The Torch x Ang Tanglaw

05/01/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 ︱ 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
As we welcome the new year, 𝗟𝗩𝗖𝗖 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 begins January with activities that strengthen both the mind and the spirit.
📝 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 – Start the year focused and prepared.
📖 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Celebrate faith, values, and reflection.
May this month strengthen our pursuit of academic excellence and Christ-centered values. Let’s begin the year strong, La Verdarians!

25/12/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 │ 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁!

Honoring Dr. Sharene T. Labung - our lamp-lit guide and steadfast leader - through a Shakespearean sonnet.

🌟 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁! 🌟

Honoring Dr. Sharene T. Labung - our lamp-lit guide and steadfast leader - through a Shakespearean sonnet.

𝗔 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁:
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗧. 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗴

𝐒erene beside us, lamp-lit truths impart,
𝐇ow far we journey, steered by steadfast guide,
𝐀 soul of virtue shines within your heart,
𝐑espect you earn through kindness you provide.
𝐄nduring hope you sow in all your walks,
𝐍eeds call; like watchful guard, you know no pause,
𝐄ven in dusk, your wisdom softly talks,
𝐓ime flows with ease when guided by His laws.
𝐋et our light shine the brightest, so you say,
𝐀mid the dark we walk, but guaranteed,
𝐁eyond the bitter night comes blessed day,
𝐔nspoken love that manifest in deed.
𝐍ot you, but Him, whose will your works pursue,
𝐆od's grace made manifest in faithful you.

Literary: Trixie Sarmiento
Cartoon: Aldous Emerson Tayer
Graphics: Ron Alex Lim

23/12/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗟𝗩𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀

From the moment the Blue Tracksters stretched, adjusted their spikes, and mentally prepared for the races ahead, it was clear that this year’s Interzonal Athletic Meet would be different: faster, fiercer, and filled with breakthroughs.

On November 20, the Blue Tracksters delivered a showcase of determination and record-setting performances, amassing a total of 𝟭𝟭 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀, truly placing La Verdad Christian School in the spotlight.

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆: 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨

The spark of victory first ignited in the elementary division, showing small footsteps that promise giant achievements:

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝘆𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗼 sprinted to 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 in the 1500m run.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 anchored the 4x400m relay team to a hard-earned 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲.

𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙀𝙉𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙊𝙑𝘼𝙇: 𝙅𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝘿𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙤𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚

In the secondary girls’ division, LVCS tracksters dominated and shattered multiple Interzonal records:

𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝘀 claimed a remarkable 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀 in the 100m run, 100m hurdles, 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay.

“Strive with strength, hurdle with confidence and think with your heart,” Jenna whispered to herself before conquering the tracks.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝘆𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗼 also 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 while adding Silver medals in the 800m and 3km races, showcasing the team’s depth.

𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙏: 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙮𝙨' 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣

The secondary boys electrified the field, erupting cheers from across the oval as the tracksters clinched a historic finish and set a new standard:

The 𝟰𝘅𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺—composed of 𝗬𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻, 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹—blazed across the finish line in a 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 of 𝟰𝟲.𝟳𝟲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀!

Alongside the team, 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 marked his own tracks with 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 in the 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗺 run, earning additional medals in the 3000m and 4x400m relay.

𝙎𝙋𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙏 𝙏𝙊 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝘿𝘼𝘼𝙈

By the end of the competition, La Verdad Christian School had strengthened its presence on the oval with multiple gold-medalists’ slots for the 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗔𝗠).

They concluded the meet with a collection of medals, personal bests, and new Interzonal records, reflecting their hunger to run beyond their limits, more so in the next levels, God willing.

Written by: Arrianne Pangan
Layout by: Katherine Cortez

12/12/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀

They came, they kicked, they conquered.

La Verdad Christian School’s taekwondo team, the Blue Defenders, left their mark in the Interzonal Athletic Meet with a full-team podium sweep of 𝟭𝟬 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀, leaving no athlete empty-handed.

The competition began with the 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗮𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, where the team demonstrated exceptional precision and discipline, capturing 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀.

