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Top Four Presidential
May 25, 2022
Candidates
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Let us keep watch on the vote. ...we have a lot to do in the coming days.
Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr.
SHOUT FOR JOY. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressess his vixtory as he takes lead in the 2022 Presidential Race. Daffnie Fae Barcebal
Marcos takes over 2022 Philippine Presidential Elections Aubrey Rhom
“A lot of people want to celebrate
Speculative Ferdinand
or think it’s already over,” Marco said last 9th of
work together to unite the nation.” said Victor
Pacquiao, even if combined, were not enough to
Rodriguez, his chief of staff and spokesperson.
dislodge the late dictator’s son.
“Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remained calm
May, not claiming victory yet. “Let us keep watch
as he dominated the presidential race,
on the vote. If we’re blessed to win, I hope your
of the Davao region where Pacquiao ranked
race, Sara Duterte hit 31, 561,948 million votes,
not giving any chance to second-placed
help and trust won’t fade because we have a lot
a second, and Robredo a third in the cities of
while Kiko Pangilinan was 22 million behind.
progressive candidate Leni Robredo
to do in the coming days.”
Digos, Mati, and Samal.
and eight others to catch up. Marcos Jr. led the presidential
In 2016, Robredo won the
Marcos immensely won in the rest
Meanwhile, in the vice presidential
In Commission on Elections report,
Robredo was inferior, next to
the certified presidential candidates this year
vice-presidential race in Misamis Occidental with
Pacquiao, in all three Zamboanga Peninsula
were former Duterte spokesperson Ernesto Abel-
election in most cities and provinces in Southern
143,402 over Cayetano’s 50,553, and Marcos’
provinces, Bukidnon and the two Misamis
la, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, labor
Philippines having 31,104,175 votes compared
35,369. However, the conditions were reversed
provinces in Northern Mindanao, Sarangani and
leader Leody De Guzman, former defense chief
to his closest rival, the outgoing Vice President
in 2022.
South Cotabato in the Soccsksargen region, and
Norberto Gonzales, Sen. Ping Lacson, former
Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Sur in the
senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., businessman
Caraga region.
Faisal Mangondato, physician Jose Montemayor,
Leni Robredo, who got about 14,822,051 partial
“This is a victory for all Filipinos,
and unofficial results showed with 98.35% of the
and for democracy. To those who voted for
votes counted according to the unofficial results
Bongbong, and those who did not, it is his prom-
of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)
ise to be a President for all Filipinos. To seek
and provinces where Marcos dominated the
transparency server as of May 13.
common ground across political divides, and to
presidential race, the votes cast for Robredo and
‘A disappointment’
Robredo reveals 2022 election manipulation Aubrey Rhom
Vice President Leni
at wastong tinig ng taumbayan” she said.
Robredo claimed that the outcome of
“Mahalagang maging mas matibay ang tiwala ng
Philippine presidential election 2022
tao sa proseso ng atingdemokrasya”.
was a disappointment saying that there had been election irregularities. In herspeech delivered after May 9 polls, in Naga City, she said that her supporters’ regret and frustration about the poll results enraged as electoral fraud were reported. “Ang pagkadismayang ito, maaring lalong kumulo, lalo pa dahil may naiulat na irreguralities sa halalang ito,” she said. She added
Moreover, although Robredo conceded defeat, she declared commitment to what she started. “Wala akong planong abandonahin ang mga bagay na habambuhay kong ipinaglaban, tuloy ang trabaho ko para iangat ang buhay ng mga nasa laylayan” she added as she encouraged the citizens for support.
democracy and the
Filipinos’rust
According to Robredo, her
should dominate the
election.
campaign was considered a success with the Filipino’s
paniniwala na kailangang
leadership.
isalamin ng halalan ang buo
“Nasa kamay ng karaniwang Pilipino ang tunay na
ACCEPT. Leni Robredo admits defeat in 2022 PH Election.
