THE KIDDIES MIRROR

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The Official School-Community Publication of Glan Central Integrated SPED Center, Division of Sarangani, Region XII, Volume XIII No. 1

RESHAPING THE FUTURE

DepEd sets forth changes on Education Plan; GCISC heeds reforms for pupils’ welfare

The Department of Education (DepEd) has started rolling out series of changes for all public schools in Philippines to improve the education system which made Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) followed these reforms for their learners’ benefits.

According to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, DepEd Secretary, she wanted to fix the problems of education system in the Philippines – digging deeper down to its grassroots for an effective policy-making of solutions. Hence, after almost two years in her post, several changes were already enacted such as revising the K-12 curriculum, gradual revert to old school calendar, enhancement of reading programs, and even for teachers they have granted onemonth vacation, removal of administration tasks and an overtime pay.

These moderate changes will cater the education lapses primarily due to the pandemic and will address the teachers’ woes for them to teach the students better – giving remedy as well to pupils’ welfare.

Roll of Changes

One of the most evident request from teachers and parents to DepEd was returning back the old school calendar in which last February 20, the department heard it and announced that starting next school year, it will slowly revert to the original school days expecting on SY 2027-2028, schools will open on June while the school break retains on April-May based on the Department Order (DO) No. 3 series of 2024.

Along with the aforementioned plan is the ongoing revision of the K-12 curriculum under its MATATAG agendum.

According to Curriculum Director Jocelyn Andaya, they “decongested” the current curriculum used by 70% wherein the foundational subjects to be focused on are Language, Reading and literacy, Mathematics, Makabansa, and GMRC for K-10 curriculum.

“One of the issues discovered was that

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BACK TO OLD DAYS

1591 parents agree to return to old school opening – survey

by: Deiniece De Guzman

At least 1591 parents of GCISC learners mostly mothers in Kindergarten and Grade 1 said yes to return to old school calendar wherein opening of classes usually start in June during the survey conducted by The Kiddies Mirror scribes, March 21. According to Mrs. Joy Dulauta, a mother of Grade Squash learner, agreed to shift to the month of June as opening of classes due to extreme heat on April and May months.

“Sugot ko uy! Pirting inita naman maskin bulan sa Agosto unya maoy opening sa klase,” Rubyllyn S. Juanillo, grade 1 parent said. She also added that June as school opening is much better for teachers as they are used to it to start classes for kids.

“Di ba ang closing nato May,

unya April pirting inita na gyud looy mga bata, so dapat March jud ang closing,” a kindergarten mother also stated her reason of agreeing to gradual changes in school calendar.

Moreover, Mrs. Liezel Aquino, a mother of a pre-schooler affirmed the statements of other parents saying that April is a very hot month for learners.

“A lot of traditions before like Nutrition Month and Independence Day cannot be celebrated anymore because we begin our classes by August,” Mrs. Vilma Macadaag, grandmother of a learner with special needs agreed also on returning to old school opening.

The survey further affirmed DepEd’s changes in education plan and initiative on shifting to old calendar.

PH EDUCATION SNAG

PISA says Filipino learners lack reading skills; GCISC adapts reading intervention programs

by: Cjohn Rovic Escanilla

Filipino learners still remained as one of the students in the world who are lacking in reading skills based on the new findings by Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) which prompted GCISC to adapt several reading intervention programs in all grade levels.

7 DepEd CO personnel endow PFA to GCISC teachers for quake

By: Tresha Jane Barluado

Seven DepEd Central Office (CO) School Health Division (SHD) personnel headed by Mr. Jordan P. Concepcion, TA II, visited GCISC teachers to impart Psychological First Aid (PFA) as earthquake intervention after being hit with 6.7 magnitude on November 17, 2023.

“This PFA is not a psychological theraphy, rather it is an intervention design for disaster victims to process their emotions, give immediate response to how they felt after a disater,” Mr. Concepcion explained the purpose of this activity.

He also noted that the PFA is linked to 3L’s – look, listen, and link.

“Hahanapin ng PFA ang need ng mga biktima for the first L, makikinig upang maproseso ang amg emosyon para sa second L, at ibigay ang pangangailangan ng biktima hindi pababayaan as our link to them,”

MSU-GenSan Bagwis nods GCISC’s partnership to train campus writers

By: Mary Alliyah Castillon

To enhance the writing skills of selected campus journalists from Grades 4-10, GCISC’s partnership with MSU-Gensan Bagwis was pushed through with one-day simultaneous training-workshop, GCISC, Glan, Sarangani Province, January 13.

Nine editorial staff members from Bagwis were tapped to talk on news, column, sports, editorial, photojournalism, feature and editorial cartooning.

These selected staffs were purposely selected to further intensify the goals of GCISC for having a Special Program in Journalism (SPJ) curriculum.

“Today was overwhelming yet very

he further reiterated what makes it as an intervention.

fulfilling, kay today dili lang na tackle sa amo unsaon pagsulat, kun dili natudluan sad mi paano magsulat og “revolutionary format” na gi-tudlo ni Sir Leonard,” Aida Adelah Naraga, editorial writer of grade 10 shared her learnings on the training.

Moreover, an elementary participant named Brielle Damalien Wadingan shared her insights in the workshop where she highlited the knowledge that she acquired.

On the other hand, Mrs. Lodgin L. Leaño, GCISC SPJ Coordinator, thanked and appreciated the efforts of the Bagwis staff for the long drive to reach Glan.

Even with DepEd’s thorough preparation following a poor result in PISA 2018, the Philippines still performed worse this recently released PISA placing in all the categories at the bottom in country rankings.

This made the secretary disclosed that the said result was “uncomfortable truth” for the country’s education state revealing that mostly Filipino pupils even in elementary level have difficulties in reading.

Grassroots problem

Identifying and reading letters have always been easy for Irjay G. Willy, a grade 3 pupil of GCISC but when these letters formed a word, he cannot pronounce and enunciate even the simple wordsgreatly affecting her comprehension and analysis skills.

Willy is always a playful child enough to communicate all day with perfect conversational

skills using his Mother Tongue yet, when it comes to reading, it seems his time stops for minutes as he tries to articulate a word.

“Akoa lang man Lola ako kauban sa balay walay magtudlo nako wala man ko mama og papa,” he shyly shared his reasons why he cannot easily identify some letters.

On the other hand, Elton Zaspa can read simple words. However, when complex words equivalent to 5th grade level of ability, he is having a hard time to read which is disadvantageous for him as he is two years away from being a high school student. He has the attitude of being lazy and easily distracted from his surrounding which is one of the factors that significantly affect his reading skills due to his lack of concentration and focus.

“Dili man ko ka-study sa balay. Bulag man ko mama og papa walay motudlo nako,” Elton said.

These two learners mentioned are part of the identified 115 struggling readers of GCISC for this School Year 2023-2024 who contributed to the rising of reading crisis

Kindergarten teacher embraces SMART-ED initiative to lift quality education

by Zoe Akisha Requillos

J-sel Joy R. Aparicio, a Kindergarten teacher of GCISC, fully embraced the SMART-ED initiative of the Department of Education (DepEd) Sarangani Division where she used this one of her teaching strategies in elevating quality education.

According to Mrs. Aparicio, SMART-ED helped her teaching style to become interactive, innovative, and fun which is suited for her kindergarten pupils.

“Na-enhance ang learning sa mga bata tapos interactive og fun experience para sa ilaha. Unya interesting og innovative learning kung gamitan ug ani,” Aparicio stated as she described the SMART-ED advantages. She added that through SMART-ED, she experienced

learning

is now popular and common nowadays. Curriculum Implementation Division Chief Donna S. Panes spearheaded the donation of equipment to GCISC such as TV and gadgets to adopt the teaching style using ICT and allow dynamic collaboration among pupils. Before Mrs. Aparicio got to teach through SMARTED, she underwent difficult processes under CID Chief Panes just to bring this opportunity in GCISC.

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Conference (RSPC) 2024 at Tacurong City on April 11-14. GCISC bagged a total of 36 medals where 18 of these are gold medals, seven silver and 11 bronze in both group and individual events in the recently concluded DSPC at Glan School of Arts and Trades, Glan, Sarangani last March 22-23.

The individual writers on News Writing, Sports Writing, and Editorial Cartooning events both English and Filipino maintained the top spots together with the Column Writer and Photojournalism Filipino. The Radio Broadcasting team in English had claimed again its golden victory after last year’s hiatus while the new team for Collaborative Desktop Publishing English made to qualify to RSPC when they remained unbeatable even before the pandemic times. The qualifiers will undergo an intensive training this coming April 8 at General Santos City.

100% of GCISC teachers show support on removal of ancillary tasks survey says by

Without hesitation, 100% of teachers in GCISC showed support on the immediate removal of their ancillary tasks as stated from DepEd Order No. 002 s. 2024 entitled “Immediate Removal of Administrative Tasks of Public School Teachers”. This was the result of the surveyinterview conducted by The Kiddies Mirror among the 87 teachers of GCISC on March 20, 2024 proving that there are some tasks that hinders the effectivity of teachinglearning process.

“These ancillary tasks will be a burden to the teachers, that’s why I agree that these works are removed from the teachers,” Mrs. Arlene A. Cellona, a grade 3 teacher, directly stated.

On the other hand, Ms. Junnazen B. Hernando, grade 5 teacher, emphasized that these ancillary tasks are excessive workload for teachers, thus, she agreed to reduce the teachers’ workload.

Meanwhile, both Mrs. Eve Bataller, grade 1 teacher and Mrs. Cherish Marie Etom, grade 6 teacher, agreed on the said interview who further noted that by removing ancillary works, teachers can focus on teaching the children, which is their primary role.

“I agree, to remove the ancillary tasks for teachers so they can focus on teaching their kids,” Bataller insisted.

Through this survey, teachers unanimously okayed the said memorandum as it helps them to lessen their workload and be able to teach their pupils with an ample time.

After a rigid test in the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) competition, 36 campus writers of Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) will head to the Regional Schools Press

Duchess Tordecilla

Rocel Daligdig

2023 to relieve stress from a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that hits Glan. (Keisha May Cabaluna)

ideas in editorial cartooning, January 13. (Precious Arrhiana Gelacio)

Together with Mr. Concepcion were Mr. Aldwin Rimbao, DRRMS, PDO II; Ms. Julia Andrea Aguila, TA II; Ms. Nina Lubel Escobedo TA I; Nikko Joy Bogalbal, Margareta Lasam and Jemaima Dalogdog from DRRMS.

