The Hillside Chronicle (2025)

13/04/2025

"Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened."

A quote that often resonates in our minds; a reminder that everything will be alright. But how are we supposed to not break down and tear up if these individuals have left a profound impact in our hearts and minds that we will forever cherish and look up to?

It has truly been a roller coaster ride. Since the day we all met you, we were filled with worries and doubts. So much so that we were unsure of our choices, thinking if we made the right decision in choosing this publication. Countless hardships and challenges were given to us juniors; days and days of pressure struck upon us. There were several times that we wanted to quit and forget everything that has happened—stripping us of our hope and positivity. In spite of all of those, what did you guys do? You helped us. You encouraged us. You broke down with the us. But the most important of all, you struggled with us. You all didn't let us feel weak. You all didn't discourage us. You FOUGHT with us.

And now, as the school year comes to an end, a wonderful year comes to a close; we can all say that that has made all the difference. Up until this day, there are still no words, no languages, and no art that can express our gratitude towards you all, and that is absolutely alright because this letter will serve as the representation of our unhinged appreciation for you all.

Be it "Paalam," "Goodbye," "Sayonara," "Adios," or many more languages, no matter the language, it truly evokes a bittersweet feeling in each and every one of us.

We all wish you a meaningful journey ahead, a path filled with endless opportunities, and a road towards fulfillment.

From the bottom of our hearts— thank you, our seniors.

And lastly, to our SPA, Mr.Abel Vilog—you have continually guided us and these seniors all through out the journey. Thank you for your guidance and for reminding us that writing is one of the greatest expression of art. Thank you.

Congratulations, The Hillside Chronicle Batch 2024-2025!

Yours truly, your Juniors.

07/03/2025

This one’s for the history books!

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Hillside Chronicle, the official English publication of Ponciano Bernardo High School, has just been awarded as the best editorial page in the National Capital Region!

The publication was able to beat 160 schools from different divisions in the whole NCR, and was ranked 1st place editorial page in the recently concluded NCR RSPC School Paper Contest.

The publication is also set to make its way into the National Schools Press Conference in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

The publication was ranked 5th place best editorial during the Quezon City Division Secondary Schools Press Conference.

The publication stands fearless but fair, relentless yet responsible as it continues to fight for the truth and the freedom to express. PRESS ON!

12/02/2025

🚎🚎 RSPC BOUND! 🚎🚎

The Hillside Chronicle is proud to announce that the publication is one of the representatives of Quezon City in the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference!

The Hillside Chronicle was awarded 5th Best Editorial Page in the recently concluded Quezon City Division School Paper Contest.

The publication is set to represent Quezon City in the upcoming NCR Regionals Schools Press Conference.

Fearless but Fair.

Caption by: King Alexa Razon
PubMat by: Lenney Michelle Tuzara

09/02/2025

Striving to foster knowledge and imagination, Ponciano Bernardo High School celebrated the World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) last Wednesday, February 5.

Watch the quick documentary made by The Hillside Chronicle to witness the happenings during this year’s WRAD at PBHS.

03/02/2025

Through trials, we rise. Through words, we honor.

Ponciano Bernardo High School proudly unveils the official school paper for the academic year 2024-2025!

With pens as their swords and truth as their banner, our campus journalists stand unwavering—fearless but fair, relentless yet responsible.

From the echoes of August 2024 to the moments of January 2025, Volume 1, Issue 1 is now ready to be explored.

Read. Question. Think. The stories await you. Dive in through the links below.

https://issuu.com/thehillsidechronicle-pbhs/docs/pbhs-thehillsidechronicle-volume1-issue1
https://issuu.com/thehillsidechronicle-pbhs/docs/pbhs-thehillsidechronicle-volume1-issue1
https://issuu.com/thehillsidechronicle-pbhs/docs/pbhs-thehillsidechronicle-volume1-issue1

Fearless but Fair.

Caption by: Laureese Jan Tadayca
PubMat by: Phoebe Sophia G. Drilon

31/12/2024

As another year comes, we wish for improvements, healing, and more opportunities this new year—helping us build our dreams and goals. May we all achieve all of these together, and may we all get the peace and rest we all deserve.

Happy New Year, Bernardians!

Caption by: King Alexa Razon
PubMat by: Phoebe Sophia Drilon

24/12/2024

🎄✨ This festive season, we take a moment to reflect on the year gone by—a year filled with stories that moved us, voices that inspired us, and moments that brought us closer together. As the world wraps itself in the warmth of Christmas, we at The Hillside Chronicle wish you and your loved ones a season of joy, love, and togetherness.

Let this Christmas be a time of hope, a time to cherish what truly matters, and a reminder of the light we all carry within. Here’s to celebrating the beauty of giving, the magic of traditions, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Merry Christmas to our fellow Bernardians—thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to writing the next chapter, together. 🌟📖

Caption by: Laureese Jan Tadayca
PubMat by: Phoebe Sophia Drilon

30/11/2024

In Photos | PBHS Celebrates English Month

Themed as The Power of Reading: Leading Towards Literacy, Ponciano Bernardo High School (PBHS) celebrates this year’s English Month Wednesday, November 23.

The month-long celebration hosted several contests for each grade level, including a creative story-telling contest for grade 7, a digital comic strip contest for grade 8, an essay writing contest for grade 9, an impromptu speech competition for grade 10, and a declamation contest and reading comprehension contest for all grade levels.

