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SJIHS bags third

The San Jose- based squad impressed the crowd with their improved and polished routines that catapulted them to a podium finish, while Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School was able to clinch 2nd place. San Pablo City Integrated

Winning the special awards in the High School Division was the San Pablo CIty Integrated High School, which was awarded with both the Liveliest Award and the Best in Choreography Award meanwhile receiving the Best in Costume Award was Felix Amante Senior High School, which WRITTENBY FrancisSantos

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their excitement when Juan Karlos sang his hit song ERE People sang along and screamed with JK. The artists were delighted with San Pableños’ cheerful and supportive atmosphere while they performed.

After Jk’s performance, Aljur Abrenica surprised the crowd when he entered the stage as he For the 29th performed and sang which Coco Festival celebration, made the crowd go insane. He many guests were then proceeds to invited such as Vhong go down the Navarro, Arci Muñoz, stage and let the fans Juan Karlos as well as go near him.

Many fans other wellknown took this chance and celebrities. took all the photos that can get.

These artists were invited they to perform that made the 29th Coco Festival more exciting Following artists included Thisand thrilling. People were very Band, Vhong Navarro, as well much entertained by as Vina Morales, who is wellthe performances! known versatile Filipino actress and singer also performed.

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In the Elementary Division, Fule Almeda Elementary School won both the 1st place award and the Best in Choreography Award.

Coming in at 2nd place was Dapdapan Elementary School, with no other awards. At 3rd place was Lakeside District, also with the Best in Costume and the Liveliest Group Award.

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The Mardigras Dancers of San Jose IHS once again bring back the glory to the school as they win third place in the Coco Fest Street Dance competition, which was held on Saturday, January 13, in one of San Pablo’s major thoroughfares, Rizal Avenue in the city’s center.

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SAN PABLO CITY- The long wait is finally over. After 5 years, San Jose Integrated High School (SJIHS) was finally able to stand proud, once again on the podium to receive their 3rd place trophy in the 2024 Coco Festival Streetdance Competition last January 13.

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“How do you make your coffee?”

The first liner in Clyde Jacob Exconde’s original piece. San Jose Integrated High School won double in two Oratorical Competitions. Exconde, which won 1st place in San Pablo Water District 24th Oratorical and Poster-Making Contests. His original piece is entitled “The Revels of the Future” with the theme: “Youth in the Forefront: Addressing Issues of Water Scarcity and Climate Change”. Held at CASA San Pablo, December 6.

Exconde amazed the judges with his speech that dealt with climate change and water scarcity.

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Meanwhile, Stefhanie Louise A. Bueser bagged 3rd place out of 13 participants during the APEX Oratorical Competition. She impressed the judges with her original peace; “The Inevitable Truth” which speaks of reading challenges and solutions as we celebrate Reading Month.

APEX Women’s Club of San Pablo in cooperation with DEPED San Pablo invited schools to participate.“Literacy Rate in the Philippines and Ways to Recover” was the competition theme to advocate today’s challenges. Rizal Hall was the venue that took all the pressure off these stunning contestants, WRITTEN AND PHOTOBY LemuelMartinBalbuena

She stunned the audience with her presence and intelligence. Her enthusiasm is showcased in the competition.

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2 NEWS

Initiatives toward Educational Improvement On January 26, 2024, Mr. Jerico Paet hosts the school-based In Service Training (InSeT), at San Jose Integrated High School.

A seminar for teachers tackling about the new program of the Department of Education (DepEd) “Catch-up Friday” strengthening the implementation to address learning gaps.

To begin with, the seminar proceeds with a Nationalistic Song, following a prayer song prepared

by Mrs. Michelle H. Credo.

Eventually, Mr. Antonio Ryan R. Joaquin VII starts the opening remarks.

Soon, Mrs. Editha L. Fule, the school principal, says an inspirational message to formally start the seminar.

Additionally, Mrs. Aurea C. Celino, checks the attendance of each teachers.

Moreover, the Statement of Purpose is lead by Ms. Maria Marilyn A. Salamat.

On the other hand, Mrs. Josephine A. Dausin, states the Session Protocols and Rules. In conclusion, Mrs. May Lyn C. Mojica introduces the working committees.

This year’s InSeT seminar will be opening a path of opportunities and train the young educators in developing their skills, in order to improve their competencies and ability.

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action also helps teachers to obtain new mastery and instructional skills to develop their effectiveness inside the classroom.

As such, the students should also be doing the prepared activities by the teachers.

Catch-up Friday is an innovative initiative of DepEd that expands the boundaries of traditional classroom environments to meet the varied learning requirements of students.

This program is implemented every Friday and it shows an alternate model for educational innovation and student -centered initiatives. This implementation enables students to prepare for real life and adult situation, teaching them to identify what’s right from wrong doings and how to handle real life challenges.

In order to intellectually keep up with countries who have plenty of learning\ materials and, better teaching andlearning methods, Vice President and Secretary of Department of Education Sara Duterte is implementing Catch-Up Fridays to improve the comprehension, literacy and numeracy skills

and critical thinking of the learners every Friday.

With the help of educators’ creativity and openness with ideas, and students’ cooperation and participation, they are able to create and conduct fun learning activities.

With the aim of narrowing educational disparities and empowering students to reach their full potential, due to collaborative activities.

Catch-up Fridays will allow students to improve their socializing skills.

In conclusion, InSeT seminars for teachers offer numerous positive benefits that contribute to their professional growth and the enhancement of educational practices. These seminars and the new implemented initiative of DepEd will enable teachers to update their knowledge and stay current with educational trends, promoting lifelong learning They also provide valuable networking opportunities and foster a supportive community among educators.

This InSET seminars facilitate self-assessment and reflection, leading to improved teaching practices and outcomes for students. Therefore, it is essential for teachers to

‘‘Catch up friday id drop everything and read (dear)’’.

- Joel A. Pandinuela

PHOTOBY AmmyLPestilos embrace the positive side of InSeT seminars and actively engage in such opportunities to enhance their teaching abilities and positively impact the lives of their students.

WRITTENBY HannahDimaranan,CharrieAlvarez&KrystelFlorentino

San Jose IHS Journalists secure spots in RSPC SAN PABLO CITY-Campus journalists from San Jose Integrated High School (SJIHS) secured spots for the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) at the recently held Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2023, at Don Enrique Bautista Elementary School (DEBES), last Jan. 5 to 6.

JOURNALISTS HAD A COURTESY CALL AFTER SECURING A SPOT IN RSPC PHOTOBY LemuelMartinBalbuena

CAPTIONBY HannahJaneDimaranan

Esteemed student journalists of San Jose IHS from both English and Filipino departments qualified for spots in the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC), which will occur this upcoming Febuary 26 to March 2, 2024, which will be held in the City of Calamba, Laguna.

Two-day competition was fierce, as elementary and secondary students aimed to demonstrate their abilities and skills in writing, layouting and broadcasting. Schools from all over San Pablo City, both Elementary and Secondary, competed for a spot in the prestigious Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) Which is a stepping stone for campus journalists to reach the National Schools Press Conference, whichis the biggest and most coveted conten-

tion for campus journalists in The Philippines. fifth in Science and Technology Writing, in which she was qualified to compete in the upcoming RSPC. The 5-member team, which is the Collaborative Desktop Publishing Team, was able to secure a podium finish, winning third place. And TV Broadcasting Team, which also consists of five members, qualified for RSPC as the lone contestant in this category.

Members of the Josenyong Pluma, the journalism team of Filipino Department, also qualified for the upcoming RSPC. Kim Pedraja, the Science and Technology Writer of Josenyong Pluma was able to gather 4th place in the competition and Angela Macalintal in the Newswriting Category won

3rd also

lace in the competition. Both of them qualified for the upcoming RSPC.

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year’s DSPC was the first competition that was held after a 3 year-long wait after the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic which affected the upcoming school years and the 2021 and 2022 DSPC, even if a digital schools press conference was held in 2020.

WRITTENBY StephenEsturas

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San Jose IHS Grade 9 students showcase talents in Speech Choir

Speech-Choir at sjihs was performed by different sections of grade 9 PHOTOBY LemuelMartinBalbuena

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SJIHS holds SHS Symposium; set to unlock future careers for TVL Students San Jose Integrated High School (SJIHS), conducted a series of talks as part of their Senior High Symposium to the school’s Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track, a curriculum that blends foundational courses with specialized, hands-on learning opportunities that complement the competency-based assessment of TESDA, Jan.18.

MRS MAY LYN C. MOJICA WELCOMEDSPEAKERS AND PARTICIPANTS CAPTIONBY JenniferDimaranan

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This symposium is an innovation proposed by Mrs. Jennifer Dimaranan, a specialized subjects teacher in SHS. Joined by 128 students, SHS symposium was planned and implemented with the hope of producing learners who are well equipped with skills necessary in their chosen field of specialization.

San Jose Integrated High School conducted its successful Speech Choir contest for grade 9 held last October 20, 2023 at the CLEM of San Jose Integrated High School. It was participated by Grade 9 students, teachers, parents, school administrators, and some stakeholders.

