the bounty write. report. deliver THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LALA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XXVII NO. 1 JULY 2024 - APRIL 2025
COVER STORY
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by JANEL BAGOLBOC
ured by the false promises of escape and relief, students in Lala National High School find themselves trapped in a growing epidemic of drug abuse, where fleeting moments of perceived comfort quickly spiral into dangerous and destructive habits.
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28 DRUGRELATED CASES
Lala community grapples with rising drug rate, affects students, calls for action
Mukas vendors sees decline in sales amid PBB launch by VIENE PEPITO
With alarming frequency, students have been caught using illegal substances, raising concerns about the future of youth in the community, with the school becoming a focal point of the disturbing trend. Out of 6 reported drug-related cases within the campus, the most notable incident occurred in September 2024, when a Grade 9 student was apprehended for possessing illegal drugs on school grounds, sparking fears among parents, teachers, and local officials.
KOLAMBUGAN, Lanao del Norte Vendors and porters at Mukas Port have lost income due to the opening of the Panguil Bay Bridge (PBB) amid promising opportunities for transportation and trade.
ONE’S TROUBLING REALITY One Grade 9 student, Nathan (not his real name), was apprehended for possessing illegal drugs on September 17, 2024, and revealed he had been using drugs since eighth grade. His home life, deeply affected by his parents’ separation, contributed to his feelings of ARE FROM STUDENTS OF isolation, making him more susceptible to the lure of drugs as an escape. Teachers noted a sharp decline in Nathan’s UNDER THE RA 9165 academic performance, alongside increasing COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS tardiness and absenteeism, signs of the DRUGS ACT OF 2002, THEY ARE underlying issues he was facing. SUBJECT TO “His grades dropped, and he started skipping classes,” said his adviser. “We attributed it to his difficult home situation, not realizing ENT drugs were M N O IS R IMP involved.” Y E A R S OF
Cutting substantially the travel time between Lanao del Norte and Misamis Occidental, the bridge has offered significant help to travelers, however, Mukas Port Vendors have experienced a drop in profit.
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Due to student vehicle accidents, Admin to conduct safety driving orientation
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Lala National High School’s (LNHS) administration has proposed to conduct a safety driving orientation for the senior high school students following the consecutive involvement in vehicle accidents.
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In an incident involving three Grade 12 students— Kim Pacaña, Danica Gerenia, and Jacken Catadmana—who were riding a motorcycle without a driver’s license, all sustained minor injuries.
On student misconduct,
Admin plea PNP, calls for action by ALEXANDREIA BADILLES
To address the increasing cases of student offenses, Lala National High School’s (LNHS) administration has strongly requested the Philippine National Police (PNP) for help. LNHS Head teacher Joyce Villondo has requested increased police visibility to deter students from engaging in miscellaneous transactions near the campus. “Especially during classes hours nga naay mga students nga mag suroy-suroy outside sa campus, I suspect naa jud mga illegal activities or business,” Villondo stated Villondo mentioned that there are stores near the school that sell cigarettes
to students, despite being prohibited within 50 meters of the campus, and noted the presence of internet cafes that encourage students to skip classes. “Bag-o ra mi nag implement sa policy nga if late ma-abot ang student is mag require ug admission slip from the guidance office, dili sila pa-sudlon ug classroom if dili to ma present sa teacher,” she highlighted that the school has strengthened its policies to discipline students’ behavior. continue story on 02
by JANEL BAGOLBOC
ACTION PLAN. Police
Community Relations Arvin Paradero with Head Teacher Joyce Villondo in discussion regarding the increasing student disturbances. Photo by BETTINA ESPINELI
A BITTER BETTER WORLD