CNHS-The Power SY 2022-2023

CAPAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, HOSTEL: Japan Foundation Manila Language Adviser, Ms Haruna Obinata phrases the students of CNHS under the SPFL program... photo source: DWRY-Your Dream Radio CNHS

JUNIORS STUN VISITORS IN SPFL DEMO By: Irah Mangune

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NHSians from the Special Program for Foreign Language (SPFL) consisting of Nihongo and Mandarin, showcased their vcooperativeness at the demonstration on October 27 and November 23, 2022 to the visitors: Ms. Haruna Obinata, Japan Foundation Manila Language Adviser, Ms. Kelly Kathlene Ko, Japanese Language Education Program Coordinator (Visitors of Nihongo class), Dr. Xie, Professor of CI-AUF & FUJIAN University, and Ms. Chen Ai Lin Teacher, Intern Teacher

(Visitors of Mandarin Class).

Sir Neptali Sicat, Sir Eduard Cruz and Ma’am Jobelle Sibal successfully demonstrated SPFL Nihongo teaching in Japanese language and culture, and in the Matsuri (Japanese Singing and Dancing Festival) event. Ms. Melody Ann B. Molina showcased Classroom Observation Feedback through Teaching & Learning Mandarin in Post-Pandemic. School Principal Dr. Mariolito G. Magcalas and Ms. Ladelaine W. Anunciacion, Head Teacher III in the English Department also guided the SPFL students.

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CNHS TOPS TECH4ED CENTERS iN REGiON III

JUST IN!!

POWER! COLLAB RANKS 2ND iN DSPC

DE GUiA SPEARHEADS ICT DEV’T iN CNHS

By: Alliah Krizanne Lobo

Collaborative Desktop Publishing English of Capas National High School wins 2nd place in the Final Round of the Division Schools Press Conference last March 10 11,2023 at Tarlac National High School Main.

The members of the team are Alliah Krizanne M. Lobo, Sherynna Nicole S. Quinto the Site Developers and Photojournalists of the team followed by the writers, Sheena C. Panelo filling two roles; News editor and Editorial editor, Vean Haileen O. Yango the Feature and Sports editor lastly Luis Antonio B. David the Graphic artist of the team.

Before competing for the final-round, the CJs accomplished to tail Tarlac National High School at 2nd place followed by Estipona National High School with 3rd place and advance to the final-round of DSPC. “I’ve seen all your efforts and hard work, and I must say that everyone did a great job!!“ said Mrs. Dorice L. Cunanan the School Paper Adviser of CNHS School Publication in English.

Collaborative Team strategized on focusing with two roles since the Department of Education (DepEd) released an official memo saying only 5 members are allowed to be in the group category.

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apas National High School secured a spot in the top performing Tech4Ed Centers in Region III in the Department of Information and Communications Technology Region III Multi Stakeholders Engagement Summit, held at the Fontana Convention Center, Clarkfield Freeport Zone, Pampanga on November 22, 2022.

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CNHS was adapted into a Tech4Ed Center on September 4, 2019, spearheaded by Sir Ryan De Guia, Manager of the CNHS Tech4Ed Center “Our school was converted into a Tech4Ed Center to cater to students and teachers in the use of computer and software, as well as to provide technical assistance in the use of ICT applications,” said Sir Ryan De Guia.

With the theme: “BINDER: Building Integrated Network

in the Digital Emerging Realm”, DICT invited 115 Stakeholders for the first launch of the event.

The summit is an interactive event to promote services and projects offered by DICT, with invited representatives from Education Institutions, Professional Organizations, Local Government Units, and Government Agencies.

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LET’S KEEP PUSHiNG THE BOUNDARiES OF TECH4ED TO PROViDE THE BEST EDUCATiON POSSiBLE FOR OUR STUDENTS” - SIR RYAN DE GUIA

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LAVARiAS BAGS 3RD iN CHiNESE MiCROTEACHiNG TiLT

uccess begins with one step at a time!

Abigael Lavarias of Capas National High School places third in the 2022 Chinese Microteaching Competition, awarded at the Angeles University Foundation on February 6, 2023.

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

So while we are given the chances to learn and grow, let’s not waste them. Let’s work hard to achieve our goals.” Lavarias stated in response to the award.

Lavarias showcased her expertise in Chinese Mandarin in her entry focused on educating students about fruits and their pronounciation in Mandarin.

The event was organized by the Confucius Institute at the Angeles University Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Education as per DM-CI-2022-356. The competition is open to SPFL-Chinese Mandarin teachers, to submit entries containing lesson plans regarding Chinese language, culture, or art lessons.

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BALLOON TYPHOON: NDEP iNiTiATES SYMPOSiUM ALONGSiDE BKD By: Sheena Panelo

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he National Drug Education Program, accompanied by Barkada Kontra Droga officers with the guidance of Sir Ralph Santillan, educated CNHS’ STE students with their symposium last November 17, 2022. The program brought knowledge about substance and drug abuse, sexual education, and mental health with their designated speakers from NDEP. The event was hosted by Sir Ernesto Manalo, with Sir Romelito T. Lugtu kick-starting the event with

opening remarks; followed by Nurse Hala Bartolome to educate students about substance and drug abuse.

Nurse Narissa Sy followed after, with informative slides about sexual health and education. Shortly after, Nurse Arthur Sotto came about to bring knowledge about mental health.

