June-Nov.

2017
Volume No. I
Issue No. III
Official High School Student Publication of the Naga College Foundation, Inc.

The
Naga College
Foundation, Inc.

Basic
Education
Department is
committed to
holistic formation of
young lifelong learners
equipped with
21st century skills
to achieve
academic excellence,
spiritual, ethical,
moral character,
social responsiveness,
and global competence.
T HE GREEN AND GOLD
Official High School Student Publication of the Naga College Foundation, Inc.
Editorial Board and Staff
Editor-In-Chief
JHON DELOS REYES

EDITOR’S NOTE
By the power of wisdom
and diligence for journalism, lots of
challenges have been bravely faced
by The Green and Gold Publication.
It had almost been a year since the
Associate Editor last issue was released but with full
dedication and utmost guidance from
RACHELLE ANN SOCITO
the Almighty, our ultimate source of
wisdom, the publication finally returns to
Managing Editor serve the Basic Education Department
KEVIN PARMA with the latest news, information,
and entertainment with responsible
News Editor journalism.
JOHN MICHAEL DOBLON May you enjoy reading our latest issue
this year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR and God Bless!
Assistant News Editor

contents
DENVER GODEZANO

Literary Editor
IAN BELGA

Assistant Literary Editor

LYCES DIMACULANGAN

Sports Editor
JAMAICA BERMAS

Assistant Sports Editor

NEWS
GALE ANN BELGA

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Feature Editor
VIVIAN PANIZARES NCF community welcomes new students
BED celebrates Buwan ng Wika
Assistant Feature Editor
MARY THERESE ALQUIROS Galves ranks 6th in Pasiklaban ‘17
Cartoonists

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JOHN RAY HILARIO
OPSF conducts Anti-Bullying and ...
FREDMOORE JUDE ELOPRE
High school students participate SRI ...
Photojournalists
ANGELA AMPONGAN Halalan 2017 unveils new student leaders
JOSHUA FABRICANTE

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Layout Artists YEHC advocates Nutrition month...
MARICEL FORNALEZA
CLARK ROBERT URSUA TNC conducts GIBSAW 2017
ARJAY PIELAGO
Aspiring journalists take TALUBO ‘17
Senior Writers

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ROMELYN TRIA CHRISTINE NAVARETTE
ALLIAH PALOYO MARY SHANE BAYONITO BED-HS partakes Earthquake and ...
RIZALYN BELLEN DANILLA MAY GALLARDO
MICAELLA SILVERA NICOLE ANDREA TUGANO Grade 9 students take NCAE
IVY CAMILLE BERMAS
GTC spearheads CLICK 2017
Junior Writers
DAVE SANTOR JON FRED TOLEDO

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JOVIELYN GALAN MARIZEEN ALVAREZ
MICHAELA MANDARI JOHCEL GELIE BITARA JHS ranks 3rd in First Aid Olympics
MARCIA MAE ABAY YESHA JADE SATURIUS
MARIA LANI BALDERAS JADY JEMINA EUSEBIO BED-High School celebrates United ...
MARJOAN DELA CRUZ ALIYAH LUNTOK
MICHAELA MARFEGA JOSHUA FORMALEJO
HANNAH TOSOC THERESE PLOFINO

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AARON RIGUNAY JAQUELINE ARANA
DRIZELLEI LABORDO KIMBERLY FRANCISCO One Goal, One Direction: BED-HS ...
World Teacher’s Day honors teachers
Adviser
MR. JESSIE ALDE

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English Critic Filipino Critic
MS. MELISSA BRICIA MS. MAYBEL BARAQUIEL
AOR and CUBS conquer the dance floor
Consultant
MR. JOWARD DIOCOS NCF hosts Salingoy Bicolano
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Stories Behind Victories

12
Rose Bok: the Girl Running on Fire
Never Give UP!

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Ms. Mellisa Bricia...

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Behind the fantastic kick EDITORIAL:
QUEST for more not ‘QuEST’ no
more

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Mr. and Ms. Junior High School

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What’s on your mind?

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Weaving the Ripped Wallet
Never stop trying

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Pagsalanta ng mga Salita
FEATURES Let’s Point it Out!

c h a n g e d to CHANGE
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Fraternity Threat
A Near EDSA Experience

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COVER STORY:
UNFOLDING THE
OPPORTUNITIES IN ME Ang Updated Version ng Pangongopya

OPINION
PULSE
OF THE
PLANET
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LITERARIES

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PULSE OF THE PLANET:
Vital Revelations of Silent 28
TIGSIK+
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Destruction, A Call of Hope
SPORTS
04 N EWS
NCF community welcomes new students
By Mark Dave Santor
T he Basic
E d u c a t i o n
Department of the Naga
College Foundation, Inc.
conducted its annual
orientation seminar with
the theme, “ROAR: Real
Opportunity; Assumed
Responsibility” for
incoming freshmen and
transferees this school
year 2017-2018 last
June 9, 2017.
This year’s theme
provides different avenues
of skills where they could
grow holistically, not just
as an NCean, but as a
responsible individual.
The theme also welcomes
them to boost their
BED-HS celebrates Buwan ng Wika
By Lyces Dimaculangan | Jovielyn Galan
KALAYAAN! Senior High School students shocked the crowd with
their full blast performance showcasing the love for our country.
W ith the theme,
“Filipino: Wikang
Mapagbago,” BED-HS
held Buwan ng Wika
during the first week of
August 2017.
Junior High School
Mr. and Ms. Buwan ng Wika
Grade 7: Justin Cagara and Kyla
Shane Alano
Grade 8: Zachary Valencia and
Gwaine Daphne Ballon
Grade 9: Charis Etang and Ra-
ven Pabia
Grade 10: Angeline Estrada and
Emmanuel Enalpe
Photos by GTC
EMBRACING THE NEW ENVIRONMENT. Freshmen and transferees participated actively during
the Orientation Seminar held at the ST Quad last June 9, 2017.
potentials during their camaraderie, teamwork,
stay in NCF. and leadership among the
Activities done not only students by showcasing
boosted their potentials their God-given talents as
but their socialization they share moments with
skills as well. The event their team.
also unfolded talents,
Photo by Filipino Club School, Mr. and Ms.
Buwan ng Wika highlight
the celebration together
with the “Paghahanda
ng Lutong Pangrehiyon”
featuring regions of
Mindanao.
S i m u l t a n e o u s l y,
Senior High School also
conducted patriotic events
featuring the “Pista sa
Nayon” with every section
Various activities representing assigned
showing patriotism and region.
the love for the national Below is the list of
language highlighted the students who won in
celebration. various events.
In the Junior High
Senior High School
Poster: Rey Caudilla (G11-Eleos)
Islogan: Princess Grace Aquino and Fredmoore Jude Elopre Galves offered his
(G12- Aphelotes)
Pagsulat ng Sanaysay: Denver Godezano (G11-Philos) and Jonathan Barde together
Jhon Delos Reyes (G12- Aphelotes)
Tagisan ng Talino: Carla Romero (G11- Eusebia)
Emerson Punsalida (G11- Eusebia)
Talumpati: Delbert Carillo (G11-Eleos)
Sabayang pagbigkas: G11-Henotes and G12-Aphelotes
Pista sa Nayon: G12-Charis Source: Filipino Club
“The ORSEM has
opened the minds of
the new NCeans with
opportunities ahead of
them. May they always be
guided in every decisions
they make.” Ms. Joy
Delfino, BED guidance
counselor, said.
Galves ranks 6th
in Pasiklaban ‘17
By Aliyah Patrice Luntok
D aniel I. Galves, a
Grade 9-Pietas
student, bagged the 6th
place ranking during the
2017 Regional DIWA
Pasiklaban sa Paaralan
2017 tagged as “Tagisan
ng Talino” held at the
Ayala Mall Legazpi last
August 11, 2017.
Galves proved once
again that the wit and
brilliance of NCEANs has
always been present in
any battle.
gratitude to his coach Mr.
with his classmates and
friends for giving him
the encouragement and
support.

