The Tiller

04/05/2025

It is at the very beginning that the seed of talent is sown, but only when someone comes and tends to it does it start to take root.

The Tiller wishes a very blessed birthday to The Tiller Adviser, Ms. Annie Famela Rodriguez, who has been the person for many of us. Her active efforts and clear vision make our school publication into what it is today. We extend our thanks for her support and service, and her little ways of showing us her deep care for VSUIHS' students journalists.

May you enjoy the rest of the day, Ma'am Annie! God bless you abundantly.

02/05/2025

02/05/2025

Congratulations, Kuya Fidel!

LOOK | Mr. Cabillo receives the Outstanding Performance Award as the “Best Farm Worker” from Visayas State University

Our Kuya Fidel received the “Best Farm Worker” award last April 28, 2025 at the VSU Gym during the 101st VSU anniversary celebration which was attended by all employees and students.

He has been in the service for 45 years (35 years in the Department of Horticulture and currently working for almost 10 years at VSU Laboratory High School). He has been a good role model when it comes to working with integrity and positivity. Kuya Fidel, as he mentioned, will retire by December this year!

Congratulations, Kuya Fidel on your well deserved achievement. Your dedication and hardwork are truly appreciated!

01/05/2025

Thank you to our student journalists (now graduates and completers) for all your effort in delivering quality news articles and documenting different events for the entire school year! The tiller are so proud of your achievements! Congratulations!

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30/04/2025

The Tiller extends our biggest congratulations to our club EICs, Princess Lara Alesna, during the school year 2022-2023, and Pauline Anne Pabua, during this school year 2024-2025, as both them graduated and promoted as the Top 1 of their respective batch on April 30, 2025 held at the VSU RDE hall during the 8th Graduation Ceremony and 10th Promotional Exercises of VSUIHS.

These two individuals have a strong sense of leading the club with great leadership and responsibility. As EICs, they made an outstanding effort not only for leading the club, but in their academics as well. Because of them, the Tiller Club has been performing well throughout the years.

They implemented many goals as student leaders and writers, from helping and growing the club, to making and writing articles while making sure they are maintaining academic performance. And with that, the Tiller appreciates the hard work you both have shown.

We, the Tiller are definitely grateful for the things their contributions to the club.

Your marvelous achievements you have done as EICs and as a VLista is a testament of your unwavering determination and resolve.

The Tiller is incredibly happy for the both of you and the accomplishments you made here in VSULHS. May you succeed and triumph in your future challenges.

Article by: Yoanna Capangpangan

30/04/2025

A Bittersweet Farewell: Junior High School Students End Their Four-Year Journey as VListas

VSU Laboratory Junior High School students finish the final chapter of a four-year series as they commence their highly anticipated graduation ceremonies on the 30th of April 2025 at the RDE Function Hall.

The program commenced with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem followed by a prayer and invocation from Jiah May O. Floresca.

This was soon followed by the welcome remarks of Garl Reivanehl P. Garcia, the class salutatorian. Afterward, School Principal Mr. Reymar C. Oria presented the Completers for Promotion, with the conferment confirmed by Dr. Leo A. Mamolo, Dean of Teacher Education.

Learners also had their fair share of the spotlight during the Distribution of Certificates, where their achievements and active participation were proudly recognized. It served as a tangible acknowledgment of their efforts, growth, and involvement throughout the years.

Dr. Ivy C. Emnace — Director for Research of VSU, Guest of Honor and Speaker, and an alumna of ERHS (now known as the VSU Laboratory High School) — shared her high school story through a motivational and uplifting message.
“You are not sent here to do great things, but to do small things with great love.”
– Dr. Ivy C. Emnace, Director for Research of VSU, Guest of Honor and Speaker.

After the message of Dr. Emnace, learners once again came back up the stage in the awarding of special awards. These awards go beyond participation — they honor those who have gone the extra mile, shown exceptional dedication, leadership, creativity, or character.

Following the awarding of special awards was a reflective and heartwarming speech delivered by the class valedictorian and The Tiller’s editor-in-chief, Pauline Anne O. Pabua, recounting her journey through the highs and lows of high school life and sharing personal stories of perseverance, growth, and triumph.

Soon after, JHS graduates sang their moving-up song — an emotional rendition of ABBA’s most beloved and sentimental ballad, “Slipping Through My Fingers.” Graduates shone their phone lights while waving their hands in the air, beautifully showcasing an emotional and cinematic scene marking the end of their journey as Junior High Schoolers.

Dr. Leo A. Mamolo, Dean of Teacher Education, as well presented his closing remarks, ending his speech with an important and impactful message:
“Be someone the world needs, not someone good just on paper.”
- Dr. Leo A. Mamolo, Dean of Teacher Education

The end of the program was marked with the Pledge of Loyalty to the Alma Mater led by Hadassah Christianna B. Peña and the Induction to the VSU Alumni Association declared by Dr. Oscar B. Posas, President of the VSU Alumni Association — symbolically marking the end of their Junior High School journey and placing them among the ranks of countless high school alumni.

As their journeys as VListas end, new chapters and doors will be opened — paths and futures filled with countless different opportunities.

With pride and warmest wishes, the Tiller Club formally congratulates the Class of SY 2024–2025 on successfully completing their Junior High School journey. May this milestone be the first of many more achievements to come.

Article by: Kenzo Inot

17/04/2025

Our School, Our Day: Celebrating LHS Day

April 15, 2025- The highly anticipated LHS Day held by the SSG and the SSSL.
The event kicked off at 7:15 in the morning with a parade at the VSU lower oval. followed by opening remarks from VSULHS Principal Mr. Reymar C. Oria, who expressed his gratitude and greetings for the students, faculty, and staff.

