredFilipinoandPanitikanasnolongercore subjects Causingbrewedrumorsandspeculationswithin theacademeontheSCdecisions TanggolWikaanallianceontheNational LanguageslamsDepEdasDepEdprojecton SpecialPrograminForeignLanguage(SPFL) particularlyKoreanLangunage However,DepEd reiteratedthatthere’s“nowayintendedtoand shallnotreplacetheFilipinosubject inthebasic educationlevel DepEd,SanJuanstressed,continuestodefendthe killingofFilipinoatLiteratureincollegewhile promotingitsforeignlanguageelectives Simple angisyu:unahinangwikangsariliathuwag ipagtanggolangpagpataysawikangsarili,”he said Inresponse,theDepEdreleasedastatement clarifyingthatKoreanisnotmeanttoreplace Filipinoandissimplyanelectiveclass

DepEdalsoassuredthatFilipinocontinuestobe themediumofinstruction forsubjects suchas AralingPanlipunan andEdukasyonsaPagpapakatao AsidefromFilipino DepEdsaidthatthe MotherTongue-Based Multilingual Education(MTB-MLE) isalsobeingimplemented inKindergarten, Grades1,2,and3inallpublicschools

-Guilliana Ysabelle D Opong

RelativetotheprovisionofprogramsintheenactmentoftheNationalMaintenanceWeekalsoknownasBrigadaEskwelaBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolinpartnershipwiththeGovernorsOfficesfocusedonLivelihoodprograminitiatedfree seminaronfabricsofteneranddish-washingliquidmakingtoprovideunemployedfamiliesincomeintheareaandcreatean incomegeneratingopportunitiesforBCES parents,Jul.24.

Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchool sponsoredalivelihoodseminar presentedbytheSpecialLivelihoodOffice (SLO)oftheProvincialCapitolofLaguna onJuly22 2024 priortothestartofthe schoolyear2024-2025 aspartofthe BrigadaEskwelaprogram Thesession beganwithanAVPpresentationofthe PhilippineNationalAnthem,followedbya prayer Mrs MarissaS Cabela,avery engagedMasterTeacherIIatBCES, deliveredtheopeningremarks welcomingalloftheseminarsguests, teachers,andparentparticipants Mrs JulietM Capuz,MasterTeacherIat BCES introducedtheguestspeakersto kickoffthetraining Theresource speakerswereemployeesofSLOinthe Governorsofficeandhasbeenaa speakerforyears

Low Number of Kindergarten enrollees drives LGU for free PSA Birth certificates

-John Rei N. Abalon

CognizancetoDepEdOrderNo 32seriesof 2024alsoknownasEnrollmentGuidelines forSchoolYear2024-2025thatrequires parentstoprovideanylegaldocuments uponenrollingtheirchildren,BuenavistaCigarasElementarySchool(BCES)copartneredwiththeLocalGovernmentUnit (LGU)ofMagdalenatoprovidePSAbirth certificatestoindigentparentswhocannot affordtogetsuchdocumentsinorderto enrolltheirchildren,Jan27

BCES,justlikeotherschools,hashadlong termproblemsonlearners legaldocuments includingbirthcertificatesandlate registrationofchildrencausingproblemson learners recordsandenrollmentstatusin theLearnersInformationSystem(LIS) Theseunendingproblems,although annuallyrepeatedamongparents-relieson onemajorproblem–thatisthecapabilityto getandfileforthePSAbirthcertificatedueto lackoffinances Toendtheproblem,BCEStooktheinitiative tosendparentstotheLGUandregistertheir childrentotheexistingprojectofthe municipalitythatprovidesfreeapplication registrationandprovisionofPSAbirth certificatesofbonafideMagdalenacitizens Thisprojectgreatlyincreasedtheenrollment ofKindergartenpupilsupto5%from previousyears,thus,agoodsignofits effectivenessandthebenefitsitentails amongtheMagdalenalearners

OPENINGMOREOPPORTUNITIES:Mrs Ellahappily teachingknowingherstudentshavecomplete PSA birth certificates through LGU program RhianeBautista Nov 07

MonicaM Moraleswerethedishwashing trainers whileMs LeslieL Sieterralesand Mr JayvenA Lubuginwereassignedto makefabricconditioner They demonstratedallofthecomponents requiredforliquiddishwashingand fabconproduction,aswellasthesteps thatmustbetakentoensureproperand saferesults Allofthemdiscussedthe benefitsofcreatingitandhowitcould provideasourceofincomeforeveryone Followingthetraining,parentswere giventheopportunitytoaskthetrainers somequestions Itwasfollowedbya statementfromtheSLOtrainingleader, Ms JemVillarin Alltrainerswerehanded certificatesofhonor,ledbyBrigada EskwelaCoordinator,Mr WilmerR Lebria

Mini-egg laying chickens generate in the school canteen feeding program

-Aliyah Jeriz Angeles

Thisisaplaninlargerschemestoincrease nutritionuptakebythestudentsand ensurethattheyreceiveproperfoodtobe healthy Theeggsproducedbytheseminiegglayerswillbeincorporatedintomeals preparedatschoolcanteens,thusmaking themenufullerandcomplementing growingchildren'spropensityforproteins Themini-egglayingchickensarea wonderfuladditiontoourfeedingprogram," remarksMrs Baltazar thecanteen manager Besidesprovidingafresh alternativeofeggstothestudents,itisan experiencefortheseyoungpersonsabout adoptinganimalsandsustainability she added

Thestudentsareextremelyenthusiastic overthechickensandactivelycarefor them Underthisprogram,theyhavefirsthandexperience learnasenseof responsibility,andrealizethebenefitsof localfoodsources “Nag-eenjoypokamihabangnagpupunta posamanukansaamingpaaralan”Zya saidagrade4studentofMs Maribeduring theirHE Class Themini-chickensaresettlingintotheir newhomeatBuenavista-Cigaras ElementarySchool,andtheschool communityislookingforwardtoseeingit hatcheggs;hopefully,thisshouldpositively influencethehealthandeducationof students

deliveredandgavehisfinalremarksatthe endofthelivelihoodseminar,inspiringthe participantstoputwhattheylearnedinthe trainingintopractice,followedbyaphoto opportunity Itwasaproductivedayfor everyone

TheSLOandBCEShopestohelptheparents tohaveagreateropportunitywiththis activity

“Sanamasmakatulongpaitosamas maramingmagulangngpaaralangito-ito rinnamanayparasamgamag-aaral Mrs NievaReodicasaid “Malakingtulongpoitosaaminpara pandagdagngbaonngmgabatasa pagpasoknilasapaaralan addedbyMrs Mendoza-akindergartenpupilparentwho joinedtheseminar Theschoolwishesto providemoreofthislivelihoodseminarsin thefuture

UNENDING

13 fromUnresolvedwaterpipe-lineproblem sparkstoBarangay-aidWaterSystem fromPage01Althoughtheundetected problemsofthewaterpipelinesand systemarestillunresolved bothparties tightenuptheinitiativestoprovidealong termsolutiontothiswatersupply shortage Grad4teachershopesthatthissolutionin termsofwatersupplywouldrunlongterm forthestudents SalamatpokayKap Jeffhindinaponamin kailangangmag-igibaraw-arawparapo maypangbuhossaamingCRdahilhindipo nakaakyatangtubigsaamingbuilding” addedbyRhyle-oneoftheaffectedstudents ofwaterprobleminBCES BCESnowwiththisassistancefromLGUand thebarangay,alongwithecommunityand thestakeholdershopestoalleviatethe burdenthattheteachersandthestudentsis nowfacing

problem

LunaRosaL Co,OutstandingNon-teachingpersonnelMs MaiccaM Manalo,MostOustandingSpecialEducationTeacher-Ms RijieahWenO Cobradoitalsoincludesecondplacer Mrs.JordanA.JimenezforMostOutstandingElementaryTeacher.Allthesewinnerswillcompeteinthedivisionlevelthiscomingmonths.

Sunrise

LGU funded garden to support feeding-program through garden seedlings and fish hatchlings

-John Rei N. Abalon

SCHOOLFARMING:Mr. Jordan assisting his students on the hydrophonic plants in the LGU-built green house Riley

Brielle C Corrales

Oct 12

RelativetoDepedOrderNo 23,s 2020alsoknownasOperationalGuidelinesOnTheImplementationof theSchool-BasedFeedingProgramforSchoolYear2020-2021alongwithDepedOrderNo.223 s.2016 alsoknownasStrengtheningtheImplementationoftheGulayansaPaaralanPrograminPublic ElementaryandSecondarySchoolsNationwide,Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchool(BCES) partneredwiththeLocalGovernmentUnit(LGU)insustainingfeedingprogramthroughfundingthe maintenanceofGulayansaPaaralanforasustainableresourceofproduceoftheschool,Jul.22.

With0024%oflearnersidentifiedasmalnourished throughtheSchool-based-feedingprogramreport onheightandweightofthelearners,BCEStriedto provideandfindwaystosupportnutritionalfood fortheundernourishedlearners Provisionoffoodfortheselearnersevenwithfunds isnoteasyandprovidingnutritionalfoodneedsnot onlybreadandmilkbutalsohotmeals Thus,BCES openeddialogueswiththeLGUtosupportthe feedingprogram LGU withtheinitiativeofMayorPedroC Bucal, undertheDepartmentofAgriculture,provided seedlings,fishhatchlingsandrepairsontheschool growgarden Pechayandroundupowerefewof theplantsthatwereharvestedandwerecooked andservedamongthe24learnersunderthe feedingprogramandalsogavewayto120NLC learnersduringthesummerreadingcampofBCES

LGUalsoprovidedagreenhousetomaximizethe schoolsgardenfromgrowgardentohydroponic gardenincludinglettuceandsomeherbs The partnershipcontinuesastheLGUprovidedhelpin maintainingthattheplantsarewellkepttoensure itcontinuestoproducevegetablesandfishtobe utilizedinthefeedingprogram

LGUalsopromisedtocatertheneedsoftheschool byestablishingasmallchickennest/housingfor egg-layingchickensasanadditiontotheexisting gardenoftheschoolandagreatsubstitutefor eggsfromthemarket

WearepleasedtohavethissupportfromtheLGU, Mr JordanJimenezsaid

“Havingasustainablegardentoprovideforthe feedingprogramisreallyhelpful addedMaam Maicca,theschoolfeedingcoordinator

Busog, Lusog-Dunong feeding program targets 120 pupils’ leads and increased 80% participation in NLC

Aliyah Jeriz Angeles

CognizancetoNationalMaintenanceWeekandNationalLearningCampasnowtheBusog Lusog-Dunongfeedingprogramwouldfeed120pupils,broughtaboutanimpressive80% increaseintheparticipationoftheNationalLearningCompetencyinitiatives Thisshall benefitcommunityhealthandeducation;butbeyondthat,thepupils'learning competenceisenhancedand,hopefully,maypavethewayforabrighterfuture,July22.

Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolhosted withpridetheBusog,Lusog-Dunongfeeding program,aninitiativethatfilledtherumbling tummiesof120learnerswhoattendedthe NationalLearningCamp(NLC) UnderMr WilmerLebria ChairmanofBrigadaEskwela thefeedingprogramhasshowcasedan incredibleriseinparticipationwithan impressive80percentupswinginlearners Forgingahead theBCESdedicatesitselftoan environmentwhereeverysinglechildiswellfedandthereforereadyforclass-torealize theirbetterfuture Busog Lusog-Dunonghassucceededwell Indeed,academicachievementispossible onlyifsuchnutritiongoesaroundthelearners Successfulnamanpoanggawainnaito, maramipoangnagingbeneficiary ,Sir Wilmeradded Forgingahead theBuenavista-Cigaras ElementarySchooldedicatesitselftoan environmentwhereeverysinglechildiswellfedandthereforereadyforclass-torealize theirbetterfuture

Alarming

transferring out students initiates DPWH classroom partitions

-Winona Bautista

RelativetothedecreasingnumberofstudentsinBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool (BCES)duetotransferringstudentscausedbyshiftingclassesschedulelastyear, DepartmentofPublicWorksandHighways(DPWH)respondedtoprovidepartitionto classroomtoallowspacesfortemporaryroom,Sept.18.

BCESalarmingdecreasedinpopulation from1025lastschoolyearto950thisyear sparkswaystoimproveandhelpsolve thisproblem

DPWHProvincialEngineerSotomayor madetohelpBCESwiththepresent problem

ProvidingpartitionsforGrade1andGrade 3 classroomstogivespacefornewarea thatwouldbebeneficialforthestudents Masayapokaminamag-wholedayna anganaknaminyanpotalagahiling namin”Mrs Zaguirreaddedafter knowingthegoodnews Natutuwapokaminakahitpaanoay mayclassroomspokaminamagagamit parapotuloyangMATATAGnaming pakikibakaparasamgabatangBCES , Ms Baldovinoadded

“Malakingtulongpoangpagkakaroonng partitionparapomagkaroonpang classroomparasaamingmag-aaral Dr Bonifaciosaid

Theconstructiontwonearly3daysonly sotheteachersandthestudentscanuse theroomsimmediately

TUPAD

fulfills cash aids for less fortunate families in Magdalena, supports B.E. school clean – up

-Guilliana Ysabelle D Opong

RelativetoDOLEDepartmentOrderNumber239seriesof2024thatputemphasis ontheassistanceBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool(BCES)wasgiven assistancebytheLocalGovernmentUnit(LGU)ofMagdalenainthepursuantto TulongPanghanapbuhaySaAtingDisadvantaged/DisplacedWorkers(TUPAD) ProgramtohelpontheannualBrigadaEskwelafortheopeningofclassesfor SchoolYear2024-2025,Jul 22

NEWS:

Over120granteesoftheLGU-leadTUPAD programwereassignedtoBuenavistaCigarasElementarySchooltohelpinthe annualschoolmaintenancedrivealso knownasBrigadaEskwela

Thesegranteesarebonafidecitizensof Magdalenaandwereselectedfromeach ofthe24barangaysintheMunicipalityof Magdalena Eachofthese120granteesisamember oftheindigentfamilyofthemunicipality TheTUPADgranteeswerethenassigned todifferentareasincludingBCES,notonly inthepreparationoftheBE butalsofor theforthcomingevaluationoftheschool intheGawadPatnugotStage2qualifiers’ validation

Thesaidprogramisalsopartofthe DSWDinitiativeasBCESbecomes regionalrecipientoffreeseedlingsand granteeoffreeserviceprogramofthe saiddepartmentalongwithBrgy Bucalin Magdalena andtheonlyschooltobe grantedwithsuch

-Riannah Rein Gallano

TheTUPADgranteescleanedclassrooms, repaintedwalls,trimmedtwigs,weeds andtreebranchesalongwithtiltingthe lands plantingofplantsandcleaningthe schoolgarden

Thecleanupdrivetooknearlythree(3) weekswitharotationalschedule

Thebeneficiariesspentmostoftheirtime intheschoolmaintenance

Wearehappythatourrequestfor assistanceintheschoolcleanupdrive wasapprovedtohelpourschoolin preparationofschoolopening,”saidDr Togado-theschoolprincipal

ThisyearsBrigada(Eskwela)isfilledwith somanyvolunteers,thankstotheLGU andTUPAD,theBErunssmoothlythis year addedbyMr Lebria-schoolBE coordinator

TheTUPADbeneficiariesstillwishtohave thiskindofassistancefromthe government meanwhile BCEShopesthat theschoolwillbeassistedbythenext batchofTUPAD

grantees

Theschoolaswellhopesthattheplanted seedsandthecleaningthroughthe NationalMaintenanceWeekwouldbe beneficialforboththeschoolandthe studentsofBuenavista-Ciagras ElementarySchool

TAINTING THE OUTSTANDING IMAGE: BCES student annual report of rape victims continues.