Daffnie Barcebal
kapangyarihan, kayo ang
Aubrey Rhom Santa Cruz National high
School (SCNHS), Davao del Sur initiated limited in-person classes for Grades 10 and 12 students to prioritize additional learning disabilities. Under the approval of Department face-to-face classes limited to 20 learners every section per day that started off last May 16. Following COVID-19 health proto-
cols and standard, the school performed first-hand simulation ensuring their safety. Meanwhile, pupils provided COVID-19 Contract Tracing System (CCTS) form, face mask, wearing of school uniform and hand-sanitation upon entering the premises, imitated last May 15. The classes will be under the supervision of the Educational Program Supervisor, Ms. Leonora D. Dacillo, School Principal II, Josephine A. Aragon and Sta. Cruz South District personnel.
Aubrey Rhom Jose Nelson ‘Tata’ Sala
secured the mayoral election as he overtook votes despite history of heated rivalry between politicians. According to the data released by Comission on Elections (COMELEC), Sala earned 21,444 votes which surpassed the 17,804 of the outgoing mayors, Jaime Lao Jr. followed by Joel Ray Lopez with 14,735 and Ryan Fernandez confined with 99 votes last May 13, in Santa Cruz,
FEATURE / 3
Landslide Victory
Robredo.
Sala steals 2022 Local Election from rivals
Davao del Sur.
EDITORIAL / 2
Sen. Manny Pacquiao, and Vice President Leni
SCNHS revives Face-to-face classes
of Education (DepEd), SCNHS conducted
that the country’s
“Kaisa ninyu ako sa
In many of the Mindanao cities
Rise to authority: Ferdinand Marcos
Moreover, Davao region police
SPORTS/ 4
Gilas thrashes Thailand, nabs 18th SEA Games Gold
intensified security watch over May 9 elections saying that Sta. Cruz, Matanao, Magsaysay, Malalag, Hagonoy and Padada in Davao del Sur;
New Corella in Davao del Norte; and Monkayo in Davao de Oro had extreme conflicts among competing politicians and due to the presence of the communist New People’s Army (NPA). Marino Partylist under Sala, led the race with 4,737 votes approaching 4,320 of PBA partylist, while Dumper PTDA had 3,124 votes based on COMELEC results. Meanwhile, Jerome Undalok dominated in the vice mayoral election with 25,619 votes ahead Alexis Almendras who lags 10,971 votes. The elected mayor will be the chief executive officer which directs the appointing, removing of department heads and other administrative functions.
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Landslide Victory Nicole Segara Bongbong Marcos is taking
a country can have unity even if the president
a strong lead in the presidential race
doesn’t mention it, as long as the people have a
tally. The election has developed two-
plan and a good conversion to have unity.
horse births between Ferdinand “Bong-
Bongbong does not have a concrete
bong” Marcos Jr. and Leni Robredo, the
plan in what he want to happen first which is unity.
incumbent Vice President.
He stick to unity message up to last day of election
Bongbong Marcos became the
but he does not tell his concrete plan or he doesn’t
first candidate in a recent history to win outright
have one. How can we be united if our assumpted
majority in the Philippines presidential election,
president has no stated plan to implement his first
paving the way for a once unimaginable return
step in having unity? That’s still the partial tally
to role for country’s most notorious political
after all but most of the people already predict that
dynasty. “Judge me not by my ancestors, but my
he will be the next president.
actions” Marcos told the world according to his
Though that is still the partial tally, if
spokesperson Vic Rodriguez. On the campaign
Marcos win, he have to take responsibility with the
trail, Marcos Jr. referred to “unity” provided little
economic flunk that is caused by pandemic and
detail on his policies.
he will also deal with our country’s debt. Whatever
Unity is what Marcos wants to have
may the result is, the next president shall take
in our country for he believe that it’s the first step
action in our country’s problems most especially in
for us to recover from the crisis we are in. But,
investment
VIEWPOINT
Tragic Reality
Kicking Worries Nicole Segara
Nicole Segara
Multiple incidents of malfunc-
so, the machines will have problems and it will affect the
SD cards have been reported on Election
voters, big time.