Creative activities were conducted during the event, one being the balloon event in which students blow their problems into balloons.

By: Luis Antonio David

CNHS REiGNS AS BEST iMPLEMENTERS OF OPLAN KALUSUGAN By: Irah Mangune

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Aeta Community shares their expertise in backwoods cooking to Scouters during the 2022 CNHS Backyard Camping held at Capas National High School, Dolores, Capas Tarlac. OUTFIT 166 Unit Leaders aims for students to experience and learn more about backwoods and primitive living. ...photo source: DWRY 103 FM - Your Dream Radio CNHS.. caption by: Prinz Arjan Torres

SCOUTS VENTURE THROUGH BACKYARD CAMPiNG ‘23 THE SPiRiT OF SCOUTiNG LiVES ON! By: Lian Tolentino

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oy scouts take part in the annual Backyard Camping Capas National High School on November 25 to 27. The event was hosted by the MAPEH department, head teachers, outfit advisors, and the Tarlac Council Training Team, with the support of Dr. Mariolito G. Magcalas, Principal IV. Scouts set up their tents upon arrival and practiced their yells. The first day ended with cultural dances performed by scouts in the Cultural Night.

Zumba dance exercises kickstarted the second day, with the training team conducting an inpection and the flag up.

The scouts were then awarded for various activities in the Backyard Camping event in the Awarding Ceremony. Team games and obstacle courses followed afterwards.

Preparations for the Grand Campfire, Scouts Got Talent, as

well as Mr. and Mrs. Backyard Camping took place. The events followed through after the preparations, with the Social Night.

The third and final day concluded with a clean-up drive after the events, followed by an inspection by councilors and the closing regards to formally send the scouts home.

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NHSians’ care for the school’s hygiene showed through as Capas National High School achieved three stars on Water, Sanitization, and Hygiene in the School earning the title as Best Implementers of Oplan Kalusugan sa Department of Education (OK sa DepEd), in the Division Awarding of the Best Implementers of OK sa DepEd Flagship Programs, held in San Pedro High School on December 6, 2022.

Mr. Romelito Lugtu, Head Teacher IV in MAPEH, and Ms. Sybic C. Gueco, WINS Coordinator, led the school’s hygiene program that achieved the title, with Dr. Mariolito Magcalas, Principal IV, and Dr. Loida Z. Zamora As per Division Memorandum No. 432, s.

2022, the OK sa DepEd is part of six highlight flagship programs, with the aim of “monitoring the hygiene in schools to ensure a safe learning environment”. The event features feeding programs, national drug education programs, mental health programs, and adolescent reproductive health programs.

By: Luis Antonio David

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SANDiGAN PARTY BAGS STRAiGHT WiN iN SSG ELECTiON By: Sheena Panelo

Sandigan Party achieved a straight win in the election of SSG Officers against the Lead Party on September 20, 2022.

The Supreme Student Government for School Year 2022 - 2023 is led by President Jansen Dela Cruz. Followed by Frenz Chloelou Santos as the Vice President, Kirby Cayanan as the Secretary, Kyle Nathan Loregas as Treasurer, Christine Azenith Yalung as the Auditor, Mary Ann Carreon as the Public Information Officer, and Yla Yexua Lacson as the Protocol Officer.

Representatives from all grade levels were also selected, with the guidance of Sir Loui Blanco as the SSG Adviser, along with the support of Dr. Mariolito G. Magcalas, Principal IV. The oath-taking ceremony was held on September 21, 2022, with SSG officers vowing to serve the school with passion and integrity.

Sandigan party won the 2022 SSG Election directly from the Precidency to P.O position against the LEAD party, last September, 2022 at Capas National High Scool. The new SSG Adviser, Loui Blanco, aims to have a successful and smooth management of the newly elected SSG Officers this school year 2022-2023...captured by: Prinz Arjan Torres

CNHS: SCHOOL-BASED PRESS CONFERENCE, MARKED DONE By: Irah Mangune

CNHSians celebrated their wins at the Hostel on November 21, 2022, after hearing the results from Ma’am Chloe A. Cenizal, Ma’am Dorice Lopez and Ma’am Jinkie Galindo about the recently held School-Based Press Conference last November 14-15, with this year’s theme: “Revise, Revisit, Recalibrate: An Enhancement Seminar Workshop on Campus Journalism”.

Campus journalists were welcomed with the opening remarks led by Ma’am Carla Rouselle Dela Cruz, along with an inspirational message delivered by Ma’am Imelda R. Tadeo, Head Teacher VI. Certificates for both the awardees and

the designated speakers in each category were then awarded, for both The Power and Kidlat.

This activity aims to strengthen the writing skills of CNHS student writers and to prepare them in their Municipal, Division and Regional competitions.

The Journalists’ Creed, led by The Power’s Editorin-Chief, Sheena C. Panelo, graced the CJs for their upcoming journey. Closing remarks were then given by Ma’am Ladelaine Anunciacion, Head Teacher VI, to formally close the program.

Winners will partake in the Municipal level this January 18 and 19, 2023.

CAPAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: The Power EIC Sheena C. Panelo of 10-STE/DIAMOND participates in the School-based Press Conference... captured by: Alliah Krizanne M. Lobo.

