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25/10/2025

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸

The world may automate creation, but art will always remain human. Artists shape what code can’t, and their emotions fill the spaces that data leaves empty.

Here’s to the creators who remind us that creativity is something to be felt and lived, not programmed. Because no matter how advanced machines become, only humans can give art its soul.

Happy International Artists Day!

22/10/2025

𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. 🫣

Are you the type to have studied weeks or days prior in preparation for the academic assessment? Or are you the one flipping between notes, coffee in hand, at 2 AM?

Efficient or not—reviewing or cramming—better lock in, put away your phone, and turn your 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦 on because those tests aren't going to answer themselves.

Sharpen your minds and pencils, Hortencians! ✏️ Good luck! ✨

Illustration by Joerish Fuentespina

20/10/2025

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Canva experiences outage; The Rippler carries on.

Canva users began reporting access issues at around 3:05 PM today, October 20, according to outage tracker Downdetector. The platform has since acknowledged the issue and is working to restore services.

Fortunately, our layouts are running smoothly — powered by Photoshop. 😉

Layout by Jero Guerra (made in Photoshop)

20/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

On October 20, 1944, the shores of Leyte witnessed the fulfillment of a solemn vow. General Douglas MacArthur waded through the waters of Red Beach, keeping his promise of “I shall return.”

At his side stood President Sergio Osmeña, Carlos P. Romulo, and the Allied forces, setting foot on land that would spark the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation. In Tacloban, days later, the Commonwealth government was restored, signaling the nation’s long-awaited freedom.

Eighty-one years on, the sea still tells their story of courage, of return, and of a nation that fought to rise again.

Layout by Aleczander Euahn Karlo Estrebillo

19/10/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗛𝗦𝗕𝗡𝗛𝗦-𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁

October 16, 2025 — The second batch of Grade 12 students from Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School–Senior High School presented their Festival Dance Performance in front of the school gate at 8:40 a.m., serving as their final examination in HOPE 3 for the first semester.

The event was held under the supervision of Ma’am Lilybert J. Aries and Sir Beuregard Arciaga, continuing the school’s initiative to promote cultural appreciation and creative expression through dance.

A total of 15 sections from the HUMSS, TVL, and IA strands participated, each showcasing festival dances across Negros Occidental.

The performances then concluded with warm applause and appreciation from the audience.

Words by Jero Guerra
Photo courtesy of Chrys Nicole Gonzales

19/10/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗗𝗛𝗦𝗕𝗡𝗛𝗦-𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

October 15, 2025 — In front of City Gymnasium 1, Grade 12 students of DHSBNHS-SHS showcased their talents and skill with their Festival Dance Performance under the subject of HOPE 3.

The event was carried out by the guidance of the EPS of MAPEH, Ma’am Mithos V. Hiponia, and was hosted by Ma’am Lilybert J. Aries.

At around 2:52 PM, the event started, with the area turning into a space filled with dancing and music.

A total of 15 Grade 12 sections performed, with each group featuring a different festival theme with each section presenting festivals from Negros Occidental.

Aside from the festival dance performances, students and teachers were assisted by Red Cross Youth (RCY) members, who were on standby in case of an emergency.

The program concluded successfully with loud cheers and appreciation for the students’ dedication and effort in celebrating local culture through dance.

Words by Trixie Nicole Lagtapon
Photos by Glenzy Nicole Tiwana

15/10/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲

October 13, 2025 — the Grade 12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students of Doña Hortencia Salas-Benedicto National High School - Senior High School (SHS) presented their research proposals at the school conference hall starting at 9:00 a.m.

The activity was facilitated by Mrs. Faith Paderna, the research adviser of the STEM strand. The panel was composed of Ms. Lovely Ann Pacite, Ms. Pamela Orendain, and Mr. Sean David Calumbiran.

Each group discussed their proposed topics, research frameworks, and objectives. The panelists reviewed the presentations, asked questions, and provided comments and suggestions to help the students improve their research papers.

The proposal defense aimed to evaluate the students’ understanding of research concepts, methodologies, and their ability to communicate ideas clearly.

As part of the program, each section had its own set of awardees. Recognitions were given for Best in Manuscript, Best in Visual Presentation, and Best Presenter to acknowledge the students’ performance in different aspects of the defense.

Words by Sweetzel Salvador

15/10/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Orange Phoenix claimed the overall champion title of the Intramurals 2025 during the awarding ceremony held on September 29, 2025, in front of the ABM Building.

After three days of competition, the Intramurals 2025 officially concluded with an awarding program recognizing all participants. The event opened with the usual flag-raising ceremony, followed by Sir Johnny Jaudines' announcement of the overall standings.

