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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME III, ISSUE NO. I

EDITORIAL

NEWS

Stepping Stones Towards Number 1

FEATURE

Lauraya: Bring UNC ‘from first to number 1’

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OPINION

Different Flavors of Learning

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SCIENCE & HEALTH

‘Sapat Nga Ba Ang LINC?’

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STEM studes shine at nat’l confabs

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The PANTOGRAPH June-October 2018

Stepping Stones Towards Number 1

The 30th day of July 2018 marked the day when the University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) made a big step towards its newly established goal, which is not just be the first university in Bicol, but as well as the number one in terms of academic excellence and nurturing environment. This step, staring at the long journey towards the said goal, will be lead by Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, the new president of the University.

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s we conducted an exclusive interview with the new President, she spoke enthusiastically about her ambitious goals for the university and how she plans to attain those. From the enthusiastic replies we got from her, she’s confident that her goals for UNC to become number one will surely be reached anytime soon.

But the question remains as to how in the world would UNC attain its Big, Hairy, and Audacious Goal (BHAG)?

First and foremost, the university would like to target or meet the expectations of their most important clients. These clients are none other than the students and their parents. The students, as well as the parents, are looking for universities that will not just develop themselves EDITORIAL in terms of their professions, but also improve their personalities. According to Lauraya, UNC will create programs that will develop the students’ characters as a person while at the same time train and give them technical competencies in the professions that they have chosen.

It’s easy to state what the students are looking for in the programs offered by a certain university, but identifying what specific kinds of program and implementing them is another story that a school finds a hard time authoring.

These programs that are going to be created by the university will surely be

a challenge to them since other schools have already been aiming to do the same.

Though the university has already its strong academic programs, they are not yet well known by the public. Lauraya assures that the university will continue to support these strong programs at the same time establish new programs to help attain its main goal.

The core purpose of the university states that ‘everyone makes it’.

Everyone who enters the university will make it towards achieving their goals when they step outside of the university knowing that UNC has already equipped them with a strong foundation of basic education and essential skills to be globally competitive.

One way for UNC to make its students globally competitive is through an English Immersive Environment (EIE) program. The English language is the primary business language worldwide. The University has to make sure that their graduates are proficient in using the Language. Mastering this language cannot be done overnight. A student of the university will be exposed to an English immersive environment which is included in their basic education.

Can you imagine an engineer, a doctor, a psychologist or even a businessman who is not only technically competent in their fields but can also write and speak well in English? With this combination of technical skills and English proficiency,

surely, UNCeans are already above the rest.

Research and Development is usually something that a school is neglecting. With the continuous evolution of technology, ideas from students should be entertained, nurtured, developed and be given assistance to because fresh and new ideas usually come from those people who, at a young age, are already exposed to the wonders of technology.

The University has already a strong program when it comes to research and development in its Junior and Senior High Schools. The prototypes and

ideas produced in SHS can be further developed in the different engineering courses of the university.

To collaborate with other big and national schools is also part of the education portfolio of the Ayala Education. To be able to parnter with people from outside the university, strong connection and collaboration should be established first by the university and its students and clients.

The university is trying their best to offer what the students want. Yes, they cannot achieve 100% of what the students want because, sometimes, when demands are being met all the

time, expectations from the students becomes bigger and bigger resulting to unattainable wants and demands from them. What the university is asking from its students now is for them to give proper feedback on how to further improve the facilities and services offered. A university will achieve any goal it desires if they listen to what the students say.

UNC’s BHAG needs a well thought plan, active participation and support from the people involved in it, and a participatory and determined leader in order for the university to, someday, be called as the university who went from being the first to being number one.

letter to the editor & editor’s note Dear Editors, Throughout the 2 years of being a student of this university, The PANTOGRAPH has been my source of information about the latest happenings not only in the Senior High School, but also inside and outside of the University. Thank you for inspiring your fellow learners in your own inspiring articles, compositions, and written works. No great words can explain how great you are.

You’re the heart of journalism in this department.

Thank you for being brave enough to voice out the concerns of the students. You serve as our voices. I admire how you can manage your time between handling the school paper and your academic responsibilities, given how most of the editors are [Supervisor and Learning Facilitator’s] listers.

Thank you for all your effort in creating articles, graphics and layout. I hope this school paper will continue its legacy.

Yours truly, PHOEBE PRON STEM K Dear Letter Contributors and Fellow Staffers, It’s overwhelming to feel that our efforts to be your source of information are not in vain. Working in the paper for the past 2 years has been exhausting, draining, and challenging.

It’s very little for a chance of bliss to occur in our workplace.

Beating the deadlines and planning for interesting articles for a certain issue are both grueling that we almost forgot that we still have requirements in our academics to satisfy. Thank you for recognizing our efforts. Rest assured that The PANTOGRAPH will continue blazing towards a responsible campus press.

Fellow staffers, both veteran and the newbies, the challenge of a responsible press is laden upon our shoulders. Our stint as campus press will not last long. We may be able to pursue our career in this field or venture another learning experience, but, at least, for once in our lives, we were immersed to the culture of journalism. Let it not come into our minds and boast or use our little power of public trust for our personal interest. We are meant to be the public’s voice and conscience.

Piece of Cake IRON FIST

Vanessa Joy Barrio

Recently, the proposed change in government called Federalism has been a hot topic among Filipinos. Why not if it promises to accommodate regional preferences and diversity given an archipelagic country with over 7,107 islands and more than 40 different ethnic groups?

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ith this proposed government, supporters and its proponents are already seeing a bright vision of the country ahead of them. True, since federalism aims to empower the states to make their own decisions and the local leaders to become captains of their own fates. Why wouldn’t we all be persuaded when we’re offered the regional independence from the central government that we dream of?

When we are offered to focus on our own regions’ problems and fortes especially that we are divided by a vast geographical and cultural differences that the central government cannot always cater to? It will be such a magical experience indeed if our parents can benefit from the money they made from their

Respectfully yours,

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Cathrynn Joyce Miraña

CATHRYNN JOYCE MIRA ÑA Editor-in-Chief

ABOUT THE COVER

For almost 3 years, learners expected to be exposed to a learning environment that not only prepares them for college but also for their future careers. Exposed to an entirely different environment, everyone struggled. Not only the learners but also the authorities behind the program. Despite the said success, everything that stood in the limelight still had its shadows, stories left untold. Voices left unheard.

GRAPHICS BY: ROSE ANN CLAVANO WORDS BY: CATHRYNN JOYCE MIRAÑA

own sweat, blood, and tears when the regions can keep more of its income and not surrender it to the central government for redistribution. Eighty percent is such a big slice of the cake to swallow to ourselves if we are a federalist country.

But all forms of government have its ugly side, and federalism isn’t an exception. Unfortunately, no matter how dreamy the changes and benefits are and how it can nearly transform our Philippines into utopia, it is all on the paper and it is only beautiful on the mind.

In reality, we can say that the supporters and proponents of this who see a bright vision have blurred visions. Now, imagine being offered with a beautifully decorated cake however when you taste it, the look doesn’t

go with the taste. That is President Gloria Macapagalexactly what the proponents of Arroyo pushing for federal federalism are trying to do. They decentralization as one of the are presenting us with all the goals of proposed Charter good things, telling us flattering Change which failed due to examples such as Switzerland the opposition’s belief that the and Germany which both have reform was to be used to extend entirely different circumstances her term. The push for a federal than the Philippines. But they government at this time brings out never mentioned India and Brazil a speculation in me that President which are wracked by deep Duterte is also boiling down a inequality, persistent ethnic- plan to extend his term. Because communal tensions plus the to change a government means uneven development throughout revising the constitution which these countries’ recent history. isn’t only a legal matter but also They also never mentioned a gamble of time and resources both for the that the USA government that we see as and the a successful What we need is a slice citizens. f e d e r a l of that decent cake Second, country is one which focus more on its not all of the most substance and taste it regions are u n b a l a n c e d has to offer rather than ready for countries in its external appearance autonomy. It the world which is only appealing is a different comparing matter to the status of to the eye. give regions New York and California to the country’s autonomy and independence midwestern parts. Pulling out over their income but it is also evidences from history, they also an entirely different matter to never mentioned the brutal mid- ensure that all regions can stand nineteenth century civil war in on their own and handle their federal America which claimed own problems. The northern part of the archipelago such as the lives of a million people.

Let me explain more the Central Luzon may be well as to why I am not a fan of equipped to become autonomous federalism. First, I am seeing CONTINUE ON PAGE 6 deja vu, remembering then

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Modesto Remo, Jr. MANAGING EDITOR Vanessa Joy Barrio

The PANTOGRAPH EDITORIAL BOARD & STAFF 2018-2019

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UNC welcomes 4th University President;

Lauraya: Bring UNC ‘from first to no.1’ CATHRYNN JOYCE MIRAÑA

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rom [the] first [university in Bicol] to number one!”

This was the resounding promise of Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya when was introduced as the new president of the University of Nueva Caceres the 5th Town Hall Meeting, held on July 30 at the UNC Sports Palace.

Before Lauraya was introduced, Alfredo I. Ayala, the outgoing and third president of UNC, gave his message where he bared his accomplishments in his stay 3-year leadership. It included improvements that the university can still do and his journey as to how he found the right person to be the next president of the University.

According to him, he decided to step down from his position because he will focus on the key strategic initiatives of the Ayala Education. However, Ayala will still serve as the vice-chairman of the UNC Board of Trustees.

“Our work is not yet done. While we have achieved much in the past three years, there’s more to do,”Ayala said.

Ayala described the new president as a strong and accomplished Bicolano leader who has excellent performances

in her board exams.

They chose Lauraya as the new president because she fits in

the leadership criteria set by the late Jesse Robredo which is “magaling at matalino”.

Lauraya greeted the entire crowd with cheers. She started her speech by stating her commitment to what she

Greyhounds will not only roar, but we will make it to no. 1!”

DR. FAY LEA PATRIA M. LAURAYA Fourth University President, University of Nueva Caceres

UNC spearheads Mental Health Congress

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n order for every UNCean to gain awareness on mental health, the University of Nueva Caceres spearheaded its first ever university-wide Mental Health Congress on Sept. 20 at the UNC Sports Palace from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It was participated in by all the students from elementary to college and teaching and nonteaching staff.

Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, the university president, opened the program with her welcome address which was followed by short films on substance abuse and current social issues from the Christ’s Youth in Action.

The first resource speaker, Hon. Cecilia De Asis, Naga City councilor and the officerin-charge of the Women and Children Protection Program, talked about the Republic Act 11036 or the Mental Health Act of 2017.

De Asis discussed the sections by each law and gave situations and examples based on her experiences from cases in Naga City regarding drugs, rape, violence and child abuse.

Following De Asis, the UNC Varsity team prepared a short intermission number which was also relevant to mental health.

Dr. Gemma Clet introduced the next resource speaker who was Jean Margaret Moulbourn.

Being the president of Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, Goulbourn talked about suicide, depression and being genuine.

Goulbourn also gave pieces of advice on how to take care of mental health, forgive and manage problems effectively.

“As persons, we have so many problems in life.

When we love someone, we tend to submit ourselves; you tend to forget about yourself,” Goulbourn said who also interacted with the crowd by asking if they have crushes and danced with them.

Goulbourn introduced an endocrinologist who discussed power foods, the biochemistry of foods and how they affects our mood and mental health.

He asked 10 students about the power foods he discussed and gave them freebies.

After lunch, Edessa P. Laguidao, M.D., a psychiatrist, talked about depression, suicide awareness and how to identify symptoms & prevent them to trigger bigger mental problems.

After the talk, students asked questions about different topics regarding mental health.

