Ang Aplaya The Seaside Echo
The Official Publication of Oton National High School
September 16, 2025
Pormal na binuksan ang Paindis-indis 2025 sa Oton NHS
Napuno ng malakas na hiyawan at sigawan ang buong Oton Nhs Oval Field nang opisyal na binuksan ang Paindisindis 2025 - The Oton NHS Intramural Meet, Setyembre 16.
Sa kabila ng masamang panahon, nagsimula ang programa sa isang parada, sinundan naman ito ng pambungad na mensahe at pagbati mula kay Dr. Darwin A. Haro, CESE, Principal IV ng Oton NHS.
Sinundan ito ng inspirational speaker na si Matthew C. Balbastro, RRT, DMD na Naghandog ni isang makabuluhang mensahe na siyang nagbigay inspirasyon sa bawat mag-aaral at atleta.
“Each of us has our own way of learning, we just need to discover, believe, and help ourselves” aniya.
Nagbigay rin ng kanilang mensahe ng pagsusuporta sina Joem S. Malaga, Oton NHS SPTA President; Atty. Annie Rose D. Paro, President, Oton NHS Alumni, Inc., Sangguniang Bayan Member Oton, Iloilo, at Vice Mayor, Jose Neil Olivares.
Ibinida naman ng bawat kurikulum ang kani-kanilang cheers and yells na siyang sinundan ng hoisting of banners.
Upang bigyan kahulugan ang Paindisindis 2025, nagkaroon ng lighting of urn sa pamumuno ni Sarah Eillenor Mana-ay at Oton NHS Softball Team na sinundan ng deklarasyon ni Dr. Darwin A. Haro, CESE sa opisyal na pagbubukas ng Intramural Meet.
Natapos ang programa sa isang unity dance at field demo ng bawat kurikulum.
Carrying the Tradition’s Torch
Bea Mondejar
While other schools host acquaintance parties, Oton National High School takes pride in its annual intramural meet. It may not be as grand as those held in private universities in the city, but it revives a tradition deeply woven into the fabric of school life.
Every year, this event shapes the identity of each student. The parade of athletes, clubs, students, teachers, and even stakeholders led by the execoms who worked hard for this revival–marks the beginning of a celebration rooted in unity and spirit. The roaring cheers from different curriculums and the thrill of competition are not mere spectacles; they are customs that nurture identity and belonging.
they are part of the same story.
When the speaker of closing remarks ended his speech. When the final whistle blows. When the declaration of winners and acceptance of defeat, what endures is not just the outcomes of the games but the tradition itself that cements the spirit of unity that defines us all.
Municipal Meet 2025 Schedule
The Schools District of Oton has officially approved the schedul Municipal Meet 2025, as stated in District Memorandum No. 085, event will take place on October 6–8, 2025, following the unani school heads during the meeting held on September 8. All school and concerned personnel are urged to prepare for a successful a that fosters sportsmanship and camaraderie.
Ever Jean Cabusbusan
Malate at Magbanua
Sinunggaban ang
Intramurals Table Tennis Titles
Princess Thereze Garde
M atagumpay na nasungkit nina
CJ Malate at Odezzyrel Magbanua ang kampeonato sa table tennis sa taunang ONHS Intramurals 2025.
Tinalo nila ang kanikanilang mga katunggali sa kapanapanabik at matinding laban na umani ng sigawan at palakpak mula sa mga manonood.
(Boys’ Division)
Pinatunayan ni Malate (Grade 11 – Ares) ang kanyang husay nang maungusan ang mahigpit na kalaban na si Prince Billy Failagutan (Grade 12 – Demeter) sa best-of-five match na umabot hanggang huling set.
Hindi rin nagpahuli si Justin Renzo Perez (Grade 12 – Traditum) na nakakuha ng ikatlong puwesto matapos ang mahigpit na semi-finals.
Kilala si Malate sa mabilis na footwork at malalakas na smash na nagdala sa kanya sa pagkapanalo.
(Girls’ Division) Sa kababaihan, ipinamalas ni Magbanua (Grade 12 – Hera) ang matatag na depensa at agresibong atake upang talunin si Arby Joyce Tamaño (Grade 8 – Cattleya). Nakamit naman ni Angel Alfonso (Grade 8 – Cattleya) ang ikatlong puwesto matapos ang masiglang labanan.
Nakakabilib ang diskarte at consistent spin shots ni Magbanua na naging susi sa pagangat hanggang finals.
Ang tagumpay nina Malate at Magbanua ay patunay na patuloy sa pag-usbong ng talento at dedikasyon ng mga batang atleta ng Oton National High School.
Nagbigay rin ito ng inspirasyon sa buong komunidad ng paaralan na patuloy na sumusuporta sa mga paligsahan ng intramurals.
