DuScian Recorder | Volume 6 Issue 1

AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2023 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 1

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THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH PUBLICATION OF RAMON TEVES PASTOR MEMORIAL - DUMAGUETE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

REIGNS SUPREME. Marking their first-ever participation in the 35th: Pasigarbo Sandurot Festival Showdown, RTPM-DSHS emerged victorious after besting six others in the school category, taking home two million PHP worth of projects, a 150,000 PHP cash prize, and the Best Instrumentalist and Best in Choreography awards. PHOTO BY DUSCIAN MULTIMEDIA CREATIVES.

SciHigh triumphs in Sandurot Festival Showdown ‘23

By Kate Cadano & Atheena Salgado

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uScians rejoiced as RTPM-DSHS reigned champions in the 35th Pasigarbo: Sandurot Festival Showdown held at the Dumaguete City Boulevard alongside the Best Instrumentalist and Best in Choreography titles on September 24.

Marking their first-ever participation in the annual festival, RTPM-DSHS emerged victorious after besting six other contenders in the school

category, taking home two million PHP worth of projects and a 150,000 PHP cash prize.

The two major awards garnered, namely the Best Instrumentalist and Best in Choreography, amounted to 20,000 PHP each.

This victory paid tribute to the immense dedication and effort the school put into practice as they started off in the middle of the summer break with only eight weeks left until the contest.

Under the guidance of the Sandurot coordinator, Mr. James Carl Umbac, the head coach, Oliver Gajano, the percussions of the Banilad Tribe Drumbeaters, and the relentless support of the parents and teachers, the school was able to reach this milestone.

In an interview with the school principal, Chinky May Freires-Paculanang, she stated she was beyond proud to hear about the latest achievement as it showed how holistically-developed the

students were. Not only do they thrive in academics, but also in extracurricular activities ㅡdemonstrating resilience, versatility, and teamwork.

The collaborative effort of the entire DuScian community allowed the contingents to prevail despite the lack of competition experience and financial constraints.

“I cannot help but be very grateful for having a lot of support that makes the children excel in whatever endeavor

Coordinator, said in his opening speech.

Moreover, the rest of the afternoon is designated for the continuation of tournaments.

This anticipated event was pushed through after the postponement of classes last Friday, November 17, 2023, due to weather conditions.

Intramurals ‘23 officially begins

By Kate Jhudielle Cadano

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reen. Yellow. Red. Blue. Violet. Peach.

These colorful tides painted the canvas of Ramon Teves Pastor MemorialDumaguete Science High School.

Gusts of exhilaration flurried through the gymnasium this afternoon as the opening rituals of this year’s DuScian Intramurals unfolded.

The ceremony cascaded into exciting events set in motion by the symbolic torchlighting by the athletes and Pink Panthers executives, namely, Cristina Marie Ross, Kenneth Villamil, Jenson Remollo, and Krisha Sayson.

Following the enthusiastic presentation of batch yells was the banner-raising which marked the end of the program.

“Intramurals serve as a celebration of diversity and collective achievement.

Remember to play hard, but play fair,” Mr. Cris Briones, MAPEH

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they’d like to join in,” she uttered.

Mrs. Paculanang presented in a closed-room meeting with the faculty and staff, and the School Government representatives the school’s initial plans for the two million PHP worth of projects. Some of the proposed projects include the purchase of additional science laboratory apparatus, sports gear, student government office equipment, and the rubberizing of the school gym.

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OPINION, PAGE 2

NEWS, PAGE 4

FEATURES, PAGE 6

SCIENCE, PAGE 9 PLAY HARD, PLAY FAIR. Vibrant hues filled the gymnasium of RTPM-DSHS as the much-awaited 2023 Intramurals kicked off with a bang. PHOTO BY DUSCIAN MULTIMEDIA CREATIVES.

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Whispered Insights: QUALITY OVER AVAILABILITY?

BY BREANA

abelgas

I

n an ever-evolving world filled with competitive governments, the heartbeat

of a nation’s future pulsates within the fabric of education, using it as a potent weapon, aiming to weave the tapestry that binds the young minds holding the thread of one’s hope.

“ ” STEP UP, STEPPED DOWN But, can education really warrant such a title, when the majority of those young minds are denied the privilege to grasp that elusive thread?

“The knowledge that we are offering our

learners should be relevant, and the skills being developed are applicable and responsive to the demands of a world that constantly evolves,” Vice-

C

urrently, at least 9 out of 10 children aged 10

ensuring that while the curriculum is streamlined, it

and under, struggle to read and write. The

maintains depth and inclusivity across disciplines.

country’s “international score”, particularly in Science,

“ ”

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

for real-world challenges. Such a scenario further

subjects. The rush to fortify such international standards

entrenches

overlooks nuanced educational needs and the depth

nation’s progress toward a more equitable and globally

required for meaningful scholarly progress.

competitive education system.

Philippines is ranked the lowest among 79 countries that participated in a 2018 international reading literacy assessment. Just months ago, The Department of Education (DepEd) launched its “MATATAG” Program to address an issue lingering for decades, aiming to start the curriculum during elementary. While currently undergoing pilot testing, DepEd has fallen short of its commitment to deliver an education system that can compete on a global scale and match the standards of other developing nations. Despite substantial backing from President Marcos, there remains skepticism that this curriculum could merely serve as another short-term solution.

Otherwise, this could perpetuate educational disparities rather than mitigating them, potentially widening the divide between those who have access to comprehensive learning experiences and those who are left behind.

Moreover,

the

emphasis

on

the

ongoing

development within the MATATAG curriculum raises eyebrows, including from educators themselves. It is

President Marcos highlighted the curriculum’s touted benefits, emphasizing the potential to enhance the

essential, but the shift away from a more comprehensive

educational approach will undermine the holistic

development of students, reducing their readiness

According to VP Sara Duterte, this curriculum

counter-effectiveness,

hindering

the

While commendable, the current efforts only

addressed the problems of the current system, such as

scratched

the

surface,

leaving

underlying

the abundance of crammed competencies, amounting

unaddressed. The trajectory of the nation’s educational

to 11,000. “Una na dito ‘yung napakaraming learning

future demands a more nuanced, in-depth approach

competencies,” she said. The program proposes structural

that drives into the facets of learning. Merely scratching

changes, reducing the competencies to 3,000. Such a

the surface with superficial reforms risks neglecting

drastic cut risks sacrificing comprehensive understanding

factors outside classrooms that contribute to inclusive

and critical thinking skills, potentially hindering students’

growth, indicating that there is still much ground to

educational growth. A balanced approach is significant,

cover for educational excellence and equity.

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Secretary, Sara Duterte, stated in response to her implementation of the new K-10 curriculum known as the MATATAG curriculum.

The rapid change from the old to the new curriculum left a bizarre impact on the adjustment of the teachers and the students. Igniting questions of what really made it different? According to DepEd, it focuses on foundational skills, less congested, more relevant and responsive, and more inclusive. With these, is it really worth it? Has the implementation of this curriculum opened enough doors to uplift the quality of this country’s education?

