THE BLAZE
The Truth, The Good, The Sublime
The Official High School Publication of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Inc., Division of Quezon Volume 3 Issue 1 | August 2024 - December 2024
editorial
PARALYZED IN FAST-PACED TIME
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tudents around the Philippines welcomed the return of the old June-March school calendar; however, with the current transition period where the school calendar of 20242025 consequently shortened, it poses a challenge as students and teachers risk having to clutch their activities under this new fastpaced time, putting the essence of quality education into question.
Arising Difficulties feature 07
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Various teacher and student groups welcomed this decision, citing the urgency to make the Philippine school calendar more appropriate to the country’s climate amid the extreme heat index last March, where classes were reported to be often suspended and students and teachers reported heat-related health issues. Undoubtedly, schools are supposed to provide a comfortable environment for students. As delightful as it is for major decisions such as this, one should not take a blind eye on its consequences.
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Behind the Lens The Inspiration Behind news 02
EUC Grabs Overall 1st RunnerUp at TAG-ISIP 2024
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news
Dynamic Harmony: Enverga Candelaria’s Interactive United Nations Celebration by Nicole Kate Silang
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nverga University Candelaria celebrated the United Nations this year in an interactive way through a bulletin board competition where each section was tasked to represent a country.
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Rooms of every envergista filled with colorful and vibrant bulletin boards as they prepared for the Bulletin Board Competition that serve as a participation in the United Nations (U.N.) at Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Candelaria Inc. on Friday, November 16, 2024. photo taken by Adrian Javid
While the friendly rivalry added excitement, the event aimed to engage students in learning about global cultures, the message of the celebration was all about the power of unity and cooperation. Each section was tasked with researching their assigned country and showcasing its unique culture, history, and traditions through various forms of notable places
and fashion displays featuring national attire. Judges evaluated each section based on several criteria, including creativity, content, quality of construction, titles and text. On November 22, the competition concluded with the giving of special awards ceremony, where the top-performing section was recognized for their outstanding presentation.