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These attributes enable Nucleus A. Serrano and Jan Marish B. Valmoria of Alabel National High School to reach the highest pedestal as they bagged two golds in the first day of Batang Pinoy games 2015 Mindanao qualifying leg arnis competition at

Koronadal City on October 23, 2015.

Nucleus showed-off his jaw-dropping moves in performing and competing during the match in the façade of the judges and audiences while on the other hand, Jan Marish displayed her flabbergasting moves in

holding a stick in executing and competing to mark their opponent mislay.

ANHS Arnis Coach Romelen Espiritu said that she’s honored to train such aspiring young students under her wing. “Arnis is an importan part of our culture. I encourage

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the youth to learn the art of Arnis, just like what our athletes did,” the proud mentor added.

Next year 2016, the two will represent Mindanao for the Philippine Leg of Batang Pinoy Games.

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Alabel NHS “Bulawanong Panagtigum” Golden Gathering!

Yearning to reminisce the glorious days of their school and to hand back the honor, love and respect to her, the alumni of Alabel National High School trooped to their alma mater for their 49th alumni homecoming and launching program for the forthcoming 2016 ANHS Golden Jubilee on July 26, 2015.

The program commenced with a thanks giving liturgy and g the eight g caravan of alumni cruising

barangays of the municipality of Alabel where most of the graduates dwell.

Municipal Councillor Ronnel Espanol, the president of ANHS Alumni Association, said that it is an infrequent opportunity to celebrate the school’s golden year; thus, they assure that the celebration will be made meaningful for the participating alumni.

“Having been able to celebrate the schools 49th birthday is a rare occasion even more its upcoming 50th anniversary. I, together with the rest of the officers, will make certain that the Jubillee

Lalaine L. Peteros

Investing on speed and supreme basketball prowess, the Alabel women’s basketball team was finally hailed as the best women cagers in Sarangani Province after drubbing the Malungon team in their championship game 65-50 during the Sarangani Province Athletic Association Meet (SPAA)at Kiamba Grand Stand, Kiamba, Sarangani Province on November 7, 2015.

BEACON OF HOPE. Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, deems the mobile teachers as paragon of values and beacon of hope of the OSY in his speech during the ceremony.

(Photo by Celeste Guatlo)

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will be worth attending.” Espanol said.

Arranged during series of meetings since June 2015, programs were all set for the class reunion.

These include the mentioned caravan and the alumni community extensions and activities per batch such as the coastal clean-up, tree planting and growing, operation tuli and many more.

The ANHSAA is expecting that most number of balik-bayan alumni would come and participate the Golden Jubilee comes July 27, 2016.

CHEERFUL CAVALCADE. The Senior High School students greeted the spectators of the ANHS Panagtigum Goden Jubilee Launching Caravan. (Photo by Celeste Guatlo)

Opening of classes for Alabel National High School has never been more significant as this school year than before with no less than the Secretary of Education gracing the endeavor.

With the goal to expedite the 21st century skills and to bring access to computer technology to elementary and secondary public school learners , including those who are enrolled in the Alternative Learning System (ALS), DepEd Sec. Armin Luistro delivered 76 laptops to “Abot Alam” implementers of Region 12 in a hand-over ceremony on the second day of the opening of classes at Alabel National High School on June 2, 2015, Luistro together with Dr. Allan G. Farnazo, Director of DepEd Region XII, and the Local Government Unit of Sarangani headed by Gov. Steve Solon, distributed 19 units of laptop each to Abot Alam implementers of General Santos City, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani Divisions.

With the handed technology, the secretary believes that the Abot Alam, which he dubbed as the “last mile” intervention of the Department of Education, will be empowered to continuously do their noble task of reaching

less fortunate out-of-school youth (OSY) and providing them with improved educational services and opportunities.

“As a department, we believe that through these technologies and through the support of the community and stakeholders, Abot Alam could fully realize and materialize our responsibility of opening doors for those who hope for a better future, even those who found it difficult to hope and those who ceased from hoping” Luistro said.

Loreto J. Gindap, principal of Alabel National High School, on the other hand, sees this activity as an inspiring and motivating way to jumpstart the formal opening of school year 2015-2016.

“The coming of our secretary here ANHS is indeed an inspiring way to begin the school year especially for the teachers who see Brother Armin a paragon.” Gindap said.

The donated laptops are among the 3,915 units seized by the Bureau of Customs which they turned over to the Department of Education for distribution to public elementary and high schools.

BLINDING SPEED. Sonsona surpasses the pesky defense of her defender in the Championship game of women’s basketball during the Sarangani Province Athletic Meet.

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Pagara Brothers: Rising duo from the East the crowd. Early on the second round, he floored Benavidez with his venomous left hook on his face.

Filipinos rejoiced at the first knockout, but it was not yet Benavides’ end until Pagara made his left hook and right straight at his foe, making it possible for him to successfully defend his title.

“I will face any champion.”

He quoted after his victorious fight.

Meanwhile, his brother, Albert Pagara who was often called “The Prince” proved that he is the king after he was able to amaze to mass with his fighting skills, nailing his 25th win (18 knockouts and 0 defeat) against Nicaragua’s Gonzalez.

In the second round, “Prince Albert” floored William with his body

blow, and as his rival sat on the canvass, he landed a punch in his face, which made referee Jack Reiss to deduct him a point and told Pagara to not do it again.

But as the 2:20 mark of the sixth round, Albert produced a long straight punch towards Gonzalez’s face which forced the referee to stop the game.

After the game, Albert left the StubHub center with his WBO and IBF Intercontinental superbantamweight belts.

“I think I’m ready to contend for the world title,” he said on the interview after their mind-bending match.

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Mentors advance SPA expertise John Mark Polestico

To equip themselves with artistic skills and to help students develop a special inclination to artistry, six educators from Alabel National High School had undergone a SANAYGURO – Skills Training for Special Program for Arts (SPA) Teachers, at National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP), Davao City on October 22-26, 2015.

Vanguarded by the school’s Administration and DepEd – Sarangani under the SPA Curriculum, Mrs. Lolita Bustamante (Music), Mrs. Marilou Herceda (Dance), Mrs. Marilou Polestico (Media Arts), Mr. Nelson Esmeralda (Visual Arts), Mrs. Rebecca Campomanes (Theater Arts) and Mrs. Emegeline Velarde (Creative Writing) completed the five-day colloquy encompassing each discipline.

SANAYGURO envisions teachers to be equipped with general skills, attitudes, and habits of mind and heart needed to impart knowledge and abilities to students, for them to be prepared in life and work of the modern society regardless of their chosen career.

“We, as teachers , should take part and should work things out specially that the implantation of Senior High School is fast approaching” Mrs. Bustamante, MAPEH Coordinator of ANHS, said.

Focus not on what is lacking, but on the abundance of heart-RD Farnazo

BY RHODA MAE EBAD

To promote sports as an integral part of Basic Education for the holistic development of the SOCCSKSARGEN athletes, the 2nd Open Tournament for individual events (Elimination Round) will be conducted on December 9 -12, 2015 at Kiamba Central Elementary School, KIamba, Sarangani Province. The said tournament is a prelude to the 2016 SRAA Meet. ( DepEdXII Regional Memorandum Dated Nov. 2, 2015)

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SPAA foes

Jason Pagara and Albert Pagara are not yet over to rule the boxing ring as they floored their foes, Santos “El Toro” Benavides and William Gonzalez for their boxing debut in US at StubSub center on October 17, 2015.

Jason, playing for his 39th fights (37 wins; 23 knockouts and 2 losses) and defending his Junior Welterweight WBO title, amazingly became a “monster” in the ring after he over throw his opponent, Santos Benavides with an extraordinary second-round (2:53) knockout.

Since the opening of the fight, the 23 years old Jason landed powerful combinations, enough to generate an uproarious shriek from

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Luistro graces ANHS’ class open ing 76 laptops handed to Abot-Alam implementers

vanquish

Malungon to bounce back, 65-50.

“It was a fulfilling experience and I am very happy that we reach this far. I am excited for SRAA and I aspire to qualify to the Palarong Pambansa.”

Teresa Leilani Olaybal, coach of Alabel Basketball team girls, proudly and vigorously stated.

“Our plays and defense are too much for our opponents.

We run our plays to perfection.”

Edilberto Pantaleon, the assistant head coach of the team, added.

Seven players from the team are now qualified and will be moving forward in the upcoming SRAA meet to be held at Kiamba , Sarangani Provice next year.

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circumstance.

The fourth game was painless for Alabelians as they dominated Maasim and snatched victory, 62-30.

Putting at stake their undefeated streak, Alabel cagers faced the equally abled Malungon team. The opening quarter was an anybody’s ball game. However, the succeeding round until fourth was just a walk in the park for the Alabelians issuing a 10-0 run in the third quarter through the leadership of their scoring machines, Sonsona and Cabarles.

Late in the fourth quarter, the Alabelian unleashed lightning fast break plays which totally shut down the hopes of

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For the first time , Alabelians outguns six other competing teams from the different municipalities of Sarangani. In game 1, Alabel cagers took down the opponent as the cage fest commenced through teamwork in a blow-out game against Maitum played at Badtasan Elementary School, 39-13.

With the support of Edmar Joy Sonsona and Quime, Alabel remained on top after pulverizing their rivalGlan, 63-56, in their second game.

The lady cagers did not break even a single drop of sweat in the third game as Kiamba turned down the game due to an unfortunate

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ANHS arnis team cops 2 golds Fearless. Confident. Valorous

TIMED COUNTER. Serrano (in blue head gear) waited for the perfect oportunity to counter and to score a point as his opponent missed a wild swing.

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“Focus not on what is lacking, but on the generosity and abundance of heart.”

This was the challenge posed by Dr. Allan G. Farnazo, Director of DepEd region XII, to the participants of the Kto12 Caravan cum Forum at Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium on September 7, 2015.

Dr. Farnazo metaphorically drew his personal experience in marriage and the groundwork to facilitate the K to 12 operations in explaining the state of K to 12 Senior High School readiness of DepEd.

“Everyone has established a mental criteria in every decision he or she does. The criteria I have set for myself were all met and satisfied; so the green light is on for me to get married. This is an allusion to what DepEd Region XII is confronting right now. Criteria are set and are already met; hence, we are ready” Farnazo said.

He further noted that the preconception that Kto12 implementation is perfect because of the preparation is a fallacy.

“Saying that Sarangani is K to 12 ready because everything is set does not mean perfection.

Problems and turmoil might come along the way in an unexpected

and unimaginable manner.

This coming June 2016, such presumption may be characterized by teachers and clients crying and clamouring for inadequacy of facilities and learning materials.”

Farnazo then emphasized that just like marriage, there’s no more turning back. Accepting and surmounting these drawbacks must prevail for the sake of the learners who are the recipient of the program.

“Children must be our priority. We must be over and above these dilemmas. We must reign supreme against our problems because education does not mean building, facilities, books; but

education for the youth.” Farnazo added.

The regional director is positive that the noble endeavors of the educators will all make sense. He challenged the teachers and administrators to work doubly for the promotion of education for the youth.

“Let us all hope and aspire for the betterment of our education and for the welfare of the youth.

We should not focus on what is lacking, but on the generosity we could offer to our little ones.

