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The Exultant - Concepcion Holy Cross College, Inc., Brgy. Minane, Concepcion (2026)

22/09/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

After three rounds of competition, the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Tarlac Provincial Eliminations concluded today, September 22, at the Concepcion Holy Cross College Gymnasium, naming the province’s top three contestants who will advance to the regional level.

Princess Janelle D. Cunanan of Central Luzon Doctors’ Hospital Educational Institution (CLDHEI) topped the competition with 20 points to claim the championship. Alexis T. Adsuara of CIT Colleges of Paniqui Foundation, Inc. (CIT) secured second place with 18 points, while Joycee Claire Nepomuceno of Concepcion Holy Cross College, Inc. (CHCCI) took third place, also with 18 points.

The three winners will represent Tarlac at the next stage of the Philippine Statistics Quiz on October 14 in San Fernando, Pampanga, as they advance from the provincial eliminations to the regional competition.

Congratulations to the winners, and best of luck at the regionals!

22/09/2026

𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝟑 — 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | The field narrows to six contestants as the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Provincial Eliminations advances to its third and final round today, September 22, 2026 at the Concepcion Holy Cross College Gymnasium.

Following the first two rounds, contestants with lower cumulative scores were eliminated, leaving Clarence Nherry D. Abad of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), Joycee Claire Nepomuceno and Junnante Ram D. Vale of Concepcion Holy Cross College, Inc. (CHCC), Rica Mae N. Mallari and Alexis T. Adsuara of CIT Colleges of Paniqui Foundation, Inc. (CIT), and Princess Janelle D. Cunanan of Central Luzon Doctors’ Hospital Educational Institution (CLDHEI) in contention.

With two points awarded for every correct answer, the remaining contestants faced the final set of questions under varying time limits. As Round 3 goes on, CIT and CHCC find themselves tied, sending the competition into a tie-breaker round.

Who will emerge victorious? The final result is still brewing as participants and coaches await the outcome that will determine the victor of the provincial eliminations.

22/09/2026

𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝟏 & 𝟐 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | The race for points intensifies as 10 contestants from five participating institutions across Tarlac complete the first two rounds of the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Provincial Eliminations today, September 22, at the Concepcion Holy Cross College Gymnasium.

After Round 1, Joycee Claire Nepomuceno of Concepcion Holy Cross College (CHCC), Princess Janelle D. Cunanan of Central Luzon Doctors’ Hospital Educational Institution (CLDHEI), and Alexis T. Adsuara of CIT Colleges of Paniqui Foundation, Inc. (CIT) emerged with the highest scores of the round, earning 6 points each. Clarence Nherry D. Abad of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), Jeanella M. Vital of CLDHEI, and Rica Mae N. Mallari of CIT followed closely with 5 points each.

The standings shifted in Round 2, with Junnante Ram D. Vale of CHCC registering the highest score of the round with 5 points. Gail Assics G. Naungayan of USST, Mallari, Cunanan, and Adsuara each followed with 4 points.

With two rounds completed, the contestants continue their bid for a spot in the next stage of the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz as the provincial eliminations move forward.

22/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | The search for the country’s brightest young minds in statistics is underway as the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Provincial Eliminations takes place today, September 22, 2026, at the Concepcion Holy Cross College Gymnasium, organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority – Tarlac Provincial Statistical Office.

Bringing together participants ready to put their knowledge and analytical skills to the test, the provincial elimination begins with words of encouragement. In her welcome message, Dr. Lylani S. Claro urged the contestants to give their best, saying, “May the best-prepared mind win today.”

Meanwhile, newly promoted Bernadette Joy D. Ular, Chief [full designation], encouraged the participants to give their all while enjoying the competition: “Galingan niyo na mamaya. Give your best—it’s now or never. Most importantly, i-enjoy niyo.”

The competition continues as participants vie for the opportunity to advance and represent Tarlac in the succeeding stage of the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz.

17/09/2026

THE GATEKEEPER’S TOOLKIT: Mastering Su***de Intervention, Reducing Stigma, and Safe Referral

As we observe Su***de Awareness Month, we invite ALL NURSING STUDENTS to come together for an important and meaningful seminar focused on understanding su***de prevention, reducing stigma, and learning how we can respond with compassion when someone may be struggling.

Join us as we welcome our distinguished guest speaker, Sir Mark Lemuel Arceo, MAEd, LPT, RGC, a Top 3 placer in the Guidance Counselors Computer-Based Licensure Examination, who will share valuable knowledge and practical insights on su***de intervention, recognizing warning signs, communicating with individuals in distress, and making safe and appropriate referrals.

