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Air Education Training and Doctrine command required all the civilians that have official businesses inside the camp to acquire a Base I.D. for this school year.

Aside from the DepEd- reccognized School ID, the Base ID is mandatory in order to enter the base.

It costs 50 pesos and would last for 6 months.

The Philippine Air Force remains cognizant of the vital role of the Fernando Air Base Elementary School, the Integrated National High School and PHILSCA in educating the youth---the very reason why we have allotted this 2.2 hectare area of Fernando Air Base

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to be the relocation site for these schools. With the construction starting this 4th quarter, we hope to see the full completion of the relocation project by the year 2020.

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FABINHS TO RELOCATE SCHOOL ADHERES TO ‘NO CIVILLIANS IN MILITARY CAMPS’ POLICY | Audrian Mendoza As Air Education and Doctrine Command (AETDC) longs to naximize utilization of its base camp, schools and other civilian establishments were ordered to move out of the military grounds.

Through the initiative of Dr. Evageline B. Escabel, Principal III, and the generosity of Cong. Vilma Santos-Recto and other government agencies, the school will still reside at Fernando Air Base albeit in a more strategic site adjacent the base’s Dizon (Tambo) exit.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held last September 21,2018 at Fernando Air Base for the aforesaid relocation site of the three educational institutions inside the military base: Fernando Air Base Elementary School, Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School and Philippine State College of Aeronautics.

The ceremony was attended by approximately 500 individuals including teachers, students, parents, and guests. Cong. Vilma Santos-Recto lead the ceremony along with Phil-

Froshies visit the construction site. They will have been Grade 9 students by the time the new campus is completed.

Intervention programs surface amid G7’s

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|Markcon Mendoza

Phil-IRI ‘17 report states that G7-Oliva has zero independent level reader and 27 frustration level readers out of its 34 students. Faced with this alarming issue, FABINHS geared towards the root of the problem Just like other public high schools in the Division of Lipa, FABINHS is confronted with the reality that majority of its students are in the Frustration Level. It means that less than 85% of the words are recognized or comprehension falls below 50%. Thus, Project Students and Teachers’ Engagement in Learning Across Reading (STELARR) was conceived last year in order to help the freshmen improve their performance.The involvement of all stakeholders was highly considered to make the project succeed specially the parents who were advised of their significant role in the process of acquiring knowledge. A lot of expectations were expressed by the parents for their children as for the teachers have for the parents.

English subject was revealed as the most difficult subject which ranked eighth with an average rating of 75.06. Since majority of the subjects were taught in English, the reading ability, comprehension and grammar count a lot. After working hand in hand, stakeholders found that it was poor vocabulary that hindered the students to perform well in reading.

Mrs. Daisy Budomo, Master English Teacher I, CIP leader, together with other project proponents came up with a compilation of intervention used specifically by Grade 7- Oliva during ICL time. Their skills were highlighted that sufficed the expectation of both adviser and parents. The intervention materials helped the students improved while having fun. A post-test was conducted to determine the result of the program.

Also, it was noted that the section’s academic performance has greatly improved.

The Phil-IRI is used as a classroom based assessment tool aims to measure and describe the learners’ reading performance in both English and Filipino languages

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or almost 15 violations happen during this month. Student often times commit cutting classes and absenteeism

ippine Air Force Lieutenant General Galileo Gerard Kintanar, Major General Arnold Mancita, DepEd- Lipa Superintendent Dr. Ludy N. Pasagui and local government officials.

In her speech, the congresswoman expressed her gratitude to the officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Air Force for their vital participation in the project.

She also ensured that the fund for the relocation is already included in the 2018 budget, further emphasizing on the project’s immediacy.

FABES will receive 2 buildings: 1 four-storey twelve classroom building and one four-storey twenty classroom building; FABINHS will be awarded four four-storey 20 classroom buildings and a building for Philsca; all of which amounted to 80 million pesos which is deemed as one of the major projects of the district.

The vacated site will become additional barracks, clasrooms and training facilities to be utilized by AETDC. The project is expected to be finished by 2020.

STUDENT VIOLATIONS PEAK AT SEPTEMBER Records from the school’s discipline office reflect that most violations happen during the month of September. “It may be because of the outside-of-the-classroom-activities which are mostly held in the said month... for these activities are outdoors ,student-centered and have less teacher-supervision”, said Mr. Brian Lacerna, Discipline Officer.

SHS BULKS UP INVENTORY invests on brand new equipment and facilities | June Martin Del Mundo With the legal mandate of promoting the right of all citizens to take appropriate steps in making education accessible to all, the Department of Education (DepEd) extended its help to Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School (FABINHS) towards the transformation of education through the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) and Provisions of Science and Mathematics Equipment (SME).

DCP aims to provide public schools with appropriate technologies that would enhance the teaching-learning process and meet the challenges of the 21st century while SME ensures the effectiveness of teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in basic education.

In the school year 2017- 2018, science laboratory was installed

in the first floor of the two-storey building of SHS department. Then, it was July 2018 when a computer laboratory was launched in SHS Department.

For the science laboratory, Mrs. Amy B. Villar, a registered nurse obtained the supervision of the facility since she is a science teacher in SHS. On the other hand, the computer lab is under the custody of Mr. Joel S. Enriquez, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) educator.

According to Mrs. Villar, the science laboratory was established to conduct real time experiments and science activities. Even though this is fitted for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand; they are using the facility for alternative purposes.

For further learning, Computer laboratory is now equipped with 49 computer sets, three servers, one projector, one subwoofer speaker set, one inkjet printer and two laptops while Science Laboratory is filled with basic science and mathematics equipment such as electronic calculators and experiment paraphernalia.

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DepEd Computerization Program DO 78, s. 2010 –Guidelines on the Implementation of the DepEd Computerization Program. Through this program and the combined efforts of other government agencies and the private sector, 5,409 public secondary schools have been provided with at least one computer laboratory each.

This ranges from 10-20 computer units including other peripherals depending on the agencies providing the computer units

CITIZEN ARMY TRAINING nears comeback FABINHS to pilot basic military program in Batangas

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Citizen Army Training (CAT), in accordance with House Bill 113, will now be known as Advanced Citizen Training Program or ACTP. A seminar-workshop was held last July 5 to prepare 100 teachers and 100 AFP commandants from identified schools offering grades 11 and 12 projected to implement ACTP. Mr. Jay Sargento, Teacher 1 and a reserve personnel of the Philippine Air Force was among those who attended the seminar entitled “ACTP meet”. ACTP is anchored on Speaker Raneo Abu’s Housebill 113-- a proposal on the Mandatory Basic Reserve Officers Training Course.

The proposed bill was unanimously approved by the house of representatives as a proirity measure by President Duterte during the 12th cabinet meeting on Feb.7 in Malacanang. FABINHS will be one of the pioneer implementors of this program in CALABARZON since the campus is located inside a military camp.

ACTP is a joint venture by DepEd, DND and AFP. Before formal implementation, HB 113 must be approved by the senate. It has been 12 years since FABINHS implemented a military course for its students.

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SDRRM Taps Sergeant- at- arms officers as partners in emergency response committee | Marckon Mendoza

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with Base IDs | Tricia Mae Villalobos

Fernando Air Base obligated all the FABINHS teachers, students and all the staff to have a Base I.D. for this school year.

Aside from the School ID, the Base ID is mandatory in order to enter the base. The said Base ID was proposed by the Fernando Air Base for safety purposes.

“This base ID was only given to those people who have transaction in the base,” Sgt. Reyes of the Military police saidsaid.

It costs 50 pesos and lasts for 6 months. It was provided by the main office of Fernando Air Base. This kind of ID is being asked by the officers or personnel in all the gates of Fernando Air Base.

Many students are already wearing their base ID while entering the base. But some of the students are still waiting for their Base IDs to be released. Fernando Air Base authorities are still processing all the IDs and hoping for all the students to have their IDs. >>> Mr. Sargento shares his expertise on Emergency Response with Sergeant-atarms officers of FABINHS The average performances of past disaster drills bothered school admin and the Fernando Air Base Integrated National Hgh School’s School Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (FABINHS- SDRRMC). Both have concluded that an improved student-engagement with SDRRMC programs will make for a better disaster- ready response.

In line with the celebration of July as Disaster Resilience Month, Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School- School Disaster Risk Management Council (FABINHS- SDRRMC) and Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School- Boy Scouts of the Philippines (FABINHS-BSP) teamed up and organized disaster awareness and emergency response programs.

Posting of Emergency Hotlines FABINHS- SDRRMC sought help from the property custodian’s office to avail of one (1) 5’ x 7’ and two (2) 3’ x 5’ tarpaulins. These tarpaulins are information dissemination tools; one is printed with the school evacuation route while the other two are printed with the local emergency hotlines.

These tarpaulins have been posted since July 10 at strategic places inside the campus grounds.

This project amounted to 1, 500 pesos which was

shouldered by the MOOE fund.

Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Emergency Response Workshop and Seminar It is a two-day seminar-workshop that delves on proper evacuation routes and emergency response skills wherein Sergeant-at-arms officers represent their respective classes. The topics discussed in the seminar are as follow: Orientation of School Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, The SDRRMC Organization, Proper Evacuation Procedures, Their role as a member of the first aid and rescue team; First Aid (5 Modules), First Aid Ideologies, Carrying Techniques,Bandaging Techniques,CPR, Simulated Disaster Response and Fire Suppression.

After the seminar, the participants are then recognized as a part of the SDRRMC under First Aid and Search and Rescue committees.

This seminar-workshop was held at the school

gymnasium on July 30- July 31 and was participated by 54 sergeants at arms.

Mr. Jay Sargento, FABINHS- BSP Coordinator and an active member of the Philippine Red Cross taught basic and intermediate skills to the attendees.

Continual improvement and maintenance of the school facilities that ensure the safety of all is in place.Furthermore, an improved performance in the upcoming Disaster Drill is expected by FABINHS-SDRRMC from the FABINHS Community.

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Batang Fernando Bags 11 DSTFC Awards | Mike Venerable | Ariane Leonardo Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School received 11 DSTFC awards in the Division Science Technology Fair and Congress (DSTFC) 2018, September 11.DSTFC 2018 was held in Lipa City National High School, wherein the participants came from private and public schools.

The winners of Science Quiz Bee were the following Batang Fernando: Joana Marie F. Malones of Grade 7- Anahaw won the 8th place while Jose Miguel R. Luces of Grade 10-Narra obtained the 1st place. Romel Deluana of Grade 11-Wisdom garnered the 7th place while Allan Gabriel Umali of Grade 12-Prudence got the 2nd place.

For the Techno Quiz Bee, Aaron Dave Dimaculangan of Grade 8-Sampaguita bagged the 5th place; Danica Mae Martinez won the 2nd place; and Ariane Leonardo of Grade 12 -Humility got the 5th place.

For the Environmental Quiz Bee, the following students emerged as winners. Reniel Briones of Grade 8-Sampaguita obtained the 6th place, Rhina Nicole Gagarin of Grade 9-Mangga grabbed the 6th place. Jimrose Apple Serreno of Grade 11-Faith bagged also the 6th place and Kyle Yarte of Grade 12- Prudence became triumphant in getting the 3rd place.

Ms.Eden H. Masilungan, Ms. Suzette R. Piodena, Ms. Annabel Virrey, Ms. Bernadette D. Olazo, Ms. Josie Joy S. Mojana, Ms. Karen A.

Banaag, Ms. Ivory F. Vallena, Ms. Benchie M. Carandang, Ms. Envangeline G. Maglinao Ms. Elma M. Boral and Ms. Norilyn Fetalvo trained the Junior High School students.

Moreover, Ms. Jennifer Tullao and Ms. Amy Villar coached the Senior High School Students. “c” Ms. Villar said before the competition officially started.

During the awarding, the top 3 winners for each category were given medals and certificates. The coaches of the participants also received certificates to recognize them as mentors of the winners.

On November 24, Regional Science Technology Fair and Congress will be held at Nazarette School, Tanza Cavite.

For the Science Quiz Bee Category,Jose Miguel R. Luces and Allan Gabriel Umali will be the representatives.

Moroever, Danica Mae Martinez will be the representative for the Techno Quiz Bee while Kyle Yarte will represent the school for Environmental Quiz Bee.

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Idol Kong Guro 2018 brims online polls | Mike Venerable

The FABNASTA or Fernando Air Base National High School Teachers Association launched the search for Idol Kong Guro 2018 for teacher empowerment and development program at school’s gymnasium last July 30.

The 10 candidates who participated were the selected teachers from different grade levels. From grade 7, the representatives are

Mr. Alex S. Dela Vega and Ms. Anamarie O Recinto. While for grade 8, they have Mr. Val D. Bautista and Ms. Elaine A. Lalusin.

Moreover, Mr. Ariel G. Juyag and Ms. Olivia O Arada represent grade 9 while Mr. Patrick DC Africa and Ms. Elena L Portus represent grade 10. For Senior High School Department, Mr. Victoriano M. Lopez and Ms. Kathleen L. Lim were chosen to be the official representatives.

During the launching, the students and teachers from different grade levels gathered at the gymnasium to give support for their “Idol Kong Guro”. The crowd became wild as the different candidates showed their beauty and

passion through a short intermission number and their introductory speech. All candidates gave their full energy towards the event to motivate the students to vote them.

As of September 18, 2018, Ms. Kathleen L Lim got the highest likes on Facebook on women’s category which is more than 3.9 k. followed by Ms. Elena L Portus with more than 2.3k likes.

Ms. Elaine A Lalusin is third on the ranking who got more than 968 likes. On the other hand, Ms. Olivia O Arada is fourth on the rankings with a total of more than 550 likes followed by Ms. Anamarie O Recinto.

For the men’s category, Mr. Vic-

toriano Lopez got the highest number of likes which is more than 3.9k followed by Mr. Patrick DC Africa which has more than 2k likes. Mr. Ariel G. Juyag is third place on the ranking which has more than 835 likes followed by Mr. Val D Bautista with more than 543 likes. Mr. Alex S. Dela Vega is fifth place on the rankings which got more than 343 number of likes.

The last counting of Facebook likes is on September 21, 2018 and the deadline of the ticket counting is on October 1, 2018.

As for the coronation rites, it will be on October 5, 2018 at FABINHS gymnasium.

As of presstime, Ms. Kathlyn Lipay Lim is the top vote-getter, already netting 4,300 + likes and reactions on facebook in a month’s time. Continue to support her and her fellow contestants by subscribing to facebook.com/fernandoairbasenhs and “liking” their photos.

Studes bolster Leadership Skills | Maria Angela Papera

To enhance the knowledge and skills of the newlyelected student leaders; equip the student leaders in dealing with different leadership activities and orient all student leaders of their roles, the Supreme Student Government (SSG) of Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School (FABINHS) initiated the yearly Leadership Training and Team Building, July 14.

“Leadership is a devotion to God,” enunciated

by Mr. Victoriano M. Lopez, a Senior High School Teacher of FABINHS who also discussed the different meanings of leadership. “A leader must be a servant not a boss,” Mr. Lopez added.

Mrs. Alcantara also invited Ms. Anna Jobelle G. Maglinao, the valedictorian and Mr. Bryan Beltran, the salutatorian of FABINHS last school year 2017 -2018. They shared their knowledge and experiences in leading as the former President and Vice President of SSG. Mr. Bryan Beltran discussed the main role of each leader. “We are not just a leader, we are also a servant,” he said. Mr. Beltran shared the Art of Leading and emphasized the importance of leadership and motivation as key principles of a leader to motivate other people.

Ms. Anna Jobelle G. Maglinao explained the rules of leadership. “Leader thinks before it clicks,” she uttered. Ms. Maglinao pointed out that leaders should be a good decision maker.

Unofficial, Student-made School FB pages amuse FABINHS Community | June Martin Del Mundo Students from Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School were creating frequent unofficial Facebook pages named after their institution without any significant reason.

Creating frequent unofficial Facebook Pages named after Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School (FABINHS) were exploited FABINHS Shout Out was created not only twice nor thrice but more than ten times.

Creating numerous unofficial Facebook pages was alarming due to its irrelevant purposes and the unexpected increase to its number.

From only one page in 2017, the number increased to 14 in 2018.

Active pages were only three while the remaining was silent and inactive in the past two months of creation.

Students from the same institution were the creators and administrators of these unofficial pages.

Other students were sending messages to these pages and posted online without revealing their identity for them to be noticed by someone within the institution.

“Shout Out”. It was the layman’s term for those messages sent to these pages. This was the content of each page rather than more important information about the institution.

