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HOME SWEET HOME. It's a welcome home as the school heads in Bulacan sing a welcome song for Dr. Merlina Cruz, the new Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) of San Jose Del Monte City (SJDMC). They warmly smile and sing for Dr. Cruz during the Turn-Over Ceremony at the Schools Division Office (SDO) last October 19.

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EXCHANGE FOR A CHANGE. Ma'am Divina Gracia Cardona, YES-O Adviser happily swaps the used papers of Grade 9-SPJ students with a new pad of paper and pencils last October 28. This is part of their new program which also advocates environmental awareness and preservation.

Dr. Merlina P. Cruz, CESO VI said as she formally accepted her reassignment as the Schools Division Superintendent from Malolos to San Jose del Monte City (SJDMC) during the TurnOver Ceremony held at the Schools Division Office (SDO) last October 19. “There won’t be a difficult transition,” the new SDS uttered in her message of acceptance. Engr. Ramon V. Estanislao, DepEd Assistant Regional Director in Region III gave his message of advice to Dr. Cruz in an acronym, wherein each letter of her...

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Paradisians agree with ‘No Homework Policy’ – survey shows JZ MAE V. GINOO AND IROM OWEN P. MERCADO ore than half 11 - HUMSS A student of Paradisians said. agree with the On the other hand, No Homework Policy there are more junior because it consumes high school students who their supposed to be disagree with the said bonding time with their policy, most of whom are family, a survey released, freshmen. September 18. “Hindi, dahil From the 1,151 hindi naman lahat nag respondents of the Green nagfa-family bonding at Ink Chronicles’ survey, 627 nag-aasikaso sa bahay. or 54% said that they prefer Magandang may ginagawa not having assignments sa bahay para makapagbecause of three most advance reading din sa frequently cited reasons: ibang lessons,” Princess need for time to rest, do Maelyn Monsanto, Grade household chores and bond 7-SPJ student said. with family members. Amelou Figueras, Out of the 656 Grade 9 - SPA student junior high school students, reasoned out that those who agreed with the assignments can help said policy explained how refresh the mind of assignments stress them students and enable them out and burden them in to do self-initiated learning school. at home. “Agree ako kasi The Department hindi lang naman yung of Education (DepEd) homework ginagawa supports the said bill as it namin sa bahay, may mga aims to help students find gawain din kasi kami na balance between their kinakailangan talaga na academic development minsan di nagagawa kasi and personal growth, but it maraming homework,” is still pending for approval Baby Lyn Parreno, Grade in the Senate.

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YES-O ups campaign on plastic use, waste disposal

MARY ROSE N. CALVADORES ay “yes” to making Paradise a real paradise. Intensifying its environmental awareness and preservation campaign in the campus, Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) club initiated the “Basurang Papel Kapalit ay Bagong Papel” program alongside its week-long implementation of “Walang Plastikan at Sipsipan sa Paradise” policy, which originally started as a two-day ban of plastics last year. The program aims to engage students effectively on proper waste disposal and also help the club continue its advocacies by selling paper trash while lessening waste in school, YES-O Club Adviser Ma’am Divina Gracia Cardona said. “Given that climate change and other environmental issues in the world are already being overlooked nowadays, it’s really good that this year, we felt more the sense of urgency about doing things that help save our planet—no matter how small they are,” Deejay Love Moreno, STEM 12 student said.

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The club gives ballpen or pencil for plastics and intermediate pads in exchange for paper wastes which they’ve given more exposure than other wastes but they also accept Styrofoam, foils, sticks and plastic cups. Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) was chosen as one of the recipients of school supplies from the City Environment and National Office (CENRO). “We should all actively participate even when not everyone does; at least, we did our part,” YES-O Club President Cedrick Binuya said. Students who want to participate in the said program will only have to go to the faculty or stockroom to redeem their school materials right away or come back to claim other materials in case there’s no more supplies. YES-O club members segregate the wastes they’ve collected. The club plans to reinforce their regulations in their implemented programs and come up with another one such as the “Tapat Mo Linis Mo” this coming school year.

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ith a 203% increase between 2010 and 2018, Philippines had the highest and fastest rate of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic in the world according to Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), October 21. “In the 2018 report, we’re already number 1 in the whole world when it comes to countries with the fastest growing HIV epidemic,” Dr. Louie Ocampo, UNAIDS Philippines country director, said in a talk at the Manila Doctors Hospital. UNAIDS estimated that there were about 77,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines; however, only about 62,029 of them have been diagnosed

and reported. Meanwhile, Bulacan has treated 2,270 patients with HIV as of May since 1984, the highest HIV prevalence recorded in Central Luzon, where San Jose del Monte has the highest HIV population with 257, followed by Meycauayan town with 123 cases and Malolos with 115 cases. Measures for prevention are under way as SJDM City has its Primary HIV Care Clinic and got awarded as the Top Performing City Health Office in TB-HIV PICT Implementation in February 2017. Sources: Manila Bulletin, CNN On the Record with Ruth Cabal & Philippine Daily Inquirer

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first name, Merlina, stands out for a certain virtue or aspect that she would need in her field—M for Modesty, E for Empathy, R for Role Model, L for Legacy Living, I for Innovation, N for Navigating Politics, and A for Advocacy. Engr. Estanislao also gave the advice speech as a reminder for all DepEd employees, particularly officials and school heads to continuously render service in the field of education with passion while enhancing existing programs or implementing innovations which w o u l d b e n e fi t public school

teachers like registering the Division Clinic to Phil Health and working with local government units (LGUs). “When one door closes, another door opens up,” Dr. Dennis Booth, City Administrator and Representative of Mayor Arthur Robes in the ceremony said in his speech for the former Schools Division Superintendent, Ma’am Germelina H. Pascual, CESO V. The advisory was formally issued last August 13, 2019 as per DepEd Order no. 7 s. 1908 which mandates that education superintendents, principals and other school heads have to be transferred to other d i v i s i on s every after five years.

KEY TO KEY. Ma'am Germelina H. Pascual gives the key as a sign of transferring her position to Dr. Cruz as the new Schools' Division Superintendent last October 19.

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Congw. Robes calls for ‘more’ support on RA 11036 JOVILYN P. ANTALAN

o n o r a b l e R e pre s e nt at i v e Florida P. Robes of San Jose del Monte City lobbied the reinforcement of Republic Act 11036 or the Philippine Mental Health Act to better confront the threats of depression and suicide among Filipino youth on her privilege speech entitled “Changing Faces” last August 27 during the first session of the 18th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa Complex. Congresswoman Robes also pointed out in her speech the need for launching strong and widely promoted antisuicide helplines along with communitybased mental health programs while mandating responsible social media usage to administer actions on abusive posts.

“Philippines has the highest number of depressed people in Southeast Asia and according to World Health Organization, majority of individuals committing suicide are at their young ages between 15-29 years old,” she stressed out. She also enumerated the three dreaded symptoms of depression on young population, namely, h ap l e s s n e s s , hopelessness, and helplessness, emphasizing that 60% of major depressions may lead to death. Th e c ong re s s wom an further cited a research which shows that adolescents who spent more time on social m e d i a

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Active participants received prizes like autoanon Photo Marathon 2017 grand winner Ruben Castor Ranin conducts a pro bono photog- graphed photos, Canon lanyards, journals, t-shirts, minraphy seminar to 150 Contemporary Philippine iature camera keychains and caps, sponsored by Canon, Arts from the Regions (CPA) Grade 12 students and Lowepro, Benro and Lightroom. photojournalists last October 7 at the “I’ve learned a lot in the seminar of Sir Ruben. Because of his shared Paradise Farms National High experiences and knowledge on how to take School (PFNHS) Japanese International Cooperation Agenphotos, I would definitely pursue photography. Sir Ruben inspired me and someday cy (JICA) hall. The seminar started I would do the same,” Vincent Dadobo, a CPA HUMSS 12 student said. with Sir Ranin’s encouragement for students to join the Sir Ranin left 15 tickets with 50% membership discount for Canon Photo Marathon 2019 PASSION IN ACTION. his photography club, Lens Nation followed by his introductory Sir Ruben C. Ranin, Canon Photo Photography. lecture on the basics of pho- Marathon 2017 grand winner freely shares his expertise in photography. He This event was done in tography composition as an motivates Paradisians to try their knack at photography last October 7. art through an exhibit of his collaboration with CPA teachers and Sir Ruben’s college batch mates, Sir Edgar winning shots in various local Photo Credits: Jessica Ogahayon Dela Peña and Ma’am Venus Lucas, also senior high and international competitions. school teachers in PFNHS.

JESSICA A. OGAHAYON s part of their “Adopt a School Program”, ABSCBN Lingkod Kapamilya donated costumes to Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) Special Program in Arts (SPA) last June 20. ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya coordinated with Brigada Chairman Nelson Galicia regarding their program since PFNHS is one of the schools that was chosen as recipient. Ma’am Lorna Salditos, SPA coordinator, together with other SPA specialists,

Sir Marlon Diaz, Sir JayAr Cuevas and Sir Galicia visited ABS-CBN to pick up bulks of Kapamilya wardrobe donations for SPA students. “We were so thankful to ABS-CBN for the donations

WEARING KINDNESS. ABS-CBN generously donates clothes and costumes for PFNHS SPA last June 20.

they gave to our school. SPA students got the chance to wear different sets of costumes,” Sir Cuevas said. SPA students received assorted costumes like t-shirts and Christmas dresses that were used during Kapamilya shows such as ASAP 20, Banana Sundae and Wild flower. Ma’am Salditos further said that during their visit, the ABS-CBN staff was so accommodating, and they had a chance to take a closer look of the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) house after the donations were given.

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SPA Music adviser reigns in Kundiman Idol MARIAN B. DE JESUS er voice lingers wherever you are.

Catching the Kundiman Idol title with her song Saan ka man Naroroon in the PFNHS Kundiman Idol Singing contest, Ma’am Irene Ladino, SPA Music Specialist represents District 9 in the Kundiman Idol Division Contest during the Department of Education (DepEd) Day Celebration by which she won as 1st Runner Up at Minuyan Sports Complex last September 6. With his deep voice and stage presence, Sir Jeffrey Remanes followed as 2nd place and Ma’am Miraflor Compas as 3rd place. Other contestants, Sir Edgar Dela Peña, Ma’am Marisse Sibal and Ma’am Juanita Sayo also received support from their students and fellow colleagues as they showed different styles in singing. Sir John Mark Mirano, the guest judge, also a Special Program for the Arts (SPA) Batch 1 alumnus captivated the crowd as he capped off the event with his song ‘Mahal na mahal’ by Sam Concepcion.

Science whiz claims teamwork as key to success GENESIS CHARM E. MATALICIA eamwork makes the Other Science buffs dream work! won in consecutive places as Cybel Thereze Moraña of Thus exclaimed Grade 7 – STE got 3rd place, Hero Pantia of Grade Jeffrey Niño Dela Cruz of 9-Diamond who aced Grade 10 – Rizal grabbed 1st place in the Quiz Bee 4th place, Russell Parcon of during the 2019 Division Grade 8 – Sampaguita won Secondary Science Fair 5th place and Troy Gonzales held in his school, Paradise of Grade 9 – SPA reached 6th Farms National High School place. (PFNHS) last October 10. “We feel Earning a perfect overwhelmed. Tapping all score, Cedrick Binuya of Science teachers, we won STEM 11 – A also won 1st because we have teamwork, place in Quiz Bee followed nonetheless, we also trained by the 2nd placers, Carl and motivated our student Justin Cañedo of STEM 12 well,” Master Teacher I in the same category and Adora Liwanag said. Jessie Sajol of HE 12 in poster making.

