The Weaver

20/10/2025

20/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 || After three days filled with energy, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship, the official medal tally for the 2025 INNHS Palaro has been released.

🖼️ Reannah Asuncion

17/10/2025

Behind the Looms: Every woven story and threaded frame lies a meaning on its back. Element after element possesses a connotation that is aligned to this publication: THE WEAVER.

✍️: Giovan Dubla
💻: Jasryll Bonnao

12/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 || 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁, 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

When the final whistle blew, the court belonged to two—one roared, the other soared.

The Grade 12 Orange Tigers and Grade 8 Yellow Dragons stood as the last teams standing as they delivered dominant performances during the Ilocos Norte National High School (INNHS) Palaro Sepak Takraw Championship in both the Men’s and Women’s Categories, held at the INNHS Vocational Compound on October 11.

In the Men’s Category, the Orange Tigers, led by team captain Alexander Victoriano, completed a clean 2–0 sweep against the Blue Lions. Despite a shaky start, they quickly found their rhythm, applying relentless pressure on the opposition and cracking their opponent’s defense.

From the opening serve, Victoriano orchestrated precise attacks, turning tight defenses into swift counterattacks and sealing the first regu with a 15–7 score. The Blue Lions attempted a rally in the final set, but the Tigers maintained complete control as Victoriano dictated the tempo, shutting down every comeback attempt. The match ended with a 15–3 score—sealing their fate and securing their crown.

Meanwhile, in the Women’s Championship, the Yellow Dragons faced the Grade 11 Pink Panthers in what began as a fierce showdown. The Dragons struck first, taking the opening set 15–11 through precise service plays and tight coordination. However, the game took an unexpected turn in the second regu when Jam Martin of the Pink Panthers suffered an ankle sprain, forcing an early end to the match with the Dragons leading 13–4.

Through strong plays and steady composure, the Orange Tigers and Yellow Dragons proved why they belonged at the top. One swept clean; the other held firm under pressure—both walked away as champions of the court.

✍️: Francis Ferrer
📷: Empress Malto

11/10/2025

𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐄𝐩. 3 || 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲

ᴅɪꜱᴄʟᴀɪᴍᴇʀ: ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀᴄᴋɢʀᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ/ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ ᴜꜱᴇᴅ ɪɴ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ɪꜱ ꜰᴏʀ ᴇɴᴛᴇʀᴛᴀɪɴᴍᴇɴᴛ ᴀɴᴅ/ᴏʀ ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴘᴜʀᴘᴏꜱᴇꜱ ᴏɴʟʏ. ᴀʟʟ ʀɪɢʜᴛꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏʀɪɢɪɴᴀʟ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ/ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ ʙᴇʟᴏɴɢ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ʀᴇꜱᴘᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀꜱ. ᴡᴇ ᴅᴏ ɴᴏᴛ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀꜱʜɪᴘ ᴏꜰ ᴀɴʏ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ/ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ ꜰᴇᴀᴛᴜʀᴇᴅ ɪɴ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ. ɴᴏ ᴄᴏᴘʏʀɪɢʜᴛ ɪɴꜰʀɪɴɢᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪꜱ ɪɴᴛᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ.

🎤: Avrone Garalde, Rouge Magbojos
📷: Avrone Garalde, Rouge Magbojos, Nissi Sales
💻: Jasryll Bonnao

11/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 || 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆

Grade 12 Orange Tigers won in a nail-biting basketball championship match against the Grade 11 Pink Panthers, edging out their opponents with a narrow 87–86 victory at the Ilocos Norte National High School Gymnasium on October 11.

The Pink Panthers dominated the early quarters with their speed and sharp offense, earning cheers from their supporters as they took control of the game. But momentum shifted after halftime when Charles Liberato of the Orange Tigers, despite suffering a leg cramp mid-game, powered through and led his team’s rally.

Liberato delivered the final and winning shot, turning his pain into motivation.

"The close fight didn’t make us nervous—it fueled us to seize the day,” he said after the game.

It was a nail-biting finish that proved the Orange Tigers’ determination and teamwork could turn what seemed like a losing game into a triumphant win.

✍️: Abwayne Manuel
📷: Asher Doronio

11/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 || 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ; 𝗚𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆

The Blitz Chess Championship held on October 9 tested players’ speed and composure, with each given just five minutes per game in a high-pressure format.

Sixteen players competed in five rounds for both the blitz and the earlier rapid tournaments. In the male category, Johnny Suguitan of 8-Apple claimed back-to-back victories, finishing with four wins and one draw for a total score of 4.5. Asher Bacus of 11-Vergara secured second with 4 points, while Karl Jerovan Pacog of Grade 11 placed third in a four-way tie at 3.5.

Suguitan described the draw as intense, nearly losing on time before regaining composure and clinching the result with eight seconds left. In another game, he forced a draw despite being down on time and position, with only 13 seconds remaining.

In the female category, Grade 12 student Azariah Cajigal swept all five rounds to take first place. Fellow senior Jan Dominique Villamor placed second with 4 points, while Grade 7's Angeline Suarez, the previous rapid winner, earned third—also with 4 points.

The blitz format introduced a different kind of pressure, where even dominant positions could be lost to timeouts. One match between two Grade 10 players ended in a draw by timeout, despite a clear advantage.

One player said he just feels good about the faster pace of the tournament. "Panic lang, pero if you can find the moves—you're good."

Quick decisions led to fast checkmates and mistakes. One game ended early with a black queen checkmate, while another concluded in a draw after repeated moves.

