THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE OF DAET, INC. BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT | VOLUME XXIII ISSUE NO. 2 | S.Y. 2018-2019 | OCTOBER-MARCH
BY ANTONETTE T. GAN
Amidst all adversities, Consolite journalists proved their skills in Campus Journalism against all odds. Two years after finishing 4th Runner-Up in the DSPC 2016, Consolites regain their second trophy finish, once more placing 4th Runner-Up in the 2018 DSPC. For the first time since its establishment, La Consolites’ Newsette is Camarines Norte’s
second Best School Paper in Filipino.
EDITORIAL 7
FEATURE 10
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MEET THE DIOCESE’S NEW BISHOP
AN ANTI-CANCER AGENT
MEN DO FALL IN LOVE, BUT HOW?
OF STROKES AND ARROWS
NEVER AGAIN
LCC-D TRIUMPHS ON ITS 71ST YEAR OF FOUNDATION BY CHRISJEL MAE FRANCHETTE M. OBUSAN
SERVUS TUUS SUUM
BY ZACHARY RESOCO
PUPUKLO SEAWEED:
BY ANTONETTE T. GAN
After 71 years from its foundation, La Consolacion
“A man in love with a girl is no simple thing,
Two Consolites who won during Palarong Bicol
College of Daet, Inc. stands proud and tall and continues
though ladies stereotype us as simple. Simple, a man in
2018 share the love and life in their sport. Featuring
to be Camarines Norte’s leading provider of quality Cath-
love is not. No. He will be unpredictable, he will be per-
Grade 9’s swimming prodigy, Eimiel Escueta and Grade
olic-Augustinian Education.
sistent, stubborn, and given the circumstances……..”
10’s archery queen, Kaitleen Cootauco.
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BY ANTONETTE T. GAN
a Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. (LCC-D) scribes and broadcasters reaped awards during the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) held last October 9-10 (Elementary) and 11-12 (Secondary), 2019 at Talisay Elementary School, Talisay, Camarines Norte and Camarines Norte National High School, Daet, Camarines Norte. Overall, LCC-D finished 4 place for the Secondary level after winning the following individual awards: 1st Place Feature Writing (English) Russell Thomas Tuazon; 1st Place Sports Writing (English) Neil Johnson C. De Guzman; 3rd Place News Writing (Filipino) Antonette T. Gan; 3rd Place Feature Writing (Filipino) Emille Lyna A. Panotes; 5th Place Copyreading and Headline Writing (Filipino) Erica Justin M. Marcelo; 5th Place Editorial Writing (English) Frances Kris-
(Copyreading and Headline Writing– English), and Paolo Antonio B. Cootauco (Photojournalism– English). La Consolites’ Newsette’s (LCN) Volume 23 Issue Number 1 also won 2nd place for Best School Paper (Filipino). Meanwhile, De Guzman, Gan, Panotes, and Tuazon headed for the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) held at Camarines Sur National High School, Naga City last November 13-16, 2018.
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a Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. (LCC-D) participated in the celebration of Association of Schools of the Augustinian Sisters (ASAS) Bicol Festival of Talents 2018 last October 10–12, at Baao and Iriga, Camarines Sur with the theme “ASAS Bicol: One Community, One Team, One Goal.”
TRIUMPHANT. Consolite journalists pose and smile for their victory after the awarding ceremony during the 2018 Division Schools Press Conference.
ten B. Dating and 5th Place Science and Technology Writing Mikylla Kim M. Marcelo. On the other hand, the Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting (English) Team composed of Jayben Redondo, Marifel L. Fer-
nandez, Revee Shane Villafranca, Jess Richardson Gonzales, Jecko De Leon, Jamby Vivas, and Raymond Levantino finished at 2nd place. The team also won Best in Technical Application.
pants for the different events were Chrisjel Mae Franchette M. Obusan (News Writing– English), Iman Hilary B. Flores (Editorial Writing– Filipino), Timothy Job Albert F. Calimlim (Sports Writing– English), Among the other particiEimiel Simone S. Escueta
According to Mr. Franz Bencent A. Bilo, School Paper Adviser of LCN, he was very proud of the achievements of this batch that he is looking forward to more victories in the future. Meanwhile, the theme of the 2018 DSPC was “Fostering 21st Century Skills and Character-based Education Through Campus Journalism.”
BY MARYLL ELIJAH R. CO place for the Secondary category. Ms. Geleen Formanes and Ms. Geraldine Reyes also won 1st place for the Personnel’s category.
The folk dance team composed of Kyuko Tachihara, Raphael Louis Carrascal, Laira Babasa, Michael Joshua Casallos, Maryll Elijah Co, Paul Jay Castro, Patricia Anne Lavarias, The objective of the said JC Sta. Clara, Ericka Sheandy activity is to showcase the differ- LCC-D FOR THE WIN. Trophies won by LCC-D’s Participants during the Neil Villa, and Cire Bien Hermoent talents and abilities of each ASAS Sports Fest and Festival of Talents. Photo credits: LCC-D FB PAGE genes with their version of the Associations’ best representaPandanggo sa Oasiwas won 3rd Rinconada-Iriga Campus (LCCAmong the contests were tives, and to provide the participlace. Ri), and St. Francis Parochial the Vocal Solo where Jean Pan pants with an effective medium School (SFPS). won 2nd place for the Elementary For the modern dance, selected in developing their capabilities -Female Category while Chris pupils from Grade 4 – 6 namely: which will enhance understandOne of the highlights Angelo Novilla won 2nd place for Auckley Charresea Dura, Justin ing and exchange of noble ideas was the search for the Mr. & Ms. Elementary-Male Category. Albert Hernandez, Marie Jamilpromote academic excellence ASAS 2018. Mr. Hector Alegre, Likewise, Christine Mae Pasa- lah Hernandez, Isabelle Katryn instil an atmosphere of sound LCC-D’s Senior High School tiempo placed 1st for the Second- Moreno, Andreia Alec Ocampo, competition, camaraderie and (SHS) Coordinator won 2nd Runary-Female and Thomas Gabriel Abigail Padilla, Roma Padilla, sportsmanship and lastly is to ner-Up for Mr. ASAS 2019, Best Fabricante won 1st place for Sec- Dale Penales, Redmond Francis give recognition to the winners in Barong, and Best in Producondary-Male. Mrs. Virginia Pa- Tuazon, and Brent Ludwig Ty and organizers of the events. tion Number while Ms. Kathy de satiempo, a SHS teacher, also won 1st place. Monteverde, class adviser of st Registration of the dif- Grade 12- Love got the title of won 1 Place for the Personnel’s Moreover, for the retro category. ferent participating schools was Ms. ASAS 2019. dance personnel category, Mr. done during the first day. Aside On the other hand, for Robert Cabague, Ms. Manilyn During the evening of from the LCC-D, the other the Vocal Duet, Ahmad Al- Tabalan, Ms. May Rose the second day, the different schools who also participated khaldi and Daniella Rose Ma- Gundran, Ms. Vaness Llacer, were La Consolacion College of schools showcased their different gana won the 2nd place for Ele- Ms. Reizl Bachiller, Mr. Johnine Rinconada-Baao Campus (LCC- talents in terms of singing and mentary while Felmark S. Lallo Lee, Ms. Joan Estrada won 1st B), La Consolacion College of dancing in the Festival of Tal- and Charlene Fuertes won 1st Place. ents.
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La Consolacion College of Daet Inc. (LCC-D) celebrated the All Saints’ Day through joining the Diocesan March of Saints that were joined by religious people, students with their teachers last October 31, 2018. Students from LCC-D were dressed as some of the saints such as St. James the Great, St. Josemaria Escriva, St. Boniface of Galsa, and Our Lady of Grace. Not only the students of LCC-D participated in the said event but also the devoted people who were also dressed as saints. The said procession started from LCC-D to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Gahonon.
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BY CHRISJEL MAE FRANCHETTE M. OBUSAN
ith the theme “Youth and Community: Partners in Nation – Building,” La Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. celebrated its 71st founding anniversary last February 28, 2019.
After the said parade, the students settled down to watch the stage play entitled "Youth Na…Kabataan Pa, Year mo to!". According to Mr. Albert Saldajeno Jr., Head Animator of Kalipaya Ministry, who is also the stage director of the said play, the performance caused the audiences to become cognizant to the happenings as well as the differences in the life of the youth in the past and the present.
LCC-D started the celebration by offering a mass at St. John the Baptist Church. After the mass was the opening of exhibits through a ribbon-cutting at the HRM Practicum Exhibit Areas and Hallway of MAR Bldg. At 10 am onwards, the school conducted the Battle of the Brains for every grade level with three representatives in each section. Grade 3 placed 1st followed by Grade 2 and Grade 1 for the Primary Level; Grade 6
YEAR NATIN TO! Consolite theater play actors portray and compare the youth of the past and the present during their presentation for LCC-D’s 71st Founding Anniversary. Photo credits: Romel delos Reyes
placed first followed by Grade 5 then Grade 4 for the Intermediate Level; Grade 0 followed by Grade 0 and Grade 0 for the High School A Category; and Grade 11 placed first followed
by Grade 12 then Grade 10 for the High School B Category.
fancy drill/exhibition at the LCC -D quadrangle.
In the afternoon, the Drum and Lyre Corps (DLC), Drum and Bugle Corps (DBC) and Citizenship Advancement Train(CAT) Valiants showcased their
It was followed by the torch parade wherein the students and personnel marched along the streets of Daet with their flashlights turned on.
On the other hand, a Fun Walk was also done from the Most Holy Trinity Cathedral to Bagasbas Beach last February 23, 2019. The celebration did not end during the 28th; on the next day, exhibition ball games were also commenced.
S TRAI GHT TO THE HEART
BY PAOLO ANTONIO B. COOTAUCO
MATATAG NA SUGBUANON! Grade 12 students Felmark S. Lallo (left) portrayed as Magellan and Carl Joseph Abina (right) portrayed as Rajah Humabon in their musical play during the Sinulog celebration. Photo taken by: Emille Lyna A. Panotes
BY CHRISJEL MAE FRAN- ylla Kim Marcelo (Grade 8), CHETTE M. OBUSAN and Jamie Raymundo (Grade 9), ANTONETTE T. GAN Janelle Ilagan (Grade 10), ———————————–—-
To honor and express strong faith in Santo Niño and commemorate the Filipino people's acceptance of Christianity, La Consolacion College of Daet (LCC-D) celebrated the Sinulog Festival last January 31, 2019 at the LCC-D’s quadrangle. The said festival started with a solemn procession followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at St. John the Baptist Church. Afterwards, a parade was done to showcase the costumes of the dancers. Students, teachers, and the queens of the festival namely: Angella Luzarraga (Kinder), Amirah Pandeagua (Grade 1 to 3), Mikaela Angela Cereno (Grade 4 to 6), Colleen Lopez (Grade 7), Mik-
Krizha Faye Almoneda (Grade 11), Alyssa Mae Verdejo (Grade 12), and Phobie Kate Noora (College) walked along the main streets of Daet. Dance and act presentations of the queens and the different grade levels commenced after the parade. The presentation also served as a competition wherein the winning grade level receives an incentive for different subjects. For Category A (Elementary): 1st place– Grades 4-6 and 2nd place– Grades 1-3; For Category B (Grades 7-9): 1st place– Grade 8, 2nd place Grade 9, and 3rd place– Grade 7. For Category C (Grades 1012): 1st place– Grade 12, 2nd place– Grade 11, and 3rd place– Grade 10.
“Always humble yourself lovingly before God and man, because God speaks to those who are truly humble of heart, and enriches them with His gifts.” – Padre Pio Every October of the year, La Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. commemorates the World Mission Sunday to give importance to the Holy Rosary and support to the missionaries HEART TO HEART. Pilgrims honor the incorrupt heart relic of Padre Pio who spread the good news to exhibited at his national shrine in Batangas. Photo taken by: Paolo Antonio B. Cootauco different countries around the to the National Shrine in Batan- Most Rev. Gilbert Garcera, D.D. world. gas and was also brought to dif“The prayer is the most Grade 8Fortitude ferent parts of the country for the powerful weapon. We should be students with their class adviser, people to see. heralds of the Good News and Mrs. Menchie Pacao won first Last October 22, 2018, give importance to prayer,” said place and Grade 9- Hope with Students from Grade 8 Fortitude, Archbishop Garcera in his their class adviser, Ms. Lalaine Grade 9 Hope and selected homily. Predicala placed second in the students from different grade World Mission Sunday Box After the mass, the levels and students from St. event. The reward of the compepilgrims went to the different Francis of Assisi School went for tition is to be able to see the Inareas in the compound of the a pilgrimage to see the said relic. corrupt Heart Relic of St. Padre National Shrine and went to Pio at his National Shrine at Sto. The pilgrimage started Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban, Tomas, Batangas. on the departure from LCC-D at Quezon. 7pm and arrived at 2am at the The relic flew from San Moreover, a round clock waiting for about four hours to Giovanni Rotondo, Italy to the veneration was held at the shrine attend the 6am mass Philippines last October 5; welon the night before the relic concelebrated by Archbishop of comed at the Ninoy Aquino Indeparted back to Italy. Lipa, former Bishop of Daet, ternational Airport and directed
BY IMAN HILARY B. FLORES
SHINE BRIGHT CONSOLITE! Consolite participants takes a photo with their coaches during the awarding ceremony of the Sining Galing 2018.
