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CONGRATULATIONS! MRS. MYDA M. VALDEZ for being appointed as the new Officer-in-Charge of Turod Elementary School.

Brgy. Council leads disaster training to TES The Official School Publication of Turod Elementary School, Poblacion, Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya

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School Year 2015 - 2016

By Krizzle Mae A. Malaque

“Disasters come in different forms at any given time.” Barangay Council of Poblacion, Villaverde held the Kids’Congress with the theme: “When disaster striked, be on the right track” at Poblacion Brgy. Plaza, Oct. 27-28.

Fire, earthquake, flood and landslide were the topics being discussed on the first day. Drills were given to the pupils thereafter.

They were divided into different groups and taught proper ways of rescuing the victims. Team building, leadership training and problem solving were done on the second day.

SFO1 Jude Jesus Lumibao of the Bureau of Fire Protection

KIDS CONGRESS 2016. Preparing kids for disaster and emergencies is the topmost priority of Poblacion Brgy. Council in partnership with the Department of Education, Bureau of Fire Protection and Philippine National Police. (Photo by KRC)

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Batch 2004 offers special Christmas treats

By Krizzle Mae A. Malaque

True to its vision to help shape a better and more hopeful society, Batch 2004 of Bintawan National High School made an outreach program for the pupils of Turod Elementary School, last November 16, 2016 at the school ground.

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Sangguniang Bayan Member Kristine Joy Alaman spearheaded the said event with Sir Bernie Wasin, Grade IV Substitute Teacher as one of the officers.

They gave away gift bags, school supplies and fed the pupils with arrozcaldo and chicken sandwich.

“Giving back to the community has never been just a side activity for us.

It has always been a vital part of our core as a batch,” said Coun. Alaman. “And with the upcoming holiday season, we find it appropriate to extend our community continue to page 4

Getting to know PNPs toughest guy Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa PAGE 11

KIDS CONGRESS A Way To Prepare Children PAGE 13

SGC inspires PARDOs

By Jhoanna MJ F. Guieb

After an intensive review on the different causes of dropouts in school, the School Governing Council (SGC) tied up with the teachers of Turod Elementary School to finally win the attention of the Pupils At-Risk of Dropping Out (PARDOs) by giving them free t-shirt and slippers at the Makabayan Park, Aug.­­­ 31. continue to page 4

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Safeguard holds Handwashing Caravan

By Brixter John O. Cabanilla

“Wash. Rub. Shield on!” This was the yell taught by Safeguard Team to pupils and parents during the Handwashing Caravan at Poblacion Barangay Plaza, Poblacion, Villaverde on Oct.15.

Turod Elementary School was a first-time recipient of this global handwashing event. It helped educate both parents and pupils about the health benefits of washing their hands with soap and water.

The event focused on three core principles: support a global culture of handwashing with soap and water, evaluate the handwashing aptitude to help measure improvement, and raise awareness about the benefits of handwashing with soap.

Parents were taught end encouraged to train their kids on good hygiene habits all year round.

“It takes 20 seconds to wash our hands properly with soap and water-that’s as long as it takes to say (or sing) the ABC’s,” said Krizzle Mae Malaque, SPG President.

CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES. Safeguard team teaches the pupils the proper ways and importance of washing one’s hands to prevent diseases caused by germs. (photo by KFS) Mrs. Myda Valdez, school head, told the parents to teach their kids to sing while they wash so they learn to wash their hands for the right length of time.

“It's clinically proven that washing hands with soap and water provides protection against illness caused by harmful germs and bacteria. In fact, effective

handwashing, done regularly (and correctly) with soap and water has been shown to save 4 million children a year from dying before their 5th birthday. How? By washing away germs that can cause preventable diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria,” Valdez added .

At Safeguard, their mission is

On proper nutrition,

‘First 1000 days, vital’ says Pacursa

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To create awareness on the importance of proper infant and young child feeding practices, Turod Elementary School joins the nationwide celebration of the Nutrition Month last July 29, 2016.

The celebration started with an opening program just after their flag ceremony.

Mrs. Maricar B. Pacursa, Nutrition Coordinator, reiterated that proper nutrition for the first 1000 days is vital and is one of the concerns of the government.

Various contested activities followed like slogan contest, poster making contest, cook fest and jingle contest.

Pupils were able to

to help families around the world live life hands on, by protecting children with the right soap and proper handwashing practices.

Through practical initiatives like Global Handwashing Day, they are helping millions of children every year by teaching them one simple message: Clean hands save lives.T

Project ISSEM,HKK-2 champ kids

By Krizzle Mae A. Malaque

HEAVY SNACKS, HOT LUNCH. In improving the nutritional condition of children, heavy snacks and hot lunch are served to the pupils with severely wasted nutritional status. Every first and last Friday of the month, selected parents prepare meals for them. (Photo by KAP)

discover their hidden talents and give out the best in them through joining the different activities.

Contestants in the cook fest come up with several menus like

malungay-based dishes, special maja blanca and bread crumbs.

The celebration ended with a hot lunch prepared by parents.T

Reaching out to the most vulnerable part of the community, District Health Office launched Project ISSEM and HKK (Hygiene Kit for Kids) last September 23, 2016 at Kindergarten Classroom.

District Nurse Tricia Maria C. Pascua led the distribution of hygiene kits like toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, bath soap, shampoo, towel and handkerchief.

Mrs. Loreta Acosta, the donor of the kits, was not able to attend but she sent her family to be with the kids.

“We thought of this project to make the children feel that someone remembers and cares for them,” Acosta said.T

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SPIRIT OF GIVING. Through the Special Service and Welfare Program of the District of Villaverde, children are given health kits as gifts from kind hearted individuals. (Photo by KAP)

TES launches SMART class quest

By Xyrene Angelic T. Bautista

Yearning for a conducive place where productive learning takes place, Turod Elementary School through the leadership of Amelyn A. Domrique, Grade I Adviser, launched a quest for the SMART class last Sept. 2016.

SMART stands for Spirited, Manageable, Affable, Rarefied, and Trendy milieu.

The said quest aims to help maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the school and to encourage teachers and learners to practice teamwork and unity in realizing its goal. This contest covers the

structure of the classroom, school zones and waste management.

The criteria for evaluation were classroom structure which includes the bulletin and operation centers board, pupil’s and teacher’s corner, teaching visual aids, spiritual corner, NDEP and personality corners should be visible, provided and functional; sayings, signage and reminders should serve the purpose; inside and outside areas should be clean and planted with ornamental plants; rooms neatly and

orderly maintained with adequate facilities and vandalism –free walls, doors, furnitures and windows; and wastes properly disposed and segregated.