OPSF holds anti-bullying and
drug awareness seminar
CEASE THE BULLYING FOR A BETTER LIVING. To prevent and stop the bullying, trusted
professionals were invited to give awareness to the students of the Naga College Foundation, Inc.
High school
students
participate in
SRI Workshop
By Kevin Parma | Joshua Fornalejo
S eries of
Scholastic
Reading Readiness
Seminar-Workshop for
high school students
were conducted last
July 6-7, 2017 at the ST
Auditorium.
The said activity
was participated by the
students from Grade 7-12
and was managed by Ms.
Louella Marie L. Mendoza,
training manager of the
Scholastic Education.
It included four strands
addressing Strategic
Reading, Metacognitive
Learning, Academic
Vocabulary Learning, and
Writing for Learning. Also,
after every discussion,
Ms. Mendoza conducts
activities to further
improve the students’
reading ability.
Furthermore,
students also took the
SRI quiz to assess their
reading comprehension
and vocabulary skills.
T he Office
the Prefect for
of
Student
(OPSF)
Formation
conducted
series of seminars as
part of the anti-bullying
Halalan 2017 unveils student leaders anew
By Maria Lani Balderas
N
ew set of officers
were unveiled
as the High School
Department of the Naga
College Foundation, Inc.
held its annual Supreme
Student Council election
last July 4, 2017.
In the Junior High
School, the last year’s
dominant reign of the
United Students’ Party
(USP) had been minimally
hindered by the Alliance
SHS SSC Officers
Pres.:Christopher Ken Mendoza
V-Pres.: Ela Valerie Ilano
Sec.: Allysa Mae Bacares
Treas.: Kendrick Gold Bayot
Aud.: Nicole Andrea Tugano
P.I.O.: Denver Godezano
Bus. Mngrs.:Bruce Nacy Imperial
Rhine Angelo Abueg
Techvoc. Rep.: Jenelen Landicho
Acad. Rep: Elyza Mae Sabido
Sports Rep.: Ermie Bonapos
JHS SSC OFFICERS
Pres.: Mark Dave Santor
V-Pres.: Shane Olen Gonzales
Sec.: Raphaela Christle Olaguer
Treas.: Beatriz Mae Villaneuva
Aud.: Marcia Mae Abay
P.I.O: Fernando Gonzales III
By Marizeen Alvarez | Drizellei Zarene Labordo
Photos by OPSF
month celebration last
August 14, 2017.
The main objective
of the seminar was to
educate the students on
how to be guarded against
of Concerned and Trusted
Students (ACTS).
In Senior High
School, a liberated win
was marked by the
independent candidate
Christopher Ken Mendoza
against his rival, Joseph
Louie Solcoretes as the
last year’s SSC President.
It was also a historical
result as only the Vice-
Presidential candidate
down to the Secretary
Grade 11
Gov: Rikki Gabrielle Balance
V-Gov: Mitchell Jessmin Fabay
Sec.: Maria Nika Mae Garcia
Treas.: Creszia Faith Bagaporo
Aud.: Delbert Carillo
P.I.O.: Rizalyn Bellen
Bus. Mngrs.:Regine Floresca
Gerome Guevara
Peace officers:Patricia Cacnio
Rheon Nell Abueg
Muse: Ginalyn Corpuz
Escort: Miguel Franco Mamansag
Bus. Mngrs.:
John Fred Rich Toledo
Janenne Love Eborde
Representatives:
Grade 7: Hillary Joy Prilles
Grade 8: Kenshin Rain Banos
Grade 9: Flora Mae Belen
Grade 10: Paulino Tupeño
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bullying and the effects of
illegal drugs.
Invited resource
speakers, SPO1 Roy P.
Carino, PO1 Ma. Venus R.
Ventura, PO2 Yancy DL.
Enconado, and PO1 Galo
O. Olleres Jr., delivered
informative discussions
about the Anti-Bullying
Act to the students.
Meanwhile, illegal
drugs awareness was also
discussed and in the same
way, students gained
additional information
about the effects of illegal
drugs addiction and how
to say ‘no’ to it.
grabbed the upper 50%
votes as sole condenters
for the position to be hailed
as this year’s officers.
Moreover, the remaining
officers have been
deliberated through series
of processes and selected
among the applicants as
this year’s SSC officers.
Below is the complete
set of newly elected and
appointed officers.
Grade 12
Gov.: Jhoanna Laika Primavera
V-Gov: Kevin Parma
Sec.: Jamaica Bermas
Treas.: Lance Jarme
Aud.: Joseph Mark Badong
P.I.O.: Harold Serrano
Bus. Mngrs.:Ma Isabel Gascon
Ed Harmond Mendoza
Peace officers: Joyce Perez
Clyd Abagat
Muse: Josepha Pelyessa Belleza
Escort: Edrian James Barnedo
Governors:
Grade 7: Francis Pamplona
Tristan Magistrado
Grade 8: Samantha Evalla
Grade 9: Katrina Ellana
Grade 10: Shinri Relucano
Source: COMELEC
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YEHC advocates Nutrition month

By Marjoan Dela Cruz
Photos by YEHC

W
“HEALTHY
ith
year’s theme:
this

DIET,
gawing habit FOR
LIFE!” YEHC had once
again encouraged
everyone to live a
healthier lifestyle
through good nutrition.
The opening
program in Junior High
School has officially
started last July 3, 2017,
facilitated by Young
Entrepreneurs and Home
Economics Club (YEHC)
officers handled by Mrs.
Elma Villanueva. Various
activities were conducted EAT HEALTHY, LIVE HAPPILY. With the help of Young Entrepreneurs and Home Economics Club
to showcase the students’ (YEHC) of the Junior High School, helpful tips for healthy food awareness and better lifestyle were
creativity and knowledge disseminated among the students. Shown above are students participating in food carving contest.
in various events which seminar, and the most ST Quadrangle last overweight, obesity and
includes: poster making, awaited food carving August 3, 2017. other diseases by a
quiz bee, healthy diet and parade of fruits and With these activities, promoting healthy diet.
vegetables costumes the YEHC club also
which took place at the
TNC conducts advocated to reduce

GIBSAW 2017
By Denver Godezano
Aspiring journalists take TALUBO ‘17
D ifferent schools
across the
By Denver Godezano

A
province joined during spiring campus Green and Gold selected as The Green
the 1st Villanueva journalists of Publication during and Gold Editorial Board
Writeshop: Interscribe the Basic Education TALUBO 2017 last and Staff.
Division Press Department took the July 15, 2017 at the ST The event was
Conference conducted qualifying rounds Auditorium. successfully supervised
by The Naga Collegian during the qualifying Top ranking by The Naga Collegian
(TNC) with the help of examination for The students have been Editorial Board and Staff.
The Green and Gold
Publication (TGG) Photos by TNC
dubbed as GIBSAW
2017 at ST Auditorium.
Six delegations
competed in various fields
of journalism with Naga
College Foundation, Inc.
as the host school. The
Green and Gold also
ushered participants in
every event.
Computer Science
High School of Bicolandia
was declared the over-
all champion followed
by USI Pili and Pasacao FILTERED TALENTS. Dubbed as TALUBO 2017, potential journalists grabbed the chance to showcase
Academy respectively. journalistic skills during the Qualifying Examination sponsored by The Naga Collegian (TNC).
 NEWS 07
BED-HS partakes Earthquake and Fire Drill
By Rizalyn Bellen and Johcel Bitara

I n partnership with
the Naga Central Fire
Station, the NCF-Basic
Photos by NCF-BED

Education Department
participates in the
annual earthquake and
fire drill last August 8,
2017 at the ST Quad.
According to the Naga
Central Fire Station head
SFO2 Benjamin Lanada,
the performance of the
school this semester has
progressed, though there
were still concerns which
need to be addressed. paghahanda lalo na sa DUCK, COVER, and HOLD! Students of the Basic
mga bata sa elementary.” Education Department actively performed safety
“Mayroon lang konting
measures during the Earthquake and Fire Drill.
mga mali. Ang kailangan told by SFO2 Lanada.
na lamang ay ibayong

GTC spearheads CLICK 2017

Grade 9
By Rachelle Ann Socito

Photos by GTC

students
take NCAE
By Michaela Marfega

M ore
200
9 students took the
than
Grade

National Career
Examination (NCAE)
last August 30-31,
2017 at the Junior High THE FUTURE ME. Chosen students from the Basic Education Department wore their future career
School Building. outfits during the 2017 CAREER WEEK with the theme “CLICK”.

The said aptitude
test aimed to evaluate
the students’ knowledge
and guide them on which
track they might pursue in
Senior High School.
NCAE results will
also reveal various
career paths a student
might pursue or college
course to take in college.
However, there is no
significant relationship
between the results of
the test and the chosen
course of the students.
D
ressed in students during the Coffee Table, elaborated
their chosen seminar. as well the right way of
attires, students from Resource speakers career setting and action
the Grade 10 and 12 were also invited and planning for students to
actively participated shared their expertise and become successful in
during the 2017 Career successful stories. their chosen path.
Day Program with the Mr. Rustico Azaña, Moreover, Mr. Wilfredo
theme “Continuous EPS-1 Mathematics Taduran, the Senior Labor
Learning to Improve and SHS Coordinator of Employment Specialist of
Career Knowledge DepEd Naga, discussed the Department of Labor
(CLICK)” held at the ST the Senior High School and Employment-Naga,
Auditorium last July 26- trends to the Grade 10 presents the Employment
27,2017. students. and career trends for
Guidance and Testing Meanwhile, Dr. the next coming years
Center (GTC) together Stephen Jo T. Bonilla, to guide the Grade 12
with the Peer Facilitator NCF physician, owner, students in their chosen
Guild’s assisted the barista, and roaster of The fields.
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JHS ranks 3rd in First Aid Olympics

By Marcia Mae Abay

S tudents from the

NCF-BED Junior
High School grabbed
the overall 3rd place
ranking as they perform
basic life support during
the Naga City First Aid
Skills Olympics held at
the City Hall ground last
August 27, 2017.

Prior to the
competition, the student
participants all over the
city attended a seminar
on how to apply basic
bandage, carry, triage,
and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) which
Photos by NCF BED
they could use as well
FUTURE FIRST AIDER. Junior High School students carefully perform first aid skills as they compete
in the future in case of
during the Naga City First Aid Skills Olympics last August 27, 2017. emergency.

BED-High School celebrates United Nations

By Lyces Dimaculangan | Lani Balderas | Gale Ann Belga

I n celebration of the 72nd

founding anniversary of the
United Nations, various events
and diversified talents among the
students were showcased aligned
with this year’s theme “International
year of Sustainable Tourism for
Development.”
Competitions such as slogan and poster making contests, amazing
race, quiz bee, international cuisine, and Mr. and Ms. UN highlighted
the monthly celebration.
Lead by the Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Araling Panlipunan
(KAMAPA), the month long celebration culminated successfully.
Winners were as follows:

JHS QUIZ BEE JHS POSTER MAKING

1st: (Djibouti) 1st: SHS SLOGAN MAKING1st: SHS AMAZING RACE
Jio Dan Domer Chloe Marie Gabrielle Asole G12-Eleos 1st: G11-Dianoia
Fred Rich Toledo 2nd: 2nd: G12-Charis 2nd: G12-Aphelotes
Ailene Reforsado Rizza Faye Ferrer 3rd: G12-Diakonia 3rd: G12-Uirtus
Jocel Cao 3rd:
2nd: (Poland) Shannan Mae Del Rosario SHS QUIZ BEE ROOM DECORATION AND
Kayla Marie Cabana 1st: G11-Dianoia FOOD PREPARATION
Shadrach Morales JHS ESSAY WRITING 2nd: G12-Parresia 1st: G12-Igesia
Janelle Sophia Tinoco 1st: 3rd: G12-Charis 2nd: G11-Ducis
RodieMangubat Crisel A. Molina 3rd: G12-Dianonia
3rd: (Monaco) 2nd: SHS ESSAY WRITING
Ian Aliniente Raphaela Christle Olag­uer 1st: G11-Tharseo SHS MS. WORLD
Princess Paynante 3rd: 2nd: G12-Diakonia 1st: G11-Parresia
Diana Sandagon Enyah Gaudia 3rd: G12- Aphelotes 2nd: G11-Eusebia
Sophia Rapal 3rd: G12-Charis
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE SHS JIGSAW PUZZLE
JHS SLOGAN MAKING G7-Alcedonia 1st: G11-Dianoia
1st: Shan Clarence Talagtag G8-Iuris 2nd: G12-Aphelotes
2nd: Angel Ducut G9-Victoria
3rd:Glydel Barlaza G10-Defero Source: KAMAPA
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EWS 09
ONE GOAL, ONE DIRECTION:
BED launches 1st Vision-Mission Week
By Michaela Marfega

This initiative was perform highly academic competitions conducted

W ith the theme :

“One Goal,One
Direction,” the Basic
formulated by
institution not only to
the
make the school more
Education Department productive and successful
held its launching of the but also to help the
very first Vision-Mission students how to effectively
Week from October socialize,
4-12, 2017.
wit, and showcase what
attributes really embeds
such as the public speaking
competition, essay writing,
in every NCean through radio broadcasting, Istoryang
the BED Vision-Mission Suanoy, and debate
Statement. competition.
There were The Vision-Mission week
programs and culminated last October 12,
2017 at the ST Quadrangle.

