The Escolarian, Km. 44 McArthur Highway, Loñgos (2025)

18/09/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT | CEIS hereby declares the implementation of adjusted learning modalities for tomorrow, September 19, 2025 (Friday). Senior High School students shall attend onsite classes, while Pre-School, Grade School, and Junior High School students shall observe an asynchronous modality to provide ample time for the deliberation of First Quarter grades.

Stay safe, Escolarians!

🔗Centro Escolar Integrated School Malolos -Main

17/09/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT | CEIS announces the suspension of in-person classes tomorrow, September 18, 2025 (Thursday), due to the Nationwide Transport Strike. All classes will be conducted through online synchronous sessions.

Please be advised that onsite office operations will proceed as usual.

Stay safe, Escolarians!

🔗Centro Escolar Integrated School Malolos -Main

17/09/2025

SPORTSFEST RECAP | Presenting the awardees of this year’s Battle of the Bands. Congratulations to all the winners on their outstanding performances! 🎶🏆✨

✍🏼Caption by Kishi Miki
💻Layout by Sky Manalo

16/09/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT | CEIS announces the suspension of in-person classes tomorrow, September 17, 2025 (Wednesday), due to the Nationwide Transport Strike. All classes will be conducted through online synchronous sessions.

Please be advised that onsite office operations will proceed as usual.

Stay safe, Escolarians!

🔗Centro Escolar Integrated School Malolos -Main

15/09/2025

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒 - 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 | 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗗𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

The loud music fills the stage with an echo in their minds and enjoyment covering the air. The Centrodome was filled with the vibrant harmonies of voices and instruments as each group competed in the Battle of the Bands in CEIS Sportsfest 2025. The band Diwa stunned the crowd and claimed first place with their remarkable performance, followed by the Reverie, and the spirited Yahoo!, who captured third place in a night where every note told a narrative.

The evening began with the CEIS’ Golden Dance Troupe, Suprema, with their fierce and rigorous take on “Pineco,” filling the Centrodome with movement that spoke through music. Relaces then began the competition, luring the eyes of the crowd in their black and red outfits and pop-rock renditions, including “Cool Off” by Session Road and “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga, that resonated within the crowd’s energy.

Reverie followed with an emo-rock set, a powerful shout to last year’s title, with leather and boots adding to their rock and roll aura. Their remarkable vocals challenged the audience to feel every word, drawing spontaneous screams and cheers from students and faculty alike.

Sixth Beat’s black-red uniforms and high-energy beats erupted next. They performed “Grenade” by Bruno Mars and “Beggin” by Måneskin, merging rock’s pulse with rap’s rhythm. Escolight shifted the mood with their soft acoustic tones and simple attire, underscoring music’s heartfelt side through songs like “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” and “Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin”.

A standout moment came during the intermission, with judge Jenina Odiada’s breathtaking delivery of “Golden” by Huntrix, showing how music can carry even difficult emotion with grace and ease.

After the intermission by Miss Jenina Odiada, it was followed by Diwa's performance that became a display of passion and musical mastery, taking the stage wearing sleek black, and their rendition of “Nosi Ba Lasi,” transitioning smoothly to “Sumayaw Ka.” The passion and their coordination towards each member inspired the platform, serving as a reminder that all music has energy, story, and soul combined.

Meanwhile, La Mesa embraced an emo spirit, igniting nostalgia with “Welcome to the Black Parade” and a spirited take on “Wag Kang Matakot,” symphoning the power of classics to lift the crowd. Yahoo! closed the set with their tropical summer outfit, which captured the crowd’s attention because of how it stood out from the rest of the performers. The standout moment came with the keyboard and guitar players engaging in a back-to-back choreography that ignited the stage, playing “Ang Buhay Ko” and “Upuan.”

Before the winners were revealed, guest band Zscape brought down the house with hits like “Wag na Lang,” “Alapaap,” “Tadhana”, “Manchild,” and “You Belong With Me,” which brought people together in a crowd, understanding the same language of music.

