The Rosebud

13/08/2025

HEADLINING HISTORY: Stories from the Old Days, News for the Front Page

Rosario Integrated School, headed by the school principal, Dr. Alicia F. Aprecio, along with the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG), celebrated the National History Month this August 11 and 12, 2025 not only in compliance with the Proclamation No. 339, s. 2012, but also to promote awareness, appreciation and recognition for the country's rich history.

To start the celebration, the SSLG, headed by Mr. Arthur Padilla, SSLG Adviser, and Mariane Marcelino, SSLG President, supervised the 1st TalaKasaysayan: Modified Asian Parliamentary Debate last August 11 at the schools' auditorium. Four strands competed for the championship through a single-elimination format, and after a close matchup, the judges declared the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand as the winner.

Mr. Arnel Fortes and Mr. Denver Diocares from the HUMSS Department coached the winning team which consisted of Ashley Albay, Hainey Frias, Monica Rabago, and Mark Anthony Lictawa as the reserve member. Additionally, Ashley Albay also won a special award as the Best Debater, further proving their overwhelming performance in logical persuasion and reasoning.

In relation to this event, the SSLG also conducted the HistoQuiz Bee on August 12, further extending the activities to celebrate the National History Month. The Araling Panlipunan Department organized the said event in collaboration with the SSLG.

A total of 16 groups participated and each group composed of six members, with a combination of students from the different grade levels in Junior High School and various strands in Senior High School.

After an intense competition that tested the participants’ knowledge about Philippine history, only four groups remained standing, earning the title of winners for this year’s HistoQuiz Bee.

Here are the winners of this event:
CHAMPION: FK8
- Lenze Ann Lopez
- Xyza Balanon
- Kristina Sabina Montiano
- Romier Elizier Mabitazan
- Laurence Neil Baging
- Aaliyah Celine Bigso

FIRST RUNNER-UP: FK5
- Shane Buen
- Sebastian Carl Gonzales
- Jackson Jacob Jose
- Jaiane Gara
- Christian Jake De Guia
- Allianah Burgos

SECOND RUNNER-UP: FK4
- Joanna Mae Cagalitan
- Laica William
- Magan Catan
- Grail Daphne Puyao
- Jayson Hondrada
- Carl Jerome Albay

THIRD RUNNER-UP: FK6
- Jhaimie Bautista
- Dwayne Dacanay
- Zeian Levi Estal
- Vernice Angel Catalan
- Gelliana Biccay
- Ghelyka Rheign Balagot

Through the challenging and engaging activities featured in the event, the celebration of National History Month ended remarkably, leaving the students of Rosario Integrated School with a deeper appreciation for the country’s rich heritage, as well as a heightened sense of nationalism and patriotism.

In courtesy of TR Photojournalists
✍️ | Sabina Jada Mayrena & Ashley Nicole Albay
📷 | Jan Raine Madrigal, Febe Anne Esperanza & Shehan Rahman

08/08/2025

Rosario Commemorates 156 Years of Historic Excellence

Rosario, La Union — The town of Rosario proudly marked its 156th anniversary with "Pammadayaw 2025," a grand celebration held on August 7, 2025, at the Rosario Farmer's Civic Center. The event gathered Rosario residents, who joined in a vibrant celebration of the municipality’s rich history and enduring legacy of excellence, uniting the community in pride and tradition.

Three honorable guests presided over the ceremony — Hon. Dante S. Garcia, 2nd District Representative of La Union; Hon. Eduardo C. Ortega, Governor of La Union; and Hon. Eric O. Sibuma, Vice Governor of La Union, represented by their chosen representatives. Their presence added prestige to the event as they recognized 210 awardees from Rosario, who proudly wore traditional Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana. Numerous RISeans participated in the celebration, acknowledging their role in contributing to Rosario’s growth, development, and success.

As a first-class municipality, Rosario continues to uphold its legacy of excellence, reflected in the awardees’ contributions to community development and cultural pride.

The event served as both a formal tribute and a heartfelt celebration, reminding everyone that honoring the past strengthens the path toward a brighter, united future for Rosario and the entire province of La Union.

Mayor Bellarmin A. Flores II emphasized, “Serving people is serving God.”

Courtesy | Xyza Balanon
✍🏻 Ronald Aquino

Rosario Integrated School

05/08/2025

Rosario Integrated School joins the 51st National Nutrition Month Celebration, giving focus to the theme, "Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!" this July 2025. This event does not only acknowledge the annual conduction by the National Nutrition Council, but ultimately plays a role in highlighting the collective right to food security and accessibility of healthy food.

