The Insights

06/12/2025

Medals Bagged, Pride Kindled—Tomasian Athletes Stand Tall at the Division Meet 2025! 🔥

Our Tomasian athletes didn’t just compete—they shone brighter than ever at the DepEd Schools Division Meet 2025, claiming the stage with confidence, skill, and unwavering determination. From the mats to the boards, from the courts to the dance floor, their dedication echoed louder than victory itself.

🥋 Taekwondo
🥇 Secondary Boys Kyurogi
🥇 Secondary Girls Kyurogi
🥇 Poomsae Individual
🥇 Poomsae Mixed

♟ Chess (Secondary Girls)
🥈 Standard Category
🥈 Standard Team
🥇 Blitz Category
🥈 Blitz Team

⚽ Football
🥈 Secondary Boys

💃 Dance Sports
Modern Standard – 5th Place
🥈 Modern Standard

🏸 Badminton
🥈 Secondary Girls Doubles

🎾 Lawn Tennis
🥉 Secondary Girls Singles

To our dedicated athletes and coaches—your triumphs are the pride and heartbeat of the Tomasian community. 💙🤍

✍️: Ulea Lyn R. Bergado, 𝘌𝘐𝘊

📷: Yayiene B. Baldespiñosa, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳

29/11/2025

DANGILAG 3.0 CONTINUES IN STO. TOMAS COLLEGE, DANAO CITY, INC.

In preparation for the upcoming Division Schools Press Conference, the aspiring young journalists of Sto. Tomas College, Danao City, Inc. convened in the Audio Visual Room for the second day of Dangilag 3.0 Seminar-Workshop, themed “Truth Under Pressure: Navigating Disinformation and Rebuilding Media Trust.” The event continued on November 27, 2025, with renewed enthusiasm and a shared commitment to journalistic excellence.

The day formally opened with an invocation, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. Afterwards, Ms. Yayiene Baldespiñosa, School Paper Adviser of The Insights, delivered her welcoming remarks, setting the tone for a meaningful and enriching session. This was followed by an inspirational message from Ma. Cassandra Tambus, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of The Insights, who encouraged her fellow campus journalists to embrace curiosity and uphold truth in their writing.

The resource speakers from The Working Hand, the official student publication of Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus, were then introduced virtually, along with their respective areas of expertise. Each participant received a designated Google Meet link that directed them to their assigned category, allowing them to engage in focused, interactive sessions with their respective speakers.

The roster of resource speakers included Ms. Niña Marie Longakit for Feature and Literary Writing, Mr. Kim Adrian Batoon for Editorial Cartooning, Ms. Mary Chytel Remo for Editorial and Column Writing, and Mr. Jozh Charbie Oflas for Photojournalism. These esteemed journalists generously shared their knowledge, experiences, and practical insights, enriching the skills of the young campus scribes of Sto. Tomas College, Danao City, Inc.

With passion, teamwork, and a steadfast dedication to truthful storytelling, the Dangilag 3.0 Seminar-Workshop continues to empower the next generation of campus journalists—preparing them not only for the DSPC, but for the greater responsibility of responsible and ethical journalism.

✍️: Mieya Louise Caballes || Secretary
Photo by: Clark Kent Barriga

28/11/2025

STC-D CONDUCTS DANGILAG 3.0 2025

To better equip student journalists for the upcoming Division Schools Press Conference, Sto. Tomas College, Danao City Inc. conducted a Dangilag 3.0 Seminar Workshop yesterday at the Audio Visual Room with the theme "Truth Under Pressure: Navigating Disinformation and Rebuilding Media Trust."

It started with a usual prayer and the Philippine National Anthem, followed by a welcoming message from the School Paper Adviser of the Insights, Ms. Yayiene B. Baldespiñosa and an inspirational message Editor-in-Chief of the Insights, Ulea Lyn R. Bergado.

With Ms. Kristin de Dios, The Freeman reporter, young journalists were able to learn tips and techniques in news and news feature writing.

"Mao jud ng role nato as campus journalism dili ma dali-dali—to know what is truth, " said de Dios.

During the assembly, journalists were encouraged to participate the workshop tasks to be followed by a feedback session.

✍️: Ma. Cassandra Tambus || Assistant EIC

01/10/2025

LOOK: SDRRMO conducts First Aid Training and Orientation 2025

School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (SDRRMO) unit of Sto. Tomas College, Danao City, Inc. (STC-D), in collaboration with the Danao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), conducted the First Aid Training and Orientation 2025 last August 7–8, 2025 at the campus Audio-Visual Room (AVR).

The hands-on learning program is designed to educate participants on the basic principles of emergency response, injury management, and life-saving procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound treatment, Basic Life Support (BLS), and proper emergency protocols.

This initiative aims to ensure safety and preparedness within the school community, equip participants with critical life-saving skills, promote awareness on health and emergency response, and comply with safety regulations and institutional policies.

Participants include members of the 7 Man Team, Student Coordinating Body (SCB), Secretary of Discipline (ARMS), Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) representatives and Senior Scouts, Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), and the National Service Training Program (NSTP).

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive certificates of completion as proof of their acquired competencies in first aid and emergency response.

The training reinforced STC-D’s commitment to safety by equipping students with essential first aid skills.

