The Pilot SJNHS

24/07/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘│𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝑩𝒚: 𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒆 𝒀𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒉𝒂𝒈𝒏 𝑸. 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂

As heavy rain pours, some students celebrate cozy days and class suspensions, while others cling to their rooftops, waiting for help, hoping the typhoon ends. This stark contrast reveals the line between comfort and crisis.

While many learners post on social media about late-night movie marathons and how calming the rain is, the reality outside their windows tells a different story—one that some people fail to see. The so-called 'calm rain' is flooding streets, destroying homes, and drowning lives.

In places like lower Antipolo and even some parts of upper Antipolo, floodwaters rose rapidly overnight, leaving homes submerged and belongings floating in water.

“We didn’t have time to prepare for the flood,” said one student.
“Some of our valuables are now gone,” added another.

Meanwhile, in higher areas like upper Antipolo, the risk of flooding is lower. Some students experience the storm merely as an unexpected break.

“Yes, there are a lot of tasks given to us, but I can just do them later and relax for a while,” said a student.

Four out of five students agree: the difference in experience isn’t just about location. It’s also about privilege. Access to safe housing, working drainage systems, and basic emergency resources like med kits or go bags is important in determining whether a typhoon brings rest or ruin.

As the rain continues to fall, the nation is reminded that not all students are sheltered equally. Not everyone has the time or space to focus on school tasks. For some, the storm brought rest. For others, it brought fear and somehow... trauma.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒃𝒚: 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒐 𝑶𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒐

24/07/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗜-𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛│𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰
𝑩𝒚: 𝒀𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒂𝒉 𝑴𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑨𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒓

With each passing year, typhoons devastate homes and challenge the resilience of people in the nation. Heavy rains flood houses, saturate foundation, and cause water damage that ruins furniture, appliances, and personal belongings. For many, the emotional toll is just as severe, imagine the fear of losing everything, the stress of rebuilding, and the uncertainty of when the next storm will strike.

As the Tropical Storm “Crising” and “Dante” lashes in some part of MIMAROPA, Region 9, CALABARZON, and other areas across the country, the entire communities are once again disrupted as the roads become impassable, suspended classes, rivers swelling rapidly, and reports of landslides and floods have begun to emerge.

Having a typhoon-proof community goes beyond reinforcing individual structures, it requires a comprehensive and integrated approach. Reimagine how entire neighborhoods function in the face of nature, that is how you start a plan.

To bring this vision to life, several strategies must be implemented:

•Infrastructure Resilience - incorporate concrete structures that can withstand any type of disaster.
•Community Preparedness - conduct regular disaster drills in the community.
•Risk Mapping and Hazard Assessment - identify high-risk areas.
•Environmental Restoration - to absorb storm surge, floods, and lower the risk of landslides.

To truly protect lives and eliminate relentless threats brought by the destructive typhoon, let this be a reminder that disaster recovery alone is not enough, the preparedness and prevention are what truly save lives.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒃𝒚: 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂 𝑳𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒔

23/07/2025

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋│𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗗𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
𝑩𝒚: 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒍 𝑩𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒂

Education is important, but survival and well-being should come first. In this time of calamities, asking the question of “How can I submit this? ” should not be crossing students’ minds. Do students genuinely need to decide between battling through flood waters or succumbing to academic pressure?

Frequent class suspensions can indeed result in students' learning loss, and it is a pressing issue. Hence, it must be handled more efficiently than strapping students with excessive assignments that add to their already full plates.

It is disconcerting when the submission of schoolwork bothers them more than their own survival. “Study hard to have a better life,” they said, but what betterment are we aiming for if we will just lose it along the way?

In response, the Department of Education is committed to balancing the need to learn with the health, safety, and well-being of each Filipino learner. When disasters occur, the assessment of the academic workload must be reassessed and adjusted accordingly. Lessons are not a priority for students when their home is underwater, the power is cut, or when the family is unsettled.

With this, teachers are doing their best to provide a reasonable workload that is purposeful, and missed lesson activities that do not add to the burden during the recovery phase.

While there are class suspensions issued for protecting lives, the learning process is not suspended. The Department advocates for flexible learning pathways such as modular, asynchronous, and self-paced so students can manage their learning through their preferred schedule. As former DepEd Secretary, Leonor Briones once affirmed, 'Education must continue. Education must never stop.'

