WITI OKSI Journalism Club

26/11/2025

24/11/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Class Suspension Advisory

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro cancels all classes on November 25, 2025 amid forecasted heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm .

Keep safe, Westinians!

via Reymark Tamba | Editor-in-Chief

12/11/2025

‎𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | District Schools Press Conference 2025

‎“𝑾𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒂𝒍𝒍 — 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆, 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔! 𝑨𝒉𝒂! 𝑨𝒉𝒂!”

Inked with passion and driven by truth — young campus journalists from both elementary and secondary levels proudly represent San Jose West District at the District Schools Press Conference 2025, held today, November 12, 2025, at Mapaya I Elementary School, Mapaya I, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.

With 56 journalists and 5 dedicated coaches, Westbridge Institute of Technology, Inc., San Jose Branch, through The Arch and Ang Saplungan the official student publication, stands tall and steadfast in the pursuit of excellence in campus journalism.

Guided by our esteemed Publication School Paper Advisers, Ma’am Ronna Mae Tingco and Ma’am Angela Amor Roldan, we carry the banner of integrity, truth, and resilience.

Indeed, this marks a historic milestone — the FIRST IN OUR HISTORY, a moment built on humility, glory, and the burning will to write beyond limits. #

Crest of the BEST — San Jose West! 💚✍️

via Reymark Tamba | Editor-in-Chief

09/11/2025

‎𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Malacañang Declares Class Suspension Across Regions, Including Region IV-B, Due to
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‎𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
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‎Malacañang announced the suspension of government work in the National Capital Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V and VIII on Monday, November 10, 2025, due to Super Typhoon .
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‎“Classes at all levels in the aforementioned Regions, Region VI, Region VII, and the Negros Island Region are also suspended on 10 and 11 November 2025,” the memorandum read.
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‎Everyone is urged to stay indoors, stay informed, and prioritize safety at all times. 🙏🏻

Reference: https://tinyurl.com/Memorandum-Circular-106
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08/11/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Suspension of Classes on Monday Due to Super Typhoon

In light of the approaching Super Typhoon Uwan, the Local Government Unit of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro has declared the suspension of classes at all levels — both public and private — on Monday, November 10, 2025.

This precautionary measure seeks to ensure the safety and preparedness of every learner and educator amid the expected impact of the typhoon. The public is urged to remain vigilant, follow verified advisories, and prioritize safety above all. 🌧️🙏

Read the official sources: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/196i8p6ufo/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DSzaRd7u3/

via Reymark Tamba | Editor-in-Chief

05/11/2025

“It’s okay not to be okay.”

Ang pag-amin na mahina ka ay hindi kabawasan sa iyong pagkatao — ito’y patunay na marunong kang maging totoo sa sarili. 🫂

Ngayong National Stress Awareness Day, paalalang hindi mo kailangang laging maging matatag. Sa gitna ng bigat at pagod, may lakas sa pag-amin na kailangan mo rin ng pahinga.

Huwag buong pagkatao mo'y ialay sa pagod, gamitin mo ang mga saglit na oras para kumalma at huminga. Hindi kalakasan ang takasan ang kapahingahaan para sa pagpapatuloy na pairalin ang kamanhidan.

Pakiramdaman ang iyong sarili. Pakinggan ang mga daing nito. Ayos lang, kung makita ka ng ibang huminto sa paglakbay.

Ayos lang mapagod,
ayos lang umiyak, at ayos lang magpahinga.
Ang mahalaga, bumabangon ka pa rin — dahan-dahan man ngunit nagpapatuloy ka. ❤️‍🩹

Kalatas ni Ormela David
Dibuho at Disenyo ni Zane Conrad Lara

04/11/2025

𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒂 𝑲𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆

May mga bagay na hindi inaakalang mangyayari. Sa bawat pag-ikot ng kamay ng orasan, at paglubog ng araw sa Kanluran may isang lihim ang patuloy na nakakubli sa kawalan. Lihim na matagal nang naging usap-usapan ngunit ni-isa ay walang nagnais na tuklasin sa sariling paraan.