Judges Jenina Nicole Odiada, Jenna Mae Stuart, and Julian Legaspi witnessed this connection, endorsing champion-worthy bands.

𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒:
1st Place: Diwa
2nd Place: Reverie
3rd Place: Yahoo!

The CEIS Sportsfest 2025 began with smiles and concluded in the same way, proving that this celebration was not merely an entertainment but a shared experience — a sanctuary from pressure, and an invitation to come together as one. In a world often filled with noise and distraction, the songs that echoed through the Centrodome offered a moment of connection and served as a reminder that when voices join in harmony, they can lift souls, bridge divides, and inspire beyond the stage. Congratulations to the Escolarians on the successful CEIS Sportsfest 2025!

✍🏻Written by Cwen Shyrice Lopez
🔍Copyread by Tyra Lucero
📷Photos by The Escolarian

15/09/2025

Celebrating the 127th Malolos Congress: The Start of Philippine Republic.

Today, we honor the 127th Anniversary of the Malolos Congress, a historic event that gave birth to the first-ever Philippine Republic. On September 15, 1898, at Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, the Congress paved the way for the drafting of the Malolos Constitution, which stands as a symbol of Filipino unity, independence, and the struggle for liberty.

The Malolos Congress reminds us that the voices of the people and the vision of leaders can shape the future of a nation. Serving as legacy of values; courage, knowledge, and patriotism which continues to inspire Filipinos to building a more just and democratic society.

As we commemorate this anniversary, let us carry within us the same courage and determination that guided our heroes 127 years ago. May we continue to protect the freedom and democracy for which they dedicated their lives.

✍🏼Caption by Kishi Miki
🖼️Layout by Chloe Ruado

15/09/2025

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘-𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻)

The second day of Sportsfest 2025 was packed with adrenaline as Escolarian gamers lit up the arena for the much-awaited E-Games competition.

- 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 -

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

The Yellow Griffins ruled the battlefield of Mobile Legends, storming through every round with relentless skill and strategy. They first secured a win against Green Cerberus with a 17–6 scoreline, followed by a flawless sweep against Blue Phoenix at 15–0, and another triumph over the Red Mockingjays scoring 27–6. Advancing to the finals, they again overpowered Green Cerberus, sealing back-to-back victories with scores of 17–3 and 17–14.

At the center of their supremacy stood Abdala, who proved to be untouchable as he defended his crown as the Most Valuable Player for two consecutive years, first earning the title in Sportsfest 2024.

- 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 -

🥇Champions: Yellow Griffins
🥈1st Runner-Up: Green Cerberus
🥉2nd Runner-Up: Red Mockingjays
🏅Most Valuable Player: Abdala

- 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 -

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝: 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐣𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

The Red Mockingjays reigned supreme in the Call of Duty matches of Sportsfest 2025, conquering both the Multiplayer and Battle Royale divisions.

In the Multiplayer event, the Mockingjays opened with a strong win over Green Cerberus, followed by another triumph against the Yellow Griffins, and capped it with a victory against Blue Phoenix. These victories propelled them into the finals, where they clinched the championship in a heated rematch with the Yellow Griffins. Faustino of the Red Mockingjays showcased impeccable strategy and precision, earning him the Most Valuable Player title.

After the Multiplayer clashes, the intensity carried over to the Battle Royale. Blue Phoenix was the first squad eliminated, followed by both teams from Green Cerberus. The last battle came down between the Red Mockingjays and Yellow Griffins, where the Mockingjays once again outgunned their opponents to emerge as undisputed champions.

- 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 -

Multiplayer
🥇Champion: Red Mockingjays
🥈1st Runner-Up: Yellow Griffins
🥉2nd Runner-Up: Green Cerberus
🏅Most Valuable Player: Faustino

Battle Royale
🥇Champion: Red Mockingjays
🥈1st Runner-Up: Yellow Griffins
🥉2nd Runner-Up: Green Cerberus

✍🏻Written by Raj Canals
🔍Copyread by Tyra Lucero and Lauren Ime Lorenzo
📷Photos by The Escolarian

15/09/2025

𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝟮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯

𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒! 🏸

Day 2 of the Sportsfest 2025 High School Badminton games brought a mix of dominant sweeps and tight duels, with every team showcasing their best rallies and court awareness. From smashes to saves, the Escolarians gave a thrilling show of skill and endurance.