As future healthcare professionals, we have an important role in creating spaces where people feel heard, understood, and supported. This seminar is an opportunity to strengthen not only our knowledge and skills, but also our empathy and confidence in responding to individuals who may need help.

📅: September 21, 2026
📍:CHCCI Covered Court
👩‍⚕️ Participants: ALL NURSING STUDENTS
🎙️ Guest Speaker: Sir Mark Lemuel Arceo, MAEd, LPT, RGC

Let us learn how to recognize, listen, respond, and refer—because sometimes, one conversation, one act of compassion, or one helping hand can be an important step toward safety and hope.

Your presence can be part of the change. Your knowledge can help save a life.

***deAwarenessMonth

06/09/2026

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 “𝑴𝒂’𝒂𝒎/𝑺𝒊𝒓, ¼ 𝒑𝒐?” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 “𝑴𝒂’𝒂𝒎, 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒌𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒐!” 𝒕𝒐 “𝑨𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐’𝒚 𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒂 𝒊𝒚𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐~”

This is a familiar scene in almost every Filipino classroom whenever Teachers’ Day approaches. The usual questions, playful complaints, and unexpected classroom chaos suddenly turn into heartfelt songs, handwritten letters, flowers, and surprises for the people who have become second parents to countless learners.

On ordinary school days, teachers hear almost everything:

“Ma’am, siya po ang nauna!”
“Sir, may umiiyak po sa likod!”
“Ma’am, pwede pong mag-CR? Sabay punta ng canteen!”
“Sir, may assignment po ba?”

Behind these funny and chaotic moments, however, is a noble profession that demands patience, courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment.

A school becomes a second home because teachers make their classrooms safe spaces where learners can grow, make mistakes, try again, and discover who they can become. They do more than teach lessons from books. They listen to problems, comfort crying pupils, settle misunderstandings, encourage those who are struggling, and celebrate even the smallest achievements of their students.

The courage of educators becomes even more visible during moments of fear and uncertainty. Amid a shooting incident that threatened the safety and peace of a school community, teachers remained steadfast. Despite carrying their own fears, they continued to guide, protect, and reassure their learners. Their courage showed that teaching is not limited to standing in front of a blackboard—it also means standing strong whenever students need someone they can trust.

Teachers, especially those handling elementary and primary learners, become almost everything inside the classroom. They become singers when a lesson needs a melody, dancers when movements make learning easier, actors when a story must come alive, nurses when someone gets hurt, referees when classmates argue, detectives when a pencil mysteriously disappears, and magicians when they somehow finish the lesson despite countless interruptions.

“Kapag hindi nakuha sa paliwanag, idaan sa kanta. Kapag hindi pa rin nakuha—may kasama nang sayaw!” 😭

That is the beauty and challenge of teaching. Educators constantly adjust their strategies because every learner is different. They become flexible, creative, and resourceful—not simply to complete a lesson plan, but to ensure that no learner is left behind.

"TEACHER sila hindi teacher lang!"

The word “teachers” represents an entire community united by one purpose. They may teach different subjects, handle different learners, and face different challenges, but they share the same responsibility: to educate minds, shape character, and prepare the next generation. Teachers are not individuals working in isolated classrooms; they belong to one profession carrying the future of society.

Teachers choose this path for a reason. They do not enter the profession merely to discuss lessons, record grades, or check piles of papers. They teach because somewhere along the way, an educator once inspired them—and now, they have the opportunity to become that person for another learner.

As the saying goes, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” Teaching is one of those callings. Many may admire the profession, but only those willing to serve with patience, sacrifice, and genuine love for learners can fully embrace its purpose.

Teaching may be exhausting, demanding, and sometimes overwhelming. Yet it remains one of the noblest professions because behind every doctor, engineer, journalist, leader, and professional is a teacher who first taught, guided, and believed in them.

From the familiar chaos of “Ma’am, may nagsusuntukan po!” to the heartfelt chorus of “Ang awiting ito’y alay sa iyo,” this celebration honors the people who turn schools into second homes, lessons into meaningful experiences, and ordinary learners into individuals capable of achieving extraordinary things.

They are called to teach. They are chosen to inspire. They are TEACHERS.

Illustration and Caption by: PD Caguiat

03/09/2026

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

When the world feels overwhelming and leaves you feeling small or uncertain, remember that you are more than the thoughts
weighing on your mind. You are worthy. You matter. You are deeply loved—not for what you accomplish, but simply for who you are.