Following Dr. Laguidao, UNCeans engaged in activities such as Balloon Message where

they wrote messages they wanted to shout out on a balloon and ‘The Face of A Resilient UNCean’ where they designed and created their own masks, which symbolized their inner self. After the mask-making, UNCeans paraded their masks around the UNC campus.

When asked about her insights on the conduct of this event, Dante Malanyaon, associate guidance counselor stated that as a guidance counselor, the Mental Health Congress helped a lot to raise awareness to students on how to become resilient in the midst of challenges and difficulties in life.

“It also provided knowledge on certain mental health problems specially suicide and depression. That is the time you can express your thoughts and feelings that can symbolize your state of self,” he added.

Kristine Siscar, Senior High School guidance counselor, gave an advice to UNCeans regarding their mental health. She stated that it is important for UNCeans to keep on reading materials and be updated to social events in the society.

“Students should learn how to help themselves and others and how to seek help if they have problems,” she added.

A MOTHER’S STORY. Jean Goulbourn, president of Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, shares her personal story on how pained she was when her daughter died because of depression. She was one of the speakers during the Mental Health Congress held on Sept. 20 at the UNC Sports Palace.

Words and Photo by Francis Owen Payte

Nelia San Jose is new UNC SHS Principal JUSTIN CARL CABALTERA

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ormer University Registrar Nelia E. San Jose is appointed as the new principal for the Senior High School starting April 16.

Prior to the appointment, she served as the university registrar from 1991-2018. She is also a former classroom teacher for 6 years (19711976).

She left UNC for a while when she joined the Commission on Population Bicol as a trainer, and came back as a teacher from 1985-1987.

From 1987 to 1988, she became the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs

and Principal of the High School Department from 1988-1991. She was also an instructor of the Colleges of Education (1989-2009) and Arts and Sciences (2004-2009) and NSTP (2012). For a year (2006-2007), she was the Assistant Executive Vice-President As the new SHS Principal, San Jose looks forward to the graduates with character, equipped with basic life skills, pursue further education, become the active members of the world of work, and become the contributor of society.

“I feel challenged. I’m now working with millennials. Comparing the past and present system, they are the same but different in aspects,” San Jose claimed.

wants UNC to become the number one university in the Bicol aside from it being the first the region.

Lauraya expressed her desire to ensure that the students will have a happy campus life.

“The university will continue championing academic excellence, operational excellence, financial stability, and institutional stability,” she assured.

Before she ended her speech, she left a challenge to all the UNCeans present in the event, “Greyhounds will not only roar but we will make it to number one.”

The town hall meeting was participated in by all the students and employees from the elementary Department up to all the colleges.

According to a statement released by the Office of the President, Lauraya was the 7th president of Bicol University (BU) in Albay where she served two terms from 2007 to 2015. Because of her successes in BU, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) sought her assistance to serve as the Lead for Institutional Development and Innovation Grants, where she helped universities around the country to build their capacities for quality teaching, research, and extension, especially those impacted by the K-12 transition.

“When we love someone, we tend to submit ourselves; you tend to forget about yourself.”

JEAN MARGARET GOULBOURN President, Natasha Goulbourn Foundation

UNC adopts school-wide EIE TRISHA CANTON

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o help all of the students of the university to be prepared for their future careers by mastering the english language, the University implemented the English Immersive Environment (EIE) program which goal is to make the entire UNC an immersive community for speaking the Language.

Prior to EIE, in 2016, the English Only Policy (EOP) was already implemented in the Senior High School (SHS). Its goal is to encourage the students of SHS to speak in English at all times, not only inside their classrooms, but also all around the campus.

“Not only will this further improve the English speaking abilities of the Senior High School students like us, but also the rest of the UNCeans,” Paula Mae Gariguez, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) student said.

She added that people would most likely be engaged in speaking in English if they would encounter someone speaking in English or if they are talking to someone who speaks the Language As this new implemented policy spreads around the University, the administration, lead by the English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Champion Mia Tijam from the Ayala Education, expects that in due time, UNC will be a university, where all of its students can expresse

themselves using the English language.

SHS LFs, LSs, admin undergo training

A total of fourteen (14) series of training were conducted among the different the university staff which were organized and facilitated by ESL Champion Tijam.

Two (2) batches of trainees from the SHS learning facilitators and supervisors and staff attended the said series of training at the Audio Visual Room (AVR), E-Library.

Last June 22-23, the first batch of trainees experienced a rigid training on how to implement EIE inside and outside the classrooms. The second batch participated in the training last July 6-7.

Included in the training was the discussion of Multilingual Intervention Cycle (MLIC) which is a contingency strategy for students who cannot really speak in English. Unlike EOP, EIE, through MLIC, allows students to speak in their respective natie languages to express their thoughts. Then, the students need to translate them in Englihs by themselves or with the help of their classmates and re-state them.

According to Tijam, EIE recognizes “the attempt of the students to speak in English’ rather than reprimanding their mistake.

To ensure English proficiency among the faculty members, there were a total of three (3) one-on-one milestone checks for each LF and LS.

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ENROLMENT RATE A/Y 18-19

SHS welcomes 723 Grade 11 learners This year’s enrollment decreased by

5.24%

VANESSA JOY BARRIO

S Info Source: SHS Principal’s Office

1,464 1,545 total number of student for A/Y 2018-2019

total number of student for A/Y 2017-2018

As the enrollment met its end, there are exactly 723 Grade 11 students and 741 Grade 12 students recorded this year.

Compared to 1,545 students that enrolled last year, this year’s enrollment decreased approximately by 5.24%.

even hundred and twenty-three (723) Grade 11 students were welcomed by the Senior High School (SHS) Department to the University of Nueva Caceres family as they participated in the 2-day orientation seminar dubbed as Ibayo 2018 that was held from June 3-4.

With the theme, “Be Part of the Red and Gray Legacy,” Ibayo kicked off with the orientation seminar at the UNC Covered Court hosted by Eduardo Francisco, Jr., Robin Ace Bautista, Anna Louise Batalla, and Sharmaine Belmonte.

The registration took place at exactly 8:00 AM of June 3 which was flooded by a total of 561 freshman students.

During the orientation, the meaning

Stude-orgs gears up for new acad year KATRINA BERUNIO

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ifteen academic and nonacademic clubs geared up for the academic year 2018-2019 to encourage students to join their groups that are suited for their abilities, skills, and interests.

There are seven (7) new clubs that have been added to the existing eight (8) clubs this year.

Four clubs were removed, such as the Sipnayan de Caceres, Science Club, Visual Club, and LINCod. These clubs have been re-made and improved for the new clubs this school year.

Posters of different clubs were scattered inside the school. Promoting their clubs encourages students to choose and join their own. As a culmination activity, the Supreme Student Government (SSG) organized the OrgMahan 2018 which showcased the various clubs and organizations that they students can choose from and join.

It was held on July 11 in front of the AMS Building.

It’s not yet too late to choose among these clubs: If you are an aspiring musician and interested in playing musical instruments, the Chamber Orchestra fits you wherein Sir Aldrin Alcantara serves as the moderator. This club is present during programs that create good music for presentations such as playing the national anthem, prayers and the UNC hymn, in collaboration with the Glee

Club that exposes the students’ talents in singing and vocalization. This club is headed by Sir Joalex Nilo which helps the future singers of UNC to enhance their talents in singing, improve their vocals, and learn about proper posture and breathing. The Glee Club serves as the voice of the music created by the Chamber Orchestra.

On the other hand, if you like to express your feelings and emotions that uses the rhythm and beat of the music while moving and grooving your body, the Dance Club is tagging you to join their club and become one of the Greyhounds as they call themselves. This club is supervised by Sir Eulogio Bongaling.

Meanwhile, if you love the environment and like doing outdoor activities, the newest Environmentalist Club awaits you to join them and explore the environment, and carry out activities that might contribute to preserving nature. This club is managed by Ma’am Nessalie Sabuero.

With the scenario of solving problems, logic, mathematical expressions and other kinds of stuff related to mathematics, the Math Elite Club welcomes you to be part of their team this school year, guided by Ma’am Mary Alyssa Sariba and Sir Joey-Roy Norberto. If you feel that Math wiz blood through your veins, this club is definitely for you.

For the actors and actresses out there, this is your chance to shine because the Teatro Primero or Theater

Guidance Office steers Career Talk ‘18 ELAINE BUSTAMANTE

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o help the Grade 12 students to choose their future careers, the Senior High School Guidance Office conducted the Career talk 2018, held last Sept. 23 at the UNC Sports Palace.

Five speakers, representing each strand of the Senior High School, were present to share their experiences among the participants. They were Inormation Technology practitioner and specialist Mark Heddison Bacsain, Chef Billy Anterola, Muriel Vega, CPA, Atty.

Clarissa Bombase, and Eng. Romulo Penolio. They also talked about their

respective lives as a student and things about their respective professions.

The said speakers, together with the proponents, aimed that through this event, the students of the University, especially those who are still undecided, would be able to choose the course that they would want to focus on for their future college careers.

Right after all of the speakers gave their speeches, an open forum was held wherein the attendees asked questions to the speakers about their professions.

The said activity was hosted by Joalex Nillo, SHS learning Facilitator, and Redge Alvarez, Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) L student.

Club wants to witness your acting, singing, and dancing skills. This club allows you to explore, discover and improve yourself in Teatro Primero which is under the guidance of Ma’am Ana Mayleen Diaz.

Want to improve your analytical and speaking skills? The SHS Debate Society opens its doors to aspiring debaters. This club loves to present their arguments for good purposes. The moderators of this club is Ma’am Shermaine Abalayan.

This club also participates in different debate competitions inside and outside Bicol. Another way to improve your communication skills is by joining the Speakers Club under Ma’am Theresa Reginaldo. They are always active in SHS programs as masters of ceremony.

If you are interested in taking photos and making films, grab the opportunity to learn, improve and experience a lot of fun in doing what you love. Go on, grab your cam, and join the Photography Club which is guided by Sir Mar Sabra.

A lot of clubs have been added this year to encourage the students to not only focus on academics, but also to be trained, to improve, and to showcase their talents and skills where they excel the most.

of ‘Ibayo”, its elements, which are the ship, the ocean, and the mountain, and its significance to UNC SHS journey were discussed by the SSG President, Ms. Alodia Berzel Laguardia.

Also included in the program was the introduction of the SHS learning facilitators and dupervisors and a message from the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs, Melinda Susana Dy. At 12:30 PM, the event resumed with the Group Growth Activities and G Suite introduction in the AMS classrooms, as well as the Campus Tour involving the university landmarks and offices. These activities carried on simultaneously, facilitated by the Supreme Student Government (SSG) and Ibayo volunteers while the introduction to the G Suite applications was done by the Guidance Personnel.

On the second day of the event,

June 4, the activities resumed to the scheduled clusters.

At 4:30 PM, the students were dismissed to prepare for the Ibayo 2018 OrSem Night. It took place at the University Grounds, in front of the E-Library.

At 5:30 PM, the registration started, accepting a total of 390 students who experienced live band performances from student bands, namely Extinction, Psychoexistence, TMB and Three Times Chill as well as a performance from a non band group called UNC Grey.

As the Ibayo 2018’s finale, the guest performer, Jireh Lim performed his music to the UNCeans. Formally ending the event was a message from Francisco Paulo Panergayo who spearheaded the Ibayo 2018 together with Aldrin Alcantara, SSG adviser.

RIBBON CUTTING. Presidents from all participating clubs officially open the OrgMahan 2018 through a ribbon cutting held in front of the AMS Building last July 11.

Words and Photo by Francis Owen Payte

HS PTA convenes, elects new set of officers JUSTIN CARL CABALTERA

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fter two years of being merged with the Junior High School, the Senior High School (SHS) Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) held its first general assembly on Aug. 11 from 12:00-5:00 PM at UNC Sports Palace.

