Golden Grains

Golden Grains The Official Publication of Golden Acres National High School and Las Piñas City National Senior High School – Golden Acres Campus

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓From September 5 to October 5, 2025, we celebrate National Teachers’ Month — a ...
03/10/2025

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

From September 5 to October 5, 2025, we celebrate National Teachers’ Month — a time to honor the mentors who tirelessly work to mold the next generation. 📚

To our everyday heroes: thank you for making learning not only possible, but meaningful and fun.

𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘔𝘝𝘗𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. 🌟

✒️: Chellsea Magpantay
💻: Erickson Delantar & Jheriana Riego de Dios

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | All level of classes are suspended private and public schools in Las Piñas City tomorrow on September...
25/09/2025

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | All level of classes are suspended private and public schools in Las Piñas City tomorrow on September 26, 2025 due to inclement weather caused by Typhoon Opong.

𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝A simple table can be more than just a place to eat—it is a sanctuary of love. Here, fo...
22/09/2025

𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝

A simple table can be more than just a place to eat—it is a sanctuary of love. Here, food is not only nourishment for the body but also for the heart. Every bite, sip, and aroma becomes more meaningful when shared with family. It reminds us that family is not only built through blood, but also through presence, laughter, and the simple joy of being together.

When families gather around the table, the meal becomes more than a flavor—it becomes a memory. Each dish carries a story, each joke brings laughter, and each conversation leaves an imprint that lasts a lifetime. These are the moments no one will ever forget.

In these gatherings, family reveals its truest self—not perfection, but presence. Even silence becomes comforting when shared with those who know us deeply. Around the table, we are reminded that love is not always loud—sometimes, it is in the quiet passing of food, or in the patient listening to one another.

The table also teaches us kindness. We wait for one another, make space for everyone, and share what we have so no one feels left out. In these small acts—saving the last piece, pouring a drink before our own—we learn that love is often found in the simplest gestures of care.

In the end, the family table mirrors life itself—sometimes simple, sometimes messy, but always alive with love. To eat together is to live together, and to live together is to remember that we are never truly alone. Let us never forget the importance of eating together as a family. It is a simple routine—yet one that can change everything.

✒️: Iyanna Solenn Rovillos
💻: Kyl Zhedryc Banta

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 20, 2024 — 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱...
22/09/2025

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 20, 2024 — 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴

In an inspiring demonstration of environmental stewardship, volunteers gathered the morning of September 20, 2025, for a clean-up drive at Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach. The event was joined by members of Golden Acres National High School (GANHS) and Las Piñas City National Senior High School – Golden Acres Campus (LPCNSHS-GAC), among other local organizations.

Representing GANHS were members of the Student Volunteer Organization and the Senior Scouts. From LPCNSHS-GAC, the Supreme Secondary Learner Government – Student Volunteer Organization (SSLG-SVO) and Rover Scouts took part. Teachers also joined in, working side by side with students to promote environmental advocacy.

Volunteers collected plastic waste, debris, and other pollutants along the shoreline, contributing to ongoing efforts preserve Manila Bay’s ecological health and scenic value.

This clean-up aligns with the broader International Coastal Clean-Up 2025, which encourages communities nationwide to help protect marine ecosystems.

✒️: Artricia Arturo
📷: Victor Terrence Fidelson, GANHS / LPCNSHS-GAC SSLG-SVO & Rover Scouts

✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽, 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗛𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!✨𝘠𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! Exams are waving (Aug 28–29) 👋 But hey, who said that would be a bad thing? 👀Exams are no...
27/08/2025

✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽, 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗛𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!✨

𝘠𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! Exams are waving (Aug 28–29) 👋 But hey, who said that would be a bad thing? 👀

Exams are nothing to fear! All you have to do is remember your simple to-do list ✅:
💛 Review smart, not just hard 📝
💛 Get enough ZZZ’s 😴
💛 Be on time (set those alarms! ⏰)

You’ve worked so hard this quarter, now it’s time to show what you’ve learned! 🌾💪 Best of luck, let’s all 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦! 🌟

💻: Jheriana E. Riego de Dios

𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞Scroll through TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram today ...
26/08/2025

𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞

Scroll through TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram today and it becomes clear: many Filipino youth now choose English as their main way of expressing themselves, often setting aside their own language. This is no longer just an online habit. In schools and even inside homes, some children find it difficult to speak fluently in Filipino, leaving parents puzzled by the mix of English and slang in daily conversations.