Green Cerberus remained unstoppable, with Roove and Dela Cruz commanding in singles through swift smashes and smart placement, while Maglalang and De Jesus sealed doubles with seamless coordination; their boys’ division also flourished as Hayano and Santos overpowered Yellow Griffins, and Romero–Medel advanced after Yellow’s disqualification.

Blue Phoenix displayed determination in both singles and doubles, with Cruz overpowering Red in singles A and Cuña dominating singles B, before Fabian and Libiran sealed doubles with sharp teamwork after recovering from a second-set loss.

Red Mockingjay held their ground with Delos Santos diving for saves in girls’ singles A and Pile–Macaraeg clinching a close doubles match with resilience, though they fell to Blue’s intensity in the boys’ division.

Yellow Griffins showed heart in Morales’ win in girls’ singles B with sharp counters and rallies, and Damasco–Buenaventura nearly pushed doubles into their favor, but they struggled to hold off Green’s depth and consistency across the board.

The day ended with Green Cerberus firmly on top, Blue Phoenix gaining momentum, and Red and Yellow battling through intense matchups, trying to keep their spirits alive as they head onto the next games for Day 3.

Girls Singles A
Blue Phoenix (Gonzales) vs. Green Cerberus (Roove)
Score: 2–21, 2–21
Winner: Green Cerberus

Girls Singles B
Blue Phoenix (Robles) vs. Green Cerberus (Dela Cruz)
Score: 15–21, 10–21
Winner: Green Cerberus

Girls Doubles
Green Cerberus (Maglalang, De Jesus) vs. Blue Phoenix (Vacarizas, Latoreno)
Score: 21–5, 21–3
Winner: Green Cerberus

Boys Singles A
Yellow Griffins (Bagtas) vs. Green Cerberus (Hayano)
Score: 2–21, 2–21
Winner: Green Cerberus

Boys Singles B
Yellow Griffins (Taguibao) vs. Green Cerberus (Santos)
Score: 10–21, 11–21
Winner: Green Cerberus

Boys Doubles
Yellow Griffins (Pascual, Manaloto) vs. Green Cerberus (Romero, Medel)
Result: Disqualification (Yellow incomplete pair)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Girls Singles A
Yellow Griffins (Miki) vs. Red Mockingjay (Delos Santos)
Score: 9–21, 6–21
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Girls Singles B
Red Mockingjay (Filio) vs. Yellow Griffins (Morales)
Score: 16–21, 11–21
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Girls Doubles
Red Mockingjay (Pile, Macaraeg) vs. Yellow Griffins (Damasco, Buenaventura)
Score: 21–10, 11–21, 21–19
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Boys Singles A
Red Mockingjay (Pascual) vs. Blue Phoenix (R. Cruz)
Score: 15–21, 10–21
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Boys Singles B
Red Mockingjay (Salamat) vs. Blue Phoenix (Cuña)
Score: 18–21, 12–21
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Boys Doubles
Red Mockingjay (Sulit, Agustin) vs. Blue Phoenix (Fabian, Libiran)
Score: 14–21, 21–14, 10–21
Winner: Blue Phoenix

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒! 🏸

Day 3 of the Sportsfest 2025 High School Badminton was packed with championship duels and the battle for third, as teams delivered their most intense performances. From decisive smashes to close rallies, the players fought hard to secure their final standings.

Green Cerberus proved their dominance with Roove and Dela Cruz shining in singles and Maglalang–De Jesus excelling in doubles, capping the day with multiple championship victories that showcased their balance of skill and teamwork.

Red Mockingjay displayed grit with Delos Santos and Morales fighting through singles and their doubles pairs winning crucial matches, proving they could push even the strongest opponents to the edge.