Photos by Kevin Parma

-Basic Education Department Vision-Mission Statement-

“The Naga College Foundation, Inc. Basic Education Department is committed
to holistic formation of young lifelong learners equppied with 21st century
skills to achieve academic excellence, spiritual, ethical, moral character, social
responsiveness, and global competence.”

World Teacher’s Day honors teachers

By Kevin Parma

F or at least
Photos by NCF BED
half a day,
the Basic Education
Department celebrated
the World Teacher’s
Day through the
initiatives of Supreme
Student Council and
Departmental Officers
last October 05, 2017.
The officers prepared
various surprises and
games like trip to
jerusalem, paper dance,
Cash-ya Pero di Kinaya,
balloon popping, and
other events participated
by the teachers and
students. Also, teachers
MY BEST TEACHERS. Basic Education Department High School were given heartfelt
teachers pose their greatest smiles as the students honored them on messages by their very
their very special day.
own students.
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AOR and CUBS move to the Nat’l Finals

By Jamaica Bermas | Jhon Delos Reyes
Photo by NCF Tiger Cubs

A swift championship was

brought home by the Naga
College Foundation Academy of
Rookies (AOR) and Tiger Cubs
Pep Squad as they perform
intensified routines during the
National Dance, Cheerleading and
Drumline Competition with the
theme #BreakingBarriers held at
the Robinson’s Place Naga last
November 26, 2017.
“We’ve worked hard to win the
Bicol Qualifiers. We’ll work even harder
to win it all the way to the Nationals” –
Academy of Rookies.
Headed by the AOR President
Rhine Angelo Abueg and their coaches
Mr. James Patrick Sean Percil, Mr. Pete
Gomez and Mr. Harold Landicho, both
division championships of the Dance
Competition have been brought home
by the AOR All Girls Senior Hiphop and
the Mixed Senior Hiphop.
Meanwhile, the Tiger Cubs
Photo by A.O.R.
Pep Squad was also hailed as the
Overall Champion in the Cheerleading MOMENT OF VICTORY. TIGER CUBS and AOR pose for the regional triumph they
Competition (Bicol Qualifiers). bagged.
“Kahit walang kalaban, kabado
by the Tiger Cubs Pep Squad. upcoming National Dance Competition
pa din, andyan pa rin yung nerbyos.
With their team captain Joseph (NDC) and National Cheerleading
Siyempre kailangan rin naman naming
Louise Solcoretes and their coach Mr. Competition (NCC) which will be held
ipakita ang good performance, good
Dennis Sy, Tiger Cubs Pep Squad, at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on
show and swift moves. Hindi kami
together with the Academy of Rookies, March 2018.
lumalaban only for award, nag chi-
have been also qualified for the
cheer kami kasi gusto namin ‘yun.” told

NCF hosts Salingoy Bicolano

By John Michael Doblon
A day of talent showcasing and cultural
promotion takes place as the Naga City Public
and Private schools gathered in one venue and
join the 2017 Salingoy Bikolnon activity held
at the Naga College Foundation Campus last
November 24-25, 2017 where the skills, talents,
and abilities of the students from different
schools were recognized and showcased in
variety of events and competitions. number given by Ms. Marian Ricafort. The
The two-day event starts in the morning of
November 24th. It is initiated with the registration
period from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning. The
opening program started at around 8:30 a.m,
immediately after the registration period and
was opened with the invocation, followed by the
singing of Philippine National Anthem led by the
NCF Marching Band. Following the Philippine
National Anthem is the acknowledgement of the
participants led by the Registration Committee,
followed by the welcome remarks given by Mr.
Mario C. Villanueva, NCF President, and lastly
the inspirational message was delivered by Mr.
John Bongat, city mayor. Afterwards, senior
high school students Joseph Mark Badong
and Dedrei Anne Labordo revealed their
talents in singing and was followed by a ballet
execution of Ms. Beatriz Mae Villanueva. After
the intermission number, another inspirational
message was given by Mr. William E. Gando,
CESO VI, the School Division Superintendent.
This was followed by another intermission
overview of the event was given by the Araling
Panlipunan Secondary District Coordinator, Mr.
Randy P. Bacares, PhD. The contest proper
started at around ten o’clock in the morning
with the event Essay/Jingle and tigsik writing,
followed by Tigsik Presentation, poster making
contest, and the Bicolano game – Aragawan
base.The second part of the program of the
first day started at around one o’clock in the
afternoon right after the lunch break and was
opened the time for the set of competitions:
jingle singing and another Bicolano game,
turubigan. The first day was ended at around
five in the afternoon.
The day two of the event started in the
morning of the 25th day of November with the
registration period from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.
Afterwards, at around eight o’clock, the second
day program was initiated with the Bicol Game
shato, followed by Lutong Bikol, Bicol Quiz,
Pop Quiz, and Pantomina and vocal solo. The
victors of the competitions were awarded during
the awarding ceremony and closing program
held at ST Quadrangle, NCF at around one
o’clock in the afternoon of the same day.
The event Salingoy Bikolnon 2017
is an event proposed and initiated through the
DepEd order no. 62, s.2011 which pursues the
promotion and continuous nurturing of the local
culture. This year’s event is made possible with
the support of the Department of Education
through the CID-AP in partnership with the
Naga City School Board. This year’s event was
participated by nine public and private schools
in the entire Naga City.
 Photos by TNC

F EATURES
NEWS 11

STORIES “E xperience is the best teacher,” was the never

fading and unending quote that motivated the

BEHIND
two prides of the Senior High School (SHS)
department.
Accepting the challenge as the next Mr.
Intrams, Johenes Botor II has once again brought the

VICTORIES
pride and honor for the SHS department as the newly
hailed Mr. Intramurals 2017.
Stepping out of her comfort zone, Miss
Intramurals 2017 1st Runner-up, felt blessed after
learning brilliantly from such a wonderful experience.
by Rachelle Ann Socito | Johenes Botor II | Elyza Mae Sabido

Victory Is Great Things

Never Alone Never Come
A Testimony by From Comfort
Johenes Botor II, Mr.
Intramurals 2017 Zone
A Testimony by Elyza
Mae Sabido, Miss
Intramurals 2017 1st
Runner-up

P ageantry is really not my thing. I still feel very

A
s I was chosen to represent SHS for Mr.
Intramurals 2017, I felt so scared but at
the same time honored because the 2016 Mr.
Intramurals Rhine Angelo Abueg motivated me
not to be afraid. He taught me some tips that could
help me in the pageant. Mr. Sid Peñaserada also
trained me in the question and answer portion.
With my outfit, other SHS teachers helped me.
The point is, I couldn’t win without my
friends, teachers, family, and most of all, God, who
always guides me. To the next representative of
the SHS for the Mr. Intramurals 2018, always pray
to God and don’t solely rely on your own ability
because people are there willing to help you no
matter what. You just have to look around and
you’ll see that there’s someone who’s cheering
you up.
anxious in talking in front of many people and have
fear of not making it up to their expectations. From
the very beginning, I was too hesitant to join the said
pageant, there are too many ‘what ifs’ and doubts
running through my mind. But I came into a realization
that “How would I ever know if I can do it if I wouldn’t
try?” Besides, failure really starts when you don’t
even try. So I did. I joined and I left all of my fears and
uncertainties behind. I enjoyed it and it was an indelible
experience.
I also realized that you just have to believe in
your capabilities and surround yourself with people
who already done the same thing. I would like to thank
ma’am Melissa, maa’m Phoebe, and ma’am Irene,
ma’am Maybel my friends and family whose support
are unending. Above all, to God. Thank you for guiding
me.
Maybe for many, it was just a simple pageant but for
me it was another moment that helped me gain lessons
from it.
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THE MAYORAL
AWARDEES
ROSEBOK
The Girl Running
On Fire
by Rachelle Ann Socito

P
ain is temporary, but victory is forever,” this
statement carries the motivation of Rose Bok,
the running pride of Grade 12-Eirene, as she
received the spotlight of glory together with the most
outstanding awardees all over Naga City during
the Mayoral Awards held last June 17, 2017 at the
Avenue Plaza Hotel.
The Mayoral Awards is an annual prestige
event that sets every 18th day of the month of June
as part of the Naga City Charter Day to recognize
Naguenos who have given pride to the city in various
fields.
Clutching the award on her very special
day, she felt blessed, overwhelmed, and thanked
her family, friends, and most especially, her coach
Dr. Nelba Olaso. Their support and love were her
inspirations to continue running for something she
aims to achieve in life.
Her story might already been familiar to most
of the kids. She has experienced being bullied and
like others, she had faced all those challenges that
attempt to hinder her mission.
‘Up and Down,’ this was Rose’s description
of her journey from the very first day she decided to
enter the track and field and until now that she had
gained such prestigious awards. ‘Up’ was when she
win with every battle in the field and ‘Downs’ were
those training and hardships she had passed through
as difficult battles comes.
“Train hard to achieve what you want.” was the
message of Rose Bok to all her fellow athletes, for
she herself, had courageously faced all those hurdles
she had experienced in her life.