A NiGHT TO REMEMBER : CAPAS TEACHERS GALA NiGHT By: Irah Mangune

Capas teachers celebrates Teachers’ Day at the Gala Night on October 5, 2022, with this year’s theme “Gurong Pilipino, Dangal ng Sambayanang Pilipino”. Special thanks to Hon. Roseller “Boots” Rodriguez for hosting the event held at Widus Hotel, Clarkfield Pampanga.

The event started with a prayer, followed by the Philippine National Anthem and Capas Hymn. Teachers were welcomed by Hon. Darlson D. Ticsay Chairperson, Committee on Education, and later on were given inspirational messages by Maria Celina L. Vega, CESE (Assistant Schools Division Superintendent), Dr. Armando C. Capill (Assistant Schools Division Superintendent), Dr. Ronaldo A. Pozon, CESO V (Schools Division Superintendent), Hon. Alex C. Espinosa (Vice Mayor),

Atty. Roseller B. Rodriguez (Municipal Mayor), and Hon. Susan Yap (Governor, Province of Tarlac). Three districts from the Province of Tarlac soon did the introduction of the guests of honor, proceeding with the awarding of certificates, handed to Municipal & DepEd Officials. An intermission by the Capas West District followed shortly after.

Honor Service awardees were given to Ma’am Mary Lou S. Santos and Sir Mark Bimbo H. Miranda, Ma’am Kimberly P. Areola, Sir Ruel Dela Cruz, Ma’am Lalaine P. Santos, and Sir Nicko L. Ramos for their loyal years of service for many decades. Afterwards,. Ma’am Marissa V. Vidal was awarded for being the OverallIn-Charge of Capas Teachers Night 2022. Closing remarks were given by Dr. Roberto D. Santos JR. (PSDS-Capas West District) to formally close the event.

Municipality of Capas Celebrates Teachers Day with a GALA Night hosted and sponsored by Hon. Roseller ‘‘Boots’’ Rodriguez on October 5, 2022 at Widus Hotel, Clarkfield, Pampanga. Mayor Rodriguez’s aims to fulfil the tired bodies and hearts of hardworking Teachers of Capas by giving them this type of celebration...caption by: Prinz Arjan Torres, photo source: DWRY - Your Dream Radio - CAPAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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oncerns from students arose as the implementation of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act, otherwise known as Republic Act No. 11934, now requires all prepaid SIM card users to register their SIMs via websites provided by telecommunications companies. The recent events caused a fiasco in the online scene, wired with a myriad of complaints regarding the act.

Sen. Loren Legarda first introduced the bill to combat fraud and malicious acts online. Netizens, along with a few lawmakers, argued that the bill breached the Data Privacy Act of 2012, even organizing a few protests to show opposition against the bill.

The bill was officially put into effect

after earning the approval of President Marcos.

Despite the law’s efforts to address the long-standing problem of fraud and scams, it poses a problem for minors. To register, a guardian or parent must provide personal information and a valid ID; this presents a challenge for people who have neither parents nor guardians.

With a few tweaks and turns, the act could be revised to address both the potential problems and the present ones. The potential for something greater that can cater to online scams lies in the act, though it lacks thorough planning. Currently, the act’s drawbacks outweigh its benefits, with students being caught in the crunch.

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BEYOND THE BOX

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ampus journalism, among other extracurricular activities (ECAs), resumed with the return of faceto-face classes. Time and time again, the dissuasion of journalism proves to be an outcome of the lack of support from schools and its administration.

Regardless of the act bearing legal bases, campus journalists still face neglect, being disregarded as a waste of time and money. Republic Act 7079, referred to as the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, provides legal premises for the promotion and implementation of journalism on campus. It is rather questionable that it is, in most cases, underfunded and undervalued.

In a study done about the effect of ECAs in a student’s grade point average, the positive result remains prominent with an increase in the GPA of students participating in ECAs. In a similar sense, campus journalism promotes political awareness among students, increasing comprehension and analyzation skills. If it were to receive enough support, the door to more learning opportunities will open.

Campus journalists, who among many ECA participants, represent the school’s honor and name in every press conference they set foot in. The best of their abilities all depend on the support they receive.

Their best could be better with a little push.

There is more to education than blackboards and test papers; it’s about time we stop boxing learning opportunities in classrooms, and start realizing that there is more to learning in the broad field of ECAs.

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LOCK THE DOOR, THROW THE KEY

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n August 2022, DepEd Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte announced the ban on extracurricular activities, as to address the learning gap caused by the pandemic. But, extracurricular activities help the students academically and mentally, allowing them to use their free time to benefit their education.

Extracurricular activities include a slew of different activities; these host many benefits for students, such as increased test scores, teamwork skills, and overall increase in academic performance.

The banning of these activities denies the benefits stated above but also earns many disadvantages. These include a higher possibility of alcohol and illicit substance abuse that leads to student burnout and depression.

“Extracurricular activities contribute to learners’ holistic development and provide them different forms of enjoyable activities that also serve as a respite from intensive formal academic work,” ACT Chairman Vladimer Quetua stated.

In a survey done on Grade 7 students about DepEd’s extracurricular

ban, the results have shown that most disagree with the ban, though some agree. There are only two cases that it can become harmful, these are overbooking and forced participation.