I’d like to highlight their aim to make this curriculum “more inclusive”. While the officials are focused on upgrading the curriculum to achieve a higher-quality education, those who do not have the privilege of having access to it are overlooked. In their pursuit of improvement, where lies the right of every Filipino to have access to basic education?

The problem is they focus too much on what is seen on the surface. Truth is, there is more to see than what is seen, more to do than what is done. Why focus on upgrading the curriculum if not everyone is granted the privilege to experience it first-hand?

Is the new curriculum really more inclusive if it’s not promoting inclusivity? It is not solely a matter of being deprived of education, but also a matter of being overlooked and neglected. At the end of the day, they continue to prove that privilege always gets the final say. Why not shift our focus instead to providing free education for all, ensuring there are no students left behind? Having to upgrade

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something one can only dream of experiencing, where does that leave us?

Editor-in-Chief Kate Jhudielle Cadano

What this country needs is to be seen, felt,

Copyreader Ralph Maltez

News Editor Atheena Salgado

Photojournalist Zara Samantha Joseph

Editorial Writer Maria Khazandra Abonin

Column Writers Breana Abelgas Sancheena Cadiz

Cartoonist Aaron Josh Patrimonio

Feature Editor Aimee Nicolette Adanza

Science Discovery Writer Van Gabriele Sienes

Sports Editor Lady Althea Castro

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President and Department of Education (DepEd)

and truly represented. Sure, threads can fill the torn fabrics of the tapestry, but not everyone knows how to mend it without losing threads in the process.

We need a leader, a just system, that has a broad perspective on what lurks beneath the surface. One may ask, “Are we supposed to prioritize quality over availability?”. Well, surely a good leader can prioritize both.

Advisers Patricia Patron Christelle Mercader

Now, as your gaze lingers on the four bare walls of your classroom, you pause and ponder. Is the problem really the curriculum? Or the system itself?

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Penny for your thoughts: LAND OVER LIVES BY sancheena

cadiz

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hat started off as merely a religious and

territorial

conflict

has

amassed as avalanches of abuse and terrorism, crushing thousands of Palestinian victims.

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The Israel-Palestinian war is one with a slim chance of getting resolved, with territorial claims and endless fights for peace but at what cost?

” WAR ETHICS IN QUESTION

Israel, over the years, has invaded two main

places in Palestine, namely the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank. The Gaza Strip, home to 2 million

individuals, is surrounded by a blockade via the border crossing Erez, which Israel has opened

amidst ongoing riots. This blockage allows Israel

to control Gaza’s electricity, water, and medical services,

leaving

the

Palestinians

hopeless.

O

ver a month has passed since the reignited

paints a harrowing picture of strategic manipulation.

conflict, the war is yet to be over. The

This conflict underscores the urgent need for a

Northern Area of the Gaza Strip, urging civilians

October 7 attack by Israel claimed 1,400 lives in Palestine.

ceasefire. The bloodshed must cease to prevent further

to evacuate towards the South. Unfortunately,

Until now, the former is still plotting revenge on the

loss of innocent lives. However, reaching a solution

the plan to include the South in the attack was

militant group in Gaza, the Hamas. War ethics is always

is challenging when one party engages in tactics that

in the picture bringing up human rights along with it,

directly endanger civilians, exploiting their presence to

but the militant group never abided by that mantra ever

gain sympathy and disrupt the enemy’s response

Israel warned that they would be bombing the

left unrevealed. It trapped the Palestinians as they fell victim to the multiple terrorist attacks.

All peace attempts have been ineffective.

Palestinians are starting to believe that Israel does not wish for peace. And yet the truth of the matter is, this is not a Palestine versus Israel conflict, but rather a

fight between Hamas and Israel.

Hamas, a violent militant group who claims to be Islamic plagued the cities of Palestine with acts of terrorism, ranging from killings, bombings, arson, and kidnappings. Hamas emerged from the blood of the murdered Palestinians and in order to claim vengeance against the invaders have turned against their people, indiscriminately killing, including the people they were supposed to be protecting.

War can never be justified—whether it

since. Lives are at stake, and the United Nations are not doing something effectively.

“ ” The ethical dilemmas inherent in war have resurfaced, echoing the calls for human rights preservation.

While acknowledging the unfortunate reality of civilian casualties in wartime, it is crucial to distinguish between unintended collateral damage and deliberate endangerment. Israel’s actions, while targeted at military objectives, have tragically resulted in civilian deaths.

However, Hamas’s calculated use of civilians as shields blurs the lines of ethical conduct in warfare.

In

navigating

this

complex

landscape,

international bodies like the United Nations must play a more assertive role in ensuring the protection of civilians.

Diplomatic

initiatives,

focusing

on

humanitarian

interventions and peace talks, are imperative to restore

However, amidst the chaos and historical

a semblance of ethical conduct amidst this conflict.

complexities, the moral high ground remains obscured.

Global powers must recognize their responsibility in

The conflict has escalated to a point where the

mediating and resolving such conflicts and upholding

ramifications stretch far beyond the region’s borders,

human rights despite complications of conflicts.

is an attempt to reclaim or an act of vengeance.

echoing the dangers witnessed in the wake of the

It only results in unreasonable bloodshed, with

Russian-Ukrainian War.

The road to peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict is fraught with challenges. Yet, amidst these challenges,

civilians being treated as expendable pawns at the

The involvement of civilians as human shields by

there remains an imperative to hold accountable those

disposal of sheltered leaders. The only reasonable

Hamas remains a glaring transgression. Reports of the

who endanger civilian lives for strategic gain. The

decision all must agree on is to keep their finger

group using innocent men, women, and even infants

urgency for a ceasefire is a pivotal step towards ending

off the triggers. In this sick and twisted reality,

as pawns in this conflict are not only alarming but

the bloodshed, but it must be accompanied by steadfast

leaders must never wager innocent lives over

reprehensible. While Israel’s airstrikes targeted military

efforts to restore ethical principles and protect the

installations, the deliberate use of civilians by Hamas

innocent amidst the chaos of war.

shallow scraps of land.

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SciHigh opens school year 2023-2024

By Atheena Salgado

R

amon

Teves

Pastor

Memorial

-

and creative minds as the new academic year commenced.

Dumaguete Science High School

“After the success of the

opened its gates once more, to old

welcome ceremony, I feel joyed

and new students in an opening

that the DuScian spirit lives on

program held at the school’s

up until today, and hope that this

gymnasium, last August 29, 2023.

spirit will continue to thrive in

A total of 969 students were

the future years to come,” SSLG

greeted with a warm welcome

President James Jharret Abringe

in the opening rites headed by

said.

the school’s very own Secondary Student

Learner

In addition, the SSLG

Government

President stated that with this

(SSLG) alongside the faculty and

being the first year with full-on

staff.

face-to-face classes, everyone With their own yells and

introductions,

students

were

able to showcase their voices

ANOTHER CHAPTER. RTPM-DSHS reopened its doors, to a new academic year brimming with promise and potential. PHOTO BY HONEY CREDO.

is expected to help each other make the school a better place to learn.

