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Agong, Iligan City (2026)

31/08/2026

Mula sa dugo’t pawis ng mga nag-alay ng buhay para sa ating kasarinlan, hanggang sa mga sakripisyo ng bawat Pilipinong tahimik na lumalaban araw-araw para sa kinabukasan ng pamilya—kayo ang patunay na hindi kailanman namatay ang puso ng Inang Bayan.

Maligayang Araw ng mga Bayani. Para sa bayan, para sa atin. 🇵🇭

31/08/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡

As another chapter of purposeful journalism unfolds, a new set of individuals steps up, carrying the same vision of truth and meaning forward, with utmost commitment.

With this, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙜, the official English school publication MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School, proudly presents its 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 for the Academic Year 2026-2027— a group of campus journalists dedicated to amplifying the voice of the press.

Pressing forward, The Agong will continue to shed light on relevant issues through delivering stories that enlighten, empower, and elevate the community.

Graphics | Shahanne Lea Bagro

29/08/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐚: 𝐈𝐃𝐒, 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐬-𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Idinaos ang Tuklas-Diwa bilang isang mahalagang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Wika sa Integrated Developmental School (IDS), kung saan inilatag ng mga mag-aaral mula sa ika-12 na baitang ang kanilang mga pananaliksik na nakasulat sa Filipino.

Binigyang-tampok sa programa ang pangunahing mensahe ng panauhing pandangal na si Dr. Melba B. Ijan. Tinalakay niya ang wika sa lente ng Artificial Intelligence (AI) at inilatag ang konseptong "AI-Iwasan" upang gabayan ang mga mag-aaral sa etikal at responsableng paggamit ng mga makabagong sistema at teknolohiya.

Lumitaw rin sa mga talakayan ang integrasyon ng AI sa modernong edukasyon, kalakip ang kahalagahan ng lokalisasyon at pagsasalin ng mga terminolohiya sa iba't ibang wika. Ipinahayag ni Dr. Ijan ang malaking potensyal at gampanin ng mga digital na kasangkapan sa pagpapahusay ng sistema ng pagkatuto.

Binigyan din ng pagkakataon ang mga mag-aaral na makipagpalitan ng kaisipan at magbahagi ng mga katanungan tungkol sa ugnayan ng wika at teknolohiya.

Sinundan ito ng oral at poster presentations kung saan aktibong nagpaliwanag ang bawat grupo ukol sa kanilang mga teknikal na pag-aaral, nakipag-ugnayan sa mga hurado, at matagumpay na depensahan ang kanilang mga pananaliksik.

Nagpamalas ang 12 - STEM ng kanilang teknikal na pananaliksik patungkol sa paggamit ng mga 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 bilang alternatibo sa pagpapanumbalik at pagpapalago ng mga 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘧𝘴 sa karagatan. Masusing tinalakay ng mga grupo ang kani-kanilang metodolohiya at ekolohikal na pokus.

Naglahad din ang mga mag-aaral mula sa 12 - HUMSS at 12 - ABM ng kani-kanilang mga masusing pananaliksik tungkol sa ugnayan ng wika, AI, at iba pang napapanahong isyu sa lipunan, kung saan malalim nilang tinalakay ang mga ito at inilatag ang mga natuklasan sa harap ng mga hurado.

Sa pagtatapos ng programa na Tuklas-Diwa, pinatunayan nito na ang wika ay isang dinamikong kasangkapan sa paglalahad ng mga inobasyon at teknikal na karunungan. Naipakita ng mga mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng pagsasanib ng agham, teknolohiya, at pananaliksik sa sariling wika na handa silang tumugon sa mga hamon ng digital na henerasyon ng may matibay na pambansang pagkakakilanlan.

Isinulat ni Trisha Ellaine Acaylar
Mga Litrato: Sittie Fatmah Bucay, at Ma’am CL Unabia

27/08/2026

𝐏𝐍𝐏, 𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 '𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬'

Kasunod ng insidenteng kinasasangkutan ng pamamaril sa isang paaralan sa Zamboanga, nagtipon ang Philippine National Police (PNP), Executive Committee, Parent-Teacher Association Foundation Inc. (PTAFI), mga security personnel, at Supreme Student Council (SSC) ng Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) Integrated Developmental School (IDS) upang talakayin ang iba’t ibang aspeto at hakbang sa pagsasagawa ng live drill, gayundin ang posibleng epekto nito sa mga mag-aaral.

Idinaos ang pagpupulong ngayong umaga ng Agosto 27 sa IDS Conference Room, kung saan tinalakay ang mga posibleng hakbang sa paghahanda ng school community, gayundin ang maaaring epekto ng naturang drill sa mga mag-aaral.

