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Division of Davao del Norte | Region XI | November 2023- January 2024

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7.4 quake hits

GSP teachers
ensures
students
LAKAD MATATAG? safety amid
calamity
DNHS teachers face scant SHANARA G. LOZARITA

workload cut in new curriculum A 7.4 magnitude earthquake

rattled entire Davao Region on
December 3, 2023, severely
impacting 72 students and 15
"With regards if there's a difference of administrative tasks assigned to teachers during Girl Scouts of
Despite the Department of with the workload before and after the teachers. Philippines (GSP) School Base
Education's (DepEd) introduction release of the official memo, siguro yes.
Camporal held at Dujali National
of the MATATAG curriculum on Naay mga tasks sa una na naka assign sa DepEd under the leadership of Vice High School (DNHS).
August 10, 2023 and DepEd order among mga kauban na gipanhatag ni sir President Sara Duterete is
No. 002, S. 2024 stating immediate sa among non-teaching staff, but not so
In response to the situation, DNHS
removal of administrative tasks of much difference gihapon kay it talks
teachers immediately gathered the
public school teachers on January about ancillary services," Mr. Dave C.
students to the school ground, prioritizing
26, 2024, Teachers at Dujali Bugador, Special Science Teacher 1 of
their safety and well-being.
National High School (DNHS) DNHS said in an interview.
experiences little to no shift in their
workload. “When it comes to paperwork that
devoted to “At exactly 10:30, after the Ms.
Escoda 2023 event, the girls were

Before the implementation of the

are not teaching related or mga activities
that supposedly lahi na department ga improving the preparing their tents on the school
ground. Suddenly, it rained so I decided
MATATAG curriculum and the new facilitate, it still exists," he added.
DepEd order, DNHS had been following provision of to vacate them to the school gym and to
other buildings. After transferring their
the same practices since the start of the Although DNHS has not experienced
tents and I was about to sleep in my own
school year, resulting in minimal changes
in their workload.
a noticeable change, Mrs. Ginsola stated
that the implemented curriculum and the
quality basic tent, a sudden and strong movement of
the ground led us to panic”, according to

"Karon pa na siya na aksyonan pero

new DepEd order is still good, as it
lessens the burden on teachers and education while Ma'am Rani Flores, School's GSP
Coordinator.
dugay nana naimplement ni sir (Dr. provides support, allowing them to teach
Dominador P. Alagdon Jr.) drias DNHS," better. fostering both
Mrs. Melissa Ginsola, Master Teacher 1 at
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DNHS said in an interview. "After all, the main purpose of being

a teacher is to teach," she added.
the quality and
DNHS teachers have not felt a
significant trim in their workload since Under the new MATATAG
well-being of the
curriculum the DepEd order aims to
the order only removed the
administrative task and ancillary services enable teachers to focus on their core teachers.
of teachers. function of teaching through the removal
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Heat roasts DNHS

21 students collapse
Twenty-one learners fainted at Dujali National High School
(DNHS) on September 8, 2023, due to extreme weather conditions. guidance to the students,

According to the municipal "Other students panicked witnessing I advised them to

information office, students from Grades their friends' collapse, leading to
7 and 8 were taken to the regional health additional casualties," Gretchen Sagayno, pray, not to be
unit for heat exhaustion and panic another Grade 8 teacher said.
attacks.
swayed by
She emphasized that her main goal emotions, and to
"I experienced panic myself; they was to normalize the situation and give
stay strong.
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collapsed one by one – two in the other the support they needed.
classroom, more in different places, and
many here in my room," said Jessa Mae "I focused on normalizing the
The Davao City Disaster Risk
Alba, a Grade-8 adviser at DNHS. situation, and thankfully, many helped
Reduction and Management
us," She added.
Office(DCDRRMO) reported a
Alba expressed her concern for the
temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, with a
students' health and questioned the Sagayno, facing this situation for the
heat index of 2 or higher, indicating an
reason behind their loss of consciousness. first time, remained calm and provided
extreme level of caution.

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ture
oneducation

to enhance educ quality be a huge failure in succeeding to hit the

DNHS performs MPRE

Terminal and enabling objectives main goal of MPRE.
were delivered through lectures,
workshop, group activities and focus ‘’Although four days are not enough
group discussion. to make the activities possible, the
implementation of the review is really a
Attorney Yasmin Valle Campion SB great help for the teachers to lessen their
Dujali National High School member of Dujali discusses the Safe burdens at the end of the school year,’’ Dr.
faculty conduct Mid-Year Space Act (RA 11313) known as the Anti- Melchor D. Alamis, Master Teacher III
Performance Review and bastos Law and Rey Eway Villagracia cited.
Evaluation that will aid in shares about the Basic Action Research
identifying opportunities for respectively. ‘’This evaluation also enables us to
further training and development, assess progress towards achieving specific
which can enhance the overall ‘’We were able to accomplish the performance targets and objectives set at
quality of education delivered by target performance in the matrix of the beginning of the year,’’ he added.
the institution on January 25-26 activity in four days only,’’ said The activity culminates on January 30,
and 29-30, 2024. Dominador P. Alagdon Jr., Principal IV of 2024 as the last day of the Mid-Year
Dujali National High School. Evaluation.
Different task were given to teachers
according to the suggested activity based Alagdon then added, without the Holding this activity is an adaptation
on the stated Division Memorandum cooperation of the teachers as well as in complying year-end goals in S.Y. 2023-
SGOP-2024-0012. those who lead the said activity, it would 2024.

Sir Oreta praised the teachers present,

continuation
saying, "Good thing also is ang mga
7.4 quake teachers/titas na naa didto, kalmado ra
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pud sila. They know how to assess the

situation."

