The Mirror x Ang Salamin

22/04/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🌻

We proudly congratulate Aya Lizel M. Cruz (The Mirror x Ang Salamin Writer) for passing the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program, and Elisa R. Malang (The Mirror x Ang Salamin Layout Artist) for passing the Bachelor of Science in Physics program at the University of the Philippines—an esteemed institution known for bright minds in different fields.

The school stands as a witness to the light of these two exceptional students, who have proven themselves worthy of walking the UP journey. Like blossoming sunflowers, they shine with knowledge and promise.

May this achievement ignite the spirit of victory as Iskolar ng Bayan. Keep your pens inked and reflect the wisdom you've gained at Pagalanggang National High School.

Soar high, Pagians!

Layout by Ryvex Gabriel

23/03/2025

𝐉𝐇𝐒 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐈𝐏𝐓 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Pagalanggang National High School auditorium lit up on the evening of March 22, 2025, as Junior High School students took the stage for their Integrative Performance Task from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

The event featured competitions in singing, dancing, cooking, and video production, with winners awarded in various categories that were hosted by Ma’am Danica Lampa-Bello and Sir Christian F. Buyoc.

𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬

𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Awarded by Principal II Sir Edgardo Jesus S. Basa, Sir Eris C. Barugsay, and Sir Oliver A. Layug

🏆Grand Champion: Prance Daniel O. Torres (8-SPA)

🥈2nd Place: Gabriel Allen S. Alarcon (10-STE)

🥉3rd Place: Kristina Claire Regala (8-McLaren)

𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦

𝗝𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 — Grade 7

Awarded by Ma’am Leanne Herchelle M. Lazaro, Ma’am Angeline B. Tungol, and Ma’am Susana S. Al Shehhi

🏆1st Place: 7-Chanel

🥈2nd Place: 7-STE

🥉3rd Place: 7-SPA

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 — Grade 8

Awarded by Principal II Sir Edgardo Jesus S. Basa, Sir Eris C. Barugsay, and Sir Oliver A. Layug

🏆Grand Champion: 8-SPA

🥈2nd Place: 8-Chevrolet

🥉3rd Place: 8-Audi

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 — Grade 9

Awarded by Ma’am Leanne Herchelle M. Lazaro, Ma’am Angeline B. Tungol, and Ma’am Susana S. Al Shehhi

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

🏆Grand Champion: 9-Demeter

🥇1st Runner-Up: 9-Poseidon

🥈2nd Runner-Up: 9-SPA

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

🏅Best in Teamwork and Coordination: 9-STE

🏅Best in Flavor Combination: 9-Hera

🏅Best Innovative Recipe: 9-Eros

🏅Best in Economical Cost: 9-Athena

🏅Best in Sanitary Practices: 9-Ares

🏅Best in Presentation: 9-SPS

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 — Grade 10

Awarded by Ma’am Leanne Herchelle M. Lazaro, Ma’am Angeline D. Tungol, and Ma’am Susana S. Al Shehhi

🏆Grand Champion: 10-STE

🥈2nd Place: 10-Seoul

🥉3rd Place: 10-SPA & 10-SPS

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

🏅Model Student of the Year: Rhen Xyriel A. Cruz (8-STE)

🏅Modelong Mag-aaral 2025: 10-STE

🏅Huwarang Mag-aaral: Gabriel Allen S. Alarcon (10-STE)

Live performances by bands Aether, Polarist, Hiraya, and the teachers' band, Banda Rito, Banda Roon closed the program.

The night concluded with inspiring messages from School Parent-Teacher Association President Ma’am Susana S. Al Shehhi and Sir Jesus B. Franco, leaving students with valuable lessons and fond memories.

Written by Samantha Nicole Castaño and Eimi Yoshida
Photos courtesy of Jhun Ezikiel Buan and Ryvex Gabriel

17/03/2025

All eyes are on 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐏. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 as he takes the stage at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝-𝐀-𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐧 (𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐚) on March 22, 2025, at Pampanga National High School.

With the expert guidance of 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀. 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚, he’s bound to turn every page into a masterpiece.

