The Legacy

18/02/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲

In observance of 𝐀𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, Academia de Santiago of Tarlac, Inc. (ADSTI) held a Mass at the covered grounds earlier today, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The Mass was presided over by 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐔𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐁. 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨, who reminded everyone about the importance of repentance during the Lenten season. He also spoke about the value of change in our lives, encouraging students and staff to reflect, improve themselves, and grow spiritually.

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Report by K.Z. Dantes
Photos by J. A. Antonio


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

17/02/2026

𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Students enjoyed a memorable and magical evening during the school prom held yesterday, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. The event officially started at 6:00 PM and was filled with excitement, music, and celebration.

With the fairy-themed concept, the venue was transformed into an enchanting space. Students arrived dressed elegantly and beautifully, showcasing stunning gowns and sharp formal wear that matched the magical theme of the night.

The atmosphere became more lively during the discotillion as students performed the dance they had carefully prepared. With bright smiles and energetic moves, they confidently showcased their routine to upbeat music.

After the lively start, the atmosphere shifted for the cotillion, where pairs gracefully performed their practiced steps. The elegant movements and synchronized routines showed teamwork and preparation, making the moment both exciting and meaningful. Cheers and applause filled the room as classmates watched their friends confidently perform on the dance floor.

Aside from the dances, students also enjoyed the delicious food served throughout the night. The meals were well-prepared and satisfying, allowing everyone to relax, chat, and recharge between dances. With good food, great music, and a joyful crowd, the prom truly became a night of happiness and unforgettable moments.

One of the most awaited parts of the program was the announcement of the special awardees. The winners were:

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝: Gwen Tibule and Victor Albert Gando
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Joshua Barker and Ashleigh Protacio
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Chelsea Leigh Cruz and Xandray Bais
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Kate Balilo and Melvin Serrano
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Prince Kylie Tabason and Geordin Sangil
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠: Gwyneth Aquino and Andrei Capulong

The prom was filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments as students celebrated friendship and togetherness. The night truly felt like a fairy tale, making Prom 2026 an event to remember for everyone who attended.

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Report by K.Z. Dantes
Photos by A. Soriano, Jr.


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

15/02/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬

Yesterday, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, Academia De Santiago of Tarlac Inc. was filled with excitement and cheerful energy as students came together to celebrate 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 through a school-wide program prepared by the 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (SSC).

From the moment the event began, students eagerly explored the different booths set up around the campus. Many enjoyed testing their skills at the game booths, while others lined up for souvenirs and took photos with friends at the photo booth to capture unforgettable memories. The Confession Wall became one of the most popular attractions, as students happily read and posted messages expressing appreciation, friendship, and admiration.

Laughter and cheers echoed throughout the grounds during the partner and group games, where students actively participated and showed teamwork and enthusiasm. These games provided entertainment not only for the players but also for those watching, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere for everyone.

The excitement continued with the Valentine’s raffle, which students looked forward to with anticipation. Each prize announcement was met with applause and smiles, making many feel appreciated and adding to the joyful mood of the celebration.

Students were also treated to special performances by the Dance Club and Music Club, whose energetic and heartfelt presentations drew loud cheers from the crowd. Their performances became a highlight of the event and added to the sense of unity and celebration among students.

Overall, the Valentine’s Day program was truly enjoyed by the student body. Through shared laughter, participation, and memorable moments, the event reminded everyone that Valentine’s Day is not only about love, but also about friendship, happiness, and togetherness within the school community.

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Report by K.Z. Dantes
Photos by A. Soriano, Jr.


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

11/02/2026

05/02/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

Academia de Santiago of Tarlac demonstrated excellence, discipline, and competitive spirit during the second day of the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, held at the 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱, which commenced early at 6:30 a.m.

Following the opening 𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐈. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 delivered a remarkable performance in the 𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, earning 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 with an impressive time of 𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟕 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬. His achievement reflected not only personal determination but also the focused training and strategic guidance of his coach, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐣𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, whose expertise in long-distance conditioning played a crucial role in Serrano’s success.

Momentum continued as 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐈. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 represented the school in the 𝟒𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, where he displayed speed, composure, and resilience, finishing in 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 against a highly competitive field. The day concluded with a strong showing in the 𝟒𝐱𝟒𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲, as 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐨 𝐁. 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 and 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, highlighting the team’s unity, discipline, and coordinated ex*****on.

The athletes’ accomplishments were strongly supported by the dedication of the coaching staff. coach 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐲 and assistant coach 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐈. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 provided steady leadership, technical guidance, and moral support throughout the competition, ensuring the athletes remained focused and prepared under pressure. Their commitment and mentorship were instrumental in shaping the team’s performance and competitive mindset.

Academia de Santiago’s achievements on Day 2 stand as a testament to perseverance, teamwork, and the school’s continued pursuit of athletic excellence.

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Report by K.Z. Dantes
Photos by K.Z. Dantes


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

04/02/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Academia de Santiago of Tarlac, Inc. proudly marked its presence in the opening program of the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 held at Santo Cristo Integrated School, before proceeding to 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 for the official athletic competitions. The event featured various track and field disciplines, including running events and shot put, where student-athletes showcased determination and sportsmanship.

Representing the school were 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐈. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐈. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐡 𝐆. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐳, and 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐨 𝐁. 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥, who competed against athletes from different schools across the city.