Ma'am Flores then added, some

To ensure the teachers' and students'
students were already panicking and
safety, the School principal, Dr.
crying due to the shock, there are 3 girls
Dominador P. Alagdon Jr. immediately
who were rescued by the Municipal
postponed the closing program for the
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
next day.
Office (MDRRMO) due to panick attack.

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Despite the intense shaking,
"It is the most frightening earthquake
that has occurred since the time I started
working here in DNHS. We didn't expect
that, and it is alarming kay daghan na
students ang naa diri sa school ato na
there were no
time. So, as teachers, we always ensure reported
that every student is protected”, Ma'am
Crezel Feller said, GSP teacher. damages to the
DNHS' National Disaster Risk school building.
Reduction Management (NDRRM)
However, some documents fell during the
Coordinator, Sir Marvin Oreta, recounted
earthquake. Sir Oreta emphasized the
his experience during the quake, stating,
importance of prioritizing safety over
"Naa ko sa balay ato na time, narealized
belongings and confirmed that all
nako na naa diay mga bata sa school.
students were safely evacuated before
Since on-going japun ang aftershocks
assessing the building's condition the
kusog gihapon, naka decide nga paulion
following day.
ang mga students."

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Academic Burnout
EDITORIAL

Many students experience stress and academic burnout—Academic burnout occurs when a student simply has too much
on their plate, and causes a lack of motivation according to the University of the People. An immense amount of homework,
Fair hair,
extracurricular activities and college on the horizon for upperclassmen is enough to raise students’ stress levels drastically. In
order for the students to keep up with the deadline, this is a must to be implemented throughout every school (public or
private) nationwide.
fear
“Halos mga students nga naka experience og academic burnout kay Too many pending tasks, homeworks, and projects that result to Students have rights to choose
tungod sa mga activities nga gi sabay sabay ug hatag sa mga subject children’s stress and unstable mental health, they lose their focus due to their own style — The Department
teachers ug advisers.” Said Senior-high student from Science, overthinking about finishing the given assignments. Students, especially of Education (DepEd) has a long-
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand at Dujali high school students should be enjoying their time and not worrying standing policy that governs good
National High School (DNHS). about the unfinished tasks. grooming. This includes
prescribing a so-called proper
“Dili man malikayan pero na man jud mga teachers nga mag hatag However, time management is really necessary. It is the most haircut for male pupils in both
ug mga buhatunon, which is okay lang man, kaso ang problem is, naay important part of being a student because this is the only thing they can private and public schools “the
time na sabay pati ang deadlines. Idungag pa ang mga upcoming use in order to complete and pass activities, projects and other tasks that prescribed haircut for boys is at
summative tests and quizzes nga need ug todo-review,” said student of are given by the teachers or advisers. least one inch above the ear and
STEM strand from DNHS. three inches above the collar line.”
Therefore, students— Junior and Senior Highs, deserve a proper
It’s just that many students cannot grapple with teachers giving rest and enough sleep for them to succeed more in their academic lives Furthermore, the boys' haircut policy
multiple tasks on different subjects at the same time with the same and performances. They need the reduction of activities and tasks so that in the Philippine government schools is
deadlines, resulting in academic burnout to students caused by stress. In they can focus more; learn more; and thrive harder as students for their probably one of the oldest policies in
addition, there are students who stay up at night finishing and own future. every Students Handbook wherein
multitasking to pass on time which is something that they Haircut Policy applies to a certain
should not imply on themselves—these children need category of people; males only. This
sleep and rest for them to thrive more on education. policy brings about both positive and
negative effects to students especially
their own liking and self - esteem. For the
school, it is beneficial since it promotes
discipline.

"Makawala siya ug confidence mu-

skwela tungod sa bag-o nako nga look
labi na nga taas ko ug buhok sauna tapos
na-feel pud nako nga gina judge ko sa
mga tawo tungod sa akong haircut nga
napugos rako kay required ug dili man
pud mag-matter imong grado sa imong
buhok." said by a Grade-8 Student at
DNHS who also struggles on this policy.
He stated by how he also disagrees with
the policy as he experienced losing
confidence and felt like people are
judging him just by his physical
appearance or haircut.

However, students find this

unnecessary to do which leads them to
neglect the policies upon thinking that
this is too shallow to be followed. The

the policy is one sided as it only affects male

students. In fact, either having a haircut
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EDITORIAL BOARD yourself.

Cherry E. Moral Then why do we need to obey this

School Paper Adviser rule? It's everybody's rights to choose
how they want to look to.
Nixon Paul A. Bioc
Haircut Policy should not be
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implemented in schools everyone has
News their right to look and feel comfortable by

Tech-divide: Widenin Gap

Grechelle Mae S. Cagunda expressing themselves through their own
Daphne R. Porras style of clothing, communicating and
Allyssa Kate G. Etable interacting and even hairstyles. It is a