The registration began at 12:00 PM. After it, the program started with a doxology, followed by the Philippine National Anthem led by Voce Schola.

Mr. Ronnie V. Castro, the Junior High School Principal, gave the welcome address and introduction of the Junior High School (JHS) Administrative staff.

The Junior High School Administrative Staff are the following:

Dinna E. Capin, asst. principal for academics; Remedios Josephine A. Cuyo, asst. principal for student affairs and discipline; Dr. Lani D. Nano, RGC, guidance counselor; Ma. Emelyn M. Alensub and Ms. Queen Mary Conchita M. Miranda, associate guidance counselors; Gilda A. Oliver, prefect of discipline; Jimuel B. Nebran, HS Librarian; and Geo-Nell E. Rivera, officer-in-charge.

Nelia E. San Jose, Senior High School principal, also introduced the SHS administrative staff, such as Mrs. Melinda Susana B. Dy, asst. principal for student affairs; Catherine Joville Ebona, administrative assistant; Kristine Siscar, Roda Roadel, and Dante Malanyaon, associate guidance counselors.

After, Julio Ortiz, Jr., outgoing

PTA Board president, made his report on their accomplishments last school year. Antonio Jude Jacinto, PTA Board treasurer, followed and reported the details of the finances, expenses, and standing fund.

There was an awarding of a certificate of Merit to the PTA Board Officer and election of the General PTA Board Officers school year 2018-2019 afterward.

One of the agenda during the assembly was the separation of the JHS and SHS PTAs where the majority decided to do so.

On the other hand, Ortiz was elected as the first ever SHS president during the second parents’ assembly held on Sept. 8 at the UNC Sports Palace.

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Various school paper advisers (SPA) from Naga City Division were present in the training.

The said event was designed to help the SPAs in Naga to produce their respective school papers anchored on

the criteria in the National Schools Press Conference. The said workshop aims to boost the chance of winning the Division in the press conference, especially when it comes to the national level. It encourages them to be more experimental and more innovative in producing school papers.

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New Prexy explains, commits to UNC’s BHAG PRINCESS CORAL

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fter the appointment of Dr. Fay Lea Patria Lauraya as the new University President on July 30, what awaits her now are the challenges to achieve UNC’s big, hairy and audacious goal (BHAG),which is to become Bicol’s number one university.

Big, hairy and audacious goal (BHAG), as explained by Jim C. Collins, is a concrete clear longterm goal. It is precisely the pursuit of bold ideas that makes companies very successful. A clear company goal within a certain time frame ensures a strong BHAG. The University of Nueva Caceres is known as one of the leading institutions of higher learning in the country. Established in the year 1948 by Dr. Jaime Hernandez, the University of Nueva Caceres continues to grow and nurture better tomorrows for everyone.

Indeed, it nurtured people who enter its portal and alumni are proofs of it.

But we can not deny the fact that UNC is not the only school in Bicol region that gives satisfaction to people.

Hence, the big hairy audacious goal is to be number one.

In an interview, President Lauraya said that we should not remain first only in history but be the number one as well.

“We are the first university established here in southern Luzon and Bicol area, but we don’t want to be recorded in history as the first. We should be number 1 in terms of academic excellence and so, we have chosen as a brand promise that if you come to UNC, you will be nurtured in terms of passing your board examinations and that when you graduate you will have higher wages compared to other graduates.”

However, Lauraya clarified that it’s not just about career excellence that they want to build, but she, together with her colleagues in the administration, wants to ensure a ‘“happy campus life as a student.”

UNC continues to meet the expectation of its clients by offering them the things that they are looking for a university. Parents want a university that will not only develop their child in terms of their chosen profession but also develop their personality as well.

And so they create programs that will develop the character of the student as a person while at that same time train them and give the students technical competency in the profession that they have chosen as a career.

“We would like to assure your parents that when you are in UNC, you are safe and you are provided with a balanced campus life. Balanced campus life means that student life is not just in the classroom,” she said.

“Learning has to go beyond the classroom. So we developed student activities that aligned with the objective

of the curriculum; engaged the students towards community service, in cultural aspect like glee club, band, student government, service learning experience etc. in accordance to the motto of the school that we are not of school but of life. We like the learning to be as approximate of life situation as possible. Not theories but learning by experience and learning through practice,” President Lauraya deemed.

The goal of the university might become successful in the future. But of course, there will be struggles that will rise in the long run.

“The continuing nurturing of talents of our faculty and non-teaching support is the possible struggle that we will encounter in reaching the goal.

UNC must be able to support the best

talents of faculty and non-teaching to be able to provide the quality that we envision and we dream of. We couldn’t give what we couldn’t have.

Therefore, we must expect excellence and competence among our main front liners who are our teachers,” she said.

The goal might seem a bit complicated but surely, this will have a good impact on the reputation of the University in the near future.

“Just like the core value says, We work as a team; We are dynamic and creative. Deans and Directors, Program Heads, Faculty and NonTeaching, Student Leader and the President Leadership team which includes the Vice President, Assistant Vice Presidents, Marketing, Human Resources, and the University Registrar

are the people behind this goal,” the President said.

Aside from the staff of the school, President Lauraya wants to see the involvement of students and publication. Because she believes that the publication is very important to gather support to what they would like to do by informing the student that these are the programs and the directions of the university. And also by the publications, she wants to encourage students to take part in the goal because she always believes that students ideas are great ideas.

“We must be able to capture them in terms of providing direction in order for the university to continuously be dynamic and innovative,” Lauraya said.

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ntitled as, “Naga Under the Stars Spangled Banner,” the UNC Senior High School (SHS) Supreme Student Government (SSG) officers attended a seminar about the City’s history in the times of the American occupation, held on July 6 at the Museo ni Jesse Robredo, Naga City.

The seminar talked about Naga’s history under the American colonization dating back to the late 1890s to 1940s.

Aside from its history, the lecture also tackled how the American regime influenced Naga and Bicol’s culture that is still seen up to this date. The event also showcased the different features in the museum.

The seminar was organized by Jonel B. Rabusa, the Museum’s curator, while Dr. Danila Madrid Gernona, a

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SELFIE-RST. UNC Senior High School students and learning facilitators take a selfie with the newly appointed university president, Dr. Fay Lea Patria Lauraya, when she visited the Science Fair held on Aug. 13 at the unc Sports Palace.

Words by Francis Owen Payte and Photo by Hernielette Trisha Cadag

UNC Collab team hits back-to-back win IRISH SIERDA

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ampus journalists from The PANTOGRAPH, the official student publication of the UNC Senior High School (SHS), bagged awards during the Division and Regional Schools Press Conferences that were both held in Naga City on Sept. 25-27 and Nov. 13-16, respectively.

In the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC), held at Tabuco Central School, ten (10) Pantograph members competed in the Collaborative Writing and Desktop Publishing Category, both in Filipino and English media, wherein the Filipino recorded a back-to-back championship since they joined in 2017.

Meanwhile, the English group,

compsed of Rose Clavano (STEM O) Benjamin Buenafe (STEM B), and Luc Linus Blanca (STEM B) and four (4) Junior High School students, landed third in said competition.

The winning Filipino group advanced to the Regional Schools Press Conference held at the Camarines Sur National High School, Naga City.

The group was composed of Cathrynn Joyce Miraña (STEM K), Modesto Remo Jr. (STEM K), Francis Owen Payte (STEM K), Hernielette Trisha Cadag (STEM K), Ella Mae Lopez (STEM S), Brandon Jon Delos

Santos (STEM P) and Irish Sierda (STEM B). During the awarding ceremony, they were proclaimed as third placer in the said competition, which means that they bested the other ten (10) divisions in the region.

Aside from The PANTOGRAPH, The TRAILBLAZER, the official student publication of the UNC Junior HS, secured a place as a qualifier in the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) group contest category.

The PANTOGRAPH were trained by its technical advisers, Juvin Durante and Charlene Borbe.

historian, was the speaker of the event who talked about Naga’s past series of events.

Aside from UNC, students from the Ateneo de Naga University, Camarines Sur National High School and Universidad de Sta. Isabel also participated in the said event.

The UNC delegation was led by Alodia Berzel Laguardia, SSG President from GAS K, and was accompanied by Jomar Aborquez, SSG moderator.

“History says it all. The lecture made me realize that we should be aware of what happened or what were the events before because, without it, we won’t be here right now,” Sabrina Mae S. Ortiz, STEM Representative, said when asked about what was her insight on the said event.

The seminar was supported by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).

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REJOICE. Members of The PANTOGRAPH Collaborative Writing and Desktop Publishing team receives their award for being hailed as 3rd placer in the Regional Schools Press Conference held in Naga City.

Words by Francis Owen Payte and Photo by Juvin Durante

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Words by Francis Owen Payte and Photo by the UNC-SHS SSG

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6 OPINION

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE UNC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOL. III, ISSUE NO. I

The PANTOGRAPH June-October 2018

Key to the Barrier INNER BELIEF Irish Sierda

Miss Universe refers to the prestigious international pageant that aims to crown a woman that portrays not only beauty but also the true essence of a woman. In its recent history, a transwoman competed in Miss U for the first time.

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t was on the 17th of December when the first transwoman to represent Spain made a history in Miss Universe 2018. In the name of Angela Ponce, she envisioned inclusion, respect and diversity not only for the LGBTQ++ community but also for the entire world.

Despite the fact that she was crowned as Ms Spain Universe, she still experienced bullying that makes her continue to fight and push her advocacies in life.

People are divided into two.

Different opinions and criticisms blown up on social media. Some agreed, some did not. Most are just

hyprocrites.

Have you ever wondered what makes our country different from the others in terms of equality and respect? The funny thing is that we are more than hyprocrites to the ideologies of equality. We are just pretending that we value each other but we’re not acting properly to what is expected. Filipinos are fond of pulling down others when on top.

Drop that mindset.

I believe that there is nothing wrong for a transwoman to join any pageant for women for as long she lives with the core and not trampling others. Why don’t we just turn our

Inappropriate Bravery JUSTICE IN CHAOS Francis Owen Payte

“Bugbog o Dignidad?! Kung dignidad [ang] pipiliin mo, ipapadila ko sayo ang sapatos ko!” We all want to teach Joaquin Montes, the bully in the video a lesson. Everyone does. A victim was pummeled into a corner without even fighting back while he gained bruises and open wounds on his face.

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hat if the victim was your brother or sister? Would you let it all go down into doing nothing? Or would you let your anger control you?

The Ateneo de Manila University Junior High School said it was investigating an altercation between two students on campus that was captured on video on Thursday, December 20.

The video, which shows Montes challenging his schoolmate to a fight in a comfort room, has been making rounds on social media.

In a statement, the school said that the video “depicts an evident act of violence that constitutes a serious violation of disciplinary misconduct.”

“The Ateneo Junior High School is dealing with this matter seriously

beginning with an immediate investigation that ensued the moment the report reached us,” it said. The school also expressed its concern over the privacy of the minors and asked the public not to share the video.

There are basically three types of bullying: verbal, social and physical bullying. Verbal bullying includes using vulgar words, calling names, swearing on a person. Social Bullying tackles lying, spreading rumors, spreading gossip, and leaving someone out constantly while telling others to do the same. Physical Bullying involves using one’s body to hurt peers physically. Punching, kicking, and other physical attacks are forms of physical bullying.

Positively Slacking Off DAWN TREADER Luc Linus Blanca

Hey! Are you justs procrastinating right now as you read this article?

Or are you just happen to be skimming this opinion page because you’re avoiding some kind of work then suddenly your eyes came across this article about the thing that you are unknowingly doing?

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ontrary to what people have been telling us all the time, procrastination can indeed benefit us. Don’t you believe me?

Well, you can stop procrastinating right now and start doing that thing you’ve been avoiding to do. I have three points to support this claim.