We would like to congratulate 9 Diamond for winning as champion, 9 Emerald for winning 1 st runner-up, and 9 Jade for winning 2 nd runner up in the Grade 9 Speech Choir contest. Thank you also to 9 Topaz, 9 Pearl, 9 Amethyst and 9 Garnet for taking on the task of bringing to life the message of Edgar Albert “Guest’s Don’t Quit.”

May it bring out more inspiration to those people who have witnessed the event.

To never lose hope and never give up. So much talent had been discovered and made the best of our students. Thank you to our supportive and inspiring school Principal Ms. Edith Lapitan Travel Management Susan A. Virtucio, who shared valuable insights into pursuing careers in Tour Package Development.

The symposium also featured other accomplished academics, including Teacher III of Prudencia D. Fule Memorial National High School, Rizzaneth B. Caponpon and CSR- RCY/ FR of Philippine Red Cross—San Pablo City Chapter, Jayson B. Fajardo.

Vice President for Research and InnovationPamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo, Prof. Kristin Anne C. Corcega, MACA, also graced the event and shared the Essential Skills in Contact

Fule, Master Teacher Ma’am May Lyn Cartina Mojica, our English Coordinator Ma’am Bernadette Barroso Daquil, our judges Ma’am Rodelyn Panganiban Dazo, Ma’am Nicole Fule and Ma’am Daquil, our ever supportive Grade 9 Chief Adviser Ma’am Desiree Banzuela, all the Grade 9 Advisers and teachers, my G9 Family and to my handled sections Amethyst, Jade, and Pearl, also to Grade 9 Ruby. To Sir Martin Balbuena and the Chronicles staff and SMAG. Ma’am Glo Bautista and Sir Jeremias Guiao for the CLEM. Our G9 Mother Supervisor Ma’am Maria Salamat.

To our sponsors and supporters who made the event possible San Pablo City First Lady Mam Gem Castillo , City Councilor Carmela Asaña Acebedo, City Councilor Francis Calatraba, City Administrator Larry Amante, and Ms. Sol Aragones. Thank you so much Grade 9. To everyone who made this possible.

Thank you.

For the greater glory of God. WRITTENBY PaoloFule Center Servicing (CCS) to students aspiring to pursue CCS fields.

“Use your fear to push yourself to the limits,” Corcega said.

In support of their needs to acquire knowledge and explore career opportunities, proponents have come up with various activities, including on the spot mock call and tour guiding, which they believed can guide the students in choosing careers in the future.

Activities under the “AcTiVeLites” are expected to help them gain knowledge and skills for them to explore career opportunities in the future.

WRITTENBY StephenEsturas

GMA Regional TV takes notice of teacher in San Pablo City using AI App in teaching

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GMA7 Regional TV news Southern Tagalog aired their episode on September 26, 2023 and took notice of a teacher from San Pablo City Laguna because of his unique take on teaching MAPEH and incorporating Artificial Intelligence App called Voila AI so that students will be more engaged in their activities.

San Jose ntegrated High School English and MAPEH teacher Mr. Paolo Manuel C. Fule shared his teaching strategy on GMA7 reporters via zoom.

VIDEO LINK BY TINY URL: http://tinyurl.com/mryxx8df

“Maybe it’s call of the times, we need to really move forward using technology in this day and age”, said Sir Fule.

“Ayos naman pinagtutulungan naman po kami mag aral ng Mabuti”, said MJ Dizon of Grade 9 Ruby.

“Gumamit po si Sir ng cartoons, para mahulaan po namin yung mga nasa games”, said Jared Dimayuga of Grade 9 Amethyst.

The news was uploaded by GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog in its Youtube. The link can be visited thru https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=71W0UnVBo10&t=16s.

WRITTENBY PaoloFule

4 EDITORIAL Transportation plays a crucial role in a nation’s development.

In the Philippines, jeepneys have been a prominent means of public transportation since the end of World War II. However, as time has changed, demands for modernization have intensified.

The Jeepney Modernization Program presents several potential benefits. Firstly, the shift to electric or cleaner-burning engines can significantly reduce air pollution, enhance urban air quality, and lessen the effect of carbon emissions on climate change.

This eco-friendly strategy advances sustainable mobility. Furthermore, for safety features, jeepneys come with better seats, air conditioning, airbags, seatbelts, and CCTV cameras, as well as automated fare collection systems.

Since modern jeepneys can accommodate more passengers, drivers may make more money.

This, in turn, can lift many families out of poverty. alternate financing options and offering training courses. The government should also keep funding the regulatory frameworks and infrastructure required to enable the smooth integration of updated jeepneys into the transportation network. At the heart of the Jeepney’s history lies the struggle for

Balancing Transportation Progress and Tradition

The modernization of jeepneys is still in doubt. Although the government is working to enhance the transportation system, a thorough and inclusive strategy is required. To address the issues raised by operators and drivers of jeepneys, stakeholders should hold discussions.

The difficulties involved in making the switch to new jeepneys might be lessened by looking into

ILLUSTRATEDBY RenzoCastillo and RhomielClaudiaItong the livelihood of drivers and transportation operators who rely on these vehicles to sustain their families. Over the years, the jeepneys industry has become an integral part of the Filipino culture, reflecting not only the transportation need but also the

socio-economic dynamics of the country. In conclusion, the modernization of jeepneys marks a pivotal moment in the Philippines’ history of public transportation. It brings with it benefits like increased safety, environmental sustainability, and comfort for passengers,

However, the jeepney modernization program is not without its drawbacks. One of the major concerns caused by critics is the potential displacement of Jeepney drivers and operators, many of whom are small businessmen and role models for their families. The cost of replacing Jeepneys with modern vehicles is a significant financial burden for these individuals, leading to fears of bankruptcy and employment. Critics also argue that the government has not provided enough financial and technical support to jeepney drivers to help them transition to modern jeepneys. This lack of support could make it more difficult for some drivers to upgrade their jeepneys.

but it also brings with it drawbacks like the possible replacement of existing operators and drivers. While maintaining the Filipino tradition ingrained in this famous vehicle, jeepney modernization can act as a catalyst for a more effective, vehicle, jeepney modernization

can act as a catalyst for a more effective, safe, and sustainable transportation system by tackling these issues through cooperative efforts and inclusive legislation. To guarantee that no one is left behind in the quest for a better future, it is imperative to find a balance between progress and tradition.

WRITTENBY HannahDimaranan

DAWN OF CONQUERING TREES Execution for Excellence 32 percent of the earth is green and more than 3 trillion trees occupy our planet. Air is a supply that exclusively trees can provide, this 80-foot air supply is the only thing that can keep us alive. It provides life to living organisms such as animals, humans, and our planet. Trees also become our supply of foods and raw materials, but too much use leads to abuse.

Study shows around 350 million tons of trash are made annually and between 1 to 2 million garbage ends in the ocean. Also, several cases of illegal logging were reported last year in nearby mountains. How can we stop the problem that we also cause?

Respect is a moral not only for other beings but respect for our environment.

A single tree can live up to thousands of years, but a single axe can cut a trees’ being.

We should help our trees for they only rely on us.

By joining programs and organizations we can produce and save more trees.

Supporting associations is also a key to such conflict.

In every public place littering and vandalizing trees are prohibited. According to the Republic Act No. 3571, an act to prohibit the cutting, destroying,

or injuring of planted or growing trees, flowering plants, and shrubs or plants of scenic value along public roads, in plazas, parks, school premises, or any other public ground.

In addition, Presidential Decree No. 825 Section 2 says any person, who shall litter or throw garbage, filth, or other waste matters in public places, such as roads, canals, esteros, or parks, shall suffer imprisonment of not less than 5 days nor more than one year or a fine of not less than P 100 nor more than P 2,000.00 or both such fine and imprisonment at the Discretion of the Court or tribunal, without prejudice to the imposition of a higher penalty under any other law or decree.

Japan used silk to make paper, by beating up the fiber and putting it in the water in ukibune a pulp vat Japanese were able to make a piece of paper without any use of a tree.

Bamboo, cotton, and hemp are raw materials that can construct papers.

We think that by using alternative resources, the number of trees can increase and there will be a silver lining beneath the dark sky.

Expect the worst but hope for the best, if high officials don’t have any interest

in

cleaning the planet then we should.

The only solution to this problem is ourselves.

No organizations and cleaning programs will exist if we put and segregate our trash properly.

Always remember the three Rs, which is Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle.

With proper input, awareness, and care for our nature, the earth will live forever.

On the counterpoint, we see conflicts like this as part of life.

Without unevenness, the world won’t be balanced for there’s nothing perfect. Imperfections make us who we truly are.

Just like our planet, we may be perfectly rounded but a few bumps can destroy our indefectibility.

Trees are vital yes, but are they irreplaceable?

We benefit from them so they should benefit from us too. Alternatives, rules, and regulations, multiple solutions to a single problem.

The authorities always make a difference but when will they make a change? How many more centuries do we need to suffer till we can experience a clean planet, until then, we can’t finally say that war is over.

WRITTENBY LanceMonje

A lot of students have a Friday reading day called Catch-up Friday. It assesses their reading skills to be more skilled. This aims to foster reading habits among learners.

Through this program, schools will allot a free day for learners to read.

