Teacher's Pen 2023-2024 Tabloid

#AlangKlasiUlingMapali:

Heat index in AC peaks up to 40°C; Affects classes across the city

The Journalistic Skills Training (JST) 2023 of the Teacher’s Pen (TPen) extends its reach to young scribes from Aequitas, the official publication of Malabanias Integrated School (MIS), last Saturday, in which select editors and correspondents from the college publication shared their expertise in journalism through the said program at St. John Paul Hall A, Angeles University Foundation Professional Schools building.

Amidst the height of heat indices over Pampanga which reached over 40°C from April to May 2024, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. declares the suspension of face-toface classes in all levels of public schools, sometimes including private schools in Angeles Cityformostofthedaysfromthesaidmonths.

The cancellation notice, known for its #AlangKlasiUlingMapali tagline, prompted public schools to switch the learning approach from face-to-face classes to alternative modes ofinstruction,whichmayincludeonlineclasses, modular learning, or asynchronous learning approaches.

Aside from students and teachers being affected by the sudden shift, practice teachers from the AUF College of Education have adjustedtheirinternshipexperiencebecauseof the modality of instruction, challenging their teachingskillsandtechniques.

Breakout sesh in action. Editors Jeri Mae Laxamana (center) and Desley Montesa (in sky blue) interact with their journo-trainees as they conduct their respective breakout session during the JST 2023. (Credits: Julia Austria)

Ms. Alleluia Reyes, the assistant dean of AUFCED believes that teachers are “bringers of world peace and advocates of a better world,” looking forward to discovering “what it takes to be good stewards of our dear planet earth,” as shesharedduringheropeningremarks.

Introducing the Youth for Just Transition (Y4JT) organization, Ms. Marie Schroeter, the Resident Representative of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) highlighted the need to inform andeducatepeopleaboutclimatechange,and the importance of spreading awareness not only within the school premises but also in the communities.

This is the first time we’re doing this in the school, [...] We also hope that you will go out to your own communities. Let it not stick in the school, bring it to your communities, [and] talk about it…, she added.

Jarenz Mhayela Librero

Subsequently, CED-CSC President Julius Emmanuel Lingat facilitated the CED-Sesh II workshop of Marlins as each house namely, Maliari, Mangatia, and Sinukuan, are tasked to recreate their house logos using recycled materials, which Sinukuan placed first, Mangatia as second, and Maliari as third.

During the initial part of the program, the council officially revealed the houses in this year’s domination, with its house heads and captains: Mr. Christian Nicole Estrada as the house head and Joshua Javier as the house captain of Maliari; Mr. Paul Derick Policarpio as the house head and Jinelle Bianca Sison as the house captain of Sinukuan, and; Mx. Kris Tayag as the house head and Liezel Pineda as the house captain of Mangatia.

Domination of Houses, now on its third wave, is a year-long activity that promotes camaraderie and engagement among Marlins, providing an incentive system for each participation in the activities of the college.

Natutuwa po kami… na na-extend yung pagtulong sa ibang tao, most especially sa mga aspiring writers or scribes po natin. [...] We believe po [that] through you… matutulungan po ninyo na matupad ang pangarap nila.

espite falling short of a title defense, Teacher's Pen, the official student publication of the AUF College of Education, clinched 8 placements and sustained an overall podium finish after being proclaimed as the 2nd Best Performing Publication during the awarding ceremony of the Tayid-Tayid 1 competition, March 5. Out of the 5 competing college publications in the university, TPen copped silver with Lighthouse of the College of Arts and Sciences claiming the top berth and Nurscene of the College of Nursing completingtheoverallsasthe3rdplacer.

Tayid-Tayid 1, through this year's theme "Highlighting Ethics and Professionalism Amidst Mass Amateurization," is a part of The Pioneer AUF 's Tayid-Tayid tri-series. Several writers and other publication staff from all over the university competed in various journalistic fortes. TPen, on the tilt's lastedition,clinchedthechampionshiptitle.