In the past, procrastination has not been regarded a bad thing.

The Greeks and Romans generally regarded procrastination very highly.

The wisest leaders and successful people, such as Abraham Lincoln, Steve Jobs and Bill Clinton, embraced procrastination and would basically sit around and think and not do anything unless they absolutely have to.

Sometimes they procrastinate a little bit if they have to make a big decision.

The idea procrastination

got a bad reputation was when Jonathan Edward stated a sermon against procrastination and then the Americans embraced a saying “a stitch in time saves nine” and this sort of work ethic required immediate and diligent action.

First point is that it’s not your fault that you’re procrastinating, it’s what your body wants. According to Dr. Piers Steel, a procrastination researcher, whether tiredness is drug-induced or not, being too tired is the number one reason for given procrastination. Twenty eight percent of people claim that they don’t have enough energy to begin the task because of fatigue that increases task aversion.

Procrastination allows your brain to relax and roll things over

exclusion into acceptance? Ms. Spain community.

During the warm recognition didn’t just fight alone, it’s her fight for the trans visibility and she represents for Ms. Spain given by the Miss every person who has been bullied, Universe organization, I do agree that wronged and judged for who they we, as human, need to be accepting and make other people life easier. Be truly are.

I believe that we all have different kind to one another, and that’s the perspectives in life, right? Who are genuine form of beauty. It was an eye opening speech we to judge the identity of of Ms. Spain that Miss Spain and who are we to For many touched my heart. bash other people just because years of being Wo u l d n ’ t of their opinions? it be amazing There shouldn’t be a discriminated, to see how reason to justify someone’s transgender people are aware choice of identity. In fact, people deserve and educating we are just humans. We are something vital. themselves all unique individual and They all deserve more instead of we all have our individual the respect pushing it off differences. especially the with ignorance?

Ms. Spain advocates acceptance.

For many diversity and equality years of being despite of the criticisms and the bashings happened. She discriminated, transgender people broke barriers and made the future deserve something vital. They all queens achieve their dreams. She deserve the respect especially the may not have gotten the crown, but acceptance. We all do, right? And she already won by troubling the from that comes a more benevolent paradigms the moment she set her society.

Well, a reign only lasts for a foot on the Miss Universe stage. She just not walked for womanhood, but year, but the legacy she made will last she also walked for the LGBTQ+ for a lifetime.

Personally, I hated the video. he had this behavior, but I can just My initial reaction was to avenge for think of one reason-his own family.

Family is the primary community the victim physically. The act is very unruly and unnecessary. I will not be wherein parents teach the children a hypocrite, I had been a bully and a love, proper behaviour, and good victim at the same time in elementary manners. Since we can’t deny the fact but I have only done name calling that what the child does reflects on the which is a form of verbal Bullying. parents. And I personally think that I am not justifying my actions back lack of discipline from the parents is then. What I have done in the past the root cause of the turmoil.

I commend the school’s action was wrong. Bullying is wrong and it will never be correct. Montes is a in which the bully was dismisse” from the school black-belter in taekwondo, and willl nt be but still taekwondo is only From the accpeted in other used for self-defense. I think thought that we schools that he everyone had the same feeling are condemning will try to enroll of anger after watching the him as a person in. video.

Montes needs I know we are all feeling it also makes us to start with his the hatred in our hearts when also as bullies. own problems and we saw the video. We became We need to put communicate with bullies at some point in our a stress on the his own family. lives and we are not that act so the cycle I also commend different from him. Bullying would stop. the bravery of is Bullying. Perhaps hear the victim for not me out, we should condemn the act itself and not the person. We fighting back and for not stooping should condemn the act of bullying to down to the level of the bully. That is our heart’s content, because if we do what we call bravery.

Let us wrap it up. Condemn it on the person and not the act then we are no different from him. From the act not the bully, Rehabilitate the thought that we are condemning and discipline the bully and protect him as a person it also makes us also the victims of bullying at all cost. as bullies. We need to put a stress on Bullying does not make you stronger it only shows you of what the act so the cycle would stop.

There can be tons of factors why you really are.

subconsciously without beating work and your brain goes “oh $#*+” yourself over the head trying to get and that’s when you get creative things done. The National Sleep because working under pressure Foundation believes that overwork means you ignore that anxious inner ultimately makes us less efficient. So voice that always questions your napping, resting or twiddling with decisions.

With a looming deadline, you your phone occasionally is better than pushing yourself to work on give up on trying to get it done perfectly and instead you get it done something. good enough.

Second point is that This is a good procrastination helps you get Instead of thing.

Fast more things done. Ironic it may beating yourself and efficient sound but let’s clear out some up for being is better than things. slow and Active or structured a bit of a perfect. Super procrastination can help you get procrastinator, tight deadlines more stuff done because while embrace it. Avoid forces you to you dodge that one job you’re that work and go focus on the not sure how to tackle, you do for a run or watch most important other random things you need cool videos to elements. to get done. Instead to finishing learn new weird Sometimes that research project you 80% is more instead clean the house, cook a stuff. meal, exercise or organize your emails. Great! In the first place, those are things that needed to happen.

Third point is how procrastination can make you more creative. You’re probably confused right now. Let me enlighten you more.

After doing those things like napping, playing on your phone or just staring at the ceiling, you’d eventually realize that the clock is ticking, you haven’t finished your

than good enough because it frees you up to move on to more important things.

Instead of beating yourself up for being a bit of a procrastinator, embrace it. Avoid that work and go for a run or watch cool videos to learn new weird stuff. Just make sure that you still get your work done because there is a big difference between procrastination and just not finishing your work.

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program because, though they can say that they have chromebooks and internet connection, these aren’t benefiting each and every single student under the program. The program does not realize that the productivity of the students is on the line if there are limiting number of chromebooks and if the internet is not functioning well. In a group work, they are more productive if each and every single member of the group has a chromebook and is contributing something to the group.

Simultaneously, each member of a certain group has something to do, if provided with sufficient number of chromebooks, which lessens the cases of freeloaders in a group. I made this claim because I first handedly experienced this for myself.

While I was working on a presentation, i was standing outside of the Server Room because the internet inside our classroom was very slow.

I had with me a couple of students who were also working on something outside of the Server Room. We had the same reason as to why we weren’t inside our respective classrooms, slow internet connection. I overheard them complaining on how the internet connection was draining away their productivity. Instead of doing the school works in the classroom, what happens is that they would wait for the internet connection to come all day and at the end of the day, they will just finish their school work at home where in the internet is better. Instead of relaxing at home, what a student does is to fuss about the school work that was supposed to be done inside the classroom.

The admin is doing their best to still improve the facilities and the entire LINC program itself. Being a part of the LINC program has its harms and benefits. We understand this because LINC is just at its third year of serving quality education to Bicolanos.

Students aren’t to be blamed if we make these kinds of remarks about the system because these remarks could help further improve the system itself.

LINC is an entirely different program. It has its flaws and it can improve and be better by determining these flaws and taking action upon it.

Maybe after all the improvements, it can serve it’s students with an upgrade to the good basic education that it offers.

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but it will be a different story for the other poor regions on the southern part of the country which are struggling as they are today.

Third, do we have any proof that the public want this? This has been a hot topic among the people, yes. But there is no evidence yet that they desire for it.

In fact, according to the recent survey of the Pulse Asia, 67% of the Filipinos oppose the change, while only 18% were in favor and the other 14% were undecided.

Remember that beautiful slice of cake I mentioned earlier? It also made me think of a parallelism that changing the form of the government will not do more good to the country if the “substance” of our political system doesn’t innovate.

Thinking more of it, we are better off with our democracy, with the power entitled to us citizens, if only all of us think carefully of all the decisions we make and request to be exercised by the executive government and if only we all try to be knowledgeable about the things happening in the country and not be gullible to be slaves of our own power.

What I think this country needs is a strong-built and better political system. What we need is a slice of that decent cake which focuses more on its substance and taste it has to offer rather than its external appearance which is only appealing to the eye.

OPINION

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE UNC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOL. III, ISSUE NO. I

Why do some of men fall in love with their same gender identity?

- Ms. Silent Mas gusto ko pang maging bata ulit. Sarap maging bata!

Sana pwedeng bumalik sa pagkabata!

- Justice Kidz

Bakit ang SHS LINC Room ay walang kagamit gamit sa loob, katulad ng bookshelves, lockers, kahit na krus man lang wala at kahit mga larawan ng bayani o kaya ng pangulo ng Pilipinas ganyan? Gusto ko man lang malaman.

- WIX.COM

The PANTOGRAPH June-October 2018

‘Sana matanggap ako kan mga magurang ko kung isay tapos ano talaga ako. Dahil

I like the policies of UNC but there are just certain things I don’t like especially the other students, they seem to be aggressive at some points. That’s why we are

aram ko sa sadiri ko na arog talaga ako kaini, bisexual. Sana man lang

this kind of thing doesn’t seem to be much of a problem. I just wanna voice it out so that maybe something will be done to do such work to fix this.

– Thesilentkillerofvoice7

I appreciate the effort of some of the LFs who still

having double thoughts on being friendly or just being silent. I know

matanggap ninda ako bilang kung ano ako saka bilang aki ninda. “ - I Love Myself

teaches their students even though it’s not part of their job description.

- yow

Miss ko na ang papa ko, sana man lang kuta nasabi ko saiya na padangat ko siyang maray bago man lang kuta siya nawara kaito. Pirang taon na dae kami nagkaibahan, tapos makakaibahan ko na lang siya kung nuarin nakapikit na siya habang buhay.

- The Good Son

voice matters

the

Why are the food in the canteen so expensive and they’re not that even tasty? I don’t mean to offend the sellers, but I’ve been asking people and they thought of the same thing.

– buttercup I expected a lot from UNC, but in the end, I am disappointed. Why? Slow internet connection, constructivism is already being abused, LFs do not actually teach. You can teach naman sometimes, right?

Hindi makakabawas sa pagka-LF : ) - unknown

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that

Very convenient gumamit ng chromebooks for school works.

– anon420

No dinosaurs on our chromebook screens please - sleepyhead

The method that we are using right now is excellent. Making use of the internet in the right way. Doing school activities online instead of writing them down on a bunch of papers but we still have to take home

online activities though it’s good coz it’s online, what about those who

don’t have an internet connection at home?

And the computer shops are far from them?

That’s the thing about using the internet in the curriculum. If there are advantages, there are advantages as well.

- misa chan <3 Taga effort man daw magpa computer shop, bako tong irarason mo nanaman na mayo kamo internet As much as we want to kaya dae ka nanaman makakatabang. teach, may naglilibot Nakakasawa na mga rason nindo kaya *wink ops - GG mo Ako - Concerned LF Shoutout sa SSG, very hardworking nyo guys!

- smiley

Sana mak-agradute ako!

- Struggling G12

This system will improve.

Maybe not now by someday - anon

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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE UNC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOL. III, ISSUE NO. I

The PANTOGRAPH June-October 2018

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nearly got a heart attack when my mom shouted my name.

I can imagine her and her veins showing on her neck, turning like Hulk.

Kidding aside, I checked my phone and it’s already 7:44 in the morning. I only got 16 more minutes to save my life.

My sleepiness worn off and all I can feel was nervousness. My mom for sure got her armalite and ready to fire me with all her sermons. I stood and took every steps downstairs, the lethargic and stubborn feeling in my body is just really, really overwhelming me.

Breakfast is ready, I can see the pastel color of yellow in a served scrambled egg and rice on my plate, beside is a cup of hot chocolate and... beside is a scary mom glaring at me. And then she started pulling the trigger and hit me with her bullets.

There were activities and destined classes for those artsy people who really loves to play with their imagination and use their hands as their instruments. There were Calligraphy, Pencil Sketching, Shirt Bleaching, and the Art of Tie Dying.