Between Students and Study

Elaiza Jane E. Estorque
waste of time implementing this kind of
rule. They should have more focus on
Editorial
Erika Quiñones giving students a better education. After
Imee Sobrevilla all, everyone has the right to choose
Princess Ellie M. Aparece Blended learning, as defined by Furthermore, some students say that how they want to look and to be
DepEd, refers to a learning delivery that blended learning is not a drawback for treated fairly and equally.
Feature combines face-to-face with any or a mix
Estece Kate Hidalgo the children to gain more knowledge
of online distance learning, modular even when at home and can be a gateway
Precious Labiscase
Shanara G. Lozarita
distance learning, and TV/Radio-based for those students who are late bloomers
Instruction. and slow learners.
Sports
Christine Herrera It does not clearly help children’s “In my opinion, blended learning
Yael Yuan Gello Mugas education difficulties because in some can help children gain more knowledge
cases, students use technology and AI for by catering to different learning styles
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finishing their school works and and allowing access to diverse
Nixon Paul A. Bioc
Siaharra S. Rabia
assignments. Blended learning is educational materials,” said student from
something many could disagree with STEM strand at DNHS who agrees with
Cartoonists because of its unnecessary teaching the continuation of combining of in-
Christian Reign E. Betua system. person and online classes.
Hanna Lea Yalda
Marivic Aguacito “Of late, blended learning has been
Clark Jake F. Picar However, in many circumstances
the DepEd’s go-to solution for power such as students who are late bloomers
Nicolai F. Muyco
Richiela Rhys B. Papalid outage, oil spill, and intolerable summer or slow learning that may have
heat, even calling the modality an difficulties on understanding will not be
Photojournalists innovative approach to classroom and able to cope up properly with the given
Kcendi Faye R. Binobo teacher shortage,” ACT Chairperson school works and ends up asking Google
Janrey S. Lim Vladimer Queta.
Hanna Sophia M. Huesca
search or any generated AI to complete
tasks or activities.
“While it can be useful as a quick
Advisers
Elda B. Sobrevilla and temporary response when in-person Therefore, online-based instructions
Sheryl S. Gamino classes are difficult to hold due to or any technology-related activities
Jhonelyn V. Legitimas unforeseen circumstances, it should not should not be tolerated in school because
Antonette B. Francisco be used as the perennial solution, this may lead to distractions, hindering
Cherry E. Moral especially to problems caused by lack of
Jerome Barnido
their minds to understand more of the
foresight, poor planning and inadequate lessons given by their advisers or
Elma M. Huesca
budget allocation,” he added. teachers.
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EDITORIAL
It’s simply should not be done— As of October 2021, about 42.6 thousand public utility jeepneys were operating in the
Philippines. In addition, about 25.5 thousand transport network vehicle services (TNVS) and 21.7 thousand taxis were
operating nationwide, by Statista Research Department. PUJs were already used throughout generations. It’s the easiest
transportation in the country— for less hassle of transportation, PUJs should not be changed or modernized.

According to a report by the Philippines Statistics Authority, there were 12,799 and 8,017 road crash involving public
utility vehicles, including jeepneys (old or new), in 2019 and 2020.

In addition to the Jeepney Modernization Program, the government has also promoted the
adoption of electric vehicles as an alternative to old jeepneys. The Department of Energy (DOE) has
launched the Electric Vehicle Roadmap which aims to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in
the country.

However, given the information, PUJ drivers are the one’s to pay for their new modernized
vehicle. If they were to change it (the jeepneys) that bad, why not give the modernized or electric
vehicles to the driver for free?— fare hikes are not enough for them to afford this new vehicle. Why
not just exchange their PUJ into the electric vehicle and not make this pay for it?

Therefore, modernization of tradition should not be implemented mandatorily, allowing this

new enhance of transportation reduces nothing but only creates new problems to the whole society.
Anyone can live taking the PUJ as an everyday transportation but everyone can try taking the new
modernized transportation.

Reduce Stress for

Better Progress
The Government agency has stated that the new curriculum will decongest the
existing curriculum by as much as 70%. The Department of Education (DepEd)
also claims that the reduction of subject and competencies, especially primary
levels, will also reduce the workload of teachers and will give them necessary
time on teaching. Excitement and joy arise to many teachers as they now finally
get to experience having more time preparing lessons for classes.

“I was excited and overjoyed because for so long, I was tasked with
different administrative works. However, is it starting to become a reality
because I was already unloaded with some of my tasks,” said Mrs. Rochie B.
Guibone, a teacher at Dujali National High School (DNHS).

“With this, teachers will be focusing on the welfare of students, especially

on instruction.” Mrs. Guibone added.

Moreover, ongoing evaluation and feedback mechanisms should be

established to assess the effectiveness of the streamlined curriculum. This
involves continuous monitoring of student performance, teacher satisfaction
and adaptability to the evolving needs of industries.

However, implementing this new approach to education can have several

positive effects on students’ learning experiences such as focused learning,
relevance to world skills, reduced academic stress, increased student-teacher
interaction and encouraging critical thinking.

Therefore, this curriculum emphasised the meaning of letter ‘G’ on the

MATATAG curriculum that says, “Give support to teachers to teach better”— is
not only beneficial to the teachers but also the students themselves too; learn
more, expand their learning capabilities, and might as well enhance their
comprehension at school.
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Sweet Escape
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In addition, K-Drama have given a
massive impact in today’s reality. It help
SHANARA G. LOZARITA viewers to set standards not just for love,
Discovering a love that endures, transcending imperfections, is akin but also to family, and friends. It's not
to unearthing a treasure trove of profound connection. It's a bond forged only for entertainment, but it also
hearts. Various thinks that watching K- increases the knowledge of the language,
with patience, shared beliefs, aligned life goals, and a profound
Drama is time consuming, but for others cultures of life, things that do exist in
understanding of each other's core values. In this journey towards lasting
it is a stress reliever and a get-away pill Korea, and also the moral message of the
love, we navigate the depths of our hearts, seeking a connection that
over a stressful reality of the world. stories.
defies time and circumstance.
A type of love where you can't imagine
being with anyone else, worst, not being "Despite the fact that teaching is Thus, in this modern world, like in K-
with them. That's why there are different really a stressful profession and watching Drama, we must look for the brighter side
types love: for family, friends, significant kdrama is one of my stress relievers and of life. May everyone carve into their
others, animals, foods, including the love my avenue to be excited and look forward heart, mind, and soul that loving someone
for K-Drama according to Korea. in the positive perspective in life. is not just love. It requires the patience in
K-drama viewing among Filipinos, in Somehow, I am influenced by the making series, understanding of
particular, grew to 35% in 2020. The different genre of kdrama and apply it in dialogues, beliefs, and goals of each actors
uniqueness, quality, non-repetitive plots, my profession.", stated by one of the to produce a fruitful outcome. Therefore,
and good talented actors are the key Kdrama enthusiasts, Johnelyn V. loving is like chasing the waves. Calm,
factors why Filipino's love K-Drama. Not Legitimas, a teacher and avid fan of majestic, and a sweet escape of dream
only teenagers enjoyed watching K- Korean dramas and movies, from Dujali that full of mystery.
Drama, but also those who have teenage National High School.