What seems like a simple change in vocabulary is actually a troubling sign—our national language is slowly being neglected under the crushing pressures of globalization and digital culture. If this continues, we risk losing more than words; we risk losing the very identity that ties us together as a nation.

To begin with, Filipino is our national identity. It is the language that connects Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, despite differences in dialect. To abandon it is to abandon the common thread that unites us as one people.

In addition, the neglect of Filipino is clearly seen in schools and in society. English has become the standard of intelligence, while Filipino is often treated as less important. A student who speaks English with ease is praised, while one who speaks comfortably in Filipino is looked down on or underestimated. This way of thinking is a scar of our colonial past, a scar that continues to influence how many Filipinos value language today.

Moreover, even families are affected. Many parents today struggle to understand their children, who prefer English or “Taglish” in daily conversations. What should be the strongest bond—the family—is weakened because of a language barrier that exists within our own homes.

Some may argue that English opens doors to global opportunities. While that is true, embracing English should not mean abandoning Filipino. We can master foreign languages while still honoring and preserving our own. To progress as a nation does not mean to forget our roots.

The Filipino language is more than a subject in school; it is the heartbeat of our nation, the soul of our identity, and the bridge between generations. If we keep on ignoring it in favor of foreign tongues, we risk being the ones to take our own voices. Let us proudly speak Filipino—in our schools, in our media, on social media, and most importantly, within our homes. To preserve our language is to preserve who we are as Filipinos.

✒️: Drake Espiritu
✏️: Althea Mariz Nataño

𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐄𝐓Dig up your courage to grind and shine✨Even with the slightest force, you were not made to stop nor give u...
25/08/2025

𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐄𝐓

Dig up your courage to grind and shine✨

Even with the slightest force, you were not made to stop nor give up; master a new skill and watch your confidence ignite—passion will occur, illuminating the world with your outstanding vision 🎨, for your path will shine.

Be the root of your work. Even when things get tough, keep pushing through and show the world what you are made of! 💪

✍️: Samantha Malto
💻: Apryll Joyce Denido

𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 & 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲There are moments when life feels heavy, but the sunrise reminds us of a fresh start.Sometim...
18/08/2025

𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 & 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲

There are moments when life feels heavy, but the sunrise reminds us of a fresh start.
Sometimes, all we need is the encouragement to spark a new beginning and shine as brightly as before.

Use the lessons we’ve learned so we can encourage others and discover that even small steps can lead to great change.

Each day is a blessing, an opportunity to spark a new dream. Let light and hope stay. Shine with courage, and start today

✒️: Virel Gwen Galas
💻: Apryll Joyce Denido

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 – 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲...
16/08/2025

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 – 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 15, 2025 — 𝘓𝘢𝘴 𝘗𝘪ñ𝘢𝘴 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭–𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘈𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴

Las Piñas City National Senior High School – Golden Acres Campus officially began its Buwan ng Wika 2025 celebration with the Spoken Word Poetry and Comics Making contests on August 15, 2025. Both competitions ran simultaneously from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, following the theme “Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Susi sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa.”

The Spoken Word Poetry contest was held at the Science Laboratory and featured representatives from Grades 11 and 12 under the STEM, HUMSS, and ABM strands. Participants were chosen after sectional elimination rounds. Serving as judges for the event were Mr. Jessianrali Flor, Mr. Reynald Salvago, and Ms. Bianca Chloe Bonifacio.

Meanwhile, the Comics Making contest took place in its designated Science Laboratory. Teams from both Grades 11 and 12 under HUMSS, ABM, and STEM joined the contest, with an exemption of 11 STEM. Ms. Gigi Baluis and Ms. Jovelyn Barbo served as proctors of this event.