Our pride can’t be measured by our accomplishments but by our efforts in surmounting trials and the abundance of our heart.”

FORSEEABLE CHALLENGE. Dr. Allan G. Farnazo challenges the Kto12 Caravan participants to be ready against the obstacles of Senior High implementation. (Photo by Althea Iligan)

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In preparation for the Senior High program this coming school year 2016-2017, a two-storey infrastructure by the DPWH will be founded on grounds of Alabel National High School.

Around 360 students from ANHS who will enter senior high school’s grade 11 in 2016, and grade 12 in 2017 will benefit from this building.

Since August of 2015, work crews from the Department of Public Works and High Way (DPWH) began to construct the new 2-storey building that will completely change the face of Alabel National High School.

Mr. Evaristo Macasi, member of the School Governing Council, is positive that the ongoing construction will improve greatly the school’s façade and operations.

“It will be a beautiful and functional campus when

it’s finished,” Macasi said.

“We appreciate everyone’s patience during the construction. But the wait will be well worth it,” he added.

ANHS is one of the five schools in Sarangani which was chosen to be granted with 3-storey building with eighteen classrooms through the initiative of the Sarangani representative, Emmanuel D, Pacquiao and was agreed under the provision of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on August 25.

Two new structures such as the covered and entrance areas, as well as the proposed 3- storey admin and CL building of PAGCOR will also revitalize the school.

The projected cost of the said edifice is more or less P60 million, with a grand opening in the succeeding school year of 2016-2017.

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Pagay pockets Bronze Medal

ANHS journalists clear 43 DSPC medals A teachers brag awards Mark Polestico

ANHS Journalists once again proved that they have what it takes to become Regional Competitors as they grabbed 43 Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) medals at Alabel Municipal Gymnasium on September 18, 2015.

English Broadcasters Dominic Gindap (Filipino) came short with 4th and got their back-to-back title took the gold for Editorial 5th finishes respectively.

“The performance Princess and bragged 22 golds, 7 Cartooning. silvers, 7 bronzes in Radio Parilla (English) got of the journalist this Broadcasting event. Mark 2nd place in Editorial year was a lot better Louie Gerodias secured Writing, the same slot than before. They really the gold medal as the with Vivencio Pausal materialized the thought Best Anchor together III (Filipino) of Editorial of Dr. Allan Farnazo’s with Judy Mark Maque, cartooning. Abygail Dizon building a foundation of Darkeum becoming a champion Vency Dayondon, Pearl (English), Nicole Basit, Francis Dayondon (Filipino)both through self-worth and Prajinog, Jessa Bagan got 3rd spot in Editorial confidence,”Mrs. Marilou and Michael Francis Writing. Jasper Sayson S. Polestico , English Laya who were awarded (Sportswriting-Filipino), School Paper Adviser, as Best in Production, and John Mark Polistico marked.

The said journalists Best in Script, Best Field (Newswriting-Filipino) Reporters and Runners- terminated with bronze will compete on the while Rhoda May Ebad Regional Schools Press up for Infomercials.

–English) Conference on December For individual events, (Newswriting Von Willy Ortibano and Lyka Jane Laya 2, 2015 in Kornadal City.

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Banking on their sheer determination to win and insurmountable amount of confidence and talent, the blissful educators of Alabel earned the bragging rights after conquering most of the contest events in the 22nd DepEd Anniversary at the Capitol gymnasium on August 6-7, 2015.

The “A” or Alabelian teacher-songsters composed of mentors from Alabel East District dominated the music laden events grabbing the titles in battle of bands and the choir competition.

Teacher- cagers from the mentioned district also bagged the championship in the highly anticipated basketball men championship by blustering their foes with lopsided stats.

On the other hand, Alabelian cheerleaders established an impressive stride in the cheerleading competition taking the second spot against formidable Sarangan dancing competitors.

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GOOD HARVEST. (From Left to right) Jessa Bagan, Judy Maque, Mark Louie Gereodias, Vency Dayondon, Maichael Laya, Francis Prajinog and Pearl Nicole Basit secured the 1st spot for Radio Broadcasting English during DSPC held at Alabel, Sarangani Province (Photo by Celeste Guatlo)

Mr. Isagani S. Dela Cruz, Schools Division Superintendent of Sarangani, was delighted with the enthusiasm projected by the teachers saying that the event (DepEd Day) was indeed relieving them from the strains brought about by their profession.

“This is a perfect time for the teachers to congregate merrily, compete healthily for fun and escape completely from stress.”

Dela Cruz said.

The DepEd day celebration is characterized by three events which simulate those that are in the Division Integrated Competitions such as: the academic track contests which is composed of quiz bowl, research and extemporaneous speaking; the craft events which constitutes experimental dish, poster making, and landscaping; finally, the sports event which includes volleyball for girls and basketball for boys.

e! t a r b e l e 50 c s ” t e l Come and

Alumni from batch 1966 to batch 2015 , you are invited to join the ANHS’ Golden Jubilee on July 27, 2016. Exciting activities await us all.

For more information please contact Mrs. Marivic Lomocso on numbers 09436180043. Its throwback time!

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Heart strong. Valiant. Grateful.

Who would have thought that these words would describe the personality of a timid girl who brought honor for ANHS. Alabel National High School’s pride Patricia Pagay hit on the bronze medal in Philippine National Games in Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur, September 8-14, 2015.

Among seven contenders, 4 from GenSan and 3 from Cotabato City, Pagay issued an impressive run in the qualifying round vanquishing her opponents using her breath taking kicks and techniques in poonsae.

However, Pauline Tubilay (gold medalist) put the fight against her and stain Pagay’s unblemished record. In the semifinal round, Teraytay of Gensan completely devastated Pagay’s hope for the championship as she overwhelmed the latter’s attacks by her counters.

Pagay was able to regain her composure in the battle for third round robbing and dropping her opponent with her successive side kicks and 45’s.

Despite of shattered opportunity for the gold, brown belter, Patricia was still thankful and positive to the outcome of the battle.

“I’m happy and praying that soon, I would become a part of Philippine team,” she uttered.

“I'll be your fists in the Senate.”

These words of declaration came out like a stunning left upper cut as Eight Division World Champion Pagay had ensured already for herself a spot in the Philippine National Games to be held in Baguio City next year. Manny Pacquiao proclaimed that he will join the race for a Senatorial seat this 2016. The prominent boxer -Lalaine Peteros arrived at the Palacio Gobernador and went to the Commission of Elections at Intramuros to file his

Pacman for Senator: Boxer in Barong?

FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION. Steel trusses errected proudly on ANHS soils signals readiness for the Senior High School Program (Photo by Celeste Guatlo)

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Certificate of Candidacy, amidst the tumultuous cheering of the populace on October 15, 2015.

It is undeniable that several people were shell shocked as they learned of this update. After serving his two terms as Congressman for the lone Province of Sarangani, it seemed unlikely that the Pambansang Kamao will seek for higher office. Well, our predictions aren’t always hitting the mark, isn’t it?

After his past performances at the political arena, does Manny deserve a second chance this time at leadership of Sonsona who sank in 3 consecutive lay-ups one of the vital parts of the government-the Senate?

Based on the last year’s attendance at the Congress, Pacquiao only reported four times for work, altering the lead in their favor, together with other regular absentee Rep. Julio Ledesma IV of Negros Occidental who only appeared at the 15-8.

In the 3rd quarter blue wild House of Representatives seven times. Some Filipinos don’t find it fair that he spent his entire term of office cats remained enthusiastic being an almost “unseen entity” at his place of work, where he should be fulfilling his promise as a politician.

It is common knowledge that aside from being a boxer and Congressman, Pacman also juggles a after and pulvorized red bulls myriad of jobs like acting, singing, coaching and playing basketball and other things which will consume this in last two minutes of the entire paper if we mention it all. Now, the point here is you cannot serve two masters at the same time. This quarter, 28-19.

Sonsona completely denied publication believes that Pacquiao is capable and benevolent enough to be a senator, but if he really wants the hopes of the red bulls to tie to gain the vote of the Filipino people, he should make a choice- a critical choice which will dictate his path the score by sinking in three either to continue his ascension to the gates of the next administration or not entering it at all.

“In the coming days, I will be embracing new levels of responsibility. I will be confronting tough consecutive lay-ups and free challenges, ” Pacquiao stated to his constituents during his State of the Congress address. It is indeed well-said throws enough to seal the win, for even now, he’s capacity to run is being questioned by several naysayers. However, we reiterate our stand, 35-27.

Teamwork, cooperation and Manny is fine enough to join the political competition, if- and only if- he will focus himself in that work only prayer.” Edmar Sonsona, Star and avoid the distractions which may affect his priorities. If he doesn’t want to give up his bunch of “other” player of the blue wild Cats works, then maybe he should run next time. team said.

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Sonsona stars for the Wild Cats Edmar Joy Sonsona, cager of Blue wild cat shined for the second time after devouring red bulls using her electrifying lay-ups in a blowout game, 27-35 in women’s basketball championship during Intramurals 2015 at Alabel National Highschool on July 24, 2015.

The blissfully Grade 9 Blue wild cats managed to bring the crown home despite of missing key players.

Lakay led Red bull’s onslaught by issuing a six- point advantage against the wild cats early in the 1st quarter.

However, the blue team regained their composure in the 2nd quarter through the

Dance2Dance 2015: XB GenSan reigns

Wild cats devour Red bulls, 54-50 Despite his injury last year, Domino Zerrudo has once again proved that he is still the King of the hard court after shredding the Red bulls in a tightly contested game, 54-50 sufficient to rake the championship award in the cagefest last intramurals Top player Zerrudo showed that he is naturally a monster in the court as he detonated a lethal bomb and mind-blowing shots and lay-ups worth 16 points to dethrone the defending champions.

Red bull’s Aray unveiled his true identity as a cager when he suddenly exploded and threw treys in the last 5 minutes of the first quarter which generated an outrage from the crowd and added 12 to the team, enough to completely dominate the quarter, 5-12.

As a pay-back, Reyes suddenly buried 3 point shots and added the team’s field goals scoring 10 points that helps the Wild cats lead the second quarter, 25-21.

However, Wild cats were in rash as they missed all of their field goals in the first 3 minutes of the third quarter, while the Red bulls tightened their defense and improved their offense and even scored 8-0 run in the last 2 minutes, allowing them to regain the lead, 30-37 and earned praises from the Red team’s crowd.

After an anemic performance, Domino lead the team scoring barrage sinking breathtaking 2 point field goals and treys added by Gudin’s thrilling lay-ups, and Gervyn Tibay’s mind boggling assists which put the Blue wild cats in the driver and secured the “W”, 54-50.

Domino tops the play garnering 16 points, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds.

“We just build up our defense, enhance our offense, and tauten our team work” Coach Mesagrande quoted.

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Competing for the first time, XB GenSan, Philippines’ representative were hailed up champions in the Dance2Dance: World Street Dance Showcase Competition 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland on November 14.

XB GenSan strived against 10 groups coming from the different parts of

the world and bested among Russian and American dance troops who ruled 2nd and 3rd respectively.

The group then conveyed their warmest greetings and gratitude to all their Filipino and Foreign supporters who witnessed their performance from beginning to end. In return, netizens also sent their message of felicitations

through social networking sites and extended their efforts through the #XBGensanForTheWin. After receiving the prize, the squad stepped back to Manila and probably travels to General Santos City for conferences and Heroes Welcome.

