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05/09/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗦𝗞 | Is catcalling and wolf-whistling to a person you see on the street, or to someone simply passing by, a genuine form of 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 meant to appreciate beauty — or is it actually a sign of 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 that crosses the line of courtesy and personal boundaries?" 🤔

Some say it’s just harmless fun or a way of showing admiration, while others believe it’s a form of disrespect that invades personal space and dignity. As society changes, so do our perspectives — what might have been brushed off before is now being questioned more openly.

So, what do you think? Should catcalling and wolf-whistling be considered acceptable compliments, or should they be seen as actions that cross the line of respect? 🚦

Join the discussion and let your opinion be heard! 💬

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05/09/2025

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘆, 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

Catcalling and whistling have long been excused as harmless gestures, even twisted into being called “COMPLIMENTS.”

However, in reality, these acts strip women of dignity and reinforce a culture of disrespect. A whistle may seem small, but to the women on the receiving end, it often feels threatening, objectifying, and unsafe.

The Philippines itself recognizes that such behavior is not flattering, but a form of harassment. Under Republic Act No. 11313, or the “Safe Spaces Act” (also known as the Bawal Bastos Law, signed in 2019), acts like catcalling, wolf-whistling, intrusive remarks, and unwanted advances in public spaces are punishable by law. This act was crafted precisely because society now acknowledges that these behaviors are not compliments—they are violations of women’s rights to safety and respect.

According to the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), catcalling is a manifestation of gender-based street harassment, which contributes to women’s fear of being in public spaces. A survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS, 2016) showed that at least 3 in 5 women in Metro Manila experienced sexual harassment in the streets, with catcalling and lewd comments being the most common forms. This proves that what some brush off as “innocent whistling” is actually part of a widespread problem.

Women deserve to walk freely without fear of unsolicited remarks or gestures. Calling catcalling a “compliment” only sustains inequality and normalizes harassment. Real compliments uplift and empower, but catcalling and whistling reduce women to objects.

In the end, respect is not optional—it is the bare minimum of human decency.

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| Words by: Art Joseph A. Obsioma, Editor-in-Chief

03/09/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗫𝗖, 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗧𝗣 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁!

As part of the grand celebration of the 57th Iriga City Foundation Anniversary, today, September 03, 2025, you have once again proven that hard work, passion, and teamwork lead to victory. Through your discipline, grace, rhythm, and unity, you brought honor and pride to our beloved MNHS by bagging multiplen awards in the competition.

3rd Place - Fancy Drill with Dance Number
5th Place - Best Marching CTP/DRRM Boys
5th Place - Best Marching CTP/MAPEH Boys & Girls
Best DLC Leader Category B - Sean Gabriel Sarza

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words and pubmat by Art Joseph A. Obsioma, Editor-in-Chief

03/09/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬𝗔𝗟 | 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗮: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗽𝘆𝗼, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮?

Sa panibagong sigaw ng administrasyon na "Bagong Pilipinas," iniaalok sa mamamayan ang isang panibagong mukha—isang imaheng diumano’y puno ng prinsipyo, may isang salita, at handang maglingkod nang tapat. Ngunit sa kabila ng magagarbong pangako, nananatili ang lumang tanong: 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝗮, 𝗼 𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗽𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗻?

Madalas, ang mga lider na dati’y magkasama sa adhikain ay ngayo’y magkakahiwalay na landas, tila nagkakanya-kanya sa kapangyarihan. Nasaan na ang sinumpaang layunin? Nasaan na ang pangakong pagbabagong matagal nang hinihintay ng sambayanan?

Sa halip na sugpuin ang korapsyon, tila sila pa ang nagiging tagapangalaga nito. Sa likod ng mga closed-door meetings at "confidential funds," patuloy ang palihim na pagbulsa sa kaban ng bayan—pondong mula sa pawis, dugo, at buwis ng mga Pilipino.

Parang mga batang nagtatalo sa laruan, ngunit ang laruan ngayon ay ang kinabukasan ng buong bansa. Samantalang milyun-milyong Pilipino ang naghihirap, sila’y abala sa bangayang politikal, palakasan ng koneksyon, at pagpapayaman sa sarili.

𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼?
Ang korapsyon ay tila isang malalang kanser sa ating lipunan—inaakalang may lunas ngunit patuloy sa paglason, hindi lamang sa pamahalaan, kundi pati na rin sa tiwala ng taumbayan. Sa halip na maglingkod, sila ang unti-unting sumisira sa ating gobyerno, ekonomiya, at lipunan.

Ang pondong dapat sana'y nakalaan sa mga proyektong magpapaangat sa kabuhayan ng bawat Pilipino ay nauuwi sa mga pribadong bulsa. Sa gitna ng mga ganitong katiwalian, 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗮? Nasaan ang malasakit na ipinangakong iaalay sa bayan?

Pinagkatiwalaan kayo ng sambayanang Pilipino. Ngunit kapalit ng tiwalang iyon, kami’y pinagkaitan ninyo ng tunay na pag-unlad. Sa bawat isyu ng kurapsyon, sa bawat patakarang pabor sa iilan, lalo ninyong inilalayo ang bansa sa tunay na pagbabago.

At sa gitna ng lahat ng ito, isang tanong ang paulit-ulit na bumabalik sa isipan ng mamamayan:
𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮?

Panahon nang itigil ang normalisasyon ng sistemang "ganyan na talaga." Panahon nang buwagin ang kulturang bulok, at itakwil ang mga lider na hindi karapat-dapat. Marami pang Pilipino ang may kakayahan, malasakit, at integridad—sila ang karapat-dapat bigyang pagkakataon.

Hindi sapat ang bagong mukha. Hindi sapat ang magagandang salita. 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮—𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗽𝘆𝗼, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻.

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| Editoryal ni: Longares, Reese Ann S.

02/09/2025

𝗠𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗗𝗫𝗖, 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗧𝗣 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗨𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆!

As the city of Iriga prepares to celebrate its annual Foundation Anniversary, we extend our warmest support and heartfelt wishes of good luck to the proud contingents of Malawag National High School — the DXC, Majorettes, and CTP Unit! 💙🤍💛

Tomorrow, you will not only perform with skill and grace, but also carry the honor, discipline, and unity that define the true spirit of every MNHS'eans. Your dedication in practice, your teamwork, and your passion will surely shine on the grand stage.

Stand tall, perform with pride, and let your rhythm and movements speak of excellence. Whatever the outcome, know that you have already made our school and community proud. 🙌

So, march forward with courage, dance with joy, and play with heart, because MNHS is behind you every step of the way!

Good luck, MNHS DXC, Majorettes, and CTP Unit!💙🤍💛

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words and pubmat by Art Joseph A. Obsioma, EiC

02/09/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮-𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝘀

Shh! I'll tell you a secret. Did you know the best place to get a tan and swim?

I know exactly where it is.

There are numerous beaches and places to go, places where the wind blows softly and sun rays are golden. But in my home, where the camaraderie of love is buried deep in our hearts, it is indeed incomparable.

Folks, not yet—we’re not in the exciting part of this place I am talking about. Just relax and unlock the heart-stopping characteristics of my hometown. As the sun touches my face and the lullabying sounds of air surround me, I wake up in the place where negativity cannot grow. This place, located in the Fifth District, portrays a substantial role in its nearby areas. Here, where most fish come from and where the best tan or dark skin can be achieved, the name of my town was constructed: “be tanned.”

Frankly, my place is blessed with beaches because it is where the sea touches the marshmallow-like soft shore. One… two… three… pull… pull the heavy mountains of nets full of fish and seafood, you’ll love this place, I promise.

This place, my home, my everything, when it comes to people, the smiles and warm welcome greet you as you enter the boundary of the town. In fact, people here in my town signify love and courage that everyone possesses, to be kind in every aspect of life. Truly, people are the reflection of how beautiful their place is.

Moreover, my town isn’t just a place to go for vacation; this is our life where we grew and fostered the first lesson we learned: “Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.” This saying holds a special place in the hearts and minds of young children in our place. And as I climb to the summit of my dreams, I’ll always be happy to return to where I came from. The lessons I’ve learned here, the vivid resilience of the people, I think I have found my priceless treasure.