Reference:
DepEd Order No. 22, series of 2024
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬
https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/DO_s2024_022.pdf

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒃𝒚: 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒐 𝑶𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒐

23/07/2025

𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙛𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨
𝙁𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀│𝑲𝒖𝒓𝒕 𝑨𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒍 𝑨𝒄𝒐

Class suspensions used to feel like a mini vacation for us, until it didn’t. Now, it feels more like a reset button that seems to not work. The rain pours, the wind howls, and instead of resting, we’re just... waiting. Waiting for the next sets of lessons, the next wave of asynchronous tasks, or the next notice that says, “Since classes are suspended, here are new set of activities to be sunmitted.” But in between all the noises on our inboxes and outside our houses, there are these weirdly comforting moments. Like syncing Netflix episodes with your friend over chat just to feel a little less alone, or finally getting your Wi-Fi back after it ghosted you for somewhat two days straight. They’re small wins, but in weeks like these? Small wins are gold wins.

And maybe that’s what these rainy days are teaching us... how to romanticize the slow, the quiet, and the in-between. Because when you’re stuck at home with deadlines and the roof starts dripping again, you find joy in the soft stuff: brewing 3-in-1 coffee like a ritual, wrapping yourself in blankets like you’re the main character in a sad indie film, or playing the same sad playlist for the fourth time while answering your reflection papers about "resilience." There’s something oddly healing about that. Like you're all struggling, but also learning how to stretch comfort out of the natural chaos. You rest in short bursts, scroll for distractions, and sometimes even manage to finish one task and feel like you deserve an award, which in fact, you really do

And yet, in all this; between blackouts, flooded barangays, and inboxes full of workloads, you continue to move. Quietly, gently, together. Even teachers, caught in the same rain, the same storm, keep showing up for us, through voice notes, online meetings, and late-night check-ins. There’s no viral headline for these everyday acts of care, no medal for showing up in the middle of a storm. But still, they happen between every noises. Because in this country, hope is rarely loud. It’s often soaked, tired, unannounced, but in the most unexpected way, it shows up. In shared umbrellas, in backup plans, even in the way we keep choosing to carry each other, even when we’re all drenched.

And if you're reading this while feeling tired, behind schedule, or halfway through a task you barely understand—you have to breathe. You're not falling behind. You're surviving a storm, and that alone is more than enough today.

Layout by: Tricia Leen Miravalles

22/07/2025

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢: 𝘼 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨

In an era where everyone could be a “journalist” by uploading information online and influencing the public, is everyone brave enough to do what it takes to be a true journalist?

The vast and ever-expanding power of social media is undeniably affecting us, whether we like it or not, especially in information dissemination. Journalism had not been spared in this drastic change; even the long-standing industry of delivering news had been modernized.

With the internet being accessible to almost everyone, this provides them the power to share news through scoops and posts online. This now sparked debates of whether journalists are still relevant today. Or can ‘vloggers’ take their position in information dissemination?

People sharing information online is actually good in general, considering that everyone could take part in sharing news to inform others of what is happening in our society. But to compare these to what professional journalists encounter in their fields is just erroneous, as it undermines the real effort and obstacles that these reporters have to overcome just to deliver quality news to the mass public.

It is crucial to understand that the role of journalists in society is not limited to spreading news but also to being a moral compass of the society, a guiding light that illuminates the darkest paths, even when no one dares to.

Facing strong storms while drenched in floods, strong rushing of water and mud, rocks and debris falling with thuds, and even covering hideous crimes that could put their lives in danger are just some of the risks that these journalists withstand in pursuit of truth and justice.

Next time we lie in our comfortable beds, enjoying the warmth of our blankets, and possibly sipping a good hot coffee, let’s remember that there are journalists out there that are risking their lives for their sworn duty.

Captioned by: Sean Michael Borenaga
Layout by: Francis Lazaro Orcio

22/07/2025

Classes are still suspended in all PRIVATE and PUBLIC schools in Antipolo City tomorrow July 23, due to heavy rainfall, according to Mayor Andeng Ynaresʼ page.

As of July 22, 2025, there are two low-pressure areas within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) being monitored.

Stay safe and dry, Josephians! Take shelter, and remember your hotlines!

Captioned by: Sean Michael Borenaga
Pubmat by: Francis Lazaro Orcio

18/07/2025

We know you are all excited! However, due to the current weather conditions, 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝. We will inform everyone of the new schedule as soon as it is confirmed.

In the meantime, take this as a great opportunity to review and prepare for your category.

Thank you, and please stay safe!

13/07/2025

𝐇𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭’𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐆.𝐎.𝐀.𝐓. 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🐐

The way you bring every game to life with your words is truly something special, and your dedication continues to inspire everyone around you. Thank you for bringing energy, insight, and heart into every piece you write.

Keep chasing your dreams, one story at a time. 🏀📣✍️

12/07/2025

𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒂’𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒐’𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚

They did not just take the stage at Quirino Grandstand, they arrived with stories in their bodies, heritage in their movement, and the kind of discipline that doesn’t need to announce itself to be known.