However, the administrators of these pages knew their limitations and how to handle crucial situations.

An anonymous admin shared some facts about their page. “Minsan may nagpapadelete nung shout out sa kanila kase pag nagkataon may masisirang relasyon kaya dinedelete nalang namin,” the admin said.

Some students disagree on having these kind of Facebook pages which were named after the institution. April R. Lalamunan, a Grade 10 student believed that this is not a good idea. “Maaring meron na magandang dulot pero mayroon din po itong masamang epekto,” Ms. Lalamunan said. Same with what Ms. Lalamunan said, Mary Angel Bantiles also disagreed to these pages. “Yung iba kasi dun inilalabas ang galit nila sa kapwa estudyante at mas lumalala lang ung issue,” Not all the students were aware of the number of these Facebook pages. Ms. Mary Jhemica Mayo, a Grade 8 student admitted that she was not aware. “Hindi na po ako nagsesend ng messages dun kaya di ko na alam,” she said.

Some of the students who experienced being shouted out were shocked yet curious. Just like Christian Beltran, a Grade 12 student was shocked because he never expected that someone will notice him.

“I never thought that someone will notice me,” he said. “Maybe he or she is my friend, but in the other side, I’m thinking deeper because it makes me curious,” he added.

Despite of the harm that it might bring, students tend to enjoy interacting with these pages. They used to repeat sending messages and make another satisfaction for others while others are still not aware of this unusual phenomenon within the campus.

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OVERFLOWING DONATIONS FOR BRIGADA, RECOGNIZED Jhoanna Ramirez | Ghoannalyn Cuenca |

Through the help of Batang Fernando, faculty members, parents, Non–Government Organization (NGO), and other volunteers, a one-week Brigada Eskwela was held at Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School last May 28-June 2, 2018 which aimed to bring together all education stakeholders to participate and contribute their time, effort, and resources to prepare public school facilities for the opening of the school year in June.

With the theme, “Pagkakaisa Para sa Handa, Ligtas at Matatag na Paaralan Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan”. Batang Fernando showed their willingness to participate in the said activity.

Philippines (BSP) in Lipa, Rotary Club of Lipa South, trainee soldiers, representatives from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Bureau of Fire Protection and The Mabini Academy.

The first day started with a parade of the teachers and students in Air Base to invite all the residents of the place to extend their help.

Gaano man kahirap ang gawain, kung gagawin natin ito ng may pagkakaisa at pagbabayanihan, hindi ito magiging mabigat

KRISTEL ALCANTARA SSG ADVISER

“Pumunta ako dito dahil gusto konag tumulong para mapganda ang gagamitinn naming room ng mga kaklase ko,” June Martin del Mundo, Senior High School student shared.

The activity was initiated by the SSG adviser, Mrs. Kristel M. Alacantara with the help of Supreme Student Government (SSG) officers, Boy Scout of the

Afterwards, a program was facilitated by Ms. Alcantara with the presence of the guest speakers, Captain Edmund Mendoza, FABNHSAAI Chairman and Sgt. Allan Lalamunan, PTA President.

“Gaano man kahirap ang gawain, kung gagawin natin ito ng may pagkakaisa at pagbabayanihan, hindi ito magiging mabigat,” Mrs. Alcantara stated in her opening remarks.

Most of the attendees of the event were the old students of the FABINHS and also the incoming Grade 7 students and transferees.

On the four consecutive days, the volunteers, students, parents and faculty members devoted their

JUSTICE SERVED beloved convenience store cashier slain over computer-games

| Jose Miguel Luces | Parents question Catalina Village security for FABINHS students after the holdup and homicide incident happened at Ministop, June 19.

“Paano naman ang mga night-shift na estudyante?” [How about night shift students?] raised

by Lyn Garcia, mother of a Grade 8 student, who enters and exits the base via Catalina gate.

The aforementioned incident happened at 4:45 a.m. when Josiah Matthew Manalo, a 19-yearold college student, reportedly held up Ministop, a convenience store situated near Catalina Gate, which led to the killing of Myla Marasigan a 34-year-old cashier of the convenience store.

Marasigan, resident of Barangay Tambo, was allegedly stabbed to death by Manalo after stealing Php13, 000 from the cashier’s booth.

Charges of robbery and homicide were filed against the suspect after investigators found Manalo’s purse which contained ATM Card, bearing his identification, at the crime scene.

Based on a police report, Manalo admitted the crime but claimed he only got more than Php 2,000 from the store. It was also reported that Manalo might have been driven by his addiction to computer games gambling.

“Para ngang nakakatrauma kasi common tambayan lang yan (Ministop) ng mga estudyante kagaya ko, tapos may ganoong nangyari” [The news is quite traumatizing, given that Ministop is a common place for students like me] says Kevin Platon, Grade 10 student.

Several students voluntarily changed their path to school, changing entrances and exits to either Air Base Main, or Dizon Gate, to evade Catalina passage.

However, Catalina Gate remains open as one of the Base passages, guarded by assigned Army officials.

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ESQUADRON takes home 32 laurels in DSPC | Tricia Mae Villalobos

Esquadron, despite of its new name in campus journalism, garnered different awards in the Division Schools Press Conference ( DSPC) 2018 which was held in different schools in the Division of Lipa City last August 17-18 and August 28, 2018.

Mr. Joel James Cubillas, together with other new school paper advisers, Ms. Kathlyn L. Lim, Mrs. Cherie F. Mitra, Mrs. Mary Ann M. Estinos, Mr. Bobby Buendia, Ms. Krissa Dianne P. Valido and Ms. Josephine Faner, decided to change the name of the school paper from Searchlight to Esquadron.

However, the new school paper name didn’t hinder the eagerness of the coaches and students to win the competition. For individual category, Raña May F.

Compas got the 9th Place in Editorial Writing (English), Maria Cassandra Ramos got the 8th place in Editorial Writing (Filipino), while Gerly Joy Maquiling garnered the 7th place in Photojournalism (English) and Carl John Villamor - 7th place in Photojournalism(Filipino).

And the FABINHS RSPC representatives are Markcon Mendoza after winning the 5th place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (Filipino) and Kyle C. Yarte as the 1st place in Science and Technology Writing.

Aside from individual category, Collaborative Desktop Publishing participants gave pride to the school. In Filipino Category, the following students received the awards: Lloyd Paul De Leon - 6th place in Layout and Page

Design, Carl John Villamor - 6th place in Photojournalism, Marlon Javina - 4th place in Cartooning, Maria Angela Papera - 5th place in Editorial Writing, Edward Guce - 5th place in Feature Writing, and Tricia Mae Villalobos- 5th place in Sports Writing. In the end, Esquadron emerged as 5th place in the Collaborative Desktop Publishing Filipino Category.

In English category, the following students reaped the awards: June Martin Del Mundo- 3rd place in Layout and Page Design, Gerly Joy Maquiling- 2nd place in Photojournalism, Paolo N. Laylo- 5th place in Cartooning, Mike Rhon Vincent M. Venerable- 5th place in News Writing, Raña May F. Compas- 4th place in Editorial Writing, Ghoan-

nalyn D. Cuenca - 2nd place in Feature Writing, Allan Gabriel Umali- 3rd place in Sports Writing. With these awards, the FABINHS got the 3rd place for the over-all ranking in Collaborative Desktop Publishing.

In addition, the FABINHS participants for Radio broadcasting and Scriptwriting (Filipino) got the 7th place in over-all standing with Samantha de Leon - 5th placer as news presenter, and Hannah Angela D. Alquizor 7th place in Technical Application, 4th in Infomercial and 5th in Scriptwriting.

With all of these, it turns out that the new name of the school paper is not a hindrance in making the school proud.

time in making the school clean and green.

Moreover, a total of 77,868.00 were summed up from the donations both cash and in kinds through the help of different organizations including Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s), Parents, Alumni, AFP, Private Individual Community Member, Provincial/City/Municipal Employees ,other organization and volunteers.

Donations include construction materials such as paint, paint brush, nails and other important things.

The school also received other donations like school supplies for learners and teachers as well as health and hygiene kits.

With the help of the DPWH, BFP, BSP Lipa, The Mabini Academy, Rotary Club of Lipa South, FABNHSAAI and other volunteers, the Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School is now equipped with clean facilities . Students are armoured with safety and greenly surroundings for a better learning. “Masaya ako na naisakatuparan ng maayos ang Brigada na ito at dahil dito handang-handa na ang ating paaralan para sa taong ito,” Edward Guce, SSG President exclaimed.

On the last day of Brigada Eskwela, the admin of the school conducted the yearly “Student-Parent Orientation” wherein old and new school policies were presented including the base identification.

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FARE HIKE TROUBLES BATANG FERNANDO | Rana May Compas

Batang Fernando experiences the rapid price hike and transportation fares which is being associated with the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law that strikes the tax affliction away from income and into consumption. TRAIN Law targets specific goods, such as sweetened beverages and vehicles, it also has increased the taxes for fuel and the latter would lead to increases not only in transportation costs but will have an effect in the prices of practically all commodities.

It lowered some personal income taxes but overall prices of basic goods and services in the country reached a nine-year high of 6.4 percent. Based on a survey conducted last September 17, majority of the FABINHS students perceived that TRAIN Law badly affect them in their daily living. The result showed that 99.9% which is equivalent to 59 students responded that they were really affected with this implemented Law. The FABINHS is already experiencing the TRAIN Law in every meal and prices of sweetened drinks inside the campus.

Sweetened drinks have gone up by us much as 5 pesos and meals with processed foods like hotdogs and instant noodles are expected to inflate.

Angela Marmol, a Grade 12-Prudence student, pointed out that she disagreed with the implemented Law as it just increases the basic commodities and affects many poor Filipino families. She added that this law is in no way for development of the country, but instead a profiteering scheme of foreign companies.

“The sudden rise of prices of goods almost affects many people and as a student it really affects me because I can’t budget my daily allowance. It is hard for me to save money especially because I have to buy the things I need, so for me to be able to buy those necessary things I sacrifice my personal desires,” Rosalinda Sayno from Grade 12- Loyalty commented.

The school canteen also increased the prices of their products and goods. In this case, students, as well as the teachers are adversely affected. Almost all the foods in the school canteen became more expensive to buy. Many of the students choose to buy junk foods or instant noodles instead of daily meals.

Stella Lagaya, a canteen vendor, said that they have to increase the prices of their products because its price also increases in the public market. She added that they are all affected because of this.

With regard to the number of complaints about this Train Law around the country, people commented due to the adverse effects of it. They believed that it will not reach Filipino people in a way that they should, and several people thought otherwise that the money will go into foreign debt servicing and into Duterte’s Build, Build, Build program.

However, some also bear in their mind that despite of the negative effects of this law, there are the benefits and direct subsidies that can help people. “TRAIN Law may not help people today but it will be beneficial for the people in the near future. It can help the economy of the country and the government can also help the people to have a better future, it is not bad at all,” Gelly Mae Fortis from Grade 12- Love stated.

Some of the students are not aware that there was a subsidy component which is going to be implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Program, it will help and benefit those individuals who belong to the poorer sector of the country.

In spite of its possible benefit, students’ kind of living became more difficult because of rapidly rising price with small amount of financial support from their parents. The students denounced the Duterte Administration for neglecting to consider the poverty in the Philippines through this implementation.

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BSP HOLDS 3-DAY SEMINAR-WORKSHOP, EXPANDS MEMBERSHIP The Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School held a Crew Leadership Training Course wherin all the scouts were oriented about scouting matters on the first day by Mr. Jay Sargento and Mr. Jeffrey Lagaya with the help of the Eagle scouts from our very own school and other schools such as The Lipa Grace and The Mabini Academy.

It was a three-day camp where all of the scouts involved were groups into 30 crews and seperated into 6 courses. For their first activity, they were tasked to acquaint with each of their members as the beginning of the good re-

lationship in their groups. All of the groups were named according to the different national heroes in our country such as Apolinarion Mabini, Emilio Aguinaldo ,Marcelo Del Pilar and many others. They were also asked to make their own flag, yell and medallions which they presented the next day.

In every activities the groups must change their leaders to practice the leadership of each of their members.

The next morning the scouts participated in the scouts zumba and the scouts electrifying dance entitled "Messengers of Peace" that was lead by Mr. Jay Sargento. After the morning

reading woes Phil-IRI ‘17 report states that G7-Oliva has zero independent level reader and 27 frustration level readers out of its 34 students. Faced with this alarming issue, FABINHS geared towards the root of the problem Just like other public high schools in the Division of Lipa, FABINHS is confronted with the reality that majority of its students are in the Frustration Level. It means that less than 85% of the words are recognized or comprehension falls below 50%. Thus, Project Students and Teachers’ Engagement in Learning Across Reading (STELARR) was conceived last year in order to help the freshmen improve their performance.The involvement of all stakeholders was highly considered to make the project succeed specially the parents who were advised of their significant role in the process of acquiring knowledge. A lot of expectations were expressed by the parents for their children as for the teachers have for the parents.

English subject was revealed as the most difficult subject which ranked eighth with an average rat-

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zumba they were allowed to go back to their quarters to cook breakfast and bathe themselves. Thereafter, they went back to the stage and proceed to the next activitiy wherein the visit in different 6 stations were done by them. The stations includes the teaching on how to cook an egg with just the use of a piece of bond paper, oil and candle. The ways on how to do the flag raising and flag folding were also taught in the stations. Unfortunately some of the scouts were not able to attend he activities this morning because they are tasked to participate in the MTAP Saturday Class but after

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ing of 75.06. Since majority of the subjects were taught in English, the reading ability, comprehension and grammar count a lot. After working hand in hand, stakeholders found that it was poor vocabulary that hindered the students to perform well in reading.

Mrs. Daisy Budomo, Master English Teacher I, CIP leader, together with other project proponents came up with a compilation of intervention used specifically by Grade 7Oliva during ICL time. Their skills were highlighted that sufficed the expectation of both adviser and parents. The intervention materials helped the students improved while having fun. A post-test was conducted to determine the result of the program. Also, it was noted that the section’s academic performance has greatly improved.

Before the end of AY 2017-2018, all of the G7-Oliva students were promoted to instructional level of reading. Presently, the program is still active in helping the Batang Fernandos read with accuracy and understanding.

that session they were allowed to went back and take part on the scouting activities.

At night they had the Campfire where all the crews performed their skit, yell and song about their commitment to the excellence of scouting. After that very successful campfire the scouts went back to their quarters and took a rest.

The next day they are tasked to have the Extreme Challenge consist of 6 stations such as Monkey Bridge, Spider Web, Commando Crawl and many others .Unfortunately a scout named Lorraine Ramos accidentally fell in the monkey bridge when she loss her step

on the string.Her body stucked in between the strings and fortunately Mr. jay Sargento was able to save her with the help of the eagle scouts down there carrying Lorraine's feet. She was very thankful that she was

saved safe and sound. That incident called the attention of everyone. All of the scouts learned to be attentive and always ready in every struggles may come up.

Extreme outdoor activities are one of the highlights of BSP camp

Insufficient study areas in schoo lead to student pageant To make the construction of study areas possible, the Supreme Student Government (SSG) initiated the Mister and Miss FABINHS as one of its projects for the school year 2018-2019.

Specifically, this SSG project aimed to strengthen and enhance the learning skills of the students inside the school campus. With this objective, the proceeds of the project will be allotted for building the study areas.

The Junior and Senior High School candidates for Mr. and Ms. FABINHS 2018-2019 were formally presented last September 10 at the school gymnasium.

To represent the Junior High School, the candidates from Grade 7 are Nathan Stephen P. Aguilar,

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France Louraine P. Guce, JessKalyn M. LInatoc. To represent the Grade-8, the candidates are Frances Laprades, Richard Mandigma, Princess Heart N. Patron and Jamaica Haboc.

Moreover, the Grade-9 candidates are Shelldon T. Venteroso, Rhon Natahaniel P. Salazar, Angelo Barandon, Krizle M. Bambalan, Daniela L. Calingasan, and April Joy Lalog. The Grade 10 candidates are Maric Laurence K. Bacay, April R. Lalamunan, and Cristian May B. Bantilles.

For the Senior High School, the candidates are Jhon Emmanuel Fajardo, Joey V. Alamane, Jirah C. Tenorio, and Rosemarie P. Florez.

The formal launching was attended by students, teachers, parents,

and different club officers and advisers.An intermission number was presented by two acoustic bands from Senior High School; one group from Grade 11-Wisdom and another group from Grade 12.