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SciHigh welcomes new batch of Homeroom Officers

By Kate Cadano & Athea Bayno

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SERVICE ABOVE SELF. With hands raised and hearts full of commitment, 175 DuScian Homeroom Officers from all grade levels gathered in the RTPM-DSHS gymnasium to pledge their dedication to service, marking the beginning of their journey as student leaders. PHOTO BY ALTHEA CASTRO.

total of 175 DuScian

that promotes respect and

Homeroom Officers

obedience towards the elected

from all grade levels gathered

figures of authority.

in the RTPM-DSHS gymnasium

This ceremony marked

and pledged their dedication to

the official beginning of the

service on September 11, 2023.

students’ journey into their

Led by the school head,

roles as they take on the

Mrs. Chinky May Paculanang, the

students

participated

positions entrusted to them.

The school’s Supreme

in a solemn ceremony that

Secondary

outlined

and

Government then called for

student

a meeting during lunchtime

their

roles

responsibilities

as

leaders.

Learner

to acquaint the newly elected

In her speech, Mrs.

officers with their duties and

Paculanang emphasized the

upcoming

importance

future school activities.

a

of

learning

establishing

assignments

for

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environment

DuScian SSLG President attends NFSSLG Leadership training R

By Jan Enderes

amon

Teves

Pastor

Memorial-

Dumaguete

Science

School’s

Supreme

Learner’s

Government

High

Secondary

Not just that, but we also learned

closed-door

(BLSS-YFD). Former NFSSLG

the side of the Department of

ASEC Dr. Dex Galban.”

President Rjhay Mulimbayan

Education to some questions

Reyes was also present.

raised by myself and other

Division

Federated

SSLG

Board Member, for the school

student

(DFSSLG)

President

and

year 2023-2024.

- Youth

(SSLG)

Formation

Under

the

Division

DepEd

President, James Jharret Abringe,

Matatag initiative, the objective

attended the National Federated

of this year’s leadership training

SSLG Leadership Training Camp,

was

to

impart

knowledge

held from September 27 to

and

skills

to

NFSSLG

October 1, 2023 at Hotel Fortuna

members

Function Hall in Cebu City.

transformational leadership.

The included

said

event

the

also

for

According

the

effective to

“I have learned a lot of things during the 4-day event of the

ng Pilipinas (PSTP) Election

Youth Formation Division. I

Strategic Planning. It featured

have learned about the different

the

for

issues amidst our leadership.

Operations (ASEC), Dr. Dexter

We also learned about the

A. Galban, and Chief Rovin

challenges that other leaders

James F. Canja of the Bureau

from the other (16) regions of

of

the country are currently facing.

Learner

Support

Service

our

Abringe,

Pambansang

Secretary

during

with

Abringe is the current

and

Samahan ng mga Tagapaghubog

Assistant

leaders

conference

SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS. Dumaguete Science High School’s SSLG President, James Jharret Abringe, stands tall among fellow student leaders as he took his leadership skills to the next level by attending the National Federated SSLG Leadership Training Camp.

PHOTO BY DEX GALBAN.

Regional

Federated

(RFSSLG)

President,

SSLG and

a

National Federated (NFSSLG)

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RTPM-DSHS places first in Siyensikula 2023

By Atheena Salgado

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amon Teves Pastor Memorial - Dumaguete Science High School garnered first place in the recently concluded Siyensikula during the 2023 Division Science and Technology Fair held at the DepEd Dumaguete Convergence Hall on October 19, 2023.

Under the guidance of Tarra Angela Garsula, Lester Aguilar of Grade 11 emerged as champion in the video-making competition.

Moreover, this success

TAKES THE CROWN. RTPM-DSHS triumphed in the Siyensikula video-making competition, securing first place at the Division Science and Technology Fair. The school’s winning entry, “What Lies Beneath,” showcased their scientific prowess, earning them a spot at the upcoming Regional Science and Technology Fair. PHOTO BY TARRA GARSULA.

RTPM-DSHS crowns Mr. and Ms. Intramurals 2023 R

amon

Teves

Pastor

Memorial

The first runner-ups were

in Sports Attire award.

the school’s dedication to a well-

Mr. Xander Corroes from Grade

Ms.

which featured a variety of sporting

rounded education, emphasizing

10 Analysts, who also won Best

Intramurals competition was the

events and cultural activities. The

the value of both extracurricular

(RTPM-DSHS) erupted in cheers as

in Sports Attire, and Ms. Chelle

culmination of the school’s week-

event served as a reminder of

and academic achievements.

Mr. Seth Mendez and Ms. Jan Odal

Balucan from Grade 7 Explorers,

were crowned as the winners of

recognized as the Best Speaker. second

were Mr. Rhogan Kleive from

November 23, 2023.

Grade 7 Explorers and Ms. Chrystal

Mendez,

from

12

Pedraza from Grade 11 Discoverers,

Researchers, captivated the judges

who also received the People’s

with his athleticism, wit, and

Choice Award.

charming personality. He emerged

Along with her, Mr. Shaun

victorious, bagging the following

Divinagracia from Grade 8 Probers

awards: Best Production Attire, Best

also received the People’s Choice

Speaker, and Best in Production

Award. Mr. Mishka Sing from Grade

Number.

9 Seekers earned the Mr. Photogenic

Ms. Odal, from 9 Seekers, complimented

her

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runner-ups

held at the school’s gymnasium last Mr.

and

celebration,

-

The

Mr.

Intramurals

By Zara Samantha Joseph

Dumaguete Science High School

this year’s Mr. and Ms. Intramurals,

The

long

was achieved through the collaborative effort of other student contributors namely, Monica Tumaca (Scriptwriter), Isabella Grace Duran (Scriptwriter), Reanne Chavez (Animator), Jeione Duran (Video Editor), and Althea Castro (Videographer).

The Siyensikula entry video is entitled, “What Lies Beneath”.

Aguilar is set to compete in the upcoming Regional Science and Technology Fair that will happen sometime in November. DR

award. Best in Production Number

counterpart

and Production Attire were both

with her elegance, intelligence,

garnered by Ms. Trixie Longakit

and poise. She was crowned Ms.

from Grade 12 Researchers. Finally,

Intramurals and also received the

Ms. Kassandra Guardiano from

Ms. Photogenic award.

Grade 10 Analysts attained the Best

SHINE BRIGHT. Amidst cheers and applause, RTPM-DSHS crowned its brightest stars, Mr. Seth Mendez and Ms. Jan Odal as the victors of its 2023 Intramurals, proving that true beauty lies in the balance of brains, brawn, and charm. PHOTO BY DUSCIAN MULTIMEDIA CREATIVES.

DuScians bag 7th place in Nat’l Wildlife Quiz

By Jan Enderes

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ance Amores and

we had no idea what to focus

Kate

of

on since it covered a wide

seventh

range of wildlife topics. But

place in the 7th National

we were blessed enough to

Wildlife Quiz, held at the

take a spot within the top 10.

