The Plumage

09/09/2026

Pursuant to 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟯𝟱, alternative work arrangements and alternative learning modes will be implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR) and other affected provinces on September 10, 2026, amid continued heavy rainfall brought by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). Stay safe, PTCians!

Source: Presidential Communications Office

ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODES FOR SCHOOLS ON SEPTEMBER 10

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 135, government offices are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements in the National Capital Region and the following provinces on September 10, 2026, in anticipation of continued heavy rainfall associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and the cumulative effects of prolonged rainfall:

📍 National Capital Region (NCR)
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Benguet
📍 Bataan
📍 Bulacan
📍 Pampanga
📍 Zambales
📍 Batangas
📍 Cavite
📍 Laguna
📍 Rizal
📍 Occidental Mindoro
📍 Oriental Mindoro

Unless otherwise directed by their respective Local Chief Executives, alternative learning modes for classes at all levels in public and private schools shall be implemented in the aforementioned areas.

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers placed under alternative work arrangements shall be paid their corresponding wages or salaries, subject to applicable rules and regulations.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

05/09/2026

📢 WALANG PASOK SA BAYAN NG PATEROS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 | SABADO

Dahil sa patuloy na masamang panahon na ating nararanasan, suspendido ang lahat ng on-site school activities sa Bayan ng Pateros ngayong Sabado, September 5, 2026, bilang pag-iingat at pagtiyak sa kaligtasan ng ating mga mag-aaral, g**o, at kawani.

Samantala, ang Pateros Technological College (PTC) ay magpapatupad ng Asynchronous Activities, at suspendido ang lahat ng in-person classes at on-site school activities.

Hinihikayat ang lahat na manatiling ligtas, mapagmatyag, at patuloy na sumubaybay sa mga opisyal na abiso ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Pateros.

Kaligtasan ng bawat isa ang ating pangunahin nating prayoridad. Mag-ingat po tayong lahat! 🙏

31/08/2026

𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧

Hindi lahat ng bayani ay may monumentong itinayo para sa kanila. Hindi lahat ay may pangalang nakaukit sa mga pahina ng kasaysayan.

May mga bayaning minsang nakipaglaban para sa kalayaan. May mga nag-alay ng buhay upang ipagtanggol ang bayan. At may mga taong ang tanging sandata ay tapang, tiyaga, at paninindigan sa araw-araw.

Sa paglipas ng panahon, maaaring magbago ang mukha ng kabayanihan, ngunit nananatili ang diwa ng sakripisyo at paglilingkod.

May mga taong bumabangon kahit mabigat ang buhay. May mga magulang na patuloy na nagsisikap para may maihain sa hapag. May mga manggagawang humaharap sa init, ulan, pagod, at panganib upang maiuwi ang kanilang kinikita sa pamilya.

Kabilang dito ang mga rider na araw-araw na humaharap sa kalsada. Sa ilalim ng tirik na araw, sa gitna ng malakas na ulan, at sa harap ng mga panganib na hindi natin nakikita sa bawat biyahe. Patuloy silang umaandar para sa mga taong naghihintay sa kanilang pag-uwi.

Marahil, hindi nila tinatawag ang sarili nilang bayani.

Ngunit minsan, ang kabayanihan ay hindi nangangailangan ng pagkilala. Sapat nang may pamilyang naghihintay sa kanilang pag-uwi, may pangarap na nais abutin, at may buhay na patuloy nilang ipinaglalaban.

Dahil ang bayani ay hindi lamang ang taong nababasa natin sa mga aklat.

Minsan, sila ay ang mga taong tahimik na nagpapatuloy kahit walang pumapalakpak.

At marahil, iyon ang tunay na mukha ng kabayanihan.

𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞!🇵🇭

Pubmat | Virzen C. Dapat

29/08/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬’ 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

The Plumage Press Cup 2026, themed “Voices that Inspire, Stories that Matter,” was held on August 27, 2026, at Room 201 of Pateros Technological College (PTC) Main Campus, bringing together aspiring campus journalists to showcase their skills in creative writing, graphic design, and mobile journalism.

The competition opened with the registration of participants, who received event kits containing snacks and mini notebooks for note-taking. The registration was followed by a prayer, the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, and the PTC Hymn.

Ma. Ronisa Saldivar, a News Writer of The Plumage, served as the program host and formally opened the event.

The opening program continued with the welcome remarks of Nicole Sam Francisco, Editor-in-Chief of The Plumage, who engaged the participants by asking about their experiences and expectations for the competition. She also shared advice and encouragement to the aspiring campus journalists as they prepared for the contest.

Members of The Plumage, known as MAGES, were then introduced to the participants. Each publication staff also shared words of encouragement and advice based on their experiences in campus journalism.

The contest proper followed, with participants in the Creative Writing and Graphic Design categories stationed in Room 201. Meanwhile, Mobile Journalism participants moved around the campus to document activities related to the college’s foundation celebration using their mobile phones.