Orange Phoenix earned the championship title after accumulating the highest overall points throughout the event. Red Falcons then secured second place, followed by Valiant Wolves in third, Blue Tamaraws in fourth, and Green Vipers in fifth.

Words by Jodie Nicole Sucaldito

09/10/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗕𝗞𝗗 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 “𝗧𝗶𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮” 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

October 8, 2025 — The Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD) held its “Tibay ng Barkada: BKD Team Building” at the ABM Stage, organized by the BKD officers and advisers.

The event began with roll calls and chants from the tribes Collective, Axis, Unit Zero, Verge, and Nexus, followed by a prayer led by Lealyn Gimoto, BKD Treasurer, and the singing of Pilipinas Kong Mahal. BKD Vice President External Marie Jamiela Carriedo delivered the opening remarks.

Hosted by Claire Daclo-on and Khrizel Anne Catinan, the activity aimed to build teamwork and strengthen camaraderie among BKD members through team-based challenges.

Games included Trivia Questions, Arrange Yourself According To, Charades, Puzzle Me, Make a Scene, and Ingatan Mo Itlog Ko. After the series of activities, Tribe Verge (Grade 12 – Honesty) was named overall winner.

The program concluded with a photo opportunity, and certificates of appreciation were awarded to Timeless Archive and Red Cross Youth.

Words by Khriziah Lorhine Eraga
Photos by Chryse Euree Oblepias

08/10/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗦𝗬𝗦 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲

October 7, 2025 — The Society of Young Scientists (SYS) held the inter-house event, Chromatica, a drag race contest that showcased the talent and spirit of the Hortencians to be a drag queen held in front of the ABM building at 3:30 in the afternoon.

Ten houses, namely Pauling, Faraday, Einstein, Edison, Mendel, Tesla, Galilei, Bohr, Newton, and Curie, gathered and competed at the Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School–Senior High School ABM Building stage through runway walks and a lip-sync battle.

Hosts Joerish Fuentes and Jedrick Castillo opened the event with a ramp entrance before explaining the contest rules. Each house introduced its drag queen representative in a solo ramp walk.

Judges Sir Jan Michael Lacno, Sir Johnny Jaudines, and Sir Beuregard Arciaga evaluated each performance according to the set criteria. The lip-sync showdown followed, with two houses facing off in each round until only three contenders remained — Faraday, Edison, and Pauling — who advanced to the grand finals.

In the end, Faraday House emerged as the overall winner for the Chromatica 2025 drag race after they outperformed Edison and Pauling in the last showdown.

Afterwards, the SYS announced the other awards—Rain Cascarro of the House of Faraday received the Best Assistant Head award, and Chelsea Faye of the House of Newton was named Best Head of House.

Faraday also earned Best Costume and Best Runway award, while Pauling took the final special award.

In the final house ranking, Pauling placed first, followed by Faraday in second, Einstein in third, Edison in fourth, Mendel in fifth, Tesla in sixth, Galilei in seventh, Bohr in eighth, Newton in ninth, and Curie in tenth.

Words by Jezelle Mizty Celis
Photo courtesy of Verchiel Clair Asuncion

07/10/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | Hortencians Express Gratitude on Teachers’ Day

On October 6, 2025, Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School celebrated National Teacher’s Day with excitement and enthusiasm, as each classroom organized a special surprise to honor and show love to their teachers.

The uniqueness of each celebration from different classrooms was evident in their decorations and presentations. Hear from the students themselves as they share what went into their preparations and what this celebration means to them.

06/10/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗗𝗛𝗦𝗕𝗡𝗛𝗦-𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

October 6, 2025 — In celebration of World Teachers' Day, DHSBNHS-SHS honored their teachers with a program held in front of ABM building 1.

Headed by the General Parent Teacher's Association (GPTA), and the Hortencian Supreme Secondary Learner's Government (HSSLG), students, teachers, and La Carlota City Officials attended the event.

Opening remarks were then given by the school principal, Dr. Rowena C. Golez PhD, La Carlota City Mayor Jose Luis Joelu Jalandoni, and Division Superintendent Dr. Ermie P. Miranda.

"You do not just teach lessons, you mold lives,'' Dr. Golez said, expressing her heartfelt gratitude and appreciation towards the teachers of DHSBNHS-SHS.

Building off of the excitement, intermission numbers were performed by selected Hortencian musicians, dancers and teachers.

The program concluded with closing remarks from HSSLG Vice President Queenie Villar, and a message from HSSLG President Luis Enzo Mateo.

Words by John Zydryck Solina
Photos by Rudfred Joseph Jaleco

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