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The Luminescence, Sum-ag National High School, Bacolod CIty (2025)

05/10/2025

Just like how the universe started with a bang, this day also marks a bang through the birth of a wonderful individual. A celebration that only comes once a year—where the stars are perfectly aligned to give you the limelight—is making its grand entrance. While the drums roll and the curtains are raised, a single person is seen through the mist. A spectacle, a mythical gamer, a jokester—who is none other than our Online Editor, standing tall with pride within the façade.

Starting this day with a wreckage of noise, we are ultimately here to give the moment to our special celebrant. Being known for his antics, he is a person who never runs out of jokes to tell and is a gentleman at heart. So, to our ever-playful, supportive, humorous, caring, and committed Online Editor, Kent Benedict Menente, we, from The Luminescence, greet you on your special day. Happy Birthday, Kent!

As another year passes by, you have undeniably grown more as a person outside of being a student-journalist. May you continue to prosper in both health and in the field of journalism as we traverse this uncertain yet promising voyage we've embarked on. Never stop being the spark in our publication that can set things on fire—whether good or bad. We wish you the utmost best on your special day. Keep striving for your goals and never lose focus on the grind. Once again, Happy Birthday, Kent!

Prolific love,
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆

05/10/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦

Have you ever wondered what your teachers wanted to be apart from being a teacher? This is a thought that passes the minds of very few people. To many, teachers are simply people who relay information and knowledge, and nothing else. But when you ask yourself, “what do I want to be when I grow up?” You speak of being a nurse, or perhaps an engineer, maybe a business owner. Do you think that if you were to ask your teachers the same question when they were your age, would they say that they wanted to become teachers?

The Philippines has a teacher population of nearly a million. But among those teachers is a teacher who wanted to be an engineer but switched college programs because she was “weak” at math. Among those teachers is a teacher who wanted to be a doctor but couldn’t pursue the field because neither he nor his family could support him financially. Among those teachers is a teacher who has always wanted to be a teacher because she believed the younger generations are the hope of the future.

Many now-teachers couldn’t attain what they wanted originally, but they chose a profession that could make sure that the younger generations don’t have to go through what they did. This is what makes the teaching profession unique—it is a profession that is entirely built upon sacrifice and trust. The impact of teaching is not expressed through money or fame but through the lives they help build.

Despite this, teachers still face heavy workloads, large classes, and limited resources. Many work long hours beyond the classroom—preparing lessons, checking papers, and mentoring students. They often receive salaries that do not match the importance of their role in society. Yet, they continue to serve with patience and dedication. They are motivated not by material rewards but by seeing every student waste not one bit of their potential.

So when you ask what your teachers wanted to be, you will find that the answer may not always be “a teacher,” but in the end, many of them still chose this path—a path whose meaning and purpose far outweigh its challenges. Whether or not it was their childhood dream, teaching has become their way of building a better world through the youth for the youth. And perhaps, that is the most inspiring dream of all.

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂
𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝑫𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒉 𝒁𝒂𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒓

03/10/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

Often times, we know teachers as the people who teach us how to solve the strangest equations and write the fanciest essays, but when we get to know them better, we realize that they aren’t just teachers. They are also our friends and acquaintances, from the youngest teacher to the teacher in her late sixties.

When we ask ourselves, “what do I want to be when I grow up?”, we give a plethora of answers, from being an engineer to nurturing the next generation. But what about our teachers? Have you ever wondered what other dreams they had apart from paving the way for young blood? As we celebrate Teachers’ Day 2025, let’s get to know our teachers, which generation they belong to, and their other ambitions in their careers and lives!

03/10/2025

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

Today, we honor the unwavering dedication of our mentors whose guidance lights the path of every learner. Their patience, passion, and sacrifice shape not only minds but also hearts, building the foundation of future generations.

This celebration serves as a reminder that behind every student’s success is a teacher who believed, nurtured, and inspired. Truly, our teachers are the living pillars of knowledge and hope.

𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑱𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑬𝒃𝒐𝒏

03/10/2025

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑨𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒊 𝑪𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒄𝒂𝒍

03/10/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝐒𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲

On October 3, 2025, Sum-ag National High School (SNHS) celebrated Teachers’ Day in the school gymnasium with the theme of appreciation and thankfulness through Project Paglingon.

Teachers and students came together for a day of celebration, acknowledgment, and sincere remembrances.

Mytha Angela Castillon and Joshua Martinez served as the program’s emcees, reminding everyone of the value of fostering and respecting educators. To establish an atmosphere of respect and appreciation, the Chorale led the singing of the National Anthem and offered a solemn prayer.

