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Happy birthday to our news writer Vin Vaness Bello!Thank you for the effort and energy you always bring as a member of T...
24/08/2025

Happy birthday to our news writer Vin Vaness Bello!Thank you for the effort and energy you always bring as a member of The Current. Your hard work and positivity make a big difference in the team, both in the stories you write and in how you work with everyone.

We hope this year gives you more chances to grow, more moments to enjoy, and more reasons to celebrate. We’re glad to have you in the team and we look forward to seeing everything you’ll achieve ahead.

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[LOOK] The Sto. Niño Youth Council (SNYC) held ‘SineHayag 2025’ today, August 23 at Sto. Niño Covered Plaza in Concepcio...
23/08/2025

[LOOK] The Sto. Niño Youth Council (SNYC) held ‘SineHayag 2025’ today, August 23 at Sto. Niño Covered Plaza in Concepcion Malabon City to promote acceptance and equality for all regardless of gender or sexual identity.

The program featured the TaraLaya Series with short films Malayang Matanggap, Malayang Maunawaan, Malayang Makilahok, and Malayang Makibaka telling the stories of individuals standing up for inclusion and speaking out against discrimination.

The event was attended and supported by Mayor Jeannie Sandoval and organizations including Save the Children Philippines, Likhaan Center for Women’s Health, Kabataan Community Health Advocacy Team (KaCHAT), and the barangay councils and SK councils of Concepcion and Ibaba.

Attendees also took a pledge of commitment to support inclusion and equality in the community.

SNYC is one of the oldest community-based youth organizations advocating for child’s rights in Barangay Concepcion and in Malabon City since 1982.

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Photos by Lucky Burlaza & John Lawrence Legaspi

[𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] 𝐒𝐊 𝐓𝐚ñ𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥; 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐊 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲The Sangguniang Kaba...
23/08/2025

[𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] 𝐒𝐊 𝐓𝐚ñ𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥; 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐊 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲

The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Tañong recognized outstanding individuals and community groups for their efforts in advancing youth and barangay development during first-ever Gawad Parangal held August 21 at the Tañong Covered Court.

The SK Tañong recognized young individuals who excelled in different fields. Awards given included the Artistic Award, Tourism and Culture Awards, SK Service Award, and Honesty Award.

Academic achievers were also honored, including graduates from various universities who finished with distinction.

Malabon officials and leaders, including Youth Development Officer Ivy Dela Cruz, DILG-Malabon Field Office Administrator Eden Reyes, Barangay Tañong Chairman Alma Buenaventura, and Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, expressed their support for the event.

They also thanked SK Tañong for organizing the program and highlighted the importance of youth involvement in barangay development.

𝐒𝐊 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬

The SK council also held its second Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) Assembly to report accomplishments and outline new plans and projects for the youth.

In the “Stories of Community” segment, Tañong’s youth showcased their talents in sports competitions, beauty pageants, and effigy-making contests. Artistic Awardee Julian Sandoval, or X.1.1, gave a standout performance that impressed attendees.

SK Secretary Justin Manalaysay led the formal presentation of the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan (CBYDP).

The plan will guide the SK Tañong’s programs for the next three years, covering education, health, social inclusion and equity, peacebuilding and security, environment and agriculture, global mobility, economic empowerment, and governance and active citizenship. Manalaysay explained how each area will address the needs of the youth and benefit the community.

During the program, the SK Chair Legaspi reviewed its accomplishments from 2023 to the present and highlighted programs and projects that benefited the youth.

A key project, the Brgy. Tañong Learning Hub, was launched through an audio-visual presentation. The Learning Hub will serve as a safe space for youth to study, explore, and grow their skills.

Angelika Mae Vertudes, Mutya ng Tanong 2024 and Bb. Tanong 2025, delivered a message encouraging youth leadership and active participation in community development.

Treasurer Precious Gail Hilario presented the SK Annual Budget Report and explained how funds were used for different projects and services.

Following the report, SK members participated in a panel discussion where they shared their experiences, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned while serving in the council.

SK Secretary Manalaysay said that every story of the youth in Tañong holds value.