The following delegates represented the publicationacrosscategories:

Abelle Joy Mendoza of BSED 3 - English - 1st PLACEinLiteraryWriting

JohnWarrenLansangan ofBEED1-1stPLACEin MobilePhotojournalism

Akia Estepa of BSNED 2 - 2nd PLACE in Opinion Writing

Jhon Arrzel Reyes of BEED 1 - 2nd PLACE in SportsWriting

Gian Karlo Tiatco of BSED ENG-CLT 1 - 2nd PLACEinGraphicDesigning

JohnWarrenLansangan ofBEED1-3rdPLACEin NewsWriting

Desley Mae Montesa of BSED ENG-CLT 2 - 3rd PLACEinSportsWriting

Jarenz Mhayela Librero of BSNED 2 - 3rd PLACE inMobilePhotojournalism

Kyle Kyroh Ramirez of BSNED 2 & Mathew Miranda of BSED 3 - English - Participants in FeatureWriting

enior High School (SHS) students memorialized their educators through their writing, photography, spoken poetry, and poster-making entries in the World’s Teacher’s Day Senior High School Literary Competition organized by the Teacher’s Pen, October 23, 2023.

With the theme, “#Together4Teachers: Celebrating the Excellence and Greatness of Filipino Teachers in Nurturing a Child-Friendly Nation,”thecompetitionaimstocelebratethe heroism of Filipino teachers while tapping into the students’ knacks for words and creative abilities.

Among all participating SHS essayists, Stacy Lauren Lagman, of Angeles City Science High School-Senior High School (ACSci-SHS) reachedthepinnacleandbaggedthe1stplace award, followed by Rahmley G. Flores of the sameschoolassecondplacewinner,andEthan Miguel P. Biagtan of Holy Family Academy (HFA)coppingthebronze.

Heralded as the third placer, Prince Nindrei G. Pamintuan represented Malabanias Integrated School (MIS) and Erzel Cyle C. Ocampo of Angeles City National High School completed the winner’s list as the fourth placer.

Education (AUF-CED) and AUF Graduate School (GS), in partnership with the Regional English Language Office (RELO), aided select teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd) divisions of Angeles City and Olongapo City through a reading remediation seminar-workshop featuring Dr. Kirsten Dyck, an English Language Fellow, as she shares her expertise on ‘An Introduction to Reading Science and the Orton-Gillingham Approach’ held today at St. John Paul II Lecture Hall-B, AUFProfessionalSchoolsBuilding.

In his welcome remarks, Engr. Jose L. Macapagal,theUniversity’sVicePresidentfor Administration, recognizes proficient reading as a fundamental skill for lifelong learning especially for primary schools. “We understand that each child is unique in the educational journey and their learning needs may vary,” Engr. Macapagal said. Further, he invited teachers to foster an environment of collaboration to pave the way for “a future where every child regardless of their starting point can unlock the doors to knowledge throughproficientreadingskills.”

MIS dominated the photography category, securing all awards with Luisa Lorraine Andaya paving her way to the top with her entry “Hues of Hope.” Other winners are Marclouie Allinas in his entry “Mensahe ng Pasasalamat, Makulay na Pangarap,” and Lucy Mae Andaya’s “The StrokeofaThousandDreams”asthirdplace. Meanwhile,NicoleLintagofHFAwonfirstplace with her entry “Para Kanino ang iyong Pasasalamat,” followed by ACSci students securing the second and third place namely, Kylie Deeyan David (2nd place) with her entry “Guiding Light” and Lagman’s “Artists of the BlackCanvas.”

In the traditional poster-making contest, Johnrick Vilante claimed the top spot, with Dexter Pascubillo as the second-place winner, both from MIS. At the same time, Anne Jillian Agustin of Holy Family Academy snagged the thirdplace.

Almost 40 SHS students from various schools in Angeles City submitted their entries for TPen’s first-ever literary competition outside their home College of Education.

On the other hand, Dr. Amando Yutuc of the Office of the Chief Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) highlights the role of remedial reading materials in enhancinglearners’literacyskills.

“The ability to read proficiently is the cornerstone of academic success and the materials that we are unveiling today aim to pave the way for every young mind to conquer the challenges they may encounter intheirreadingjourney,”Dr.Yutucshared. 2

Yancy Moron

Two graduating Bachelor of Secondary Education students Yancy Moron and Jeri Mae Laxamana emerged as finalists of this year's AUF The OutstandingStudent(TOS).

