‘Prom’

DIVINE Grace School welcomed back the juniors’ promenade after three years of not holding it due to the pandemic last March 10 at the Microtel Hotel.

Themed “Stellar Sky,” principal Waldy Canalita described the event as “the most memorable event in high school life,” and the “most awaited event in the JHS Department.”

After her message was the

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telenovelas or dramas in the Philippines. He thought this would be a good idea to support Filipino performances as Korean programs have become more popular among Filipinos.

"Ang aking obserbasyon 'pag patuloy tayo nagpapalabas ng Korean telenovela, ang hinahangaan ng ating mga kababayan ay itong mga Koreano at nawawalan ng trabaho at kita ‘ang ating mga artistang Pilipino," Estrada said.

"Kaya minsan pumapasok sa aking isipan na i-ban na itong mga telenovela ng mga foreigner at dapat ang mga artista nating Pilipino, na talagang may angking galing sa pag-arte, ay 'yun naman dapat ang ipalabas natin sa sariling bansa natin," he added.

Estrada emphasized that he had no plans to pursue any measure banning

Korean dramas in a statement to CNN Philippines on October 20, following the rapid backlash to the proposal.

Afterwards, he claimed that he just blurted this out "out of irritation" because the pandemic had already harmed many people in the local entertainment sector.

While acknowledging that he has "never viewed any episode of any Korean telenovela," Estrada claimed that he shares the opinions of others who have criticized some local productions for being of low quality and failing to appeal to the Filipino public.

But he added that he supports increasing the FDCPA budget to reward filmmakers and creatives for their topnotch work.

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Gracean’s testimony led by Althesa Tariga, a Grade 10 student and the passing of legacies and acceptance of symbols.

Erika Peña, the JHS SAC president, passed the Key of Responsibility to Iman Bacungan, SAC secretary.

“Allow me to say that a great leader is not someone who never makes mistakes, but someone who is willing to take chances,” Peña said.

Next was the Book of Knowledge that was passed to Alyson Mata by

Julia Castillo; the Publication of Freedom that Kristina Czarina Trinidad turned over to Louise Ligson, and the Ball of Competence that Angelo Suarez gave to Kerzel Alcantara.

Emmanuel Caindec and Cyan Dimailig from Grade 9 were named Prom Prince and Princess, respectively. Recognition was also given to the new Prom King and Queen from Grade 10 namely Angelo Suarez and Javen Norris.