BY PAOLO COOTAUCO
In connection with celebration of the National Reading Month, La Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. launched the English Festival & Book Week Celebration last November 19, 2018. Themed "Embracing English, Engaging Challenges, Empowering Language", the event aims to showcase the students' creativity as well as the higher order thinking of the students by conducting different activities.
Selected students of La Consolacion College of Daet Inc. took part in the Sining Galing Talent Contest last February 20, 2019
The event was spearheaded by Mr. Franz Bencent A. Bilo, Subject Area Coordinator (SAC) English and Mrs. Lourdes B. Pentecostes, BED Library Staff. One of the festival's highlight event was the stage play presentation by the Grade 10 students last December 7, 2018. The stories "Snow White" (Grade 10- Obedience), "Cinderella" (Grade 10 Integrity), "High School Musical" and "The Greatest Showman" (Grade 10 Interiority), and "Titanic" (Grade 10 Sincerity) were performed live onstage. Meanwhile, other events and contests were also done on different dates in November such as Quote Bookmark Making Contest, Tongue Twister Contest, Spelling Bee, Essay Writing Contest, Extemporaneous Speech, Poetry Writing Contest, Storytelling Contest, Declamation/Monologue, 1 vs 100, School's Guinness Book Exhibit, and other creative literary presentations which are divided into different categories that enabled students from different grade levels to join. The list of winners are as follows: Event Quote Bookmark Making Contest
Category Intermediate
High School
Tongue Twister Contest
Primary Intermediate Primary
Spelling Bee
Intermediate High School
Essay Writing Contest
Extemporaneous Speech Poetry Writing Contest
Storytelling Contest
Intermediate High School High School Intermediate High School HS A (Grade 7-9) HS B (Grade 10-12) JHS (Grade 7
Declamation/ Monologue
SHS (Grade 11-12)
Name Roma M. Padilla Ahmad Kleeb M. Al-Khaldi Samantha S. Cedilla Engracia Herrera Elisha Joy O. Idnani Mary Claire Athaliah E. Orcena Francis Jan Quiozon Charles Gabriel R. Mesa Andrea Celestine F. Echano Geanne Margen D. Concina Daniella Rose L. Magana Gabriel Austin H. Delos Reyes Carl Mathew E. Orcena Crisanta Celine Z. Rances Elijah James O. Idnani Alec Austin C. Abaquita Savina Henriette E. Asutilla Elisha Micah R. Aranda Jerome D. Sapusao Margaret F. Sarmiento Timothy Job Albert F. Calimlim Ahmad Kleeb M. Al-Khaldi Aira Isabel S. Villan Gilliane Ocean O. Yet Czar Joaquin C. Juntura Julius Michael C. De Leon Sherdel Louwin O. Octa Janelle B. Ilagan Russell Thomas Tuazon Paolo Antonio B. Cootauco Precious Anne R. Despi Gabriel I. Labarro Michael Joshua G. Casallos Elias Miguel M. Rufino Kristel Joyce T. Morena Alexandria Jill P. Tadena Chrisel D. Pasatiempo Julius Uriel P. Salcedo Revee Shane H. Villafranca Mary Nichole S. Bolivar Jess Richardson R. Gonzales Gio Alfonso P. Vega Althea Juen S. Azures Revee Shane H. Villafranca Dana Jane R. Orogo Janna May S. Villafuerte Jess Richardson R. Gonzales
Grade and Section Grade 6- St. Jhudiel Grade 6- St. Jhudiel Grade 4- St. Barachiel Grade 8- Courage Grade 7- Endurance Grade 9- Charity Grade 3- St. Uriel Grade 3- St. Uriel Grade 2- St. Raphael Grade 6- St. Jhudiel Grade 6- St. Jhudiel Grade 5- St. Michael Grade 3- St. Uriel Grade 2- St. Raphael Grade 3- St. Uriel Grade 6- St. Jhudiel Grade 6- St. Jhudiel Grade 5- St. Michael Grade 10- Integrity Grade 9- Truth Grade 8- Prudence Grade 6- St. Jhudiel Grade 5- St. Michael Grade 4- St. Barachiel Grade 10- Obedience Grade 10- Interiority Grade 8- Courage Grade 10- Interiority Grade 10- Integrity Grade 9- Truth Grade 5- St. Michael Grade 4- St. Barachiel Grade 9- Charity Grade 8- Courage Grade 10- Interiority Grade 9- Truth Grade 8- Fortitude Grade 8- Courage Grade 11- Simplicity Grade 11- Generosity Grade 12- Benevolence Grade 8- Prudence Grade 9- Charity Grade 11- Simplicity Grade 12- Benevolence Grade 11- Simplicity Grade 12- Benevolence
Place 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd
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B. duction team of famous works
THE GREATEST SHOW. Students from Grade 10-Interiority gives their best on their performance during the English Fest 2019. Photo by: Paolo Antonio B. Cootauco
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such as the Cinema One Original: Double Twisting, Double Back. The event was attended by Sherdel Octa (Grade 8- Courage)
The second event was the Photo Contest, where the main subject will be the famous landSining Galing is a two-day marks in Daet. The event was activity where selected students attended by Paolo Cootauco from different schools in Daet, (Grade 9- Truth) shows their talent in Singing, Meanwhile, Charlene Ivy Photography, Video Production Fuertes (Grade 12 Peace) won and Story Telling. 3rd Place at the Singing Contest The said event is an annual celebration of Arts and Heritage Month at the Daet Heritage Center, Daet, Camarines Norte whereas this year’s celebration is its 10th edition already.
(Senior High School Category)
The event kicked off with the Video Production Workshop with Ms. Apol Saspa-Dating, a Daet native who is a video editor and has been a part of the pro-
The student partcipants were guided and mentored by Mrs. Virginia Pasatiempo, Ms. Michelle Villa and Ms. Kathy Monteverde.
Furthermore, Jess Richardson Gonzales (Grade 12 Benevolence) won 3rd Place at the Story Telling Contest (Senior High School Category).
HAPPY TO SERVE! LCC-D personnel enjoys their day as part of LCCD’s 71st Anniversary Founding Celebration. Photo credits: LCC-D FB Page
Mary Jane S. Doblon, and Mr. Dennis E. Ignacio; for 15 To reward their untiring years: Mr. Domingo “Kuya Doeffort and loyal service to the dong” C. Napao; for 20 years: school, La Consolacion College Mrs. Marie C. Rosales and Mrs. of Daet, Inc. (LCC-D) awarded Gloria O. Villagracia; and for 25 the personnel who were of ser- years: Mrs. Ma. Cecilia A. vice to the school for more than Avanceña and Mr. Elmer N. Mifive years during the Person- lan. nel's’ Day held last March 1, Both teaching and non2018 at St. Ambrose Hall. teaching personnel as well the as Among the awardees the Sisters attended the said were; for five years: Mr. Arman- event which began with a lunch do “Kuya Manding” M. Babol, followed by performances as Mr. Franz Bencent A. Bilo, Ms. well as a Bingo Socials game for the attendees.
BY ANTONETTE T. GAN
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BY PAOLO ANTONIO B. COOTAUCO In celebration of the United Nations (UN) Day throughout the world, La Consolacion of Daet Inc. (LCC-D) took part of the annual celebration to recognize different cultures and be united as one nation last October 24, 2018. The event’s theme is “Greening the Blue” and its plea is to give importance to our nature and to raise awareness to the environmental issues in our country and in the world. The event started with a cultural dance performance by the ASAS dance participants and singing of the song entitled, Heal the World by Michael Jackson that was performed by Thomas Gabriel Fabricante (Grade 7– Compassion) and Klarizza Tenso (Grade 8– Prudence). Different events were conducted such as Poster Making, Slogan Making, UN Balagtasan and the main highlighted event was the Mr. and Ms. United Nations that was held starting 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. The events were continuously held alternately starting with the Slogan Making and facilitated by the Entrepreneurs’ Guild with their moderator, Mrs. May Rose Gundran at the Grade 11 – Simplicity room. The event has three (3) Categories. Category A is from Grades 4 – 6, Category B is from Grade 7 – 10 and Category C from Grade 11 – 12. Category
A
B
C
Grade Level Grade 5-St. Michael
Name of Participant Scheinrich Allanah Diaz
Rank/Place 1st
Grade 5-St. Michael
Prescious Ann Despi
2nd
Grade 5-St.Michael
Aira Villar
3rd
Grade 6-St. Jhudiel
Khristira Iris Marundan
4th
Grade 4-St. Barachiel
Isabel Dela Peña
5th
Grade 6-St. Jhudiel
Jear Briseis Par
6th
Grade 9-Unity
Cayla Michele Ochoa
1st
Grade 7-Endurance
Janiene Aira Calayan
2nd
Grade 8-Fortitude
Jasm Nicole Benlot
3rd
Grade 11-Generosity
Krizha Faye Almoneda
1st
Grade 10-Sincerity
Precious Sattire Fernandez
2nd
Grade 11-Simplicity
Lance Raphael Bagtas
3rd
The Balagtasan Para Sa Kalikasan was executed at the Mother Teresa de Jesus Andrada Stage and being facilitated by the Language Arts Club with their moderator, Ms. Kathy Monteverde. The event has two categories. Category A is from Grade 9 – 10 and Category B is from Grade 11 – 12. Category
A
Grade Level
Name of Participant
Rank/Place
Grade 9– Team A
Christine May Pasatiempo, Elyssa Maurine Pronda, Edrian Valenzuela
3rd
Grade 9– Team B
Althea Juen Azurez, John Benedict Rañada, Michael Joshua Casallos
2nd
Grade 10 Grade 11 B
Grade 12
Paul Jay Castro, Julia Nicole De Guzman, Jarett Lasam Revee Villafranca, Russel Malaluan , Maureen Villaluz Noime Jaurige, Normay Hisarza, Diane Luntoc
BEGINNER’S LUCK. Irish Suzanne Alegre along with Ms. Geraldine Reyes, her coach takes the win for the Kundiman Singing Contest. Photo credit: LCC-D FB PAGE
BY ANTONETTE T. GAN
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was also held on November 11 prior to the championships. She was coached by Mrs. Jielyn J. Jamito. Grade 7- Compassion student Irish Suzanne Alegre also finished 3rd for the Kundiman Singing Contest. She was coached by Ms. Geraldine D. Reyes.
Michael Joshua G. Casallos (9- Charity) claimed the 1st prize for the Quiz Bee during its championship round last November 9. An elimination was held last November 5 prior to the championships. He was coached by Mr. Franz Bencent A. Bilo.
Moreover, Jess Richardson M. Gonzales (12- Benevolence) took the last win for the school after garnering the 3rd Place for Pagsulat ng Sanaysay last November 20. He was coached by Ms. Kathy de Monteverde.
Meanwhile, Antonette T. Gan (10- Integrity) placed 2nd for the Spelling Bee during its championship round held last November 16. An elimination
The theme for the celebration was “Ang Kulturang May Malasakit, Sa Silid-aklatan ay Makakamit.”
1st 2nd 1st
The Slogan Making Contest was held at the BED Library and facilitated by the Math Club with their moderator, Ms. Manilyn Tabalan. The event has three (3) Categories. Category A is from Grades 4 – 6, Category B is from Grade 7 – 10 and Category C from Grade 11 – 12. Category A
B
C
Grade Level
Name of Participant
Rank/Place
Grade 6 – St. Jhudiel
Daniella Rose Magana
1st
Grade 6 – St. Jhudiel
Glizelle Ann Cagulda
2nd
Grade 4 – St. Barachiel
Kahel Ramirez
3rd
Grade 7 - Humility
Kian Nicandro
1st nd
Grade 7 - Endurance
Elisha Joy Idnani
2
Grade 10 - Sincerity
Karl Mokki Malonzo
3rd
Grade 11 - Generosity
Rowena Jane Canaria
1st
Grade 12 - Benevolence
Melanie Semeniano
2nd
Grade 11 - Simplicity
Kristine Joy Umali
3rd
The Mr. and Ms. United Nations was the highlighted event of the celebration. It was one of the most anticipated of them all. The event was facilitated by the Araling Panlipunan Club with their moderator, Mr. Robert Cabague. Category Male
Female
Grade Level Grade 7 - Compassion Grade 9 - Charity Grade 8 - Fortitude Grade 10 - Obedience Grade 9 - Truth Grade 7 - Endurance Grade 8 - Courage Grade 10 - Obedience
Name of Participant Jhon Louiz Navajas Joseph Vance Ong Allen Joseph Tan John Basil De Alva Paula Bianca Cereno Kyuko Tachihara Angel Magana Gabrielle Donna Auro
Rank/Place Mr. United Nation 1st Runner-up 2nd Runner-up 3rd Runner-up Ms. United Nation 1 Runner up 2nd Runner-up 3rd Runner-up
THE GREATEST GLORY. The La Consolacion College of Daet Inc. community solemnly commemorated the Rosary Month through the Living Rosary. Photo taken by: Thirdy Felipe.
