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14/04/2026

Region III 🔥✨

SCHOOL PAPER EXHIBIT: Region 3 (Central Luzon)

Iboto ang inyong paboritong School Paper Exhibit booth sa pamamagitan ng LIKE, HEART, o WOW — ang litratong may pinakamaraming reaction pagsapit ng April 16, 3PM ang mananalo.

Cast your votes now! 👍🏼❤️😮

01/04/2026

30/03/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪| 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗢𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘅 𝗗á𝗴𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿

Student competence and character take center stage as the City of Balanga National High School (COBNHS) celebrates its 11th Moving Up Ceremony today at Vista Mall, Balanga City. Centered on the theme, "Pilipinong Nagsipagtapos: Handang Mamuno nang may Kakayahan at Mabuting Pagkatao," the event recognizes the students' readiness to lead with both skill and integrity.

Most of the speakers applauded the students for their hard work, noting that their perseverance reflects the competence and good character required by the theme. Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Roland M. Fronda further energized the crowd by leading a chant, "COBNHS, Sandigan ng Balangueño," highlighting the school’s role as a pillar for the community.

The ceremony serves as an important milestone as students transition into Senior High School. Families, faculty headed by Principal Dr. Jennifer G. De Guzman, and officials including Governor Joet Garcia, Mayor Francis Garcia, SGOD Chief Dr. Flordeliza del Rosario, EPS Dr. Marilou Tañada, Councilor Rheana Garcia-Mendoza, and guest speaker Ms. Krisha Mae Garcia gathered to witness the awarding of certificates, showing strong community support for these future leaders.

28/03/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙: 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗡𝗛𝗦-𝗝𝗛𝗦 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳

Words became a powerful lens for social change on March 16 as City of Balanga National High School – Junior High School held its Flash Fiction Contest! 🏫✨ Centered on the theme "The Story of Choice," the competition challenged our young visionaries to explore the delicate balance between personal desire and the greater good. ⚖️🤝

From the silent sacrifices of a parol maker to the weight of a thousand-fold hunger, our student-writers proved that true heroism lies in the choices we make for our community. 🏡❤️ Their narratives served as a poignant reminder of our shared social responsibility, capturing how one selfless act can ripple through an entire neighborhood. 🌊🌱

Join us in applauding the literary excellence of our winners:

🥇 1st Place: AQUISHA LIERAH N. DE TORRES (7- Giho)
📖 “The Parol Maker's Choice”

🥈 2nd Place: SAMARA R. MORALES (8- Busan)
📖 “The Priceless Gift”

🥉 3rd Place: EZEKIEL YESHUA T. GONZALES (8- Escuro)
📖 “Untitled”

🏅 4th Place: RIANE LEXINE M. HERNANDEZ (9- Ruby)
📖 “The Write Path”

🏅 5th Place: BRIGETTE B. GOMILA (8- Alcala)
📖 “A THOUSAND COULD HAVE FED ME”

These stories may be "flash" in length, but their impact on our school’s culture of integrity and service is lasting. 🌟

Congratulations to all our participants for giving a voice to the spirit of selflessness! 🖊️🔥

🎓💙

Lay-out by: Fieryn Zhier P. Ebido

24/03/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦| 𝘾𝙊𝘽𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝙅𝙃𝙎 𝙍𝘾𝙔𝘾 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙥 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 "𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧" 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙢
​by Julliann D. Olmo

​City of Balanga National High School – Junior High School (COBNHS-JHS) held a fitness and empowerment symposium titled “StrongHER Together: Celebrating Women Through Fitness and Empowerment” today, March 24, at the COBNHS Plaza.

​The activity served as the final program of the school year for both the Red Cross Youth (RCY) Council and the School Health Unit, led by School Nurse Ma. Donnabelle Nisay. In honor of National Women’s Month, the units selected this symposium to highlight health and advocacy as their concluding collaborative effort.

​Emcees Prince Valenz L. Vizcarra and Mykaella Izhea M. Sunglao of the Senior RCY Council opened the event, which began with welcoming remarks from School Head Dr. Jennifer G. De Guzman. Immediately following the opening, the school held an awarding of certificates to recognize the speakers of the symposium program before transitioning into a high-energy Zumba session led by the Grade 9 competition winners.