-Riannah Rein Gallano

LocalPoliceofMagdalena,remindedthe studentsofBuenavista-CigarasElementary Schoolonbeingactiveandalertatalltimesto ensuresafetyamongoneanotherthrough continuousconversationanddialogue Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolhasbeen recognizedasthedivisionlevelwinnerfor OutstandingPerformingSchoolandnowreaches the3rdstageofqualification-henceestablished asanoutstandingschool However,with,alarmingcontinuousreportedrape victims’studentsfromthebothBrgy Buenavista andBrgy Cigarasreligiouslyremindedits studentstobealertoneverysituation MagdalenaPNPPoliceCaptainErrolJordanFrejas inaninterviewwithSunrise,“Ibayongpag-iingat poatpagigingalertoangdapatnagawinng atingmgastudents gayundinposamga magulang Gayundinpohindipodapatmatakot namagsuplongsamgapulis” BCESalongwithPNPMagdalenacontinuesto provideseminarsandsymposiumtostudentsfor awarenesscampaigninthisverysensitivematter BCESpartneredalsowithbarangaycatchment areastofurtherstrengthenawarenessonthis Fortunately,LGUMagdalena,providedBCESwith CCTVcameraswhichhasbeenhelpfulforthe schoolandtheparentsinmonitoringtheirchild beforeandaftertheirclass

Magdalena,Laguna–November9,2024–312participantsjoined TakboparasaSNED (SpecialNeedsEducation) Theeventisanactivityofcommunitydevelopment,involving individualscuttingacrossdifferentsocio-economiclevelstoraisefundsforchildrenwith specialeducationalneedsatBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolandAnaniasLaico MemorialElementarySchool

TheschoolalsoupholdstheChildProtectionPolicy emphasizeintheDepEdOrder40seriesof2012 whichstatesthatschoolsshouldbeasafeplace foreverysinglestudentwithintheschoolpremises atalltimes

Theschooltogetherwiththeconcernagencies andauthoritiescontinuestoprotectandsecure students

OrganizedbyBCESsteacher,WilmerLebria his wifeReynalynLebria andgenerousdonorMs ShielaChavez,theeventwasmeanttodraw attentionandraisefundsfortheSNED programsofthetwoschools Theprograms helpensurethatstudentswithspecialneeds haveproperavenuesoflearningandsupport TheFunRunattractedparticipantscomingin allages,fromstudentsandteachersto residentsandcommunitysupporterswho cameoutforonecommoncause Thethrilling routesaroundMagdalenaweretheonesto enjoyforrunners,buttheeventwasagreat fitnessactivitythatpromotesinclusiveness intoeducation ProceedswilldirectlybenefitSpecialNeeds Educationprogramsinbothschools,forfacility improvements,teachingmaterials,and supporttostudents “Masayaakonamakatulongparasamga paaralanditosaatingbayanatalamkong hindipaitoanghulimaramipaakongplano parasamgasusunodnapanahon ,Mrs Shielaadded ThesuccessoftheTakboparasaSNED manifeststhepowerofcommunity collaborationthatspellsrealchange Through suchinitiatives,theatmosphereofinclusivity andsupporttowardsspecialeducation continuestomushroomintheprovinceof Laguna Theproceedsofthefun-runincludeBCESand ALMESandisexpectingfor50%share

Provincial office to aid repair, solving shortage of classrooms.

Inwhathasbeenanabsolutelypromisingdevelopmentforeducationatthegrassroots level,theProvincialOfficehasvoweditsheadquarters assistanceinaccomplishingthe repairsneededinBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool,andhopefullythiswillputastop onthegrowing'lackofclassrooms'issueaffectingbothstudentsandeducatorsinthearea Itspurposeistomakelearningeasierandless constrictedbecauseforalongtime,the settinghasbeenovercrowded-achallengein BCES Thenumberofclassesisatalevelthat exceedsmanycapacitylevelsofclasses,so solutionsforgoodteachingandlearninghave beennecessary TheProvincialOfficewouldassignfundsfor immediaterepairsthatwouldbespentontwo kindergartenclassrooms,oneGrade6 classroom Thereconstructionwouldfocuson structuralimprovementsandsafety requirementssothatitcouldprovideasafe andnourishingenvironmentforthestudents tolearnin Masayakaminamatutugunanng panlalawigangpamahalaanangaming problemapatungkolsaamingclassroom” addedbyDr Toagdo Besides,aplanisbeingintroducedtosplitup largerclassroomsintosmalleronessothat studentscanbeeasilymotivatedandtaught individually Aproposaltobuildnew classroomsisalsointhepipelinetodealwith theever-increasingstudentpopulation ParentsandteachersinBCESalsowelcomed much-neededhelp Theserepairswillgreatly helpouryoungestlearners, saidMrs Cahrisse E Jocson,Grade6teacherattheschool "A safeandengagingclassroomisnecessaryfor theirproperdevelopment “Masayapokamisaamingbagong classroom,komportablepoatwalanganay namakikita addedbyRhyleAlias-Grade6 student

Private Sectors and individuals fund Hard Hats for BCES earthquake preparation and prevention

RelativetoDepedMemorandumNo 320,s 2008alsoknownasObservanceoftheNationalDisasterConsciousnessMonthandSimultaneousConductof EarthquakedrillonPublicandPrivateSchoolsBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool(BCES)partneredwiththeNon-governmentorganizations(NGOs),privatesectorsandindividualsandGeneralParents Associationintheschoolpilotingoffreeprovisionofhardhatsinthepreparednessandconductofthenationalsimultaneousearthdrillsandtoposterandsaferandsecureschoolinthe provinceandintheregion, Sept 26

BCESheadedbytheschoolprincipalDr BonifacioS Togado-thesub-officecoordinatoron Disaster RiskReductionandManagement(DRMM)together withtheschoolcoordinatorMs MaiccaManalotook initiativesonproposingaplanonproviding studentswithfreehardhats

Thesehardhatswouldbeutilizeduringthenational simultaneousearthquakedrill (NSED)done quarterly

Thesaidplanunderwentcontinuousand spontaneousdialoguesfromstakeholdersandthe GeneralParentsTeachersAssociation Dr Togadobelievedthatwiththisinitiativethe schoolandbesecuredanssaferforthestudents Hereiterated, Wevaluethesafetyofthestudents morethananythingelse,andIthinkasidefrom preparingthemfrompossibleearthquakethey shouldbeaswellbeequippedwiththerightsafety gearstohelptheminthiskindofsituation

Thesaidplanalsotooknearlyfailureduetolackof fundingfromtheSchoolMaintenanceandOther OperatingExpenses(MOOE)

Itwasabitimpossibletoprovideallofour studentswiththishardhats”saidMissManalo Fortunate,GPTAofficersandsomegenerous stakeholderscommitstoprovidehardhatsforthe students

“Hindimankaramihanangamingmalikomngunit

pipilitinponaminmakatulongsagawainnaito, addedbyMr Villar-GPTApresident “Kakaibapoitongproyektongito Tayolangpo angmeronngganitongproject Mr RamonCaya added-theSGCpresidentoftheschool Hardhatsarerequiredwhenworkinginareas wherethereisapotentialforinjurytothehead fromfallingobjects Inaddition hardhatsdesigned toreduceelectricalshockarerequiredwhen workingnearexposedelectricalconductorsthat maycontactthehead AllhardhatsmustcomplywithANSIZ891 American NationalStandardforPersonalProtectionProtectiveHeadwearforIndustrialWorkersRequirements Thesuspensionsysteminsidethe hatisdesignedtohelpabsorbanddissipate impactwhilekeepingaclearancebetweenthe headandshellofthehat Theclassofhatisusually notedinsidethehatshell “Hopefullybynextmonthmagingmasmadamiat masakmanaangmgahardhatsnaaming malilikompa”,Dr Bonifaciosaid Theschoolhopestocommunicatemorewith possiblesponsorsforthecontinuousprovisionof hardhatsforthestudentswithonly28%or269 morestudentswaitingfortheirownhardhats-the schoolenvisiontocompletethewholeprojectby theendofthe3rdquarterinpreparationforthe nextNSED

dewormedpupilsfromkindergartentoGrade6 weresuccessfullyregisteredintheschoolbased dewormingactivityheadedbyNurseRuby

Feedingbeneficiariesfromkindergartenpupilstograde6wouldbe benefitingfromtheSchool-basedfeedingprogramoftheschooltogetherwiththehelpofGPTAtheywillbepreparinghotmealsfor thesebeneficiariesforthecomingmonths

GPTA funds school’s journalists through Zumba para sa Dyaryo resourcing

LGU funded: Rooms partitions to resolve classroom shortage alleviates shifting

classes.

-Aliyah Jeriz Angeles

InrelationtotheupcomingactivitiesofBuenavista-CiagarasElementarySchoolon CampusJournalism,BCEStappedGeneralParentTeacherAssociationhaededbyMr. MichaelVillar coordinates“ZumbaparasaDyaryo”programwithZinLahPotcheeandZin JaypeeinBarangayCigarascoveredcourt,October1

ZumbaparasaDyaryo programisforthe BuenavistaCigarasElementarySchoolYoung Journalist’sneeds “Samganakapanalosa rafflengunitwaladito,pwedepokuhaninng kanilangmgaadvisers SirRobertS Factor said “Masayapokamingmag-orgainzedngisang fundraisingactivitynamakatutulongsa paaralanatsaatingmgamag-aaral added byMr MichaelVillar-theschoolGPTA Presidentforthisschoolyear Firstfiveraffleprizesareakiloofriceandother householditems SeniorCitizensofBuenavista Cigaras,studentsandteachersparticipatedin thezuumba BestinCostume,earlybird,bestinSenior movesandZumbaqueenawardweregiven whichmotivatethemtotheirbest Thefundgainedoutfromthisactivitywould beutilizedforthejournalists expensesandthe schoolpapermakingcontestthatissetto happenonOctoberandNovemberofthis year BCES’SPAsandjournalistshopestobring andrepayGPTA

-Winona Bautista

Amajorstepinsolvingtheproblemsregardingtheclassroomshortage,theLGUwillbe fundingroompartitionsatBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool.Thismeasurewill reduceshiftingclasses,givestudentsabetterlearningatmosphere,andendcongested classes

Consciousoftheurgentneedformoreclassrooms duetothesteadyincreaseinenrollment,Mayor PedroC BucaloftheLGUhasaddressedthisby puttinguppartitionsonlyforthis:largerclassrooms canbedividedintosmallerfunctionalspacesfor morestudentstobeaccommodatedwithout havingtoreadjustschedules Thisisoneofthetopprioritiesofour administration,"saidMayorBucalinopeningthe schoolproject Investmentsforschoolsmeansthat everychildwouldbegivenanopportunityfor learninginasafeandsupportingenvironment, whichwoulddefinitelyenhancethequalityof educationinBuenavista-CigarasElementary MayorBucalreiterated “Masayapokaminamulingmahanduganng bagongsilidparasaamingmgamag-aaral,lalot higitnapakalakingpagkukulangsaclassroomng paaralan”addedbyDr Bonifacio Theschoolhasbeenabeneficiaryofthe temporarylearningclassroomsince2018asthe schoolspopulationincreasedandthe3 dilapidatedroomsofGov Teresitaclassroomisnot yetdemolished,andnoroomsarebeingbuiltonit TheschoolhopesthattheywillstillbeTLC beneficiary

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‘Bringslighttonews, uncoversthetruth.’

July2024 - January 2025

VOLUME002 ISSUE001 UNRISE

EDITORIALSTAFFofSUNRISE

NewsWriters:

GuilianaYsabelleD.Opong

AlekzahZacharyRato

AliyahJerizAngeles

JohnReiN Abalon

RiannahReinGallano WinonaBautista

FeatureWriters: SyianGneilB.Laguartilla JamaicaBejo RaizemHilario

EditorialWriters: LightEzekielGonzales JhunerMontives RhowieJhoyS Fabroada

SportsWriters: MicoGabrielL.Noriel RemJendremS.Magoncia DylanCoronel AldridgeSantos

Photojournalists: RileyBrielleC Corrales RianeJoyBautista

ScienceNewsWriters: JohannahVillarino MiguelAntonioSibal PrinceAlMedreiOrtega

AthinaBrielleOrtega

Cartoonists: MartinaCainA Castolero DivinePrincessEsmejarda

SCHOOLPAPERADVISER

ChiefSchoolPaperAdviser RobertS.Factor

JanEimieG Ibanez

NicaE Bornilla

CharisseE Jocson

DiwaniL Fermo

JonnahS Dorigo

RijieahWenC Cobrado

SchoolPrincipal-BonifacioS.Togado,PhD PSDS-ArminaC.Lumibao,PhD.

MATATAG Curriculum Overload

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Though the curriculum promises positive change it may create new challenges for the teachers as well, depending upon the support system available.

Includedinthenewlyintroduced PhilippineDepartmentofEducation curriculumbrandedMATATAGareto strengthenfoundationalskills,keep learnersrelevantwithmodern challenges fillgapsfoundintheold system andbringaboutimprovementin thequalityofeducationthrough emphasisonkeycompetenciesin literacy numeracy andcriticalthinking Takingtheaboveobjectivesinto consideration theMATATAGcurriculum couldindeedbetheturningpointofthe livesoflearnersbygivingthembasic skillsessentialinthrivingforwell-being livingintheworldofchangingtrends Theexperienceofteachingwouldbe mixedupforateacherwiththeMATATAG curriculum Ontheonehand,an improvedstructuremightresultinan eliminationofredundancies streamlined content,andmorepractical,engaging learningstrategies Thesecouldmake lessonstaughttostudentsmore meaningfulandeffectivebytheteachers Inaddition,technologicalandcontextual advancementswouldbeintegratedinto thecurriculum;thestudentswouldnot benefitif

educationweredivorcedfromthereal world Inthelongrun thiswouldeven easeteachers burdensoftryingtomake oldlessonsrelevantandexciting Thoughthecurriculumpromisespositive changeitmaycreatenewchallengesfor theteachersaswell,dependinguponthe supportsystemavailable Teachershave facedheavyworkloads,resource inadequacies,andlackofpropertraining undertheearlierreformsofthe curriculum Unlessappropriate preparationexists thenthe implementationoftheMATATAG curriculummightworsenallthese problems Whenteachersaredirectedto changecontent reorderplans and accommodateshiftingclassroom dynamics,thismaybethemomenttheir effortsareoverwhelmed Ifteachersare nottrainedorgivenenoughtimeto accommodateshifts,theywillbeginto seethereformasaburdenratherthana blessing Thesecondmajorconcernisuneven regionalimplementation Thoseurban schoolsthathavegoodtechnologyand infrastructurecan

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Libreng Sakay project –sparks BCES big chance to win 2024 Regional Level of Gawad Patnugot

betterimplementtheMATATAG curriculumthanthethosefoundinrural orunderservedregions Morechallenging forteachersbelongingtothese underfundedschools:Havinglarger classesinsmallclassrooms insufficient resourcesandpossibleunavailabilityof toolstoimplementeffectivelearning Suchdifferencesmighthaveresulted inequalityineducationoutputswhich defeatstheverypointofchangingthe curriculum Asavisionofcreatingabettereducation systeminthePhilippines,MATATAG Curriculumseemstoopenwider prospectsifsuccessfulin implementation Properteachersupport sufficienttraining,andbalanced resourcescouldshoreupthisfoundation moresolidforthestudents However unlessthesecriticalelementsarein place,itthreatenstobeyetanother burdenforbusyandunder-supported teachers Ultimatelythen,howwellthe curriculumwillrealizelong-termsuccess willdependonhowwelltheeducation systeminvestsintheeducatorsand infrastructure

Literacy and Numeracy Revolution

AmongthesearetheNationalReadingProgram andNationalMathProgram whichhavebeen implementedineducationalsystemsto improveliteracyandnumeracy Literacyand numeracyaretwofundamentalskillsthatevery studentneedstoacquire Whiletheoretically theseprogramsaregood inpractice theycan beburdensomeadditionstotheteachers' workload TheNRPandNMPtypicallyaddrequirementsfor lessonplanning,instructionalmaterials, assessments,andmonitoringpupilprogresseachofwhicharetime-andenergy-intensive burdensonteachers Teachershavealonglist oftaskstheyalreadymustaccomplish;adding furtherstructuredprogramstothecurriculum canbeastretchontheircapacities First,thedevelopmentofsuchprogramsmay requireteacherstofitmorereadingandmath instructionintotheirdailyroutine WhiletheidealsbehindNRPandNMParenoble theimplementationinreallifeoftendoesnot receiveadequatesupport Itwillfailatsome pointtoliveuptothepromisesmadeif professionaldevelopmentopportunitiesfor teachersarelackingorresourcesareallocated withoutprovidingclear