BY CHRISJEL MAE CHETTE M. OBUSAN
FRAN- shape of the Holy Rosary while
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praying. Several elementary pupils also dressed up as angels.
“The Holy Rosary is a Simultaneous with the powerful weapon. Use it with praying of the rosary is the stage confidence and you’ll be amazed play of the Sorrowful Mysteries with the results.” —St. performed by selected college Josemaria Escriva students. When the crucifixion To become united with of Jesus was being performed, Mary in meditating the mysteries the clouds became dark and it of Christ, La Consolacion Col- began to rain. lege of Daet, Inc. (LCC-D), cele“A blessing of a rain brated the Holy Rosary Month shower means the blessed Mothby conducting the annual er was happy of what we did “Living Rosary” at the LCC-D during the Living Rosary in honquadrangle last October 27, or of her,” said Sister Nida, who 2018. spearheaded the event along During the event, stu- with the other Augustinian Sisdents and teachers holding their ters. candles and rosaries formed the
SCB GOES BLU E A ND YELLOW
NEWS BRI EFS CONSOLITES ATTEND HCA GATHERING
BY ERICA JUSTIN M. MARCELO Cornito (MLBB); Secretary: Paula Bianca Cereno (YOLO); Treasurer: Antoniette Divine Felipe (MLBB); Auditor: Louise Maezel Largo (MLBB); P.I.O: Alessandrei Salen (MLBB). HOPE OF THE FUTURE. Aspiring student leaders join in one group photo show their commitment to service and openness to others. Photo taken by: Antonette T. Gan
Who will gain the majority of students’ trust? That was the lingering question of many Consolites when the campaign period for the S.Y. 2019-2020 Student Coordinating Body (SCB) elections commenced. This year, two party lists were formed, namely; Youth of today Open for progress Leaders of tomorrow and Oaths to better
future (YOLO) and Motivated Leaders: Brave, Admirable and Notable Government in Becoming Better Allies of the New Generation (ML BANG BANG). Last February 27, 2019, the anticipated answer on who will be the new SCB leaders were revealed. The newly elected major officers are: President: Neil Johnson De Guzman (MLBB); Vice President: Jessa Marie
As for grade level representatives the following students were voted in: Grade 12: John Zachary Balteza (MLBB) and Francheska Juntura (MLBB); Grade 10: Joseph Vance Ong (MLBB) and Joshua Sapusao (YOLO); Grade 9: Elias Miguel Rufino (YOLO) and Mikylla Kim Marcelo (YOLO); Grade 8: Angeline Kate Octa (YOLO) and Third Christian Pineda (YOLO); Grade 6: Shiloh Delos Santos (MLBB) and Sherisse Ann Belarma (MLBB); Grade 5: Redmond Francis Tuazon (MLBB)
and Abigail Padilla (YOLO); Grade 4: Princess Minerstone Ramos (MLBB) and Nina Anthoneth Delos Santos (YOLO). Meanwhile, a candidates’ forum was done prior to the elections last February 22 where the candidates were asked questions formulated by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Moreover, the miting de avance was done last February 27. A follow-up forum was also done but this time, the questions were from the crowd and are directed to a specific candidate. On the other hand, this SCB elections is the second time that the school has used a computerized system for the voting and canvassing of votes.
LIGH TS, CA MERA , AC TI ON!
BY CHRISJEL MAE FRANCHETTE M. OBUSAN To challenge and develop the competency, talents, and skills in filmmaking, La Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. (LCC-D) conducted the 2018 Short Film Festival (SFF) for Grades 6, 7, and 8 students as an activity for the subject MAPEH. The showing of the films was held last December 1-3, 2018 while the awards night was held on December 7, 2018. The said film festival was spearheaded by Ms. Geraldine Reyes, MAPEH teacher of the participating sections. The competition was divided into three categories: Category A (Grade 6), Category B (Grade 7) and Category C (Grade 8) whereas different awards were given. Meanwhile, the film showing was done in the different classrooms at the ground floor of the Mo. Rita Barcelo (MRB) Building. On the other hand, the awards night was held at St. Ambrose Hall. During the ceremony, the following students and films received the following awards: Award
Category A
Category B
Category C
Best Film
Puberty Blues
My Childhood Bestfriend Becomes My Forever
The Melody We Shared
2nd Best Film
Dear Diary
Memories
Kasintahan ng Orasan
3rd Best Film
The One Who Truly Is
Changes Between You And Me
Will He
People’s Choice Award
The One Who Truly Is
Changes Between You And Me
Kasintahan ng Orasan
Highest Grossing Award
Dear Diary
Changes Between You And Me
Kasintahan ng Orasan
Best Film Editing
Dear Diary
My Childhood Bestfriend Becomes My Forever
Kasintahan ng Orasan
Best Original Story
Dear Diary
My Childhood Bestfriend Becomes My Forever
Kasintahan ng Orasan
Best Cinematography
Dear Diary
My Childhood Bestfriend Becomes My Forever
The Melody We Shared
Best Sound Engineering
The One Who Truly Is
Changes Between You And Me
Kasintahan ng Orasan
Best Movie Poster
The One Who Truly Is
Dalaga
Kasintahan ng Orasan
Best Director
Savina Asutilla
Hezekiah Malaluan
Sherdel Octa
Best Actress
Sabina Yet
Wisha Caldit
Juliana Parena
Best Actor
Alex Abaquita
Onin Cañeso
Alexander Mejia
Best Supporting Actress
Jamillah Hernandez
Lanz De Vera
Atasha Agao
Best Supporting Actor
Kevin Resurreccion
Erich Regondola
Thomas Fabricante
La Consolacion College of Daet (LCC-D) sent students to participate in the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood Association (HCA) or Missionary Childhood Association gathering held at Xavier School, San Juan City last January 18-19, 2019. Among the participants were James Froilan Palma, Janiene Aina, Irish Suzanne Alegre, Rafael Ace Ubana, Julius Uriel P. Salcedo, Mikylla Kim M. Marcelo and Chrisjel Mae Franchette M. Obusan. — CONSOLITES PARTICIPATE IN DIVISION YECS CAMP La Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. (LCC-D) participated during the 2018 Youth Entrepreneurship Cooperativism in Schools (YECS) Division Camp and Training Workshop last October 2-4, 2018 at Camarines Norte National High School (CNNHS). Angeline Kate O. Octa won Best Output in Dish Gardening while Sherdel Louwin O. Octa, Geraldine Anne A. Salaysay and Rafael Ace I. Ubana won third place in the Movie Making Contest. — SDRRMC MEMBERS ATTEND HIV/AIDS SEMINAR Members of the School Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (SDRRMC) attended a seminar on peer educating focusing on HIV/AIDS awareness with the theme “Stop HIV/AIDS: Peer Educators We Stop the Infection Through Education” at Nathaniel Hotel, Daet, Camarines Norte last March 4-6, 2019. The following students who passed the test given were Timothy Job Albert F. Calimlim, Sherdel O. Octa, Christine Mae D. Pasatiempo, and Joshua P. Sapusao together with their club adviser, Mrs. Virginia D. Pasatiempo. — LCC-D CONDUCTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 20, 2018, a Christmas party was held at the school quadrangle. In the morning, the party was held for the elementary while in the afternoon until the evening was for the high school. The “Panunuluyan”, a dramatization of the story of Joseph and Mary’s search for suitable place to give birth to Jesus was performed by selected personnel and students. — CONSOLITE FAMILIES GATHER AT FAMILY DAY As part of the 71st Foundation Anniversary celebration, La Consolacion College of Daet (LCC-D) held its annual Family Day on March 2, 2019. During the event, parents and/or guardians showcased their dancing skills. The traditional Bingo Socials was also done during the afternoon. — NEWS BY MEMBERS OF THE LA CONSOLITES’ NEWSETTE STAFF
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ast February 6, the House of Representatives approved House Bill (HB) 8961 or the bill that will impose mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. (ROTC) for Grade 11 and 12 or the Senior High School (SHS) on its second reading. This two-year mandatory ROTC aims to produce well-disciplined nationalists and reservists. If passed into law, a SHS student will not be able to graduate if he or she fails to complete the program.
no Students also commented “Physical abuses, violence, harassment, and other forms of rights violations have long been institutionalized by generating more and more AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) pawns in schools.” Anakbayan also firmly opposes the proposed bill saying “ROTC breeds miniature Digongs – abusers, fascists, and murderers.”
The ROTC was once implemented at the college level until it was abolished due to the allegations regarding the corruption in the system. Based from an investigation, Mark Welson Chua, a student cadet from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) was murdered because of exposing the said corruption. Due to this, the Republic Act No. 9163 or the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 was created, making the ROTC optional and voluntary.
tion issues on the West Philippine Seas between the Philippines and China poses a threat on the country because the former might start a war out of nowhere despite talks. Although there is no war, still, it is very alarming since China has been making moves in order to seize the West Philippine Sea, causing the country to have no control even though the United Nations President Rodrigo Roa has decided on it already. DuterDuterte has always been vocal te argues that the program will about his desire to revive the strengthen the Philippine forces mandatory ROTC. In his speech in order to resist China’s invaduring the anniversary of the sion. “This is a constitutional Army Reserve Command in Carequirement that you must previte, he said, "I likewise encourpare to defend your country,” age Congress to enact a law that said he. will require mandatory ROTC for Grades 11 and 12 so we can Considering the workinstill patriotism, love of country load of SHS students, this is just among our youth." Likewise, he another burden on their backs. also mentioned that if the Con- From Performance Tasks such as gress doesn’t act on it, he will be video presentations, PE activiforced to issue an Executive Or- ties, etc. to multiple researches, der, if deemed legal under the to work immersions, the proConstitution. gram can no longer fit into their The impending arbitra-
hectic schedules. The allocated
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time to rest from the multitude of school work will be used then for ROTC trainings. Time, effort, and money will be wasted if this program is implemented. Many students get anxiety and other mental health problems due to academic stress; how much more if they are also physically fatigued? The president’s intent may be well-founded, however, when we consider the means, it is bootless. The administration is just using this reason to hide the truth that this ROTC is completely ineffective and is corrupt. Just this year, another ROTC-linked incident happened. The death of Willy Amihoy, a ROTC cadet on the hands of his ROTC Corps Commander Elmer Decilao was confirmed by the police. The officer murdered the cadet by using a metal pipe that was struck on his head multiple times until Amihoy was found dead inside the toilet, bloody,
On the other hand, some groups support the ROTC. UP Vanguard–– an alumni organization composed of graduates of UP ROTC courses–– supports the program, but not for SHS students rather for college students “where the youth are more mature." "We cannot use minors helpless. Amihoy was accused of as part of the reserve component stealing Decilao’s wallet but without violating the protocol," whether proven guilty or not, said UP Vanguard’s Gilbert still, it was a crime against one’s Reyes. It is also said that it will human’s rights that was inflicted contradict its terms. SHS stuthrough the misuse of power by dents aren’t even qualified for officership in the reserve force the officer to his subordinate. because majority are still minors. In a statement, Commis- This is also the Department of sion on Human Rights (CHR) Education’s (DepEd) reservaspokesperson Jacqueline Ann de tion. Education Undersecretary Guia said, "It is unfortunate that Tonisito Umali stressed that the both were under a national pro- DepEd will only back the program meant to develop physical, gram given that students under moral, spiritual, intellectual, and 18 years old are not to be part of social well-being. Violence the AFP’s reserve forces. should never be allowed in Based on the survey schools and universities – places where we expect our children to conducted, majority of this learn and grow in safe environ- school’s Grade 10 students who ments that even stand as their are incoming Grade 11 for the second homes.” Moreover, vari- next school year are against the ous groups also condemned the idea of mandatory ROTC. If the incident. In a statement, true intention of the program is Kabataan party-list said that to instill nationalism and disciAmihoy’s death is is “one of the pline among the youth, it is imconsequences of the prevailing possible for “true patriotism and culture of impunity and abuse good citizenship” will never be within the ranks of the ROTC.” achieved with unwillingness. Meanwhile, the League of Filipi- #NoToMandatoryROTC.
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he earliest recorded formal beauty pageant was in 1854. Phineas Taylor "P.T." Barnum was responsible for starting the first modern American pageant that said year, only to be closed down due to public protests and social outcries of immorality and degradation. Skip to present day, beauty pageants are now universally accepted and annually produced for entertainment purposes joined by different people through varying countries. Many modifications and technicalities were also established where it is now possible for transgender and non-binary women to enter these said contests. In fact, just last year on the 29th of June, Angela Ponce made history by becoming the first ever transgender woman to nab the title of Miss Universe Spain. She was also the first to represent the Trans Community in the Miss Universe pageant after the organization reversed a long-standing qualification that candidates must be "naturally-born women". Of course, where there is breakthrough, there is backlash. Social media platforms went ablaze when news of this came about. On one side of the argument, petitions were started to disqualify her. On another, boycotts were being established against the Miss Universe Organization (MUO). Comment sections of different social media outlets were flooded with transphobic and noninclusive dialogues and to this day, there are still individuals who think her participation in this "prestigious" beauty pageant was a wrong move by the franchise. Points were raised during the heat of this issue, from "Why doesn't she just enter beauty pageants for transgender people?" to
BIZARRE!