These contests marked the opening activities of this year’s Buwan ng Wika celebration. Other scheduled events include “Isahang Pag-awit” and “Pag-awit ng Kundiman” on August 26, and the well-awaited “Fiesta sa Nayon” on August 28.

✒️: Artricia Arturo
📷: Victor Terrence Fidelson

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬August 12, 2025 — Golde...
13/08/2025

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

August 12, 2025 — Golden Acres National High School, Las Piñas City

Golden Grains held its 2025 School Press Conference (SPC) Awarding Ceremony on August 12, 2025, at the Golden Acres National High School — Conference Room, starting at around 10:00 AM. The event recognized outstanding achievements of SPC participants across various journalism categories.

The program began with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, Las Piñas Hymn, and NCR Anthem, followed by a prayer led by Victor Terrence Fidelson. Senior Editor-In-Chief Artricia Arturo, delivered an inspirational message, congratulating all participants for their dedication and attendance. She emphasized that regardless of the results, participation itself is the first step to success.

The awarding ceremony recognized winners in News Writing, Editorial Writing, Column Writing, Feature Writing, Sports Writing, Science Writing, Photojournalism, Editorial Cartooning, Layout, Radio Broadcasting, and TV Broadcasting.

𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙀𝙀𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝙎𝙋𝘾 2025:

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - Althea Jade Reyes
🥈2nd Place - Jasmine Venice Macanas
🥉3rd Place - Virel Gwen Galas

𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - Drake Espiritu
🥈2nd Place - Wein Allen Puse
🥉3rd Place - Dylle Andreu Cadacio

𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙐𝙈𝙉 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - Nathan Brondial
🥈2nd Place - Precious Alexa Braza
🥉3rd Place - Rhayzza Kieth Delaflor

𝙁𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - Precious Alexa Braza
🥈2nd Place - Johndel Cordero
🥉3rd Place - Jhana Nicole Amador

𝙎𝘾𝙄𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - Kyna Samson
🥈 2nd Place - Russel Dave Salazar

𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - Clarence Mae Paule
🥈2nd Place - Ysobel Torre

𝙋𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙊𝙅𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙉𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙈:
🥇1st Place - Zeian Rheg Pelayo
🥈2nd Place - John Lloyd Michael Ulip
🥉3rd Place - Mariel Pacquiao

𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙊𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - Trisha Mae Jetter
🥈2nd Place - Hannah Larraine Polo
🥉3rd Place - Yumie Laurel

𝙇𝘼𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙏:
🥇1st Place - Kyl Zhedryc Vanta
🥈2nd Place - Aldous Axibal

𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙊 𝘽𝙍𝙊𝘼𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:
🥇1st Place - AJ De Aquino
🥈2nd Place - Neomi Sas
🥉3rd Place - Flynn Rico Jimenez

𝙏𝙑 𝘽𝙍𝙊𝘼𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂:

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙍:
🥇1st Place - Mariane Veronica Llanzana
🥈2nd Place - Gabrielle Magno
🥉3rd Place - Zildjian Eugenio

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 𝙍𝙀𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙍:
🥇1st Place - Hannah Larraine Polo
🥈2nd Place - Sean Kirby Alea
🥉3rd Place - T.J. Haley Dimaculangan & Maria De Manuel

After this, the official Editorial Board members were also announced, which included the newly added News Editor, Editorial Head, Science Editor, and Editorial Cartooning Head.

Initial representatives for DSPC 2025 in the Individual, Collaborative, Online, Radio Broadcasting, and TV Broadcasting categories were also introduced.

In addition, Marc General Quinto, an alumnus and former Editorial Cartooning Head, was presented with a token of appreciation for his contributions to SPC 2025.

Before the ceremony ended, Artricia Arturo introduced the official page of the school publication and conducted a short survey regarding interest in organization shirts, IDs, and pins.

The awarding ceremony ended on a high note, with campus journalists leaving inspired and motivated as they prepare for the upcoming DSPC.

✒️: Althea Jade Reyes & Kyna Samson
📷: Victor Terrence Fidelson & John Lloyd Michael Ulip

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