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SJC JHS The Shield, 18th Street East Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo (2025)

24/09/2025

𝑱𝑼𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵 | 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞

Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall tomorrow, Olongapo City Mayor Atty. Rolen Paulino Jr. has declared the suspension of classes on Thursday, September 24, 2025, in all levels, both public and private.

The public is reminded that emergency hotlines remain open 24/7. For immediate assistance, please call 911.

24/09/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀

History leaves echoes—some fade, but others blaze brighter with every heartbeat of the nation. From the silence of Martial Law to the thunder of People Power, one truth endures: the Filipino spirit does not forget. ✊🇵🇭

In the years since, that spirit has risen again against a new enemy: corruption. It hides in unfinished projects and vanished funds, but every stolen peso only fuels the fire of resistance.

Students, workers, families, and leaders march together, demanding accountability. Corruption may steal from the poor and weaken the nation, but it cannot erase courage. To protest is to protect, to speak is to reclaim, and to remember is to fight for the future.

The fire that once ignited revolution still burns. It cannot be silenced, stolen, or killed—because the fire lives on in us.

Article by: Khate Motus
Illustrated by: Jade Miramaris Ablao
Graphics by: April Ariane Austria
Caption by: Erich Chloe Vinoya

24/09/2025

𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀

🌬️ Winds grow stronger, rains fall harder, and floods run deeper. These are no longer warnings, but realities we face. ⛈️

The Philippines, standing at the frontline of the Pacific Typhoon Belt, endures storms that intensify with every degree of warming. Rising seas, heavier rains, deadlier winds, and surging floods are no longer distant threats but lived realities for millions of Filipinos. Climate change is rewriting the story of every typhoon, transforming once-familiar storms into catastrophes of unprecedented scale.

Yet amidst the crisis lies a call to action: to prepare, to adapt, and to demand solutions that safeguard our communities. Because in the face of the climate crisis, truth is our shield—and collective action is our strongest weapon. 👥

This is not just about the storms we survive today, but about the future we choose to fight for. 👊

Article by: Ethan Matthew Mariano
Illustrated by: Eiyah Elize Tadiar
Graphics by: Micah Aira Millares
Caption by: Trisha Turqueza and Edmundo Legaspi Jr.

23/09/2025

𝑱𝑼𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵 | 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞

Due to the severe weather and the orange rainfall warning issued across Zambales, Mayor Atty. Rolen Paulino Jr. has announced the suspension of classes on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at all levels, both public and private.

22/09/2025

𝑱𝑼𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵 | 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞

Due to the increasing threat of Super Typhoon Nando, Mayor Atty. Rolen Paulino Jr. has announced the suspension of classes on September 23, 2025 on all levels-both public and private.

The public is reminded that emergency hotlines are operational 24/7. For immediate assistance, please contact 911.

21/09/2025

𝑱𝑼𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵 | 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞

In light of Bagyong Nando, Olongapo City Mayor Atty. Rolen Paulino Jr. has announced the suspension of classes on Monday, September 22, 2025, in all levels across both public and private schools.

The Mayor emphasized that the decision was made to ensure the safety of students and school personnel, as the typhoon is expected to intensify in the coming days.

Residents are also reminded that emergency services remain available 24/7. For urgent concerns, the public is encouraged to call 911 without hesitation.

20/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝗬𝗘𝗦-𝗢 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗨𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

This Saturday, September 20, the Youth for Environment in School Organization (YES-O) took part in the city-wide clean-up drive in East Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City.

The day began with a morning mass at 6:00 a.m., followed by the clean-up activities that wrapped up by 7:00 a.m.. Led by its officers and dedicated members, YES-O emphasized its commitment to a cleaner community, starting with the surroundings of the St. Joseph College Junior High School campus.

Volunteers were divided into groups and assigned to various streets across East Bajac-Bajac, working hand in hand to clear and tidy up the neighboring areas.

To cap off the event, YES-O served participants a warm bowl of sweet chocolate rice porridge paired with bread rolls—a simple gesture of gratitude for their time and effort.

Article by: Weem Youone Pabalinas
Captured by: Zuriel Zeno Bautista

20/09/2025

[𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖] The Pre-Finals of Mr. And Ms. Sportsfest Division 2 is taking place at the St. Joseph College Olongapo - Junior High Department (SJC-JHS) Social Hall.

The event is booming with cheers and energy, the atmosphere alive with excitement and anticipation. Every shout and chant adds to the sportsfest atmosphere, reflecting the passion and pride for the upcoming Sportsfest 2025.

19/09/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝗕𝘂𝘁, 𝗔𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁?

Recognition dazzles—it shines so brightly that everything else falls into shadow. Yet behind every medal, every certificate, every applause-filled announcement lie sacrifices so quiet they almost go unnoticed. Missed dinners with family. Friendships left to wither. Hallways once filled with laughter now echo only with the silence of late-night cramming. 📚

In the pursuit of praise, expectations often grow so heavy they bury the very passion that once fueled the effort. The hunger for validation grows louder, pressing harder, until joy itself feels smaller, weaker. And in those moments, the question arises: who is truly steering the game—the achiever, or the invisible hands of expectation? 🏅

“Recognition is all that is noticed—all that is prioritized. But what about the efforts and actions that started it all?” The thought rings like an unshakable truth. ⚖️

The medal glimmers. The applause surges through the room. The long-sought goal is finally reached. Yet as the cheers fade into silence, one question lingers—was the victory worth the cost?

Article by: Mikaela Santonil
Illustrated by: Icah Carish Dela Peña
Graphics by: Charlz Gaspar
Caption by: Edmundo Legaspi Jr.

16/09/2025

[𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖] St. Joseph College Olongapo - Junior High Department (SJC-JHS) is experiencing its first earthquake drill in A.Y. 2025-2026, in light of 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡.

15/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

On this day, September 15, the Youth for Environment in School Organization (YES-O) hosted its first Cleanest Classroom Awarding Ceremony.

The event was led by YES-O President Margarita Haze and Grade 10 Representative Marize Andrea Molina, who officially announced the winners for each grade level. For Grade 7, St. Clement was named second runner-up, St. Anthony was declared first runner-up, and St. Benedict emerged as champion. In Grade 8, St. Joan earned second runner-up, St. Agnes took first runner-up, and St. Agatha claimed the champion title.

Meanwhile, in Grade 9, St. Mark was recognized as second runner-up, St. Andrew as first runner-up, and St. Bartholomew as champion. For Grade 10, St. Monica received second runner-up, St. Michael was named first runner-up, and St. Augustine secured the champion award.

The awarding highlighted the students’ efforts to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in their classrooms, reflecting the school’s commitment to environmental awareness and discipline.

Article by: Rhyse Joseph Moya
Captured by: Paul Isaac Pineda and Zuriel Zeno Bautista

13/09/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗢𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼 – 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗿. 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀

The Central Board of Students (CBS) of St. Joseph College Junior High School Department held the Mr. and Ms. Sportsfest Pre-Finals today, September 13, 2025, featuring the representatives of the Grade 7 Green Orcas, Grade 8 Yellow Piranhas, and Grade 9 Blue Marlins.

The program opened with a prayer led by Erich Chloe Vinoya, Grade 9 CBS representative, followed by the singing of the Philippine national anthem. Mr. Jesus C. Ramos, Director of the Office of Student Affairs, delivered the welcome remarks, while CBS President Elisha Mariel Elinzano introduced the judges and presented the criteria for judging.

The candidates participated in different segments, including a stage walk and the Question-and-Answer portion facilitated by CBS Grade 10 Representative Aithan Delos Santos and CBS Vice President Marize Andrea Molina. The intermission featured a dance performance by the Culture and Arts Society (CAS) and a song number by Grade 10 students Precious Kylee Muli and Antoinne Manalasan.

The event ended with closing remarks from CBS Vice President Marize Andrea Molina and a photo session with the candidates. The pre-finals served as a lead-up to the grand finals where the new Mr. and Ms. Sportsfest will be announced.

Article by: Dexyvonne Vailoces
Captured by: Karl Elepongga and Mika Gonzales

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