Layunin ng talakayan na palakasin ang sistema ng seguridad sa paaralan, kabilang ang mas mahigpit na inspeksyon sa mga bag at paggamit ng metal detector sa mga pumapasok sa campus.

Nanguna si Asst. Prof. Gilden Maecah M. Migalang, adviser ng Student Emergency Resilience Division (SERD), sa paglalahad ng plano para sa posibleng pagsasagawa ng live drill. Ipinaliwanag niya ang konsepto ng “Run, Hide, and Fight” bilang gabay sa pagtugon sa isang insidente ng school shooting.

“𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞,” pahayag ni 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 sa kaniyang pagtalakay sa 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐦.

Samantala, binigyang-diin ni Asst. Prof. Charity M. Pagarigan, guidance counselor ng IDS, ang mahalagang papel ng pamilya sa paghahanda ng mga mag-aaral, partikular sa pagtugon sa kanilang emosyonal na pangangailangan.

“𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 [𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬] 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐬𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲,” ani 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧.

Ipinunto naman ni Aynosalam M. Pamaloy, pangulo ng SSC, ang kahalagahan ng paghahanda ng mga mag-aaral sakaling magkaroon ng sitwasyong kinakailangang magtipon sila sa isang lugar, lalo na sa mga malalaking kaganapan sa paaralan.

Nagpahayag din ng kahandaan ang kinatawan ng PNP na makipag-ugnayan sa paaralan sa mga malalaking aktibidad upang makapaglaan ng mga tauhang maaaring tumulong sa pagpapanatili ng seguridad at kaayusan.

Bilang tugon sa mga puntong tinalakay, bubuo ang paaralan ng mas detalyadong plano para sa pagpapatupad ng isang general drill, na isasaalang-alang ang kaligtasan at kapakanan ng buong komunidad ng paaralan.

Binigyang-diin naman ni Bise Dekano Eigen John T. Ignacio na hindi lamang pisikal na kahandaan ang dapat isaalang-alang sa paghahanda sa mga emergency situation, kundi maging ang emosyonal at sikolohikal na kalagayan ng mga mag-aaral.

“𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥,” 𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐃𝐫. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨.

Sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na koordinasyon ng administrasyon, mga g**o, magulang, mag-aaral, security personnel, at mga awtoridad, layunin ng paaralan na makabuo ng isang komprehensibong paghahanda ng nakatuon sa kaligtasan, kahandaan, at kapakanan ng buong komunidad ng IDS.

Isinulat ni Aiman Carim
Kuha ni Sittie Fatmah Bucay

27/08/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚

Humahakbang na tayo pabalik sa ating pinagmulan, kung saan ang bawat titik ay may tibok ng puso at ang bawat salita ay may dalang kasaysayan. Naririnig mo ba ang bulong ng hangin na may dalang ritmo ng katutubong sayaw? Naaamoy mo ba ang samyo ng lumang pahina ng mga tula ng pag-ibig sa bayan?

Ito ang ating huling paghahanda. Ang kulminasyon ng Buwan ng Wika ay hindi lamang isang pagtatapos, kundi isang maningning na pagsisimula ng mas masigasig na pagmamahal sa sariling kultura. Sa bawat pagpatak ng oras, papalapit tayo sa sandali kung saan magsasama-sama ang makukulay na kasuotan, ang matatamis na himig ng kundiman, at ang nag-aalab na boses ng kabataang nagmamalaki sa kanyang pagka-Pilipino.

Huwag hahayaang lumipas ang pagkakataon nang hindi mo nasasaksihan ang pagtatagpo ng nakaraan at kasalukuyan. Ihanda ang inyong mga puso para sa isang enggrandeng pagtatanghal ng ating pagka-makabayan.

Bukas, sama-sama nating isisigaw ang pag-ibig sa lupang sinilangan!

Sulat ni Raniatu-Jannah Mohamad
Likha ni Hanniel Cañete

26/08/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚, 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐍𝐖 ’𝟐𝟔

Itinanghal na kampeon ang Pangkat Hiraya sa Tagisan ng Talino ng Integrated Developmental School (IDS) kahapon bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (BNW) 2026.

Sinundan ng paligsahan ang mga tradisyunal na larong Batang Henyo at Bato-Bato P*k. Tatlong koponan ang naglaban-laban: Pangkat Hiraya, Pangkat Dunong, at Pangkat Dalumat—na binubuo ng tig-anim na mag-aaral at isang g**ong tagapayo.

Naging masigla ang palitan ng sagot sa Madaling Round, habang higit na naging mapanubok ang mga tanong sa Katamtamang Round. Ipinamalas ng bawat koponan ang kanilang kaalaman, bilis sa pagsagot, at pagtutulungan upang makuha ang pinakamataas na puntos.