BREATH OF NEW LIFE

Time will pass in every step of the way. Whether in each aspect of our lives, there will be an end for
everything. Just like the vastness of the sea will always meet with its shoreline.

However, in that very end of time, there will be As the curriculum is undergoing its process,
new beginnings and seeds sprouting to form new teachers are also busy in seminars with regards to the
life that will made a whole new society. MATATAG response towards the MATATAG curriculum. Last
Agenda is a curriculum that will embark as the January 26, 2024 the DepEd Order no. 002, s. 2024,
breath of new life in the education system in the leaves a remarkable relief among teachers as it was
Philippines; as it aims to produced job ready citizen, announced the Immediate Removal of
take steps to accelerate delivery of basic education Administrative Task of Public School Teachers under
facilities and services; taking good care of learners the issuance of the MATATAG Agenda.
by promoting well being, inclusive education and
positive learning environment, and give support to "Maayu, kay after all nga pinakaanu sa teachers

What’s New:
teachers perform better. is teaching. So more on teaching and paperworks
nalang ang mga teachers ron. Ang mga ancellaries
Last January, Vice President and education kay giwala na. Actually dugay nana sya but karon ra

You!
secretary Sara Z. Duterte led the launching of the ni took an effect or karun ra na aksyonan." ma'am
MATATAG Agenda that will took effect on school Buslon said a teacher of Dujali National High School.
year 2024-2025. "We know that the road will be
bumpy, but our direction is clear. We know that the “Ang DepEd order 002. s. 2024 is good of course
challenges are vast, but we Filipinos are resilient. kay pinaka main gyud sa teacher is teaching so now
We will overcome," Duterte said delivering tje focused nalang mi sa teaching." ma'am Melissa
DepEd 2023 Basic Education Report. " We will rally added. From all the speculation about the education
for an improved learning system in the country" of the Philippines, it is indeed a breath of new life by Life is a long journey of uncertainties, sweats like bullets dripping
Duterte also said. "Together, we will rally for every bringing the education system of the country back on without regrets. Dropped and sailed trough the ground, feeling the
Filipino child. Para sa isang matatag na bayan. Para track, and MATATAG Agenda paved its way by warmth of the scorching bond. Change is constant and inevitable part
sa ating mahal na Pilipinas." she added. helping more and more Filipino children and of existence. What is new for today may different tomorrow.
teachers "Para sa isang MATATAG NA BAYAN.”
Vice President Sara stands firm like As our parents' blood and flesh, we
a tree to give shade to others. Last must understand that the hardships
January 25, 2024, the Vice President of we're facing is just a mere obstacle for
the Philippines and Secretary of the us to grow and prosper. Growth is not
Department of Education (DepEd), Sara just growth, it's a sign of fact that you,
Z. Duterte, is set to deliver her second you have become a better person in
Basic Education Report (BER) gaining your own way without needing the help
different opinions. Republic Act No. of others. "Only if you work the hardest,
10533 stated that an act enhancing the will our children fly, sore, fight, and
Philippine basic education system by win.", Sara added.
strengthening its curriculum and Persistence is a talent, but hard work
increasing the number of years for basic beats talent if talent doesn’t work out.
education, appropriating funds Just like the wind, uncertainties may

Holding the ropes

therefore and for other purposes. pass through you, but a good drop of
sweat will avenge with no regret. Even if
Enhancing is a powerful process of you fall seven times, get up eight to feel
improvement. Each and everyone of us the warmth of success.
improves in numerous of ways. "Our
children is mount for greatness. Our To improve is to change, and to be
Knowledge is always at the corner waiting to be discovered. It is more likely at the edge of the children must understand that perfect is to change often. It's not all
rope that people are already gripping on it but they are unaware of it. Knowledge is crucial to hardships in life are not overcome by about the talent, it is all about you and
everyone that is why the DEPED Organization have built curriculum to improve and address the the best minds, hardships in life are how you gonna accept change.
issues regarding to the basic education, including the current implementation of the MATATAG overcome by the strongest hearts.",
Curriculum. stated Sara Duterte. Considering the
The implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum The cases of suicide are increasing for some fact that strength does not come by
is to provide students the skills to be job-ready and students ended up to some tragic events due to winning, going through hardships
active, responsible citizens and also to accelerate the academic stress and pressure. Therefore, teachers without surrendering, that is strength.
delivery of basic education services ad provision and students are in need to adjust their time Behind every smile we may face
facilities, taking good care of learners by promoting whether in work and life. Considering the current hardships, but the future will reveal if
learners’ well-being, inclusive and positive learning implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum, is you succeeded.
environment. However, the implementation of the said likely similar to other past Curriculums, it is indeed
curriculum has received many feedbacks as the a way of improving the education in the Philippines.
curriculum did not undergo a democratic consultation However, knowledge is always at the edge of the
said by the ACT Secretary General Raymond Basilio. rope waiting to be discovered, and instead of
gripping to it to hold the hope that we had, we
Teachers reacted because of the overloaded school should try to discover more and understand the
activities and requirements with only limited time given. problems and needs by holding the ropes.
Students are also not an exception in this issue, as they
are struggling to cope up with competencies given to
them. Their lives, had greatly affected for they are in
need to adjust and catch up with the unending school
activities in a short period of time.
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ignites her heart to pursue her dreams so
she worked hard for a living to support
her parents and her own family.
Struggles are always part of the road to