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To enhance the capacity and ability of school-based responders, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) initiated an Earthquake Drill at Alabel Nationa High School on November 12, 2015.

Together with the management, the activity was satisfactorily done by the ANHS’ Disaster Risk Reduction Sector, Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Administration itself.

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The newest sporty faces of Alabel National high school continue to dominate and rise from the horizon.

Simple girls wearing their school uniforms, ms, unexpectedly possess the heart of a champion.

Speaking of the Palaro, another pride of Alabel National High School has made it possible to access the said event. She is Patricia “Apple” Pagay.

Youngest in their 4-membered family, this lovely athlete has proven her worth as she always bring her audience in awe with her exhilarating moves, hair-raising kicks and impressive defense.

Apple’s reason for joining the taekwondo team was just for fun, but unexpectedly, she was named as one of the best players our region ever had.

Nevertheless, quitting came up to her mind, and if she did so, Pagay will not have the chance to play for the Palarong Pambansa & Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg in her grade 8 days.

Earlier this year, Patricia played for Philippine National Games, from which she raked the silver medals.

In addition to our line-up of champs, Shienrose Fatadillo, a grade 7 student, never failed to make us proud with her undeniable greatness in Taekwondo, serving as her admittance for Palaro in grades 5 & 6.

Unlike Patricia, Shien’s mother was the one who forced her to join the team. Due to her rip-roaring moves, she was able to clinch to 1st dan black belt, and was also hailed as one of Sarangani’s qualifiers for Batang Pinoy along with Pagay, who also bagged different awards, even the gold medal. Moreover, she will be playing for Batang Pinoy National Level this year.

Perseverance, Perseveran determination and confidence. These are the key qualities an ideal confidence athlete should possess to place themselves in ANHS history of champs. Three different girls, banded with one goal. To be the pride of Sarangani.

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With its origin from Ozamu Tezuka ka (father of modern mo manga) and influenced by Max Fleisher and Disney, anime is popular nowadays, not only in the West countries and Japan, but all-over the world. Not as popular as Dragon Ball or Naruto kind of shônen anime, yet sports anime boasts a huge collection of amazing shows, covering every sport you can think of. On our recent interview, our student body voted their favorite sports anime of all time, and we tallied their votes to make our TOP 5 Sports Anime of all time.

1.Kuroko’s Basketball (Kuroko No Basuke)

Coming as 1st on our list, is an originally a manga series written and illustrated ated

by Tadatoshi Fujimaki but later on adapted into an anime television which began gan airing on 2012, directed by Shunsuke Tada. As of April 2014, Kuroko's Basketball all had 27 million copies in circulation, and one of Japan’s top selling manga of 2012 and 2013. This anime tells a story of a high school basketball (Seirin High) team trying to make it to the national competition with the help of the sixth member of “Generation of miracles”, Tetsuya Kuroko. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news ws

22.Prince of Tennis Ranked as second, Prince of Tennis is a Japanese manga series about a tennis star. The manga was adapted into an anime T sseries e directed by Takayuki Hamana, firstly written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The first 40 compiled volumes had sold 40.06 million. The story centers Ryoma Echizen, a tennis prodigy who attends Seishun Academy, who immediately defeated upperclassmen. To pursue pro their ultimate goal of winning the National Middle School Tennis Championship, members the of the team mak make new friends while learning and mastering increasingly complex techniques. Ryoma also begins to develop develo his own style, and eventually realizes what tennis means to him.

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3.Slam Dun Written by Takehiko Inoue, Slam Dunk enjoyed much popular not only in Japan, but also other Asian countries and even Europe. As of 2012, Slam Dunk had sold 120 million copies in Japan alone, making it one of the best-selling manga series in history. The story is about a delinquent and leader of a gang, Hanamichi Sakuragi. In his first year at Shohoku High School, he met Haruko Akagi, the girl of his dreams who introduced him to the Shohoku basketball team. Sakuragi was first reluctant to join the team because he thinks basketball is a game for losersbut he loved the sport later on. With his group mates, they were able to gain publicity and become an all-star contender in Japan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slam_Dunk_

4.Ace of DiamondStory wise, Ace of diamond is one of the best in anime series.

Written and illustrated by Yuji Terajima, Ace of Diamond received the Shogakukan Manga Awards for the shōnen category in 2008 and won the Kodansha Manga Award for best shōnen manga in 2010 while the anime adaptation was premiered on 6 October 2013. The story goes arouns with the main character, Eijun Sawamura, a left-handed pitcher who has extremely unpredictable throwing motions. Despite his expertise, his middle school team is very weak, because of this, he is extremely level-headed in critical times.

5.Hajime No Ippo

Last but definitely not the least, Hajime No Ippo was written and illustrated by George Morikawa. It follows the story of high school shy student Makunouchi Ippo, as he begins his career in boxing and over time obtains many titles and defeats various opponents.

MIND and HEART. This theme brought the UP Pep Squad to almost illusive third spot.

“ Utak at Puso”: Uneasy to fathom Mark Polestico “Utak at Puso” or “mind and heart” is the University of the Philippines Pep Squad’s theme for the 2015 UAAP Cheerdance Competition where it placed 3rd behind National Pep Squad and University of Santo Tomas’ Salinggawi Dance troupe on October 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.

They were clad in maroon with gold linings forming a heart-shape at their spine, had an almost perfect routine with the absence of deductions inspired by “mind and heart” highlighted by awestruck formations, pyramids, and stunts. Resulting to bronze, they accumulated 610.5 points from tumbling (77) stunts (68.5), tosses (56), pyramids (85) and dance (324) which was 50 points away from the title.

UP Pep had expected to deliver solid performances way back 1994 when it was first founded beginning with only five members known as Hecklers that eventually became the official cheerleading and cheerdance team of the University. Since then, the squad represents UP in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition where they were champions for eight non-consecutive years (1999,2000,2001,2007,2008,2011 and 2012).

“Utak at Puso” was founded by the UP Pep’s coaching staff led by Prof. Lalaine Rosend Juevez Pereňa together with team captains Lara Limjap and Camille Lagmay.This theme wasv one of the famous trademark cheers that always expect from U.P that signifies the acronym U.P: “U” for utak and “P” for puso which was shown through their song choices and the impressive heartpyramid in the latter part of their performance.

Though they came short with 3rd spot behind the NU’s “stone age” and UST’s “Africa,” “utak at puso” concept will always prevail in the hearts and minds of the true and sincere fans academics and scholars even others found it uneasy to fanthon.

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Earthquake Drill: ANHS responds

by ELoisa Baje

Wearing her jersey #1 is Edmar Joy “Soning” Sonsona who has always been the score generating machine of ANHS women’s team who is responsible for the recent victory of the team in Sarangani Province Athletic Association.

Coming from an adoring family, Sonsona is the eldest and unica hija in a brood of 3 siblings.

Edmar Joy’s first sports is softball in her elementary days. However, Maam Olaybal, the coach of the basketball team has seen her basketball potential, and with her admiring height of 5’5; she was able to set foot in the school’s priced basketball team.

Grade 8 was Soning’s ‘year of grace’ as she was named as one of the Region XII’s representatives for the higher cagefest’s competition— Palarong Pambansa.

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encounters and executed solutions such as First Aid, Man’s Carry and others.

Eight selected students were also requested to portray as real-life casualties and injured victims during tectonic quakes.

“We must be prepared in any disasters especially in the schools where most number of children can be found, so, through this activity we could probably

impart to them what should they do best for their own and for others’ safety,” Mr. Vincent Lim, Information Staff of MDRRMO, said.

This trail is part of a Municipal-wide Disaster Drill that envisions to make Alabelians prepared in any incidents either natural or manmade an to fully develop the volunteerism of the newly-trained rescuers.

John Mark C. Polistico

iRead: Frustration Readers Decrease Frustration readers significantly decrease to Ready to lift the victim?Ready!. Shouted the Boy Scouts of the Philippines 6.09% from 59.7% of the of ANHS chapter as they rescue an injured student during the Earthquake Simulation and Drill conducted by the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management total population of grade Team of the municipality of Alabel at ANHS ground on November 12, 2015.

7 students of the current school year.

Data revealed that most of the identified ANHS teachers upgrade frustration readers on the “Buwan ng Wika” onset have promoted to instructional readers based culmination on recent concluded PHILBY RHODA MAE EBAD interesting move to add color and IRI (post test). Accordingly, A barrage of amazing performances rocked Alabel National High School during the annual celebration of “Buwan ng Wika” at the school’s quadrangle on September 04, 2015.

Grade 9 teachers and students danced their way to bag the crown for the first ever “Sayawitan” initiated by the Filipino Department. The Grade 10 performers trailed at second while Grade 7 and 8 contenders are at the 3rd and 4th spot respectively.

Mrs. Elizabeth Sollano, the coordinator of the Filipino Department said that the merger of students and teachers in a performance is an insipring way to hook spectators’ attention and an

meaning to the celebration.

“Teachers and students valued more the Filipino culture when they performed together in a dancing event like this” Sollano said.

Individuals also showcased their talents in singing. Corona of grade 7 was the grand winner, Gavilo of grade 8 was first runner up , and Ebad of grade 9 at the 3rd spot.

The said program aims to increase the awareness of the students about the importance of our national language and in pursuant with the program’s theme “Filipino: Wika ng Pambansang Kaunlaran.”

NAST urges students to be scientific trailblazers “Our old-age goal of promoting sustainable development of the environment requires science and technology inclined manpower; hence, educational endeavor like this would make you students scientific trailblazers.”

The Division Chief of Science Tech Manpower Education Ruby R. Cristobal emphasized to the students their role as scientific catalyst in the development of the environment during the conduct of the Seminar on the Role of Science in Sustainable Development of the Environment on November 5, 2015 at Sun City Suites, General Santos City.

Science Cover Pathing and Crop Biotechnology for

the Sustainable Agriculture were among the interactive undertakings which provided both basic and broad Sci-Tech knowledge and skills to more than 150 students and 20 teachers from Sarangani and General Santos City.

Carmela Lumantas, the adviser of the ANHS Science Club, is positively said that the activity constructively inculcated in young ones the essence of studying science and the application of it in solving global issues. “ The seminar is a great avenue for the students to be exposed to the practical implication of science in their lives; and somehow, the activities encourages and stimulates innovation from them.” Lumantas added.

this accomplishment was made possible through the reading tutorial specially offered to the frustration readers. Within the duration of the intervention and under the memorandum of agreement between the reading teacher and subject teacher, clients undergoing reading tutorial were pulled out from their respective classes 60 minutes a day

within eight (8) to ten (10) week.

The said accomplishment is considered a breakthrough in the implementation of the school-initiated reading program dubbed as iRead (Intervention for Reading Deficiency) in support to ECARP (Every Child a Reader Program) of the Department of Education.

by Pearl Nicole Basit

English Festival of Talents 2015

Mendeleevians seize 1st COB title Five Grade 9 – Dmitri Mendeleev students, simply MendElites dominated the first-ever “Clash of Brains” title during the opening day of the 2015 English Festival of Talents at ANHS grounds on November 13, 2015.