Afterwards, the candidates started to own the stage and proudly presented themselves in front of the crowd. All candidates had their own way of getting the people’s attention. Their classmates and friends also showed their support in different ways.

To formally announce the winners for the Mister and Miss Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School, the coronation of the candidates is set to be this coming February 1, 2019.

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) is the foremost co-curricular student organization authorized to operate and implement pertinent programs, projects and activities in schools nationwide. It lays the groundwork for good governance, volunteerism, unity and cooperation by providing the students various venues where they can improve their leadership knowledge, skills and attitudes. It trains students to become better members of society in accordance with the ideals and principles of participatory democracy and good citizenship.

FABINHS students showcase various talents

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Grade 12 Students Value Filipino Culture Through Contemporary Performance | Allan Umali

Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School took its part in the celebration of Buwan ng Wika by utilizing different kinds of performances for each year level for only one day on September 6.

Several activities were conducted that made the students from different levels busy on practicing with the help of their class adviser and several subject teachers .

“Bigsaywit” was participated by 15 sections from Grade 7 yet only 4 sections rose against all odds. Grade 7-Maguey was 1st placer, while Grade 7- Nipa got the 2nd place, Grade 7- Abaca had the 3rd place and Palmera obtained the 4th place.

The contest was judged by Mrs. Sally Diola, Mrs. Janice Fischer and Mr.

Ariel Juyag.

“Actually winning is not part of the game plan.

The only thing that we planned back then ay makapagperform, so syempre masaya kaming lahat kase unexpected na nanalo kami kaya mas lalong nakakaproud ng sobra sa 7-maguey.” words uttered from Ms. Lorena Manimtim, 7-Maguey’s class adviser.

On the other hand, 13 sections from Grade 8 performed a theatrical dance interpretation at the schoolgrounds on the same day to showcase their talents and passion in Filipino langauge. Grade 8- Sampaguita won the 1st place, Grade 8 -Camia was 2nd place,Grade 8- Ilang-ilang obtained the 3rdPlace and Grade 8 Zinia garnered the 4th

place. Mr. Jay Sargento, Mrs. Janice Fischer and Mrs. Alma Dimaano, who acted as the judges of the competition verified the results.

“Masining na Pag-Awit ng Awiting Bayan” with Grade 9 students as participants, was held at FABINHS gym and judged by Mrs. Mercedita Narte, Mr. Bobby Buendia, and Mrs. Elena Portus who announced that Grade 9- Mangga won the 1st Place, Grade 9-Macopa was the 2nd placer, Grade 9-Chico had the 3rd place and Grade 9-Atis earned the 4th place.

Grade 10 Narra bagged the 1st Place in the “Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas” with 11 sections of Grade 10 as participants. Their performances were judged by Mrs. Joc-

elyn Matanguihan, Ms. Perla Solis and Ms. Krissa Diane Valido. Last September 6; other winners were Grade 10- Yakal, Grade 10- Lawan and Grade 10 -Mahogany who got the 2nd, 3rd and 4thplace respectively.

"Proud po kami sa aming mga sarili because we all know that we did our best just to be the champion in this competition" Mary Jane Costales, the class president of Grade 10-Narra uttered with pride during the interview.

Despite of the difficulties and hardships during the practice , students celebrated the yearly program with fellow students and teachers until they got the real triumph, the unity.

To make the students realize the worth of Filipino culture, Contemporary Arts teachers organized a contemporary performance competition, August 9.

Ms. Jamielyn D. Canlas and Mrs. Jennifer O. Tullao, Contemporary Arts teachers, opened the competition to all Grade 12 students.

“Para malaman nila kung gaano kaganda ang kultura natin at para malaman din nila hindi lang sa pagguhit pumapasok ang art,” Ms. Canlas said as she pointed out the real objective of the activity.

“Yung effort nila hindi namin inaasahan dahil hindi naman iyon yung ipinapakita nila ‘pag nagpa-practice tapos noong mismong kaarawan ay kita mong pinaghandaan talaga,” Ms. Canlas added.

Before the students presented their performances on stage, teachers conducted an elimination round at SHS building on the last week of July 2018.

Talents were showcased through an ethnic way with contemporary twists. Due to efforts showed during the performances, students exceeded the expectation of the judges named Dyan Y. Ferrer Ed. D, Engineer Ronald Balita and Mrs. Kristel M. Alcantara.

Grade 12 students mesmerized not only the judges but also the Senior High teachers and the audience through their confidence and competence during the performance.

The championship round were held at the school grounds on August 9 The winners of the said competition came from Grade 12 – Loyalty and Grade- 12 Prudence. The group from Grade 12-Loyalty was the champion who presented a cultural ethnic dance mashed with modern music while two groups from Grade 12-Prudence obtained the second and third rank.

OPINION

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER 2018

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Unheeded Justice VALOROUS RAÑA MAY COMPAS

The increasing number of drug-related killings happening within the country has reach an alarming level as it posts a series of threats and crimes against humanity.

EDITORIAL

Advanced head off

With the country’s increasing drug related crimes and incidents involving our youth, it is but right to say that the administrations’ plan of implementing random drug testing among our high school students provides an efficacious armor to strengthen the war against drugs.

The random drug testing is an effective action as it plays a vital role in making the lives of every student free from future troubles.

As what everybody knows, today’s generation of children become more vulnerable and susceptible to drugs because they are in the stage of curiosity. This intervention program, the random drug testing, is the answer to avoid the early involvement of the youth to different drug-related crimes.

Parents are more willing to participate to this program to ensure the condition of their children.

Through this program, at the earliest time, there is a big possibility of getting rid of drug-related crimes.

The test can spot the usage of marijuana and shabu but cannot identify the use of party drugs and other amphetamines. According to DepEd Assistant Secretary Nepo Malaluan, all of the students and parents should be properly

informed beforehand that it’s a matter of chance that they will be included in the drug tests.

This is not the first time that the random drug testing has been implemented. The only difference is sample size. Over 14,000 public high school students will be chosen at random, or via computerized selection. All private high schools are also directed to conduct random drug tests.

Is it a way for the extensive intervention to avoid the early involvement of the youth to this kind of issue?

Can this program stop drug addiction among students?

Some parents agreed but others think it would just expose the children to the issue.

As accredited by the Department of Health, results will be confidential but it still inflict fear for child protection will be at stake.

As stipulated, Department of Education assured that the students who turns out drug user will be assisted and will undergo the different processes and guidance for the students to totally slip away on this issue.

In as much as the administration maximizes ways to curtail the cases of drug-related crimes, some

people still make a way to make it worse. Badly, the youth are the number one target victim. Parents should know if their children are getting hooked on vices.

Some parents said that through the drug test, they will know, for example if their child tests positive, they will be the one who will send their child to rehabilitation.

Yes, some people might claim

It is never too late for the government to initiate an action of intervention. that curiosity made the youth more vulnerable to be involved to drugs.

But, random drug testing gives a chance for the youth to change.

Students involved will have the opportunity to live a life far from the harmful effect of drugs. Despite of some complaints, we cannot deny the fact that it is a good start to create prevention.

Therefore, it is a given opportunity and chance to create a better future for the youth and for all the citizens of the country. Starting to change the youth and preventing the problem before it totally arise is what really matters. A country

with a well disciplined and responsible youth and citizens is a great result of this implementation.

Soon, the youth will prove the adage that they are the light to a more progressive future, free from drugs, criminality, and troubles.

The random drug testing for the high-school students is a helpful tool to make a wide movement against drugs because they give an action for a growing issue in advance for a great purpose and result.

The real action towards a problem is a great advantage as always.

Hence, the implementation of random drug testing to high school students is a great lift to create a drug-preventive environment for the youth. It is never too late for the government to initiate an action of intervention. The government should directly go to their main purpose of implementing this ordinance. The youth must be responsible and know their limitations.

The adage that tackles about the importance of prevention before the problem arises is already established. Thus, random drug testing among the high school students is a must.

Though it strengthens the war against drugs, it will never defend justice meant for everyone.

For the past years, the Philippines has been battered with complains from the citizens of the country reporting the over-powered authorities who use their power to kill people related to drugs. Since lives of many poor Filipinos are put to high risk because of this, the ruthless killings of these authorities should be given a burst fault finding attention.

This is not a small thing anymore.

There is directly a high risk for citizens who are related to drugs, especially to the poor Filipinos. Killing a suspect, on the other hands, basically leads to more injustice. Worse, it allows us to embrace the culture of impunity wherein we let those people behind the killings go freely.

How alarming it could be when an innocent citizen is suspected to be the user of illegal drugs? What is more awful than a poor citizens loudly crying for justice over being a victim of this killings but can’t do anything to defend themselves?

It is quite intimidating to know that the summary executions of suspected criminals have become such a cliché in the country that it has gotten a bearable state among some people. Yet, no one has the right to take someone’s life just based on suspicions.

In as much as the police authorities maximize ways for war against drugs and prevention, over forces of some members are still doing bastard things and making issue more badly. Some police even became murderer as they kill those people kneeling down and begging for their lives. Police should not be committing crime.

Who should be denounced as the offenders of the law? The authorities or the person said to be related to drugs? Who should be accused as killers?

Yes, some people might claim that the new administration made a systematic movement to lessen the numbers of drug users which is more efficacious to create a safe place for the people.

The bad thing is that cases of killing incident violate the human rights. The concern here is the terrifying incidents happening involving the members of the community even some of the leaders as perpetrators.

Who should be preventing them if the authorities are also making cruel things? Who should act committed to their main intention to create a preventive environment?

As stated by the party-list Rep. Harry Roque, it is clear that the hundreds of Filipinos has been attacked and killed. Human Rights defenders continue to be a target of death threats and some were killed, many are abused. The cases mentioned therefore are clearly violating the human rights.

So, what can be said at this administration is that extra judicial killings created a noise, noise that caused to awaken the people.

The people cannot just be deaf. Extra judicial killing is not a small thing. This is not just a thing to be unheard by the people. Everyone may take a stand to protect their rights despite of the risk and threats because no one will do if we just let the power take over the law.

This then calls for authorities and officials to stop the nonstop killings and stop violating the human rights. It is true that maintaining the community a safe place to live is the responsibility of the citizens. The authorities should stick to their good intention to protect the people and not to kill and shoot them right away.

They are the one who supposed to be responsible to keep the country safe for the citizens.

Now is the time to make a change and to take a stand against EJK. We are at the stage where we already pass the old practices of using violence or smoking barrels of guns to take the justice.

We should remain hopeful that in time it would be able to uphold the law and serve the justice. The time has come to take away the comeback of dictatorship, this time is not for the over powered government but for all the people who are free to have the rights as a human being. EJK has to end up very soon.

This issue has not been resolved, leaving the people feeling unprotected, insecure, and fearful. The solution lies on improving our justice system and admittedly this wouldn’t happen if the people will just remain quiet and deaf.

AN IDENTITY CHANGE, AN HOMAGE Raña May Compas | Editor in Chief Markcon Mendoza | Associate Editor in Chief Ghoannalyn Cuenca |Managing Editor Senior Writers June Martin del Mundo Mike Rhon Vincent Venerable Tricia Mae Villalobos Jhonna Ramirez Edward Guce Kyle Vann C. Yarte Maria Angela Papera Ariane Leonardo Allann Gabriel Umali

Junior Writers Jan Audrian F. Mendoza Hannah Alquizor Christian S. Lambio Joy A. Dio John Paul D. Pena Jolas L. Espinosa Ken G. Olependo Nathalie Ibasco Shelldon Venteroso Rhon Salazar Fiona Marie Martinez Louraine Guce

Mheryl Gacelo Karl Talagtag Jaymee Templo Samantha De Leon Katherine Dansalan Denver Untalan Lavignia Mortanez Meagan Mercado Jose Miguel Luces Arbie Baldeo Darlene Dimaculangan Photographers Gerly Maquiling

Carl John Villamor Bobby Buendia Rica Paler Krissa Valido Romel San Juan Josephine Faner Mariel Oro Hannah D. Cabe Moderator Layout Artists Dr. Evangeline Escabel June Del Mundo Lloyd De Leon Advisers Joel James A. Cubillas Chery Mitra Kathlyn Lim Mary Ann Estinos

EDITORIAL

INFORM. EXPRESS. HONOR

In an attempt to refine its objective, the official student-publication of Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School opted to rectify its identity.

The Searchlight, the former name of this newspaper, is celebrated as one of the top publications in the Division of Lipa City and with that, its achievements shall forever be honored by this institution.

On the other hand, ESQUADRON (spanish for squadron), this paper’s newfangled identity, longs to repute itself as an homage to its immediate community- Basilio Fernando Air Base and to our many graduates that have become gallant soldiers themselves.

To the uniformed men of the Philippine Air Force who help make our campus the safest, most secured academic institution; from this newspaper’s maiden issue, salud!

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Innovative Awareness

Proposing sex education rings louder and louder as days passed by. Sex Education should be implemented in the Philippines as it will help the youngsters to have a deeper understanding about it.

Sex Education is high quality teaching and learning about a

broad variety of topics related to sex and sexuality, exploring values and beliefs about those topics. It is not only an education for everyone but it can also prevent any unwanted happenings to happen so it should be implemented in the country.

The public schools and even the private schools should be the prioritized institution to have the sex education as it will help the students to be more aware at their young age.

Though there are many possibilities, it is absolutely the answer to one of the problem of the society.

Recognizing the role of education in curbing the rising incidences of early pregnancy, sexual violence, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection among the youth, the Department of Ed-

ucation (DepEd) announced that the comprehensive sexuality education will be further strengthened in the classrooms. It is definitely a good start for all the Filipinos out there especially for the millennials nowadays. It aims to enhance the holistic wellness of the Filipino adolescents and effectively address their needs for health and protection.

As a matter of fact, it was also stated by the DepEd that it will ensure a clear implementation of CSE protocols in all public and private elementary, junior and senior high schools learning centers for Special Education (SPED) and Alternative Learning System (ALS), and laboratory schools of state and local universities college.

Some of the teenagers in today’s generation are more likely to be pregnant at their

VALIANT GHOANNALYN CUENCA

young age. Early pregnancy and motherhood varies by education, wealth quintile, and region. It is more common among young adult women age 15 to 24 with less education than among those with higher education. With the establishment of the sex education in the Philippines, it will be of great help for all the Filipinos especially the youngsters to be more aware of the consequences of their actions.

One in ten young Filipino women age 15-19 has begun childbearing: 8 percent are already mothers and another 2 percent are pregnant with their first child according to the results of the 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). Among young adult women age 20 to 24, 43 percent are already mothers and 4

percent are pregnant with their first child The survey also reveals that one in fiveyoung adult Filipino women age 18 to 24 years had initiated their sexual activity before age 18. It only shows how this problem is rising and becomes one of the factor making the Philippines more vulnerable.

Moreover, it will also scatter awareness to all individuals especially the learners in terms of sex. I am very sure that it

facts

will completely serve as the main answer to the big factors affecting the society. It will serve as the golden lesson for everyone in the Philippines.

To sum it up, Sex Education should be totally implemented in the public and private schools in the Philippines as it will be a great help for the youngsters of today’s generation. It will lead the students to have a more secure life and a life full of awareness.

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One in ten young Filipino women age 15-19 has begun childbearing.

Say NO to the Exclusion of Extra Curricular Activities

SHIMMERING MARIA ANGELA PAPERA

Many parents and students do not understand the importance of extra-curricular activities. Extra- curricular activities are designed to provide students with

experiences that are not customarily a part of the regular academic program but are considered a valued component of the curriculum.

Some parents do not allow their children to participate in extra-curricular activities because they felt that these activities may distract the students from their academic work.

But as a matter of fact, both academic subjects and extra-curricular activities build and develop a well-rounded, socially skilled and healthier student. Extra-curricular activities help to develop the whole personality of a student and we cannot just produce one-dimensional

students in our school.

We should not exclude extra-curricular activities because many students use their skills in extra-curricular activities like athletics or sports and their academic ability to gain different sports scholarships to various universities.

Extra-curricular activities does not only make the student enjoy together with their academic work but also help them to pursue their dreams and continue their study in some famous universities here in our country. Numerous students from different schools, both public and private schools are granted athletic scholarships to American universities in

this way. Extra-curricular activities do not involved any waste of precious time because it makes every student more responsible and build strong personality.

Nothing could be further from the truth than this notion of wasting time. And besides, there are so many possible extra-curricular activities that each student can choose one that appeals to him or her personally.

