The Citizen, Fort Bonifacio High School (2025)

05/09/2025

Within the four walls of a classroom are our teachers who guide us to our dreams, shouldering roles that extend far past our classroom doors.

What truly defines a teacher then? Simply put, a teacher is not only measured by his mastery of the subject matter; he is defined by his devotion to his tasks long after the bell has rung. A teacher may be a parent, big brother or sister, artist, custodian, coach, nurse, and everyone imaginable.

This National Teachers' Month, The Citizen honors the many hats our teachers wear with passion and grace-- proving that teaching is not only a profession, but a lifelong calling.

✏️ Evrianne Venice Ong
🎨 Rafael Paredes

DEPED TAPAT-Division of Taguig City and Pateros

05/09/2025

Lively dances, heartfelt poems, and soulful songs filled Fort Bonifacio High School's AVR on September 5, 2025, to launch the Teachers' Month Celebration with a program dedicated to honoring educators.

📸 Zahra Bustamante and Rashid Lance Beniten
✍️ Michell T. Buenavista

29/08/2025

Filipino Heritage and ASEAN Skills Shine at WorldSkills Manila 2025
By Michell T. Buenavista

WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 Cultural Exchange Programme took place at Fort Bonifacio High School in Taguig City on August 29, 2025.

With the theme “ASEAN: Skilled for the Future,” the event aimed to promote youth skills, unity, and cultural appreciation through the idea of “One School, One Country.”

Cultural exchange was the main focus, showcasing how education and heritage is combined to shape competitive youth globally.

The program prepared students not only for skill-related competitions but also for a better understanding of ASEAN traditions and shared values.

“Today's celebration allows us to showcase the brilliance of Filipino Youth, not only in terms of their competence and skills, but also in their openness to cultural exchange, their sense of compassion and their deep appreciation of a rich heritage,” Honorable Maria Laarni L. Cayetano, City of Taguig Mayor said, as she underscored the importance of the event.

A key performance featured Filipino cultural dances by Signal Village National High School’s Indayaw Dance Company.

The program included inspirational talks, school tours, cultural music, and shared experiences from visiting ASEAN representatives.

📷Lance Rashed Beniten

27/08/2025

FBHS Studs Sparks Historical Intelligence Through Quiz Bee
by: Rafael Paredes

A quiz bee, organized by the Historical Club, was held at the school library on August 27, 2025 with the theme, "Diwa ng Kasaysayan, Kabilin sa Kabataan" to celebrate the History Month this August.

Sir Ryan Bandoquillo and Ms. Lovely Calugday, the club's advisers, together with several Historical Club officers hosted the said quiz bee for students from grades 7 to 10. The event aimed to encourage students to showcase their knowledge and develop a deeper sense of historical awareness.

“Ang purpose talaga ng event ay magkaroon ng historical awarenes ‘yong mga mag-aaral ng Fort Bonifacio (High School)." ["The true purpose of the event is for the students of Fort Bonifacio High School to have historical awareness."] Sir Bandoquillo said, emphasizing the highlight of the event.

As the event progressed, four official first-place winners were announced: Yhana Marie T. Bugtai for Grade 7, Gavriel Anthony S. Basco for Grade 8, Bela Divine R. Pamittan for Grade 9, and Ronnie Sipsip for Grade 10.

📷: Rafael Paredes

17/08/2025

Folklore Cosplay, Poster-Slogan Contest Spotlight FBHS SHS Buwan ng Wika Fest
by Michell Buenavista

Folklore cosplay and poster-slogan contest highlighted the “Buwan ng Wika” celebration held at the Fort Bonifacio High School Audio-Visual Room on August 15, 2025.

Grade 12 representatives showcased Filipino folklore characters such as Bathala, Apo Laki, Tikbalang, among others, with each participant using recyclable materials like garbage bags, paper, plastic straws, and cartons to create their unique costumes.

With the theme “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa,” Senior High School teacher Ryan Escolano’s opening remarks reminded students that the Filipino language is intertwined with the country’s history and culture.

“Ito ay sumasagisag hindi lamang sa pagkakakilanlan o identidad ng bawat isa sa ating naririto, bagkus ito’y nakaugat sa malalim na kasaysayan. Ang wika ay kabuhol ng ating kultura at ang ating wika at kultura ay bunga ng ating kasaysayan,” [This symbolizes not only the identity of each of us here, but it is deeply rooted in history. Language is an integral part of our culture; and our language and culture are the result of our history,”] Escolano said.

Aaron Clarin (12- Comerford) and Shaira Enclonar (Gurango) emerged as champions in the cosplay contest, with Timothy Carlos (Del Rosario) and Rea Nacita (Leviste) as first runners-up, and Kavin Runtal (Torre) and Elysa Gamil (Torre) as second runners-up.

In the poster-slogan contest, Section Atienza claimed the championship, followed by Section Borromeo as first runner-up and Section Torre as second runner-up.

📸Lance Rashed Beniten & Michell Buenavista

16/08/2025

‘Be prepared,’ SDRRMC Head urges
by Kyle Manguilin

Fort Bonifacio High School’s (FBHS) School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (SDRRMC) Head Coordinator, Jose Dela Peña, encouraged students to always be prepared for calamities during the presentation of the organization’s Action Plan for 2025–2026.