NEVER GIVE UP!

by Rachelle Ann Socito

E
quipped with the wit, determination, talent, and
support from his inspirations, Aaron Gaor of
Grade 11- Kratos proves that a simple hobby and
love for Athletics will make someone one of the best.
Aaron was one of the chosen awardees
during the 2017 Mayoral Awards together
with Mr. Jayvee Bersabal, a taekwondo
player, and Ms. Rose Bok an athlete-runner.
All those trainings and hardships
Ron has bravely faced through the years
strengthened him. One of these challenges As he has said, his journey doesn’t
was his lowest point in life where he had almost begin at the starting line after the gun shot
stopped running because of only a single mistake has already sounded but on the finish line.
he has done during his national competition. Every end of the day was a new beginning.
Yet, those shouts of love, pull of concerns, With his inspirational quote, “No pain, no gain,” he
and whisper of convictions from his coach, is momentously refreshing his body and mind with
friends and family pulled him up from that fall. the principle of enduring pain for a greater result.

BEHIND THE
FANTASTIC KICK
by Kevin Parma
G
rade 12 student-athlete, Jayvee P. Bersabal, brings honor
and pride to the Naga College Foundation, Inc. as he was
awarded the Mayoral’s Recognition last June 17, 2017
during the Naga City’s Charter Anniversary.
During the recently-concluded 2016 Batang Pinoy
National Championships at the City of Tagum, Davao del Norte,
Jayvee clinched a Silver Medal in Taekwondo after his hard
fight among his other rivals. In the same way, he also clutched
a Bronze medal during the 2016 Palarong Pambansa at Legazpi
City, Albay. These two independent sports competition lead him
to be part of the nominees of the city athletes for the Mayoral
Recognition- a prestigious conferment given by the City Mayor.
He has then received a plaque, medallion, and cash
incentive during the awarding ceremony at the Avenue Plaza
Hotel, Naga City.
His life as a student-athlete
Eight years ago since Jayvee had engaged in
Taekwondo and even up to this moment, he is still attached to it
because this sport became significant in his life. He started playing
taekwondo since he was in Naga Central School where he took
his elementary level and that was the start of his fascination with
the sport. For him, being a taekwondo player is not an easy task.
He said that he already experience such circumstances where he
had to choose between his academic and his highly valued sport.
However, he admitted that it is an invaluable thing for him to be
Ms. Melissa Bricia
1st Placer
Licensure Examination for Teachers
(Regional Level)
by Rachelle Ann Socito
T
o pass the test was a blessing but ranking the
top was much more than she had expected. This
was the statement made by Ms. Melissa Bricia.
As a first time taker in the Licensure
Examination for Teachers (LET), Ms.
Bricia, a literature teacher, never
expected she would top the LET.
The examination was held at Divine
High School, Albay last March 2017.
Aside from notching the
top spot in LET, Ms. Bricia was also
hailed as the 3rd regional placer
on the Career Service Examination
(Professional Level) conducted by the
Civil Service Commission held at the Naga
City Science High School last October 2016.
According to her, being a teacher was not
her initial plan because her college degree was not an
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Photo by CEPPIO Naga
considered because taekwondo becomes his ticket to send himself to
high school as he reap the benefits of having a scholarship and that’s
the reason why he still continues his journey as a student-athlete in
NCF, Inc.
“I just want to give thanks, first of all, to our Almighty God because
he’s always with me during my competitions, then my coaches who
helped me boost my talent and guide me to be the best version of me
in playing taekwondo, and of course, my parents who always give
their support for me.” he said when asked if whom he was thankful
with.
After obtaining an award, he encouraged his fellow student-athletes to
pursue their passion on sports because it can give a lot of opportunities
for them, and also he just want to emphasize the importance of not
giving up because he believed that everyone can win their own battle
not just in sports but in their life as well.
3rd Placer
Career Service Examination
(Regional Level)
education course. Interestingly, most of her family
members were accidental teachers too. During her
childhood, her greatest dream was only to read, ever
dreaming to work inside a publishing house. She
didn’t ever thought bringing all her lesson
plans and class records on a teacher’s
desk. It’s like she can’t picture herself
teaching. But as the time flew by, she
grew fond of teaching and sharing
her knowledge with her students.
Ms. Bricia finished both
her elementary and high school
at the Sta. Monica College (now La
Consolacion College), Baao Camarines
Sur. Pursuing her studies in college, she
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English at the
Naga College Foundation. Currently, she is taking
a master’s degree in Literature at Bicol University.
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14 F EATURES
F EATURES
MR. AND MS.
JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
BY VIVIAN PANIZARES
I t’s pretty cool because I know
that I am part of something that
I know I begin in the future and
I am the first one who won,” CJ.
A 13-year old lad, Christopher
Emmanuel Austria, made his
night unforgettable as the very
first holder of the Mr. Junior
High School. It was a special
award given during the search
for Mr. and Ms. Intramural
2017. This English-speaking
boy lightens up the night as he
entered the stage. The judges
were impressed by his skills
in taekwondo and gave him
an edge over the competition.
As I interviewed him, I asked him
what or who made him decide to
join and answered me, “I actually
wanted to join the competition but
as the competition went on, I was
being reluctant to keep going but
she told me (my mom) to go on.”
“It was my mom who did
all the stuff. She prepared
everything for me. She have
been through like ‘go out there,
do what I told you.’” he added.
Before my interview with him
ends, he left a word for everyone.
“If you wanna do it just have
fun. Don’t let them do what
anyone says or don’t lose to
any doubters. Just do what
you want to do and make sure
you have fun while doing it.”
Sharle Maine Laile Harris
from Grade 10 clutched the
title as the very first Ms. Junior
High School. This adorable and
smart lady inspired us in her
full determination. She told us
that her win was unexpected.
“Para sa akin unexpected
yun, kasi sa una pa lang
‘di ko na napapakita ‘yung
best ko hanggang sa
umabot ako, tinawag ako.”
With her pretty face and good
posture, many of her friends
and people who knew her
pushed her to join pageants
and competitions like this.
She said, “Kung alam n’yo
namang may kakayahan
kayong gawin ‘yun...sumali sa
competition na ganun. Show
your talent and don’t be afraid.”
It was her experience that
brought her until the end of
the competition. Being the
very first Ms. Junior High
School 2017 is another
great experience for her.
NEVER STOPTRYING!
BY VIVIAN PANIZARES
F EATURES 15

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the hardship that counts,”---that’s the quotes that
fits her. Marjoan Dela Cruz, a versatile girl who sings, dances, and acts got the title as Ms. Intramurals
2017. She is the sweet and good “ate” to her co-candidates which makes her experience unforgettable.
It was her first time to join the competition and it’s her friends, teachers, and family that inspired her
to continue. Marjoan was determined to win the crown. She did well in her rehearsals and never stop
trying. “I also practice even at home,” she added.
I asked her for an advice for all the students especially first timers like her who wants to join the same
competition and gave us these words. “Enjoy lang nila and ‘wag silang ma-pressure, tapos kung may
mga negative man na marinig sila huwag na lang nilang pakinggan. Just go with the flow and do your
best. Never stop trying!”
Back in Grade 7, he had already put his name as the Lakan of Intramural. He went back this
year to win the title as Mr. Intramural 2017. And now after three years, Alexis Nathaniel Doma, 16, from
Grade 10 got the crown.
“Unexpected kasi magaganda rin yung answer ng mga kalaban ko. Kasi wala rin na akong minor
award, so parang mahirap makapasok. ‘Yung ‘Question and Answer’ lang talaga ‘yung chance ko.”
Doma inspires us with his answer about the calculator that represents him.
I asked him also of what pushed him to join again and this is what he had said, “’Yung conscience ko
sabi daw kasi…sabi daw kasi nung conscience ko sumali ka na lang ulit, kasi sabi daw may chance
naman kasi.” It’s a 50-50 decision to this young boy, but his conscience told him to try it once again.
“Confidence lang talaga…if meron kang confidence kaya mong pumasok at ipakita kung anong kaya
mong gawin.”
“I am more of a practical person. I based on the situation. Hindi naman kasi based na lang sa puro na
lang ganyan. Ganito, parang kailangan mo pang mag dig deep para makuha ‘yung mismong idea ng
bagay.”
16 C OVER STORY
UNFOLDING THE
THROUGH THE NEW
BY VIVIAN PANIZARES | MICHAELA MARFEGA