This PFA was designed by experts from United Nations (UN) for natural calamities victims.

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PRACTICE READING. Marielle Pangan and Elyonah Patugas, both Grade pupils, exercise their reading skills on the lessons they jot down on their notebook while waiting for their older brothers at Gabaldon Building, March 19. (Cyrus Dominic Primero)

LISTEN AND LEARN. Mrs. Erlyn C. Gerafusco, grade 5 Dao teacher, shares her knowledge about a lesson during the face-to-face learning prompting her pupils to be focused. (Keisha May Cabaluna)

transcending not only in the school but throughout the Philippines.

Irjay and Elton were left no choice but to undergo intervention programs that will improve their reading skills and to help elevate the Philippines’ standing on PISA.

RESHAPING THE FUTURE

DepEd sets forth changes on Education Plan; GCISC heeds reforms for pupils’ welfare

the curriculum was overloaded with too many lessons or subjects. The curriculum required instructors to teach an excessive number of learning competencies—with very limited time available for instruction,” Duterte said as they took two years to revise the curricula with the guidance from local stakeholders and academe and international experts.

Through this action, DepEd aims to fix the learning gap of students caused by the recent pandemic which resulted for the Philippines to place second to the lowest in the current Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results.

This is why based on DepEd Memorandum No. 001, s. 2024 issued last January 10, they launched an enhancement program called Catch-up Fridays which is a learning mechanism intended to improve the reading skills of all struggling learners in the country and to help improve the standings in PISA.

“All Fridays throughout the school year shall be designated as Catch-up Fridays, with a focus on operationalizing the National Reading Program (NRP) during the first half of the day’s schedule and on fostering Values, Health, and Peace Education for the second half,” stated in the said memorandum.

Teachers’ Benefits

On January 26, DepEd formally issued through DO No. 002, s. 2024 which emphasized the removal of administration tasks amongst public school teachers to improve their quality of teaching.

“With this commitment, it is imperative to build a work environment for teachers that upholds and protects their welfare,” DepEd noted.

Those teachers who have administration tasks are directed to give it to all administrative officer and non-teaching personnel within the school.

Moreover, based on DO No. 003, s. 2024, the teachers were given a 30-day break from all the school’s reports providing them an uninterrupted time to rest after a school year.

“[Ito’y] para ma-enjoy talaga nila ang vacation nila dahil in the past, marami tayong mga DepEd-initiated activities pa rin during the summer season, during the two-month break,” DepEd Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas highlighted in the Unang Balita interview.

Bringas added that this break could help teachers retain their energy from overwork and enhance the PISA performance of Philippines.

Furthermore, Duterte will compensate teachers who will teach beyond six-hour limit based on the Magna Carta for Teachers through a policy citing an overload pay that will be released soon.

What GCISC has changed?

In line with the department’s roll of changes, GCISC has made adjustments to its school management for teachers and pupil’s welfare as new school leader had been installed last February 20.

Mrs. Genevieve S. Rama, school principal II, reshaped the school’s management into three offices headed by three master teachers II as Office 1 Curriculum Lead-Mr. Jim A. Sagario, Office 2 Curriculum Lead-Mrs. Eve Bataller, and Office 3 Curriculum Lead-Mrs. Moriel Abayata, who are tasked to manage the implementation of programs and projects that focused on curriculum like reading programs as well as teachers’ capacity to deliver quality education to learners.

Mrs. Rama also conformed Mr. Noel R. Morales’ office head as SGOD who will oversee the governance and school operations for conducive teaching-learning environment of GCISC learners.

“I will also assign one ADAS to each office to take charge of teachers’ records, absences, salaries and benefits and each of them must provide report every month on how we utilized our finances like MOOE as transparency is important,” she additionally stressed on these changes in school management.

Meanwhile, to provide safe learning environment to pupils, she further implemented new rules on the conduct and arrangement of learners during flag raising ceremony especially for the late comers, gate entrances and exits for learners and teachers, waste segregation, and school cleanliness through “Basura Ko Sagot Ko Ilabas Ko” program.

These gradual changes in the school level is adapted as a steady approach to address on the recent problems on education.

PH in lowest proficiency for EnSciMa

In the PISA 2022 that was released on December 2023, once again the Philippines’ performance was very low, ended one of the countries produced with lowest proficiency students in English, Science, and Mathematics.

“To be honest, we’re not expecting good results. So right now, we’re really focused in learning recovery,” Department of Education (DepEd)

Undersecretary Michael Poa emphasized last November 2023.

The Philippines placed 77th out of 81 countries worldwide showing that the country is far left behind in terms of supplementing the students of the required knowledge.

Based on the results the country accumulated levels 1a to 1b which means Filipino students can only understand literal sentences in English and perform and recognize simple calculation and scientific concepts in Mathematics and Science respectively.

Shortage of resources

For the record, Philippines belonged to the “third world” countries which gave a big reason why the country have high poverty rate, economic instability, and even lack of infrastructure facilities making the education sector heavily affected

“We perform poor, and we spend less,” Justine Raagas, Philippine Business for Education said reiterating that

the government only allocated 3% to 4% of gross domestic product for its education budget which is less than the 6% required globally.

In GCISC, the same problems were encountered like lack of classrooms, textbooks and even no place for computer laboratory to adapt 21st Century style of teaching.

“Our learners in grades 4 and 5 do not have any textbooks in English and Math. We lacked some resources here,” Mr. Arvin Salvacion, school property custodian stated.

Addressing Problems

As part of the National Learning Recovery Program of DepEd, they will be implementing programs to address the learning gap for subjects in English, Science, and Mathematics.

For the meantime, the GCISC administration implemented several reading intervention programs per grade level to specifically focus on improving the reading skills of identified struggling readers.

The grade 5 level has launched their own reading intervention program called “Project Apollo” which aims to integrate reading with other concepts to improve the pupils’ comprehension.

“Through this reading program, Elton slowly learned to read 5th grade sight words,” Mrs. Ninolita Sabillo, his adviser, shared the improvements of Elton.

These two pupils have a long way for them to conquer their dreams but as they try their best to read one step at a time then their hopes for a better future will increase significantly – perhaps leaving a legacy to the young ones on the importance of reading.

STILL ON TOP

by Brielle Damalien Wadingan

Municipality of Glan has once again claimed its top spot for having most visitors in a same-day arrival when it recorded 1,497,106 visitors in 2023 still after imposing P20 environmental fee for each tourist.

Based on the report released by the Department of Tourism Region 12 last March 15, Glan remained in first spot followed by General Santos City and Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.

“Glan was able to achieve this feat since the tourism office was closely working with the beach owners for the monthly submission of tourism data statistics,” Mrs. Rhoa D. Wadingan, Tourism Officer said. She added that an

follow-up news

DENR RO12 finally grants GCISC’s school site title to address classroom shortages

by Kayna Secillo

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XII has finally granted Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) its school site title to give solution on the lack of classrooms which became a perennial problem for the school.

After long processes on complying the requirements that started in June 2022 and reaching the final stage of obtaining the documents last March 18, 2023, GCISC has claimed its site title last November 2023 at Koronadal City.

According to Mr. Noel P. Morales, Master Teacher 1 and the SGOD head of GCISC, the school site is an important document so that the DepEd Regional Office can give more school buildings to address the classroom shortages in the campus.

“First magkuha ug mga papers sa municipal processor, taxdeck, tax clearance. Then, adto kag barangay unya magkuha ug certification for school printing. After that, magpasa ug requirements sa DENR,” Mr. Morales explained

the steps on how to get the certificate of land title.

He also added that DENR conducted a survey and after the survey was confirmed, a school can have its site title.

“Then pagka two-months usa pa makuha ang title,” Morales said.

He also noted that there were some intruders who would claim randomly the school back then but did not have any school site title.

Learners adhere to DepEd’s 236k planting of trees; embed 50 saplings in Virgin

Island

By: Cjohn Rovic Escanilla

Based on DepEd Memorandum No. 069 s. 2023 that mandated the simultaneous planting of 236,000 trees across the country, Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) learners planted 50 saplings at the famous Virgin Island of the town’s

ordinance was approved which penalizes tourism establishments who failed to submit their tourist arrival report.

The municipality will continue preserving its tourist attraction especially with its white and black sand beaches through this environmental fee which will contribute also to the economy of Glan as many visitors will come.

estuary, Glan, Sarangani Province.

“Ang tree planting is done to save the mother earth, to breath fresh air and make our place green og limpyo,” Margarita L. Paraz, a master teacher 1 and adviser of Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) said.

She added that this activity is for the future children because if people will plant more trees, the future will become better.

A total of 47, 678 public schools participated with over 236,000 trees projected as planted on December 6, 2023.

The simultaneous activity aimed to promote environmental responsibility among the Filipino children and served as a gift to the Filipino children and future generations towards a clean and green environment.

With the effort of these teachers

the school has now the certificate after years of waiting that will be used for constructing more classrooms to provide better learning-environment for pupils.

School receives Sci-Math equipment from SDO Sarangani; aims to solve lack of learning materials

Kayna Secillo

Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) received modules and equipment from the Division of Sarangani as means of addressing the lack of learning materials in the campus, March 11.

Moreover, the school also received Math and Science equipment, SLM for grade 4 and grade 9, textbooks for kindergarten, grade 1, grade 9 and grade 10.

Aside from that, the school also got Music and Arts equipment from the Division Office.

“We are thankful that our school is blessed with these useful equipment for our Science activities,” Mrs. Rosie Jean Buensalido, Science coordinator, expressed her gratefulness. Ms. Emy B. Fabula, Administrative Officer II, distributed the new equipment and learning modules for the pupils and teachers last Thursday, March 14.

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On the other hand, Sir Ludendorf L. Sabillo, GCISC physical planning coordinator talked about where the school site title was obtained.