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the afternoon, many different classes were offered, having different schedules and take turns of making the Senior High School giddy and jolly.

Of course, we wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity of the girly girls to miss the fun. There were allotted classes for them too: the Facial Treatment, Hair and Makeup, Basic Dress Making, Body Scrub Making, and Fashion Accessory Mmaking.

Ibang Klase is a two day activity, starting from the 10th day of September up to the 11th. Different classes having a variety of flavors were offered to both Grade 11 and Grade 12 students. At first, when I was about to get my class card, I was still hesitant to attend. For I was thinking that I might just get bored. Buuuut! Seeing the list of the classes really made me want to join.

Classes thsat will be helpful in doing our Milestones and activities were also present just like the Basic Calculator Manipulation and the teaching of different languages like Spanish and Hangul. And if you love food like me, there were classes really made for you: the Icing Making, Chocolate Making, Chiffon Cake Making, Maki Making, and even How To Use A Chopstick.

And if you’re really not into anything and you just want to chill, there’s a film viewing where you see the great movies and documentaries.

“Akala ko baga alas-otso ang klase mo?”

After ten minutes of the usual dialogue and speech, I calmly take a sip of my drink, stood and told mom that today is the 10th day of September. A lot more different than the usual tiring day. Today will be an amazing and exciting day that will be added to the beautiful memories of my Senior High School journey. We will be having our Ibang Klase, 2k18. For sure, I’ll be meeting new faces and have new friends. An incredible adventure awaits!

We were given different tastes of varied flavors that’ll surely satisfy our cravings-our cravings in knowing, or something, for more.

These things that will also boost our talents a n d knowledge.

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I kissed my mom’s cheek and bade goodbye.

I am sooooo ready to see and feel the Ibang Klase 2018 vibe.

As soon as the clock starts ticking its hands, an Ibang Klase adventure also begins. From 8 in the morning till 5 in

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I wore my most comfortable shirt because I know that this will be long exciting day for me.

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ELLA MAE LOPEZ

“Baby it’s alright, I’ll be right by your side. No need to cry out loud, nothing to cry about.”

He was wearing a black watch and a black shirt paired with pale blue maong pants and a black rubber shoes. Everything was beautiful. I just can’t unsee the set of his teeth, perfectly aligned while we both meet our gaze and smile. His voice singing my favorite song, still echoes in my heart.

I am not really sure if our hearts beat as one. We were so alike with the melodies and tune of every song, it’s beautiful but sometimes it can’t be understood. Our actions hide thousand of meanings, these, lie beyond every lyric being scribbled. We are alike in so many ways but one thing that really connects us is December Avenue.

It is a 4-piece indie rock band from Manila, Philippines known for their light, softcore rock compositions. Their songs mostly touch romantic subjects, with their musical style often compared to City and Colour, Mae, and Dashboard Confessional. We would really bang our heads and tap the table just to go along the beat of their music. December Avenue is really loved by many, the same with the other emerging bands.

Unlike other unlabelled lovers, our meet ups aren’t really that fancy, a guitar would be fine. We’ll just sing our hearts out. Of course our playlist will never be complete without the songs of Autotelic, Ben&Ben, IV of Spades and I Belong To The Zoo. Each of them gives us a pinch of ache and a dose of happiness. Hearing wonderful music really makes you hype and wild.

We really are producing such great singers and songs that contribute a lot in our treasures and classified as Original Pilipino Music. As we gave birth to new generations, more beautiful songs, sang and written through heart will be released.

We have a number of bands and vocalists, and yet he’s still my favorite singer.

“I’ll never leave till you sleep tonight.”

h. Char, ga ngabil. ko sa Marc g ang a n te a han kan m u d la u ra p so g a a u k k M a n a m s! k ell k ng an LF sa ragsi Mga sissyb a sure. Pero aram ko Oh di bale, sa anap kan (minsan m p s. y o a k i lw a a d g s sually, an h . Male y n ero minsan aklase tang u a ll U P k . lp t. e S n m h e G o actua l il m ro IN w ss a P g k sa asse y G. he n sa mg DA GWA Oh, igdi sinda belon -agi, hali si mga r only! kapit ko ka kong padara-dalaga kahiriling saka nag pi. ), igdi man ibee, bida-bida. Cha d job, a g g p a n , ‘p la ls n g a o g ir n n g ta o g a ’t g It n mg ls. e goo si Joll duwan lon ako itang iba akal sa n Spice Gir bessywaps Shaming. Keep up th ding, daku ng, igwa k version ka ang pahamot na bin man rt a AMS Buil Sabi ngani ni Bob O m S o ng ga #NoT . namamaro ‘pag washday, tala . Baga na-observe in estudyante. a os, y p o a mga beh! k n .T a h se g c la m sa n k e n it B ibang mayni mo, utfit ka -pangir ng o a ra g k a n e p a e g n W G s. Ini mini a-huropla n a ll n e io e g b G sh si y a ir a g ss e F n n si e th o they try Oh, mga n sa walo? Magtag ad habit.

Philippin . Sinda ‘t oya. b a na pirming nag-aagi ang mga k CLOWNS ken sinda inside, pero gs* Itong miski daw ko dy g maayos na si mga g u a n ro u b ri ‘p u a a h ri corridor a g n g room. Daw us laugh. Huhuhu. * a nanggad. Dai ta in a m n ir p ng p huro p ke . Sinda ‘to pang klase best to ma o na, abaanang ribok , boring an klase BRITIES kada bago mag-uli o ssy, dakol bos ta E si L a ta m g E n k C m o ta o in la k a a g h am mala Tungka na , dai ko na binarali g g dakol ng muna n klase. Iton nin joke! O excused sa lase, may club meeti abali kaya nte pan a a y nauubusan nda, di ba? d w u Ig st . e e k g g K pa kan si maglaog sa o kaya may training. si cute lang nasurat ngon na an ‘pag mayo er sa clubs, an aka kurula a student, basta ako, nagaganap klase tang c n a b a k ffi m o a ELLA MAE LOPEZ u g a d g m u m d g . , ga mg i man ‘ton tulos kun ga athlete graph*, etc na uri kan g hiling-hiling kan m s na ko igdi tong m ah shoutout to Panto GEEKS. In nin formula aram na pero ‘pag n a e ra g a si p a a k n , a e m o k e k a a ak a, ribo ay, mag a writers *y a a H aaaa, uni n pa lang si m Dai lang nagpa-para w. Masabi ba ‘yan, . a a n a y a n minsan ells. K sa lipu ello, Philippines, and hello, world! So ‘yon, kasabay a . i b k n y .

In g o ff . n ss h o S u si la g n a D a a k g in O p a n a m g p ak R GO o kakachika, Chikadora is now si kan pagbalik ni Kuya, mabalik man ako. Syeaaah! , pirming n s, sana all!

LEATHE madalas barkada ta, a nagku-quiz y on it at all.” Hayss ita in g h la ro C e ta r p u , rt o o ta d y Bako man kaya kong arog katong ka-chat mo na u eff kaklase “I didn’t st men, tapos ong tipong bigla na lang dai nagpamati. O kay bilis namang n kita ni. It g sa school ta dai pa o ga invisible rahaw sa m in si , m h O .

MAN gibo m pag-lao na si ku maglaho ng pag-ibig mo sintaaaa! Garo lang non-sense ang mag-amay t. Itong masubli kan g mga HOLLOW adadangog mo pa sa ndance sa n n e n e a tt g k a m n n a o k mga pigchichika ko saindo, pero iyo talaga. Char. Basahon man y c nga sa assig sinda ini. It nt’ kan nagche-che na, day. At aalis, re man daa y-paste na. Ew! a p m o se giraray nindo ni ta mairisturyahan kita. Minatangaan ko man ra -c re a a ‘p w op ta m to si niyang ss lang, palan ma-c nang mabis t, nag-rece daw ang pagsurat kani!! simbag, ito first subjec . Garo kaipuhan mo na iiik kaklase ta magbabali A. Ini si mga e pagpasang .

S S E N m PS Oh di uni na baga. Dakol na naman naganap sa life ta.

GUIN wa talaga ecite. On ti Wonder A nt sa pag-r nasa 85% ang score t section, ig llpen; e a May mga natapos, may mga paabot. May mga dati lang, garo st w si a n b o , c a b g LS. ‘Di t, pirmin inda an ba si grades ko sa Physics, sissy! Dati lang, consistent. Daog pa mga projec SPICE GIR ong kamot, kapot n lming. Sinda sa to a y sa g ka si parapasyar ko. Charing only. Acads first, sissy, ta mahal ang o bago kaini? Iton ot ninda an hugay o imong polb p tuition fee. Kumusta man palan si Ibang Klase nindo? Oh baka sa wala, ka unod na mahagad sa pa ngani an mga og d-s dai man nagralaog?! Hala kamo kay sir saka ma’am. Ako, na‘tong suno ra mag-recess. Dina pa s late lang kato, pero, at least, it’s better late than absent. Mayo a w lu g a m man, share ko man lang. Siguro, nawara man kamo kakahanap kan assigned room saindo, ‘no? Si room mi kato, tanda ko, maliputon. Hahahaha skl ulit. Dakol na palan talagang mga bagay an nakaagi, ano? Mala ta pati fiesta tapos na pati ngani Intrams. Syeah, congrats man nanggad sa STEM Mighty Predators na over-all champion, pak! Effort si pahanash, si feathers-feathers. Bawing-bawi, mga sissyyyy!! Pagkatapos kan happy-happy sa intrams, biglang masho-shookted ta start na kan mga college admission test, ano, mga beh? Pray na lang talaga.

Lalo na ta kadaklan sa mga question, dai pa man nale-lesson sa.

Iyaq na lungs.

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Pero, mga sissybells ko, iniisip ko talaga, pano daw ‘pag nabasa ni kan mga LS, ‘no? OMG. We are in an English Immersive Environment yet I don’t use English in this article.

Hayyy. I’m gonna English slight na lang. Time out muna since this is the voice of our University namerrrn. I’m not tuod. Hihi.

Iniisip ko pa daw talaga kun ano pang mga happening sa ating second home (nuxx) na pwede kong ichika saindo. Kaso, garo baga rilingaw ko na. Ang mga bagay talagang importante, nagkakarilingawan ano? Importante man garo ko saiya ta mala nalingawan naman ko. Erey mesheket.

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Naga City in the Limelight CLYDE GOMEZ

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his is the fruit of a statement that President Duterte made about Naga City being an apparent “hotbed” of illegal drugs.

The chain message that was spread around social media on September 1 claimed that drug plantings would be done by law enforcement agencies to prove President Duterte’s claims that Naga City is a hotbed of methamphetamines, colloquially known as shabu.

Though at least two local offices in the Bicol region have already denied this claim, with Allen Reondanga, head of Naga’s City Events, Protocol, and Public Information Office (CEPPIO) saying that there is no truth to the claim, it still represents the damage that Duterte’s statement has done to the city itself. Because of this controversy, with Naga City forcefully being put in the limelight, fake news and misinformation is now being proliferated, ensuing fear and confusion: the opposite of what the government should be doing, which is to unify the nation. And with all this happening in what is supposed to be the arrival of a city-wide celebration in the Pilgrim City, one has to wonder what else is to come in the wake of this fiasco.

In fact, Vice President Leni Robredo herself urged Duterte to focus on bigger issues, such as rising prices of basic commodities in the country which is worsening the situations of current Filipinos.

“The allegations made by the President are recycled rants conveniently used to deflect attention from the failures of this administration,” Robredo claimed.

While discussing his disapproval of Robredo, he makes the claim that Naga City is a hotbed for illegal drugs.