We never know what those pages hold, in a challenging world as 21st century learners.
we’re just here exploring what adventures It will provide us with knowledge ,and skills
and challenges might be waiting for us. We and plausibly achieve academic excellence,
take the risk and there’s a fear in us of what spiritual and moral character, social
this chapter would reveal us. responsiveness
High school life is like a new chapter and the global
in a book. It might be thin having only a few competence.
pages with non-thrilling challenges or it could We need to
be thick wherein some unexpected turn of embrace the
events might happen that would serve as BED vision-mission
your plot twist. It can be your own love story, and achieve
mystery or any kinds of genre. these through
Where do you start your story? Mostly, the application
a student’s adventure starts inside the school. of our core
The second home that builds them inside and values--- Quality,
out, and prepare them to face the real world Excellence,
after they get their diploma. Service, and Truth
Through the years, we have seen how (QuEST).
this school grow and help young people to All people
achieve their goals. We may not see it from have their
the start but through its history and the time we own missions
stay here as NCean, we have witnessed the in life
hard works and determination of NCF to give a n d
a quality education to thousands of student.
How the school will produce a globally
competent student is one of those challenges
that they continue to fulfill every year by
improving facilities, enhancing the teaching
skills, and giving a quality education. It is not
an easy path and they’ve been through a lot
of hardships, but NCF, Inc. has a mission and
vision to achieve.
“The Naga College
Foundation, Inc. Basic Education
Department is committed to holistic
formation of young lifelong learners
equipped with 21st century
skills to achieve academic
excellence, spiritual and their visions used to
moral character, social draw and imagine what they
responsiveness, and global are aiming for. The Naga College
competence.” Foundation Basic Education
[BED Vision-Mission Statement] Department Vision-Mission Statement was
With these vivid descriptions of pursuance recommended by the La Sallian
the Basic Education Department vision-mission Schools Supervision Office (LASSO). It was
statement, the future phases of the NCF-BED formulated last November 2015. Its significance
seems to be vibrantly attainable. You will see is to provide the students a brighter pathway
those transparent aims of the school. They with their ambitions in life. Some might thought
have crafted the new BED vision-mission to of it as no purpose at all; that it was just
grant us these shaping tools to fill us the needs made to showcase others that we also have
OPPORTUNITIES IN ME
NCF, INC. BED VISION-MISSION
our own vision and mission statement or just
comply with a necessary requirement. They
might also think it was ‘just a rule’, but these
w e r e a l l wrong perceptions. It
had
Graphics by Fredmoore Jude Elopre
b e e n
created not only
for those reasons. The
very purpose of this new
BED Vision-Mission Statement
solely aims to help students like you as well
as its faculty and employees to achieve
something you really hoped for.
Ask this questions to yourself,
“Why do I want to graduate?”
“What is my ambition?”
Now, how can you achieve that goal?
As we continue turning the pages, there
might be some things which may hinder us
to achieve what we want. At this phase of
your life, should you stop accomplishing your
goals and let your mission be drawn only to
a stacked visionary just because of these
upsets? Or should you continue your story until
it reaches the happy ending? There would
always be challenges you must face as
you accomplish your goals, but be urged
first in imagining yourself wearing your
toga for graduation, achieving
those things you have hope for and
vividly picture yourself reaching
those goals. Moment by moment.
Are these worth it, right? Maybe these
opportunities are just waiting for us to
be unfolded but we sometimes missed
those chances because we feel we lack
of something else. But through the new
NCF-BED Vision-Mission Statement, we
can now confidently vie to the world
and show them what we’ve got here at
NCF.
We thought that the book, our life’s
journey book, has already established
its story for us to experience, but we
never have thought that the story was
really blank plot. We are the one who
must fill those pages with memories we
want. Like our beloved school, this life’s
journey book will only provide the tools
of knowledge but we shall be the ones
to fulfill our needs. We may still don‘t
know how far or how long it might
take, but one thing is for sure, there
would always be lessons to be found
at the end of this story. You have the
pen and you are the author of your
own book. Make it an inspiring story to
every NCean and be a fruitful story of
this institution. You are the author and you
are the character of this story---a story that is
founded on Quality, Excellence, Service, and
Truth.
 Infographics by Clark Robert Ursua

18 S CIENCE AND NATURE

PULSE OF THE PLANET:

VITAL REVELATIONS OF SILENT DESTRUCTION,
A Call of Hope by Denver Godezano

M
ild breeze of soft winds soothes
my body a relaxing sensation, it were heard as the guns fire the forests. Deafening
gives me the undeniable feeling sounds of machines fell off trees. Amidst all of these
of how beautiful the world we are living is. The was a sound dominating all the others and it was a
sounds of the birds, frogs, bees and other animals very loud cry. An excruciating pain has been heard
meddling with nature are like a perfect harmony from those cries – it was all from the Mother Earth.
of music. Suddenly, small droplets of rain The pulse of the planet is now at
started to fall. I‘ve extended my arms stake, its vital signs of destructions are
and opened my palms to feel the water I am slowly revealed, and one thing is clear,
taking for granted when I was still a kid. It humanity is the reason.
gives me a genuine happiness – it makes me
smile. Humans are indeed so lucky
to be gifted by these spectacular
features, at the middle of
nowhere, climate has
suddenly shifted. Loud cries
of animals

According to
NASA, human activities
lead an increase of carbon dioxide
emission in the atmosphere. The
amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by the
upper layer of the atmosphere was increasing
by about two billion tons annually. About 97%
of the climate scientists agree that climate
change and global warming trends over the
past century were likely been brought by
human activities, wherein scientific
organizations worldwide have issue
also the same position to the
public.

Vital Signs of
Climate Change
SOURCE: NASA.GOV
 OUR PLANET NEEDS YOUR HELP. The Blue Planet is now facing an edge of destruction, and humans,
who have caused this devastation, in return must also adhere to its restoration. It’s never too late and I believe,
still we can fix this dilemma. Here are some simple ways to contribute as a student:

WHAT YOU CAN DO

1. INCORPORATE ecology in
your prayers. It is the best thing
every one must do. Praying for
God to change our human heart
and be responsible of our deeds.
2. INITIATE. Write letters, it
means a lot. Who knows, your
ideas might be the key to a big
3. RAISE FUND for ecological ecological action!
purposes like gardening,
recycling, or launching ecological
concerts in your school.
4. PLANT MORE TREES.
Plant a tree for every special
occasions in your school and see
5. THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT. their numbers booming after a
Don’t you know that for every year.
paper you waste, you also
entangle the worthiness of trees?

6. TURN OFF AND UNPLUG.

Reduce usage of appliance when
you do not need them.
7. EAT and CONSUME WATER
WISELY. Don’t you know, ¼ of
the Earth’s population don’t have
the access to potable water?
You’re lucky if you have.
8. SEGREGATE AND MAINTAIN
a clean and green environment.
9. Let your fingers DO WALKING Even a little kid can do it, how
ONLINE. Use the social media much more an adult like you.
in creating nature-loving posts
promoting the love for our planet.

10. EDUCATE YOURSELF,

AND SHARE. Be aware of the
nature’s current status, support
environment organizations, and
share all these simple things.

These were just simple reminders encrypted in our planet–BE GREEN.

It’s not only about reading this article purely from the heart,
but living with them as simple as it is.
The pulse of the planet is calling.
“You are the HOPE of this planet.”
Just bear in mind that every move you make affect the planet we are all living in.
What for now? Let us save the planet!
20 E DITORIAL
QUEST for more
not ‘QuEST’ no more
Naga College Foundation, Inc. (NCF) is
well-known of its core values Quality, Excellence,
Service, and Truth (QuEST). It is quite obvious that
the formulated acronym from these tenets suggests
a hidden connotation: to seek for more and aim for
more. This ultimate goal would never be achieved
unless every NCean lives with these institutional
given-values, most especially with the students mind
set and behavior. It is just disappointing to observe
that as the school efforts to ‘quest for more’ some
students were just disregarding these determinations.
It must be duly recognized that prejudices
and stereotypes among educational institutions
would always be inevitable. That is why academic
and non-academic improvements are much highly
needed so that the students could easily adapt to
changes brought by the millennial age and maintain
the ‘QuEST’ spirit as NCeans.
It is also virtuously appreciated that the NCF
is continuously bearing the programs and policies
supervision of the La Sallian Schools Supervision
Office (LASSO) for its Basic Education Department
improvements. But flaws and lapses, which was
ought to be experienced by other schools also,
continuously hinder the genuine QuEST progress.
Notice how some disciplinary actions block the
QuEST road.
Recently, the Basic Education Department has
celebrated its very 1st Vision-Mission week. The
event was said to be, somehow, an overall success
for all who have attended and took the occasion
seriously but was just a waste of time for those
who did not and are not willing to adapt. Generally
speaking, the celebration was not only intended
to boost skills and confidence among the students
but more significantly to reactivate the endangering
CORE values among NCeans.
It might always be impossible for any school
to be spotless of any disciplinary actions among
the students. There was never a perfect school;
for if there has, it would always be plausible that
something else must be corrected. But above this
factual illustration, the necessity of aiming for a
lowered, if not totally eradicated, misled behaviours
must always be adhered.
The need to be ‘holistically formed young
lifelong learners’ equivalently demands also for
essential quality tools, excellent reference of values,
and an adequate supply of genuine commitment.
Losing any of these might be a stumbling block to
the road of QuEST.
As the school does its part to successfully
clutch the stability of QuEST throne, students and
teachers must also live with the same commitment
the NCF-BED vision-mission statement declares.
Students involved in any disciplinary actions must
get rid of doing so. Offices, who may sometimes
commit QuEST degenerating deeds, must admit their
lapses, although there was never a perfect office,
and continuously seek for improvement. Teachers,
especially those who might sometimes lose patience,
who bear the responsibility of honing the students’
minds not only with academic inputs but also with
moral values must also sympathize with what the
students think of them, and correspondingly pursue
for such learning also.
It could be rectified by anyone else that
the roadway of QuEST has already been found.
High quality LASSO trained-teachers and improving
facilities somehow illustrates the readiness of the
school towards K-12 curriculum. Hall of famers in
sports continuously grant the school with glaring fame.
And the dedication of each and every responsible
individual labels the institution to be center of service
and truth. But all these present achievements are
not yet the peak of QuEST attainments, bigger
triumphs are yet to come. Moreover, the wide-
ranging renovation not only on the outside deeds
but significantly the inside motives must completely
be committed by everyone.
Upholding the peak and stability; Quality,
Excellence, Service, and Truth may not be instant
but its attainment is very much similar to how
our founder, Dr. Melchor T. Villanueva fulfilled his
once a little dream---our very own school. Goals
embedded in our vision-mission statement must
never be ignored and be treasured as gold worth
mines in our minds.
Let every eye who sees, understand; and let
all who understand act.
We are to quest for more not QuEST no
more.

not only tuition fees but as well as
steep laboratory expenses and
other fees required by the school.
OPTIMIST PRIME This is a rampant case
LYCES DIMACULANGAN
commonly faced by middle-class
and poor families. Hence, it is a
big relief to them when President
Rodrigo Duterte signed on a new
law providing free education for over
Weaving the a million students in public tertiary
and vocational schools nationwide.
Ripped Wallet Republic Act 10931 or
“Universal Access to Quality
O PINION 21
not only prioritize the gain of
academic knowledge but they
should also infuse more public
funds in supporting education at the
basic education level. This means
solving first the inadequacies
among juveniles who merely
finished elementary or secondary
education due to poverty reasons
or misled perceptions. Studies
have shown that the longer a
youth is out of formal education
system, the greater the obstacles

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pon realizing that their Tertiary Education Act” aims to give preventing or delaying a return to
children are about to study full tuition subsidy for students in his or her studies. An instance like
for college next year, State Universities and Colleges this deserves the government’s
parents go hasty in (SUCs), local universities attention too. In our country, which
finding ways to afford and colleges, and was almost enslaved by poverty and
their educational state-run technical- ignorance, free tertiary education is
expenses. vocational a big aid to mitigate this poor status.
There comes
those parents
This could schools. This
could rise up
Our parents are enduring
aches physically and financially
applying for rise up the hope the hope for just to support us in our needs. In

for the future

educational the future return, we must also strive hard with
loan, dealing generations. our studies to show that what they

generations.”
with various Students are perspiring for would not be put
pawnshops, or choose to in vain especially those students
working a full- enroll in SUCs who are living in an average social
time job just to because these are status like us. We must foresee
earn enough money. less expensive and ourselves belonging to a crowd of
While some students more affordable than smiling college graduates while
themselves, plan on applying private school education. glimpsing at their parents who are
for scholarships to help them pay However, the government must also nodding with proud approval.

to do anything without tiring just just you can’t do it anymore.