Whilethe idealsbehind NRPandNMP arenoble,the implementatio ninreallife oftendoesnot receive adequate support

guidanceonhowtobestoperationalizewell However,well-supportedprogramscanbe easilyinsertedintoanotherwiseexistingcourse withoutplacingundueburdensontheteachers responsibility Allthisreliesontheoperating administrationtoalignNRPandNMPwith alreadyexistingteachingschedules provided withadequateresources andprovidedwith focusedtrainingforteachers Thiscanmeanlongerhoursinclassornew curriculathattheyhavebeenteachingfora numberofyearsinawaythatiscongruentwith theintentandpurposesofNRPandNMP programinthepointofviewoftheteacher conductingextracurricularactivities attending afewparentalconferences andtheninto administrativepositionsmakesitmoreobvious whytheseprogramsareperceivedasanadded burden WhiletheidealsbehindNRPandNMParenoble theimplementationinreallifeoftendoesnot receiveadequatesupport Itwillfailatsome pointtoliveuptothepromisesmadeif professionaldevelopmentopportunitiesfor teachersarelackingorresourcesareallocated withoutprovidingclearguidanceonhowto bestoperationalizeitwell

Jeepney Phaseout

Chronicles

Jeepneysaremorethanjustpublictransport;theyarea culturalemblemofFilipinoidentity,embodyingresilience andcommunityspirit Forcountlessdrivers,operatinga jeepneyisnotmerelyaprofession;itisameansof survival,awaytoprovidefortheirfamilies,anda connectiontotheircommunities Thephaseoutthreatens totear-downthistwistedwebofsocialandeconomic relationships leavingmanywithoutviablealternatives Thisispartofthegovernment'smuch-hypedPublicUtility VehicleModernizationProgram(PUVMP) whichhasbeen shroudedincontroversysinceitsinception Sincethis modernizationwasrolledout,ithaskindledalotof heateddebatesbothonlineandoffline Thiscamewith strongresistancefrommarginalizedjeepneydriversand operatorswhosaythattheshiftisimpracticalandwould threatentheirveryexistence Whileindispensabletolongtermsustainability,thetransitionwouldalsobemostjust andfairiftreatedwithcompassionandcareforthose whowouldmostfeelitsimpact,especiallythe marginalizeddrivers Therearejusttoomanyinefficienciesinthejeepney system,theagingandhighlypollutingjeepneysbeinga majorproblemfortrafficcongestionandairpollution Updatingthefleetwillsavetheenvironmentfromharmful emissionsandalsoimprovefuelefficiency makingpublic transportsaferforpassengers Beinginlinewiththe globaltrendstowardincreasingcleanerandmore sustainablemobilityenteringcities,theapproachthatthe governmentneedstotakeregardingjeepneyphase-out shouldconsiderthesocio-economicrealityofthedrivers whoaremostlycomingfromlow-incomegroups Thecostofmodernizationissufficientlyburdensometo manydriverssincetheoldjeepneyswillhavetobe replacedbynew,environment-friendlyunits Mostdrivers operateonaboundarysystem,payingacertainamount ofmoneytojeepneyownersdailysothattheyhavelittle ornofinancialsecurity Thenewelectricjeepneycosts millionsofpesosandalmostallthosedriversareunable tofundthismodeoftransition,evenwithgovernment subsidiesorloans Formanyofthem itmeanspossible lossoflivelihoodandafurtherdropintopoverty The governmentwoulddowelltoensurethatnoonegetsleft behindintheprocessbypromotinganevenmore inclusiveapproach Beingcompassionatetoandconsiderateofmarginalized driversmeansthatpoliciestakeintoaccountthe complexityoftheirposition Insteadofjustfinancial subventions alternativesmightbeexpandingthetimeline orprovidingincentivesinphasesthatwouldbephasedin forgradualcompliance Othermeasurescouldinclude fullfinancialsupport,trainingskillsforalternative livelihoods,andsocialsafetynetsforcushioning These measureswillportrayempathytowardstheplightofthe truckers,recognizingthesocialjusticedimensionwithin theissueathand Modernizationofjeepneysisamustforthelong-term benefitsoftheenvironmentandpublictransportation,but withcompassionandconsiderationtowardtheplightof marginalizeddrivers whichnecessitatesabalancethat mustbeaddressedthroughenvironmentallysoundand sociallyinclusivepolicysolutions Thegovernmentmust remainsensitivetothisprocessandensuresupporttoall parties especiallythosewhoaremorevulnerable toward guaranteeingawin-winsituationforsustainabilityand socialequity

Comprehensi vehealth education programs thatinform students aboutthe risks associated withvaping shouldbe integrated intoschool curricula.

Demanding Fund Transparency

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ON MATATAG CURRICULUM

ParentsperceivetheMATATAGcurriculumpositively noting increasedawarenessofcriticalissues,deepened understanding,earlyexposuretohistoryandgeography,and fosteringpatriotismamongstudents

TheMatatagCurriculumoffersahopefulchanceforimproving educationinthePhilippines Parentsareoptimisticthatits emphasisonessentialskills,communityrelevance,and studentwelfarewillresultinbetterresultsfortheirchildren Nevertheless,theyremainobservantregardingthe implementationprocess,promotingsufficientresourcesand assistanceforeducators Asthiscurriculumdevelops,the activeparticipationofparentswillbecrucialforitssuccess fosteringacollaborativeatmospherethatemphasizesthe growthandadvancementofeachstudent

Naniniwalaakona

Iftheyarepaidfairly,teacherswillbemorelikely togotheextramilefortheirstudents,and createapositivelearningenvironment

TheissuenowraisedinVicePresidentSara DutertesConfidentialFundhasbroughtinto theforefrontagreatdebatehereinthe Philippines especiallyontransparency accountability,andproperusageofpublic funds Confidentialfundsareusually allocatedforsecurity-relatedactivitiesthat requirediscretion However,giventhe characterofthevicepresidentsoffice,asnot havinganexplicitmandateonnational security onecannothelpbutraisesuch questionsofnecessityandscope This developmenthasleftmanycallingfor greateropennessonthematter Forone transparencyisabasicprincipleof democraticgovernance Publicofficialsare accountabletothepeople;hence,itisthe rightoftheFilipinopeopletoknowhowtheir taxesarebeingused especiallywhenthe budgetconcernshugeamountsofmoney Thiswouldensureresponsibleuseoffunds whilemaintainingnecessaryconfidentiality onlegitimatesecurityconcerns This approachstrikestheappropriatebalance betweentheneedfordiscretionandthe people'sdemandforaccountability

Manycountrieshavedonethis:national securityfundsaresubjectedtoconfidential auditsbyparliamentarycommitteesor independentcommissions Lastly,theFilipinopeoplehaveallthe reasonstodemandtransparencybecause thispracticecomplementsthedemocratic principlesofparticipationandoversight In aworkingdemocracy,theopinionofthe peoplecounts andtodoso the governmentmustlearntolistentothem As thepublicdemandstransparencyintoVice PresidentSaraDuterte'sConfidentialFund, thatisahealthysignofcivicengagement andremindsconstituentsthatelected officialsareaccountabletothem Failureto dosomighterodepublictrustinthe administrationfurtherandleadtomore dissatisfactionandunrest TheappealtoopenupontheVice PresidentsConfidentialFundisavalidand importantconcern Althoughsomematters aretoosensitiveandneeddiscretion public fundsspentshouldbeavailablefor accountablescrutiny

Political Dynasty Continues...

Votersmustweighthefamily'spastandtheir

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recordtotheanxietyoverpoliticaldynasties andtheneedforaninclusivegovernment

WiththedynamicnatureofPhilippine politics,thedescendantsofgreatpolitical familiesleavemostlightattheendofavery tiringandbumpyroadfortheirpolitical rivals Oneofthesepoliticalbloodlinesthat willfinditswayintothisverypowerful heritageistheRectofamily andwithitthe themesthatVilmaSantos-Rectowill expoundwithhersonsrunningforthe2025 elections VilmaSantos-Rectoisaveteranactress andarespectedpublicservant Shemade quiteanimposinglegacyinserviceas GovernoroftheBatangasprovincefor manyterms Whatmadeherwalkstrongfor thepeoplesheservedwashergoodness combinedwithskillandunderstandingin Philippinepolitics,whichpleasedmanyof them Nowthathersonsaresoontofollow herexample,influencemaywelltrickle downtotheelectionsthatwillfollowfrom theRectofamily Indeed,oneofthemainreasonstofavor Rectospoliticaladvocaciesiscontinuity andexperience VilmaSantos-Rectohas beenapublicservantforseveralyears thereforeprovidingherrichknowledgeon whatsheneedstofightforandaddressin thecommunitywithwhichsheisvery familiar

Forwhateveritisworth,hissonsgrewup aroundtheenvironment Heknowssomuch abouthowgovernmentworksandisready tocontinuetheworkthattheirmotherhas started ThePhilippineshasarguedpolitical dynastiesforcenturies Tomany,itprevents realpowerfromspreadingamongstseveral individualsbutinsteadconcentratesthe samewithinafewhands Whatisseenas negativewithRecto'sbidtorunforthe2025 electionswouldthenbethatitcontinuesthe unsettlingtrendinthiscountrywherefew seemtodominatepoweranddemocracy canalsobehurtinthatitsvarietyof representationisdiminished Asthe2025electionnears,thelegacythey possesswillserveasbothanadvantage andadifficulty Thoughfamilialconnections cancreateopportunities,itisultimatelythe candidates capacitytoengagewiththe publicandexhibitauthenticleadershipthat willdictatetheirsuccess Thefateofpolitical dynastiesinthePhilippinesdependsnotjust ontheirlegaciesbutalsoontheirabilityto adjusttothechangingpoliticalenvironment andthedreamsoftheFilipinopopulation

Understanding Mobile Legends Addiction

Parentsandteachersarepayingcloseattention totheearlywarningsignsofaddictionand pushingstudentsintomuchhealthierhabits

Intodaysageoftechnology,itisnowan importantissuethathastakenupalotof attentionregardingmobilegameaddiction amongstudents Becauseaccessto smartphonesandmobilegamesisonthe rise,morestudentshavebeenspending veryunhealthyamountsoftheirtimes playingvideogames Whatisattractiveto themobilegamercansimplybeeasy access,colorfulgraphics,andexciting gameplaywithatendencytotakeaway students mindsfromtheseverityofschool anddailyliferealities Aneasyswitchfrom recreationalplayingtoaddictiontriggersso manyalarmbellsintheparents,teachers, andmentalhealthprofessions communitiesasmobilegameaddiction involvesmorethanwastedtimebutalso academic,social,emotional,andphysical implications Anothersignificantimpactthatmobile gameaddictionhasonstudentsisthe deteriorationofperformanceinschool The studentsspendasignificantpartoftheir timeduringthedaygamingandhardlyfind thetimeorenergytofocusmoreattention ontheirstudyregimen Theaddictivenature ofmanygames whichservetoreward continuousplay,keepsthestudentsglued tothescreenattheexpenseoftheir academicresponsibilities Homeworkand preparationsforexaminationsaremostly setasideastheybagpoorgradesandfall backinschool Inaddition,sleepdeprivation asaresultoflate-nightgamingdepresses concentrationandcognitiveabilityinclass, anotherstumblingblocktotheiracademic success Generally,studentswhoareaddictedto mobilegameslookforwardtospending mostoftheirtimeisolated;therefore they enduphavingstrainedrelationshipswith familyandfriends Beinginsuchabsorbing worldswithmobilegamesmaymakethe realinteractionsseemflat

incomparison,andthatmakesvirtual worldsapreferenceabovesocializing amongpeers Thishasachancetodeclinethesocialskills andemotionalintelligenceofstudentssince theymaynotcommunicateproperlyor empathizewithothersoutsidethegaming world Themoretheperiodofisolation,the strongerfeelingsoflonelinessandinmost cases,wouldleadtomentalillness depressionoranxiety Thesecondseriousconcernisthe emotionalandpsychologicalimpact Most mobilegamesaredesignedinsuchaway toreactwithrewardsystemswithinthe brain,whichmakesithighlyaddictive Most students,afteralongtime willendup becomingdependentongamingto counteractstress,anxiety,orlowselfesteem Theinsatiableneedtowininthese gamescreatesimpossibleexpectations, andfrustrationiscultivatedwhenstudents cannotsucceedinreallife Inextreme cases,addictiontomobilegamesmayalso serveasacatalystthatexacerbates aggression frustration andirritabilityif childrencannotplayorareshutofffromthe virtualworld Tomanagemobilegameaddiction,a multi-prongedstrategyneedstobe adopted Parentsandteachersarepaying closeattentiontotheearlywarningsignsof addictionandpushingstudentsintomuch healthierhabits Inmostcases puttingclear boundariesaroundgamingtime, encouragingface-to-facesocialization and otherextracurricularactivitiesthatwould fosterreal-worldskillswillhelpreducethe risksinquestion Counselingcanalsohelp studentsdealwithsuchissuesasanxietyor evenself-esteemproblemsthatmaybe fuelingthisneedtoexcessivelygame Other featuresofferbytechcompaniescanbe helpful,suchastimelimitsandawareness instrumentsforscreenusage

Comprehendingthepsychological motivatorsandsocialdynamics involvedisessentialinaddressing thisincreasingissue By encouragingself-awarenessand supportingbalancedliving,gamers canexperiencetheexcitementof gamingwithoutfallingpreytoits addictivetendencies Intheend theaimmustbetoachievea balancebetweengamingand variouslifefacets,makingsurethat theenjoymentofplayingMobile Legendsstaysapositiveand enrichingexperience

Thecandidacyofsocialmediainfluencers RosmarandDiwatainthe2025elections raisesimportantquestionsaboutthe changingnatureofpoliticalleadership the roleofinfluencersinsociety,andtheimpact ofsocialmediaongovernance Forsurely, influencerscanbringaboutunmatched inputsintothepoliticalprocessandrelate bettertoanewelectoratewithgreaterdigital fluency Butthenthedebateslieintheir credentials,politicaldepth,andhowtheywill weatherthepoliticalenvironment Itisforthisreasonthatsocialmedia influencersholdthespecialpowerof reachingwidemasses especiallytheyoung voters,throughYouTube,Instagram,or TikTok Ofcourse RosmarandDiwataarebut afewamongmanyinfluencerswhocould buildsuchmassfollowings makingrelatable contentandengagingdirectlywiththe audience Connectingtothepeopleand speakingtotheirinterestcanbesucha greatchannelforpoliticalcommunication Butaburningissueisthatinfluencerslike RosmarandDiwatahavenopolitical backgroundorexperiencetohold governmentalpositions whereasgoverning requiresdeep,profoundknowledgeofpolicy andlawwithinthegovernmentinstitutions, successinsocialmediadependson creativityandcharisma Marketingbusiness andmanagingaplaceunderpoliticshasits vastdifferencethatshouldbeconsidered

Raising Teacher’s Cheers!

Themoveishighlyresonatingwiththe educatorsofthePhilippines andDepEd SecretarySonnyAngaravowedtofully supportinitiativestoraiseteachers salaries inthecountry Thisisnotapoliticalstancein itself;itresonatesfromadeeper understandingofeducators problemsand thepivotalroletheywillplayinshapingthe futureofourcountry Lowwagehasbeenalong-termissueforthe teachingprofessioninthePhilippines concerningtheabilityofteacherstobeable tohandleaqualityeducationalsystem Consideringthattheyhavebeenlow,much moresocomparedtootherprofessions,it broughtdiscontentamongtheteaching communitieswhilemakingithardtoattract professionalswithinthisfield Thisisatimely recognitiononthepartofAngara,for educatorsnowdemandbetter compensation;thus ithasevolvedfromjust asourceoflivelihoodintoasolutiontothe improvementofthesystemasawhole Infact,investinginteachersisasmuchan economicimportanceasitisamoral obligation Highersalaries,fairly differentiated,cancertainlyberelatedto higherjobsatisfaction,sincethis,inturn leadstobetterperformance

Clicks to Votes!