30/09/2025

HIGHLIGHTS: Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa at Kasaysayan 2025

Photos by: The Insights (The Official Student Publication of STC-D)

27/09/2025

HIGHLIGHTS: Papal Nuncio appeals against corruption, calls for care for the poor in Danao Visperas Mass

As he presided over the Visperas Mass in Danao City, Papal Nuncio Most Rev. Charles John Brown called on the community to resist all forms of corruption and to put their faith into action through compassion for the poor.

Photo by: Aelred Hugh Amores, Assistant EIC

22/08/2025

𝐁𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Sa bisa ng Proklamasyon Blg. 1041, s. 1999 at Proklamasyon Blg. 339, s. 2012, ipinagdiriwang ng Sto. Tomas College - Danao ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa at Kasaysayan 2025 na may temang "Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa" na may subtemang "Diwa ng Kasaysayan, Kabilin sa Kabataan."

Halina’t makiisa, mga Tomasians! Sama-sama nating ipagbunyi ang ating Wika at Kasaysayan bilang gabay tungo sa makabuluhang kinabukasan. 🇵🇭

🎨 Layout: Ma. Cassandra Tambus, Princess Zharich Tapia, & Ms. Yayiene B. Baldespiñosa, The Insights

06/08/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐂-𝐃 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟔𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐧. 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐠é𝐬, 𝐎𝐒𝐀

In a meaningful celebration held last August 4, 2025, Sto. Tomas College, Danao City, Inc. (STC-D) community celebrate its 61st Founding Anniversary, and commemorated the 85th Death Anniversary of Ven. Mother Consuelo Barceló y Pagés, OSA and St. Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney witnessed the introduction of the newly elected STC-D Board of Directors and Homeroom Parent, Guardian, and Teacher Association (PGTA) Officers.

The Thanksgiving Mass brought together the STC-D community, including students from both the Integrated Basic Education (IBED) and College Department, the teaching and non-teaching personnel, and the Sisters of the Community: Sr. Sheila Kristin B. Amla, OSA, College President; Sr. Mary Sheba O. Principe, OSA, School Treasurer; and Sr. Heriberta S. Catigan, OSA, Head of Student Affairs and Services (SAS).

The Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Dennis Boltron, marking what was noted by some members of the community as possibly his final Eucharistic celebration at STC-D, following his reassignment. Although a previous votive Mass was thought to be his last, this Thanksgiving Mass ultimately became his concluding liturgical service with the institution.

The celebration served not only as a moment of reflection on the institution’s legacy of Catholic education rooted in Augustinian values, but also as a tribute to the enduring spiritual contributions of Venerable Mother Consuelo Barceló y Pagés, OSA. The event concluded with the formal induction of PGTA officers, underscoring their collective commitment to advancing the holistic development of students and the mission of the institution.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘺: 𝘠𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘉. 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪ñ𝘰𝘴𝘢, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳

05/08/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐂-𝐃 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 '𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞' 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬

Last Sunday, August 3, 2025, the Sisters of the Augustinian Community from Sto. Tomas College - Danao City, Inc. (STC-D) led the institution’s delegation in attending the “Daghang Salamat Padre!” celebration, a Feast of St. John Mary Vianney and thanksgiving mass for the reassigned priests of Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish (STVP) in Danao City.

Present during the event were Sr. Sheila Kristin B. Amla, OSA, College President; Sr. Mary Sheba O. Principe, OSA, School Treasurer; and Sr. Heriberta S. Catigan, OSA, Head of Student Affairs and Services. They were joined by teaching and non-teaching personnel, headed by Monica P. Esguerra, Human Resource Officer, and Glailen L. Gomez, Coordinator of Student Affairs (COSA), along with some members of the Student Coordinating Body (SCB).

The STC-D community expresses profound gratitude to the reassigned priests; Rev. Fr. Alvin Codilla, Rev. Fr. Eulogio Almazol Jr., Rev. Fr. Dennis Boltron, Rev. Fr. Apolonio Jumawan, and Rev. Fr. Nestor Soriano, for their unwavering pastoral support. Their consistent presence and spiritual guidance during First Friday Masses and other Eucharistic celebrations initiated by the institution have greatly enriched the faith life of the STC-D community.

The thanksgiving celebration served not only as a tribute to their dedicated service to the parish but also as a gesture of appreciation from the wider community for their years of commitment to the spiritual formation of the faithful in Danao City.

Photo by: Yayiene B. Baldespiñosa, School Paper Adviser

18/07/2025

✨ 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧- 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

🖋️ Journalists, pens up! 👀 Eyes forward! As were thrilled to announce that 𝗠𝘀. 𝗬𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗕. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶ñ𝗼𝘀𝗮 is the new School Paper Adviser of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, the Official Student Publication of 𝗦𝘁𝗼. 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗰.

Join us in giving a warm welcome to 𝗠𝘀. 𝗬𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 as she begins on her new journey guiding the future of young journalist and amplifying the voice of the student body. Her commitment to education and journalism will surely motivate the students to shine even brighter. 🌟

17/06/2025

12/06/2025

𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐒!

Get ready for the upcoming Quipper Orientation and Training Sessions this June 2025! 🗓️

📌 For IBED Teachers:
June 13 – FGD & Refresher Training (by subject area)
June 17 – Quipper Platform Training for ALL Teachers (8:00 AM–12:00 NN)

📌 For Students:
June 18 – Grade 11 Orientation (10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
June 19 – Grade 12 Orientation (10:00 AM–4:00 PM)

📌 Parent Orientation – TBA

Let’s work together for a smoother and smarter digital learning experience through Quipper! 💻✨

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