Day, May 9. During Election Day, we can not Are we ready for face-to-face classes? I have been asking myself this question ever since I knew that there is a possibility in having a face-toface classes. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, education is one of the most affected elements of human existence. With an increasing number of schools across the country announcing their readiness
because it is not new and it is been used a lot of times
tioning vote - counting machines (VCM) and
Some voters expressed their views on
actually avoid having defected VCMs even
social media because of the machine in their respective
if the COMELEC already told us that it is
precincts were not working. “You can vote and watchers
ready to use.
can watch your pile of voted ballots until they are fed
The COMELEC secure us that the VCMs are ready before the Election Day. In a
to a VCM. Don’t worry. Just vote”, former comelec commissioner Rowena Guanzon said.
COMELEC update on Monday (May 9) at 10:27 am, commissioner George Garcia said that 940 machines
Meanwhile, the Legal Network got Truthful
to welcome students back into the classrooms, the Departments of Education and Health, with the
were jammed, 606 VCMs rejected ballots, 158 had
Elections (LENTE) said that it is up to the voters to wait
assistance of local authorities should ensure that the guidelines issued are strictly followed before a
problems with the scanners, 87 of the machines
for the machine to function, or leave it to the electoral
were not printing, and 76 VCMs had malfunctioning
board. However, some voters did not want to go home
printers. Even if we can not avoid that happening, the
because of the reason that it might cause electoral fraud.
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school is given the green light to conduct face-to-face classes.
Are we ready? Are you prepared to face it? Or we are just willing to accept the reality that integrating face-to-face learning puts our health at risk? This is why the DepEd (Department of Education) and CHED (Commision on Higher Education) have been overly enthusiastic about establishing limited face-to-face classrooms in specific programs and degree courses. Most students and I am one of them wants to have face-to-face class because the lesson in this kind of learning can be explain thoroughly. Unlike modular learning that you need
to self study. In my experience, I am having a hard time in
Most students and I am one of them wants to have face-to-face class because the lesson in this kind of learning can be explain thoroughly.
self studying since I’m not use in it. School reopening for face-to-face interactions must be carefully planned in stages to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school staff so that there will be no problems that the school may encounter. Ensuring the safety of people in school is what the government should do. After all, we are not covid free yet so we are not yet ready in having face-to-face classes since nowadays, a lot has changed, especially in prices of foods and gasoline. Even if there is no face-to-face classes, we can still learn by modular and online learning, though we need to self study. It’s more better than putting our health at risk most especially that we are teens and there is a big possibility that children like us can catch covid more. In conclusion, distance learning
COMELEC should re-check the VCMs the day before What they did was right because if you
election. Around 1900 problematic machines,
are really a democratic person, you know in yourself that
only 10 have been reportedly replaced. Technicians
your vote is important. One vote is important so does
on site were deployed to attend problems of the
every Filipino’s vote because your vote can either bring
machines, Garcia said. In times like this, the govern-
good or bad in our country.
ment should double the number of technicians who is assigned in sites since it is not avoidable. Election watchdog Kontra Daya noted
The COMELEC and Commission on Audit (COA) should request new VCMs or there should be a
that the VCM breakdown in 2022 is almost double
technician assigned per machine since we are facing
from past elections, with 1800 reported malfunctioning
crisis. And, may the government will deal with this so
machines compared to 961 and 801 in 2019 and
that the next upcoming election will be peaceful.
2016, respectively. These VCMs breakdown doubled
the harbinger editorial board
Volume I Issue I
Official Publication of Davao del Sur
May 25, 2022
NEWS WRITER
Aubrey Rhom
EDITORIAL WRITER
Nicole Segara
FEATURE WRITER
Remie Grace Alvarez
SPORTS WRITER
Kian Codilla
CARTOONIST
Ethan James Magalona
PHOTOJOURNALIST
Daffnie Fae Barcebal
LAY-OUT ARTIST
Lawrence Abangan
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Rise to authority:
Ferdinand Marcos Remie Grace Alvarez
The resounding victory as
Marcos Jr., who is the son and
In a private interview with CNN Philippines,
he sat forefront, with the hopes and
namesake of the late dictator, promised to
Marcos Jr. remarked, “I’m not the champion for
dreams of the people to rise again on
be a “President for all Filipinos,” said Victor
unification, I’m just saying that unification and
his shoulders. As he reigns in power,
Rodriguez, his chief of staff and chairperson.
unity is a necessary condition for us to be able
the march
Marcos has vowed “unifying leadership” and has
to achieve. The champion for unity are Filipinos.
stated that the recovery from the pandemic and
Because Filipinos have it in their heart already,
painted him to be?
the economy will be his top priorities. He also
to love each other, to love our country.”