Moron, the publication's Editor-in-Chief, is the finalist in the award's Research category. He presentedtwoofhisresearchpapersinBaguioCity duringthePALT2024InternationalConferenceand inBandung,Indonesiaduringthe16thConference inAppliedLinguistics,respectively.

Joshua Javier

Jessica Ulzame

What is Next for DepEd?

The country’s basic education sector, which caters to nearly 28 million Filipino students and over a million educators as of this writing, has been marred with controversies, a majority of new ones happened in a single week: another dismal performance of the country in the 2022 PISA report in creative thinking, a new EDCOM 2 finding revealing that Philippine schools are becoming bullying ‘hotspots’ anew, and the resignation of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio in her post as the secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). With us being aware of the grim chain of events about to unfold in the days ahead of the opening of classes, the big question lies clear: What is next for DepEd?

Regardless of how someone perceives the young Duterte regarding her tenure as the Education secretary for almost 2 years, her resignation signified both good and bad omen. The doom comes after Inday left the department nearly a month before the commencement of the school year 2024-2025. This school year could not have been special if not because of the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum, one of Duterte-Carpio’s flagship programs. Without a proper figurehead– more so a trailblazer– that will spearhead its rollout, a domino effect will surely transpire: the internal decision-making efforts will be through the fingers of the confusing few, stakeholders will be left in the shadow of doubt, and the directive of the entire department will remain unclear.

tenure in the DepEd, sparked controversies, such as her feud with progressive groups, most notably the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), which led to her red-tagging remarks that posed a grave danger and violated the freedom of association of its members, which ironically are the ones that she must protect– teachers.

Peeking through the silver lining, VP Sara’s resignation signals a renewed opportunity to choose a more competent and adept DepEd secretary which many of us have long hoped for. Undoubtedly, her concurrent position as the Co-Vice Chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she simultaneously dropped alongside her

Thefutureofthecountry’sbasiceducationagencymaybeonthebleaksiderightnow, but Sara’s departure poses a significant paradigm shift in the direction of DepEd’s leadership. Her political ideology, unfortunately, tainted the current landscape of the department, notwithstanding the questionable policies that she enacted while still in power. We, just like the other teachers in service, are hopeful that a new headship will steer the department into a more responsive, transparent, and mass-oriented approachtowardequitableeducation:qualitiesthatwereoncemissingunderherterm.

OPINION

SANS LIBERTAD

Is the Blue Tassel Still Worth the Hassle?

The journey toward the blue tassle can be a hassle, but it is surely worth it.

Teaching, after all, might not be a good response when you are asked for a career on a dinner night with your affluent middle-class family. Fulfilling an enduring legacy, perhaps? I doubt that you will be able to keep up. However, after being conferred a 4-year college scholarship and choosing Education as my program, I gradually came to both understand and refute these remarks.

It can be the little joke that came to your mind while discussing a seemingly boring topic and then uttered it to hope for some giggles. It can be a simple wave or greeting on a random walk to the hallway. It can be a heartwarming message from your student saying how you became his inspiration to continue living despite the unlovingness of the world.

businesses or working in call centers, anyway.

The journey towards the blue tassel can be daunting for some, we must understand. Along the way, there are hopefuls of those three letters–LPT– who will be redirected, halted, or even stopped due to unforeseen circumstances. Some may realize that the program is not for them, while others may need to end their journey without intending to do so: I personally witnessed how these circumstances played to some of my batchmates, and up to this day, it breaks my heart. But what many would not realize, especially for those who are not taking the program, is the magic that comes with becoming a teacher. This magic may come in certain forms. It can be the immense thrill of showing your students the PowerPoint presentation that you prepared for hours, even sacrificing the little sleep you need to sustain your 6-hour discussion.