The Event Committee Members, headed by the school principal, Dr. Alicia F. Aprecio, organized and conducted the different activities and competitions for the whole month. These events (Poster Making Contest, Slogan Making Contest, Essay Writing Competition, Cook Fest Competition, Nutri-Quiz Bee, and Nutri-Jingle Competition) aimed to promote nutritional security awareness, and reiterate the importance of healthy choices and lifestyles through active student involvement.

Here are the winners of each competition:
POSTER MAKING CONTEST
1st - Ayexia Janina Maiquez (Grade 12 STEM)
2nd - Mark Anthony Lictawa (Grade 12 HUMSS)
3rd - Ellijah Jane Baltero (Grade 12 TVL CSS-JDD)
4th - Jackielyn Medrano (Grade 12 GAS - MCR)
5th - Lyka Veloria (Grade 12 ABM)

SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST
1st - Ageo Claude Lacay (Grade 11 STEM)
2nd - Shaira Mae Mayao (Grade 11 HUMSS)
3rd - Denber Mendoza (Grade 11 TVL HE)
4th - Sophia Loren Balderas (Grade 11 ABM)

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST (ENGLISH CATEGORY - GRADE 11)
1st - Carla Bojangin (Grade 11 STEM - RVG)
2nd - Venice Lane Panida (Grade 11 STEM - JDC)
3rd - Myeisha Kayleigh Omaoeng (Grade 11 STEM - JAG)

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST (FILIPINO CATEGORY - GRADE 12)
1st - Danielle Cacayuran (Grade 12 HUMSS)
2nd - Aubrey Tabinas (Grade 12 STEM)
3rd - April Joy Nebres (Grade 12 GAS)

COOK FEST
• PASTA CATEGORY
1st - Sheira Veronica Zamora, Alyssa Monica Oribello & Gerson Lacaba (Grade 12 STEM-SGH)
2nd - Azumi Hababag, Lea Bhel Mapili & Khezel Boado (Grade 11 STEM-JAG)
3rd - Yien Melegrito, Ezekiel Carino & Jarvis Marco Garcia (Grade 11 STEM-MMA)

• DESSERT CATEGORY
1st - Eiron Kyle Bullagay, Michaella Diarios & Ravenne Villa-real (Grade 12 ABM-ADA)
2nd - Celestine Garcia, Seth Raymund Gubatan & Elizabeth Mabborang (Grade 11 ABM-KLB)
3rd - Mary Joy Serran, Laica William & Janelle De Vera (Grade 12 ABM-MCM)

• VEGETABLE SALAD CATEGORY
1st - Jasche Marie Lagao, Brian Joshua Dangca & Girleen Estrada (Grade 12 HUMSS-JLO)
2nd - Destiny Joy Pasamic, Gilly Anne Tamayo & Jocelyn Martinez (Grade 12 HUMSS-JVV)
3rd - Yrish Rose Bencio, Glyzel Andales & Dennis Acosta (Grade 11 HUMSS-MGP)
4th - Cassidy Fontanilla, Leslie De Quintos & Raven Soriano (Grade 11 HUMSS-BDP)

• VEGGIE FRUITY SHAKE CATEGORY
1st - Jhazmine Ashley Apilado, Regie Pasag & Calvin Jay Estrada (Grade 12 TVL CSS-JDD)
2nd - Zham Cyrille Barbosa, Jennilyn Soriano & Krischen Kim Lua (Grade 12 TVL CSS-JND)
3rd - Emeliano Mesina, Ricardo Bamba & Andrei Galves (Grade 12 TVL EIM-JVQ)

MAIN COURSE CATEGORY
1st - Mark Dave Suyat, Roel Jake Ogoy & Leanne Dizon (Grade 11 TVL HE-MBP)
2nd - Nicole Panelo, Nicole Molina & Nicole Lustado (Grade 11 TVL HE-PPS)
3rd - Hazel Ann Rosario, Ejae Tinoyan & Naslyn Ann Elone (Grade 12 TVL HE-LAL)