Classrooms were evaluated every last week of the month by the team composed of PTA President, Guidance Counselor and the Teacher-In- Charge.

The winning classes and advisers received certificates of recognition and a cash prize to the over-all champion based on the total points earned every month.T

UNO CELEBRATION FOR A CAUSE. Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) capsulizes a money contest activity for the improvement of the kindergarten classroom (Phase 2) while celebrating UN by showcasing the different costumes of the different countries at Poblacion Barangay Plaza, November 3. (photo by KAP)

facilitated and discussed the do’s and don’ts before, during and after disasters. While SFO1 Tandoc discussed the first-aid techniques after a disaster. They were taught how to make and use sling bandage, burn face bondage, G collar, triangular board, top overhead bandage and spine board.

During the contest proper, some of the pupils acted as rescuers, others as victims.

Mun. Councilor Braulio Ocumen Jr. with the members of the DRRM Team of Villaverde assisted the handson training on the rescue process of the victims and they also served as judges during the contest proper.

The second day of the training was filled with topics like how to handle problems, how to become a good leader and a good follower, how to manage oneself and how to keep oneself safe from any disaster.

Outdoor games were given to the pupils on the following day. Sportsmanship, camaraderie, punctuality and creativity were among the values inculcated with the pupils.

Brgy. Captain Zanaida Martinez made sure that the children are safe and wellequipped before, during and after a disaster striked.

“It is my goal to help our children know what to do when they are confronted with different problems, challenges and disasters not on;y today but for the years to come.

Surely, they will be bombarded with these, we just never know when, where or how. That’s why I want to prepare them in case of emergencies,” Martinez said with conviction.

“This is very timely and we are very thankful for this training. We will surely use all these skills that they’ve taught us in our daily life,” said Ashley Maraña, a Grade V pupil.T

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Ethnicity Week emphasizes impacts of Mining to IPs

By Krizzle Mae A. Malaque

To highlight the conditions of the indigenous people in Villaverde, a lecture-forum of mining impacts highlighted this year’s municipal celebration of the ethnicity week, held at the Municipal Session Hall, October , 2016.

Hon. Ronelie U. Valtoribio, municipal Mayor and a speaker of the said forum, stressed on the importance of the knowledge of the IPs about their ancestral lands and mining impacts to them.

“Ang lupa ng katutubo ay hindi nakabatay sa pirasong papel kundi nakabatay sa kasaysayan kung paano inalagaan ang lupang kinalakhan,” Valtoribio said on her discussion of the Phil.

Mining Act and the ALARM (Ancestral Lands at Risk of Mining).

Moreover, Alexander Urban from DENR, explained how they crafted the idea of having such lecture and forum for the pupils and parents which

WELCOME. The lady teacher, Ms. Evelyn Battad, an Ifugao, distributes popcorn to the audience during the Ethnicity Week Celebration, municipal Hall, October 17. (photo by XAB)

accordingly, was based on the theme “Ensuring Indigenous People’s Well- Being”.

“One of the traditional characteristics or values of IPs is their rootedness in their environment. Yun ang isang value nila na nakatali sila sa lupa at kapaligiran and they have to protect and secure their future

by the way of safeguarding the environment and the best way to showcase that is the issue in mining,” Hon. Kristine Joy Guinasao, SB Member, Chairman of Ethnic Groups in Villaverde, said.

The pupils joined the program by showcasing their dances and IP costumes. T

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initiatives to help more children and inspire them to do good and become responsible citizens of the community.”

They also paid their deepest gratitude by giving gift bags to 10 volunteers who willingly shared their time, effort and knowledge to help out the school children and the less fortunate members of the community.

The outreach was filled with celebration, all in service of the true meaning of the holiday season. The children participated in the activities prepared for them.

Smiles were evident as they win prizes in the games.

Moreso, Noche Buena packages were given to families to make their Christmas bountiful.

Overall, the event laced with lessons and values that would give the participants more than just material items- lasting memories.T

Ph to host Miss Universe 2016

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Miss Universe 2016, will be the 65th Miss Universe pageant, It will be held on 30 January 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines will crown her successor at the end of the event.

The Philippines has been making preparations for the hosting even before the Miss Universe Organization confirmed the country's hosting rights in November 2016. Miss Universe 2016 will be organized by the Miss Universe Organization along with the Philippine Department of Tourism and LCS Group of Companies.

On November 16, 2016, the

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Miss Universe representatives, DOT and private sponsors signed a partnership contract signified the Philippines' hosting of the 65th edition of the beauty pageant.

On 18 July 2016, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach made a courtesy call with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in regards to hosting Miss Universe 2016 in the Philippines.

Duterte was initially open to the idea but refused about the expenses through government funding.

Later reports revealed that DOT clarified that the President never opposed to the idea of hosting the pageant but only had concerns with the financing. T

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Twenty five pupils received the said gifts. SGC and the teaching staff also conducted home visitations and family support to ensure that parents are aware of their children in school.

It was also noted that SGC and PTA officials will have a monthly awarding activity for pupils who have perfect attendance in class and with good behavior inside and outside the classroom.

They are also assisted by the Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) in their homework by having peer teaching every afternoon.

“They need help, and they need to bel loved and cared for by the people around them. Most of them come from broken families and parents who are abroad that’s why it is about time to give them proper attention,” Xyrene Angelic Bautista (SPG Secretary) said. T

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TESTIMONIALS Is Marcos a hero?

No, because he killed a lot of people.

EDITORIAL

ARE YOU READY?

If there is a disaster kid, will you be prepared?

Environmental degradation frequently plays a key role in the occurrence as well as severity of disaster events. For example, deforestation can increase the risk of landslides and flash floods.

Recognizing this relationship between environmental degradation and disaster events has led to environmental management instruments being seen as a key tool for reducing disaster risk.

Past typhoons and earthquakes have already taught Filipinos that in the absence of emergency measures, massive infrastructure destruction and high toll on human lives are always expected in an ill-prepared locality during disasters.

This is the reason why we are used to have simultaneous earthquake and fire drill every year. This is in response to Republic Act No. 10121 known as “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”.

It is very important that we involve children in the drill not just to educate them but to let them be prepared on the impact of these natural or manmade disasters for they are among those most at risk for the

negative effects of disasters.

Children are psychologically vulnerable and may develop posttraumatic stress disorder; are physically vulnerable to death, injury and illnesses and often experience disruptions and delays in their educational progress as a result of disaster.

However, Children also have the capacity to contribute to disaster preparedness, response and recovery activities.

Children are absolutely entitled to participate in decisions that have any effect on their lives. Therefore, their concerns should be addressed especially in disaster prevention and rebuilding process.