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While people preserve its language, it preserves the marks of liberty.” —El Filibusterismo
Baybayin is an ancient script used primarily by the Tagalog people. It’s been used in 13th until the 18th century. The word
I, DEFIANT "She doesn't need to infiltrate this specific pageant! It's disrespectful to REAL women!" all the way to the inane "But he is a MAN! He can't enter this contest because he isn't a woman to begin with." were the most rampant out of all the commentary made. These online personas were as enraged as if the women in their lives were catcalled on the street or as disappointed as when a female coworker lost a higher position to male opposition. They were feeling, and they were feeling deeply, but their seeds of sentiments were sown on the wrong soil. To this day, transphobia and outright misgendering is a widespread problem that the transgender community has to fight and push through every day just to survive in society. Hate crimes are more so directed towards them than in any other sector of the LGBTQ+ community because of their gender and because of how, who, or what they identify as. Angela Ponce's representation of the said community was but another tiny gesture of hope and inclusivity stepped on and disrespected by the giant boot of masochism and transphobia demonstrated by those who dismiss objectives they do not understand. Looking back at the situation makes one wonder why people dig this deep for something so
Baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. According to National Commission for Culture and Arts and Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, Virgilio Almario, there are evidences that before the Spanish regime, there’s an occurrent civilization that many Filipinos were one hundred percent (100%) literate and able to write and speak. But when the Spaniards came to the country, the language was replaced to Roman language. Last April 2018, House Bill 1022 or the proposed "National Writing System Act" which is authored by Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil, Congressman of the Second District of Pangasinan, was approved by the House Com-
shallow. To ignite a senseless revolution against one human- a woman at that- for representing an initiative that does not align with another's set of beliefs is in and of itself, waging a war without a win. Why does a transgender woman's participation in a beauty contest heed public outcry when the contest itself is in dire need of a systematic fix? Moreover, why beauty pageants are still prominent in today's society is still a big question in need of an even bigger answer. As a country, our collective obsession with beauty pageants, specifically the annual Miss Universe pageant is an unhealthy illness that magnifies the issue with our own self-image and the constant need for social gratification. In layman's terms, a beauty pageant is a parade of "cookie-cutter" women who walk on an elevated platform in an array of clothing only to be judged by physique, facial symmetry, and how satisfying one is to the male gaze. Yes, it is a great avenue for women empowerment and advocating for each of their own espousal. But realistically and to be put harshly, it's underlying themes and the impact it has on females, more importantly, impressionable young girls and their body image, is nothing short of damaging and demeaning. Being led into thinking that cinched waists and inflated mammary glands are what makes you a woman is outright disgusting and wrong. Beauty is not constricting, It is freeing. Beauty is not restraining, It is flexible and transformative. Beauty is not an archetype, It is elusive and ever changing. Beauty is not a gender, it is androgynous and unlabeled. And out of all the things that Beauty is, a pageant it is not.
mittee on Basic Education and Culture. According to Bataoil, “It is our recognition and appreciation that it’s ours and it’s the first language being used before we’d been colonized by the Spaniards.” He promotes that Baybayin should be the national system of writing and that it should be preserved. In the House’s Press Release, it is stated that “the measure seeks to declare Baybayin as the Philippines’ national writing system, generating greater awareness on the plight of Baybayin and foster wider appreciation on its importance and beauty.” In the Section 4 of the bill, it states that (a) All manufacturers are requiring all of their locally processed food products to put Baybayin lan-
the proper guidance they need if to result directly to imprisonment at an early age. For a child from a crucial period who if found guilty of charge to serve sentence of months or years is mentally and emotionally damaging.
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n the midst of discord between the government those who oppose lies an equally damaging crime lingering behind the facade. In our country, average 9-year-olds blew at their birthday candles, unknowingly overseeing the next hundreds of days of playing Chinese garter, tumbang preso, or tag but as a casualty of the dispute within our country, the right of all children to live in normal means is compromised. In an act of desperation, syndicates and terrorist groups recruit even the youngest of youth in service of the groups’ ideology. More often than not, these groups take advantage of the youths’ vulnerability and naivety, leaving the, with a not so thorough grasp of their own sense of morality and discernment. The very existence of the situation is the reason why citizens and law makers are in favor of lowering the minimum age of criminal liability. Under the proposed House Bill 8858 which passed the first reading this year on January 21, children aged 9 to below 15 can face criminal charges if found guilty of the crime. Perhaps posing as a bold and strategic move to counter the threats of syndicates and terrorists but even with an intention to eradicate a problem, the law was met with numerous oppositions and to put it bluntly this rushed implementation of law cannot solve the dilemma that is being currently faced. Issues to be concerned on the bill dwell with it being an overstretch, anti-poor, and a product of poor judgement. The majority expressed on how the law psychologically prevents children from receiving guage. (b) Mandating the local government units. (c) Requiring newspaper and magazine publishers to use the language. (d) Directing the appropriate government agency to use for signages. The Baybayin alphabet is very straight forward yet many people do find it hard to memorize. Thus, it should be added to the school’s curriculum and students should have basic knowledge of it. Baybayin isn’t just a writing system, rather it is art. It must be strengthened through its nationwide implementation. The writing
Another aspect to mention is the law’s nature of being anti-poor. Professionals have already stated that the population to be mostly affected are mainly the youth who are poverty-stricken because given the situation they are in; they are perhaps most susceptible to the exploitation of syndicates. Lack of education, scarcity and the desire to sustain basic necessities serve as motives to result into doing wrong actions. Thus, given that lack of guidance due to unharmonious surroundings is a certain variable. Isn’t it riskier to keep youths who are in conflict with the law from attaining the help they need with detention? Since instead of eliminating the root of the problem, it is further fueled on by placing the cure farther away from the hands of those who suffer. Days after the proposition of the bill, the minimum age was raised to 12. Although much desirable than the previous, the recent minimum still holds much to be analyzed on for such age is barely even capable of having a precise definition of right from wrong hence quite young for someone to hold accountability for a crime. 15 or 16 as suggested minimum is more reasonable given that it is at in the stage of transitioning into a fully realized individual thus is much more aware of his/her action and the consequences that came with it. To conclude, this just greatly implies that education and promotion of parental guidance to be so far the most humane and reasonable approach to the nation’s problem. After all Dr. Jose P. Rizal, our national hero, once believed that us youth is the hope of the future therefore to tarnish their potential for improvement and change is to put our country in grave peril.
system also becomes a tool for promoting the Filipino culture especially the country’s authentic identity. It may take time for the whole nation to familiarize with the alphabet but with the help of the government especially the concerned departments, it will eventually reach its full bloom. We should give more importance to the rich cultural legacies of our ancestors in order to give deeper meaning of the colors and arts of our country. As Filipinos, we must patronize our own.
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ex Talionis. An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.
It was in 8th grade during our Araling Panlipunan class when I’ve heard of this phrase— the Code of Hammurabi. This phrase was just in my mind’s files of stocked knowledge but it came out of the box and appealed to me recently. Last March 11, news of an incident wherein a girl was found dead without her undergarments and skinned to the bone broke the internet. Following this news, many have voiced out to support the revival of the ever-socontroversial capital punishment or death penalty for such heinous crimes.
Echegaray. In this country where money and influence is powerful and the weak are not given the full extent of justice, the death penalty appears to be anti-poor. Thus, justice becomes a privilege for the wealthy.
Extra-judicial killings due to Duterte’s drug war since 2016 has been another longstanding issue. Even without the death penalty, killings happen. A notable incident is the case of treason. During the term of PresKian delos Santos, who was aged ident Ferdinand Marcos, who 17 at the time he was brutally was known for his dictatorship killed. He was accused of using and the 1978 Martial Law, numillegal drugs. His family was bers of people that were executed poor and he wasn’t given the soared high. After Marcos was chance to defend himself to the deposed in 1986 and replaced by court who has the jurisdiction. President Corazon Aquino, the Duterte claims to know who the 1987 Constitution was drafted heads of drug syndicates are but In a country where ma- and prohibited the death penalty until now, news of their capture jority are Catholic and the but allowed the Congress to reinhave never surfaced. Those who Church’s influence is puissant, state it for “heinous crimes.” were arrested are mostly those the proposal of the resurgence of However, in 1993, during the who are poor. It seems that the death penalty has been unsuc- term of President Fidel V. Ragovernment wants to eradicate cessful for the past years. After mos, Republic Act 7659 was poverty by offering a fast solustepping into office in 2016, passed restoring capital punishtion—their death. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, ment. The first execution after who campaigned to restore death the reinstatement was in 1999 for With how the current penalty, urged the Congress to Leo Echegaray who was convict- government handles the justice enact a bill for the revival of the ed for rape. Debates on the pun- system, I cannot place my full sentence. The bill passed the ishment sparked once more until trust on its implementation. JusHouse of Representatives in Feb- the sentence was abolished dur- tice becomes a privilege for the ruary 2017; however, upon ing the term of President Gloria rich as they have access to more reaching the Senate, it did not Macapagal Arroyo in 2006. lawyers compared to the poor. have enough votes to pass. BeDue to their lack of defense, they Back in 1982, news of sides, the idea is a violation of might be convicted for a crime the then-known actress Pepsi the human rights. Many influenthey did not commit. Moreover, Paloma’s rape case by then Eat tial people have also expressed there are those who are falsely Bulaga hosts Vic Sotto, Richie accused of crimes that are sentheir opposition to the idea. In a Reyes, and Joey de Leon became 2017 survey, 67% of Filipinos tenced to capital punishment. very controversial. The three adsupported the death penalty. Like what Atty. Chel Diokno, a mitted to their crime but Paloma senatorial candidate who firmly The death penalty was dropped the case after Tito Sotto, opposes death penalty said, it is actually allowed in the Philip- Vic’s brother, intimidated her not in the severity of the punishpines since 1946 however the with a gun. The three were never ment that the people become first execution took place in convicted as opposed to those afraid of committing crimes, ra1950. Back then, the capital who do not have power or are ther it is in the certainty of the crimes were murder, rape, and ordinary people like that of Leo punishment.
Break free
Dear Editor-in-Chief, Good day to you and all the fellow writers of the La Consolites' Newsette. We would like to state our opinion on two things that we had noticed throughout the school year. First is that there are some books that were not used making the reason buying them just go to waste. Some of those unused books cost 500 to 600 Pesos. We know that it's already the age of visual learning and teaching so why buy the books if they're not going to be used? Secondly, why is it so that the library computers are more useful than the ones in computer laboratory regarding the use of the internet in the library for research? Sometimes it just get crowded in the space that some students have to result in going to computer shops to create a PowerPoint presentation or a hardcopy of their document.
Sincerely, Concerned Student —— Dear fellow student, Good day to you as well! We experience the same thing with regards to the books. We think that the school should look further into the content of the books that will be sold considering the prescribed lessons for each subject in the DepEd curriculum. As for the library computers, we believe that in terms of resource gathering, its location is more appropriate. Students must learn to maximize the use of the library whose main purpose is to serve as a place where we can find resources. Having the computers in the library encourages the students to look into books and not only the internet to gather information. However, the library personnel should be more strict and ensure that the users are utilizing the computers for educational purposes only. It is true that there are times that school works pile up and the library getting cramped up cannot be avoided. Thus, the school should add more computer units to cater to students’ needs. Thank you for your concern.
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nclined to the historic visit of Pope Francis as the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, a very remarkable event happened last February 4, 2019 as the Pope and the Grand Imam of Egypt’s Al-Alzhar Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb embraced and did a “nose kiss” after signing “The Document on Human Fraternity.” The said document pledges that Al-alzhar and the Vatican will be one to battle extremism. It was
inked in the name of “all victims of wars, persecution and injustice; and those tortured in any part of the world, without distinction.” It also highlighted the Grand Imam of Egypt’s call for the Muslims in the Middle East to embrace local Christian communities and Pope Francis’ exclaim for full religious freedom in the majority Muslim region. Many were shocked by this act especially the “kiss” part and that became the main reason why it gained plenty criticisms. Here are some of their comments based on the Facebook page of ABS-CBN News: “Are men kissing at the lips a tradition?“ “Bakit lips to lips nakakahi-
Sincerely, The Editors
ya naman” “5 SECONDS! WALANG MALISYA!” “Kung beso-beso ok lang pero eto lips to lips? Tama ba nakikita ko??” On the other hand, some also share their opposing insights about these negative perceptions. They explained that it was a nose kiss and not a kiss directly to the lips. They clarified that it is a part of the Arab culture as their gesture for greeting other people. It is certainly not right to put malice in one’s traditional practice. The “nose kissing” might look a little intimate for some who practice different tradition
but we must respect it just like how we want our own culture to be respected. We must understand that the said movement will help proselytize friendship that may lead to a wide application of accepting that despite of having diverse religions, we can still interact to one another without hesitations. Just like Pope Francis said, “If we believers are not able to shake hands,embrace one another, kiss one another, and even pray, our faith will be defeated. As stated in the signed document, the “multiplicity of religions” that we see in the world
was “willed by God”. At the very beginning, God gave us the freedom to make decisions, to have our own beliefs and to choose the path we want. Same goes in adhering religions, no matter what our religion is, God will still accept us for he planned all of this out of His divine wisdom. Thus, the fact that the people are pressured to cohere to a certain religion or culture must be dismissed, same as to the cultural manners that others don’t accept. “Let us offer each other the sign of peace.”