Dahil sa dikit na puntos, nagkaroon ng tie-breaker round sa pagitan ng Pangkat Hiraya at Pangkat Dunong upang matukoy ang koponang uusad sa final round. Nanaig ang Pangkat Hiraya at nakaharap ang Pangkat Dalumat sa Mahirap na Round.

Sa huling yugto ng kompetisyon, nakuha ng Pangkat Hiraya ang pinakamataas na puntos at tuluyang itinanghal na kampeon ng Tagisan ng Talino.

Bahagi ang paligsahan ng mga gawain ng IDS para sa Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2026 na naglalayong palawakin ang kaalaman at pagpapahalaga ng mga mag-aaral sa wikang Filipino.

Sulat ni Trisha Ellaine Acaylar
Isinuri ni Eliza Ross Villamor
Mga Larawan: Mavis Jeanne Tiongco
Lumikha: Zanel Eve Tagalogon

24/08/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀

With the high heat index of Iligan City pushing IDS to adjust from its usual school routine, classrooms have become something of a marathon. Teachers race through lessons at a new, faster pace under the modified 30-minute periods while students and staff navigate a school day increasingly shaped by the scorching heat.

The challenge, however, extends beyond merely shortening class periods. As the extreme heat continues to affect the school community, IDS is being pushed to balance student safety, meaningful instruction, face-to-face learning, and the current practical limits of its systems—from class schedules to the resources available on campus.

IDS initially shortened its one-hour classes to 50 minutes before reducing the periods further down to 30 minutes in response to the heat. For teachers, however, the shortened class periods have come with an obvious compromise: less time for lessons, and even less time to process information, leaving students dumbfounded and teachers less expectant.

“Everyone is just speed-running through all of the lessons, and we know no one is really learning much,” Vice Dean for Basic Education, Prof. Ignacio said.

While the shortened schedule provides a temporary response to heat, the school head emphasized that it is not sustainable. He noted that teachers cannot effectively teach within the allotted time of 30 minutes, making the arrangement a short-term solution rather than a long-term one.

Among the list of possible responses to this issue is the shift to a complete online learning modality. However, the Vice Dean argued that while this proposal may seem convenient, it may hinder student growth and development in the longer run.

“Please understand, [IDS], while we understand the usefulness of online work, [synchronous and asynchronous, we don't like it. Because we know you're not actually studying,” he explained, stressing the consequences that come with the implementation of online classes.

Although the administration recognizes the usefulness of online and asynchronous work, he stated that IDS wants to keep learning face-to-face in response to concerns regarding student engagement and independent learning.

So, in envisioning what a heat-ready IDS could look like, Prof. Ignacio adds: “We’d have better systems in place so that when this sort of thing happens, we know what to do with classes. We know what to do with your class schedules. We know when to send you home. We know when to use the technology that we have at our disposal.”

Therefore, when asked about his proposed schedule change, he explained: “The idea is that […] instead of trying to squeeze all your classes into half of a day, […] four classes will be held. Each will be given one hour. So one week, four writing subjects, and then the next week, the other four.”

However, the fundamental question remains: will this schedule scheme prove effective and address the needs of both educators and students?

These questions will continue to echo as we stride along the hallways every day, feeling the heat that has sparked both teachers and learners to make sacrifices for education. Through this, we realize that our systems are slowly burning, and the future demands that we build one that sustains our growth while safeguarding our learning.

Article | Riane Morong & Princess Julianna Faye Sanchez
Graphics & Proofreading | Mohanie Mulok

22/08/2026

𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽, 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁

The Supreme Student Council (SSC) officers introduced Tectonic Everfree, Mist Zephyr, and Ember Caelestis as this school year’s crests during the Crest Selection, which was held shortly after the Induction of Officers, last August 20 at the MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School (IDS) Auditorium.

Tectonic Everfree was introduced into the current crest lineup, while Glacial was removed from this year’s selection.

Representing the three participating crests as their icons were Quian Laspobres for Tectonic Everfree, Yael Nanaman for Mist Zephyr, and Miel Maglinao for Ember Caelestis.

Glacial, whose crest icon was Shalil Manding, was not included in this year’s selection following the addition of Tectonic Everfree to the lineup.

The SSC also introduced a scavenger hunt where section representatives, assigned to different areas by grade level, followed clues and completed “Bring Me” prompts, with the winners earning the opportunity to choose the crest their respective sections would collectively join.

A claw machine activity was also conducted as part of the selection process to determine the distribution of the participating grade levels among the crests.

The Crest Selection determined the crest affiliations of participating sections for the school year’s upcoming competitive activities and events.