Superdome,

We are also very grateful to

STEM

12

Cadano

bagged

Ormoc

City,

Leyte, last November 27.

the Environment and Natural

The duo, coached by

ROARING SUCCESS. From Dumaguete to the national stage, Lance Amores and Kate Cadano have clawed their way bagging a remarkable 7th place at the 7th National Wildlife Quiz. PHOTO BY YVETTE GAMORA.

Resources Division for their

Yvette Gamora, Ryan Huang,

invaluable

support.”,

and Dallie Elum, rose to the

Gamora said.

seventh spot, gaining the

Amores

and

Mrs.

Cadano

sixth runner-up title among

were hailed consecutively as

36 pairs of students for the

first placers in the division

competition.

and provincial levels, making

“Since

this

was

the

school’s first time joining,

them qualifiers for the Nat’l Wildlife Quiz.

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The ART OF A NEW BEGINNING

By Breana Abelgas

A

s summer draws to a close, the warm hues

on a new path of knowledge filled with challenges and

inside the campus traces a significant person that

of the sunlight grace the walls of RTPM-

opportunities that lie ahead. The familiar warmth and

echoes a whole lot of new memories created by a new

Dumaguete Science High School welcoming the

sense of belonging is felt once more in the atmosphere

generation of students.

endless beauty of dawnㅡunlocking a new chapter with

as students gather in the school gymnasium to

As the sun slowly retreats behind a canvas of

pages waiting to be unfolded for new memories to

officially welcome a new road ahead. Each student

clouds making way for the moon to replace its light,

come through. The gates swing wide open beckoning

showcased their creativity by presenting a yell

the pink hues of the sky welcome the beauty of dusk.

the students to start anew.

passionately representing their respective sections

As students survived the first week of school, left

On the 29th of August, the academic year 2023-

garnering cheers, claps, and smiles. New teachers are

behind are pages unfolded filled with history made.

2024 has officially started welcoming the students

introduced that will be part of this new school year

The gentle rustling of the leaves with the warm breeze

once more. The once-silent hallways and classrooms

igniting passion and fueling expectations. Classroom

awaits another week looking forward for students to

are yet again filled with chatters of enthusiasm and

doors are once again opened ready for knowledge

write another page, to overcome new challenges, and

vibrating laughters fostering a positive community.

to be instilled and foster

to start the school year driven by their ambitions and

As they stepped foot inside the campus beneath

responsibility

and

their hope for a brighter future. Beyond the closed

those shining black shoes, pink uniforms, and the

camaraderie

among

gates is the DuScian spirit that still lingers around the

smiles etched on their faces, expectations are set and

students.

different goals await to be achieved. Some students

campusㅡpainting the art of a new beginning.

Beyond

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academic

are looking forward to create a fresh beginning, to tie

pursuits, a sense of leadership

a bond that may last a lifetime hoping to find comfort

can also be felt in the air as club

within their second home. Some are eager to continue

presidents open doors for students

the journey they started embracing each day as an

to discover hidden talents and new

opportunity one step closer towards their desired

passions enabling them to hone various

goals. Some are making their last year in high school

skills and abilities. It continues to prove

worthwhile and memorable, eager to create countless

that DuScians are not only talented in

memories that will encapsulate their entire senior

the fields of academics, but also, in diverse

year to leave a mark behind that someday they can

extracurricular pursuits.

look back toㅡdifferent roads, different goals, but one

The first week of school was a

thing they share the same is the DuScian spirit that

success as DuScians left the school

ties us all.

with contentment etched on their faces.

The first week of school welcomes a new

Precious memories were capturedㅡa snapshot in time

academic journey as students are thrilled to embark

that one can never truly revisit. Each footprint left

W

hen

when time is chasing us?

wanted. Times change, and so do

an

engine

overheats,

it

Though the Earth is old,

we. The kind of mornings where

starts to cause damage to other

we’ve been here long enough to

we used to wake up ecstatic and

parts of the car. When not taken

understand that not everything

see the good in everything may

seriously, it can even burst into

can

not be the case now.

flames. When put into extensive

freely, with no consequences

Reality has shifted. But

use, engines eventually start to

whatsoever. It always starts with

then again, it’s reality nonetheless.

die down. In times like these, they

a dream. But it can’t end and still

It takes a strong person to swallow

need to be given a break, a chance

remain a dream, can it? To get

the truth of it all and walk away

to take a breather. However,

there, there has to be a blend of

without a single word. But it

human as we are, we forget to take

time and effort. I don’t exactly

takes an even stronger person

this into account, determined on

understand why, but when we

to somehow manage to get back

getting to our destination as fast

want something so deeply, it

up, regain the fuel that once

as possible. They always say life is

doesn’t seem to want us back. We

was, and be willing to start all

about the journey, but that can’t

get tired, and we get frustrated.

over again. There’s no shame in

always be the first thing on our

But when we do start getting what

wanting to give it another chance,

minds when our future is on the

we want, we turn numb. The same

just like there is no shame in

line. Many things are at stake here.

thing over and over again. We get

wanting to walk away. At the

Do we even have

bored, and we get frustrated.

end of the day, the only one who

the

time

to

reflect

just

be

handed

to

us

The bottom line here is

truly understands is the one who

that too much of anything can

stands in the mirror. What you see

turn us into the worst versions

there is a human with feelings and

of ourselves. When that passion

a capacity that has overflowed

used to drive us crazy with

through time. You’ll get there one

excitement and inspiration, now

day; I just know it. But for now,

it leaves us desperate to get

just look up and take a breath of

out. It still drives us crazy, but

fresh air. And maybe then you’ll

it’s sure as hell not in the way we

find your answer.

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By Aimee Nicolette Adanza

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Aroma of Knowledge

By Breana Abelgas

T

K

ring! Kring! Kring!

really are is more than meets the eye.

As the school bell rings,

Oftentimes, in a school

to embrace their contributions

seen on the different corners of

setting, teachers are overlooked.

in building the foundation of the

the school are students doing

Handling

numerous

subjects,

future. On this day, we all come

various things. Some are studying

different

sections,

different

together to showcase our deepest

for an exam, some are preparing

students,

checking

different

appreciation and gratitude to the

for a report, and some are sleeping

papers, and imparting different

ones paving the way for learning.

to compensate for an all-nighter

knowledge. Their responsibilities

With claps echoing, laughters

they pulled. Learning to them

don’t end in school, once they

vibrating, and smiles shining, the

seems like drinking a cup of coffee,

reach home, a new responsibility

whole world rejoices to honor

with every sip is a new experience;

needs

Their

the teachers. Teacher’s day is not

new knowledge added. But wait,

profession goes beyond their job

just a celebration, it is a constant

let’s flip the picture. What about

descriptions. The teacher we see

reminder that the world won’t be

those brewing the coffee, the one

in our classrooms does not limit

where it is right now without the

who gives knowledge?

who they really are, beneath those

teachers’ remarkable impact in

to

uniforms is a person yearning to

igniting the torch of knowledge

go home to spend time with their

carried by today’s society.

learning sprinkled by the hands

family, but still fulfills their duties.

For every ring of the bell,

of those who are holding it.

