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13/09/2026

The winning piece of The LAUREL's EIC

Jemimah Avielle Palicpic

Third place in Mobile Journalism - English

SDO San Pablo's Reconfigured Division Schools Press Conference



Congratulations to The LAUREL Journalists & Broadcasters for bagging awards in the recently concluded Reconfigured Divis...
12/09/2026

Congratulations to The LAUREL Journalists & Broadcasters for bagging awards in the recently concluded Reconfigured Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) of SDO San Pablo City! πŸ“°βœ¨

The LAUREL and DIZON high family is very proud of you

layout by: Arla Sarino, G12 Delta

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11/09/2026

CLDDMIHS

INTRAMURALS 2026!

Mobile Journalist: Yuan Gozum, G9 SPJ

CLDDMIHS Kicks Off National Teachers Month CelebrationCol. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School (CLDDMIHS) kic...
05/09/2026

CLDDMIHS Kicks Off National Teachers Month Celebration

Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School (CLDDMIHS) kicked off its National Teachers Month Celebration through an online event on September 5, 2026, with the theme β€œTeacher, Ikaw naman!”

The livestream began at 10:30 a.m. and was hosted by Bella Lucille Albite and Jeya Reyes of the Supreme Student Learner Government (SSLG).

To formally open the program, School Principal Dr. Cristeta S. Uy delivered the opening remarks and welcomed the school community to the celebration.

During the livestream, the hosts presented the activities lined up for the month-long celebration.

Week 1
Official launch through an SSLG page post and opening of the β€œBest Teachers Award” Student Voting on September 5
Door and Window Decoration Contest from September 7–11
Week 2
β€œBebot” and β€œThat’s My Tomboy” presentations
Culminating Awarding Ceremony on September 18
Week 3
Thank You Card Giving Activity on September 21
Week 4
Teachers’ Day Celebration through classroom-based activities on October 5

In addition to the scheduled activities, the Dizonian Multipurpose Cooperative will offer free drinks to teachers who purchase food worth at least β‚±20 on September 7 and October 5 as part of its gesture of appreciation for teachers.

Through the month-long celebration, CLDDMIHS honors and recognizes the dedication and contributions of its teachers as part of the 2026 National Teachers Month.

Article by: Seti Marie Belsonda, G12 Delta
Pubmat by: Arla Sarino, G12 Delta

05/09/2026

THE NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS SAFETY DRILL in CLDDMIHS

Broadcaster: Jemimah Avielle Palicpic, G10 SSC


National Heroes Day: A History That Lives Beyond Time         Every August 31, the Philippines celebrates National Heroe...
30/08/2026

National Heroes Day: A History That Lives Beyond Time

Every August 31, the Philippines celebrates National Heroes' Day to honor the country's heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The holiday makes Filipinos remember the people whose actions helped shape the country and its history.

Names such as Jose Rizal's are familiar to the Filipinos because he helped awaken Filipino nationalism through writing the Noli Me Tangere, published in 1887, and El Filibusterismo, published in 1891, during the Spanish colonial period that lasted until 1898. Rizal's story and life continue to be taught in schools, while Rizal Day happens every December 30, which honors his memory and his sacrifice for the country.

However, National Heroes Day is not only about famous historical figures that contributed to the country; it's also about recognizing the different forms of heroism that are seen or practiced in everyday life. Such as parents who provide for their families' needs, teachers who help and educate students, workers that serve the communities every day, and the youth who choose to help others, all show that heroism can exist anywhere, even beyond the pages of history.

For Filipinos, honoring heroes is not simply just about memorizing their names, dates, and achievements. It also means understanding the values behind their legacy and actions. Courage, responsibility, bravery, kindness, and life for the country can be simply shown through simple choices, whether it's by helping someone in need, standing and fighting for what is right, or contributing to the community.

Today, the Philippines continues to carry the legacy of the heroes who helped shape its history. Yet their sacrifices should never become just stories that we only read during the time of their celebration. Their courage, bravery, kindness, and love for the country should remain a reason for Filipinos to stand for what is right, serve others, and take responsibility for the future of the nation. The heroes of yesterday made their choices when the country needed them most. Now, the choice belongs to us to decide whether the history we leave behind will be one that future generations will simply read or one they will be proud to inherit.