Students who participated and continue in their extra-curricular activities gives more way and can balance together with their academic work. Students who are involved in extra-curricular activities pursuit tend to improve their academic grades as

Cast of Sudden Change

The third State of the Nation address of President Rodrigo Duterte brings out a few important issues that matter to ordinary Filipinos as it clarify the marching orders and mention the

gut issues in the country.

Dutertes’ third SONA was his shortest SONA ever, lasting only 48 minutes compared to his past SONA’S which are longer, more confusing and more challenging to follow. The quality was not seen in his latest speech.

But still, more interesting.

This could be the most awaited moment of the community. Maybe they want to hear the President speech or maybe they want to look for the best attire and dress of different government officials.

The President focused on the operational details of the implemented policies.

He also mentioned the is-

sues about signing of the anti-hospital deposit law, Universal health care, fund for coconut farmers, cutting red tape and speedy establishment of third telecommunication player. He laid out his achievements.

However, Duterte admitted

ferent takes and opinions.

Some people may have their different takes about the quick and unexpected changes in the third SONA of the President. Nobody was laughing and there was no charisma at all, but something that is typical is

it significantly brought clearer and more focused discussions of the present issues in the country. that his administration’s war on drugs was far from over.

The SONA is a departure from the norm, but is it a good or bad change? Analyst and observers had dif-

the way how the President directly pointed out his concerns.

But if I were the one to describe the SONA 2018 by our President, his moment was almost snatched after

life-long relationships with their peers and learn how to lead others.

Always remember, that extra-curricular activities will serve as the way to develop the abilities and the whole personality of the students.

Hopefully, more students and parents will see the imextra-curricular portance of extra-curricuactivities will lar activities and diversify serve as the way and deepen their interests to and hobbies. The whole society will benefit. develop the abilities and the And lastly, it is not about how smart a person are, whole personality of the how intelligent you are, but the important thing is, students how you pursue yourself in achieving your goals in life time management, critical and to be a better student of thinking, teamwork and this institution and a better social skills. They develop citizen if this nation. well. This may due to increase self-esteem, motivation and better time management.

Prior to that, students become better organized in the classroom. They learn new useful skills from their chosen activity, learn

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more an hour because of a sudden “Leadership row” at the House of Representatives between the House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and Pampanga Representatives Gloria Arroyo. But despite of this, there is candidly amusing about how the President delivered his speech.

The mentioned campaigns in his SONA will give us safer, descent and better community. Because he pointed out that his main priority is to lessen the crimes cause by illegal drugs. The part of his speech remarked to my mind is when he said that if the concern of Human Rights is the rights of every individual, his concern is

the Human life.

President said that people deserve an effective, efficient and responsive government services, they deserve nothing less. As an individual, we all know that we can’t blame our President if he wanted to change our country because it is his main duty as the father of our country. It is true that the latest SONA is far from the past but it significantly brought clearer and more focused discussions of the present issues in the country. Some people may think that it was “boring” but then, as everybody look at the concerns, it is definitely a good change.

Students weigh in on the Polarizing ASec For me Mocha Uson should not be considered as a good model as a government official. For we know that she was just appointed and did not take any related politics course. Well she tried her best, but i think her best was not enough to convince

anyone that she deserves that certain position. And in some cases, we find her in the press conference answering some queries and defencing herself based on the past topics about fake news, wrong conduct, and so much more. -Louijenne Espinosa

First of all, all the things that have been discussed, she always makes it funny even if it's really matter in the society. All the words that coming from her mouth are all humorous, for example she heard the word see then she will make it sea. She made it

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like memes that are so funny. Why is it that we have a politician or a government official that has a duff mind like her? Her words do not represent a good public servant.

-Shelldon Christ Venteroso

OPINION

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER 2018

Speedy Stirring Action Speedy Stirring Action

DAZZLING

GERLY JOY MAQUILING

An ordinance manning the Philippine National Police to clear the street of bystanders famously known as Oplan Rody, will help diminish the number of criminality in a society where members needs constant reminders. And sur-

prisingly as it is, Philippines is one of these society.

“Rody” stands for “Rid the Street of Drinkers and Youths”.

The said regulation prohibits minors to go outside of their houses beyond 10 pm, residents to drink liquor in public spots and men to go shirtless in the streets.

The ordinance aims to protect minors, lessen criminal activity and promote a safer and more decent city for the citizens. In several weeks of implementing the operation, the number of all the bystanders getting caught is increasingly growing bigger over the period of time.

The past few weeks, police Aup minors who break the curfew hours. Those who caught by the police do push-ups, however, in some provinces, the

offenders of this regulation will directly do to jail.

The second-timers who violate the regulation will perform a community service and in the third-time of breaking the regulation will pay five hundred pesos.

In as much as the authorities maximize ways to maintain a safer city for its citizens, some people still breaking the regulation.

President Rodrigo Duterte noted that some minors were being used as drug courier.

He said that it was necessary for the authorities to return them to their parents. Duterte Ais very much ready to handle this ordinance and defend the campaign to lessen the criminality.

Therefore, what can be said at this ordinance is that Oplan

Secured Privacy fig leaf of “privacy” to enable those who are sworn to protect and defend the citizenry to know just who everyone is throughout the country. The Philippines is one of only nine countries without identification system. Identification system will improve government service. It can be used as an official document. It can be used to identify each individual.

DAUNTLESS MIKE RHON VENERABLE

In these times of terrorism and identity theft, a national ID system such as the one passed here, in my humble opinion is a good idea.

Because of this country’s porous borders and levels of corruption, a national ID card must remove any

Some commented that it is a method of control, but that seems quite a negative slant. To establish a person’s credit rating is actually to empower the person; it indicates that such person can be trusted to repay their loans on time and so can be relied on with other matters.

There is candidly amusing about this system. The

citizens can be verified by providing Philippine ID (PhilID) and PhilSys number (PSN), it will be considered as sufficient proof of identity. The good thing is that, this ID can be used in courts, financial institutions or any transactions.

Maybe this is what our country needs nowadays: a system that can establish every person’s credit rating so they have some measure of financial security in their lives.

It’s not lack of money that keeps poor people poor, after all, but lack of a credit rating. If financial institutions could be satisfied that a person was honest and reliable and capable of repaying a loan, poverty might take on a different meaning.

Since, this system will help to provide more reliable in-

Rody is a great answer to create a safe city and people who are more disciplined and responsible to their actions. So, despite of so many arguments arising between the present leader of our country and a particular sector, community in general will soon find out that this ordinance is a brilliant action to wide-awake the people.

This then is a humble call for residents and officials to act responsibly and participate well to achieve its objectives and aims. Now is the time to cleanse the country full of criminality and let the said ordinance to continue. The authorities should keep to their intention to avoid any arguments that may arise between them and the people.

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Every Count merits Cyber bullying is a major problem that is needed to be eliminated in the history of the Philippines.

Cyberbullying comes in many forms. It can be done through social media, or any online sites. One comment or even a simple reaction can give endless possibilities of harmful thoughts on somebody. And unfortunately, the new form of bullying is on rise.

Nowadays, the so called “Cyberbullies” has increased their power to torture their victims due to the rapid advanced development of the technology. Unlike the old times, only few people have social media accounts which made the cyberbullying have difficulties to spread and infect our society. But nowadays, it seems like every person has a social media account and with the help of the technology, cyberbullying became a widespread problem that continually grows as long as people continues to nurture it.

Most of the children nowadays at age of 10 uses gadgets and has social media accounts.

And most of them are being involved in some kind of argues that become viral on social medias. And as a part of the so called “millennials” they rather settle this on social medias rathALLAN GABRIEL UMALI er than keeping it as personal and settling it by means of talking on each other.

As a result, it leads on endless argues that will never end.

And on the worst part, some of them may cause worst case scenarios like one of them may commit suicide, or even become depressed then afterwards, commit suicide.

Despite of the maximum efforts of the local governments, this kind of bullying continues to arise. It’s like a hydra. Cut of one head and another one will rise again.

There is no other way to kill this kind of bullying instantly.

The only way is to make people aware of this kind of bullying so that we can assure that people will do their best to prevent it and never do it again.

Yes, this may seem small in our own perspective but even though it its small or countable, this must come to an end because every single person that experience cyberbullying is always heading on one point. Some of them may commit suicide and end their life or even they may become depressed then afterwards commit suicide. Cyberbullying is a major problem not a joke to be played with.

Although some are not aware on what cyberbullying is, we should try our best to help those beings that are already suffering from cyberbullying. We should think before we click, avoid being judgmental, be emphatic on other persons. We are born equal and justified. Be the instrument of salvation and save the persons that are suffering from this kind of bullying. Because cyberbullying is not a joke it is major problem that needs to come to an end. Every single count merits.

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formation, it will also be useful for any transactions concerning everyone’s personal identity or data.

We need an ID system that will make our life easier all around, cut the delays, red tape, and corruption, empower the poor, and separate the wolves from the sheep.

There is no need to remind you that the Marawi siege started just a year ago; it came out of the blue and caused immense suffering and damage and will take years to rebuild. A national ID system that has credibility will go some way to securing our common future.

Amused not Invaded

LEDENDARY TANK JUNE MARTIN DEL MUNDO

Starting 2003, Filipinos welcome telenovelas from other countries. Meteor Garden was the first Asian telenovela that hooked many Filipinos because of its unique romantic story.

From 2009 Wonder Girls from Korea performed

their hit “No Body” and Philippines was one of the hooked countries in Asia.

From year 2009, many other groups were created and build their career in the same industry.

However, Filipinos started to be fanatic with these KPop as years pass by.

We level up our fandom through imitating their fashion, collecting their merchandise and doing their trends. Some Pinoy fans used to spend a lot for these merchandises and even for buying signature clothes. Filipinos are easily hooked because of the unique features of Korean performers. Just like Filipinos, Koreans are jolly people and emotionally driven. So, does K-Pop really invade the Filipino culture or we are just amused with

Korean culture?

Some Filipinos maybe eating Korean foods or trying to utter their words but they are just doing it for amusement. This fandom may affect the Filipino culture if we will forget to utilize the Filipino norms such as the utterance of “po” and “opo” or trying to change the usual name for our parents and siblings.

We cannot declare some who is obsessed with these Kpop fever to be a traitor because Filipinos are jolly people and they will find anything that will amuse them. Dressing like Koreans is not that bad, as long as they were comfortable. We Filipinos know how to value our culture, so there is nothing to worry

about, we are doing this for amusement. Nothing can invade our unique and rich culture. Some might look Korean but they cannot

hide the Filipino aspects within them. Gap is still present in both cultures so there is no overlapping with each other.

With this, Filipinos are proven to be loyal and will not forget their own cul-

ture. We used to be amused with others but still we are Filipinos with our valued culture and strong dedication to protect our own.

This fandom is just a challenge to us Filipinos to become stronger and closer than ever.

So Filipinos may be fanatic but we cannot be disciples of them. In this fast changing world, we can access their trends, fashion and other things about them through the use of internet and even in social media. Think of it, if this fandom is just about amusement then we should limit ourselves in internalizing this fandom and make it less priority.

Some countrymen might say that this fandom is worthless and some might defend themselves but this

is not an argue worthy topic. Maybe, we should respect each others’ opinion and preferences when it comes to amusement. People do have different perceptions so no one is legible to judge.

Since Filipinos are really hooked with KPop, we might think that they are more powerful than us in some aspects but then when it comes to values Filipinos cannot be beaten by anyone else. Through their appealing physical aspects and power house performances, we Filipinos are hooked but then we should think that we have our own talents and attractive aspects.

We can take them as inspiration but maybe we should more patronize our own and enrich them.

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MIKE R

8 OPINION

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF FERNANDO AIR BASE INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

editor’s mail

community

I truthfully appreciate all of your efforts to make our school paper as our vehicle to voice out our opinions and share our insights. Having a school paper like this is such a useful thing as it gives information about the achievements of our school. You truly inspired us by spreading awareness through your written articles. We are not only feeling encouraged to read your articles but we are also inspired to write as well.

I just feel like trying to write you to congratulate the whole staff of the publication for successfully making our school paper a transparent venue to discuss our opinions concerning Batang Fernando.

We truly appreciate all your consistence, hard work, perseverance, and commitment through transparent journalism. Students including myself give our respect to the “Esquadron” for being trustworthy and consistent journalist of the FABINHS community.

All of you showed us that journalism is not only about writing, but it is also a better way for truth and reality. Kudos!

Sincerely yours, Carmayn Jadiel A. Gimena 12-Prudence Dear Carmayn, It is very heart-warming and relishing knowing that there are students like you who truly appreciate our efforts. We are so pleased to read your inspirational message. Thank you for all your complements to each and every one of us. It is our main obligation to write and give the readers what they deserve and spread awareness to all of you. The Esquadron publication couldn’t make it possible without the help of our admirable advisers who showed us their immeasurable efforts to enhance our efficient writing skills.

All of our hard works and efforts are really paid-off because of the appreciation and support to our works.

It is a pride indeed for all of us to hear compliments from people who appreciate all of our hard works.

Though it’s really hard sometimes, it doesn’t matter at the end because we know that we were able to provide and give you what you deserve. After all, we are journalist, we are trained to write, and we are taught to spread what is right. It is our duty. It is our responsibility.

We hope that you won’t get tired of supporting our own publication knowing that we have dedicated, responsible, hardworking and very skilled journalists.

Thank you and God Bless.

Yours truly, Editor

PAF Commanding General’s Message to the FABINHS Community 2018 This Ground Breaking Ceremony signifies a great opportunity to further our master development plan in order to maximize our operational areas here in Fernando Air Base.

The Philippine Air Force remains cognizant of the vital role of the Fernando Air Base Elementary School, the Integrated National High School and PHILSCA in educating the youth---the very reason why we have allotted this 2.2 hectare area of Fernando Air Base to be the relocation site for these schools. And kitang-kita po natin sa mga teachers dito sa harap natin, this vision definitely will become a reality. With the construction starting this 4th quarter, we hope to see the full completion of the relocation project by the year 2020. By then, the whole school facilities that you have vacated will be converted as additional classrooms, barracks and training area for our own AETDC units. It is on this note that Congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto and Senator

Ralph Recto for initiating and supporting this project. Your Air Force is always one with you in service to our people and our nation. We are one with you with the conviction that indeed education is life’s greatest improviser. We are behind you for better skill in partnership with you in developing and educating our youth, the future leaders of our beloved country. We know this partnership will go beyond this schools.

Maraming salamat po at mabuhay po kayo Ma’am.”

ENDING INFERIORITY

FEARLESS TRICIA MAE VILLALOBOS

The prime advocacy of President Rodrigo Duterte to replace the current structure of government from Unitary to Federal constitution is built around an idea of a new effective government system to govern the people of the Philippines.

Charter Change, also called constitutional reform refers to amendments or revisions in the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

We all know that changing our Philippine constitution is one of the controversial issues in our country. The past administrations touted

Charter Change as a means to address flaws and improve the country.

We must not forget that changing our constitution can cause a lot of political effort. Although this constitution will have the power for every region to govern itself, it will cause a lot of effort to implement this because of the Governor, Vice Governor and three to six state senators who will uplift and enforce the law to their own states.

Yes, federal system of government was not well received by most people as

recorded in the last survey, but this structure of government will give way for more opportunities and well organized country. Each region can have a power to make their state more progressive than before.

The good news of this new constitution is that every region will hand over their own state policy, control of natural resources, tourism, economic zones, land use and housing. The central government would retain the obligation over national security and defense, relations to other country, trad-

ing, customs and tariff, citizens, basic education, justice system, law and order.

This federal government will give an equal distribution of the income in every region, the income and fund they deserved and to help the poorer regions. There could be a chance for some regions to have low-priced goods than others. There is also a chance to put back the death penalty as they have a power to execute their own policy.

As what US had experiencing right now, I therefore conclude that this new proposed institution will create

a new face of the country.

It will create an idea of progressive country despite of the different implemented policies in each region if the current constitution were successfully replaced.

Now is the time to make a huge change. Now is the time to embrace the new government system. Now is the time for the progressive development for the country. Yes, now is the right time to change!Replacing the current structure of government is a way for a progressive and organized country for its citizens.

SIN-SATIONAL

REIGNING KYLE YARTE

The LGBTQIA+ Community is rapidly growing nowadays and it is just right to give them the right to marry the person they fell in love with, no matter what the gender is.

Same sex marriage has been a controversial and sensational topic in the past few years. It has been a huge topic of debate and Filipinos are not in unison whether same sex marriage be legalize in the country.