If a student joins too many extracurricular activities or are forced to join against their will, they may become stressed and exhausted. As long as this is avoided, extracurricular activities remain to be an undeniably helpful part of education.

Though DepEd would like to believe that the ban on extracurricular activities would cause the Philippines great academic success, this would not be the case.

Extracurricular activities are an important part of any education.

Stress relief, socialization, academic performance and so much more can be accomplished, not through the ban of extracurricular activities, but a focus on them. DepEd tried to fix its education system, they tried to advance academic performance by getting rid of a hindrance, overlooking the greatest glaring problems. But instead, all they did was get rid of one of the keys to their student’s success.

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OPINION EDITORIAL A WALL HiNDERiNG POSiTiVE BONDS by: Lea Lim

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ollowing the enforcement of DepEd Order No. 49, which now limits teacherstudent interaction, a variety of complaints have been made by both students and teachers as the order appears to restrict the instructors’ to build positive relationships with their students. Now it seems as though there’s a wall separating the learners from their closest friend and their second parent.

The amendment aims to advance educators’ professionalism and include it throughout all aspects of their employment.

Instead of enforcing professionalism, the order is more like a constraint that places more weight on a teacher and makes it more challenging for them to advance.

The terms of Republic Act No. 6713, commonly known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, were also recalled to the department’s officials and staff members.

They were also told to abstain from any associations or pursuits that would interfere with their capacity to make “objective judgements” regarding the fulfillment of their

particular duties.

Engaging with the learners outside of school premises may help the instructors know more about them and better understand their students; it opens a door for new interactions and build a positive relationship.

It is ironic that the DepEd rule forbids instructors from communicating with students through social media because they were urged to do so when the virus severely afflicted the country. Under the pretense of fostering professionalism, it’s as though a chain is being put around them that prevents them from using media to improve communication.

It has given students cause to think twice about talking to their teachers. Given the issued order, it might be challenging for educators to provide high-quality instruction and for learners to voice their concerns about matters pertaining to their education.

It not only served as a wall that separates both but also broke any potential beneficial ties between a teacher and a student.

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ONE STEP FORWARD, THREE STEPS BACK by: Sheena Panelo

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he recent proposition of House Bill No. 5717, known as the Heterosexual Act of 2022, sparked dissension among the members of the LGBTQ+ community. In recent years, the discrimination against groups such as homosexuals has decreased as they broke free from the binding chains of society’s homophobic views, making way for the LGBTQ+ sector’s freedom of expression. The bill threatens the progress made thus far, raising the question: “Are we truly moving forward?”

Filed by Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr, the bill aims to enforce the right of heterosexuals to freely express their views about homosexuality in accordance with their religious beliefs. This contradicts the declaration of the separation of church and state, from Article II, Section 6, as per the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.

The prominence of Catholic ideologies in

the bill denies the beliefs of other religions present in the country. The stigma around homosexuality has gradually decreased in the school setting; the accepting environment promotes confidence in gender expression among queer students, as well as a sense of security in their identity. The slow but steady pace that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ students may be compromised as the bill arises.

It seems as though we are running around in circles, never onwards, returning to where we once were. It may instill a non-inclusive belief in a student’s mind once the bill is put into effect. Numerous heroes did not die fighting for gender equality only for it to be declined once again to administer a bill that invalidates what the people have been fighting for thus far. The cycle continues, and it seems like we may be back to square one.

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FIELD OF OPPORTUNITIES by: Vean Yango

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he separation of junior high from senior high was a massive change in the field of Capas National High School. Normally, students are used to seeing their fellow schoolmates regardless of their grade. With them having more chances to interact with each other and make new friends, the moving of senior high to another area changes a lot of things.

As some disagree with the change since there are events that are held by junior and senior high will be seperated. An example is when SHS will sell foods in order to practice their business skills and learn how to make an income. But with SHS moving into a new field these type chances were halted.

But despite the negative comments being received the positive effects were overlooked. During the time when the classes are already over the scenario seemed like a stampede as students are fighting in order to go out first so that they won’t miss the transportation. Now that there are more space made, students will have less trouble.

Canteens are also crowded when it is recess time as students fight to be the first in line in order to eat first in case that the stock of the food they like will be gone. Although this change received mixed reactions from the people the decision was well planned as it gives a lot of benefits to the students of Capas National High School.

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Sheena Panelo

Editor-in-chief

Alliah Krizanne Lobo

Associate Editor-in-Chief

Vean Haileen Yango

Managing Editor

Irah Mangune

News Editor

Frinerycyan Pamintuan

Feature Editor

Aaron Joel Lumanglas

Sports Editor

Kyle Jaden Garo

Science Editor

Luis Antonio David

Head Cartoonist

Prinz Arjan Torres

Head Photojournalist

Sherynna Nicole Quinto

Site Developer

Lea Angela Lim

Contributor

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Dorice Cunanan

Adviser

Chloe Cenizal

Co-Adviser

Jhomarie De Leon Christine Lacson

Critic

Alema Bagain Laidelaine Anunciacion

Head Teacher VI English Department

Mariolito Magcalas, PhD

Principal IV

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entences articulated by carefully picked-out words inflict as much damage as a knife seering through one’s skin. It serves as a weapon one can use in numerous battles, in various fields, in specific situations. The absence of this so-called weapon, weakens an individual as though one charges through an ongoing warfare without any protection or armaments. In comparison to the students who are lacking or are completely incapable of wielding this weapon, there isn’t much of a difference.