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Thelikelihoodisthat theirpopularitycrowds outtheirlackof expertise,and challengesin governanceemerge oncetheyareinoffice

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TherecentdeathofTeacherMarjorie,a dedicatededucatorfromDavaodeOro,has sentshockwavesthroughthePhilippine educationcommunity Allegedlydrivento despairbyseverestressfollowingreported insultsfromherschoolprincipal,thistragic incidenthighlightstheurgentneedforsystemic changeswithinoureducationalinstitutions The DepartmentofEducation(DepEd)hasvowedto investigatethecircumstancessurroundingher death butthisinquirymustleadtomeaningful reformsthatprioritizethementalhealthand well-beingofteachers TeacherMarjorie'scaseisnotanisolated incident;itreflectsabroaderissueofworkplace bullyingandemotionaldistressfacedby educatorsinthePhilippines Teachersareoften overburdenedwithresponsibilities facingnot onlythechallengesofdeliveringquality educationbutalsonavigatingcomplex interpersonaldynamicswithintheirschools Whenadministrativesupportislacking the mentaltollcanbedevastating asseenin Marjoriesheartbreakingsituation Thereportedinsultsfromtheprincipalare particularlyconcerning Suchbehavioris unacceptableinanyworkplace,especiallyinan environmentthatshouldfostergrowth,respect, andcollaboration TheDepEdmusttakeafirm stance

Inrecentyears thePhilippineshas witnessedatroublingsurgeinvaping amongminors,raisingsignificantpublic healthconcerns Thistrendnotonly threatensthewell-beingofouryouthbut alsohighlightstheurgentneedfor comprehensivepoliciesandeducational initiativestocombatthisgrowing epidemic Vaping,oftenmarketedasasafer alternativetotraditionalcigarettes has captivatedtheattentionofyoung Filipinos Theappealliesintheflavors, sleekdesigns,andthemisconception thatvapingisharmless Accordingto recentstudies astaggeringnumberof adolescentsinthePhilippineshave experimentedwithe-cigarettes,with manyreportingregularuse Thisalarming statisticunderscoresthenecessityfor immediateintervention

Oneoftheprimaryfactorscontributingto theriseofvapingamongminorsisthe accessibilityoftheseproducts Despite existingregulations,manyretailersfailto enforceagerestrictions allowing underageindividualstopurchaseecigarettes

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Iftheyarepaid fairly,teachers willbemorelikely togotheextra milefortheir studentsand createapositive learning environment

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Iftheyarepaidfairly teacherswillbemorelikely togotheextramilefortheirstudentsandcreate apositivelearningenvironment Thiscanonlyresultinrealmeasuresand outcomesiflegislativeactioniswontobackup thecommitmentthatAngaramade Thiswould involveadvocatingbudgetaryappropriations thatnotonlywilladdresstheincreasein teachers'paybutalsobringeducation-related needstothefrontofallotherrequirements Workinginclosecollaborationwithother legislatorsandleadersofothereducational stakeholders,Angaracanensurethatpolicies progresswiththeabilitytoensurestableand sustainablefundingforincreasesinteachers compensation WeareapplaudingDepEdSecretarySonny Angaraspromiseofsupportingsalaryincreases forteachers Itislongoverdueintheeducation sector,andwefeel,asthecountryprogresses,it's onlybutpropertospendondeveloping teachers-notjustfortheirfuturebutforthe nationsfutureaswell Itistimetopromotethe teachingprofessionasthepillaruponwhich tomorrowsbrightfuturestandandshouldbe paidduetothehardworkandefforttheteachers putintoteachingandshapingtheyoungminds ofourstudents

Thelikelihoodisthattheirpopularitycrowds outtheirlackofexpertise,andchallengesin governanceemergeoncetheyareinoffice Thereistheconcernthatinfluencer candidaciesreducetheseriousnessof politics Makingelectionsmoreofamatterof personalityandpopstarinvasionsofpolitics ratherthanadebateonthesubstanceof policycouldbecomeabyproductofthis emergenceofinfluencersintothepolitical landscape Inapoliticswherethoughtprovokingdiscussionsanddebatesonhow issuesaffectthenationarepertinent,the performanceoflikesandsharesassociated withfollowingeachothermightnotmakethe realconcernsofthevoteathingtobegiven anyseriouscredence Italsoraisesa concernonthecorporatesponsorshipand brandedcontentintheinfluencers decisionmaking whichmayabducttheir independence Asthecandidaciesofthesesocialmedia influencerslikeRosmarandDiwatamay positivelyimpactcommunicationsand involvement thegroundsfortheirineligibility forthepositionandthetrivializationof politicsarevalid Personally,theycould energizeyoungvoters,andtheruling problemsbegiventheneededattention,but thelackofexperienceingovernanceisa merequestiontoconsider Arewejust blindedbythefametheygiveandisthat enoughtocreateachangeinthecountry?

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Justice for Marjorie!

safeand supportedin theirroles,as theirwellbeingdirectly impactsthe qualityof education theyprovide tostudents’’’ ‘‘‘

Comprehensive healtheducation programsthatinform studentsaboutthe risksassociatedwith vapingshouldbe integratedintoschool curricula.

Implementingheftypenaltiesforretailers whoviolatetheseregulationscouldserve asadeterrentandprotectouryouthfrom thedangersofvaping Parentsalsohave avitalroletoplayincurbingthevaping epidemic Opencommunicationbetween parentsandchildrenaboutthedangers ofvapingcansignificantlyimpact adolescents choices Parentsshouldbe encouragedtoengageinconversations aboutsubstanceuse equippingtheir childrenwiththeknowledgetoresistpeer pressureandmakehealthierdecisions Theriseofvapingamongminorsinthe Philippinesisapressingpublichealth issuethatdemandsimmediateaction By enforcingstricterregulations enhancing educationalinitiatives,fosteringopen communication,andpromoting collaborationamongstakeholders,we canprotectouryouthfromtheharmful effectsofvaping Itisimperativethatwe actnowtoensureahealthierfuturefor thenextgeneration Thetimeforchange isnow,andwemustworktogetherto safeguardthehealthofourchildren

againstbullyingandharassmentinschools implementingstrictguidelinesand consequencesforthosewhoengageinsuch behavior

TheinvestigationintoTeacherMarjoriesdeath shouldnotonlyfocusontheimmediate circumstancesbutalsoexaminethebroader culturewithintheschoolandtheeducation system Aretheresystemicissuesthatcontribute toatoxicenvironment?Areteachersreceiving adequatetrainingincommunicationandconflict resolution?Thesequestionsmustbeaddressed topreventsimilartragediesinthefuture Collaborativeapproachcanleadtoahealthier schoolculturewhererespectandsupportare paramount Inconclusion,thetragicdeathofTeacher Marjorieservesasawake-upcallforthe Philippineeducationsystem TheDepEds commitmenttoinvestigateisastepintheright direction,butitmustbeaccompaniedby tangibleactionsthatprioritizethementalhealth andsafetyofteachers Byaddressingworkplace bullying,providingmentalhealthresources,and fosteringacollaborativeschoolculture,wecan honorMarjoriesmemoryandensurethatno educatorfeelsaloneintheirstruggles Itistimeto createaneducationsystemthatsupportsand upliftsitsteachers,ensuringtheirwell-beingand, ultimately,thesuccessoftheirstudent Itisimperative that educatorsfeel

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inwages cando muchto reducethe present poverty levels,thus helpingin buildinga morejust society.

BREAKTHROUGH

Arecentbusfireaccidenthassentthe wholecountryofThailandintoan uproarandimmensesorrow Itagain bringstofocushowdesperatesuch safetyrulesareinstrictenforcementfor theutmostsafetyofpassengersin publictransport AlthoughIwasa student,Ifeelthatthehorribleness couldhavebeenavoidedandthatitis ourcollectiveresponsibilitytoaskfor responsibilityandmakeproper changestopreventsuchdisastersin thefuture Thedetailsoftheaccidentare heartbreaking Abuscarryingover40 passengerscaughtfireonahighway resultinginthedeathofhundredsof people,includingchildren The magnitudeofthelossoflifeinthe accidentisdevastating,andonecan onlyimaginethepainandsufferingof thefamiliesaffected Itisessentialthat we,asasociety,attempttounderstand therootcausesofthisdisasterandtake immediatestepstoaddressit Onemajorissuefromthisincidentwas thelackofsafetymeasuresandcarefor publicvehicles Itisreportedthatthe bususedforthisaccidentwasalready inpoorcondition:theelectricalsystems hadmalfunctioned,andtherewasnot enoughfireequipmentinsidethebus Thisraisesgravequestionsaboutthe propermanagementandregulationof thetransportationindustryinThailand It'sforpassengers livestobeputatrisk becausebusoperatingcompaniesare eithercarelessorsavingmoney here arealsoissuesregardingthetrainingof thedriversandtheiraccountability

CALABARZON Workers’ Payrise

Inasignificantmovethatissettoimpact thousandsofworkersintheCALABARZON region,recentannouncementsregardinga payhikehavesparkeddiscussionsaboutfair compensationandeconomicjustice Asthe costoflivingcontinuestorise thedecisionto increasewagesforworkersinthisvital economiczoneisnotjusttimely;itis essentialforthewell-beingoffamiliesand theoveralleconomichealthoftheregion Theincreasedsalaryfortheminimumwage earnerinLagunaisanecessarystepin addressingeconomicinequalities,providing higherqualityoflife andcontributingto moresustainableeconomicgrowth The wagestructurethatexiststodayinmost regions,likeLaguna,onlytendstolagbehind thegainsmadeinkeepingtherisingcostof livingafloat Aminimumwageincreaseis necessarynotonlybecauseitisaquestion ofjusticebutalsobecauseitshouldensure thatthebasicnecessitiessuchasfood, shelter,healthcare,andeducationwillbe withinthereachofeveryindividualandhis family Anincreaseinwagescandomuchto reducethepresentpovertylevels,thus helpinginbuildingamorejustsociety Onepositiveargumentforwageincreaseis thefactthatitwouldbedirectlybeneficialto theworkerwhoalwaysstandsontheedgeof poverty Withinflationandincreasingcostof living,mostminimumwageearnersstruggle justtogetbybecausetheycannotcopeup withunexpectedexpenses-mostparticularly inasprawlingurbanareasuchasinLaguna Thiswouldempowerthemnottobetoo bankruptedbyexpectanciesfortheyknow thathigherwagesmeantheywouldhave thefinancialcapabilitytodevisealternative plansforemergencies;thus theywillbeless dependentondebt

Thisimprovementinfinancialstabilitymay wellchangethehealthoutcomes thestress levels,andtheoverallwell-beingofan individualandhisorherfamily membersBesides,higherminimumwage canstimulatethelocaleconomy The employeewillspendmoredisposable incomeonthegoodsandservicesinthe localareawhentheirwagesareincreased SmallbusinessesprevailinLaguna's economy Higherwagesalsoincrease employeeretentionandproductivity, effectivelyreducingtheturnoverratewhich benefitsbusinessesinthelongrun Issues however remainontheimpacton thebusinessesthemselves-inparticularthe smallandmediumenterprises(SMEs)issuesthatshouldbeansweredfirst The increasedthreattobusinessesbecauseof hikingwageshasignitedanimosities, especiallyfromthoseontheothersideof thespectrum sayingitwouldup operationalcoststhatwouldeitheraxejobs orjackupprices Perhapsthegovernment mightwanttobalancethisactbyoffering incentivessuchastaxrelieforsubsidiesto theSMEstoalleviatethewagedemands shift Thiswouldthenallowtheincreased wagestoaccruetotheworkerswithout burdeningthemonthebusinessfront Overall,raisingtheminimumwageof workingindividualsinLagunaisan imperativemovetorightsocialbalance andcreateeconomicwelfareforlowincomeearners Notforgottenonthis accountwouldbethefactthatsucha measurewillhaveadverseeffectson businesses butthese too canbe cushionedagainstwithsimilar governmentalassistanceandproper implementation Inthelongterm onereaps advantagesinhavingahealthierandmore financiallystableworkforcewheresuch disadvantagesareoffset

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TStudiesoftheincidenthaveshownthatthe busdriverhadmanytrafficcasesagainst himandthathewasnotwell-equippedto handleemergencycases Morestringent licensing,driversappraisal,andall-around trainingneedtobeputinplacesothatthose entrustedwiththelivesofpassengersmust bewellequippedwithskillsandknowledgeof respondingappropriatelytosituationsin crises

Followingsuchatragedy itshouldbe essentialfortheThaigovernmentand relevantauthoritiestotakeswiftactionto preventsuchincidentsfromhappening againinthefuture

Strictersafetyregulationsforpublictransport vehicles,regularchecks,andmaintaining conditionswithtoughpunishmentsfor offenders,aresomeofthethingsthatmight work Otheraspectscouldbespending moneyonhigh-techsafetytechnologies, suchasfiresuppressionsystemsand multipleemergencyexits,toincrease passengers safety Andbyinvestingmorein infrastructure,conductacomprehensive trainingprogramsforbusdriversfocusingon emergencyresponseandvehicle maintenanceandbyeducatingthepublic aboutemergencyandsafetyproceduresas wellastheirrightsandresponsibilitiesduring travel

ThebusfireincidentinThailandservesasa tragicreminderoftheweaknessesinherentin publictransportsystems Asthecountry dealswiththerepercussionsofthistragedy,it isessentialtofocusonsafetyandmakethe neededreformstoavertsimilareventsinthe future Itisonlywithunitedeffortand dedicationthatwecanaspiretoestablisha safersettingforeverytraveler

Strictersafety regulationsfor publictransport vehicles,regular checks,and maintaining conditionswith toughpunishments foroffenders,are someofthethings thatmightwork

SURVEY: Typhoon-Proof Learning Solution

60% or 192 parents viewed ADM on typhoon season is essential

Fixing Classroom Crisis

ShortageofclassroomsinBuenavista-CigarasElementary School(BCES)isoneofthecriticalissuestheschoolfaces todayinitspursuittowardsexcellenceinprovidingquality education Sincestudentsgoupeveryyear overcrowded classroomsareaveryseriousmattersincethepresent infrastructurecannotcopewiththenumberofincreasing kids Thisaffectsnotonlytheenvironmentbutalsoputs muchpressureontheteachingstaff whothenhavetodeal withhugegroupsofstudents Thisresultsincasesofless individualattentionandlesseffectiveteaching,especiallyin coresubjectswhereconcentrationandunderstandingare strictlyimportant Extra-curricularopportunitiesarealsoless providedasaresultoflackofclassrooms astheseare quintessentialtoanall-roundeducationprocess Thisprobablypresentsthemostseriousconcernrelatedto thisshortageofclassrooms;thatis thereductioninqualityof education Inovercrowdedclassrooms,suchasinearly childhood,studentsarenotlikelytogetindividualized instruction,whichiscrucialatsuchperiods Theteachers maynotfullyhandletheclass;theymaynotgiveadequate attentiontosomeofthestudents,normaytheyestablishwell thespecificlearningneedsofthosestudents Consequently, thelearnerslagbehind andtheoutcomesoflearningare depreciated Inaddition,pupilsinadensesetofstudents easilyloseconcentrationandcannotfocuswithresults loweringtheiracademics Theshortagealsoechoeslargersystemicissuesabout infrastructureandspending ThepublicschoolslikeBCES surviveongovernmentappropriationsforbuildingand upgradingclassrooms,andifsuchresourcesfailthenthe studentsaretheonestopaytheprice Thegovernment policiesandbudgetingprioritiesshouldaddressthoseto furtheravoidtheclassroomshortage Thelocalgovernments canjointhenationaleducationdepartmentinensuringthat theyamassenoughfundsandresources Asidefromanew classroom theeducationalfacilitiesshallbeupgradedventilation,lighting,andeducationalmaterials Anotherconsiderationfactoristheimpactontheschool communityandthestudents overallwelfare Overcrowding intheclassroomwillincreasestresslevelsonthepartof teachersandstudents,leadingtoburnoutontheteachers' sideanddisengagementonthelearners side Moreover classroomsthatareeithertoosmallorovercrowdedtrigger safetyconcernswhereincaseofanemergency,evacuation plansmightbeinfringedbecauseofthelargenumberof studentsinasmallspace Itisunhealthygrowthbecauseit impactsthestudent inthiscase,bothhisorherphysicaland mentallife,whichwouldhinderonesabilitytothrive academicallyandsocially ThecaseofashortageofclassroomsatBCESisinitselfthe kindthatneedsinstantaction Directlyaffectingthequalityof theeducationgiven,creatingstressaswellassafetyrisks, andeventuallyunderliningtheweaknessesinfunding educationalinfrastructure Therefore,dealingwiththis problemrequirescoordinationeffortsfrominstitutionsof localandnationalgovernmentswiththehelpofthepeoplein thecommunitytoensurestudentsgetanenvironmentthatis worthlearning Investingineducationinfrastructureisnot justconstructingclassrooms;rather,itisasteptowards creatingafutureforallstudentstowardachievingtheir potential