Marriage is a fundamental right. Marriage should be available to whoever wants it, LGBTQIA+ or not. I believe understanding same sex marriage is understanding marriage as it is. There is no significant difference between the two.

Marriage is about companionship, fruitfulness and relationship to God. Same sex marriage can and will offer that. Maybe not the fruitfulness for building a family is usually associated with bearing children but family

is neither on the blood nor on the children, it is about acceptance and belongingness.

The passage of same sex marriage in the Philippines will decrease the mental health problems of the LGBTQIA+ members due to the stigmatization, discrimination and bullying they receive. The LGBTQIA+ members will be more proud of their wellbeing when the people and the state legally recognize same sex marriage.

It is true that the Philippines is a deeply conservative and catholic country that is intensely outspoken with the belief that marriage should be a sacrament between men and women only, and the Almighty

God condemns homosexuals. However, it is also true that drastic changes has happened in the world including conceptions and misconceptions, beliefs and

It is not just about societal standards and religious beliefs anymore.

It is not about what’s good and what’s not in the eyes of the society. misbeliefs, and the great development in the acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ members.

I think that same sex mar-

riage should be legalized in the country, which is the most gay-friendly in Asia and 10th in the world despite being a widely Catholic country. This means a lot to the LGBTQIA+ Community to let their voices be heard by the government officials for same sex marriage be resolved.

It is not just about societal standards and religious beliefs anymore. It is not about what’s good and what’s not in the eyes of the society. It is a matter of civil rights and basic fairness for the LGBTQIA+ Community.

Every individual should have the right to love and marry who they want no matter what the gender is.

At the end of the day, stan-

dards will just be standards, beliefs will just be beliefs. It is for you to believe or not believe it.

Respect ! is what the LGBTQIA+ exclaims.

Respect is universal. Everyone is entitled with their own opinion and we will respect that but we will never respect the discrimination and stigmatization of the heterosexuals to the homosexuals. For respect is not gain but due to everyone.

We don’t fall in love with the gender, we fall in love with the person. It is a very simple thing to understand.

Same sex marriage will not pose danger to the society, legalize it. I’m pretty sure that the Almighty God will understand. He is a forgiving God after all.

OPINION

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER 2018

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Deadly Life- Saviour The series of Dengvaxia incidents that happened within the school vicinity has reached an alarming level as it post serious threats on students’ health and safety.

For the past years, the school and the Department of Health has been bombarded with complaints from parents reporting the bad effects of the Dengvaxia. The nationwide dengue immunization programs aimed to protect the children from dengue have put their lives at risk. Since lives of students are put to high risk and harmful effect of this vaccine, the rampancy of this controversy should be given full critical attention.

CHICKEN DINNER PAOLO LAYLO

This is between life and death.

There is bluntly a concern about students being listless and felt the different kind of pain like head ache and nose bleeding. How alarming it could be when a children cry over the pain caused by Dengvaxia? What is more disgusting for parents to see their child suffering from those pains?

program still make harmful effects to the children.

Even the students of Grade 7 in Fernando Air Base National High School had been received this dengue immunization program. There is a danger that this vaccine may act as a silent natural infection upon first exposure to dengue virus. We cannot assure that the students who received this will be safe after all. Many parents are worried because of this.

Yes, this program only aimed to give protection but then it only resulted to a big controversy as it increase the risk for the children. The bad thing is that, case of Dengvaxia demanded billions in pesos as a refund in the vaccines but then it only failed.

ber of dengue victim and save the lives of the children only made the case worse.

The concern here is if the vaccine is given to a child who had dengue before, it said, the vaccine would even increase the risk of contracting a more severe type of the mosquito-borne infection.

It is true that maintaining the child’s health is a mutual responsibility of the parents and organization assigned to it.

Therefore the Dengvaxia that brought a harmful and alarming level needs to be examined and make an effective prevention to avoid the harm for the child’s health. Schools should contact parents of the children who got Dengvaxia and schedule each of the student to have check-ups to insure that it will not increase the risk.

In as much as the administration maximizes ways to lessen and avoid the dengue victims, the dengue immunization

Many children who received the vaccine have died and the doctors say only 3 out of 29 could be possibly linked to Dengvaxia but it is not conclusive, what is need to be done is to have more test to prove it right.

Meanwhile, both Congress and Justice Department are digging deeper into the controversy. The Dengvaxia program that seems to be the answer to lessen the num-

Philippine police acts and behave like criminals and became involved in different series of killing incidents happened within the country. It sounds really alarming.

For the past years, as the administration ordered the Philippine National Police to cleanse the country and start the war against drugs, many allegation about the over powered authorities became controversial.

In a series of reports, police has 97 percent kill rate in their operations. Some of them abused the power they had because they use it in wrong deeds. Since lives of many poor Filipinos are put to high risk because of this, the ruthless killings of these authorities should be given a surge unfavourable attention.

How alarming it could be if the authorities itself denounced as the offenders of

the law? What is more awful than being a victim of these killings?

In as much as the police authorities maximize ways to make our country a decent place to live, over forces of some members are still doing bastard things and making the issue more worse. They are the one who supposed to protect the people of this country but they are the one who imbrue their names and reputation as police.

Who should be blamed? Who should be the one to prevent criminality if some of the police are also considered as criminals?

Yes, people are so familiar to these acts.

The concern here is the terrifying incidents happening involving the members of Philippine police, some became the perpetrators. The Philippines has been battered with complains from the

citizens of the country reporting the over powered authorities who use their power to kill innocent people.

Police have saved many lives but many people thought that they are more dangerous than the criminals. Some were saying that they are only dangerous to those who they feel are a threat. Some of them may commit more awful things but there are remaining true to their obligation. They aren’t all bad people but we should not be blind, we should see what is needed to uncover. It is sad to know that those who have power wrongly used it and abused those innocent people.

Police authorities should maintain the community a safe place, free from criminality. They should stick to their main obligation as the protector of the country. It is true that maintaining the coun-

try a safe place to live is the responsibility of the authorities but everyone can help to make it more visible nowadays.

Some police committed a sin, they kill using their power, they violated the law, but they can be more responsible if they choose to make a change without using violence.

The adage that tackles about the equality of all man regardless of so many factors is not already established. This rings true today as the issue about gender sensitivity become more controversial. It refers to the medication of behavior by raising awareness of gender equality concerns.

There is a viral issue about gender concerns by the Presidential Communication Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson, whose controversial video of federalism sparks outrage online and this video makes Mocha and Drew not viral in Facebook or YouTube, it is also become the headline of news.Mocha Uson’s video with her blogger co-host Drew Oliver singing “i-pepe” and “i-dede” while gesturing to his chest and crotch become an issue. The video caught the attention of all the viewers.

For Mr. President Rodrigo Duterte he was amazed with the video about federalism.

But, many government officials disapprove what Mocha and Oliver did.

They defended themselves and Mocha said that the experts on federalism should take advantage of the buzz that the video is created to explain federal form of government. It is tight to say that they disrespect the women by using their body to explain a very important issue like this. Maybe they both have their reasons why they use their body gesture to express their thought about federalism in a way that it can attract many people. It will not be attractive to the netizens if the video was respectful, but then they must think what they create an impact that will lead to bushing instead of understanding their real reason which

is to inform people about federalism.

Moreover, last May 2, 2018, Tito Sotto told Taguiwato, a single mom, during her confirmation hearing before the Commission on Appointment (CA) that when you are single and you have a children,” Ang tawag dun ay na-ano lang”. Tito Sen used other term or what we called street language.

Why others can´t see the significance of a women? They are so insensitive and unfair!

Buy that tagline is used regularly by Tito Sen and his co-host on the variety show “Eat Bulaga”. Tito Sotto was sorry about what he had said to every single mother that he offended. He said it was just a joke because almost everybody laughed.

In my view, he affronts every single mother. It is definitely wrong to accuse a wom-

an in that way. Single mothers are not like that. If I will be the one to describe them, for me they are strong and no one can blame them unless they know their real story.Thus, theatrical technique will not really work to explain a very serious issue. As a Filipino citizen, a part of LGBT Group we are sensitive when it comes to issue about gender sensitivity. Every woman deserves to be respected in their physical and emotional because they are sacrificing all the hard things that they are encountering alone especially all the single mothers. Added to it, as a viewer, the government should know the right way of saying their opinions about the topic; they should respect others and choose the right words before they speak. It is definitely offensive. They must be sensitive enough!

School rules should be implemented to every school as it was for the good of the students and for integrating discipline for us the learners.

As the 21st century learners some of us are not aware on the school rules that being implemented by the school’s faculty and staff that comes from the mandate of the Department of Education. By this, it results from different problems and school issues on our school.

In school, the Article 349 of the Civil Code gives the teacher that they will serve as the substitute parent that has an authority to each student. This only means school rules starts from each classroom and becomes broader when the students are outside of the classroom.

On school we have the “School Rules and Regulations” that involves the minor and major offenses. The minor offenses include absenteeism, cutting of classes, and even tardiness. At this point, the students will be admitted to their adviser and to be noted to the anecdotal record. The major

offenses are bullying, damage to school property, and carrying or even taking illegal drugs at school. For this kind of offense the students will be admitted to the discipline office and to the guidance office for remediation and counseling.

This how school rules are important to each school. It maintains camaraderie and the manners of the learners. All in all, school rules will be a big help for a better foundation for us the student for having a good character as an individual inside and outside of the school. If we know how to follow the school rules well we are a good follower and as a student.

As a school leader, I really obey the rules that the school has. By this, it makes me a better student of the school. In addition, as I follow the rules and regulations of the school I influence the other students to apply this on their life.

Leading the students is one of my job as an SSG Officer. In connection with that, I have to show and depict that I can be a role model to all of them. This leadership is a

way for me to show that at this point there still students that are disciplined and have a good moral character.

In leadership, it has big help for the school most especially when it comes to implementing the school rules. By this, the rules are putted into action not only on one learner but to all the learners inside the school.

For me the general benefit of having school rules that the students needed to follow is that it controls the people the teachers, the students, and other school staff to do their part and work together. This school rules also develops the camaraderie and attitude of the people inside the schools all around the world.

This then is a humble call for the current and previous administration to stop pointing fingers to each other. The officials of concerned organization must extend more assistance and prevention in terms of keeping the children lives out of harmful effect of Dengvaxia.

Effective prevention against Dengvaxia may save the lives of many children.

Unsafe Security

SAVAGE FIGHTER CARL JOHN VILLAMOR

BITTER LAKE JHONNA RAMIREZ

Yes, this program only aimed to give protection but then it only resulted to a big controversy as it increase the risk for the children.

Police have saved many lives but many people thought that they are more dangerous than the criminals.

Rightfully Wrong

School Rules: Follow Me or Follow You?

SCHOOL RULES EDWARD GUCE

If a students know how to follow school rules it only means that the school they are enrolled is a good place for and effective learning and nurturer. The rules are not made to make students life miserable but it helps them to become the best version of themselves as a person.

For me the general benefit of having school rules that the students needed to follow is that it controls the people the teachers, the students, and other school staff to do their part and work together.

10 Features Blessings of the Passion

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF FERNANDO AIR BASE INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

PROFILES

| Jan Audrian Mendoza

Philippines is surely blessed with countless number of fruit varieties, from Luzon to Mindanao, our beloved country is incredibly abundant with delicious, healthy and helpful fruits. There are fruits that are native to us and fruits that took shelter and grew on our wealthy land.

"Passiflora Flavicarpa" commonly known as passion fruit and called lemon by some Filipinos is a vine species of flower native to Brazil through Paraguay and Northern Argentina. This magnificent fruit reached the Philippines and unexpectedly grew in large numbers.

Passion fruit got its name from the Spanish Missionaries, passion because it resembles the passion of Jesus Christ.

The petals represent the apostles and the stamens represent the five wounds Jesus had, the crucifix-like form of the flower is also a reason for the name of the species. This passion fruit can often be seen at public markets and school canteens, it has a wide range of variety but passiflora flavicarpa is the most abundant here in our country, this variety is not that much different from edulis.

This usual fruit sold in the market contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Iron and Protein

Edulis having a purple fruit is much smaller than flavicarpa which is yellow in fruit. This splendid fruity and tart tasting fruit is also served as a juice and even a jam. But to every one's surprise, who will think that this mundane passion fruit is hiding something enormous. This vine species that are growing everywhere in the Philippines is blessed with lots of medicinal properties.

This usual fruit sold in the market contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Iron and Protein that helps those who suffer from osteoarthritis, hypertension, anxiety, digestion problems and blood circulation issues.

It also possess properties good as sedative and laxative, this fruit is also known good for sleeping problems, respiratory ailments, bones, a good antioxidant source and even an immunity booster. But above all these properties, passion fruit is also known to possess anti-cancer property.

Quiet mundane and usual things brings us things that we never expect they would bring. Trully our country is overflowing with all sorts of fruits that possess medicinal properties that can bring us to our step towards the future. Just like the passion of our Lord, this passion fruit brought us blessings and shared it with us.

Meet the Batang Fernando Vloggers | Christian Lambio

Every Filipino is definitely known for being one of the youtube sensations worldwide. It is popularly known that we Filipinos has many social media netizens than other foreign countries.

There are lots of youtube vloggers here in our country. They could easily get their salary from youtube company and became more popular. Some of them are Lloyd Cadena, Michelle Dy, Kimpoy Feliciano, Pamela Swing and other famous vlogger who had typically reached more than 1M subscribers.

Meanwhile, here in our campus, there are also lots of students who are actively engaged in youtube vlogging. Approximately,there are almost 10 batang Fernando youtubers that became more renowned and prominent around the campus since they enter the world of vlogging.

Someof them already finished their Junior High Career or we usually known as “JHS Completer” while others remain to the campus.

“To encourage and inspire everyone to enjoy their life”,words uttered by Daniela Sembrano, a 15 year old grade 10 student from 10 Yakal. She started vlogging since February 2,2018. Few months later,she gain and reached108 subscribers from the videos that she posted. Almost 17 videos of her are still on the aforesaid application.

Next, a 16 year old grade 10 student from section Narra. She said that she wants to encourage and entertain every batang Fernando.She is one of the top student in their class. She started vlogging from April29, 2018 up to now.

She gain 26 subscribers with her 8 videos in her channel. In addition, April Lalamunan from the same level posted 12 videos on her channel and gained 49 subscribers instantly.

On the other hand, Kimberly Melo who has thousands of facebook friends, also started her youtube career since June 9, two months ago. She is a young grade 10 student from section Narra. She also has a hidden talent for dancing. “ yes! Kaya kong pagsabayin ang karera ko sa youtube at ang karera ko sa aking buhay”, words from her.

We can’t deny the unbeatable talents of every batang Fernando. Each student has its own talent and skills, but it depends on them how they will showcase it. We can conclude that everyone proved their talents in different fields.

Many students salute them for what they do, but their episodes unravel, definitely, hundreds ofmore shall adore them, not only for their talents, but also for their hardwork, effort and persistence which made them who they are today.

A MULTIFACTED LEADER

EDWARD GUCE In the four corners of a classroom, he stands before his classmates with his girl best friend who always nags at her, Jonabel. He served as the center of attraction of everyone as he always roamed through the hallway of the school, organizing paper works and making a conversation for his whatto-do-list for the day.A youngster who wanted to be the best version of himself. A teenager who had his own desires in life. A student who wanted to be a teacher someday. A person who likes straightening things out.

He is Edward Guce, “known as Gucci”, a 17-year old student at Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School and a President of the Supreme Student Government of the said school.

He lived at Pinagtungulan, San Jose, Batangas. He is now on his 12th grade in Senior High School, a proud member of the LGBT Community. It can actually be proved that he catches the heart of the Batang Fernandos with his heart-whelming personality as he became the crowds&apos; favorite.

“Edward, Edward, Edward!”, it is shouted by the students as this youngster crossed path between them. He started to be the crowds&apos; favorite as he stated his speech in every classroom during the campaign of the SSG. Though he portrayed a mean yet witty personality, his name and appearance

A PROFILE WORTH THE READ | Jan Audrian Mendoza

were marked at the minds of the Batang Fernandos.

Edward studied at Pinagtungulan Elementary School during his elementary.

He can be described as a smart and a determined person. As a matter of fact, he graduated elementary as a Salutatorian of the said school. He also became the Supreme Pupil Government President and received “Leadership Award” and “Journalist of the Year” award.