The educational lives of several students, in and out of Capas National High School, seemingly came to a halt once the pandemic emerged. Although other learning modalities were provided, the quality of education through the said modalities aren’t as efficient as the face-to-face learning modality. That said, learning opportunities were depleted, affecting the students’ reading comprehension.

To aid this growing problem, CNHS launched the start of Reading Month — in the start of November — in hopes

of helping students reclaim their declining reading comprehension.

To regain and sharpen the blade of reading skills and literacy, a variety of classroom and schoolbased activities will be held in all grade levels. With the support of teachers and the school administrations, learners can once again delve in activities that require further knowledgeand comprehensions, something they surely can do in due time.

Hand in hand, students will face this obstacle with the help of their teachers and the school. Reconstructing and reinforcing the stairway to a successful future, all starts with one word at a time.

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nock, knock, knock. History is here!

The Histo-Exhibit, located in Capas National High School, features a variety of items from the olden days. It depicts a story of how the school once was, with numerous antiques present in the venue such as old coins and bills, typewriters, old telephones, and radios. Decorated by informative illustrations about the municipality of Capas, as well as former principals, it serves as a tourism spot in the school with the goal of further educating students outside of classroom walls.

Classes of past school years have their yearbooks displayed in the exhibit, as well as the school’s past achievements ranging from several fields, predominantly in Boy Scout.

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teachers and staff garnish the wall, set array as its main feature. Additionally, dated school publications are also present in the exhibit. It brings the students a flash from the past, narrating a story of the school in its early days.

Themed “DepEd Tarlac Province through the Years Rising and Shining admist Pandemic”, the exhibit serves as an honorary venue to celebrate the 120th Founding Anniversary of DepEd Tarlac Province.

The exhibit will forever make a mark in the students’ hearts as it portrays the hardships and accomplishments CNHS has gained thus far. It opens the door to the past, establishing a connection with the current students, and shows a glimpse of the former’s way of life.

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Respect the Fallen, Capas Ascends by: Kyle Garo

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apas, Tarlac is well known for a tragic pass, being a concentration camp during the times of the Death March. Most well known for the giant obelisk that pierces the sky, a chill in the surrounding air. The Day of December 10, all citizens of this municipality celebrate its founding, “Capas Day”.

Most infamously, Capas was home of Camp O’Donell, the final destination of the Death March, an event of more than 26 thousand casualties.

Forced to walk from Mariveles to Camp O’Donell without food, sleep, good water and rest, as to give tribute to the heroes who died during the Death March, a giant stone obelisk and rows upon rows of trees were put up.

With the chance of becoming the second green city in Tarlac due to New Clark City, Capas celebrated Capas Day on December 10,2022, looking back to the past and

hoping for the future. Capas Day held contests between the many different barangays of the municipality.

The first event was the Float Parade. The barangays of Capas did their best work get to decorated. Decorations were vastly diffferent. Flowers, Balloons, confetti and holy symbols. But each of the barangays did their best and each one is great, colorful and noticably full in effort.

Behind us, a graveyard made by guns and tar, one that will be remembered for eternity, melancholic emotions yet tribute to heroes fallen. As the sands of time wither away the world, the Tar and Ash of Pinatubo’s eruption will stand still and unwavering like the municipality of Capas and its people.

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place that is overflowing with an ecstatic atmosphere. The colorful lights alongside the flawless made designs are conspicuous to ones eye. This art piece is known for its nativity scenes that educates and gives information to those who are surrounding it. Belenismo became a traditional symbol for the country during the Christmas Season that carries stories with faith and hope.

Capas Tarlac attained first place in the Grand Municipal Category of Belenismo Competition in the whole Province of Tarlac. The Belenismo is a boot design that has different colored lights that shone the whole place. It was partnered with the trees, christmas gifts, and candy canes that gave it a majestic feeling whenever you look at it. This art piece is called ‘boots’ as

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it was shown on its design.

Belenismo also means “the heart of making a Belen”. It emphasises the birth of Jesus which is celebrated in Christmas. Belenismo is one of the most popular activities during the Christmas season as the meaningful messages and dazzling lights are enough to capture one’s attention. But behind all of these a lot of people are working hard to celebrate and give people happiness.

All of the hardwork the people made for this not only to be an attraction to the people but also be a piece that captivates the eye of the many enough for it to win the first place.

Belenismo is a trademark to this country that adds joy to the Christmas spirit.

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n August 28, 2022, nurses from the Department of Health (DOH) gave Pfizer vaccines and boosters to students at Capas National High School as a preventative measure against Covid-19 and to shield them from the virus’ lethal effects.

After conducting health evaluations and collecting consent forms signed by the children’ parents or guardians, the nurses from DOH gave the students their initial shots and boosters shortly after the face-to-face classes had begun. It was a precaution against the virus and

a safeguard against the fatal effects of Covid infection. In coordination with DOH, the MAPEH Department escorted students to the Covered Court to push through with the vaccination and booster process.

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WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO GET VACCiNATED, THiS iS ViTAL iN ENSURiNG A SAFER AND HEALTHiER FUTURE FOR ALL” students can choose what they study and every student gets universal and comprehensive education that accounts for their individual skillset ang intelligence.