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Withtherecentsuspensionsoffaceto faceclassesduetosevereweather,it hasbecomeincreasinglyclearthat oureducationalsystemmustadapt tothesechallenges Modulardistance learning(MDL)presentsafeasible solutionthatnotonlyensures continuededucationbutalso prioritizesthesafetyofourchildren Thisapproachallowslearnerstolearn attheirownpacewhileutilizing printedmaterialsthatcanbeeasily managedathome-unlikeonline classes whichcanbe hinderedby poweroutagesorunstableinternet connections duringstorms modular learningisresilient However,forthissystemcanbetruly effective,schoolsmustensurethatall studentshaveaccesstothe necessarymaterials Asaparent,I urgeschoolstoprioritizethissupport, recognizingthatnotallfamilieshave thesameresourcesattheirdisposal Communicationbetweenschools andparentsshouldbeenhanced By doingso wecanensurethatour childrencontinuetolearnandgrow evenwhenfacedwiththechallenges ofnature

Investingin education infrastructure isnotjust constructing classrooms; rather,itisa steptowards creatinga futureforall students toward achieving their potential.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

DearEditor, AsaproudstudentofBCES,Ifeeldriventoaddressanissuethat affectsnotonlyoureducationbutourentireschoolcommunity: theclassroomshortage Itsnosecretthatourschoolis overflowing,andthelackofspaceisbecomingincreasingly evident Everyday weseeourteachersworkingtirelesslytoprovideus withqualityeducation,yettheyareoftenfacedwith overcrowdedclassroomsandlimitedresources Imaginewalkingintoaclassroomwhereeverydeskisfilled,and thenoiselevelisoverwhelming Itcanbedifficulttoconcentrate letaloneengageinmeaningfuldiscussions Oureducationistoo importanttobecompromisedbyalackofspace Weneedtoadvocateforsolutionsthatwillprovideourschool withthenecessaryresourcestoaccommodateourgrowing studentpopulation Onepotentialsolutioncouldbetoexplorepartnershipswithlocal communitycentersorevenconsidertemporarymodular classrooms Additionally,increasingfundingforeducationinour districtiscrucialtoensurethatwecanbuildmoreclassrooms andhiremoreteachers Letscometogetherasastudentbody faculty andcommunity toraiseawarenessaboutthisissue Ourvoicesmatter,and together,wecanmakeadifference

Sincerely Jhunvers

MATATAG

Erica - our HEARTY little f

Geneil B Laguartilla

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There are certain times when we people are drowned by so many trials an challenges coming along their way Afraid of the uncertainties of life - people ofte question, experienced anxiety and depression but how can an a five-years-old g endureallofthese-howcanshehandleallofthesethoughts?LetusmeetEricaan herMATATAGstory

Erica Nica Almonte is a very young little girl born on the 1st of October 2018 A five yearsoldkindergartenpupilatBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolunderMrs Ga Laguartilla morning class just like any other students from the school she smiles, sh plays and interacts - but behind this ‘normal’ attitude hides a very sad truth abo her SheisdiagnosedwithDextrocardia-aconditionwheremostofh are not in the right place that made her a little weaker compare herage

Despite her heart problem, she is a normal little girl Being able t write She is even active in class and participates well in the class havesloweddownherhealthbutnotherwillignesstolearn

Nataas ng kamay tuwing recitation gusto nya yung babasa ng A Ang magkulay, at malimit talaga nauuna Siya magpacheck s activity naminNakakahanga Kase yung thumb nya ay Hindi nagan niya sumulat ng pangalan at magtrace Siya yung independent na kailangnbantayan

However, there are uncontrollable circumstances in her life as a affectedherspeech Anditalsoaffectedoneofhereyesandsome despiteherdifferences,shehasalotoffriendsandgetsalongwith FatherQuote

With the utmost support from her family and friends - our dearest smile and bring joy to her family and class Her determination even not excuse for us to give up in our life Erica’s stories is a determination and should be celebrated for its valuable story So, thinking of giving up on the challenges thrown at you - be remind and how a 5-year-old girl manage to smile and go to school experience

Kris Lorraine L. Pilia dance away story to National

Dance, the rhythmic movement of the body, transcends the boundaries of language and culture Beyond its physicality, dance is a powerful form of art that speaks directly to the soul Through intricate movements, choreography, and emotional expression, dance has the ability to convey profoundstories,evokeemotions,andcaptivateaudiences Inthisarticle,wellexplorehowdanceis notonlyaphysicalactivitybutalsoadeeplyartisticandexpressiveendeavor -Petvokski,2023

A statement a true dancer continues to live - a dailogue that lingers every dancer a way of life to an ultimate dancer - a principles Miss Kris Lorraine L Pili holds deep in her heart and soul Making her passionate of her dreams and aspirations as a dancer and an expressionist of music through herskills

Dancing skills has been evident to Lorraine - as many would call her during her primary school days at Buenavista-Cigaras Elementary School She was born on April 30, 2008, parented by Mrs Ronalyn L Pili and Mr Christopher Pili She is now studying as Grade 11 STEM student at ACTS Computer College Her continues love for in dancing is resonated by her dedication to it She wantedsomechallengeinlifetheveryreasonshejoineddancesportsin2022 “Gustokopongmachallenge, at nakikita ko po yon sa dance sports”she added Even starting a little late for her age, compared to other dancers, she used that as her motivation to pull her self out of her cocoon and trulyemergetobethatstrongindependentdancerthatsheis

“Nakita ko yun dtermination niya sa pagsayaw at yun improvement niya kaya sinuportahan namingmag-asawa”addedbyMr Pili

“Naniwala po ako na everyone has their time at yun po yun ginawa ko Nagsumikap po ako para makaratingsakunganomanpongmeronakongayonatsamgaparatingpapo”,sheadded

As of now she has been recognized and champed as Silver Medalist Unit Meet *Gold - Rumba *Silver-Jive*Silver-Chacha*Silver-Samba*Silver-Pasodoble Alongwiththeseshewasalso1st Lipa Open Batangas Dancesport Competition - 7th place Youth C Latin Philippine Superstars Open DancesportChampionshipBronzeMedalist-YouthCLatin

Sofarsheiscompetingforopencompetitionandinthedistrictathleticmeet

This story reminds us that determination mixed with the right timing and the passionate heart can truly bring a remarkable being into to her ost desirable dreams Let us not forget to wait and be dulled by time, afterall life is not a race - just like Lorraine who compared to other dance sports dancers started when she was in junior high school does not men you are late but rather redirected

Buenavista-Cigaras Buenavista-

Ma’am Capuz - Outstanding Multi-tasker researcher!

Oftentimes,actionresearchissomethingmostlyignorednomatterwhatagerange, statusandrankitmaybe Evenintheacademe-actionresearchspecificallyhasand hadbeenrepeatedlyavoidedbyteachersforitsnegativenotion Evenwiththebenefits postedandreminded,teacherstendtoneglecttheimportanceofthisactivity Fortunately,therearesomewhofindcourageintakingthechallengeofestablishing researchembeddedinteaching-andoneoftheseisDr JulietM Capuz-amaster teacher1grade4teacherinBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool This42yearsold researchadvocatehasbeenservingthedepartmentfor yearsandhasstartedbeing anadvocateforresearchdevelopmentin2012whenContinuousImprovementPlantook itsjumpstartintheSDOLaguna FromthenonMrs Capuzhasbeenanactivepromoter ofresearchanditsbenefitsnotonlyintheschoolbutinthedistrictaswell Jugglingdifferenttasksasacanteenmanagerinthepreviousyears,alongwithvarious ancillariesshe’staskedtoMrs Capuz'sloveforresearchneverfades Eveninhermost challengingyearsunderherdoctoralprogramshecontinuedtopresentresearchatthe District,DivisionandRegionallevelandevenappliedforBasicEducationResearchFund (BERF)

TheseprovedhowinclinedDr Capuzisintermsofresearchanddevelopment Her dedicationtoresearchangsymposiagainedanultimatefeedbackasshewas recognizedintheDivisionlevelsearchforGawadMarangalMostOutstandingAction Researcher-ElementaryLevellastNov30,2023withmorethan24otherequally outstandingresearchenthusiasts-Dr Capuzreachedtheepistleofdedicated researcherstandard Herlivelydedicationtoresearchoutlivesothersinthesaidsearch Herdedicationtoworkonresearchhasledhertowheresheisrightnowandshe continuestoinspireandmotivateotherstoberesearchenthusiasts “Upanglubosnamatugunanangproblemangkinahaharapnatinsaatingmgamag aaral,kinakailanganangmaigtingnapagsasaliksikupangmaibigaynatinangtamang procesongpaggabayupangmapunanangagwatsapagaaral”Sheadded Presently,sheistheofficialentryfortheregionallevelofGawadPatnugotfor OutstandingResearcher-ElementarywhereshequalifiedintheStage2andhas recentlyvalidatedon-site Just,lastOctober18 shewasannouncedasoftheNational QualifyingExaminationforSchoolHeads(NQESH)passersthoughDMN 59S 2024

Ma’amMarinelNorielLiwagcommonlyknowntomanyofherstudentsandco-teachersas‘Ma’amCandy’isaformer teacherinGrade4atBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool Shehasservedas4thgraderadviserteachingESPandAP f th t6 fh t i BCES Sh h b ctiveinvariousschoolactivitiesjustlikeanyotherteachers On cebetweenherhealthandevenherlovelifeinthepastyears mentsofherlife Fortunately,shewasabletomaintainbalance drivewhereverandwheneverpossible,partyingandtraveling dshefoundhertimetorelaxandhavealltheaccessinlifeshe couldeverimagine sforthelast6yearsofherteachingcareerinMagdalenaSubacktoherhometownandtobewithherparentsandothertwo ertransferwasapprovedandshewasstationedatPindangan IndigenousPeopleElementarySchoolinRegionIII loadsofKindergarten,Grade1andGrade2 These36students aremembersoftheethnicgroupDumaget-Kabulloan dryseasonandmuddypathwaysduringtherainyseason Not toherschool Shealsotravels1andahalfhoursbymotorcycle thesetookher1076kilometersonadailybasis Farfromher10 rpreviousschool-wheretheroadsarecleanandoutofmud accordingtoherhashumbledandtaughthertruepeaceand eismorethaninspiredthanevertohelpthestudentsreachfor nmovedandtouchedbyhowperseveredthesestudentsare asyitwastoteachinaplacewhereaccesstogoods,facilities ehumble,tobegratefulandtohavethecourageforwhatshe stayandgivetheseDumagatsanexperienceoflearningthey herlifeasamountainteacherandpostingitonlinenotonlyto rebuttoraiseawarenessandfundforherDumagatstudents

School-fordable Samgyupsal near the school - Backyard Food and Drinks

Yes, a place where it's affordable and delicious But where can youfindit?Andwhatisitsmenu?Well,today,letusdiscover Backyard food and drinks is a coffee shop and restaurant at the same time It is located in Cigaras Magdalena, Laguna Close to theschoolofBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool.(BCES)

This coffee shop and restaurant is rated 5 stars for its good service, delicious and affordable foods and drinks. And its menu has its main course, along with other things such as unli samyup andunliwings.

This main course contains delicious foods such as carbonara, nachos, fries, churros, waffles, cheese, beef and cheesy beef quesadilla.Alongwithsomesalad,clubhouse,and atunasandwich.Andtheyalsohavemilktea,flavored soda,coffeeandfrappé.Andalongwithunlisamyup andunliwings.

Theirbusinesshoursarefrom1:00pmto8:00pmduring SundaytoThursday,andFridaytoSaturdayfrom1:00pm to9:00pm However,therestaurantisclosedeveryMonday

Student-friendly food hub - McVin’s Kitchen

Theweathernowadaysisalwayschanging.That’swhywecrave somethingtoeatanddrink Butwherecanwefindthisplacewherewe cansatisfyourcravings?Well,letusdiscoverthisplace McVin’sKitchenislocatedinBrgy.CigarasMagdalena,Laguna.Infront ofBuenavistaHomes,beside773EnterprisesandHardware McVin’s Kitchenwasbuiltonthe8thofFebruary2023 ItisownedbyMr Arvin Noriel,abusinessexecutiveandanengineerbyfield. TheirmaindishesareTofuCornPorkSisig,Chopsuey,LechonKawali Kare-Kare,Bulalo,LechonKawali,BagnetSinigangandthebestsellers arePokSisig,Dinakdakan,andCrispyPataHock.FortheSizzlingSolo, theirbestsellersareT-BoneSteak,PorkSisig,andBeefBellyRice.They havedessertslikeHalo-HaloandMaisConYelo,perfectforhot weather.Theyalsoservedpancitandlumpia,alldaybreakfastmeals andbeveragessuchassago’tgulaman,cokefloat,juices,andcoffee. McVin’sKitchenisknownforitsdeliciousandflavorfulfoodsanddrinks Manyfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsvisititfrequently.Thisplaceis perfectforanyoccasion.Suchasbirthdays,anniversaries,baptisms andmanymore

Andtoday,letthisremindyouthatwhenwecravefoodwecangoto thisplacethatisveryneartoourbarangay.YoucancountinMcVin’s Kitchenflavorfulanddeliciousfoodsanddrinks

BCES presents - Wonder SumaRon: A healthy-hearty snack for healthrisk students.

FoodFusionisaformofcookingthatcombinescontrastingculinarytraditionsor techniquesintoasingledish.Therearevariousformsoffusionfood,including regionalfusionwhichcombinesfoodfromdifferentregionsorsub-regions ThistechniqueincookinghasbeeninthemindofMrs.MaribeO.Baltazar-the schoolcanteenmanagerandAteDoray-oneoftheschoolcanteenhelpers Withthismindandtheconcernofhelpingtheschool-basedfeedingprogramof theschool-theysortoutallpossibilitiesforafoodthatwouldbelovedbyallof thefeedingprogrambeneficiariesbutalsobeasensationalfoodfortheschool canteen.

Withriceleftoversandsomelumpiawrappertheydecidedtocreateasnack differentfromothers,thatisbothheartyandhealthy.Thatwouldsurelymake everybitememorableforeveryBCESstudent Aftereachdayoftrialstheyhave perfectedtheconsistencyandthebalanceofsweetnesseventhecolorthatis trulyappetizingtotheeyesofthepupils.Givingbirthtothestudent'snewfavor Sumaron Itincludesingredientssuchas1klmalagkit/glutinousriceLumpiaWrapperUbe pandanorchocoflavoredcondensedmilkVegetableoil Thestepsinpreparin thisarejusteasy,firstyouhavetocooktheglutinousriceafterwhichletitcool andsetaside.Prepareyourlumpiawrapper.Getyourcooledglutinousriceand putflavoronitusingwhateverflavoryoulike(Ube/PandanorChocoflavored condensedmilk).Then,wraptheflavoredglutinousriceontoyourlumpia wrapper Inapot,heatupsomeoilandfrythesumaron Servehotandcoldan topitwithsomesweetenedcondensedmilkorpowderedsugar. AfterdaysofsellingSumaron,students'patronageofthesenewsnackswere unbelievablyincreasing Although,Mrs Maribewasalittlescaredthatthe studentsmaynotlikeit.Shewassurprisedbyhowthestudentsreactedtothe newsnacks

“Ngayonlangpoakonakatikimngganyan(Sumaron),masarappopatitsaka mabigatposatiyanhindinapoagadagadngibapangpagkain Nabubusogpo akokaagad”,BrixsaidastudentfromBCES

“Mayobjectivekasikamisacanteennaintinsifyangcookedfoodkayakailangan naminmag-isipnangibat-ibangcookfoodna pwedengibentasacanteenatIsaitosanaisipannaming gawin”,sheadded Today,thisfusionfoodhasmadetremendous markinthecanteensales.Withitsremarkable tastethatmadethestudentswantmoreandits costcuttingbenefit-trulythisnewfoodisgreat interventionfortheschool

speciesofsharks,reproducethroughinternal fertilization whereyoungdevelopinsidethe motherbeforebeingbornFishhatcheggsin watereveninfishponds Likeinourschoolthe Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchool,afish pondwascreatedtohaveafishpond They put250eggoffishesthatcanbemonitored everydaybythe

protectionfrompredators availabilityoffood andparentalcareforsomespecies Inour schooltheteachersandlearnerstrytheirbest totakegoodcareofthefishhatchlings Surprisinglyfishhatchlingsplayanimportant roleinbothnaturalecosystemandhuman society Fishhatchlingssupportaquaticfood websbyservingasaproducerforthewide rangeofpredators

fishingbutalsoactivitieslikesnorkeling,diving andwildlifeobservation,asthesedependon balancedanddiverseaquaticecosystems Fishhatchlingsplayacriticalroleinsustaining aquaticecosystemsandsupporting biodiversity Theseearlylifestagesare delicateandrequirespecificenvironment conditionstothriveincludingoptimalwater quality,temperatureand

Pet Friendly Restaurant Rejects the Entrance of the Customers Aspin Dog

Miguel Antonio Sibal

Inacuriousclashbetweenpolicyandbiology,apet-friendlyrestaurantknownforwelcomingfurrycompanionsrecentlyrefusedentryto customersaccompaniedbyan AsongPinoy, orAspin,amixed-breeddognativetothePhilippines Whilethedecisionsparkedpublic outcry,expertssuggestitmayhighlightdeep-seatedbiasesratherthanscience-basedreasoning Couldculturalperceptionsofbreed trumptheuniversalbondbetweenhumansandtheircaninecompanions?