Lack of knowledge in Science, Mathematics, and reading can be the problem here because most students are struggling with these subjects and most of them don’t have enough skills which is the thing that we have to focus on. Learners that don’t have enough skills for this should be taught and focus more on these subjects for them to improve.

It is not good for our country that most learners don’t know how to read and most of them don’t have comprehension skills.

We’re sad about it since it shows that most students aren’t intelligent enough.

According to the Program of International Student Assessment (PISA) results 2016, To attain at least level a proficiency in mathematics 24% students attained Level 2 or higher in reading and 131% of students attained level 2 or higher in science and still no improvement been, The Philippines is still among the countries with the lowest proficiency in reading comprehension. results.

We

believe that students the Philippines should be more focused on these subjects because it in

can make the result higher on the next PISA, and so that they will not underestimate our knowledge and intelligence.

Not understanding the importance of education can be the factor here because sometimes we think that we have a poor educational system.

That’s why our country is not good enough for this PISA. We believe that having a good educational system can help our learners to become more intelligent and skilled about academic activity.

Most students are suffering from our poor educational quality and chose to stop learning because they think that this is not important. Lack of parental guidance to the students is another reason for this, so we must pay attention to our children to enhance their skills and knowledge to see the improvement in reading and numeracy skills.

Many Filipinos think that having low IQ is natural for Filipinos and thinking that it is okay for them to have a low rank in PISA since this program doesn’t benefit them.

We’re sad about the results but it is not the end, so we should improve and encourage ourselves to be better, there is always room for improvement.

Work hard and study more.

WRITTENBY RemediosDomogma

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Bright side ‘‘299: Does cost lessen the value?’’

making their relationship stronger, the lack of understanding caused their fall down.

As a teenager who gets my allowance from my parents during school days and who during school days and who

It takes time and effort from someone to guarantee that they are our people for a lifetime, but we sure have times of questioning the uncertainty and we can guess that that’s the case for the girl who’s known for the engagement ring that costs 299 pesos that she received from her boyfriend whom she had a relationship with for eight years.

Although it’s a common problem in any relationship, it’s surprising how they’ve managed to survive lack of communication for eight years of their relationship. Even if they communicated with each other, I’m skeptical that they’ve tried to understand one another’s situation and instead of

during school days and who can’t get a job because of age requirement, it would take me years to be able to save tens of thousands of money to be able to buy expensive gifts and somehow it is necessary to buy expensive things because nowadays, the cost of a gift will reflect how much effort we’ve made and how resourceful we can be to acquire a gift. But if you were to ask me if I would mind receiving a “cheap” engagement ring, I would but only if I am financially stable enough to build a family by myself and as long as there weren’t any hints of disrespect, mistrust and any foul behavior from man I’ll be marrying someday.

Our financial responsibilities aren’t lessened once we become adults just because by then we’re earning moneyThe

guy who proposed with a 299 pesos engagement ring can be facing one or more financial problems that are stated above.

There isn’t an easy way of im proving our state of economy, thus if we are all experiencing the disadvantages of our poor economy, I think it would take only a little communication to understand everybody’s situation and prevent harsh judgment from being made just for merely surviving this economy.

This financial problem is easy to understand especially that all of us are facing it and we are seeing many people not having a taste of comfortable life because of it. It’s understandable and had become normal that the girl who received the engagement ring questioned her future situation because it had become a common concern for people committed in a relationship whether or not their next generation to experience how hard life is, financially. partners are able to provide for their future plans like future weddings and families. It’s

It’s safe to say that she’s just worried for their future. This just shows that we don’t want the Whether the gift is expensive or not, it is in our hands how much value or importance we will put to the gift that someone gave us. It should be remembered that thoughts and efforts count too and aren’t something that can be easily discarded. I hope that this will be a reminder that “money is the reason we exist” and that love and chivalry isn’t dead.

WRITTENBY CharrieAlvarez

Thoughts of mine ‘Devil in disguise, as they call it.’’

Guidace counselor and advisers are well known to be one of the resources of help for students.

The guidance counselor and most homeroom advisers doesn’t seem to be a big help to he learners, instead they bring stress, fear and anxiety to students, which leads to depression. However, this shouldn’t be the case with the guidance office and school advisers, it should never be one sided and not only one person must apologize, especially when both party are wrong. I am not saying all guidances offices and all homeroom advisers are unhelpful to students.

Most stuents in the Philippines experience anxiety and fear because of guidance and how some homeroom advisers handle the students’ problem.According to th National Library of Medicine, approximately 40% of the total Philippine population is composed of Filipinos below 18 years of age experiences mental health illness.

This is a huge percentage and it is alarming, one of the help resouces a student can get is from either their homeroom adviser or the guidance counselor. This kind of office should offer

to help students, especially when they are suffering from shool or personal life. The counselor should be offering services such as academic support, personal help, and counseling.

Students are afraid to seek help from the counselor or from their adviser due to the fact that a lot of students experience discrimination, secrets being revealed and suffered from fear.

According to Indeed, there are a lot of pros and cons of having this. Some students felt the judgement, some felt unheared, and some felt partiality. On the other hand, some students say that it is effective because they saw changes in themselves which means that it is effective.

However, for me it depends on how the adviser or theguidance counselor handles the matter because the guidance office was proven to be an effective resource for students in need.

Guidance counselor must know how to handle differet kinds of mental matters of students and should never be one-sided.

An adviser must also respect their students and keep their personal matters

‘Love Knows No Boundaries?’’

As a student whose been there, I felt unheared, I felt attacked. I was never given a chance to explain my side, all of them are pressuring me, rushing me, they were all against me as if I was the only person who did something wrong. It was suffocating, it was depressing but I had to force myself to greet everyone with a I am sharing my thoughts not ruin what was buit, I am sincerely sharing this because I know I am not the only student who experienced this, there must be students out there who is experiencing the same thing.

By helping and working together, a school can create a safe and effective environment not just for one student but for all of them. In my perspective, guidance should improve or hire a professional who masters psychology.

“Befair to everyone and hear each anf everyones’ side, never be one-sided, have open mind and ears” this is what I believe in. “I am a person who is unhappy with things as they stand.

We cannot accept the world it is. Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth because of WRITTENBY EuniceBonifacio

cause couples who do PDA in public just basically don’t pay respect to the people who surround them.

PDA is wrong and inappropriate at school because school is a place where we learn, and it’s not a place where you can just kiss and hug your partner and show it comfortably in public without considering what other people may think and feel about this kind of situation.

Some people may find Public Display of Affection (PDA) negative, uncomfortable, and inappropriate, but others may find it a natural and positive expression of love. You can experience different types of love, such as parental love, being in love, puppy love, and platonic love. “Passionate” love typically characterizes the earliest stages of a romantic relationship, and “companionate” love characterizes longer-term affection.

For me, love is more than a single emotion, and different types of love consist of different positive affection, tenderness, lust, and gratitude, as well as negative emotions like jealousy, gaslighting, manipulating, and insecurity. Love is a warm feeling that you have for someone that makes you want to be with them and spend the rest of your life with them.

Loving someone can amplify its intensity; we typically feel more affection for those who are affectionate to us.

Affection has been linked to what we call the “love hormone,” which pushes and motivates our prosocial and especially our reproductive behavior.

Humans are social beings; we need others to survive and thrive: family members for nurture and care, partners for sexual procreation, and lastly, our friends for emotional support. Affection is the main emotion that motivates us to build these relationships.

I witnessed a lot of affection in public, especially at school. I basically found it uncomfortable because couples who do PDA in

The public display of affection in a classroom setting can lead to distraction and disruption of academic focus. Of course, students may become preoccupied with observing or reacting to the displays of affection, which can detract from their ability to concentrate on the lessons. Couples who are showing PDA can seek students attention, especially while having discussions, activities, and programs at school.

Yes, it can emphasize your bonds and relationships in public places.

Fortunately, it will help to maintain consistency, and it can also give assurance to your partner that they are valuable and important to you.

It helps to build affection, which may cause bad feedback for you and your partner. “If PDA isn’t for you, you don’t need to get comfortable with engaging in it,” says McMahon.

“Although if you’re in a relationship and one of you is all over it and the other is less than approving, then you may need a conversation to understand each other’s views on PDA.” I must say that it can leave a negative impression in the minds of others and has been known to damage reputations socially and professionally. One reason to keep your public displays of affection in check is to keep this from happening. Some people may feel uncomfortable witnessing intimate behavior in public, as it can intrude on their personal space or make them feel awkward. Cultural and social norms also play a role in shaping attitudes towards PDA, with different societies having varying levels of accepWRITTENBY RianAlcance

My Two Cents No Weekend Homework?

No Problem! professional life, excessive amount of schoolwork is undoubtedly contributing to my stress level. I believe that students should not have homework on weekends.

Giving homework on weekends has long been a contentious topic of debate among students, parents, educators, and education experts. Even though homework helps students like me to develop a variety of useful abilities that I can use in both my academic and

I am against homework on weekends because it takes away my leisure time. A student like me also needs free time as it allows me to relax and explore the world that I am living in. This also gives me the opportunity to spend time with my family, socialize, and gain valuable skills that I wouldn’t learn in a classroom.