In order to promote children’s resilience to disasters, we must improve their access to resources, empower them by encouraging their participation, offer support and ensure equitable treatment.

Either living in rural or urban areas, they should have knowledge about how to respond during and after the disasters. And, involvement of children to create a wider awareness among their fellow children can help save many precious lives. T

-King Abraham M. Palecpec, Grade 3 Yes, because he was a soldier and he had many accomplishments in the country. He created a lot of hospitals, bridges, buildings, etc.

- Brix Ilagan, Grade 3

No, because he stole money from the government.

-Vince Manipon,Grade 3

Yes, because during his time my grandma told me that life was good and easy.

He was a good president.

- Crisha Leigh G. Galutan, Grade 4

Yes, because Philippines was one of the richest country in Asia during his time.

-Vince Jacinto, Grade 2

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EDITORIAL BOARD Schoo Year 2015 - 2016 KRIZZLE MAE A. MALAQUE Editor In-Chief BRIXTER JOHN O. CABANILLA Associate Editor HAZEL SCARLET O. MARAÑA News Editor REALINE D. GABRIEL Features Editor JHOANNA MJ F. GUIEB Sports Editor TRISHA MAE D. MORALES Sci-Tech Editor CHRISTINE JOY M. HERNANDEZ. DANIEL P. DOMRIGUE Managin Editors

LORIELLA MILES C. NAVARETTE. KIAN ROGEL U. CASTAÑETO. KING ABRAHAM M. PALECPEC. CRISHA LEIGH G. GALUTAN Staff Writers KRISHA FAYE G. BELTRAN Circulation Manager SEAN HENDRIX R. EVANGELISTA Cartoonist XYRENE ANGELIC T. BAUTISTA Photojournalist ELOISA B. DACUMOS Moderator MYDA M. VALDEZ T-III, OIC EVELYN A. CASTAÑETO, EDD Schools District Supervisor

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Vis-a-Vis

Discipline: A Catalyst for Change

LETTER

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KRIZZLE MAE A. MALAQUE Editor In-Chief

Discipline is very an important virtue that every individual must possess in order to achieve his goals in life and to have good relationship with others. It is an effective armour in any battle and one of the pillars of success.

It is a fact that lack of discipline is one of the problems in learning institutions.

Wearing of improper uniform, coming to school late, vandalism, noisiness during flag ceremony, improper waste disposal, engaging in troubles and other untoward behaviors are just some of the school problems. The reason? Lack of discipline.

As one of the concern pupils, let’s take a look of our behaviour during flag ceremony. Why chatting with friends or doing some other

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Discipline is the backbone of progress, It starts with me, an adage we often read from the walls of some classrooms but only ignored by some. The question is, is discipline still in us?

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things when the singing of national anthem is going on?

Why hitting each other which caused so much commotions?

Is it difficult on your part to sing the national anthem by heart?

We keep of complaining why things are not easy for us. Why some teachers always scold or punish us? But did we ever try to ask ourselves why?

Certainly, we know the answer of our question but we only

refuse to accept the fact of it or even to refuse to believe.

Lack of discipline made us built walls of misunderstanding instead of bridges of unity and oneness. We youths of today’s generation have many expectations from us. The future of our country lies on us thus, we should not ignore our capacity to contribute to its progress in the future. Let us make giant step for a change. T

Point of View The Wonder of Smiling BRIXTER JOHN O. CABANILLA Associate Editor

Go out and take that first step!

The easiest way to glamorous, pretty, friendly and attractive is simply by smiling.

When you smile or laugh, the brain produces endorphins.

These are chemicals inside our body that help relieve stress.

Smiling makes you feel good. It is something that can lift mood in any situation. Why? Because smiling so often will make you see things in positive and lighter side even if they seem to be negative.

Try to face the mirror and smile. When you do it, the feelings reflect in your eyes which serve as the door of your personality which create great impact on your face. Smiling at yourself improves your selfconfidence and intensifies your

vigor. It also releases tension that makes you look more appealing.

Smiling at someone has a great impact because you are sending a thought to him that you are a happy and friendly individual- someone who is easy to be with. When you smile to others, you are boosting their emotional and mental state positively. One genuine smile can make a big difference in someone else’s day.

Sometimes, it feels strange to smile because the facial muscle becomes tired. If it does, meaning you didn’t do it often.

So just keep it on smiling not just to make you feel good and pretty well but to exercise your facial muscle as well. But you must remember that genuine smile is an involuntary response. It is

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Don’t keep it yourself.

Share it to everyone. It is the best way to win a friend.

Start wearing a smile.

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automatically reflected by the stimuli. So try to smile always and do it genuinely.

We can also say that smile is the best accessory in which we can wear. It appears naturally and reflects genuine beauty. It comes for free, so why don’t we give them freely? Don’t keep it yourself. Share it to everyone. It is the best way to win a friend.

Start wearing a smile. T

Dear Editor, Christian Greetings!

I am a Grade VI pupil and I am very happy on the different programs of the Local Government Unit (LGU) which are focusing on the welfare of every child of Villaverde. Because of this, I wish to extend my congratulations to all the persons behind these programs especially to our motherly Mayor. I thank also all sponsors who are voluntarily gave their help and services on us.

I believe that we can return back their support and sacrifices through studying hard and doing our best in fulfilling our dreams. In this case, we can make them be proud on us.

I then challenge every pupil of Turod Elementary School to be a part of a history.

We will make a big change. I believe in every potential we have thus, we need to use our Three H’s- heart, hands and head in making our visions realized.

Respectfully yours, Angelica Cabanilla *** Dear Angelica, We are very much happy about your feedback on the projects and services extended to all Villaverdians as we are adjudged Most Child-Friendly Municipality in the whole country.

Know that we will be of service to all whenever possible.

The Editor

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From the Desk of Pupil Counselor

Smart Views

On the eyes of a Child

One of the advocacies of our president Rodrigo Duterte is on Drugs.

He wants that Philippines must be freed from drugs. This could only be done if pushers and users will surrender for a renewal but many of them were being killed in the process.

I interviewed some of my fellow pupils in our school on their stand regarding the issue on judicial killings and these are their responses.

Different views of pupils on the question, “What is your stand on the issue of judicial killings?”

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God has only the right to judge and get our life for he was the one who created us. Why killing?

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Killing is one of the written commandments of God that we must not do. I believe on the sanctity of life. Life for me is a gift from God, that’s why no one must take it from us.

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I agree on the process of our president in eliminating those people. They have no right to live in this world. They are just destroying the life of the youths.

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Every individual has the right to live. That is one of the rights of human being. If this is so, why do they practice judicial killings? They are violating this human right. I beg to disagree on this.