“Nakuha na ang school site title sa DENR sa region unya magstart diay sa RTC unya mubalik sa Region na pud,” Mr. Sabillo said.

assigned,

ONE LAST STEP. The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) personnel conducts a survey on the total land area of GCISC as one of the final requirements for school titling, March 18, 2023. (Anthony Villareal)

SAVING EARTH. Through the DepEd’s Makakalikasan core value, GCISC learners personally embed a plant in Virgin Island, Glan, Sarangani to protect the environment and maintain its ecosystem. (Annie G. Bensoy)

VALUABLE APPARATUS. Mrs. Florentina S. Lebios, a mathematics teacher, personally receives the equipment useful for Mathematics lesson from Sarangani Division Office personnel, GCISC stage, March 11. (Ayana Estelle Paramel)

FOCUS! Two grade pupils listen attentively to the principal’s instruction on some policy changes during Flag Raising Ceremony and those who come to school late, February 20. (Keisha May Cabaluna)

EDITORIAL

Cease-tem Struggle

PISA showed that Filipino learners continue to struggle in certain subjects like Mathematics, Science and Reading as it placed second to last in this year’s Programme for International Students Assessments (PISA) examination. The results alarmed the educators and top officials of the country as it revealed how poor Filipino learners in certain abilities like science, problem solving and reading comprehension. Is the Philippines education system the worst?

Due to the PISA exams, the Department of Education (DepEd) has implemented a new program every Friday where pupils will improve their reading skills in “Catch-up Fridays”. According to the department, 80% Filipino learners lacked reading comprehension, problem solving skills and are slow in Science. The pandemic contributed a big part to this issue where pupils were not thriving for certain grades they need as their knowledge continue to deteriorate.

Lack of competent teachers have also been a big problem in our country, as they have fled out to foreign lands hoping for better salary and economy. According to the Alliance of concerned teachers (ACT), there are around 3,000 teachers who went abroad leaving the Philippines in brain drain. What they say the core of learning is now decreasing in our country because the salary and economy has no growth even the education system.

The lack of supplies and classrooms have been a major problem in the Philippines for years also. Because of the lack of books and laptops as well as tight room space, learners can no longer concentrate better. According to DepEd, over 100,000 classrooms are needed every year as the current seating of classrooms are 65 learners per classroom. Not only does tight space ruin the focus of students but also their personal space.

Philippines education never changes which is a reason why learners lack knowledge and abilities to help them improve their performance. In our locality, pupils have hard time with comprehending what they are reading especially in Mathematics word problems. Various interventions have been applied to elevate performance on these areas but

most learners are still on the bottom line.

Aligning better our intervention programs with PISA by implementing certain classes and workshops on the three important areas Reading, Mathematics, and

“It is our sole responsibility to eliminate these plastic confetti inside the school campus. Cleanliness is what we strive for!”

She embodies leadership skills particularly in guiding her teammates in RadioBroadcasting.

As a grade 5 pupil, Zoe can definitely withstand problems independently.

Plastic Confetti

by Zoe Akisha Requillos

Science, we can raise our status and compete with other countries internationally on such assessment. Moreover, addressing the inadequacy of learners’ materials and equipment can help us build a future where our education system will not struggle.

Vanishing Good Manners

REFLECTION

Most of the youth today are seen exhibiting improper behavior which they carry with them to their respective schools. This resulted in teachers having times to shout at or reprimand students. There is nothing wrong if teachers scold the children, but nowadays, is it the teachers’ fault if they discipline their students?

“Parents should have a significant responsibility in instilling proper behavior in their children for their upbringing, helping them distinguish right from wrong”

Pupils are taught everyday on proper waste segregation as “nabubulok or di-nabubulok”. Garbage bins are labelled as “plastik or papel”. Early in the morning, trash is picked up on the school grounds. However, after recess time, school ground is covered again with white, plastic cellophanes which are very distracting to one’s eyesight. The school looks dirty and unclean.

For many years, this remains as the biggest problem of the school, how to eliminate this waste plastic. Even the SSLG and SELG Officers are pushing for clean surrounding and proper disposal of plastics but it never solve totally the problem. Still, plastics are like confetti on the grounds beaming under the acacia trees and wide field.

But just recently, these confetti disappeared on the grounds. Thanks to the new rule that the new school principal imposed, “Basura ko, Sagot ko, Ilabas ko”. Learners learned to throw their own trash and bring it out from school. Every one is responsible now of one’s plastic trash and that greatly improves how the school looks clean now. A single plastic that is left on the ground can be seen clearly from far away.

This means that the school is now finally freed from long, unpleasant sightings.

Pupils, parents, teachers, and stakeholders should be reminded always that throwing garbage properly is not anybody’s responsibility, it is our sole responsibility to eliminate these plastic confetti inside the school campus. Cleanliness is what we strive for!

An energetic young writer of grade 6 SPJ class, Cjohn is a reliable pupil to pen factual articles.

“Escalating debt levels in the Philippines have put a significant constraint on the government’s ability to allocate funds for crucial sectors like improvement of health care, education and infrastructure”

Damalien, a grade 6 pupil, speaks truly from her heart. She is interested on the issues engulfing the Philippines – making her to quill an effective editorial articles.

Recently, it was reported that a teacher scolded her students while live on the social media platform TikTok. This quickly garnered various reactions from netizens. Some sided with the students, saying that the teacher went overboard with words like “ugaling iskwater” and “ingrato,” affecting the mental health of her students.

Some also said that what the teacher did was right because she might have reached her limit due to the disrespectful behavior exhibited by her students. Whichever angle you look at it from, it can be considered that the students still have faults because the teacher would not get angry if the children did nothing wrong. Essentially, she is just disciplining the students for what is wrong as they need to be corrected being their second parent.

According to the Secretary of the Department of Education, VP Sara Duterte, their office received the issue and decided not to penalize the viral

teacher. Duterte just advised all teachers that if they feel frustrated, they should take a few minutes to calm themselves down. The teacher was given a show cause order and 72 hours to explain her actions. She admitted that she did not realize she was online while delivering her sermon.

If we weigh the issue, Duterte’s decision not to penalize the teacher was correct because it is unavoidable for a teacher to reprimand their students in a day due to their large numbers in a classroom. However, hopefully, in disciplining the youth today, they should be shaped even while they are still at home.

Parents should have a significant responsibility in instilling proper behavior in their children for their upbringing, helping them distinguish right from wrong. Dr. Jose Rizal said, “ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan,” but will the youth of today still be symbols of hope in our society if they continue to show improper behavior?

Death by Debt

VIEWPOINTS

Like other countries, the Philippines rely on borrowing money to finance its economic development. However, the increasing debt had burdened the country’s economy. How can we solve this?

The Philippines has collected over a trillion debt over the years. This has lead to rising concerns from fellow Filipinos as they fear the country’s low economic growth. This is not the right path to follow towards our country’s bright future.

Escalating debt levels in the Philippines have put a significant constraint on the governments ability to allocate funds for crucial sectors like improvement of health care, education and infrastructure. According to the Bureau of the treasury, the Philippines debt has increased by 8.92% since of last year and had become 14.6 trillion. This has a significant change in how our country can develop itself by building more infrastructure, developing a more advanced

school system and providing healthcare that can help save lives.

This debt has also caused the halt of our education system being developed to be more advanced, as our country relies on the continuous borrowing of money. According to World Bank almost 90% Filipino students lack the skill to read, solve and do science. Showing the country’s ineffective learning system, due to the lack of money the Philippines has and the continuous borrowing of money.

As the debt burden increases, private investments may crowd out in the Philippines. As the government competes for available credit at the market, limited access to affordable credit from private businesses can hinder their ability to expand. According to budget basics there is a 33% chance that this can happen because of the debt the Philippines has. This crowding out effect stifles economic growth and development that hampers our country’s overall academic potential.

A high level of debt relative for the country’s economic output can negatively impact its credit rating. Although a lower credit rate make it more expensive for the government to borrow in the future, as lenders may want a more higher price. According to US-based S&B’s Global credit rating agency affirmed BBB+ long term and A-2 short term sovereign credit ratings of the Philippines. This further exacerbates the debt burden and limits the governments ability to invest in crucial sectors of the economy.

Adviser:

Dear Editor,

I truly noticed that some

in our

are not following

ko.” Some kids may pick up trash but while it is still crowded after the flag raising ceremony, they just step on it without picking up. Even in our classrooms, some of my classmates would not mind small cellophanes on papers on the floor unless they are told so. Their acts were truly making the school dirty. think discipline should be emphasized in the the school for a while, because the kids nowadays are truly undisciplined. Some are not admitting to their own trash but rather just say “ It is not mine”. See, how they simply lied to themselves. I hope disciplinary actions will be imposed on dishonesty and disobeying rules.

Sincerely, Mary Ahlliyah

CAMPUS EYE

by: Cjohn Rovic Escanilla

by: Brielle Damalien Wadingan

Editor-in-Chief:

Cjohn Rovic Escanilla

Associate Editors: Brielle Damalien Wadingan, Kayna Secillo Section Editors: Zianne Audree Alison, Rocel Daligdig, Ryne Villarin, Crisjoe Estosos, Precious Gelacio, Altheo Dane Lariba

Cartoonists: Louise Abing, Arshelly Lava, Sharif Beldia, Catelyn Tangaro, Cassandra Gortina, Toby Lorenzo Etom, Louise Jade Abella

Photojournalists: Cyrus Primero, Keisha Cabaluna, Ayana Paramel, Brianna Andatuan

Writers:

Dheanne Escuadra, Tresha Barluado, Mary Castillon, Dollie Subista, Zoe Requillos, Mariano Torres III, Zachary Singcua, Ryonah Andalan, Duchess Tordecilla, Deniece De Guzman, Kiara Bataller, Kyle Wabinga, Lanah Yurag

Lodgin L. Leaño

Principal: Genevieve S. Rama

Today,

kids

school

the rule “ Basura ko Sagot ko Ilabas

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“SBFP does not only continue nourishing generations but also nurtures the abilities of every youth, helping them to thrive beyond the challenges they face”

Nourishing Generations CHAins of CHAos: What do you know about it?

SIDE NOTES

by Zianne Audree Alison

The School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) has much impact on Filipino students academic performance, attendance and participation in extracurricular activities. According to the Department of Health (DOH), 3.6 million Filipino learners are malnourished, which leads to less focus and problem solving skills. It is said that children are more focused and are at their best when they are well fed. They tend to engage in more extracurricular activities resulting to higher academic performance.

SBFP also has a crucial role in the health of severely wasted students as malnourished students tend to stay up at their house as they cannot focus well and have stomach aches.

Filipinos were immediately enraged after knowing that a resort nestled among the rolling terrains of Philippines renowned as Chocolate Hills. It became an eyesore for many that even Senators questioned its presence in the middle of a protected area. But initially, how did the resort bypassed all the requirements to build and operate such blemish in a natural formed environment?

