The Pax Et Bonum

29/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Pampinid na Palatuntunan, inilipat sa Setyembre 17

INILIPAT ng Lupon ng Filipino ang pampinid na palatuntunan mula Agosto 27 patungong Setyembre 17 kasunod ng sunod-sunod na suspensyon ng klase.

Ayon kay Bb. Veronica Arceo, g**o ng Filipino, isinagawa ang pagbabago upang mabigyan ng sapat na panahon ang mga mag-aaral at g**o na makapaghanda at makahabol sa mga gawaing bahagi ng pagdiriwang.

“Kaya inilipat ang pampinid na palatuntunan ay dahil sa suspensyon ng mga klase. Ito rin ay para magkaroon ng oras ang mga mag-aaral at g**o na makapaghanda at makahabol sa mga gawain,” pahayag ni Arceo.

BASAHIN NANG BUO:
https://thepaxetbonum.wordpress.com/2026/08/29/pampinid-na-palatuntunan-inilipat-sa-setyembre-17/

Artikulo ni: A. Lacea

21/08/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | Words that Craft Expression

Have you ever had a conversation with your friend and they used the word “kilig” to refer to their crush? Or how about when you made your parents angry, and they used the word “gigil?” Maybe when you accidentally made your best friend upset, and they brought up the word “tampo?”

You may be familiar with these words because they are often heard or used in everyday life. Now, let me ask you this. Did you ever take a moment to ask yourself, “What do these words actually mean?”

READ MORE: https://thepaxetbonum.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/words-that-craft-expression/

Article by: C. Baluyot
Graphic by: E. Genesi

21/08/2026

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫.” - 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨 “𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲” 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐉𝐫.

Noong Agosto 21, 1983, muling tumapak sa Maynila si Ninoy Aquino, dala ang simoy ng bagong pag-asa at mga pangarap ng mga taong naghahangad ng kapayapaan at demokrasya. Subalit makalipas lamang ang ilang sandali, bumalot ang matinding dalamhati at pagkagulat sa bayan sapagkat siya ay pinaslang sa Manila International Airport, sa kaniyang sariling bayan at sa kamay ng kapwa Pilipino na kaniyang ipinagtatanggol kasama ang buong sambayanan. Ang kaniyang pagkamatay ay nagpasiklab ng galit ng mga Pilipino na siya ring naging dahilan upang hamunin at tapusin ang rehimeng Marcos.

Ilang dekada na ang nakalilipas, inaalala pa rin si Ninoy Aquino bilang simbolo ng katapangan sa panahon ng isa sa pinakamadilim na yugto ng kasaysayang pampulitika ng republika. Isinasabuhay ngayon ng mga Pilipino ang kanyang pamanang katapangan at pagmamahal sa bayan na nagbigay-tinig sa mga taong inaapi at hindi pinakikinggan.

Sulat ni: D. Morales
Grapiko ni: T. Jimenez

19/08/2026

"I want our people to be like a molave tree, strong and resilient, standing on the hillsides, unafraid of the rising tide, lightning and the storm, confident of its strength." - Manuel L. Quezon

Ngayong ika-19 ng Agosto, ipinagdiriwang natin ang "Quezon Day." Ginugunita natin ang kapanganakan ng Ama ng Wikang Pambansa at Ikalawang Pangulo ng Pilipinas na nag-iwan ng hangarin na maging malaya, matatag, at nagkakaisa ang sambayanan sa pamamagitan ng iisang wika.

Sa panahong ito, patindi nang patindi ang mga hamong kinahaharap ng Pilipinas at ng bawat Pilipino. Ang binanggit at mga nais ni Quezon ay isang paalala sa ating lahat na sa anumang hamon na ating raranasin, mahalaga ang kawalan ng takot na harapin ito nang sama-sama bilang isang bayan.

Maligayang Araw ni Quezon sa inyong lahat!

Sulat ni: L. Ferrer
Grapiko ni: K. Montemayor

30/07/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | New Faces of Pupil Government for School Year 2026–2027, Unveiled

The Pupil Government (PG) officially announced the newly elected student officers and Grades 4 to 6 level representatives for School Year 2026–2027 on July 22 through its adviser, Ms. Estella May De Vera.

Pupils from Grades 4 to 6 voted on July 16 to elect the PG’s new slate, and the results were presented by Ms. De Vera in a speech that emphasized the school community’s trust and the subsequent responsibility to serve with integrity and humility.

“Your fellow Lourdesians have entrusted you with the responsibility to lead and serve. We hope that you will carry out your duties with integrity, responsibility, humility, and the Franciscan spirit,” said the PG adviser.