6 COLUMN of useful abilities that I can use in both my academic and professional life, excessive amount of schoolwork is undoubtedly contributing to my stress level. I believe that students should not have homework on weekends.

in, students become burnt out which can lead to a decline academically. This can also lead to sleep deprivation and other health problems such as; headaches, exhaustion, weight loss, and stomach problems.

Moreover, too much homework can negatively affect us students. Spending an average of 6 hours in school every day, which does not even account for extracurricular activities which the majority of students participate

While some may argue that giving weekend homework to students can be beneficial to improve discipline, time management, accountability, and other aspects, this does not change the fact that it affects the students’

mental health and deprives them of the opportunity to live a life outside of school.

In fact, not having enough time to disconnect and take a break can result in stress, depression, and anxiety, which will affect the student’s academic progress as well.

Weekend homework may be beneficial to others; however, I believe that students should not have

Our Perspective

Decay in Progress Trash bins are essential for keeping our surroundings hygienic and tidy. They provide a practical and effective way to get rid of trash, making sure that is kept in check and doesn’t clog up our streets or harm the environment.

Additionally, trash bins also aid in protecting the environment and natural resources. Waste may be recycled or reused when disposed properly, which lowers the demand for new raw resources. Trash bins help us save energy and reduce waste. Pollution from industrial operations by segregating recyclable from regular waste.

they decrease the likelihood of contamination and the growth of disease-carrying pests such as rats and flies. This is especially critical in densely populated places where public health depends on effective waste management.

The first solution that may come to mind is trash segregation. We have an allotted place or bins to put our trash in common in every Brgy., but still, there are some that are too lazy to put their trash in these bins. So the brgy chairman, councilors, and even the SK leaders make the segregation and disposing more interesting.

To begin with, trash bins aid in halting the spread of illness. By providing a defined location for trash disposal,

By putting some basketball rings in the trashcans,it makes the bins more interesting and e y e - c a t c h i n g .

Worsening from Neglect Traffic Congestion, Societies’ by product. believe that traffic is caused by lack of navigatable road’s, have witnessed main roads being used for market stalls, parking areas, and public transport terminal’s, this causes main roads to be narrowed, limiting the volume of cars that can pass.

Traffic congestion is a result The fact that the numbers of cars of people’s desire to achieve a keep increasing but the number of certain goal, as accessible roads remains the same a result, clogging up main makes this a looming danger, roads and highway’s and getting stuck on traffics, time I know this is is continuously tick- inescapable but this can ing but we’re not moving. be mitigated by fixing bad road designs, I’ve been there We are experiencing this and witnessed being stuck on traffic problem for decades, and I because of a poorly designed stoplight know this issue should system on a national road, be focused and find a possible solution is addway for sulotion, the fact that ing more possible route and this problem has lasted this enhancing road management. long tells a lot about We have all have heard about the & our actions.

I ‘‘Jeepny phase out’’ , and it proposes to believe that traffic is ‘‘improve safety, reduce caused by lack of negative environmental imnavigatable road’s, have witnessed pacts, and provide a more revolution in the

homework on weekends, as too much work takes away students’ leisure time and can affect us negatively.

Everyone has a life outside of school.

There are places where I can experience success and failure, which will help me learn lessons that are not taught in schools, molding me to STUDENT STRESSED OUT DUE TO grow, not just as a student but WEEKEND HOMEWORKS as a person as well.

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‘‘Tumira ng tres, bye bye rubbish.’’ I’ve also tried to shoot the junk in the trash bin. But as a person who isn’t good at shooting, my trash ends up beside the bin. Still, I don’t stop until I shoot it inside and it was awesome.

In our school, San Jose Integrated High School, we have this policy where barely don’t have trashcans in every room. Our school implemented this kind of policy for the students to have discipline on where to put their own trash and not tolerate the unhygienic act. The question still remains; where do we put our trash? We applied the 3B’s; we put our trash in our bags or in our pockets first and then when we go home or outside the school premises, if we see a “basurahan or trashcan”, we will put our trashes.

however, after the policy was put into place, the school is much more clean, and we can see that everyone’s hygiene is improving. Because the students always keep their rubbish in their bags, our rooms are always clean.

In conclusion, trash bins are essential for keeping environments clean, averting illness, and protecting natural resources.

To preserve a better and healthier environment for ourselves As we previously said, schools and generations, it is imperahave a crucial role in teach- tive that we use them responsibly ing us, the students, how to by appropriately disposing of our properly deal with waste, garbage. We should be drivwhich is why the school implement- en and disciplined to keep ed a policy. A well-implemented our surroundings clean.

WRITTENBY KellyAudijie & KatrinaCepillo

Preview of Service The Soft Launch of Journalism Classes

coming years, but as of the the present, we spent more time stuck on traffics than actual driving and the time is continuously ticking. comfortable travel experience.’’ But In my opinion, this proposed solution open the door for more possible issues, most of our Jeepny drivers will become jobless, and this will cause a major shift to public transportation, regarding the environmentalimpact of Jeepny’s, it’s incomparable when faced about the pollution caused by garbage and overpopulation.

Traffic congestion is a part of a developing country, and it causes the bane of our existence, but it shouldn’t be left untreated, there’s manyfactors that can cause traffics, if we find a way to fix this long lasting issue, it will be a big

waste management strategy will show us how to reduce the amount of rubbish produce, keep our surrounding clean, and recycle, therefore producing a generation that is more sustainable.

The rooms were occasionally messy and had a lot of trash visible before the school implemented the bring your own trash bag policy and did not tolerate the unhygienic act;

Individual writers, TV Broad, Radio Broad, Collaborative Publishing, and Online Publishing – these are the Journalism Category that student journalists could pick in which category they want.

These categories may lead onto another level which is the Journalism Section that is for every aspiring journalist here in San Jose Integrated High School.

It will teach them how to investigate, analyze information, write and report news stories.

However, there will be a problem when it comes to the development of this new section.

Students nowadays don’t have interest in writing because they say that it’s not their passion. The reason why today’s youth have no interest in becoming a writer is because they prioritize other things whenever they have free time, rather than studying their writing skills.

I can’t blame them, because we also spend our time whenever we still have our time. Also, they can’t afford the things that journalists need like cameras, laptops, etc. If many students don’t have interest in writing and investigating, how will the jour

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TRAFFIC JAM DUE TO OVERCROWDING OF CARS AND NARROW ROAD

GOOD AND BAD BENEFITS OF JOURNALISM CLASS

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COLUMN 7 nalism section they implement be successful? But as a student, I agree on implementing the Journalism Classes.

I believe that writing is our way to express our feelings. Our pen and paper will serve as the voice of the voiceless.

To give a reason, loss of interest in writing is not the only reason to not pursue it, there are so many ways to motivate yourself like watching Kara David’s vlog, she’s a the reason that we have the lowest the reason that we have the lowest rank in Programme International Student Assessment (PISA). “Solve properly, think critically, communicate effectively” that’s why we need to improve our intelligence when it comes to writing, communicating, and reading.

journalist and can inspire aspiring journalists. On my opinion, this will help us to expand our reading skills and patience. I see a lot of journalists that are successful today and can defend themselves in a way that they only write their feelings in a piece of a paper.

Still solving it by implementing the Journalism Section, as well as for the reason that we have the lowest rank in Programme International Student Assessment (PISA).

To conclude, the Journalism Section is the help of every Filipinos for us to reach in the PISA ranking and to make other countries think that we Filipinos have the degree On the other side, students dis- and reason to come up in every inagree with pursuing this section ternational contest we’re having.

WRITTENBY RhianCulaban

tv broad secures a spot at rspc CAPTIONBY KrystelFlorentino

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Eyes on truth

Let the truth prevail Television Broadcasting is the distribution of audio or video content that contains the latest, biggest and hottest news of all time. Given any state, the TV-BROADCASTING industry will always try their best to deliver the news as freshly and truly as possible. It is the form or way for the audience to reach news from all over the world In every category in journalism there are weaknesses, within TV broadcasting, confidence is a must. Being in front of a camera knowing that there are hundreds, hence even thousands of people watching you. There’s so many “what if ’s” going inside of my mind. What if I pronounce a word wrong? What if I look bad in the camera? What if I stutter while reading? What if I forget what I was going to say? And so on. I still remember when I was a kid, I used to watch the news and pretend to be an anchor in front of my grandma, making up words just to look

like I was reporting. For me, the hardest part being an anchor is that you are the one facing the camera, so once you mess up no one else is going to be blamed but you, no one else is going to suffer from that embarrassment but you. I know that, it may seem very scary but it’s part of it, and you can’t change that it is called experience but not a very pleasant one The best part about being a broadcaster is that you get to experience so many challenging and yet exciting things. If your passion is really being an anchor or broadcasting in front of many people then TV broadcasting will fit you like a missing puzzle. Me being an anchor myself I develop weaknesses, but then yet again i stood up, i developed skills.

Learned so many things, yes it is tiring but given any circumstances if this is what you really want instead of being tired you will be inspiredBecause you know to yourself that your life has a purpose and that is delivering the news from all around the world.

Always dream big, and don’t let anyone limit your dreams because the possibilities are endless.