Having to take care of more than

the aroma of the coffee lingers

Those people whom our eyes are

one family and adjusting to new

in the air, its fragrance opening

focused on during discussions,

personalities. Despite all these,

doors to new knowledge brewing.

standing in the center, sharing

they still show up each day, a

For every sip, comes a bittersweet

knowledge and words of wisdom.

smile etched on their faces,

taste, but as we savor the moment

With every learning they painted

ready to shape the minds of the

of feeling the warmth of that cup,

on our brains, it encapsulates a

future generation, transforming

let us cherish the one brewing

huge canvas filled with colors of

ignorance into knowledge and

what’s inside it.

passion and purpose. Who they

hesitation into confidence.

side that we never or rarely see, a side we

like how he is with his books, he gets up every single day

so often find rather foreign. Behind every preoccupied

inspired and filled with the willingness to keep going.

and determined face, there’s a person who also lives for

Truly, his glasses and his stern look aren’t the only things

something more than their typical “nine-to-five.” Just

that make him seem so wise. Behind all of that is a man

think of the many episodes that never got aired, the tapes

who indulges himself in literature, stepping into new

and tales of a life buried beneath paperwork and lesson

worlds with every single one he opens.

plans. A person we see as a parental figure is also someone’s

The law of conservation of mass states that in

child. A person whose job it is to teach is also constantly

every chemical reaction, the mass must always remain

learning. While we explore the laws of the universe, the

constant, just like it should always be with our families.

rules of mathematics, and centuries of literature, our

Though changes are inevitable throughout someone’s

for their students, their loved ones, and themselves. As the bells ring at sundown, when every DuScian is sleepy and weary, everything shifts. When the bags are dropped and the uniforms come off, a whole new person comes alive.

As if her passion and enthusiasm for teaching aren’t enough, Ms. Toni Rose Sayson feels just as much for traveling.

filled.

With every glide of a chalk

his work ethic how driven he is because of them. Much

of adulthood, finding time

be

on the board, leaves traces of

here’s always a side that we don’t know. A

teachers explore the realities

To celebrate and recognize their efforts, we dedicate a day

AFTER HOURS

By Aimee Nicolette Adanza

life, keeping in touch with family should not be one of them. Mr. Ryan Nove Huang definitely believes so. Hectic schedules and a multitude of deadlines are nothing to this teacher whose love for his job has always come easy. Oh, how I wish chemistry were that easy, too. One thing’s for sure: Sir Huang loves a challenge. While he deals with

chemical

equations

on weekdays, he distracts

It may come off as a shock to some, seeing how diligent

himself with horror and thriller films on weekends. Now

she always is with her tasks. Her secret would be her

that’s something only the toughest can handle.

Google calendar which she shares with the people who

In the book “The Bell Jar,” the author uses the fig

mean the most to herㅡever organized and ever colorful, as

tree to symbolize the main character’s life choices, each

her little brother would say. It goes to show just how much

fig representing one path she could take. She wants them

life can give and the farthest places we can go because of

all, but she is restricted to just one. If we look into the

the people we keep closest to us. And sure enough, Ma’am

eyes of every DuScian, there is a fig tree blooming with

Sayson intends to keep it that way. There’s more than luck

opportunity. However, unlike what transpired in the

at play when it comes to the people she gets to surround

book, each and every one of us is not limited to one fig

herself with.

because of the people we get the chance to learn from.

In philosophy, a word we constantly encounter is

They themselves have fig trees of their own, branching

“why.” While that subject area seeks to answer why things

out in every direction, with each branch having a different

are the way they are, that doesn’t seem to be an issue

skill and passion. We get to plant our fig trees on healthy

for Sir Jahan Cataruja. If philosophy’s “why” is yet to be

soil because they get up each day with hearts fueled by

answered, his answer would be his family. It’s evident in

dreams of attaining nothing less than excellence.

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DR Epiphany Reads:

PLAY IT FAIR

By Justine Cielo Ascura

Cheers and claps were audible Smiles and laughs engulfed the crowd What once was a dream now became possible Yet, it seems that my beating heart is not proud Making it this far, isn’t this what I yearned for?

Though how is it that everything is a sore?

Been vying for what I want, giving it my best and all Carelessly walking towards success, knowing I’d fall.

I achieved many things in life.

Still, something is weighing me down.

Stares filled with much dislike The negativity is making me drown.

Averting the attention of others towards me, I did everything, losing myself eventually.

I inflicted pain upon others and was despised.

And so, I blurted out, “I’ll change,” to my surprise.

Change has never been and never will be easy.

Albeit, I must escape from this insufferable pain.

And regaining what I lost will be the key; I must sever this cold, heavy, metallic chain.

I’ve set my heart to reach the summit.

But my desires clouded me, and I forgot my limits.

From now on, I’ll think of the consequences.

‘Cause I don’t want to unfold once again, these instances.

Life is a game, and it’s up to us how to play.

Cheats are available for us to use But we would have a price to pay So, I’ll play fairly even if it means I’ll lose.

I won’t dwell in selfishness ‘cause it’ll come back to bite me.

Even if I haven’t reached the summit, I’ll be happy.

I’ll bear in mind that satisfaction won’t linger unless it’s true.

I won’t give up on life, I’ll just start anew.

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T

he

rise

sweat

grasp that trophy, but it all boils

determination

down to sportsmanship. After

paint the sky with various

to win, giving their very best

all, you may lost the match but

colors, signifying the start of

moves hoping to build the steps

you won something one can

the long-awaited intramurals.

towards that desired trophy.

never buy — experience.

Another opportunity awaits for

Different

different

For every shoot of the

the Duscians to showcase their

levels, but with only one goal

ball, for every spike, for every

talent in sports, continuing to

— to win. It is embedded in the

smash, for every kick, for every

prove that they not only excel

tapestry of sports that there is

run, we all fight to win, but at

in the field of academics but

always a team who will win and

the end of the day, the true

in sports as well. Every corner

a team who will lose, a delicate

heart of sports lies within your

is once again filled with claps

balance

spirit. The ability to clap for

vibrating, cheers roaring, and

With

grasping

others’ successes, to smile for

heat of the games glazing.

that thread hoping to mend it

others’ wins. Whatever your

Every

faster than the others, igniting

sports may be, win or lose,

the torch of competition.

what matters is you played

different

beat

of

the

of

the

banners

drums

mirrors the students’ beating

Each contains

drop

the

sports,

of

every

a

of

competition.

batch

hearts. As we light up the

After the referee blows

and gave it your all, and that

torch, the competitive spirit of

his whistle, when the time

for me, is the truest form of

the DuScians set ablaze. Now,

buzzes, one side of the court

sportsmanship.

when your eyes roam over

will be full of claps and cheers

Now, as we raise our

the different sports unfolding

of triumph, while the other

banners high, whatever the

simultaneously,

question

resonating sighs of defeat, and

result may be, it is no longer

lingers in the atmosphere —

that is the nature of sports.

a battle for dominance, but a

“Who will dominate this year’s

Today, you may be on the side

battle of being brave and bold

intramurals?”.

that will try again, you may not

to conquer such experience.

a

TRUEST FORM OF SPORTSMANSHIP

By Breana Abelgas

PHOTO FROM ERWANS SOCKS

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misunderstood

By Aimee Nicolette Adanza

E

very story needs a superhero and a villain.

lines and shapes is now a billion-dollar industry that

requires a college degree. Mind-blowing, to say the

A superhero does the right thing, and the

develops games that look as realistic as they get and

very least.

villain does the complete opposite. A hero keeps the

provides six-figure salaries to those good enough to

peace, and the villain brings the chaos. We have seen

reach the top stage.

