And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Theblendedmodeoflearninghasbeenchallenging.Copingseemedlikewalkingthrough blindcurvesanddarkpaths,butwemadeitthroughthefirsthalfofthejourney.Welearnedto useoursharpmindsandenhancedexperiencesaslightsondullshades Everylittleblazeof hopewaseachleaf'snever-witheringlamp
Notonlyisthelearningmodeonablendedplatform,butsoisthesituationinour community.Thenewsisclutteredwithbleakconditionsweneverwanted,includingthe inflationrate,journalistsbeingsilenced,confidentialfunds,andmanymore Indeed, copingwithsituationsliketheseislikebreathinginaprisoncellwithoutdoorsor windows.Thislandneedsceaselesscouragetowalkthroughthosethornsoppressingthe massesandtheirfreedom
Thus,pressfreedomhasbeenpleadingforbetterlandforalongtime,andwe arenotdeaftothecriesagainsttheiron-fistedarc.Theyoungstudentdepictsa growinghopeforthisland youthswho'llstandbravetobeoneofthose,writing, beingavoice,andfightingforawell-laid,clean,andfairpath,resultingina betterreceptionforthecominggenerations.Lightsup,pensatwork,valoratthe shield,andnilspaceforuncertainty;hopesarewellandalivetofightoppression andthemutilatingsystemunabated
As we travel in the journey of our life here on earth, we constantly experience challenges, problems and many more We want to be happy always, but most of the time this is interrupted by somethings we do not expect and contrary to what we want The very concrete example is this COVID-19 phenomena For more or less than two years we were on lockdown and isolated to one another It really took us all by surprise We never thought that we would have such an experience in our lifetime. But even though we saw the gravity and impact it caused in our daily living, we should also accept the fact that it brought us many positive aspects and effects in all of us. We learned so much from it. With God’s grace we were able to overcomethischallenge
This season of Christmas reminds us that God is faithful to His promise. He sent his only Son through a Virgin named Mary to fulfill his promise of redemption This child that is to be born by Mary is Emmanuel, God is with us! So, whatever we have in life, trust in God because he never ceases to love andcareforus
During the Christmas season, numerous decorations such as Christmas trees, lights, reindeers, and snowmen can be seen everywhere. But one notable character, Santa Claus, known by many names, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, and Pelznickel, is always present during the holiday season. However, throughout generations, people have questioned the existence of this significant figure.
Santa Claus is primarily recognized as the cheerful man in red who distributes gifts to good children on Christmas Eve. Others say that Santa Claus is Saint Nicholas, who is recognized as the defender of children due to his reputation for generosity and good deeds. However, in our generation, the real Santa Clauses consistently show generosity and compassion to those around them.
In a world filled with negativity, these Santas bring light and positivity to their surroundings. Some demonstrate generosity through donations, gifts to the needy, and assistance to the elderly. These people may not dress as Santa Claus, but their actions reflect his.
Moreover, the Catholic Businessmen Association of the Philippines, a group of over 3,000 business owners, decided on November 8 to set a maximum price for items so as not to take advantage of the Christmas season ' s increased demand. This helps Filipinos minimize their budget, especially when the country is experiencing a high inflation rate.
Furthermore, the e-commerce platform's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, Shopee Bayanihan, aids local communities by collaborating with 21 groups that assist underprivileged children to fulfill their diverse needs across the country this holiday season. Their mission is to help eliminate child poverty, assist in ensuring equal access to education, campaign for the protection of children's health, and help in defending children's rights.
Jordan Howard, who lives in Kentucky, continues a 42-year tradition of dressing up as Mountain Santa and delivering gifts to the poor children of Kentucky's Cumberland Mountains communities. The tradition started with his father, Mike, and Jordan is following in his dad's footsteps. Every year, Mike Howard would collect Christmas presents and bring them to families who might not get any gifts.
Thus, we may not be able to determine the real Santa Claus, but those who demonstrate goodwill and kindness can be called such. We reflect on his actions through simple deeds such as showing hope, positivity, and service to others. By doing so, we aim to accomplish Santa Claus' goal of loving and caring for others.
After two years of virtual Christmas celebration, Teresians clustered as one of this year's most anticipated activity, the STC Show Choir Competition with the theme "Teresian Christmas – Reconnected," held on December 9.
Each participating section was tasked to enact any Christmas song as a "show choir," a mixture of choral singing and choreographed dance, with a minimum duration of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5. The contestants were divided by their perspective grade levels to compete for the gold, silver, and bronze: primary level, intermediate level, grades 7-8, 9–10, and 11–12 The winners were then invited to take part and perform once more in the program held on December 14.