BKD holds Mental Health Seminar, Festival of Talents

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o further educate students about the negative effects of using illegal drugs, Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD) in coordination with National Drug Education Program (NDEP) conducted a seminar and celebrated a Festival of Talents last August 1 at Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) covered court. Dra. Mary Ann Soriano talked about adolescent mental health disorder to Grades 11 and 12 HUMMS and STEM students in the morning along with Sir Manuel Payumo, NDEP Focal Person and other officers from the Schools Division Office

DRUGS END ALL DREAMS. Fatima Joven of 7 – SPJ acts out of what will happen to familes when a member uses drugs. By tableau, attendees had a better understanding of why they shouldn't do drugs.

(SDO) who also supported the said whole-day activity. “BKD yung ginamit natin para ma-engage at mareach-out yung estudyanteng katulad niyo,” Sir Payumo said. High school students from different schools together with their BKD advisers joined the program and showcased their talents such as singing, presenting their spoken word poetry, rapping and showing illustrations as warnings about drugs and other related issues. PFNHS BKD Club Adviser Ma’am Maria Luisa Romero said PFNHS has

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ABS-CBN donates costumes to SPA

were more likely to report mental health issues which may lead to loss of moral values, discipline and respect to adults or authority. The privilege hour was capped off by the interpellation of BUHAY Party-List Representative, Hon. Jose l. Atienza Jr. who recognized Congresswoman Robes and added that many teenagers who commit suicides are marijuana users.

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guests from other schools because the DO wanted to showcase the talents of different schools and promote camaraderie among all BKD Club officers and members. “It was held here in our school because we were considered by the DO as the most active BKD Club and we won first place in the Division contest in the search for the Best BKD Club Implementor,” Ma’am Romero added. The program was hosted by two PFNHS BKD Club representatives, Vincent Moreno and Lovely Rhed Sayco from Grade 10 - Rizal.

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Be ‘Makatotohanan’—Raymundo RK launched in PFNHS

Paradisians celebrate Nat’l Heroes’ Day MARY ROSE N. CALVADORES

ith the theme “Ating Alalahanin, mga Bayaning Atin,” the Araling Panlipunan (AP) Department of Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) led Paradisians in celebrating the National Heroes’ Day through different contests at the PFNHS covered court, September 5. “The event aimed to commemorate the heroism of the Philippine heroes and for the students to perform the love of nation (nationalism),” Sir Nelson Galicia, AP Teacher III said. AP teachers with the help of AP Club members, Umalohokan, organized the event which was open to all junior and senior high school students. The celebration featured different contests such as extemporaneous speech, slogan making, song writing, poster making and essay writing, the winners of which were Lovely Rhed Sayco of Grade 10 Rizal, Resty Panit of Grade 8-Sampaguita, Marvin Jaro of Grade 11 – HUMSS A, Maria Nearlyn Manos and Mary Rose Calvadores also from Grade 10 - Rizal respectively.

JOVILYN P. ANTALAN t’s easy to be Makadios, Makatao, Makakalikasan, and Makabansa, but it’s not easy to be Makatotohanan. Thus said Rescue Kabataan (RK) co-founder Patrick Raymundo as he shared their goals for the Filipino youth. Built on its threefold program ensuring prevention, restoration, and rescue, RK, a nongovernment, non-political, and non-denominational

organization was launched last July 18 at Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS). The said organization offers Campus Stop, Barkada Care, and RK Barracks which provides counseling from Monday to Friday. RK’s mission is to guide students to bring their lives back in order while its purpose is to lead them to the One whose love for them is beyond

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uphonyka is continuously making its name by winning different competitions in and out of the school, one of which was their recent victory in the Battle of the Bands held at Barangay Kaypian, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan last October 19. With their own composition “Panaghoy”, the E5 Band under the Euphonyka which is the youngest in the competition bagged the 3rd place in an open category. “Win. Win. Win. Open ako sa 1st, 2nd or 3rd even sa losing kasi hindi naman laging champion pero sa akin kasi, once ka lang lalaban, bakit hindi mo pa galingan. Iyan ang lagi kong sinasabi sa kanila,” Euphonyka’s coach, Ms. Irene Ladino said. Euphonyka band was also hailed as champion at the Division Level Jingle Making

GAME OF FUN. Mark Eron Aguilon assists young kids with pleasure as they play a game during HUMSS outreach. HUMSS students willingly help kids of Lambakin Kurba, Sto. Cristo as part of their Community Engagement subject.

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earn from the inside and out. To apply the concepts they learned inside the classroom, HUMSS 12 of Paradise Farms National High School conducted an Outreach Program as part of their Community Engagement subject last October 10. HUMSS 12 was divided into three groups who went to three different barangays, namely Barangay Lambakin Kurba Sto. Cristo, Barangay Maharlika and Dela Costa 3 Home for the Aged. “I want them not to just learn inside classroom but also to experience how is it to give by themselves because for me it’s a different thing,” Ma’am Venus Lucas, their subject teacher said. The outreach program lasted for almost four hours as the students gave gifts such as foods, toys, and pre-loved clothes, after which they rendered a

‘Fantasy turned reality in the Rising City’ City College begins operation this school year DEEJAY LOVE MORENO esterday’s fantasy, today’s reality.

City College of San Jose del Monte finally started its regular classes last August 13, 2019 after its soft opening last August 5, 2019. “This used to be just a dream but the real visionary behind all these is no other than our beloved Mayor Arthur Robes,” Dr. Dennis Booth, Vice Chairperson of the City College of San Jose del Monte said during the soft opening. He added that in the soft opening, they are gathered to witness the unfolding of history—a testimony to yet another investment into human capital as 326 young San Joseños enter portals of the first higher educational institution (HEI) the city has established. “Gusto po natin na ang City College ay maging isang lugar kung saan natin huhubugin ang magagaling na mag-aaral. Kung kaya’t unti-unti nating binibigyang

TOGETHER, WE COMMIT. Joseph Aquino, Rafael Espino, Jomar Bares and Jobell Cada solemnly write what they want to commit to God. They write together their thoughts and feelings during the Rescue Kabataan Campus Photo Credits: Jessica Ogahayon Stop last September 20.

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what they can imagine, Jesus Christ, Founder Abegail Raymundo shared. RK already held three campus stop sessions, “Hugot Pa More” last July 18, “Selfie” last September 20 and the third session, “One Bowl of Soup” last October 18. Their program was first implemented in Cavite and it continues to reach out the whole country at present, particularly in Bulacan.

HUMSS 12 goes ‘out’ for outreach

Former PBB house� mate visits PFNHS orza Obstacle Run is fun run with a twist because it’s full of obstacle course. Gino A. Roque IV, former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate visited Paradise Farms National High School last August 22 to promote Forza Obstacle Run which has Bantay Bata as its beneficiary. Roque encouraged Paradisians to engage into sports and other physical activities to avoid temptations and focus on developing their well-being. Forza Obstacle Run was held last August 25 at Altaraza Ayala Town Center.

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performance (dance and song numbers) to the children and elderlies. “It feels so great because we were able to help and share blessings and it’s indeed better to give than to receive,” Caryl Cariño, HUMSS 12 student said. Ma’am Lucas also said that the HUMSS students were only instructed to conduct the outreach and they were the ones who prepared for it. “I felt so happy and I almost cried because they didn’t just do it for grade compliance but because they enjoyed it. They also went beyond my expectations,” she added. Another outreach program which will be a collaboration between Discipline and Ideas in Applied Social Sciences (DIASS) and Community Engagement classes is being planned and set on December.

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UP FOR VICTORY. Ma'am Amilyn Hidalgo gratefully awarded the bronze medal to Annegie Morales of 8-Sampaguita as her coach during the Division Secondary Mathematics Competition last October 11 at Towerville National High School.

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katuparan at bagong hagdanan ang susunod na henerasyon ng ating lungsod ng San Jose del Monte. Kasi pangarap natin talaga na sa San Jose ay walang mahirap,” Mayor Arthur Robes said. Congresswoman Rida Robes also expressed her joy as she assured the San Joseños that she will continue to work for the youth and the children of today.

Pose of Achievement. City of San Jose del Monte councilors pose "wacky" out of joy during the soft opening of City College last August 5.

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Contest for Brigada Eskwela last May 20, Battle of the Bands last August 17 at Starmall San Jose del Monte while 1st runner up in the Ding-A-Ling Jingle Making Contest at Office Warehouse, Quezon City last June 20. E5 band consists of six members namely Mark Jayzac Ladino, Laarni Joy Pagliawan, Ayesha Quiling, Gerzhel Reambonanza, Prince Alboria, Julien Soriano while the Euphonyka band also has six members namely Jahzel Narcillo, Erik Cabrera, Marvin Jaro, Raindez Nick Barles, Christian Tilan and John Edmy Icabandi. Standing as the youth’s voice and patronizing their own music, Euphonyka will have their first ever concert type recital with a theme “Pasko sa Pamilyang Pilipino” on December 13, 2019 at Paradise Farms National High School.

arnering four golds, four silvers, and 14 bronze medals, Paradise Farms National High School Math wizards and teachers topped 1st runner up overall in the 2019 Division Secondary Mathematics Competition last October 11 at Towerville National High School. Luis Andrew S. Tiongson, Grade 10-Rizal grabbed the gold medal in slogan making, while Janvher Ranille, Grade 7 -STE, Ivan Parpan, Grade 9-Diamond, and Jaero Octaviano, also Grade 10 - Rizal gained silver medals for Math quiz. Continuing the streak were Grade 11 – STEM A boys, Cedrick Binuya who won the gold medal for Sudoku challenge and bronze for Math quiz, Rannie Erquiza who got silver medal and 1st place award for Math quiz and bronze for Sudoku and Nicole Tumampo

who gained two bronze medals for winning the Sudoku challenge and Math quiz. In Grade 12, Den Reyes of STEM captured a bronze medal in both Math quiz and Sudoku challenge, with Arian Esposado who also got a bronze medal for Math quiz. “I deserved the award because I really worked and trained hard for the competition and for our coach, Ma’am Maya Manuel. I don’t want her efforts for us to be wasted,” 3rd Placer Parpan said. Earning the bronze medals were Veronica Abelle and Annegie Morales, Grade 8-Sampaguita, Edy Boi Saplan, Grade 9-SPA, Lovely Rhed Sayco and Jaero Octaviano, Grade 10-Rizal. Ma’am Amilyn Hidalgo, Grade 8 coach remarked that willingness to learn made their contestants win.

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QR codes for attendance checking, proposed by SHS studes DEEJAY LOVE MORENO ally no more as phones will tell them all. Grade 12 – ICT students conducted a research study on the “Effectiveness of Smartphone-Based Attendance Application on the Productivity of Teachers and Classroom Secretaries” in which everyday attendance of students is being checked through pre-generated QR codes. The said research is part of their Practical Research II subject and was defended last October 15 in front of four panelists which includes Sir Edwin SD. Adriano, the current Assistant Secondary Schools Principal II of Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS). Yielding a positive result, the said intervention program was found to be effective in improving the productivity of Grade 12 teachers and classroom secretaries as it has a great impression in terms of usability, reliability and accuracy than the traditional way of monitoring attendance. The researchers, John Samuel R. Santos, Danny Jay M. Flores, Jovie P. Senining and Hayden

Christensen E. Quejada thought of using QR codes instead of barcodes since they can be scanned faster and the system works through using a smartphone with the installed attendance application to scan the pre-generated QR code of a student then automatically, the name, section and time when it was scanned will pop up. “Most of the respondents are satisfied and have agreed that checking attendance became easier by the use of this system,” Santos, one of the student researchers said. The idea originally came from Sir Manuel Castillo, Ma’am Jane Pamahoy and Ma’am Joan Garcia who planned to do an action research on the said topic. Ma’am Gwen Francisco, their PR II teacher remarked that the research can indeed help in making attendance checking accurate and easy to monitor. Meanwhile, research works such as Human Hair Waste as a Mixture on Concrete and Umbrella Dryer Machine of Grade 12 – STEM are among the other promising studies, according to Ma’am Francisco.