Written by: Meagan B. Perez, 8-SPJ
PubMat by: Arla Shaveenah G. Sarino, 12-Delta

Ninoy Aquino Day: A Sacrifice That Still Feels Like HomeEvery August 21, the Philippines pauses to remember the man who ...
21/08/2026

Ninoy Aquino Day: A Sacrifice That Still Feels Like Home

Every August 21, the Philippines pauses to remember the man who gave his life for the country and its people. Benigno β€œNinoy” Aquino Jr., a former senator and journalist, was one of the most prominent critics of the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Upon his return to the Philippines on August 21, 1983, he was assassinated at the Manila International Airport. He had spent years in prison and more years away from home because of his political opposition to the Marcos regime. Despite knowing the risks of returning, he chose to come home because he believed that his country needed him.

His country called, and he answered. He did not return simply to become a hero, gain political power, attract followers, or seek recognition. He returned because he believed that the Filipino was worth dying for. His assassination became a turning point in the struggle against dictatorship and helped awaken millions of Filipinos who longed for freedom and democracy.
Ninoy Aquino Day is more than a holiday commemorating a political leader. It is a day to remember the courage and sacrifice that helped inspire a nation. His death did not go in vain. It sparked greater resistance to the dictatorship and contributed to the growing movement that eventually led millions of Filipinos to gather peacefully along EDSA during the 1986 People Power Revolution.

Today, Filipinos continue to enjoy the freedom to express their opinions, exercise their rights, and stand for what they believe is right. However, democracy is not sustained by one person alone. It is strengthened by citizens who are willing to protect freedom, speak against injustice, and participate responsibly in their communities.
Ninoy's sacrifice reminds us that home is more than a place. It is a place where people should feel free to speak, stand for what is right, and fight for a better future. He gave his life for the belief that the Filipino was worth dying for. Today, it is our responsibility to make sure that his sacrifice continues to inspire us to protect our freedom and build a better Philippines for every Filipino.

Written by: Ariella Carly P. Sy, G8-SPJ
Pubmat by: Arla G. Sarino, G12-Delta

Rising Waters, Sinking DreamsAs the ankle-deep water floods the streets, the blaring horns of vehicles echo through the ...
20/08/2026

Rising Waters, Sinking Dreams

As the ankle-deep water floods the streets, the blaring horns of vehicles echo through the noisy boulevard. One by one, phones ring and light up with a notification from NDRRMC. A rainfall warning. One question remains, why is the warning coming only now? Now that most students are far from their homes and have endured the difficulty of public transportation during a torrential downpour. The warning seems pointlessβ€”useless, even. Rather than safety, it serves as a reminder of the challenges each student must face as powerless individuals.

Each arrives soaked, from their uniforms to their supplies, their effort to reach school now being washed away. Disappointment drowns every aspiration. The trip back home has become a burden. Floodwater splashes from vehicles in a rush to get home before the water level increases, each drop landing on the face of a tired and disappointed student.

Even so, the burden does not end thereβ€”modules continuously pile up, along with the rise of floodwater. Expectations surge, but opportunities and dreams are seemingly being swept away. The rain will eventually stop, and the floodwaters will eventually recede.

However, one question remains: what can we do when the greatest burden is not the flood or the heavy rainfall, but the late suspension itself? Sometimes, a late warning is no warning at all.

Written by: Mary Charmaine A. Calanoy, G10-Dalton
Pubmat by: Shamcey Ann L. Bronzal, G9-SPJ

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19/08/2026

"π™½πšžπšπš›πš’πšœπš’πš˜πš—: π™»πšŠπš”πšŠπšœ πš—πš π™³πš’πš£πš˜πš—πš’πšŠπš—!"

Nutrition Month 2026 Kicks Off at Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School

The Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School kicked off its Nutrition Month in July 2026 with the theme, β€œSa PPAN: Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat! Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!”

The opening program was led by the school heads and School Principal Cristeta S. Uy. During the kick-off, they presented the activities prepared for this year’s celebration, to motivate students to practise healthy eating and care for the environment.

The school announced three major contests namely the Poster Making Contest, Healthy Baon Making Contest and Food Carving Contest. These activities are meant to stimulate students’ creativity as well as highlight the importance of good nutrition, environmental awareness and healthy lifestyles.

Through these events, the school hopes to inspire every Dizonian to appreciate nutritious food, make healthier choices, and actively support the goals of this year's Nutrition Month celebration.

Written by: Frances Claire G. Cataring, G12 Delta

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17/08/2026

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Dizonians, are you ready for a brand new ωαѡΡ of chaos⁉️ NANDITO NA ANG HALIMAW!
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