All presentations were evaluated by the same panel of judges, starring Mr Aurelio D Manalo Jr , Mrs Joan Kristel M Adame, and former choir member, Mr. Danilo Jose Robles. In between performances for the primary level, Diana Dimalibot of 10 - St. Matthew entertained the crowd with her cover of the Christmas song "Last Christmas " Meanwhile, the Magboo twins of 8 - St. Jerome, Julienn, and Jyuann delighted both intermediate and senior high school students with their intermission number. Javeriel Robles of 12 - St. Anselm of Canterbury and Alexa Contreras of 12 - St Basil the Great, on the other hand, were the performers
during the program for grades 7 and 8. Lastly, with his cover of the hit song, "Paraluman," Andrei Cadevida of 12 - St. Anselm of Canterbury fulfilled the program for grades 9 and 10.
To prepare for the event, from November 28 to December 7, Teresians observed a shortened period for all the subjects to utilize the time left in the afternoon as their practice. All showed immense effort alongside each section's creative collaborations, from the performance to their costumes.
Giving way and respect to the safety protocols, all competitions were held separately to avoid crowded areas that may lead to the absence of physical and social distancing
bout 17 Bauangeños engaged in the 1st Sining Laging Agapay sa Kultura ng Bayan at Organisasyon (SIKLABO) Art Competition with the theme "Larawan ng Kagandahan ng Bauan," held at Bauan Municipal Hall, November 19
As the Art Workshop Speaker, Jerwind Magnaye discussed the fundamentals of drawing and how each Bauangeños' art could be brought to life by their heart and imagination
The participants were encouraged by the guidance and advice given by the honored guests, Frederick Epistola and Joseph Albao
SILAKBO is a collaborative art project between Art'e Bauan led by Loriel “YELCAST” Castillo with the help of the Municipality of Bauan Municipal Tourism Office led by Mayor Ryanh M Dolor, and Project Coordinator Kunst Bill Perez.
Ikea Rose Mercado
Teresians from the high school department bagged awards at the recently held 41st Karibok ang Tuktok by the University of the Philippines Batangan on December 14.
Angelica May Antonette T Quilaton from the junior high school department clinched 1st place in Dagliang Talumpati Audrey Geanne G Padua placed 3rd in Pagsulat ng Sanaysay in the junior high school division, while Alexander Paul M Tanglao and Carlotta M Abanador, both from the senior high school department bagged 4th place in Digital Art Making Contest and Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, respectively
Furthermore, other categories include Sine Karibok,
Quiz Bee, Poster Making, Photo Contest, Essay Writing, and Impromptu Speaking, which were held from November 18 to December 3
According to Quilaton, it never crossed her that she would be hailed Champion of the competition because she had no zero expectations
"I joined Impromptu Speaking last year, and unfortunately, I didn’t win a single spot Now, I guess the odds were really in my favor for giving me that Champion title in Dagliang Talumpati Such a plot twist," she said
In addition, she shared that prior to the competition, she continuously read articles about the different issues ongoing in the country, mainly fake news and historical distortion, which were surprisingly related to the contest prompt
The Department of Education's (DepED) 's Order No. 49, a set of rules and policies released that promote a sense of professionalism while educating, is only a restatement of the Code of Conduct for Filipino civilians, including teachers, DepEd Spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa remarked.
In a press conference held in November, Poa stated that the DepEd Order seeks to depoliticize and promote professionalism within the ranks "Sa aming pananaw, there is no infringement of any basic rights such as freedom of expression, freedom of speech, specifically with telling them not to go to politicians para po maiparating 'yung kanilang concerns," he added
The most recent Transportation Code in the City of Bauan, released by the Bauan Municipal Government, significantly impacted many commuters, particularly students
According to the Bauan Municipal Facebook page, the ordinance will be Ordinance No 22-08-0326, which went into effect on November 1, 2022.
In addition, the Transportation Code caused several students to travel long distances to access school, which may increase their expenses or limit
Furthermore, DO 49 states that employees
should refrain from requesting or obtaining third-party support or endorsement in the hiring, transfer, promotion, removal, or any other personnel movement, as well as raising issues and concerns about primary education through formal and appropriate DepEd channels, either directly to the Office of the Secretary or through the concerned Assistant Secretary or Undersecretary However, it brought up many concerns among multiple groups, including House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro of the ACT party list, who said that it was "tantamount to violating the freedom of speech of teachers and school personnel " Meanwhile, the Republic Act 6713/Code of Conduct Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and the Republic Act
7836/ The Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 are set up to help teachers understand how to conduct themselves.