Blue Phoenix thrived in the boys’ division with Cruz and Cuña controlling singles while Fabian–Libiran’s composure in doubles added to their medal haul, reinforcing their reputation for powerful rallies and aggressive play.

Yellow Griffins kept their edge with Morales’ composure in singles and Damasco–Buenaventura’s teamwork in doubles, highlighted by their strong showing in the battle for third where they secured a podium finish.

The day concluded the Sportsfest 2025 High School Badminton with Green Cerberus crowned as overall champions, while Red, Blue, and Yellow each carved out defining moments that underscored the intensity of the competition.

Girls Singles A
Green Cerberus vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 21–3, 21–6
Winner: Green Cerberus

Girls Singles B
Green Cerberus vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 21–11, 21–13
Winner: Green Cerberus

Girls Doubles
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 15–21, 11–21
Winner: Green Cerberus

Boys Singles A
Green Cerberus vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 21–18, 20–22, 21–19
Winner: Green Cerberus

Boys Singles B
Red Mockingjay vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 21–12, 21–7
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Boys Doubles
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 21–12, 21–15
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Girls Singles A
Red Mockingjay vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 21–3, 21–2
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Girls Singles B
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 7–21, 1–21
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Boys Singles A
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 1–21, 4–21
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Boys Singles B
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 1–21, 3–21
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Boys Doubles
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 21–9, 18–21, 16–21
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Girls Doubles
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 21–12, 21–6
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Girls Singles A (Championship)
Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 12–21, 5–21
Winner: Green Cerberus

Girls Singles B (Championship)
Green Cerberus vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 21–17, 21–16
Winner: Green Cerberus

Girls Doubles (Championship)
Green Cerberus vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 9–21, 18–21
Winner: Green Cerberus

Battle for 3rd – Boys Singles A
Blue Phoenix vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 21–18, 21–12
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Battle for 3rd – Boys Singles B
Green Cerberus vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 21–5, 21–4
Winner: Green Cerberus

Battle for 3rd – Boys Doubles
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 22–20, 14–21, 21–16
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Battle for 3rd – Girls Singles A
Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 21–12, 21–8
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Battle for 3rd – Girls Singles B
Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 21–11, 21–14
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Battle for 3rd – Girls Doubles
Yellow Griffins vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 21–9, 21–9
Winner: Yellow Griffins

– 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 –

𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀
🥇 Champion – Blue Phoenix
🥈 1st Runner up – Green Cerberus
🥉 2nd Runner up – Red Mockingjay

𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐁
🥇 Champion – Blue Phoenix
🥈 1st Runner up – Red Mockingjay
🥉 2nd Runner up – Green Cerberus

𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬
🥇 Champion – Red Mockingjay
🥈 1st Runner up – Blue Phoenix
🥉 2nd Runner up – Yellow Griffins

𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀
🥇 Champion – Green Cerberus
🥈 1st Runner up – Red Mockingjay
🥉 2nd Runner up – Yellow Griffins

𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐁
🥇 Champion – Green Cerberus
🥈 1st Runner up – Blue Phoenix
🥉 2nd Runner up – Yellow Griffins

𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬
🥇 Champion – Green Cerberus
🥈 1st Runner up – Red Mockingjay
🥉 2nd Runner up – Yellow Griffins

✍🏻Written by Kirsten Dupree Cruz
🔍Copyread by Lauren Ime Lorenzo
📷Photos by The Escolarian

15/09/2025

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 - 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐍 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

The game started in the main building of Centro Escolar Integrated School in Rooms 205 and 206, where excitement trumps the Men’s and Women’s Table Tennis High School tournament. The atmosphere was charged with concentration and determination as each serve and smash waved the pride of each team.

The Green Cerberus stormed through their matches against the Blue Phoenix, showing strong defense and powerful scores that left the Phoenix struggling to keep up. Their strong commanding presence on both singles and doubles set the tone early on.

Fiery and relentless, the Red Mockingjay clashed with the soaring Blue Phoenix in a thrilling match that reached a nail-biting deuce during the second singles game, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.

