Nudo Veritas 2019-2020 | Volume 25 No. 3

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inside the issue 02 | news

Brigada Eskwela Plus Initiatives surges RS’ betterments Initiatives under the Brigada Eskwela Plus, the banner project of Gusa Regional Science High School (GRSHS-X) to the National Search for the Most Sustained School which ranked 4th in the Regional Level and showed betterments for the institution the past months, according to Jasmine Joy Tiempo, Brigada Eskwela coordinator.

06 | opinion

nudoveritas the power to write is the power to achieve

Vol. 25 No. 1 | The Official Publication of Gusa Regional Science High School-X Division of Cagayan de Oro City | Region X | June-October 2019

NEVER ENOUGH RegSci students share sentiments on some pressing issues

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by ROBERT GALLARDO

Against Our Own 47 years ago marked the shutdown of a free press and freedom of expression; the cessation of Congress; the suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus; lowering of workers’ wages; restriction of any form of protest; violation of human rights. Under Ferdinand Marcos’ Martial Law, the Philippines was at war with itself.

tudents of the Regional Science High School System (RSHSS) of the Philippines showed their distress to the Department of Education (DepEd) and its support on the system through a student-led online conference which voice out their opinions. continue on page 4

10-11 | features

Filibusteros of the Past, Present and Future The battle that our forefathers started did not end when we reached independence. Lapu-Lapu who fought for the sake of his island did not waver upon seeing guns that put their bolos to shame. Andres Bonifacio did not put his own political agenda on the battle against the conquestors. Jose Rizal dreamed and put hope on his pen, that someday the blood he will shed will trigger the ink that the youth will take.

14 | science

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Better performance on Reading, Science, Math clamored

Teacher-issue creates buzz

PH entitled low PISA scores leave DepEd Secretary, teachers to review on teaching

by ROBERT GALLARDO

The Fault in Our Lines

by MELIZA ROCAT

Philippines is unfortunately a member of the Pacific Ring of Fire which belts of active seismic places converge at ends of each continental plate.

Shown on the results of the Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA) by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Philippines ranked lowest in Reading and second lowest in both Science and Mathematics among 79 countries, leaving the country in awe for a better performance.

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The assessment was given to 600,00 students from the participating countries on a two-hour computer-based test. The announcement that the country was lowest in Reading even though the country’s medium of instruction is English, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones expressed her opinions on the issue at hand. “English is clearly a weakness of our learners and could possibly have taken effect on their performance,” Briones said. “Therefore I direct the Curriculum and Instruction Office to look into the proficiency in English, particularly in Science and Math.”

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PHILIPPINES’ PISA Performance

Aware of the low proficiency the students have in literacy and especially in Science and Math, Secondary Principal I of Gusa Regional Science High School - X (GRSHS-X) also shared her sentiments after being interviewed about the matter. “Yes, given that the learners here in our country are supposedly knowledgeable in English literacy, and of course, our main subjects in our school, Science and Math, I believe that the students - along with their determination and prowess can set their standards higher and do better, “ Galarpe expressed. continue on page 3 Art by JAMES PUNSALAN

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Tulfo’s words outrage teachers Media personality Rafael “Raffy” Tulfo has been currently targeted by the public after his “shameless” comments on a public school teacher being “exposed” on his radio show on November 22, leaving other teachers angry.

In an episode of Tulfo’s radio show entitled “Wanted sa Radyo” where different issues and conflicts are discussed, the broadcaster interviewed the parents and the grandmother of the Grade 2 student who sat outside the classroom as punishment for his failure to bring his report card thus, the matter at hand. As shown on a CCTV footage, Melita Limjuce - the teacher who let the pupil sit outside for one whole period was also accused of verbal abuse according to local reports. After being asked what consequence she wanted for the teacher, the mother- Rosemil Edroso - said, “Ayaw ko namang ipakulong siya. Magpahinga na lang siya, mawalan siya ng lisensya. [I do not want her to be in jail. Let her rest, her license be revoked.] Tulfo, intrigued at the issue at hand, then asked the teacher over an aired phone call on his program if she would rather have the issue brought to court or just agree to have her license revoked. “With all due respect, I’ll have to go with the mother and father’s decision, Limjuce responded. As the matter sparked the attention of the netizens’ eyes, some pointed out that Tulfo and his program do not have the authority to address such conflicts if they knew it would leave a hasty view not just on Tulfo but to the whole production of the show, a netizen tweeted.


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