Did you guess it right? Oh yes! It is Balatan, where fishing is the most common occupation. With its splendid beaches and the warm welcome of Balatueños, people can’t help but come back for more. Oh, wait! Do you know the taste of tuyo, sour, salty, and crispy? This fish is the root of why my hometown is special.

Furthermore, with its abundant bodies of water, resorts have become the most famous attraction in the Fifth District. Balatan has been recorded as the town where people spend their time for leisure and relaxation after days of pending work and assignments. The word “Bala-tanned!” captures it best, here you can have the perfect tan you’ve been wishing for your whole life, especially if you are fair-skinned. Here you can play, swim, and wander freely.

In Balatan, everyone is equal, whether rich or poor, whatever gender, ethnicity, or religion you belong to, that’s why we’re special. And though we don’t have a tremendous festival to celebrate, we have a fiesta of colors: morning parades, colorful flags, and the rhythm of the noise from the supportive street audience.

Balatan, this is the exact place. In the beauty of its nature and ecosystem lie the tides that touch my feet. “And when I’m back in

Balatan, "I feel it; another version of me is in it.” Balatan, home of diverse culture and society—what are you waiting for? Come and see the bliss and uniqueness of my home. Truly, it is more fun in Balatan.

But suddenly, I woke up, realizing that I’m now in the city for college. Maybe next summer… where should I spend my vacation? Balatan, it is!

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| Featured by: Obsioma, Art Joseph A., Editor-in-Chief

02/09/2025

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗚 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Philippine education system has been challenge for a long time now, with problems such as overcrowded classrooms, lack of qualified teachers and poor performance in international assessment.

The MATATAG Curriculum, introduced by the Department of Education (DepEd) under the leadership of former Secretary and Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, was officially launched in August 2023, with pilot implementation beginning in subsequent school years. It aims to decongest the existing K–12 content by reducing the number of competencies and streamlining learning to focus on foundational skills such as literacy, numeracy, socio-emotional development, and national identity. The acronym MATATAG stands for: *Make the curriculum relevant*; *Take steps to accelerate delivery* of services; *Take good care of learners*; and *Give support to teachers*.

However it seems like students task increased even more, with overflowing assignment and projects trying to squeeze in only 45 minutes.

Students are not robots, they need time to rest and grow beyond academics,the added pressure has left students struggling to balance their academic responsibilities with their mental health and personal lives.

Teachers, too, face significant implementation challenges. Reports on the early rollout have cited teacher readiness issues, inadequate training, lack of updated learning materials, and strained timelines, all of which hinder effective delivery. Instead of lightening their responsibilities, the new curriculum has in many cases added to their stress and reduced the quality of instruction. Some studies also point to persistent problems such as overcrowded classrooms and insufficient infrastructure, which remain barriers to achieving the program’s goals.

While the MATATAG Curriculum is a significant step toward bridging the gaps in Philippine education, its implementation must be closely monitored and continually refined. Establishing evaluation and monitoring mechanisms, ensuring professional development for teachers, and providing sufficient resources are essential. Only by addressing these realities can the curriculum achieve its vision of building a stronger, more resilient, and future-ready education system for the nation.

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| Column by: Navales, Marxis

01/09/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬𝗔𝗟 | 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗮: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗮 𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝘂𝗹𝗮?

"Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Mukha: May Prinsipyo, May Isang Salita?"
Isa ito sa mga naging pangako ng dalawang politikong dating magkasangga ngunit ngayo'y mistulang mortal na magkaaway. Sa panahon ng halalan, sabay silang umakyat sa entablado, bitbit ang pangakong pagbabago. Ngunit ngayong pareho na silang nasa kapangyarihan, ang dating pagkakampi ay napalitan ng matinding tunggalian. Kapangyarihan laban sa kapangyarihan — sino ang dapat manaig? Sino ang karapat-dapat na kampihan ng taumbayan?
Kalat na kalat sa buong Pilipinas ang alitang namamagitan sa dating magkapartido na sina Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. at Pangalawang Pangulo Sara Duterte. Sa halip na pagtutulungan para sa ikabubuti ng bansa, ang nagaganap ay tila paghuhukay ng baho at pagbabatuhan ng akusasyon. Ang pangarap na “Bagong Pilipinas” ay unti-unting nababalot ng kadiliman ng politika.