As the tournament unfolded, the athlete's skills and competitive spirit covered the room, making a promising series of matches ahead. The battle for third and the championship will commence on the following day.

𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗦:

Men’s Singles A

Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 0-3 (3-11, 6-11, 5-11)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Blue Phoenix vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 1-2 (9-11, 11-5, 5-11)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Green Cerberus vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 2-0 (11-5, 11-7)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 1-1 (7-11, 11-6) [incomplete scoring noted]
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Blue Phoenix vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 1-2 (11-5, 5-11, 8-11)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 0-2 (11-13, 9-11)
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Men’s Singles B

Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 0-3 (4-11, 1-11, 2-11)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Blue Phoenix vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 0-2 (4-11, 11-13)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Green Cerberus vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 1-2 (10-12, 11-7, 2-11)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 0-2 (1-11, 2-11)
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Blue Phoenix vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 2-0 (12-10, 11-7)
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 0-2 (6-11, 2-11)
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Men's Doubles

Green Cerberus vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 2-0 (11-3, 11-0)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 2-0 (11-9, 11-4)
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 1-1 (11-5, 4-11)
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Blue Phoenix vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 2-0 (11-9, 11-7)
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 1-1 (6-11, 11-4)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Blue Phoenix vs. Yellow Griffins
Score: 2-0 (11-5, 11-9)
Winner: Blue Phoenix

𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗦:

Singles A
Green Cerberus vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (11-1, 11-2, 11-2)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Singles B
Green Cerberus vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (11-2, 11-2, 11-9, 11-5)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Doubles
Green Cerberus vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-3)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Singles A
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (11-5, 11-2, 11-2)
Winner: Red Mockingjay

Singles B
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 1-3 (11-4, 12-10, 11-9, 11-5)
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Doubles
Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (11-5, 11-5, 11-0)
Winner: Red Mockingjay
Singles A
Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 3-0 (11-6, 11-2, 11-4)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Singles B
Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 3-1 (11-13, 11-5, 11-3, 11-7)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Doubles
Yellow Griffins vs. Red Mockingjay
Score: 3-1 (9-11, 11-9, 13-11, 11-8)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Singles A
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 3-0 (11-2, 11-2, 11-3)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Singles B
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 0-3 (5-11, 4-11, 3-11)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Doubles
Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 3-0 (11-9, 11-1, 13-11)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Singles A
Yellow Griffins vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (11-1, 11-2, 11-0)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Singles B
Yellow Griffins vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (3-11, 11-13, 10-12)
Winner: Blue Phoenix

Doubles
Yellow Griffins vs. Blue Phoenix
Score: 3-0 (11-0, 11-2, 11-1)
Winner: Yellow Griffins

Singles A
Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 1-3 (10-12, 11-3, 9-11, 6-11)
Winner: Green Cerberus

Singles B
Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 3-0 (1-11, 3-11, 2-11)

Doubles
Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus
Score: 3-0 (11-4, 11-4, 11-2)

✍️ Written by Cwen Shyrice Lopez and Kathleen Tyra Lucero
📷 Photos by The Escolarian

15/09/2025

𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The CEIS driveway noises switched from the noise of coming cars to loud players gearing up to fight in Laro ng Lahi. Different players across the teams in the high school division compete in four games to become the overall champion of Laro ng Lahi High School Division. The games consist of Kadang-Kadang, Limbo Rack, Tumbang Preso, and Agawan ng Panyo. Whose team would prove to be the victor?

𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠

The game consists of 5 players in each team dawning on coconut husks where they must cross the playing field and turn at the turning point. They will then pass on these coconut husks to their next teammate in succession. The fastest team wins.