FEATURE
success and Julie's perseverance keeps

Candlelight
her motivated to embark the journey of
being an OFW. Regardless the idea that
being an Ofw is only for certain person
that only counts on luck but she sill
believe that she can be like a candle
that continues to burn in spite of
wind blows With tenacity and
perseverance embedded in our
SHANARA G. LOZARITA
persona, we can be like Julie who in
No one can vanquish a person's tenacity to overcome life challenges amidst being an Overseas Filipino incessantly overcame life challenges
Worker (OFw). Excruciating pain enveloped Julie Hidlao's body as she tried to get free from the strings of being an OFW, not for her own sake but
cruelty and discrimination that shackled her existence while working in Kuwait. However, she did not loses for her family's progress.
hope she knows heaven is near. Julie's life many years ago is quite the contrary of her present denouement.
The candle that stands for her
She can still vividly remember how woke us up early in the morning to visit way towards the treasure. perseverance amidst the challenges that
peaceful and how full of live her life was the farm and dig for crops but he already melted her body and the fire that lighted
when she's still a toddler. cooked rice). Time passed by and Julie After graduating high school, she still her way throughout the struggles she
"Nakahinundom pako a una, nga turned secondary, made her a hard-bitten wants to continue her study but her encountered, it symbolized her as a
pukawon pamig sayo ni papa kay woman with strong desire to success she school card was lost leaving her no choice person that never lost it's power and
muadto ug baul para mangali ug kept striving hard despite the rigors and but to work early to support her family desire to rose from the quagrime of
kamanting pero sign nakalung-ag na severity that block her way. However, Despite the challenges she encountered, poverty and cruelty to sustained
daan (I shill remember how my father stones won't paved your she still had hope that happiness and progress in life.

On the same
horizon
Having this society where everyone thinks that equality is the main factor of
living, is the society that covers the truth beyond the perfect living.

Having this society where everyone thinks Discrimination is equal to crime nation.
that equality is the main factor of living, is the Why? We as Asians, Filipinos to be exact often
society that covers the truth beyond the get discriminated by our chocolate brown
perfect living. colours, doe twinkling eyes, full kissable lips,
and extraordinary accent. Numerous of
In a world where love knows no overseas workers and migrants has been

Tunnels of
boundaries, it's disheartening to witness the discriminated by those who have porcelain
persistent discrimination faced by each other. white skin and sometimes by fellow Asian too
Each person, regardless of their sexual that sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts and

Uncertainties
orientation or gender identity, deserves attempts.
respect, acceptance, and the freedom to love
authentically. "All human beings deserve Thus, being discriminated does not mean
equal treatment, no matter their gender that you can discriminate others too. No one
identity or sexuality" - Andreja Pejic is born hating one another person because of
Every tunnels of life can be terrifying and it takes a millions of skin colours, backgrounds, or religion.
courage to see the light from the other side that will give us the hope According to American Psychological Everyone has the right to be treated equally.
and confidence to continue. Association, discrimination is the unfair or We all have the right to be treated equally,
prejudicial treatment of people and groups regardless of our race, ethnicity, nationality,
As the tunnels of pressure and based on characteristics such as race, gender, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender,
"Actually para nako,
trials, are indeed the battle of every age, sexual orientation, and treating someone language, sexual orientation, gender identity,
kaundangon nagyud ko like dili baya
individual, Elaiza Estorque a 'less favourably' than someone else. sex characteristics, age, health or other status.
lalim magsige ug sulat, I mean, dali
campus journalist had faced the Yet all too often we hear heartbreaking stories
rasya, sa point na kompleto na
same battles as she chased after her Treating someone less favourably means of people who suffer cruelty simply for
imong information ug facts, pero
dream of giving everyone a fair giving inequality. As long as discrimination is belonging to a "different" group from those in
tinud-anay jud like sa school paper
society. As Elaiza, pursue and there, inequality will always middle into our positions of privilege or power.
kay need nimo pa mag interview
traipse the road of journalism, she lives.
para makakalap ug information then
also encountered different taste of Thus, this society may bring us
hasol kaayu kay daghan kaaayu ug
battles that shackled her confidence Office of Equal Employment Opportunity uncertainties and if you think everyone is
process" "Unya, naabot nagyud ko sa
and determination to pursue the way and Workplace Equality (OEEOWE) reveals giving up on you and every little thing doesn’t
point na gusto na nako mu give-up
that she wanted. that there are 7 types of discrimination: age matter anymore, think gain.
then dili na mupadayun kay kapoy
na man." However, despite the discrimination, disability discrimination,
When Elaiza first enter the sexual orientation discrimination, status as a In addition, may you look into the bright
challenges she encountered, Elaiza
world of Journalism, she felt like she parent discrimination, religious side of life where everyone is on the same
still choose to see the bright side of
was groping in the dark and felt discrimination, national origin discrimination, page. May we carve into our heart, mind, and
her journey for she still have the
bewildered into something that she sexual harassment, race, color and sex soul that discriminating someone is also
desired to give the rights to every
doesn't have idea. “Wala gyud koy discrimination, and lastly, reprisal/retaliation discriminating yourself as we all have features
human being.
idea sa unsa akong buhaton at first, discrimination. that is alike from one another but different in
but after undergoing trainings and uniqueness, in the end we are just living in the
"Being a campus journalist is an
workshops including seminars, same horizon.
experience for my future career and
didto nako narealize nga maybe I
it is nice that at a very young age, I
shoud do something to make
have achievements and maybe
difference and experience na pud
without knowing nga maka enter ug
nako as journalist and it felt
makadaog pata in the future; and
satisfying when nahuman nako ang
maybe in the future also I will have
isa ka article."
the desire to pursue law and it is
Time passed by, Elaiza joined
now the right time to exercise my
many contest and won awards but
potential as a campus journalist."
every glory has its own nemesis.
Asa campus journalist, Elaiza
From being a news journalist to
Estorque used all the possibilities
editorial until many categories she
and enter the tunnel of uncertainties
had tried, but still she was back
to realize her goals and dreams in
again for being a news writer
life. Therefore, life give her more
journalist and for her, she
opportunities to taste the bittersweet
experienced setbacks as she was also
result of her efforts throughout her
need to balance and manage her
journey.
time as a student and a campus
journalist.
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FEATURE
SHANARA G. LOZARITA