Write your victory, Winrad! We’re rooting for you!

13/03/2025

𝐏𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐃

Pagalanggang National High School (PNHS) took part in the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM, improving earthquake preparedness in school community.

It was organised by the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (SDRRMC), led by Mr. Oliver Nuguid, with the support of school principal Edgardo Jesus Basa III.

During the exercise, participants practiced the "Duck, Cover, and Hold" technique by taking cover under desks to protect themselves from potential falling debris.

This nationwide initiative is conducted quarterly to equip individuals with essential safety skills and ensure a swift response during real-life emergencies.

PNHS remains committed to disaster readiness, prioritising the safety and well-being of its students and staff.

Written by Rasslee Mae Ignacio
Photos courtesy of Ryvex Gabriel

13/03/2025

𝐏𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐖𝐁𝐏𝐒𝐇𝐋 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈

After three years of dedicated efforts in promoting a safe and healthy school environment, Pagalanggang National High School (PNHS) has been nominated as one of the top schools in Region III for the School World’s Best Prizes in Supporting Healthy Lives (SWBPSHL), advancing for a chance to be selected nationally.

On March 11, 2025, Regional Director Dr. Ronnie S. Mallari, CESO V, visited PNHS to personally acknowledge the school's initiatives in ensuring a secure and health-conscious learning space.

PNHS was commended for its feeding program, CCTV-equipped classrooms, well-maintained clinic, and proper transportation system, all of which contribute to the school's commitment to student welfare.

During his visit, Dr. Mallari conducted interviews with Principal II Sir Edgardo Jesus S. Basa, Officer in Charge-Assistant Senior High School Principal Sir Sherwin G. Serrano, and other department heads, providing positive feedback on the school’s programs.

The success of PNHS in this prestigious nomination is credited to Project SAFE (Secure, Accessible, and Friendly Environment), spearheaded by Head Writer Sir Jazzen O. Bautista and Head Layout Artist Sir Jacie N. Ronquillo.

The winners of the SWBPSHL will be announced in June 2025, with the awarding ceremony set for October 2025.

To celebrate the visit, the PNHS SPA Rondalla performed a musical welcome conducted by Ma'am Glenda P. Lingad.

Written by Eimi Yoshida

08/03/2025

𝐏𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩

Pagalanggang National High School proudly hosted an exhilarating Math Camp from March 7 to March 8, 2025, welcoming up to 150 students for an immersive overnight learning experience filled with engaging math-related activities.

The camp featured interactive activities such as Mrs. and Ms. Math Camp, Math Jingle, Sudoku Challenges, Rubik's Cube Contest, Math-tira Math-tibay, and Geo Board Competitions. These activities aimed to enhance students' problem-solving skills, promote teamwork, and appreciation for mathematics in a fun and competitive environment.

The overnight event provided students with an opportunity to explore the beauty of mathematics beyond the confines of the classroom, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration among participants.

Written by Aisha Ahmed and Dionalyn Dampil

08/03/2025

𝐏𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 '𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'

Pagalanggang National High School covered court has been recently turned into a creative workshop for all junior students of Pagalanggang as it hosted "RoboQuest: The Future of Robots" on February 28 to March 1, 2025.

This activity gathered students from grades 7-10 in Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) track, as well as six selected non-STE students on different grade levels, alongside representatives from Magsaysay National High School and Sta. Lucia National High School.

New Age Innovators

RoboQuest was more than just a competition; it served as a platform for discussing new automations. Participants were divided into teams and assigned tasks to design, build, and program robots, transforming learnings to provide hands-on experience.

Vision through Sessions

The program had three plenary sessions that were first conducted by Mr. Leonardo Lumanog in the Open Auditorium, focusing on robot building. The second session, led by Ms. Rona E. Mallari and Ms. Ysabel Angela V. Embile in the Audio-Visual Room, talks about coding. The third session, guided by Mr. Onofre Aquino Jr. in the Science Laboratory, introduced students to Arduino applications.

Promotion of Inclusivity

RoboQuest encouraged inclusivity connections and welcoming students outside the STE track. This reflects the school’s commitment to empower learners to become future creators.