The first to go was Green Cerberus with each member being able to successfully traverse the playing field. Second were the Blue Phoenix. One notable player was Ignacio used a large hopping strategy taking big steps with coconuts to kick off their attempt. Another player that caught the attention of the crowd was Balagtas being able to cross the field with quick steps as if he had mastered the way of the coconuts. The third team to take the play were the Yellow Griffins. Player Desquitado started the team’s attempt with a quick play on the coconuts. Player Cruz was most notable, as with her sheer will and determination, managed to break two coconut husks on the play. But it wasn’t just her that broke a coconut husk, player Sanchez, the final player for Yellow Griffins, broke one husk at the finishing line. With the Yellow Griffins managing to deplete the coconut husks to be used by the next team, the attempt of the Red Mockingjay was moved after the game Limbo Rack. Still, even after being delayed, their attempt went smoothly and efficiently garnering them the victory for Kadang-Kadang.

CHAMPION: 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗮𝘆
1st Runner Up: 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀
2nd Runner Up: 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅
3rd Runner Up: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐤

A well-known game, each team will have 3 players where they must pass under a rope, in this case, a garter. The last member standing of a team will earn the title of champion.

In the early games, each team is able to pass through with enough length to just walk by underneath the garter. But as the garter lowered and lower, the test of flexibility had begun. The first team to go out was Green Cerberus and then they were followed by Red Mockingjay. The game was now between two teams, Yellow Griffins and Blue Phoenix. Their number of players went from 3, then 2, and then finally, only 1 member of each team remained. It was a tiebreaker between player Arcega of the Yellow Griffins and player Antonio of the Blue Phoenix. The crowd were anxious and eager to see whose flexibility could gain the win. The garter was lowered and lowered to a point where not even both of them could pass through. A compromise was made with the winner in a rock paper scissors game being the first to go. Player Antonio had an attempt but failed to pass through. All eyes were on the Yellow Griffins as player Arcega made his attempt and successfully went under the garter. The audience erupts into cheer with the crowd from Yellow Griffins being the most energetic. Player Arcega shared his insights on their victory. “Last year, I was the first out on my team but now I was the one that made my team win,” Arcega said. Meanwhile, Player Antonio was able to give her thoughts on the tiebreaker. “It was tense for me, especially with the crowd shouting. It was pressuring and fun because you made it to the last but slightly disappointed,” Antonio shared.

CHAMPION: 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀
1st Runner Up: 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅
2nd Runner Up: 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗮𝘆
3rd Runner Up: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀

𝐓𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨

A classic Filipino children’s game with a twist, this involves 5 players throwing slippers in succession in an attempt to hit 3 cans 10 feet away. The team with the fastest time wins.

Yellow Griffins were first and took quite a long attempt. Next, the Green Cerberus took the slippers and started throwing. However, the team was being called out for multiple line violations, throwing the slipper past the line. Because of this, concerned players asked the game organizers for the Yellow Griffins to retake their attempt for their line violations were not called out. The organizers told the Yellow Griffins to retake their attempt after the other teams had made theirs. After the Green Cerberus was the Red Mockingjay with some of the fallen cans being called to retake due to line violations making them having the longest attempt. Once the bird has left the nest, another bird has come to perch as the Blue Phoenix now holds the slippers. So far, they had the fastest attempt until it was time for the Yellow Griffins to play. With an astonishing speed of approximately 22 seconds, Yellow Griffins took another win in the Laro ng Lahi.

CHAMPION: 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀
1st Runner Up: 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅
2nd Runner Up - 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀
3rd Runner Up - 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗮𝘆

𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨

Similar to Agawan ng Base but with a twist of a handkerchief. There are 5 players in each team with a number assigned to each player. When their number is called, they must either sn**ch the handkerchief and return to base or tap the sn**cher to get a point. Teams compete to get 3 points the fastest or a best of 5. A fun and entertaining conclusion for the event. Who do you think will prevail?

First Game - Red Mockingjay vs. Green Cerberus:
Player 23 of Green Cerberus takes the headstart managing to sn**ch the handkerchief before the player of Red Mockingjay. Securing the first point for Green Cerberus. At the second play, players Espejo of the Red Mockingjay and Almilla of Green Cerberus did not sn**ch the handkerchief at the start. After taunts and delays, player Espejo sn**ched the handkerchief and got it to their base, giving the point to Red Mockingjay. At the third play, Red Mockingjay sn**ches the handkerchief but Benito, as swift as Cerberus defending the gates to the underworld, taps the player earning Green Cerberus the point. For the final play, Salac of Green Cerberus quickly sn**ches the handkerchief, earning the point and the win for Green Cerberus.