Another great example of a school is Agora School in Netherlands, a school without curriculum, homework or tests, yet students that come from there are much smarter than the average Filipino student.

Students now are forced to work hard, to the point of their mind breaking, for what exactly? They are taught to work a monotonous job, to destroy creativity, to worship a god they might not even believe, to lose individuality, to let themselves be broken and enjoy it. People in power, though they may try half heartedly try to stop the mental damage caused by their educational system, in the end, their false song of help falls upon deaf ears and shattered minds.

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FAILING A TEST, LOSiNG A LIFE by: Kyle Garo

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housands of student suicide attempts happen each year. Thousands of parents who treat their child harshly for their grades. Thousands of silent screams pleading for help. But nobody came.

For why are grades so important, even though when these screams are left unattended and cries forgotten, one last will come, the cracking of bones upon concrete slabs.

Grades are a fickle thing, not truly able to gauge the mental capacity of students, yet are held to such high regard, causing pain and suffering to those who can not reach their limit.

To cause families to break apart and for friends to grow distant, lovers turned away and health

becomes forgotten.

The K to 12 educational system of the Philippines is flawed by design, creating irresponsible and incapable citizens and a way of teaching that can be replicated even by 4th graders. One of the most inherent problems of this educational system is the way of teaching, one that restrains the wills and intelligence of students to form a mould. Each student is given a score of intelligence not due to their individual talents, but in ways that are situational and unobjective at best. Now, take a look at a different country.

The educational system of Norway, considered one of the best, includes no standardized tests,

THE END OF THE TUNNEL by: Kyle Garo

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ask mandates lifted, guidelines softened, yet one thing remains the same. The savior that has led us through the suffering arrived, the Covid vaccines. The end of the tunnel is near, so close yet so far. Until all have been vaccinated, the radiant light may never be reached.

As of January 2023, the mask mandate that fell upon the Philippines for years has been lifted, yet it seems people have lost fear. Instead of striving to find a cure, they created vaccines for the plague. Humanity was finally healing. Yet, blood and shadow remain in the sands of time, their

imprint remains holding on to the last remnants on this planet. Aroud 25% of the Philippine population still isn’t vaccinated, even more if you consider the children and elderly unable to get vaccinations. Herd immunity, though a solid tactic in this war against Covid, is not perfect. Infection can still spread to those not vaccinated.

Blood has been spilled, the world may heal, yet Covid still remains. Protect this book of life, the treacherous beast of Covid 19 may just set it ablaze. Let humanity finally reach the end of the tunnel.

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SAVE IT FOR LATER! by: Lyrha Balingit

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n food chemistry, we learn how to preserve and conserve food for later to avoid spoilage and waste. Preservation and conservation of food are indeed effective and have contributed a lot in lessening the rate of the aforementioned subject to rot. If the implementation of the two is that efficacious, then why not apply them to Mother Nature?

Primarily, as time passes, the rate of the human population increases. And along with the expansion are the pros and cons.

More on cons if the aforesaid increase cannot face the responsibility to take care of the homeland.

Human activities contribute a lot to putting the earth at risk and danger.

Activities such as deforestation, illegal logging, dynamite fishing, and human reproduction are most likely to cause low biodiversity, pollution, and extinction of natural resources. If these practices were to be lessened, will the adverse effects be the same?

Following these are the steps in preserving and conserving our motherland.

Simply picking up after yourself is already raising the percentage of turning the

world into a better place, what more if this is being practiced by everyone along with the other exercises there are?

The best would be expected from it as good outcomes are derived from great processes.

The next thing to consider is to love the one who provides for us as much as it loves us. “A mother can take care of ten children, but not even a dozen children can feed one mother” Is something to agree on as our planet protects over 8 billion individuals yet we repay it with pain and destruction. Just look at how onesided the relationship between nature and humans is.

Let us all focus on the goal, just like how we do in terms of avoiding food going to waste. It is such a shame if our earth gradually disappears. How about all its sacrifices for us? Do we just let it go to waste? How about the future generations?

We should keep in mind that we shall not abuse someone’s generosity due to the reason that even if it wants to give, just like food, its capabilities rot when taken advantage of, so let us all preserve and conserve to save it for later!

arriage is important to most families as it is one of the ways that proves the love between two lovebirds. The above-mentioned subject shows the transparency of wanting to commit to something much deeper as it is not a crime to love. But what if the unheard voices were heard? The pitiful screams seeking help as love seems to be illegal to them.

Particularly, things evolve for two reasons: to fit in the current era, and for the best. In our modern world nowadays, what was said to be wrong in the past is now either normal or in consideration.

We are not vicious in the first place, we are just often misunderstood.

Marriages such as Interracial Marriage were prohibited back then due to discrimination. The law that prohibits this stated that a black man should only marry a black woman and vice versa for white people. To them, black people were servants so they could not mate with the opposite race. It was not legalized until the 1967s in Virginia by the Supreme Court.

Following this, which is now the hot topic for today’s generation is same-sex marriage.

Though many countries already legalized this, countries such as the Philippines seem to be still not ready for the legalization of the aforesaid marriage as the churches’ opinions towards it have a strong impact on the people’s point of view on it. This is one reason why science and the bible could not get along.

“Science is facts, religion is faith” is something that we need to keep in mind. The Bible acts as a guide toward morality but should not be used towards someone’s personality.