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Even God forgives sinners. He never weighs the sins made by us. This act is contrary to what the government is doing to our brethren.

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Life’s Journey

Tips on writing journals JHOANNA MJ F. GUIEB Sports Editor

Are you writing journals? If not, you are missing out on one’s life’s greatest pleasures: that of recording your life story. No, we’re not talking about records of who are our crushes or experiences inside the school campus or what we are doing in our house. A diary or a journal is so much more than that. It is a way of relishing every bit and morsel of your life. It is a place to organize thoughts, record memories and to remember special moments.

There is no specific way of writing our journal. Journaling is really like talking to oneself.

Remember, you are writing to yourself. We have different styles in doing it. Every person will discover a different style. Some write in the mornings before they start their day; some write in the evenings before going to sleep. Following are a few tips to help you start or maintain your journal: •Your journals do not have to be exclusively about words.

•Journaling can be in the form of writing letters to either yourself or a close confidante.

•Writing journal is one way of unleashing one’s creativity.

•Journaling could be a form

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A diary or a journal is so much more than that.

It is a way of relishing every bit and morsel of your life.

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of confessional writing.

•A study published in the journal of the American association shows that writing exercises can help alleviate symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.

•Journaling is a great way to enrich your life, to relish all those rainbows of emotions and to be your own master.

• Tell stories in your journal about your childhood or pick a topic and write for 20 minutes on that topic without stopping and censoring yourself.

•Ask questions to be answered at a later time. Write letters to those who have hurt you; you don’t have to send them.

Write letters to your loved ones.

The idea is to just write, write and write.

Enjoy your new journal - a way for you to know yourself better. T

From the Supreme Pupils Government’s Desk

Remarkable Ideas Let us Make Difference HAZEL SCARLET O. MARAÑA News Editor

What is Philippines after a decade without intelligent leaders?

A question on which we, leaders, who are next in line, must answer. If we are called to lead, then we must lead. We cannot escape from the call of leadership.

But what is leadership? What could one expect from leading?

Some thought that the counterpart of it is hardship. That’s true! If we add leadership and hardship automatically that the sum is excellence. Easy to say but difficult to attain. If one wishes to lead, then

he should consider some factors in order to succeed.

First and foremost, a leader must be patient. Patience is one of the values that a leader must possess –patience in doing his duties and responsibilities; patience in dealing with others.

Commitment is another. A committed public servant is ready to make sacrifices and give in his best. He should always consider the needs of others before himself.

Humility is also needed. The higher you achieve, the lower you

should bend. As models, we should keep our feet on the ground. We are called to lead thus, there is a need to live what we lead.

Self-discipline plays a vital role in being a leader. Discipline in the sense that a leader should know on how to follow rules and regulations.

A leader is a good follower as they say. He must be disciplined in actions, words and thoughts.

A good leader must be friendly. We should become builders of bridges not of walls. We should serve as bridges connecting

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We should become builders of bridges not of walls.

We should serve as bridges connecting the differences among the people around us.

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the differences among the people around us. With these values mentioned, we can make difference.

Never stop leading others. Let’s start the change within us and make difference.T

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The Richest Country in the World

PHILIPPINES COMPANY, led a project in Surigao to explore and mine "Deuterium" — one of the two stable isotopes of hydrogen, also known as heavy hydrogen. In his proposal called "Deuterium In The Philippines may Generate $30B Per Year Income" that was released internationally, the proponent explained why Deuterium could make Philippines the richest country in the world.

USES OF DEUTERIUM Deuterium is used in the production of (Hydrogen) Li-Hy Fuel now used in Canada, America, Germany, and some parts of Sweden to provide fuel for cars, trucks, jet planes, etc. including solid Hydrogen for Spacecrafts Challenger and Columbia .

Deuterium can replace gasoline, LPG, LNG, Avgas, etc. in powering all types of internal combustion engines. It does not emit pollutants or any harmful carbon monoxide and does not cause any environmental problems because it is in the water family as emissions are nothing but watervapor or steam. Deuterium as Hydrogen Fuel can be used for cooking, lighting, heating, and as Heavy Water fuel for Reactors in electric power generation.

Why does Deuterium

electrolyze out of water in the form ofHydrogen Gas? It electrolyzes out of water in the form of Hydrogen gas because Deuterium is CONCENTRATED HYDROGEN with element symbol, H2 (Hydrogen mass of 2 as distinguished from H2O in Water) subjected to the pressure of water mass atthe ocean floor of about 10,000 psi or more because Deuterium obtained from depths of more than 7,000 meters below sea level and at more than 10,000 psi pressure causes the oxygen in water to disengage, separate and escape naturally from hydrogen leaving only Hydrogen isotopes to combine with other Hydrogen isotopes in forming Deuterium under pressure. And Deuterium under pressure,when exposed to room temperature or atmospheric condition, forms or electrolyzes naturally into Hydrogen Gas, in the same manner that LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) in LIQUID state transform into gas after fusion process with air in the atmosphere the momentLPG or LNG tank valves are turned on or opened. By taking out impurities from Deuterium, Li-Hy Fuel is produced by special simple process at very, very low cost known to this proponent and his associates.

Cheap Hydrogen will reactivate all idled Hydrogen Based Industries internationally affected by high petroleum costs, and this will boost food, chemical, and metal industries worldwide.

Courtesy of National Geographic Channel In this visualization created below using simulations run on the supercomputers at the National Center of Computational Sciences using resources of the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US, it explains the expected operation of the ITER fusion reactor to create a powerful energy source that is "unlimited". ITER or "The Way" in Latin is one of the most ambitious energy projects in the world today.

In southern France, 35 nations are collaborating to build the world's largest tokamak, a magnetic fusion device that has been designed to prove the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbonfree source of energy based on the same principle that powers our Sun and stars. T

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WHAT I THINK ABOUT MEDIA? Media have an important role in values formation and development. Media may highlight positive reports.

They may be good and can bring good information.

But how will the present generation reacted on the question, “What I think about Media?” Here are some of their responses:

The media makes the people act, either positively or negatively. They can inform and educate or motivate people to act.

Media have many positive influences on us. They educate us with new information, ideas and concepts. They also entertain.

Media per se are not bad.

But some people behind media want only to make profits. So they don’t bother to choose good programs to show to the public.

Without media, I believe that we would be dull. Our life would be boring. It helps us to interact with friends, teachers and neighbors.

Media could educate us but it could harm us. Violent shows on Television screen and brutal newspaper headlines. When we see these, they give great impact in our life.

Shows on television or in the movies are deteriorating with all those kissing scenes or sex scenes.