DID YOU KNOW? The Diocese of Daet was enacted on May 27, 1974 by Pope Paul VI with Most Rev. Celestino R. Enverga, D.D. as its first bishop.
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BY JEROME D. SAPUSAO THE BISHOP’S BIOGRAPHY
Born in Daet, Camarines Norte on August 6,
70, the young Rex studied Theology in the
niversity of Santo Tomas in Manila. He was or-
ined into priesthood for the Archdiocese of Ca-
res on 1996.
On January 2, 2019, Pope Francis appointed
m as a new bishop for the Diocese of Daet, oc-
pying the former vacant See, succeeding BishGilbert Armea Garcera who is now the Arch-
shop of Lipa. Now faced with newer responsibil-
es, the reverend bishop asked for blessings
om the Lord as he shares the dreams of the
ople that—in His name-he will shepherd.
THE COAT OF ARMS
As tradition, every bishop has their own coat arms. When asked by the press regarding his
rsonally designed coat of arms, Bishop Rex An-
ew Clement Alarcon narrates in a humorous
anner how the scheme of colors of the coat re-
which represent St. Thomas Aquinas. The coat al-
mbles that of the traditional hue of Christmas
so depicts a crozier hat and hat with 12 tassels to
hich is then proceeded by laughter from both
indicate the hierarchical rank of bishop. Placed in
m and the crowd.
golden banner below the red-colored shield lies
Painted in the shade of burning red, Fr. Rex se-
cted the color for the shield particularly to be in
cordance to the symbolism of martyrdom, cour-
the Latin words “Servus Tuus Sum”, the motto of the Bishop, inspired by Our Lady and from the gospel of Luke.
e, and the very Diocese of Daet. The shield was
The three worded motto translates in English as
rtitioned in four diamond-esque sections with
“I Am Your Servant” to express his eagerness to
ur separate symbols with each separate signifi-
serve and to contribute rather than just to com-
nce and symbolism.
ply.
First, the three fishes symbolize the Diocese of
Now returned to his place of origin,
aet. Second, The Lamb of God with pastoral staff
Daet is blessed tenfold than it was be-
ting on the Sacred Scriptures represent Jesus the Messiah, the Word, And the good Shep-
rd. Third, the Icon of Ina represents Nuestra
nora de Peñafrancia. Fourth, the sun and cross
fore. For as painted by fate, Bishop Rex Alarcon does not need to draw to see himself in service of the Lord.
start.Eating like monks means waiting for other people to offer you a meal. This taught the participants the essence of giving and sharing of resources they have to other people.
BY: ERICA JUSTIN MARCELO
“Ready na ready na? Aha! Aha! BACS Youth In Mission? Beloved.Gifted.Empowered #BesUsapTayo!” The whole auditorium of Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary in Bibincahan, Sorsogon was filled by the yells and cheers of almost 300 delegates as they acclaim this years’ theme of the Bikol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS) Youth Camp that was held in the said seminary last February 23-25, 2019 . The youth camp was actively participated by the participants coming from the different associations: The Catholic Educational Association of Legazpi (CEAL), Catholic Educational Association of Caceres and Libmanan (CEACAL), Catholic Educational Association of Sorsogon (CEAS), Catholic Educational Association of Virac (CEAV), Masbate Catholic Educational Association (MACEA) and Catholic Educational Association Of Daet (CEAD).
another and I bet that the participants from our school; Jessica Azaña (Gr.12Love), Russel Malaluan ( Gr.11Simplicity), Antonette Gan (Gr.10Integrity), Maryll Elijah Co (Gr.10Interiority), Joshua Sapusao (Gr.9Charity), Christine Pasatiempo ( Gr.9Unity), Shara Villagracia (Gr. 8Fortitude),Valerie Nael (Gr.8-Fortitude) and Ms. Michelle Villa, our chaperone/ teacher-companion, had a great time too.
This isn’t my first time joining the BACS youth camp, In fact, It is my third year. But this camp was indeed different from the past BACS youth camps that I attended because this time, I’m not joining as a participant, but as a Vice President that will lead and guide CEAD until the end of the camp.
BACS youth camp mornings is always all about breakfast and the mass, but this year, the facilitators changed that tradition by conducting Zumba before those activities at exactly 5:30 in the morning. That is why it was not surprising for me to see participants doing Zumba with their pajamas on. The highlight of the day 1 are the outreach programs. The participants were grouped randomly and were assigned to different places. Six groups was formed for there are also six outreach destinations and those are: Home for the Aged, DSWD, Casa Miani, Jardin de Maria, Brgy. Bitan-o and Brgy. Sampaloc.I was assigned to facilitate the participants that will go to Brgy. Bitan-o. It was a heart warming experience for me to see how the participants exert efforts and build unity with one another to make those children happy by doing a lot of games, conducting feeding program and of course, by spreading the Word of God in a very understandable manner.
After the 7-hour bus trip from Daet to Sorsogon last February 22,2019, we arrived at the venue and received the IDs and kits which we will be needed in the whole duration of the camp. After that, we settled our belongings in our designated rooms then had our dinner. The welcome dinner was not just an ordinary dinner ceremony, it became an opportunity for us to interact with the delegates of other associations because of the simple yet effective interactive activities the host association prepared. That night, all of us shared a very joyous experience to one
After the outreach program, the participants had another group for group sharing and with the help of the seminarians in charge, each share their experiences regarding on what they had encounter in their assigned outreach spots. The participants seemed to be very clueless as they walk their way to the auditorium for dinner with only candles and signage guiding them. It was pretty much obvious that curiosity was filling each participant’s system and when it was announced that they will be having a Monks meal, their excitement began to
Just after the dinner, We, the youth council together with the facilitators, grouped the participants according to the sticker they have in their ID that indicates their group for the team building. They are assigned to make a flag based on the animal character they picked. Another surprise shocked them as the host announced that there will be a Mr.and Ms. BACS Youth Top Model that will be showcased during the cultural night. The second day was the most loaded day of the BACS Youth Camp. The day was started by a very significant mass because the presider was none other than the Bishop of Daet, Bp. Rex Andrew C. Alarcon. It was followed by 2 seminars which gave emphasis to the youth empowerment . After that, the election of the new BACS youth officers was conducted. Russel O. Malaluan, a Grade 11 student of our school, was elected as the new Vice President of CEAD and it has been decided that the BACS Youth Camp 2020 will be held in Legazpi. Afterwards, the team building happened. There are 10 exciting stations and this will surely test the cooperation and strategy of each group because they only have 5 minutes to finish each station correctly and if the time is up, all groups have to move to the next station based on the next number of their original station. Chants and songs were evident in the whole auditorium as we began the Taize prayer. The said prayer is an unbiblical attempt to connect with God. Scripture says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing comes by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Then the most awaited cultural night happened after the dinner. The presentation of the candidates for the fashion show first took place. I can conclude that the Bicolano youth are really creative and resourceful because of the wonderful dresses they created out of trash or any free resources despite of the limited time they had. Next is the presentation of the cultural dances. Each association was as-
signed to share a cultural number that their province have. As for CEAD, We proudly share to everyone our very own Bantayog Festival. The night of the youth camp became a night of diverse cultures and of course, it became a night for us to remember as it was ended with a party that gave all of us a chance to enjoy the rest of the night chatting and dancing with one another. 3rd day, the day most of us wouldn’t want to come because this just means we have to bid goodbye to our BACS friends.During the closing program, The announcement of different awards was conducted and Jessica Azana won the Best Team Leader award among all the delegates for she showed an exceptional leadership skills during the team building. Before going back to each home province, We took a tour on some amazing and remarkable places that Sorsogon has to offer.First stop, The seaside of Barcelona, Sorsogon. A place where I had the chance to capture a lot of memories through photographs with the people whom I treasure the most, the CEAD delegates, some delegates from other associations and of course, the BACS youth council 2019.Next, we went to Bulusan Lake, this place relieved us from the warm feeling we felt from the previous spot because it was surrounded by a lot of trees which made the whole surroundings cool and chilly. For our last destination, we went to San Benon hot spring, where we experienced to feel the warmth of the hot springs there. The whole place was filled with wide smiles and loud laughs which will never be forgotten. No words can describe the happiness I felt during the youth camp. I really want to thank God for letting me experience all these things. Next I would like to thank CEAD for the unconditional support and trust they have given me during my term. It was really an ‘expect the unexpected’ kind of journey for me. I would also like to thank the other youth councils for the friendship we shared during our several meetings from BACS meet up until the BACS youth camp. You guys are the best! Erica Justin M .Marcelo, Vice President for CEAD 2018-2019, is now signing off.
BY: TOMMY TUAZON
Performance
artists vary from body contortionists to vocallytrained singers. It serves to please an audience, to entertain a crowd and more often than not, the grace and beauty showcased in a performance has gone through rigorous and heavy-duty work all because of the performer's longing for something. Maybe it's the applause they are after, or maybe it's the feeling of freedom. Maria is one of the many performance artists in her school. But unlike anyone here, her art lies on pen and paper, she can't dance for a play nor can she sing for the masses, she only has the truth and the truth is skill enough. She writes for their school publication, that is
her art form. She seeks for the truth, that is how she pleases the audience. But with everything that has applause, there is uproar. Rod, he doesn't like being served the truth on a platter. You see, he is the Student Council President in Maria's school. He won using scare tactics and fearmongering, and secured the spot with his empty promises and false hopes. Maria rued Rod, but Maria did not fight back. Instead, she wrote. Rod didn't like how someone so demure on the outside give off this effervescence with her words. He was furious beyond reason. On one hand, because it taints his reputation. On another, because it's
the truth. To stop her from this, He threatened to shut down the School Publication if Maria continues to go against the Administration. But Maria didn't fight back. Instead, she wrote. Days after the debacle, Maria was informed that the School Paper will no longer continue circulation. But she didn't bat an eye, she didn't even shudder. She knew what was coming and now, she decided to fight back. So she wrote. She wrote because unlike anyone here, her art lies on pen and paper, she can't dance for a play nor can she sing for the masses, she only has the truth and the truth is skill enough, and no one can take that away from her.
BY: TOMMY TUAZON A sprinkle of elegance, a dash of eloquence, and a great set of teeth. These are all important qualities a beauty queen must possess in order to get that shimmering sash. No doubt, these factors heighten their chances of becoming the next Miss Universe; A beaming smile, charisma, and a charm are indeed deal breakers, but it isn't enough to win the crown. Most might say winning lies behind the smile, but for the very few, it's all behind the seams. To be a fashion designer takes intricacy and a strong attention to detail; among other qualities. Every backstitch and finishing seam counts, especially in turning your sketch into a skirt. The world of Haute Couture is as cut-throat as it is exclusive, and while many brands have established their dominance over the world of high-fashion, every once in a while, there are breakthrough independents that take the fashion world by storm; Such is Mak Tumang. Not much can be found with regards to his early life and his existence before being known as "Catriona's Gown Designer" other than his father (Teddy Tumang) being Mexico City's town mayor and him being Kapampangan, but accord-
ing to Tumang's website, His career as a fashion designer started out as "sheer, raw talent" and it manifests in his creations; from Catriona's "Adarna" gown that he created for the Miss Universe Preliminaries to the other gown he embroidered for the actual 2018 Miss Universe Competition, now famously dubbed the "Lava Gown" followed suit by Catriona's famed "Lava Walk". Indeed, Tumang is an exemplary role model in teaching the younger generation of other possibilities besides the usual professions that families and relatives impose on countless young ins from all over the country. It takes hard work and passion to pursue occupations in health and public service but it takes even harder work and a stronger grasp on to a passion to chase your dreams and turn it into a living. So many individuals are
losing their individuality to blend into but another the sea of people. So many creatives are turning into corporate slaves for fear of not surviving with passion alone. So much talent is lost because "not having enough talent" is a fear most of these people have. Mak Tumang is only one of the handful of creatives in this field who actually make it. Living in the Philippines where a career in anything other than Engineering, Medicine, or Law is a set-up for failure, may Mak Tumang be seen not as someone who creates ball gowns for the supposed Belles of the ball, but someone who makes his creations for everyone else who attends the ball unnoticed.