According to Poa, using social media for communicating is allowed and isn't considered "outside of the school setting" just as long as school-related matters are being discussed
"There has to be a line between the teacher and the learner, but we're not discouraging the use of social media for classroom instruction, and that's why the word or phrase 'outside the school setting' must be emphasized," he added
Poa pointed out that DepEd is simply "reminding" teachers not to "cross the line" or have "biases" between their students. He further added that there is no need for teachers to unfollow/unfriend their students just yet
their availability for other activities.
Under this ordinance, passengers who wish to ride the tricycle alone must pay three times the minimum fare This is unfortunate because tricycles have suddenly become expensive, and passengers must wait to avoid paying three times the price. Moreover, people traveling in a group must also pay three times the minimum fare if they cannot occupy all empty seats in the tricycle Furthermore, netizens strongly objected to the law that the municipality abolished Now that the country's inflation rate is rising, everything is becoming more expensive, including the fare As such, the Bauan municipality has decided to limit the fare that tricycle drivers can charge their passengers
The said order also aided some people, such as those who are impatient and do not want to wait, but some people did not find this order helpful, particularly students They were affected by the increase in the fare, making it hard for them daily
Carlotta Abanador
"Imported" usually rings a bell among Filipinos who perceive it as trivial and only has little impact on daily life. But imagine if a classic peso treat suddenly became pricier and tasted different from what people used to like. Surely, it couldn't get any worse. This is only one of the lasting effects of the sugar import plan. To implement this over time may result in ripple effects in several aspects, thus the government's decision to stop sugar imports for the remainder of this crop year is reasonable.
After a shortage of refined sugar hit the market in July, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. revealed plans to import 150,000 metric tons of it if supplies ran shorter by October Longterm implementation of this would make it more challenging to achieve its initial goals of "ensuring" domestic supply and "managing" sugar prices
While domestic consumers and sugar-based industries can benefit from prolonged sugar imports, it poses a risk to local farmers Philippines' president of the Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI), Danilo Fausto, has warned that allowing sugar imports into the market will put local sugar producers at a disadvantage.
As local farmers mainly produce the Philippines's exported sugar, an excess of imported sugar could lead to a decrease in exports from local producers, expecting more job losses in the country. When reaping the benefits of prolonged sugar imports, importing includes receiving and paying for the goods, either with its currency or loan, which usually causes more outflows from the domestic country Due to the additional expense of importing the product, sugar may become more expensive What other way is there for this to stabilize market prices when the cost is passed along to local consumers and food manufacturers in the form of higher prices?
This can also increase the risk of devaluing the country's currency. This means it will take more of the local currency to purchase the same foreign currency. If the money continues to weaken, this can exacerbate existing economic issues such as inflation
Having a long history of producing sugar, which has been a major commodity for export in the Philippines since the 19th century, imported from foreign countries can be seen as an insult to the country and its economy This may suggest that the domestic country is not investing enough in its economy and is resource-poor.
Although it partially satiated domestic sugar demand, consumers in the Philippines could not count on a constant supply The Bureau of Customs allegedly seized a sugar consignment worth P228 million. However, the consignee, Manuel Macainag Jr of Bee Crescent Blending Corp , denied this, saying that the order was based on a hunch by the same people responsible for the Subic blunder
In this case, connections with foreign countries do not matter the most Instead, the government should prioritize joining the Department of Trade and Industry with the Department of Agriculture to create a better monitoring system to help reduce inflation and stabilize sugar production. Limiting imports and balancing prices and supplies would help protect the interests of domestic sugar producers and consumers and support the domestic sugar industry
Fulfilling much of the competency list of the K-12 curriculum and making up for lost learning time may result in more intensive and long hours of academic study The government should thus think about how such a decision can affect students' wellbeing and should figure out how to balance academic demands with opportunities for students to participate in activities that will promote mental and emotional well-being.
Ikea Rose L MercadoLearning transcends the confines of a classroom, and keeping students in it may hinder their ability to thrive and will not fully benefit their academic performance. The solution to such learning issues is not to ban extracurricular activities.
According to Department of Education (DepEd) Order No 34, Series of 2022, extracurricular activities are banned for the school year 2022–2023 in order to close any learning gaps caused by the pandemic Teachers are urged to prioritize academics in order to make up for classes missed or insufficiently discussed due to the restrictions of distance or blended learning. Banning extracurricular activities and placing all of the emphasis on academics, however, may lead to students' burnout and mental health problems.
In addition, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) pointed out that the restriction could lead to academic stress among students who need a place to exhibit their talents outside the classroom freely Extracurricular activities can give some students a sense of purpose and accomplishment and can also be a significant outlet for their creativity and self-expression.
By prohibiting these activities, students may even feel less motivated and engaged in their academic pursuits, especially now that they can once again be proud of their exceptional talents after being unable to do so due to the previous online or modular classes.