Moreover, FABINHS became his home since he is on his 7th grade. He is an achiever when he were in his 9th and 10th grade. Guce also received a, “Most Responsible Student” award during his high school days. Recently, he is one of the student with honors during the 1st Quarter of his Grade 12 life.

He marked a legacy on his own life.

“My greatest achievement in life is being an SSG officer in school up to Regional. It helps me to express the good and brighter side of myself ”, Gucci uttered in one of his interviews with conviction. It proved how happy he was to help those persons in need and to share his genuine personality. Although there are many eyes looking at him, it doesn&apos;t hinder him to do the very best he can at his own best. “As an SSG President, I was blessed and lucky to have this position because I know that I have my Senior High School teachers and co- students that will help me and

support me althroughout. I am also thankful that from my mistakes, I am learning a lot of things together with the guide of our SSG Adviser, Mrs. Kristel M. Alcantara. This Supreme Student Government open a lots of opportunities on my life and make me as of now the better version of myself ”, he exclaimed.

My greatest achievement in life is being an SSG officer in school up to Regional. It helps me to express the good and brighter side of myself “You may fall so many times, but always stand up!”, these words marked his personality as he ended his words of wisdom through this quotation. A student, a youngster, a teenager, a person and a son, likes to read love story book and likes to straightening things out. He is Edward Guce from Grade 12-Diligence, an SSG President and a proud member of the LGBT Community.

a lound mind receding | Jan Audrian Mendoza

“Quiet people have the loudest minds”,and these loud minds are hard to express.

Some loud minds receded and some grew in wisdom and knowledge.

Science is undeniably hard for some,thus making it dreary and tiresome to study,but to great minds who understands science,it is amazingly a new world to venture.

Splendid minds are the one to be thanked for as all these spectacular inventions and

theories.

The late Stephen William Hawking is one of the superb minds behind all the science lessons that you have made fun fun during classes.He was born in January 08,1942 in Oxford,Endland where he developed his unceasing love for science.

Hawking is remarkable to his tutor in physics for his unorthodox study methods and less usage of books and notes that

didn’t hinder him from working with theorems and solutions.He entered Oxford University in college where he expanded his research on physics.

He studied theoretical astronomy and cosmology in Cambridge where he developed symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)also known as motor neurone disease.This disease caused him to lose weight,slur speech and have a weak grip.

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Reading between the lines Discerning the message of today’s pop songs | Nathalie Ibasco

Most Filipinos love listening to music, especially teenagers. They love to listen into different genres. In this generation, many Filipinos focused into Foreign music. But how about our own music? The OPM. What is OPM? According to Prezi, OPM stands for Original Philippine Music or Original Pinoy Music. This is ‘originally referred only to Philippine Pop Songs, particularly ballads.

Some youth said that they prefer other foreign music because OPM became so ‘corny’ or ‘baduy’. Most of the OPM has the same acoustic deep love songs. Filipinos, especially the youths, wants an upbeat or more catchy songs. But little did they know, OPM also have the upbeat and catchy songs.

Let’s take a look at the most popular OPM in this generation: Ozone (Itulak ang pinto) by UNIQUE Unique Torralba Salonga, popularly known as UNIQUE, is a Filipino singer-song writer. He was a former vocalist of IV of Spades but later on pursued his solo career. Unique Salonga is the real definition of the adjective word ‘unique’.

The way he wrote his songs, the way he sing and perform it with his falsetto voice, which is his trademark, was mind-blowing. In 2018, he released his debut album, Grandma. This album consist of 12 songs.

One of the song from the album is Ozone

(Itulak ang pinto).

Based on the interview of UNIQUE in Young Star PhilStar, Ozone (Itulak ang pinto) tells the story of the 1996 disco tragedy with a groovy baseline.

The netizens said in their social media that Ozone (Itulak ang pinto) gave them goosebumps. Meaning, they love the wat it is performed. The party people can relate because the song tells the story about the Ozone Disco Club fire, where many people died cause of the fire.

“Mabubura ang alaala, mapapaso ang kaluluwa Basang basa ng pawis ang Nakita ng aking mata Naging abo ang ating buhay at pagibigan” The lyrics tells how the party people, where most of the guest were high school and college students attending their yearend party when the tragedy happened.

The memories, their love for each other turned into ashes as the fire goes on.

Mundo by IV of Spades IV of Spades is a Filipino rock band formed in 2014. This band consist of three members; Zildjian Benitez as their vocalist and Bass guitarist, Blaster Silonga as their lead guitarist, and Badjao De Castro as the drummer.

Almost everyone known their most popular song ‘Mundo’. No wonder they got over 84M views on their Wish 107.5 performance on YouTube.

As stated by Wish 107.5, IVOS shied away from their usual tempo, funky sound in this track, their romantic offering still successfully captures the essence of their musical prowess.

“Aking sinta, ikaw na ang tahanan at mundo Sa pagbalik, mananatili na sa piling mo” This lyric means that a person is falling in love with someone and making them their world. But in deep thought, its lyrics refers to someone who’s worshipping God, that the person is making God as his/her entire world.

Tagpuan by Moira Dela Torre Moira Dela Torre is a Filipino singer-son writer. She is known for her songs ‘Malaya’, ‘Titibo-tibo’ and her new single, ‘ Tagpuan’ The song ,Tagpuan’ was full of emotion that it can easily touch your heart by just listening to it.

“Di, di ko inakalang, darating din sa akin nung ako’y nanalangin kay Bathala, naubusan ng bakit” Moira said on her tweet that this lyric means that someone’s worth fighting for, and worth waiting and praying for.

In the opinion of the public, the song inspired them a lot. Not just for them to wait for their love ones but also it inspired them on trusting God who can make things beautiful despite of all the mess

we’ve made.

Di na Muli by Itchyworms The band Itchyworms is a Filipino rock band whose music is primarily guitar-driven rock with pronounced 1960’s and 1980’s Pop sensibilities. Their most popular released song ‘Di na Muli’ is an OST of the latest movie, ‘Sid and Aya’, and entered the song into the 5th Philippine Popular Music (PhilPop), where it won the grand prize.

By looking at the song’s music video, you’ll conclude that it’s all about an old woman reminiscing about something as she looks at the stage. But as claimed by Inquirer.pop, from the model, the dancing, the venue, and even the lighting was captured that way to tell the story of Rosky Balahadia Hilda, the widowed wife of the late Teodoro Hilado, to whom the music video is dedicated to.

The whole song and the music video is about the love story of Rosky and Teodoro which started at the CCP stage or Cultural Center of Philippines.

Tinatangi by Ben&Ben Ben&Ben is an indie folk band in the Philippines. They consist of the brothers, Paolo and Miguel Guico also known as The Benjamins before, Poch Baretto on electric guitar, Jam Villanueva on drums, Agnes Reoma on bass and the others.

The band was known for their popular hits like ‘Ride Home’, ‘Leaves’, and ‘Kathang-isip’.

Bringing back 90s Fashion

Filipino's fashion style were influenced by the subjugators before. Filipina wear 'kimona' while men wear 'barong'. As time passed by, Filipino's taste in terms of fashion has changed. In the present, Filipino's clothing style depends on the climate of our country.

Some youths thought that 90's fashion was so corny but little did they know, they might be wearing something from the 90's fashion style. The 1990's fashion was the beginning of the influence of rock music. Men started to wear dark, oversized but simple clothes. Women also wear loose casual shirts. The Millennial were bringing back the 90's fashion since 2016.

Here are the list of the things we might wear from 90's fashion sense: Chokers

Unlike a typical necklace, chokers were neck-hugging accessories used to spice up your outfit. It can attract individuals especially young men. In old scenarios, Filipinos used to wear this kind of fashion as source of attraction but it depends to them if they will use and wear it. It has variety of style. Made of very elastic and colourful garter.

Crop Tops

This is said to be the best trends came out from 90s reinvention. You can pair it with a skirt or even a jeans and put a

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flannel shirt over to have a grunge look. Though majority is not yet been persuaded to wear this because it is ‘unladylike’ outfit. It covers only almost half of your upperbody . We cropped everything in the ’90s and are back at it. The trend has become more refined this time around, however, as we’re currently loving pairing our skin-baring tops with more covered-up high-waisted silhouettes.

Combat boots Most millennial love to wear combat boots to complete their 90s-inspired outfit. A manlike shoe with feathers and made of animals’ skin, it was traced by the appearance of military members’ boots but exclusively innovated for women

The Guico brothers were known for song writing the single ‘Tinatangi’. This song was interpreted by Bayang Barrios and Cooky Chua featuring The Benjamins, which won 2nd Runner Up at PhilPop music in 2016. The duo released their debut in late 2016, and been expanded into a 9-piece band, Ben&Ben. As stated by the Bandwagon sirte, ‘Tinatangi’ is a Kundiman-inspired lyrics. It represents the concept of having a faithful and undying love for someone. The music video shows how life goes on which started from rest, into travel and exploration, and ends at rest again.

“We thought that the elegance of proffesing one’s love back then is something we see less often nowadays.” – they explained.

The public or the people said that ‘tinatangi’ was an inspirational song and different from the other genres because of its’ kundiman-inpired lyrics. It captivated the netizen’s heart because of the story the song tells.

Filipinos these days love different types in terms of fashion, foods, etc. When it comes to music, the also like different genres. But the saddest part here is, Filipinos seems forgetting their own music.

But in the other hand, Filipino music and foreign music are two different types so we should stop comparing, just choose what you want and not look down either one of them.

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only. For now, it is becoming popular again. People nowadays are Loose Shirts Take a This is obnostalgic walk viously a c l o t h i n g down memory style from lane and check 90s but mil- out some of the lennial still cool looks that love to wear are sure to be this. It was making their so stylish way back into and anyone your closet this can play on season. how they wear this shirt. We shouldn't easily complain on how corny or ‘baduy’ a thing from 90s is. 90s fashion is so classy to wear. From reminiscing

“Gang Rape! Gang Rape!”; “Kakak ka ng Kakak!”: Ahoo, Ahoo”, everyone is surely familiar with these lines from the currently trending short film KPL (Kung Puwede Lang) or Vincentiments.

Vincentiments is a production team named aafter their cinematographer Vincent Asis. The production performs “mga pagtatanghal at pelikulang hindi pabebe at pabobo, mga tagpo, isyu at temang makatotohanan” quoted by Director Darryl Yap. Darryl Yap is the spiffing 31 year old man behind the successful short films including Jowable, Balikan, Mga Bagay na Hindi Dapat Pag-usapan and of course KPL (Kung Puwede Lang). It is not just him according to Yap, but the effort of everyone in the prod team. Yap also directed the 2016 short film “Squatterina” that dealt the similarities of poverty to the known elite dance of ballet, which earned him his first director award from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

KPL is a four-minute short film starring a student. The film started with all the reprimands of the teacher to the student because of the homework that the student had failed to do, being reprimanded, the student developed an extreme feeling and has decided to spell it all out. She stated all the reason why she failed to do her homework. “Hindi ako machine! Hindi ako machine!”, she articulated. Explaining further, she began questioning the teacher of all the issues she (the teacher) has done including the teacher’s selling business inside the room and the charges the teacher has put for every photo-

our culture, 90s fashion has been popular around the said era because it has diverse characteristics among all types of fashions.

Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane and check out some of the cool looks that are sure to be making their way back into your closet this season. 90s fashion is now existing in this generation, it is good because we are practicing ourselves to bring back what is old and what is the original. Majority of the Filipinos are good in making new things and creation of innovations based on the current modernization. Bringing back our old fashion is definitely good for it reminisce our old culture.

copy. In the end it was only an imagination and the student said “kung puwede lang: (if only). She then answered the teacher politely asking pardon for her negligence. It turned out that it was just what the student wants the teacher to know.

The famous short-film had its sequel, “KPL 2 Resbak Kakak ni Ma’am”. In this sequel, the teacher spill the beans about her sentiments. She took her stand and explained how hard doing all sorts of things and clarified that even things that seems wrong doing is actually for the benefits of all her students. “Hindi kami ang binoto, pero kami ang nagtatrabaho kapag eleksyon. Kami ang tunay na lingkod bayan.” , the teacher vociferated in the film indicating that they do jobs out of their profession. They serve during elections, they have feeding programs and organize papers for vaccination and medical needs of the students. This sequel shares the teacher’s side. “Hindi trip-trip ang teaching dahil nakakabadtrip maging teacher sa bansang parang tip lang ang suweldo.” , the teacher emphasized. It shows that the teachers are truly the heroes and public servants of our country. Teachers are jewels that shine brightly even in the dim and embedded the unmindful with facts of life.Because of KPL’s true to life theme, no wonder it reached over six million views within two days.

Direk Darryl Yap however, confirmed that the short film will have 3 or more sequels. The film is an absolute art. It is truly the pride of Vincentiments production and of course of the cinematographer and the director.

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Netiquette: Social Media Etiquette | Nathalie Ibasco

As a Filipino, it is usual to learn proper etiquette from our parents or other person who is way older than we are. Saying ‘thank you’, and ‘po’ and ‘opo’ to the elders are some exanples of the things our parents taught us.

Moreover, there is also an etiquette for our most beloved social media. Social Media is so easy to use that anyone can use it even a Kindergarten without further do. The fundamental purpose of social media is to communicate with other people, love ones and family.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram were the most used social media by the students.

It is more convenient to communicate through this platform. Undeniably, social media plays a big role in student’s life and it has benefits. You can educate yourself and build relationships with other.

Students were easily captivated by social media sites such as Faebook and Instagram because they mostly use this in terms of expressing their feelings.

Students nowadays seems forgetting the social media etiquette.

Etiquette is defined as ‘the customary

code of polite behavior in society’. So meaning, social media etiquette is how you conduct yourself while using different social media sites.

As a teenager, it is usual to have ‘chika’ (gossip) on our friends and we mostly do this through internet. We share relative post such as sweet posts, dramas and memes and we sometimes tag our friends. But what more a typical teenager do nowadays is to post things on their Facebook Walls from time to time.

“Skl” (Share ko lang) and “Sml” (Share mo lang) were the most used terms in social media today. Many people were already complainig about this new trend.

Some just even misused these terms and pisses the person they’re talking to. And this is one of the issue that should be solved by the social media etiquette. We shouldn’t use inappropriate language when talking to our friends because it might offend them.

There are social media etiquette mistake that you don’t realize you’re doing such as posting your rants about school without knowing that you are friends with your teacher on Facebook. In the

end, your teacher saw your post and he/ she might summon you for a talk. We should be careful about what we post in social media or ”think before you click”.

It is important to keep in mind that it is not just your family and friends who see your photos and posts. ‘Cause if you want to have an obscene photos, you can, but just make sure that you won’t be such a pathetic teenager when someone insulted your photo. So you might want to know your privacy and don’t post inappropriate photos.

Some students has ‘dummy accounts’ for trolling. Undeniably, most of the students use this for bashing each other and for fan wars.

True enough, only the fans have a fight, their idols? They’re friends and in good terms. Immature, right? Aside from having dummy accounts for fan wars, some use this for spreading news about their idols, but some use this for imitating famous people and posting weird status to ruin the person they imitate. ‘Poser’ sometimes post nasty photos that can ruin the image of the person. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not.

After all, you just have to discipline yourself while using social media. Your safety depends on you. There’s no one to blame but ourselves, unless some insane people stoop down so low just to have a fight or insult us even we’re not doing something that can offend them.

Social media addiction was the main

problem of the society today. We can’t deny that our days ended without using or phone. ”Baka may nag chat” — we usually think about this that’s why we often look at our phone or maybe if we change our profile photo or post something, buzz “someone like your photo” then we will look at our phone

and check it for a second that turns into a minute, and minute that turns into an hour because it already got your attention. I guess, social media is fine but we must be careful on how we use it. Don’t let social media control our lives. Be a person who will control social media with proper etiquette.

Waste Segregation in FABINHS | Lavignia Mortanez

Our country, the Philippines, still suffers from a trash problem. The bay and other bodies of water is itself covered with trash. The students from Fernando Air Base National High School are doing waste segregation every time there are waste collection.

Waste segregation is the process of separating the garbage into dry and wet.

In other words, into the biodegradable and non-biodegradable. Biodegradable wastes, are the wastes that are capable of being decomposed by the bacteria, fungi, and other living organisms or biological means. Non-biodegradable wastes

are the wastes that can damage our environment, but it cannot be changed to a harmless natural state. Grocery and plastic bags can be recycled as trash bins, instead of throwing away the metal cans and tin cans, throw it on the trash bin that was made in recycled grocery or plastic bag provided for dry or non-biodegradable wastes. Manufactured products such as papers, vegetable-oil based soaps, woods and scraps can also be recycled but it depends if it’s dry or wet. Waste segregation makes the recycling much easier and if it is effective it means that less waste goes to

landfills. In addition, segregating wastes is important for public health.