This September, let us foster compassion, listen without judgment, and encourage those who are struggling to seek support from trusted people or mental health professionals. No one should have to face their pain alone.

Illustratiob by: PD Caguiat

***dePreventionMonth

31/08/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐨.

Today, August 31, 2026, The Exultant joins the nation in commemorating National Heroes Day, honoring the heroes who fought for our freedom and the everyday Filipinos whose labor sustains our communities. From street vendors and farmers to drivers and laborers, their hard work puts food on our tables, supports families, and keeps our country moving.

These everyday heroes form the backbone of our communities. Their sacrifices deserve recognition, and their work deserves dignity and respect. As we remember those who shaped our history, may we also support the livelihoods and uphold the rights of those who help build our nation every day.

Illustration by: PD Caguiat

30/08/2026

On 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲, The Exultant reaffirms its commitment to free, independent, and responsible journalism. We recognize the essential role of the press in delivering verified information, encouraging informed discussion, and holding those in power accountable.

As campus journalists, we uphold accuracy, fairness, and integrity in telling the stories of our school community. We remain dedicated to ensuring that student voices are heard—guided by the freedom to report, the duty to verify, and the responsibility to serve.

Illustration by: Prince Drew

30/08/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐆 | Bilyun ing Pondu, O bat Makalbug Tamu?

Ilang tulay pa ang kailangang gumuho at ilang tahanan pa ang kailangang malubog bago tayo mamulat at maningil ng pananagutan?

“Normal ang ulan, ngunit hindi normal ang paulit-ulit na pagbaha.”

Mga kabalen, hindi na dapat basta tanggapin ang paulit-ulit na pagbaha sa ating mga komunidad at mga kalapit na lugar. Ang patuloy na pag-ulan ay muling naglalantad sa bigat ng problemang dinaranas ng mga Pilipino: ang pangambang baka sa susunod na pagtaas ng tubig, sariling tahanan na natin ang pasukin, sariling kabuhayan ang matangay, o sariling pamilya ang kailangang ilikas.

Kaya kung hindi ka pa galit, bakit? Hindi ka pa ba nagtataka kung saan napupunta ang bawat buwis na binabayad natin araw-araw?

Sa talaang inilathala ng GMA Integrated News Research noong Agosto 22, 2025, umabot sa ₱18.58 bilyon ang kabuuang halaga ng mga nakatalang kontrata sa flood control sa Tarlac, batay sa Sumbong sa Pangulo website. Ikaapat ang lalawigan sa inilathalang talaan ayon sa halaga ng kontrata.

Bilyon ang halagang pinag-uusapan. Pondong dapat may katumbas na proteksiyon, maayos na proyekto, at mas ligtas na pamumuhay.

Ngunit habang patuloy ang pag-ulan, patuloy rin ang mga tanong. Nasaan ang mga proyektong ito? Sino ang gumawa at nag-inspeksiyon? Alin ang gumagana, at bakit may mga komunidad pa ring nanganganib? Ano ang naging pakinabang ng bawat pisong inilaan?

Hindi sapat na may halagang nakasulat sa talaan. Kailangang makita at maramdaman ng mamamayan ang resulta.

Ang gobyerno ay para sa tao, hindi ang tao para sa gobyerno.

“Government of the people, by the people, for the people,” wika ni Abraham Lincoln. Pamahalaang nagmumula sa mamamayan, pinatatakbo sa ngalan ng mamamayan, at naglilingkod para sa mamamayan.

Iyan ang diwang dapat makita sa serbisyo publiko. Ngunit kapag ang mamamayan ay kailangang paulit-ulit na magmakaawa para sa proteksiyon at malinaw na paliwanag, makatarungan lamang itanong: naisasabuhay pa ba ang prinsipyong ito?

Hindi tayo nagbabayad ng buwis upang masanay sa pangamba. Hindi dapat ituring na pabor ang serbisyong tungkulin namang ibigay sa atin. May karapatan tayong humingi ng paliwanag kung paano ginagamit ang pondong ipinagkakatiwala natin.

𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓.

Dahil bawat pisong inilaan sa kaligtasan ay dapat ingatan na parang buhay ng mamamayan ang nakasalalay rito—dahil buhay nga ang nakasalalay.

𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐀.

Dahil ang paulit-ulit na paglikas at pangamba ay hindi dapat maging karaniwang bahagi na lamang ng buhay ng ating mga kabalen.

𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐊.

Dahil ang isang tahanang pinasok ng baha ay maaaring naglalaman ng maraming taong pagtitipid, mga gamit sa pag-aaral, at kabuhayang matagal na pinaghirapang buuin.