Held at the library on August 15, 2025, the program highlighted how preparedness could help prevent further damage and possible injuries in times of emergencies.

“Mas maganda nang maging handa tayo” [“It’s better to be prepared”], Dela Peña said in his lecture entitled Education in Emergencies (EiE).

The evacuation plan—including designated stairways, exits, destinations, and the dos and don’ts during an emergency—was discussed by Mark Chavez, SDRRMC Assistant Coordinator.

Participants of the program included class presidents, members of the FBHS Boy Scouts of the Philippines and Red Cross Youth, the Barangay Northside captain, the head of the Public Order and Safety Office (POSO), the chief guard, the utility head, and a representative of the Parent-Teachers Association (PTA).

The event was divided into two sessions: one in the morning and another in the afternoon.

Photos by: Rashid Beniten

03/08/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 extends a warm welcome to the new members of the team! We are lucky to have you!

The names listed below are the passers of the 1st batch. We hope you enjoy your time with the team!

The 2nd batch of applicants that were not able to attend the interview will be interviewed on another date.

If you are not in the list of passers, we sincerely appreciate your time and effort in attending the interview and being interested in our organization! There is always the opportunity to refine your skills and apply during the next recruitment.

22/07/2025

Safety starts with being informed.

Due to continuous heavy rainfall, we are sharing important local and national emergency hotlines for everyone’s safety.
Save these numbers and stay alert during this weather. It is not solely about staying dry anymore, but being ready and looking out for one another.

Whether you’re at home or braving the weather, this guide has gathered everything you need to stay safe, steady, and prepared—no matter what the weather brings.

In case of emergency, here are some hotlines to call:

📍 NATIONAL HOTLINES:

🚨 Emergency Hotline: 911
🔥 Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP):
• (02) 8426-0219
• (02) 8426-0246
⚓ Philippine Coast Guard (PCG):
• (02) 8527-3877
🤝 DSWD: (02) 8931-8101
🛣️ MMDA: (02) 882-4151
⚠️ NDRRMC: (02) 8911-5061
❤️ Philippine Red Cross: (02) 8527-8385

📍 TAGUIG-SPECIFIC HOTLINES:

🚑 Taguig Rescue: +63 919 070 3112
🔥 Taguig BFP:
• (02) 8837-0740
• (02) 8837-4496
• 0906 211 0919
👮‍♂️ PNP Rescue:
• +63 998 598 9832
• (02) 8642-3582
🎯 Command Center: (02) 8789-3200

Don't forget, our furry friends need rescuing too.
Spot any stranded, injured, or lost animals during the storm? contact the following animal rescue groups and local vets.

🐾 ANIMAL RESCUES:

Taguig City Veterinary Office (for local animal rescue or pet-related concerns):
📞 (02) 8555-7800 local 5534
📍 Taguig City Hall, Gen. Luna St., Brgy. Tuktukan

Pawssion Project (Luzon):
📞 +63 998 595 3760
📩 Pawssion Project Facebook

Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS):
📞 (02) 8470-5324
📩 [email protected]
📍 Aurora Blvd, Katipunan Valley, Quezon City

21/07/2025

Calls for Better Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination After Students Stranded, Soaked in Downpour

Late suspension of classes forced Fort Bonifacio High School students to brave the heavy rainfall today, July 21.

The incident sparked debates among parents and students on the importance of efficient communication and weather monitoring systems.

"They [Local Government Unit (LGU)] should have suspended classes the night before, due to the heavy rain and the possible formation of a typhoon," Kate, a parent of a grade 9 student said and added, "It is a hassle, especially for the students."

Students were spotted with drenched uniforms while waiting outside the school without any umbrellas.

"I'm saddened, [...], it's possible students would get sick because of the rain," Mark, a grade 10 student shared.

He also hoped that "the suspension of classes would be announced early."

Meanwhile, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged the public to "not pressure the local government and chief executives too much that we would suspend over a little rain.”

20/07/2025

Congratulations!

You are now one step closer to becoming a member of The Citizen! Kindly check your email for the complete set of instructions.

Please note that the interview has been rescheduled to Friday, July 25, 2025.

Applicants who were unable to submit their portfolios may reapply next year. Those whose submission did not meet the publication’s quality standards are also welcome to try again in the next application cycle.

The Citizen
Fervor for Truth
Honor in Insight

14/07/2025

Congratulations to those who passed the written examination!

You may now move into the next stage of being part of The Citizen. Please check your email for the complete instructions.

Those who are in the waitlist, on the other hand, are encouraged to submit their portfolios to [email protected]. The deadline of submission is extended until Thursday, July 17.

We are ecstatic to meet the new members of The Citizen. Good luck and see you at the interview!

🖼: Rafael Paredes

10/07/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT:

In light of the large volume of applications for the Editorial Board, all candidates who completed the online written examination are requested to submit their portfolios. It should be sent to [email protected] no later than July 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Applicants for writers and copyreaders will be assessed through a skill test the same day as the interview. Further announcement regarding the interview schedule will be relayed shortly.

The application form has been reopened. Access it here: https://bit.ly/thecitizen2025application

More details can be seen in the pubmat below. Thank you and best of luck to all applicants!

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