Like traditional sports, esports now has cult followings populated by millions, bets being placed

evidence of evolution—how things used to be in the

Across the world, the media argues that video

by those crazy enough, tickets and merchandise

past are not the same in the present. What used to

games are unhealthy, both mentally and physically,

being sold out in just minutes, and professional

be deemed shameful and useless is now interesting

for youth. And though it is factual that they can cause

teams complete with all the facilities one could need

and profitable. The villain turned out well. The villain

life-long side effects for their avid users, video games

to take home the biggest prize. You could say the

became a superhero.

are different now. Not by how they are played, but

villain has become the superhero. But maybe it has

Let’s go back in time to 1958. An average year

by how they are being used and viewed in the social

been a hero all this time, it just happened to be a bit

it may be for some, but a crucial time for what would

and economic sectors. Back then, they were nothing

too strange and foreign for most to understand. After

eventually become one of today’s most influential

but sources of entertainment and a plausible cause

all, aren’t villains just misunderstood? A broken kid

and groundbreaking industries. Enter “Tennis for

for your grades not being so good. Now, they serve

trapped an adult’s body?

Two,” the first video game invented by William

as serious careers for fresh-out-of-high-school teens

Higinbotham. What used to be a bunch of simple

that pay more than an average nine-to-five job that

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sCIENCE SAYS YOU’RE SINGLE

By Van Gabriele Sienes

W

hat if science has

On another note, does one’s

education and career while others

answered

mental cognition have anything to

would see it as less conventional or

the one question almost everyone

do with singularity? A myriad of

deviant to the norm.

has been begging to ask?—“Why

possible answers can be drawn

In

Northern

European

am I still single?”. From every atom

from the mental aspect of being

countries

such

as

Sweden,

to the theory of one single big bang,

single. According to Apostolou

Denmark,

and

Norway,

their

science has always had a touch of

et. al. 2020, these reasons would

culture

focuses

more

an

singularity in its system.

include

individualistic

already

skills,

and

egalitarian

willingness to be free, fear of getting

perspective. This means that above

thought that maybe all this time

hurt, having different priorities,

all else they focus on themselves:

there has been a scientific reason

and simply being too picky.

their personal interest, goals, and

being

A

specified

Having poor flirting skills

psychological

research,

can become a hurdle for building

Now how is this relevant to

and cultural investigation would

romantic relationships because

being single? Well, culture can act

otherwise say why you’re single.

communication plays an integral

as a biological tool for being single.

gene,

single.

aspirations.

Can you blame singularity

role in this. For example, a person

Karandashev’s study “a cultural

on genetics? Recent scientific

takes interest or develops feelings

perspective of romantic love” says

research published by Scientific

for a significant other yet they

that culture is a huge factor in being

Reports has unlinked a gene

easily chicken out or stutter when

single. Because what you see around

present in some individuals that

they try to converse with them.

you can influence your perspective.

could be the reason for being

This makes establishing romantic

The

single.

bonds more difficult.

describes the sociological side of this

The

5-HT1A

gene

Socialization

theory

best

has

Being single can also be

matter. It states that people exposed

been the major variable of the

a choice because people are not

to a cultural environment or practice

experiment. In such a case, a total

ready to commit, some may have

at birth or a period of time can in

number of 579 college students

deeply rooted trauma from past

return shape that person’s identity

were tested. The findings unveil

relationships, and they may also

and social behavior.

that 60 percent of students who

have other priorities to juggle.

All this taken into account,

had a G allele of the gene were

These reasons encompass the

it is highly important to keep in

more likely to be single.

mental aspect of how science tells

mind that being single does not

you why you’re single.

make one less of a person. There

This would mean that the

By Van Gabriele Sienes

flirting

Which ponders on the

for

pig-man?

poor

on

study weaves the first scientific link

From the multitude of

are even more health benefits to

between genetics and romantic

reasons, they all boil down to

being single. Science says that it

relationships. And even though

individuality. In other words, being

can lead to fitness, developing

further research is needed on the

single is related to it. Being single

social bonds, and grasping a better

topic, science is surely keeping up.

is a choice and is now considered

understanding of oneself. Being

a social identity. In fact, singleness

single is not the end of the world. It

in various cultures is viewed as

is an identity that flourishes within

a spectrum. Some cultures see

oneself. So if one thing is telling you

it as something less important

that you’re single, maybe it’s just

compared to having a good

Science?

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gal syndrome. This syndrome can pose a myriad of threats to

after six weeks he sadly died due to rejection. His loss was

the body which is the reason why it was rectified.

mourned but Faucette will always remain etched in medical

More importantly, it is important to note that the

history for his contribution to the advancement of the field.

thymus gland from the pig was also transplanted into the

With all these breakthroughs happening, it paves the

patient under the kidney’s outer layer. According to Dr. Adam

way for xenotransplantation –transplanting non-human cells

ommon folk would say that “it is impossible

Greisemer, one of the transplant surgeons in the operation,

or organs into humans. These milestones whether successful

and unethical for animal to human transplants”.

the thymus gland played an integral role in the whole

at first or not depict a quiet light that begins to glimmer as a

Even in short films and books, the context of animal-human

transplant procedure. The thymus gland is a tissue found

harbinger of hope for humanity.

transplants is frowned upon. Yet, surprisingly the most recent

in the neck and chest parts of humans where it recognizes

But intertwined with this light is its complete opposite

medical breakthroughs have proved these opinions wrong.

important molecules in the body and learns to reject those

– darkness. Some may call these achievements barbaric

Pigs have now been used as donors for human transplants.

that are not part of the body. Following this logic, it can help in

and disrespectful for the use of pig may be considered

But does this mean that finally, after all the fictional stories a

lessening the kidney’s rejection rate.

taboo to culture and religion. But that doesn’t directly mean

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real-world pig-man has been born? Or is it one big stretch in saving human lives?

It is no wonder that pigs have always been used in the medical field because most of their organ structures

After a whole month, Dr. Robert Montgomery, the

transplanted

with

genetically engineered pig organs

reported that the transplanted kidney exhibited not a single

are pigmen. That discussion is

sign of rejection or failure in the kidney-biopsies.

one book the future holds.