Have you ever felt like everything has been taken away from you? Or not
been taken but flown away from you. And you can't do anything about it since
it has bubbles of truth and water so slippery that you can't grip onto
something, not even preparation. Preparation for something is the
preparation of everything.

We must build dikes of courage to because the things are messed up because
hold back the flood of fear. But what if the they are stored up so that it can't be
preparation of something was washed reached by the water so it's hard for us to
away by everything. Last January 18, locate the things we're going to use.)", said
2024, around 9 p.m, because of the Hara E. Quinto, a student from Dujali
continuous and unstoppable rain, the National High School who has been
protection dike located at D6, Braulio E. affected by the flood.
Dujali has been reportedly burst by the
harsh water causing it to flow unkindly and Numerous students, families, animals,
an alarming flood was formed that covered and lands have been affected by the said
hectares of hectares. flood. But alongside this disaster, people
still have ear to ear grin put on their faces.
"Katong time nga nag baha, nag lisod Funny how you think, even if a lot of
jud mig adjust labi na kay klase ato na disasters come and go, Filipino's still never
time. Nag lisod mi og tabok² from balay to forget how to be grateful. Hara was one of
kalsada kung asa mi nag tindog og tent the students that proves that not even a
namo. Lisod sya as in kay pag human nimo disaster can stop anyone from learning
og ligo instead nga mag ilis naka dayon og because any disaster is a learning process.
uniform is dili nalang kay mo lusong "We cannot stop natural disasters but we
paman ka og tubig. Nya kung sauna, which can arm ourselves with knowledge: so
is katong wala pay baha kay sa dapog mi many lives wouldn't have to be lost if there
mag luto so dali ra kaayo, pero during sa was enough disaster preparedness." Petra
flood kay sa karsada pa so hasol kaayo kay Nemcova a Czech model. If you felt like
naga apas na sa oras, dali dalion na tanan everything is slipping away, not even
nimo lihok. Lisod sad mag lihok sa balay preparation can fortify a wholesome grasp
kay ang mga gamit nag gubot tungod kay of knowledge.
gipang saka para dili sya maabot sa tubig
maong mag lisod mig pangita sa mga White lies may cover the truth, but
gamit nga among gamitonon. (That time bubbles of time cover it all with different
when there was a flood, it was difficult for hues. After all that has been said and done,
us to adjust since it was class time. We had always try to turn every disaster into
a hard time crossing from house to road another opportunity. Environment does
where we pitched our tent. It's difficult not only gives us vital resources, but also
because when you take a shower, instead sustains our life. Thus, a great grip of
of putting on your uniform right away, you education gives more understanding and
can't because of the flood. Before, where awareness not only to our environment but
there's no flood, it's easy to cook, but also to ourselves. Let every natural disaster
during the flood, it's a hassle knowing pass through your journey, but never let it
you're running out of time, you have to do fade away your dreams in life.
everything quickly. It's hard to move
around the house

Ahas de The government's plan, which started in 2017,

Filipino!
aims to improve old jeepneys for safer and greener
vehicles, addressing problems like pollution and
road safety. Jeepney drivers and commuters were
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striking to fight this. In two interviews with a

In the case of Liliosa Hilao, a 23-year-old jeepney driver, they said, "My kid was crying when I
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college student activist. She was a writer, and her told him last night that the jeeps will be phased out
works included in "The Vietnamization of the and told me, what will happen now? I won’t be able
Philippines” and “Democracy is Dead in the to ask for 5 pesos when we don’t have a jeep
Philippines under Martial Law.” Sadly, in 1973, anymore" and "Because if they proceed, my family
she was arrested when soldiers barged into their will suffer hunger. Of course, sir, I would just cry if
house looking for her brother. Despite her there's no livelihood. We are pitiful, especially our
The Philippines is one of the most beautiful countries in
requesting an arrest warrant, she was assaulted, families. I hope they won't push through with it
Southeast Asia, owing to its cultural heritage, natural resources, and
taken to Camp Crame, tortured, and tragically because many drivers will go hungry."
people. However, despite these attributes, there is a side to the
passed away the next day.
Philippines that leads to the suffering of its people, making them feel
like prisoners in their own country. Will Filipinos be able to achieve These situations from the jeepney drivers are
Those in higher positions were meant to be heartbreaking, if only they could afford the new
the freedom they desire, or will they be the ones hindering their own
protecting the citizens, yet they were terrorizing jeepneys. But whose fault is that? It was the
progress? Let us now embark on the dark side of the Philippines.
the people, especially the youth. Young people Filipinos' fault, especially those who have the
were supposed to be the hope of the nation, but privilege to vote but still choose the wrong people to
In a dark alley somewhere in the Philippines, a body of a boy was found
how would they become the light when these put in the positions. Filipinos should realize that
dead. Policemen were conducting an anti-drug war operation that evening. Later,
people are taking their lives? As you walked down this self-sabotaging trait will lead to their downfall.
they discovered Kian delos Santos, a 17-year-old, at a basketball court in
in the sidewalk of a busy street, looking for a They need to open their eyes and see what really is
Barangay 160, Caloocan. They dragged him into a dark corner and shot him to
jeepney to ride to school, you heard shouting from happening. One day, someone in the higher
death, accusing him of being a drug runner, although it was proven that he was
a distance. A crowd had gathered, people holding positions will actually care and have compassion for
not.
placards, they were shouting, but you could not the needs of every Filipino. We will be free from
hear what it was. So, you decided to come closer, being imprisoned and be not an
theseed