𝗧𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗢 𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗔?
Kamakailan, naging laman ng pambansang balita ang mga seryosong paratang laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Noong Nobyembre 23, 2024, sa isang press briefing, nabanggit ni Duterte ang umano’y pagkontak niya sa isang taong kayang kitilin ang buhay ng Pangulo at ng kanyang pamilya — isang pahayag na itinuring ng Department of Justice (DOJ) bilang “self-incriminating” at ng Palasyo bilang “aktibong banta” sa seguridad ng estado.
Dahil dito, agad na inihain ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ang subpoena laban kay Duterte. Isinailalim siya sa preliminary investigation noong Mayo 2025. Tinawag ng DOJ ang kanyang pahayag na “inciting to sedition” at “grave threats,” at inihahanda na ang mga kaso laban sa kanya. Tinanggihan naman ni Duterte ang mga paratang, iginiit na wala siyang intensyon at ito raw ay "out of context."

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗡𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗨𝗛𝗔𝗡
Sa gitna ng tensyon, sinimulan ng House of Representatives ang impeachment proceedings laban kay Duterte noong Pebrero 2025. Kabilang sa mga batayan ng reklamo ay: tahasang banta laban sa Pangulo; pag-abuso sa confidential at intelligence funds; at mga alegasyon ng korapsyon noong siya’y kalihim ng DepEd.

Bagama’t naipasa ito sa Mababang Kapulungan, ibinasura ng Senado ang kaso sa huli dahil sa teknikalidad, ayon sa desisyon ng Korte Suprema, na nagsabing unconstitutional ang proseso ng pagkakalunsad ng impeachment.

𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗗 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡: 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗢𝗦
Hindi rin nagpahuli si Duterte sa pagbato ng akusasyon. Ayon sa kanya, ang katiwalian sa kasalukuyang administrasyon ay nag-ugat sa nakaraan — partikular sa mga Marcos. Binuhay niyang muli ang isyu ng ill-gotten wealth, political dynasty, at umano’y patuloy na impluwensyang hindi nawawala sa mga pangunahing ahensya ng gobyerno.
Ikinumpara pa niya ang istilo ng pamumuno ng kanyang ama, si dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, sa kasalukuyang pamahalaan, at iginiit na mas "matapang at disiplinado" ang dating administrasyon. Ngunit marami ang kumukwestyon kung ito ba ay para sa ikabubuti ng bayan — o bahagi lamang ng kampanyang pulitikal upang makabawi ng suporta.

𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗞𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗞𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗔-𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗔
Sa gitna ng bangayan, ginanap ang midterm elections noong Mayo 2025. Dito, nagtagumpay ang maraming kaalyado ni Sara Duterte — isang malinaw na mensahe mula sa taumbayan. Ngunit kasabay nito, tumitindi rin ang sigalot. Si Rodrigo Duterte mismo, na kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya ng International Criminal Court (ICC) para sa kasong crimes against humanity, ay nanalong muli bilang alkalde ng Davao City, kahit hindi pa nakauuwi sa bansa.
Samantala, si Pangulong Marcos ay patuloy na binabanatan ang kampo ni Duterte bilang "destabilizer" ng pamahalaan. Ayon sa ilang ulat, may ugnayan si Duterte sa mga anti-Marcos military retirees at ilang sektor ng simbahan. Sa mga ulat ng international media, ang bangayang ito ay may malalim na epekto sa foreign policy ng bansa — lalo na sa relasyon nito sa China at Estados Unidos.

𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗬𝗔𝗞
Sa harap ng kaguluhan, isa lamang ang tiyak — ang mga Pilipino ang tunay na talo sa bangayang ito. Habang abala ang mga lider ng bansa sa pagpapabagsak sa isa’t isa, nananatiling nakabimbin ang mga panukalang makatutulong sana sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan: edukasyon, kalusugan, trabaho, at seguridad.
Ang “Bagong Pilipinas” na kanilang ipinangako ay nalilihis sa tunay nitong layunin. Imbes na makitang progresibo at may pagkakaisa, ang bansa ay nahahati, nalilito, at nawawalan ng direksyon.