146,062 from January to July 2019 and up to 622 deaths as of July 20, which is 98% higher than last year. DoH launched the “Sabayang 4-o’clock Habit para Deng-Get Out,” which will focus on the destruction of mosquito breeding sites and releasing of checklists and guidelines to local government units, schools, and hospitals to ensure that they make the activity a habit. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III renewed his call to the public to prevent dengue by implementing the enhanced 4-S strategy in their households which stands for Search and destroy, Self-protection measures, Seek early consultation, and Support fogging/spraying. Sources: Manila Bulletin, City Health Office of SJDMC

Sinag Alab takes 2nd, 4th in Tanglawan Street Dance, Showdown

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inag Alab owned the streets and dance floor once again in the Showdown and Street Dance competition during the San Jose del Monte City’s 4th year celebration of Tanglawan festival and 15th Cityhood Anniversary last September 4 at San Jose del Monte Sports Complex as it won 2nd place in Street Dance and 4th place in Showdown. “Kung alam niyo lang kung gaano kasaya si Ate Congw. dahil naipakita nyo ang galing ng kabataang San Joseño,” Mayor Arthur

Robes said in the program. The group had its one-month intensive practice and props making for the event, according to their Special Program in the Arts (SPA) Dance Adviser Jay-Ar Cuevas. Sir Cuevas said he wants his SPA dancers to learn how to socialize not only as performers but he also wants them to learn other aspects, that is why they joined the competition. Cash prizes were given to the schools that won in the contest. Photo Credits: Karl Ablola Photography

an Jose del Monte City Health Office recorded a decrease in number of dengue cases and deaths in 2019. From January to October 2019, dengue cases lessened to 1,174 from the 1,506 cases in 2018. Moreover, the recorded dengue-related deaths were 20 last year while there were two deaths this year, according to Dr. Betzaida Banaag. SJDMC performed Dengue Prevention and Control which includes hemoglobin/hematocrit count with 666 patients, platelet count with 730 patients, and NS1 Test with 219 patients. The Department of Health (DoH) declared a national dengue epidemic last August 6 as dengue cases increased to

DANCE AND RISE. Sinag Alab Dancers effortlessly owned the dance floor as they elegantly dance during the 4th year celebration of Tanglawan Festival and 15th Cityhood Anniversary last September 4.

Paradisian journos seal 3rd spot in DSSPC ’19 overall rank PRECIOUS FAITH P. GAVINA omeback is real. After years of silence, Paradisian scribes brought the school once again to the roster of Top 3 Performing Public Schools in the division as it seized not just one but five entries to the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) in the 2019 Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC) with the theme “Empowering Communities Through Campus Journalism” at San Jose Del Monte National Trade School, October 2-3. Double category winners of Grade 10 - Rizal were Jeffrey Niño Dela Cruz who won 1st place in Copyreading and Headline Writing, 3rd place in Science Writing and Mary Rose Calvadores who followed as 3rd place in Copyreading and Headline Writing, 8th place in News Writing. First timer Jessica Ogahayon, Grade 8 – SPJ championed in Photojournalism while Grade 12 - STEM students Deejay Love Moreno ranked 2nd place in News Writing with Carl Justin Canedo as 2nd place in Pagsulat ng Agham followed by Precious Faith Gavina and Xieyana Jei Herrera, both Grade 9 - SPJ

who grabbed 6th place in Editorial Writing and 15th place in Copyreading and Headline Writing, respectively. “I’m very proud, dahil yung paghihirap ng mga English and Filpino campus journalists ay nagbunga,” Ma’am Florie Fe Ampo, Filipino school paper adviser said. Continuing the victory, Kenneth Luke Malinao, Grade 9 – SPJ and Norvee Pariña, Grade 11 – HUMSS A placed as 4th and 8th respectively in Pagwawasto ng Kopya at Pag-uulo ng Balita as Raymond Gutierrez, Grade 11-STEM B got 6th place in Pagkuha ng Larawan and 13th place in Pagsulat ng Agham, Erika Cheska Española, Grade 12 - HUMSS bagged 10th place in Pagsulat ng Lathalain and Joshua Visaya, Grade 11 – HUMSS A aced as 12th place in Pagsulat ng Balitang Isports. Following the victory of the individual category, English and Filipino Online Publishing teams won 2nd and 3rd place respectively as the English Radio Broadcasting team won 1st place Best in Infomercial with Filipino Radio Broadcasting team which earned 3rd place overall in Best Radio Production, and Eumilca Dela Peña as 5th Best News Anchor at Sapang P a l a y National High School, October 9.

DEED DEAL. Jesse and Christian Perkins, DepEd Youth Ambassadors challenge the Grade 9 students to be vice-free by sharing their own story. It's a double package as the Perkins twins were able to both enlighten and inspire Paradisians last September 19 to become more responsible youth of the nation.

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Tiptoe tapped on top in ‘It’s Showtime’

JEFFREY NIÑO T. DELA CRUZ

ean Carlo Marin and Dexter Casimiro of PFNHS SPA Dance with other “Tiptoe” members, under the supervision of Carl Austria notched the daily winner over the other two groups from Manila and Misamis Oriental with

the perfect total average score of 10, while others were 9.4 and 8.2 in ABSCBN’s Classic Showtime (It’s Showtime) dance competition last October 10. The tiptoe advanced in the weekly finals held last October 11.

Paradisians enjoy Intrams with PSICOM JZ MAE V. GINOO rowsing books amidst the noise, Paradisians flocked the PSICOM Publishing Inc. book fair during Intrams days, August 2729 as they sell low-priced books from well-known authors. PSICOM donated 50 books and shared 10% of their profit as gratitude

for being welcomed to sell their books in the school. “Because of PSICOM’s donation, the students became fond of reading and it’s beneficial because it increased the students who borrow books from the library,” Ma’am Andre Rose Santos, Learning Resource Center (LRC) coordinator said.

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SWEET MIGHTY COMEBACK. Paradisian scribes smile proudly as they bagged awards together during the Division Secondary Schools Press Conference 2019. They showed the sweetest smile as they reaped the fruits of their genuine hardwork and perseverance.

WORTH THE WAIT. PSICOM Publishing Inc. Book Fair easily catches the attention of Paradisians as they positioned their low-priced books attractively outside the SPA Room during the Intramurals, August 27-29.

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Dengue cases, deaths drop in CSJDM

made Paradisians realize that doing drugs, smoking, and having pre-marital sex are not and will never be beneficial nor advantageous to them,” she said. The Perkins twins also highlighted in their message that even though youth only live once, they must not do unnecessary things that they will regret soon. “Make the right thing. The YOLO thing is not always worth it because one thing can lead to bad consequences,” Christian Perkins said. Perkins twins encouraged students to watch their movie Kaibigan which will be released on December 4, 2019 and tackles the same issues they talked about.

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e p a r t m e nt of Education (DepEd) Youth Ambassadors, Jessie and Christian Perkins visited Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) last September 20 to share their advocacy about drugs, smoking, alcohol and bullying. “We want to tell Paradisians to do the right thing and to stay away from drugs and avoid bullying,” Jessie Perkins said. Ma’am Noemi Munar, Grade 9 curriculum chair said that as DepEd Youth Ambassadors, Perkins Twins chose to visit PFNHS much like all other high schools that they visited to spread awareness on current issues. “Well hopefully, it

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essening environmental degradation is an allencompassing venture, hence, all sectors in the country, down to the grassroots level, must be boldly tapped to participate in the world’s collective efforts of saving the planet and as such, the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES–O) club in Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) has ingeniously beefed up its advocacies such as the “Basurang Papel Kapalit ay Bagong Papel” and “Walang plastikan at Sipsipan sa Paradise”, however, Paradisians need more active engagement on the said programs for them to continuously succeed. YES-O has provided creative solutions to eliminate the use of plastics in the campus as plastics are already prohibited everyday when the policy just used to be no plastic every Thursday and Friday. Disposed plastic materials can remain in the environment for up to 2,000 years and longer, therefore, efforts to shift from plastic to paper use has become one of the school’s first steps to instill environmental awareness along with stricter policies on proper waste segregation. Another recent move is the exchanging of paper waste with school supplies, in which students can get their free pads and pens depending on the amount of paper and other types of wastes they can hoard. These programs are indeed good; however, their total success can only be achieved through the full participation of all Paradisians. Part of the PFNHS battle cry states: ‘Kaming Paradisians ay disiplinado..mapagmahal sa kalikasan, maka-Diyos at maka tao...” Sadly, students act in contrast to the virtues stated in the battle cry. Some just throw wraps, bottles and crumpled papers in hallways and waiting areas. That’s indeed dismaying as their mandate is to nurture but

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Less is More

all they do is worsen the problem instead of coming up with a solution. Students must be aware that they are the primary responsible for their actions because even the tiniest candy wrap contributes big in destroying the environment. “Every time the students use the waiting area; they always left trash and disarranged the chairs and tables. It has been my problem despite of all the signages there,” Ma’am Lorna Salditos, SPA coordinator stressed out in an interview. Virtues exhibited on the battle cry should not be merely recited but instead, students must embody them in their daily lives in school. Our environment provides us everything that we need yet we abuse it in exchange. Nature gives us life, yet we’re the ones killing it. According to National Environment Agency (NEA), Philippines is one of the highest contributors of waste. The current waste generation will continue to increase by 165% because of undisciplined habits. Solid waste management remains a major challenge in the Philippines. It is one of the crucial, but still a disregarded issue of our society. In order to raise environmental awareness and preservation, actions must start on the microlevel— school. The school administrator, faculty and students of this institution must share equal responsibility and cooperate in every program conducted in the school premises. Moreover, students who improperly dispose their waste and violate policies must be given a punishment because such deeds should not be tolerated. One small action in the microlevel can produce big ripples of change which will not just be helpful for a community or our country but even the world as it should be.

EDUCATION

Banning Boons, not Banes

he “No Homework on Weekends” or House bill 388 and House bill 3611 which seek to ban homeworks will just be like a low-quality fertilizer which can stunt the growth of Filipino youth causing them to not achieve holistic development or even realize the value of life-long learning. Students need personal time with their family. If the bill’s purpose is to give students quality time with their family, it will not succeed because banning assignments means more time for students to play games or browse their social media accounts. Newzoo company’s 2017 statistics tells that 29.9 M of Filipinos are online gamers, 34 % of this are Filipinos aging 10-20—the usual age range of elementary to college students. While there are students who need more time for doing household chores and other duties outside school, there are more who might just take advantage of the bill, solemnly claiming that they will spend more “quality time” with their families at home when in fact, they will just bury their faces in front of their screens.

Assignments not only teach students in academics, but they can also train them to be creative, critical and responsible.

Banning assignments will also disrupt the natural process of learning based on Edward Lee Thorndike’s Laws of Learning. His laws of exercise and preparation entail that more study and practice time produces more development and preparation allows easier understanding of the lesson. If assignments will be banned, students might have difficulties on understanding their lessons or worse, cannot practice their skills. The said proposal will also

affect the holistic development of the students. Assignments not only teach students in academics, but they can also train them to be creative, critical and responsible. Schools should not only teach them concepts but also real-life lessons which will make them more matured and independent. Instead of taking away assignments, teachers can just monitor their students and find their strengths and weaknesses, so that they can measure the amount of homeworks to give. Parents must also provide quality time with their children—not that assignments will adjust. Moreover, students just need a friendly environment which fosters development in different aspects—social, emotional, physical, mental and even spiritual. When they grow in such a healthy environment conducive for both learning and enjoyment, the question of whether homeworks must be banned or not would not be a concern anymore.

