The Searcher

31/07/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡: 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬
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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙧𝙖 — 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜.
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‎ A great leader inspires greater success. In just one year of leadership, our school principal, Sir Ricardo Jr. M. Olmedo, guided New Corella National High School (NCNHS) toward remarkable achievements. He led the school along a stronger path and laid a solid foundation that we will continue to build upon in the years to come.
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‎ To our beloved principal, thank you for your passion for education and for remaining steadfast through every challenge that came your way. We, the students, teachers, and non-teaching staff, bid you a heartfelt yet bittersweet farewell as you begin your new assignment. May you remember us and look back to the leadership you had conquered.
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‎ This is not the end of a legacy but the beginning of a new chapter. We warmly welcome our new school principal, Sir Ramil Torsino, as he begins his journey with NCNHS. We look forward to his leadership and the positive changes he will bring to our school. May he also leave a lasting legacy of excellence and continue to lead our school toward even greater success.
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‎ Every farewell opens the door to a new welcome. The transition of leadership shows that NCNHS continues to grow at its own pace, rising higher with each step forward.
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‎ Thank you, Sir Ricardo and welcome to New Corella National High School, Sir Ramil. We wish you both continued success in your respective journeys.

✍️Angel Tayongtong
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31/07/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

New Corella National High School (NCNHS) successfully conducted a Holy Spirit Mass on July 30, 2026, the solemn gathering served as a time for students and teachers to seek divine guidance and blessings for the ongoing academic year.

To ensure inclusivity and respect for diversity, students and teachers of different religions simultaneously conducted their own respective worship services and gatherings on campus.

This harmonious observance highlighted the school's strong commitment to fostering mutual understanding and religious freedom among all its members.

Moreover, in an inspiring homily during the Mass, Rev. Fr. Edie Mar R. Bulfa reminded the congregation that every day is shaped by decisions and that everyone is ultimately faced with a choice between Christ and Satan. He stressed that it is entirely up to us to decide which path we will follow.

✍️Alea Zhencielo Villavito

26/07/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.

With passion as our ink and truth as our guide, we proudly introduce 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳. United by purpose, driven by integrity, and committed to excellence, we stand ready to chronicle the moments that define our community, amplify voices that deserve to be heard, and uphold the values of responsible campus journalism.

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨. 🖋️📰

✍️: Gwyneth Ortega
💻: Shenny Princess Aviles

04/02/2026

𝟐𝟒𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🏆💃🕺🏼

The competition floor turned golden as the New Corella Splashers Dance Sports Team, both Elementary and Secondary, swept the 24 Gold Medals, alongside 24 Silver and 22 Bronze medals during the Davao del Norte Division Meet 2026.

The delegation swept an impressive total of 70 medals, which cemented the name of district as the Dancesports powerhouse.

Crowning this achievement, the gold-winning athletes have qualified for the DAVRAA Meet 2026, where they will carry the pride of New Corella District and the Division of Davao del Norte onto a larger competitive stage.

Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents behind this golden victory.

Truly, this is a 24k performance, pure excellence, refined by hard work.

For full list of winners, check https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fyga3cUjr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Not Just Fast—Fair: Deon Ramdev N. Guman Sets the Standard

In competitive sports, medals shine—but character shines brighter. Deon Ramdev N. Guman, a swimmer from the New Corella District Splashers, recently reminded everyone what true victory looks like.

Competing in a swimming event under the guidance of Coach Marissa J. Sanchez, Deon showed that integrity is just as important as speed in the pool.

During the awarding ceremony, a mix-up occurred that placed Deon in 2nd place, an honor that rightfully belonged to another athlete. Without hesitation, Deon stepped forward and surrendered the award to the rightful winner.

His decision was guided by a simple but powerful principle he carried from their delegation meeting. As Deon shared, “nahinumdum man ko sa giingon ni Sir Publico (New Corella District PSDS) during the delagation meeting na dapat honest daw ta as players”—remembering the reminder that athletes must always be honest.
When asked if he had any regrets, Deon’s answer was clear and confident: none at all.

His action sent a strong message to teammates, competitors, and the community—that winning means little if it isn’t earned the right way. Deon Ramdev N. Guman’s honesty made waves beyond the pool, inspiring young athletes everywhere to choose integrity, even when it’s not the easiest lane to swim.

31/01/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

New Corella, Davao del Norte — Students and teachers at New Corella National High School (NCNHS) demonstrated unity and environmental responsibility as they participated in a community clean-up drive organized by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of New Corella in celebration of Zero Waste Month 2026.

The activity, led by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), was held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants were assigned to clean the school premises and the highways leading to the sports center.

The initiative forms part of the nationwide observance of Zero Waste Month under Presidential Proclamation No. 760 and supports the implementation of Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. The program aims to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste management, particularly among the youth.

Working in groups, students and faculty members collected and segregated waste materials while ensuring that designated areas were thoroughly cleaned. Teachers supervised the activity and guided students in proper waste disposal practices. The clean-up drive highlighted the importance of teamwork and cooperation in achieving a common goal. Participants supported one another throughout the activity, sharing responsibilities and assisting in transporting collected waste. Their coordinated efforts resulted in visibly cleaner surroundings within the two-hour period.

✍️Germain Lawrence Cabanayan