Garnering an 9 – Neils Bohr which bagged amidst limited Ɵme for avalanche of 37 points, 2nd with 26 points and 10 – group discussion,” exclaimed ChrisƟne May d. Serrano, Newton’s Neva Jane Cabang, Karen Damicog, one of the Princess M. Parilla, Rhoda May Kean Havan Pingoy, Vivencio members.

B. Ebad, Karen D. Damicog and Pausal III, Jomar Allanic and Mr. PolisƟco together John Mark C. PolisƟco stepped Kyle Regidor who ended up with Ms. Cabang and Pearl up puƫng away 20 other to 3rd spot accumulaƟng 24 Nicole Basit of 7 – Alcala teams including Lyssa Bazar, points. will represent ANHS for the Jynimie Tornalejo, Marian “Others say that our Municipal level on November Plenos, Rica Dumale and team is a ‘Perfect Match’, but 26.

Khrystynne Alarcio of Grade our teamwork really worked John Mark C. Polistico

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Grade 9 students from Mendeleeve dominated the theatre accent event copping the 1st spot during the ANHS celebration of English Festival 2015 on November 13, 2015 at ANHS Quadrangle..

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Pascal and the Meaty Loaf

Beefloaf is a processed meat product consumed by most of us daily. We fry it, mix it with other dishes or even eat it instantly. It is one of the most practical and convenient foods ever!

But how can you open a can of beefloaf if you don’t have a can opener? So hassle isn’t it?

How about solving the problem using the Pascal principle?

Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and Christian philosopher.

He discovered a method which only requires a small amount of air pressure to create a huge result. It is the same method used in hydraulic jack which carries a car by just stepping the pedal-like on the floor also with toothpaste tubes. It is called Pascal principle.

by RhodaEbad

Wondering now huh?

Here’s how to open a beefloaf in four easy Pascal Principle steps:

WAVE OF AFFIRMATION. Participants of the K to 12 Senor High School Cum Forum cosisting of school heads, supervisors and selected teachers of Sarangani wave their hands as an expression of affirmation to their readiness to face the Senior High School implementation on SY 2016-2017. (Photo by Althea Iligan)

Kapuso Hunk promotes Project 888 With an advocacy of building young leaders to strive for the betterment of the future, Dingdong Dantes, the Chairman of YesPinoy Foundation and the Youth Ambassador of the National Youth Commission visited Sarangani last August 08, 2015 at the Capitol gymnasium.

Together with the YesPinoy Foundation crew, Dantes promoted the so called Project 888. This project was launched during the 5th anniversary celebration of YesPinoy last August 21, 2014 at Angeles

Our Voice, Our Mission, Our World!- GSP

by Rhoda May B. Ebad

During the entirety of the program, a barrage of activities were conducted through group dynamics such as The Girl In Me, Free being Me, Learning From The Leaders, Leadership Capacity Building, Taking The Challenge On Spiritually and Well Being, Making Positive Impact of The World Wide Web, and Photo and Video Production which emphasizes in developing leadership ability.

Furthermore, the conference emphasized the girl scouts in making positive impact of the world web being in the generation Z. It inspired the girls to make use on what they frequently engage into reaching out their fellow girl making positive difference.

GIRL POWER. The Girl Scout of the Philippines from SOCCSKSARGEN celebrated their success on their sucsess in The Girl in Me Team Building activity . (Photo by Celeste Guatlo)

University Foundation in Pampanga Project 888 aims to fully fund the education of eight deserving youth scholars.

YPF is hoping that through the success of Project 888, it would be able to invite more partners for the coming years.

Aiming to inspire the young to strive and work for a better Philippines, speakers Homer Nievera, Michael Fua, Joyce Pring and Mark Lozano rendered their lectures which stirred attention from the students.

Dantes, on the other hand, noted that as a young leaders, students must be able to translate vision into reality.

“Dear students, keep in mind that leadership is the capacity to convert aspirations into reality.” Dingdong said.

The said program commenced with an official pageantry and ended with a leadership forum. It was participated by the Supreme Students Government officers, teachers, and High School students.

by Rhoda Ebad

80% Kto12 Forum attendees affirm Sarangan s SHS readiness Eight out of ten Kto12 Caravan cum Forum participants believed that DepED Sarangani is Senior High School ready this coming school year 2016-217.

This was the result of the survey conducted by the Sarangini, the official publication of Sarangani Division Office, during the K to 12 Caravan cum Forum on September 07, 2015.

Mr. Apolonio Ociones, the federated president of Parent Teachers Association of Sarangani, thought that Sarangani is ready and is moving towards the smooth full blast implementation of the K to 12 in the province because of the endeavours and advocacies conducted in every school.

“Sarangani is ready! The ongoing construction of additional buildings and procurement of facilities and equipment happening in individual secondary schools, especially in Malandag National High School, speak of the Division’s readiness to embrace Senior High Program.”,

Mr. Osiones said.

On the other hand, two out of ten attendees were still sceptical on the readiness of the division to facilitate senior high school implementation despite of preparations conducted.

Mr. Michael Vincent Amarinero, the Head of the Communication Department of Primasia Foundation College Incorporated, trusted Sarangani’s capacity to push senior high school; however, the issues like insuffiviency of learning modules and references and the like might hamper the program’s operations.

“I have heard efforts like kto12 and senior high advocacies and information drives as I travel every now and then from Alabel to Gensan. This might be a good indicator of readiness; conversely, I have also heard clamours about paucity in references, learning modules and learning materials from lower grade levels from one of the schools in Alabel. We might encounter the same problem in the forthcoming senior high ,” Mr.

Amarinero said.

Meanwhile, Ms. Kenneth Joy Patuar, a senior high student of Alabel National High School, is still undecided on whether or not Kto12 in Sarangani is set since her knowledge about the process of preparation is insufficient.

“Though there were some deficiencies in its implementation such as provision of textbooks, Senior High School early implementation in Alabel National High School is working. Despite of this, I can’t yet say that we are ready because of the mentioned challenge and because my knowledge of the process is not enough” Ms. Patuar said.

DepEd Sarangani is still in constant effort to address the gaps in the impending implementation of the program. “Programs and event like this forum may provide us enlightenment as to how problems may be solved. We are positive that our noble endeavours will prosper.” ASDS Ablanido said.

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1st step: Open one 2nd step: Scrape the body of the loaf. end of the can.

3nd step: On the other end, create a small hole enough for the air to enter.

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DepEd Sarangani walks for Kto12 readiness

Garbed in their all-green uniform, the Girl Scouts shouted “This is Our Voice… Our Mission… Our World!” as they once again gathered at Alano Regional Program and Training Center, Toril, Davao City, October 27-30, 2015.

The girls and the development of their full potential was the constant focal concern of the GSP gathering.

“It is necessary to mold potential and empowered girls leaders in the future.” said Fara Princess Cervantes, Cadet Girl Scout.

The get-together of girl leaders at the start of triennium paved to hear their voice, know their concerns and learn from them and on how the movement best can address the challenge of their time.

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Arrayed in denim pants and white t-shirts with the battle cry “ Tayo Para sa Edkasyon” printed on the their right side, the education champs of DepEd Sarangani along with an army of Kto 12 advocates from the province congregated in Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium for the K to 12 Caravan cum Forum on September 7, 2015.

More or less one thousand participants consisting of teachers, PTA officers, school administrators, Division personnel, NGO’s and LGU’s attended the forum which aims to further the campaign and advocacies for the K to 12 full implementation and to assess DepEd Sarangani’s Kto12 level of readiness.

Dr. Allan G. Farnazo, the Director of DepED Region XII, who was also present in the event, said that he is confident that the region is ready, so do DepEd Sarangani. He further challenged the SDS and ASDS of Sarangani, who also avowed to his perception, to exert more than human efforts to realize this nationwide aim and campaign.

The caravan commenced with a fan walk which was participated by Mr. Isagani S. Dela Cruz, the Schools Division Superintendent of Sarangani, together with ASDS Diosdado Ablanido, the Barangay Captains, School and District Heads and the teachers of Sarangani. Subsequently, the official pageantry of the forum was facilitated where questions and concerns of the attendees were acknowledged and responded eruditely by Dr. Farnazo.

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Diosdado Ablanido said that it is in this precarious time of preparation that we need not only the support but also appreciation of the program. He further encouraged to solidify cooperation and establish partnership and linkages among the school, NGO’s, LGU’s and the community.

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4th: (The most hygienic one. Only professionals can do this.) Blow the loaf out of the can through the small hole.

It is almost exactly the same mechanism that is applied to hydraulic jack which needs a little amount of air pressure to operate.

There you go, a nice beafloaf for food. Cool isn’t it? Science truly works in mysterious way. You can also try it at you own. But remember, you can eat it raw if it is just for your own consumption but if not, be sure to cook it first.

# Social Media Slang

Are you a Facebook, Instagram or Twitter user?

The symbol # with acronyms is widely used by teens in posting something on these famous social media websites. At first, I could not really figure out its definition for I’m not an avid fan of Facebook or Instagram as they say.

I would often ask my classmates what this lingo is all about. That’s why I compiled these Social media slang for an easy way to follow what my friends posted: 1. #TBT- short for “Throwback Thursday” when you share photos from the past 2. #OOTD- means “Outfit of the Day” when you share what you wear 3. #Foodporn- is a hashtag for photos of delicious meals 4. #YOLO- “You only live once” is used if you’re deciding what to post of an activity you’re living on the edge 5. #FBF- means “Flashback Friday” when social media users share old photos on Fridays 6. #No Filter- reserved for photos produced without filters 7. #LMAO #LMAO-- laughing my A---off….. of course! Something is funny 8. #LOL- “laugh out loud”, one of the most ubiquitous of all abbreviations, indicating the post is funny abbreviation 9. #FF- sshows on Fridays if you are following someone, “Follow Friday” someo 10. # #OTWOL- means “Our Traditional Way of L Life” 11. #Im Dead- means something is 11 hilarious or very shocking or a funny post hil that you can’t go on living tha 12. #OH- short for “Overhead” for 12 something that a user overhead in their so real life rea This language has taken the world by storm.

So, it’s the right time to start learning this for easy understanding. surveyed & researched by Phoebe Kate Bacus

There’s something I knew. It is a glimmering jewel in Central and South America. Its true! It is about an inch big and reddish. Aside from its precious value, it can also heal sickness and has many benefits.

Don’t panic. I know that you want to see or even to have these.

Before I tell you what this gem is, let me tell you more about it which can boost your interest and aim more for this gem.

Wondering the sickness it can heal?

Here’s two of this.

First, heart problems. It is high in Anthocyaninas, anti-oxidant to lower cholesterol in our blood streams.

Another, plant sterols to provide cardio-protective benefits to ourselves.

Second, it prevents cancer. It is rich in Vitamin C which boosts our immune system which prevents cancer cells to grow in our body.

Wait, there’s more! It also helps a lot of health benefits. Here are some: Resistant to harmful organisms.

Aids in weight loss.

Promotes skin health.

Helps digestion.

Reduces irritation.

Improves cellular health.

Immune booster.

Anti-aging effects.

Energy boost.

Improve mental function and many more.

Eager to know what this purple healing gem iis?

It is so-called “Euterpe Oleracea” also known as “Acai Berry” Shocked? Yes, it’s a fruit came from Acai Trees and is a very rare kind of berry.