An influencer posted a video promoting the Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort in Sagbayan, Bohol which triggered a lot of netizens on why is there an establishment on the foot of Chocolate Hills. This was escalated when the Senate knew the issue prompting Sen. Nancy Binay to request an investigation regarding the construction of the said resort. Instantly, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released a temporary closure order for not having an environmental compliance certificate (ECC). Following the closure order, Sagbayan also abolished their business permit last March 14.

On the resorts’ defense, they emphasized that an approval was given to them by DENR’s Protected Area Management Board to build the resort in 2018 despite having no ECC. Moreover, when the issue sparked, nobody took the responsibility of owning on how did the establishment built. This is why the DENR, DILG and DOT must work together in scrutinizing future facilities whether it has negative impact on our environment or not.

Upon the Presidential Decree No. 1037 signed by President Fidel V. Ramos in 1997, all towns in Bohol containing the Chocolate Hills are regarded as Natural Monument thus, protection are needed against exploitations. Hence, Filipinos must think before they build a tourist spot if it can affect our Mother Nature. Chocolate Hills are our pride of nation. It provided us a sweet view, therefore preserving it must be one of the priorities of government before it will be destroyed and become unsweetened like a chocolate.

“Today we may stop, drop and read, but tomorrow we will take the lead through Catch up Fridays”

Damalien, a grade 6 pupil, speaks truly from her heart. She is interested on the issues engulfing the Philippines – making her to quill an effective editorial articles.

“If you want your work to be inspired by someone then draw a line assuring it is not the same because if it is, subsequently this mimic of yours could turn into a frenzy.”

Chryzander is a grade 5 pupil who just smiles whenever told to express his opinion on a certain issue. He is the no.1 column writer in this year’s DSPC.

According to PhilStar 18.6% students that are malnourished do not go to school as hunger is a problem for them. That is why schools implemented this feeding program to give out balanced meals for wasted children and make their health and attendance better.

Thus, SBFP is a powerful tool in addressing child hunger, improve academic performance, school attendance, participation in extracurricular activities, promoting health and slowly decreasing poverty in the Philippines. SBFP does not only continue nourishing generations but also nurtures the abilities of every youth, helping them to thrive beyond the challenges they face.

Stop, Drop and Read

I believe cha-cha is a complex area of discussion that we better leave to our lawmakers and constitutional scholars. However, for the pleasure or our panel and as a proactive citizen of this country, let me give my two cents on the matter. Charter change is always promising as change itself is constant. It’s only a matter of timing and pure intentions. We only fix broken things as they say and why fix something ain’t broken? Will this create chaos among the senate, congress, and the ordinary people? Only if it springs on personal gains and interests and not for the greater good of the majority.

-Eve S. Bataller, MT-II, Curriculum Lead 2

It is said that the 1987 constitution is already obsolete and it doesn’t serve anymore the changing needs of our present time. In lieu to this, the lawmakers are pushing for charter change - that is changing the constitution. In my humble point of view, am in favor of cha-cha, BUT with reservations. If it is for economic gains that creates more opportunities to our fellowmen, then I

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agree. But if the ammendments is for term extensions of politicians I’ll beg to disagree.

Sure, the recent talks about cha-cha is about chacha is creating more chaos than ever due to the fact that if we look our economy right now, not to mention the ongoing crisis in the west philippine sea, dont think it is right and just to discuss cha-cha while some of our countrymen are starving and apprehensive of our future with the brewing war between super power countries like china and US. don’t want the Philippines to be a battleground again where we are just, sad to say, a pawn in this game of power and greed.

-Lynn Marie Infante, Mother

The Filipino public holds a variety of views on Cha-cha. Done may support it, believing in it’s potential for economic growth and development, while others may oppose it. Fearing potential political stability or concentration power. Therefore, it’s a delicate issue that requires a careful and inclusive deliberation,

consideration and concensus -building. So, as a mother either which, my only prayer is to ensure that it serves the best interest of the Filipino people so that the next generation ( my children) will enjoy and benefit from it.

-Maria Cecilia T. Sacor,

PTA Vice President, GCISC

Given that charter change frequently result in heated arguments, power struggles, and political instability, it is possible that they will cause disorder among members of Congress, the Senate, and the general Filipino populace. Constitutional amendments need intricate legal and political processes that are sometimes fraught with conflict. Furthermore, altering the fundamental laws of the land may have a significant impact on the institutions, government, and general welfare of the nation. To prevent turmoil and guarantee a seamless transition, it is crucial that any suggested changes to the charter be carried out in a transparent, inclusive, and people-centered manner.

- Rhoa D. Wadingan, Glan Municipal Tourism Officer

by: Brielle Damalien Wadingan

With the deteriorating skills of Filipino students, DepEd started a new program called Catch up Fridays. Will this help pupils?

The Department of Education (DepEd) started a new program called Catch-up Fridays. This is caused by the recent ranking on the PISA exams where Philippines realized the massive reading gap between other countries. This is why DepEd is hoping to enhance the reading comprehension skills of Filipino learners through it.

Catch up Fridays are giving teachers new learning platform to teach to their learners. According to the department, as of February 2023, there are more than 73 sites that implemented it across the country while 152 sites are ongoing.

DepEd is also supporting teachers by helping them make detailed schedules and activities.

This program also yielded positive effect on education. Schools are dedicating one day to teach their pupils on how to enhance their reading capabilities. By focusing on reading, peace and health values that DepEd is aiming to is slowly enhanced and promote the skills of young Filipino students. Today we may stop, drop and read, but tomorrow we will take the lead through Catch up Fridays.

Mimic Frenzy

PERSPECTIVE ON TARGET

by: Chryzander Wabinga

Copying someone’s work has become rampant nowadays especially with the advent of technology. It is easy now for us to literally imitate someone’s idea even if that person is famous because most of us believe that no one knows that we copied these things. However, it is a different conversation when a mimic version is propelled by its popularity due to large amount of individuals patronizing on it rather than the original one.

Recently, a Moro singer named “Shaira” has been on the spotlight for many days as she promoted on her various social media even in Spotify her song called “Selos” since December 2023. It is an addictive type of song especially in the chorus. As of March 19, 2024, her mentioned song accumulated 8.7 million views in Youtube, 1.4 million likes on Spotify and thousands of views in TikTok. Dubbed as the Queen of Bangsamoro pop, no doubt that she allured not only Filipino fans but also International listeners.

But, on the evening of March 19, Shaira’s hit song was removed from all online streaming sites due to copyright issues. This is after Lenka, an Australian singer-song writer discovered that the beat of her song called “Trouble is a Friend” released on 2008 is similar to “Selos”. These sparked controversies among netizens saying Shaira should not use other beats just to become well-known.

Scrutinizing on this issue, the AHS productions and even Shaira should know in the first place that releasing something that is copied from someone is literally a bad move. Especially that the beat is addictive, it can really draw many people to listen to it.

Currently, AHS production is contacting the team of Lenka to get permission in making “Selos” as an official cover. Once the process is done, then it can be uploaded back onto online streaming platforms. This shows that ignoring the consequences could lead to uncertain situations. Copying something can get you on jail as it is against the law in Philippines. Hence, before deciding your idea to be made, make sure that it is not a copy. If you want your work to be inspired by someone then draw a line assuring it is not the same because if it is, subsequently this mimic of yours could turn into a frenzy.

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

By: Genevieve S. Rama, Principal II

The timeless wisdom encapsulated in the phrase, “With great power comes great responsibility,” echoes through the fictional character of Spider-Man, created by the legendary writer Stan Lee. This iconic line, immortalized in movies, resonates with a profound moral lesson that deep-rooted beliefs can inspire individuals to dedicate their lives to serving and inspiring others. Effective leadership necessitates a nuanced understanding of the delicate interplay between power and influence.

True leaders recognize that authentic influence, grounded in empathy and a shared vision, surpasses the fleeting authority derived solely from a position of power. Leadership, therefore, becomes a journey of empowerment, amplifying voices, and steering towards common goals collectively.

“By prioritizing collaboration and embracing the principles of the Leader In Me Mindset, the school management has successfully fostered an environment where teamwork is valued, ideas are shared freely, and collective success is celebrated”

Drawing from personal experiences as a school head, I understand the significance of individual skills, principles, and philosophies in leadership. Being a good team player involves upholding professionalism and embracing diverse perspectives, considering the unique contexts and cultures of each school community. Respect for differing opinions fosters a collaborative environment conducive to growth and innovation.

In my capacity as a school leader entrusted with overseeing a diverse community of students and staff, my first day as the head of Glan Central Integrated SPED Center presented a pivotal moment. grasped the chance to address the entire school community during the flag-raising ceremony.

in our actions. Lastly, “SEEK” underscores the significance of seeking divine guidance in all our endeavors. Regardless of our faith backgrounds, recognizing and acknowledging the presence of a higher power in our pursuits instills a sense of humility, purpose, and direction. Let us remain steadfast in our commitment to seeking guidance from above as we navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In the months of February and March 2024, upon assuming the role of school principal at Glan Central Integrated SPED Center, a concerted effort was made to establish a strong foundation of collaboration and teamwork. Over the past month, the implementation of the Leader In Me Mindset has played a pivotal role in fostering greater collaboration among staff members, parents, and students. Through regular meetings and brainstorming sessions, stakeholders were provided with a platform to share ideas, address challenges, and collectively work towards common goals.

Ma’am Jing-Jing as she is fondly called, loves to share her leadership experiences to motivate everyone to collaborate and produce better resul

My speech centered on the paramount significance of fostering unity as we embark on our collective journey forward. introduced a guiding principle encapsulated in the acronym “4S.” The first “S” represents “SILENCE,” urging individuals to hone their listening skills and reflect on actions for the common good. The second “S” symbolizes “SAFETY,” highlighting the paramount importance of fostering a secure learning environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and protected. The third “S” stands for “SIMPLE,” advocating for clear and straightforward approaches to problemsolving and program implementation. By avoiding unnecessary complexity and embracing simplicity in our endeavors, we can streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and achieve greater clarity

This concerted effort has not only strengthened relationships within the school community but has also cultivated a culture of collaboration that is evident in various initiatives, including the preparation for the DSPC Billeting quarter and the acceptance of the challenge to host the Division event. By prioritizing collaboration and embracing the principles of the Leader In Me Mindset, the school management has successfully fostered an environment where teamwork is valued, ideas are shared freely, and collective success is celebrated. This culture of collaboration lays a strong foundation for continued growth and success, ensuring that Glan Central Integrated SPED Center remains a beacon of excellence in education.