Written by Samantha Nicole Castaño

26/02/2025

18/02/2025

𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝-𝐀-𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨; 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥

Winrad Hendrix P. Valencia, from Pagalanggang National High School, clinched 1st Place at the division level in the Read-A-Thon Filipino Program held at Pilar Elementary School on February 17.

Guided by his coach, Maureen A. Cera, Valencia’s remarkable performance secured him a spot at the regional level, bringing honor and pride to his school.

by Kyle Guevarra
Photo courtesy of Ma'am Maureen Cera

07/02/2025

𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚

Mula sa tinta ng dedikasyon at papel ng pagkamalikhain, tinanghal na 𝟯𝙧𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 (𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤) ang opisyal na pahayagan ng Pagalanggang National High School na Ang Salamin sa DSPC 2025, kasama ang mga sumusunod na parangal:

🏅 4th Best News Page
🏅 5th Best Editorial Page
🏅 3rd Best Features Page
🏅 5th Best Sci-Tech Page
🏅 2nd Best Sports Page
🏅 4th Best Layout and Page Design

Patunay ito ng walang kapantay na husay ng mga mamamahayag ng PNHS.

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐂!!

07/02/2025

𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧

Pagalanggang National High School’s The Mirror secures 𝟲𝙩𝙝 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 (𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝) at the Division Schools Press Conference 2025, along with multiple awards:

🏆 5th Best News Page
🏆 7th Best Editorial Page
🏆 8th Best Features Page
🏆 7th Best Sci-Tech Page

A testament to our student journalists' dedication and passion!

07/02/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐱 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

We congratulate the school publication of Pagalanggang National High School for earning spots in the 2025 Division Schools Press Conference and securing a place in the Regional Schools Press Conference.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

Column Writing (Filipino)
🏅5th place
- Francine Kyle Abuyo
Coach: Ma'am Eli-Rae Alipio

Editorial Cartooning (Filipino)
🏅6th place
- Angel Lyn Ladag
Coach: Sir Joey Cabrera

Sports Writing (Filipino)
🏅9th place
- Denver John Sanchez
Coach: Sir Joey Cabrera

Sports Writing (English)
🏅8th place
- Cejay Ronquillo
Coach: Ma'am Lizette Christine Dulo

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

Collaborative Desktop Publishing (Filipino)
🥇1st place - RSPC QUALIFIER
- Kyle-Andrew Guevarra
- Rasslee Mae Ignacio
- Elisa Malang
- Frince Zhei Cornejo
- Jacel Ronquillo
- Sophia Janica Santos
- King Zairo Montemayor
Coach: Sir Jacie Ronquillo and Sir Joey Cabrera

Collaborative Desktop Publishing (English)
🏅5th place
- Samantha Nicole Castaño
- Aya Lizel Cruz
- Eunice Peñaflor
- Amir Jacob Santos
- Antonio Rhics Cruz
- Hailey Angela Datin
- Janeen Dela Cruz
Coach: Sir Jacie Ronquillo

Online Desktop Publishing (Filipino)
🏅4th place
- Dionalyn Dampil
- Nherijae Sarmiento
- Erashanti Melanio
- Xhyrra Meissa
- Krizzaika Lintag
Coach: Sir Ellyzer Javier

Online Desktop Publishing (English)
🏅5th place
- Liana Ishi Emit
- Jatly Cruz
- Mariane Cortez
- Marah Antoinette Esconde
- Archie Galaus
Coach: Sir Ellyzer Javier

TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting (Filipino)
🏅5th place
- Jake Lebron Campos
- Jhazze Salang
- Charlene Panlaqui
- Jecca Rosas
- Princess Tindugan
- Aisha Franco
- Alyzza Ann Macam
Coach: Sir Jacie Ronquillo and Sir Jazzen Bautista

Best performing group category in secondary level
🥈𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐮𝐩

The school is proud of your achievements—from every writer, editor, and creative artist who competed—and encourages you to continue the legacy of reflecting the truth in the name of a just press.