I, Louisa Amante from San Jose Integrated High School, part of the Campus Journalism Chronicles, Category of TV Broadcaster, tells you to stop if you want to stop. If you want to go, then go. Always put yourself first before others, because if you can even help yourself, what makes you think you can take care of others? Always put your mind to it remember you are a broadcaster, you have a duty to fulfill and that is to bring news from all over the world and people’s eyes on the truth, but whatever dream you have if you really want to do it and inspire WRITTENBY LouiseBueser

Which is which?

EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Dimaranan, Hannah Jane S. Associate Editor-in-Chief Carandang, Arnie Jaden A. Managing Editor-in-Chief Florentino, Krystel Mae D. News Writers: Esturas, Jhon Stephen Mendoza, Terence Axton A. Culaban, Rhian Alma C. Santos, Francis Mikael

Feature Writers: Capellan, Samuel Leogo Baoy, Rainier B. Chico, Mikylla Aliyah De Vega Cataring, Frances Claire G. Audije, Ashley Mhae C.

Sci-Tech: Maneclang, Jamila A. Cabrera, Dane Anielle S.

Sports Writer: Santos, Warren Nathaniel D. Peñas, Marchuse Franzine S. Tolentino, Lady Anne Divina

Layout Artists: Panoy, Prince Gian Paglinawan, Carl Joshua M.

Columnists: Alvarez, Charrie S. Beron, Arjay De Guzman Hachaso, Marielle Ayanna A. Bueser, Stefhanie Louise A. Alcance, Rian Gamo Cepillo, Katrina Camille D. Audije, Kelly Angela P. Bonifacio, Francesca Eunice Culaban, Rhian Alma

Editorial Cartoonists: Castillo, Renzo M. Beron, Arjay Itong, Rhomiel Claudia Proofreader: Garcia, Keena Alexa E. Proofreader:

Editorial Writers: Monje, Lance Stephen P. Austria, Raizel Poleen S. Domogma, Remedios Ann B.

Photojournalists: Villafania, Nichole Villamonte, Cedrick Intia Isidro, Frankie Sue B.

Contributor: Itong, Rhomiel Claudia

School Paper Adviser: Lemuel Martin Balbuena

VERITAS

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QUANTITY VS QUALITY We make sure every member of this organization is qualified to be a journalist.Some of our members have experience joining the Division School Press Conference, and some are qualifiers for the Regional School Press Conference, which really shows that our organization has the quality of being a journalist. But why are many peoArguments about quantity and qual- ple arguing about quantity vs. quality? ity are everywhere. Sometimes it is asked in a group of friends, in an or- Some organizations have the best ganization, a club, and many more. quantity; they have a lot of memYet, what is better, quantity or qual- bers, but some of them are not reality? Quantity vs. quality are mostly ly working; there are a lot nonetheasked in an organization since an less, and they don't know what to organization would work if it was do. Definitely yes; what is the reason done by many members with bet- for having so many members but ter quality as individuals. When it not helping the organization to imcomes to an organization, which prove? Some just want to be in an is better? Is it quantity or quality? organization to get known or to be famous. Some may find it useless.

To begin with, quantity is the total As a group, as an associate editor number of individuals that a group and chief of our organization, we behas. In our organization, which is lieve in just three words that mean a The Chronicles, a school paper club lot to us—three words that make us in our school, a group of journalists, memorable. Veritas means the truth; we have 45 members. We believe that cognito stands for being known; and having many members is great since libertas stands for freedom. There are we can brainstorm more topics and three words that have a big impact on ideas that can make everything better. us. We have the confidence to say that We suggest that we judge in a good there is nothing wrong with having way that helps each one of us improve too much quantity in our organizaour work. It helps us accept our mis- tion, as long as it helps you, it helps one takes and judgments by showing your of us, and it helps our organization to members that they are true to you. We work, to improve, and to get known. know that 45 members are many com- Quantity or quality? pared to others. But it helps our organization to stand, to get known, and We should start screening and exto have unity as a group. But does each amining the organization that we one of us have the quality to work? Do are in. Does it help us? or is it getting we have the quality to be journalists? worse due to having freeloader members? Look for the better; be with the Quality is the standard of something right group. Not just a group, but that is excellent. Or satisfies a speci- the best that helps one of us grow. fied set of attributes or requirements.

WRITTENBY ArnieCarandang

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Unraveling the world of

expectations Expectation happens when you ought to do something that needs your imagination and creativity. It happens when you want to perfect one specific thing, according to your expectation.

These expectations came from people who look up to one other person, maybe a parent who thinks too highly of their child or someone who envies and idolizes one other person.

Children usually push themselves into their limits just to prove themselves worthy of something, most probably, to reach their parents’ expectations. Unconsciously burning out and not letting themselves rest for at least a whole day.

Spending an average of 6 hours studying, having 3 hours of sleep,

passing the time of eating or maybe not eating, making them weak and stressed. Then having a mental breakdown once tired and giving up everything that has been done.

If there is one thing I can ask people right now, maybe that is “why set such a high expectation for yourself without even setting a goal for what you expect?” I encourage you to at least think first and make one step at a time... cause perfection or your expectation won’t be easy to reach without proper process. Things like that are the things you cannot get in one go, and forcing yourself to be perfect or reach that expectation in one shot will lead to stress and anxiety, leading to further mental damage.

WRITTENBY MikyllaChico

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“Without fellowship, depression can creep in’’; that is the piece I always believe every time I hear the word ‘depression and anxiety’. The more we have ourselves,the more we get used to it. But one thing I always remember, is I’m not alone.

Depression and anxiety is no doubt a problem. We humans, teens, and adults have no excuse nor permit to avoid this mental illness.

Because we have emotions and we have feelings and that are validated. No one can dictate us, no one can schedule nor assign what we’re going to feel in different kinds of situations. The fact that we are humans, we get disappointed, unhappy and lonely. But also, the fact that we can eliminate stereotypes, not because we have limitations but because we are the solution and we are the window of hope and we are the key to this untold illness that many people experienced.

This mental illness is caused by many conflicts that have been led by our surroundings. Like, family problems, academic disappointments, violence, wrong decisions, regrets, postpartum etc. And the big thing is

CLOCK IS TICKING Do I have to finish it all in time? If I don’t finish, will I lose my job?

Why can’t I rest if it’s free? There are many papers and work piles on the table that need to be finished for what? to make money? Earn money but get sick because of staying awake and tired just for a task?

Is it not necessary that we rest even for a short time to take care of our health and finish the work without incurring pain? Times runs endlessly like your tasks.

Work is needed to support living because this is where money and opportunities come from. Why do many people resign from some jobs?

Many are stressed, especially with their work. Sometimes there are students from school who can’t rest because of the pile of schoolwork.

Students forget to rest because

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they still have a lot to finish. The same goes for teachers. With the number of papers they are writing and filling up, they forget to eat, rest, and teach. There are people who are quick to get angry and sensitive because they can no longer control themselves due to stress, and because they do a lot, they become deaf around them. Forgetting to rest without realizing that this is bad for health and will lead to illness. Unable to attend the family reunion due to work duty, someone is knocking on the door, but I am deaf because of the thousands of jobs facing you, so you don’t open it anymore. Tiredness is the result if you don’t rest. Do you want to die facing the piles of work in front of you and behind you? Is there a shortage or too much time? Look at the clock. Find a time where you can rest.

WRITTENBY RainierBaoy

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ealth Maze

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every time we felt this, we always want to be alone and lonely, thinking that it will lessen your problems, through whining and crying in one sided wall.

But I’m telling this to you, that being alone is one of the dangerous room you can entered in your life, that has no lock nor key. It will push you to think those impulsive thoughts of yours that can led to suicide that many people especially teenagers get hold into it.

That’s why fellowship is the key, do not let yourself be alone! You have your friends! You have your family! Being alone is not the solution but the key is working together.Always pray to God as 1 Peter 5:7 said “Cast all your anxiety on him for he cares for you” You are not alone! All in all, depression and anxiety must not be felt intentionally but help and fellowship must felt continuously. Do not let yourself be alone, speak for yourself and remember when you look at the mirror, that face is the solution in this situation. Make friends that can make your company good. Again, “Without fellowship, depression can creep in”. Remember that you are human and you are not alone.

WRITTENBY SamCapellan

BEING CONSUMED

BY ANXIETY Anxiety, a word so atrocious experienced by people in our age and time, especially students.

Having so much homeworks despite being in school for a whole day is tiring. That eventually leads to lack of sleep, as they’ve stayed up all night just to finish their responsibility.

It is a sight devastating to witness as students lose themselves in the process.

Resulting in developing anxiety, on top of that because of what they see on the internet, which is mostly full of flawless individuals with no defects, people in our generation are extremely sensitive to what other people think of them and about how they appear.

Which makes them feel insecure in their own skin. This causes anxiety to grow, this causes them to break gradually. Particularly bad educational experiences that remain deeply ingrained in their memories.

Fear of social interaction is a prominent example of this. It prevents people from speaking to others effectively, which affects their ability to engage in class and prevents them from doing well since they are afraid of being evaluated when making a mistake.

Worrying about everyday obligations, such as homework, wears us out not just physically, but also mentally since it interferes so much with our regular activities.