An opinionated grade 6 pupil who loves to express her views through Editorial and Sci-tech writing.

Zianne truly showed her versatility by winning in editorial and Scitech writing in DSPC.

by Dheanne Marchelle Escuadra

‘BANTAY BATA’

MORE THAN A BROTHER’S DUTY

“Good morning Ma’am. Puwede nako ibilin kay Crysander iyang manghod?” That was 8:00 in the morning when Mrs. Crislyn Balansag, Crysander’s mother came to section Mahogany classroom carrying her two-year old daughter.

“Karon lang na nga day ibilin nimo Mrs.?” her teacher asked.

“Murag hangtod next week

Ma’am kay dili ko kabalo nus-a mauli sa balay,” the mother replied.

The teacher just nod silently with astonishment. How could she left her child to his son who has classes for the whole day?

Crysander held her little sister gently. He sat at the back portion of the class while his teacher discussed their English lesson. He listened attentively though her young sister kept on scratching his arms asking for some food.

After a while, the little girl cried softly. “Shhhh, shhhh... Be quiet,” he told his sister.

But she continued to let out her plea. The young brother stood and asked his teacher.

“Excuse me Ma’am, can I go out? I’ll just buy food for my sister,” he asked permission politely.

The teacher nodded and signalled him to get out the room.

The young boy carried the girl to the school canteen. She pointed some biscuits and juice, ate them and felt relieved afterwards. Then, they went back to the classroom. Chrysander already missed the

activity of his lesson. But he did not mind it. He continued with his class and let her sister sat on his lap. He wrote on his notebook the important details of his lesson on that morning. His teacher just looked at him, full of queries on her face.

Days passed and Friday came. He still brought his little sister in the classroom but this time, a kindergarten boy was with him. The boy is Crysander’s another sibling. The young boy has no class every morning so he has to stay with Crysander in that Mahogany classroom. Now, there are two of them that he has to take care of.

His two siblings are staying beside him during class discussions. Sometimes, they go out of the room and play outside. The floors of Gabaldon Building are their playground while the classroom is their home. Crysander is their mother inside that class home.

Monday came and everyone has to take the quarterly examination.

“You are bringing your younger sister until today Crysander? We have our examination,” his teacher told him.

“Yes, Ma’am. Wala pa nauli akong Mama. Naa pa sa Gensan

nagbantay ni Lola,” the young boy answered his teacher. “Gidala pud nako akong manghod lalaki Ma’am kay wala sila klase ron morning, hapon iya test,” he continued.

“Murag nibulan na man Crysander imo mama didtoa. Kada adlaw na ka nagbitbit ana imong mga manghod diri sa room. Ka-concentrate pa ka sa atong exam ana?” the teacher remarked as she is worried on the outcomes of such situation of his pupil.

Chrysander’s situation as “Bantay-Bata” is just one of the six learners in Grade 5 Mahogany class who usually tended their younger siblings either during morning, lunch break, or in the afternoon. These little children were left to the care of their older brothers and sisters in that Grade 5 class.

Obviously, Chrysander’s attention has been divided between his education commitment and baby sitting. One may ask why would he sacrifice his studies over tending his sibling even inside the classroom. This is because an immediate need where if there is no alternative caregivers, then the older siblings will have

BREAKING THE DILEMMAS

Teachers’ Gleam of Hope for Child’s Future

by LGL

Filled with hope and lofty dreams are the teachers who always wish for the welfare of learners under the education system in the Philippines. Engraved in every heart and mind of a teacher is the desire to have proficient Filipino youth. Proficient in reading, understanding, and constructing sentences promptly, adept in mathematics, and above all, knowledgeable about everything in this world. But as time continues to change, it seems that the quality of education in the country is regressing. The condition of education in the Philippines is almost at its lowest point as enormous problems persistently burden the pupils, problems that teachers strive to carry.

“When will these children learn to read? They are already in sixth grade but still cannot pronounce words appropriate for their level,” Mrs. Etom remarked.

It is distressing to think that while the grade level of pupils in GCISC is getting higher, the number of struggling readers is also increasing. The school principal cannot fathom why until now, there has been no decrease in the number of children having in reading. But upon careful consideration of the reasons, concern for their pupils is all that is left evident on the faces of the teachers.

to step in with nothing to say.

“Wala pud ko’y mabuhat teacher kay ako lang man sad masaligan sa akong mama nga mubantay sa akong manghod, maong maski naa ko diri sa klasrum kayanon nako akong kahimtang,” Chrysander’s straight answer when asked on his situation.

After his morning classes, while his classmates were getting ready to eat their lunch, Chrysander on the other hand continued to act as mother to his two-year old sister and five-year old brother. Before changing the clothes of his sister, he gave her delicious bread for her to become comfortable.

Such situations further reflect about child welfare. If an older sibling does not have skills on how to take care a baby, it can jeopardize the well-being of the younger one. However, in Chrysander’s case, he is well-verse to take care a baby. He showed love and care to both his younger siblings and play the role of a caring mother. As “Bantay-Bata” to his brother and sister, he fulfilled his duties being a pupil and more than a loving brother at the same time.

According to the Department of Education, all public school teachers in the Philippines, including those in GCISC, are gasping for breath every day to balance teaching and doing endless paperworks. So even by midday, the teachers’ vitality is waning. This is further exacerbated by the lack of sufficient benefits for teachers who work overtime, given tasks even after classes are over. The opportunities for rest are constantly being interfered with by immediate reports usually in soft copies that frustratingly pulling them back to school just to fulfill the orders given to them. The situation of education is worsened by the numerous competencies every quarter, many of which, if deemed necessary, are not applicable or relevant to pupils’ daily lives. The education system is teeming with problems, resulting in teachers’ inability to elevate the quality of teaching, leading to the youth’s insufficient knowledge. This problem is reflected in the results of the PISA, where the

Philippines ranks second to the lowest in terms of the intelligence of Filipinos in science, mathematics, and reading.

“When will these challenges be resolved? Hopefully, DepEd is thinking of appropriate solutions because the learnings of the children are at risk,” Mrs. Etom expressed her concern.

However, after enduring the longstanding flawed education system, both teachers and learners will finally see a glimmer of hope with the appointment of the new Secretary of Education, VP Sara Duterte. In her first statement as secretary, she immediately promised to overhaul the education system, even though she is not fully knowledgeable about leading the education sector. It is a great relief for teachers to hear these changes, which will bring hope for the gradual recovery of the crumbling education. Recently, Duterte announced that they would reduce the competencies to allow teachers to focus and cover all topics for the children. Administrative tasks will also be removed to eliminate hindrances to their teaching. Teachers will also be given a 30-day vacation with no paperworks to be done. They will also receive overtime pay to ensure that their hard work is compensated every day. The teachers couldn’t help but feel ecstatic upon hearing these announcements because, somehow, they won’t be overwhelmed with tasks anymore.

As a pupil, my only wish is that these changes will be effective in uplifting the standard of education in the Philippines. hope that with every step the government takes in reforming the system, the welfare of teachers and students will always be remembered. It feels good to see the old face of education being replaced. However, there are still many books to be opened for learners, and a plethora of knowledge to be sewn, so the true desired success in education is still far from reality. However, with every small step, the light of progress in Philippine education will surely be reached. This light connects every teacher and pupil who desires to learn and have a brighter future.

by: Kyle Wabinga

Photo by: Keicsha May Cabaluna

Photo by: Keicsha May Cabaluna

MA’AM JING: HER WORDS OF LEADERSHIP

by: Lanah Amber Yurag

An independent, proactive and inspiring woman of the day! That is how we see her as she tries her best to keep every child safe, happy, active, and focus on learning.

Ma’am Genevieve S. Rama or fondly called as Ma’am Jing-Jing, is a real empowered woman in her own ways. Her excellent leadership skills is very inspiring for every member in the school community as she always takes the lead. She is not just industrious but a hardworking woman in her field of expertise. She has that quality of a leader who is visionary and reflective on her earnest efforts and decisions.

Just for a month only, Ma’am Jing has already proven how she has a knack for rousing the whole teaching force and stakeholders of GCISC to commit to change and motivating actions. Her experiences and her own words of leadership made the entire community to perform and be at its peak in the recent hosting of one of the biggest activities in the Division of Sarangani.

“Because of your experiences, it makes you strong,” Ma’am Rama shared this line once which motivated even every one to be independent and possessed good character in dealing with various situations. Moreover, her talent, smartness, and being a religious person made her a better empowered woman to focus and improve children’s learning development. That is why she cared more on the young kids’ protection and put all things in order within the school campus for their welfare.

“We need to pray to God and thank God. We don’t need to waste our time because life is short so we must enjoy every moments with our family,” she firmly expressed to wrap up on what makes her a finesse woman and leader.

Isla Jardin’s Vibes by the Pool

Glan has always something new to offer to its people within and outside Socsksargen Region. Aside from its fine, white sand beaches, it showcased another side of its beauty through this newest destination in the town. No wonder Glan remains as the most visited municipality by tourists in the entire region. Do you want to experience the latest energy at a scenic resort?

Isla Jardin del Mar Resort opened its newest attraction to beachgoers and party lovers last December 23, 2023 its wide ocean fed swimming pool. The pool features great amenities such as family cottages and clear blue water from the sea. Children would really enjoy basking on the water and can even swim during day time under its shady areas of cottages.

surely, you will enjoy it.

As a 5-star resort, Isla Jardin del Mar did not stop offering the best relaxation place with just ocean fed swimming pool. Just this February 24 of this year, their pool bar opened to all pool lovers. Varied juice, smoothies, and other alcoholic drinks were offerred while listening to the great music played by the Gifford Band. The night was truly ecstatic as colorful

How to Make Filipino Style Creamy Carbonara

Something savory and sweet that our tongue will surely crave for, an Italian delicacy, brimming with thick cream that will definitely satisfyout cravings. Carbonara is a pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese, fatty cured pork, and black pepper. The cheese is usually pecorino romano and some just use parmesan cheese.

(1) Let’s start making our pasta, drain the boiled pasta and set it aside for later.

(2) Cook bacon in a pan and cook until crispy.

(3) Add butter and saute the garlic in a pan until light brown, add sliced mushrooms and all purpose flour, mix well.