Not only those, but the extracurricular activities can also contribute to learners' holistic development in ways that formal academic work might not be able to. Studies have shown that students who engage in extracurricular activities are more likely to have a well-rounded education and to be more successful in their academic and professional endeavors. If not carried out, students may miss out on these worthwhile chances and struggle to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
Although the order was intended to promote academics and make up for classes missed due to distance learning or blended learning restrictions, the decision to ban extracurricular activities may have unintended consequences for students particularly after being confined at home for an extended period of time due to the pandemic,
and especially to some students who find participating in extracurricular activities as a much-needed mental break from the pressure of schoolwork
While the DepEd is still working on the guidelines for its ban on extracurricular activities, it would be wise to focus on the much more significant issues haunting the country's educational system: classroom shortages, alleged corruption behind overpriced but outdated laptops for teachers, toxic workloads, low salaries, and a lack of teaching personnel These are certainly more significant and pressing issues, the solution that will surely improve Filipino students' academic performance far more than prohibiting extracurricular activities
Everyone has probably vibed along to Gene Autry’s 1949 hit, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, for its catchy beat that made it a Christmas carol staple over the years. ehind the jolly lyrics and holiday spirit, it gives a more profound message that often goes missing. There is more to Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer than just a Christmas carol. Rudolph faced discrimination because of his red nose. Applying the reindeer’s situation to reality, it can be said that discrimination is faced by many as well. Race and ethnicity, along with gender and disability, are common forms of discrimination in many countries today.
Discrimination at work is a fairly typical occurrence today. Notably, in 2018, employees with HIV suffered from wrongful termination and forced resignation. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adolescents experience bullying and abuse while they attend school. Meanwhile, during this pandemic, persons with disability (PWD) cannot adapt to sudden changes and have to ask for fair treatment and inclusion.
BWhile some people would accept such treatment and move on with their lives, it only takes one person to stand against inequality and ignite a powerful movement, just as it only takes one flame to start a fire in this country’s barren cold. Both leaders and citizens have the power to improve society and make it more equitable, taking Santa Claus’ acceptance of Rudolph’s difference as an example. God uniquely created everyone, and everyone has a particular purpose Rudolph didn’t let his uniqueness prevent him from carrying out his purpose. No matter how many laws are implemented, discrimination still occurs. Experts say that small prejudices which are not that obvious in everyday lives tend to happen more than significant discrimination in society.
Being different is not so bad after all.
Mharq Ghierzey T. Abe
Christmas is nearing, and everyone's excited! Who wouldn't be? It is the season of giving! There's no doubt that people have been thinking about what gifts to give to their loved ones for weeks, as they want them to be more memorable and significant than in the past years. But, others are also considering the affordability of gifts or if they can be the ones to make the gifts themselves. For those needing ideas on what to give to their loved ones, here are some thoughtful, affordable, handmade gifts to make!
Cookies are usually given by a person when they want to give something to their loved ones. It is easy to make and comes in many shapes and forms, so it is convenient to design it according to what they want it to look like as a present For example, this coming Christmas, the cookies they will bake can be shaped like a Christmas Tree, gifts, bells, or any related symbol to the said holiday. Cookies would fill not just the recipients' stomachs but also their hearts with happiness.
This Christmas, people would have the time to read books to pass their time while waiting for the celebration, and that's it would be a great time to give people annotated books It may be a tad uncommon, but it is a great way to express one's thoughts and feelings about a book, especially if the person receiving it loves the book that will be annotated. Additionally, this shows how much a person values their loved one's interests.
In the season when coldness is terribly felt, a person will need clothing that would warm their body. Giving crocheted clothing would be the answer to such a problem! This gift can make people feel exceptional because someone sewed effortful and detailed patterns that would make the clothing fit their liking.
"Plantitas" or "Plantitos" are the nicknames often called to people who love to take care of plants, especially adults. A plant is a good idea for a gift, for it may symbolize steadiness and patience. Thus, people who love plants can embody those traits in that kind of activity and other aspects of their life The process of a blooming seedling can be compared to how Christians are just as willing to wait for the coming of Jesus Christ this Christmas as they are to wait for a seed to grow into a beautiful plant.
People cannot be with the people they care for all the time, especially on special holidays like Christmas. That is why they want them to feel that they still can talk and vent to them. Through writing their thoughts and messages in the given journal, they can say all the things that are piling up on their mind, especially if it's something that they would say to the one who gave the journal This can also keep records of happy and eventful memories like celebrating Christmas.
Not all people may say it out loud, but everyone needs words of affirmation from others to reassure them Through letters, a person's feelings can be conveyed to their loved ones if they are not vocal in person. It can be filled with appreciation, gratitude, motivation, or loving words to express one's love. Thus, the Christmas season is not about how great the gifts are but how sincere the feelings are concealed in the gifts being given.