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A Thread for Farmers

erhaps the biggest overlooked irony we must notice nowadays is the fact that our country is highly agricultural but poverty incidence amongst our farmers is so natural—35 percent as of 2015 based on National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). While farmers rigorously take the brunt of plowing their fields which supplies the staple food we are eating, they barely survive for a living even as the Republic Act No. 11203 or Rice Tariffication Law in March 2019 has been implemented to raise their income and provide affordable prices for consumers, supposedly. However, RTL adversely affects the livelihood of farmers to a great extent as 2.4 M metric tons of imported rice which arrived in the country brought down the retail prices according to Department of Agriculture officials. An Inquirer article reports that the farmers’ profit margin has been cut by around half, forcing them to earn just P5 for every kilo of the staple sold, from P10 last

While consumers may just keep whining about the higher prices of rice or commodities, the farmers struggle to continue producing the rice that we need.

year; it costs about P12 to produce a kilo of palay. Farmers are worried sick as it has spelled disaster for their livelihoods now that the palay prices go down to as low as P 6 per kilo, as they are obviously forced to plant below production cost—which is another burden and an impossible thing to do. A profit of P5 a kilo can just buy a measly biscuit or

candy nowadays, and according to Raul Montemayor, Federation of Free Farmers Cooperatives president, a farmer with 1 hectare will earn a mere P111 a day, based on the national average of 4,000 kilos’ output per hectare per season for irrigated farms. While consumers may just keep whining about the higher prices of rice or commodities, the farmers struggle to continue producing the rice that we need. We are all affected in the chain effect of this law so we must at least be appreciative enough by assuring there is no food or rice wastage. As we become more sensitive of the plight of farmers then, the government ought to also feel more the sense of urgency to regulate rice imports and provide direct farm and market support to farmers by building the physical and social infrastructure needed to draw them out from the mire of poverty.

POLITICS

Twists and Turns of Chairs

ull of mudslinging, crabmentality and disunity, politics in our country is claimed by many as messy. Agreeably, for me, it may somehow be. But despite this, we cannot just ignore the slight silver lining that has shone as some significant changes happened in our country’s political landscape. The most obvious twist we witnessed is the breakdown of political dynasties which have reigned for several decades in different cities. The seemingly unending political dynasty of the Estrada clan in Manila actually ended already when Isko Moreno, a.k.a. “Yorme”, has been declared as the city’s new mayor last June 30. He brought big changes in Manila, such as cleaning the streets both from stubborn vendors who irresponsibly dump their trash and naughty minors who loiter until midnight. I like the fact that people became more connected with the local government as he uses the social media to make his people updated with the latest happenings not only on the city, but also in his life. He even

These changes in the political landscape are definitely good signs that it’s never too late for our country to succeed in this never-ending battle field. posted a video on Facebook showing his first salary as a mayor—transparency at its finest! Another chair-turning event is the rise of the millennials! Gone are the days when it’s just the old patriarchs who get elected into office but even the young are also given chance as the newly proclaimed Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto got elected. I think millennial leaders like him can show us that we don’t always need to rely on the norm that only oldies know the best. At times, we could also

trust those newbies and watch them work for our best. Lastly, it is no longer just a matter of education in politics but rather, passion in serving the people. Senator Manny Pacquiao, a well-known boxer here and abroad, actually has no formal bachelor’s degree but our government opened the door for him since 2016 and despite criticisms at first, he was able to prove that even knowledge is useless without practical application. The Telegraph online article reports that his campaign has focused on eradicating poverty as he used his personal fortune of around Php 25 million to support projects in his province. These changes in the political landscape are definitely good signs that it’s never too late for our country to succeed in this never-ending battle field. Political system isn’t always messy. Remember that we don’t always need to look for the trashes on the table but instead bravely pave the way for the twists and turns of chairs and keep them all guilt-free.

TECHNOLOGY

Your Enemy Must Be Slainthat it also causes distraction while performing another

ou have been slain! Dear, that’s right. I’m talking to you, not to your enemy. Greetings, it has been the very perfect time for giving reminders about how responsibilities are being left without even saying goodbye. A very warm welcome from the ageless game where numerous heads are becoming stiff that they can’t even turn and take a glance on the obligations they left at their backs. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is a multiplayer online battle area mobile game that can be played on personal computer or smartphones. Research tells that mobile games have both have good and bad effects to the behavior and health of the students. On one hand, it may improve brain functions as stated in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience but even the study itself points out that only short periods of video gaming (an hour) can change brain activity and improve attention skills but most teens now spend more than an hour; besides, we cannot just eliminate the fact

Students are supposed to have high ranks yes, but in school and not just in a mere mobile game.

important activity or actually, MORE important activity, affecting social interactions because players tend to just mingle with their phones characterizing different heroes. Also, other disadvantages include sleeping problems and loss of productivity which are big things for students. Instead of using their time doing assignments and reviewing for upcoming tests, they spend it playing with their heroes making their best to get a higher rank. Students are supposed to have high ranks yes, but in school and not just in a mere mobile game. ML is not created to take away someone’s responsibility but to just give people some sort of enjoyment. There is nothing wrong with unwinding oneself so long as it is done in balance. You dreamt of having a high rank? Achieve it then in school and don’t get pissed if you don’t in ML. You want to have stars? Then pay attention with your projects so that your teacher would give them to you. You are also a student, not just a player.

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CULTURE

Demystifying Sana ol and Hugot

ove and jealousy are now just a game for some Filipino teenagers who do not think about the importance of real commitment and satisfaction in life. Sana ol and hugot statements about having boyfriend or girlfriend are always used by millennials and students to express their feelings about their crushes or jowa or being envious about something. Because of this, videos about hugot which show everyday scenarios and always end with a punchline “ay nahulog, ako sayo” are now famous in social media. These videos are trending as teens can usually relate with being heartbroken or neglected. While there may be nothing wrong at laughing on these funny videos for entertainment or empathy sake, dwelling on them too much may no longer prove to be healthy. Hugot lines and sana ol may be fun but not anymore when real insecurities and depression come in. Statista research says that one of the risk factors of depression is exposure to neglect and pessimism. The highest percentage of depression affects teenagers and young adults aged 16 to 29. I, for one, get unconsciously duped into feeling insecure about myself as I sometimes blurt sana ol

Some teens tend to ignore the importance of true love, commitment, and satisfaction in life because of not being able to handle well the sheer fun they get from these trite expressions. whenever seeing friends who experience something nice. Also, because hugot statements are automatically attached to romantic relationships, students nowadays, even young elementary kids, get exposed to ideas and images about love which they do not even need to explore yet. Notions such as being in a rush to have a jowa and doing whatever it takes just to get one become commonplace among teenagers but if they broke up, it can cause depression which will be very hard for them as they are still on the progress of growing up or becoming matured.

An overdose of sana ol and hugot statements can make teenagers think that contentment in life is achieved when you get everything that others have, when in fact it is not. It also amplifies and sometimes, even stirs the hurtful feelings one can feel on romantic relationships. It may make teenagers believe that the feeling or connection they randomly build with others of the opposite sex is already love when it’s just usually infatuation. Always hearing hugot statements about being left only emphasizes more the pain of being left behind or leaves the wrong impression that only romantic relationships give real satisfaction when in fact they do not. Some teens tend to ignore the importance of true love, commitment, and satisfaction in life because of not being able to handle well the sheer fun they get from these trite expressions. I am also a teenager who gets infatuated with some of my cute friends but I no longer just say the usual hugot lines or sana ol because I choose to be more positive and contended with what I have and what I aspire for so that in the end, I won’t also have to say sana ol.

COMMENTARY

Real Diplomatic Stance

YMALIE RHAIN A. COSTES

or about seven years already, China has been exercising de facto control over Scarborough Shoal after a nearly two-month standoff with Philippine government vessels way back 2012. This issue has been dragging on for several years now, and despite the fact that Chinese coast guards restricted Filipinos’ access to Panatag shoal while building artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea, diplomacy has always been the end of the story. Last June 9, a Chinese vessel even rammed, sunk and abandoned a Philippine fishing boat near Recto bank but the President said that “it was just a graze”, allowing Chinese fishermen to catch fish in the West Philippine sea. Moreover, a fisher folk leader from Zambales reported that in September, the volume of their catch has even declined by 80% because of China’s fishing blockade,

based on Rappler. But despite of these sad stories, captain Manolo Ebora who manned a commercial ship, Green Aura, took a stand as he insisted innocent passage in Panatag shoal last September 30. Although a Chinese naval warship commanded them to change course, they did not. He repeatedly rebuffed Chinese crew, even reasoning out that the shoal is not their [territorial] water. He and his crew members who were all Filipinos were proud that they did not let themselves be bullied as they stood up for their rights as Filipinos. Although Ebora warned his 21 crew members of possible consequences when they dock in China, Green Aura was able to arrive and stay in China without incident. This is a proof that albeit simple, Filipinos can stand firm on their rights by peacefully asserting them instead of just disregarding them in the name of “diplomacy”. Keeping our country

safe does not just mean ignoring China’s violations and defending our rights does not necessarily mean waging war against China. Albeit there may be a noble reason for our compromise, we cannot remain silent and submissive like sheep always. The government must consider applying more authority in diplomacy. Like what Captain Ebora did, we must boldly assert our rights and not hide the wrong actions of China. Ebora did not avoid conflict but rather confronted it still with intelligence and diplomacy, not getting intimidated by fear. His crew is an epitome of real bravery as they proved that we can still negotiate in peace while not neglecting our rights and showing China that we know how to stand on our ground.

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Nurture Shattered Nature

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walk throughout the city is always a path filled with grief. At a glance, you can see lots of cars, buildings, houses and things you will find in a typical city. But if you look beyond what you can see, you will be in sudden sorrow as the countless verdant trees are now replaced with vast emptiness— green fields, facilities, establishments and highways were built for the convenience of people. It’s distressing to see how everything can change in just a blink of an eye and see how God’s masterpiece is shattered

Braving the Transitions

In my first years, I witnessed both ecstatic and miserable parts of life here. I’ve heard lots of hindi ko na kaya, pagod na ako, and ayaw ko na uttered from the exhausted minds of Paradisians themselves. But what makes their personality distinctive is that they turn their world upside down. When life throws them weariness, they give life exuberance. When life says “you better give up”, they will hurl back and say, “I’LL ACE THIS!” However, as we go through new chapters, there are intangible things we must not change such as our discipline as Paradisians. As we face transitions, the good things we have before must not be left behind but rather kept in our hearts and used in everyday life. So within those six abundant years? Where was I? I was there training my naked eyes to be keen enough to learn from the successes and downfalls of Paradise. I just realized, Paradise is a haven after all and as we face different transitions, our hearts must be one.

Don't Snooze BY JZ MAE V. GINOO for their study. Also, Ma’am Salve Egina, Grade 10 Curriculum Chairman said that the school decided to change the class schedules to decrease the population of each student per room, which is again good for them since being jampacked in a classroom of 50-60 people makes our warm climate even warmer. Freshies and sophomores got a 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. schedule, juniors had a 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. while seniors took a 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. schedule. Records show that a total of 2, 886 students are enrolled this school year with 681 Grade 7 students, 673 Grade 8 students, 562 Grade 9

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awareness got stronger, shifting schedule of students was implemented as the school became more open to innovations and ideologies but they all go back to one thing—improvement.

by the ones responsible to nurture it. But despite of these grievances, hope was seen as my home Paradise Farms National High School led by Youth for Environment in School’s Organization (YES-O) launched a new program “Basurang Papel Kapalit ay Bagong Papel” and intensified “Bawal ang Plastikan at Sipsipan sa Paradise”, making it zero-plastic use everyday instead of just two days. Stores and canteens are expected to use biodegradable and non-plastic materials such as tissues and paper cups. Paradisians found

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it hard to adjust at first, but eventually, they were able to get the hang of it. Without the guidelines of the teachers and the unity among students, this will not be possible, and now Paradisians are paving their way as a good example in our society to lead this advocacy not only in the school premises but in their own community. What makes PFNHS standout is the unity among teachers and their students towards a common goal—nurturing the shattered nature.