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has
promised to help farmers, decongest Manila’s
Despite using the slogan “rise again” to tie his
roadways, promote renewable energy, and
candidacy to his father’s reputation, Marcos Jr.
battle a long-running communist insurgency.
has requested the world to evaluate him on his
for opposition stays. Is
he the
iron fist leader people
won a landslide victory in the Philippines’ presidential election and will take office at the end of June for a six-year term,
“This is a victory for all Filipinos
actions rather than his family’s history.
concluding his family’s decades-long effort to
and democracy. To those who voted for Bong-
Seasoned by life’s experience, we need a man
reclaim to power after being ousted in a 1986
bong, and to those who did not, he promises to
who can lead this country to rise again in the
revolt. With 96.7 percent of the ballots tabulated,
be a President for all Filipinos. To seek common
midst of our crisis, a man who has the heart
the former senator received 30.7 million votes,
ground across political divides, and to work
for the people, and has a positive outlook that
or 58.8% of the presidential votes cast.
together to unite the nation,” Rodriguez said.
we can rise above and overcome all obstacles
Education in New Normal Remie Grace Alvarez
The scent of freshly brewed
and further education providers have shifted to
coffee in the morning, the talking com-
distant learning or have closed entirely.
motion in the corridors as you pass by,
The traditional educational system has radically
and the crowded canteens during break
changed. Students now learn in the comfort
time. “Two weeks class suspension.”
of their own homes rather than in classrooms.
Weeks stretched into months, months
Technology’s use has been steadily rising and
became years, and the ecstatic cheers
benefiting wide range of industries, but since the
of that day became hushed prayers for
year 2020, improved technology has proven to
everything to return to normal.
be a lifesaver.
The COVID-19 epidemic has had
All of this online learning was
a significant and unexpected impact on many
made feasible via the internet. Distance learning
aspects of life, including work, leisure, and family.
methods have become the new normal in school,
These influenced educational processes in both
helping students to the abrupt changes brought
official and informal settings. Public institutions
on by the health crisis. The education system
such as daycare centers, schools, universities,
was not at all prepared for online learning. The
schools and teachers had numerous difficulties in
disadvantaged academically. Manny people would have
running all of these online programs.
been jobless if not for internet schooling.
Online learning was a lifesaver, but it came with
There are numerous obstacles to con-
problems. “Am I audible?” “Is the screen I shared
ducting classes online, but if the government and other
visible to you?” “I am unable to attend or take the
organizations ensure that every student has adequate
class today, because of poor connectivity.” These
resources, this educational system
are the usual conversations now, on which our
will actually benefit all students.
entire academic career is dependent. This online learning system allowed children to learn while remaining secure at home and maintaining the school routine. Students today choose learning since it allows them to learn whenever and wherever they want. Students were able to complete their school years with the support of online learning. Without it, the students would have been severely
Modern Day Heroes The Covid-19 night Remie Grace Alvarez
They don’t wear capes, but rather full-body armor. Taking care of patients around the clock and responding to their needs. I’ve seen heroes of various sizes and shapes, with varying superpowers, but all with the same goal: to beat today’s villains. To combat the spread of the coronavirus, the confines of the home became the new reality. Doctors, nurses, and medical personnel were on the frontlines of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic all over the world. A country can only prosper with various professionals working together to help it grow. Despite the genuine danger to themselves, Filipino front-line workers risk their lives every day to offer life-saving treatment and protection to those who need it most. A healthcare worker is the first to encounter and report an outbreak in the event of a pandemic, putting them at the highest risk of infection. As a result, healthcare workers have been working 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Remie Grace Alvarez
These medical professionals are juggling the COVID-19 epidemic with their families and patients. They understand that because they are at the highest risk of contracting the disease, any lapse on their
To bask in the sun or to seek
breathes, the virus spreads in little liquid particles
like a tape playing in my head, with days cut
from their mouth or nose.
