BTTHS The Clarion

26/09/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟗𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥

Amidst the regular academic hustle and bustle, BTTHS came together in unity to mark its 91st Founding Anniversary on a three-day intramural sports celebration last September 22-24, 2025.
The event had turned the school campus into a battleground of pride as Taytungians from
Grades 7-12 went all out to represent their batch.

Through the thrill of every match, the volleyball court shook with powerful spikes and clutch digs that kept rallies alive. Basketball players sprinted end-to-end, crashing the boards and sinking layups. Badminton shuttles flew back and forth the net in lightning exchanges, while table tennis matches showcased rapid spins and blazing smashes. On the quieter but equally intense side, chess players delivered checkmates under pressure and scrabble competitors racked up triple-word scores to edge out their rivals. Every game was a showdown, and every point was a hard-earned victory.

But those highlight moments were built long before the first whistle. In the days leading up, players practiced tirelessly in running drills, perfecting plays, and sharpening their game plans. Coaches and the MAPEH Department kept them locked in, while selected officials ensured the games were played with fairness and precision. Even off the court, the crowd displayed teamwork, fueling the games with loud chants, cheers, and applause that pushed every player to give their all.

As the games drew to a close, it was clear that the intramurals offered more than just wins and losses. Players walked away learning to keep their composure under pressure, trust their teammates on and off the court, and respect opponents no matter the score. For Taytungians, Loyalty Week was more than just a tournament—it was a season of sportsmanship and a celebration of Great Harmony, honoring 大同's 91 years of legacy.




Written by Mecca Robles

25/09/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭

The Student Council Organization (SCO) opened the Heritage Walk Exhibit for Grades 4 to 6 on September 23, 2025, at the Junior High School Auditorium, showcasing booths that highlighted the school’s history and traditions.

The exhibit featured the Tay Tung Traditions Booth, Souvenir Booth, Art of Heritage Booth, Propriety in Action Gallery, Heritage Quiz Booth, Academic Values and Legacy Wall, Filo-Chinese Heritage Zone, and the Timeline of Legacy Booth.

Each display offered students a glimpse into the school’s 91-year journey and its Filipino-Chinese heritage.

Principal Engr. Philip Carpina and Vice Principal Sherille Dequiña toured the booths during the two-day event, and emphasized the importance of passing on traditions and values to younger generations.

The Heritage Walk aimed to deepen students’ knowledge of the school’s legacy and strengthen their appreciation of the values that continue to guide every Taytungian today.




Written by Mikaelah Keshini

25/09/2025

𝐌𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

The Mr. and Ms. Taytungian Ambassadors stand as shining epitomes of what it truly means to be a Taytungian. More than just a culmination of beauty and intelligence, they embody the purity of heart, kindness of spirit, and commitment to the school’s four core values: propriety, justice, integrity, and conscientiousness.

As Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) celebrates its 91st founding anniversary on September 22, 2025, anticipation and excitement filled the Po Hang Gymnasium. The crowd radiating a lively and competitive atmosphere as the candidates from Grades 7-12 for Mr. and Ms. Taytungian Ambassadors stepped into the spotlight to represent their batch.

Each grade level was proudly represented by the following: Drake Escopin and Rebecca Go for Grade 7, Paolo Cusi and Fate Jalando-on for Grade 8, Tristan Randall and Marishka Andrada for Grade 9, Vinzh Pagdato and Mecca Robles for Grade 10, Mark Miquit and Guiada Ferrer for Grade 11, and Aaron Layon and Danielle Saloria for Grade 12.

Following the introduction of all ambassadors, three finalists for each title emerged and advanced to the Q&A round, which are: Vinzh Pagdato, Tristan Randall, and Mark Miquit for Mr. Ambassador; and Rebecca Go, Mecca Robles, and Marishka Andrada for Ms. Ambassador. The announcement stirred suspense in the crowd as the atmosphere shifted to eager anticipation, every gaze fixed on what was to come next for this prestigious competition.

The program’s highlight unfolded with the much-awaited announcement of Vinzh Pagdato and Marishka Andrada as the newly crowned Mr. and Ms. Taytungian Ambassadors. Adding to their well-deserved victory, the pair also bagged three special awards: Best in Advocacy Presentation, Best in Q&A, and Best in Production Number. The celebration continued as Tristan Randall and Mecca Robles were hailed as 1st Runners-Up and Mark Miquit and Rebecca Go hailed as 2nd Runners-Up.