He stressed that this is what drives the SK to continue serving the barangay. “Naniniwala ako bilang lider-kabataan na ang lahat ng kwento ay mahalaga. Ang bawat proyekto ng Sangguniang Kabataan ay magiging tungtungan ng bawat indibidwal at sector para sa mas inklusibo at progresibong Batang Tañong,” he added.

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Report by Jay Comitan
Photos by John Mark Jumao-as & John Lawrence Legaspi

[LOOK] The Athletic Society of the City of Malabon University (CMU) spearheaded an NDRRMC seminar on Basic Life Support ...
23/08/2025

[LOOK] The Athletic Society of the City of Malabon University (CMU) spearheaded an NDRRMC seminar on Basic Life Support and First Aid on August 22, at the CMU Hall.

Student leaders from various organizations, together with university athletes, gathered to equip themselves with life-saving skills, strengthen teamwork, and promote preparedness.

The resource speakers Mr. Raymond R. San Juan and Mr. Joshua John E. Bongco equipped participants with vital knowledge and hands-on skills in managing medical emergencies.

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Report by Jerlyn Cierva
Photos by Cradle Lyn Pungot

[LITERARY] To the Throne I Never Asked ForToday, I lace my armor in silence– though no war was declared; it’s already be...
22/08/2025

[LITERARY] To the Throne I Never Asked For

Today, I lace my armor in silence– though no war was declared; it’s already begun.
As the golden sun rises and unfurls its wings across the horizon, a long, tearful day flashes before me. I find myself adrift, preparing to fight once more.

I am no king, nor of royal blood. My parents aren’t monarchs, yet they rule our home with quiet tyranny. My siblings aren’t heirs to any throne, and yet I compete—desperately—for the faintest trace of recognition from our highnesses.
Our blood isn’t blue, but we all feel blue. It doesn't bind us—it runs thin. Easy to spill. Easy to drift. Just like we do.

In this family, war is constant. But each battle is fought alone. No soldiers. No shields. Just unspoken dreams and the ache to be seen.
We live in a castle that offers everything, except happiness.

"𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦?"

And then it hits me: no amount of provision can satisfy if affection is rationed, if tenderness is withheld like a privilege earned.
As these thoughts simmer inside me, I find myself at the edge of a cliff.
Before me: everything. Everyone. And something more: things I’ve never seen, waiting to challenge me.
Must every hard-fought battle end in triumph?
Is running always an act of cowardice—or could it be a silent kind of wisdom?

"𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂."

Why am I telling you this?

Because we are all born into crowns we didn’t ask to wear, expected to follow laws we didn’t help create.
"Some kingdoms are not made of land and stone, but of silence, pressure, and the longing to be free."

Should I run?
Perhaps.
Perhaps not.

But you—you should run. Run far. Run fast. And fight, in whatever way you must.
Suddenly, smoke veils my vision. The cliff fades. The world dissolves.
I open my eyes, disoriented. A dream. Or maybe a memory, wearing the face of one.
I rise. Another exhausting day awaits.

In the kitchen, my family is gathered. The king and queen. The prince and princesses. All eating in silence. I feel it again, that weight. That prison that was made out of comfort and control.

And so, with trembling nerves, I approach their highnesses and speak--not with rage, but with fragile truth:

“Mom... may I choose the path I truly want--not the one you and Dad laid out for me? May I love who I love? Go where I long to go? Discover who I am, not as you paint me, but as I learn to paint myself?” I say it all in one breath, nearly collapsing beneath the weight of my own voice.

“I do not seek the crown of your approval. I seek instead the robe of your support, the staff of your guidance, and the heart of your love.”

Silence.

Their eyes widen, maybe in fear. Maybe in awakening. I brace for exile.
But maybe, just maybe– a straw pallet in a free place feels would give happiness than a velvet bed in a loveless castle.

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Written by Jose Victor R. Blanco. Jr
Illustration by Charmel Gimpaya


: The filing period for the University Student Council Elections 2025 has officially begun. From August 20–22, 2025, CM...
22/08/2025

: The filing period for the University Student Council Elections 2025 has officially begun. From August 20–22, 2025, CMU students who wish to run for office may submit their candidacy.