Alone Together: A Post-millennial Life Story BY: JEROME D. SAPUSAO
Veiled with a seemingly vintage and indie atmosphere, the film “Alone Together” directed by Ms. Antoinette Jadaone, proves to be so far the most mature project by the love team of Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. The movie follows Tin, played by Liza Soberano, an optimist and an achiever who went through a downfall in her career and Raf, played by Enrique Gil, a person that most considered to be hopeless turned a successful doctor, and how they cope with the overwhelming turn of events. Accompanying the plot, the setting of the film became a huge factor in piquing the interest of the masses both the youth and those of the former generation. The precise depiction of the moderately distant past such as scenes that took place in
the National Museum and University of the Philippines in Diliman stirred the attention of the social media netizens leaving them with a sense of anticipation and nostalgia. “We must never forget” With the historical “Spoliarium” of Juan Luna as witness, Tin who works part-time as a museum guide delivered the line that would soon be the principle and virtue from which upon they as characters will learn from and us, as audiences are encouraged to do the same. The plot explores the conflict that arise as the two protagonists’ stars collided with one another bringing up their unresolved past that soon became both a tribulation and a blessing in disguise. The very existence
of the hindrances that rose cause disturbances in other aspects of their own personal life. That said, the fact that the movie does not revolve exclusively in the romance between the characters, proves that aside from being a love story, it is a life story. Good reviews and acclamation from the general public aside, issues too did form in regards the theme of the movie specially before the premiere of the movie. Due to the trailers released, the movie was opened for theories and speculation. One that became prominent suggest that the film romanticized cheating. Although the movie did venture through the theme of cheating, it did not particularly tolerated the idea of being
unfaithful. On the contrary, a scene shows a confused Tin being encouraged by Raf to start their love anew despite the former still being in relationship which leads to Her refusing because she knows to herself that to romantically involve herself to another person while already being in a relationship is morally wrong. This just implies that the film acknowledges that unfaithfulness towards a partner is not a mistake to be normalized. As for Raf, He broke up with her lover before pursuing and courting Tin. Although still wrong to end a relationship in order to reignite a former one, to the very least the romance to continue their past one happened after both have come into terms with each others flaws and faults.
President Cory Aquino Boulevard: Extension of Haven and Serenity BY: EMILLE LYNA PANOTES Golden. I feel golden every time the beach waves touch my skin with a sun-kissed on my face that always heartens my soul. The brisk of fresh air energizes my system and the smile on the lips of people completes the void in every water droplet in the ocean. It is incredibly true that bodies of water feel like a safe haven. But, how about roads? Yet, it is commonly busy and dangerous, but it can also be a place just like a haven. One of the prestigious tourist destination in Daet, Camarines Norte is the Bagasbas Beach. It is a place for everyone. It is a spot for swimming and surfing, and several community activities in the province. But why is it popular? Dazzling. The people, the ambience, the cleanliness of the vicinity and the humbly lucency of the beach.
Alongside of the Bagasbas Beach is the President Cory Aquino Boulevard, named after the first woman President of the Philippines. Recently, the construction of the bridges way to the town of Mercedes, Camarines Norte is already completed, while the way the other side leading to Talisay, Camarines Norte is still under inspection. According to Department of Public Works and Highways, the boulevard is 8.7 kilometers long when completed, and will serve as an access road to Talisay, Daet and Mercedes. Citizens and tourists embrace the boulevard by having long drive, fitness walking and jogging. This time, the place is much appreciated because of the amenities added on the vicinity of the tourist destination. As of now, the President Cory Aquino Boulevard is known as the longest boulevard in the Philippines.
For Daeteños, it is such an honor to have a well-known tourist destination and another tourist spot at the same place. Happily, from a tourist destination springs a twin of progress. May these two havens – Bagasbas Beach and President Aquino Boulevard will make a big step for the tourism of the province. And now, as I walk in the middle of the boulevard, I find myself in a serene place. Roads are not always dangerous; it is a way for a long journey. As I see the alluring beach beyond me, I step on its stretch with glamour. On its finest, I am in the extension of happiness and tranquility. Haven.
Angel in Blue Jeans BY EMILLE LYNA A. PANOTES
When I was 10, I asked my father, “
Dad, can I vote?” He replied, “No, you are still young my dear.” Curious. I was wondering about the people I can see in every television commercial wearing yellow, red, green and other colors. They always make promises and pledges, smile in every photo, and they always flash their videos helping other people. I remember, I sung their jingle, collects pamphlets and I am always happy when someone places their posters in front of our house. And, I was wondering what is the blue violet mark in the finger of the people after going to precincts, and they always bet who will win and lose. When I was 13, I asked my father again, “Dad, can I vote?” He replied, “No, soon my dear.” I am still curious. I understand that campaigns are important for politicians. With my eyes circling around the surrounding, I see how much they give just to be recognize by the citizens. Back in my memory, I remember when my father took me to an event where politicians gave their speeches. After processing what I heard, I asked myself, why do they promise many things? And, why do they use name calling for other politicians that in the competition? When I was 16, I asked my father again,
“Dad, can I vote?” He replied, “Soon.” I am wide awake on what is happening to my country. Philippines needs transformative leaders that will make a way to a more progressive country. People should choose a leader which is in action and not on potion promises. A leader that will be a good example to everyone especially to the youth, known as the hope of the future generations. A leader who knows how to respect human rights, different races and religions, knows how to use and resource government funds and critical on making decisions specifically if it is aligned to the growth of the country. People should choose wisely so that we can crown a leader that have sense of responsibility, sincerity, honesty, with nationalism, transparent in words and actions, reliable, wise, neglects corruption and knows what our country really needs for its sustainability.
leaders for our country?
Simple. The answer is on how we will assess the aspirant leaders for the position. We are all in blue jeans waiting to see that our country will move forward to growth. We, the citizens are the angels of this nation. We are the savior of this country through choosing the right and appropriate choices and decisions. As we look further, do not be blinded by money and false pledges offered by assuming politicians feeling that they can Days are just numbered and the 2019 Elecmanipulate the citizen’s decision. For this upcoming tion is upcoming. This is ones in a blue moon election in May 13, 2019, let us recall and learn chance that we need to take critically and seriously. from the history. We are the angels in blue jeans of This is the time that we will choose again our nathis nation, and let us save our beloved country by tional and local leaders that will serve the communichoosing the deserving leaders. ty for the next three years. Practically, we should elect those politicians that aspire better changes Now, I am 18, I did not asked my father and improvement to our community, because if we again, I just said to him, “Dad, for sure I can vote do not choose wisely, we will suffer again in numb- now.”. He asked, “Do you know what to do in this ness on the hands of cold spirit of not deserving election?” I replied, “Yes Dad.” politicians. But how can we afford transformative Vote wisely.
BY: JULIA NICOLE C. DE GUZMAN
Dear Valentine,
they had.
Two days after valentines, is the most awaited event to every Grade 9 and Grade 10 students of La Consolacion College of Daet. This is the day where they can’t forget all the memories
16th of February, year 2018 — this is the day where my thoughts and beliefs about the whole duration of my high school life changed. Funny it may seem but I’m just an ordinary girl who doesn’t care about the looks and fancy things but a lot more of being a girl who always thinks what’s the best for her life. Until this day comes, and I have nothing to do but to be pretty as well. And that night I feel like I’m the most beautiful girl in the crowd wearing a very elegant royal blue
cocktail dress with silver linings, a silver heels, and to compliment my look I brought with me the grace and confidence I need to be able to look beautiful like others. Well it doesn’t matter after all because for me what matters most is the memories and the smiles I can see in everyone’s faces. As I heard the song “Lavenders dilly dilly” and “Can I have this dance” you know Valentine, it gives me goosebumps because it really felt so magical and it’s for the first time. And it is the time for us to dance, even though our dance wasn’t that perfect giving its own flaws and imperfections but that’s okay I’ve got to dance with the person I like so much. But it’s a secret valentine don’t you ever tell anyone. And Valentine, I just wanted to tell you that I’m really happy that night and I hope everyone does. It leaves us good moments and opportunity to talk to anyone we doesn’t know that much. That night thought us how to be elegant and formal in terms of treating a girl, because it is really cool seeing the guys asking the girls “May I have this dance” and returning them back to their seats is just so good to look at. Lastly, that night made me realized
that there’s a lot of reasons to be happy. Be with it the person you like or your friends that make you happy all the time. Yet it also made me sad thinking that someday we’re all have to take different paths and gonna see each other after so many years. But still we had to live our lives to the fullest. Go with the flow and be thankful for the people who comes and go to your life. Oh my poor Valentine, as much as I want to tell you everything that happened that night I don’t have much time because I still have to do my research paper plus review our lessons because after the spectacular event is the hell weak for the students. But don’t worry valentine, there’s always a next time and I believe as we see each other you’ll be happy as well. I miss you so much and if I could just turn back the time maybe you’ll be right here by my side and I’m proud to tell anyone that you’re my best friend. Take care of yourself and remember that I’m only miles away and you can talk to me anytime.
Your Pal, Rose
The Best Medicine
OPINION
BY TOMMY TUAZON
"Oh dear Alex, you might be having an Asthma attack again." His overly worrisome mother said while tending to his needs. Alex and his mom live in Calamba, Laguna. He is one of the millions of kids who suffer from Asthma or hika, as we Filipinos call it. Because of his condition, Alex is often seen with a frown. But he isn't sad because of the Asthma, he's sad because of his mother.
Fueled by his mother's desperation, they decide to move to the United States, where colonial mentality got the best of her. Ever since their immigration, Alex's asthma attacks went from bad to worse. The freezing winds coupled by the arid weather of the west frequently caused Alex to catch a coughing fit which would later develop into an asthma attack, it was only when his Mom read a news report regarding clean air Alex's mother is very easily agitat- on March 6, 2019 that they decided to ed, one cough from him and she sprints go back to the Philippines. to their medicine cabinet for his inhaler. According to the SwitzerlandOne wheeze and she reaches for the based IQ AirVisual and Greenpeace’s Vicks VapoRub, this has made Alex lose 2018 Air Quality Report which measured his once very outgoing and playful moththe amount of fine particulate matter er. But who can blame her? After all, known as PM2.5 (µg/m³) in cities in 73 She longs for her son to be free of this countries, the Philippines ranked 48th respiratory condition. She longs for them among the 73 countries studied and outto move to a place full of pure and clean weighed its Southeast Asian counterair, a land where her son can breathe parts such as Singapore and Cambodia. easy, a country they can live in that is Also leading the list as the city with the free of any heavy breathing. All she best air quality in Southeast Asia (SEA) longs for is for her son to be well. along with 11 other cities in the Philippines is Calamba, Laguna, where Alex According to Mayo Clinic, Asthma and his mother now happily resides in is the narrowing of and swelling of the again. airways that cause the production of extra mucus. It is triggered by exposure to Alex's mother, now taking comfort irritants and substances that trigger alin knowing that the air they breathe is lergies (allergens), among other sympthe cleanest out of all the cities in the toms. In the case of Alex, the quality of Philippines, has now taken less time air he inhales greatly affects the severity worrying and investing in unnecessary of his disorder. As Asthma is incurable, devices and pseudoscientific practices his mother takes extra precautions into but instead spends more time bonding making sure that the air he breathes is with Alex. She can buy a variety of medias crisp and clean as can be, using hucines to cure Alex of the incurable, but if midifiers and air purifying devices to exthere is one medicine that can cure Alex pel their household of any dust mites, of his sadness, it is laughter. mold spores, and other microscopic airborne substances that may trigger Alex's respiratory illness.
PHENOMENA
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the Universal Health Care Act into law last February 20, Wednesday. This law expands the healthcare ser- quality healthcare services is vices and covers all Filipino also restricted by the perennial citizens. insufficiency of human resources. Professionals— The said law aims to especially those in allied deliver a “quality, accessible, health—continue to seek higher and affordable healthcare serpaying career opportunities vices and necessities for all overseas, and thus resulting to Filipinos.” No matter how shortage of manpower or in ecoassuring this sounds, there are nomics terms, brain drain. still a lot of improvement that should be done in order for it to The proposed 2019 fulfill its promise to the citizens. National Budget reveals that education, infrastructure, and The country lacks interior affairs are the top three healthcare facilities such as priorities of Duterte Administrahospitals, clinics, and specialtion; followed by defense, social ized care centers. The shortage welfare, and health on the sixth of different medical equipment rank. Can the allotted budget such as MRI and CT scan mafinance the expanded services chines, infusion pumps, surgical considering that health sector is machines, and incubators are not placed on the top three also noticeable especially in priorities? public hospitals. The fastgrowing population makes the The Universal Health Care demand for healthcare even Law has the purest intensions higher. Approving a healthcare but having a good purpose is related law for a vast coverage not enough. Advocates should without a matching development exert effort for it to work. on public health facilities and equipment can only result to poor services. Aside from that, providing
pUPUKLO sEAWEED; aN Anti- cancer aGENT BY KIANNA PATRICE R. QUILESTINO
Nowadays, technology is at its best when it comes to medical purposes especially in curing cancer. By the use of technology, we are able to conduct chemotherapy which is known as a method to lessen the cancer cell inside the body. It melts and kill the cancer cells in a certain area of the body. But how about natural procedures like the food we eat? In the modern world, we are still lucky to have these so called ‘Pupuklo Seaweeds’ found in the sea of Aklan, Ilocos, Iloilo and Cagayan. It is only seasonally available. Mostly in March and when the sea is low tide. It is de-
scribed as jelly-like based on its physical appearance. These seaweeds are known to be a good cure for goiter, provides iodine in our body and other vitamins. It is also a best source for dietary supplements. Moreover, only this February 27,2019, Ma. Joreina Therese A. Blanco, a writer of Philippine Information Agency wrote an article about Pupuklo Seaweeds as an anti-cancer agent. Pupuklo Seaweeds are proven to be an anti-cancer agent. Based on the study conducted by Blanco, the students of University of Santo Tomas conducted a research and they
discovered that it contains polysaccharides that fights cancer cells and enzymes that spreads. Polysaccharides are carbohydrates that provides support for our cells and storing energy. However, too much Pupuklo can also be bad for the health since it contains iodine but when used in a proper way, it will help our skin not to age that fast and to give glow in our skin. Right now, these seaweeds still don’t have too much reviews about its effect in our body but time will come that this will be a phenomenon for cancer patients and people who are aiming to be healthy.