On the same spectrum, surgeons from the University

have been used for thousands of dissections. And now,

of Maryland Medical Center have expertly transplanted a

doctors across the globe are taking another step forward by

pig’s heart to a living breathing human being who had a

conducting the very first pig-kidney transplant on brain-

terminally ill heart disease. The patient, Lawrence Faucette,

dead patients and pig-heart transplants on terminally ill

had only one ticket left for life which was having a pig’s heart

patients.

since he was ineligible for a traditional heart transplant. The

York City have successfully transplanted a pig kidney on a

humans

chair of the Department of Surgery at NYU Langone Health

mirror that of man. Especially their hearts and kidneys which

The medical practitioners at NYU Langone in New

that

doctors treated him with additional antibodies that seized the possibility of further rejection.

patient who has been ruled out braindead. The kidney was

For the first month after the transplantation, the

genetically manufactured to remove Alpha-gal (galactose-

doctors triumphed because there were no signs of rejection.

α-1,3-galactose), a sugar present at the surface level of pigs

Faucette was able to stand up, bond with his family members,

that stimulates a rare allergic reaction known as the Alpha-

and even play a game of cards with his spouse. Despite that,

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R

ecent years have significantly changed people’s

integration of AI and chatbots to the system has been a

Having access to these programs allows them to save

usage of technology. An uprising of innovative

debatable topic, it cannot be denied that chatbots have

time, access it 24/7, and be independent. With the aid of

special advantages for their users.

chatbots, students no longer have to search for treasures

inventions stemming from previous knowledge have paved a way for easier access to information. More importantly,

A case study conducted by researchers at Jönköping

of information on the web. They wouldn’t have to stand in

among these modern technologies, is one which is

University noted that chatbots impacted students on a

line during business hours to access information in libraries

considered as the leading focus of scientific research in the

more positive outlook. The study discovered that chatbots

and research centers. Most especially, they are given the

world. This is the technological breakthrough of Artificial Intelligence, especially one of its products—chatbots.

Chatbots

are

better

known

as

a

form

of

it, making them the one to call the shots.

There are always two sides to a coin. Given the

your

matters

By Van Gabriele Sienes

ability to answer complex questions. In connection with their

concerns and queries,

are user-friendly, making their interaction with its users

limited knowledge to a certain time frame, most chatbots

while others can fully

a more immersive approach. Additionally, one of the

cannot respond precisely to out-of-the-box questions.

fabricate

1000-

advantages in using these chatbots was that they provided

Lastly, they may promote laziness but it inherently depends

word essay with just

quality information. According to an international student

on the user.

a command. This is

who was one of the respondents in the study, “The benefits

If you were to weigh both the advantages and

why it is no wonder

are that I get information accurately and instantly”, which,

drawbacks, it all comes down to one thing—how the user

that chatbots have

in retrospect, is the primary goal of chatbots: to deliver

uses the chatbot. Every situation begets an outcome, and it

an

accurate information within a click of a button.

all boils down to how you make use of the chatbot. May it be

conversational AI or computer programs that stimulate conversations with its users and deliver information within seconds

how we use

greatest power: full autonomy over how they equip and use

of being asked for it. They are playing a game-changing role in today’s time. in

Some

can

answering

a

aid

indifferent

facts, chatbots can also have their drawbacks. First, they lack human interaction. This means that there are some circumstances where users can have access to limited information and when answering questions they appear to follow only one chain of command. Second, they lack the

influence over the

Another edge these innovations have is that chatbots

for responsibly accessing information or depending on the

educational field.

provide a convenience factor that fuels the students’

whole program by letting it do all the work for you one thing

eagerness to learn and keep up with academic pressure.

is constant—how we use matters.

Although

the

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the end?

By Van Gabriele Sienes

PHOTO FROM ONE NEWS PH

P

icture

a

world

with CMEs. Usually, these solar

use the internet to earn a living,

suddenly

flares would be no harm and

have a job, or contact loved ones.

communication is absent, time

are seen through polar parts

So it’s only right to say that the

seems suspended, and silence

of the earth in the shape of the

world would instantly stop.

blankets the whole earth. What

aurora

northern

What’s much worse are

would happen to everything

lights. A famed phenomenon

the biological impacts this solar

on the planet? Imagine it or not

where streaks of light are seen as

storm could have on the planet.

scientists would say that there is

breathtaking sites.

The uneven magnetic field can

where

a chance for a phenomenon with

borealis

However,

or

with

the

impede

damage

on

animals

the same massive destruction to

recently monitored activity by

that rely on northern lights for

occur in today’s time. Does this

scientists at US National Oceanic

navigation like migratory birds.

mark the end of human kind or a

and Atmospheric Administration

The amount of force can also

transition to survival?

(NOAA) and with the perfect

attack power grid lines affecting

timing of the solar cycle 25 –

the connection to electricity

channels and internet in 2011.

before it reaches the earth. This

where hospitals, transportation,

Now envision a solar storm

technological advancement can

Recent

news

has

surfaced online about a “Solar

peaking

Superstorm” that in a blink of

October 2024 – there is a huge

and

facilities

which has 20 times more power

help avoid and minimize the

an eye could wipe out satellites,

chance that the same energy

heavily rely on. Another would

than a single solar flare. This can

damages the superstorm could

disrupt

communication

could damage the whole world.

be the increased risk of exposure

really change the whole interface

deal.

channels, and destroy internet

But how can it damage the earth?

to ultraviolet rays, this would

of the earth.

connectivity worldwide. What

Through the series of flares and

heighten possibilities of diseases

With

are solar superstorms and does

ejections the solar superstorm

and skin cancer.

it really concern everyone? Solar

can upset the magnetic fields

superstorms

begin

with

the

sun. The sun in its constantly

between

January

to

other

critical

Even more surprising,

There is a mere whisper of the

presence

of

possibility that this event could

this heavily weighted threat,

occur. Yet it is very important to

institutions

have

worked

be prepared and updated with what’s going around. For many,

of the earth and in return could

this won’t be the first recorded

tirelessly to produce a more

cause major catastrophe.

solar storm to happen. It has

evolved technology that can

the only weapon that can be used

already

and

this

detect the solar activity hours

against the solar superstorm is

during

the

earlier before it affects the earth.

awareness. This nail-biter can

only satellites, communication

Carrington Event in 1859 where

The National Aeronautics and

perturbate and cause thousands

outlets, and the internet would

the

Space

of losses to society. Yet, the only

CMEs are viewed as

be greatly affected. Well even

when the very first recorded

in March 2023, announced that

way forward from this is

muzzled light shots seen from

though that is true, it is important

CME

earth.

the DAGGER computer model,

undergo a change within modes of communication. As it will now become, a transition to survival.

changing manner emits strong

But how destructive can

bursts of energy in the form of

it get? One would think that

was

solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME) to the earth.

happened

highlighted telegraphs reached

malfunctioned the

Administration

(NASA)

monitoring the sun while solar

to note that 65.7% of the whole

Another example would be one

a mix of Artificial Intelligence

flares are the streaks of ultraviolet

population relies on the internet.

destructive solar flare that took

(AI)

rays that are produced together

Some use it for leisure while some

a toll on China’s communication

predict a solar storm 30 minutes

and

satellite

data

can

to

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CONQUER THE COURT. From sweeping seekers to outshining analysts, the Grade 12 Researchers conquer the Intramurals, proving that when it comes to academics and athletics they’re a double threat.

PHOTO BY DUSCIAN MULTIMEDIA CREATIVES.