Source: https://www.trending.ph/story/philippines-the-richest-country-in-the-world

What makes the Philippines a target of interest by some foreign nations?

The world knows that the Philippines is blessed with its natural resources and for housing one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature — the Underground River in Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan.

Aside from the millions of metric tons of gold, diamond, platinum, precious jewelry and other mineral reserves, the Philippine Sea contains the biggest palladium deposits in the world.

It has also been proven that Spratlys Islands in the West Philippine Sea or the South China Sea is rich with oil deposits and natural gas. According to some research, the said oil reserves are estimated at about 7.5 billion barrels and oil production in the region is currently over 1.3 million barrels per day. This caused the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines, and other neighboring countries including, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei, and Malaysia.

"Philippines can be the richest country in the world, due to its vast deuterium and oil fields including its mineral resources.”

In March 1986, an "unknown" proponent who was believed to be Cesar Escosa of the E.S.COSA

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EFFECTS BROUGHT BY

QUARRYING

Villaverde, a 5th Class municipality is one of the fifteen towns of the province of Nueva Vizcaya. It is located in the northern district of the province. It is bounded by the municipality of Lamut, province of Ifugao on the North; Solano on the South; Bagabag on the East; and Ambaguio on the West.

A landlocked municipality, it can be reached by land transport through 9 kilometers of concrete paved provincial road passing the municipality of Solano. It is 281 kilometers southwest of Manila and 14 kilometers from the capital town of Bayombong.

years in determining the fate of the bodies of water in this town and in the whole province.�

Nowadays, quarrying is being practiced throughout Nueva Vizcaya. Rivers from the different parts of the province are being affected by this quarrying and Villaverde is one of the most affected area of it.

What is Behind Quarrying?

Why does the government approve quarrying?

Quarrying, the art of winning or obtaining from the earth's crust the various kinds of stone used in construction, the operation being, in most cases, conducted in open workings.

as granites, sandstones, limestone and slates.

Under the first of these heads is included a number of crystalline rock species, such as granite, syenite, gneiss, and many others which to the geologist are quite distinct, but which in commerce are all spoken kinds of as granite. They are chiefly composed of one or stone more minerals of the felspar group mingled with quarried- one or more of the micas or with hornblende, and usually contain quartz.

Sandstones are chiefly composed of fragments of quartz cemented into solid rock by silica and oxide of iron. Of these there are many varieties, including flagstone used for footpavements, limestone “The next ten years According to their consist principally of maybe more important composition, building carbonate of lime. than the last ten thousand stones are broadly classed Chemically they consist

chiefly of hydrous silicate of alumina.

Theoretically, granites are massive, and have no bedding or stratification like sandstones and limestone but all rock masses are usually found to be more or less shattered by movements of the earth's crust which occur as a result of its constant readjustment to the cooling and shrinking interior, so that the rocks are divided by cracks or fissures, which are commonly known as joints.

In the massive granites these joints, which usually occur in two or more planes at right angles to one another, are of the greatest importance to the quarryman, as they enable him to separate masses of stone with approximately parallel faces. F

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Wonder of Papaya Leaves

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ith the number of people catching dengue fever seemingly on the rise every year in the Philippines especially during this rainy season, the demand for a simple and inexpensive remedy has never been higher, and as with so many common ailments, the modern medical system is not very helpful.

It is the common papaya leaf. Since they’ve discovered this, many people have managed to successfully and quickly cure dengue without spending a fortune on hospital visits. The best news of all is that you can easily make it at home.

Sounds too good to be true?

Well, plenty of studies have showed positive results.

At this time, the only known cure for Dengue is papaya leaf, which is still not well known to

doctors or the public. The juice or pulp made from this plant has been found to be quite effective not only in fighting the symptoms of dengue fever, but also in curing it.

Papaya leaf is not only helpful in fighting dengue, but also possess some extraordinary anti-cancer and anti-malarial properties.

According to a 2010 research from the reputable Journal of Ethno pharmacology, many enzymes found in papaya leaves are known for their anti-cancer properties,

fighting breast, liver, cervix, pancreatic and lung cancer. These studies showcase the properties of papaya leaf and outline that it does not have any toxic effects on the body. Some doctors have moved even further, beginning to recommend papaya leaf as an integral part of chemotherapy treatments.

These amazing natural ingredients have been found to regenerate white blood cells and platelets. Not only that, but they contain over 50 ingredients that support the immune system, including important Vitamins such as A, C and E. How to prepare the home-made medicine? There are two ways which you can use.

It is very important to remember that papaya leaf has to be RAW, which means no boiling, nor cooking. Both methods have been reported to work well, but the leaves must be fresh, and do not make tea out of them.

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The Juice Method

For this method, it is recommended to extract the juice out of papaya leaves by crushing.

After removing the stems and other fibrous parts you should crush the other part, the greener one. You can use a cloth filter or any other type of device to squeeze the juice out. However, remember that the leaves have to be fresh.

If you don’t use raw fresh papaya leaves, the outcome might not be that good and the positive effect will be minimized. You need about two leaves for each treatment. Take two tablespoons of juice every six hours, three times a day and you will certainly feel better.

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The Paste Method

You can use a food processor or a grinder to turn the leaves into a paste. It is recommended to mix it with some fresh juice. Take four teaspoons twice a day. After three days you will see the difference.

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EDITOR Dear Editor, Christian Greetings!

I am 11 years old and have this wart on the right finger of my hand. It is not painful but it bothers me specially when I am writing and when I shake or hold hands with people.

I have tried scraping it with blade but it has grown back again.

What else can I do?

Truly yours, Jomar Seridon, Grade 6 ******* To you Jomar, Thank you for writing.

Warts are caused by a virus belonging to the papilloma group, of which the most common is the verruca vulgaris, known as the common wart. The virus attack the skin, forming a lesion- pea-size, thick and horny.

Warts occur most commonly in the young or during one’s childhood. They may grow in any part of the body but most especially on the hands and fingers.

While some warts respond to simple treatment, others can stubbornly recurrent. Still other spontaneously disappeared without any medication.

Treatment comes in many forms. The most convenient is by application of sulfuric, nitric and trichloroacetic acids. The wart is pared carefully, then painted with the used of toothpick, pointing deeply on the roots of the warts.

Some experts suggest cure by psychotherapy or by using the power of mental suggestion alone.

Yours truly, Editor

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Every Saturday at 2 p.m., the activities of the Borda Psychiatric Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina, come to halt as fidgety patients gathered around portable radios, eagerly waiting for their favorite radio program.

“Good Afternoon, you crazy people, Loony radio is on the air” the announcer yells, to the applause of the patients. “Today, we will hear reflections from Graces, the emperor of Paranoia, and next we’ll have a report from our correspondent on Mars.”