The Festival Day Competition is just one of the major events in the celebration of Parada ng Kalayaan, Official Philippine Independence Day celebration created by the Office of the President and partner national agencies. The event, which was on June 12, 2025, at the Quirino Grandstand, garnered cultural dance troupes from every corner of the nation, from every region, city, or municipality. With national pride on the line, each group was tasked to present a piece that reflects Filipino culture, creativity, and heritage.

The Maharlika Dance Troupe of San Jose National High School performed not for applause, but for memory, for Antipolo, for identity, and for the pieces of our culture that continue to live through the youth.

They carried the message of our ancestry, of our identity, of everything that refuses to be forgotten. And when the music stopped, they had earned more than applause. They earned the country’s gaze, and 2nd Runner-Up in the national Festival Performance Competition of the Parada ng Kalayaan 2025.

And someone in the crowd recognized that.

Councilor LJ Sumulong III recognized that. He didn’t just applaud their success, he acted on it. Through a formal resolution, he made sure Maharlika’s win was not just celebrated but remembered, officially and publicly.

Because for him, it wasn’t just about a placement in a competition. It was about what the win stood for: hard work, culture, and community pride. A message to every young Antipoleño that their passion matters.

This wasn’t just Maharlika’s win.
It was ours.

Before the President. Before the country. They danced, and in doing so, they carried the city on their shoulders.

Captioned by: Kurt Amiel Aco
Lay-out by: Francis Orcio

12/07/2025

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝: 𝙏𝙀𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙄𝙂 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙚𝙧-𝙇𝙚𝙙 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙅𝙉𝙃𝙎

TEENDIG spearheaded the symposium in San Jose National High School's covered court, July 11.

Class presidents of every section from grades 7-12, both Junior and Senior High School including those who are interested in health, are gathered in the covered court of SJNHS to attend the symposium.

Ma'am Xyza Espiritu, TEENDIG Coordinator, stated, "Ang TEENDIG ay kaibigan nyo," implying that the said program is a haven for all and always open for everyone.

When asked, "Bakit sa tingin nyo mga students gaya nyo ang kasama nyo?" one participant answered, "Kabataan para sa kabataan, sino pa bang lubos na mas makakaintindi sa atin kundi tayong mga kabataan din?" Highlighting the importance of peer-to-peer education.

Along with TEENDIG, ALPAS Club officers also joined to share their knowledge about physical health, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health.

Airish Llanes, officer of ALPAS Club, introduces 'malayaako.ph,' a youth website designed to support teens during puberty and adolescence. It is jam-packed with information about puberty, mental health, sexual health, relationships, SOGIESC (sexual orientation and gender identity), and more.

Kymberly Delina tackled Teendig 101 while also covering teen health. Teody Malaki explained the roles of Peer Navigator and Peer Educator.

Meanwhile, mental health had been the focus of Stephanie Antolin's discussion, followed by the topic of bullying by Keith Aranez.

Another heavy issue is teenage pregnancy, carefully delivered by Nicole Aguilar and Lady Zamantha Binlayo.

STIs, HIV, and AIDS are often overlooked but still prevalent. Treated as a taboo to be talked about. But Vince Matthew Birco stated that it's time to break the stigma and be open-minded to understand the issue deeper.




Captioned and Captured by: Sean Michael Borenaga

10/07/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝!

Congratulations to the Maharlika Dance Troupe of San Jose National High School for representing Antipolo City with pride and passion. You aced the competition!

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos lead the awarding ceremony for the Float Design and Festival Performance competitions during the “Parangal ng Kalayaan” at Malacañang on Thursday.

In the Float Design competition, “Ikkis Ti Candon” from Candon, Ilocos Sur emerged as the grand prize winner, receiving a trophy, a certificate of recognition, and P2 million.

Meanwhile, the Tultugan Festival took home the top prize in the Festival Performance Competition, also earning a trophy, a certificate of recognition, and P2 million in cash.

The competitions were among the highlights of the "Parada ng Kalayaan 2025," which marked the country’s 127th Independence Day celebration. (PPA pool photos by Yummie Dingding)

07/07/2025

Josephian sports writers, this is your moment, bring your A-game and let your passion shine!

Thank you to Antipolo STAR for partnering with us on this exciting event. With your support, the Josephian spirit grows stronger than ever.

Mahilig ka ba sa sports? Estudyante ka ba sa San Jose National High School? Sali na! Look for Teacher Mary Jelyn Kate Gatlabayan and register your name. Mary Jelyn Kate Gatlabayan DepEd Tayo San Jose NHS - Antipolo City The Pilot SJNHS Wowie Vidal