As I expect to graduate this July, I can say that the journey toward the blue tassel can be a hassle, but it surely is worth it. Much like the other programs or professions, the science and art of pedagogy is what sustains a vital civilization, where knowledge is at the dispensation of a teacher, the mouthpiece of the curriculum. For a nation that is willing to give a lion’s share to the sector of education, there is enough reason to continue supporting the new and current breed of teacher education students. It is all the more necessary that Teacher Education Institutions all across the Philippines get equitable support from government agencies on how they can produce graduates who are capable of navigating the disruptive landscape of education and proactively addressing the problems surrounding it– way beyond finishing their final demonstration with their over-fanciful props and acing their licensure examinations, I daresay.

Yancy Moron

Opinion

Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Mukha: Handa, Awit?

Madaling intindihin ito ng karamihan sa mga Pilipino, lalo na sa ating nagbabakasakali na sa pagbigkas at pagkanta ng mga prinsipyong ito, maisipanngmgaPilipinongmag-aaralnaisabuhayito.

Subalit, paano sila makikiisa at makikilahok kung ang mga adhikain ng pamahalaan ay sadyang napakababaw tulad ng mandatong ito? Ito ay isang “superficial attempt,” banggit ni Teachers’ Dignity and Coalition ChairpersonBenjoBasas.Ibigsabihinaynasapinakamababanglebelng pagkatuto ang hangarin nito dahil ayon sa Bloom's taxonomy, ang remembering o ang pagsasa-ulo ay mababaw na pagkatuto’t walang implikasyonsabuhayatpag-uugalingmag-aaral.

kada Lunes. Dahil sa Memorandum Order, idadagdag na Bagong

Kung puntos lamang ang pag-uusapan, makikita ang hangarin na gustong isulong ng memorandum. Madali kung iisipin na ito ay para maipaalala ang importansya ng pagbabago para maabot ang

Kung kongkreto at taos-pusong pagkatuto ng nasyonalismo at makabansaanghangadngadministrasyonparasaatingmgamag-aaral, umpisahan nila ito sa pagpapatatag muli ng pundasyon sa larangang Araling Panlipunan at Filipino. Ituring sana nilang mahalaga ang mga asignaturang nabanggit dahil ito ang siyang tunay na nagtuturo sa mga mag-aaral na mahalin at panindigan ang bansa. Bigyan ng suporta ang edukasyon na hanggang sa ngayon ay naghihikahos sa paghabol at pabawi mula sa lugmok na literacy skills ng mga mag-aaral. Hindi kailanganngganitongpagsasayang-orasupangmapagtantoangBagong Pilipinas:responsibilidadngpamahalaannagumawanghakbangparasa pagkamit nito, sapagkat dito magsisimula ang pagkakataon na makita mismo ng mag-aaral ang dahilan upang lubos na mahalin niya ang lupangsinilangan.

Catch-Up Friday: A Path to Progress or Crisis Waiting?

Young Filipinos continue to suffer from their low literacy.

Angnasyonalismoatpagigingmakabansaayhindinakadependesakahit na sinumang administrasyon, dahil ang katapatan ng mga Pilipino ay para sa bansang Pilipinas at hindi sa isang pampulitikang propaganda o laosnajingle.

The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results were another confirmation of the apparent crisis the Philippine educational system is facing. Flash news: Young Filipino learners continue to suffer from their low literacy.

This is where the newly implemented program of the Department of Education (DepEd), Catch-Up Friday, enters the stage. In its promise of delivering quality education to young Filipino learners, the Catch-Up Friday program aims to address the problem in literacy among these learners and provide them opportunities to enhance their reading and offer remediation.

However, despite the promises of addressing such problems through the said reading enhancement and intervention program, concerns are raised in its implementation, specifically with the problems of lack of resources and its delivery.

chers scour for reading materials to support the weekly program. Teachers are compelled to spend their own budget to provide engaging materials for the students and uphold the objectives of the program.

With this, even if teachers are sacrificing themselves to provide students with an engaging learning experience, students are reportedly skipping school on Fridays because of their dwindling interest in the activities driven by the limited resources and their awareness that these activities are not recorded. This serves as another challenge in effectively delivering the program, with the target audience (the students) not fully benefitting from the program.