MEASLES STRIKE BY MIKYLLA KIM M. MARCELO
“There is no known cure for measles, our best defense here is im-
because she found out that I can be infected
dren vaccinated because of scare tactics due
by measles because I wasn't immunized.
to the dengvaxia incident. There were claims
munization."
After 10 days, we went to our doctor because some
Measles is an infectious disease
symptoms are finally
causing fever and a red rash on skin,
appearing, red rash-
typically occurring in childhood. It is
es, fever, dry cough,
a perilous disease that can kill
runny
about 100,000 of children in a
nose
swollen
year all around the world. That is why vaccination is highly recommended by the Department of Health so that we can avoid being infected by it.
and eyes.
measles, As of January 1 to February 2, 2019, -
many people
te. I told my mom about it
cines.
er this year, Bicol province was infected by
nowadays,
someone at our church ma-
aversion to not just one vaccine but all vac-
confirmed that it was truly
ly a must. But,
was exposed to measles by
dengvaxia with any other vaccines leading to
ease. It can kill people mostly the youth. Earli-
measles is real-
day, I went to our church and I
this, many people were unable to differentiate
amination the doctor
ed with anti
want me to be vaccinated. One
cine confidence in the country. Because of
Measles is a very dangerous kind of dis-
Being vaccinat-
membered, my mother doesn't
died and this resulted to drastic decline in vac-
Then after some ex-
a measles.
When I was still a child, I re-
that because of dengvaxia several children
records from Bicol Region revealed 54 new cases of measles. According to research. Sorsogon has the highest number of measles cases at 21 cases, followed by Masbate – 12, Camarines Sur – 12, Albay – 5, and Camarines Norte – 3, and Catanduanes – 0.
were scared
when I went home and she
to
did a research about it, I
their
can see regret in her eyes
have chil-
Measles can be really a threat to our lives so we should be aware and immunized in order to prevent it.
ECO B R IC KS CA M PA I G N :
bottles of hope
Save the earth!
Stop using plastics!
EcoBricks?
An EcoBrick is a plastic bottle filled with pieces of used plastic to create a reusable
BY FRANCES KRISTEN B. DATING
we take care of the environment that is not only easy but cost effective. It is indeed a great way to turn things around without spending a lot of money.
Words are simply not enough to save the
building block. Countries such as Guatemala,
environment. Just like the saying, “Actions
the Philippines, and South Africa have already
These efforts might be small and simple
speak louder than words.” Although it can help
done this campaign and continue to do so.
but imagine if everybody decided to participate
in spreading awareness, actions must be done
Others built schools using these EcoBricks and
in this campaign. There might come a day that
in order to make things happen.
some have it as part of their curriculum for stu-
the earth would be free from these pollutions.
dents to make EcoBricks as part of their pro-
That everybody would be responsible enough
ject.
to do waste management. This campaign will
Plastics are non-biodegradable materials that takes a thousands of years to decompose. Everybody uses it in their everyday life and yet,
By doing this, we can make a lot of build-
it is also harmful for the environment. If we
ing blocks or EcoBricks and reduce the amount
cannot stop using it, what action should be
of plastic waste being disposed. Not only that
done? It seemed impossible to completely ban
but we can make use of if in terms of building
it. What greater way to prevent plastics from
structures, furniture, garden spaces, and many
getting into water forms than using it to make
more. It is a far more different approach to how
definitely raise ecological consciousness and influence everybody to care for the environment. The plastic bottles filled plastics that we used to throw away are now bottles of hope that gives us a clearer view of the path to success in bringing back the colorful earth we once knew.
BY PADRE BERNARDO SALVI
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” - Matthew 7:7 Waiting is a difficult task to fulfill. You need to spend minutes to as long as years just to get what you want. Waiting for the perfect person is somewhat difficult for other people. Likewise, there are also many reasons as to why we wait. It may be because of conflicts--the person you like might be taken or reserved. The main component in loving a person is waiting. Having a relationship has a process to take and that process challenges us whether how strong we are to fight for our love and for what we want. But after all that, is it worth it?
“Loving can hurt, sometimes.” - Ed Sheeran Love takes time and patience. You might fall for someone then wait to be loved back. At first, you may want to prove yourself to be worthy but even if you are, maybe it’s just not meant to be. You’ll want to see the person, wait for him/her at his/her classroom, or even notice your posts in social media. Sometimes we become desperate and do silly things, say writing an article like this just to have even a little bit of that person’s time. However, you may come to a point that you already feel tired. You’ll come to realize that the person you want will never be yours. You’ll realize that even if you exert effort and wait, you’ll never get the appreciation and recognition from the person. Being independent in love is to focus more in self-love, hoping for someone better, and waiting for the perfect time. If it’s not for you, then it’s not for you. God has many plans and you just need to wait. From my experience, it always ends with myself asking, “Is it worth waiting?” We should always look at the silver lining by focusing on how to be better and to achieve things by ourselves. We should also remember the people who are important to our life. Love is like a line to buy tickets in a movie theatre; when it’s sold out, you’ll think that it’s just a waste of time. While waiting, we should be productive as well as give importance to self-care. Love will come to you if you wait. But if it fails, just be patient and strong. There are many things in life that’s hard to get. Waiting is a both a test of time and patience. After all the waiting, you may receive that grand prize or accept defeat and try again. Life is not unfair, take note of that. You just need to exert effort on things that is worth your time and what is for your best interest.
“Are you willing to wait?” - Jollibee Cashier
BY ZACHARY RESOCO
Boys. We boys don’t get butterflies, we get fireworks. We don't have you on our minds 24/7, rather, in our hearts. Often, we wait for you to go online, sometimes, you simply being online makes our heart skip a beat even when we don't talk. Whenever you do talk to us though, we make that half-smile, a grin. It means we're happy but trying our best to hide it though often failing to do so. We do miss you all the time. If the situation permits, we'd spend all our time with you. We don’t just think of the little things you say, we think of every word, panicking at every single word, trying to decipher what it really means, trying hard to read between the lines. We could love you in a million ways and once we do start loving you, there's no turning back for us. No matter how hard we try, we will always love the girl that has touched our hearts. Us men when in love think of that girl first thing in the morning and think of the same girl last thing at night. Whenever we see a couple, our thoughts immediately jump to that girl and put ourselves in their place. Every single detail about her is loved; the way she talks, walks, and speaks. The sound of her voice, her laughter, the sparkle in her eyes, her demure smile, the way she dresses, that cute face she makes when she closes her eyes, and the way she says our name that makes our heart explode with a mirth, a simple act that no one else can replicate. A man in love with a girl is no simple thing, though ladies stereotype us as simple. Simple, a man in love is not. No. He will be unpredictable, he will be persistent, stubborn, and given the circumstances- if it means carrying you from one side of the world to the other to win your heart- a man in love would. He would act as a martyr, giving his all yet asking for almost none. He will show you how to appreciate the beauty of the world in a thousand ways, and then he will tell you how much he appreciates your beauty in a thousand ways more. A MAN IN LOVE IS NO SIMPLE THING.
The Fall of an Icarus BY BYE BYE BY TOMMY TUAZON
Thick winds and ozone are beneath
I’m a cold cup of coffee you drink on a warm sum-
Few more then glory lies at my seat
mer day, I'm the limited edition action figure you buy on whatever special day it's made available, I’m darker than the universe and shallower than a
Fate was inevitable as I ascended Then dissolve does my wings as I descended.
puddle. and amidst everything that I am, there's one thing
For one swift moment, I was above
I’m not.
For once too, the sky and I fell out of love
I'm none of the things you love. You love the warmth of your coffee cup on a chilly winter night, you love the discount toys in whatever clearance bin it's made available, you're brighter
The blue paint on the facade. The Kuya and Ate Guard you greet in the morning. The scanner where you tap your RFID on.
I was cloaked by no heaven nor cloud
The smell of God-knows-what in the morning.
I was drenched with the inhibition I myself endowed.
The line formation for a 15 to 30-minute ceremony. The various prayers you were required to memorize. The door without its ‘knob’.
than the universe and deeper than a puddle.
Dramatic blue skies committed treason
The friendly atmosphere of your classmates.
Who knew my path was lead to devastation
The strict-yet-fun aura from your teachers.
No pity required, for I have reached
The classmate/s you can’t see (awoo).
And amidst everything that I am, there's one thing I’m not.
BY CHANAK
I’m none of the things you love.
The ecstatic dream that has me bewitched.
Anymore.
HUMILITY BY JESS RICHARDSON R. GONZALES
The first section in Physics was studying the time-space relation-
The stampede within the crowds heading for the canteen. The Angelus that signals your lunch break. The Kuya guard who asks for your lunch pass as you go out. Once again you enter the lobby, Attending your classes like how you should be. The 3 o'clock prayer ends the second subject, And at 4 you leave the room, Then head to wherever you want to go. Oh, the things I’ll miss when I leave. Oh, the people I'll miss when I leave.
ship formulated by Einstein in his Theory of Relativity. The text was complex and, being unable to comprehend it, I committed the pages to memory. When I was called upon to recite, I solemnly reeled off almost word for word what the book said. Our instructor, Sir Gonzales, looked at me somewhat quizzically and asked, "Do you understand this theory?" It was a bad moment for me but I did not hesitate in replying, "No, sir." The class was very quiet and still. I braced myself and waited. And then the slow words of the professor: "Neither do I, Ms. Claire. Section dismissed."
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BY JESSA MARIE B. CORNITO A familiar graduation song was playing as you heard your name being called while you slowly walk towards the stage. For a minute, you take a moment to glance at your surroundings, letting all these scenarios flash into your mind and reminiscing all the memories you made here for one last time. After the ceremony, you and your friends decide to take a group photo, you smile widely in front of the camera. As you were about to click the shutter, a familiar person catches your attention, A big man mouthing "I’m so proud of you" at you. You couldn’t believe he was there. Sir Sam, proud and smiling with you.
BY JESS RICHARDSON R. GONZALES
There's a woman I like for almost 4 years now. I fell in love with her at first sight. Her voice, eyes, lips, smile — everything about her is just perfect. I follow and like her social media updates religiously. I knew her family tree. I even memorized her wants and hates because of this undestiny. “Are you afraid to be rejected in these past 4 years?” No. “But why don't you confess already?” I'm afraid of God.
BY NATHAZSHA ALEXIZ C. MEJIA The day was ending by the time it was your turn to pray in the chapel. Everyone else had already left, whilst you were stuck to pray on your own in the middle of the dimly-lit room. You suddenly felt a quick yet gentle breeze brush past your skin as if someone were to walk past and knelt beside you, making you flinch. You, having your eyes closed, were quite confused at the fact that someone was still inside when you sure of the fact that you were the last one to arrive and the only one here. "A sinner like you shouldn't be allowed to study in a Catholic School.", they whispered right in your ear. You suddenly opened your eyes to look beside you, only to realize that no one was there but you.
FEATURE
OPINI ON
BY ANTONETTE T. GAN
To many, being an athlete is hard work. It is true though, for being an athlete requires skill, time-management, and patience. Twice hard it is for a student-athlete. Palarong Bicol Champions Eimiel Simone Escueta (Grade 9- Charity) and Elizabeth Kaitleen Cootauco (Grade 10- Interiority) share their experiences on their sport. Of water and wind; of strokes and arrows. What brought you to the sport? K: My cousin, JV Cootauco, who was a player for Batang Pinoy and E: I didn’t know how to swim so Palarong Pambansa. He also belongs to the Philippine National my mom enrolled me to swimTeam. Of course, my family, esming classes. I was scouted by pecially my mom motivates me. my coach while I was trying to learn swimming and then eventually, I liked it. I started competing What’s your most and least favorite style? when I was in Grade 5. K: I was curious about it. I find archery unique compared to the usual ball games. I started doing archery in Grade 7 at my former school.
