VOLUME XIII No.

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TIME OUT FROM POLICE WORK. Armed with their migthy hands and bodies, members of the Quezon Police Force help pull out weeds and tall grass in the school campus during the Brigada Eskwela.

Broadcasters champ RSPC

WE DID IT! Members of the English Radio broadcasting and scriptwriting team, proudly display their championship medals and certificates, their passport to the National Schools Press Conference. The Junior Chronicle journalists returned victoriously and brought home medals and certificates for championing Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting (English category) in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC). They came back on Jan. 16 bagging the championship and the major awards in the said category. The adjudged winners were Karl Caesar Pelaez 1st place Best Anchor, 2nd place Best News Presenter; Anna Karmina Abila 3rd place Best Anchor; Lianna Francesca Jalbuena 1st place Best News Presenter; Rachel Ivy Reyes 5th place Best News Presenter; Jericho Libardo 1st place Best Infomercial and 1st place Best Technical Application; Veronica Valenton 1st place Best in Scriptwriting. Furthermore, the Radio Broadcasters and Scriptwriters in Filipino got 4th place in Best Group. They also received the following awards: Chad Venson Sadili - 5th place Best Anchor; Angela Karla Mendoza 3rd

place Best Infomercial and 3rd place Best Technical Application; Lyzza-Ann Veracruz 4th place Best in Scriptwriting. Jhon Lester Edal took home 3rd place Copyreading and Headline Writing-English in the individual competition. Likewise, the Collaborative Desktop Publishing group composed of Patricia Danielle Ellises, Marion Izavell Gilbuena, Elijah Elmark Macatangay, Bryan Julius Badiango, Reana Zarhyne Palad, Christian Dave Anda and Francine Cunanan, received their certificate as 5th Best in aforementioned category, English medium.

Fun run opens Book Month celebration

Teachers and students of DepEd Lucena joined the Fun Run as opening activity of the Book Month Celebration, Nov. 6. The Fun Run with the theme Nasa Pagbasa ang Pagasa started at 6 AM in Pacific Mall Parking Area and ended in Lucena West I ground. A short program followed participated in by students wearing book costumes. The Book Month Celebration is sponsored by the English Committee of each school in the Division of Lucena City.

BOOKS ARE OUR FRIENDS. Grade one pupils present a number about the importance of books to everyone during the program on Book Month Celebration.

NEWS

January 2013

25 TJC staffers qualify for RSPC

POINT OF CLARIFICATION. Crispina Pastrana, TJC adviser/trainer and one of the facilitators during the regional training, answers queries and assists participants in radio broadcasting and scriptwriting during the writeshop.

Journalists attend enhancement training

Five journalists attended regional training to enhance their writing skills in preparation for the forthcoming Regional Schools Press Conference. Charlie Chris Dimaala, feature writing;Jessica Hernandez, editorial writing; Lianna Francesca Jalbuena and Jan Rose Gabrielle Bele, radio broadcasting and scriptwriting; and ZyraOlivienne Alicante, copyreading and headline writing joined the other contestants from the different divisions in the region at Sto. Tomas North Central Elementary School, Sto. Tomas, Batangas on November 7-9, to further improve their journalistic skills in their respective categories. They participated in

the different activities initiated by invited trainers and speakers. During the workshops, the trainers and facilitators chose the best outputs. Hernandezlanded firsts in editorial writing English while Alicante was third best incopyreadingand headline writing Filipino.Bele was second best in scriptwriting along with Dimaala in feature writing Filipino. They received certificates of recognition from Mrs. Agnes Rolle and Ms. Jennifer Lopez, regional supervisors in Filipino and English respectively during the closing ceremonies. Miss Michelle Carurucan and Miss Amelia Alburo accompanied the pupils to the threeday training.

Twenty-five out of 28 The Junior Chronicle staffers hurdled and won in the Lucena City Division Schools Press Conference to qualify for the Regional Schools Press Conference. Dr. Amelita Balagtas, for- cartooning-English; Kylene Nicole mer EPS in English and guest dur- Cada, 3rd place news writing-Enging the competitions held in Lucena lish; Angela Nicole Adao, 3rd place West I Elementary School social photojournalism-English; Keana hall, Sept 27-28, commended and Rylie Pasoquen, 3rd place sportschallenged the journalists to go for writing-Filipino; and Paulo Miguel gold in the awarding ceremonies. Villanueva, 5th place sportswritingThe declared winners and English. their respective categories were: The radio broadcasting Jessica Hernandez, 1st place edito- and scriptwriting teams (English rial writing-English; Romina Giane and Filipino) received the1st best Oba, 3rd place editorial writing- groups in both categories and its Filipino; Charlie Chris Dimaala, members also garnered different 1st place feature writing-Filipino; awards as follows: Karmina Abila, Giana Mae Licoto, 7th place feature 1stbest anchor-English; Chad Venwriting-English; John Lester Edal, son Sadili, 1st best anchor-Filipino; 3rdplace copyreading and headline Jericho Libardo, 1st best technical writing-English; Zyra Olivienne application-English; Angela Carla Alicante, 1st place copyreading Mendoza, 1st best technical appliand headline writing-Filipino; Jer- cation-Filipino; Veronica Valenton, maine Valerio, 1st place editorial 25 TJC on page 3

HOORAY. Radiobroadcasting and scriptwriting - English group proudly hails their trophy after winning as the best group during DSPC last Sept. 28.