Better than cranberries, rasp berries, black berries, strawberries and blueberries Christine May Serrano

Do you know?

STWARDESSES is the longest word that is typed only with the left hand Your foot has 26 bones on it.

Your tongue is the fastest healing part of your body.

You burn more calories in sleeping than watching tv.

An average person will spend 25 years asleep.

Enamel is the hardest substance in you body.

Women blink twice as much as men. data obtained from Do You Know Copyright 2014programmerworld

Move actively and be ten times younger In a study conducted in Britain, it was found that people who are physically active tive may not only feel younger than those with secondary lifestyles, yles, they mayy actually be m ma younger, genetically speaking.

A reported As archives of Internal Medicine, rresearchers re searchers used the length of white hite blood ccell ell telemores repeated DNA sequences nces chromosomes, which h proggressively gr essively shorten overtime to assess biological b iological age. They found subjects ects who were less active had shorter telemores than n those who were more active. e.

The most active subjects ects had telemores the same me length as sedentary indindividuals ten years younger. nger.

Although more research rch is needed, the authors write that there findings providee a powerful message that could bee used by clinicians to promote the potential anti-aging effect of regular exercise.

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“Social Media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a platform and a voice to anyone willing to engage.”- Amy Jo Martin Humanity is now facing the advent of the Information Age, where the influx of data becomes faster due to the use of technological breakthroughs like computers and smartphones. Furthermore, communication at the different parts of the globe was made accessible because of these milestones of human ingenuity.

The use of Social Media can give us a bunch of perks if –and only if- it is used at the “proper prescription”.

Unfortunately, like the legendary cough syrup which some nuts abuse, some hypocrites abuse the advantages which are provided by the most versatile medium of communication nowadays.

In a survey conducted by Department of Justice (DOJ), out of 10 Filipinos, 8 of them are victims of cybercrimes or other malicious activities in the Internet at one time or another. We cannot say that this fiasco should not be taken seriously, because it will pave the way for graver offenses which may destroy the equilibrium of our society.

Moreover, if these pathetic happenings continue, it will cause significant damage to the youth, who composed the majority of users in the cyber world. Cyber bullying has been rampant in different social networks and most of those who are affected are the juvenile sector.

Are we really that hypocrite to cover our eyes and ears in this agenda? As long as we remain taciturn, sooner or later some innocent folk will be another casualty of our obliviousness.

As a wise netizen, we should be vigilant in preserving the ethics of using Social media. Although laws are passed to protect us from some miscreants of the Internet, all of these are futile unless we enforce it to everybody. We need to hold the baton properly, if we don’t want it to head our head accidentally.

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Music to Death Tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs Do you love music?

Well, I can`t blame you. Music is so entertaining, isn`t it? But let me tell you a story about a girl whose music was her life.

Sometime during the 21st Century, there was a girl who was a great fan of music.

She easily gets bored every tick of the clock without music at all.

Silence? That`s another term for boredom; according to her.

By that time, it seems like her phone is calling for her

attention. So she picked it up, inserted her headphones and again listened to music. She already heard many songs but still, she kept on replaying it.

Every time she`s listening to her favorites (which is actually all of those in her phone), it feels like she is in the cloud 9. Its heaven; suddenly a vibration cut the song and stopped her from daydreaming. Warning: Low Battery.

What a disturbance!.

Those were the words whch sank in her mind ater she saw it.

She hurriedly got her charger and plugged it to the outlet. Yes! Finally she can continue entertaining herself.

When she felt sleepy, she lay down to her bed, while playing the music. Then she fall asleep. She notice that her phone overheated.

Hours passed by…

The charger heated up.

Electricity ran through the wire to her then.

Boom!!

She who addicted to music- Burnt

by Fely DIaz

A fruit of remedy

“I will continue to be in service to you and to the Filipinos; Yes I will dream bigger dreams.”

This was the bold and meaty remark of Rep. Emmanuel Pacquiao implying that he wants to serve not just in Sarangani but also the whole country as he delivers his State of the District Address (SODA) in an endeavor presided by his wife, Vice Governor Jinky J. Pacquiao at the Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium, Alabel, Sarangani Province on October 5, 2015.

The fighting congressman concretized notion as he officially declared his intention to run for senator in the coming elections during the People’s Champ Movement General Assembly that followed after the SODA. “If you want to be blessed, you should know how to bless others, and by running in a higher office I could materialize this aspiration of blessing greater number of people

Do not ever change your values and culture ‒ Sister Wood “Dear Filipinos, do not ever change your amazing values and culture from your forefathers.”

Extolled Sister Cherry Wood, a missionary from Maryland, USA who was with her husband, James Wood, as she was invited as one of the guest speakers of the 2015 Division Values Festival held at Alabel National High School on the 13th day of November.

She recognized all the unique merits and virtues that deserve to be praised.

“The qualities of being resilient, hospitable, and generous and valor were your characteristics you need to be proud of” she added.

According to her, she roamed around the world, but she never met the culture resourceful, Filipinos had particularly in General Santos City.

Sarangani is Growing. Rep. Emmanuel Pacquuiao stressed during his State of the District Address (SODA) that Sarangani has manifestted significant improvement in the last five years within his service as congressman. ( Photo by sarangani.giv.ph)

who need our service” Manny explained.

During his SODA, Pacquiao underscored the developments that took place over the lone district of Sarangani within his almost six years of public service as congressman, together with Governor Steve Chiongbian

Solon, Vice Governor Jinkee Jamora-Pacquiao, board members, municipal and barangay officials.

“We want to send a message, loud and clear -- Sarangani is growing.

Sarangani is developing.

We want to show the world the kind of people we are

-- resilient, responsible” Pacman emphasized.

Congressman Pacquiao also highlighted 26 House Bills that he authored and 72 that he coauthored during his term in his speech.

Alabel solons spearhead Teachers Day Under the initiative of Alabel Municipal Officers, Alabel National High School successfully celebrated the annual Teachers’ Day at ANHS’ ground on October 5, 2015 2015..

Through Mr. Ronnel Español and his colleagues the celebration was made possible by having different activities involving teachers.

Meanwhile, “Pakulo” was also part of the event,

where teachers played different games like “Putukan Na!, Bring Me, and Mahirap Spellingen” where Alabel solons hand over prizes and gifts.

“To all those who gave

Rinorea: A metal- eating Plant in contaminated soils) and phytomining (the use of hyperaccumulator plants to grow and harvest in order to recover commercially valuable metals in plant shoots from metal-rich sites)” co-author of the report explained.

It`s really weird that a plant like this would exist and it`s also amazing how it is differed from other plants.

Researched by Vina Diaz

Plants are everywhere. We can see it on our vicinity. But we don’t know that we can get a lot of benefits from them. Just like papaya that can give us a lot of benefits if we use them.

Most of the people know about papaya but not many have knowledge about the amazing health benefits of this plant.

Papayas leaf contains powerful healing compounds that are very important for great health and vitality. It has vitamin B for vitality and enhanced food; A and C, powerful antioxidants, and calcium; D-strong bones; E-sexual and cardiovascular health and flavonoids for powerful antioxidants, away from cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Some of the healing powers of this plant include indigestion- heartburn, breakdown wheat gluten, cancer, prostate enlargement, acne remedy, increase platelet count, menstrual pain, laxative, dengue fever, skin problems, increase appetite, cataracts, emphysema, immune booster and anti-aging.

Papaya is a herbal medicine wherein we can use as a substitution for drugs and use us a first and in tonsillitis by our fore fathers in the past or even now.

If you lack of money, no doubt, you can use the papaya leaves as a substitute for medicine that can cure infirmities of child and adult.

Many, people now didn’t know how important the papaya is. Many are just telling, just playing with it, cut off its leaves and the worst thing they pull them up the pitiful tree.

“I’ve been to Africa, Europe, and Middle East but I never found such culture Philippines has. I saw the perseverance and fortitude of the Generals in catching tunas and fishes for their families,” exclaimed the foreign who had been settled in the country for a year.

“Believe in GOD, He can do what you can’t imagine,” she marked.

The said Festival was composed of “Tagis Talino” which was won by Alabel National Science High School (1st), Alabel National High School (2nd) and Alabel Central Integrated SPED Center (3rd), and, Poster Making contest for Rhoda Ebad Elementary and Secondary.

knowledge and experiences through opportunity, a happy teachers’ day” thanked Ronnel Español.

John Mark Polistico

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part of Luzon Islands in the Philippines which is a land, known for soil-rich in heavy metals said one of the lead scientists of the research team, Dr. Marilyn Quimado.

“Hyperaccumulator plants have great potentials for the development of green technologies; for example: phytoremedian (which refers to the use of hyperaccumulation plants to remove heavy metals

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Have you ever heard of plants which eat metals?

According to the scientists of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, a new discovered plant species called Rinorea Niccolitera has a strange lifestyle. It eats nickel for it to live wherein about 450 out of 300,000 species have this trait.

This plant was discovered on the western

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Pawikaravan cruises Sarangani

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“Saving every Juan, one Pawikan at aTime.”

To empower locals to become leaders in Pawikan conservation, and to restore marine turtles’ ecology, “Pa We Can Do It!,”a movement that strengthens Pawikan conservation in Sarangani Bay, initiated Pawikaravan that educates young ones about preservation of marine turtles through a campaign that cruises along coastal High Schools of Sarangani on November 6 – 10, 2015.

With the association of U.S. Embassy Manila and Environmental Conservation and Protection Center (ECPC), the caravan personnel facilitated information drive on selected Secondary schools starting from Glan and all the way to Maitum.

“Everything is connected to everything else. We need to conserve these turtles for their and our own good,” Mr. Kier Mitchel E. Pitogo, speaker of the information drive, said.

He emphasized

that five distinct species of Pawikan that can be found in the Philippines, namely, Hawksbill (Eretmochelys), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Green (Chelonia mydas) and Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) are all in “endangered” state.

According to him, we must take care of these reptiles because they play a vital role in marine ecosystem; if we let their upcoming extinction to happen, it can cause a big problem that could affect not just to ocean but also to all organisms including us. “We need to be aware, to keep them safe and help them exist in future generations for more diverse nature.”, he added.

Aside from Pawikaravan, Pa We Can Do It! will also administer Pawicamp, a threeday camp exclusive for Grade 10 students on November 10 – 12, 2015 at Belmar Eco-Park and Beach Resort, Kapatan, Glan, Sarangabni Province.

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21st Century: A Double Edged word?

The only permanent thing in the world is change.

We are now living in the 21st Century. An age where modernism is penetrating our daily lives. The ascension of technology paves way to make breakthroughs in all aspects of the society.

As utopic as it may seem, the very progress that he humanity created is also the very core of its travails.

Living in 21st century has been a hotly-debated issue. Both sides of the discussion has arguments to fire at each other concerning on what we have done for the past 15 years.

A number of Students appreciated the achievements 21st century well for it gives us a lot of high ground to stand in: higher standard of living; intellectual development; advancement in medical technology which leads to better medical care and treatment, and; modern conveniences that greatly facilitate human communication, transportation and housework as well. These are some of the heavenly things we can obtain in living a life in the 21st century.