“Guide us and strengthen us,” said SSLG President Humphrey in his welcome remarks, describing the event as more than just a program but a collective expression of gratitude. “Today is more than just a program—it’s our first Project Paglingon and a celebration of Salamat Teachers.”

Pop Mie Aloon, Paper Plate on My Body Relay, Eat with Your Feet Calamansi Relay, Tug of War, Pabitin, and Piñata were among the many games and activities that took place during the celebration. The day was made more joyful and meaningful by the distribution of tokens to teachers, exciting raffle draws, and entertaining intermission numbers.

In his closing remarks, Johnny C. Villaruel, Head Teacher IV of the Social Studies Department, thanked the students and teachers for helping make the celebration a success. The morning program concluded with a group photo.

Ahead of the main program, pre-activities were also conducted. On September 29, 2025, students participated in the Poster Making Contest and Essay Writing Contest at the AVR. On October 2, 2025, the Impromptu Speaking Contest was held, with the following winners:

• 1st place – Jewelle Gelladuga
• 2nd place – Edmark Peroja
• 3rd place – Jayca Lee Demapitan
• 4th place – John Denver Pacao
• 5th place – Edeline Edianel

In Tagisan ng Talino, where teachers demonstrated their humor and teamwork in the afternoon, Team L emerged as champion (Ma’am Lumiano, Ma’am Monserate, Ma’am Barcoma), followed by Team E (2nd place – Ma’am Balinas, Ma’am Aurelio, Ma’am Jamelano) and Team C (3rd place – Chrisia Fernandez, Gina Magallanes, Teresa Magalona).

Handumanan National High School and SNHS teachers played an exciting exhibition volleyball match to cap off the day, where Handumanan emerged victorious, showcasing school spirit and camaraderie.

Project Paglingon truly embodied the message of gratitude and celebration, serving as a reminder of the crucial role teachers play in shaping futures through games, laughter, and heartfelt gestures.

𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒂𝒘𝒊𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒉 𝑻𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒆
𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒍 𝑳𝒂𝒘𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒍

02/10/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤

Japeth Fever Jingco served as guest speaker in the Audio Visual Room (AVR) where he discussed Gender and Development.

The session highlighted the similarities and differences between males and females in physical, mental, emotional, and leadership aspects.

He shared his insights, inspired the audience, and imparted meaningful experiences.

Students participated in engaging activities such as postermaking, roleplaying, and on-the-spot reporting, where they showcased their creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.

The event left the students motivated and more aware of the importance of gender and development in everyday life.

𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂

02/10/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || “𝐀𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚” 𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐋𝐒 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞

“Ave Maria” which means Hail Mary, rang through the halls of the University of Saint La Salle (USLS) earlier today, October 2, as students, teachers, and the faithful lifted their voices in prayer during the Youth for Mary and Christ (YMC) Grand Rosary Rally for Peace.

Themed “Mary, Mother of Hope,” the rally brought together participants from schools across Negros Occidental and the Schools Division of Bacolod City in a collective call for peace, unity, and devotion to the Blessed Mother.

The program opened with a moving speech choir performance by Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS), delivering striking lines that echoed the struggles of the youth and society, “Pagod na pagod na pagod na ako sa sistemang ito!”

A bishop and priests presided over the Eucharistic celebration, joined by Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who stood in solidarity with the faithful.

Students played an important role throughout the day—by joining the rosary, singing hymns, and ending the program with a symbolic dance, they underscored the unity and solidarity between them against challenges and hardships.

𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒂𝒚𝒂

30/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 5.3 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

Shockwaves from a 6.7 magnitude earthquake from the eastern coast of Cebu island have just reached Bacolod City with a strength of 5.3 on September 30 at approximately 22:01.

According to PHIVOLCS-DOST, the earthquake was detected 17 km northeast of Bogo City in Cebu with a depth of 10km.

Citizens have reported hanging fixtures and furniture caused by the wave in their homes. They have also stated that they have evacuated during and after the earthquake.

In addition, roads and churches were also cracked or damaged due to the force of the quake.

Authorities advised citizens to prioritize safety, check on others, and remain alert for possible aftershocks.

𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒓𝒊𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒔
𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝑯𝑰𝑽𝑶𝑳𝑪𝑺

22/09/2025

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲

The freshly cooked rice, heavenly smell of a main dish, and an ethereal warmth that surrounds the house, show the importance of meals. As children play about, they eventually join their family, bowing their heads to pray together—thanking the eternal being for the blessings, guidance, and opportunities that was given to them.

In a world where change is the only constant and people always enter the hustle-side of life—one thing is for certain, this puts them in a cycle where they have to wake-up early and go home late from work or school. The streets are always bustling with different noises from stores, vehicles, and the chitchats of people; wouldn't it be nice for once to go to a home where giggles and funny stories of your family echoes in the four corners of your dining room as you eat your meal?