This may sound like mockery or unsavory humor but Loony radio is actually produced and hosted by Borda patients as part of their therapy. The said radio program became one of Argentina’s bests. It is broadcast live every week to the 1,300 patients of the hospital. It is intended as a bridge between the hospital and

the outside world, giving patients contact with the society. Society is also given a chance, through the program, to understand the mental ill. “ People make fun of mental patients because they don’t understand them and are literally scared to death of them; said Alfredo Olivera, a psychology graduate who founded the program. “ But when people hear patients making fun of themselves or speaking intelligently about issues of the day, they begin to realize that they really have nothing to fear. “ The format for loony Radio is somewhat free- flowing as patients present news headlines, interviews, commentary, songs, poetry and spirited debates.

Loony Radio received a special honor as top broadcasting awards in recognition of the show’s social contribution and popularity.T

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Getting to know PNPs toughest guy

RONALD “BATO” DELA ROSA How well do you know PNP Chief "Bato" dela Rosa?

- PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is the current right hand of President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa is the right hand of President Rodrigo Duterte in his all-out war against illegal drugs in the Philippines. Together with the President, he vowed to take the war to the doorsteps of drug lords.

Known as “Bato” in his home town Davao City, he used to be a normal cop until Duterte chose him to head the 160,000-strong Philippine National Police (PNP).

As soon as Bato took over the position, he was faced with a daunting task of ending crime in the Philippines within 3 to 6 months, as promised by the President himself to tahe Filipino people.

Running after criminals is not new to Dela Rosa.

He was the Police Chief of

Davao City from January 2012 to October 2013. His loyalty served Duterte and his daughter Inday Sara.

Dela Rosa’s key mission in Davao City was to end the use and sale of illegal drugs in the city. The Oplan TukHang of the local police in Davao made police officers go door-to-door on the houses of known drug dealers and users.

“It worked!” said Dela Rosa with pride and joy, as he pointed out that the illegal drugs in Davao went down by 60%.

However, the mission of Dela Rosa now is way harder because he would be handling the safety of over 100 million Filipinos while also putting an end to the illegal drug trade in the country.

In 1986, Duterte and Dela Rosa’s paths crossed when Dela Rosa was a young lieutenant in Davao while Duterte was the appointed acting vice mayor

after the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Dela Rosa narrated that Duterte was even one of the principal sponsors when he got married to his wife.

Through the years of working very closely with Duterte, Dela Rosa was considered as trustworthy and intelligent by the President. Dela Rosa went on by saying that they shared good memories together.

“We’re both known to be very good shots. President Duterte is very good with his rifle; I am very good with my pistol,” recalled Bato.

With the success of the campaign against illegal drugs of the Duterte administration, many Filipinos are looking forward to what the President and PNP Chief Bato have to offer as service to the Filipino people.T

- The two started their good relationship in Davao when Duterte was still the mayor and Bato was the police chief of Davao police - The brave PNP Chief recalls his good memories as police officer in Davao

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VILLAVERDE E D E N O F A B R IG H T F U T U R E F O R C H I L D R E N

“Sa mga kabundukan ng Sierra Cordillera Ay ang bayan kong Villaverde, puno ng ganda’t yaman Palayan ay karaniwan, katunayan ng kasipagan Bawat pusoý may buhay mayroong kinabukasan May tiwala sa Maykapal Kaya’t tahimik ka at maayos, maligaya bawat pook Villaverde, saanman mapadpad babalik ako saýong muli Panalangin koý karangalan ang laging saýo Wala nang ibang bayan sa akin ay napamahal Villaverde ikaw lamang Tahanan ng lahi ko’t angkan magpakailan pa man.”

This excerpt from the Villaverde March speaks well of my lovely town Villaverde, a multi-awarded municipality and the reigning Philippines’ Most Child Friendly Municipality for two consecutive years.

Green fields, mighty mountains and hills, tall trees and wide meadows. These are just some features of the lovely town of Villaverde, the reigning Philippines Most Child Friendly Municipality.

I am blessed that I am one of the lucky residents of Villaverde.

Why? It is because the local government has heart for us children. The convergence of all their plans to promote general welfare for children has positive results and impacts on us. Indeed, the executive and legislative departments of the municipality have strengthened their

commitment to the promotion and protection of children’s right by passing executive orders and enacting ordinances that are all focused on the protection of children.

Villaverde’s strategy had been to embark on childfriendly initiatives to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of children. Its focus was on children’s right to a healthy, caring, protective, educative, stimulating, non-discriminating, inclusive and culturally rich environment.

Everyone has recognized children as citizens with rights

to express their opinions. This recognition of the primacy of the child and the barangay in nurturing of the human resources of the country is at the heart of the Millennium Development Goals and current thinking as well on what should be the priority in national development.

The government recognizes that a livable environment for children can only be sustained through innovations in governance- a more accountable bureaucracy and responsive delivery of social services- health, education, environment and food security.

Villaverde promoted and strengthen the Child Friendly movement through municipal ordinance enacted institutionalizing the annual Search for Most Child- Friendly Barangay.

The convergence of municipality’s plans to promote the general welfare of the children has afflicted positive results considering that children hold the future. The awareness and commitment of the local government unit’s officials should always be considered and assured.

Throughout the years, the LGU’s strategic framework is sensitive to the needs of the child based on the premise that certain conditions promote child rights.

These conditions are best describe as a movement towards a Childfriendly Municipality where children are nurtured and allowed to grow and developed in dignity, protected from threats to their well- being and freed to express themselves and participated in their development.

The power to create or bring about these conditions lie in the hands of every person that comes in contact with and interact with children, such as, the family being the most immediate and consistent environment of the child to grow and to develop as human being.

Ten years from now, I know being one of the products of Villaverde, I can share and be proud to shout and tell every individual whom I would meet that I am one of the children being loved and cared by Villaverde.

I may say now that with my Beloved Villaverde, children will live happily ever after.T Photos from the Internet

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KIDS CONGRESS A Way To Prepare Children I was sitting on a long bench nearby a big molave tree beside our classroom when my best friend goes near me and ask if I will join the Kids Congress. I was not able to answer him right away for I was not being informed on that matter.

Astonishingly, I asked him, “What are you talking about?”

“What is the Kid Congress all about?” he automatically frowned and stared at me and said, “Are you not aware that our school was chosen to attend a workshop concerning disaster preparedness? And you are not exempted on this.” The words of my friend slowly captured my interest. I told him that I am very much willing to join the congress and I volunteered myself to be his buddy for the said event.