Based on their data, Albayalde said the PNP backs Duterte, given that police see correlation between crime rates and drug prevalence in an area.

After a fact check done

by Rappler, however, it was discovered that the data was unsorted.

Yes,

In the defense of PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde, though, it was a hastily called press briefing. But even then, a certain level of preparedness and accuracy would have been appreciated, especially under such a heavy situation wherein an entire city’s reputation is at stake.

Sa atyan checkpoint maghapon 7:00 AM 10:00 PM mga police na hali sa ibang lugar, intelligence na mataranim droga ta gusto ni Duterte mapatunayan na digdi hali bicol ang mga droga, pati mga alternative na agihan, mga shortcut, may mga checkpoint po.

HPG, LTO, PSO, PNP, LTFRB, 3 teams LTO, 48 teams HPG sabihan mo mga barkada mo mga paramotor ta hirak man kung magkataranoman.”

Napasa lang ni sako and I want to share this to u too, skl, mas ok na yung safe, ingat.

The recycled rants Robredo is referring to are Duterte’s claims on Tuesday, August 14, when he claimed that he was “ready to step down and retire” explaining that he was tired and frustrated by the corruption in the government, and while proposing a scenario of him resigning, gives his thoughts on who should succeed him. One of these thoughts included rejecting Vice President Leni Robredo as successor, despite the 1987 Constitution stating that in the event of a president’s resignation, the vice president will take over.

Following this, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced in a press briefing on Wednesday, August 22 that on terms of crime volume, Naga was in the top 5.

really.

president wrong.

Naga City is actually 6th in crime volume from January to July 2018 for cities outside Metro Manila.

“But hindi siya (Naga) ‘yung pinaka-hot[bed], pero meron talaga,” the PNP chief said.

It is unfair for the President to claim that Naga is a hotbed of illegal drugs when the PNP chief himself says that it is not the primary hotbed.

In an interview with GMA News’ 24 Oras, head of PDEA of Southern Luzon Christian Frivaldo also disputed Duterte’s claim, saying “Kung iko-compare ko naman sa Maynila, eh ‘di mas malala naman ang Maynila,” adding that every highly urbanized city (such as Naga) is faced with a challenge of curbing illegal drugs; Naga City is not an isolated case.

Naga City officials have also claimed that Naga has continually implemented an anti-drug abuse campaign. It is unfair to Nagueños that they are being called out this way when they themselves have been campaigning for anti-drug abuse, and they are not the only city facing drug problems.

Meanwhile, Harry Roque, the then presidential spokesperson defended Duterte’s claim, asking Naga City officials to prove the

Representative Edcel Lagman of Albay, however, schools Roque for being the president’s apologist, claiming that he is “forgetting law” in the process. According to Lagman, Roque “desecrates the cardinal rule that he who alleges must prove his allegation.” Roque’s statement also ran counter to the legal dictum that “he who asserts, not he who denies, must prove,” claimed the Albay Representative.

As a country still facing the monster that is illegal drugs, what exactly does callously calling out individual cities prove, or do? As president, Duterte should be unifying the nation to make this battle easier to conquer, not dividing the nation because of his personal disapproval of VP Leni Robredo.

“Kasi kung ako yung puntirya, huwag nang idamay yung buong lungsod.

Kasi ‘yung Naga, hindi naman ako ‘yun eh,” the Vice President claimed.

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s time swiftly slips away from our grasps, various inventions and innovations have been introduced to the public to further improve the living conditions of the people. Thinking how complicated and hard it is to innovate an ordinary object or invent an entirely new object, these must be usually accomplished by people around the age of 20 and above. Would you believe me that a mere 14-year old already invented a device that harvests energy just by walking? Preposterous right? Who knew a simple and hardworking lad would be making history for being the first Pinoy Whiz Kid because of his energy-harvesting invention.

On the 31st of August, year 1999, Salvacion Remo and Modesto Remo Sr. was blessed with their first baby boy and named it Modesto Remo Jr. From that moment, both of them knew that this little bundle of joy would not only bring them happiness, but be able to spread happiness to others as well when he grows up.

Modesto Remo Jr. is often called as Moe or Remo by his friends and colleagues and Jhay-ar by his family members. At a ripe young age, he was dreaming beyond limits.

He’s decided to build his character based on his principles.

Abalayan, wherein here he started the PHOTON project which is basically a solar project prototype that tracks the sun. After receiving the grant, Moe created a team and named it PHOTON Team wherein it consisted primarily of his classmates whom he knew has the potential to help him accomplish this project. Several months of hard works and efforts paid off as Moe and his team were able to finish this hug project.

MO The DES First TO Pinoy RE Whiz MO, Kid JR.

Moe, along with his team and adviser, presented the project at the World Trade Center, Manila after finishing and testing its efficiency to gather solar energy. A few months after his presentation, he was invited by San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation (SMYPC) to talk during their event and he was offered a scholarship by the corporation to pursue any chosen course in college.

Despite all the acknowledgement and praises he received because of his achievements, he still kept his feet on the ground. No amount of achievement would ever surpass the happiness he would feel everytime he would see his family smiling. The most memorable time for Moe was when his family went to a carnival and even though his mother was engulfed with nervousness in terms of going on the rides, she eventually joined them and enjoyed the rides .

Moe started his education at Tabuco Central School and this was where his dream During Moe’s free time he do some hobbies to of becoming an Engineer specialized in have fun and entertain himself and these are reading Mechatronic Robotics was realized because his books, watching documentaries and lastly playing passion was all about prototyping a guitar. Remo loves to play soccer or and making other interesting Remo’s passion futsal he is enthusiastic whenever he has inventions. a chance to play. Remo loves the OPM. for engineering He sings some of his favorite tracks while and prototyping He continued his education at using his guitar.

Camarines Sur National High School and his undying (CSNHS or CamHi). Due to his love for his family His principle when it comes to excellent academic skills, he became and friends will relationship is that time and effort are the a part of the Science Oriented surely lead him to most essential ingredients to establish a Program of the School which is well a future brighter well and healthy relationship, it can be known for having its high standards for parents, friends, or a special someone. than he ever when it comes to grades and has a His relationship affects or influence his majority of excellent students when dreamed. decision by numerous things and this it comes to academics especially must be considered to come up with the in the field of Mathematics and Sciences. In his best solution to address. stay at this school, he was able to create his early prototypes which was called Dybmechtricalator, the One of Moe’s greatest fear is losing his loved energy harvesting device mentioned earlier that was ones and this tragic nightmare occurred when his recognized by the country and was competed in a father passed away. It was as if his whole world national research competition in Japan. had turned upside down. His biggest regrets in life is when he didn’t get a chance to say his love and In 2017, Moe was able to finish his Secondary ask forgiveness from his father before he passed Education in CamHigh with several awards in away. His advice to everyone is, “Do not let time research and academics. After the graduation, be consumed. Do the things you want now. Time he was offered a full scholarship by the Ayala is limited. Do everything now, always think of that Education to study his Senior High School years in today is your last moment.”

University of Nueva Caceres. Remo accepted the offer because this can help his parents in terms of One’s passion can drive a person towards financial expenses for his education. success beyond imaginable. Remo’s passion for engineering and prototyping and his undying love for During his Grade 11 years, he was offered his family and friends will surely lead him to a future a DOST grant, alongside his adviser, Sharmie brighter than he ever dreamed.

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nce upon a time, there live a not-soChin up, stomach in, chest out. Ready, walk ordinary princess with a not-so-ordinary on stage, pose, then smile. life. Her name is Krystel Sales, a 24-year-old who is often described by other Those were the common acts that we are people as a bubbly woman. She is one of the thinking when we are trying to imagine what respected Learning Facilitators in the Senior a pageant contestant would do on stage. With High School Department of University of a lot of spectators plus the panel of judges that Nueva Caceres. Not only that, but will give nothing but she is also a law student and she more pressure on the I may not get the crown has been joining pageants since contestant, we can have a last year. She has a positive outlook but for the hearts of the grasp of what a candidate in life and you can always see her people, I was, I should probably feels when they around with a smile on her face. have been. are on stage. But when She is a very kind person who loves Miss Tel was asked about to joke, laugh and sing, and she is also a teacher how she felt, this is her answer: “It’s okay.” who is fun to be with. Months ago, she joined Well, shout out to everyone, our dearest Miss one of the biggest pageants here in Bicol, the Tel sure has a lot of confidence, doesn’t she?

Miss Bicolandia 2018.

But even if she has a lot of confidence, there is still something that other candidates have, Who would have thought that a teacher which she’s lacking. can also be a Beauty Queen, right? But Miss Krystel, or Miss Tel (as her students often call “I have not gained enough experience unlike her), can prove that even if you are doing a lot them. Because they have won a lot of crowns of stuff, as long as you have the passion for it, already. They have joined regional pageants and someone is pushing you to go through it, and they have a lot of titles already,” she said, then go for it. stating her weakness. But the good thing about her, she has this kind of positive outlook in life

through which she channels her weaknesses to prepare and do better.

With all the training, efforts in reading articles about the latest issues in the country, and a lot of praying sessions, there is no doubt that she deserves to wear the crown. However, things do not always go the way you want it to be. At least, Miss Tel was able to win as the First Runner-Up of Miss Bicolandia 2018, and it was more than enough to make us all proud. It is kind of disappointing for others but for Miss Tel, “Not really, because a lot of people are telling me that I am still their Miss Bicolandia. So I thought, I may not get the crown but for the hearts of the people, I was, I should have been. And I think that’s a better feeling than winning the crown but people were doubting why you won.”

Her story may not be as magical as Snow White’s story or as perfect as Cinderella’s story, and although she has her own weaknesses and faced a lot of bashers, as long as she loves what she’s doing, her own story can be more touching and lovely than any other fairytale stories you have ever read. A chapter of her story may end here, but she has many more pages to share with us in the future.

The End.

CATHRYNN JOYCE MIRAÑA

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Depression is not ‘Kaartehan’

Everyone wants to be happy. Happiness is our ecstacy.

Who would want to feel sadness? A person normally seeks for happiness but what if he or she forgot how happiness felt? What would he or she seek then? They’ve been secretly living with dark thoughts and self-loathing. They would like to seek help but are scared.

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ccording to the International Association for Suicide Prevention (or IASP), the Philippines has the highest number of depressed people in Southeast Asia. The National Statistics Office reported that mental illness is the third most common form of disability in the country. Records show a high number of cases among the youth. The study conducted by the Global Burden of Disease in 2015 reported that 3.3. million Filipinos suffer from depressive disorders, with suicide rates in 2.5 males and 1.7 females per 100,000.

Several experts think that the these numbers could be just a portion of the actual problem, especially because in a Catholic country like ours, talking about mental health creates a stigma among Filipinos. There seems to be lack of sensitivity in referencing mental health issues. Some people would brush it off as ‘all in your head’ or ‘kaartehan’.

A person is said to be diagnosed with depression if he or she feels utterly tired, feels useless, inadequate, hopeless and feels unhappy most of the time. The reason why some people are insensitive when it comes to dealing with depressed people is because that they don’t believe that these feelings can be felt without a proper explanation or source as to why a person is feeling like this.

Driven by shame, fear of being judged and socially EDITORIAL isolated, many depressed people resort to suicide thinking that it could end their problems.

It’s hard to understand but we should not be a burden to those who are depressed by stating that ‘it’s all in your head’ or ‘just think happy thoughts’.

How can we help? We should start with the idea that depression is not merely ‘kaartehan’. Here are two points to explain why.

As cited in the website of Vox.com, about 7 percent of men and 1 percent of women who have been diagnosed with depression die by suicide. 60% of people who commit suicide have major depression.

