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10/10/2025

📌PCCAMNHS CELEBRATES TEACHERS’ DAY✨
Article by: Vergel De Leon
Photos by: Carl Michael Ramos, Charlote Israel, & Arianna Sophia Ramiso
Copyread by: Ma. Alesanna Castillo

To honor the dedication and hard work of teachers, President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino Memorial National High School (PCCAMNHS) celebrated the teachers’ day event organized by the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and moderated by Angel Grace Sollestre and Paris Mei Love Yambao at Technomart, Vista Mall last October 8.

The program began with the Philippine National Anthem led by Ma’am Alice Lacanlale.

It was followed by the opening prayer led by the SSLG Grade 11 representative Leslie Anne Enriquez and the Glee Club, which opened the program with a feeling of gratitude and appreciation.

The opening remarks were delivered by the SSLG President Clyte Clarence S. Lagarde, who sincerely thanked the teachers for their hard work and guidance.

The celebration continued with the Public School District Supervisor Benilda B. Agustin and Principal Alvin T. Mendoza, who sent heartfelt and inspirational messages for both the students and teachers, followed by the newly elected GPTA President, Risa B. Santiago, emphasizing how teachers play a vital role in students’ lives and inspiring them to do their best.

After the speeches, the performances of Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) started, showing their gratitude to teachers through music and dancing and filling the venue with entertainment and joy.

Meanwhile, exciting games and raffles were prepared for teachers, led by SSLG Treasurer Samantha Louise Robles and SSLG Secretary Kristine Igna, bringing fun and laughter for the teachers.

The recognition for teachers followed, with Clyte Clarence S. Lagarde and Charlote Andrew Mae I. Israel showing gratitude to the teachers through acknowledging their hard work and dedication.

The closing remarks were led by the FEA president, Sir Herman E. Santos, praising the effort of students and faculty in making the program meaningful.

Finally, Sir James Clinton C. Landagora led the community song and sang for the teachers, showing his respect to his colleagues.

Through the effort of faculty, SSLG members, and students, they made a well-organized program, once again showing its gratitude and respect to teachers who continuously motivate and push students to their best.

10/10/2025

Today is Friday—Word of the Week! ✨

Expand your vocabulary with our word of the week, "Serendipity"! 🙌🏻

Word by Ramos, Carl Michael

03/10/2025

Today is Friday—Word of the Week! ✨

Expand your vocabulary with our word of the week, "Sesquipedalian"! 🙌🏻

Word by Bernardo, Mysha Casey Nhicolette

26/09/2025

Today is Friday—Word of the Week! ✨

Expand your vocabulary with our word of the week, "Euphoria"! 🙌🏻

Word by Peñafiel, Rocelyn D.

22/09/2025

📌PCCAMNHS Honors Buwan ng Wika 2025 Winners✨
Article by: Gwyneth Shynan Saren
Photos by: Sydney Bernardo
Copyread by: Ma. Alesanna Castillo

President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino Memorial National High School (PCCAMNHS) students gathered at the school quadrangle for their routine flag retreat ceremony, which was followed by the most anticipated awarding ceremony for Buwan ng Wika contests last September 19.

The program started with a warm and lively welcome from the two MCs, Ma. Alesanna Castillo and Samantha Robles, greeting the audience as they energized the crowd with an enthusiastic roll call of each strand.

The poster-making contest winners received their certificates, with Carl Michael Ramos (12-STEM) taking first place, Julien Jei Dela Cruz (11-HUMSS) securing second place, and Alexander Avendaño (11-ABM) finishing third.

Meanwhile, the slogan-making contest winners, Ma. Valeria Dela Cruz (11-STEM) won first place, while Rocelyn Peñafiel (12-ABM) took second, and Mylene Dela Cruz (12-GAS) secured third place.

The ‘Tagisan ng Talino’ quiz bee competition, on the other hand, crowned Kristine Igna (12-HUMSS) as champion, while Charlote Israel (12-HUMSS) secured second place, and James Elijah Busito (11-STEM) finished in third position.

As for the ‘Sabayang Pagbigkas’ competition, Grade 11-HUMSS achieved first place through their strong collective performance.

The judges were moved by the powerful delivery of Charlote Israel (12-HUMSS) and Samantha Robles (12-ABM), who shared first place in the ‘Pagbigkas ng Tula’ competition, whereas Symon Maclang (12-STEM) finished in third place.

The program concluded by expressing appreciation to all participants while emphasizing that ‘Buwan ng Wika’ exists to celebrate and protect our Filipino cultural heritage rather than to compete for victory.

The winners, along with other participants, received outstanding praise for their skills and achievements which inspired students to cherish our cultural heritage.