short by the dangers lurking just outside
game-changing tool, but we must continue to wear
health measures are in place, the fear of
masks, wash our hands, ensure proper ventilation
infection persists.
their loved
outbreak of respiratory illness
ones in ‘ danger.
their moral and social responsibility. We can only imagine how stressed they must be dealing with this terrible situation. COVID-19 maybe today’s supervillain, but that doesn’t stop our real-life heroes from performing their jobs and working relentlessly to find ways to counter the threat and eventually defeat the unseen foe.
Safe and efficient vaccines are a
the door. Fear of the viral spread, although
COVID-19 is the cause of an
patients is
infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, sings, or
shelter under a tree. Days spend outside were
part can put
Treating their
mares
indoors, and physically distance ourselves from crowds for the foreseeable future. Being vaccinated does not exempt us
first detected in Wuhan, Hubei
from exercising caution and putting ourselves and
province, China. The SARS-
others at risk, especially because research into the
m
CoV-19 virus causes Coronvirus
D
disease (COVID-19), an infectious
disease but also against infection and transmission
disease.
is still underway. Rumors and conspiracy theories
The majority of those infected with the
extent to which vaccines protect not only against
can breed mistrust, which can lead to vaccine
virus will develop mild to moderate respiratory
apprehension. Using social media to spread correct
symptoms and recover without the need for
information and tracking COVID-19 vaccination
specific treatment. Some people, though, will be-
disinformation in real time could help protect the
come critically unwell and require medical help. COVID-19 can make anyone sick and cause serious illness or death at any age. When an
public from misinformation.
SPORTS
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Gilas thrashes Thailand, nabs 18th SEA Games Gold Kian Codilla Gilas Pilipinas overcame a
First frame started in a
shaky start before they switched gears
roller-coaster ride with two fouls on each side
in the third quarter for a 115-81 victory
just nine minutes left on the clock.
over Thailand, clinching the gold medal
Stanley Pringle led the attack with
and its 18 overall in the 30th Southeast
lay-ups and assists ending the quarter, 25-17, Gilas
Asian Games.
leads.
Matthew Wright caught fire in the
Thailand bounced back with tough-
third frame unleashing beyond the arc shots
ened defense as Lamb released consecutive jump
making up for his mistakes in the first half.
shots and lay-ups closing the deficit, after Gilas’
“Amazing to see their devotion
strong run in the middle of second quarter, 46-39.
to the game and their devotion to the flag and
Gilas found their footing in the second
country. They were awesome. I can’t seriously
half as Fajardo and Chriss Ross stood out as they
can’t complain about one little bit.” Said Gilas
bully their opponents inside while the guards pushed
coach Tim Cone.
the lead pas 20 points.
Wright went 4-of-7 with his hot
Philippines kept pushing the tired Thai
shooting gathering 14 points, as the six-time PBA
defense that could barely get a rebound any longer,
MVP June Mar Fajardo easily came away with 17
with Fajardo kept up with his
defense and
points and 13 rebounds.
continued to dominate below
as Wright
Thai American guard Tyler Lamb
continued his three-point shooting
tried to carry Thailand with 33 points, 8 rebounds
ending the third frame with a gap
and 6 assists, as his teammate Chandtrip
of 34 points,88-54.
Sakrawanwas chipped-in 15 points. “We didn’t have a lot of time to
BLUE JERSEY. Philippines’ Matthew Wright drives to the hoop to score againsr Tyler Lamb. Daffnie Fae Barcebal
Gilas did not show any remorse in the final frame as they
practice, and I think that’s the cause why we lost.”
continued to release shots inside and outside the
Lamb utters.
three-point line.