Carlotta Abanador
All levels performed different activities, with the primary school performing a dancing and singing activity, the Grade school levels reading musical notes and exploring other musical instruments under the tutelage of
Lopez and Mrs. Ma. Victoria Paglinawan, and the high school department playing the SingGaling game
Tuesday is Arts Day. Grade school pupils at the primary level engaged in different creative hands-on activities such as origami, an Asian paper-folding art form, balloon decoration, and clay molding.
At the same time, Grades 4-6 exhibited their creative mode in Minecraft Competition via MS Teams.
News by: Aldwayne Dela Rosa, Carl Julian Atienza
On the other hand, JHS focused on visual art forms like coffee painting and poster making, while seniors showcased their artistic abilities through oil pastel painting on felt paper
‘Creative activities simultaneously activate several areas of the brain through absorbing tasks like clay modeling, origami art, and other craft activities,’ said Mr. Jhosep Ramos, Asst. GS Principal.
Wednesday for Teresians has never been more academic as students participated in various activities to develop and improve their skills during the ongoing College Week Celebration.
Teams experienced the thrill of playing “Game KNB?” Teresian Version is one of the highlights of the day. In its first edition, each group had to answer various general knowledge questions, especially about Science, Mathematics, and History However, the players were presented with multiple challenges before they could respond. The audience could also join as they were given powers and questions The Red team (Powerful Romeo) emerged as the Champion
The game show hosted by Mr Dhan Emmanuel Kalalo, Ms Romela Angeli Aranas, Ms. Margie Abe, and Mr. Norven Badillo was also live-streamed via school’s official Facebook page, Offic Sta Teresa College
Meanwhile, pupils from the preparatory and kindergarten level showed their artistry and creative side in their Prep-Kinder Day at Prep Town On the other hand, students from Grades 1 to 3 participated in a Reader’s Theater performance to showcase their reading literacy held at the Bulwagang Teresyana.
To reinforce the importance of physical activity in complementing sedentary behavior, STC organized recreational activities for students to enjoy and learn.
After the pandemic pause, Teresians witnessed the return of live games on the court. This time, College Week Celebration featured a friendly competition of volleyball games for girls and basketball for boys.
After the ball games, Teresians participated in a Sports Clinic wherein they learned about the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, and conditioning
Meanwhile, pupils in Bo Activity to emphasize the importance of exercise in early childhood while Grades 4-6 competed in an array of Palaro ng Lahi games.
#Sta. Teresa College (STC) held a culminating program and formal turnover ceremony between the incoming and outgoing hosts of the College Week Celebration on Oct. 21, Friday.
After days of actively participating in co-curricular activities, Teresians’ outputs and collaborated performances were highlighted in the program Primary pupils exhibited reading literacy while the Blue and Red team showcased their learned collaboration through a Musical Ensemble Grades 4-6 students presented Tiktok, Let’s Get Physical, Ballroom, and Cha-cha in their Field Demonstration at San Lorenzo Ruiz Hall.
Furthermore, an audio-visual presentation highlighting other activities and events was also shown On the other hand, as part of the program, the community witnessed the Grade school department hand in the symbolic banner and the school flag to the College department, which will be next year’s host of College Week
When all hope is lost, and despair follows us around, Like a vulture circling its target, like a bloodthirsty hound, How do we shake off this dark path to which we are bound?
After our most significant losses, how can light be scourged and found?
We’ve treaded a dark path and carried a heavy load Loneliness and sorrow intertwined, waiting for us to implode Still, no situations were left unsettled and uncontrolled. Now, we reap the seeds of patience that we have sowed.
The holidays await us with open arms and a cheery smile Peer’s homes are open for visitation, not just for a little while. Decorations stray here and there, lights stretching on for miles, And as the sky darkens, you hear kids caroling with style
Here we are once more, bidding farewell to this year’s hardships, Blowing a sweet and gentle kiss to tomorrow’s assuring promise. Where there was once solitude, there now stands affection and closeness It seems that the joy of the season has now dawned upon us Invitations to parties and present ideas occupy once-dull conversations. This year will no longer be spent in frustration but expected with anticipation It’s time, once more, to create and further deepen already meaningful relations, Relax and spend time with those you love; a well-deserved vacation.
Put your feet up and watch a cozy Christmas movie with friends, Call up family members, host parties, and lovely exchange presents, No matter the activity, it’s sure to be an incredibly memorable event, Their voices are a contradiction to the seasons once spent blanketed in silence.