NUTRI-QUIZ BEE
1st - Princess May Abungan (GAS), Jaonna Mae Cagalitan (ABM), Zed Yury Cordero (STEM), Shervin Estal (TVL) & Augdrienne Lei Cajalne (HUMSS)
2nd - Rhoswen Ramos (STEM), Reynalyn De Guzman (GAS), Samantha Nicole Ferrer (ABM), Jermaine Molina (TVL) & Ashley Nicole Albay (HUMSS)
3rd - Ezrian John Refuerzo (STEM), Arnie Lyn Galvez (GAS), Trisha Nicole Ordono (ABM), Nathalie Jasmine Rose Fuentes (TVL) & Kristine Libao (HUMSS)

NUTRI-JINGLE COMPETITION
1st - STEM
2nd - HUMSS
3rd - ABM-GAS
4th - TVL

In Courtesy of TR Photojournalists
✍🏻 | Sabina Jada Mayrena

Rosario Integrated School

05/08/2025

STEM Crowned Champion in Nutri Jingle 2025

RIS Nutri Jingle competitors heat up the dance floor at the Rosario Integrated School Auditorium on August 5, 2025. Four different groups composed of STEM, ABM-GAS, HUMSS strand, and TVL Track deliver in high-stakes and high-caliber performance.

STEM emerged as the Nutri Jingle 2025 Champion with their dynamic and flawless moves during their performance. HUMSS, ABM-GAS, and TVL Track claim the 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up, and 3rd Runner Up, respectively.

The competition showcases the student’s musical creativity and support for healthy living through fun performances and jingles.

The event was a lively show of talent and teamwork, which made it both entertaining and educational.

In Courtesy of TR Photojournalists
✍🏻 | Ronald Aquino

Rosario Integrated School

01/08/2025

‎We are thrilled to welcome the newly accepted staffs of ROSEBUD🌹! With their pens and voices as their weapons, their passion for writing, truth-seeking, and broadcasting has earned them their well-deserved spot in the School's Paper Organization. May you use your skills to inform, inspire and empower our school community through honest and constructive journalism.📢🗣️
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‎This marks not only as a milestone but also a start of your journey as writers, leaders, and truth speakers. We are excited to see your talents grow and your voices shine.
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‎Congratulations, 𝓡𝓞𝓢𝓔𝓑𝓤𝓓 𝓙𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓼! Let your words bloom. 🌹🖋️📸

21/07/2025

The mightiest flowers continue to bloom even amidst the raging storms. 🌹

Greetings in the name of Service! Due to the class suspension brought by the typhoon, the screening for new Rosebud Journalists will continue until July 24, (Thursday) 3 PM.

May our hearts for service continue to blaze despite the storm's unrelenting rampage. See you, RISEANS!

For more detailed information, click the link below! 👇🏻

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=742161814861468&id=100072029695562&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Tune in for more announcements! 📢

Gear up, RISEANS! 👀

The rain may have poured, but the stories for truth must go on!

Because of the weather conditions, we’re extending the screening of The ROSEBUD — the official kick-off to your journey as one of the future campus journalists of RIS.

This will resume until 🗓️ July 21, (Monday) 3 PM in the afternoon. Don't miss out on the opportunity of honing your potentials as aspiring journalists.

Ready your pens, voices, cameras, and minds for the Extended Screening of The Rosebud! 🌹

18/07/2025

Gear up, RISEANS! 👀

The rain may have poured, but the stories for truth must go on!

Because of the weather conditions, we’re extending the screening of The ROSEBUD — the official kick-off to your journey as one of the future campus journalists of RIS.

This will resume until 🗓️ July 21, (Monday) 3 PM in the afternoon. Don't miss out on the opportunity of honing your potentials as aspiring journalists.

Ready your pens, voices, cameras, and minds for the Extended Screening of The Rosebud! 🌹

16/07/2025

In celebration of the National Blood Donors' Month, the Department of Health (DOH) — Ilocos Central Health Department conducted a School-Based Advocacy Symposium for Grade 12 learners of Rosario Integrated School this July 16, 2025.

Through the National Voluntary Blood Services Program, health professionals from the department led the symposium with an interactive gameshow followed by short discussions. These activities aimed to share knowledge on basic blood facts, disseminate blood donation information, debunk misconceptions, and present blood-related trivia.

Additionally, the organizers also conducted free blood typing, further encouraging student participation and interest. Moreover, they also distributed brochures about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), as well as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH), which not only shows basic disease details, but also explains how they are transmitted and how they can be prevented.

All in all, the activity did not only focus on the celebration, but ultimately served as a reminder of the importance that awareness and proper knowledge plays on the lives of students, teachers, and the public in general.

Courtesy | Xyza Balanon, Jhaimie Bautista
✍🏻 Sabina Jada Mayrena

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