Thus, before anxiousness overwhelms individuals totally. Let’s be careful what we say around people since, even though it seems like a joke to you, they could take it seriously. We shouldn’t put undue pressure on others around us since that makes them unduly anxious about what could happen if they fall short of their goals. Let’s support one another and reach the summit once more.

WRITTENBY FrancesCataring

DEEP-RESSION A common and serious illness that affects how you feel, the way you feel and how you act, in a negative way, is called “Depression.” This depression causes different negative types of feelings. There are many reasons behind it and many solutions to cure it.

Depression has no single cause. It may came from many different triggers. For some of the people, this can come from an upsetting or stressful event, such as divorce, illness, job or money worries, bereavement and redundancy. Or it could be abuse, people who are elderly because older people are at higher risk of depression, a death or a loss, etc. This different causes may be often combined to triggers someone’s depression.

Depression is a common mental disorder. It involves depressed mood or loss of interest doing activities you once enjoyed for long periods of time. This can affect all aspects

of life, including relationship with family, friends and the community.

It can lead to problems at school or work. This type of illness can happen to anyone. Women are more likely to have depression than men. You can do things that relax and energize you to help you cope with depression.

Many people mistakenly believes that being depressed is a choice and you have to stay positive to be not depressed. This depression is not a joke and it is a disorder of the brain.

The common illness and mental disorder is called depression, which negatively affects what you feel or how you act to something or someone. It is cause by many reasons that is negative, but they are always way to cure it. Depression is not a joke. Do not mistakenly believe that depression is a choice, you cannot say unless you know how it feels. Be a fighter, fight depression!

WRITTENBY AshleyAudijie

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‘‘Old Wives Tale’’ New Year happens when one culture commemorates the end of the year and dawn of new year. I was born in 2009 and I’ve experienced celebrating New Year many times. We also follow the superstition and I can say that good luck really comes to us but, sometimes bad luck comes to us too.

It is not just a New Year, there are fireworks you will see, loud sound of the motors, cars and horn-shaped trumpet, and there are some beliefs or superstition. Those superstitions came from the ancient people and old people like our grandmother says that we must follow it. But we must do the right thing, believe in God, and trust him.

Superstition beliefs helps us promote a positive mental attitude. Based on many people, behaving in a certain superstitious way can create good luck or can bring them bad luck.

Superstitions can have a soothing effect, relieving anxiety about the unknown sometimes. It also gives people a sense of control over their lives. But, superstitions have many dispirit effect on our environment.

Those dispirit effects are weakening self-confidence, lacking the ability to think in a reasonable way, blocking logical thinking, over indulging in non-existing beliefs etc.

money tree on the door. For they believe that bad luck will come after us.

In every zodiac sign, there is fortune.

There are lucky numbers and colors for each zodiac sign. Those fortune was stated on social medias. As for Aries, March 21-April 19, on their career, an opportunity will come and their career will be successful. For their lovelife, there is an obstacle on love relationship of married couple, they have to be careful in communicating and avoid being jealousy.

And as for singles, this is their time to meet their future partner. Number: 5, Color: Red. For Taurus, April 20May 20, their career will be running successfully. And for their lovelife, for married couples, their relationship will be strong, while the others will have conflict on their relationship.

Number: 2, Color: Green. Sagittarius, November 22-December 21, and Scorpio, October 23-November 21, is almost the same as the one stated on the Taurus, Sagittarius lucky color is Indigo, while the number is 5.

While, Scorpio’s lucky number is 6 and the color is Purple. For Gemini, May 21-June 20, their career will be challenging and their lovelife will be complicated and there’s a chance that they will have a new partner. Number: 5, Color: Silver/White. Cancer, June 21-July 22, in this year, their career will run good. And for their lovelife, an old friend will suddenly come and they will start their relationship.

Number: 9, Color: Pink/Brown. Leo, July 23-August 22, their career will be successful and their lovelife will be strong. Number: 7, Color: Peach.

Virgo, August 23-September 22, for their career, they should avoid transferring to other companies often.

And as for their lovelife, they should always communicate with their partner. Number: 1, Color: Blue. Libra, September 23-October 22, they will have a promotion in their career and their lovelife is promising. Number: 3, Color: Midnight Blue. Capricorn, December 22-January 19, their career will be good in other country or company. About their lovelife, they will find a new partner if they feel that their recent partner was not compatible with them. Its number is 11 and lucky color is Olive Green/Red. For Aquarius, January 20-February 18, they will have opportunities for their career and about their lovelife, they will have a new partner. Its lucky number is 2 and the color is Orange/ Pink. Pisces, February 19-March 20, for their career, they should always be following their boss. They have to take care of their relationship. Its lucky number is 7 and the color is Yellow.

WRITTENBY AshleyAudije

Miguel Tanfelix as Billy, Ysabel Ortega as Erika, and Epy Quizon as Louie. They have their own problems and goals in life, which are related to me, so I cried and loved this movie even more. A lot happened inside the bus while traveling; there is a storm coming, and Tonton is worried. This movie is fantasy; there is a dog that is scary, chasing and following Tonton, making Tonton cry and threatening. He cried in his bag while crying.

and map, and they reach the port, but the ship does not reach them, they try to chase it but can’t. Until someone tries to steal Tonton’s bag, Billy helps Tonton, and he beats the suspect.

Billy threw Tonton’s bag pack with only ashes; the only ashes in it are his mother’s. My tears started to fall, and I cried in this part. It was here that Tonton started crying because the place where his mother’s ashes were kept was spread and opened, but they continued to help Tonton find the island they didn’t give up until news came that his aunt was looking for him at the port, they hid Tonton in the bag so he wouldn’t be seen, they have reached the island, Tonton is excited to enter the island, he looked for the fireflies but they did not appear, he ran inside, as the rain poured heavily until the scary dog chased him again, he was scared and cried, luckily his companions saw him until he woke up with his Aunt, they continued to go to the island with his aunt and finally she appeared to them, I was amazed at the Editing to make look real, he made a wish and he opened the box of his mother’s ashes and poured them on the island, I cried at that scene. He succeeded in going to the island of fireflies, and when he grew up, he made a story of his journey to the island of fireflies, starring Dindong Dantes as Big Tonton.

This 2024, there are many superstition stated. Do not wear black clothes, prevent leaving your pocket, wallet and bag empty, prevent taking a bath, cutting hair or nails, saying bad words etc. Also, put worth Php 50 pesos bill behind the cellphone and put

Firefly Do you have to be brave? or do you have to go to a firefly island to ask to be brave? one of the best movies I’ve seen entry in the last Metro Manila Film Festival that gave me sadness and realization starring Allesandra De Rossi as “Elay” and Euwenn Mikaell as “Tonton” that gave me an emotional feeling because of Allessandra De Rossi’s (Elay) tearful line for his son.

the way to the island. After Elay and Tonton made a map in a notebook, they drew and colored it.

While they were by the sea, I cried at this part, as if Elay’s line and saying were letting go of his innocent son. She didn’t tell his son what was wrong with her, if he was sick, or if she was leaving the place. It happened quickly; Elay died of cancer.

The story begins with the mother Elay and Tonton, where Tonton is always bullied by his classmates. He is always bullied because he does not fight back, and he shows that he is afraid. His fear is removed when he is with his mother. Elay loves to tell stories for his son that give him courage; for Tonton, his mother’s story is alive.

I cried with joy because of the bonding they showed. I imagined to myself that I am Tonton and my mother is Elay, which made me emotional.

It’s really different when it relates to and affects you, as if Elay and his son Tonton are together and side by side in times of trouble. Before going to sleep, his mother always told him a story about Firefly Island. It is said that the island located in Sorsogon on Ticao Island is true. Tonton can make a wish on the island, and if they come here together, Tonton will wish that he will be brave. His mother made a map because she still had a sign on

Tonton was left behind by his aunt Linda, played by Cherry Pie Pichache.

While his mother’s ashes are buried, Tonton asks his aunt Carmen if his mother’s ashes will be taken to the province where she was born, but his aunt gets angry and annoyed because of Tonton’s many questions. I cried because Tonton missed his mother. I can’t imagine myself if this happened to me. I was surprised why Tonton was at the bus terminal right away. While carrying a backpack, he didn’t have anyone with him, and it seemed like he was really alone at the bus terminal. Everywhere he looked, it seemed as if he was looking for a companion.

He saw a bus going to Bicol Region, where his mother lives. He saw a man who looked like a tourist. He followed and went with the man he saw.

While I was watching it, I was thinking that maybe he followed the man to have someone with him on the bus. Tonton met many other people:

They reached the bus the morning of the trip and had a fight because Billy thought that Erika had scammed the passengers. I laughed at this part of the story because the four of them were dropped off at the farm together, and the bus left them. They couldn’t think of a way, so they just walked.

While they were walking, they found out that Tonton has no accompanying guardian, so they didn’t know what to do with him, but they had no choice but to help him because Tonton wanted to go to Firefly Island. They continued to travel until they reached the foot of Mt. Mayon. They looked at the map made in the notebook and saw the drawing of Magayon, so Tonton was very happy. After that, he saw the scary dog again. He chased him, and Tonton ran until Tonton was nearly hit by a car. They continued to travel until they got to Louie’s house. I was also emotional in this part; they even helped Tonton go to Firefly Island.