The churches are one of the vital reasons why same-sex marriage is being pulled from legalization as according to their beliefs, it is an abomination for the same gender to love as a straight couple would.

Fundamentally, marriage is not just a piece of paper nor like a job contract. We seek equal rights although we let discrimination take over. Love is a vital remedy to keep a human going, even if their way of loving is different, we cannot change the fact that it is still love, for everybody’s peace, let us all hear out those unheard voices as it is not yet late to discover the wonders of the story that just like every fairytale, it all starts with a once upon a time.

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POKEMON, GOTTA DEVELOP MENTAL CAPABiLiTiES by: Kyle Garo

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ur journey starts in Pallet Town, with our young hero, Ash Ketchum, with his Pikachu and hat, he strives to become a pokemon master! Still staying 10 years old after 25 years of experience, this young trainer has finally achieved his goal.

After defeating literal gods and losing to a black Charizard, he won the Alola League, setting up a lucky streak for him to achieve the title of Pokemon World Champion in his battle against former champion Leon. Yet, how exactly did our young champion earn his place as champion? How did he stay 10 years old for so long? What was the story of love, loss, tragedy and friendship our young hero beat to get his title?

And how does watching Ash in his fun and wacky adventures affect the development of the minds of children who choose to watch the show.

Our protagonist, Ask Ketchum has, was and is a questionable boy.

Sometimes a smart and tactical

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pokemon trainer that comes up with great strategies, other times, not so much. But, the point of his character is not to be the most intelligent person alive, rather, he embodies the point the show make, things like friendship, sportsmanship, helpfulness and protecting the people we love. Ash Ketchum is shown to be caring, compassionate and friendly to pokemon, yet willing to put up a stand to those who threaten them. He is also adventurous and perseverant, traveling to different regions and never giving up his hope of becoming a pokemon master. He has travelled all many regions, training and helping pokemon along the way, also fighting literal GOD. He had many life changing experiences and battles, learning more of the world and morality in his way. He is truly an inspiration of friendship, kindness and sportsmanship to the youth.

Children are heavily affected by what they watch and learn while growing up. Children who watched violent and comedic yet sad cartoons may desensitize children to cause their comrades pain and sadness. Children who watch cartoons with a positive message and good implementation on the other hand, show more empathy and better life skills. Pokemon is just that. Multiple pokemon from the main characters teams are not fully evolved yet still strong enough to beat other pokemon, yet also, other members evolved. This teaches kids that even as people are telling them to grow up, they can still save their inner child, that even as everyone tells them they are wrong, they continue with what they think is right. We also have the other more obvious lessons, friendship, animal care, negative sentiments to animal abuse, relationships need to be built up slowly and all the others.

Overall, Ash Ketchum, and by extension the Pokemon Show, is a good influence on children mentally.

It shows the need to protect life, to nurture life and to save life. It helps kids to understand more dramatic topics with a lighter tone.

It’s also a good way to not get bothered by children for a few hours at a time.

Now, all we need to do is find out, how does Ash not age?

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CNHS SWIMMERS QUALIFIES FOR CLRAA 2023 By: Aaron Joel Lumanglas

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he Capas National High School (CNHS) swimming team swam their way to the Central Luzon Regional Atheltes Association (CLRAA) after securing 6 bronze, 8 silver and 4 gold medals at the 2023 Provincial Meet held at Tarlac Recreational Park on Feb. 7, 2023.

James Gabriel Bondoc 7th grade student in the Mandarin class under the Special Program for Foreign Language; kept on grinding in this competition and secured a spot in this upcoming CLRAA Meet, took home the gold in the 400m Butterfly Stroke, secured the silver in the 50m and 100m Butterfly Stroke, 100m Backstroke and 200m IM and placed third in the 200m Breaststroke.

On the other hand, Mark Kairos Amban of 10-Alexandrite also took home one gold chip in the 200m Backstroke, two silver chips in the 50m Backstroke and 100 Freestyle Stroke, bronze

chip in the 50m Freestyle and is qualified to participate in the upcoming CLRAA Meet.

John Rex Bueno also from 10- Alexandriter and Janeo Rafael Sicat 8th grade both took home 2 bronze in the 50m Breastroke, 100m Breaststroke, 50m Backstroke and 100m Breaststroke. Sicat also bagged the gold medal in the 400m Backstroke. Four of the athletes also gained a win for the Men’s 200m Freestyle relay.

Since Bondoc, Amban, and Bueno reached the estimated standard time, the athletes are now preparing for their intensive training for the upcoming CLRAA meet this summer.

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ATHLETES PROVINCIAL MEET: James Gabriel Bondoc 7th grade student under the Special Program for Foreign Language of Capas National High School qualifies for the upcoming Central Luzon Regional Athletes Association meet...captured by: Alliah Krizanne Lobo

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COACHES HUNTS DOWN HOTSHOT PLAYERS By: Aaron Joel Lumanglas

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NHS sports fest is under way to try and track down geniuses from every sports category and play a part in this upcoming 2023 municipal meet.

Sports fest is a festival where different kinds of sports category like basketball, volleyball, badminton and table tennis players meet and unleash their skills and talents.

Handpicked players are undergoing brutal training to intensify their bodies to get through their battles this forthcoming municipal meet.