Researchers Conquers 2023 Intrams Basketball Championship

By Sancheena Cadiz

G

rade 12 -

Researchers strike Gold in

takes place between the seniors.

their last game against 11 - Discoverers,

17-year-old,

Jezryll

Following the tournament bracket system, the

James

Ege

expressed

Researcher’s first game was a clean sweep against

66-51 in the 2023 Duscian Intramurals Basketball

his thoughts on their victorious win. “First of all,

the Grade 9 - Seekers. Koykoy Rodriguez pitched in a

Championship held November 18, 4:00 pm at the

pressuring jud to nga dula kay grade 12 nami and it’s

total of 20 points securing a 61-point gap in the final

school gym.

our last intramurals naman pod. pagkadaog namo i felt

scoring, 95-34.

With only 6:20 left on the clock, the Discoverers

a sigh of relief and joy, kay bali namong paningkamot

Their next opponent was the Grade 10 -

impressed the crowd by reducing the score gap to

all throughout, and nakita jud sa ang resulta sa among

Analysts who received cheers from their batchmates

3 points at 25-28. The Researchers were constantly

mga singot.” [“At first, there was a lot of pressure since

as they attempted to outplay the seniors. Despite their

threatened as their opponent tightened the gap even

we’re 12th graders, and it would be our last intramurals

impressive performance the Researchers effortlessly

more yet, were able to recover nearing the end of the

in the school. When we won, I felt a sigh of relief and

prevailed, 87-36, paving their path for the basketball

game and emerge triumphant. Cheers and yells filled

joy since we worked hard all throughout, and we were

championships.

the RTPM-DSHS school gym as a barnburner game

able to see the results of our sweat.”]

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95 34 87 36 66 51 RESEARCHERS VS SEEKERS RESEARCHERS VS ANALYSTS

RESEARCHERS VS DISCOVERERS

Analysts secure overall champion in track and field

By Jan Enderes

By Lady Althea Castro

DUMAGUETE

Researchers dominate chess tournament

CITY

Women’s 4x100M and 4x400M

four silver, and two bronze

Researchers dominated

dished

Relays clocking 1:17.17 and

to secure second place in

chess tournament based on

both

out a noteworthy athletic

7:32.35 respectively. While

the overall rankings. Shanley

team scores over Discoverers,

five points, which led to a

performance

Baldado added another gold

Sancho led the team with

19 - 16, last November 21 at the

tiebreaker to determine the

Senior High School building.

male top player, which was

—

The

Analysts and

grabbed

three gold, two silver, and

in the 400M dash and logged

one silver and one bronze

two bronze to dominate the

1:32.94.

while Mishka Sing nipped

track & field events during the

Intramurals

2023

on

“We’re happy to be Champions

in

the

one silver.

track

Moreover, Discoverers’

November 22, at the Perdices

and field events, and we’re

Marc

Coliseum.

aiming higher for the overall

Ferolino, and Elijah Alfanta

Balili,

rankings,” Kenna Fulmaran

collared

Synde

said.

podiums in multiple events,

Samantha Kenna

Fulmaran,

Berbosidad, Baldado

and

jacked

Kathleen up

However,

Seekers

two

caught up with the winning

golds for the Analysts in the

pace and secured one gold,

Acibo,

Jan

three

Kobe golden

whose efforts went futile and settled for third place.

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Tenebroso from 12 - Valkyrie earned

Neil Samuel Quiambao

won by Alabastro.

contributed four points, Jecer

Tenebroso

four

is

point

ranked

Egagamao, three points, both

second in the top players’

from 12 - Skylon, and Carmela

scoreboard.

Banquerigo, from 12 - Apollo,

Explorers

earned

a

also garnered three points to

total of 13 points, Probers

the team standing.

and Seekers both acquired 11

Kyle

Alabastro

from

12 - Skylon, and Anthony

points, and Analysts got a total of 6.5 points.

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THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH PUBLICATION OF RPTM-DSHS

BULLSEYE. Duscian alumni, Pia Bidaure continues her golden streak, adding two more medals to her collection at the 2023 Asia Archery World Challenge proving once again her prowess in the archery world.

PHOTO BY WORLD ARCHERY ASIA.

DuScian Pia Bidaure secures gold and bronze medals

By Lady Althea Castro

DUMAGUETE CITY — Pia Bidaure made

Pia Bidaure, together with her sister Abby,

the DuScian family proud once again by bringing

and Phoebe Amistoso, clinched gold in the

challenging since we were teamed with other

home gold and bronze medals in the 2023 Asia

Women’s Team event at the 2022 SEA Games in

countries and language became a problem.

Archery World Challenge last August 21-25 at

Vietnam. They emerged as the top-ranked archers

Overall, it was a really great experience.”

Wonju, South Korea.

The SEA Games gold medalist excelled and topped in the Recurved Mixed Doubles event, with Bangladesh’s Mia Md Rakib, and also secured a bronze in the Recurved Women’s Team, alongside

competition,”

said

Pia.

“It

was

also

quite

in the national team qualifiers organized by World

The former Pink Panther marksman will be

Archery Philippines weeks before the competition

competing in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou,

and participated in a weeklong training camp at

China, from October 1st to 8th, 2023, and the

the Wonju Archery Center.

Asian Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, from

“I

Indonesia’s Kanaya Arezi and Taipei’s Cai Li.

feel

grateful

whenever

I

win

any

November 3rd to 10th, 2023.

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DuScian swimmers make waves at National Age Group Championship

By Aimee Nicolette Adanza

DIPOLOG

CITY

—

finish for all 5 individual

by 100-meter medley relay

bagged 2 silver and 3 individual

backstroke, and freestyle

The swimmers of RTPM-

events.

Meanwhile,

Aimee

events.

bronze medals with Xander

events to end their first

DSHS splashed their way

Nicolette

“Colet’’

Adanza

swimming competition of

into victory garnering 13

gained 3 gold and 3 silver

gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze

medals.

medals during the National Age

Group

Swimming

Moreover, Janina

Alexandra

Mindanao Leg held at the

bronze medal, competing in

Dipolog Sports Center on

breaststroke

October 6-8, 2023.

events. The school’s Palarong the

Pambansa

and 2023

Seth

Mendez

the top 10 spots in butterfly,

Derrick

Correos

securing

the 2022-2023 season.

freestyle qualifiers,

school’s very own legend,

Sayson, Adanza, and Lintula,

Mr. Alfredo Elola, Grade 11

also delivered 2 astounding

student, Marco Juan Sayson,

gold

won 2 gold and 3 silver

opposing teams in the 4 by

medals, making a podium

100-meter

medals,

Matthias

Lintula

contributed 2 silver and 1

by

18-year-

freshman

Championships Visayas and

Trained

old

Furthermore,

defeating

freestyle

and

4

GOLDEN SPLASH. The currents of victory ran strong as RTPM-DSHS swimmers dominated the National Age Group Swimming Championship Visayas and Mindanao Leg, garnering a staggering 13 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze medals. PHOTO FROM AIMEE NICOLETTE ADANZA.

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