Sira na ang Aquino Bridge at Agana Bridge. Ano pa ang kailangang masira bago natin hingin ang proteksiyong nararapat sa atin?

Noong Agosto 28, 2026, gumuho ang gitnang bahagi ng Aquino Bridge sa Tarlac City. Kinagabihan ng Agosto 29, bumigay naman ang Agana Bridge, at may sasakyang nahulog sa Ilog Tarlac.

Kapag nasira ang tulay, pati pagpunta sa trabaho, paaralan, at ospital ay maaaring maantala. Ang pinsala ay umaabot sa araw-araw na buhay ng mga taong umaasa rito.

At sa minamahal nating Concepcion, mga kabalen din natin ang nangangamba at naaapektuhan.

Dakal na lugar keng Concepcion ing makalbug, dakal na miyayapektuhan keng baha na dapat etamu problema kasi mamayad tamung tamang buwis aldoldo.

Ito ang bigat ng ating hinagpis: ginagawa natin ang ating bahagi, kaya inaasahan nating ginagawa rin ng pamahalaan ang sa kaniya. Hindi garantiya laban sa lahat ng baha ang pagbabayad ng buwis. Ngunit makatwirang asahan ang maayos na paghahanda, epektibong mga proyekto, at agarang pagkilos upang mabawasan ang panganib.

Bago pa ang pinakahuling paglala ng panahon, may mga babala na. Noong Agosto 17, iniulat ng Tarlakenyo ang pangamba ng mga residente at lokal na opisyal tungkol sa ground-sill dam sa Parua River at sa panganib sa Magao, Lilibangan, Castillo, at San Martin. Nanawagan sila ng agarang aksiyon mula sa DPWH.

Pagsapit ng Agosto 29, nanawagan na ang lokal na pamahalaan ng maagang paglikas sa mga lugar na mataas ang panganib ng pagbaha.

Kaya kailangan nating malaman kung ano ang ginawa sa mga naunang babala. Hindi pa napatutunayang ang naturang dam ang sanhi ng lahat ng kasalukuyang pagbaha, ngunit ang mga pangambang inilapit ng mga residente ay nararapat bigyan ng malinaw na sagot.

Huwag nating hayaang ang mensaheng makarating sa gobyerno ay: kaya namin, kami-kami na lang.

Magtulungan tayo. Alalayan natin ang ating mga kabalen. Ngunit hindi katanggap-tanggap na sa taumbayan na lamang ipasa ang mga tungkuling dapat ginagampanan ng mga institusyong may pondo, kagamitan, at kapangyarihang kumilos.

Sa San Isidro, Tarlac City, iniulat na nagtulungan sa emergency sandbagging ang mga boluntaryo, barangay officials, lokal na pamahalaan, pulisya, at militar matapos masira ang bahagi ng d**e. Nararapat kilalanin ang kanilang pagsisikap.

Ngunit hindi dapat matapos sa emergency na pagtutulungan ang tugon. Kailangan ding tiyaking may pangmatagalang proteksiyon at malinaw na pananagutan.

Ang bayanihan ay hindi pahintulot para kalimutan ng pamahalaan ang tungkulin nito.

Hindi awtomatikong patunay ng pagnanakaw ang pagbaha o pagguho. Kaya kailangang siyasatin ang mga kontrata, disenyo, kalidad ng paggawa, maintenance, at kundisyong hinarap ng bawat istruktura. Kung may mapatutunayang kapabayaan, pandaraya, o paglustay, kailangang managot ang mga responsable.

Ang hinihingi natin ay malinaw: ilabas ang mga dokumento, ipaliwanag ang paggamit ng pondo, ayusin ang mga depektong matutukoy, at protektahan ang mga komunidad na nanganganib. Habang ginagawa ito, tiyaking may ligtas na masisilungan at sapat na tulong ang mga apektado.

Kabalen, hindi kailangang hintaying sariling bahay natin ang malubog bago tayo makialam. Hindi kailangang hintaying sarili nating pamilya ang ilikas bago natin maramdaman ang bigat ng nangyayari.

Kaya kung ekayu pa mimwa, kabalen, BAKIT?

At kung galit na tayo, gawin nating simula iyon ng mapanuring pagtatanong, ligtas na pagtulong, at tuloy-tuloy na paghingi ng pananagutan.

Maaaring humupa ang baha. Huwag sanang kasabay nitong humupa ang paghingi natin ng sagot.

✍️: Prince Drew
🖼️: Dan Lhester Pasion

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