(4) Disovle knor cream of mushroom soup and simmer until slightly thick.

(5) At this point, you may now add spinach leaves to the all purpose cream, do not simmer or boil as the cream will curd, then, turn off the heat and toss in the cooked pasta we set aside earlier.

(6) arrange the pasta in a plate then top with crispy bacon and cheese.

Yum, yum, yum! this delicacy literally melts in everyone’s mouths! I can feel the creaminess of the carbonara.

So tasty that if you take a bite, you will be on cloud 9.

Taylor Swift’s

virTouSity: Words & Worlds in Her Music

“This night is sparkling, Don’t you let it go. I’m wonderstruck blushing all the way home.”

Lines from the most powerful voice in this era as she gathered millions of spectators across the globe during her ERAS Tours, a music of generation. Who would not have heard the name TAYLOR SWIFT when young kids to old ones chant her songs together?

This gorgeous, teenage girl before with electric blue eyes along with her long and smooth blonde hair, debuted her first single on June 19, 2006. Little did she know that it will change her whole entire life. Her single “Tim McGrow” became a hit. That made her a country star in 20062008 and became a popstar to 2009 up to this day.

Taylor Swift has been into many tough

speak up and respect feminism. Even her latest album “The Tortured Poet Department” is a sly reference to her ex-boyfriend Soe Alwyn. After all the controversies she had gone through, her music still topped the billboard charts and echoed to all generations.

Taylor Swift’s music and lyrics continue to enchant the different generations of young people. This is proven in her latest tours in USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Singapore where millions of Swifties spent hundreds of dollars just to see her personally and sing

with her famous songs. Her words in her music certainly brought her fans to a different world and Taylor’s iconic world as the most beloved international pop star. That’s where the line in her one of the favorite songs goes, “I was enchanted to meet you...”

Since when the last time ate lunch without rice?

Even from afar, you could still smell the scent of a newly cooked rice. Soft, warm, and delicious, that is always the taste and feeling of the rice that someone very special cooked it for me.

By: Kyle Wabinga

Every Filipino loves rice, well mostly. Rice has been a treasure to me ever since I was a small child. I made memories with it, and my family. But for me, among every person in my family, she cooked rice the best in my life, and that is my beloved grandma.

“Baby, cooked rice for you.”

Grandma always says that to me. She always cooks rice for me every lunch and pair it with her Adobo. Even the hardest times, like suffering financially, she never fails to make me smile. And when she finishes cooking rice, she would always wait for me when I arrive from school. We would always eat together, smile together, and most importantly, make memories together. thought it would stay like that for eternity.

I was the happiest kid ever when I was with her. My heart sank when I knew she was very ill. She was tired and she can barely even walk at that time. It

was very heart breaking for me, seeing someone you loved the most, is now in a hospital bed. I wish I could do something to wake her a little bit happy. When the time I got home from school, I was very tired. I was laying in bed, about to sleep when something took my attention. There, it was a picture of me and my grandma, laughing and enjoying the food. I knew it was adobo and the rice that she cooked. For a minute, wish was in a picture, where everything is frozen.

I cooked rice and brought some adobo. I begged to my parents if I can visit grandma with them. They agreed and took me with them. I opened the door of my grandma’s room in the hospital. I gave her the rice I cooked and the Adobo. Together, we felt the happiness. Unfortunately, her illness worsened, I enjoyed every moment with her. was happy I could have one last dinner with her.

by: Lanah Amber Yurag

by: Brianna and Catelyn

Photo from Isla Jardin Del Mar FB Page

by: Grade 6 Girls

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6.7 magnitude quake hits

Glan; dozens of GCISC learners bear mild injuries

by: Kayna Secillo

Glanians have not yet escaped the drifts of Earth’s crust as the municipality once again was hit with magnitude 6.7 earthquake last November 17, 2023 which resulted to dozens of GCISC learners who bore mild injuries.

These pupils were immediately rescued by the members of Glan Rescue Team and applied first aid to calm the students.

“Wala ko kabalo kung kinsa kauban nako sa hagdan pagnaog, nagdasok ming tanan kay nagdalidali mi og dagan,” Frits Alicaway, a grade 10 student who dislocated her ankles during the incident, recalled her experience.

In addition, the injured victim was brought afterwards to the hospital for an x-ray to check the severity of her injury.

Meanwhile, according to Angel Dugaduga, a disaster response official in the Coastal Town of Glan Sarangani, at least one person died and 18 people were injured near the epicenter, based

on an initial report, on the same day.

Moreover, the town’s municipal office building and gymnasium were also damaged from the earthquake and electricity had been knocked out.

“We were on the second floor so there was nothing we could do but duck under the tables,” Mr. Gregorio Narajos, 34, who shot the video during the earthquake admitted.

Presently, the said municipal hall will be demolished as a precautionary measure for the workers and will erect new building against strong earthquakes.

For the meantime, all local government offices are located within the vicinity of the municipal hall, serving as a temporary shelter for the workers to continue their job serving the people of Glan.

Grade 6 learners favor use of tumblers to intensify recycling

PH eyes 3 satellites to ease

inflation

by Kayna Secillo

To intensify the application of 3R’s in waste management known as Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce, the Grade 6 section Rizal SPJ class learners favored more to use their tumblers as water containers instead of buying cellophane ice water in the school canteen daily.

“We prefer to bring our own drinking water in this tumbler because we are sure it is clean and safe,” Migaila Molina shared her reasons on using water tumblers everyday in school.

Mrs. Judith Chatto, their class adviser, expressed that this initiative minimizes their problem on plastic trash inside the classroom and promotes cleanliness and health sanitation.

“Everyday we pick plastics on the ground, under the acacia trees yet these garbage continue to pile up also. It’s tiresome so we think of some ways how to lessen it,” she elaborated. The Grade 6 class is encouraging other sections to use and bring their own water tumblers instead of ice water in cellophanes.

As the Philippine inflation rate continues to soar high, the government is now eyeing to utilize the three earth observation technologies to keep tabs on the supply of vital food commodities and predict the crops that will be yielded. The use of the satellites and its data would be among the tools that will be employed by the recently formed Cabinet-level Inter-Agency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook to soothe inflation in the country which was emphasized by the Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno last April 4. Among the three satellites that will be used are Philippine Rice Information System (PRISM), SARAI or project Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry and Data Analytics Technologies and Operation Services for Space Data (DATOS) which are mainly to be utilized in giving forecasts on agriculture and aquaculture industries. PRISM is a satellite-based rice monitoring system of the Philippine Rice

Research Institute, that can calculate yields, construct season maps, simulate crop growth, and predict the severity of a flood or a drought in a given area which will be available in every 11 to 12 days while the SARAI that uses satellites Sentinel 1 and 2 will provide in-season crop forecasts and yield estimates, advise how to maximize crop growth for goods like corn, sugarcane, and coconut.

Moreover, DATOS satellite employs nighttime lights and roads along with remote sensing technology from several satellites to offer data on crops and aquaculture as well as economic data.

With this data-driven approach, Sec. Diokno is hoping that it could help lower the inflation rate.

“We want to introduce science into decision making and that’s what we’re going to do…. We need to increase production domestically and we need to increase productivity in agriculture, because if we compare our agricultural output with other countries, we are way behind,” Diokno highlighted.

Disaster Ready

Philippines suffered many disasters due to lack of preparation. Disasters can happen anytime and can give threats to people. A strong earthquake with magnitude 6.7 shook the municipality of Glan, Sarangani last November 17, 2023 at 4:10 PM. Many had lost their livelihoods, some lost their love ones and most school clientele were still shocked.

With such kind of disasters occurring nowadays, are we ready to face it? Are we aware on what to do properly if earthquakes strike again?

Lack of income for disaster preparedness was the main reason why Philippines is lacking on preparedness. Many of the respondents said that if they had enough funds they would prepare fortifying their homes and buying emergency supplies.

Preparing for disasters saves countless lives, speeds up people’s recovery and saves money. Being prepared can reduce the fear, anxiety, and loss associated with disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of an earthquake and where to take shelter.

Disasters can affect humans because it can cause injuries, death, displacement, property loss and economic hardship. Disaster can also lead to mental health issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).

Natural disasters can lead to the destruction of educational resources, the displacement or death of learners and teachers, and long-term negative effects on educational attainment. Disasters disrupt school, cause stress, injuries, and financial problems, making it difficult for pupils to focus and succeed in the long term.

The Philippines must immediately improve preparedness efforts. This means better planning, stronger infrastructure, and most importantly, educating people on what to do during disasters like earthquakes. Let us stay informed, not to panic, and keep emergency kits on hand to be safe from a disaster. Doing these things will help us keep safe and disaster ready.

Save from Harm

by: Crisjoe James Estosos

Our pets have become our companion and healer in our life. They give us serotonin every time we come home. Thus, it is imperative as fur parents to give them rabies vaccination to guarantee their safety as well as the people who surrounds them. But being animals, we do not know how their minds work. We could not predict what is their next move making it dangerous sometimes if they are annoyed.

School heightens quake disaster preparedness

After a 6.7 magnitude earthquake and series of aftershocks that hit Glan last November 17 at 4:10 in the afternoon, the school heightened its disaster preparedness program through a quarterly and an unannounced earthquake drills to ensure readiness and safety of the pupils, teachers and non-teaching personnel of GCISC for natural calamities like earthquake. Loud sirens signalled the pupils and

teachers to perform the duck, cover, hold as they walked out from their respective classrooms and moved to the field where the safe area is located. Selected students who acted as victims having injuries as well as team of rescuers highlighted on what to do during an earthquake if there are reported casualties as the simulation continued.

“This earthquake drill aims to instill

in the minds of children as well as the teachers on what to do during such kind of disaster and for their safety and being prepared always,” Mrs. Mari Jean E. Buen, DRRM Coordinator said as she explained the purpose of the said activity.

Local drills and simulation exercises are preventive measures that familiarize escape routes and reinforce proper actions in the occurrence of a calamity.

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In Camarines Sur, a pet dog named Killua was slaughtered last March 17 due to its aggressiveness. This became viral when it was uploaded on Facebook as Filipinos gave sympathy towards to the dog. The dog’s owner named Vina Arazas filed a complaint against Anthony Solares who is a village watchman. The suspect violated Republic Act 8495 or the Animal Welfare Act and RA 9482 or Anti-Rabies Law. With these

enacted laws, animals are being protected from abusive humans whether a stray or not.