Today, we celebrate the Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day, which falls on the fourth Monday of September. Under the memorandum Circular No. 96, which was issued on Friday, government work hours were shortened today to give employees the opportunity to celebrate the Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day with their families. Thus, nearly all work—except those that perform vital services—were suspended to observe the said holiday, starting from 1 p.m.

The last week of this month has already been declared to be Family Week under the Proclamation No. 60 since 1992. The Malacañang allowed government employees to participate in the observance of Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day, as it is part of the 33rd National Family Week, reinforced by Proclamation No. 326—which highlights the importance of family and preserves the national tradition of families sharing their meals together.

Celebrating this holiday, we are encouraged to communicate with our loved ones, share stories, connect with them, and spark the spirit of understanding as we learn the different challenges they face everyday. Today is the perfect day to start building a strong bond with our family, make unforgettable memories, and offer a sense of comfort, security, and connection.

Moreover, for those people living alone, may you eat your meals happily, and may you not feel lonely as the precious memory of you sharing your meals with your parents and siblings—still holds onto you.

Some were welcomed with warmth and smiles as they came home, but others were met by silence and cold air. Hence, let's not forget the memories of laughing together with our family, and the clattering sound of utensils as we share our meals with them. This holiday is not just about being there physically with our families but also remembering the memories they have left that cling deep within our hearts.

𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑱𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒔
𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒎𝒂𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒂

21/09/2025

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 || 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬

The streets don’t just tremble—they snarl like a nation in open revolt. Every heartbeat is a hammer against the palace walls. Fifty-three years after Martial Law tried to choke this country silent, the same disease thrives. From Marcos Sr., who turned plunder into state policy, to Duterte, who bathed power in blood, to Marcos Jr. and his Uniteam that hides theft behind a plastic slogan of “unity,” the pattern is clear. They believe we will kneel. They believe we will stay quiet. They are wrong.

The Uniteam’s idea of unity is a feeding frenzy. They wrap themselves in green and red while carving the treasury like vultures tearing a carcass. This is not leadership. This is a cartel of dynasties fattened on public money. They campaign on family names and hollow promises while the people sink deeper into hunger and debt. Unity for them is nothing but a camouflage for looting.

Ghost projects bleed the nation dry while no one is jailed. Roads remain sketches. Bridges end in dirt. Classrooms stay on paper. Billions vanish into smoke while officials grin from behind tinted windows. The law bends and breaks to protect their greed, and still they gorge. They wave ribbon-cutting scissors over half-built monuments to corruption while communities drown in floods and children study under leaking roofs.

Corruption runs like poison through every artery of government—from DPWH to every office sworn to serve. Budgets are rigged, contracts auctioned to cronies, relief goods looted before survivors even smell hope. Hospitals rot while politicians flaunt imported cars and private jets. Farmers break their backs to till fields they cannot afford to eat from. Students scrape coins for fare while officials pocket “consultancy fees.” Every peso meant for the people becomes another stone in the Uniteam’s fortress. They dare call this governance—this is organized theft in broad daylight.

Confidential funds fester in darkness. Hundreds of millions slide into “intelligence” envelopes with no receipts, no audits, no shame. Families skip meals. Schools beg for chalk. Farmers drown in debt. Workers labor without contracts, without security, while Uniteam officials feast on invisible billions. This is not service. This is state sponsored plunder wearing a grin.

The evidence is burned into ledgers and shouted in hunger. Commission on Audit reports expose billions missing. Republic Act 3019, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, is mocked by sham investigations. Republic Act 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards, is trampled by officials dripping in stolen gold. Republic Act 7080, the Plunder Law, gathers dust while pandemic and disaster funds are devoured in full view. These are not rumors. These are signed confessions measured in empty stomachs and lives lost to poverty.

Still they brand activism as terrorism, spitting that protest is a crime. They lie. Every freedom this country holds—the right to speak, to vote, to gather—was ripped from tyrants by people who refused to bow. Rights exist because resistance existed first, and that truth is written in blood and in law; Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution guarantees it. To call dissent sedition is to insult every life that fought and bled for liberty. Rights live only when we fight. Silence is surrender.

This nation will not kneel. Martial Law once tried to bury every voice. That history is dead. Trials must come. Every stolen peso must be returned. Every dynasty must face judgment. No bribe, no promise, no threat will buy our quiet.

The robbed nation is awake, and the fury will burn until every thief—from Marcos Sr. to Duterte to Marcos Jr. and his Uniteam—falls to ash.

We will never forgive and we will never forget.

𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒔

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