22/09/2025

The Day of Protest✨
✍🏻Article by: Rocelyn D. Peñafiel

Over 100,000 Filipino citizens marched to Luneta and the EDSA People Power Monument on September 21 to protest against corruption and the misuse of billions of pesos meant for flood control.

Despite the rain, Filipino citizens did not stop protesting. They carried banners on which they had written their own slogans to fight against the corrupt government. The lower class, middle class, upper class, the elderly, teenagers, and even the children came to protest.

The rally was not just held in Luneta and at the EDSA People Power Monument, but also in the other parts of the country. It was their tax that the politicians stole; it was the Filipino citizens' money. So a lot of people came to protest for the sake of addressing poverty and securing the future of children.

Everyone has the right to speak up about the issue. Protesting is not wrong; it is because of the issue that protest exists. Every voice is important.

19/09/2025

Today is Friday—Word of the Week! ✨

Expand your vocabulary with our word of the week, "Hypocrisy"! 🙌🏻

Word by Yambao, Paris Mei Love

12/09/2025

Today is Friday—Word of the Week! ✨

Expand your vocabulary with our word of the week, "Undeniable"! 🙌🏻

Word by Maclang, Symon Lorenz

11/09/2025

SAIL✨
✍🏻Article by: Mysha Casey Nhicolette Bernardo
✏️Illustration by: Carl Michael Ramos

It stretches far beyond what our eyes can see vast, deep, unpredictable. It isn’t a still lake, where things are calm and clear. No, life is salty, restless, sometimes gentle, often violent. And like any ocean, it lies between two shores one riverbank of challenges, and the other, the riverbank of success.

We all begin at the first seashore, the shore of struggles. Here, the sand is coarse with hardship. The wind carries the weight of self-doubt. Waves crash with failure, pulling at our feet every time we try to move forward. It's where we are tested, sometimes to the point of wanting to stay on this side forever, convinced we aren’t strong enough to cross.

But the horizon calls. Somewhere out there, barely visible but always present, is the other seashore, the one of triumph. The shore where dreams meet reality. Where effort finally feels worth it. This is the land of “you made it,” but it’s never handed easily. To reach it, we must sail.

Some take small boats. Others build ships from broken parts — heartbreak, rejection, poverty, loneliness. They learn to use their pain as wood, their perseverance as nails, and their hope as sailcloth. The sea tests them, storms come, waves rise, there are days when the ocean seems determined to drown the dream.
But every successful person has one thing in common, they crossed.

They cried, they doubted, they nearly turned back. But they rowed, they swam, they believed, and with each challenge they faced, the opposite shore grew closer, clearer, brighter.

Because success isn’t a random island gifted to the lucky. It’s the other side of struggle. The ocean is what separates who you are from who you could become. And every wave, every tide, every storm, it’s part of the journey.

11/09/2025

Assisted Natural Regeneration Strategies Against Deforestation✨
✍🏻Article by: Symon Maclang
✏️Illustration by: Carl Michael Ramos

Some people argue that “sacrifices should be made for the greater good.” In many cases, this may be true. However, what happens when the "greater good" comes at the cost of our environment?

Millions of hectares and acres of mountain ranges are being flattened to be converted into residential areas. This alarming move by construction companies may generate profit, but it results in the loss of habitats for countless wildlife species, drastically disrupting biodiversity.

The Dangers of Deforestation

A study conducted by Jelaine Gan of the University of the Philippines Institute of Biology, along with researchers from the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research and several UK-based universities, highlighted the urgent need to restore degraded forests.

According to Gan, “Deforestation is a major threat to biodiversity and important regulatory processes related to carbon, energy, and water cycles. Globally, within the last decade—from 2010 to 2020—we experienced a net forest loss of 4.7 million hectares per year due to agricultural expansion, urbanization, and other anthropogenic pressures.”

“There is a critical need and urgency to protect remaining forests and restore degraded areas, as reflected in local and international commitments and declarations (e.g., the New York Declaration on Forests, the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, COP26 Climate Commitments). However, due to slow and limited progress over the years, there are doubts that these targets will be met.”

What Are the Possible Strategies to Prevent Further Deforestation?

Scientists suggest that reforestation efforts can be enhanced through Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) strategies, which attract birds as seed dispersers. These strategies include the use of artificial or natural perches for birds, planting fruit-bearing trees, or creating "tree islands."

Perches can be man-made—such as wooden poles or PVC pipes—or natural, such as existing trees or rocks. However, researchers noted that other factors also affect natural seed dispersal through bird perching.

“In open landscapes, birds have no other options for perching. Thus, installing artificial perches can have a greater positive impact on seed rain and seedling establishment compared to areas that already have alternative perches (e.g., shrubs or scattered trees),” Gan explained.

Although seed arrival is improved by perches, the seeds must successfully germinate to truly regenerate the forest. On a positive note, higher seedling density and species richness were observed in areas with artificial and semi-natural perches.