AspinDogorMongrelDogshavethe advantageofgoodgeneticdiversity Itisa mioxedbreeddogormutt isadogthatisnot theresultofinternationalbreedingbyhumans Thismeansthatthegenesofthiskindofdog includealittleofthisandalittleofthat which createsthebestmixforlivingintheirhabitatof thebeautifulPhilippines

ThetemperamentandbehaviorofAspintend tobemoremoderateasopposedtothatof purebreds,thatarebredforspecificcharacter traitsorjobs Bynaturaldesign Aspinaregenerallymedium-sized(about10-20 kilograms)althoughsomeofthemare unusuallyhandsomelikeStinky! AspinbecomesviralwhenoneFacebookpost fromafurparentsaidthata“PetFriendly” RestaurantformTagaytayrejectshimandhis AspinYodatoenterthesaidrestaurant

TheABSCBNnewsstatedthataccordingto LaraAntoniothatsheknewthatBalayDakois apetfriendlyrestaurantbecauseshehas beenacustomerinthatrestaurantbeforeher companionevenboughtadiaperfortheaspin dogstouseinthatplaceandshenever thoughtthatproblemlikethiswouldarise Shesaidthatamanstafffromthefront-ofhouselookingatthemandwhispertohisco staffandsaidtothemthatYodacannotgoin therestaurantthestaffevenaskthedog’s breed Ihaveaweirdgutfeelingimmediatelyso insteadofAspin Isay mixedbreed Ivedealt withthisbefore Iknowthisandasannoyingas itis ‘mixedbreed’ismorepalatabletoelitist likeBalayDako apparently Explainby AnotonioinFacebookpost Shesaidthatsheiswonderingwhythey cannotgo

Used Diapers: Controls Increasing Numbers of Rice Bugs

-Johannah Villarino

LeptocorisaoratoriusknownasAtangyainTagalogandDangawinIlocanoyoungnymphs aregreenwhileadultsaregreenishbrown Thiskindofbugsmayattackthericethrough suckingthejuiceofthebabyricegrainsleavingthericegrainswithdiscolorationand emptyricegrains

Sincericegrainsorbigasisaprimesourceof foodinourcountryfarmerstakeextragood careforriceplants Leavingabuginitisnogood manyPinoysare searchingforagoodremedyonhowtoend thebugspesteringtheplant

Analternativesolutionmadebyfarmerswhich isusingauseddiaperaroundthericefield Farmersaidthatheputon30diapersinthe ricefieldanditstheirweaknessthebadsmell fromtheuseddiaperswithurine,puta Beauveriawhichcausesadiseaseknownas thewhitemuscadinediseaseininsects the fugusofBeauveriagototheinsectbody producingtoxinsanddrainingtheinsectbody andMetarhiziumwhichcontroltheinsect peststomultiplyfromRCPCsothatitwill attractthenymphricebugs itwillattractthenymphricebugs Riceisoneofthebestsourceofourenergy anditgiveemploymenttofarmers however if thefarmersneglecttotakegoodcareofthe riceinthefieldmanyricebugswillstilleatit leadingtoalowharvestofrice,lowincomefor thefarmersandunemploymentforthose peoplewhoassiststhefarmersinmanaging thefarmlandstheycultivate

Ricebugsreallydamagethericethatfarmers plantintheirfields Pestscontrolmadefrom chemicalsarenotadvisabletousein controllingthericebugs Thus manyfarmers usetofindsomealternativetocontrolthe increaseofricebugsthatdamageourricein thefield Useddiapersisoneoftheless expensive,lessmanpowerwayofcontrolling theincreaseofricebugsnumberthatmaking riceplantdamage

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insidetheplacesincetheAspinhasall qualificationstheyallowtothatplacebutthe staffofBalayDakodidn’tagreewithwhatshe saidandsaidthatthereonceanincidentthat apetdogbittenacustomer Antinioemphasize Thatsnotmydogsfault? It’stheowner’sfault,So,don’tsayyou’repet friendlyandletlabradorsin,butnotmyAspin Petownerofafurparentisnoteasyonceyou havethiskindofdogaspetyoumustprepare yourselfforthebigexpenses Owningadog whateverthebreedissometimestheirfood, healthcareandnecessitiesaremore expensivethanthehumanneeds Youalso needtobegoodguardianandalsoinorderto keepthemawayfrompeoplethattheymight getbittenorhurt Theycannotleavethehouse withoutworryingabouttheirpetdogs ”

restorationareessentialtoensurethatfish populationsremainresilientandsustainable forfuturegenerations Understandingthe needsandchallengesfacedbyfishhatchlings canguidebettermanagementand preservationpracticespromotinghealthier ecosystemsandsafeguardingbiodiversity

Manypeoplewanttohavepetdog,evenan Aspindogwilldo AspinDogarefascinatingand uniquebreedwitharichhistoryandorigin Despitebeingconsideredamixedbreed,Aspin arebelovedbymanyfortheirintelligence loyaltyandfriendlynature Astherecognitionof Aspinasalegitimategrows,itislikelythattheir popularitywillcontinuetoincrease,bothinthe Philippinesandaroundtheworld

TWO-oth decay? 2 out of 5 students have damaged teeth.

-Athina

Brielle Ortega

Two-outof5studentsofBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool(BCES)wasrecordedby DocDionglayintherecentlydentalcheck-upamongstudents,Oct 15

ReportsfromDocCeasarDionglay presentsfiftystudentswithhavebroken incisors,while20canine,14biscupidand 10havesoregumsduetoinfrequent toothbrushing Expertsrecommendedbrushingwith flouridetwiceaday Topreventcavitiesthatdamagethe teeth,itisalsonecessarytogentlybrush thesurfaceandtheundersideofthe tongue,eventheupperpartofthemouth Inthisregard theschoolprincipaland theschoolnurseMrs BrendaD Opong joinedforceswithlocalgovernmentunit tointensifygoodoralhygienethrough toothpasteprovisionandconstructionof newwashareastobeutilizedfortooth brushingactivitiesafterlunchtime Naisipannaminnaturuanngoral hygieneangmgabataparamas mapabutipasila,akalakasengibaay hindiimportanteangoralhygiene”said byMrs Opong-theschoolnurseand cliniccoordinatoroftheschool “Nakipag-ugnayankamisamgaNGOs paramaisakatuparanito”,addedbyMr Jimenez Theschoolhopesforthepositiveeffect onthisandalleviatefutureoralhygiene problems

Attendedthefun-runforcauseorganizedbySheila ChavezFoundation Thisactivitynotonlyhopetohelp theschoolbutalsopromotegoodhealthamong Magdalenos.

Suso or Snail maybe the next solution for Cancer disease

Miguel Antonio Sibal

Insurprisingturnofevents,scientisthavediscoveredthatthevenomofcertainmarinesnailsmightholdthekeytofightingcancer, thesetinycreatures,knownfortheirpotenttoxins,producevenomthattargetsspecificcellsinthebody---atraitnowbeing harnessedtohaltthespreadofcancercells.Withpromisingearlyresults,snailvenomcouldleadtogroundbreakingtreatments, offeringnewhopeinthefightagainstsomeoftheworld’sdeadliestcancers

Thestudyofsnailvenomasacancer treatmentoriginatesfromtheunique pharmacologicalpropertiesofvenom peptidesfoundinconesnails(Conus species) Thesemarinesnails,which inhabittropicalandsubtropicalwaters, usevenomtoparalyzepreythrougha specializedharpoon-liketoothand deliversacocktailofneurotoxins peptides ItwasstudiedbyJamesCook anAustralianresearcherstudiedand exploredconesnailvenomcomponents canbeusedtargetspecificcellular pathwaysincancercells TheNational CancerInstituteaswellsupportsthe researchonhowvenom-derived compoundscouldoffernewformsof cancertreatment Andeventhe PhilippinesGemoneCenterstudiedthe nativeconesnailsandothervenomous specieswhichfocusesonisolating bioactivecompoundsthatcouldbe developedintonovelcancertreatments Snailvenomusedincancerresearch doesnotserveasanutritionalsubstance butratherasatherapeuticcompound Its valueliesinbioactivepeptides, specificallyconotoxins,whicharesmall proteinsdesignedtointeractwithcellular pathways Thesepeptidesarenot nutrientsorsourcesofenergy,vitaminsor minerals;instead,theyarespecialized

moleculesthatcanbindtospecific receptorsoncellmembranes,including thoseofcancercells Thistargetingability allowsthemtopotentiallyinhibitcancer cellgrowthorinducecelldeathwithhigh precision Thiskindofmarineanimaloffers promisinghealthbenefitssuchas targetedcancercelldestruction,reduced sideeffects,minimizingdrugresistance, complimentarytoexistingtreatmentand potentialforbroadapplicationthough stillearlystagesofresearch,the therapeuticthatimprovepatient outcomesandqualityoflife markinga significantstepforwardinprecision oncology Snailvenom particularlyfrom marineconesnails,representsa promisingfrontierincancertreatment research Withitspowerfulandhighly selectivepeptides knownasconotoxins, snailvenomhastheuniquepotentialto targetandinhibitcancercellswhile sparinghealthyones Thisprecisionoffers severaladvantagesovertraditional cancertreatments,includingthe potentialforfewersideeffectsand reduceddrugresistance Althoughstillexperimentalstages, ongoingresearchisuncoveringthe therapeuticpotentialofthesebioactive compounds,

Pansit-Pansitan maybe the next wonder plant fromMagdalena,

movingclosertoinnovative venom-based cancertherapies Ifsuccessful,thesetreatmentscould revolutionizecancercare providingsafer andmoreeffectiveoptionsforpatients worldwide

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Studentswere dewormedduring theNational Dewormingactivity wasinitiated.

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EDITORIAL: Forgotten childhood memories; Possible or Impossible?

your

about her

and where does she really born. Does she mean that she forgotten her childhood memories or not? Experiencing abuse can indeed affect the way your brain creates memories, according to the 2019 review of studies Some children respond to trauma by disassociating, or mentally detaching which could affect how they remember what happened.

Survivors from a certain accident or any undesirable experiences tend to remember traumatic events it may be vague or may not fully remember what happened. When a child was abused by their parents physically some of the memories may retain to their mind. A person may forget memories but totally forgetting memories is not possible. If a person forgot memories it may caused by some illness like acute memory loss or amnesia, progressive memory loss which is one of the symptoms of degenerative brain disease.

-Johannah Villarino

Scientistsaresheddingnewlighton Peperomiapellucida,commonlyknownas pansit-pansitan,asmallbutpowerful plantcelebratedintraditionalmedicine Recentstudiesrevealitsantiinflammatory,antimicrobial,and antioxidantproperties,offeringpromising applicationsintreatinggout,arthritis,and infections.Thisunassumingherb,often dismissedasagardenweed,maysoon takecenterstageinthequestfor affordableandnaturalhealthcare solutions

Pansit-pansitanisrichin carbohydratesandashwhichhasahigh mineralcontentbeing Calcium, potassiumandiron Thisplantcanalsobe agreatsourceofmicronutrientssimilarto mostleafyvegetablesandprotein

Nativetotropicalandsubtropical regions,pansit-pansitanthrivesindamp, shadedenvironments oftenmistakenas ameregardenweed However,itsshiny, heart-shapedleavesandtinybead-like flowersholdpowerfulbioactive compoundssuchasalkaloids flavonoids andphytosterols Thesecompoundshave beenfoundtoexhibitanti-inflammatory, antimicrobial,andantioxidantproperties

11% or12femaleGrade4 studentsagreedto bevaccinatedbyin theschoolforthe preventionof cervicalcancer

Alice Guo explained that she was abandoned by her mother when she was still a child and was raised inside the hog-raising farm of her father in what appears to be an attempt to hide her from the public. This is the reason why she cannot recall her childhood. The reason why she said that she forgotten all her childhood memories. Senate probe, some of the senators raised doubts that did not know much of her childhood and her statements did not match the documents that the Senate obtained about her. Forgetting our childhood memories whether it is traumatic or a perfectly pleasant childhood memories there is still a chance that a man may forget some of early memories by the time a man reaches adulthood and that is absolutely normal. But forgetting all the memories of childhood is a different kind of a story. A man may also refresh his memories with a new one since he renews the files inside his memories. But still there a storage in our mind that stays especially the memories a person had since childhood up to his adulthood. Thus, a man may forget his memories but not totally forget all about it. Is really possible to forget your childhood memories? What do you think?

Recentstudiespublishedin scientificjournalsemphasizetheplants potentialinaddressingcommonhealth concerns Onesuchstudyhighlightsits efficacyinreducinguricacidlevels, makingitaneffectivenaturalremedyfor gout Anotherinvestigationconfirmedits antimicrobialactivityagainstvarious pathogens,suggestingitcouldbea sustainablealternativetochemical antibiotics

Inadditiontoitstherapeutic properties,pansit-pansitaniseasily accessibleandcost-effective Itcanbe consumedfreshinsaladsorbrewedinto tea providingasimpleyetpotentsolution formanaginginflammation,promoting kidneyhealth,andenhancingtheimmune system Traditionalhealershavealso recommendeditsuseasapoulticefor treatingskinconditionssuchasboilsand minorwounds

Therediscoveryofpansit-pansitans potentialhighlightstheuntappedvalueof traditionalmedicinalplants,encouraging communitiestolookcloseratnature’s ownpharmacy

Principal to urge new assessment in the Industrial Integrity BCES dilapidated buildings

Thestructuralintegrityofthebuildings insidetheBuenavistaCigarasElementary SchoolneedstobereviewedThisis accordingtotheprincipaloftheschool,Dr BonifacioTogadoaftertherecorded earthquakeNovember05withtheepicenter inTarlacwith47Magnitudethatwasfelt notonlyinthetownofMagdalenabutalso inthepeopleofManilaandneighboring provinces

Bataanistheepicenteroftheearthquake thatwasfeltatthegroundinplacesneartous likeinBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchool Asaresultmostofthewallsofoneofthe schoolbuildingweredestructedbythe earthquake Bigcracksshowedthatitwasnot safetobeusedasastudyareaoflearners “Hindinatalagasafeparasamgabata yunmgaroomsnaitoatsayanglangdahil

hindinapwedenggamitinnanagiging dahilanngclassroomshortagesaaming paaralan”,Dr Bonifaciostatedwhilehavinga meetingwithhisanotherDRRMofficerMs MaiccaManalo Wallsoftheclassrooms shiowedbigcracks,Showingtheweakbuiltof thebuildingandtheythoughtofagoodway onhowtomaketheschoolbuildinglasts beforeitwillberepaired Butinrelatednews, Dr Togadoplanstodemolishsomebuildings thatcannotberepaired,whileotherroomswill undergo

rehabilitationbutitwillcostPhp2million Theschoolstillhopesthattherewillbean actionsoonforthis6-yearsoldproblemofthe roomsaffectedbyrecentincidentsof earthquakesinthepast

sci-tech

Buffalo milk proven to prevent stunted growth of young girls aged 10 to 12

Johannah Villarino

Agroundbreakingstudyhasrevealedthatbuffalomilkmayholdthekeytopreventingstuntedgrowthinyounggirlsaged10to12.Researchersdiscoveredthatthenutrient-richmilk packedwithessentialproteins,calcium,andvitamins,significantlyimprovedgrowthratesinatestgroup,offeringnewhopeforcombatingmalnutritionindevelopingplaceslikein Magdalena,Laguna ThepresenceofvitaminslikeVitaminD,whichaidsincalciumabsorption,andVitaminB12,importantforoverallgrowthanddevelopment

