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ALYZZA F. VILLAPANDO Managing Editor

day instead of walking or working out causing muscles to get weaker until it gets worse. Kids face higher risk when exposed to social media. In addition, using social media for too long is a problem that can only be fixed if kids are given gadgets when they already know the right use of it, and not when they are still too young.

Though these platforms provide crucial opportunities for interaction that are an integral part of development especially during the time when pandemic hits really hard; these increasingly linked to several mental health problems which primarily include anxiety, depression, and physical concerns which are common among today’s generation.

To curb the addictive use of social media cannot be done overnight. However, with proper supervision from adults and with other physical activities to perform, youngsters’ attention may be diverted and turned into more productive hours.

OutwiththeOld,InwiththeNew

thoroughly discussed; that’s why, in the end, I understood the decision.

ID, NO Entry policy, it became easier for us to track outsiders. Many comply.

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Bullying has a lot of forms which includes physical bullying, verbal bullying, cyber bullying, and relational bullying, but out of all of these forms of bullying,

When will we have a day where we are not afraid to go outside, without the fear of getting called names or getting beaten up? We might never know, so we have to ultimately end this issue once and for all so everybody can feel safe.

TEACHERS: “Whenever I see our students wearing their new uniform, I feel proud that it came out really nice. The colors and design give so much pride to us. They look neat and more formal.”

GUARD: Upon implementing the new school uniform and NO

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ALTHEA DE GUZMAN

Features Editor

While I am in favor of the changing of our school uniform, one thing that concerns me is that many THS students can’t afford to buy new sets due to financial incapabilities. I have once heard of the Project Bihis spearheaded by Balmes Educational Foundation, and and minds to rest, eat healthy food, and especially, get enough hours of sleep. Among Filipino children aged 5 to 15, 10% to 15% are affected by mental health problems. According to WHO, there is 16.8% of Filipino students aged 13 to 17 who have attempted suicide at least once within every year. it was with great delight that some of my fellow students will be recipients of the free new THS uniform. Such regulations, however simple, must be obeyed. Saving up to buy a new uniform means compliance to the set rules and guidelines of the school. It depicts obedience, acceptance, and respect.

Studies have proven that the adolescence stage is a crucial period for developing social and emotional habits that impact mental wellbeing. This has been a growing concern of all – to achieve a stable mental health. Failure to address, especially among the youth, may lead to impairment of other aspects that could deprive a person the opportunities to live a peaceful and normal life.

The World Health Organization and the Department of Health have been spreading awareness and promoting programs regarding this matter of concern. Yearly, the percentage of people with mental health concerns keeps rising especially among adolescents whose age ranges between 10-19.

Hence, as a student, I strongly believe that mental health should be a priority in order for us to function well. Life lately brings a lot of stress especially when the pandemic ambushes us with the chance to attend face-to-face classes.

Many students are glad to be back in school because in August 22, 2022, DepEd proclaimed to open the schools for in-person classes. Some, however, are still not ready to attend the new normal face-to-face classes.

Many of us changed behaviorally because of the trauma that the pandemic had caused; our mentality and perception changed too. The way we think before is beyond different from now. Some have matured because of staying inside their houses with lesser chances of going out. On the other hand, some failed to learn their lessons and academically declined.

According to the Association for University and College Counseling Centre Directors (AUCCCD) , depression is the number one reason why students drop out from school. It is important for our body

Meanwhile, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) mental illness is one of the most common disabilities among Filipinos. The Department of Health (DOH) estimates that at least 3.6 million Filipinos are facing mental health issues during the pandemic, including depression and mood disorders. During the pandemic, COVID-19, Philippines was under lockdown. The schools, shops, markets, and almost the whole country was closed. Students and workers are the most affected during this outbreak, they cannot go out to study nor work. Online or distance learning happened in the midst of the pandemic.

Each day we battle. Dealing with mental health difficulties is one of the huge things we may experience in our daily lives.The role of educational institutions is very crucial. While every individual is responsible for taking good care of themselves, it is important that schools have different activities and avenues to improve students’ well-being.

August 2022 to March 2023

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MAGIN DELOS REYES Correspondent