The tournament took place in Rooms 303 and 304 of the Senior High School Building. Sir C.J. Calingangan supervised the male division, with Sirs John Bryan Galiza and Gregorio Agatep overseeing the female matches.

✍️: Jayden Ramos and Xian Arvi Dumapay
📷: Alexander Reynon

11/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 || 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲

In a thrilling showcase of expertise, athletic prowess, and persistence, Yllyna Eve Abadilla emerged as the remarkable star player of the Grade 12 Orange Tigers, as she unleashed her offensive field hits, rapid speed, and consecutive home runs, igniting a spark of hope in the whole team, maintaining their momentum throughout the game, scoring 10–3 over the Grade 8 Yellow Dragons during the Ilocos Norte National High School (INNHS) Palaro Softball 2025 Championship Tournament at the Marcos Stadium on October 9.

In the last tournament, the team emerged victorious, becoming their source of strength and a massive boost to their confidence as they aimed for a back-to-back win, but in a different grade level and representation.

“Last year kasi, idi Grade 11 nanalo kami, isu nga dagdag confidence para maala mi ulit tay championship title,” said Abadilla, while one of her teammates, Jhoza Mae Calubaquib, said, “Nakadagdag confidence mi jay pannaka-win mi idi last year kasi isu’t nagbalin nga inspiration mi, ken kayat mi man maala tay back-to-back champion mi nga agkaka-team as softball.”

In the early stage of the game, the Tigers showcased a defensive performance but failed to sustain it during the middle game, leaving themselves in doubt and losing hope.

On the other hand, Abadilla kept her mind illuminated when the Tigers’ team was in moments of doubt after their opponents scored 0–3 in the first inning. Yet, she wasted no time diminishing the adversary by drawing strength from her teammates, igniting a spark that fortified their hope after acquiring her first score.

As the game progressed, the whole stadium witnessed a fierce battle of teams, and the Tigers continued to assert dominance, scoring 3–3 after two successful and exceptional field hits during the second inning, where the two points were scored by Abadilla.

Abadilla and Rica Respicio maintained their momentum as they relentlessly delivered offensive field hits, locking in victory as it made them surge ahead by four points, with a score of 8–3.

Behind the impressive field hits of Abadilla and Respicio became a key to the continuous domination of the game and paved the way for them to close the title.

“Dagijay friends ko nga mang-che-cheer kenyak ken dagijay friends ko nga mang-pu-push kenyak gapu na, ken last year mi gamin detoyen, so ilaban mi talaga tapno mangabak,” said Abadilla on behalf of Respicio.

The last and deciding inning sparked as both teams showcased offensive performance and impenetrable defense.

The Tigers, however, clinched the title after they perforated the defenses of the Dragons with two consecutive home runs, ultimately acquiring a score of 10–3, claiming another victory and sealing history as back-to-back softball players since last year.

The Tigers are the new INNHS Palaro Softball Champions for the second time and are now recovering strength for their next preparation — a new triumph to conquer: the Laoag City Athletic Association (LCAA) Meet 2025.

✍️: Stephen Rentegrado
📷: Jash Garcia

11/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 || 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿

Grade 12 Orange Tigers captured the INNHS Palaro 2025 Men’s Volleyball Championship after surviving a grueling five-set duel against Grade 11 Pink Panthers at the INNHS Gymnasium, October 11.

Pink Panthers struck first, dominating the opening set, 25–16, with sharp serves and quick offensive plays that kept their opponents on the defensive. In the second set, Orange Tigers regrouped and tightened their floor defense and countering with steady attacks to level the match, 25–18.

The third set turned into a tug-of-war, with both sides trading points in long rallies. Pink Panthers managed to edge ahead, 25–23, moving just one set away from the crown. But, Orange Tigers refused to back down, showing resilience in the fourth set to escape with a 25–22 win, forcing a decider.

In the fifth and final set, the Orange Tigers displayed composure under pressure. With the score tied midway, they pulled away in the closing rallies, sealing the championship with a 15–11 victory.

“Ti goal mi itattay ket ipangabak tapno ag-graduar kami a champion latta,” Jay-ar Gaspar said in an interview.

✍️: Czareena Deus
📷: Jash Garcia

11/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 || 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

Grade 12 Orange Tigers turned the billiards arena into their own kingdom, as Jhuliana Cruz and Starry Sampayan delivered back-to-back masterclass performances, with Cruz dominating the 8-Ball Division, and Sampayan shining in 9-Ball, they swept both crowns in the Girl’s Category during the Ilocos Norte National High School (INNHS) Palaro, Girl’s Billiards Championship Game, held at the INNHS Inner Quadrangle.

In the 8-Ball Division, Cruz soared past the competition with her unwavering resolve, razor-sharp strategy, and unshakable composure, denying her opponents a chance to seize the crown, as she flawlessly completed her campaign to secure Gold, while Starry Sampayan settled for Silver, and Elizabeth Racuya of Grade 11 Pink Panthers clinched Bronze.

Meanwhile, in the 9-Ball Division, the spotlight shifted to Sampayan, with steady precision and calculated control, she read every angle and pocketed crucial shots to lock down the Gold, with Cruz following closely with Silver, and Racuya once again completed the podium with Bronze.

“I cannot express my feelings about Miss Sampayan, because I didn’t expect her, and in addition, another Grade 12 student to play well, or even win the Championship”, said Coach Vanessa Blas, Coach of the Champions.

✍️: Francis Ferrer
📷: Regina Balucio