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ust five minutes more, please. Let me just cherish the hug of my oppa Nam Joo Hyuk pasted on my huge pillow and shiver in the cold whisper of the Christmas breeze. Just five minutes more, just let me kiss my Korean prince charming who has been interrupted by that nasty rooster alarm clock which has been my longtime struggle since I have an early class to attend. That struggle of mine however was solved because our principal decided to shift the class schedule of Paradisians. This sudden change will surely be a gift to Paradisians because they will be given ample time for themselves and

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students and 485 Grade 10 students. Moreover, Senior High School reached 485 which results to having one rest day each week to accommodate all students. To address these astounding numbers while assuring that quality learning can still ensue, the shifting schedule was adapted. As for me, I’m still not used to waking up early in the morning to snooze and stop my disturbing alarms. But these changes woke my senses and taught me that I must adapt with the circumstances that happen in the surroundings. No more begging for five minutes. My class will start at 7 a.m. sharp.

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but now with SPJ or Special Program in Journalism, SPFL or Special Program in Foreign Language, Special Program in Sports or SPS and the STE or Science, Technology and Engineering. Witness how dramatically Rescue Kabataan enters the school gate holding the truth and redeem students by forming small groups and enlighten them with the word of God. RK is a non-profit Christian organization which aims to help today’s youth overcome the challenges of life by developing their leadership potentials to become catalysts of change in their generation headed by Pastor Jay Dela Cruz and founded by Ms. Abegail Mesa Raymundo. Open your mind

and see how Paradise Farms National High School evolves and becomes more open to changes for they believe that change isn’t just a negative event happening in one’s life, for it could be an open door for new opportunities. Now, would you look out on your window and part that green and pink fabric to see that Paradise is not what it used to be? See and find out that you are staying not just in Paradise but you are actually staying in a castle wherein you could be the green fancy fairy that flies up to the sky to achieve your dreams or the green fearless soldier that fights all the way and never gives up despite the hardships in life.

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his is not what it used to be, but I like it. Look out from your classroom window covered with green and pink fabric and see how delightful it is to stay in Paradise that seemed to pop out in the middle of an endless forest where buildings are now soaring high, literally with its newly built Senior High School buildings and Junior High School fourstorey building with 16 classrooms. Look out and see how astonishing educators help their learners untangle the wonderfully made ribbons of the gifts they got inside of them. They even created new programs to help students wield their talents and slay the world with not just SPA or the Special Program in the Arts

It’s a Sweet Hereafter

BY IROM OWEN P. MERCADO AND TRISHA P. VALEROS cherished by his beloved they see a teacher, they emember when... Paradisians. Truly, Sir immediately pay respect he came and stayed Danilo Casas is an epitome by doing pagmamano. here in our loving verdant of a good father and leader. They know how to keep community and built Who would’ve the school clean by obeying a castle full of golden thought that after the proper waste disposal and memories. He left a mark sad goodbye lies a segregation. Those are signs as a strict but softhearted new gift for us—a new of discipline,” Ma’am Annie human being. He may principal to be cherished? C. Joaquin genuinely I was feeling answered when asked have implemented strict rules and regulations but sentimental back then yet whether Paradisians are still that’s what we loved about her presence and kindness disciplined today or not. The world is not him. And what makes us healed me slowly. She was fall for him even more is like a mother to me— always unfair. As a famous because of his surprises guiding me so gently and quote said, “People come that really makes our making my environment and go”. Sometimes we feel system go wild—his better to fulfill my needs. like sudden changes are A mother always knows hard but little did we know, surprise inspection! It scratched my best. That is why I have no it’s just another chance heart the moment we doubt nor fear that I will to step out in the new had to let him go. All feel loved under her arms. horizons. he left were remarkable “Yes. They are legacies which will be polite to teachers. When

ithin the six years of my life, where was I? Six years and it has been a long time since I stepped foot in this verdant community. Until now, I’m here and I’ve already seen various changes. The dictionary defines Paradise as an idyllic place or state but the Paradise I’m staying at is not just a place of idyll but a place where hearts are united despite individual differences.

Crossing over Changes

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As the gentle breeze from the swaying trees of the forlorn Heritage Park caressed my skin, memories of the past shuffled like a deck of cards in my mind, from the time I used to innocently practice for group performance tasks to the time I rigorously train for press conferences and gather data for research works. I realized how my microcosm gradually grew into a larger world I now live in, yet along this growth came the changes which taught me to be steadfast in discipline and faith. Changes do come in many forms. School heads came and left, environmental

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his battle will be no ordinary. The enemies are invisible. The consequences will be forever. These may cost your life, but you won’t be using any guns and bulletproof suits, instead, your dignity. You must brace yourself and always tarry.

Warrior

Battlefield

Don’t be fooled by everything that your eyes can see. They might be residing on this place they call home, but Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) stays there to roam. Their ancestral land spans around 1, 817.15 hectares, covering the whole Sitio Karahume and nearby lands in Licao Licao, yet 600 hectares of which are no longer theirs. Plans of lease and relocation have been laid out already by BSP but still, nothing is certain. It may not be obvious, but they are being displaced yet the warrior stands firm on his feet. “While I’m alive, I will stay still on my own land. Isn’t it rewarding to be able to freely remain rooted in your own land? To till the very land you were born in?” the warrior said.

Having the appearance of an audacious sage, Mr. Alberto Ramos, former Dumagat chieftain stands tall in his medium dark-colored skin that symbolizes the real courage of a middle-aged man who continues to fight for his people and endures the wounds given by the ever-changing society.

Mission: Preserve their Culture

Grow where you are planted but you can’t if you are not deeply rooted. The Dumagat young people today no longer understand the true essence of their culture as they are already shy of practicing their tradition. They may have been staying in their land, but their hearts are far from it already. “Never give up on preserving our culture. Just continue promoting it, that is why every year, we hold a Dumagat Festival but some teenagers no longer know how to wear bahag. Why? Because even Out of 96 families in their tribe, only their parents get shy. They wear bahag one was able to finish studies—his son. with pants inside,” he added. Sugar Ray Ramos is the first Dumagat to graduate and now works in the local office as the Representative of the Dumagat tribe. Because teenagers in their tribe vulnerably let themselves be carried away by fleeting romantic feelings, instead of lifelong learning, many ended up with babies in their womb instead of knowledge in their mind. “Give importance on the help they receive. They must be serious in life and not just go with the flow or rely on others,” Mr. Ramos advised as he was referring to how the Dumagat teens must live their lives.

Defense: Redeem the Youth

Request for Back-up

Living alone is really a hard thing but it is indeed harder to fight alone against invisible countless enemies. Believing that the fight will be a victorious feat, the old chieftain’s call for the local government is to assign teachers who must love their culture and help them preserve it. “We need more people who will teach our youth to not just become easygo-lucky but instead be serious in life,” the strong man said.

Here we have a Dumagat warrior with his mission and defense in his own battlefield, continuously whipping his woes in life not just for himself but for his tribe—a legacy that shall last a lifetime. How about you? Are you now ready to fight your battles?

In Maria's Womb By deejay love moreno

he future isn’t born yet. She is wandering outside her house with her silky, pinkish, long dress. She always looks groggy, holding her tummy that is bloating swiftly like she’s deeply in love with it. Yes, she is, because inside her tummy is Juan sleeping comfortably. She protects him for nine months, making sure no one will harm him. His mom’s womb is his sanctuary. Juan is just one of the many babies being carried by their mothers. But what kind of world is waiting for him outside his mom’s womb? Is he destined to be the change or the world will change him? Today, the world is surrounded by chaos.The world is in silence but the shots of guns are deafening. Back to back wars against other countries, corruptions, poverty cases, numerous drug-related issues and thousands of killings are present. According to Rappler news, 33 people are assumed to

have been killed nationwide daily. There is a total number of 23, 518 deaths as of 2018. Not all are drug related. What kind of future is waiting for Juan? He isn’t born yet but having good future outside her mom’s womb is uncertain. Amidst every chaos, misunderstanding, rivalry and hopelessness, people of the present must always think that the future depends upon the present. For every innocent person being killed, there is a Maria who’s afraid of her son’s future in a doomed world. Amidst uncertainties, there is a Juan who’s waiting for a better and secured world. The world is continuously changing from better to worse and worse to better. We—the people of the future must stick to strengthening the educational system which will foster good values for the future Juans. We will never know what tomorrow may bring, but it is up to us on how we will equip ourselves to be battleready in facing the world’s unpredictable changes.

Rotten Sentiments BY EUGENE R. CABATAC

an you put down your phone for a moment and talk with me? Turn it off, or you could just put it on silent mode. I told you to cook, but you didn’t. I told you to wash the dishes but you didn’t. I’ve told you everything you have to do, but all I ever heard from you is, “Sandali lang”. No, don’t stand! Remain seated. It irritates me to think that you are one of those 3.48 billion social media users based on Rappler’s report who post online saying “ABCDEFG_ _ JK, pm na lang sa kulang.” Like seriously? Aren’t you aware that 3.3 million Filipinos suffer from depressive disorders while 800,000 people die each year due to suicide according to Department of Health? Do you even know that the phone you are using right now can actually kill you? While boredom or stress in school may hit you at times, I don’t still get why you choose to exchange the more valuable things with your virtual fantasies. Sulking on your bed all day with your phone only opens the occurrences of ailments usually experienced by office workers like Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome or Juvenile Diabetes. Well, those conditions are avoidable if you know how to respect your body’s limitations and potentials and balance them out. Why don’t you enjoy the sun outside and go out for a walk? And my goodness, you weren’t used to be like that. You used to wear decent clothing who act so feminine and treat purity as the most precious thing in the world as if just a touch from a man is already a great sin. You used to spend your time in the garden, watching the flowers bloom, flowers that can be compared to women like you. I’m not teaching you to be stereoty pical but rather critical because not all the cool changes you see around are good. But now look at you—acting like the girl on Vincentiments’ video entitled Jowable who has nothing to do in life but to ask for jowa because she has never had any. You are not that girl who all she ever wanted is to get her hymen ripped. That’s awful. I’m telling you, you still have much rice to eat in order to understand me. But you have to be reminded that there are still much more important things to mind over ranting and desperately asking for jowa. Learn how to filter. Learn how to digest. Not everything you patronize is a good epitome to emulate. Put down your phone and do everything I told you. What do you think? Our house is a five-star hotel?

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How to Stay Awake During Class

By deejay love moreno

STEP 1

Call of Bohol

Sleep at night. You’re not nocturnal. Being productive without compromising your sleeping hours is a combo. Don’t spend too much time chatting and waiting for his reply so that you’ll achieve the “ka fresh and ka ganda” awra. Gaining energy through complete hours of sleep can prevent you from saying “sana ol nakatulog” in your classroom.

Take a cup booster. “Kape kape guys”. Ate Wheng’s canteen is just a few steps away. A cup or two of coffee can be simple but effective jolt to your senses. Keep yourself awake without minding palpitations. Just kidding.

STEP 3

Hop from one seat to another. When you’re already in the classroom and you feel like your head is about to fall on the table, do something. It’s a little tougher to fall asleep if you’re in front row seat, just a few meters from the teacher. Bonus tip: Ask your seatmate to pinch your skin or slap your face slightly to awaken your senses.

STEP 4 Don’t sit steadily. Move your body. “Galaw-galaw”. Having a weak body leads to being a sleepy head. A simple jogging in place or any activities that get your blood pumping can juice up your energy and attention levels.