Vitamin C (ferrous sulfate for female student)

The improper throwing of garbage and wastes affects the environment, the trash from streets are driven into the bays because of the typhoons. Cleanliness starts with self-discipline and our safety depends on cleanliness. The future will either be green or not at all.

Proper throwing of garbages is a sign of being well disciplined.

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Fernando Air Base integrated National High School implemented and distributed some vitamin c to female students of the campus. Vitamins C provides the Ferrous Solfate that can produce iron needed by the body to produce red blood cells.

DOH opens 7 Batangas Private Hospitals to Indigents | Christian Lambio

The Department of Health (DOH) has 7 private hospitals that is the most common reached of the people if they feel unwell.

The DOH ensures to give health services to the Filipinos. The hospitals that are built by the DOH is providing good health for the people that feel unwell.

The DOH opens 7 Batangas Private Hospitals because there are many people who get sick in our country.

Department of Health opens 7 private hospitals for people who are sick because of their torture and where they live in a dirty place. The hospital that built up of Department of health (DOH) is greatly helpful as it brings the people who are sick is help by hospital to heal.

“The public and private sectors must work together to provide primary health care.” The hospital has a large amount of help, but it can get medicines that are resolved with serious illness.

The doctors are one of the major people that we can see in the hospital where she/he provides the necessary medicines that need to be taken of the people to heal his/her sick.

Specialised big benefits of hospitals can help medical health care compared to general hospital. The hospitals provide all needs of people who want to be healed.

Some of like of the people that in hospitals is to determine the needs and expectations of the

people that goes into the hospital. The one needs of the hospital is to be attentive to the patient that needs help.

The hospital needs to make sure the medicines that are being administered to the patient are good. Some patients go to a hospital just for diagnosis, treatment, or therapy. The hospital is an institution where the injured people are goes. Hospital is a place for receiving medical surgical care, usually as an impatient.

“Indigents will not need to worry anymore of hospital expenses in case they need immediate or emergency healthcare, Janario said access to free medical aid in mentioned private hospitals was made possible under the DOH. According to Janario, providing access is reflective of what is being perceived under the goal of universal health care.”

“There are seven hospitals that opens by DOH” *Lipa City District Hospital *Villa Memorial Medical Center *Mary Mediatrix Medical Center *Metro Lipa Medical Center *San Antonio Medical Center of Lipa *Divine Love General Hospital *Lipa Medix Medical Center

These hospitals are gives helps for our countries to have a big funds that Philippines use

Giving Vitamin C especially to female students is very important because when a girl suffers from heavy menstruation they need it to compensate the blood lost during her menstrual period. This is a great way to help women learn to concentrate on their studies.

Even stress can cause anemia, so even vitamin c can help the girls who are stress-stricken in school because of the school activities and other matters relevant to the school. the benefits of taking some may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular diseases, prenatal health problems, eye diseases, and even skin wrinkling.

The Price Increase of Instant Noodles Due to the Bad Effects It Brings We knew that instant noodles are yummy and delicious but it also gives harm to us. This year, few companies have raised prices because of the drop in the number of buyers of instant noodles because of its bad effects.

| Mheryl Gacelo of it may cause kidney stones and other diseases. They don’t also digest enough and are ever linked to cancer. There is an increased risk of heart disease. Some contain Monosodium Glutamate that can gain weight in individuals.

The price of instant noodles is expected to go up by 3% to 5% next month after the doctors find that eating too much instant noodles is more dangerous to our body. Eating instant noodles can cause such as cancer, diseases in kidney and other.

The harmful effects of it is they are high in salt and if we eat too much

So the doctors recommend that as early as much, avoid eating too much instant noodles to avoid too much diseases to your body. Then have a healthy fitness and body to avoid disease in other part or organs in the body.

Noodles is also known food in the Philippines which can be served by people in the Philippines. Noodles

are usually cooked in boiling water, sometimes with cooking oil or salt added.

Noodles can help provide the proteins that our body needs. The noodles are one of the favourite foods of the people because it is so delicious, that they can also suck their tasty broth when winter.

Eating too much noodles is loaded with saturated fatty acids or transfat. The children who love to eat noodles do not get enough nutrients to absorb their body. Noodles are particularly unhealthy because they contain a food additive.

Adolescence is the period of most rapid growth second to childhood. The physical and physiological changes that occur in adolescents place a great demand on their nutritional requirement and make them vulnerable to anemia.

Anemia is a condition marked by the deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin of the blood, resulting in pallor and weakness. It also causes physical and mental capacity and diminished concentration in work and educational performance.

“In most cases monosodium glutamate (MSG) as well as tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) - a chemical preservative derived from the petroleum industry - may be present in instant noodles for their taste enhancing and preserving properties. Though dietary intake of these elements is allowed within a limit, regular intake of these can cause severe health issues.”

The study concluded that excessive instant noodle consumption can not only trigger obesity but also metabolic ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart problems and so on..

Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.

It is used to form an important protein that can nurture skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. It can also heal wounds and form scar tissue.

Here are some scientifically proven benefits of taking a vitamin c supplement -strong anti-oxidant that may reduce the risk of chronic disease.

-may help to avoid and prevent high blood pressure -fights heart disease risk factors, potentially lowering heart disease risk.

-could reduce blood uric acid levels and help prevent gout attacks.

Vitamin C is also known as anti-oxidant in anxieties, stress, deptression, fatigue and mood state in humans. Studies have suggested that oxidative stress may trigger neuropsychological disorder. So it was hypothesized that Vitamin C implementation would reduce anxiety. we can also substitute these fruits because it is similar to vitamin c such as orange, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, mango, pineappleand watermelon. But the best food sources of vitamin C are those who are rich in natural souces of it.

In addition, Vitamin C is needed by your body especially to feminine students because it helps to reduce heavy menstruation, depression, anxieties and mood state in humans.

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what separates the gifted from the elite athletes Training equipment is essential to a success of an athlete for in sound training lies what separates the gifted from the elite.

Yes, we may have talented, dedicated players and an able coaching staff but when we get to visit an established private school, imediately ,we get to see their facilities: their airconditioned (if not covered) basketball courts, their volleyball courts with laminated floors, their olympic-size swimming pools and that vast, endless expanse of grass they call a football pitch, and a fully furnished weight room.

And then we get to take a look at their players: color-coordinated from head to toe replete with varsity jackets, duffle bags and branded shoes, and alternate jerseys from they are playing two

consecitive games.

From their looks alone, it could be said that they have a corteous are well-put athletes.

Then we go back to our school, and we find old classrooms converted into a table tennis court; a basketball and volleyball court that also doubles as a parking lot and uneven corridors as paths for our runners. Our players, although hardworking and dedicated, lack that oomph that only a brandnew and well design athletic uniform could bring.

Definitely, this is a case common in all of the public schools.

It is only common sense that we are not in sound at par with the said private institutions for training lies what we do not have a tuiseparates tion fee that specificalthe gifted ly tends to the needs of from the our athletes. elite.

Moreover, with more public schools expanding to a And since our players are students first, athletes second the Department of Education obviously makes it a point that they perform primarily their scholastic tasks as extra- curricular activities bear no more weight in the grade computation.

But what we lack in equipment, we make up for in grit and passion.

Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School is one of the top schools in the District Meet.

But the ultimate question is, is there a future in Public School Sports when a public school sports coach could only hope that his player be scouted by those in the private sector?

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EDITORIAL

The pride and culture in pinoy hoops Filipinos have always loved basketball.

Rafael Bartholomew, in his book Pacific Hoops, have explained in incredible detail how Filipino communities are built around basketball courts, how every barangay may be void of a health center but never a basketball court.

There are other documentaries like Pinoy Hoops and Hoop Nation that further discuss basketball as grass-roots of modern Fiipino Culture.

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League has recently concluded its debut season and it named our very own, Batangas City Athletics, as its first champion.

Although, as reports say, there is not a single legitimate Batangueno in its roster, one could definitely observe the team’s intimacy with its fans---- the Batangas coliseum always sold out when the Tanduay-sponsored cagers play.

Just like the National Basketball Association, this league owned and commissioned by Senator Manny Pacquiao evokes a sense of pride, and to its fans, a sense of belonging.

Unlike the Philippine Basketball Association who offers commercially owned teams, this MPBL’s teams are built around a city ,a place, and therefore, a proud cul-

ture.

And we, basketball- loving folks ,loved it.

It’s almost normal to witness ingame scuffles.

Yes, Filipino ballers are joyful and fun-loving, but they Just like the are also short-temNational pered.

Basketball Filipino streetballers Association, could be all smiles but it evokes a bet on a botsense of tle of large Coca Cola pride, and to whoevto its fans, a er wins the game, then sense of you’d have belonging. a serious, full-on body contact basketball.

That’s why to see our National players ball (and box) it out against the towering Aussies, is a proud and yet embarassing experience.

The brawl caused a disruption of the game in the third quarter lasting more than 30 minutes. Officials suspended 4 Australian players and 9 Filipino players and the game was

briefly resumed. All but one of the three remaining Filipino players intentionally fouled out prematurely, ending the game within the same quarter. The Philippines lost by default in favour of Australia.

Embarassing since it is televised and we (and the aussies) have made monkeys out of ourselves--- flying kicks, flying punches, flying chairs--all that jazz.

Filipinos are somwhow familiar to this kind of instances since this scuffles happen in barangay leagues wherein people fight because of pride--- because they represent a barangay, a city, a country. Some Filipinos became proud since our players stood- up against the Aussies who are well known for their bullying antics. Gilas Pilipinas fist-fought the bullies. They refused to be abused in their home turf.

Admit it or not, we took pride in it. Or entertained by it, at least.

The institution of MPBL and the Philippine and Australian scuffle represent the Filipino as proud people.

Those occurrences wouldn’t be possible if we weren’t a proud people as we now appreciate our what our hardcourt heroes have done and have been doing for us.

Intrams 2018 Open with Roars Welcomes New House Logos

| Jose Miguel Luces

Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School opened Intramurals 2018 with ‘’ Something new ‘’ as the Intrams committee introduced students to new logos and mascots to roar ,slash and dash with. Six black banners greeted the students for the opening ceremony , each flag with their own house color and creature. after the welcoming remarks ,Sir Jay Sargento introduced everyone to their respective groups ,starting with grade Seven ,beaning the insignia of the Green Raptor,’’feir ,fast,predator’’ words uttered to illustrate the dinosaur within Grade Seven.

Cheers from the crowd grew as Grade 8 Yellow Tigers were called ,’’Well tear you into pieces’’ roar Grade 8 student ,proudly mimicking the purrs and cries of a Wild Tiger. ’Souring High ,Undying ! the Grade nine blue Phoenixes yelled next as they ig-

nite the wings of the mythical bird,which is also the symbol of immortality and ressurection . Standing tall and glonous were the Grade ten Red Station . ‘’Sharp-witted ,Quick and Agile ‘’ student lined up stomping their feet ,head held high as the embodiment of the magnificent equine.

The next one called is the beast of ‘’ different parts’’ Grade 11 Pink Chemaira ,this mystical creature has a head and body of lion,horn of a goat and tail of a scorpion ,signifying grade 11 different set of obilities.Grade 12 Violet Jaguar were the last one one called ,Slyly Lurking in the Shadows the Senior High students charged with paws and fangs to demonstrate the force of the carnivorous wild cat .

2018 being the pioneer year of the Intramurals Houses , will start a new eva of a more competitive and challenging FABINHS Intramural experience.

All smiles. FABINHS students dance as part of the Intramurals 2018 opening rites.

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THREE TIME VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS SAY

“WE HAVE NO ACE PLAYER” | Shelldon Venteroso

“Sabi kasi ni sir Val, wala dapat star player sa amin, teamwork lagi dapat”, explains Jhun Dimaano, FABINHS opener and a veteran of the district games.

True enough, the not-so-towering and the not exactly- the-most-athletic-team in the league exhibitied solid teamwork all throughout the 2018 Lipa City District Athletic Meet held at Pinagtong-ulan, Lipa City.

In their first game, they routed Pangao INHS in two sets: 25-13, 25-11. However, coach Val wasn’t amused.

The said opponents were merely grade 7 and 8 students (PINHS only offered secondary courses recently) and the Spikers failed to capitalize on it.

“Ibinaba nyo ang laro nyo sa laro nila”, the coach told his then 2-time champions.

Then and there, the spikers realizes their shortcomings and never took another game for granted.

They never lost a set in their succeeding match against the more daring Inosluban INHS and gained a twice-to-beat advantage against Bolbok-- their finals rival for two years.

The Spikers lost Game 1 citing that the pressure to complete a grand slam overwhelemed them as they have committed a lot of unforced errors among other violations.

FABINHS lead in sets 2-1 but ultimately succumbed to a 2-3 loss.

Again, what they all needed was a post-game pep talk. Half of the starting line-up including Kevin Rocreo, team captain, are on their last playing year. All the team planned is to give their seniors a memorable exit albeit still calm, controlled and strategic.

In Game 2, a winnner takes all match, the Spikers came up more gathered and more spritely.

fabinhs runners nab 3 bronzes in district meet | Lavignia Mortanez

Christian Pascual, Mark Cantre, Piolo Berte and Adio David were awarded bronze medals in 4 x 100 meter relay.

On the other hand, Mark Cantre and Michael Laylo achieved the same awards in Discus Throw and Javelin throw respectively.

They were awarded August 29, 2018 at Pinagtong-ulan Integrated National High School, Lipa City.

E.C. Goode , in 1901, invented the modern version of the racket by fixing a sheet of pimpled, or stippled, rubber to the wooden blade.In the 1950s, paddles that used a rubber sheet combined with an underlying sponge layer changed the game dramatically,introducing greater spin and speed.

WHAT ATHLETES EAT TO STAY IN SHAPE | Karl Andrie Talagtag

| Katherine Dansalan

DIY table tennis paddles a step-by-step guide in building your own paddles Step 1: Download/Print the Template In order to make a paddle, you’ll need a template.

Step 2: Selecting the Step Wood For the blade of the ping pong paddle, I used 1/4” birch plywood that was roughly 8x10 inches. When it comes to the handle, you’ll need some 1/4 “ thick hardwood of any species that’s roughly 2x8 inches. I used cherry for my paddle, but feel free to use your favorite hardwood. Connect the templates to the paddle with some spray adhesive. (It costs when already maked Php 550.00) Step 3: Cutting,Sanding, and Glueing Once you have connected the templates to the wood, simply cut them out and sand

| Jaymee Templo

Remembering the loud game of

all your pieces until they are nice and smooth. Glue together the 2 handle pieces with wood glue or expoxy and wait for it to dry. Once it’s dried, sand thoroughly once again. (If you didn’t bought the already maked, you will do this step. If you bought the already maked then you can proceed to the another step) the cost of the wood glue is Php 106.25 while sandpaper is Php 54.37.

Step 4: Applying a Finish To finish the paddle, you can either paint it or you can use some type of clear coat.

I prefer using spray on lacquer and you will need to apply multiple layers to get the best results. If you’re painting your paddle, pick the color and apply the paint. (if you

prefer to paint then you will use this if not then move to the next step) the cost of the paint (bucket) is Php 100.00 while the spray paint costs Php 102.00.]

This Game is popularly known as syatong or syato in tagalog, Syatong in Ilocano, and pitiw in Bisaya.

Equipment needed a lots of open space preferably land so you can dig an elonganted shallow hole that you need in order for your team to scope the shatong points. First, you must create a shallow furrow on the ground;the shorter stick (about 6 inches) is placed perpendicular to the elongated groove/furrow. Use the longer stick off the ground, who ever catches the short stick each team member takes turn. The first one hurts the short stick off the furrow using the longer stick. Now, he/ she must be careful that the opposing team does not catch the short stick.

If the other team catches is, the cur-

rent team loses their turn and the opposing team takes their turn to hurt/ launch the short stick.

Shato enhance our body,s ability, it makes our body lusty. It makes our muscles strong, because of shato, many Pilipino children played it.

Shato game was a fun game, because everybody allowed to play it.