On the other hand, the waste generated by the modern manufacturers polluted our ecosystem. Thus, the balance of our world is hanging by a thread. As of 2011 according to the National Geographic Channel, the polar ice caps melts more rapidly than ever before . Moreover, too much dependency to gadgets caused a significant drop in the usage of books and material references, which are considered more genuine and accurate.

The younger ones of today, moreover, tend to be computer-literate since they are born in the digital age. Therefore, they are much prepared to enter the 21st century than those persons born beforehand. The challenge now is on how to make this 21st century juveniles translate their digital know-how into sensible acts that would significantly advance a disaster- free 21st century society.

Modern technology has the greatest impact towards our daily lives in this generation.

Whether we like it or not, we need to embrace this change and enjoy what we have. We should take the time now to make our lives more meaningful in an increasingly impersonal, computerized world.

EDITORIAL

Time: Antidote against Bullying ON THE RIGHT CORNER

Recently, several cases of school unbridled bullying were recorded here in our country. Unfortunately, some of these cases were found in our campus. An unnamed student from Grade 7 was one of the victims of this predicament.

The pitiful boy experienced depression because of the incident. How do we eliminate this rampant threat to our fellow?

How can we put an end to this growing culture of violence?

Bullying can be physical, sexual, verbal or emotional. It is further defined as unpleasant manner among school-aged students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

For an action to be considered as bullying, a behavior must be repeated and aggressive. Being a victim of bullying especially in school brings us to a hazardous effect. Bullying someone leads somebody to have an unwanted

attitude and eventually becomes an intimidator himself.

Bullying occurs in and away from the school; but, majority of bullying takes place in educational institutions. A great example of this is the playground or in the field, followed by the outdoor recess area, hallways, indoor recess and classroom. In high school, hallways are the most perilous locations.

The common denominator in almost all of these locations is inadequate or no supervision and instructive time.

This aforementioned reality caused the Department of Education and the administration of Alabel National High School to push a directive which holds that all classroom advisers must increase their contact time with their students; hence, mandating them to stay in their respective classrooms during

vacant time. We steadfastly believe that this measure would significantly reduce bullying incidents in the school.

Perhaps these students who bully others just need a motherly or parental care and attention. If we just dig deeply to the root of their misdemeanor, we will be bewildered that their need for security, love and belongingness isn’t yet met.

With adequate supervision and frequent communication with them, bullying cases will be exterminated.

The move of our school to increase instructive and quality time of the teachers with their students may be enough to put an end to this devastating adversary.

How can we put an end to this growing culture of violence? -A simple chat and time are enough.

“Isang bala ka lang.”

This quotation is the famous one liner of the late Fernando Poe Jr. in one of his legendary action flicks.

Ironically, the line can be applied to our society today, but instead of implying toughness, it gives an aura of mockery for the Filipinos.

Our country is currently facing a very horrific issue that frightens both the locals and foreigners alike which the authorities dubbed as the “Tanim-Bala Scheme.”

The government has earned the ire of the citizens because of its alleged indifference about the issue and to its lack of concern for the gravity of the crisis.

“If they really care about the welfare of the OFW and the citizens of the Philippines, this issue cropping up would have been nipped in the bud a long time ago,” one of the protesters

had ranted.

On the other hand, government itself says that they are trying to look for answers to solve this trouble as soon as possible.

However, we cannot let the people above to fend for it alone. We must contribute ideas too to stop this predicament.

Lots of people are affected with this problem most especially people who want to go abroad; and came from abroad.

Right now, we must enhance our self awareness skills to help us stay away from such cases that may lead us to danger. But we must also remember that we need unity most in solving this burden.

It can be the brightest and smartest possible way in times of quandaries like this it will serve as a rubber to bundle us to become one. If we work hard, we can surely resolve it easily.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Confusions run in my mind, Senior High is fast approaching and I’m still on the process on choosing the right track that could hone my capabilities as a student of the 21st century. I never dreamed to suffer deep regrets if I fail to walk my journey in the right path. Different opinions and insights of my classmates were dragging me more. I just cant turn deaf ears because each track is important.

I believe that my choice will bring a huge change in my llife as a student but I keep on visualizing a lot of failures in choosing the right track rather than my desires, the school, the specialization, the society and a lot more. I am dreaming of a track where I can express my self academically without compromising my skills.

After all, I just want to be eligible in taking my college degree in the future.

Furthermore, I believe that views and opinions of the people around me will continuously ease my choice but still I’m hoping for your response that could enlightened my mind.

Angelica

EDITOR’S RESPONSE Dear Angelica, Decision – making concerning about your future is a tough thing to do. Yes, we understand you but you are now in quagmire where it is hard to deal with or get out of.

Op ng a valuable track from another worthy track is ubiquitous to us students when it happened that K+12 Curriculum knocked our way bringing us to crucial decisions. As part of our lives as 21st Century learners, we should take and embrace it posi vely with no sense of enormity. We are now in the age where maturity develops. Let us take it as a challenge and a requirement in going through more cri cal problems by the me that we are independent.

Norms from your schoolmates, family and society as mandate in choosing the best choice were just natural. However, you must take a look at the bright side of your personal interests and desires. Do not let others rule you iniquitous. Know yourself. Know strengths and weakness; by that, you could tell were you belong. Think of an ant, they are passionate in collec ng food no ma er how far it is, because they know their capabili es. Personal stakes.

K+12 offers four dis nct tracks: Academic, Tech. Voc, Sports and Arts, which includes advanced core , subjects. We would imply that the best one will suit the best for you is the Technical Voca onal Track. You will learn advanced core and a piece of college subjects and at the same me you were totally inclined to your skills with your chosen specializa on.

For now, we hope that we had enlightened your mind. Don’t take our views as your final decision, take I as a founda on of your providen al decision without having regrets, because sa sfac on and authority lies on your hands.

All for the best.

Truly Yours, THE The EIC

ARANGANI EDITORIAL A SAR TRIBUTE

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Editor in-Chief: JOHN MARK POLESTICO

Associate Editor: PRINCESS PARILLA Circulation Editor: JUDY ROSE CORONA News Editor: RHODA EBAD Feature Editor:CRYSTAL MONTIFALCON Sports Editor:LALAINE PETEROS Cartoonists: V. ORTIBANO/ V. PAUSALJ. BAZAR/ M.GINDAP Photojournalist: CELESTE GUATLO Contributors: Abygyle Dizon, Phoebe Kate Bacus, Allan Pareja, Vina Fiel Diaz, Eloisa Baje, Pearl Necole Basit, Karen Damicog, Rey Mark Paran, Mary Nicole Ramos Adviser: MARILOU POLESTICO Asst.Adviser: BRYLL REGIDOR Principal: LORETO J. GINDAP

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Memory byy Crystal y Montefalcon

It’s been a long day, without you my friend, And Ill tell you all about it, when I see you again…

It’s been a year ea a since they died. I could still remember how their families cried and mourn for them, of how their eyes fill with grief, of how every race seemed a sorrowful assemblage of emotionally scared people longing and searching for justice and up till now their hearts is still drowning in the dark abyss of sorrow.

I sigh as my thought

fall on the fa the snail-paced th sna snail sn a l pa pacce p ced deced de liberation to this heartrending bloodbath of our legion that fortifies the degrading society that we have. Will be our remaining servants would be at stake and die in vain?

The huge barriers that hid the cruel state perennial of our man-at-arms in the midst of war, the dwindling array of warriors and aggrandize invasion of

terro tterrorist te rr that makes our soldiers look like dopes. The red list is getting longer and longer. Soon, I doubt if will ever be able to keep track all the armies that have disappeared from the face of the Earth forever.

I remember how I anxiously embrace the bewailing place that gave me shiver into my spine the beaucoup grave of soldiers and 44 brave men has

added the unending list of warriors who died in vain.

This devastation broke me a year ago and the chronic pain never changes for its too real…to real to ignore.

Their chances in life are selfishly taken away.

Their rights as human beings were unjustly abused.

Their hearts and soul yank out and swallowed up in a cloud as dark as ebony.

They strive to protect this

country but they died in vain for exchange.

I can’t help but hold the agony I felt inside. I won’t cry, but I can’t no longer take to hear my mothers mourn to my late Father who has given his life for this homeland it’s been a year but the pain is still killing us.

We’ve come a long way, from were we began, and ill tell you all about it, when I see you again…

RainbowBlood of

by Christine Serrano

I believe belie e wee live li e in a colorful colorf l world. orld A world orld full of rainbows, unicorns and fairies.

Hello! My name is Isha. I am a 7 year old kid who lives with my two older brothers and parents at the farthest town in Mindanao. Do you want go in my place? Our place is the most wonderful kingdom in the whole wide world! You can see fireworks and meteor showers from day to night! Our people are the most energetic individuals among the rest. They are always running from here to there, shouting like “AHHHHH!!!” Isn’t it wonderful? Green knights that looks statues with their black magical wand that creates sparkles of lights battles with the people hiding aat the mountains.

I wonder why my parents are acting really weird despite of these enchanted occurances. They make us lay under the bed which makes me feel bad for I can’t see the fun and excitement outside.

“You’re too young to understand it.” My father keeps on saying whenever I ask him why and what’s happening.

Early that morning, as I looked outside through our window like what Rapunzel always do, I saw a flying gold meteor across the sky. I decided to close my eyes to wish. Hoping that this fairytale won’t end.

But I was shocked when I was blown away by strong impact. It took me a minute to stand up. I can hear commotion outside. Immediately I ran outside to see people going everywhere. I walked to see what is going on. To my surprise, I saw tree things covered by banana leaves.

I know! There is a big feast and those three covered things are the main course foods! Folks are still running everywhere. A strong wind blew which removed one of those banana leaves. I was stunned when I saw Bruno’s body laying in disgust. Bruno was my playmate since we were three. I wonder why is he laying at the street with a red fluid all over his body together with the foods. I was about to was about to wake him up when my father pulled me inside our home.

“Dad, I still have to wake Bruno up. The feast

is about to start” I said happily to my dad. But my smile faded. I can feel that my dad is in panic. It made me feel scared somehow.

I saw my siblings and my mom are crying. It was not tears of joy. They are crying because they are afraid.

But, what are they afraid of? I looked to my dad. I can see great fright in his but tries his best to be strong.

BOOM!!!

I saw a huge explosion outside. I tried to run to see it but dad stopped me.

He knelt down, held my shoulders, and looked into nto my eyes.

“Isha, listen to me. I want you to be strong ong no matter what happens. You should know that this is is nott a fairytale. You have to be strong. Do you understand and me Isha? Huh?!”

I just nod with no idea what is he trying to say.

BOOM!!!

Another explosion lightens up the whole p place. lace la ce.

Dad dragged me and put me inside the he rice receptacle.

“Do not go out!” he said with an authority ty and nervousness in his voice. He covered it. The next thing I heard was the loud bang of the door, hard footsteps entering and screams of pure agony.

BOOM!..BLAG!!!...BANG!..BOOM!!!

My knees are shaking. Tears are fl flowing owing uncontrollably from my eyes.

“We’re done here.” I heard footsteps faded ad aded ded away.

I felt something wet from where I am m sitting. I touched it to see my hands with blood.

My body trembled in so much fright. w-what is going on?

Where is my dad? Mom? My brothers? hers?

I immediately removed the cover and n stood. stood d.

There I saw the bodies I was looking for. Co C Covered vereed d wi with itth h blood. Lifeless.