​Building on the day's theme, Dr. Frecelyn Q. De Jesus, Dentist II from SDO Balanga City, delivered a message focused on inspiring women to prioritize health, confidence, and self-care as essential pillars of empowerment.

​The program proceeded with specialized discussions featuring experts from the City Health Office (CHO) and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). Dr. Benedict Ian B. Trinidad (CHO) discussed preventive care and wellness, followed by Ms. Anne Stiphene A. Mendoza, RSW (CSWDO), who spoke on gender equality and community opportunities.

​Apart from the student body, various school organizations took part in the activity, including the SSLG, BERT, RCY, YES-O, GSP, BSP, SNED, BKD, and SDRRMO. Teaching and non-teaching personnel, Pre-service student teachers, and grade-level chairs were also in attendance to support the health and empowerment initiative.

​OIC Assistant School Principal Sir Gerry Deocareza officially closed the program, followed by another photo opportunity of RCYC members and resource speakers to mark the successful completion of the RCY and Health Unit’s final project for the year






Photo courtesy of: Nurse Donnabelle Nisay and Ma'am Patricia A. Irasga

17/03/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦| 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙮: 𝙏𝘽 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝙃𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 by Ma. Hazelina Thea N. Tagao

City of Balanga National High School – Junior High School (COBNHS-JHS) conducted a health symposium at the school’s covered court on March 17 to educate students on the prevention and treatment of Tuberculosis (TB). The symposium, which targeted all grade levels in separate sessions, aimed to dispel myths and provide life-saving information about the infectious disease.

The program opened with a patriotic tribute and an invocation, followed by welcoming remarks from OIC Assistant Principal Gerry A. Deocareza. In his address, Deocareza reminded the learners of the importance of active listening before introducing the guest speaker, Dr. Anthony M. Angeles, City Health Physician from City Health Center III.

Dr. Angeles began his lecture by assessing the students' prior knowledge of the disease. He clarified that Tuberculosis is caused by the microorganism Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and emphasized that while it primarily affects the lungs, it can also target other parts of the body. Crucially, he debunked common misconceptions by stating that TB is an infectious disease rather than a genetic condition, and it remains fully treatable through proper medical intervention.

During the discussion, the city physician explained the mechanics of person-to-person transmission, noting that the disease can affect individuals of all ages. He warned that TB can be fatal if left untreated and urged anyone experiencing symptoms to seek immediate medical consultation. According to Dr. Angeles, treatment typically spans six to 10 months depending on the severity of the case.

The symposium concluded with an interactive Q&A session, allowing students to clarify concerns regarding health and hygiene. In her closing remarks, School Principal IV Dr. Jennifer G. De Guzman expressed gratitude to Dr. Angeles for his expertise and acknowledged the efforts of the school nursing office in organizing the event. She thanked the student body for their participation before they returned to their respective classrooms.

Photos by: Michelle Tiffanie F. Ambrocio and Chrislinea Jenah S. Santiago

17/03/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦| 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

DepEd - City Of Balanga National High School - Junior High School (COBNHS-JHS) demonstrated its consistent effort to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste management through a Sanitation and Waste Segregation Symposium yesterday, March 16, at the school plaza.

School Nurse Ma. Donabele Nisay spearheaded the activity, while Red Cross Youth (RCY) volunteers facilitated the program flow to ensure an engaging experience for the student body. The symposium featured technical insights from City Health Office (CHO) experts, who provided practical strategies for maintaining a cleaner and healthier campus environment.

Dr. Jennifer G. De Guzman, School Head, opened the program by emphasizing the urgency of environmental stewardship. The session’s primary goal was to bridge the gap between awareness and action, inspiring students to adopt consistent waste segregation habits for a sustainable learning space.

The school invited distinguished speakers from the City Health Office (CHO) to provide technical expertise and practical guidance. The panel offered a multi-dimensional look at how sanitation impacts both the environment and personal well-being.

The symposium featured a panel of experts from the CHO who provided a multi-dimensional look at environmental health and sustainability. Constancia Angelica B. Reyes, LPT, a Sanitation Inspector I, opened the discussion by emphasizing the critical link between proper waste disposal and disease prevention.