First point is that some people don’t realize how depression overpowers you, it sucks you into this dark tunnel and hugs you. It lets you stay in the darkness, convincing you that you belong in that place where everything is dark. It makes you feel like you just want to end your life where in fact you don’t really want to die, you just want to escape the feeling that you are feeling right now.

According to a study at New York University, 8 out of 10 students reported feeling a great deal of stress on a daily basis because of school works and dealing with people at their schools. Some are even dealing with personal problems, thus adds up to their stress.

Second point is how stress plays a big role in a person who is depressed. Once a person doesn’t handle or cope well with their stressors it could definitely lead to depression. Schools are concerned about the mental health of their students but would continually give excessive school work and would not enlighten their students about coping with stress.

Stress is not mainly rooted from school or work, but also with relationships among family and friends as well.

A person with depression is not seeking attention if he/she raises his/ her problems or what has been troubling them. You should feel delighted because they trusted you and they are comfortable in sharing their problems to you. If people would be more open-minded about mental health, definitely we would put an end to this stigma.

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ith the theme, “Science for the People: Innovation for Collective Prosperity”, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research a n d

Development (DOST-PCIEERD) held their annual 2018 National Science and Technology Week, wherein a group of grade 12 STEM students from UNC-SHS, namely Ana Louise Batalla, Vince Lina, Vincent Alvaro Apin, Hernielette Trisha Cadag, Francis Bermejo, and Vince Lina, presented their research project

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s part of the campaign against the incessant use of illegal drugs, University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) Senior High School (SHS) Guidance Office conducted the Drug Awareness Symposium with the theme “Make your Mental Wellbeing High, Not Drugs”, attended by STEM students from both Grade 11 and 12 last September 18, 2018 at the university social hall.

Ms. Farah Bongat, a registered nurse served as the first speaker of the said event. She first talked about the characteristics of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine also called as “Shabu”. This substance can either be synthetic or natural. Illegal use of drugs may be in form of smoke or injection and through snorting or swallowing.

According to her, people start using it to improve mental and physical performance, to lose weight, to escape from problems and relax, thinking that this would be a solution.

Curiosity dragged a former antiillegal drug special task force member, Mr. Cocoy San Jose into the intricate

life of being involved with these prohibited drugs. He was the second speaker who discussed the topic through his own experiences.

He was a former government employee. Issues inside his job led him to satisfy the curiosity within him.

He was addicted for about a year. He shared how drug addiction ruined his life.

He became irritable that even the way he treats his family was affected.

“Drugs had never been a solution to any problem,” he said. After one year of being exposed to substances, he finally decided to put an end to it. He entered the rehabilitation center for twelve months and after-care program for eighteen months.

“The symposium helped us to always become aware and enlightened our minds especially these days because we’re on the stage of curiosity.

The symposium didn’t only feed us with concepts or information about the illegal drugs but also provided us with a testimony where we can learn from.” Irish Sierda from STEM B said when asked about how the symposium helped her as a student in modern times.

GRAND LAUNCH. Members of the Team PHOTON assemble their prototype as they present and explain it before the hundreds of UNCeans present on July 11 at the UNC Sports Palace.

Words and Photo by Hernielette Trisha Cadag

entitled PHOTON (Photovoltaic Hemispherical Origami-based Tracker on Nano) at the World Trade Center.

Moreover, Remo was invited to become one of the plenary speakers during the celebration of San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation’s (SMYPC) 2018 Innovation Day that was held at Crown Plaza Hotel, Quezon City last October 19, 2018.

He was invited to speak about his previous invention wherein it was a device that harvests energy from walking. This invention was awarded as one of the top inventions during the National Science and Technology Fair last 2017.

Remo was one of the 7 chosen groups and individuals who qualified for the Young Innovators Program (YIP) by DOST-PCIEERD wherein he received a research grant of P400,000 from the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), an attached unit of the DOST. Through this research grant, he painstakingly worked on the PHOTON. He presented first his project to the university during the celebration of its Founders Day last July 11, 2018. This presentation acted as the mock presentation for him and his research team for their presentation at the World Trade Center.

The YIP aims to provide funding to promising scientists and engineers and up-and-coming researchers with innovative research direction leading to quality research paper, publication or product/invention. The YIP will usher young researchers, as young as high school students, to conduct independent research to accelerate the production of scientific workforce and encourage new and innovative research areas.

NATIONALLY ACLAIMED. After their presentation, members of the Team PHOTON take a photo with the organizers of the 2018 National Science and Technology Week held at the World Trade Center.

Words by Francis Owen Payte and Photo by Modesto Remo, Jr.

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SCIENCE & HEALTH

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ELAINE BUSTAMANTE & FRANCIS OWEN PAYTE

Ever since the beginning, from the prehistoric years until today, the earth is continuously and constantly evolving. Not all the time, mother nature is the reason why the earth is changing. Another reason why these changes happened is the main specie living on this very planet, we, the humans.

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t is usual for the humans to be curious and to be innovative. These had been proven ever since the fire and stone blades have been discovered up until today. And as time passes by, due to these characteristics, humans created and invented numerous things. One of these is the ever changing technology. The technology is like a virus which embraces the humanity, well, not only the humanity but the entire world.

Have you heard about Siri? Sophia? Or the AI Mark Zuckerberg is currently creating? Well, probably you already did. These are just some of the examples of the current technology. But are these things really helpful to us? Well, most probably some of you will agree and some will disagree. Tons of the inventions these days have been very helpful that we feel like we cannot live without these things. Although some of these inventions have positive use, there are also inventions which are destructive to our

planet and some of us do not even care because we haven’t felt the wrath of mother earth or the consequences of what we did before and today.

To showcase the skills and talents of all Mighty Predator students of the University of Nueva Caceres and also to present their inventions and innovation, last August 13, 2018, Science Fair 2018 was held with the theme, “Millennial Innovators Driving Innovation for Today’s World”. Their inventions would definitely greatly help not only the humanity but also the entire planet.

During this activity, which is organized and participated by the whole STEM 12, 56 beastly teams bravely presented their projects. 9 inventions among all of the entries were dubbed as the Magnificent 9. And from these magical 9, 3 inventions were hailed the best during that Science-filled day.

Red and Gray STEM Award

This country, Philippines, is known to be very prone to typhoons and immense flooding.

Due to these calamities, tons of crops and properties are destroyed leaving only ruins, stones and wilted plants on the ground. During these calamities, houses are also a huge issue.

Massive number of families lose their beloved shelters every time these calamities show up. In order to prevent that loss from happening again, a team from STEM Q which consists of Khayla Danieles, Monica Lozano, Mary Rose Colorina, Nathan David Negado, Jonathan Solomon and Kneal Iverson Cunanan come up with a brilliant innovation. They called it “Floating Glass House.”

This house is not just an ordinary house.

They turned this ordinary vulnerable-to-flood house into a flood-proof one. The main focus of this project is to make the house float on water.

But, how did they do it? The group thought about buoyancy, the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an object immersed on it, and also the density. On the base of the house, materials which are less dense than water are grouped together and were installed. These materials allows the whole house to float on water. On the prototype they showed during the science fair, they used plastic bottles underneath the house in order for it to float. According to the said researchers, if this idea will be used in a life-sized house, plastic barrels will be used as the floaters of the it. By the way, this house really floats automatically once flood starts to rise.

Jaime Hernandez Award

Pollution is one of the main problems that the whole world is trying to eradicate for the past few years until now. And as time passes by, new forms of pollution appear throughout the whole world. One of these is water pollution. This type of pollution is caused, of course, by the activities of the human beings. In order to solve this problem, Rey John Sola, Marc Angelo Villareal, Krys Jokshan Magdaong, Gabriel Benedict Imperial, Dmitri Figuracion, Frances Mae San Juan, Maecee Ricafort and Elson Onate, all from STEM O, created the Hydromechanical Wave Generator.

The said generator does not only produce electricity. This amazing project also cleans the river. How did this happen? The generator is composed of 3 main parts: a dynamo, a turbine, and a conveyor belt. Since this project requires tons of electricity to work, and in order to power this project, the team used the current of the water to produce it. The current of the water from a river rotates the turbine connected to a dynamo. The electricity generated in the dynamo will then power the inclined conveyor belt. This belt lifts the solid dirt or trash flowing along the river, lifting them up, then transferring these to the garbage basket attached on the end of the inclined conveyor belt. Once the garbage basket is full of trash, the authorities will then fully remove the trash in it.

UNC Ace Science & Technology Fair Award

Created by Karl Steven Magacia, Joseph Bacera, Jericho Rosita, Michael Angelo Jordana and Harding Luis Sapian, they showcased a mini version of a house that has a security system with the use of an Arduino relay module and Bluetooth module smartphone. You can control the alarm system with the use of your smartphone. They created this security system to help every household owner in securing their homes.

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LAST CHANCE FOR GLORY. Jerome Almario leads the UNC Junior Greyhounds Basketball Team in defending the last winning place against the AdNU Golden Knights in the season 2 of Bicol Universities and Colleges Athletic League (BUCAL).

Their match was held on Sept. 30 at the UNC Sports Palace.

Words by Francis Owen Payte and Photo from BUCAL FB Page

esolved to atone for their loss against Daraga National High School, the UNC Junior Greyhounds Basketball Men Team annihilated Ateneo de Naga University Golden Knights, 74-55, in the Bicol Universities and Colleges Athletic League (BUCAL) at the UNC Sports Palace last Sept. 30.

Determined to finish as third placers, Greyhound vented their ire on Ateneo de Naga side that failed to advance to the championships after their loss to Sto. Domingo National High School.

Jerome Almario set the pace for Greyhounds’ offense resulting in a 9-2 run to start the game.

The first two quarters have been a onesided story for the Greyhounds, pressuring the Golden Knights on both ends of the floor.

Greyhounds secure the first half lead with a 21-point margin, highlighted by Christian Manrique’s post penetration and finished by team captain, Sheldon Versoza.

During a timeout, UNC coach Alvin Lumberio emphasized a vital piece to secure

the advantage, “Even if you’re that open, be patient with your offense.” He then added, “Play smart, always play smart.”

The Golden Knights show immense effort to ignite a late comeback in the last quarter, limiting the Greyhounds to notch only 17, but despite the late scoring efforts, Jeff Quijano sealed Greyhounds’ win with a teardrop lay-up to finish the game at 74-55.

“I’m so glad that we won against Ateneo by 24 points because in the first round of Bucal, we lost against them by 4 points and we lost again for the second round. But we did not let them win again against us in our battle for the third game. We are so happy for that victory and thankful because that is our goal and we achieved it.” said Greyhounds team captain, Sheldon Versoza.

At the end of the season, Christian Manrique was awarded as one of the Mythical 10 players. Moreover, Jerome Almario was awarded as the Season’s Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and one of the Mythical 10 players.

UNC Greyhounds is under the management of coach Alvin Lumberio and Roel Rosales, Sports Development Office head.

UNC SHS Athletes bag awards from National PRISAA ‘18 FRANCIS OWEN PAYTE

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pproximately 7,000 players and coaches from 18 Regions participated in the Nationals Private Schools Athletes Association.

The different sports competition was held at Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex, Bohol, last April 22-27.

Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) was founded on February 17, 1953, an association of private schools, Christian schools, and homeschool athletic departments throughout the Philippines. It is an event for the players to showcase their own strengths and determination in a sports, academic and cultural competition.

ViceGovernor Dionisio B a l i t e president of Bohol Schools Athletic Association expressed his deepest gratitude as to how Bohol was chosen as one of the hosts of the prestigious event. It is the second time that Bohol was chosen as the venue for PRISAA. Both teams from Junior High School and Senior High School competed in (team sports category) Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Football, Sepak Takraw, and Softball. (Individual Sports) Badminton, Athletics, Boxing, Chess, Dance Sports, KarateDo, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Taekwondo and Weightlifting.