Laying in cold-blood.

Killed miserably.

Executed in torment.

Dispatched at Gehenna.

From what I heard, from what I saw, my life’s perspective turned up-side-down. Rainbows are just in the skies, not in the rice receptacle that covered my eyes from distress. Unicorns do not exist. Horses do. Fairies always come with witch.

I believed we live in a colorful world. But I forgot that dark colors subsist.

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the audience who laugh h att lightly humors, which made the picture more relatable.

Lastly, what made Heneral Luna stood out is its depiction of social Bayan o Sarili?

This tagline has been encrypted in my mind after I watched the recently issues which until now released movie entitled “Heneral Luna”, a history war biopic about the legendary plague our country. Our regional mentality was hot-tempered general of the Philippine Revolution, Antonio Luna. emphasized. Although it gives pride to our region, I shall say that this are undeniably made of Furthermore, the script was it is also one of our weak excellently written. It was points. It prevented us from film is one of the greatest horse poop.

To make a high a witty, and at the same time being united and to fight for movies of our country has ever made and it can rival caliber film, every aspect dark and patriotic. The jokes our nation as a whole. We the foreign movies which of it shall be well made- were well delivered, but fought among ourselves. It casting, not to the point that it look is reflected in the quote by presently penetrate our screenplay, like a regular lousy comedy Luna, “Mayroon tayong mas cinemas. Heneral Luna is production design, etc.

Under the directorship flick. Instead it lightens the malaking kaaway kaysa a well made motion picture which is a great call for the of Jerrold Tarog, Heneral already violent mood of the mga Amerikano…ang Filipino movie industry to Luna was made to near film, for Filipinos, I observed ating SARILI.” There are produce more pictures like perfection. The dialogues love dark comedy and no main antagonists in the this. I must admit (and I are not forced; the actors and “laugh at the face of death”. movie…not the Americans. hope that nobody will crucify actresses delivered the line However, as historical as it Only ourselves. It is also me for this), that most of our naturally as if nobody could may seem, it didn’t make Luna’s strict and radical mainstream movies today do it better except them. the film too intelligent for principle that led him to his demise. His gruesome

Our Precious Treasure Karen Damicog

You can take the place of anyone but no one can take your place. You are a candle that burnt yourself to light up your life.

She is a light, a smile, sunshine, and a rare jewel. The nurturer and custodian of her kids and family. She keeps a very important place in the life of anyone. Without her, we are not here.

Without her, our life is black and white. Do you know who is she? I think, this is the time for you to realize how important she is in your life.

Oftentimes, she is being overprotective, very strict with her rules, forcing us to excel in class and limiting us to the things we wanted to do. For her, she is just being a responsible parent but might not so great for us children. She always teaches us and her advice seems like always very beneficial for us but in our beliefs, she is squelching our happiness.

Moms unconditionally love their children. She cater our needs and fulfill our demands, she stand in our side, support and care for us. She is a bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries. She gave us love during the worst and best of times. She is a candle that burn herself to light up her children’s life.

Any woman can be a mother. But it takes someone special for you to be called “Mom”. A mother can take the place of anyone but no one can ever take her place because she is our precious treasure.

How?

by Judy M.

How can I forget your lovely smile, If your gorgeous face sojourns in my mind As I stride a thousand miles?

How can’t I think of you In the middle of the night If your eyes flicker like the evening star?

Tell me how to win your heart, Though we are worlds apart.

Oh dear, how blissful I will be, If at the end of the day You’ll give your sweetest “Yes” to me And hold you till Apollo’s touch fades away.

But how can I say what I want to say, If from me you want to move away?

How can’t I know that my Princess Has found her Prince to be with her till the end of days?

How did I go wrong my dearest love?

How… how…

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death d th att the th hands h d off our fellow countrymen made me cringe for it is not just done for extra violence but for it is morbidly accurate as per recorded at the historical references. The movie released a myriad of symbolism which caused me goosebumps as I realize its real message. (Spoiler: Beware of the Spolarium Scene near the end.)

To those haven’t watched the film you to do so, in order to witness yourselves the grandiose masterpiece of Direk Tarog and Artikulo Uno Productions. Heneral Luna is indeed a flick worthy for the eye. I conclude with a quote from the film “Ganito ba talaga ang tadhana natin Paco? Kalaban ang kalaban, kalaban ang kakampi. Nakakapagod.”

Catch22

by Crystal Montefalcon

A deafening clamor bombards the whole place. Her weep and plea boost the tension of the place. All eyes on different judgment were on her.

Magical bullet has drag down another victim into shame.

I could only stare to these paranoid passengers as fear and madness feeding them up. They seem to be full of annoyance and, outrage by these actions. Eyeing every airport official, staff, crew and even wrap their baggage with elastic cellophane praying that it will save them from sinful bullets.

I sigh as my reflection drop on the sinking league that we have now. Look around you, what do you see? The pressing issues concerning the terrorism of our own compatriot.

How long would be this conquering grip of paranoia will our countrymen endure?

A deck of complaints regarding to bullets diving in passenger’s bag has put our country into shame. These airport problems embrace the government like a cold pack of harsh ice. The diminishing trusted officials and escalating scared cats to its own country has steam up the situation. Expanding chained comrades to the enslaving power of material riches, blinded by the glitter of gold every time a bullet is lay. This catch-22 situation is no easy way out.

As I watch my fellow landsmen still smiling despite the fear, I recognize in their eyes what we almost lost---hope. The smiles pasted on their faces spell that there will be tomorrow. Hoping that we can have that integrated community, then maybe we could still hang on to life, to this country.

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Catch up Classes: a Solution C or an Adversary? o S STANDPOINT Allan Pareja Driven by a universal goal, Education for All by 2015, Alabel National High School sees the importance conducting Catch-up classes for school-age youth.

Aside from the EFA Goal 2015, the upsetting risk of a possible increase in the number of drop outs in the school impels the management to craft Catch- up classes. This measure is characterized by the enrolment of students who were not able to cope with the lessons and competencies in all subjects for the whole school year due to recurrent absenteeism. Furthermore, it will also cater students who were identified to have an age and level mismatch. Any student who can successfully surpass these catch up classes will be promoted to a level appropriate for him or her.

This move by Alabel National High School truly sees the need of young people especially those who are financially incapable. The intention of the school in implementing this program is good and noble. However, alongside with its existence sprouts some skeptical views. Will it really address our problem in students dropping out? Is it really straightforward to the goal that by 2015, all youths of school age will enjoy school privileges?

Are we not compromising quality education because of this aim of mass promotion?

The answers for these uncertainties are yet to be disclosed until we figure out its outcomes. There is only one thing definite in this concern- the effectiveness and success of the program depends on the level honesty, dedication and compassion the people involved in the operation are investing. In this gloomy reality of our education, will this be the silver lining we are waiting for?

Hammer or Pen: H What Wh s your choice?

CAMPUS VIEW C Vina Fiel Diaz In order to improve the life skills they gained from the educational system of such curriculum. According to our country, the Department its supporters, this is the most of Education (DepED) practical curriculum so far. passed several programs The said curriculum is being and curriculums which exist practiced by several schools in until now. Some of these Sarangani, including ours. curriculums are the Technical Meanwhile, the Special Vocational Curriculum (Tech- Program for Journalism, as Voc) and the special program being implied by the name, for Journalism (SPJ). These was created to entrance the two programs were initiated to skill of student, especially in cope up with the modern needs the field of journalism. of our country and to provide At this program, the writing, high quality education. These reading, communication and graduates critical thinking “if it doesn’t match with produced skills are the interest of the greater by the emphasized. In number students and the mentioned are this program, the needs of the community, it promised to will surely impair curriculum Home Economic compensate subject would practicability.” t h e be replaced by necessities of our society. Now Campus Journalism. Aspiring let’s orient ourselves about student- journalists would find these two curriculums. an avenue and a stepping The Technical- stone to materialize their Vocational Curriculum is a dreams. system of learning designed In choosing the best specifically for preparing the curriculum to be implemented student to proceed at the however, depends on the complicated world of work. nature of the place where the On the other hand, the SPJ school is situated, the needs of was created to improve the the community as well as the journalistic skill of student. interest of the greater number Both programs have their of students. These latter would respective “pogi points”. ensure maximum utilization Tech-Voc Curriculum’s of the curriculum. No matter advantage is very beneficial. how effective a curriculum First, the students are is if it doesn’t match with the already oriented at different interest of the greater number jobs. Second, while still of thesstudents and the needs studying in secondary level, of the community. It will surely they are already skilled and deny efficiency and impair competent workers. Thus, curriculum practicability. As we the unemployment rate is say “Education is the science expected to dwindle. Moreover, of learning and adaptation.” they can make a living out of

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Emergency Disaster Funds, Where art Thou?

JUST SAYING

“Perhaps, due to the value of the fund, their eyes and minds had been deceived” Recently a devastating typhoon barraged the Philippines and lots were victimized by the dreadful typhoon “Koppu” known in the Philippines as “Bagyong Lando.”

The group of sufferers outcry for help for their recovery and yet it seems that their calls landed on deaf ears.

In order for the victims of the calamities to be compensated, a budget was allotted by the authorities for these matters. It is otherwise known as Quick Response Funds. Unfortunately, it is sad to note that despite the gigantic funds set by the government to assist the needy citizens, it gave little impact for them.

Do government agencies are fully utilizing the emergency disaster funds provided for by their budgets, or were they fascinated by its alluring value to the extent that

Princess M. Parilla la a they don’t th d ’t wantt it to t furnish f i h to t the needy?

According to Senator Loren Legarda, P5.4 billion of the Quick Response Fund has not yet been used up by the agencies that had been given portions of the fund. A total of P6.7 billion was allotted to different government agencies but only P1.5 billion was utilized.

Moreover, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Fund Management (NDRRMF) has a remaining fund of P10.28 billion. If these two disaster funds combine, it will amount to P15.7 billion. Thus, there will be no reasons at all to delay relief and rehabilitation programs. “Any delay would be an injustice to typhoon victims,” Legarda added.

Perhaps, due to the value of the fund, their eyes and minds had been deceived.

CHERRY-PICKING

People around us especially our parents are looking forward for our best. Obeying them is a virtuous practice for attitude development. Aside from the sacrifices, guidance, care and love they’ve showed, they are also thinking about our future.

There’s something bothering in our hearts and in our minds, a question that will let your inner voices to speak out. Do our parents have the right to decide for the kind of vocation we desire in higher level of education?

In a situation whereas our parents pare pa rents rent en s conclude conclu conclud already

They ttreated Th t d it as gold ld and d were engrossed with its exquisiteness. They forgot the real purpose of it – to be a helping hand to those who were deprived, and just kept it at a good coffer because they were attracted with its beauty.

We may not notice it but Filipinos have this kind of mentality. We get easily blinded with the things that are astonishing and we tend to forget things that must flow where it should. It is the main reason why corruption is present in the Philippines. We have to control ourselves. With these unpleasant traits, our economy won’t progress and so are the people living in this republic.

Let us then change for the better if we want to see a new world – better than before.

The Truth behind our Inner Voice: Parents or Passion

what’s going to be our vocation when we reached the said level of education; but the disagreement appeared on that said situation.