FACEBOOK USER to finish a requirement. School is,
MICHAELA MARFEGA
somehow, fun but sometimes it is
depressing to think that these days
were to be sacrificed wherein
something else is more
important to do. They
will go to school to
Now, to all the students
who are struggling and whenever
you feel like losing hope, just
take a deep breath. Inhale.
Exhale. And remember
about things you’ve
sacrificed will lead a

What’s on your
learn but after a way to reach your

Success is
day or two, they ambition. Do

mind?
might already not lose hope.

the result of all

forgot what Success is the

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nfinished tasks. they just have result of all
Stressful paper works.
All are depressing days.
learned. Maybe
because of the the sacrifices.” the sacrifices.
Do not stress
And yes, I’ve been there. exhaustion and yourself too
Students, nowadays, always pressure they much. Go on
think about their academics, grades are enduring. I am a date with your
and school works. Sometimes, they not pertaining to all friends or go on a
have already forgotten to take care students but observe, most peaceful and calm place
of themselves. Instead of sleeping of them endured this kind of feeling. where you can relax. Remember
early at night, students tend to be The feeling of losing hope, that you shouldn’t be hard with
nocturnal having coffee by their side. the feeling of being tired, yourself. Take time to go out for a
Instead of enjoying their high school the feeling of being pressured, walk. Balance time and everything.
life, they seemed to be robots able and crying because you think
22 OPINION
ng iba na ako’y nagdadrama at ang
artikulong ito ay tungkol sa aking
NAVIGATOR’S PEN buhay pag-ibig. Ngunit hindi, pagkat
RACHELLE ANN SOCITO
hindi lamang ako ang minsan nang
nabiktima ng mga maling lipon ng
salita, kundi kayo rin at iba pa.
Alam kong karamihan sa
magbabasa nito ay nakarinig na ng
mga pekeng balita, mga napakong
Pagsalanta ng mga pangako, mga binawing paratang,
mga masasakit na salita at kung
Salita anu-ano pang naging papel na
mga ito.
Saan ka man tumungo,
maririnig at maririnig mo sila.
Ngayon, tanungin natin ang bawat
isa, “Kailan tayo mananahimik?” at
“Kailan tayo iimik?”
Sa kabilang banda, kung
ihahambing sa iba, ang Salita
ay maaring isang ulam o putahe
lamang na kapag nahaluan ng
masamang elemento o masamang
rekado ay magbabago na ang lasa

M
ga Salita. ginampanan ng mga kalipunan ng at magdadala ng masamang imahe
Matatalinhaga. Mabulaklak mga titik sa ating lipunan. para sa ulam na inihanda.
at nakakamangha. Nakalulungkot lang isipin Ngunit, hindi pa huli ang
Minsan ka na rin bang nabiktima ng at masakit tanggapin na ang ilan pagbabago. Kapag naihanda
mga salitang animo’y katotohanan sa mga sangkot sa sitwasyong ito sa ikalawang pagkakataon ang
ang nais iparating? Mga salitang ay pawa ring mga milenyal, ang tamang rekado at nasunod nang
tila’y nagiging pangunahing inaasahang henerasyong maayos ang recipe, tiyak na ang
dahilan ng di- makapagpapabago dating may masamang timpla ay
pagkakaunawaan ng sitwasyong magiging katakam-takam ‘di lang
ng karamihan? Kailanman kinahaharap ng
karamihan.
para sa nagluto maging na rin sa
lahat na nais tumikim ng bagong
ay hindi naging
At mga salitang
m i n s a n g Kailanman handang ulam.

mali ang salita,

nagbigay ngiti ay hindi naging Ang pagsalanta ng mga
sa ating mga mali ang salita, salitang ito ay tila isang bagyo sa
labi ngunit
naging patalim
bagkus ang maling bagkos ang
maling nitong
ating buhay. ‘Di na kailangan pang
pagtuunan ng pansin kung paanong
na tumarak paglalahad nito paglalahad
sa publiko ang
winasak ang tiwala at kamalayan
ng madla bagkus ang paraan kung
sa publiko.”
sa ating mga
damdamin sa nagpapaniwala paano babangon at magpapatuloy
paglipas ng panahon? sa mga tao ng sa buhay dala ang mga bagong aral
Marahil masasabi maling kahulugan ng ang mas mahalaga.

that the school might be peaceful. of the first semester. If these schools
Every year, the students attain this achievement, in a sense,
pay a hundred fifty pesos for the why couldn’t we? Is it because the
DECOROUS ONE
MARIA LANI BALDERAS renewal of their school I.D.s. Every school lacks on having more staff?
year, the number of students Reason no. 2, they say it is
outgrows into thousands because some students
at the Basic Education failed to give their
Department alone. information and
So, if the number picture which
LET’S POINT IT of students hinders the

So, is it a point
enrolled in faster release
OUT! this school is of the I.D.s

N for the school or

summarized, and yes it’s
aga College Foundation it would be a partly true. But

for the students?”

(NCF) is one of the top private looooot, ‘as in,’ based on a
schools in Bicol Region where a lot! Perhaps student’s point
a massive population of students it might be the of view, needed
have chosen to enrol themselves topmost reason information have
in. However, a redundant problem why these I.D.s already been
pops up every first semester of a new always came late at given during the
school year: about the Identification least three months after enrolment proceedings
Card (I.D.) of each students. the first day of classes, but let’s partly and still, the school has failed
We all know that the consider the fact that it is a private to give them the I.D. urgently.
purpose of these I.D.s was to school. Other schools in Naga City So, is it a point for the
tighten the school’s security so that either public or private provide their school or for the students?
everyone would be secured and students I.D.s during the first month
 O PINION 23

Militans Deo
JHON DELOS REYES change d
to CHANGE
C
H A N G E. Behold, a wholehearted word! That is ignorantly inapplicable to resolve this

Perhaps your neurons have already ‘cancer of society’! What we do need to adhere is the
been also entangled by this constantly same response what had this famous English writer
changing word. This word which already been and philosopher G.K. Chesterton answered when
the top advocacy since then by the militants, he was asked by the London Times, “What’s wrong
political personalities, concerned citizens, with the world?” “Dear sirs, I am.” was his brief reply.
media, and of course, masses like you. Could we also be allowed to use the same
But how is it that up until now some were still question to ourselves and reply the same response
dwelling from the terrible outcomes of the past even if whenever we are asked, “What’s wrong our
some hilarious campaigns to eradicate the conflicts country?” for if our answer would address someone
were already been made by the government? else other than ourselves, we are probably been
Maybe we are still suffering from it because misled also by our own hypocrisy because the very
the humanity’s fiascos and pride has wrongfully root cause of these ‘malignant cancer cells’ must
acclaimed its palliative treatments without digging not only result from others but was outcome by the
first the very root cause of its outcomes. way we have defended ourselves against
Most of you have already the attack of this figurative disease.
heard of what a cancer is. It is a It might be inevitable but its
disease wherein a single infected It might be spread is preventable. What
cell outgrows into abnormal inevitable but its have we done at that very
population of cells which time? Have we not done our
may eventually damage spread is preventable. very best and perseveringly
normal body functions. This diagnosis would unite for the fight or just
And this is how a never succeed unless hid our veiled motives
‘single cancer cell’ in our which has just made the
governmental bodies have we, altogether, work to ‘cancer’ so rapidly spread?
outcome a ‘benign cancer deracinate the very The real diagnosis on how we
cell’ to a very harmful bulk of nature of it.” could impede its spread doesn’t
‘malignant cells’; the very nature lie about how the government itself
of its cause haven’t yet uprooted and enacts legislations on how to bar-down
what seems to be more damaging is, all forms of corruption, alleviate poverty,
instead of doing so, the focal issue is being misled and stable the progress in its peak of lodging in our
by some intellectually greed propagandists who country, but the way we move our very own hands
also have facilitated its continuous abnormalities to eradicate this very nature of ‘cancer’ in us by
and malfunctions. Figuratively, the invasion of appreciating the values of God-given brains and
this cancerous dilemma has already, miserable reuniting its brilliant nexuses to uphold genuine
to say, alienated the minds of the former treatments we are continuously been seeking since
uninfected citizens from what the chief issue is. the very first infliction of this disease to our country.
The concern here is not only to put all This diagnosis would never succeed
the blame with these people, paid them out, unless we, altogether, work to deracinate the
and after which, would endlessly dwell again very nature of it (ourselves, our prejudices, and
with that very same resolution to millions of our hypocrisy that ‘there’s nothing wrong with
convicts, but how we, partakers of change, me’), genuinely offer our sacrificial acts for
are critically responding with the main issue. others, and continuously pursue the achievement
Are we also one of those who would just only of much higher knowledge (without the anti-
place a temporal faculty of deeds in placements of intellectualism ideology) to guard delicate minds
the current unbroken conflicts and aftermath, again, against the agent of ‘cancers’ in the present era.
left the terrible status quo for the next victims?
24 O PINION
them to physical and psychological school premises, it is not already
suffering. the school’s responsibility. On the
MERAKI The recurring problem of other hand, many universities ban
VIVIAN PANIZARES
fraternity hazing has already been hazing but peak a little success.
in sharp focus, many initiation rites “It might not be a problem if all were
were already reported fatal. In responsible enough. No fraternities
1995, a certain law was released must be allowed to operate within
that will prohibit initiation rites, but a school without being officially
this hope seems to be more recognized.”

