PRICE HIKE!

LGU Peña logs spike in municipality’s inflation rate in October

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The month of October, citing an increase in the prices of basic commodities.

PNHS welcomes ISAP students, Guidance Counselor for AntiBullying Symposium; aims to reduce bullying cases in schools

Aiming to reduce bullying cases inside the school premises, Peñablanca National High School welcomed students and personnel of İnternational School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) as speakers during the Anti-Bullying Symposium held at the Senior High School building last February 3, 2023.

ENROLLEES student

2,220 TOTAL

Number of enrollees continues to rise for S.Y. ‘22-’23

It was noticed that there was an increase in the number of enrollees for the school year 2022-2023 which has a total of 2,220 compared to that of last year’s which has a total of 2,163. After its decrease due to the menace of CoViD-19 in 2020-2021, PNHS experienced growth in its student population yet at the same time still prioritizing its clients’ safety.

The LGU added that there is a progression of inflation increase and that October’s hike is significantly higher than the 5.7% recorded last September.

October’s inflation rate has also been logged as the highest the municipality has recorded since August 2021.

Peñablanca is one of the municipalities highly affected by the inflation as Cagayan province has the highest inflation rate among all the five provinces with a 7.4% local increase in the region.

All barangays in the municipality have observed significant climbs in their local inflation rates from sari-sari stores to public marketplaces.

PEÑABLANCA INFLATION RATE (October 2022)

7.2%

According to Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), there is an increase in the rate to the continuous climb of food prices along with those of nonalcoholic beverages.

Other commodities that have also bloated in price are tobacco, alcoholic beverages, personal care services, health and recreation, sports and culture, furnishing, among others. A slower growth index has also been noted for water, electricity, gas, fuel, transport, footwear, housing and clothes.

Meanwhile, the LGU officials said that they are still thinking of ways to cope with the inflation. However, it will still be affected by the national’s inflation rate as it is expected to move higher and faster for the next months.

School conducts full face-to-face classes after 2 years of hiatus

by Francis Kyle Tamayao

To deliver a higher quality of education, Peñablanca National High School welcomed students for the first full face-to-face classes since the pandemic last November 2, 2022.

The PNHS had successfully conducted the traditional mode of education after more than 2 years of hiatus in accordance to DepEd Order No. 34, Series of 2022 which states all public and private schools in the country shall transition to five-day face-to-face classes by November 2, 2022.

The staff of PNHS, in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Peñablanca, the police officers, teachers and security guards guided students as they step back to the campus.

As the first day of full Faceto- face classes marks, more than 1500 students attended classes and health protocols were strictly observed, amidst the rainy season.

From selected 20 students per batch, the school able to accommodate the maximum number of students per class with enough facilities and classes went smoothly all day long.

Same as that day, was the start of the 2nd Quarter and it shall be conducted till the last day of the school year.

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Peñablanca Police Station launches ‘Itatawid Kita Para Safe Ka’ project; ensures safety for Peñablancaños

by Crisha Alexa Ballad

Peñablanca Police Station launched the “ITATAWID KITA PARA SAFE KA” project on March 3, 2023, aiming to promote public safety and strengthen community relations. The initiative educates citizens on safety measures and provides necessary skills to protect themselves from road accidents and harm.

The program also aims to establish a closer relationship between law enforcement and the community by educating citizens on safety measures and providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect themselves from potential danger.

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Students perform Galaw Pilipinas choreography; encourages development of active, healthy lifestyle for PNHSians

To promote an active lifestyle for Filipinos especially to the students, Peñablanca National High School students danced Galaw Pilipinas held at PNHS quadrangle last December 14, 2022 following the DepEd Order No. 060 s. 2021.

The symposium was participated by 163 senior high school classroom officers and 4th year criminology students of ISAP, cooperating in order to disseminate information regarding bullying.

Mr. Ruben Dugao, guidance counselor of ISAP was invited to be the guest speaker of the program

Mr. Dugao started his lecture saying “Bullying is very common nowadays and some are unaware that they are already commiting bullying unto others” with intent to make students reflect on their actions.

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