They were in a jeep with Yayo Aguila as Carmen, Louie’s wife. Until they see Mt. Bulusan in Tonton’s notebook

This movie made me cry a lot. Any age can be him. Cinematography, lighting, camera, editing—everything is something that gave me color, and

they accompanied me on the journey.

I learned from this movie to be brave all the time because not everyone you love in life is there. Learn to be independent like Tonton, who traveled alone with fear and trepidation but succeeded. This movie showed love to family and friends, and friends who will help you with all the problems you face. If I could leave a quote about the movie, it will be “Face all problems with courage, you will succeed.

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SCI-TECH 11

Art for Science, SJIHS Competes in the DSTF

San Jose Integrated High School competes in the Division Science and Technology Fair 2023, which consists of multiple contests for each grade level. This was held back in November of 2023 wherein students were being prepared by their respective coaches. The competition ended in good light with some of the participants bringing home the bacon as some may say.

Each one of the contests shows and challenges the creativity of the students that participated.

The contests consisted of a digital and conventional poster making for grade 7, trash art making for grade 8, Sci tokperiment for grade 9, and the siyensikula for Senior High.

SJIHS was able to score some wins during the DSTF. These students were Michiko Capili in 2nd for the conventional poster making contest, and Pamela A. Mamugay, Cameron M. Castillo, and John Virghel F. Toque in 1st place for the trash art making contest. The other participants were Clyde Jacob N. Exconde for the Sci Tokperiment, and Gerald Benedict V. Camus, Wizel S. Gapunay, and Joshua Miguel F. Quinay for siyensikula. In addition to that, Teacher Sir Lheomar C. Contreras won 3rd for the E-SIM. Every one of them had coaches that guided them. These coaches were Ma’am Manoah Cabiles and Ma’am Larrylyn Catapang Isles for grade 7’s digital

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and conventional poster making, Ma’am Geraldine Laguras Buencillo for grade 8's trash art making, Ma’am Glo Miranda Bautista for grade 9's Sci Tokperiment, and Ma’am Mary Rose Dellosa for Senior High’s siyensikula.

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their work, what their inspiration was, what was the theme, why did you make that, and so on just in case the judges ask them anything.

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The Advent of Robotics: Elimination or Help to Humanity Technology has gone so far as in bringing efficiency and comfortability in everyday work. Robots, whether we love them or hate them, are still a part of a very advanced future and could bring good to us. With the advancements of technology, robots are getting better at doing their job, though not exactly perfect, they are good enough for many to use. What could be the impact from this? Let us see.

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There are times when doing chores can be a hassle, some people may even have too many chores to handle. Well, with the invention of robotic based products, those chores will be easier to handle and work on. This shows how much robots and technology overall has become a way for us to make it easy to do tasks that we normally couldn’t do fast nor easily. According to statistics, 40% of domestic tasks could be done with robot within a decade, people were asked in a researched about how interested they were for robots to help in the house hold, percentages says that 56% were very disinterested, 12% were somewhat disinterested, 8% were somewhat interested, 12% were very interested, and 12% don’t know or have no answer.

Robotics is also important in the workplace, in fact, according to statistics, 47% of all jobs have been taken over by robots. It won’t take long till almost half of all jobs have been taken over by robots in the industry and in the workplace.

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There are many different variations of robots depending on the specific task it was designed to perform. These robots help in certain fields of work such as the industry, providing services, in the medical field, in domestic environments, underwater exploration, and even space exploration.They are all so important because without them, these tasks won’t be any easier for the workers working in those fields.

You may wonder, what are they used for? Well for industry robots, they are designed to perform tasks such as welding, painting, assembly, and packaging. Service robots do things like cleaning, delivery, and inspection. Medical robots are used for surgeries, drug delivery, and medical imaging. Domestic robots do vacuum, lawn care, and pet care.

Agriculture robots do tasks like planting, harvesting, and monitoring crops. To put it simply, these

Salamat also mentioned is that “malaking tulong rin yung prayer.” I t goes to show that such a small wthing can go a long way. Besides all that, the competition was fruitful and every one of the participants did their best to be able to bring light to both Science and the school.

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bots do a lot of tasks that normally would take a lot of work and make them more automated and efficient.

Repercussions for Robotic Discussions It is always crucial to be knowledgeable about the negatives and the positives of a certain thing and robots are no exception. Let us start off with the positives, of course it is more efficient, it’s less likely to harm someone because it performs those harmful tasks for them. It increases productivity, it is still less likely to make errors, and it saves costs. Its initial cost for deploying one and maintaining it can cost you a ton, there are also ethical concerns regarding privacy, safety, and equity, as they have the potential to create unfair outcomes.

Every problem comes with a solution, that means we can be able to fix those problems when it comes to robotics. Flexible robots could be created to better adjust to changing conditions and learn from experience. Maintaining regulation, and collaboration between humans and robots could also be a solution.

To sum it all up, robotics is important for the sake of many aspects of human lives, though it is not always applicable for every situation. The use of robots does not make us any less of a hardworking person because we created them and we are the ones to decide what we can and cannot do.

WRITTENBY JamilaManeclang

12 SCI-TECH

Artificial Intelligence: A Treat or Threat

ILLUSTRATEDBY RenzoCastillo and RhomielClaudiaItong

As the world continues to evolve into a complete tech dependent era, Artificial Intelligence or AI, continues to blossom and improve overtime. Many say that AI may become a threat to our society, but is that really the case or will AI actually be the next best thing?

The Beginning of a New Era

and more. According to Gartner, 55% of the devices sold in 2020 had AIbased capabilities, and the number is expected to increase to 75% by 2022.

Considering a lot of people use AI, it won’t be too long till we get to a future filled with AI. A survey by the University of Oxford revealed that only 40% of people are currently using AI in their daily lives, with the majority still unaware or skeptical about its benefits. As the younger generation grows up on technology, eventually many would be dependent on AI for a lot of things, whether this is good or bad is up to your own opinions, but the majority surely thinks that this is a bad thing.

In the early days of technology, mainly the 1950’s, though AI was not at its peak relevancy, it was something that many researchers want to touch upon, as it was a new concept at the time. The thought that machinery could be able to do things like a human could is quite revolutionary if you think about it. As of The Capability of the Cyber Mind today, AI is still being improved more than ever, especially with AI was created and trained chatbot assistants like ChatGPT for different purposes.

AI technology is trained to learn from data and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language, recognizing objects and patterns, making predictions, et cetera. The specific tasks that are trained to do with modern technology depends on the specific application and the data that is used to train it. For example, in image recognition, AI is trained to identify objects in images, whereas language translation AI is trained to translate text from one language to another.

There are many tasks an AI could do, mainly image and speech recognition, natural language processing, predictive analytics, autonomous driving, healthcare, cybersecurity, and customer service. There’s also different AI, some of the more famous examples are voice assistants,

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use AI algorithms to assess individual student progress and tailor educational content accordingly.

AI-driven tools can automate administrative tasks for educators, freeing up more time for personalized interactions with students, this could lead to a more engaging and effective educational experience.

(AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking technological advancement with profound implications for our daily lives. Its integration into various spheres has significantly transformed the way we live, work, think and interact. AI helps us in our daily lives, including smart assistance, personalized recommendation, healthcare Advacement in Healtcare advancement, transportation, entertainment, productivity, and educa- The AI-powered systems can also tion communication. There are posi- assist healthcare professionals in pative and negative impacts of using AI. tient records, improving efficiencies and patient cares. From the diagnosInnovation in Educations tic tools to personalized medicine, AI applications can analyze vast AI has the potential to trans- amounts of medical data quickly and form Adaptive learning platforms accurately, assisting healthcare profes

-sionals in early detection, treatment planning, and even drug discovery . This can lead to improved patient outcomes, faster diagnoses, and more effective healthcare deliveries.

Environment Impact AI can contribute to environmental sustainability by optimizing resource usage and reducing waste. The AI applications can help improve energy efficiency, reduce emission, and contribute to the development of environmentally friendly technologies.

In field life agriculture, AI-powered systems can enhance precision framing, optimizing irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.

such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. There is also ChatGPT, which has been surfacing in the internet recently because of its popularity, it was created by OpenAI. The

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Some of the more positive effects of AI are improved efficiency, enhanced decision-making, improved customer service, and better healthcare.

Some of the cons are job loss, bias, discrimination, privacy concerns, cyber threats, and lack of transparency. Speaking of job loss, the World Economic Forum (WOF) estimates that 12% of all jobs will be replaced with AI by 2027, with an estimated cost of 52 million jobs lost globally.

that, most of the bad things that AI may do only come from those who tend to use AI in a negative light and not for its intended purpose.

To co-exist with AI without one towering over the other, we need to prioritize things such as transparency, accountability, and fairness. This includes making sure that AI systems are unbiased, transparent, and accountable. We also need to ensure that workers affected by job automation have access to training and new job opportunities, and that the benefits of AI are shared fairly. Finally, we need to ensure that AI remains safe and beneficial for society as a whole.