Know you need to decide what material you want on your paddle. Sand paper is great for speed and rubbers are great for spin. I like speed, so I used 150 grit sandpaper. I bought 2 large sheets of sandpaper and using spray adhesive, I connected the sandpaper to the wood. Once the sheet is connected, I used a razor blade to trim off the extra paper. If your using rubber, you can find rubber blanks online. The cost of the sandpaper is written on the Step 3 and the rubber

Nowadays, there is such a few pilipinos playing the shato game. It seems like it<s forgotten. Many young children are playing on their gadgets and computersbut it is not good in our health. We should play. An outdoor games to help our bodies become stronger and healthier. That’s why we need to play a shato game to bring back our Filipino Indigenous Games.

One of the things that taekwondo players need to do is eat healthy foods. And those are fish, meat, eggs and milk.

Fish gives protein to our body that helps the cells and tissue to recover from the practices. And it also gives vitamin D that helps in absorbing calcium for the body.

The meat gives protein that helps to build the bone and our muscle and to get taller. And it also gives vitamin a that helps the state of our eyes stay clear.

And one of the things that taekwondo players must also eat is eggs, it gives calcium to our body that helps maintaining our bones strong and also our teeth.

Vitamin C helps in an important

nutrient to heal wounds and absorption of iron in the body.

The most important food consumed by a taekwondo player is milk that gives vitamin b12.

Vitamin B12 helps in the proper functioning of the brain and other parts of the central nervous system and blood formation.

Taekwondo is the art of self defense that originated in-Korea it is recognized as are of the oldest forms of martial arts on the world.

Taekwondo first gaired accepraree as an olympic sport even if appeared as a demostration event in the 1988 seoul olympic games.

Taekwondo became a full medal sport competition beginning in 2000 at the Sydney olympics.

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o d ? w n h o h uc ear mey h t of e lu a v rk e o th dw ableo r ha | Arbie B

Being a professional athlete is arguably one of the most enjoyable jobs on earth---- you get to be paid for playing! Moreover, a professional athlete, in relation with other careers, is a high paying job depending on the city and/ or commercial establishment that they represent.

For example, Lebron James ( a person who does not need any introduction) has already been paid around 1 billion USD , his commercial endorsements notwhithstanding, all throughout his young career.

As of presstime, Lebron is only 33

years old.

On the other hand, Allysa Valdez, Philippine Volleyball’s muse has been earning 40 thousand dollars as per alphalife.me exclusive of endorsements and TV guestings.

The richest.com tells that Miami Heat Coach Eric Spoelstra’s estimated net worth is 8 million dollars, and he doesn’t even have to play For sure, there are many more persons that earned more than enough through sports.

However, most of the well-earning athletes weren’t born with sillver

spoons on their mouths and were poverty-stricken.

LeBron missed 100 days of school in fourth grade because he didn’t have the transportation to get there, he told Matt McMillen of WebMD Magazine in 2010.

He realized he could use basketball to escape his circumstances at a young age According to the 26-year-old Diaz, who is from Zamboanga, her desire to rise from poverty motivated her to succeed as as a world-class weightlifter.

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Leonor, Badillo end Sophomore Medal drought, cop Badminton Men’s Double plum | Louraine Guce

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

– Tim Notke Obviously, it took more that Godgiven physique.

It took more than training, even.

Wealth management is also a key skill that these athletes must acquire.

Allen Iverson, Antoine Walker, and our very own “Bad Boy from Dadiangas” Rolando Naverete, despite being wealthy in the duration of careers have gone broke and bankrupt.

Nowadays, smart and forwardtihnking athletes, aside from their agents, hire private financial managers to further secure their hard-

“legends” game and becamea trending internet topic for some time. The Sky Walker, after three years,is still soldiering on in his recovery process.

Now imagine.

SPIKE! MHERYL GACELO

Are Our Athletes Insured?

When Paul George, Shaun Livingston and Kevin Ware figured with their respective freak accidents, first aid flew in like Dutertards on an antiDute-rte Facebook post. They were sent out on stretchers, assisted into state ofthe art ambulances, and were attended to by the nearest premiere hospitals.

Definitely, the oohs and the aahs of the cringed audience were loud but they know for a fact that their sports heroes are hauled onto able hands.

Samboy Lim, Allan Caidic and Eugene Tejada were professional Filipino basketball athletes whose careers were derailed by unfortunate in-game accidents as well. Filipinos saw how The Triggerman vommited all over the Cuneta Astrodome when he collided with teammate Nelson Asaytonoand landed head first on the concrete; Jawo’s infamous “slit throat” gesturefollowed shortly thereafter. Filipinos felt for Eugene Tejada whose spinewent kapische on live TV. Samboy, a then 53-year-old NBA hall of famer,collapsed pregame due to a stroke in a charity

Imagine those kind of freak accidents happening to public high school players in a District athletic meet-- when a grade 10 varsity player, the mischievous creature that he is, cuts under a potential UAAP shooting guard and injures the bejesus out of his ankle.

Apparently, there were no ambulances in Samboy Lim’s time of injury, no proper first aid application as the legend was drove to the hospital via private vehicle---and that was an issue.

The hypothetical high school shooting guard that we were just talking about would be lucky if he had a bag of ice by courtside.

Sports is sports. The injuries that happen to Derick Rose and Grant Hill may happen to players our age and stature. The two things that separate us and the professionals are the financial and medical backing of our respec-tive organizations.

While there is Senate Bill 2166 otherwise known as Magna Carta for Student Athletes authored by Senator Pia Cayetano that states: It is the right ofcurrent and former Student-Athletes to receive free or subsidized medicalexpense coverage from the participating schools or athletic associations he is representing in case of any physical injury or sports-related harmsuffered by him as a result of his participation in theathletic program orcompetition.

We do hope that the bill would really assist in covering matters that in-volve thousands to millions of pesos worth of hospitalization and does notonly cater to mere ankle sprains, muscle cramps and other minor hiccups.

our house!

FABINHS Spikers remain at the top of the volleyball food chain as they copped- now three years in a row- the district athletic meet gold.

Routing every opponent that they came across with, and not losing a single set in the preliminaries.

The spikers donned in blue and yellow have become the ones to look out for as opponents and spectators alike wonder how a not-so-towering team exhibit efficiency through solid teamwork.

For sure, they have not taken the easy path as all of the team went under the rigorous exercises of trainer-coach Val Bautista. “Pressured talaga kami, kasi parang ang laking task na i-maintain yung championship streak namin”, Kevin Rocreo, Team Captain, explains in an interview with

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Esquadron.

Rocreo, also a Grade 10 honor student, has been a part of all three championships and this one, Pressured his last one as talaga kami, a FABINHS kasi parang spiker, may have been the ang laksweetest. ing task na “I filter the i-maintain team extenyung sively. I see to it that they championhave decent ship streak academic namin standings and are students of good conduct,” Coach Val tells the Esquadron.

The FABINHS Spikers are a living proof that in team sports, physicality is only secondary to hardwork and good conduct.

Smashers Vinch Leonor and Zillion Badillo outplayed fellow sophomore Robin Mendoza and John Patrick Piamonte in a lopsided 21-9 single set title win.

Leonor and Badillo, both members of the FABINHS Varsity team, showcased a domineering performance as they pepperes opponents with a killer streak of clear shots and smashes.

Newbies Piamonte and Mendoza, on the other hand, were basically dependent on the errors of their rivals as they struggle to return forehand smashes especially the ones coming from Leonor.

Vinch’s ace services slowly gave way to the sophomores 21-9 victory.

This championship also ended Grade 8’s medal drought as this is their first gold received in the 2018 FABINHS intramurals.

School Launches Mr. and Ms. SportsfestTeacher Edition | Mheryl Gacelo

Beautiful and Handsome teachers who are confidently representing their teaching year levels ramped the stage wearing their gorgeous sports wear for Mr. and Ms. Sportsfest 2018.

When the candidates came out and ramped, loud cheers and large tarpaulins was raised by the students from G7 to G 12 to show their support to their teachers and co-teachers.

Mr. Adams Budomo won the best attire of sportswear and he was wearing a baseball clothes for boys while Ms. Lorena Manimtim, the G7 representative won also for the best attire wear because of his sexy and fit baseball wear with a baseball wear with a baseball bat for girls.

At the end the judges announced the winners for Mr. and Ms. Sports Fest 2018 are Mr. John Adams Budomo and Ms.¬Helen Ragus who are both representatives of G12 with the average of 93.6 for Mr. Sport fest while 94.6 is the average of the Ms. Sports fest 2018.

The following are the awards of the male teachers for Mr. Sports Fest. The 4th runner up is Mr. Van Lansigan, A Grade 8 representative gathering an average of 87.7 while Mr. Rey Pamis got the 3rd place with its average of 90.3 The score of the two representatives has minute differences only, it is only 0.1. Mr. Joel James Cubillas, the representative of Grade 7 got the 2nd place gathering an average of 91.2 while the 1st runner up is Mr. Ariel Juyag, A Grade 9 representative got an average of 91.3.

For Ms. Sports Fest 2018, the grade 10 representative which is Mr. Arlet Mande got the 1st place with an average of 94 and Ms. Bella Manimtim got the 2nd place with an average of 93.3.

The grade 9 representative, Ms. Mavelle Famorcan won the 3rd place with an average of 91.6 while Mrs. Helen Calingasan, the grade 8 representative got the 4th place with an average of 91.3.

the pride and culture in pinoy hoops (on Maharlika pilipinas league & the fiba scuffle)

SPORTS this is our house!

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Filipinos have always loved basketball.

Rafael Bartholomew, in his book Pacific Hoops, have explained in incredible detail how Filipino com-

munities are built around basketball courts, how every barangay may be void of a health center but never a basketball court.

There are other documentaries like

Pinoy Hoops and Hoop Nation that further discuss basketball as grassroots of modern Fiipino Culture.

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League has recently concluded its

INCREDIBLE DEFENSE LEAD TO FABINHS SPIKERS’ THREEPEAT | Fiona Marie Martinez

FABINHS Spikers remain at the top of the volleyball food chain as they copped- now three years in a row- the district athletic meet gold.

Routing every opponent that they came across with, and not losing a single set in the preliminaries, the spikers donned in blue and yellow have become the ones to look out for as opponents and spectators alike wonder how a not-so-towering team exhibit efficiency through solid teamwork.

For sure, they have not taken the easy path as all of the team went under the rigorous exercises of trainer-coach Val Bautista. “Pressured talaga kami, kasi parang ang laking task na i-maintain yung championship streak namin”, Kevin Rocreo, Team Captain, explains in an interview with Esquadron.

Rocreo, also a Grade 10 honor student, has been a part of all three

Bolbok Spikers have to get through an incredible wall of defense for a hard-earned point.

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Taekwondo Jins Continue District Meet Dominance, takes home 11 medals | Christian Lambio

Coming from a victorious season last year, FABINHS Taekwondo Jins continue their barrage of winnings in this year’s District Athletic Meet.

The club garnered a total of eleven awards including 4 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medals.

The awardees and their achievements are as follow: Dale Ann M. De Villa- Gold, Finweight; Remuel Adaya- Gold, Lightweight; Alexa Michaela Salazar- Gold, Flyweight;Madelein Louie Quizon- Gold, Welterweight; McGheros Briones- Silver, Finweight; Jonn Simon Boral- Silver, Bantamweight; Mcgheros Bri-

ones- Silver, Poomsae; Jonn Simon M. Boral- Silver, Poomsae; Mia Joy B. Monge- Siver, Poomsae; Shielo MArian Salamangca, Bronze, Lightweight.

Gold and silver medalists will advance to the upcoming Division Level.

Last year, the taekwondo club have won up to the provincial-level. This year’s objective is to make it all the to the Palarong Pambansa.

Moreover. the taekwondo team will continue its year-round training under Trainer-Coah Dennis G. Jumarang.

Fernando, Hernandez Bag Table Tennis Bronzes, fall short of Division Meet entry | Rhon Salazar

Ellaine Fernando and Michael Hernandez took home bronze medals in their respective individual categories in the recently held District Athletic Meet at Pinagtong-ulan Integrated National High School, Pinagtong-ulan, Lipa City.

It’s Fernando’s second consecutive time to cop the said award. It’s a bittersweet moment, she says, as she knows she brought home an award and that it’s saddening at the same time for she again failed to qualify for the division meet.

Nonetheless, it was her masterful service aces that helped her attain

consistent podium-finishes at the games--- a good mix of fastballs, strokes, basic footworks , pendulum spins and smash attacks were given emphasis with his trainings with Coach Patrick Africa wich the form masterfully applied in her matches.

On the other hand, Hernandez placed third in the Men’s Individual Category. His fastballs, chops, strokes and smashes were lauded by his coach and those who have witnessed his matches. The Grade 10 stud, in an interview with Esquadron, iterated that his greatest inspiration was his family who supports him

Batang Fernando Lady Ballers inch their way up to 3x3 championship title | Joy Adison Dio

KC Ngalot, Daniela Beltran, Arabella Grace Dalangin, and Mary Joy Laroza were hailed as the Queens of the Hardcourt in the recently held District Meet at Pinagtongulan Integrated National High School, Lipa City, Batangas.

They started the 3x3 female basketball tournament against Pinagkawitan INHS- a hardfought bout wherein their margin against the equally fierce dribllers were never more than three points.They finished the opener with a 10-3 win.They then went against the Inosluban Shooters and won by only a hairline,10-11.

After leading the tournament by a 2-0 record, the ballers were awarded a twice to beat advantage, again, against the Sapiere-lead Pinagkawitan dribllers. Unfortunately, the ballers lost, 13-10, in their first finals game as for their plays were seemingly predicted by their opponents.

The next game, however, was on a more upbeat tempo that favored the team-centered ballers against the dribblers who were dependent on Sapiera’s isolation plays. Ngalot lead the Batang Fernando Lady Ballers to their first ever championship scoring 50% of their and winning by 2 points, 13-11.

Prior to this tournament, the balers only practiced for one and a half weeks. Although the team could obviously be better with out-

side shooting (they were primary dependent on Ngalot’s drives and Beltran’s perimeter jumper), the players are more than satisfied with their performances.

KC Ngalot and Arabella Dalangin together with two more players from Pinagkawitan Integrated National High School would represent the West District in the upcoming 2018 Lipa City Division Athletics Meet.“Okay lang naman na hindi kami makasama, at least e mapa-prioritize ang mga graduating students”, Beltran, the Batang Fernando’s primary sniper expressed in an interview with Esquadron. She now looks toward a repeat performance next year.

3 on 3 basketball is one of the newly introduced categories in the Lipa City District Athletics Meet.

Contrary to popular belief, this watered-down version of full-court basketball needs more agile, more tactical players for it showcases a modern, distinctively fast-paced, positionless basketball.

3x3 (pronounced 3 on 3, 3 by 3 or 3x3) basketball is a form of the game played three a side on one hoop. This basketball discipline is currently being promoted and structured[2] by FIBA, the sport's governing body.

HOW MUCH DO ATHLETES EARN?

Being a professional athlete is arguably one of the most enjoyable jobs on earth---- you get to be paid for playing! Moreover, a professional athlete, in relation with other careers, is a high paying job depending on the city and/ or commercial establishment that they represent.

For example, Lebron James ( a person who does not need any intro-

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duction) has already been paid around 1 billion USD , his commercial endorsements notwhithstanding, all throughout his young career. As of presstime, Lebron is only 33 years old.

On the other hand, Allysa Valdez, Philippine Volleyball’s muse has been earning 40 thousand dollars as per alphalife.me exclusive of en-

SARGENTO VIES FOR LONG-TERM SPORTS PROGRAM | Darlene Dimaculangan

There are obvious reasons on why athletes that come from public schools could barely compete against their rivals coming from the private sector.

According to a study of Jay Sargento, Sports Coordinator of FABINHS, entitled Factors Affecting the Athlettics Performance in the Secondary Schools in the Division of Lipa, the following are the primary problems an athlete may come across: lenient implementation of school sports program, insufficient school sports facilities, insufficient number of qualified trainers and coaches, and an undetailed school sports schedule .

The ultimate To really goal of Sargento shine in who is now taking athletic up his Master’s competitions Degree at Rizal we must College of Taal make some is to come up adjusments with a dedicated, with our long- long term School Sports Program term sports which will address programs the aforesaid factors.

Also, Division Memorandum NO. 105, S. 2018 entitled Special Program For Sports Development of Selected Elementary Schools’ implementation is commited to uplift the competitiveness and sports prowess of Lipeno Student-Athletes.

On the other hand, the 26-year-old researcher believes that all schools must be given equal opportunities when it comes to sports programs’ imprpovement.