Fraternity Threat devastating. According to Maybe the law just needs to

sharpen its teeth when

A
the Republic Act 8049
n increasing number of also known as “The it comes to initiation
victims due to fraternity Anti-Hazing Act of The law just rites and put
hazing had become a hot 1995,” the act of needs to sharpen pressures within
issue these days. Those victims if hazing and other school authorities
its teeth when it to stop these
not dead, were badly injured. It is initiation rites
not surprising also that fraternity among fraternities
comes to initiation hazing incidents.
proliferate even in high schools. and sororities are rites.” We need to make
As the population of schools being regulated by the students aware
increases annually, more fraternity establishing penalties that even if it happens
groups are established, even as physical harm and outside the school
other organizations that are not violence were been violated campus, the organization
recognized. by such practices. still carries the name of their school.
Fraternities introduced their Twenty-two years had There must be an ordinance
group as a brotherhood which have passed since the anti-hazing law regulating rules before a certain
specific goals and objectives for was signed. Seemingly it had been fraternity group be established.
each member. Mostly, it is for their observed by many as an infective This might limit their harsh action
welfare, they protect each member law in the Philippines as numbers and will guide them as well.
and help them with their problems. of victims outgrows with some As long as the existing
But in order to be one of them, schools not implementing the rules law remains ineffective, with
the applicant is being required to and regulations embedded in the its seemingly lousy rules and
go through initiation rites which law when it comes to fraternities. regulation, physical harm and
may put them in at a dangerous Some have explained that if the psychological abuse will still
situation that may eventually lead rites were carried out outside the continue to burden future victims.

the causative elements why we Perhaps, students must also

PREDICAMENTS got late on our classes. It was a be streetmart by fostering
hyperbole that I’ve used EDSA in adjustments to avoid rush traffic
DENVER GODEZANO
comparison with the said avenue. hours that it is a test to ensure
It is with my how are we capable of
opinion that the amending these kinds
Local Government of circumstances
of Naga (LGU) No matter by travelling early
A Near EDSA should act in how long the to arrive early at

Experience
order to address road we take, school.
this problem. It A m i d s t
what matters the

I
t was 7:15 in the morning and is a must due to all of this, the
was 15 minutes to go before multiple schools most is how we epiphany that
he got late on his classes, located adjacent take it.” I likely to say is
then suddenly the vehicle to the said avenue. that we must think
stops. It was indeed his another I remember one of and act quickly on
near EDSA experience... my experiences when every situation we
I’m quite sure that we have had I got trapped in the middle of face. No matter how long the
experienced the same dilemma the traffic due to a car accident. road we take, what matters the
travelling along the Peñafrancia The Public Safety Office should most is how we take it. Let our
Avenue due to moderate heavy respond rapidly to assert these versatility runs, avoiding a near
traffic. It causes us our time or kind of cases to avoid traffic EDSA experience.
piles of late passes. It was one of congestion. Rise early!
 O PINION 25
EYEWITNESS
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ng Pangongopya
#MagBagoKaNa

B
ato-bato sa langit ang tamaan huwag
magagalit ngunit kapag natamaa’y huwag
nalang umimik dahil ang artikulong ito ay
hindi layong ipahiya kayo o ang paaralang ito,
ngunit upang ibahagi sa lahat ang tila limot at
gasgas nang kasabihang ‘Honesty is the best
policy.’
Tuwing may eksamin, iba’t ibang
paraan ang ginagawa ng
mga mag-aaral upang
makapasa.
saan ang mga elektronikong larawang ‘kinodigo’
ay sinisend na sa messenger. Tradisyunal na rin
ang pagpasa ng kinodigong papel kalakip ang
mga kasagutang buhat sa mga kinuntiyabang
mga mag-aaral sa harap ng walang kamuwang-
muwang na proktor.
Nawa’y maisip ng bawat isang
gumagawa ng mga ito na ang
pag-aaral bago ang eksamin
ay hindi basta-basta
lang. May mga mag-

Nawa’y
May iba na mas aaral rin namang
pinipiling mag-group nagpapakahirap sa

patuloy nating
study, ang iba parerebyu bago
naman ay mas nais ang pagsusulit.

isiksik sa isipan
mag-aral nang Marahil malaki
mag-isa. Ang iba ngang epekto ang

na saan mang anggulo

nama’y “chill in” walang maisagot
lang sa buhay o sa pagsusulit

tingnan, ang pandaraya

yung wala lang (mababang
halos pakialam marka at

ay mali.”
sa darating na masaklap, ang
eksamin. Ngunit mabagsak). Pero
isa lang naman ang katanggap-tanggap
kanilang layunin, ang bang paraan ang
makapasa. pandaraya para lamang
“Examination makapasa? Dapat siguro
is meant to assess the nating alalahaning may
knowledge of each students kahihinatnan ang lahat ng
after long months of learning.” pero maling gawain.
tila naiba na yata ang kahulugan nito. Sa puntong ito, atin nang kilalanin ang
Dahil sa kagustuhan ng ilan na makapasa, may hustisya. Huwag ibaling ang inis sa artikulong ito,
mga pagkakataon na naaakit sila ng tukso upang dahil ang matagal nang lihim ay nabunyag na,
gawin ang mga sadyang hindi nararapat. ngunit magsisi at magbagong buhay na habang
Hindi na bago sa atin ang salitang hindi pa huli ang lahat.
pangongopya at kung susuriin, mababatid natin Nakasalalay sa ating mga kamay at
ang maunlad nitong pagbabago. Alam ba nating konsensya ang pagbabagong nararapat matamo.
malimit nang gamitin ang cellphone tuwing may Nawa’y patuloy nating isiksik sa isipan na saan
eksamin? Nakalulungkot lang isipin na ang ilan ay mang anggulo tingnan, ang pandaraya ay mali.
ginagamit ang mga ito sa maling paraan lalo na
kapag may pagsusulit na alam naman nating bawal
ngunit may ilan pa ring nakakapuslit ng ilegal na
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 26 L ITERARIES Twistsby K.C.of Fate
Have you encountered the feeling of twisted
A Lovely Explosion emotions?
by Aliyah Confused by everything behind the commotion?
Knowing that this is forgotten and cannot be
more returned
You are an
Because it blended For it will result into a loop of ill-fated tragedy
explosive fireworks Facing the same problem over and over again
You’re really good with colorful lights
But look how lovely But still fail to give the right solution to his
in creating lovely heart’s content
explosion you are
Resulting to mistakes that seem to be
And Your eyes It came to the point forgotten
explode and that Unable to remember to be used in the
sparkles You left me present moment
In a very blissful In a very Lovely, But alas! Will he fail and consider it as
way and explosive way. another failure?
Your heart is what Or will he triumph and experience what
makes me Love you success has occur?
All thee is up to him and his determination
To overcome the feeling

Death
by KJC
of twisted emotions.

Does everyone has regret

When they would ever face death?
Should they complain, “I’m not done yet?”
Should they ask, “Why is life so unexpected?”
So no man could meddle,
When their life would settle
With a final breathe for a final say
Rest and in the coffin your body shall lay
There is a saying Death gives life a meaning.
No man could live for eternity,
For no one has yet achieved immortality.
So I ask, “Does everyone regret when they face death?”
When death ask for your soul, give
And you will regret no more.

AN ITOM NA LIBRO
Sakuyang ginirumdom mga luminihis na panahon. Sa agihan sakong nahiling sarong aki na hinuna
kong mayo nang padudumanan---maati asin payat, alagad maogmang nakatukaw sa dalan. Sako hinapot
ta daw ta mayo siyang kaibanan. Dai ko na hinalat saiyang simbag asin dangan nautob an gusto niyang
pasabutan. Sa kagutuman asin kapahaan—bako yan an saiyang inagrangay. Bagong bado asin mga kawatan—
siring man dai niya kaipuhan. Alagad midbid pang naantig an sakong puso sa kapot-kapot niyang itom na
libro. Ako sobrang nangalas sa saiyang kapusugan asin kun sain siya nagkukua nin siring na kaogmahan.
Pahali na kuta ako kan siya magtaram.
“Kan ako paduman na kuta sa padudumanan mo, kadakol akong naagihan na mga kasakitan sa
dalan. Nag-abot pa sa panahong ako nagmawot na an sakong buhay dangan nang pondohon asin an
Kamurawayan nilagdo kong sisihon nin huli sa malainon kong kamugtakan. Alagad kan ako paduman na sa
siring na kadikluman. Kan ako nagmawot nang magpabudal sa tinampo, sarong libro ang ngabid aksidente
kong naagihan. Dangan binuklat ini alagad nasuya nin huli ta dae man palan nin
kamugtakan, puro sana numero asin kalaba-laba na kan mga kasuratan. Alagad
siring na sana an sakong pagngalas ta ining librong sakong napurot dae ko na
mabutas-butasan. Dae man daw ta ini kaya ang pinakaenot na pagkakataong
nakamate man akong sadiring kagamtan? Dae man nanggad. Ini kundi huli kan
poonan ko nang basahon asin dangan man na masabutan an laog kaini,
You, Me, the Rain and
the Pain HER 27
by Alliyah by Danilla May Gallardo

Just like how the rain drops

Every cut on her wrist fades
Every pain she felt stays
My tears tragically falls
Every tear she cried dries
Every smile she gave are lies
Just like how a thunder growls,
She who stays in the dark
My heart began to flutter. needs light
She who stays in the dark
Just like how you play with me in the rain. needs light