Following her, Engr. Jerico C. Dela Cruz, an EMS I and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, discussed systematic approaches to environmental management, while Engr. Celline P. Bonggo, also an EMS I and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, explained the biological aspects of waste decomposition and sustainable practices.

Together, these speakers provided the students with the technical knowledge necessary to transition from basic awareness to active campus stewardship.

Throughout the sessions, speakers emphasized that "Knowledge is Power" only when applied. Students learned the specifics of segregating biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and recyclable materials to reduce the school's carbon footprint.

The event concluded with closing remarks from OIC Assistant Principal Gerry Deocareza, who challenged the attendees to turn these lessons into daily habits, ensuring the school remains a model for responsible sanitation in the division.



Photos by: Chrislinea Jenah S. Santiago, Michelle Tiffanie F. Ambrocio, Ma. Hazelina N. Tagao

14/03/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦! ✍️

Do you have creative ideas you want to share? Turn your thoughts into a meaningful story and let your imagination inspire others. 📚

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 The Story of Choice: Flash Fiction Writing Contest ✨

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: “The Integrity Moment: Choosing the Community Over Self”

This contest challenges students to write a short yet impactful story that showcases integrity, selflessness, and the importance of prioritizing the community over personal gain.

🗓 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿: March 16, 2026
⏰𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 3:40 PM

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲:
🌟 Attend the contest proper at the date and time above.
🗣 Follow the official contest guidelines and mechanics.
✍️ Craft an original flash fiction story based on the given theme.

✨ Unleash your imagination—let your words shine and your story make an impact!

Words by: Jayra Clarize R. Alfonso
Lay-out by: Djean V. Diwa

14/03/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦| 𝙎𝘿𝙊 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧-𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

Teachers from DepEd - City Of Balanga National High School - Junior High School (COBNHS-JHS) participated in the Division Seminar-Workshop on Concept Development and Story Writing for Storybooks, Chapter Books, and Comic Scripts, held at Villa Amanda Resort and Restaurant from March 11 to 13, 2026.

Participants Juri Khrisna A. Cunanan, Gian Karla Bocalan, Paullene Santoyo, and ID Jehran L. Victoria joined fellow aspiring authors and illustrators from across the division to undergo rigid training in concept pitching, outlining, manuscript crafting, and critiquing. The intensive sessions focused on the technical development of storybooks, chapter books, and comic scripts intended for school-age learners.

Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Merlinda T. Tablan graced the opening program and emphasized that quality stories play a vital role in addressing prevailing literacy problems. She highlighted how well-crafted narratives serve as essential tools for student engagement and comprehension in the classroom.

The SDO Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS) spearheaded the three-day training as per SDO Balanga City Memorandum 168, series 2026. Education Program Supervisor Dr. Ellen C. Macaraeg and CID-LRMDS Project Development Officer II Racy V. Troy led the initiative to gather and equip aspiring children’s book authors, writers, and illustrators from various schools within the division.

Resource speaker Erwin Mallari, a multi-awarded recipient of the Gawad Teodora Alonso from SDO Bataan, emphasized the importance of "magsulat para magmulat," encouraging teacher-writers to create stories that awaken young learners' minds.

The workshop concluded with a formal closing program where Dr. Macaraeg challenged the participants to continue writing "para sa bata at para sa bayan." The COBNHS teachers and their fellow participants accepted the charge through a unified pledge of commitment, vowing to produce locally developed literary materials for their students.

08/03/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! ♀️

Beneath the weight of history and the brilliance of the future, there lies a truth that remains unshakable: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝘆. 🌌

While the entire month of March serves as a tribute to the contributions of women, March 8 stands as the global heart of the celebration: International Women’s Day. This date is far more than a mark on the calendar. It is the living echo of 15,000 women marching through New York’s winter streets in 1908, their voices rising above the city noise to demand fair wages and the right to a vote. That spark became a worldwide flame in 1911 that now illuminates a path forged by those who refused to be silent.

Today, we witness strength in the steady hands that guide a household, the sharp mind that deciphers laboratory data, and the clear voice that commands a classroom; women are the architects building our shared world from the ground up. This "crown" we celebrate today is woven from the grit of every woman who nurtures, leads, and inspires; it is a glaring truth that when the power of one is recognized, the potential of all is unleashed.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯 💜💜💜



Graphics by: Ma. Ysabelle A. Popioco