Led and organized by the English Faculty and Club, the celebration started on November 4, Wednesday, the first Monday of the month, wherein the kick-off video was shown during the flag-raising ceremony—signaling the start of the month-long celebration.

That same day, the English Department held the essay writing competition for grade 9 students at their faculty after class, with the impromptu speech for grade 10 following the next day, November 5.

On November 7 & 8, the Open for All Reading Comprehension and Digital Comic Strip Competition for Grade 8 was conducted and facilitated by the English Teachers of PBHS, with several students from different grade levels participating in the said event, respectively.

The Creative Story Telling catered to grade 7 students was the last English Month activity to be held on November 12, exactly 12 days before the English Month Culminating Activity.

Alas, with enough preparation through the combined help of the English Club Officers and Members, the English Month Culmination had a successful start on November 27 with the colorful entrance of candidates for the Book Character Parade ending in an awarding ceremony for the winners of the English Month's different activities.

Down below is the list of all the students who won each competitions held during the month-long celebration.

Creative story telling
1st: Mark Angelo I. Borromeo (7-Maagap)
2nd: Precious R. Gabronino (7-Maagap)
3rd: Nash B. Salmo and Sabrina Marie B. Delos Ama (7-Maagap)

Digital comic strip
1st: Yesha Faner (8-Kamagong)
Saffiyah Villamor (8-Kamagong)
Alleah Liboon (8-Kamagong)
2nd: Akisha Habla - (8-Molave)
3rd:Ladies Bondoc (8-Kamagong)
Marife Magsaysay (8-kamagong)
La Reina Ligon (8-Kamagong)

Grade 9
Essay Writing
1st: Mary Magdaline Mendoza (9-Aguilar)
2nd: Leinee Nery (9-Aguilar)
3rd: Vince Obregon (9-Aguilar)

Impromptu speaking
1st: Hanz Gile O. Legaspi (10-Bonifacio)
2nd: Phoebe Sophia G. Drilon (10-Aguinaldo)
3rd: King Alexa R. Razon (10-Aguinaldo)

Declamation Contest
1st:Sabrina Marie B. Delos Ama (7-Maagap)
2nd: Daryn R. Cabulang (8-Acacia)
3rd: Sean Baniqued (10-Rizal)
4th: Alexandre Macasaet (9-Banatao)

Reading Comprehension Contest
1st : Maximilian Jiles C. Osit (8-Acacia)
2nd: Lance Timothy J. Garcia (10-Bonifacio)
3rd: Janelle Joy P. Ong (9-Del mundo)
4th: Jasmine B. Rico (7-Magalang)

Book Character Parade
Best in Costume Design
Male-Carl Zaldy Castro as Mad Hatter (10-Aguinaldo)
Female-Samira Nicole Carillo as Queen of Hearts (10-Aguinaldo)

1st Runner up
Male-Andrei Sinodong as Victor Van Dort (10-Bonifacio)
Female-Jienne Racaza as Emily the Co**se Bride (10-Bonifacio)

2nd Runner up
Male-Humvee L. Catamin as Jonah Hex (8-Acacia)
Female-Marife Pinky A. Magsaysay as Katniss Everdeen (8-Kamagong)

3rd Runner Up
Female-Izzy Monterozo as Moana (9-Del Rosario)
Male-Chard M. Tanda as Captain John Smith (9-Aguilar)

4th Runner
Female-Cylar Caleb B. Bernal as Pocahontas (9-Aguilar)
Male-Pio Benedict M. Urganiza as Fred Flintstone (9-Banatao)

Written by: Janna Albert Zoilo and King Alexa Razon
Photos Taken by: Lenney Michelle Tuzara and King Alexa Razon

08/10/2024

LOOK | PBHS Scribes win Individual Categories in District Press Conference

Staffs of The Hillside Chronicle win individual categories in the recently concluded Quezon City District 4 Secondary Schools Press Conference held at St. Paul University, Quezon City October 5 and 7.

Janna Albert Zoilo, Head Editorial Cartoonist, won 5th Place in News Writing, and King Alexa Razon, Editor-in-Chief, won 10th Place in Editorial Writing.

Alongside them are Reese Tadayca and Ma.Ysabelle Kim, who competed in column writing; Andrei Aquino, who competed in copyreading and headline writing; Queen Akisha Razon, who competed in editorial writing; Phoebe Sophia Drilon and Ma.Samantha Tolinero, who competed in editorial cartooning; Ayyellah Freya Salvosa, who competed in Features Writing; and Samira Nicole Carillo who competed in News Writing.

The press conference was attended by at least 200 campus journalists from both private and public secondary schools in District 4 Quezon City.

Congratulations to all Campus Journalists who represented their respective schools!

Written by: King Alexa Razon
PubMat by: Lenney Michelle Tuzara

28/09/2024

The truth will always prevail.

Marked as World News Day, September 28 serves as a day when quality journalism is celebrated and the truth prevails.

The truth shall remain constant in our lives, and may we fight for our rights and the rights of our fellow people.

Caption by: King Alexa Razon
Pubmat by: Lenney Michelle Tuzara

21/09/2024

𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬! 📅

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙇𝙔 𝙀𝙓𝘼𝙈 𝙎.𝙔 '24 - '25 𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧, 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 23 𝙖𝙣𝙙 24. Study hard, but remember, it's not about perfection, it's about progress.

Good luck, Bernardians!

Caption by: Laureese Jan Tadayca
Pubmat by: Phoebe Sophia G. Drilon

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