We might have thought that light and joy might never again come, That winter might forever swallow us, and to it, we would succumb. But here we are again, bouncing back from times so dark and glum. At the end of all that pain, there is a plethora of joyous festivities to be done
It’s been so long since I wrote about Aunt Francisca. The last time I wrote about her was three weeks ago when she was planning to go home for Christmas. It’s finally happening! She’s coming home in a few days, and I can’t express how thrilled I am As I write, the amount of serotonin and adrenaline rushing through my body is exhilarating She’s like a mom to me, for she treats me as if I was her own
Ever since the pandemic happened, she hasn’t been able to go home during Christmas or New Year, and it always saddens me how another important holiday would pass without her But I can only imagine how she feels, having to spend her ordinary days and holidays far away from her family. She always tells me she can’t retire as I’m still in Senior High School. Even now, it’s clear that she has always had and still has such big dreams for me. I distinctly remember several moments when we were talking about future careers. Somehow, we always found ourselves talking about the path toward medicine. It’s always been a dream of mine to become a doctor, and it makes me joyous to have my aunt’s support. As a nurse herself, she always tells me to enjoy the ride of learning and growing each day I want to make her proud and feel that her efforts were not in vain
Some people are excited to have a family member come home because of the number of clothes, perfume, chocolates, and presents that they’d be able to receive What matters the most is that you make them feel loved, not only because they give you what you want, but because they’re family OFWs deserve the title ‘modern heroes’ for the pain, longing, and loneliness they are willing to endure to ensure the well-being of their loved ones. It takes a lot of courage to leave your country and face a new one full of uncertainties.
I admire my aunt’s bravery so much. I still remember when she bought me a lot of handbags as if I had more than two arms. She always surprises me with the number of things she gets for me without asking for anything in return All she says is, “Basta gagalingan mag-aral ha, Dra.” Butterflies fill my stomach whenever she calls me “Dra.” It feels good to know that someone sees and believes in my ability Never has she failed to tell me that she supports and loves me no matter what.
CARYLL MAE EJE
FRANCHESCA D. BAUTISTA
I’m thrilled to see her again, hug her, tell her I missed her in person, and make her feel undeniably unique I can’t count on my hands how many times I almost died laughing during our previous sessions of ‘chikas’ and ‘kwentuhan,’ and I can’t wait to have these moments happen again. I truly missed her presence. I get so shy to tell her I love her in person, but I have no problem letting her know through chat. She might never see this letter, but if by an off-chance she did, and she reached this part of my diary entry, I would like to say; Hi, Mame, I love you wholeheartedly, and I appreciate everything that you have done and plan to do for me and all of us I will ensure that I get that ‘MD’ in front of my name someday to make you proud!
LOVE, KLAYE
Feel the breeze of cold air, the glisten of decorations, and the lively music that wraps the whole town - Christmas is truly in the air! 2022 has been a tough year, and now that it is coming to a close, the Christmas season is the perfect time to love, forgive, and heal your wounds.
Spending Christmas with your loved ones is never complete without going for
For an entrance fee of 30 pesos, you can enjoy visiting Caleruega Church by being one with nature Prepare your legs for a tiring hike because this church is on top of the highest hill You’ll be rewarded with beautiful scenery along the way, and many attractions can be found as you enter the church, such as the Hanging Bridge and Japanese Garden Snacks and souvenirs are also available for purchase
The Outlets at Lipa are not just our usual shopping center. It has a occer field open for everyone, estaurants, shopping stores, and ven buskers you can join in erforming It gives a wide election suiting every kind of njoyment For every family out here, a visit here– especially at ight, when the lights are lit, and he mood turns even more festive–s what you deserve!
By now, we’ve all heard of this attraction. Skyranch is a theme park where a gigantic Ferris wheel with Ride-All-You-Can promos can be found Its front view is the Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, which makes it a one-of-a-kind attraction Food establishments are lined up inside the park, so you don’t have to worry about where to eat If you’re looking for a place to uplift your Christmas spirit, then Skyranch will do the job. Indeed, after so long of not having had the time or the capability to visit, a short trip with your friends or family will help you regain the energy you need for the holiday season
This place will fulfill all your fairytale dreams right away Features Instagramworthy interiors, delicious sweets, an ever-relaxing fish spa area, and artificial snow that makes you feel like it is the season of cold winds and warm memories! Bible verses are found on every wall. The Gingerbread House will make your bonding with the family as fun as ever while keeping our beloved Christ in your hearts!
Althea Mickaela H. Ibaoc
Beginning on April 14, 2022, and concluding on October 27, 2022, Elon Musk s acquisition of Twitter is a big move in the technology industry With his ideas to improve the platform will this move benefit the social media company? Or is this the start of Twitter s downfall?