Phone rings again. Hey, you’ve got a call. It’s your onestop destination that would surely satisfy your #TravelGoals and #BestMomentsEver. Now, will you answer the call of Bohol?

Wifi—to connect or disconnect?

Ha? Hack, dodge. Hack the stress and dodge from exhaustion. Get hydrated. In times like this, you can forget everything but never your water. Fluids help keep your blood flowing, which means your brain is getting plenty of oxygen and nutrients to keep working sharply in and outside of class.

BY GLENN LAWRENCE P. FERRER “Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wifi” is I love you for so many reasons, including reaa movie that highlights “Electromagnetic sons that are still unknown to me….” Those words recorded by Aries Hypersensitivity Syndrome”, a claimed sensitivity to electromagnetic field which made the protagonist regret much. The craftis still being studied by the World Health manship of the script writer is exemplary as these lines naturally draw out the mood of Organization (WHO). The cinematography is so nos- reminiscing the unforgettable moments they talgic as it focuses on the emotion of shared together up to the part Aries died in a the characters. It also has a great setting car crash. The story teaches an important leswhich entices the viewers to watch the whole movie making it more interesting son that in life. We meet people for a reason as it also talks about Cyberbullying. The and even if they won’t be with us forever, the movie shows how Norma’s sickness was priceless memories we shared with them will manipulated by her friend Margaux, that keep us going. Norma is pregnant. When Norma knew about Margaux spreading fake news, she responded with troll news that Margaux let Norma kill the baby. This certain situation is currently happening in the social space wherein a lot of people use the media for revenging or more likely trolling people for attention. The film is also full of heartwarming lines which could make or break one’s conviction on love. “I have never believed in love at first sight until I met you. Photo Credits: starmometer.com

ILLUSTRATED BY MARIA NEARLYN T. MANOS

Mint has many health benefits. One of the most useful in class — apart from making your breath smell better — is how peppermint can help stimulate the hippocampus, which is a key part of the brain involved with alertness, memory, and other thinking skills.

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DAY 7 We had travel too many destinations in Bohol within just seven days. And I can’t enumerate all the breathtaking spots there, the only way for you to know is to get there.

STEP 5

Have a minty mind.

Phone rings. ey, your travel buddy is calling, asking for a place that could satisfy his #TravelGoals. Here’s a tip. If you want to have a worthy vacation, come and check out my Seven-day Bohol Summer Trip 2019.

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Uncloak the Wonders of Kaytitinga’s Relentless Waterfalls

e dreamed of something so wonderful that is fantasy and unreal, a paradise that is hidden from the reality of the world—a haven that provides all our needs. And what can I say? It’s a dream come true.

ACTION FOR ALL. A young resident in Aparri cleans the Borong Falls using a l ong bamboo.

WONDERS OF KAYTITINGA FALLS Kaytitinga, also known as Otso-otso Falls, is a one-of-a kind falls in San Jose del Monte City. The falls is a huge, solid and layered rock which allowed the tourists to enjoy the water from the falls in every layer of it. And as we, the Paradisian campus journalists moved further, we clearly saw the crystal shimmering of water and how it softly caressed the residents of Aparri town with its benefits.

RESERVED FOR RESERVOIR The residents of Aparri, especially the members of (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) 4Ps assured that they clean the Kaytitinga Falls twice a month and its mini-falls including the Borong Falls. They conserved it because according to them, the part of the falls where there is still water served as the reservoir of water-living creatures including the crabs, shrimps, turtles, and fishes such as tilapia and catfish. “Huwag nating galawin ‘yung mga pagong [and other fishes] dahil may ginagampanan sila sa ating kaliasan,” Ms. Flora Jacosalem, resident, emphasized.

PURE MOUNTAIN WATER Though some parts of the falls are streamed by wastes and trashes when heavy rain strikes, there is still a part of it that has a natural spring which according to the residents, is clean and safe to drink. Actually, the cool spring served as their water source to drink with, since it has the ideal mineral composition required by the human body. This nature’s spring water is turned into bottled water and mineral water to be commercialized by companies.

TASTE OF NATURE. Medith Basilonid, resident in Aparri confidently shows how they drink the water in natural spring.

FALL IN THE WATERFALLS. Wonder fills the face of a young boy as he takes a bath in Borong falls last October 23.

WASHING MACHINE Beware, this is not a machine but the falls gives endless water which does not dry up even in summer. Through this, residents wash their clothes. But since the pH level or acidity of the detergents they’ve used can affect the purity of the water, they dispose it not in the stream.

Wake up, this is not a dream! Kaytitinga’s residents knew it already. The falls made the residents rise. It is a heavenly haven hidden beyond Paradise. It’s the falls that lies behind a dream and reality, the falls that we may fall—in love with.

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I Peel You JEFFREY NIÑO T. DELA CRUZ

UH-OH PLASTIC. A plastic photobombs a man posing for a photo. Well, it is just fine because it is a different kind of plastic--bioplastics to save mother nature.

o you feel being useless? Well, have an empathy first on mango peels and excessive seaweeds in the shorelines. We look at those as useless and nothing but a remain or excess. Little do we know, the common things from the massive production of plastics we use daily such as shampoo sachet, plastic bag, and containers can be made from mango peels and seaweeds. These bioplastics (plastics made from natural things) were created using components called pectin and carrageenan extracted from the mango peels and seaweeds which both have the properties for emulsifying and thickening. The properties are good for the bioplastic to be more robust and flexible and can mimic the mechanical strength of the conventional plastic. The idea was developed by Denxybel Montinola, a Cebuano research intern in the Institute of Biological Chemistry at the Academia Sinica in Taiwan, who showcased his study in the 2019 DOST-BPI Science Awards competition on August 1 and 2, 2019. “I learned this bioplastic concept when I was just scrolling on Facebook and saw a viral video in which a guy created a bioplastic out of seaweed. And I thought to myself what if I will use my scientific tools and knowledge in Biophysics to recreate his invention and take [it] up a notch higher”, Montinola told the CDN Digital. He chose mango peelings and

seaweed as his components in creating bioplastic because he said he can get raw sources and both are sustainable in the country. The bioplastic concept is helpful to maximize the abundance of both. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), mango production was recorded at 556.88 thousand metric tons while the seaweeds production was 1.5 million metric tons. This made the Philippines as one of the top producers of seaweeds in the world, ranking third in aquatic plants. “Not only we can make a bioplastic out of it, but we can also create a tissue scaffold that protects the burned area of our skin for example, or stop local bleeding”, Montinola said. Bioplastic’s uniqueness is that it does not disintegrate into micro plastic that could harm the environment and attach to different animals. It totally dissolves in water without releasing toxic chemicals. The government must help and provide the support to this study since it is the hope and future of good plastics. Everything has its own use. We just need to find its worth and develop it more just like what Montinola did on things we used to disregard for their abundancy, which are the mango peelings and seaweeds. I know you feel useful now as you discover that those things are useful too. Now say to your mangoes before you peel it, “I feel you.”

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TO PFNHS ‘Personal data is your very important asset’

JESSICA A. OGAHAYON

o remind teaching and non-teaching employees of Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) that the personal data of everyone is considered a very important asset, Sir Edwin SD. Adriano, Assistant Secondary Schools Principal II discussed Republic Act No. 10173 or Data Privacy Act during the In-Service Training (INSET) 2019 of teachers last October 24 at the PFNHS covered court. Data Privacy Act is a 21st century law that addresses crimes and concerns.

“Since personal data is very important, it must be protected at all cost against all forms of abuse, misuse and malicious intents,” Sir Adriano pointed out in his lecture. This law seeks to protect all forms of information, be it private, personal or sensitive. It means to cover both natural and juridical persons involved in the processing of personal information. “Discussing such timely topic is important since all of us, as subject of personal data is concerned on the protection of our data or personal information that is being asked of us in different ways and means,” Sir Adriano added.

Davao Sur teacher makes coco helmets vs disaster JESSICA A. OGAHAYON

o need to fear as coconut-huskhelmet is already here as your disaster headgear. Sir Dennis C. Sabado, a teacher from Salud Lagas Technical and Vocational High School in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur created a helmet out of coconut husk as an alternative headgear for his students in case of an earthquake. “Naisip ko gumawa ng helmet kasi may di po maka-afford, halos lahat ng estudyante namin sa bukid bumibili ng hard hat para may magamit kami in case mag(ka)-lindol ulit,” Sir Sabado said.

According to him, after the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit their town last July 9, he started to make the coconut helmet using a coconut husk and a piece of garter. “Nag start ako sa paggawa ng helmet sa Grade 10 ko. Nung nakumpleto na po ang Grade 10, doon ko na inilunsad sa ibang year,” he added. Sir Sabado further tells that they have been using coconut helmet for almost three months. Last September 12, they already completed all the coconut helmets for students and teachers.

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SHINING, SHOWERING, SPLENDID The area where fresh water is splashing heavily from the top of the falls becomes a shower room not just for the innocent children playing with it but rather all the residents as well. It has the potential to generate hydroelectricity likewise with Maria Cristina Falls.

HAPPINESS IN CLEANLINESS. One of the eldest residents in Aparri shows happiness on her face as she sees how clean the Otso-Otso falls is.

IT’S ON ME. Flora Jacosalem, a longtime resident of Aparri shares her experiences and gives Paradisian journalists the right direction.

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Rise with the Falls

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A Whole New World?

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hen we were young, we love to eat sweets such as candies, chocolates, and pastries that became causes of our tooth decay. But aside from them, too much intake of sweets became the 6th leading cause of death in the Philippines— diabetes. Luckily, the fruit that we usually neglect due to its abundance and its small size, surprisingly can cure diabetes. This was the exact scenario Maria Isabel Layson, a 16-yearold Iloilo high school student, experienced in her childhood. According

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can show you the world, shining, shimmering and splendid. With the newly found water in the planet that almost replicates the Earth, surely we can find a whole new world. There is this so-called Super-Earth exoplanet or Planet K218b that shows similarities with Earth. This was revealed by astronomers as they have finally uncovered water vapor in the planet’s atmosphere. Given this, the planet will have the potential to form oceans. Moreover, only the exoplanet bares the correct and right temperature to support water, that’s why, it has an atmosphere. This, in turn, will give tendency for people to live there. Specifically, K2-

18b has a temperature between -73 C near to Antarctica’s -84 C temperature and 47 C which is just a two degrees Celsius more on regions such as Africa, Australia, and the Southwestern United States. “This is the only planet right now that we know outside the Solar System that has the correct temperature to support water, making this planet the best candidate for habitability (available place to live) that we know right now”, lead-author of the study Angelos Tsiaras, an astronomer at University College London, said in a press conference. The discovery was found through the Hubble Space Telescope of NASA although the observed

Sweet Sour-prise

to Layson, diabetes claimed the lives of many of her family members, so she was inspired to study the antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of aratiles that grew abundantly in their backyard. Aratiles or aratilis (Muntingia Calabara), is a berry-like acidic fruit which is basically sour but releases sweet taste, can cure diabetes. Due to its low pH level or high acidity, Aratiles can control and manage the insulin production in the body that breaks down the sugars. Diabetes is

obtained as there is too much sugar stored in the body (specifically in the liver and muscles). According to international Diabetes Federation, there were over 3,721,900 cases of diabetes in the Philippines. Meanwhile, there were over 6.1 million deaths recorded globally by the World Health Organization (WHO) because of diabetic failures like kidney failures, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation. We are not young anymore. Though we love sweets, we must control ourselves to not binge-eat

it. Because sweets taste better if not taken too much, and it will taste bitter if diabetes comes out. The government must enhance and develop Layson’s research on Aratiles and let this small-sized fruit surprisingly cure the i n fl a t i n g cases of diabetes.