The shortage of reading materials has been a long-standing issue in basic education for years. This has served as another factor that contributes to the ongoing crisis in the country’s education. Now, with the implementation of the Catch-Up Friday program, this problem becomes more apparent, as tea-

Though created with the best intentions in mind, the Catch-Up Friday program now appears to be a band-aid solution to a growing wound in the country’s education system. It is not to say that the program barely serves its purpose, but rather the problem lies with the already existing issues the education system currently faces that contributed to its poor implementation. The DepEd should review the program further, focusing on its improvements while also addressing other existing problems faced in the education system, such as the shortage of resources and support for teachers.

“Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Mukha. May Prinsipyo, may isang salita!”

Jinelle Bianca Sison

TIDAL INKS

Akia Estepa

Features

If Every CED Student is a Song...

By Mathew Miranda

LEVEL 3: COMPLETED! Continue to the next level… The life of an Education student is like a video game—each academic year offers different adventures with varying levels of difficulty—that one has to complete before making it to the finish line. Although experiences may differ depending on the circumstances and the students involved, there are universal encounters that almost every Marlin could relate to. As an incoming senior, here are songs that (I think) would best reflect and represent experiences from each year level based on personal experience and observations!

Wings by Little Mix

Marlin Playlist

Space Between by Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, and Walt Disney

You can find me in the space between where

Based on observation, our seniors have nothing but gratitude for all their ups and downs and the people they shared their moments with. This song is a . It may depict how one reminisces about the past four years spent in CEd and the lessons learned within those years while having the courage to start

Karera by BINI

That’s My Girl by Fifth

You’ve been down before, you’ve been hurt before, you got up before, you’ll be

Huwag mag-alala, buhay ay ‘di karera reminder that spending more years than usual in col does not mean you are falling behind in life! Somet we cannot help but compare our progress to others (because we are humans, and that is normal), but we have to remember that each of us has a different ti in life, thus making comparisons is absurd. This so perfectly conveys the saying “You are exactly where need to be.”

HATING ORAS, HATING ORAS, HATING ORAS, BUONG BUKAS BUONG BUKAS BUONG BUKAS

ang kalaban sa habulan. Tumatakbo– ngunit hindi tiyak kung may kinahihinatnan. Napapagod– ngunit sa pagpapahinga’y mayroon ba akong karapatan?

Kring-Kring-Kring!

Sabay ng pagtunog ng aking orasan ay ang pagpintig nang malakas ng aking puso. Bagama’t ako ay sanay na, tila hindi pa rin nawawala ang bigat ng aking nadarama sa tuwing gigising sa nakatatakot na reyalidad ng buhay. Pinilit kong imulat ang mabibigat kong mga mata. Dalidali akong naligo at nagbihis ng unipormeng pang-aral. Sa aking pagmamadali’y pati almusal ay hindikonanabigyang-pansin.

Alas-siyete ng umaga ang una naming asignatura. Madalas, ako ay nahuhuli sa aming klase sapagkat hindi ko namamalayang napapasobra ako sa tulog– marahil ay sabik ang aking katawan sa pahinga. Minsan nama’y tila inihehele ako sa boses ng aking mga guro kaya’t hindi ko maiwasang mapaidlip sa kanilang klase. Magugulat na lamang ako na ang tinig na siyang nagpatulog, aysiyaringgigisingsaakin.

aking manager dahil minsa’y lumulutang ang aking utak. Sa sobrang pagod at kawalan ng pahinga’y hindi ako makapagtrabaho nang maayos. Ngunit sa abot ng aking makakaya, ginagawa ko ang lahat upang magampanan ko ang aking pagigingempleyado.

Alas-kwatro ng madaling araw matatapos ang shift ko sa trabaho. Sa dyip, madalas ay nakaiidlip rin ako– makikita ninyong kahit saan ko na lang gawin ang aking pag-idlip. Kauwi’y ginagamit ko ang natitirang oras upang makatulog bago lumikha ng pamilyar na namangtunogangakingorasan.

Kring-Kring-Kring!

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“Sa wakas, alas-singko na!” sigaw ng aking kaklase. Hindi ko alam kung saya o lungkot ang dapat kong madama. Para sa kanila, tapos na ang araw, ngunit para sa akin, simula pa lamang ito ng tunay na pakikipagsapalaran.