Sa isang payak at tanyag na paaralan, hindi mo aakalain na binabalot ito ng kababalaghan. Maganda, at maayos sa paningin ang pundasyon at napupuno ng maraming mag-aaral. Ngunit, sa kabila ng napupunong silid ng kaalaman, mayroong isang sulok ang hindi mo nararapat puntahan. Hindi dahil delikado kundi dahil magpapatindig ng iyong balahibo.

Kay ganda ng sikat ng araw, at sa patuloy na paglakbay nito sa kalangitan, abala ang bawat isa sa kaniya-kaniyang gawaing pampaaralan. Ang ilan ay hindi makanda-ugaga sa dami ng gawain at ilan naman ay nagbabasa lamang dahil itinakda ng g**o.

Tulad ng sakit at pagtawag ng kalikasan, hindi rin natin mapipigilan ang pantog na nais ng maibsan. Pilit man labanan ay dadalhin at dadalhin pa rin tayo sa isang paroroonan – ang kubeta. Isang mag-aaral na babae ang nagbahagi ng kuwento ng kaniyang karanasan. Hindi niya mapigilan ang sakit ng kaniyang pantog kung kaya ay nagpaalam siya sa g**o na iihi lamang panandalian. Ngunit ito pala ang magdadala sa kaniya ng panghabang buhay na katatakutan.

Walang inaksayang oras at tumakbo na raw siya tungo sa kubeta ng kanilang paaralan. Siya ay nasa ikatlong palapag ngunit sa napakamalas na panahon ay naroon ang diyanitor na naglilinis. Kung kaya wala siyang nagawa kundi bumaba ng unang palapag at doon ito ilabas.

Papalapit ang sarili sa pintuan, tahimik at walang katao-tao rito. Hindi maibsan ang bilis ng tibok ng puso ngunit pilit itong nilalabanan para lamang makaraos. Walang masyadong tao sapagkat sila ay abala pa rin sa pag-aaral, kaya sig**o ganon na lamang na walang tao sa kubeta. Ngunit, habang patuloy na umiihi, tila'y lalong bumibigat. Animo'y may matang nakamasid na ano mang oras ay maaari kang atakihin.

"Ole. Ole. Ole." Isang mahinang tinig ng babae ang paulit-ulit na naririnig. Hindi malaman kung saan ang pinagmulan. Pagkawari'y ako lamang ang iisa rito sa aking kinaroroonan. Hindi mapigilan ang pintig ng puso at tindig ng balahibo. Lalong tumatagal ay mas lalong lumalala. Ayaw tumigil na para bang may nais ipakita.

Minadali na ang bawat kilos, nais nang makaalis sa lugar na nakakikilabot. Ngunit tila'y ayaw na akong palisanin, pilit na nilalabanan ang pintong nais kong buksan. Binuhos ang buong lakas ngunit hindi ito bumubukas. Ilang beses inulit ngunit tila'y nawawalan na rin ng sariling lakas. Ano pa nga ba ang nararapat gawin? Kumapit sa mas malakas – ang magdasal. Pinilit ko ang aking mga mata at malakas na idinikta ang bawat salita ng dasal. Nagbabakasaling makaalis sa mundo ng kababalaghan. Sa patuloy na pagdadasal, ay milagrong bumukas ang pintuan. Wala ng oras ang sinayang at tuluyan na itong nilisan.

Basang-basa sa pawis at namumutla ang mga mukha. Bakas ang takot at tanong sa mga mata. Nakaalis nga sa silid na iyon ngunit naiwan pa rin sa takot at tanong. Ano nga ba ang nais sabihin ng multong iyon?

Napalitan ng takot at pagkamutla sa mukha ng g**o ng malaman ang nangyari. Mas lalong nabalot sa takot ang sarili ng malaman ang tunay na ibigsabihin. "Ole. Ole.." ay ibigsabihin ay "Tumingin ka sa itaas". Paano na lamang ang mangyayari kung tumingin ako sa kisame? Ano ang makikita? Ano ang mangyayari?