The competition was judged by Prof. Raniel Arcega for Creative Writing, Prof. Rome Amado for Mobile Journalism, and Maxene Khyle Velayo for Graphic Design.

Following the judges’ deliberation, the winners were announced in each category.

Creative Writing
Champion: Maurine Segundo
1st Place: Lady Jane Pajalla

Graphic Design
Champion: Virzen Dapat

Mobile Journalism
Champion: Hilmar Capangpangan
1st Place: Mark Gabriel Rabara
2nd Place: May Balobal

The program concluded with the closing remarks of Prof. Raniel Arcega, Executive Director of the Center for Student Services, Sports, Culture and the Arts. He emphasized that there is always room for improvement, encouraging the participants to continue developing their skills and learning from their experiences.

The Plumage Press Cup 2026 served as a platform for aspiring campus journalists to express their creativity, sharpen their journalistic skills, and gain experience in different fields of campus journalism.

Photo credits: Mendel Jen Obuyes

28/08/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐏𝐓𝐂 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Pateros Technological College Social Hall is currently filled with music and excitement as PTC Chamber’s Night 2026 takes place tonight.

The event officially opened with the preliminaries led by PTC Chambers Singers. Followed by the Welcoming Remarks from College President Dr. Analiza F. Arcega, and a performance from PTC United Groovers.

Prof. Jay Sanding also discussed the mechanics and judging criteria for the competition:
• Musicality - 50%
• Intonation and Diction - 20%
• Stage Presence - 20%
• Audience Impact - 10%

This is followed by the introduction of judges: Prof. Sonny Boy G. Hernandez, Prof. Jeffrey P. Oberas, and Ms. Joedi Ann Calabitasan.

Meanwhile, the Sashing Ceremony for Mr. and Ms. PTC, led by Prof. Sonny Boy G. Hernandez, will be held later in the program.

28/08/2026

Pursuant to 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟑𝟐, work in government offices and afternoon classes in all levels in public and private schools in National Capital Region are suspended on August 28, 2026. Essential government services will continue operating.

Source: Presidential Communications Office

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟴

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 132, work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools shall be suspended in the National Capital Region and the following provinces at 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026, in anticipation of the further enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) by the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR):

📍 National Capital Region (NCR)
📍 Abra
📍 Benguet
📍 Ilocos Sur
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Bataan
📍 Bulacan
📍 Nueva Ecija
📍 Pampanga
📍 Tarlac
📍 Zambales
📍 Batangas
📍 Cavite
📍 Rizal
📍 Oriental Mindoro
📍 Occidental Mindoro

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

27/08/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The 𝗜𝗻𝗸, 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗹𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is happening now at Room 201, with the theme, “𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚, 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧.”

The participants received kits upon registration. After the preliminaries, the program facilitators discussed the contest mechanics, criteria, and house rules.

26/08/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🖋️📸🎨

The wait is over! Today, we put creativity, skill, and storytelling to the test in 𝗜𝗻𝗸, 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗹𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 with the theme, “𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚, 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧.”

• 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Room 201
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Room 201 & Library

Participants, please present the 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 upon arrival for verification and registration.

📌Don’t forget to check the attached program flow for the schedule.

Good luck, PTCians! Let your creativity speak, your stories matter, and your talent shine. See you at The Plumage Press Cup 2026!

21/08/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐄!🥳🦖

Today, The Plumage celebrates not just another year of your life, but also the wonderful person you are to everyone around you.

In the short time you’ve been part of The Plumage as a photojournalist, you’ve already shown us how hardworking, caring, and reliable you are. You’re someone who knows what needs to be done, takes initiative, and can handle responsibilities on your own with genuine commitment. And of course, your humor always finds a way to make things a little lighter.

More than the photos you capture, we’re grateful for the dedication and heart you bring to the publication. You’ve become a friend to us, and we’re truly happy to have you as part of our MAGES family.

On your special day, we hope you continue to pursue the things that make you happy, grow into the person you aspire to be, and find success in every path you choose. May this new chapter bring you countless reasons to smile, meaningful memories to capture, and the happiness you truly deserve.

Happy birthday! May you always find success, happiness, and people who appreciate the wonderful person that you are. Keep shining, Jude, and keep capturing the moments that matter. 🤍

21/08/2026

𝟰𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗬 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗢’𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗠

The nation commemorates the 43rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. this August 21, 2026, remembering the life, courage, and sacrifice of one of the country’s prominent voices for democracy.

Ninoy Aquino stood as a strong political critic during the Martial Law period. Despite years of imprisonment, exile, and threats to his life, he continued to stand for his principles and the Filipino people. On August 21, 1983, his assassination upon returning to the Philippines became a defining moment in the country’s history and strengthened the call for political reform that eventually led to the 1986 People Power Revolution.

Through Republic Act No. 9256, August 21 was declared Ninoy Aquino Day, a special non-working holiday in recognition of his life and sacrifice.

Forty-three years later, we remember his courage, honor his sacrifice, and continue to value the freedom and democracy he fought for. 🇵🇭