T’was so perfect but She who’s so fragile needs to

fight
It filled with so much pain.
She’s calm yet drowning
The fear of you smiling at me and She’s intact yet breaking
Every air she breathe is killing her
The pain of suddenly turning your back Every word she hear is killing her
People are unconsciously killing
And leaving me alone here
her
‘cause you might never coming back... She’s not hopeless, save her
She’s not crazy, understand her
She’s not mad, stay with her
In the arms of another
by Alliyah She’s not what you think she
is,
As I was looking for my
own forever Love her.
You were there in the
arms of another
I’m too imaginative that
you’ll be here,
You and me together but
I need to wake up,
I need to stop
Because sooner this
feeling will be over.

kan hinuna na ko na mayo man ining ibang laog kundi mga numero asin kasuratan, ako napapugol nin
marhay. Si subagong ako na gusto nang tapuson an siring na buhay, napano nin siring na kaogmahan
asin danay nang nabago an pana-naw sa buhay.”
Sa paglihis pa kan mga panahon sako pang ginigirumdom, mga naglihis kong nakaagi, mga
panahong nganib akong naluluyahan, ining itom na libro minapano kan sakong mga kakulangan. Su aking
sadit, maati asin hinuna kong mamundo kaito sa miserableng buhay ngunyan saro nang maogmahon asin
positibo sa buo niyang pagkabuhay.
An librong akala niyang aksidente lang sanang napurot, sa saiya saro palan na regalo. Suminalbar
kan saiyang buhay asin nagdolot nin siring na kaligtasan. An mga katotoohang nanapapalaog igdi sa
itom na libro saiyang man na sa iba itinao. Asin sa paglihis nin lawig na panahon, an mga arog niyang
sadit na aki sa gilid kan tinampo, maati asin naluluyahan nin boot, ngunyan napano man nin siring
na karahayan asin danay na kaogmahan daeng material na bagay an minsan
man makakapantay. Asin an aki na ito nasalbar an saiyang espirito nin huli
sa grasyang itinao kang paratubos niatong si Hesu-Kristo. An aking sadit sa
panahong luminihis na ngunyan
minabalik na sa panahong eksistido, napano na nin pagbabago asin danay
pang magpapadagos kan mga tugon kaining itom na libro.
by SoG
28 E NTERTAINMENT
An mga minasunod na tigsik dae obheto an manglatik
Kundi minamawot nin simpleng resulta; pagbabago sa kampus na
nagi nang harong ta.
Tigsik ko ining satuyang sound system
Pirming yaon sa mga programa kan naka-aging
semestre.
Pero tano daw ta grabe minsan ang kusog kan tanog?
Ano pa lugod an mga estudyante madali nang
magkaburungog.
Tigsik ko man an makaherak-herak na C.R. Pagkatapos
gamiton, kalinigan dae man namementinar
Kaya mga nene, mga nonoy paki-ayos man bago
barayaan
Ta baka ika naman kaiyan sa sunod an dulagan.
An scholastic samuya man na tinitigsik
Nin huli ta kadakol librong super pantastik
Pero tano daw ta pag nabasa mo an book one
Makangalas-ngalas ta book three tulos an kasunudan.
Si mga dai pa makamove-on sa uminaraging
bakasyon tinitirigsik ko,
Dai pa tabi kamo nagsawa sa holiday season ta gusto
pang ekstendiron?
Ata an tuition na dai biro an makatipon,
Pahalagahi man tabi ta ako minatubod man saindo.
Tigsik ko man ining mga minasali sa school
competitions,
Minasaludo ako ta dawa dikit lang ang nagin
preparations,
Minauli man giraray nin medal of honors,
Tigsik ko an mga estudyanteng pirming late
Huna mo baga buru-banggui pirming may date
Ano daw kun minsan satuya man na amay-amayan
Ta ngaring an satuyang maestro, maestra dae na
matuyawan.
Tigsik ko man ining naka-aging graduation photoshoot
Sa pagpreparar, mga estudyante sobrang
hirigot-higot
Sa pag-adal dapat man maglapigot
Para sa graduation ciertong makaabot.
Kaya Madya na!
Tirigsikan Kita
Tigsik +
Tigsik ko pa an mga klasrum sa ST
Pag may programa sa luwas garo mayong
mga klase
Herak man kan mga igot maglaog
Na mayong ibang rason sa kundi an makanuod.
Mga maestro, maestra
Madya asin magbarasa!
Nin huli ta ang masurunod na tigsik,
Kamo naman an bida.
Tigsik ko ini si Baby Shark
Mga estudyante padangat niya todo max
Daimo huhunaon na siya nakakataas
Ta an puso niya mayong pinipiling class.
Alagad tigsikon ta man si mga dai gayong marhay
magtukdo,
Pasintabi ini labi-labi na niamong minamati,
Kami igdi nag-enrol ta hinuna mi mauurag daa an
mga maestra,
Imbes na magkulog samo an boot, magbago nalang
sana.
Si kuya sekyu tinitigsik ko man,
Ta imbes na after class sa klasrum kami
minaadal man,
Tulos na pinapahali sayang man kan study time.
Kaya mga kuya, mga ate, pakikonsiderar tabi man.
Pano, iyan na muna sana.
Mga malalanit na tigsik sana baraguhon ta na.
Ta sabi ngani daa #BagongTaonNa kaya
magbagong buhay na.
Ining mga natipon na mga tigsik minapaaram muna.
Alagad dae mahaloy asin muyang magbalik man
sana
Kaiba an mga bagong tigsik na bako na man lugod
lanit kundi hamis an biribitbit.
Juniors Clutches the 2017
sports 29

Over-all Intramurals Championship

By Rachelle Ann Socito

Outscoring the Seniors with a 17-point bag the championship.

lead, Juniors garnered a 249 total points to secure In sepak takraw, Juniors men’s and women’s
the 2017 Over-all Junior High School Intramurals division were hailed as this year’s champions
Championship and 1st runner-up placers. In chess
throne. Dominating the Athletics tournament, Juniors chess wizards
men’s and women’s divisions, in women’s division hooked the
Juniors commenced their championship win together with
triumph ahead of other the Juniors men’s division
contenders and dashed into placing a 2nd runner-up spot.
the championship During the Mr. and Ms.
line. Intramurals, Marjoan
In men’s volleyball, Dela Cruz clutched the
Juniors, after its defeat supremacy to claim the
against the Sophomores 2017 Ms. Intramurals title to
and Seniors, ranked line up with the Seniors Mr.
3rd place. In women’s Intramurals Alexis Nathaniel
volleyball, Juniors also Doma. On cultural events,
ranked 2nd place. Juniors, Juniors showcased stunning
exhibiting undaunted shoots p e r f o r m a n c e s to claim
and rebounds, reign the Basketball the 2nd runner-up ranking of the
men’s and women’s division and rule Graphics by Clark Robert Ursua event. S e n i o r s , Sophomores, and
its contending rivals in a heart pounding Freshmen, with an overall points of 232,
match-up. 164, and 103 were hailed as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
In table tennis, Juniors men’s and women’s runner-up respectively in the recently conducted
division unveil power spins and chop service to Intramurals 2017.

photo by BUCAL
NCF conquers 41st Milo Marathon
By Jamaica Bermas

The Naga College Foundation, Inc. still defended

its title as the Biggest School Delegation grabbing
numerous awards in various events during the 21st
Milo Marathon in Naga City last August 27, 2017.
In Cheer Dance Competition, a swift win was brought
home by the Tigers bringing home the championship
titles in the elementary, high school, and college
SHS basketball team ranks 2nd division.
runner-up in BUCAL Also, with more than 5,000 runners who persevered to
win, Rose Bok, a Grade 12 student, made it to place
By Jamaica Bermas 5th in the 5k run female category.
With 5 wins and 6 losses, the NCF Senior
High School (SHS) Basketball Team ranked as
the 2nd runner-up during the Bicol Universities
and College Athletic League (BUCAL) Basketball
Tournament Championship in the SHS Division,
held at University of Nueva Caceres last October
8, 2017.
The team’s last game was against the University
of Nueva Caceres (UNC) Greyhounds where
they grab the game. Despite of not being hailed
as the champion, the NCF SHS Basketball Team
still did their best to reach their spot. photo by CEPPIO Naga
 sports
SHS MARKS A HISTORY:
Bags 2017 Intramurals Overall Championship
By Jhon Delos Reyes

2ND RUNNER-UP
MEN’S TABLE TENNIS
ATHLETICS
1ST RUNNER-UP
CULTURAL | PEP RALLY

WOMEN’S
VOLLEYBALL
4TH RUNNER-UP TABLE TENNIS
MEN’S SEPAK TAKRAW
BASKETBALL
ATHLETICS
BASKETBALL

MR. INTRAMURALS 2017

MS. INTRAMURALS 1ST RUNNER-UP 2017

CHAMPION
BADMINTION | CHESS
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

OVERALL CHAMPION
2017 INTRAMURALS

Graphics by Arjay Pielago

G arnering a 210 total points against College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE)’s 208 and College of
Business and Accountancy (CBA)’s 125 points, Senior High School (SHS) dethroned CBA and crushed
CJJE’s attempt to reclaim the throne after reaping several championship awards, marking a momentous
2017 Overall Intramurals victory during the awards night last September 4, 2017.
Grasping the championship title in men’s division, SHS spiked home a championship victory after dethroning
CBA in the volleyball competition and clutched the 1st runner-up title in women’s division after conquering 6 other
colleges. Both in men’s and women’s division, SHS also recorded a back-to-back triumph during the badminton
championship and chess competition to rule over its rival colleges.
Furthermore, wisdom and confidence led Johenes Botor II to grant SHS a back-to-back Mr. Intramurals title
together with the Ms. Intramurals 2017 1st runner-up Elyza Mae Sabido of the same department to rule the pageant.
In athletic events, an overall 1st runner-up ranking of the SHS subjugated six colleges and placed Coleen
Paula Ocampina as the individual highest pointer in women’s division.
During the cultural events and pep rally competition, SHS surpassed its previous record and gained an
overall rank of 1st runner-up respectively.
Moreover, in sepak takraw, SHS regu placed 4th runner-up after defeating CTED and CHS.
Although SHS men’s basketball only placed 4th runner-up, women’s basketball team hooked the 1st runner-
up triumph.
Lastly, SHS placed 1st and 2nd runner-up in men’s and women’s division of the table tennis, respectively
after devouring other colleges.