Their training menu is harsh and violent due to the fact that they are facing againts high schoolers who are in tip-top condition to grind and secure the victory.

Their diet is not unusual however they do eat a lot of carbohydrates, proteins, fruits and vegetables and drink a lot of water before, during and after training to hydrate their bodies.

VILLA DE STO. ROSARIO, CAPAS, TARLAC, ATHLETES MUNICIPAL MEET: CNHS Men and Women’s volleyball team secures their slot for 2023 Tarlac provincial meet on January 13, 2023 held at Sto Rosario, Capas Covered Court. CNHS Players aims to be more competetive to the coming 2023 Tarlac Sports Provincial Meet. ...photo source: DWRY 103 FM - Your Dream Radio CNHS

DOUBLE WiN: CNHS VOLLEYBALL MEN AND WOMEN’S ROUTED CRiSTO REY HiGH SCHOOL

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he volleyball team of Capas National High School men and women’s won the championship match of the municipal meet that was held at Sto. Rosario covered court on January 13, 2022, they went on a blazing battle against the opposing team Cristo Rey High School to claim the top spot in the Provincial Meet.

CNHS women’s team won by a landslide and demolished Cristo Rey into pieces with a final score of 3-0, on the contrary the men’s went on a heated battle against the opponent, with two sets being obtained by Capas High and one from Cristo Rey it all comes down to the last set to determine the winner, CNHS won the set with a final score of

25-23.

Kimberly Garcia Villasan the captain of the women’s team and Shane Kian L. Ramos from the men’s team stood out to the audience because of their outstanding performance in the match, with both of the teams winning the championship match they secured a spot in the Provincial Meet.

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nlocking the secrets of water is a must do for every swimmers for the reason that you need to control and maneuver underwater during competitive swimming in order to accelerate, gain momentum and secure the dub.

TARLAC RECREATIONAL PARK, SAN JOSE TARLAC, ATHLETES PROVINCIAL MEET: Alliah Krizanne Lobo secures 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at The 2023 Tarlac Provincial Meet on February 7, 2023 held at TRP Aquatic Area...captured by: Prinz Arjan Torres

The 16 year old 10th grader from 10 – STE Diamond, Alliah Krizanne M. Lobo, gathered 2 bronze medals after securing the 2nd place on 100m Freestyle and 200m IM at the 2023 Provincial Meet held at Tarlac Recreational Park this past Feb. 7, 2023.

Bagging the bronze chip at the 100m freestyle wasn’t an easy task, although Alliah didn’t had enough time for preparation, she was

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tudent’s were indulged with joy and excitement as Capas National High School junior high department held their memorable once a year color fun run this previous saturday, January 14, 2023.

I’m inclined to believe that nearly all of the students in every grade level attended the color fun run considering the number of students who participated.

Students ran on the side of the road 5:30 in the morning going to the municipal hall and returning back to school to celebrate their finish.

A firetruck appeared at the school after the run and showered us with water to refresh us due to the fact that the run was harsh and tiring. A grade 9 male student from 9-Chlorine, John Mark Dayrit, turned out to be the first student to return to school and complete the run. Followed by Haina Capulong of 8-Roxas and Albench Simbulan of 7-Meelness who both finished in second place and Gabriel Pabustan from 10-Rhodonite who came in third place.

After the tiring 3km run, students were excited and happy as a firetruck from the Capas Fire Department arrived at the campus and showered us with freezing cold water to refresh our bodies after completing the run.

Colorful shirts filled the campus due to the fact that different colors of water and dye was being thrown at the students throughout the run to make it colorful and fabulous.

Multiple students including me experienced the harsh and brutal part of the color fun run for the reason that we were going all out and aiming to reach the finish line first and taste the flavors of victory.

one of the favorites to go inside the top 3, the swimmer didn’t disappoint and got in the zone, finishing in 2nd place even though the lack of training and preparation.

On the other hand, fighting for the 200m individual medley wasn’t an easy walk in the park, you have to swim 50m using 1 stroke and then swim another 50m using another stroke and then repeat until you reach the 200m mark.

It is considered as one of the most difficult swimming events due to the fact that you have to swim 50m using butterfly, backstroke, breaststrokes and freestyle however Alliah got in the zone, completed all four strokes and secured his 2nd bronze chip after finishing at 2nd place.

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As sports has been a big factor in the field of Capas National High School it was announced that CNHS will hold an athletics varsity tryout in January 2023 following the announcement of sports municipal meet. With the statement that students who are born on April 1, 2005 will be the age cut off that can participate in the try out, it meant that those who are born in March 2005 and so on cannot take part in the event.

With K-12 being implemented in the Philippines this also affects the Palarong Pambansa. Before, the maximum age was 17 but DEPED has now raised the limit to 18. The age limit for studentathletes in UAAP is now 24, with a previous limit of 25, the limit has been reduced.

Yet having an age restriction does not prove the capabilities of oneself.

Even though having a limit may have a valuable reason why players of a certain age cannot join. It does not mean that students cannot participate in sports. This age restriction is made for students’ safety throughout their career.

As to why CNHS implemented an age limitation to the sports try-out is because of DEPED declaring that only students with the maximum age of 18 can join for Palarong Pambansa. Above or under this age, sports is an activity open to anyone of all ages and there is no limitation for people enjoying it.