The Equilibrium

15/06/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | A Father’s Day Special

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

On this Father's Day, we take a moment to pause and recognize the quiet strength and unwavering dedication of fathers who often go unnoticed. These silent battles, fought with love and courage, shape the lives of their families in profound ways.

The Equilibrium proudly honors these unsung heroes whose love transcends words and whose actions speak volumes.

Once again, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad, Papa, Tatay, and Daddy out there!

Original Song | John Oxygen L. Dolorito
Song Title: Thank you Everyday, Dad

13/06/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Balik Eskwela 2025 📚

𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢!

Brigada Eskwela 2025 highlights one of its purposes with Mayor Wes Gatchalian and Congressman Kenneth Gatchalian leading the distribution of brand new school uniforms, making sure every Valenzuelano learner is ready to walk with confidence. 👔

Together, we build a stronger and smarter Valenzuela. This is the Valenzuelife! 💙

Newscast via | TV and RADIO Broadcasting Team / The Equilibrium

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11/06/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Independence Day Special

𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗔𝗡, 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗦! 🇵🇭

On June 12, we celebrate the victory of our beloved ancestors from the colonial rule. Their bravery and resilience paved the way to a path of freedom, one built on sacrifices and strength.

Let's honor their legacy not just with parades and songs, but with action, integrity, and love for our nation.

MOJO | Reign Alcantara
Copyread | Jose Puno

09/06/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | ValMaSci kicks off Brigada Eskwela, draws community support

In preparation for the upcoming school year 2025-2026, the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science (ValMaSci) launched its annual Brigada Eskwela today, Monday, June 9, 2025.

To take part in today’s kick off program, volunteers and stakeholders from schools around Valenzuela assembled at Valenzuela National High School (ValNat), beginning the event with an opening program that tackled the importance and activities related to Brigada Eskwela.

After which, the main highlight of the day began wherein stakeholders, particularly concerning grades 7 and 8 as scheduled today, headed to their respective classrooms to clean and receive modules and new uniforms, just a few minutes after their orientation at the school’s atrium ended.

Gabriel Sengco, an incoming grade 8 student, emphasized that Brigada Eskwela, just like his experience last year, is an important event where students should collaborate in cleaning school facilities for it to be fully ready for the upcoming school year.

“Pinapakilala nitong Brigada yung environment na mae-encounter natin this year, which is 1 week na lang bago magsimula,” he added.

Gian Hipolito, a parent of an incoming grade 8 student, expressed her strong affirmation about this year’s well-planned orientation for the parents and students.

“At least ngayon hinati na nila sa three days; noon kasi ang hirap maki-singit kasi sabay-sabay,” she said. Brigada Eskwela, she mentioned, is a much-needed initiative for the school to be prepared in terms of cleanliness and organization.

Brigada Eskwela is a yearly nationwide initiative in the Philippines led by the Department of Education that aims to prepare public schools for the start of the academic year by engaging different members of the community in activities such as cleaning, repairing, and enhancing school facilities.

Mrs. Angelique Sabaldan, acting head of Brigada Eskwela and Logistics Property for ValMaSci, expressed her gratitude after seeing students and parents participate and collaborate.

“I can see naman na very willing sila mag-help and mag-bigay ng donations katulad ng books and supplies,” she noted.

Additionally, this event also highlights the essence of practicing shared governance and accountability while upholding the spirit of “bayanihan” and community involvement.

ValMaSci, grounded in the core principles of academic excellence, holistic growth, and effective communication and collaboration, is dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of its facilities, providing high-quality education, ensuring equal opportunities, and nurturing student resilience and overall well-being.

Brigada Eskwela activities will continue in the coming days and will conclude on June 13, 2025. The distribution of modules and uniforms, followed by an orientation for incoming Grade 10, 11, and 12 students, will take place on June 11, 2025, at 12:30 PM.

via | Jose Puno
Copyread | Angel Bartolome
Photos | Eoin Miranda

09/06/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Incoming students of the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science have been officially enrolled for the school year 2025-2026. Students, together with their guardians, submitted the required documents and forms provided by the school.

The enrollment process started on June 3, 2025 and concluded on June 5, 2025. The school is still open to accommodate late enrollees from June 9 to 11, 2025.

via | Angel Bartolome and Jose Puno
Photos | Eoin Miranda

10/05/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | A Mother’s Day Special

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈! 🌷

Today, we celebrate the women whose love knows no bounds, and honor the strength, patience, and unwavering devotion that only a mother can give. Whether through quiet sacrifices or everyday acts of care, you shape lives and build futures.