Business mogul, Elon Musk first used the Twitter platform in June 2010 As his wealth grew he gained around 80 million followers by April 2022 Musk started purchasing stock on January 31, 2022 And by April 4 he acquired 92 percent of the company s shares This made him the company s largest shareholder A day after the announcement, Twitter’s board of directors invited Musk to join which Musk accepted
However, on April 11, after posting several tweets criticizing the company Musk decided not to join the board, instead opting to make an offer to take the company private This means the businessman intends to make it so that the company s stock is shared privately
On April 14 2022 Musk offered to purchase Twitter for $43 billion The company ’ s board of directors said they would review the proposal carefully
After nearly six months Elon Musk officially acquired Twitter October 28 2022 is the date when Elon Musk completed the deal for the acquisition of Twitter Musk has ambitious proposals for the improvement of Twitter He promises to turn the platform s algorithm into an open source Allowing users to view Twitter s proprietary software will help instill trust and encourage transparency among users
Moreover plans to make the content moderation policies more forgiving are also in the works, though Musk assures that Twitter
As mandated in the Executive Order No 7, signed by President Bongbong Marcos on October 28, wearing a facemask in the country is no longer mandatory even though approximately 113 million Filipinos are still at risk of contracting the COVID-19 disease Is this a good call?
It s been almost three years since we ve been under the challenge of the Covid-19 Pandemic Three years since everyone was asked to follow various health protocols to avoid the increase of infected individuals Along with frequent washing of hands and social distancing wearing face masks is one of the health protocols implemented to help prevent the spread of Covid-19
According to the Executive Order President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr mentioned that neighboring countries in Southeast Asia and various governments around the world had eased mask mandates "without
won t turn into a free-for-all hellscape In an open letter to Twitter, Musk states that the platform must be welcoming and warm to users
Under Musk’s leadership Twitter could become a safer space for certain minorities Namely women members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people of color
Even with these primarily positive changes, Elon Musk s bid to purchase twitter could bring adverse effects to both the billionaire and the general public Some experts say Musk’s vision of free speech for the platform could harm users
With Musk aiming to reduce Twitter s content moderation, an increase in hate speech is possible This can lead to real-life violence, racism, and discrimination
This is not the only problem that Musk’s obsession with Twitter unfolds
According to Bill George, a senior fellow at Harvard Business school and former CEO of Medtronic, the acquisition of Twitter could become a distraction for Musk
“Twitter is a distraction that could keep [Musk] from what’s important And it could do society more harm than good” George states
George adds that Musk s work at Tesla and SpaceX has been incredible and that adding Twitter to his responsibilities could shift the “greatest inventor of our era ’ s ” focus
This affects the people as well The several inventions at Tesla and SpaceX benefit the public very heavily Should Elon Musk put too much time into improving Twitter, it could prevent him from improving his older creations and inventing new machines
I would like to see him get back to inventing things and focusing on that,” George says “He’s made a huge difference in society with the companies he manages now and that’s where he should apply his gift of inventing
a significant increase in the number of registered Covid-19 cases " He added that as of October 26, 73 5 million Filipinos had been fully vaccinated with 20 5 million receiving booster doses
Although the mask is mandatory to be voluntary, it is up to the people to decide what's best for their health They can choose either to get vaccinated or wear a mask But, it's not that simple The immunization control in the country has been perplexed by recent developments: such as how symptomatic people can choose not to wear a mask indoors and outdoors Although they are still encouraged to wear protective gear, the cacophony of coughing and sneezing can be unaccustomed to us
Another development is the lack of booster shots in the country Dr Rontgene Solante, a vaccine expert,
stated that Filipinos do not fear the virus since the mortality rate has reduced while the 1st and 2nd doses are in effect Another development is the lack of booster shots in the country Dr Rontgene Solante, a vaccine expert, stated that Filipinos do not fear the virus since the mortality rate has reduced while the 1st and 2nd doses ar But like the old saying, " is better than cure " We n when the virus will strike a So wouldn't it be bette be still cautious of our surroundings to secure ou health and safety and thos around us?
Still in a fight or flight battle with COVID-19, presented with impossible situations and with sma winning, COVID-19 mig going
The pandemic changed a lot of people, both physically and mentally Due to this, many people have been attached to their gadgets, especially children Researchers say that the average screen time of a teenager since the pandemic was 7 7 hours a day, compared to before the pandemic, which was only 3 7 hours But how much does this affect them?
Aside from the online classes students take, the children are heavily interested in gaming, social media, texting, calling, and surfing the internet
Because of this, the children's mental health became poorer, leading to greater stress levels How?
Some teenagers experience cyberbullying in social media and gaming, which affects the person ' s brain and might lead to self-harm, social withdrawal, or worse, suicidal thoughts and actions
According to Dr Jason Nagata, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, teenagers with more screen time suffer from problems like depression and anxiety
Despite this, people say their stress reliever during the pandemic was social media and the different videos they encountered But does this do any good for their health?