Bird perches may help regenerate forests naturally, but other factors must also be considered, according to the study by Gan and her team.

Researchers noted that while both artificial and semi-natural perches were generally effective in increasing seed density and richness, natural perches— such as tree islets and single-standing trees—appear to be more effective, likely because they have been part of the landscape for a longer time.

“Foraging by birds can be influenced by spatial memory, where individuals or groups revisit trees or patches that had previously provided food, as well as by social learning from peers or other foragers. Tree perches with substantial foliage also offer more cover and thus protection against predators compared to artificial perches, resulting in more frequent visits from frugivores,” Gan stated.

11/09/2025

“One word at a time: Small steps for a giant leap”✨
✍🏻Article by: Alexandra Pontanos
✏️Illustration by: Carl Michael Ramos

Words. It has existed ever since the beginning of everything. It is where things started and where things will end—from the moment an individual is born to the moment of man's death, words are always present. An element so complex, made of different symbols called "letters" and sometimes "numbers" combined to tell stories and secrets of the world. May it be someone's cheer for admiration and delight or words of affirmation. Or maybe a cry for help, revealing someone's grief and pain. It is a significant and crucial element of learning and communicating.

A line from a famous film said, "Words and ideas can change the world." But, what if some individuals do not know how to write nor read words and numbers? Or if they do, they do not quite understand what it really means. If so, how will they be able to learn more? To know more? To discover more? To express themselves clearly and effectively?

The President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino Memorial National High School (PCCAMNHS) is taking action by implementing the "Aral Basa Program." Through utilizing the skills and effort of the school officials and teachers as well as the participation of students, this project focuses on improving the students' literacy level, specifically the selected junior and senior high students, by guiding and encouraging them to take time to read and write more frequently. In 2022, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) released the ranks of countries that participated in the evaluation. The Philippines ranked 76th out of 81, sixth place from the bottom in mathematics, science, and reading comprehension. Despite that, projects like the "Aral Basa Program" can be one of the first steps in reforming our country's education system. This type of educational project might not only inspire and motivate students to read and write but also to explore creativity, improve their critical thinking, and discover solutions to challenges the world and life present every day.

Let us not make excuses and settle for less; students deserve more—we deserve more. What if Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors who also happened to be dyslexic, stopped trying to learn how to read? Do you think the practical and improved light bulbs and other of his inventions we find useful up until today would exist? Or what if Louis Braille, another great inventor, just accepted that he could never read nor write because he was blind? Do you think the Braille system—that helps today's visually impaired individuals to read and write—would have been invented? We all know the answers to that; that is why both reading and writing are as important as life necessities and breathing air. Even today, we have inventors and creative individuals among us who can change the course of the world, and they all start by learning words.

11/09/2025

Deeply Rooted✨
✍🏻Article by: Alexandra Pontanos
✏️Illustration by: Carl Michael Ramos

According to ethnologies, there are a total of 7,159 various languages recorded around the world as of this year. Language is an important tool for human communication. It can be oral, written, or even signed. Additionally, it does not only expand one’s knowledge about the world, but it also connects one to their origin. National language can tell us about the background and identity of an individual.

The Philippines is known to have a vast linguistic diversity, with over 182 or more dialects used by several different regions. Bisaya, Illocano, Waray, Kapampangan, Hiligaynon, Chavacano, and Tagalog are just a few examples of these dialects. In addition to that, the Philippines’ language was also influenced by countries that colonized us in the past, mainly America and Spain. For 333 years we were ruled by Spain, then another 48 years by Americans. And then lastly, 3 years by the Japanese during World War Two. Even after over 380 years of oppression, the Philippines did not cease. Instead, our culture and traditions became more abundant and colorful. But how?

In a country with more than one language and diverse ways of living, some people may think it will be difficult to understand one another and find commonality. But one of the Filipinos’ strengths is unity, particularly when face-to-face with oppression and injustice. That is why the Wikang Pambansa, or Filipino language, is implemented. It is not just a language to help them communicate but rather a bridge connecting Filipinos together, serving as a thread that weaves the different pieces together to present one unified nation. It is the fusion and blending of the different battles and wins of our fellow Filipinos who fought for freedom until justice was served. Our Wikang Pambansa is like a window to our past, with every word holding a story to tell. It highlights the identity and origin of Filipinos that could never be uprooted no matter what adversity is to come.

With English becoming the most preferred language of today’s generation, whether in speaking, writing, or even watching films, it is more crucial for us to remind ourselves and others from time to time to appreciate and promote our own language and culture and never let the Wikang Pambansa diminish. As this is one of the greatest treasures we can pass to the next generations. A symbol that while the Filipino language exists, freedom is still ours.

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