Pagkauwi sa bahay, dali-dali akong kumain, naligo, at nagbihis ng unipormeng pantrabaho. Sa paghahabol ng oras, kumaripas ako ng takbo sa paradahan ng dyip. Alas-siyete ng gabi ang work shift ko at malayo-layo pa ang aking biyahe, kaya’t kailangan kongkumilosnangmabilis.

Hindi ko na alam kung paano pagkasyahin ang aking oras. Nagsasawa na rin ako sa ganitong siklo ng aking buhay. Gigising nang maaga, uuwi nang umaga. Nakapapagod– ngunit wala akong magawa kundi magbuntonghininga.

Sa ngayon, wala akong magagawa kung hindi sumunod sa agos na ito. Ito ang tanging paraan upang makapagtapos ako ng pagaaral. Namayapa na ang aking mga magulang. Ako ang panganay sa aming limang magkakapatid. Kailangan kong pagsabayin ang pag-aaral at pagta-trabaho upang buhayin ang pamilya at punan ang kanilang mga pangarap. Oras ma’y tila hinahabol ang aking buhay, ako’ylalabandahilkailangan.

Magsusumikap, dahil may pangarap.

Features

Chasethe cloudt

ByJeri Mae Laxamana

A concerning pattern has surfaced in the dynamic realm of student leadership, where the accountability spark is handed from one generation to the next. Instead of using their platforms to inspire and unite, an increasing number of student leaders are pursuing clout—seeking limelight and status at the expense of respect and competence for their predecessors. This is a widespread pattern rather than a one-time error that is producing unrest across college communities. The obvious characteristics of this approach include a flagrant contempt for senior students, a deficiency in prompt communication, and an emphasis on self-advertisement at the expense of service.

Legacy, where?

Among the most obvious problems is the disregard and lack of appreciation for the seniors. Significant occurrences, such as accomplishments and senior student contributions, are noticeably missing from official announcements and social media accounts. This absence minimizes the efforts and legacy of those who have led the path and is more than simply a small oversight.

Professionalism, who?

Professionalism, which was once essential to student leadership, is becoming less and less prominent. Students become confused and frustrated when announcements are often delayed. Events are illplanned, with important information frequently disclosed at the last minute, giving participants little time to prepare and participate fully. The leadership is badly portrayed by this disorganization and lack of planning, which also hinders the general student experience.

The need?

Addressing this issue demands a culture shift among student leaders. It begins with a renewed dedication to the fundamental values of respect, integrity, and service. Student leaders must remember that their primary responsibility is to support and uplift their communities, not to seek personal fame. This can be accomplished through mentorship programs, in which experienced leaders guide new ones and instill in them the value of humility and respect for all students.

Teach the man how to fish, but why want the fish?

Some student leaders have turned to suspicious approaches in their pursuit of influence, like fishing for information they can utilize against others. This conduct betrays a lack of confidence and gives rise to grave ethical and privacy problems. Information should be distributed with the greatest care and respect, although caution is more often preferred these days than exploited.

A ‘complex’

Some student leaders have developed an uncomfortable sense of superiority as a result of their desire for influence. It is evident from their behavior and manner that they see their positions more as status symbols than as a duty. Their relationships with other students reflect this mindset, as they are frequently impolite and entitled. A student leader's job is not to put oneself above their peers; rather, it is to serve and represent them.

Furthermore, transparency and accountability should be prioritized. Regular input from students can help ensure that leaders are fulfilling their obligations and upholding the standards that are expected of them. Training on ethics and professionalism should be included in the leadership induction process to ensure that all leaders understand the importance of their roles.

Pondo para sa medalya: Isports, hindi lang Basketbol at Boksing!

Sa nalalapit na Paris 2024 Olympics, nagsimula na ang paghahanda ng ating mga atleta upang makauwi ng karangalan at medalya para sa ating bansa. Maliban sa page-ensayo, hindi maikakaila na malaki ang papel ng tulong pinansyal mula sa ating gobyerno at pribadong sektor sa mga atleta upang makamit ang inaasam na ginto. Gaano nga ba kahalaga ang salapi sa larangan ng isports?

