The Luminance

07/08/2025

🖋️✨ A New Voice Joins the Mission! Meet the newest member of our campus newsroom—ready to write with purpose, passion, and pride. From headlines to heartlines, their journey begins now.

ＷＲＩＴＥＲＳ:
Manalundong, Nashmia I. (G7- St. Therese of Child Jesus/ Sports writing/ Filipino)
Bacamante, Arneiyha Kate O. (G7- St. Francisco Marto/ Editorial writing/ English)
Genon, Trisha Jamilla Kyle G. (G11- St. Thomas Aquinas/ News writing/ English)
Gamora, Yzhia Rafa V. (G7- St. Lucy/ Feature writing/ Filipino)
Huerbana, Kizzle Pearl Angela B. (G7- St. Therese of child Jesus/ News writing/ Filipino)

ＢＲＯＡＤＣＡＳＴＥＲＳ:
Tungal, Ayesha Yuna (G7- St. Lucy Martyr)
Torado, Kristine Antonette B. (G7- St. Therese Child of Jesus)
Toledo, Chryzza Reign V. (G7- St. Jacinta Marto)
Villa, Kristah Rain N. (G7- St. Jacinta Marto)
Sario, Aaliyah Fe N. (G7- St. Jacinta Marto)
Abiera, Ella Julie Marie E. (G12- St. Luke)
Banawan, Loydi C. (G12- St. Luke)
Cabilto, Chriszhel Mae L. (G12- St. Luke)

ＳＴＡＦＦ ＷＲＩＴＥＲＳ:
Torres, Jazmine Bea (G7- St. Francisco Marto)
Bandala, Jeremiah (G7- St. Therese child of Jesus)
Mahaghari, Maria Razielle L. (G8- St. Stephen)
Ramos, Yza Chrisilla (G8- St. Stephen)
Claveria,. (G8- St. Stephen)
Bioc, Mark Anthony A. (G11- St. Albert the Great)

🎉📣 Welcome to the Luminance Family!

27/07/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Digos City– Holy Cross Academy, Inc. conducted a Parent-Teacher Assembly (PTA) meeting last July 26, 2025.

Led and hosted by the School-Activity Coordinator, Mr. Rio Ordaneza, LPT, the institution organized its first PTA meeting including the participation of distinct advisers throughout all levels of grades; while the event took place
first in the Mother Ignacia mini-gymnasium with a brief orientation of the event’s flow; the assembly was then held inside the homeroom classroom which was led by the homeroom adviser.

The parents presented with cooperation in regards to the prominent system of the school.

Beside Mr. Rio Ordaneza, the School Directress, S. Ma. Lourdes Cao, RVM, exchanged wisdom of words, upholding the synodal value of communication.

As the assembly occurred, parents were encouraged to engage themselves towards their child’s development through holistic support and commitment.

Mrs. Pagay, a grade 12 parent supported the notion of the assembly by saying “Para pud ang parents makabalo unsa ang dagan sa skwelahan, ug para maka reconnect sa mga teachers”.

Subsequently, homeroom advisers then managed the meeting by presenting basic functions of the school system such as grading criteria and rules and regulations. Yet the election of officers highlights the homeroom gathering.

Furthermore, the most awaited part of the assembly was the election of Student-Family Council (SFC), where different representatives from all grade levels homeroom officers gather to serve the school.

This assembly symbolizes a new chapter of connections and involvement for both the parents and teachers, fostering a more inclusive and united foundation of Ignacian-Marian students’ holistic nourishment.

Pubmat | Ms. Iljeanne M. Tortal, LPT
Photo | Herman Fuenticilla
Article | Zhry Hether M. Cubelo

25/07/2025

𝑺𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑵𝒆𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈!

It is with great honor and pride to congratulate all aspiring journalists for showcasing their utmost skills and capabilities. With this, we hope to see you all excel and develop holistically as each and one of you begin to wander towards an exciting adventure in Campus Journalism. May the grace of life imbue all of you with the values of becoming progressive journalists.