Saidresearch ledbyDr MarivicSamson -Dr MarivicS SamsonoftheDOH-National Nutrition CouncilpresentedaSituationeron ChildStuntingandotherNutritionIssuesinthe Country,whomconductedastudythatwas participatedinby57girlswhoconsumed buffalosmilkformorethan160days Afterthisperiod,thegirlsrecordedanincrease inbodymassindex(BMI)byalmost30% The studyhasalsoproventhatbuffalomilkis effectiveinstrengtheningtheteeth,bonesand heartofthesegirlssinceitcontains magnesium,potassiumandphosphorus

Closeobservationheldforthetwomonths or160daysofgivingmilktothestunted schoolsgirlsaged10to12 Itwasobservedthat theywerefedandguardediftheywere drinkingthebuffalomilkthatwasgivento them Itwasrevealedthatthepercentageof stuntedschoolgirldecreasedandmatchto theirBMIrecordedtotheirnutritionalstatusin ourschool Butitwasonlyfortwomonthsof closeobservationtotheirhabitofdrinkingand feedingofbuffalomilkinMagdalena,Laguna Andgivingthempropercareandremindersof theimportanceofthebuffalomilkintheir health

Guardians of Sierra Madre: Hills That Shield Us from Typhoon

-Miguel Antonio Sibal

NestledalongtheeasternofthePhilippines,theSierraMadreMountainrangeasa formidablebarrieragainsttherelentlessfuryoftyphoons Withitslushforestsandsteep slopes,thisnaturalprotectornotonlymitigatestheimpactofsevereweatherbutalso playsacrucialroleinpreservingtheecologicalbalanceoftheregion.Asclimatechange intensifiesstormpatterns,theimportanceofsafeguardingthishillbecomesincreasingly urgent,highlightingtheneedforconservationeffortstoensurethattheycontinueto defendcommunitiesfromnature’smostpowerfulforces

SierraMadredenseforests,steepslopesand highpeakscreateaphysicaland environmentalshield,particularlyforthe easternregionsofLuzon Typhoonswhich regularlyforminthePacificOcean usually pickupspeedandmoistureastheytravel westwardtowardsthePhilippines Whenthese stormsencountertheSierraMadre the mountainsabarrier,forcingthestormclouds toriseandcool,oftencausingprecipitationto dissipateorweakenbeforereachingthe lowlandareas

Theprocesscalledorographiclifting significantlyreducestheintensityofrainfall andwindintheimmediateareastothewest ofthemountainrange Asaresult,regionslike MetroManila,CentralLuzon,andpartsof NorthernProvincesbenefitfromdegree avoidingtheworstofthestormsdestruction power Beyonditsroleintyphoonmitigation,Sierra Madre’sforestscontributetotheregion’s overallecologicalbalance servingasasource ofbiodiversityandvitalecosystemservices It preventsus fromlandslidesandflooding, whicharecommonsecondaryeffectsof typhoonstrikes Itsforestsserveasalsoa naturalsponge,storingexcesswaterduring heavyrainfallandgraduallyreleasingit,thus, reducingtheflashfloodindownstream communities Despiteitsprotectiverole,theSierraMadreis facingincreasingthreats,illegallogging, miningactivitiesandencouragementfor agriculturehaveledtothedegradationofits forests Thisdestructionweakensthemountain range’sabilitytoabsorbrainfallandprotect surroundingareasfromfloodsandlandslides Inaddition,climatechangeisintensifying typhoonactivity,makingthemountain’srole asanaturalbarrierevenmorecritical AsthePhilippinesgrappleswithmorefrequent andintensetyphoonsduetoclimatechange,

understandingandpreservingthenatural defenseslikeSierraMadreismoreimportant thanever Effortstoprotectthisvitalmountain rangearenotonlyaboutconserving biodiversitybutalsoaboutsafeguarding communitiesandinfrastructureinthefaceof increasingstormthreats

Withacombinationofstronger environmentalregulations community engagementandsustainabledevelopment practicestheSierraMadrecancontinueto serveasthePhilippines typhoon guardian-------shieldingthenationfrom nature’sfierceststormswhilealsoprotecting thecriticalecosystemsuponwhichfuture generationdefend

Despitebeinganagriculturalmunicipalityin nature,Magdalenaisfocusedonfruit productionandfarming Eventhoughmostfamiliesaremiddleclass, thepriceofmilkstillremainsrelatively expensiveatPhp150perlitter Asidefromfarmerswhoproducebuffalomilk forpersonalconsumption,thereareno vendorsofthesaidvariantinthemunicipality Thesesuggestthatbuffalomilkconsumption canimprovethelineargrowthandBMIof schoolgirlsandthatadolescent-focused nutritioninitiativesintheareashould expandedtomorepupils

80 % of pupils from Grade 1 to 3 admit being exposed to gadgets for more than 5 hours a day

Almost80percentofstudentsadmittedthat theyspendatleastfivehoursadayusing variousgadgetssuchascellphones,computers andi-pads Thisisaccordingtoastudy conductedbytheOfficeoftheGuidance Counselorafteritwasreportedthatmanyof thestudentswereblindedsotheycouldnot readtheresourcematerialsusedbythe teachersintheirrespectiveclasses Thesaid studyfoundthat50percentplaymobilegames afterschool especiallyiftheycantsleepatnight Meanwhile,25percentwatchedshowson socialmediausingtheirlaptopwhile5 percentusedtheiri-pad AsanactionbytheBuenavistaCigaras ElementarySchool,thesaidmatterwillbe discussedintheupcomingPTAConference toeducateparentsonthecorrectrulesand guidancefortheirchildreninrelationtothe useofgadgets

Air quality of Magdalena still relatively safe according to Accuweather

-Johannah Villarino

TheairqualityinthetownofMagdalenaremainssafeespeciallyforchildren.Thisis accordingtoAccuweather,anorganizationthatmonitorsairqualitybasedonanareas climate Theairqualitymeasureinthesaidtownhits27AQI,whichmeansitissafefor citizensespeciallychildrentobreathe

Butdespitethis theairstillhasparticulates thatcancauseirritationtothosewithsensitive conditionssuchasasthmaandallergies Airpollutantsincludesome fineparticulate matter measuring25micrometersthatcan enterthelungsandbloodstream Itcancause cough,difficultybreathingandchronic respiratorydisease Meanwhile,NitrogenOxidecancauseamore complicateddisease

Toavoidcomplicationscausedbysaid particulates thosewhoareillareadvisedto wearafacemaskmadeofclothtofilterthe impurities

Aromatic Green Dwarf may

become

next wonder plant from Magdalena

AresearchbyexpertsfromtheUniversityof thePhilippinesLosBanosaimedtoproveifthe aromaticgreendwarffoundonathreehectarelandinMagdalena,Lagunaisthenext wonderplant becauseofitsabilityto increasethequalityofcocosugar Accordingtotheauthorofthestudy Love MarieSacluti,thisvariantofbukocontains2Acetyl-1-pyrroline(2AP)soittasteslikea pandan

-Athina Brielle Ortega

SinceMagdalenaisanagricultural municipality thetypeoflandherecanbe considered loomsoil whichcontains50%soil solidsand50%sand,siltandclay This compositioncanbeconsideredidealforthe growthanddevelopmentofaromaticgreen dwarfs Ithasthepotentialtoincreasethegeneral incomeofMagdalenatobecomethegreen

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July2024 - January2025

Carlos Yulo: A Gold Medalist’s Journey Through Triumph and Family Struggles. To what extent should an athlete repay his/her parents’ sacrifices.

ThroughProjectDANI,Magdalenosare nowwellrepresentedinArniscompetition andaremakingtheirnameinthe province Tonameafew;1stGov RamilL HernandezArnisCupatLagunaSports Complex,“Laro’tSayaArnisCup2024in Tayabas,QuezonlastMay25andjust recentlybagsgoldoutof618entriesfrom NCR CALABARZONandBulacanFirstArnis Tournament SKDaniwantedtorelivethearnissports thatwereoncepopularinMagdalenain thelate70s “SportskonapodatiangArnisnoong Grade7andsinceNationalSportspo natinangArnisnaisipankopona buhayinpoulitang

Grade level doesn’t matter: Meet Bubu –

tradisyonngmgaarnisadorpod samagdalenaandnaisipkopo pasimulanitosamgatanodnat naginquirepoakokaysirReden Volpane(Magdalena)andSirRo Calatin(SantaCruz)”,addedby DanielaTheprojectDANIenvision alwaysgivethebestfortheMag prideandhonorandjustlikeothe sports-relatedorganizationsin Magdalena-theteamwantedto thenameofMagdalenaasonet institutionsnotonlyinfilmindust alsointhesportsindustrythattru promotesArnisanditssignifican community

Intheworldofsports,thejourneytosuccessisoften coveredwithbothhonorandpersonalchallenges CarlosYulo,thePhilippines prideandtwo-timegold medalistingymnastics,isnostrangertothisduality Whilehisimpressiveperformanceshaveearnedhima placeamongthebestinthesportingcommunity his honestdiscussionsaboutfamilyissues,particularly withhismother shedlightontheoften-overlooked emotionalaspectsofathleticsuccess Yulosrisetofameisatestamenttohishardwork, dedication,andexceptionaltalent Winninggoldatthe SoutheastAsianGamesandearningaspotatthe WorldChampionshipshasplacedhiminthespotlight inspiringcountlessyoungathletes However,behindthe glimmeringmedalsliesastoryofstrugglethat resonateswithmany Ininterviews Yulohasopenlysharedthecomplexities ofhisrelationshipwithhismother Ithighlightsthe realitythatsuccessinsportsisnotsolelydefinedby medalsandrecognitionsbutalsobytheemotional andpsychologicalbattlesathletesface Youngathletes,inparticular canrelatetothe pressuresofexpectations,whethertheycomefrom parents,coaches,orthemselves Doesthismean,every athleteneedstopayforthedebtsofthesupport?Are westillembeddedbyourfamiliestiesandthatweare merelystrangledbytheFilipinoculture“utangna loob?Yulosexperienceservesasareminderthatitis okaytoseekbalanceandsupport,evenwhenstriving forgreatness CarlosYulo’sjourneyisnotjustabouthisachievements ingymnastics;itisalsoaboutthelessonslearnedfrom navigatingfamilialstruggles Hisstoryencourages youngathletestoembracetheirchallenges communicateopenlywiththeirfamilies,and

OnemightalwaysseeaGrade2student toplayonbahay-bahayanormaybe playtagu-taguanorhabul-habulanona hotsunnyafternoon forsomethistypeof learnermaybeintowatchingvideosin YouTubeorevenspendthedaywatching anddancinginTikTokorcasually watchinghis/herfavoritecartoonseries inthetelevision,butforthisGrade2 learnerfromBCESistrulyexceptional–RaidenI CatipayofGrade2Sampaguita isintonotyourregulardailyandbasic gamebutheisintoVolleyball Thesecondgrader–Raidenhasalways beeninterestedtoplayingvolleyball sincehewasatoddler,hismotherwhois alsoavolleyballplayeroncecaughthim playingandtossingtheballintheir backyardwiththeirclothes“sampayan” ashisnet Fromthenon,Mrs Vangie startedtraininghis5yearsoldsonuntil kindergarten Thisgrade2setterstartedtoplay outdoors

whenthereareBarangayLigas,p withhismotherandmucholder inthe“parang” Hespendshisda the“parang”toplayvolleyballun otherchildofhisagewhospend thetimeplayingtheircellphones watchingTV “Hinahayaannana siyakesaponakababadlangsa cellphonearaw-araw ,hismoth Vangiesaid Notlongago,astheselectionof fortheschoolcompetitioncomm lastSeptember heisoneofthef enlisthimselfintheroasterofinte students,surprisedbysuchMrs R A Alvaroneverdoubtedhisstude try-outs AlamkongkayaniBubu magalingsiAteVangie(mother Raiden)kayatiyakpapasokyan However,Mrs CharisseE Jocson teachercoachofVolleyballboys wondered“Pinabayaankolangs opentoallnamanangtry-outs”,Mrs Jocson

explained, Thisseven-year-oldvolleyballplayerwowedmany duringtheirstintintheDistrictAthleticMeet–this strong-willedplayermadesureofdoinghisbestinthe game,contributingmostoftheteam’spointsbyfar frommucholderplayersoftheteamresultingforthe teamtoreachchampionshipmatchafterdefeating5 moreteamsandendingsecondplaceagainstBungkol ES–whowereGrade5andGrade6 Ontimeswhenhe isoutofthegameinsteadofdrinkingwateror Gatoradetoregainthewaterlostthroughextreme sweatingcausedbythegamehewillreplenishhimself withabottleofmilkandhewouldbecarried alternatelybyhismotherandfatherjustlikeababy–becauseonhisparentseyesBubuisstilltheirbunso, Babypadinnaminsiya,kahitnamagalingsiyang maglaro,Mr DonnieReyCatipayadded Raiden’sjourneyisstilllongbutwithhisexceptional talentandskillsplustheparentssupportitispossible forhimtogoplaces whoknowsmaybethissevenyear-oldgrade2willsoonholdatrophybutforthe meantimeabottleofmilkismorethanenoughforhim fornow

Opong-Hilario reigns girls chess match, tickets to District Meet.

-Mico

Grade6chessplayerGuillianaYsabelleD.Opongwas

Grade6-OpongandGrade4player-Hilarioboth fromYellowTigermadeasmartmovetoreignchess competitionbyoutsmartingopponentsfromother teams Opongmadesuretoputagamebydrawtoearn 5 pointalongwithHilario

Withboth 5pointintheirsleeves,OpongandHilario hadanadvantagetooutsmartotherplayer Nag-drawpokamiparapomayadvantagepointpo kamiattiyaknapapasokdahiltwoofthebestplayer poangsasabaksaDistrict”addedbyOpong SinunodkolangposiAteGuina ,saidbyHilario Mahusaypoangmgabatamaymgatechniquespo silangalam”addedbyMrs Esmejarda-theircoach ThesetwoissettocompeteonNov 9attheDistrict Meet

STRASUC OLYMPICS 2024: Fabroa keep the lead in Women’s 9-Ball

Singles, bound to Semis

AfterthethrillingmatchesofWomen’s9-ballSingleplayers,onlyPalawanSU,SLSU,MARSuandLSPU’sSophiaBrianaFabroa representingLagunaStatePolytechnicUniversity-Sta CruzMainCampusandtherestoftheLSPUcampusesemergedtoset theballatthesemi-finalsmatchofOctober24,atKudosEntertainmentPuertoPrincesa.