Hindi matatawaran ang hilig ng mga Pinoy sa isports, lalo na sa basketbol at boksing. Sa mga nagdaang taon, naging bukas din sa publiko ang pagbuhos ng suporta mula sa iba’t ibang pribadong sektor sa ating mga atleta sa mga kilalang isports kagaya ng basketbol. Sa kabila ng mga matunog na pangalan sa mainstream sports kagaya ni June Mar Fajardo, Manny Pacquiao at Alyssa Valdez, mayroon din mga atleta na nagkamit ng karangalan sa ating bansa kagaya ni EJ Obiena.

Nagsimula si Obiena na paingayin ang kaniyang pangalan noong 2016 nang makamit niya ang National Record na 5.55 meters sa 78th Singapore Open Championships sa Kallang, Singapore. Ang pinakita niyang husay sa larangan ng Pole vaulting ay dapat magsilbing hudyat para sa mga opisyal at publiko na bigyan ng sapat na pondo ang mga atleta natin sa iba pang larangan ng isports kagaya ng fencing, gymnastics, at weightlifting

Isa pang halimbawa ay si Michael Martinez, isang Olympic Figure skater Siya ay nagdala ng karangalan sa ating bansa mula sa mga internasyunal na kompetisyon. Sa kabila ng mga nalikom na tulong mula sa mga pribadong sektor, hindi ito naging sapat para mabayaran ang lahat ng gastusin sa mahal na isport kagaya ng Figure skating.

Kung ang iba pang atleta kagaya ni EJ at Michael ay mabibigyan ng sapat na suportang pinansyal, mas malaki ang maidudulot nilang karangalan sa bansa at hindi malabong makilala ang Pilipinas sa iba’t ibang larangan ng sports bukod sa basketbol at boksing. Sa pagbibigay ng sapat na tulong, siguradong makakamit nila ang tagumpay at posibleng mag-ambag ng higit pang panalo para sa bansa.

Bukod sa mga mainstream sports, mas maraming isports ang naaangkop sa kakayahan ng mga Pinoy. Dapat bigyan ng mas malaking pagkilala ang mga isports na may potensyal na magbigay ng tagumpay sa mga Pilipino. Mahalagang pagtuunan ng pansin ang mga ito upang hindi masayang ang pondo. Nawa’y pagtuunan ng pansin at bigyang halaga ang suportang pinansyal sa mga atleta mula sa kanilang paghahanda at hindi lamang sila kilalanin at ipagdiwang sa panahong sila ay nakapag-uwi ng karangalan sa ating bansa.

Physical Education (P.E.) Society returns this academic year 20232024, launching its officers through its official Facebook page, stating that it did not let the COVID-19 phase hinder its goals for all Angeleneans taking Physical Education and Fitness (P.E.F.) subjects. With PE Day as a highlight, the non-mandated organization under the College of Education pushed for its goals and aims all for physically fit students.

Shifting to an online modality during the years 2020 to 2022 had the P.E.Societyputapauseonitsactivities.However,inawritteninterview with their president, Kyle Kyroh Ramirez, the full face-to-face and easingofprotocolsthisacademicyearmadethempushtoorganizeonsiteactivitiesagainafteralmost2years.Hecontinued,“Itsmaingoalis to promote physical fitness, sportsmanship, and overall well-being throughphysicalactivities.”

The society’s biggest debut was their P.E. Day centering on the theme, “Terak,Piyalung,Pamiyabe:Abe-AbebangMatibe!”Fueledbythespirit of sportsmanship, Angeleneans taking up PEF 1 hit the stage as they showed their moves in the dance exercise competition with Y2K: A Millennium Move-a-thon as its motif. On the other hand, students of P.E.F.2and4eagerly participated inactivities that includedtraditional Filipino games, known as "Laro ng Lahi," and a lively Zumba competition.

“This event is significant because we were able to achieve our objectives,” Ramirez added as he described the activities done, commencing last November 29 for the dance exercise competition and then resuming on April 26 for the “Laro ng Lahi” and Zumba competition.