and that's when you realized they were shouting, Ahas de Filipino in our
"NO TO JEEPNEY PHASE-OUT." Jeepney phase- own country.
out or jeepney modernization has been a huge
topic in the Philippines recently.
 According to the Department of

9 Torrential
Health (DOH), leptospirosis is caused by
the leptospira spirochetes that are
acquired from infected urine or feces of
animals such as rats that contaminate
food, water and soil.

"Its symptoms are fever, pain in

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Tides:
various muscle parts, headache, red eyes.
In severe cases: the liver, kidneys and
brain are severely affected which will
cause yellowing of the skin, dark-colored
and scanty urine production and
excessive headache,” DOH added.
Flash Flood Triggering In accordance with World Health
Surge of Deadly Diseases Organisation (WHO), dengue (break-
bone fever) is a viral infection that
spreads from mosquitoes to people,
SHANARA G. LOZARITA
thrives in tropical climates.

In the face of natural disasters, Mindanao's “Most people who get dengue won’t
susceptibility to intense flooding, not only have symptoms. But for those that do, the
disrupted daily life but has also raised large health most common symptoms are high fever,
concerns for the affected population. headache, body aches, nausea and rash.
Most will also get better in 1–2 weeks.
Some people develop severe dengue and
Certain areas in Mindanao underwent intense flooding
need care in a hospital”, WHO stated.
caused by a prominent shearline, marking the convergence
of cold northeast winds and warm 'easterlies.' This
“Typhoid fever is a life-threatening
meteorological phenomenon forming thick clouds causing
infection caused by the bacterium
persistent heavy rainfall in various regions.
Salmonella Typhi. It is usually spread
through contaminated food or water.
One of affected by severe flooding is the Municipality of
Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are
Braulio E. Dujali, along with the flooding are the risks that
ingested, they multiply and spread into
can be obtained due to the
the bloodstream”, according to WHO

Preventive measures advised by the

DOH include prioritizing clean food, safe
widespread drinking water, and avoiding contact with
floodwater, especially if there's a wound,
contamination of the underscores the importance of
recognizing dengue symptoms and

diseases that can be seeking medical attention promptly.

In conclusion, proactive measures

obtained from the such as maintaining hygiene, ensuring
safe water sources, and promptly seeking
flood such as medical attention for any symptoms can
significantly reduce the risk of flood

leptospirosis, dengue, diseases. Doctors emphasize the critical

role of public awareness and observation
to preventive practices in the face of
and thypoid fever. natural disasters. Stay vigilant, stay
healthy.
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 Patrick Cabasan, remains the gold card of Braulio
E. Dujali Athletic Association badminton team this
coming Division Meet 2024 after beating Tanglaw
National High School’s delegate with a sweep 21-10,
21-14 held at New Casay Baranggay Gymnasium on
11
January 13, 2024.

SPORTS
BEDAA smasher started strong and streamed points in
the first set leaving the opponent score half of his points (21-
10).
Having a great purpose in his last playing year, Grade 12-
Diamond (STEM) student of Dujali NHS Patrick Cabasan is
more confident and skilled bringing with him his experience
last Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) 2023.

“Ang nag motivate sa akoa para mo champion kay katong

naga salig sa akoa, especially sakong family, relatives, and
friends.”, Patrick Cabasan stated during the interview.

Battle was not over in the second set as Tanglaw NHS

smasher established a 3-point lead kicking off with hot hands
but Dujali NHS smasher had nowhere to go but win the
podium by plastering the match with a smash (21-14).

“The performance of Patrick Cabasan last Municipal Meet

2024, he has his speed and agility when it comes to
badminton, well trained and was very attentive, focus siya sa

LAST YEAR, LAST BLOW game and dili pud siya dalo mo share sa iyang mga expertise
when it comes to badminton”,Mr.Nico Rey Tiempo, Cabasan’s
coach said in an interview.
Dujali National High School smasher triumphed over Now the 18 years old badminton player is preparing for
Tanglaw National High School (2-0) the division meet 2024 hoping that in his last playing year as a
pride of Dujali NHS he will graduate with great legacy.

Girl Power
DNHS Arnis seizes
municipal meet win
Dujali National High School women’s Arnis team nailed a
landslide victory during the Braulio E. Dujali Municipal Meet 2024,
Dujali NHS women’s Arnis team showcased wit and skills to sweep
the Arnis girls division tournament during the Municipal Meet 2024
of Braulio E. Dujali district last January 13, 2024 held at Dujali
Central Elementary Gymnasium. Players- Fatima Hambala, a Grade
10-Rizal student, Mary Christine Rose E. Moreno, Mary Sheryl
Melendez both Grade 10-Del Pilar and Mellisa Jane Mutia are all
from Dujali National High School.