I went home earlier than that of what I habitually do after the bell rang for the last period in the afternoon. On my way home, I noticed some people in the Barangay plaza who were decorating. Some of them were busy preparing the hall. I went near the plaza and read the

tarpaulin “ KIDS CONGRESS 2016” oh, this is what my friend talking about. I asked one of the coordinators what are the activities to be taken and he told me that there will be discussion on the proper techniques in rescuing victim during earthquake; there are also discussions on how to prepare ourselves for different disasters like earthquake. I thank him for the information and promised him that I will join the Congress. He smiled back and said “Good Luck.”

I continued my journey. As I reached a canteen nearby, some groups of pupils discussing the congress, one says “I am excited doing the activities for tomorrow” “I could be a hero of my own” he added. I just smile at them and continued my walking. Finally, I reached our house. There, was my mother busy in her cooking routines. There was my father who was viewing television with my little brother. I just greeted them and did some chores.

After some time, my mother called us for our dinner. We

are enjoying our meal when I interrupted them by asking if they let me join the Kids Congress tomorrow. They smile, “My son, you can gain important information if you join, you are to be educated. All the things you are about to learn can be used as you live in this world.” My father said.

With these words I came in to a conclusion that the activities to be done in the Kids Congress are beneficial.

I woke up early in the morning and prepared myself for the Kids Congress. I started walking towards the venue. As I reached the Barangay Plaza, participants, speakers and organizers were already there.

I found myself sitting with my best friend who at that time was smiling at me.

The first speaker discussed the importance of the Kids Congress followed by the discussion on the different techniques of rescuing a victim during earthquake and fire disasters. I listen to all the speakers attentively until we are

“My son, you can gain important information if you join, you are to be educated.

All the things you are about to learn can be used as you live in this world.”

My father said. suggested to apply all what we learned.

The activities were all enjoyable most especially the rescuing part. I kept in mind all the important things I learned and I also shared them to my family who was not present during the congress. T

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Getting High Grades

Do you ever wonder why you are not getting high grades in your report cards? Despite burning your midnight candle and eyebrows, you still don’t get the grades you’ve been aiming for.

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What’s the matter?

Getting ahead in school is not just excelling mentally but socially, physically and spiritually as well.

Achieving high grades will be as easy as memorizing your ABC when you live a balanced life.

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ttend your class regularly.

Avoid making unnecessary absences.

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ivide long term assignment into small tasks.

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o out and make friends.

Add colors with your life through friends.

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ot down notes. They come in handy during reviews.

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ake a daily plan .List the things that you need to do for the day.

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articipate in discussion.

You’ll learn more if you interact more.

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tay fit. A healthy body is a must to a healthy mind.

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egin your day with a prayer. You will be safe with God if you do.

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ngage in profitable or intellectually enhancing hobbies.

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elp a class mate who is lagging behind. You will master your lessons too.

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ever ever skip breakfast. Doing so is one of the brain-damaging habits.

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uit minding other people’s business. You have no idea what they are really going through.

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ake time to read.

Reading is a way of learning.

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ait if you can, until you graduate in collage before having a sweetheart. oom in on worthwhile opportunities that come your way.

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ocus on what you are doing at maximum efficiency.

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nvite God to be your guide, friend, and the center of your life.

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eep track of time. Wasted timed equals lost opportunities.

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earn to learn something new each day.

ome to class early. This will give you time to scan your notes.

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ent your feelings and opinions only after spending careful thought about them.

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augh often. Laughter is the best medicine.

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ffer your day to the Lord.

Be our creator your driver each day.

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esearch. Don’t just settle with the things that you learn inside the classroom.

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se your talents and skills to enhance your experiences.

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erox or photocopy materials that you missed and study them.

If you can do all the suggested things, truly you can get high grades in all subjects.T

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AYANGAN People of Prayers I

fugaos are not only living on the mountainous provinces of Cordillera. They reached even the plains of Nueva Vizcaya because of inter-marriage. Some might say, they are not the originals, but as long as you are a part of their tribe, you are an original.

The Ayangan Ifugao are a large subgroup of the Ifugao, a MalayoPolynesian people group of the Philippines. With over 50,000 people, the Ayangan Ifugao comprise about half of the Ifugao population.

The Ayangan language belongs to the Austronesian language family.

The Ifugao are famous for their advanced system of terraces cut into the sides of the mountains. The terraces are irrigated by diverted streams and springs that flow through them.

Most of the Ayangan are involved in farming. The most important crop is rice, which is grown on terraces.

Also grown on terraces, interspersed throughout the rice, are crops such as

cotton, beans, radishes, cabbage, and peas. On unterraced mountainsides, the Ifugao practice "slash and burn" agriculture. This means that once the crops

with sweet potatoes as the staple. They also eat rice, but consume it more commonly as wine. Chicken and pork are the most prevalent meats, although the meat of

immediately married to her boyfriend.

Interestingly, once a child is weaned, the father becomes its primary caretaker.

Throughout the day, men care for the children while the women do all the farm work.

These Ayangan were Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya once known for their embraced these brethren as they practice of headhunting.

They believed that the taking shared their cultureand preserved of a head would benefit the their culture with the people of the health and well-being of a town. community, increasing the fertility of families and the productivity of farms. They are harvested, the remains deer, bats, and birds is also also believed that in losing a are burned in order to eaten. Other foods include head to another community prepare the ground for the locusts, grubs, and flying would cause a decrease in next harvest. Sweet potatoes ants. the well-being of a village. and corn are two of the most Teenage Ayangan boys If a village lost a head, they important crops grown in and girls interact freely, would kill a member of the this type of farming. and once a young woman opposing community and These have a varied diet, becomes pregnant, she is take the head in an effort to

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restore the well-being of the village. The head would be placed as a trophy in the home of the man who had cut it off.

Ayangan religion is quite complex. It recognizes eleven different classes of deities. The most important deities are those of the spirits of dead ancestors.

If a dead ancestor becomes displeased for some reason, the people sacrifice a chicken or pig to pacify the ancestor.

The belief in ancestral spirits greatly influences funeral rituals: the Ifugao attempt to honor a dead person by treating the body with the utmost respect. The body of the deceased is dressed in its finest clothes and strapped in a chair. If the family of the departed person is wealthy, the body is carried from one house to another, as each branch of the family tries to outdo the others by giving a feast in memory of the deceased. This process sometimes continues for two weeks. The body is then moved to a cave. After a year, the bones are removed from the cave, washed,

and wrapped in a blanket. The blanket is then placed on a shelf in the back of the family's house.

The Ayangan continue to be bound by their religion. Although missionaries have worked among them many times throughout the years, response has been limited, especially among the Ayangan Ifugao. Prayer warriors are needed to intercede on behalf of the Ayangan.

Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya embraced these brethren as they shared their culture and preserved their culture with the people of the town. The rich beliefs were respected by other tribes of Villaverde.

They unite with them with respect and acceptance.

Though they communicate in different ways, they are being united as one through the spirit of nationalism. T

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EDITORIAL

Barangay Basketball League Local Sports Program, a must!

As our society becomes more inactive, more of us children are wasting their days by coming home from school and playing Xbox, dota or surfing the web. Community sports programs like the Basketball sa Barangay” offers an alternative to this waste of time. Local sports programs play an important role in the community as well as with all individuals who participate.

Participation in sports not only aids physical and mental maturation, but it also has numerous positive effects later in life. It is very important that youth get involved in the programs that result from the hard work of many people in our

community.

Not only does participation in these programs offer excitement and fun, it also offers numerous physical and emotional benefits. The physical activity that results from participating in sports has been found to build healthy bones and muscle, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and reduce the chance of being overweight.

Today 17.1 percent of children from the ages of 2 to 19 are reported to be overweight. Participation in youth sports has also been linked to development of interpersonal skills such as making new friends, enhancing social skills, and gaining confidence in being able to relate to peers.

Research also shows that kids who participate in sports have

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reduced feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.

Sir Lemuel Santos, district PESS coordinator says, “There are so many lessons that kids learn through athletics, they are countless. Some of those lessons are teamwork, how to handle adversity, as well as how to handle success.”

Another advantage of youth recreation programs is that they offer the opportunity for anyone and everyone to play. A child may love playing chess or volleyball but not have an interest in the dedication required to sacrifice that many weekends. A recreational league offers competitive participation while only playing 15-20 games. Also, a child that doesn’t have the necessary skill level to make the travel team can play recreation ball where

all children play regardless of ability.

Brgy. Captain Zenaida Martinez likes the aspect of everyone getting an opportunity to play. “ I think it is important for a kid who doesn’t necessarily have a lot of skill to feel that he is part of a team, and know that not everyone can be the star, but every member of that team is important.”

“There are way more important things in life than winning the league, the local sports program is a champion itself. It helps the younger generation win in the game of life!

I salute the organizers of this local sports program.

You are the real winners!T

SPORTS POLL Which do you like playing chess or Pokemon go? tapos gawa ka ng pie chart deng may 3 categories chess, pokemon go at no choice.

based on their age. For kids ages 7-10, they were called mediate, young people ages 11-17 as junior, and senior is ages 18 and above.

Hon. Braulio Ocumen, former Barangay Chairman, now an SB Member, will be in-charge of the prizes. The awarding of winners will be on December 30, 2016.

The games only took place during Friday nights and weekends so as not to disturb the students in their classes.

“Everybody is invited to join.

I want the people of Poblacion to be physically fit and to stay away with gadgets that waste the time and money of most of our children. Let us celebrate the Christmas season through sports!,” said Hon. Zenaida Martinez, the Barangay Captain.

“I am excited to join because I love playing basketball and my papa wanted me to join,”exclaimed Sean Jake Jacosalem, a Grade III pupil.T

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Diaz ends 20-year PH medal drought after bagging silver in Rio Olympics

By Christine Joy M. Hernandez

Hidilyn Diaz broke a 20-year medal drought for the Philippines after winning the silver medal Sunday night (Monday morning, Manila time) in the weightlifting competitions of the XXXI Olympiad.

Diaz lifted a total of 200 kilograms to finish second behind gold medalist Hsu ShuChing of Chinese Taipei in the women's 53 kg. class, ending a medal dry spell that dates back to boxer Mansueto 'Onyok' Velasco's silver in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Diaz also became the first ever Filipina, and the first in weightlifting, to land in the Olympic for the country.

The 25-year-old native of native of Zamboanga City previously competed in the 2008 Beijing (wildcard) and 2012 London Olympics but came home empty handed on both campaigns.

This time, there was no denying her.

It was an unlikely turn of events for Diaz, who was actually about to settle for the bronze since fancied Li Yaun of China, who just moments earlier set an Olympic record in the snatch after lifting

101 kilograms, still has two attempts left in the clean and jerk.

But to the horror of the crowd at the Riocentro Pavilion 2, Li couldn’t complete her final two attempts at 126 kilos, thus eliminating her from a podium finish.

Shu-Ching won the gold convincingly with a total lift of 212 kgs. or 12 kgs. ahead of Diaz.

The Filipina actually had a slow start when she only lifted 88 kilos in the snatch to finish fifth at the halfway mark of the competition.

Li quickly showed the way following her record breaking feat at 101 kgs, followed by Shu-Ching with 100.

But Diaz bounced back in the clean and jerk, lifting 112 kilos on her second try to surpass third-running Yoon Jun Hee of South Korea and assure herself of a podium finish.

“Thank you, Lord,” she

shouted shortly after.

Hsu lifted 112 kg on her second try and didn’t even bother to lift a third try following the disastrous finish by the Chinese lifter.

Hsu is now looking to claim the gold medal from the London Games four years ago. The Taiwanese champion called on Olympic officials to decide on the matter, after retest of samples from 2012 Olympics winner Zulfiya Chinshanlo turned out positive.

The Kazakh lifter was suspended in June and was not entered in Rio.T

DETERMINED. Sean Hendrix R. Evangelista will represent the District in the 2016 Provincial Meet after flying high in the longest jump finals, District Level, August 27. (Photo by KAP)

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School bet conquers long jump finals

By Christine Joy M. Hernandez

School bet made an easy high long jump to the 2016 Provincial Athletic Meet after winning in the District Meet held at Bintawan South Elementary School, August 27.

Flying high in the

provincial athletic meet is Sean Hendrix R. Evangelista, 11, a Grade V pupil with Sir Joey F. Remolazo, his coach.

In preparation for the meet, they have scheduled practices after classes in the afternoon at the school

grounds.

“I can’t wait to get it on and get to the finals of the boy’s long jump – elementary category. I’m ready. Ginawa ko lahat sa training.” Evangelista exclaimed.

‘Basketball sa Brgy’ reels off ByTrisha Mae D. Morales

The two teams competing for Basketball sa Barangay

With a lot of techy-gadgets that catch the children’s attention, the Barangay Council organized the “Basketball sa Barangay” which commenced on November 19 at Barangay Plaza Basketball Court.

Interested participants had three brackets to choose from continue to page 18

Training him are Mrs. Myda Valdez, the school head, and Sir Joey Remolazo, the coach. Assisting them are Sir Lemuel Santos, District PESS Coordinator and Sir Honorio Espiritu, school head.T

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