A lot of people are skeptical of AI and fear that it may take over some way, shape, and form. The truth is Pis intio magnimusdam dolo ium fuga. Ignis

Overall, we should not fear the takeover of AI for it has not happened, however, we should always make sure that AI stays balanced and safe for all to use.

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This can create economic challenges and necessitate the retraining of the workforce to adapt to the changing job landscape. One of the significant concerns is the potential of human jobs by AI-powered automation.

Over-reliance on AI systems may lead to decline on human skills and capabilities. If humans become so dependent on AI systems, they may lose critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving which are essential for innovation and adaptability. It is crucial to ensure the reliability and transparency of AI algorithms to maintain trust and prevent potential harm.

Security Risk E-Commerce platforms also leverage AI to recommend products based on our browsing and purchasing history.

The AI system processes vast amounts of personal data, their risk of unauthorized access, misuse, or breaches, leading to compromised privacy for individuals and potentially enabling surveillance on an unprecedented scale. The increased use of AI in various applications, such as facial recognition, surveillance, and data analysis, raises concerns about privacy.

In conclusion: While the AI offers numerous benefits, It is essential to address the potential negative impacts through regulation, ethical consideration, and ongoing research and development. Striking a balance between harnessing the potential of AI and mitigating its risks is crucial for a responsible and beneficial integration and AI into society.

WRITTENBY DaneCabrera

SPORTS 13

TRANSGENDER IN MEN AND WOMEN SPORTS Everybody loves sports all around the world, whether you are men or women, young or old, but sports are changing in a bigger path, it might be for the good or for the bad. Like how a transgender woman joins the women’s sports and a transgender man joins the men’s sports, but should we allow that?

Should we let this kind of change happen? A lot will say it isn’t fair, because we all know that a biological man has advantages when it comes to female sports, from a man’s wingspan, hand size, and height it all play in sports, men’s bodies are built different from women, and no matter what we do, it isn’t the same.

Some people claim that men who receive cross-sex hormones and artificially lower their testosterone levels should be able to compete against women.

But the studies have proven that these claims do not negate the performance gap between the genders.

Letting women to compete against biological men strips them of their right to a fairplaying field.

If sports continue down the path it’s on, I am sure that women athletes will stop competing in competitions who send transgender women up against them in some sports.

It might be possible that transwomen will take over women’s

sports in the near future if this is allowed. Sports for women and sports for men should be separated.

I may be implementing to create sports for transgenders so that unfairnesscan be avoided because there’s still a difference between transgenders and biologically men or women.

Sports is changing, not just in a country but aroun the world, let’s give everyone a chance but let’s not allow unfairness.

Women should be against women and men should be against men, and that’s what it should be.

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MASAKAYAN-MERIN EMERGE IN BADMINTON NATIONAL CHAMPION BATANG PINOY Franz Masakayan showed no mercy as they defeated ‘Mandaue’ in the finals in badminton double with scores of 15-10, 11-15, and 15-14. At the 12-14 Boys Doubles Finals, they fashioned a do-or-die match.

Masakayan was under pressure as Mandaue was catching up, but San Pablo made sure to win the first round as the game progressed.

Masakayan said, “I felt relieved and happy kasi all of the hard work finally paid off.”

San Pablo was f eeling the heat as the third set got underway, but Mandaue was unfazed—they ranked eighth nationally —and they quickly caught up, creeping 1-8 and 8-7.

They were all anxious after Mandaue caught up to San Pablo in game two, forcing a third set. Coach Alvaro urged them to put up their best effort and not to give up. San Pablo won the second set with 11 points.

They lost the second set because they were too eager and could not maintain their momentum.

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San Pablo and Mandaue sprinted to 12. In the third set, Mandaue took the lead and San Pablo didn’t let up, winning 12–13.

The line judge did not see Diaz’s smash as in and out even though it was obviously out.

Coach Andrea and Coach Alvaro objected, but sadly the umpire chose not to call in.

Mandaue made a mistake and served, scoring 12–14.

Mandaue was on the counterattack after Merin served, believing the match was finished until Masakayan lifted in the middle of the court

net.

Rosema frequently yelled in front of Coach Alvaro, showing 14–14.

Everyone prayed for Merin to serve when it walked inside, but Mandaue was crushing victory and Masakayan’s mental barrier, Masakayan prevented them from winning. quick ball; nonetheless, Mandaue’s poor serving resulted in San Pablo’s victory.

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City’s history. more competitions.”

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CHRONICLES VERITAS • COGNITO • LIBERTAS

Raven sweeps Team Raven is making a come- The game went in a bliss AI Advances Into A back, and continue to earn as Team Raven Gaining points to overtake Red Phoenix. more points, but stopped by the playphoenix er Chloui Abaya as he blocked the ball Sports Commentator, Blocked, Spike, Toss, and earn their team a Team Raven and Red Phoe- Receive, again and again one point, but block Will Machines Surpass nix had an Incredible both team playing the game and spikes didn’t stop Team Raven Volleyball game in the as if it is the championship, to be the victor, as they toss the ball 3v3 Exhibition Game, Team Ra- the first two points was earned Mankind? in the air. ven amazingly conquer Red Artificial Intelligence or AI has been a well known technology hat has been pushed to its limits in the past few years, today we will learn AI’s potential to replace humans as a sportscaster First of all, computerized commentators can feature topics with the use of the internet, a network that links to a new, artificial dimension that contains the innermost knowledge to every aspect the world has ever discovered, making it smarter compared to us humans a hundred fold, making it a better choice for expressing statements with precise accuracy and deep vocabularies.

Even so, human commentators can also offer the same attributes but with lesser aspects unlike AI can bring it a wiser choice if you choose to present commentaries

formally which might soon lead to the replacement of human commentaries to machine based.

However sports commentators represent action and drama, showcasing a level of emotion that AI has never attained yet, yes machines can present such flawless statements but it is not able to express joy, frown, anger nor a sense of excitement.

AI has revolutionized to a point of besting the greatest masters in games and productivity, every one of them had thought that “Once AI beats the best player of chess, the game will meet its end” yet it pushed the game afar compared to what it was, I believe that AI will not replace but restore and bring sports commentaries to a WRITTENBY WarrenSantos

Phoenix of 15-11, today, at San Jose Integrated High School.

Red Phoenix overcome their lack in Communication and wins the first few round against Team Raven, but as the game continue ball and

earning the final point to

last win.

“Masarap sa pakiramdam” said the best player of Team Raven, Clark Enriquez as they win over Red Phoenix, he also mentioned that “utakan” is his technique to win and be the best player in his team, in the other hand Red Phoenix talks about the need to improve their receive and lack of communication. “ Tulungan lang, makakayanan nila yan” is the advice of the winning Team, Raven to all the Volleyball Teams.

by Team Raven, but Red Phoenix pulled through the first two rounds pressure, as they made sure to win in the next round.

‘‘ Tulungan lang, makakayanan nila yan’’ is the advice of the winning Team, Raven to all the Volleyball Teams.

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San Jose Jaguars sustain storms against Dolores, 63-56

San Jose Jaguars sustain storms against Dolores, 63-56 Benedict Salarson and Yuri Andrie Udjaman unified a formidable force that plundered through Dolores fortifications and carried their team to unyielding triumph Today in Liceo de San Pablo, January 24 2023, we will witness a groundbreaking victory claimed by San Jose IHS after a showdown between the two basketball titans San Jose Jaguars and Dolores NHS, igniting tensions in a mesmerizing start; Dolores catches the first ball and wasted no time to strike the first blood which gave them a significant momentum that they later displayed penetrating through San Jose’s guard with the lead of Dolores’ tall shooter electrifying the court in a mesmerizing atmoshpere.

Even with this adverse tempo, Benedict Salarson and the

rest of the squad maintained a deadlocked score with the combination of their team efforts and cooperation, while playing the offensive Dolores seemed to slowly loss their dynamics and composition after their sudden burst of energy in the ealier games giving San Jose a chance to retaliate and chase down points under a small period of time and sealed a 16-15 in favor of San Jose Jaguars.

The match adrifts to an enigmatic midgame, spectators were left on the edge of their seats as the true victor seemed vague in this time, launching this phase as a last stand for both sides, relying mainly on accuracy and coordination and avoiding attacks and manuevers that can consume much of their stamina, and focused on playing volatile plays and light movements as the final rumble is far ahead.

As a fire blazing, a pulsating climax approaches down

to the final clash on both edges, unleashing the very best that they can with various tactics and strategies on their wake, Dolores sets up a dominating rhythm that matched against San Jose’s versatile prowess and zeleous attacks, it was a battle of pure energy and skill, the arena was filled with echoes of emotions rippling through each corner rooting, cheering and applauding for each point and plays, showing their deep enthusiasm for their idols Clocks ticked faster than ever before for players as their fate of winning is finally at their reach, San Jose with a favored score is struggling to breach in Dolores’ unyielding defense while outwitting them with two pointers to an attempt to catch and grab the crown away from San Jose, but with San Jose’s tenacity they finally break through and penetrate with their agility and precision, they dominated the endgame and cut ties against Dolores. by the end of the final buzzer, San Jose Jaguars saw a light for another shot at the Division Meet qualifying games with the final score of 63-56.

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