K: Sometimes I throw my arrows but then I pick them up. Hahaha. Sometimes I feel down because I miss the target and I can’t move on to the next range. What’s the worst injury you got from your subject? E: Nothing major. Just cramps. Hehe.
E: My favorite is the 100m Freestyle stroke because it’s short. I K: When I mishandle the bow, the like breaststroke the least because string hits my arm, so it ends up bleeding then eventually it bruisI have a weak kick. es. K: What I like the most is the 60M target because the target face How’s your training like? Who do you idolize in your is big. I always get stuck on the sport right now? 40M target that’s why I like that E: We train at 5-8pm daily. On the least even if it’s short. dry land, we do push-ups, jogE: Michael Phelps because he is a ging, squats, and sometimes we good flyer and he has the most What’s the biggest problem that lift weights. On water, we do wins. warm-ups, then the main workout you’ve encountered with rewhich is swimming 10x200m in gards to your sport? K: Chang Hye Jin and Ki Bo Bae different strokes. We swim an from Korea of World Archery. E: It is time consuming. I don’t They can do the hits that I can average of 6-8km daily. get enough time to study often only dream of. They’re so amazK: Our training starts at 7am daibecause of my training schedule. ing! ly. We do upper body stretching K: Financial. The arrows cost most of the time because the What is your message to those strength comes from our arms and roughly around 9k, the bow costs who are aspiring to do your back. After stretching, we do bow separately. sport? training then form shooting. Then we start doing the actual shooting. Have you reached the point E: You really have to be strong. where you experienced “burnWork hard and everything will Who motivated you to do your out”? follow. sport? E: Yes, because I always feel K: Once you enter archery, E: Aside from my family, I have a pressure from my peers especially there’s no turning back. Yes, it because I am the oldest in our can be quite expensive but all of it crush on Sacho Ilustre, a swimwill be worth it. If you work hard, mer from NCR (National Capital team that’s why when they win the medals will reciprocate. Region) who competes for Pala- against me, I get pressured. rong Pambansa.
There are a lot of Athletic delegations across the Philippines that lacks the support of their local government. These delegations represent their province and the athletes that compete in different games carry its name wherever they go. They will not be able to achieve their goals with hard work and perseverance alone. The support coming from their government is also behind their success. So what happens when the financial support becomes unstable and insufficient? The Division of Camarines Norte have been consistently participating in the Palarong Bicol every year, and sends their best athletes to compete in the Regional Games. Camarines Norte have been placing 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th these past few years. It was a long time ago that the province became the Champion for the Palarong Bicol. Is it because the athletes aren’t strong and incompetent enough to win? Or is it because there are a lot of hindrance that affects their success? Ever since, these kinds of competitions weren’t given more attention because they prioritize other government matters. If these events were given importance and enough support, it would help in expanding the standard of their own province in terms of sports and to expose its name locally or internationally. One of the barriers that affects the delegation is the unavailability and shortage of some
amplify facilities that is needed for the athletes’ training. The lack of the facilities and equipment, they won’t be able to train properly. Since the government weren’t capable of providing it to the athletes, it might reflect to their performance. Not all athletes depend everything on the support coming from the government. Some of them can afford the equipments that they need and some of them cannot. There are many families that cannot financially support their own children to participate in the competition even if they have the potential to be an athlete, thus, they depend on the government alone. Even so, the support that they need should always be equally given to them. In the Palarong Bicol, allowances are given to each of the participants and it was not sufficient for their personal needs and the materials that they use during the competition. The Division of Camarines Norte gives support but aren’t enough to sustain the athletes’ necessities. The athletes train hard to contribute and bring the name of their division, so if the government support have been successfully managed, then everyone’s hard work will be paid off and very much achieved.
ROAD TO PALARONG B ICOL
BY NEIL JOHNSON C. DE GUZMAN With the theme, “Wholeness is Holiness: Mens Sana in Corpore Sano (A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body),” the Bikol Association of Catholic Schools held the BACS Meet last November 30December 2, 2018 at the University of Sto. Tomas-Legazpi. During the opening program, Fr. Ernesto M. Arceo, O.P. gave emphasis to the goal of the event which is to build respect and build many beautiful virtues that catholic schools are supposed to develop to the youth. As the battle of greatness fired up, athletes from the different associations raced to get the most points for every win from each sport. In the end, the Catholic Educational Association of
Legazpi (CEAL) won as Overall Champion with 1047 points; followed by the Catholic Educational Association of Caceres and Libmanan (CEACAL) with 837 points; Catholic Educational Association of Sorsogon at 3rd place with 497 points; Catholic Educational Association of Daet (CEAD) places 4th garnering 150 points; Masbate Catholic Educational Association (MACEA) at 5th with 112 points and lastly Catholic Educational Association of Virac (CEAV) with 65 points. On the other hand, CEAD shined at the Bible Quiz after winning first place on both the elementary and high school category.
BY NEIL JOHNSON C. DE GUZMAN La Consolacion CollegeDaet Consolites once again proved their excellence and competency in the field of swimming last November 22-23, 2018 held at Pineapple Island Resort, Magang Daet Camarines Norte. The Consolites were part of the Camarines Norte Association of Private Schools (CANAPS) Team together with their coach Ms. Charlotte Pardinez. For the second time, CANAPS became the Overall Champion in the SecondaryGirls Category in swimming, wherein the players got 8 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze medals in their individual and relay events.
Riyan Krisa Aquino won the first medal of CANAPS which is Silver, in the 400-meter freestyle event. Aquino also won in the following events: 800m Freestyle—2nd place, 200m Freestyle—3rd place, 100m Freestyle—3rd place and 200m Backstroke—3rd place. However, other Secondary -Girls clinched other events. Eimiel Simone Escueta earned 1st place in 200m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 200m Butterfly, 100m Butterfly and 2nd place in 200m Individual Medley. Michelle Gae Frias won 1st place in 100m Breastroke and 200m Breastroke. Sheliza Ly Ivy Cacawa got 2nd place in 100m Backstroke and 200m Backstroke and 3rd place in
200m Individual Medley. Mitchelle Jestine Frias got 2nd place in 100m Butterfly and 200m Butterfly. Allen Joseph Tan also from the CANAPS Secondary Boys placed 4th in 400m Freestyle, 5th in 200m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle and 200m Backstroke and 6th in 100m Backstroke. For the Elementary Boys, Moises Oliver Cacawa won 2 silver medals in the 100m Butterfly and 100m Breastroke events. The seven CANAPS Swimming Players competed during the Palarong Bicol last February 24-March 2, 2019 at Masbate City.
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE OF DAET, INC. BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT | VOLUME XXIII ISSUE NO. 2 | S.Y. 2018-2019 | OCTOBER-MARCH
BY EIMIEL SIMONE S. ESCUETA
“SULONG, CAMARINES NORTE!” Camarines Norte’s delegates show their readiness to win as they perform during the opening program of the 2019 Palarong Bicol. Photo credits: DepEd Region V– Bicol FB Page
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t’s the time of the year where the best in sports delegates compete with different delegations across the region. Masbate City and Province hosted the Palarong Bicol 2019 held at Masbate Sports Complex last February 24 until March 2, 2019 with the theme “Braving the Waves, Honoring Change”. Participants and the athletic delegations coming from across the Bicol Region arrived in Masbate as early as February
20.
Pambansa 2019.
The Opening Parade started at 2pm, showcasing the different delegations in the region. It was led by the Division of Albay, followed by Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon, Iriga City, Naga City, Ligao City, Tabaco City, Sorsogon City and Masbate City.
The competition ended last March 2, 2019 where the Division of Camarines Sur was once again proclaimed as the Overall Champion, with 105 gold, 78 silver, at 82 bronze medals. The City of Naga placed 2nd with 69 Gold, 49 Silver and 41 bronze medals. Albay Delegation got the 3rd place winning 46 gold, 52 silver and 75 bronze medals, Masbate Province won 41 gold, 33 silver and 41 bronze medals placing 4th. Camarines Norte finishes 5th in the Overall
During the opening program, DepEd Undersecretary Revsee A. Escobedo encouraged the athletes, coaches, and trainers to triumph over the Palarong
Medal Tally with 30 gold, 54 silver and 54 bronze medals.
School: Mobo National High School, Iriga City’s quarters.
Ligao City, Legazpi City, Sorsogon Province, Tabaco City, Iriga City, Catanduanes, Masbate City, and Sorsogon City trailed behind placing 6th to 13th, respectively.
The City of Davao will be hosting the Palarong Pambansa on April 15-21, 2019. More than 15, 000 athletes from 17 participating regions are expected to compete at this year’s games.
Special awards were also given; Most Disciplined Delegation: Tabaco City; Most Organized Delegation: Iriga City; Cleanest, Greenest, and Most Eco-friendly Delegation: Camarines Norte and Cleanest, Greenest, and Most Eco-friendly
Meanwhile, the Province of Camarines Norte will be the next to host of the next year’s Palarong Bicol 2020. It was 2007 when Camarines Norte last hosted the said competition.
BY TIMOTHY JOB ALBERT F. CALIMLIM Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles reigned supreme over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81 Men’s Basketball Finals Game 2 at the Araneta Coliseum last December 5,2018, 99-81. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. LCC-D’s Men’s Basketball Team (JHS) strike a pose during the ASAS Bicol Sports Fest 2018 Photo credits: Thomas Fabricante
BY NEIL JOHNSON C. DE GUZMAN ———————————–—
Theodor Tabornal led the action and ended the team as champions also on SHS and College Level.
La Consolacion College of Daet, Inc. (LCC-D) athletes bombarded the whole La Consolacion College of Rinconada as they claimed champions in different sports events during the Association of Schools of the Augustinian Sisters (ASAS) Sports Fest last October 10-12, 2018.
Sharks Volleybelles dismantled the other Augustinian schools led by their captain Camille Borromeo who was also proclaimed MVP.
LCC-D Sharks nips all the opponents and succeeded to claim the championship on Basketball Boys JHS level. Harry Aquino was proclaimed as Most Valuable Player (MVP) teamed up with Thomas Jefferson Fabricante as Best Forward and Bren Alfer King as Best Center.
Overall, LCC-D finished as 1st Runner-up trailing behind La Consolacion College of Rinconada-Baao Campus. La Consolacion College of RinconadaIriga Campus placed 2nd Runner-up and St. Francis Parochial School at 3rd Runner-up
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Meanwhile, for the Volleyball boys’ category the school’s team ended as 3rd runner up.
Meanwhile, LCC-D was also announced to be the host of
Thirdy Ravena finished the game as the finals’ Most Valuable Player with the average of 29.5 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, 7.5 assists per game and 2.5 steals per game. The gritty Paul Desiderio of UP cunningly shot a 3-pointer which gave them instantly a 3point lead but Nieto passes the ball to Ravena and quickly shoots the ball that is good for 2 points in the first 8 minutes of the game, 2-3. A hyped-up crowd made noise throughout the arena as Juan Gomez De Lianio entered the court, a skillful pass was made by Bright Akhuetie to Gomez De Lianio and shoots at half court mark and closed the gap between Ateneo in the 4minute mark, 8-8. A wise steal was made by Blue Eagle Isaac Go that was passed on to SJ Belangel who tries to shoot but was passed to Go again and goes for a smooth 3-point shot in the last 23 seconds of the first quarter, 25-13
Loud screams were made by the Maroon fanatics as Gomez de Lianio finds a loophole on the Eagles’ defense as he goes for an astonishing 3 point shot at 8 minutes and 49 seconds,28-13. A smooth pass was made by Desiderio to Gomez de Lianio who made a quick 3-point shot at the 3-minute mark, 39-29 but the magis spirit streamed through Ravena as he wisely goes for a 3pointer at the last minute of the first half of the game, 41-34.
a 2-point shot at 2 minutes and 28 seconds with just only 10 seconds on the shot clock, 68-50. A speedy Gomez de Lianio caught Ateneo’s defense off guard and he suddenly runs for their side of the court and goes for a lightning-fast lay-up which gave the 2 points at 3 minutes and 17 seconds, 89-72 A cunning Nieto outsmarts Desiderio with a gritty steal, Nieto then passes it on to their captain Ravena who soars like an eagle and goes for a nerve wrecking slam dunk at the last minute of the game and clinches the back to back championship title, 99-81.
A heavy opening salvo for UP on the third quarter as Gomez De Lianio briefly passes the ball to Akhuetie and goes for an eye -opening lay-up that is good for 2 points at 9 minutes and 18 seconds, 50-37. Walls of defense broke down as Nieto finds a hole on their opponents’ defense and he juggernauts through and cracks the barriers and gives Ateneo an additional 2 points at 8 minutes and 25 seconds, 52-41. Great transitions were made as Ravena loops through UP’s defense and he does a fake shot that went to Kouame and makes
FERVOR FOR GREATNESS. UAAP Men’s Basketball Finals MVP Thirdy Ravena of Ateneo de Manila fires up a shot during the finals game. Photo credits: INQUIRER.net