READ MORE: https://thepaxetbonum.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/new-faces-of-pupil-government-for-school-year-2026-2027-unveiled/

Article by: M. Ordoña

25/07/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | When the Mute Learns to Scream: Recognizing July 25 as National Campus Press Freedom Day

For as long as silence has masqueraded these halls as peace, and the screams and cries of the people have been hushed into mere whispers, two questions linger: What becomes of the truth? And how much longer can it endure its voice being muted?

The Scream:
Recovering from an era of suppression and forced silence, the Philippines took a decisive step toward safeguarding the people’s freedom of expression. In 1991, former President Corazon Aquino signed Republic Act No. 7079, otherwise known as the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, into law. Its enactment marked a significant milestone for Philippine journalism, recognizing the youth, such as student publications, as a vital platform for the disclosure of truth, the dispersion of beliefs, and the dissemination of news.

READ MORE: https://thepaxetbonum.wordpress.com/2026/07/25/when-the-mute-learns-to-scream-recognizing-july-25-as-national-campus-press-freedom-day/

Article by: S. Hallar
Graphic by: J. Sonido

25/07/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | “Be Human Before Being Right,” — New Lead Officers, Revealed

The Lourdesian Executive Alliance for Dynamic Leadership (LEAD) formally announced the new slate of student leaders for the School Year 2026-2027 (SY 2026-2027) last July 22 through their adviser, Ms. Patricia Astudillo.

Lourdesians from Grades 7 to 12 cast their votes on July 16 to elect this new batch of officers for LEAD, which Ms. Astudillo unveiled in a speech highlighting the importance of integrity and compassion in their service as student leaders.

“Leadership is more than attending meetings, organizing programs, or fulfilling the duties of your respective offices. It is a commitment to serve with integrity, humility, and compassion,” stated the LEAD adviser.

READ MORE: https://thepaxetbonum.wordpress.com/2026/07/25/be-human-before-being-right-new-lead-officers-revealed/

Article by: M. Pelayo

17/07/2026

Lourdesians from Grades 1 to 12 gathered for the annual Club Registration on July 8, marking the start of a new year of extracurricular involvement. With a wide selection of clubs and organizations, this year also introduced the inclusion of Senior High School students in club membership.

READ MORE: https://thepaxetbonum.wordpress.com/2026/07/17/lsqc-opens-club-registration-2026-2027/

Article by: M. Pelayo
Photo by: D. Galang

By: M. Pelayo Students from Grades 1 through 12 gathered on July 8 at the Blessed Jose Maria De Manila Courtyard and the Magnificat Hall for the annual club registration for school year 2026-2027. …

05/07/2026

𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭!
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞. 📝

As audition day draws closer, we are once again reminding all interested students to apply before the time frame for applications closes sharp on MONDAY, JULY 6. The Pax et Bonum is waiting patiently, but don’t make us wait too long because the final minute before we formally close the forms is at exactly 7:00 pm!

The said GOOGLE FORMS LINK for applications will be provided once again in this post, though all information regarding the available categories is located in the previous post, where we had first announced our need for staff.

If you think you have what it takes… shoot your shot and fill in the forms! ✨💙

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖 through the Google Form link provided TODAY until MONDAY, JULY 6:
https://forms.gle/3JUdjxSXwgXTefvk7

CAPTION: J. Feril
PUBMAT: R. Rojas & J. Feril

01/07/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧? 👁️
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝…? 👀
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝...!? 😱

Yes, it’s real! The Pax Et Bonum (PEB), Lourdes School Quezon City’s official student publication, is finally opening its gates for auditions. We are overjoyed to announce that we are looking for passionate, aspiring journalists and writers to fill the slots in our beloved PEB roster for the 2026–2027 school year.

A Google Form link is provided for all applicants. Inside, you will find specific instructions for each role, so it is highly important that all aspiring members open the link and follow the guidelines carefully.

Applicants for non-writing roles—such as Editorial Cartooning, Photojournalism, Layout, and Video Editing—are required to submit a portfolio of their best previous work within the form. Specific submission guidelines will depend on the department you are applying for.

Meanwhile, all applicants (whether applying for writing or non-writing roles) are required to attend the ON-SITE AUDITION. This will be held on Tuesday, July 7, at the High School Library, with further details outlined in the Google Form.

God bless to all of you, PEB aspirants! See you there! 💙

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖 through the Google Form link provided TODAY until MONDAY, JULY 6:
https://forms.gle/3JUdjxSXwgXTefvk7

Caption by: J. Feril
Graphics by: J. Feril, R. Rojas, & J. Javier