Building on the momentum of back-to-back successful events, Ms. Kris Lopez Tayag, the organization’s adviser, is confident that the P.E. Society is poised to leave a lasting legacy for years to come. When askedaboutfutureplans,Ramirezsharedthat"somegeneralideasthat might be considered for the upcoming academic year are: Fitness Challenges and Workshops, Sports Leagues, Sports Tournaments, OutdoorAdventureTrips,andCommunityOutreachPrograms…"

Alas Pilipinas ends 63-year medal drought; nails bronze

The Philippines clinched its first podium finish in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC), beating familiar foe Australia, 25-23, 25-15, 25-7, in the 2024 Challenge Cup quell for third place in Manila's famed Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The bronze finish was the country's first medal in an AVC-sanctioned competition sincejoiningtheCupin1961.

‘Alas’ embraced the momentum into the second set, trailing the winning pace for a 23-14 lead thanks to Angel Canino’sserviceace.

Captain Jia De Guzman then trampled the Volleyroo’s defense with a fast drop a few plays later, fortifying the groundwork for Sisi Rondina to nail the set-clinching hit for a 20 lead.

In the thrilling third set, the Australians opened the floodgates, allowing ‘Alas’ to widen the gap to, 25-7. The action did not meant Filipinas giving up their advantage again, eventually clinching the win by 18 points.

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College of Education (CED) Marlins sharpened their physique and willpower as they prepare to reach greater heights for this academic year’s University Week (U-Week). With their strong play and hard-hitting performances, Marlins brought winnings and awardstothecollege.CenteringonAPEX,the ‘era where earth meets the sky,’ U-Week happenedfromApril16to19,2024,whileMr. andMs.UniversityonDecember06,2023.

Startingoffwiththeirstellarshots,theMarlin 3X3 Women's Basketball team reigned undefeated as they clinched the college's gold medal composed of Ma. Ferina Sengson of BSNEd 2, Javi Daclitan of BEEd 1, and Angelika Alcaraz of BSEd English 3. Adding to this, the Men’s Table tennis single silver medal was snatched by Kyle Nathan Punsalang of BSEd Social Studies 4, who was dubbedasCED’s‘MasterPaddler.’

Alongside these monumental places in the Games are the Marlins’ exceptional showmanship and grace. Mexcele Pillas of BSEd Social Studies 3 was hailed as the Champion in the U-Week Lip Sync Battle, showcasing all glitters and feathers in performing a rendition of Cher’s “Welcome to Burlesque.” On the other hand, CED’s Mr. University 2024 representative, Christian Kyle Escoto of BEEd 1 was awarded as Mr. Talent after demonstrating his prowess in declamation. Ms. Nichole Ronquillo of BSEd Social Studies 4 graced the stage as CED’s representative for Ms. University.

In the E-Sports event, Daclitan, Escoto, Reyes, David, Pillas, and Breanne Duya teamed up for a splashofplayinMobileLegends.

CollegeofEducation(CED)Marlins marked a historic win as they clinched their first-ever gold medal in women's 3x3 basketball for this year’s University Week, held at the AUF Sports Cultural

Marlins also joined other fields of sports for CED. Sengson and Jarenz Mhayela Librero represented the college in Badminton Singles; Sengson and Daclitan for Women’s Table Tennis Singles; Ray Ezra Martinez, Joey Xen Delos Reyes, and Czar Erin David for 3X3 Men’s Basketball; and Jhon Arrzel Reyes, John Warren Lansangan, Julius

As the U-Week drew to an end, the CED student council appreciated all the efforts of each Marlin athlete and participants through a post via AUF College of Education’s official Facebook page. “Your resilience and drive have led to this well-deserved moment of triumph,” the council stated.

Marlins faced the Eagles once again in the final rally for gold.

With a final score of 5-3, Marlins won a fiercely contested game to clinchtheirtitleandbroughthome thefirstgold.

U-Week commenced with an inspirational message from Choco Mucho Flying Titans outside hitter Cherry Ann "Sisi" Rondina and closed with the University Night featuring a special guest band, The Ridleys.

Buoyed by this early triumph, Marlins asserted their dominance with a commanding 5-0 victory over the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Tigers, advancingtothesemifinals.

“Super thankful for this college for trusting me/us to win this championship,” Sengson said in her post.

Along with Sengson, the 3x3 women’s

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