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24/07/2025

|| NO CLASSES ADVISORY

Due to continues threat of flooding brought by the typhoon, Quezon City Academy Foundation, Inc. suspends face to face classes in all levels tomorrow, as recommended by DILG and Quezon City Government, Friday,July 25, 2025.

Meanwhile, there will also be a suspension of classes on July 28, 2025 (Monday) due to the scheduled State of the Nation Address (SONA) of our President Ferdinand "B**g b**g" Marcos Jr. ,as per the announcement from the office of the Quezon City Mayor .

23/07/2025

|| Brothers Beyond Waves: QCAFI Alumni Gabriel and Matthew Tabucao Paddle for Philippine Pride"

Where the rhythm of paddles meets the roar of determination. Two proud alumni of Quezon City Academy Foundation, Inc. (QCAFI) are making waves on the international stage—both in name and in spirit.

Gabriel A. Tabucao, from JHS Batch 2016 -2017 to SHS Batch 2018–2019, and his younger brother, Matthew A. Tabucao, who completed JHS in 2021 and SHS in 2023, have emerged as standout athletes in the world of dragon boat racing.

As key members of Bomba Pilipinas Dragonboat Team, one of the Philippines’ most competitive and diverse teams, the Tabucao brothers are not just paddling—they're propelling a nation forward, stroke by powerful stroke.

What started as a passion became a purpose. Both Gabriel and Matthew are living proof that QCAFI doesn’t just produce academic achievers, but resilient individuals who carry its values far beyond the school gates.
“Quezon City Academy played an important role in shaping our mindset today,” Matthew shared. “Through values of discipline, teamwork, and striving for excellence—some lessons that go way beyond the classroom. We proudly carry the QCA spirit every time we paddle. There's no other school like QCA.”

The Bomba Pilipinas Dragonboat Team, composed of paddlers from various walks of life—students, professionals, and athletes—embodies the spirit of diversity and unity. On water, they move as one: hearts synced with every paddle stroke, aiming to bring glory to the nation.

Despite limited support from the government and minimal funding for training and international exposure, the team has carved its name in the dragon boat scene. In recent years, they’ve triumphed against teams from Taiwan, Qatar, Japan, Spain, Malaysia, Korea, Guam, Canada, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Singapore, proving that talent and determination can outrun even the strongest tides.

Their long list of achievements reflects years of dedication: 2025 2nd Pendang Dragonboat Regatta (Malaysia) – 2nd runner-up, Premier Mixed Small Boat, 2025 PDBF 2nd Leg Dragonboat Regatta – Champion, Premier Opens Standard Boat (Minor Finals), 2025 PDBF 1st Leg Dragonboat Regatta – 2nd runner-up, 24u Small Boat Opens, 2024 PDBF Championship Leg – 2nd runner-up, Premier Opens Standard Boat, 2023 Polillo Dragonboat Festival – 2nd runner-up, Premier Mixed Standard Boat ...and many more.

These are not just medals; they are milestones of Filipino perseverance in a sport that often paddles against the current of national sports funding.

While dragon boat racing isn’t always in the spotlight compared to more popular sports, the Tabucao brothers and their team continue to race with unwavering determination. With minimal media attention and sparse governmental support, their victories often go unnoticed by the wider public.

Yet, they persist—driven by passion, pride, and the dream to make the Philippines a force to be reckoned with in the international paddling arena.

As Matthew now takes the lead in guiding the next generation of paddlers in Bomba Pilipinas, he carries the values instilled by QCAFI—resilience, teamwork, and leadership. Whether through the high waves of competition or the calm moments of reflection, the Tabucao brothers are proud QCAFIans, forever paddling not just for medals, but for something greater: the Filipino spirit.

So the next time you hear the sound of synchronized paddles slicing through the water, remember—it might just be two QCAFI brothers leading the charge, paddling with purpose, and bringing honor to the flag they carry across the sea.

23/07/2025

|| NO CLASSES ADVISORY

Due to continues heavy rain and the threat of flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), Quezon City Academy Foundation, Inc. suspends face to face classes in all levels tomorrow, as recommended by DILG and Quezon City Government, Thursday, July 24, 2025.

22/07/2025

|| NO CLASSES ADVISORY

Due to continues heavy rain and the threat of flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), Quezon City Academy Foundation, Inc. suspends face to face classes in all levels as recommended by the Presidential Communication Office, tomorrow, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

21/07/2025

|| NO CLASSES ADVISORY

Due to heavy rains and the threat of flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) recommends the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private schools in Quezon City, tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Everyone is advised to take necessary precautions and stay at home if needed for your safety.

MUST READ!

The schedule of activities related to Pista ng Kalinangan 2025 has been adjusted due to the weather conditions. Kindly take note of the following dates given by the organizing committee for your guidance.