Furthermore, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) announced that the dog has rabies virus. However, this does not stop the owner to pursue in filing a case against the perpetrator. Like humans, animals do have the feelings and consciousness on their surroundings. For

that reason, they deserve to be cared for and treated with respect and compassion so that they may be saved from harm.

“This does not stop the owner to pursue in filing a case against the perpetrator. Like humans, animals do have the feelings and consciousness on their surroundings”

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THIN VOICES

ON RESCUE. Frits Alicaway receives first aid from rescue team when her ankle broke during the 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Glan, November 17, 2023. (Mari Jean Buen)

TUMBLERS ONLY! Grade 6 pupils of section Rizal bring their own water tumblers in the morning already as they line up at the gate to enter the school premises daily. (Ayana Estelle Paramel)

Pertussis: A Brand New Distress

By: Zianne Audree Alison

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. This is found in the mouth, nose, and throat of an infected person.

In the first week of 2024, the Department of Health said, 453 pertussis cases were recorded specifically in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Just this March 26, Iloilo City also declared their city as under state of calamity due to outbreak of pertussis where the City Health Office logged 16 cases and seven were confirmed pertussis cases.

With such alarming spread of the disease, what could be the ways to prevent it? How can we cure it if one is contacted?

The bacteria that causes whooping cough can easily spread from person to person through the air. When a person with whooping cough sneezes or coughs, they can expel small particles that have bacteria on them. Pertussis bacteria are spread through droplets produced during coughing or sneezing. It usually only infect persons nearby.

Pertussis can show symptoms such as vomiting,

exhaustion, coughing violently and rapidly, until all the air has left the lungs and a person is forced to inhale causing a whooping sound, lips, tongue, and nailbeds may turn blue during coughing spells. However, each person may experience symptoms differently.

Treatment option vary by age. Macrolides erythromycin, clarithromycin, and azithromycin are preferred for the treatment of pertussis in persons one month age and older. Treatment for pertussis typically involves antibiotics and supportive care.

Pertussis is a preventable disease. To prevent it from acquiring, it needs vaccines. Clinicians can also use preventive antibiotics to protect people who have been exposed and are at high risk of developing severe pertussis.

This disease remains a worldwide problem and has been a serious of concern, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and public health efforts in preventing its spread.

To avoid pertussis, we need to take vaccination, hygiene

Leap a Second: Real Time Hitch

CONNECTIVITY

The world seems to move faster that we humans are getting old fast in age number as Duncan Agnew, a geophysicist noted on Earth’s faster spinning than it used to where clocks might have to skip a second to keep up with its movement.

The world timekeepers are in serious fights because the stakes are so small but complicates the situation involving physics, global power politics, climate change, technology and two types of time. The astronomical time and atomic time must match but a 2.5 milliseconds difference is recorded according to international timekeepers.

This means that computers, world clocks as bases for atomic clocks adopted by humans must do adjustments by subtracting a second that further complicates Google, Amazon,

and other online sites that use real time. With Earth changing its spin, people especially scientists, physicists, and world timekeepers, are threatened that Earth is toying with our sense of time, clock and computerized society in an unprecedented way. It is time that standards for time keeping should be changed. The world’s timekeepers must decide firmly that in succeeding years, there should be insertion or deletion of a leap second to avoid further complications of this real time hitch

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and avoiding close contact with persons having cough. The best way to protect against yourself and your family from getting this disease is to get vaccinated. Eat more Vitamin C rich food, fruits and vegetables. Let us conduct more studies and awareness on whooping cough to end this brand new source of distress.

Rising Tides

by: Ziane Audree Alison

Sea level rise has been a world wide problem since many decades, how can we prevent it?

Sea level rise is an increase in the level of the world’s oceans due to the effects of global warming. Rising water levels are mostly caused by a combination of meltwater from glaciers and ice sheets and thermal expansion of seawater as it warms. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), sea level rise in the next 30 years as occurred over the last century.

According to Natinal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) about half of the sea level rise over the past 25 years is attributable to warmer oceans simply occupying more space Sea level rise are caused by three linked primary factors all included by ongoing global climate tides.

change and they are called thermal expansion melting glacier’s, and loss of Greenland and Antarctica ice sheets.

Sea level rise also has consequences. Sea level rise has been rapidly as they have been, even a small increase can have devastating effects on coastal habitats father inland, it can cause destructive erosion, wetland flooding, aquifer and agricultural soil contamination with salt and loss habitat for fish birds and plant.

There are also positive effects of sea level rise such as increased mangrove reforestation and afforestation projects, melting ice. Sea level rise can create new coastal land, improve navigation, and offer new fishing opportunities.

Sea level rise poses a major threat to coastal communities and ecosystems around the world and tides. Some of these threats are coastal flooding, beach erosion, and freshwater damage. It forces people and animals to move, and destroys buildings.

Sea level rise is a critical global issue, driven by climate change, with profound implications for coastal communities and ecosystems. Sea level rise causes people to lose their life and forced to be moved out. Also it can destroy communities but also has benefits.

We need to work together to stop it by cutting pollution, building stronger defenses, and being smarter about how we use land near the coast. We need to work together to stop it by cutting pollution, and building stronger defenses to prevent this rising tides.

Champions Corner: Meet Your Sports Idols!

by: Precious Gelacio and Dollie Jean Subista

In our Sports Idol segment, we highlight amazing athletes who’ve done incredible things in sports. We’ll share their stories and show you what makes them so special. Get ready to be inspired by these awesome sports stars!

(VOLLEYBALL) . Prince Ivan Esconde loves playing volleyball since he was in grade 4. He brought gold medals from school meets to provincial meets. He is a consistent player even if there are no school meets conducted. This little but mighty volleyball athlete is focused and confident in surpassing her previous performance

SWIFT SERVE

GCISC sweeps District Meet Elementary Boys Volleyball with flawless aced serves against BES

By: Dollie Jean Subista

Earning 15 straight points in two sets from Ivan Luke Esconde’s aced serves, Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) clinched victory in two thrilling sets against Baliton

boys’ volleyball match during the Glan 1 District Meet held at GCISC court, January 27.

Esconde, star player of GCISC, displayed astonishing performance enough to light up the championship game by exhibiting a no-nonsense spiking abilities that grounded the Baliton Netters in a commanding 25-10 opening array lead.

The challenging game came right in the second set when solid spikes were observed from the netters. Both the two teams were very determined to win the game for they exchanged strong wallops and smashes to earn points for their teams.

BES netters through Mark Lanceso took the lead during the second quarter with 10 points. But they became cocky as GCISC spikers built better

techniques and strength that toppled Baliton Netters in the second set.

Manlangit of GCISC set the ball with timing and accuracy enough to be smashed powerfully in a corner of the court giving the spikers team twopoint lead against the netters.

GCISC’s booming spikes and tricky places gathered more points in this set for 25-23, ending a final score of 2-0.

“Abi namo madaog mi kay nakalamang mi pero among silang gi-maliit,” Mark Lanceso of BES said sadly.

Esconde, with his sharp serves and spikes earned a total of 25 points for his team’s victory.

how to play soccer. He found his passion in sports through soccer football with his friends and through his teacher’s encouragement. He then started training in football and made a name in the district meet up to the provincial meet recently. His powerful kicks brought him much pride and honor as the team’s

Elementary School (BES) in the

by Zianne Audree Alison

Missing Hole

sports editorial

Victorious Glan Team was in a hype in the first day of the Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet as it led the other six municipalities of the province in the gold medal tally having 25 golds. However, that fantastic feeling of Glanian athletes was never sustain until the final day of the said event. The gold medal tally standing of Glanians was surpassed by the municipality of Alabel to 100 golds at the end of the three-day meet.

Where did Glan athletes fall short? What games left them behind with 20 golds against the leading team?

Vice Mayor Victor James P. Yap, Jr. promised during the municipal meet opening program that he will support Glan athletes. In fact, he stated that he will buy sports equipment for them to be used during practices and trainings. He even assured coaches and athletes that enough budget is allocated for their food and uniforms for the two-day concentration training and SPAA meet. This is a good move to uplift the skills of athletes and yield better results.

But, is it enough for these athletes to improve their skills and playing techniques in just two days? Are these athletes exposed to different plays and matches? Are their coaches wellequipped on coaching skills and techniques on their respective sports?

Both athletes and coaches must undergo rigid trainings to acquire such skills and playing techniques because lacking with these vital supports will only lead to poor performance and result disappointment. The missing hole for Glanian atheletes must be found out earlier and addressed accordingly now!

STRATEGIC HUSTLES

Rabanes brothers, GCISC dominate BES to secure boys’ basketball championship berth, 63-13

By: Altheo Dane Lariba

Twins Emmanuel and Miguel Rabanes showcased exceptional techniques in both pressure trap defense and drive-in offense, propelling Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) to a resounding 63-13 victory over Baliton Elementary School (BES) in the Boys Basketball Championship game during the 2024 Glan 1 District Meet held at the Municipal Gymnasium, January 27.

The Rabanes brothers’ momentum propelled GCISC to quarter scores of 35-9, 42-9, 51-11, and ultimately 63-13, throughout the match, shattering the hopes of the BES dribblers.

BES momentarily seized the lead with a six-point blitz early in the first quarter, leveraging their towering stature to intimidate GCISC under the net.

He is a sports enthusiast who specializes on playing badminton on his spare time. Ryne writes his sports news articles from his mind and heart.

GCISC immediately exhibited pressure trap defense led by the Rabanes twins to guard the BES dribblers and nailed their score at 6 points. GCISC threw series of 3-point and -2-point shoots using drive-in offense to end the first quarter with 35-9.

“Abi namo mapildi mi kay tag-as kaayo among kalaban pero salamat sa among coach nadaog mi,” Yuan Dugaduga of GCISC said joyfully. Defenses and offenses of GCISC were even more solid when Miguel Rabanes, GCISC captain ball, gathered his teammates to manifest their agility and stamina to gather 11 points against BES opponents in second quarter.

“Napildi sa second quarter mi kay gahi kaayo ang depensa sa among kalaban,” Carod Ventosa, BES player

uttered.

BES made some lay-ups and attempted 2-point under goal shot to gain at least a better score but GCISC’s center Dugaduga blocked the ball before reaching the ring edge.

“Salamat sa Ginoo ug sa among coach nadaog namo ang third quarter,” Rabanes stated.