Aside from the enjoyment gadgets give the overuse of electronic devices negatively affects aspects of our lives Sleep is one of them Due to the addiction, many teenagers have the impulse to always check their social media and stay updated, leading to sleeping disorders The negative impact of sleep affects the mental well-being of a person
Another one is loss of focus Without this, there is also no time management Because of gadgets,
away, as said by Dr Takeshi Kasai, a world director for the World Health Organization (WHO) However, we can still prevent it by simply wearing a mask and observing our hygiene As Filipino citizens, it is our duty and responsibility to protect our fellowmen
at all costs
many students forget about their examinations, assignments, and academics
And the most important one is the quality time spent with family and friends The loss of quality time between those two things will greatly impact someone ’ s life and might lead to depression
Dr Nagata predicted that this overuse wouldn’t go away anytime soon since the ongoing pandemic The only thing that he suggested was setting screen-time limits He also said to stop using devices before bed, which only leads to a lack of sleep
Since social activities are slowly going back to in-person, the use of devices by the students might decrease and become normal again To set a good example for their children, parents should limit their use during meals and family get-togethers
High school students of Sta. Teresa College showcased their skills and abilities in this year’s Sports Clinic and basketball/volleyball exhibition games held on October 20, 2022, at Sta. Teresa College’s San Lorenzo Ruiz Hall led by the National Youth Basketball League and Batangas Basketball Club
Jeddah, Jordan - Philippines’ representatives “Gilas Pilipinas” snuck past the 5th window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with their 76-63 W vs Saudi Arabia held at the King Abdulla Sports City on Monday, November 14, 2022.
The players opened the quarter, shootinganunderwhelming6-of-21from the field, allowing the home team Saudi Arabiatoputthesqueezeon,resultingin a16-16standoff
Gilas soon started to tighten their defense and straighten their offense; they managed to get momentum early inthe2ndperiod
The former FEU Tamaraw sharpshooter, Roger Pogoy, chalked up 13 points, burying three triples in the stretch; Gilas pulled off a 16-point lead, 50-34, with 4:34 remaining in the 3rd quarter
This win vs Saudi Arabia is encouraging for Gilas heading into the next window Hotshots Pogoy and Ramos each poured in 13 points 7-foot rising star Kai Sotto scored a massive boostonbothendsofthefloor,scoring11 pts,ninerebounds,andagame-highfive blocks.
High-flying shooting guard and reigning PBA MVP Scottie Thompson alsomadeaconsiderableimpact,
BBC coaches and players kicked off the program with a strenuous warmup The students’ gathered mixed reactions; some enjoyed the activity, while others only felt obliged. Shortly after, the BBC began teaching select athletes a handful of basketball basics Teresians presented their athleticism in the said activities
Exhibition matches for basketball and volleyball were carried out in the afternoon Players from different classes formed two teams and proceeded with the event Grades 79’s Junior Division basketball game went on smoothly; unfortunately,
rain trickling from the gym ceiling made the court slippery The match for the Senior Division, composed of grades 10-12 students, was canceled due to this untimely incident An ongoing outdoor volleyball match for girls was also canceled due to the shower
finishing with a near triple-double of 9pts,ninerebounds,threeassists, andtwosteals
Gilas will now focus on the 6th and final window in February 2023 againstthe4thwindowtormentor Jordan&Lebanonathometerritory
with his father After some home training, hewasreadytotakeontheworld
His journey began in Albay after winning in the under-8 category Later, Bince advanced to the national stage in Malolos, Bulacan, where he excelled again He was granted the international qualification after dominating the under9 category of the National Youth and Schools Chess Championship Grand Finals in Zamboanga del Norte last September
Bince flew to Bangkok on November 2; the Philippine Sports Commission aided his financial and logistical hurdles He played his first match without his parents becausethePSConlyansweredtoBince’s funds but not his parents’ Bince lost the first games of the event but recovered lateron
He came home with a trophy and gold medal as champion in Standard Rapid
9-year-old Bicolano Bince Operiano competes in the under-ten category of the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand, and brings home a trophy, a gold and silver medal, and two bronze medals
Bince Rafael Operiano is a Grade 3 student from San Isidro Elementary School in Brgy Busac, Oas, Albay He beganplayingin2017atfiveyearsold
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Dear Parents and Students,
Greetings of peace from Sta. Teresa College!
This is to remind you about the temporary enrolment of the old pupils/students for School Year 2023-2024.
Temporary Enrolment Schedule for Old Students S.Y 2023-2024
February 21-24, 2023 - Beginning Letter of the Surname will be considered, detailed schedule will be given later.