The four of them promised to “I just wanna say, unsa man jud
each other to compete in Davao ka lisod salig lang”, Grade 8 student
Region Athletes Association Mutia answered when asked to give a
(DAVRAA) 2024 together and they message to her teammates.
hold on to this promise as they

LARONG MATATAG
embark their journey starting with In a remarkable performance,
the Municipal Meet 2024. Hambala Mary Christine Rose E. Moreno, a
who won in the Bantam category grade 10 student took off a good game
against the Antonio V. Fruto Sr. with 3-0 score to triumph over Antonio
National High School player started V. Fruto Sr. NHS representative. DNHS kicks off catch-up fridays
the domination 3-0 of Dujali NHS.
“Gina alay naku ni na win sa
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“My motivation at that time was akong family and sa akong team”,
Scorching heat of the sun, sweat all over the body, laughing with your friends while
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my mother because she was there for Moreno said in an interview.

playing our very own sports “Larong Lahi” is a great nostalgia to all of us Filipinos but
me, and I could see how supportive
because of the influence of other countries and technology these colorful culture is
she was. That's why I really tried my Mary Sheryl Melendez, 15 years
almost entirely forgotten.
best in my game to win it”, The 15 old conquered the half-light category
years old Arnis winner said in an with 3 rounds, both blank in first
interview. round, 0-1 in second round, 1-1 in The reason why Department of Education their childhood and at the same time
third round but the opponent from (DepEd) launched the CATCH-UP Friday growing connections with their peers and
Despite being a rookie, Mellisa AVFNHS earned a penalty making under MATATAG Curriculum last January 12, improving their social skills.
Mutia who is only 12 years old Dujali NHS announced champion. 2024.It is a learning mechanism intended to
showcased her prowess in the feather Dujali NHS women’s Arnis team are strengthen the foundational, social, and other “Lingaw siya as someone na nakagisnan
weight division tied on the first now up to hiking more heights, relevant skills necessary to actualize the intent na naku ang mag dula sa kalye ,nagbalik
round but grabbed the 2 remaining preparing for bigger opponents means of the Basic Education Curriculum. With these akong mga memories dati na wala pa koy mga
set and held winner over Tanglaw training sharply and they are surely endeavor DepEd also wanted to bring back the problems,just a normal kid having fun then
National High School delegate. expecting for avalanche of medals spirit of our culture by allocating time for through that program gihatagan mi nila ug
Larong lahi, this is to introduce to the young time para mag enjoy while learning”, Roxanne
minds the games of the olden times, when no Brioso said a grade 10 –Rizal student of Dujali
gadgets on hand, when physical agility is NHS.
required for you to win the games. Under
Values Education learning area, students were Sports like Patintero a game that requires
given certain span of time to play games such two teams with at least five players on each
as Patintero, Luksong Baka, Tumbang Preso, side. The objective of the game is to block
and more, these games were facilitated by (harang) the players from the opposing team
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advisers themselves. Through this, teachers from passing. It is the best practice for hand-
can employ another way of teaching in a eye coordination and strategic thinking.
resourceful manner where students were most Luksong Baka where all players are to jump
likely to participate. over the baka until all the players have
jumped. Once the first set of jumping over the
“Big help pud siya para sa mga students baka is done, the baka player will slowly rise
kay maka relate sa past kay usually sa mga up after jumping over the baka player. Only
students kay more na sila sa online games at the hands of the jumper may touch the back of
least man lang kahit sa isang araw ma-stop the person who bent over. These are some of
sila sa pag gamit ng gadget and na-enjoy din many fun and exciting Filipino games that
naman ang students but gasto pud siya gamay Philippines can offer to the world but before
sa teachers kay nag hatag sad ko ug prizes”, that students of nowadays should still play
Ma’am Fritzie Corbin said, a teacher who and keep these engaging games alive for these
performed Larong Lahi with her class. With can improve their physical and mental skills
this program Dujali National High School was while keeping the Filipino sports game culture
alive again, students filled the ground playing bejeweling.
various Filipino sports game that brings back
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ANOTHER YEAR,
ANOTHER SLAY
Dujali NHS Spikers crashed
Antonio V. Fruto NHS Spikers(2-1)
Fiery spikes from Dujali National High School women's volleyball team humbled Antonio V. Fruto Sr. National High School spikers in a

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thrilling match,2-1 (18-25,25-14,15-11) held at Tanglaw National High School on January 13, 2024.

Positive mind and energy ran “Akong practices na gihimo is every

Momentum still runs on Dujali During the match, both teams
AVFSNHS spikers to dominate in the hapon jud naga drills mi and permi nga
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with another player Farah Cassandra perseverance and both did a great job
limit yet AVFSNHS crashed their hopes jud mag luya ug need pud nako I focus
Celis from grade 11-Earth (STEM) who fighting for their school but at the end of
and bags the set 0-1 (18-25). akong kaugalingon sa training kay naga
boosted her teammates moral for the the day only one must go home with a
aim jud ko na ma champion mi and also
victory 2-1 (15-11). title yet everyone serve their lesson.
Gasping to win, Dujali NHS build prayer jud”, key player Danish Dumlao
up their momentum in second set with said in an interview.
“Always mi ga-training then gina Dujali NHS women's volleyball
their player Danish Dumlao a grade 12-
practice sad namo ang teamwork kay team who claimed their ticket to
Jade (HUMSS) student paving the way Dujali NHS spikers having the
mao jud ni siya ang best key for Division Meet 2024 is now setting and
with continuous points leaving pressure of being the defending
success”, 17 years old spiker Farah preparing a great future ahead of them
AVFSNHS grasping at straws 1-1 (25- Champion in the Municipal Meet 2024
Cassandra Celis stated during an hoping that with their spikes they can
14). pushed them to be better to retained
interview. have their dreams set to them.
their title.