Magmula noon ay hindi na muling bumalik sa lugar na iyon ang biktima. Naging usap-usapan ito at mas lalong binalot ng takot ang buong paaralan. Ngunit sa kabila nito, pilit pa rin itong kinakalimutan. Nagbabakasaling manahimik na ang kaluluwang hindi alam ang paroroonan.

Kalatas ni Marlon Invento
Dibuho ni Ashley Yano
Disenyo ni Zane Lara

03/11/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | Classes Suspended on November 4 Due to Severe Tropical Storm

Amid the threat of Severe Tropical Storm , the Local Government Unit of San Jose has officially declared the suspension of classes at all levels in both public and private schools on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The suspension was issued to ensure the safety and welfare of students, teachers, and school personnel as the storm continues to bring heavy rains and strong winds across the province. Local authorities urge everyone to remain indoors, stay updated through official advisories, and exercise utmost caution during this severe weather event.

Let us all stay safe, alert, and prayerful as we face the effects of .

via Reymark Tamba | Editor-in-Chief

01/11/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓

Honoring the legacy and spirit of those who have gone before us this All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. Today we light candles and offer prayers for our loved ones, reflecting on the impact they had on our lives. As we gather with family and friends, we celebrate the enduring presence of the saints and souls in our hearts, cherishing the memories and lessons they left behind.

This season of remembrance reminds us that love and faith transcend time. All Saints’ Day calls us to honor the holy men and women who served as examples of goodness, courage, and devotion — guiding us to live with compassion and integrity. On All Souls’ Day, we turn our hearts to our departed family members and friends, praying for their eternal peace and remembering the warmth of the moments we once shared.

As the light of candles flickers at cemeteries and homes, it symbolizes hope — a hope that the souls of our loved ones rest in peace and that their spirit continues to shine through us. Through prayer and reflection, we keep their memory alive, finding comfort in knowing that they are never truly gone, but forever a part of who we are.

31/10/2025

The Howling Dogs: Echoes of Belief and Fear

The night was cold and heavy with silence. A man walked down an empty road, his footsteps echoing against the dark. The moon hung low, casting pale light on the path ahead. Suddenly, a chorus of howling dogs broke the stillness. Their cries pierced through the night—long, haunting, and unending. The man froze. His grandmother’s words echoed in his mind: “When dogs howl at night, they see spirits roaming near.”

Fear gripped him. He dared not look back. The howls grew louder, as if following his every step. Though he reached home safely, the sound lingered in his memory. From that night on, the howling of dogs was no longer just noise—it became a reminder of the unseen, of something beyond human understanding.

The story of the howling dogs reflects the power of belief and the mystery of fear. Myths like these have long been part of our culture, connecting us to the unseen world our ancestors respected and feared. They remind us that not everything in life can be explained, and that some fears are born from faith as much as from imagination.

In this story, the dogs symbolize both warning and wonder. Their howls are not merely sounds of the night—they are echoes of our own emotions, our doubts, and our curiosity about what lies beyond sight. The man’s fear reveals a truth we all share: that what we believe often shapes how we live, think, and feel.

The howling dogs remind us to listen—not only with our ears but with our hearts. They whisper of old beliefs that continue to live within us, reminding us that fear and faith often walk hand in hand under the same moonlit sky.

Written by Ormela David
Cartoon by Juliet Robles

28/10/2025

𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐈, 𝐁𝐀’𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐎...?

‎After surviving days of mental warfare — sleepless nights, brain-frying questions, and exam papers that nearly ended us — guess what? We made it out alive. Kahit mukhang pambili ng tinapay ang scores.
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‎We earned this break, Westinians. Like, legit.
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‎So grab your phones, wrap yourself in a blanket burrito, and don’t even think about school until November 3.
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‎Because for now… REST MODE: ACTIVATED. 💤
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