Godbless you! 🙌🏻

24/07/2025

𝐎𝐧 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐫!

How was the first round of screening, dearest aspirants? Was it thrilling, or was it chilling? Well, we've got exciting news especially for the 𝑨𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 because Round two is right around the corner. ✨

The final screening will be held this coming July 25, 2025 at 2:30 in the afternoon inside the Robotics room. So, Gear up and brace yourselves as each and one of you showcase the power of a uniting voice. 🙌🏻

See you all tomorrow and Godbless!

22/07/2025

For July 23 & 24 schedules, due to the monthly exams. We will move the screening at 1:00pm. Kindly bring your own lunch and snacks. Please be guided.

21/07/2025

SCHEDULED SCREENING ALERT
Lights, mic, action! 🎙️✨ Get ready to show your spark—screening sessions for aspiring campus journalists are officially on the calendar!

📆 Don't miss your slot—this is your moment to shine and step into the world of student journalism. ⏰ Arrive on time. Be prepared. Come ready to impress!

Let your voice be heard. See you there, Luminance hopefuls! 💛

14/07/2025

Last call for Aspiring Journalist
Deadline Extended: July 17, 2025
Please Fill in the needed data with this link: https://forms.gle/ia3BvDb3efi51BPf8

📣 CALLING ALL ASPIRING CAMPUS JOURNALISTS!
Got a story burning inside you? A voice ready to echo across the halls? This is your moment. 🖊️

✨ The Campus Journalism Organization is now accepting applications for passionate students ready to write, lead, and inspire. Whether you're into feature writing, editorial layouts, photography, or broadcasting—we want your spark!

📌 Apply now through this form: https://forms.gle/ia3BvDb3efi51BPf8
Extended Deadline: July 17, 2025

We are excited!

10/07/2025

📣 CALLING ALL ASPIRING CAMPUS JOURNALISTS!
Got a story burning inside you? A voice ready to echo across the halls? This is your moment. 🖊️

✨ The Campus Journalism Organization is now accepting applications for passionate students ready to write, lead, and inspire. Whether you're into feature writing, editorial layouts, photography, or broadcasting—we want your spark!

📌 Apply now through this form: https://forms.gle/ia3BvDb3efi51BPf8
Extended Deadline: July 17, 2025

We are excited!

03/07/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐑𝐂𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐂𝐀𝐈: 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞

Digos City— Red Cross Youth (RCY) Davao del Sur Chapter conducted an information dissemination drive about the endemic Dengue Virus at Holy Cross Academy, Inc. last July 03, 2025.

Spearheaded by the RCY focal person in Health Services, Ms. Ara Jean S. Castro, EMT, the organization visited the school in collaboration with the school's RCY Organization Coordinator and Clinic-in-Charge, Miss Pamela L. Haging. The students presented anticipation in learning about the cause, symptoms and prevention of the virus.

Alongside Ms. Castro is a group of volunteers— Alvin R. Gabo Jr., Jhondel S. Castro, Eljhay Taparan, Daisy Avegail Gamara— which held hand-in-hand in the successful conduct of the event.

The 16-year old Mr. Gabo introduced RCY's objectives and goals to the Marian Community; encouraging volunteerism and community engagement among the youth of tomorrow.

Students from across grade-level showed enthusiasm in the event with all ears on the speaker and active participation in the question and answer portion.

The whole Ignacian Marian community then actively had a campus-wide general clean-up as part of the activity, with the RCY team inspecting the school premises for possible mosquito breeding sites; preventing further Dengue cases.

This event marks the beginning of a more meaningful collaboration of the school and organizations towards building the Ignacian Marian community as tomorrow's faithful, excellent, and service-oriented leaders.