BCESalumniFabroamadepast MarinduqueStateUniversity,(MarSu) score3-5 MindoroStateUniversity (MinSu)scored3-5atSinglesBracketA Withastandingof1-2,favoringLSPUpool player-Fabroamanagedtoescape OccidentalMindoroStateCollegescoring 5-2 Ticketsthebilliardisttheknock-out semi-finalsmatchwithSouthernLuzon StateUniversityscoring0-5favoringSLSU BaggingFabroa,bronzemedalwinner Withthestandingatplace,sheissetto competeinthedoublescategory

Inter-Barangay League 2024: Red Lions pounces Blue Eagles in Men’s Basketball Championship

Meanwhile,ondoublescategory, Buenavista-bornsnookercompetedwith OccidentalMindoroStateCollege(OMSC) score,5-2 FollowedwithMindoroState University(MinSu)score5-0 Then,Semi FinalsBoundstanding2-0competingwith MarinduqueStateUniversity(MarSu) score,3-5 EarningthatsnookersBronze MedalistinDoublesCategory Thecompetingdoublesaimsforhigher placementforLSPUbutunfortunatelyfall shortintheirgame

SPORTS BITS: BCES Champs to head straight to UNIT Athletic Meet

Gustokopapongbumawitalaga,pero hanggangdoonnalangposiguro Fabroasaidinherreactiontoher placementthisyear Nextyearpoayhindikoposigurado akonglalaban,kasabaynapokaseng OJTkoeh”Fabroaaddedafterbeing askedwhatsheisexpectingnextyear FabroahasbeentheMagdalenaSubofficedelegatetoUnittoProvincialto PalarongPambansarepresentative duringherprimeyearsintheJuniorHigh School

Comagdang sweats past g6 to enter District Athletic Meet

“Iwasreallysatisfiedbyhowmyteamwork, kahitnawalaakongalamsasportsna‘yan” (EventhoughIdontknowanythingabout thatsport)Mrs Diwanisaid,asshecoached theteamforthefirsttime Meanwhile Mrs Roxanemphasizedthat Dikitlanganglaban (Itwasaclosefight) forheritwasavictoryalready

“Ini-enjoylangponamingyunlaro” explained bySune RedLionsalongwiththeotherhandpicked playerisnowpreparingfortheUnitAthletic MeetsetonNovember14-15,2024atFTSan LuisSportsComplex

BCES athletes qualifyin theDistrict andwould directly advancedin theUnit Meet

CESAthletes competesin Trackand Fieldand would represent the Magdalena SOinthe UnitMeet

Joinsthe BCESTeam forDistrict Chess Tournament

Therookie6thgraderRodzin Comagdangwon2-1tohaltaonematchwinningrunbyofYesha FedilesofGrade6attheSchool Intramurals2024heldatBuenavistaCigarasElementarySchoolcovered court,Brgy BuenavistaMagdalena, Laguna,Fridaymidday,Oct 4

Froman11-4leadatthemid-game break,thegrade6studentsaw himselftrailing14-18ashelostthe game20-22aftersomelongrallies TheGrade6pupilBCEStriedtofind herwaybackintothegame,winning threepointsonthetrotandtookan 18-14lead

Afterendingarallywithanoutside pointfavoringComagdang,13-21 Withanerrorontheopponent,San Juanmadesuretomatchthescore andtiedthesetwith3runscores favoringhim Determinedtowin,Comagdangmade suretoserveeveryopportunityinthe game

BCES Sepak Takraw and Table Tennis halts for this year competition:Hopesforacome-backnextyear

Teacher-CoachJulietM.Capuzannounced onMondaymorningthatBCESSepakTakraw couldnolongercompeteintheDistrict AthleticMeetduetolackofathlete Thesadnews

BCESSepaktakrawhasbeenthedistrict representativeforpast8yearsintheUnitMeet alongwithtabletenniswhichhasbeenthe breadandbutteroftheschoolinthedistrictup toUnitMeetlevelhascometoitsendofrundue touninterestedtonon-participantsinthesaid gamingevent

“Masyadokasengmahalanglarongtabletennis speciallyangraketapalamangkailanganyun brandeddahilkunghindibrandedayhindina papalaruinsaUnitMeet-mayprescribekase napaddleparasalarongitonamedyomay kamahalan,kayamadalasitonginaayawanng mgabatadahilwalasilangpambili Mrs Gatdulaaftersheexplainedoneofthereasons whytabletenniscontinoustohaltintheschool Thepromisedtokeepupwithnextyearlineupof takrawista

“Needlangitrainsiguroangmgabata”added byMrs Capuz-schoolcoach BCESandcoacheswishestoparticipateinthe futuregiventhatthereareenoughequipment andtrainor

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WATCH ME AS I FLY! Bubu Catipay made sure to to give a good sevice for his team to keep a back-to-back track in men’s volleyballinschoolintramurals .Oct.4.RileyBrielleC.Corrales.

Alfonso ditch Sabilla, owns championship in throwing event.

Red Lion ditch Blue Eagles back-to-back win in Men’s Volleyball, bound to District Meet

-Mico Gabriel L. Noriel Catipayfired5ofRedLionslast8pointsastheyovercameanothertoughchallengefromtheBlueEagles,2-1,in championshipgameintheschoolintramuralsFridaymorning,Oct 4atBuenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolopencourt, Brgy Buenavista,MagdalenaLaguna

Torres,pumpedin17points–allon attacks–astheLionscompleteda comebackinthethirdsetagainstthe Eagles Casimiroadded6pointsforRedLions, whileAlias,the4thgraderlearner, dropped4pointson2hits,3blocks,and anace Bahintingalsoquarterbackedthesteady NUoffense,withMiddleBlockerandteam captainTogadoanchoringthedefensive standoftheRedLions

Theheatcontinueswithsuccessiverallies fromeachteamrespectively Therally endedwithanoutsidetossfavoringRed Lion

ThenCasimiro tookchargewithatimely eruptionagainstwhateverdefensethe BlueEaglesthrewathiminliftingtheRed Lionstothegrittywin LionssplitthefirsttwosetswithEagles andwasonfacingitsfirstsetdeficitwith a6-9disadvantageinthethirdframe beforePasaholledthegrouptoitsvictory, 25-17inthefirstset AstheBlueEaglesflybackbehind Pascual,theRedLionstrailedby8-10to edgeouttheiropponent Successive exchangesofshotscontinoous

Eachsetscoreswere25-17 25-20 25-20 Nakakaproudangmgabata,saidby MissJem–thecoachofRedLions “Hindikopoineexpectnamananalo kami bastaginalingankonalangpo Pasaholsaid Latertheday,acompositeteamwas madetocompeteinthe2024District AthleticMeetinNovember27 ThecompositeteamwillrepresentBCES asateaminthenextathleticmeet They arenowpreparingfortheupcoming matchandhopestobringhomehonor andpridetoBCES

PrincessKeithAlfonsooverthrewdefending champofALMESby1:08minutesin200M–ElementaryWomen’sCategoryintheDistrict AthleticMeet,securingaspotintheUnitAthletic MeetatMagdalena,Lagunaopengrounds,Nov.23. Grade6pupilfromBuenavista-CigarasElementary sprinted2019’schampionfromAnaniasLaico MemorialElementarySchool makingagrand entrancetoensureaspottorepresentthedivision meet Alfonsostartedslowinthefirstsecondsofthe runningtime,accelerating,shesurpassesSabillaof ALMESandReyesofBungkolES Alfonsostartedtoregainherwinningformby surpassingtwooftheleadingcontenders,Sabillaat 34secondsandReyesat43seconds Alfonsosprintedthewhole200metersby01:08 minutesmakingheraUnitMeetQualifier “Gustokolangposanangi-tryyunpagtakbo, nakiniglangpoakosacoachko”Alfonsosaidafter beingaskwhatshedidtowin “Nakitaankopotalagasiyangpotentials,at nakikinigpotalagasiya”Hercoach–Mr JordanA Jimenezadded Meanwhile whenALMEScontenderwereinterviewed “Nakulanganlangposapracticesiguro”Sabilla answeredwhenaskedwhatshethinksabouther performance Alfonsoisnowgettingreadywithhiscoachforthe upcomingUnitAthleticMeetonthefirstweekof February2024 Shewillbeoneofthesub-officerepresentativeto theupcomingathleticmeet

-Dylan M. Coronel

ArloVillanuevascored20pointsandLawrenceFajardoadded18asBCESMighty Dunkersearnedaneasy41-24victoryThursday,whilehandinghomecourtRPES DribbleritsfirstlossinthesemifinalsofDistrictAthleticMeet,intheMagdalena CoveredCourt,Nov 09

Upbyasmanyas19points,theDunkers keptittogethertoweatherafierywinby theDribblerswhowereeagertobounce backfromanembarrassinglossto league-leadingMaravillaonthe semifinals

TAKE FLIGHT Rem Jemdrem Magoncia of Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchooltakesa leapandthrowafadeawayinafastbreakplay toputtheteamintheleadagainstMaravillaES in the finals of the Cluster Meet, Nov23 Riley BrielleC Corrales

Villanuevafinishedwith12pointsandfour rebounds,whileMagoncialedalllocals with7points Rebadajochippedin11while Aguilar5moreasDribblersnowgirdfor theworseonitssituationjustwhenitis goingtogothroughaperiloussecondhalfsemifinalsroundschedule AssistedbyAcuzar,BCESmadeitdifficult forRPEStokeepupwith12-7leadinthe firsthalfofthegame,Aguilartryingto match–upthegamemadeaviolation UnmatchedwithBCESlead RPEStriedto beclosewith3-pointshootofAguilar,an assistgivenbyGonzalestoworkoutthe plan,butthecontinuousteamworkof BCESrippedthemoffin19-10lead

Succumbtoalmostdeath Rebadajoof Dribblersmadeimpressiveshootsinthe secondhalfleadingthegroupwith6-0, leavingBCESwithnothingatall ButBCESmaneuveredthegameinthe secondhalfwithRamosearningthree consecutive3-pointstakingthegamein favorofBCES 9-6 “Masayapokamidahilnakuhapo namingyunslotforwin-to-win”Acuzar said Consistencyofthegameplanlangpo athuwagpongpanghinaanngloob”,Sir Wilmertheschoolbasketballcoach addedwhenaskhowdidtheywin Nagingkampantekamikasemalalaki angplayersnaming”Mr Lemuel Orphianoansweredwhenhewasasked towhatpartofthegame,theyhethinks lacks “Angbibilispongtaga-BCES”Reabadjo ofRPESadmitted BCESpreparesfortheirgametomorrow

RemJemdremS.Magoncia,BCESpoint guardfallshortasheputoutthegameona 5violationsonthelast15secondsofthe Basketballchampionshipgamewith MaravillaEsatBrgy.SalasadCovered Court Nov 04

BCESbasketballboyswasdeniedoftheir comebacktothelastquarter BCES chancenarrowedasRenjhayJavierwere pulledoutwith5violations LosingtheirchancetowinoverMAReS Denyingaback-to-backwinforBCES “Nahirapanpokamingsagame”saidby Magoncia “Shootingangnaging weaknessngmgabata addedbySir Wilmer-theteam’scoach

School Intrams: Yellow Tigers, dominates ball games and palaro ng lahi

-Rem Jendrem Magoncial TheTigerssealeditsdealwithastrikingyell orchestratedbytheteamleaderMissCharisse E Jocson,Mrs CristyCaguin,Mrs MaryRose Fuentesmakingitdifficultfortheotherteams tobeatthedeal Yellowtigermadesurethatthebannerofthe groupwouldbeastandoutatitsflacked colorsandahugeframe,makingalltheother groupseffortwasted TheYellowtigersplaced3rdintheoverall rankingoftheschoolintramuralsculmination

ACTSSHSstudentsandBrgy Cigarasresidentspaddled backontracktopulla championshipforhis presentschoolintheMens TableTennisSingles Cabela,usedtobeBCES paddlersfor4yearsalong withPrinceXymonTalabong whoplaced2nd

KrisLorrainePiliandKyle Abesamismadea spectacularperformance championingSamba Rhumba,JiveandCha-cha andplacingsilvermedalin the4dancehandingACTS itsfirstdancesport’s placement PiliisBCESalumniand trainorofBCESdancers

‘Bringslighttonews, uncoversthetruth.’

‘START FROM THE BOTTOM, DANCE YOUR WAY UP.’

Abesamis-Pili seals spots at Philippine Superstars

Noriel L Noriel

Dancesport Championship, bags Bronze medal.

DANCEITOUT.Pili-AbseamistandemwowspectatorsastheygroovearoundinthemusicinBCESSchoolIntramurals.Oct.4.RielBrielleC.Corrales.

Laguna’srepresentativeKrisLorraineL PiliandKyleAngeloL Abesamisdancedtheirwaycompetingwith35otherdancersfor 2024NationalOpenDancesportsChampionshipendingthedealwithranked7inLatindance,February12-17,atPasigAuditorium, PasigCity.

ArtzoneZekesDanceSportTeamsduo madeitpossibletosnatchaqualifying rankforthisyear'scompetitionthrough theirdanceprowessoutshining representativesfromNationalCapital Region,CALABARZON,BulacanandCavite -whoareconsideredseasondancers Thepairwowedthecrowdaswellasthe judgesSundaywhentheysweptallthree categoriesincludingCha-cha-cha, RumbaandJive

BACK ON TRACK: BCES SNED

players dominates Athletics, ended years of drought in SNED competition.

Sportingwidesmilesthatwentwellwith theirsmooth,free-flowingroutinesto snaremintsinViennesewaltz,standard tangoandfive-dance The17-year-oldAbesamissaidshehitit offrightawaywithPili,16,thattheyknew theygotgreatchemistry Hindiakomakapaniwalanamananalo kamiatmag-qu-qualifysanational level”,PiliBCESalumnicried “Hindiponaminineexpectnapapasok kami

DISTRICT ATHLETIC

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Sobranggagalingpongmgakalaban namin ,Abesamisadded Alltheirhardworkpaidoff ,addedbyMr EzekielPambuan-coach/trainorofArtzone ZekesDanceSportTeam’sdancers Thecouplewillnowbepreparingtheirnext opendancecompetitionforamateur dancersalongwiththemembersofthe ArtzoneZeke'sDanceSportTeaminOctober 2024atBulacan Thewholeteamhopesto qualifythisyearandearnarank

BCES Boys Ballers surpass RPES Spikers, straight ticket to semi-finals

Despite poor vision due to nightfall and rain, Grade 5 baller - Mark Angelo S Alias madesurethatthe11-21runwouldnotbeputintowaste,ashedeliveredthelast4 scores to past RPES Spiker chance of semi-finals spot for District Athletic Meet at RicardoPronoveElementarySchool,Nov 05

Magoncia ditch trained and camped CALABARZON players, qualifies at Southern Basketball Developmental League

12-yearsoldRemJemdremS Magonciastuns playersfromSouthernLagunaafterhis impressivemovesandgameplaythattickets himasaqualifierforthisyearSouthern BasketballdevelopmentLeagueinthe under-12categoryatMagdalena,Lagunaon Nov 09

Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchool SpecialNeedsEducationstudents reignedattheintheDistrictAthletic Meetreclaimingitstoprankbypulling firstplacesinAthleticseventsqualifying themasUnitMeetplayersatAnanias LaicoMemorialElementarySchoolopen ground,Nov 07

Buenavista-CiagarasElementary School’sSNEDcontendersisboundto competeintheUnitMeetthismonthand triestobringBCESintheSNEDsports limelight TheyareJairoG Villarino(8y/o)AthleticsJimmyPalacay(11y/o)AthleticsJeithroJeddN Rosales(9y/o)-BOCCEVhaneEllaryPederio(11y/o)AthleticsEmelyY Carbaquil(16y/o)BOCCE

Afteracrucial30minuteshaltdueto heavyrains,BCESandRPEScontinuedthe game favoringRPESspikersas Bustamantedeliveredafour-point advantageinthestartofthesecondset WithBCESGrade3contender-Bubutried nottoplayfastandeasywithRPESashe delivered6pointstooutmatchRPESscore, 10-8 Basti-BCESplayerdidnotmakeitlongas hescored5pointsleadingBCESto advancewith16-11lead This6thgradevolleyballjinxsported4 spikes 12attacksand4blocks securing herteam’svictoryintheschoolathletic meet Nakakakabapo,peroginalingankona langpokasenandonnamanpoangmga kagrupoparasuportahanpoako” Caindoysaid Clarencemadequicktacticstoleadthe wayforBCES,pasttrackingRPESinthefirst setofthegame,

gainingfavorfortheteam,25-16 Assisted byPrecinioplayerngBallersmakingsure thatRenzyleadswouldnotbewastedto edgeoutSpikers Deliveredanace,topassedoutEagles, AlaymadesuretoadvancetheBlueEagles onthe3rdset RPESplayer-Salinastriedtoscoreand outsmartBCESplayerbyaserviceacebut failedtodelivertotheopponents ground, favorpointforBCESleadingthemtoa questionablewinofthesecondsetand madethemthetriumphoverRPESand winstickettochampionshiproundto matchwithBungkolES “Nag-strategizedpotalagakami”Bubu explained ChampionshipmatchissetonNovember 06at12:00noonatRPESforthe championshipmatchandwhoeverwins wouldbeintheUnitAthleticMeeton November14-15

-Dylan M Coronel Magonciamadeahistoryasthefirstqualifier fromMagdalena Lagunaandthefirstfrom Buenavista-CigarasElementarySchoolstudent athletetopursuebasketballcareeroutside DepEdcourt Grade6student Magoncia deniedother promisingplayerfromStrengthCampofCoach al,BarakoBoys,PilaandbasketeersfromLiliw, CalumpangandSta Cruz Magonciaalongwiththeotherqualifying playerssuchasFajardo-BCESalumniand FrancofromStaCruz,startedtuneupsession andispreparingforthecommissionercupof Engr JeffAvenidothiscomingDecemberat Magdalena,Laguna