As of the latest results, 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐡 𝐆. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐳 earned 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 in both the 𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 and 𝟏𝟓𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬, demonstrating consistency and endurance on the track. 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐈. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 placed 𝟒𝐭𝐡 in the 𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧 and 𝟒𝐭𝐡 in 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐭, showing versatility in both track and field events. Meanwhile, 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐨 𝐁. 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 secured 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 in the 𝟏𝟓𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, contributing to the team’s overall performance.

The competition is set to continue tomorrow, with more events lined up for Academia de Santiago athletes. Melvin I. Serrano will compete in the 3000-meter run, Jace Matteo B. Sibal will take part in the 4x4 relay, and Lance Axel I. Serrano is scheduled to run the 400-meter event.

With strong performances already recorded, the Academia de Santiago delegation remains hopeful and motivated as they prepare for the next day of competition, carrying the school’s pride and determination onto the track.

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Report by K.Z. Dantes
Photos by K.Z. Dantes


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

23/01/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐇 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥!

The 𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐇 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 was successfully held on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟏–𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐕. 𝐘𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱, bringing together students for two days filled with energy, teamwork, and meaningful learning experiences.

With the theme “𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥!”, the camp highlighted the importance of physical fitness, creativity, and cooperation through various engaging activities such as group challenges, jingle and yell competitions, and exercises. These activities allowed students to showcase their talents while strengthening camaraderie and school spirit.

One of the highlights of the camp was the Night Program, where students participated in group presentations that emphasized MAPEH values—Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health. The lively performances, combined with a bonfire activity, created a memorable and exciting atmosphere for everyone.

The camp concluded with morning fitness activities and an awarding ceremony, recognizing the efforts and enthusiasm of the participants. Overall, the ADSTI MAPEH Camp 2026 was a meaningful experience that promoted holistic development, active participation, and lifelong appreciation for health, movement, and the arts.

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Report by J.A. Antonio
Photos by A. Soriano Jr. and M.D. Galvez


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

25/12/2025

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Academia De Santiago of Tarlac, Inc. (ADSTI) hosted a 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 for its employees on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, as part of the school’s annual holiday celebration. The event was filled with joy, camaraderie, and gratitude, honoring the dedication and hard work of the school’s teaching and non-teaching staff.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬, where newly hired employees showcased their talents, bringing laughter and excitement to the program. Adding to the festive atmosphere was the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 per Department, which displayed teamwork, creativity, and the Christmas spirit through cheerful performances.

The program also featured fun games with prizes, allowing employees to relax, bond, and enjoy friendly competition. An exchange of gifts further strengthened the sense of unity and appreciation among the staff members.

To conclude the celebration, the administration distributed Christmas food packs and rice to all employees as a gesture of gratitude and goodwill. The Christmas Party served as a meaningful reminder of the value of teamwork, appreciation, and togetherness within the ADSTI community.

𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥. 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬!
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Report by J.A. Antonio
Photos by A. Soriano Jr. and S.A. Sigua


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

22/12/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Academia De Santiago of Tarlac, Inc. (ADSTI) joyfully celebrated its Christmas Program on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, held at the ADSTI Grounds. The event gathered administrators, teachers, parents, and students in a warm and festive celebration of the season.

Anchored on the theme “𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧,” the program featured performances from 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟑 pupils. Through festive songs and presentations, the students showcased their talents while emphasizing the values of love, unity, and inclusivity. The celebration also recognized creativity through the 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 awarding.

The program continued with presentations from 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟒 𝐭𝐨 𝟔, who delighted the audience with lively dance performances to Christmas songs. Adding excitement and happiness to the celebration was a 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 featuring selected students from Grades 4 to 6, highlighting creativity, confidence, and festive spirit.

High school students from 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟕 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎 presented a meaningful 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲, portraying the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and emphasizing the true essence of Christmas—faith, humility, and love.

The celebration also included the 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, recognizing students’ creativity and environmental awareness. Awards were given for the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 for Grades 4 to 6 and the 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 for High School students.

The Christmas Program served as a joyful reminder of the importance of unity, creativity, and shared values, strengthening the bond among members of the ADSTI community as they celebrated the season of giving.
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Report by J.A. Antonio
Photos by A. Soriano Jr. and S.A. Sigua


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚

14/12/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭

Athletes from 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. delivered impressive performances at the recent 𝐓𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at the 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤.

In the 𝟐𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, elementary runners 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐳 and 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 powered through their respective races, each securing a 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡, while fellow elementary athlete 𝐀𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 added to the team’s effort with a 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡.

𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 continued her strong showing in the 𝟒𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, earning a 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡, while 𝐀𝐱𝐞𝐥 once again placed 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡, displaying consistency throughout the meet. In the same event, high school runner 𝐄𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 battled a competitive field and finished in 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.

The 𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧 proved to be a highlight as 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 showed an impressive performance on the run, gaining her 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐞 followed with a 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡, while high school athletes 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 and 𝐄𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 showed resilience in a tightly contested race, placing 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 and 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 out of sixteen competitors, respectively.

The Greyhounds capped off the competition in the 𝟏𝟓𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, where 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐞, competing at the elementary level, earned another podium finish with 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. High school runner 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 followed closely with a 𝐟𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 out of ten competitors, concluding the meet on a strong and motivating note.

Overall, the meet ended with successful podium finishes and team pride. The athletes showed dedication and truly showed that their training paid off.
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Report by C.M. Raguindin
Photos by S.A. Sigua


𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙚 . 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 . 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙚