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21/09/2025

CLASS SUSPENSION | The Quezon City Government has announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels public and private schools in Quezon City. Tomorrow, September 22, 2025, due to bad weather brought by Southwest Monsoon and .

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Stay safe and alert at all times, MelQuinians!

15/09/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓 | Before the spotlight, there's sweat. At Melchora Aquino High School, preparation for the District 6 Press conference is a full-on mission. Scripts flying, cameras rolling, minds racing. Every student, every team, every moment counts. This is THE LOOKOUT, where passion meets preparation.

14/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧; 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭
By John Lourenz Torralba
Photos by Rofarenz Garcia & Shia Rafael Nuri Taib

Through the darkness that surrounds, a dazzling light shone.

Melchora Falcons kept their dreams alive, as they glided past Talipapa National High School (TNHS), 2-0, and Culiat High School (CHS), 2-0, after they suffered a devastating first game let down against Ismael Mathay Sr. High School (IMSHS), 1-2, in the District VI Athletic Meet--Men's Volleyball, at CHS on September 14, 2025.

Despite heavy rains, the teams showed how dedicated and competitive they were, with the stakes high for the chance to represent in the Division Meet.

After a shaky first set, the Falcons reigned strongly in the second against IMSHS, forcing a decisive third set with all eyes on the watch.

But that's the only height they reached as they failed to fly past IMSHS, falling short in a breathtaking third set down the line with costly mistakes; ending their opening game with scores of 14-25, 25-19, 17-19.

With their back against the wall, the Falcons rose to the occasion, making light work against TNHS, with scores of 25-12, 25-5.

Though TNHS showed they could put up a fight, the Falcons soared higher, staying more composed and pairing it with high-energy performances, enough to brush off a landslide second set win.

With their second game victory, the Falcons sustained their place, earning their next matchup against the home team, CHS, which would determine who will advance to the next round.

As their season was on the line, the Falcons displayed toughness in defense and grit on offense, where they took control and struck a first-set win against CHS.

Despite the efforts of CHS to close the gap in the second set, they didn't have the net to catch the fiery momentum the Falcons built as they continued their high-intensity executions.

With roaring fans behind their back, the Falcons never looked back as they ascended sky-high, crushing all CHS attempts to turn the game around.

Their defense became a great source of offense as they produced many saves with their excellent positioning led by Libero Zerimar Ramirez and his outstanding teammates.

Melchora Falcons booked their ticket to the next round, where they have the chance to triumph the District VI and earn the ultimate prize--representing in the Division Meet.

13/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐒𝐍𝐇𝐒, 𝐄𝐉𝐍𝐇𝐒
By Jhon Laurence D. Morales & Nilo F. Frias Jr.
Photos by Rofarenz S. Garcia & Khalia Amber B. Deligero

The Melchora Lady Falcons's wings were snapped for the fourth time.

Melchora Aquino High School (MAHS) could not handle the grittiness of Tandang Sora National High School (TSNHS), 0-2, and Emilio Jacinto National High School (EJNHS), 0-2, in the District VI Athletic Meet - Volleyball Women's on September 13, 2025, at Culiat High School, Quezon City.

TSNHS outlasted the Lady Falcons in a nail-biting opener, 25-22, 26-24, leaving Melchora dismayed. In the losing bracket, EJNHS closed the door on the Falcons in straight sets, 25-18, 25-21.

Despite the defeats, the Lady Falcons' main gunner and team captain, Angela Vicente, lifted the team with her incredible talent in the service and digging, tallying 12 massive points for the Falcons.

Meanwhile, Ghaille Ablao and Paula Balila helped the Falcons to soar high, but the team could not handle the pressure and tenacity of their rival teams.

"Pag 'di namin kaya yung kalaban, ini-encourage ko sila na mag-ingay sa court para mas uminit sila sa court and kaya naman namin lumaban at lumamang, nahahabol lang kami ng kalaban,” Vicente shared.

According to Mr. Josar-Joe Molina, coach of the Lady falcons, "Sa strategy kasi, maraming butas at wala sa tamang puwesto. Pangalawa yung sa service nila; lagi sila nag is-stepping, at pangatlo yung attitude nila na kapag nagkaka-error sila, sinisisi nila yung sarili nila."

For the fourth time, the Melchora Lady Falcons ended their rally in the District VI Athletic Meet, suffering an early axe against their neighboring schools, the Soranians and the Emilians.

13/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐒'𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐬s 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐒𝐍𝐇𝐒
By Ron Michael F. Desoloc & Fhamous John B. Bangon
Photos by Shia Rafael Nuri N. Taib

The battle between Melchora Aquino High School (MAHS) and Tandang Sora National High School (TSNHS) in the District 6 Secondary School Athletic Meet - Men's Basketball was held at Ismael Mathay Sr. High School (IMSHS) on September 13, 2025.

MAHS's strength and cooperation faded after the 2nd quarter, allowing TSNHS to catch up in the 3rd quarter and end the 4th quarter with a score of 46-54.

Kent Justine Candelario, MAHS's standout player, played incredibly well by maintaining smooth pacing and consistent scoring against TSNHS.

After the game, Coach Jodel Gasatan admitted that in the 3rd quarter, the team lost its rhythm.

He also said that if they still wanted to play, they would need more training.

13/09/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓 | Principal II Dr. Lorna C. Mendoza delivered the 2nd State of the School Address (SOSA) at Melchora Aquino High School on September 12 at the MAHS Multi-purpose Court, presenting a powerful report on enrollment growth, student achievements, and upcoming campus developments. The event reflected MAHS’s alignment with DepEd’s 5-Point Agenda and its unwavering commitment to learner success and community collaboration.

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13/09/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓 | Melchora Aquino High School (MAHS) oriented parents and teachers on the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program to ensure stronger support for students in Math, English, and Filipino. Meanwhile, the 3rd School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) also featured Dr. Michael A. Nazareth, Public Schools District Supervisor, who discussed the DepEd Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment, encouraging teachers to pursue career growth and progression.

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13/09/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓 | School Paper Advisers Ms. Glydelene Mae Trixcy A. Magbual (The Luminary) and Mr. Sherwin C. Teves (Ang Kamalayan) held a Campus Journalists’ Parents Orientation at MAHS Multi-purpose Court on September 12 to enhance and broaden the parents’ understanding of the Campus Journalism program.

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13/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐂
Photos by: Carl Angelene R. Sajonia

As part of an educator's responsibility for quality teaching and continued professional growth, Melchora Aquino High School (MAHS) held its 3rd School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) on September 12 at MAHS Multi-purpose Court with four resource speakers.

In her opening remarks, Principal II Dr. Lorna C. Mendoza thanked the teachers for their consistent enthusiasm and urged them to continue working together for the benefit of every learner.

For the first speaker, Dr. Michael A. Nazareth, Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS), enlightened the teachers on the Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment in the Department of Education, in line with DepEd Order No. 24, s. 2025, also known as the "Guidelines on the Implementation of the Expanded Career Progression System for Teachers and School Heads in the Department of Education."

Dr. Nazareth explained that the memorandum aims to stop teachers from retiring while still at the Teacher I level.

He also encouraged everyone not to be afraid of applying for promotion and reminded them to set goals for their career growth to keep up with the country’s changing economy, stating that if their first application was not approved, teachers should keep trying and continue improving their credentials.

For the second half of the SLAC, Mr. Christian Buenaobra (Mathematics Department Coordinator), Ms. Mary Ann Asaytono (Filipino Reading Coordinator), and Mrs. Jhonnalyn Cuesta (English Reading Coordinator) gave a follow-up discussion on the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, previously shared by Dr. Mendoza.

To gauge each teacher's knowledge and preparedness for the program, a pre-test and post-test were administered, where more than 40 teachers in attendance earned perfect scores, while some missed 2-3 items.

The four speakers received certificates of appreciation following their insightful presentations.

In his closing message, Faculty President Mr. Johnrick Salamero highlighted the important role teachers play in nurturing students’ skills and shaping their future.

13/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
By Ayesha Mae Pu-od and Carl Angelene Sajonia
Photos by Kim Paula Amor and Rofarenz Garcia

Mathematics and Reading Coordinators from Melchora Aquino High School (MAHS) enlightened parents on the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program after the 2025 State of the School Address (SOSA) on September 12 at the MAHS Multi-purpose Court.

Mr. Christian Buenaobra (Mathematics Department Coordinator) and Mrs. Jhonnalyn Cuesta (English Reading Coordinator) facilitated the orientation to provide a clear and detailed discussion on the ARAL Program or Republic Act No. 12028.

The orientation explained that this program is a major project from President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., created to provide much-needed help to students who are having great difficulty with their school lessons, especially in Math, English, and Filipino.

Mr. Buenaobra introduced the ARAL Program by explaining its procedures and presenting the schedule of the enrichment classes, which will start at the end of the second quarter.

Afterwards, Mrs. Cuesta announced that the program will officially launch on September 15, 2025, while the mid-year assessment will be held on the month of November.

The success of this program will create a new standard for helping students learn and for teachers and families working together.

13/09/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Through the diligent efforts of the SPTA officers, a livelihood seminar was held where Mr. Jerome Obaob from the office of Vice Mayor Gian Sotto taught parents how to make dishwashing liquid soap.

Photos by: Rofarenz Garcia

13/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐉𝐬’ 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦
By Jamil M. Mahusay and Alexa A. Ocasla
Photos by Christelle Delima and Kim Ashliegh Vicente

To strengthen and deepen understanding in the field of Campus Journalism, Melchora Aquino High School (MAHS) held a Campus Journalists’ Parents Orientation at MAHS Multi-purpose Court on September 12 around 10:00 A.M., with the guidance of the School Paper Advisers (SPAs) Ms. Glydelene Mae Trixcy A. Magbual (English Journalism) and Mr. Sherwin C. Teves (Filipino Journalism).

Ms. Magbual, SPA of The Luminary, discussed the significance of Republic Act 7079, also known as the "Campus Journalism Act of 1991," and how Journalism strengthens a student's ethical values and critical thinking that is crucial not only in writing.

In addition, Mr. Teves, SPA of Ang Kamalayan, proudly shared the achievements and accomplishments of MAHS young journalists’ even though the school's campus journalism program just started in 2022, clearly stating the fact that both school publication could keep up with other schools.

Mr. Teves also announced that MAHS will host the upcoming District VI Secondary Schools Press Conference (D6SSPC), a significant milestone for the school’s growing journalism program.

To prepare for the event, both SPAs encouraged parents to actively support their children’s needs, emphasizing that such involvement will not only help the students succeed but will also bring pride and honor to the entire school community.

They also highlighted that Journalism is now a mandatory subject for Grades 7 to 10—specifically for students in 7-Affection, 8-Affection, 9-Hydrogen, and 10-Hydrogen—as well as selected Senior High School students who participated in the previously held School-Based Press Conference (SBPC) in July this year.

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