May this day remind every Nanay out there that you are seen, you are loved, and you are celebrated today and every day.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀—𝗯𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁.

Original Video via | TV and RADIO Broadcasting Team / The Equilibrium

09/05/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV in 2025 Papal Conclave

White smoke billows out of the Sistine Chapel after just two days of voting in the papal conclave.

Following several deliberations, the College of Cardinals declared "Habemus Papam" or "We have a Pope “ after days of preparations and prayers.

Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost was elected as the 267th successor of the seat of Saint Peter, adopting the name, Pope Leo XIV.

Becoming the first ever American pope, he was elected Head of the 1.8 billion Roman Catholics and the Sovereign of the Vatican State by the 133 elector cardinals.

He was also the first in the Augustinian order to become a pope. This changes the precedent for future popes as no one in the past believed that a US-born cardinal can become a pope.

In his hometown in Chicago at Holy Name Cathedral, many were ecstatic after hearing the name of the new pope with Rev. Gregory Sakowicz stating “It was like a touchdown being scored. It just exploded.”

Days before he was elected pope, Cardinal Prevost explained in an interview via Italian TV about his life with grandparents being French and Spanish immigrants. He lived in a religious Catholic household and entered a minor seminary at age 14, later attended the novitiate during college.

With his first appearance in the city of Rome, Pope Leo XIV said "God loves us, all of us, evil will not prevail. We are all in the hands of God. Without fear, united, hand in hand with God and among ourselves, we will go forward. We are disciples of Christ, Christ goes before us, and the world needs His light."

Getting ready to work within less than 24 hours, Pope Leo XIV is expected to lead a mass for the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel which will be broadcasted live from the Vatican. Later on Sunday, he will hold the Regina Coeli from St. Peter's Basilica at noon in local time.

via | Miguel Delos Reyes

08/05/2025

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒖𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒖𝒈𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔! 👩

As Mother’s Day is celebrated in the Philippines and beyond, The Equilibrium is honoring all the ways mothers show up—with courage, care, and compassion. 🌸

Whether it is in the form of prayers, cooking “baon,” a bottle of milk, never-ending “sermon,” or second chances, the ValMaSci community says THANK YOU!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Nanay, NayTay, Mama, Mommy, Inang, Mudra, and Mamitas out there!

Original Song | John Oxygen L. Dolorito
Song Title: Salamat, Ma

07/05/2025

𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 | Coming May 12, 68 Million Filipino Registered Voters will Decide the Destiny of this Country.

With the May 2025 midterm elections nearing, it presents a crucial opportunity for the Filipinos to mold the future of their respective districts, municipalities, and the country as a whole. As the voters get ready to go to the polls, it is essential to keep oneself updated on the important dates, processes, and polling stations to make the experience of voting smooth and successful. Double-checking your voter registration information, being aware of where your polling station is, and knowing how to properly mark your ballot are all important steps.

Filipino voters are encouraged to rigorously assess the candidates and their platforms prior to making a vote. Beyond the candidate's name recognition or popularity, voters must have the ability to seek their candidate's record, policy, and advocacy. For an era of social media and instant information circulation, voters also need to stay alert against misinformation and take the time to crosscheck facts from credible sources.

As the election day draws closer, do not forget the strength of your vote and the obligation to make it. Casting your vote intelligently implies a well-thought-out choice that will decide the nation's fate for many years to come. After all, an educated and involved electorate is the pillar of this nation's democracy.

Ang boto ninyo ay para sa isang masaganang Pilipinas!

via | Jose Puno
Layout | Angel Bartolome

30/04/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗛𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢!

Let this day serve as a way to remember and honor those who dedicate their lives to their profession, keeping our world running. Their dedication and continuous effort to fulfill the needs of their family and community lead to our country's steady growth.

Let us also take the time to recognize and uplift professions that are crucial, yet often overlooked or frowned upon. As our world continues to evolve, its needs expand, and opportunities not present before now exist. Jobs within this space hold the same weight and warrant the same respect.

It may be a one-day holiday on the calendar, but may we carry and uphold the values it presents whole year round.

Cartoon | Angel Bartolome

18/04/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Fire in Valenzuela City. Smoke cloud caused by the fire visible all the way from NLEX.

Emergency responders are on the way.

Update as of 7:20 PM: The status of the fire has been raised to the fifth alarm.

Update as of 9:30 PM: The Valenzuela Fire Department has successfully suppressed the fire.

via | Princess Rentillo
Photos | Princess Rentillo