Article | Jhasrhea Son
Pubmat & Photo | Hether Cubelo

31/03/2025

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸: 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮, 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮

Ang 𝙀𝙞𝙙 𝙈𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙠 ay nagsasagisag ng pagtatapos ng Ramadan, isang buwan ng pag-aayuno, panalangin, at pagmumuni-muni para sa mga Muslim sa buong mundo. Isang araw na puno ng kasiyahan, pasasalamat, at pagkakaisa, kung saan nagsasama-sama ang pamilya at komunidad upang ipagdiwang ang mga biyaya ng buhay at pananampalataya.

Nagsisimula ang araw ng mga espesyal na panalangin, 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡-𝙀𝙞𝙙, kasunod ng mga pagbisita sa mga mahal sa buhay, pagpapalitan ng mga regalo, at kasiyahang pagkain. Isang pagkakataon din para sa 𝙠𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙜𝙖𝙬𝙖, kung saan nagbabayad ang mga Muslim ng 𝙕𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡-𝙁𝙞𝙩𝙧 upang matiyak na ang lahat, lalo na ang mga hindi kayang magdaos ng kasiyahan, ay makasama sa pagdiriwang.

Higit pa sa mga kasiyahan, ang Eid ay isang sandali ng pagmumuni-muni, kung saan muling ipinag-uugnay ng mga Muslim ang kanilang relasyon kay Allah at pinag-iisipan ang kanilang espiritwal na paglalakbay. Isang paalala ng kahalagahan ng awa, pagkakaisa, at pagbibigay, na nagdadala ng mga tao mula sa iba't ibang bansa at kultura upang magsama-sama.

Hindi lamang isang piyesta ang Eid. Isa rin itong pagkakataon upang yakapin ang pananampalataya, pamilya, at mga pagpapahalaga na nagbubuklod sa atin. Nawa'y magdala ang Eid na ito ng kapayapaan, kaligayahan, at biyaya sa lahat. Eid Mubarak! 🌙

31/03/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀

Marso 28, 2025 – Isang makulay at makapagpalalim na pagninilay ang isinagawa ng Holy Cross Academy, Inc. (HCAI) noong nakaraang Biyernes sa pamamagitan ng tradisyonal na "Station of the Cross." Ang aktibidad na ito ay nagbigay daan sa buong komunidad ng HCAI upang mas mapalalim ang kanilang pananampalataya at ipagdiwang ang di-mabilang na sakripisyo ni Hesus sa mga huling sandali ng kanyang buhay.

Ang mga mag-aaral, g**o, at staff ng HCAI ay sabay-sabay na naglakbay mula istasyon hanggang istasyon sa buong kampus ng paaralan upang muling buhayin ang mga kaganapan ng pagpapakasakit ni Kristo. Mula sa kanyang paghatol hanggang sa kanyang kamatayan sa krus, bawat istasyon ay tinampukan ng mga taimtim na dasal at pagninilay, habang ang mga kalahok ay nagdasal at nagmuni-muni sa bawat hakbang ng kalbaryo ni Kristo.

Ang bawat istasyon ay isinagawa ng mga mag-aaral sa iba't ibang baitang ng paaralan, na tumulong sa pagpapakita ng mga mahahalagang bahagi ng paglalakbay ni Kristo. Samantalang ang mga g**o at staff naman ay nagsilbing gabay sa pagbabasa at nagbigay ng suporta sa mga kabataan sa buong seremonya.

Bilang pagtatapos ng aktibidad, ang bawat isa ay nagtakda ng personal na pagninilay at mga pangako upang mas mapalalim ang kanilang pananampalataya sa Diyos. Ang mga mag-aaral ay ipinagdiwang ang mahalagang araw na ito hindi lamang bilang isang aktibidad sa paaralan kundi bilang isang buhay na saksi sa mga aral ng Bibliya.

Ang HCAI ay inaasahan na magiging mas maligaya at mas makulay pa ang mga susunod na taon ng kanilang pagdiriwang ng Station of the Cross, bilang simbolo ng kanilang matibay na pananampalataya at debosyon sa Diyos.
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