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S-Light makes Filipino studes win int’l tilt Photo Credits: goodnewspilipinas.com

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NOISE FOR A CAUSE. Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus students created a generator that converts noise to a good cause at the Young Investors Challenge 2019 in Malaysia.

hilippine Science High SchoolWestern Visayas Campus (PSHSWVC) students invented the Sound – Light or S-Light, a generator which converts sound into electricity that won Silver Award during the Young Inventors Challenge 2019 held in Malaysia.

The invention reversed the process in a speaker which uses electricity to produce sound. When sound waves hit the diaphragm of the speaker, the magnet and the coil inside interact (electromagnetism) thus creating electrical energy. This is then stored in a power bank which could

power up light. The S-Light was created by “Team Voltage 5” composed of Grade 11 students and according to the team, even if converting noise to electricity is not a new concept, no infrastructure has been made applying this concept. Since noise can be found almost everywhere as a waste product of human activity, utilizing it as an alternative source of energy is still unexplored by most inventors. The gadget costs only P200 pesos which was spent on the capacitors and with this low cost, rural communities would be able to have access to electricity especially light

to help improve their way of life and with this invention, students will be able to study in the comfort of their homes. A larger speaker with a lot more devices added can harness enough electricity for the whole community.

earth-like features in K2-18b is still far from Earth, according to the researchers. The diameter of K2-18b is roughly twice as Earth’s, which makes it about eight times massive. That’s why it is called as Super-Earth ----- planets between one and 10 Earth masses. Furthermore, the density or compactness of the Super-Earth is twice that of Neptune which makes it very hard, solid, and rocky in surface. It has an extended atmosphere with at least some water vapor, so the researchers conclude that it’s feasible to be a world with oceans. However, the Hubble Space Telescope has uncertainty, so the researchers’ claims are

not sure and final. The Hubble can’t oversee the atmosphere of distant exoplanets in great detail so the researchers are looking forward to the next generation of advanced space telescopes that NASA will release in 2020-2021. A whole new world, a new fantastic point of view. The new world the researchers have found out is a new fantastic point to view. This is the new hope of the next generations, and everyone is in to this. People and government must contribute and express their supports to discover more if this world. A world with hundred thousand things to see— a whole new world it is, isn’t it?

SHS Counselor talks on Mental Health, Well-being

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tressing out that mental health is common yet neglected and that it is as important as physical health, Ma’am Gwen Francisco, Senior High School’s Guidance Counselor tackled “Mental Health and Well-being” during the 2019 In Service Training (INSET) of Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) last October 22. Ma’am Gwen explained in her talk that mental health is the state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities. “Anyone could have mental illness, even the intelligent ones,” she said. The talk revolves around risk management and intervention concerning stress, depression and suicide that is not just common on students but also among teachers. According to research, in the Philippines, at least 6 individuals

L i k e w i s e , Paradise Farms National High School (PFNHS) Photo Credits: Jessica Ogahayon Science, Technology, KEEP CALM. Despite the stress, Jay Flores of Grade 12 – ICT and Engineering (STE) Danny is able to keep his mental wellpioneer class is starting being as he proactively strives to to find a new research finish lay outing the school paper. and invention too, under the supervision of Ma’am Mikee Valderama, not just to compete for the Division Science and Technology Fair (DSTF) in the next years but to also make a significant difference in the community.

commit suicide every day and according to the World Health Organization, 800 000 die each year due to the said reason. “You could not diagnose, but you can see warning signs,” she added. Some of the signs and symptoms of excessive workplace stress that may lead to depression and worst suicide are anxiety, irritability or sadness, apathy and loss of interest in work, sleeping problems and trouble concentrating. Other symptoms of depression include feeling of persistent sadness for two weeks, markedly diminished interest in all or almost all the activities of the day, significant weight loss and feeling of worthlessness. “Huwag na tayong dumagdag sa stressor ng mga estudyante. Tingnan mo nang maganda ang isang tao. Hindi dapat agad magalit sa misbehaviors ng bata,” Ma’am Annie C. Joaquin, PFNHS Principal reminded.

Dopa-memes

JEFFREY NIÑO T. DELA CRUZ Fact: Dopamine is our natural the first time happy pill. Dopamine: Level up! Level up! Me: I’m in love with her. Level up! Dopamine: Hey, it’s just me *your friend is broken-hearted working duh! You: Hit you with that ddu-du*your bestfriend treats you for dopamine!

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The Chance of Choice

JOSIAS O. UMPAD ondness will always be dependent on the diverse preferences we have. With today’s choices that we make, too much is better than never because we think YOLO—you only live once, so why not be merry? But still, would it be bad to have some reminders about drinking coffee? Look at our cycle. Every Morning We are fond of sipping hot coffee that could really awake us from our grogginess in sleeping. Some of us thought that it can boost our energy, increase alertness and clear thinking, not knowing that it can be the reason of our insomnia, nervousness and restlessness, stomach upset, nausea and vomiting, increased heart and breathing rate, and other side effects, according to WebMD. Every Cup Meanwhile, as we begin habituating it due to its contained

Thumbs Up to Thumbs Down

aving likes has been the heart of Facebook but it’s merely used as a basis of online worth. Hiding likes seem like a small change, but it can significantly help users improve their mental health by reducing the pressure and competition for likes. It is a nice feeling to receive loads of likes nevertheless, the mental health repercussions of counting likes cannot be ignored. Research from mental health professionals tells that the number of likes can cause social comparison. As a result of comparison, people can be left feeling inadequate and unworthy. Although we use social comparison in part to develop our selfconcept, it has a big impact on our self-esteem. When we are being compared as better than others, we feel good but if it’s otherwise, we don’t. Many Facebook

users especially teens reported that they feel pressure to always show the best version of themselves, having a “fear of missing out”. Removing the likes is not just taking that number out of the equation, but rather focusing on the content and quality of their interactions. Having the “likes” as the approval mechanism in today’s world run by social media standards becomes like a doubleedged sword that could take us extremely high or low. Facebook can help you keep up-todate with your friends and connect with a larger community. It’s important to use mindfully to make sure you’re enjoying its benefits while avoiding its not so good effects. We can use Facebook for communication, but through likes, our mental health is often negatively affected by the culture of comparison.

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can’t resist to be mindblown by the different things that Mind Museum have showcased like the information about the human body, outer space explorations, variety of old inventions and artifacts.

KNOWing that this was the place to see the actual replicas of the diversity of plants and animals, National Museum of Natural History enchanted

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me by showing the longest crocodile in captivity, “Lolong”.

NEW learnings have been

brought when I discovered that our body works so hard just to protect us internally when we are in different rides especially that Star City’s Frisbee and Space Shuttle features breathtaking motions and acceleration principles to have fun with.

e are humans, aren’t we? We are classified into two—either a night owl or an early bird. Back then, I was a night owl and sometimes I think of taking sleeping pills just to fall asleep early. You? What bird are you? People spend 1/3 of their life in sleeping which is a very big time, some might think this is a big loss of time but it’s not. Sleeping is not shutting down our mind and body. It is an active period in which a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs. It plays a big role for students because it helps their learning and memory. People from 16

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caffeine, we don’t notice that we are already starting to turn our habits into addiction. Based on studies, drinking more than six cups of a coffee a day has a 22 percent of higher risk of cardiovascular diseases and other illnesses such as short-term increases in blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, and certain types of cancers. For sure that percentage will increase as our number of cups also increase. Every Coffee What about coffee’s main substance? Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day is safe for most adults. Again, for adults. But how about us? We are limited to no more than 100mg of caffeine per day. As we exceed, we are targeting the bad effects of it such as nervousness, anxiety, jitteriness, sleep problems, gastrointestinal disturbances, tremors and even death. Every Man Coffee is being used by a lot of workers and students who need to spend their nights doing their tasks. With the data gathered from an online survey on

Paradisians, only 42 percent say that they are coffee addicts while the remaining 58 percent say that they’re not. But that low percentage of coffee addicts still mean that there are students who resort to drinking coffee as their way to get through their requirements and this is not guaranteed healthy. Everyone... Health is wealth if we know our limitations. Perceptions are good especially when we know its boundaries which remind us to stop and think. YOLO must not be used as a reason. You don’t only live once but you live everyday and everyday you have the choice to control intake to your body. Let us be reminded that not only machines can malfunction, even bodies of human beings can malfunction and perish due to things we often say as our choice, like choosing to drink coffee beyond what our body needs. Too much is too dangerous. Thus, make your wise choice.

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SLEEP-S L E E P Night Owl vs Early Bird

JEFFREY NIÑO T. DELA CRUZ years old and above need eight hours of sleep, while 15 years old and below need more hours of sleep. Getting the right hours of sleep helps boost immune system, manage weight loss, and retain memory. Sleeping early causes to wake up early. The best window sleep starts at 9 pm, which is good for early birds because sleeping early improves memory, controls weight, and reduces anxiety and depression.

Meanwhile, those who sleep midnight and beyond do not get quality sleep, loses growth hormones and gets problems with thought processes. To get a good sleep, it is suggested to eat banana and drink milk, keep gadgets away, maintain a cool, dark, and quiet room, and have a consistent schedule. We are humans, not robots. We need enough rest to perform well in our daily lives. If you are an early bird, then good for you. But if you are a night owl, then do your best to change the routine of sleeping late, not to the point of intaking sleeping pills.

Hog traders: ASF-starter businessmen

he outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) that caused the death and culling of more than 52,000 pigs in the Philippines as of October 18 showed how the disease spread quickly throughout the country because of the importunate “business-minded” hog traders. Since hog dealers always kept in mind how they can save their businesses from the outbreak, they tend to do illegal and unauthorized deals to other places just to sell their pork products. This was actually the exact reason why the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Lingayen, Pangasinan declared hog trader Roger Erpelo a persona non grata or an “unwanted person”. The incident happened last September 26 when Erpelo brought pigs from Bulacan, one of the provinces where hogs were heavily affected by ASF. Bulacan and Pangasinan, on October 21, have culled more than 20,000 pigs, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Obviously, the swine

It’s not about their business now. It’s about the health of the hogs that we eat. disease spread because hog dealers like Erpelo from infected places still push through their businesses rather than culling their hogs though there is a law not to export pigs from places affected with ASF. Therefore Geraldine Baniqued, Provincial Legal Officer stated that cases have been filed against Erpelo on October 4 at the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor for “falsification of documents, violation of Tax Ordinance

1-2012 and other pertinent laws.” Other slaughterhouses or hog businesses accepted the drop in their sales already and let their pigs be culled. In San Jose del Monte, where ASF has not completely entered, Puyat Slaughterhouse and SJDM Livestock Abattoir said their businesses had drop in sales because of the people’s panic or “fear”, but they still ensure that they only accept imported pigs with complete permits such as shipping permit and veterinary health certificate, aside from the standard measures of cleaning the piggeries and sanitizing the pigs daily. The government should reinforce and strengthen more the law against ASF violators. Moreover, hog traders must follow certain regulations and control on ASF outbreak just like what Puyat and SJDM Livestock Abattoir practiced. It’s not about their business now. It’s about the health of the hogs that we eat. Hog dealers must not mind their businesses now, but rather of the pork industry and the country as a whole.

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Three B’s to “Basic” Badminton

SPORTS COLUMN

Why We Couldn’t Get a W?

e compete not only to participate and PAUL JAMES F. AQUINO gain experience but to win. This is the reason why B E L I E F. we choose the best players Never think for our teams because Photo Credits: if you will Glenn Lawrence our aim is to win. This is win or Ferrer also the same reason why lose. Just let we train our best players your hand fly and smash hard. We want them to become the victors and hard to get score. not the victims. BOLDNESS. Don’t be This does not nervous but be confident happen most of the time, in every game. Just have the result is always the fun playing and enjoy opposite of what we expect. Just like what happened to your moment! our men’s basketball team BREAK. Don’t get mad in the recently concluded if you lose because in Public Secondary Schools Association every defeat, there will Athletic Meet, they finished the be new learning which tournament last with 0-2 you can use for your standing. What could be next game. the reason/s why we could

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ONE IN HEART. Paradise San Miguel (PSM) BASketball girls together with their coaches prove that God is the center of the team. They did a group prayer after their well-played game last September 25.