The mechanics were then introduced for the Squid Game by the SSLG President Pauline Anne O. Pabua. To be followed by the declaration of the opening of the SSLG and SSG Adviser, Ms. Jovie Mariel L. Degorio.
The festivities featured a variety of competitions, beginning with a big volleyball game for teachers at 8:40 AM, where the Green Team triumphed over the Yellow Team. This was followed by the much-anticipated Squid Game, which started with "Red Light, Green Light," leading to numerous eliminations. Ultimately, Niña Mae Doron (135) from 8-Pomelo emerged as the champion, with Alanis Oquias (081) as the first runner-up.

The afternoon portion comenced at VSU Convention Center at 1:30PM in the afternoon for the Battle of the Talents. The event showcased an array of performances, starting with the PasingLaban that highlighted the remarkable voices of the VLISTAS. Various competitions such as Spontaneous Oration, Hatawnado, Debate Brawl, and Liplaban Lalaparuza followed, allowing both students and faculty to display their skills.

Other grade levels also achieved notable victories. The Unified Grade 12 won the Spontaneous Oration, Grade 9 took first in VerseVendetta.
In the teacher's category for PasingLaban, Ms. Rose Marie Berdos of the Group 3 claimed the first-place prize.

Special recognition was given to sections Petunia (Most Organized, Unified Section) and Venus (Most Creative, Most Talented Section), while Estelle Imbong was honored as the Most Talented Student, and Venus as the most talented section.

Article by Chloe Varron | The Tiller
Graphics by Kian Pontod | The Tiller

17/04/2025

Screams, Cheers, and Enjoyment: Highlights of the PEHM Culmination 2025

Under the scorching sun at VSU Lower Campus, learners bundle up in celebration of the much awaited PEHM Culmination. Bringing with them pride, strength, and a a joyful spirit.

In the morning, a quick slide through of the mechanics of the matches were given; what followed through was the singing of the national anthem, an energizing dance exercise, a well-spoken speech from the club president, a full hearted opening welcome from our principal and of course, the most valued Oath of Amateurism. What followed was a fiasco of laughter, screams, and cheers as students from each different grade level moved to their respected game arenas.

The enthusiasm reached its peak as players started to battle for the title of first.

The grade 7 students had a thrilling football match, having watchers clenching their fists in excitement; ultimately leading to section Petunia in the men’s category and section Dahlia in the women’s category claiming first.

The grade 8 students’ also had their own match, an intense volleyball game. Each hit of the ball was as intense as ever, with loud screams and cheers from observing sections. Yet at the end, one must win having Mango with BJ Patombon as their MVP clenching first in the men’s round and Pomelo with Alzea Redulla as the Finals MVP and Harzellynne Torres as the Conference MVP for the female’s round.

Grade 9 learners also had their fair share of fun, an exciting basketball match between section Diamond and Emerald. Each score was meet with a yelp, having hopes of winning. But, sections Emerald in the men’s division with Carnel Posas as the MVP, and section Diamond in the women’s division with Eleona Valenzona as the MVP, were hailed as triumphant.

Grade 10 players also had a gigantic game — a fun and humorous game of Big Volleyball. Ultimately leading to the victory of section Jupiter.

The grade 12 players also had their fair share of laughter, battling in the same fun and enjoyable gane of Soccer and Big Volleyball. Leading to the win of united STEM A, ABM, and HUMSS in both categories with Naveen Ony Piad being hailed MVP for the men’s division.

Overall, the PEHM CULMINATION was marked with losses and wins. Yet at the end of the day, we shouldn’t forget the true essence of sports — sportsmanship, unity, and teamwork.

Article by: Kenzo Inot
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14/04/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Dave Luna qualifies to the Grand Finals of The Voice of VSU: Season 4.

Luna, a ninth grader in Visayas State University Laboratory High School (VSULHS), enticed the crowd, singing "When We Were Young" by Adele. His audition at the VSU Gymnasium on the evening of April 14 led to two out of the three judges to turn their chairs— impressed by his talent.

Danielle Morante, an eighth grader at VSULHS, also auditioned for The Voice of VSU: Season 4 Blind Audition.

Luna will be part of The Grand Finals of The Voice of VSU: Season 4, which is scheduled to occur in two weeks on a Monday, April 28, 2025.

Article by: Alika Aure
Layout by: Audrey Preciados

13/04/2025

LUNA AND MORANTE ENTER THE VOICE OF VSU

Dave Luna and Danielle Morante of Visayas State University Laboratory High School (VSULHS) are set to participate in "The Voice of VSU: Season 4 Blind Audition." The event will take place on Monday, April 14, 2025, 7:30PM at VSU Gymnasium.

The Voice of VSU: Season 4 Blind Audition, a spotlight of pure talent, is part of Visayas State University's 101st anniversary celebration. This event will highlight Viscans' passion and great technique in singing— Luna and Morante taking part in this challenge.

Article by: Alika Aure
Layout by: Audrey Preciados

05/04/2025

𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠...

(Illustration by Eunice Dupal | The Tiller)

04/04/2025

WE TRAINED, WE OVERCAME, WE GRADUATED! This rewarding moment was the fruit of countless sweats, sacrifice, and efforts. From the first salute to the last march, each step became a journey of growth and discipline. Congratulations, CAT graduates!

Caption by: Julia Mora | The Tiller
Photo credit: Julia Mora & Nash Flores | The Tiller