Application forms and certificates can be accessed here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16GVE4IklYsNQGiyBtNDTJ5LBbBi8gtti?usp=sharing

Soft copies of requirements may be sent to:
[email protected]

For more information, kindly visit this link:
https://www.facebook.com/100057522516348/posts/1246940430566696/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[WALANG PASOK] Suspendido ang lahat ng afternoon classes o panghapon na klase sa lahat ng antas sa mga pampubliko at pri...
22/08/2025

[WALANG PASOK] Suspendido ang lahat ng afternoon classes o panghapon na klase sa lahat ng antas sa mga pampubliko at pribadong paaralan sa Lungsod ng Malabon ngayong Biyernes, Agosto 22, 2025.

Ayon sa lokal na pamahalaan, ipinag-utos ang suspensyon bunsod ng tuloy-tuloy na pag-ulan na dala ng Tropical Depression Isang at ng Habagat.

[BREAKING NEWS] Sugatan at nagkaroon ng gasgas sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng katawan ang isang motorista matapos maaksidente ...
21/08/2025

[BREAKING NEWS] Sugatan at nagkaroon ng gasgas sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng katawan ang isang motorista matapos maaksidente ang minamanehong motorsiklo sa kahabaan ng C4 Road, Centennial Park, Navotas City pasado 10:30 ng gabi.

Samantala, na-dislocate naman ang kamay ng kanyang angkas. Sa ngayon ay nasa loob pa rin ng ambulansya ang mga biktima habang binibigyan ng paunang lunas ng rumespondeng rescuers.

Ayon sa Navotas City DRRMO, nasa ilalim umano ng impluwensya ng alak ang motorista nang mangyari ang insidente.

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Ulat at larawan ni John Mark Jumao-as

𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🔍📰As the University Student Council Election 2025 approaches, The Current launches its special coverage to ...
21/08/2025

𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🔍📰

As the University Student Council Election 2025 approaches, The Current launches its special coverage to provide students with a space to question, examine, and challenge those who aspire to lead. The USC represents the largest stakeholders in this university, the students, and it is only right that their platforms and principles are placed under scrutiny.

Through KILATIS 2025, we aim to shed light on the issues that matter, amplify student voices, and keep the election grounded in transparency and accountability.

Ready to see who will rise to the challenge? Stay tuned as we bring you stories, updates, and sharp coverage of the race for student leadership.


Today, August 21, we commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day, a special non-working holiday under Republic Act No. 9492.We remember...
21/08/2025

Today, August 21, we commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day, a special non-working holiday under Republic Act No. 9492.

We remember the late senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., whose death on this day in 1983 ignited the people’s struggle against dictatorship. His sacrifice reminds us that democracy is not simply given but something that must always be defended and carried forward with courage.

As we commemorate his legacy today, may we continue to stand for truth, freedom, and justice, and remain steadfast in resisting oppression in all its forms.

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20/08/2025

: Mula sa kanilang unang buwan sa City of Malabon University, kinamusta ng The Current ang ilan sa ating first-year students tungkol sa kanilang mga naging karanasan at adjustment bilang bagong college students.

Alamin ang kanilang mga kwento, reaksyon, at mga inaasahan sa mga susunod pang taon ng kanilang paglalakbay sa unibersidad.

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Hosted by Madison Uy
Videographed by Elizza Callos, Jai Angeles, & Drew Marthine Pascual
Directed by John Mark Jumao-as
Edited by Jayferson Comitan

Special thanks to John Lawrence Legaspi

[LOOK] The City of Malabon University (CMU) - College of Criminal Justice Education held its Pinning Ceremony for Bachel...
19/08/2025

[LOOK] The City of Malabon University (CMU) - College of Criminal Justice Education held its Pinning Ceremony for Bachelor of Science in Criminology students today at the CMU grounds.

The event symbolized the students’ readiness to embrace the responsibilities of their chosen profession. Family members, faculty, and guests witnessed the ceremony.

During the program, the university also announced that students who will make it to the Top 10 of the Criminology Licensure Examination will receive a ₱500,000 incentive to motivate future criminologists to excel in their field.

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