Article | Chaughn Josef Bernaldez
Proofreading | Erlita Kristina Lindog
Photos | Chaughn Josef Bernaldez

21/08/2026

𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗮𝘁𝗵, 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Newly inducted Supreme Student Council (SSC), classroom, club, and Grade Level Council (GLC) officers of the MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School (IDS) formally assume their leadership responsibilities through oath-taking ceremonies during the Induction of Officers last August 20, 2026, at the IDS Auditorium.

The program featured the presentation of the current SSC officers and their oath-taking, followed by the turnover of the key of responsibility, before the classroom, club, and GLC officers took their respective oaths.

Prior to the presentation of SSC officers, the guest speaker, Llozelle Angellieh Temblor, former SSC President, delivered a short message, where she emphasized that leadership extends beyond positions, titles, and achievements, highlighting the responsibilities, challenges, and sacrifices that come with serving others.

“One thing that became clear throughout the years is that leadership is much more than just organizing events and holding a title,” Temblor said, stressing that behind every activity are days of planning, meetings, and problem-solving that student leaders must handle.

The former council president also underscored the importance of balancing leadership with academics and personal well-being, reminding student leaders to recognize their priorities and seek support when leadership responsibilities become overwhelming.

Similarly, the current SSC President Aynosalam Pamaloy encouraged the newly inducted officers to view leadership as an act of service and volunteerism rather than a pursuit of recognition.

“Leadership begins the moment you decide to step forward,” Pamaloy said, emphasizing that leadership is developed through experience and the willingness to take responsibility.

Drawing from her experience in student organizations and as SSC President, Pamaloy acknowledged that student leadership comes with difficult decisions, failures, and moments of exhaustion, but emphasized that the experience remains worthwhile because of the people served along the way.

For the newly inducted classroom officer Jarette Hanz E. Demecillo, assuming his position as the class monitor of Grade 7 Alpha comes with responsibility and maintaining discipline in his class.

“I think that my first responsibility would be to discipline those who break the rules accordingly,” Demecillo said.

Despite expecting challenges in fulfilling his duties, Demecillo said he believes his experience as an officer will be difficult but also rewarding and enjoyable.

With their oaths taken and responsibilities assumed, the newly inducted officers now begin their terms of service, carrying the expectations of representing their fellow students while balancing the demands of student leadership

Article | Chaughn Josef Bernaldez
Proofreading | Mohanie Mulok
Photos | Chaughn Josef Bernaldez

18/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

A single click, a single word, and a single move are small actions that often appear insignificant on their own but, in silence, leave trails and marks that can no longer be erased. However, we cannot trace back our steps to undo these actions. Instead, we must move forward and strive to find safer spaces that prevent us from making the same mistakes.

On August 17-18, students from grades seven, eight, and nine took their first step towards this goal as they participated in the ClickWithCare Seminar, held in the Integrated Developmental School (IDS) Auditorium.

Highlighting the essence of the program, Professor Liza B. Pamaong, in the opening remarks, reminded the learners to maximize this opportunity to discover how they can be responsible and vigilant individuals amidst the rise of issues that challenge their safety.

Before the lecture proper, a short message was delivered by the Gender and Development Focal Person, Assistant Professor Yasmina P. Moner, where she reinforced the importance of curiosity and active participation in building a healthier environment for IDS students.

“You have rights, and they do not stop at the screen,” she said, emphasizing how every person has rights that should not be restrained within the four walls of a room or the four corners of a screen.

In line with this, the lineup of discussions, featuring two sessions, covered topics relevant to student safety and security, educating the audience about their rights and responsibilities in the digital age.

During the first session, Assistant Professor Haroun Hakeen D. Lua talked about basic cyberhygiene and the importance of safeguarding one’s digital footprint.

Although the presentation did not label digital footprints as either good or bad, Professor Lua acknowledged the risks that come with an unsecure digital footprint, stressing the need for knowledge on how to avoid phishing attacks and other online dangers.

Meanwhile, the following lecture, led by Atty. Sheila L. Dagondon, focused on legal provisions, including laws and penalties, that protect the youth from acts that threaten their rights.

Specifically, her discussion established the Republic Act No.11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act or the “Bawal Bastos” Law, as the primary framework that supports Filipinos' rights regardless of age or gender.

After both talks, the listeners were given an opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed in an open forum before the program was officially concluded.

Carrying newfound knowledge and perspective, the learners stepped out of the auditorium and back to their designated rooms with a better understanding of their role in building a safer environment for the IDS community.

Article | Mohanie Mulok
Photos | Dan Jedric Himarangan
Caption | Chaughn Josef Bernaldez
Graphics | Janessa Micabalo

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