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June 2012 - May 2013
The CRUISER
EDITORIAL Philippines not prepared by Cee Gee Doltz Bacud
K-12 is a new law approved by the congress. It enhances the educational system of our country, but it increases high school by two years. We doubt on that certain law. What about the poor people who are living below the poverty line of this country? What about unprepared teachers who taught children in a far away places for a living? Remember that children go to school sometimes, with only their slippers, sandos and shorts. The parents of the poor children do not have enough budget for sending their child for ten years in the elementary level. With that, they shall work double time to get their children to a simple or an extravagant school. Yes, we agree that we, Filipinos, love education, but how about the farmers working for their children to go to school? And also the fishermen who have to double their catch to sustain their family’s needs and let their children go to school. So, ten years is too short for the government. But the poor found it too long. How about twelve years in elementary and highschool level? Will that really do later on. Will this change ever make us look back at our achievements as worthwhile? Although it has only been approved, we have yet to know if this program shall help our country exceed in terms of education, and most importantly, the way it can form our economy in the future, with more educated individuals, who have undergone the program, running it. I truly hope that eventhough we have yet to see the results, the Philippines shall learn from past mistakes and past leaders and move forward. Let’s make it a point that K-12 is not just a desperate act to try and improve our economy. We have to think about the future --- the development of the youth.
Impressions: “For the first time” “I was very nervous because this is my first time to join the DSPC. But I was also excited to try out what I learned from our Journalism training.” ~ Mikaela Juliana Franco, 4th Grade Pupil “I enjoyed my experience. I want to know more, do more and improve whenever I can.” ~ Mourisse Jhulian Go, 4th Grade Pupil “My first time as a DSPC participant is something I will never forget. Radio Broadcasting is an exhilarating event to be in! Thankfully, my groupmates and I made it through.” ~Amethyst Grace Valeroso, 6th Grade Pupil “This was a fun experience. I can’t say I enjoyed Sports Writing but I realized that there was more to the knowledge that we need. I proved that you can do amazing things when you try.” ~ Marion Maeghan Sanchez, 5th Grade Pupil “I’m glad I didn’t only get to compete in DSPC 2012, I also made new friends and bonded with my schoolmates while we were there.” ~Samantha Bulac, 4th Grade Pupil
Editorial Board Alexandra Micaela Nicole A. Labor Josh Vincent L. Sobrecaray Feature Writers Kimberlite Divine T. Poyatos Marion Maeghan G. Sanchez Sports Writers Kyle Christian V. Dineros Mark Angelo D. Yparraguirre Camera Crew
Evelyn S. Cortes, MAEd Consultant
Cee Gee Doltz O. Bacud Editor - in - Chief
Justine A. Escobal Kristina Angela M. Jao Associate Editors Bhea Jeska N. Zerda Sachika Azumi Saguisa Mikaela Juliana Franco News Writers NiñaJade R. Millano (Head) Daniel Q. Lintec (English Division) Vecylt A. Salvador (Filipino Division) Advisers
Fourthram R. Kaimo Samantha P. Bulac Cartoonists Zoie Estelle B. Bonite Mourisse Jhulian G. Go Photojournalists Amethyst Grace L. Valeroso Frederick F. Sarmen Jr. Toni Gayle S. Go Francis Anthony B. Tan Kin C. Dales Job Dominic L. Sobrecaray Contributors