This battle of beauty and brains stands as a testament to the embodiment of Taytungian values—where confidence meets character, and intellect goes hand in hand with grace. Beyond the crowns and titles, the event reflects the school’s vision of nurturing well-rounded individuals who carry with them not only pride, but also the responsibility of representing what it truly means to be a Taytungian.




Written by Blezy Abegail Patalagsa

23/09/2025

21/09/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐌𝐎 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

BTTHS students brought home one Gold and two Bronze Awards from the Fermat Mathematical Olympiad (FMO) National Round 2025, held online last August 31.

Chanel Chu, a Grade 9 student, earned a Gold Award for her outstanding problem-solving skills and commitment to mathematics.

Meanwhile, senior high school students Rylee Tan and Abia Uy each received a Bronze Award in the Grades 10–12 division, showing determination and perseverance in the national competition.

The FMO is a nationwide contest that challenges young learners to think critically and solve complex mathematical problems.

These achievements bring honor to the awardees and serve as an inspiration to fellow Taytungians to keep striving for excellence.




Written by Mikaelah Keshini Cauñga

21/09/2025

𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐇𝐒’ 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐀 𝟒𝟓

BTTHS’ Swimming Team made waves in the NOPSSCEA Season 45 at St. John’s Institute North Point Campus in Ayala North Point, Talisay City, held on September 13–14, 2025.

Facing tough competition from Bacolod City’s private schools in the league, the team displayed discipline and determination, earning a total of 14 medals for BTTHS.

Leading the medal haul was Maxene Hayley Uy, who emerged as one of the most decorated swimmers of the meet with five golds in the 100-meter backstroke, 50-meter backstroke, 200-meter backstroke, 100-meter freestyle, and 50-meter freestyle.

Benj Nathaniel Veloria added two gold medals in the 50-meter and 100-meter backstroke, along with a silver in the 50-meter freestyle.

Coraline Montalbo contributed with a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, plus three bronzes in the 50-meter butterfly, 200-meter individual medley, and 100-meter butterfly.

Nyx Reiley Uy secured two bronzes in the 100-meter freestyle and 100-meter backstroke.

Other athletes who took part in the event were Knox Shinley, Aljohn Vincent Sy, Matthew Jeric Yu, Andrei Kenyon Marti Asiain, Alexander Ray Jose Padgett, Brent Miguel Nacion, Gabriel Seth Somodio, Xin Cailey Uy, Cassiel Montalbo, Alzeah Martina Villarosa, and Allura Therese Gila.

The achievements not only highlight the swimmers’ individual excellence, but also the collective effort of the BTTHS Swim Team in carrying the school’s pride in the NOPSSCEA competition.




Written by Zowey Brianna Chua

21/09/2025

𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐇𝐒’ 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟒𝟓

BTTHS’ table tennis team bagged three gold medals and five silver medals in the 45th NOPSSCEA Season held at GT888 Mall on September 13–14, 2025.

The elementary girls started strong in the team category, finishing their matches quickly to claim Tay Tung’s first gold medal in the tournament.

The elementary boys, secondary boys, and secondary girls also fought hard in the team category and earned silver medals.

In the singles division, Syrah Talco smashed each ball to her opponents on the table and secured the gold medal.

Adrianna “Addie” Lim prevailed in a five-set thriller, sealing a 3–2 victory to claim another gold for the school.

Andre Quimpo and Fritz Pelarita pushed through the championship rounds with determination, battling point for point until the last rallies to claim silver.

The team was guided by Coach Christian Castro, who trained the athletes, instilled discipline in their game, and provided the words of motivation that carried them through the tournament.




Written by Zooey Alexis Japitana

20/09/2025

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬

Under the warm glow of the afternoon sun, Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) stirred with life as students set out for their campus clean-up on the 19th of September 2025. With brooms and dustpans in hand, they swept pathways, picked up wrappers, gathered fallen leaves, and carried bags of trash—small tasks that added up to something bigger than tidying up. What seemed like an ordinary clean-up drive quickly became a lively scene of movement and care, showing that keeping their second home in order was a responsibility shared by all.

It wasn’t just about cleaning. In simple acts of working side by side, discipline and teamwork quietly took place. Students worked eagerly, and each one played a part in a larger picture of care for their shared space.

In that short afternoon, the campus community had discovered that the activity was not only about polished floors nor cleared pathways, but about what happens when everyone moves with one purpose.

The brooms may have been set aside, but the lessons learned have remained: A clean world begins not with grand gestures, but with small hands that are willing to work together.