As expected, we vehemently obeyed our parents and follow their will; with that, we have to develop the inner potential aside from our passion. Well, as a student, we can achieve it.

But when the time comes, till ourselves are dedicated to the said vocation.

According to a psychologist, 8 out of 10 students are in favor of following their passion rather than their parents.

Of course, we have our own passion. Passion to bloom our inner potential, the power to develop it, to create the real us.

If that passion produces negative returns we’d rather choose the will of our parents.

The students as well as confused individuals who are in the decision making, will you choose the will of your parents that is contrary to yourselves but beneficial for our lives rather than your passion that pushes you to be just yourself but with negative outcomes?

CChild`s Life: The turning point of democracy REFLECTION Abygyle B. Dizon A

A philosopher once said, childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child`s eyes – it is very beautiful. How could this thought be true today if we`re looking at the lifeless eyes of the toddler.

Recently, the world was literally rocked by the outrage of civil war in Syria causing a horrendous toll of deaths which includes the poor lives of the juveniles.

The ongoing armed conflict in Syria began the early spring of 2011 when the pro-democracy Syrian protested against Bashar al-Assad, the president of Syrian government. This resulted to violent responses and cracked downs to the

expense of human life. In the lens of universal human welfare, setting to rabid actions in solving stately issues is greatly condemned.

The call of democracy and freedom is a noble endeavor; however, the means and ways should be rendered in a diplomatic process, should you wish to achieve this goal without compromising innocent lives.

However, Syrian protestors choose armed rebellion in solving the dilemma which propelled catastrophe.

The severity of disaster in Syria is outlined by the United Nation is characterized by more than 7.6 million people being displaced and 4 million

“freedom has been denied by violence and poor lives of the children who are supposedly the seeds of the future generation was put at stake”

innocent lives lost.

It is sad to note that the age old cry for freedom has been denied by violence and poor lives of the children who are supposedly the seeds of the future generation was put at stake. Are we losing our sense of humanity in exchange of superiority and power?

The unfortunate event in today`s world calls for a worldwide effort of bringing back our genuine concept of humanity and common good for all. Countries driven by the same vision must work hand and hand for this noble cause should they wish to shut down the notion that the child`s life is the turning point of democracy.

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21 Shots for Honor

Recently, Recently ntlyy I shared a drop p of my tears tteaars rs as a concrete sign si n of my sympathy si sympath p to t bereaved family of the men who sacrificed their lives for the country. The televised ceremony in honor of the fallen 44 inflicted so much pain in my heart.

More than the visible tears and grieves and severe cry for justice; however, it is the dignified ceremony characterized by soldiers carrying the caskets of their comrades in the isle guarded by an array of men in maroon, that had made me burst in to tears.

The 21 sorrowful sound of mournful shots from the soldiers’ riffles even made the whole event gloomy but honorable. This dignified exercise is known as the 21 gun salute.

The 21-gun salute has its roots in the ancient tradition of warriors demonstrating their peaceful intention by resting the point of their weapons on the ground.

A 21-gun salute is the most commonly recognized of the customary gun salutes that are performed by the firing of cannons or artillery as a military honor.

Whenever a person from military dies, a group of seven soldiers’ fire off three volleys of each.

Today, the national salute of 21 guns is fired in honor of a national flag, the sovereigns or chief of state and the men who gallantly fought for the country’s sake.

The 21 gun salute will forever be the bittersweet melody to the valorous 44.

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VOL XVII. NO.1

XXI Cen ntury

by Mark Polestico

21st Century is the century where wh here broader and cognitive idea bear among each individual. It is the ideas t century where we are in.

Thee century of information. The centur Th century ry of Total Transformation.

As Gregorian foresees, it is the current c century of the Anno Dom (A.D.) or the Common Era and Domini a the 3rd century of the mil millennium i which began on the first day d of 2001 and will end on Dec December 31, 2100, distinct from the period period of 100 years known as th 2000’s which began a year before th the the he said century and will end one year earlier.

According to the Actuarians, there th here were about 6.1 billion peo as this century started and had nearly peo people nearly reached 7.25 billion on 2011 and anticipated to reach 9.37 billion 2015 billio on by 2050. Simultaneously, ““IN “INNOVATIONS” IN IN grow due to curios minds that could replenish the thirst of an individual in this Technological Techn nological World.

A new set of abilities known as “2 “21st 21st Century Skills” are now hii hig highly developed in most countries including in ncluding the Philippines, in ord order rd to succeed in the “Information A Age.” The alliance off 221st century skills lists three types: Learning L Skkii Literacy Skills and Life Skills. These skills were Skills, pre p predominantly re included in Curriculum Curriculums ms to mo m mold o and develop students to be more competitive.

Buildings. Substructures. Infrastructures.

Infrastrructures.

Sm Smartphones. m Taab Tablets. b Modernized Transportation. H Here it iss,, w is, we are in the epoch where advanced an and nd n d comprehensive technology is the hu h humans’ um u artistry and we can do nothingg bu bu but ut to embrace and eat the fruit of crrree creativity.

Here it is, we are in the 21st ce century en n and we must be thankful fo for or reaching this far.

21st Century

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by Vina Fiel Diaz

“Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh 2NE1” Have you heard this song before? Do you know the K-pop K girll group who sang this?

If not, you’re missing one half of your life.

Twenty One a simple number that consists of 2 and 1 which became e number one.

This K-Pop girl group’s name is 21 actually. Fortunately, they discovered a singer having the same name. So, they change it immediately to 2ne1.

To anyone or twenty one is a South Korean give groups formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. It comprises the phrases 21st Century and new Evolution.

A, minzy. Dara and Park Bom- They are the member of this girl group. Their journey started after theyve released their debut sing “Fire”.

Song at the Year Award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards, Bes Concert of 2012… are just two of the awards they received because of their albums.

They’ve also hit every one big time.

In October 2012, Zack Greenburg of Forbes magazine ine n moted that. ”2NE1” sold 27 million digital download.”

Cute and jolly …

That’s what other groups commnley is.

But the fierce one? That’s the one and only 2NE1..

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Pastil is a native delicacy of the Maguindanaon which is becoming becomin ng more and more popular to students starv starving ving for affordable and mouthwatering curee for an aching stomach . The dish is characterized charaacterized by a steamed rice topped with sh shredded hredded adobo chicken flakes wrap with banana leaves which has resemblance to thee binalot of the Tagalogs, only that the pastil is much simpler and cheaper. To date, various version of pastil can be seen alongg streets of schools. To name some are pastill topped with chicken curry, bicol express, etc. For only Php10 per serving, this pastil d dish is a must try local delicacy.

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The whole Filipino nation was literary rocked by the very idea of APEC summit held here in the country. Magnanimous and hefty efforts were done as if the whole country had moved many mountains just to ensure APEC’s smooth success.

How far is our knowledge about APEC and why our country is such in state of paranoia?

Let’s feed our brains with knowledge about this endeavor.

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has 21 official Member Economies that can be found in coastline of the Pacific Ocean. “Member Economies” is the best term to designate the APEC members with distinct economy, rather than the state. One of this standard is that the membership of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China, participating under the name “Chinese Taipei”) in conjunction with China as well as Hong Kong which joined APEC as a British Colony.

Since 1989, the year when APEC was founded, affiliation of Head of Member Economies continues to grow until it reached 21 including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (Australia), Sultan Hassanal Biolkiah (Brunei), Prime Minister Justin Trud (Canada), President Michelle Bachelet (Chile), President Xi Jinping (China), Vincent Siew (Taiwan), Chief Executive CY Leung (Hongkong), President Joko Widodo (Indonesia), Prime Minister Shizo Abe (Japan), Prime Minister Najib Razak (Malaysia), President Enrique Pena Nieto (Mexico), Prime Minister John Key (New Zealand), Prime Minister Peter O’Neill (Papua New Guinea), President Ollanta Humala (Peru), President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III (Philippines), Vladimir Putin (Russia), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Singapore), President Park Geun – hye (South Korea), Prime Minister Prayuth Chan – ocha (Thailand), President Barack Obama (USA) and President Tru’o’ng Tan Sang.

The union of these 21 economies remains to be strong and firm despite discernments and discriminations against the organization. It aims to build a strong foundation through Fair Trade, Economic Cooperation and engrossing each other as E onomic entities.

Ec Economic No wonder that our country is in this panic for participants of this affair are uncommonly powerful.

Turni ng 21 (Significance of 21st Birth Anniversary)

Being legal, legitimate and free are the most significant things that could happen in each of us once in a lifetime. You can feel the sensation of being liberated when you reach 21.

Turning 21 means a lot. It means, one can buy liquor, move and act legally and socially considered to be no longer quarantined by their own parents. It is the stage where one can get out to her or his comfort zone off limits.

Present are in order, as well as birthday wishes to prolong life and have success. These new roles that were attached to the 21 birthday are a cow for enthusiastic celebration to most people.

In United Kingdom, a 21st Birthday celebrant prospers through an extravagant party and a thoughtful speech of gratitude to all his/ her guests and sponsors. However, in United States, a reveler celebrates by means of 24-hour liquor and cocktail ball putting themselves for a day.

For most countries in the world, a key is given to a merrymaker.

The key unlocks the door which leads to maturity and opens for the possibilities and surprises that life can offer in marriage life.

John Mark Polistico

My

21st

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Century

by CRYSTAL MONTEFALCON

Exited.Nervous.Paranoid.Worried Those are words that will describe my outburst feeling as I’m dreaming high for college life. Just few more years and I will be walking along the hallway of a prestigious University—or so as I thought? I bump a walking time bomb and a deafening shout “Hey sweetie! Heard about 2 years of Senior High?” shut me down.

I don’t get it! I went to school and pass papers and papers again. I don’t like school but I got through it and I’ve done well. So what is this talk about “changing” and “extended”? I don’t understand this new curriculum of extra burden.

I could only stare to the new on process classroom erected along the quadrangle, indeed schools are in grip of an alarming education fad frequently known as “Senior High”, the word has dramatically change and a new model of education drags us down, down a dark, slimy path, where lie gloomy future for us.

I rolled my eyes in dismay and annoyance, come to think of it, what evidences is there that this new approach produces better results? Err, none. In fact, all their evidences points the other way around. Experiments with discovery-based academics have generally been a flop. But never mind: the education reformers are pressing the gas ahead full speed.

I remember how my parents get quite upset once they get wind of what’s going on. This new kind f curriculum is nothing more than a warmed over romantic progressivism; the goal is not really to strengthen the system we have but to transform it in all aspects. This is the escape plan they’ve talking about is our educators scheme strategy to the present dilemma of squeezing outdated program to perform in which truly mold students capability at yet unprecedented levels.

Innocent toddlers blabbering questions about this extension flash into my mind, I sigh, it’s really reasonable for is to ask what values we could get. It’s even more reasonable for parents to ask why educators are bent on whole experimentation with us. But new form education crusaders really don’t want us to ask questions. They’re experts and we aren’t.

Subsequently, while walking in the wide array of naïve tots, I heard someone preaching the extra burden program; Senior high. I’ve heard a lot plus the unending dramas. It’s just really hard to grasp such an abstract concept when I’ve been all round school and have succeeded. Education is broken for new skill set is needed in the world today, I know of course I’m one of the first batches to these alienated like program to me but I just don’t get it!