BES dribblers then showed tricky lay-up shot and managed to score 2-point in the 4th quarter. GCISC shooters then used their powerful 3-point shots of Rabanes twins and fast pace passing to control the remaining 3 minutes which helped GCISC to claim their final victory of 63-13.

GCISC’s victory made them to advance in the Municipal Meet this coming February 15-17.

Intramurals Whirlwind: Litter and Sports

BEYOND LIMITS

By: Ryne Villarin

After playing various sports and games in Intramurals dubbed as “Paduwa 2023”, garbage spread out anywhere in the school grounds of Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC). Teachers complained about the garbage scenario on what is happening to the school. The sight left an unpleasant remarks from every one. Why is the school so dirty?

Most athletes and pupils litter their garbage everywhere in the campus. Plastics, bottled water and juice were left and thrown under the acacia trees and playing grounds. Even parents were doing the same leaving their trash behind. Have they not taught their kids what to do with their trash? Are they just taught how to play and win a game only?

The school principal called the attention of everyone particularly the athletes to be responsible with their garbage. Situations like these need every one’s help. Athletes need not only to be sports minded but most of all responsible and observe cleanliness at all times. They must keep both themselves and the environment clean as game enthusiasts. Doing these will surely make them real winners as they help Mother Earth to be safe from destructions brought by plastic garbage. As sports players, they must be reminded that a dirty athlete, whether to himself or surrounding, is a lifetime loser.

AGAINST THE ODDS

Bacanggoy

By: Ryne Villarin

Villarin’s tricky dropshots claim gold in District badminton boys, 2-0

Sparking a commanding structure that sowed fear in the heart of Mark Tampus from Miasong Integrated School, Ryne Villarin of GCISC with a twice - to - beat advantage, successfully rallied a clean 2-0 sweep during the 2024 Glan-1 District Meet Badminton Boys Elementary Singles Championship GSAT Gymnasium, February 1.

Villarin exhibited no mercy against Tampus after leading an aggressive lecture with deadly smashes and tricky dropshots to cut out a rip-roaring 15-13, 15-12 game sets.

Villarin’s unitiring attacks were remarkable in the first set. His killer smashes dented the defense of Tampus making him to tire out easily enough to provide a score, 6-3.

“ felt happy kay mas lamang ko sa iyaha ug nahurot nako iyang kusog,” said Villarin confidently.

Tampus tried catching up Villarin’s baseline rallies but only managed to go as far as 13-12. He lacked out power to return it to his opponent. This paved for Villarin to do a strong slice shots that fell Tampus on the ground enough to haul out a score, 15-13.

“Dili nko makaya ang kakusog sa akong kalaban bisan unsa ka paspas akong smash ma-block gihapon niya,” said Tampus exhaustedly.

Despite Tampus’ mistakes, he still threw a couple of lethal smashes breaking the ankles of Villarin. But it was not enough to take Villarin down so he did a tricky dropshot which made Tampus to drop on his knees giving the final score, 15-12.

Villarin’s dominance made him score 15 points in the first set and 15 points in the second set, while Tampus scored 13 points in the first set and 12 points in the second set.

Ryne Villarin of GCISC advanced to the 2024 Municipal Meet last February 16-17.

Bacanggoy maintained a steely demeanor, showing no mercy as she engaged in a thrilling exchange with Mohammad, hacking out a compelling match that unfolded in a tense series of scores: 1-0, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-4, 3-4, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, and finally, clinching victory at 7-4. The match commenced with a lob, which Bacanggoy secured by opting to give Mohammad the break. With a closed bridge, Bacanggoy unleashed her powerful head string hit, causing all the balls to scatter across the table, yet none found their way into the pockets.

It was then Mohammad’s turn to take to the table, and with remarkable skill, she proceeded to pot each ball with finesse, steadily clearing the table until

only the nine ball remained. However, a critical misjudgement caused her to inadvertently pot the cue ball along with the nine, handing Bacanggoy the initial lead at 1-0.

Mohammad’s frustration was evident as she lamented the missed opportunity in the first rack. Determined to turn the tide, she rallied her efforts and secured an impressive comeback, clinching four consecutive racks.

The realization of being in a risky position motivated Bacanggoy into action, igniting her competitive spirit and driving her to summon her arsenal of solid shots and cunning bank shots. This recovery saw the athletes deadlocked at 4-4, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion.

Zanoria’s stiff punches clinch SPAA golden victory vs Flores, 24-12; secures ticket to SRAA 2024

Securing the golden tickets to the regional level, Franchesca Alyanah B. Zanoria who is the pride of Glan moved her stiff punches against Rowena Flores of Kiamba to clinch a golden victory of 24-12 in the 152-155 cm height final match during the Sarangani Provincial Athletics Association (SPAA) meet, Alabel Sports Complex, January 16.

Zanoria showed no sympathy against Flores as she delivered her fatal blows pulling out a jaw dropping, 12-9, 24-12 match from her strong opponent.

Zanoria was indestructible in the first round as the fatal punches of Flores did not leave a scratch on her body while Flores felt out easily the struggles and her tired body. She did not take Flores’ exhaustion for granted but used it as an advantage to gain points by displaying her stiff punches bowing down to a score, 12-9.

“Nasuko ko kay gi-igo ko niya sa groin mao ng di ko katarong og sipa,” Zanoria said furiously.

The second round was even hotter as Zanoria used her signature slide back 45 degrees kick move that surprised

Flores and hitting her in the head. Flores felt dizzy from the phenomenal kick of Zanoria so she kept on pushing her every second tiring her out. But Zanoria did not let her fatigue got to her nerves. She pulled one final fatal blow almost knocking out Flores enough to obtain a final score, 24-12.

Zanoria’s dominance gave her 12 points in the first round and another 12 points in the second round with a total of 24 points.

While Flores on the other hand, got 9 points in the first round and 3 points in the second round, a total of 12 points.

Zanoria’s victory propelled her into the SRAA meet and yet adding another gold medal to the name of Glan.

As the match intensified and both players neared victory, Mohammad’s game faltered, with missed shots resulting to her struggles. This opened the door for Bacanggoy to seize the triumph with a final score of 7-4.

In the heat of the match, Bacanggoy candidly confessed that she “felt nervous until the very end,” yet in victory, she gracefully paid tribute to Mohammad’s formidable efforts, exemplifying a spirit of respect and sportsmanship that outranked the intensity of their competition.

Bacanggoy’s win earned her a coveted slot in the District Meet, along with seven hard-fought racks. In contrast, Mohammad secured four racks, showcasing her resilience throughout the match. Adding to her achievements, Bacanggoy’s victory contributed another gold medal to his grade level, solidifying

by: Ryne Villarin

ADVANCE MOVE. Opponent’s predictable moves are no match for Ryne Villarin to easily claim the gold medal in Badminton Boys Singles for 2024 Glan Municipal Meet, February 1. (Cyrus Dominic Primero)

MEAN KICK. Showing her solid kicks, Franchesca Alyanah Zanoria is now headed to Socsksargen Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet 2024 after owning the gold medal in Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet Taekwondo Girls event, March 16. (Precious Arrhiana Gelacio)

by: Altheo Dane Lariba

MAN-TO-MAN. Miguel Rabanes of GCISC drives his ball through the solid defense of Baliton Elementary School in the championship game during the Glan District Meet, January 17, 2024(Cyrus Dominic Primero)

CUE BALL. Richa F. Bacanggoy, a grade 5 pupil representing Orange Crushers team, stays focus on the cue ball as she aims to pot the last ball during the championship game of billiards on Girls race to seven of

GCISC trio’s solid slashes pull 9.5 points in Espada Y Daga Arnis boys; wrap 7 golds to advance in SRAA 2024

by: Ryne Villarin

Heightened with emotions to perfectly simulate the use of sword and dagger weapons, Glan Arnis Boys trio composed of Nathaniel Andrei Alducente, John Mark Canonigo, and Prince Emman Melendres, pulled 9.5 average points in their solid weaves and slashes for Espada Y Daga non-traditional category enough to wrap up seven golds in Arnis Boys Elementary in the 2024 Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA), Alabel Sports Complex, March 16.

Filled with straight chest stabs and eye slashes, the trio hauled an astonishing 9.2, 9.4, 9.1, 9.0, 9.2 from the five judges against their opponents from the six municipalities of Sarangani.

As the demonstration about to start, the three boys took their deepest breaths and showed their serious faces while grabbing their weapons tightly enough to catch the judges’ attention.

Alducente, Canonigo and Melendres began their moves with synchronized rotation of their swords and daggers and weaved them perfectly to capture points from the focused judges.

Moving on to their 20-second after performance, they showed their flawless quick strikes and slashes of the long and short weapons while safely hiding their exhaustion to the judges to seize more gaining points.

Just one minute when the performance was almost done, they took again their deep breaths and stayed still in their stances. The trio then showed their final powerful slashes and strikes dominating the final category.

In a faultless effort, they finally bowed down as respect to their judges when their performance was done.

“We are very thankful to our parents and trainers for being with the kids since they started this. Their efforts were finally paid off now,” Mrs. Mari Jean Buen, their coach, said proudly.

The trio’s final victory wrapped seven gold medals for Glan municipality and secured the slot for Socsksargen Regional Athletic Association meet on April, 2024.

CRUNCH TIME HEROICS

Baguod clutches 1 finishing curve shot in last 4-minute final match with Alabel to claim

29 GCISC athletes earn slot to SRAA ‘24

After stringent trainings and uncompromising competitions, 29 pupil-athletes and five coaches of Glan Central Integrated SPED Center (GCISC) will compete this year’s SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet 2023 at General Santos City City. These athletes will compete in

five events including soccer football, lawn tennis, chess, taekwondo and arnis.

According to Mr. Noel R. Morales, Sports Coordinator of GCISC, these athletes banked on soccer football, tennis, arnis and chess gathering enough golds in the Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet held at Alabel, Sarangani last March 15-17.

GCISC athletes are trained and well-equipped from their coaches with techniques and strategies that will help ensure their victory in the higher meets.

by: Ryne Villarin

GOLD HARVEST. The GCISC trio composed of Nathaniel Andrei Alducente, John Mark Canonigo, andPrince Emman Melendres display powerful weaves in their Espada Y Daga nontraditional category for Arnis Boys Elementary to haul seven gold medals in the Sarangani Provincial Athletic (SPAA) Meet 2024, March 16.

(Precious Arrhiana Gelacio)