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Beyond the Game: E-Sports in Schools
For the past decade, a new era of sports has entered the spotlight—not found on the field or on the tables, but online. Following the rise of its global popularity, Electronic Sports or E-Sports has dominated our quickly developing world. With yearly competitions, professional gamers, and professional teams: E-Sports has slowly been recognized as an official sport in many countries. Earning both the love and ambition of spectators and gamers alike. This 2025, Paindis-indis 2025 introduces E-Sports in the form of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Tournament.
Bonafide students of Oton National High School, now being able to participate and show their skills in electronic games, specifically, in Mobile Legends. Having formed their teams, battling together for a spot to represent their curriculum and show that gaming doesn’t have to be physical. After all, every sport has once been a recreational activity before. Giving gaming enthusiasts a chance to hone their talents and show their love for their games can be a route for students to channel what once was a hobby, into a gateway to the future. Now that electronic games such as Mobile Legends have been mainstream for years now, it’s time to put all they have learned to the test.
We are now in the Digital Age, and E-Sports offers a newfound interest in STEM fields as
technology allows us to have the world at the very palms of our hands. Carving a path to improve 21st Century skills to make our youth better equipped for this technologically-reliant society. By introducing E-Sports into schools, it gives a place to students who aren’t interested in traditional sports, a place to fit in, and a chance to engage in school activities. Fostering teamwork, confidence, communication skills, proper coordination, and provides learning opportunities for all who are interested. Being a place where even students with disabilities, different interests, backgrounds, and cultures: can all come together and compete.
While many would argue that it could contribute to videogame addiction or increase the learning curve, E-Sports in schools provides a rigid structure that casual gaming doesn’t have. It includes a strong understanding of the game’s rules, it’s basics, information that changes constantly, increased coordination, rigorous training, and a firmer competitive atmosphere to challenge and expose students to an entirely new world they have yet to step into.
The future is now! and to survive in a world that’s ever-changing, we must learn to adapt.
by the numbers The Seaside Echo & Ang Aplaya
Around 70–80% of global players participate in traditional sports, while about 20–30% engage in esports.
Bequeathing the Sacred Dance
Shenina Graceril Berboso
A Successful Performance
Shayne Maris Siena Haro
pleasant smiles and passionate screams a motivation to keep going and not back down.
A step to the right, a stomp to the left, as they move to the beat, their movements a rhythmic wave of energy and harmony filled with excitement, the wet grounds is not a hurdle for their exhibit, it showed the learners great resilience, and their ability to adapt in circumstances.
Amidst the wet field, the students still set the stage on fire, no rain is match for them—they merged energy with passion, determination and perseverance making the rain nebulous enough for everyone to enjoy.
The Field demonstration isn’t complete without the audience, their support is one of the grand reasons to why the field demo is as lively as ever.
The performance of the students brought light in the rainy weather, creating a wondrous atmosphere for the learners and the audience— a testament of perseverance.
As the field demonstration comes to an end, the performers gave thier all—rain or shine the show went on. They not only achieved success, but they also showcased the virtues of Oton NHS: quality, character, excellence, and competence.
DID YOU KNOW?
The word ‘intramural’ comes from the Latin word ‘intra’ (within) and ‘muros’ (walls), meaning “within the walls” or in a broader sense to mean “within the limits of an
Intramural refers to events— especially sports, played within the institution, like universities or school campuses, where students from a single organization compete against fellow students of different
These events prioritize fun, participation, and inclusivity over intense competitions.
Intamurals 2025 Shines with Athletic Excellence
ton NHS students showcased their athletic skills as the Intramural 2025 formally kicked off on September 16.
The event featured varying sports, from ball games such as basketball, volleyball, billiards, football, and baseball, to athletics, arnis, table tennis, chess, and e-games.
In the basketball boys’ category, the Grade 12 team emerge Failagutan captured the gold medal and silver medal, respectively, while Justin Renzo Perez of Grade 11 took the
For the single table tennis girls’ category, Odezzyerl S. Magbanua from Grade 12 curriculum bagged the gold medal, followed by Arby Joyce Tamaño of Grade 8 with silver and Angel Alfonso of Grade 8 with bronze.
In the Billiards 9-ball boys’ category, Derick Anthony Bravo of Grade 11 clinched the gold, Cian Kielo Lapating of Grade 9 secured the silver, and Alfred Fancubila of Grade 8
Meanwhile, in the billiards 9-ball girls’ category, Grade 7 student Danica Mae Villasor captured the gold medal, while Frances Ann Sales from Grade 9 and Angel Chillze Marie Roma from Grade 12 earned the silver and bronze, respectively.
For the e-sports tournament, team Choupablo Boulevard 2.0 of Grade 12 took the gold medal, followed by team Alchemy Main of the Grade 11 for the silver, and team Silent Voice of Grade 10 with the bronze.
As for the results, the medal tally recorded the Grade 7 curriculum with one gold medal, Grade 8 with one silver and two bronze, Grade 9 with two silvers and one bronze, Grade 10 with one bronze, Grade 11 with one gold, two silver, and one bronze, and Grade 12 with five gold medals.
Despite the challenging weather, the Oton NHS student-athletes displayed their prowess and determination, marching their way to victory until the very end.