Riding on this momentum, the Blue Defenders displayed their dominance on the mat and finished off with 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 medals in the 𝗞𝘆𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗶 event.

“Physically and mentally po preparation namin dahil habang tumataas ‘yung level, mas tumitindi po ‘yung training. At the same time, pinanghihinaan po kami ng loob minsan dahil sa ibang teammates na hindi na kasama sa pag-advance. Pero awa’t tulong naman po ng Panginoon, kakayanin namin ito,” said Rodolfo Capuz Jr., Kyorugi gold medalist.

With athletes advancing to the Pampanga Schools Division Athletic Association Meet (PASDAAM), the Blue Defenders are set to carry their momentum forward and represent La Verdad Christian School with pride and determination.

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘

𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒
𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗮
Poomsae Individual 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Poomsae Group 🥇 (𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘇
Poomsae Mixed Pair 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Poomsae Group 🥇 (𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻
Poomsae Group 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮
Kyorugi 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗞𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱
Kyorugi 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼
Kyorugi 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)
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𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒
𝗚𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲
Poomsae Individual 🥈(𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)
Poomsae Group 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼
Poomsae Group 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗹
Kyorugi (Light) 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼
Kyorugi (Fin) 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)
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𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐒
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗷𝗲
Poomsae Mixed Pair 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Poomsae Group 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼
Poomsae Group 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘇 𝗝𝗿.
Kyorugi (Open) 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮
Kyorugi (Welter) 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼
Kyorugi (Fin) 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

𝗖𝘆𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮
Kyorugi (Feather) 🥉 (𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼
Kyorugi (Light) 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

The Blue Defenders will carry their impressive medal record into the 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗔𝗠 early next year as they continue their quest for continued success at the division level.

Written by: Arrianne Pangan & Althea Lagazon
Layout by: Katherine Cortez

11/12/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁

La Verdad Christian School’s (𝗟𝗩𝗖𝗦) Blue Knights chess team delivered a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 at the Interzonal Athletic Meet, held at Don Bosco Academy, Bacolor, securing an overall haul of 𝟭𝟱 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲𝘀.

Leading the charge was 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮, who clinched the 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 in the Secondary Boys Standard Chess division with an impressive 4.5 points.

Villanueva opened the tournament with confidence, sweeping the early rounds with a clean 3–0 start, establishing an early advantage. Momentum stalled in round four when he encountered tougher counterplay that led to a draw, giving him 3.5 points. But he trounced his opponent in the final round to finish strong.

"𝘜𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘢, 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙠𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘰. 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘦-𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘪, 𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯, 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘯 ‘𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘢 𝘗𝘈𝘚𝘋𝘈𝘈𝘔. 𝘓𝘢𝘨𝘪 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘪 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯,” said Villanueva.

The Blue Knights’ success was a 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁
, extending beyond Villanueva’s individual victory. In the Secondary Division, 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀 and 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼 also captured Gold medals in their respective Blitz Individual events. At the same time, the Secondary Girls trio of 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼, 𝗝𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘇, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗶𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮 swept the team events, securing Gold in both Blitz and Standard formats.

In the elementary ranks, 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀, 𝗥𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻, and 𝗭𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼 added crucial points for LVCS with strong performances across Blitz and Standard categories. Their collective efforts showcased remarkable depth—proving the Blue Knights’ strength from elementary to secondary level.

𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐙 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐋

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦:
Salomo, Zechariah 🥉 (𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦:
Andres, Jonas Emannuel Roadblock 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦:
Perez, Jhicelle Irish 🥉 (𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)
Villanueva, Fritzie 🥈 (𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)
Navarro, Almina Faye 🥇 (𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐙 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦
Catacutan, Ryle 🥈(𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)
Salomo, Zechariah 🥈(𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦
Dumalanta, Sarah Rose 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)
Palaganas, Janine Kate 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦
Andres, Jonas Emannuel Roadblock 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Villanueva, Serafin 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦
Perez, Jhicelle Irish 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Villanueva, Fritzie 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Navarro, Almine Faye 🥇 (𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐋

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦:
Dumalanta, Sarah Rose 🥈(𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)
Palaganas, Janine Kate 🥉 (𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦:
Villanueva, Serafin 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦:
Navarro, Almina Faye 🥉(𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)
Perez, Jhicelle Irish 🥈(𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦
Catacutan, Ryle 🥈(𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)
Salomo, Zechariah 🥈(𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥)

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦
Dumalanta, Sarah Rose 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Palaganas, Janine Kate 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦
Andres, Jonas Emannuel Roadblock 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Villanueva, Serafin 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦
Navarro, Almina Faye 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Perez, Jhicelle Irish 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)
Villanueva, Fritzie 🥇(𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗)

With these results, the Blue Knights have secured four slots for the upcoming Pampanga Schools Division Athletic Association Meet, with Serafin Villanueva, Almina Navarro, Jhicelle Perez, and Sarah Dumalanta set to represent the LVCS.

Written by: David Franz Delos Santos and Arabella David
Layout by: Katherine Cortez

07/12/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

He embodies the essence of what it means to be a true servant.

President’s Day at La Verdad not only celebrated a victorious leadership—it also commemorated the 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 rooted in 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. La Verdad gathered today to honor our school President, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻, a leader whose life has been marked by service and unwavering commitment to God and humanity.

From his beginnings as a young man already bound for a promising future, he has constantly chosen 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲. His life mission not only aims to help lives, but also to plant 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—whether through establishing public service platforms such as 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗩 and 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝟳.𝟱, or leading the 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (𝗠𝗖𝗚𝗜) community as its Overall Servant. His leadership remains defined not by authority, but by the simple principle of 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀.

His benevolent service is reflected in our hall of scholars, where more than 2,500 young minds are given the opportunity to pursue education with 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. Each scholar is a living proof of a vision forged by faith and devotion to public service.

This year’s President’s Day highlighted not only his personal journey, but also the impact of his service on countless families and individuals. We heard powerful stories of lives touched by his kindness—from healthcare assistance to families supported in times of loss or hardship. These testimonies remind us that 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀.

The true success of this celebration lies not in the applause, but in the 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀. His stewardship of generosity inspires people to act, serve, and 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

More than a ceremony, it became a moment for students to reflect that 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴—a reminder that each of us can light the way for others, even in our own small acts of kindness.

Dr. Daniel Razon’s life continues to stand as a vessel of service and a man whose light continues to shine through every life you touch.

Written by: Angela Shane Isip
Illustration by: Maexy Lopez and Phoenella Daphne

28/11/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 | 𝗟𝗩𝗖𝗖 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬

Honoring excellence and God-centered service.

On November 27, 2025, La Verdad Christian College - Apalit, Pampanga came together to celebrate its annual President’s Day.

This year’s event carried deeper meaning, honoring the remarkable legacy continued by the President and Chairman, Dr. Daniel Razon, who has dedicated 42 years to God-centered and impactful service to the institution.

Production Team:
Reporter: Mia Amor Tulalian
Camera Operator: Sani Loraine Biler, Ilhaiza Clarice Manaloto, Ron Alex Lim
Editor: Ron Alex Lim
Scriptwriters: Angelica Mae Cenizal, Princess Shane Robles
Caption: Ben Dave Ong


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17/11/2025

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 takes courage—and it’s never easy to give both heart and time to something that constantly tests one’s limits. Between academic deadlines and hours of taekwondo training, 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘇 𝗝𝗿. learned to balance two worlds that demand discipline and endurance. What started as a simple push from his parents in 2nd grade became his lifelong pursuit—one that taught him to manage not just time but also priorities and patience.

𝑨𝒍𝒍 his efforts, victories, and struggles are centered on faith. “Inaalay ko lahat ng laban ko sa Dios at sa mga sumusuporta sa akin,” he shared with sincerity. But being a student-athlete is far from easy. There were days he trained on an empty stomach, forcing himself to endure exhaustion and hunger to maintain his required weight. Yet through every hardship, he held onto God’s grace—and every time, he made it through.

𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 fueled him. Through sleepless study nights and punishing training days, he never lost his hunger to improve. It paid off at the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association Meet (𝗖𝗟𝗥𝗔𝗔)—𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗮𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝘆𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗶. His brightest moment came beyond the mat: leading the torch relay and oath of sportsmanship at the 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, La Verdad Christian School. In that instant, he lit not just the flame, but the spirit of every athlete watching.

𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 every kick and disciplined stance lies the weight of unseen effort. Each practice carried the quiet strength of someone who refused to give up. After ten years in the sport, he realized that self-doubt only holds him back; instead, he continues to move with faith, composure, and pride in every result.

𝒁𝒐𝒏𝒆 of light and perseverance—Rodolfo Capuz Jr.’s journey reminds every student-athlete that victory isn’t only measured by medals but also by courage, humility, and passion. In carrying his role with dedication, he brings the light, proving that true triumph shines brightest in those who never stop believing.

Written by: Rona Princess Stephanie Quizon
Layout by: Ezra Beatrice Pabustan

16/11/2025

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗟𝗩𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻

𝗟𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹’𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, claimed multiple silver and bronze medals in both the secondary and elementary divisions, showcasing their skill and determination while already setting their sights on next season’s redemption and championship wins.

In the Secondary Division, the men’s doubles team of 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗮 captured silver, while the women’s doubles team of 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘇𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗼 earned bronze. Meanwhile, the Elementary Division made its mark as LVCS’s singles representatives, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗯 𝗘𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻 and 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗮, brought home silver and bronze, respectively. Their doubles team of 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 added another bronze to the school’s overall medal count.

Despite falling short of gold, the team vowed to bounce back stronger next season. Coaches and players alike said this year’s results fuel their motivation to train harder and aim higher.

“Our goal for next season is to stay disciplined, enjoy the game, and keep improving,” said Blue Smasher 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮. “Win or lose, we are proud to represent LVCS, and we’ll give our best to bring home gold next year,” he added.

With their eyes set on redemption, the team continues to embody perseverance and teamwork—determined to smash their way to victory next year.

Written by: Arrianne Pangan
Layout by: Eunice Vera Dinglasan

14/11/2025

𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗟𝗩𝗖𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝘄𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀.

Due to the widespread havoc caused by multiple typhoons each year across the nation, citizens of Pampanga are advised to remain cautious in their surroundings due to the back-to-back occurrence of floods and other hazards caused by frequent storms.

With Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) being the 21st storm to hit the region this year, resulting in 27 deaths and displacing 4.5 million Filipinos, it has become a recurring reality for many residents.

In a recent study conducted by Basconcillo and Bangquiao of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), research revealed that the frequency of super typhoons in the Philippines has more than doubled in recent decades, an increase strongly linked to climate change.

More so, the institution of La Verdad Christian College (LVCC) has reminded Laverdarians how to act before, during, and after a storm surge through the official page of the school.

The students are advised to stay indoors and remain alert and prayerful, while also updating official staff of LVCC and student leaders per grade level.

Written by: John Bert Mercado
Layout by: Kent Lemuel Falcis

07/11/2025

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 | 𝗟𝗩𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵

The La Verdad Christian School Blue Aces (LVCS) secured an impressive second-place finish in the Women’s Volleyball Tournament (3–1) at the recent South Zone Meet 2025 held at the Assumpta Technical High School Covered Court.

The team showed solid teamwork and composure throughout the tournament, sweeping all three of their opponents with clean 2–0 victories on their way to the championship match. Their strong attacks and organized defense carried them through each round, proving their determination to win.

The finals, however, brought an intense challenge. Still, the Aces fought hard for every point, refusing to give up until the final whistle. Their silver finish stood not as a loss but as a reflection of their dedication and growth as a team.

“All in all, ginawa po namin ‘yung best namin. Babawi ulit kami sa training at paghahandaan namin nang mas maayos para sa next year,” said the Blue Aces in an interview, showing their resolve to come back stronger.

Written by: David Franz Delos Santos
Layout by: Katherine Cortez