3–2 (in favor of Green Cerberus)
Winner: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀

Second Game - Yellow Griffins vs. Blue Phoenix:
An early start for the Yellow Griffins as player Sanchez manages to trick the player from Blue Phoenix and sn**ching the handkerchief securing their first point. At the second play, a standoff ensued between players Antonio of Blue Phoenix and Santos of Yellow Griffins. Antonio was able to quickly grab the handkerchief and outrun Santos giving Blue Phoenix the point. Arcega of the Yellow Griffins, at the third play, quickly runs, sn**ch, and runs back with the handkerchief giving them the point. At the fourth play, player Antonio of the Yellow Griffins smiles at her opponent then grabs the handkerchief with speed giving Yellow Griffins their third and winning point. On the final play, Beradiwan of the Yellow Griffins sn**ches the handkerchief but Balagtas of the Blue Phoenix manages to tap him giving Blue Phoenix their second point.

3–2 (in favor of Yellow Griffins)
Winner: 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀

Battle for Third - Red Mockingjay vs. Blue Phoenix:
A battle to secure the third spot for Agawan-Panyo has taken place. In the first play, players Espejo of the Red Mockingjay and Balagtas of Blue Phoenix challenged each other but with a quick play Balagtas was able to quickly grab the handkerchief and give Blue Phoenix the first point. On the second play, Ignacio of the Blue Phoenix sn**ches the handkerchief while her opponent was distracted giving them the second point. Red Mockingjay was able to grab the handkerchief on the third play but Ignacio of the Blue Phoenix soared high and tapped her opponent securing Blue Phoenix another point. At the last round, B. Kim manages to sn**ch the handkerchief securing the third place for Blue Phoenix.

4–0 (in favor of Blue Phoenix)
Winner: 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅

Battle for First - Yellow Griffins vs. Green Cerberus:
This was the match to end all matches. Will the Griffins’ defend their treasure or will Cerberus’ hold off the gate? First play, Arcega of the Yellow Griffins kicks off the game with a fast sn**ch and gains the point for the team. On the second play, Beradiwan of Yellow Griffins grabs the handkerchief but does not go too far as Almilla of the Green Cerberus taps him, giving the point to the Greens. On the third play, Antonio of the Yellow Griffins with her agility and speed sn**ches the handkerchief securing the point. Now, the next play would determine Yellow Griffins as the winner or a tiebreaker. Sanchez of the Yellow Griffins was up running to the handkerchief but Benito of the Green Cerberus stopped his charge. Benito, just like the team’s namesake, held the gates. It was a standoff between the two. Sanchez attempts to distract and taunt his opponent, pointing back at his team and running backwards and towards the handkerchief. Still, Benito held her ground. The crowd watched in awe as the embodiments of two defenders faced off. The standoff lasted for a while. Assistant Principal, Ms. Teresita De Leon, intervened at the last minute ensuring that the handkerchief was not being defended but between the two players. It was now up to them to grab the handkerchief first or tap their opponent first. Suddenly, Sanchez grabs the handkerchief as Benito looks away. With swiftness, Benito chases Sanchez but ultimately, he reaches the base giving Yellow Griffins the point and the win.

3–1 (in favor of Yellow Griffins)
Winner: 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀

Agawan-Panyo Placements:
CHAMPION: 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀
1st Runner Up: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀
2nd Runner Up: 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅
3rd Runner Up: 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗮𝘆

With Yellow Griffins being the champions for 3 out of the 4 games. They are declared the overall champion for Laro ng Lahi. A ceremony was held after the events with each player of the winning teams receiving a medal.

FINAL PLACEMENTS
Champion - 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀
1st Runner Up - 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅
2nd Runner Up - 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗮𝘆

✍🏻Written by Gio Nethaniel Dela Cruz
🔍Copyread by Merill Josiah Franco
📷Photos by The Escolarian

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