July 24 - Afternoon Booth designing for Grades 7,9& 11
July 25 - Morning Booth designing for Grades 8,10& 12
July 28-29 - Food Selling at the QCAFI roof deck
July 28- (AM) Cake decorating for grade 7 (PM) Cooking show for Grade 8
July 29 – (AM) Cooking show for Grade 9 (PM) Beverage Making for Grade 10
July 31 Pistang Palaro

Stay safe QCAians!

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

|| CLASSES SUSPENDED

Parents or guardians may now fetch the students, provided it is safe to travel.

PAGASA issued a Weather Bulletin at 10:45 AM, July 21, 2025, raising an ORANGE Heavy Rainfall Warning over the entire Metro Manila.

In line with DepEd Order No. 022 s. 2024 and Local Government Memorandum Circular No. 3 s. 2025, classes are automatically suspended in Child Development Centers, Kindergarten to Senior High School, and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in public schools once an Orange Heavy Rainfall Warning is in effect.

According to DepEd, if the warning is raised after classes have started, classes and work must be suspended, and everyone must be sent home if it is safe to do so. However, schools are required to keep students and personnel inside the campus if traveling is deemed unsafe.

Stay safe QCAians!

19/07/2025

|| : QCAFI teams up with Red Cross to boost students safety and campus disaster readiness

Quezon City Academy Foundation, Inc. (QCAFI) in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conduct its annual Fire and Earthquake Seminar and Drill followed by an actual demonstration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the QCAFI roof-deck, which aims to help the school community understand better the safety measures and evacuation procedures during disasters, Friday, July 18, 2025.

Organized by the school’s Bureau of Safety and Disaster Preparedness (BSDP) under the leadership of Mr. Harold Roy, the event opened with a surprise earthquake drill. However, due to the unfavorable weather brought by Typhoon Crising, the school adjusted its original evacuation plan.

Instead of guiding students outside the school premises to designated safe zones, students were directed to remain in the school lobby while still strictly following standard earthquake drill procedures. This adjustment ensured everyone’s safety while maintaining the integrity of the drill.

After the drill, representatives from the PRC gave a comprehensive talk about how to stay safe before, during, and after earthquakes and fires. They also demonstrated the proper use of fire extinguishers and conducted a hands-on lesson in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)—an essential life-saving skill that could one day make a difference.

“Our goal is to make sure that everyone in the school knows exactly what to do,” said Mr. Roy in an interview. “From floor marshals to first-aid responders, everyone has a role. That sense of responsibility, plus consistent training, is what will help us act quickly and calmly in any emergency.”

He also stressed the importance of mental and emotional readiness, pointing out that calm leadership and clear communication can prevent panic. “Calm is contagious,” he added. “And we train for it.”

The school’s initiative is in line with the Department of Education’s Order No. 53, s. 2022, which requires all basic education institutions to conduct regular, unannounced fire and earthquake drills. These drills aim to develop automatic responses that could potentially save lives during real-life calamities.

Recent events show just how necessary such preparedness is. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), two of the strongest earthquakes in the country this year both measured 5.9 in magnitude—one on February 4 off the coast of Sarangani, and another on April 20 near Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat.

19/07/2025

|| Quezon City Academy Foundation, Inc. (QCAFI) in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conduct its annual Fire and Earthquake Seminar and Drill followed by an actual demonstration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the QCAFI roof-deck, which aims to help the school community understand better the safety measures and evacuation procedures during disasters, Friday, July 18, 2025.

Organized by the school’s Bureau of Safety and Disaster Preparedness (BSDP) under the leadership of Mr. Harold Roy, the event opened with a surprise earthquake drill. However, due to the unfavorable weather brought by Typhoon Crising, the school adjusted its original evacuation plan.

Instead of guiding students outside the school premises to designated safe zones, students were directed to remain in the school lobby while still strictly following standard earthquake drill procedures. This adjustment ensured everyone’s safety while maintaining the integrity of the drill.

18/07/2025

|| Be gone, bygones

It’s night again—not quite literally—but there is darkness in my soul, where each memory is

illuminated, twinkling like stars in the night. My mind—my very own form of torture—explores another place I have yet to be. And oh foolish me! I grasp! I reach out and stretch my arms! I had it in my hold but it slipped through the gaps of my fingers as soon as I held it—foolish me! How forgetful must I be to fail to remember? How can I forget that I have dreamt of it far longer than I lived it? The heavens must despise me—for they blessed my very being with such memories to reminisce, all the while cursing me with the ability to remember. Like a heart that keeps on beating—even if it’s owned by another who isn’t my very own. And just like that, I am once again reminded—it’s night again.

- a.v.