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Good conditioning and proper nutrition can make the players strong and healthy and can lead the way to get the elusive.

not get a W? First, the school do not have yet a training facility, a basketball court for the players to use, because of this the players will have to get out of the school and find an available court for them to practice. As a result, they failed to develop teamwork.

Second, lack of time. Players are tap to practice week before the game. They should be given a longer time to prepare for the them to be physical, mentally and emotionally ready. Lastly, lack of support. Players could not play and perform really well if they are hungry. Yes, they also need proper nutrition after the training. Good conditioning and proper nutrition can make the players strong and healthy and can lead the way to get the elusive. Training facility, enough time and support are the keys for us to finally snatch the most awaited win specially in the sport that we love basketball.

PFNHS ranks 2nd overall in Arnis; 3 advance to City Meet PAUL JAMES F. AQUINO aradise Farms National High School stick fighters bagged 4 golds, 8 silvers and 3 bronzes in Arnis that put them in a second place podium finish overall in the Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association Meet 2019 held at Sapang Palay National High School Roquero Gym last September 23. Determined to improve their third place ranking last year, the team of Stephanie Kingking, Shane Bascos and Patrick Cayao defeated all their opponents from the elimination to the final rounds and collected 15 medals that made them number two in the over – all team standings. Kingking, 9 – SPS, captured 2 golds in Spada y Daga and 3 silvers in Single weapon Anyo,

double Weapon Anyo, and Synchro Counter Attack as she conquered Stephanie Cahayagan of Towerville National High School in Girls Lightweight Division. Her classmate Bascos copped 1 gold and 1 silver in Combat and Anyo Synchro when she crushed Nicole Tanega of TNHS in Girls Featherweight class. . Cayao, a senior high school student, added 1 gold as he prevailed over Emmanuel Advincula of San Jose del Monte National Trade School in Extra Lightweight Division using his unforgiving striking. “Naging effective yung SPS program sa ating school kase dalawa sa nakakuha ng gold ay galing sa Special Program in Sports”, said Sir dela Pena. Kingking, Bascos, and Cayao will undergo a month long intensive training to prepare themselves in the City Meet.

GLENN LAWRENCE P. FERRER aradise Farms National High School is a force to reckon with in sports most specially in women’s basketball. They played the second fiddle in t h e recently concluded Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association Meet held at San Jose Del Monte National Trade School last September 23-24. Coming in to the tourney as underdogs, because of height disadvantage and many are newly acquired, inexperienced grade FIGHTING SOUL. John 7 students, the team looked up Ellymae San Miguel from to the leadership and services Yellow Team bows as he of their veteran ace players prays before his fight in Princess Dalangin and Shaira Arnis during Intramurals 2019 last September 23. Pagdayunan who led the team in a silver medal finish. But wait there’s more, the stars that shone the brightest are the two 7th Grade students namely Photo Credits: Jessica Ogahayon Marlyn Lucina a n d Ariana Anquilo, t h e y PFNHS faculty, staff as one in Color Fun Run ‘19 played t h e i r hearts out all throughout t h e DEAN MAR S. RAOTRAOT c o m p e t i t i o n . Th e nited we stand, divided we aims to promote fitness, closeness and freshmen captivated the crowd with superb fall. oneness among all the stakeholders of ball handling, excellent passing, magnificent To foster unity in diversity, the school. At the end of the half day rebounding and above all terrific shooting. MAPEH Department organized long activity, participants representing Truly they are the next best thing in the one-kilometer Color Fun the colors of their teams were jubilant PFNHS basketball, given the proper training Run among the faculty and staff because of the fun-filled experience. and support from the teachers, coaches and of Paradise Farms National High Truly, they started as strangers but school these gems can really make a difference. School last July 26. The program ended up friends. After an interview, the standouts said that COLOR COLLEGUES. PFNHS faculty and staff laugh as whenever they play, they played their hardest, they are being shot not with bullets but with colorful and always gave their 100%. Curious to know paint last July 16 at Colegio de San Agustin. They why, they answered that this is their way to became nut just colorful but healthy in this Color Run. make their parents, classmates and school proud. And to add icing on the cake, it is also their way to win new friends. With the two recruits around, our women’s basketball team has a bright future. One year or two they can reclaim the long glory of PFNHS in basketball. Shine bright like a diamond Lucina and Anquilo. We believe in you. Go for gold! Photo Credits: Glenn Lawrence Ferrer

Blue Eagles win over Green Hornets, 73-68; grab championship TRISHA P. VALEROS

lue Eagles banked on its collective efforts to conquer the Green Hornets, 73-68 and stretched its winning streak in the Men’s Basketball Championship at Paradise Farms National High School Intramurals last September 12-13 at the Bria Homes covered court. Blue Eagles successfully demolished Green Hornets in an intense fight with their MVP Dave Manago, scoring 22 points and led the entire team to the championship. “We did our best, we followed what our coaches told us, we fought fair and square, and we disciplined ourselves. This victory belongs to my team,” Manago said. Coming in to the first quarter, the Blue Eagles off to a blazing start spearheaded by Manago, as he fired four consecutive three point shots that gave them a huge advantage 269. Carrying the momentum to quarter number two, Blue Eagles continued to pour points from lay ups and perimeter jump shots of teammate

Sherwin Tingcang and the superb leeched-like defense of the team that forced 10 costly turn-over to make the score 42- 21 at the end of the second canto. Tide was turned in the onset of the third quarter, Green Hornets started the second half like a house on fire led by their scoring machine John Paul Custodio who contributed 25 big points 10 of those were recorded in the third to make the deficit to nine points, 55-46. Fourth quarter was a see saw battle, until Clarence Rulida of Green Hornets heat up and pocketed eight unanswered basket and cut the deficit to only one, 67-66 with only 2:10 remaining in the clock but Manago and Tingcang displayed their never say die attitude and filed two end one plays in the closing seconds of the game, the buzzer sounded 73-68. Blue Eagles were crowned the champions and had a chance to represent the school in the Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (PSSAA) 2019.

SPORTS EDITORIAL

SPS: A Big Success

ne problem of public high schools today is the rising number of Students At Risk of Dropping Out (SARDO). Many of those are no longer in schools right now are from lower sections, sections that need proper care and attention. To address this problem, Paradise Farms National High School offers Special Program in Sports (SPS) to get the SARDO’s back to school again. SPS inaugurated in 2017, provided a number of sports to encourage dropped out and out of school youth to get back to school, such as basketball, volleyball, table tennis, chess, Sepak Takraw, badminton, Arnis and athletics. SPS aims to develop the potential of these students in academics and in sports by giving them proficient coaches that will

bring out the best among their players. For the past three years, SPS has produced quality athletes that represented City of San Jose del Monte in much bigger leagues like the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association Meet (CLRAA). These students who were once a SARDO, low performing, and always absent are now never absent, top performing, and about to finish junior high school with flying colors. Indeed, the implementation of SPS in PFNHS is now a big success. Of course problems will arise, such as lack of funds, facilities, trainers and equipment, but through the unwavering support of all the stakeholders from students, parents and the school, we can make this dream come true.

Gajudo gold in Intrams; bronze in PSSAA TRISHA O. VALEROS

PFNHS dumps KNHS, 3-0; captures gold TRISHA O. VALEROS aradise Farms National High School paddler Trisha Mae Legaspi crushed Kakawate National High School rival Jellian Santiago, 3-0 (12-10, 11-7, 11-2) to clinch the most coveted crown in Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (PSSAA) Women’s Table Tennis last September 24 at Sapang Palay National High School. PFNHS standout Legaspi imposed her wit on the table when she outplayed KNHS stalwart in three straight sets. “I’ve been playing for four years and I already reached CLRAA when I was in elementary and that experienced put me to where I am today”, explained Legaspi. 13-year-old Santiago opened up set 1 with three consecutive service aces and two relentless attacks which gave her an early 5-0 advantage, but Legaspi remained calm and focus and managed to put up seven unanswered points and made the score 5-7 in her favor. Set 1 was decided by deuce two in favor of Legaspi 12-10. Coming in to set 2, Legaspi was scorching hot and filed a quick

eam Yellow, Andrew Gajudo 11HUMMS proved his dominance in chess after winning all his three games in Paradise Farms National High School Intramurals 2019, held at the Senior High School Building, last September 23 – 24. Gajudo ousted Frederick Aquino of Team White in the elimination round in 34 moves using Ruy Lopez opening. Aquino couldn’t resist the attack of Gajudo when his queen and rook were pinned that made him surrender. He continued his onslaught after conquering his younger brother Gerry Ga- Photo Credits: goodnewspilipinas.com judo of Team Blue in only 21 moves of the Sicilian Defense. This feat sepaMARIAN V. LARGO rated the playst ers from the 1 espite of all the challenges and 2nd spots and struggles he faced, respectively. Carlos Edreil Yulo, a 19-year “Playing old gymnast made history by chess is like living your life, you canwinning a gold medal in the Men’s not afford t o make Floor Exercise of the 2019 World a wrong move, one Artistic Gymnastics Championship miss you die”, Anin Stuttgart, Germany. drew said. He was the first Filipino to become After capa world champion in gymnastics. Having turing the gold in the a discomfort in his height, he did not mind intramurals, Andrew all the difficulties that he encountered and represented PFNHS in the Public Secondary passed by as he proved that everything can School Athletic Asso- be perfected if you were passionate enough ciation Meet (PSSAA) on what you are doing and give yourself an 2019 and ended the ample time to practice. competition with a bronze medal.

From Zero to Hero

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PFNHS faculty, staff as one in Color Fun Run ‘19

FEATURE Shine Bright Like a Diamond

SPORTS FEATURE He did not let any of his struggles and problems affect him. He made use of his family as his inspiration to be on top of the sporting world. He bested two top seeded rivals from Israel and China. Yulo’s milestone was a product of sheer determination, hard work, and discipline. He trained five hours a day in Japan just for him to be in tip top shape. He was the youngest among all the competitors, but succeeded to outsmart them all. This serves as an inspiration and at the same time challenge to all aspiring gymnasts and all sports enthusiasts to dream and pursue their dreams no matter what. Don’t stop and never give up. Be like Carlos Edreil Yulo, from ZERO to HERO.

SPS: A Big Success

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7-2 lead, Santiago tried her hardest and managed to post five hard earned points but Legaspi pulled the set away by using her strong backhand hits 11-7. Sensing the victory, the 12-yearold Legaspi showed her superiority in the game by using her ferocious top spin smashes and posted a commanding 9-0 lead, before the game was ended Santiago was gifted by two quick points from the errors of Legaspi but after that she bounced back and took the last two points that made her won the championship, 11-2 “ W e had a good fight. I really admire her for her skills. It’s just that I lost my focus in the second set. It’s okay if i did not take the title at least we still kept fighting until the end,” Santiago said. Legaspi snatched the gold while Santiago took the silver both of the competitor will represent the PSSAA in the City Meet in November.

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COPE WITH CAP. Andrew Gajudo, 11-HUMMS student from Yellow team played with his cap on to focus and not get distracted on his Chess game last September 23-24.

POUND THAT PINGPONG. Trisha Legaspi of 7-MakaDios hits the pingpong ball at the PSSAA tourney last September 25 at Sapang Palay National High School. Her strikes at the pingpong ball led to her victory as she will represent PFNHS in the upcoming City Meet.