Richardson clinches gold, reclaims women’s 100m dash throne
USA dominates Brazil, snatches first Women’s volleyball gold
Kian Codilla Kayla Richardson reigned as the fastest woman in Southeast Asia snaring the gold medal in
Kian Codilla American volleybelles swept past Brazil as they made history last
Brazil swiftly responded, closing the gap to an America lead 8-7.
Sunday, clinching their first Olympic
Led by Bartsch-Hackley and Larson, both
gold medal, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-14) at
finished the set with powerful spikes and blocks with six
Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
and eight points, respectively.
Annie Drews was the offensive star
Brazil came out strong in the second
with her powerful spikes, but it was the three-time
set, taking a 3-1 lead with points from outside hitter
Olympian Jordan Larson that controlled the game
Rosamania Monfibeller and Saad Gattaz.
with her passing, defense and swings from the left side.
US bounced back as Drews came alive as Washington made multiple aggressive plays, building
“I had immense confidence that our team was going to execute,” Larson utters.
a nine-points lead, but Brazilians went on a run that
and the Americans escaped with a 25-20 win to take a
hitter Michelle Bartsch-Hackley added 14 points
2-0 advantage.
on 11 kills, two blocks and one ace.
from outside hitter Gabriela Guimares. Brazil’s lead was short-lived as US went on
going on a 4-0 run with points from Bartsch-Hack-
golden double medal. “Coming all the way over here and getting through the trials and everything,” Richardson utters. Thailand’s Supanich Poolkerd nipped bronze with a time 11.66. Indonesia’s Valentin Longterg stopped the clock at 11.67
Both teams exchanged leads early in the third set, but Brazil pulled ahead 6-4 after an attack point
coach said. US started off hot in the first set,
24-year-old Richardson clocked 11.60 seconds to edge out Singapore’s Shanti Pereira (11.62) ending Pereira’s
Service faults killed the come back attempt,
on a match-high 14 kills and a block, as outside
and come back stronger next Olympics,” Brazil
National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam.
brought the score to 16-20.
Drews led all scorers with 15 points
“I think we need to practice more
the Women’s 100 meters, last Wednesday at My Diah
a 5-1 run led by Larson and Foluke Akinradewo to go up
RUN. Kayla Richardson snares the gold medal in Woman’s 100 meters. Daffnie Fae Barcebal
9-7.
ley and Haleigh Washington.
SPORTS FEATURE
Rise of the Champion Nicole Segara As a four-foot-nine teen who has already won more than 400
ing more honor to his country by showcasing his
at the championships when he won the bronze
talent to fellow Filipinos and winning gold medals.
medal in the floor exercise.
His first year competing in the
Caloy won the gold medal in the
medals before the age of 20, nobody
Gymnastics World Cup was in 2018, and he had
floor exercise finals at the 2019 World Artistic
dares to belittle him. His victory in
a successful year overall, taking home a medal
Gymnastics Championships, which were held in
the men’s floor exercise at the World
in each of the following competitions: Melbourne,
Stuttgart. A momentous achievement for Filipino
Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Baku, Doha, and Cottbus. Although he had the
gymnastics as the first ever Filipino to win gold
in 2019 made him the first male
highest score in the qualification round of the men’s
at the world championships.
athlete from Southeast Asia to win a
floor exercise competition at the 2018 Asian Games,
gold medal. Carlos “Caloy” Yulo
he was unable to win a medal because he came in
and the many kinds of support he received from
seventh place in the final.
people who had faith in him are beginning to
won two gold and five silver medals in his first appearance at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. The talented lad is now back in the 31st Southeast Asian Games, bring-
Yulo made it all the way to the finals of
Carlos Yulo Medals
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The diligent effort of Carlos Yulo
bear fruit at this point in time. And based on
the all-around competition and the floor exercise at
his most recent showings during the Southeast
the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Asian Games, it appears as though his season
in Doha. He became the first Filipino and the first
has only just begun and that it will continue to
male gymnast from Southeast Asia to win a medal
thrive for a good number of years to come.
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