(Academic and Cultural) Oratorical, Vocal solo, Duet and the Mutya ng PRISAA Competition.

Renzo Teodoro (ABM K) is one of the players of the Swimming Team, he stated how they were selected and what are the benefits of being a PRISAA Student-Athlete. He said, “I was selected to represent our school since I am part of the UNC varsity swimming team. We first

entered and competed in the regional PRISAA, which was held here in Naga. Fortunately, our team became the champion during the competition which led us to represent the Bicol Region (Region V) for the Nationals.

That is how I was selected to play for the National.”

“The benefits of being a PRISAA Student-Athlete is that I met fellow athletes who share the same passion in swimming. I gained new friends and meet them again every PRISAA competition. It is a challenge for me to be better. Knowing that my national competitors will always aim for the Gold medal. It pushed me to train more to maintain my standing and be better than the previous PRISAA. I learned some critical techniques from the experiences of my teammates and I enjoyed being a team player. I gained honor for representing my school up to the highest level of competition in the country.” During the P R I S A A

competition, he was the one who held the torch to start the official games for PRISAA 2018.

Joseph Basa (ABM O) is one of the players of the Tennis Team, he stated also his opinion on what are the benefits and how they were selected being an athlete student in PRISAA. He said, “First of all, we, Senior High School students, are being selected by competing with each other in Basketball varsity team here in UNC and then we competed for the Regional PRISAA. Fortunately, we never had any

opponents so we advanced to the Nationals in PRISAA 2018. We garnered 1 silver medal and 1 bronze.

The benefits of being a studentathlete are having a full scholarship and having new sports equipment.” this was his response during the interview.

Kurt Angelo Molina (STEM S) is one of the players of the Tennis Team. Having experiences from day to day training he also shared his opinions on how they were selected for representing UNC in the PRISAA 2018 and what were the benefits in joining PRISAA. This is his own opinion regarding that matter, “First, we’ve undergone into a selection since we’re 7 players in the team and they

only need 5 players to represent the school in Regional PRISAA so we have to compete for each other and of course the most important is the attitude and determination. Even though you are the best player in the team if you have a bad attitude hindi ka mapipili.

It’s not always about the winning, it’s the way you played your game by giving your best. Yan po ang laging tinuturo samin. About po dun sa benefits maliban sa full scholarship you’ll have a chance pa para marepresent ang school sa nationals and it’s an honor. Another thing is mag eexcel ka pa sa sports mo because of everyday na training.”

He stated.

Another player of PRISAA, Kobe Baesa (STEM L) one of the players of UNC Basketball Varsity. He also shared his own opinions on the benefits of being a PRISAA student-athlete. “When I first heard of the PRISAA, I was already a basketball varsity player of the school. I was only playing and luckily, I was chosen to be part of that memorable event.

As a PRISAA student-athlete, I am currently a scholar at a university, was able to meet new friends and found myself a new family. But most importantly, being a studentathlete makes me happy because basketball is my passion and I strive to be better in every game.”

They are one of the student-athletes who won in the PRISAA 2018. Based on the obsolete quote, “Hard work beats Talent”.

They managed to show their hard work and true determination by being committed to their own sport and attending everyday training. Despite suffering the physical fatigue from daily routines, they still managed to maintain their grades in academics.

Commitment, perseverance, and determination are the basic necessities for reaching the goals for your own sport.

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inning eight (8) out of ten (10) sporting events’ first places, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Might Predators devours their four other opponents, which hailed them as the champion for the Senior High School Intramurals 2018, held on Oct. 10-12 at the UNC Campus.

The following are the sporting events that the STEM Might Predators: Basketball, Basketball 3v3 Boys, Table Tennis Doubles Boys, Table Tennis Doubles Girls, Badminton Singles A Boy, Badminton Singles A Girl, Badminton Singles B Girl, and Badminton Mixed Doubles.

On the other hand, Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Generals stole the first places from the Predators for Volleyball Boys and Girls and Table Tennis Singles Boy. Meanwhile, Technology, Vocational, and Livelihood (TVL) Chivalries and STEM Cubs both won two (2) first places from Futsal and Table Tennis Singles Girls and Basketball 3v3 Girls and Baminton Singles B Boy, respectively.

One of the heated games in the Intramurals was Basketball wherein Predators successfully defended their thrown, marking a back-to-back championship.

“We train after classes, we are giving everything we got since it will be our last, we really are eager to win,” Semper John Guiruela, STEM Might Predators Basketball team guard, said.

Guiruela was awarded as this year’s most valuable player in

Basketball.

On their championship, Kathleen De Luna, STEM Mighty Predators head and Basketball team coach, emphasized the importance of moral support behind the team’s success.

“They are already good players, what they need now is our support.”

However, before the Predators claimed the championship, they knelt down to their successor, the STEM Cubs.

Predators, who was aiming for a perfect record fell short with only two points, 57-55, and finish with a 3-1 standing.

“It hurts but we need to accept our loss because in a game, there is a winner and a loser but we did our best,” STEM Might Predator’s mythical five best forward Krys Magdaong said.

“We didn’t get enough time to rest,” he added on the probable cause of their defeat.

Another category of the Basketball was the 3-on-3 game. Predators were able to snatch the first place for the Boys division.

“I am shocked, excited, but mostly very happy,” John Gabrielle Malinao of STEM O responded when asked on how he felt when he heard the announcemnt that he was the chosen MVP for this year’s 3-on-3 Basketball for Boys Division.

According to him, he didn’t know what’s the reason why he was chosen, but he knew that it has something to do with his performance on the court.

“To my teammates, I want to say thank you to a new friendship. Thanks for all of your hard work during our training and during the intramurals. To our coach and my adviser, Ma’am Tet

Reginaldo, thank you for the support and for entrusting me to lead the STEM 12’s 3-on-3 teams,” Malinao said.

On the other court was the Badminton game which the Predators almost swept away, except for one division-the Singles B Boy, won by Kyle Dominic Herrero from STEM Cubs.

“It feels good but it’s not as good if you didn’t have any fun,” Herrero expressed after recording 4-round straight win.

Another player who recorded the same was Philip Ceasar Rodavia from the STEM Mighty Predators.

When asked about how he felt after the three-day game, “Honestly, it feels great. There is a lot of students who congratulated me. It is such an honor to contribute for STEM Predators over-all championship.”

Rodavia shared that amidst the hard training every Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and, sometimes, on weekends, what he always set in his mind was the goal to win the game.

“Mang Inasal Pork Sisig with halo halo from Sir Renz!” Kyra Fermel Vicoria stated on her motivation in winning the matches. “I felt a lot of nerves before winning. But, of course, I’m overjoyed! Shout out to Sir Renz, Kuya Belen, Jec, and teammates!”

Following the STEM Might Predators’ championship was the ABM Generals who emerged as 1st Runner-Up. The GAS Prometheans, TVL Chivalries, and STEM Cubs were proclaimed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th RunnersUp, respectively.

All the winners were awarded during the following Students’ Assembly at the UNC Sports Palace.

Roaring Dominance: Predators triumphs in Fun Games, 3-1 IRISH SIERDA

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ays without pens and paper involved. Days without regular classes. People were holding colorful banners, different competitive sports were being played like basketball, volleyball, badminton, futsal, and such.

Balloons were flying everywhere.

The voice of the crowd cheering was defeaning. It was the usual scenario of an intramurals.

Aiming to build up sportsmanship and camaraderie, the UNC Senior High School Department had its annual intramurals last October 1012, 2018 held at the UNC campus.

ABM Generals, GAS Prometheans, TVL Knights, STEM Cubs, and STEM Mighty Predators were the competing teams in the said event.

Prior to this, non-sporting events, such as Agawan Base, Dodgeball, Patintero, and Tug of war, were also organized by the Supreme Student Government (SSG) with the help of Aldrin Alcantara, SSG adviser.

With eagerness to win, the GAS Prometheans showed excellence in passing, blocking and capturing the base who, fortunately, got the 1st place in Agawan Base.

Showing full their force in dragging both opposite ends of the rope, the STEM Mighty Predators

successfully dragged their opponents and claimed the rope bagging the 1st place in Tug of War. Blocking and catching the opponent, STEM Mighty Predators roared against its challengers bagging the 1st place for Patintero.

STEM Mighty Predators once again thrived for the 1st place for Dodgeball airing the superiority in running and throwing the ball.

Overall, this year’s intramurals didn’t only focus on an individual’s performance, but it also showed how to work as a team, practising sportsmanship and discipline while having fun. The event had been a very tiring yet a memorable one for al.

‘Sapat nga ba ang LINC?’ VOICING HOPE

Cathrynn Joyce Mirana

“Musta man daa ang LINC?” “What is so special with LINC?”

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hese are the questions that are usually asked by people who are very much curious about UNC’s program in the Senior High School Department, which is LINC (Learning with Industry Collaboration).

Yeah, LINC is good but the question is, “Does LINC upgrade the quality of education for SHS?” In July 2016, according to worldbank.org, approximately 1.5 million children across the Philippines have stepped into the portals of being a Senior High School student. Instead of going to college, students are required to take extra 2 years, which is now known as Senior High, before taking their preferred college courses. The government sees this change in the educational system as vital for ensuring that all Filipinos are equipped with the basic skills required to play a full and productive role in society.

LINC Senior High School offered by University of Nueva Caceres only covers three (3) academic strands: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand, Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Strand, and General Academic Strand (GAS).

This was developed by Ayala Education. It has four unique features, namely Real English Mastery, Technology-Powered Learning, Employer Partner Networks, Supportive Professional Mentoring and the development of the 21st Century skills.

UNC LINC Senior High School is at its third year of offering profound services to the students who choose to take their SHS in the said university. LINC has a very different approach, but in my opinion, it does not fully upgrade the quality of education for Senior High School. This programs has its flaws.

Senior High School is all about preparing the students for college. What I I like about LINC is that they really master the students with regards to their English proficiency, presentation and collaborative skills. Assessing myself, LINC has really helped me improve my skills when it comes to speaking and writing in English, which could be utilized if I’m already looking for a job. I learned how to properly give a presentation in front, and proper collaboration with my classmates which is essential if I want to become successful in my chosen career. This program also utilizes technology through the use of chromebooks and LINC is an entirely different the internet which enhances the needed 21st century skills.

What this program neglects is the quality of learning that the program. It has students could acquire, the speed of the internet connection and its flaws and the number of chromebooks given affecting the productivity of the it can improve students. and be better As a student who has been part of this program for a year and a by determining half, I’ll be stating one by one the flaws of this program so that this these flaws and could be a basis to further improve the quality of education that LINC taking action SHS is offering.

CONSTRUCTIVISM. Constructivism means that learning upon it. is an active, contextualized process of constructing knowledge rather than acquiring it. I know a person can also learn by doing or by first handedly experiencing something but not all the times this is applicable. As a STEM student, we have courses, especially Math and Science-related courses, wherein extensive knowledge and discussion is needed for us to fully understand certain concepts, and due to constructivism, we are instructed to just search for what we should learn on the internet or read about it through the wikis provided. Some wikis aren’t even much fully loaded with what we should know. Traditional way of teaching wherein a teacher gives a lecture in front of the class is still a better method to learning.

Maybe what LINC can do is to still include traditional teaching in their curriculum without completely abandoning the concept of constructivism. Traditional teaching can be done by the learning facilitators if they know that the students are not fully aware of the topic to be tackled so that the students are given a context or background of the topic but if the topics to be discussed are not that fully complicated, this is the time wherein constructivism could be applied because let’s face it ,guys, there are lots of methods to learn. We should try and explore them.

CHROMEBOOKS AND THE INTERNET CONNECTION. Most of the schoolworks arequire the use of chromebooks and the internet connection. This is one major flaw of the CONTINUE ON PAGE 6