Written by Blezy Patalagsa

19/09/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s English Department recognized the Prime English Star Readers and Star Reader Sections for the first quarter during an awarding ceremony held during the morning assembly on September 15 and 16, 2025, at the school’s covered court.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 included:
• Freiya Figueroa from Grade 1 Flax (34 books)
• Alena Tan from Grade 2 Begonia (76 books)
• Zemira Asaiah B. Bantad from Grade 3 Daylily (126 books)
• Sulzer Gabriel A. Bayer from Grade 4 Carnation (120 books)
• Yu Hong Toni Chin from Grade 5 Camellia (156 books)
• Sean Jerich Darius Cayao from Grade 6 Anthurium (120 books)
• Precious Elisa Elaine Ramas from Grade 7 Beryl (102/159 books)
• Jin Ying Liu from Grade 8 Amethyst (55/58 books)
• Shekinah Siote from Grade 9 Carnelian (90/92 books)

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 were:
• Grade 1 Flax
• Grade 2 Erica
• Grade 3 Daylily
• Grade 4 Carnation
• Grade 5 Bougainvillea
• Grade 6 Chrysantemum
• Grade 7 Beryl
• Grade 8 Brucite
• Grade 9 Bronzite

Prime English continues to promote the joy of reading inside and outside the classroom to improve students’ English skills, strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and communication, and build lifelong learning habits that develop discipline, focus, and creativity.

Another round of recognition for Star Readers and Star Reader Sections will take place after the second quarter, motivating students to keep reading and striving for excellence.




Written by Endre Calvin Tan

18/09/2025

祝你生日快乐!

The Clarion would like to greet our Column Editor, Chanel Chu, a happy birthday! 🥳🎈

May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and the company of your friends and loved ones. 🫂

We’re grateful for all the moments and contributions you’ve shared with the Clarion family. 谢谢, Chanel! 💙💛




Pubmat by Neela Cadapan and Biella Jonson

03/09/2025

𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s (BTTHS) Volleyball Girls made history after capturing all three division titles 12U, 15U, and 17U at the 2025 Abanse Negrense Gov. B**g Lacson Grassroots Volleyball Girls Tournament – 3rd Governor’s Cup, held on August 22–24, 2025 at the Montalbo Gym.

Facing strong competition from across Negros Occidental, BTTHS asserted its dominance in grassroots volleyball, sweeping the championships and bagging multiple individual awards.

𝟏𝟐𝐔 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 – 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧

Mhegan Ordaniel – MVP
Other team members: Cañete, Peromingan, Palabric., Lim, Valenciano, Cadeliña, Medina, Pansales, Asin, Chua, Palabrica, Abelar, Depaulbos, Miralles, Gonzales

𝟏𝟓𝐔 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 – 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧

Mari Antoinette Ross Cacho – MVP,
Other team members: Wongyan, Soco, Vivero, Andrada, Calvo, Cañete S., Española, Getino, Montalbo, Alyon, Cag, Abucol, Chiu Anica, Ordinal, Shere, Sonato, Lim R., Dela Cruz

𝟏𝟕𝐔 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 – 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧

Rhose Viane Almendralejo – MVP, Best Open Hitter
Other team members: Ang, Bertolano, Bulak, Saloria, Espinosa, Bontia, Hermosura, Mayang, Escultura, Magbanua, Bañas, Feril, Letran, Banguiloa

This triple crown victory highlights not only the excellence of individual awardees, but also the strength of the entire BTTHS Volleyball Team. With every player contributing to the championship run, the BTTHS celebrates a new milestone in the school’s sporting history.

Article by Veniz Lourrine Pagdato

02/09/2025

𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐏 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s (BTTHS) Gymnasium roared with cheers, colors, and excitement as Taytungian athletes took center stage in the grand Pep Rally, organized by the Student Council Organization (SCO) and the Sports Department. Held on September 2, 2025, the celebration ignited school pride and passion, setting the tone for NOPSSCEA Season 45 upcoming competitions.

Pride filled the air during the parade of athletes as representatives from basketball, volleyball, badminton, swimming, athletics, table tennis, chess, gymnastics, and taekwondo marched with banners held high. Each step reflected discipline, resilience, and the unbreakable Taytungian spirit.

Energy peaked during the dance presentations, where athletes turned into performers who lit up the stage with sharp choreography and explosive beats. Their performance embodied the passion and unity of Taytungians, sending a wave of excitement across the entire gymnasium.

More than just a send-off, the PEP Rally stood as a powerful symbol of unity and determination. As BTTHS student-athletes prepare to compete in the NOPSSCEA Season 45, they carry not only their skills but also the pride and support of the entire Taytungian community.

With hearts united, the community proudly cheers: Let’s go, Tay Tung! 大同加油！




Article by Veniz Lourrine Pagdato