𝗦𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻. 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗸𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮, 𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗹𝘂𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁-𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼. 𝗪𝗮𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘆-𝘁𝗮𝗼. 𝗜𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮!

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| Editoryal ni: Gorobao, Althea Jane C.

25/08/2025

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆
𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 Art Joseph A. Obsioma, 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳-𝘪𝘯-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧

Every year, on the last Monday of August, the Philippines pauses to remember the countless men and women who shaped the nation’s history. Known as National Heroes Day, this commemoration serves as both a tribute and a reminder of the sacrifices made for the country’s freedom and identity.

The tradition traces its roots back to the early 20th century, during the American colonial period. In 1931, under Act No. 3827 of the Philippine Legislature, the last Sunday of August was declared National Heroes Day. The date was not chosen by accident, it coincided with the Cry of Pugad Lawin (or Cry of Balintawak) in August 1896, when Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan launched the revolution against Spanish rule. It was on this fateful day that Filipinos tore their cedulas (residence certificates), a symbolic gesture of defiance that sparked the Philippine Revolution.

The holiday was later moved to the last Monday of August to give modern Filipinos not just a long weekend, but also a dedicated day to reflect on heroism, both past and present. In 2007, through Republic Act No. 9492, it was officially established as a regular national holiday celebrated every last Monday of August.

But beyond dates and decrees, National Heroes Day is a story of memory and gratitude. It is not dedicated to a single figure like Bonifacio, Rizal, or Mabini, but to all heroes, famous and unnamed, who fought for freedom and justice. It includes not only revolutionaries of the 19th century, but also soldiers who defended the country during World War II, overseas Filipino workers who sacrifice for their families, frontliners in times of crisis, and everyday citizens who live with courage and compassion.

Moreover, every year, Filipinos gather at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) in Taguig for the national observance. The President, along with military leaders and government officials, leads the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a symbolic grave honoring those whose names may be lost to history, yet whose bravery remains immortal.

For students, the day often means storytelling, hearing once again about Dr. Jose Rizal’s intellectual resistance, Bonifacio’s fiery leadership, or Gabriela Silang’s courage as she took up arms. For workers, it is a reminder that true heroism also comes in quieter forms: perseverance, service, and sacrifice for one’s family and community.

Furthermore, the essence of National Heroes Day lies in this timeless truth: that heroism is not only about fighting battles in the past, but about living lives of integrity in the present. The heroes of today may not wield bolos or write revolutionary novels, but they carry the same spirit of resilience that has defined the Filipino people across centuries.

As the sun rises every last Monday of August, the nation collectively whispers a “thank you” to its heroes, known and unknown. And as history continues to unfold, each Filipino is reminded that in ordinary acts of courage, sacrifice, and love of country, one also becomes part of the nation’s long and unfinished story of heroism.

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25/08/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 | DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has officially announced the suspension of classes at all levels and government work—in both public and private sectors, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, given the erratic weather conditions.

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28/07/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Malawag NHS Shines at the 456th Nabua Foundation Anniversary

Malawag National High School (MNHS) proudly brought home multiple awards during the celebration of the 456th Nabua Foundation Anniversary.

The MNHS CTP/MAPEH/DRRM Unit delivered outstanding performance, earning the following accolades:

🏆 1st Place – Fancy Drill with Dance Number
🏆 3rd Place – Best Marching Company Minus MAPEH/DRRM Category 4
🏆 3rd Place – Majorettes Exhibition Contest Category B
🏆 4th Place – Best Marching Company Minus CTP/DRRM Girls Category 3
🏆 4th Place – Majorettes Dance Showdown Contest
🏆 5th Place – Best Marching Company Minus CTP/DRRM Boys
🏆 5th Place – Best Marching Majorettes Category B

Job well done, MNHSians 🎉👏

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17/07/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 | In reference to the memorandum released by the Office of the Municipal Mayor of Nabua and the Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 7 issued at 5:00 AM today by DOST-PAGASA, persistent heavy rains are anticipated over Camarines Sur due to the combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Depression “CRISING.”

As a precautionary measure, face-to-face classes scheduled for today, July 17, 2025, are suspended until further notice.

Please stay safe and stay tuned for further announcements.

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