Teachers attend four-day Inset

Lucena West I teachers attended four-day school level In-Service Training to revitalize learning and adapt new strategies for better teaching outcomes. Mrs. ChinitaTolentino, the school principal, organized the training on Oct. 22-25 and divided the teachers in group where they need to be more equipped. Mr. Maximino Garcia and Mrs. Crispina Pastrana led the Mathematics Group, Mrs. Genia Dural and Mrs. Vivian Montes supervised the Science

COOPERATION IS THE SOLUTION. Leticia Vecinal, Jasmin Vidad and Ma. Rosella Mataac help each other prepare their groups output during the schools In-Service Training for teachers on Oct. 23.

Group, Mrs. Cynthia Gimenez guided the Hekasi Group, Mrs. Zenaida Andayog and Miss Rhona Joy Fetalco managed the English Group, Engr. Susana Gabiola, division Education Program Supervisor handled the Music Group while Ms. Acela Habito and Mrs. April Rose Zingalawa trained the Special Education (SPED) and Kindergarten teachers respectively. The INSET concluded with the giving of certificates to the subject coordinators and members.

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represented different countries by wearing their national costumes such as South Korea, Portugal, Nepal, Philippines and others. Teacher Charie, as called by her pupils wore the Thailands national costume which led her to win Best in Costume title among 15 other female teacher contestants. She received a gift certificate worth Php 3,000 from the said sponsor.

Flores wins SM best national costume search

SM City Lucena awarded Charie Kaye Flores, a female teacher of Lucena West I Elementary School, Best in Costume when she joined its United Nations (UN) Costume Contest in support to the celebration of UN Day. There were twenty-one pupils (below seven years old) and one female teacher who joined the contest on October 24 which SM was annually hosting. Pupils of Lucena West I

School celebrates UN week

Lucena West I Elementary School teachers, pupils and parents joined hands in celebration of United Nations Week to remind the people of the importance of having a good relationship with the neighboring countries. October 16 marked one of the important events at the schools calendar of activities when the chosen muses and escorts of each class, together with the other pupils and their parents, paraded inside the campus and on its surrounding streets wearing costumes of the 1st best in scriptwriting-English; Lyzza Anne Veracruz, 1stbest in scriptwriting-Filipino; Keirra Nel Eballa, 1stbest infomercialEnglish; Angelique Ibones, 1stbest infomercial-Filipino; Lianna Francesca Jalbuena, 1st best news presenter-English; Janrose Gabrielle Bele, 1st best news presenter-Filipino and Andrea Dennise Cada, 2nd best news presenterFilipino.

NATIONAL COSTUME OF THAILAND. Charie Kaye Flores, grade two FL adviser in Lucena West I, gives her finest, as she poses in front of the judges and viewers wearing Thailands National Costume, giving way to her winning Best in Costume at SM City Lucena.

different member countries of the United Nations. The pupils waved their flaglets as they traverse the route of the parade. A short program followed, and Miss Rhona Joy Fetalco, a grade five teacher talked about the history of the United Nations, highlighting the importance of being citizens of one of its member nations. The celebration concluded with the announcement of the winners in the per grade level search for the best in costume. Mrs. Crispina Pastrana, Mrs. Ma. Gisella Rodriguez, Mrs. Vivian Montes, Miss Josephine Leonido, Miss Rhona Joy Fetalco, Mrs. Charie Kaye Flores, Mr. Maximino Garcia, Mr. Carlos Villaester, Mrs. Jocelyn Enverga and Miss Michelle Carurucan, their official trainers will accompany them to the Regional Schools Press Conference which will be held sometimes in January.

BEST IN COSTUME. Rica Mediavillo and Tyrone Hapita, grade five Fast Learner pupils lead the grade five group not only in the parade but also in the choice of outfit.

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Dimaala passes PSHS-NCE

Charlie Chris Dimaala passed the Philippine Science High School National Competitive Examination. Among the large number of examinees who took the NCE from all over the country last Sept. 30, Charlie Chris Dimaala, gr.VIFast Learner (FL) of Lucena West 1 is one of the top 240 examinees who will be enrolled and admitted as a student in highly-acclaimed science

high schools in the country today. During the time of our examination, our main goal is to pass the test and I made it! Im very happy and excited , Charlie said. The Philippine Science High School System is a specialized public high school system in the Philippines that operates as an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology.

Four Special Education (SPED) teachers and one school administrator of Lucena West I attended the First National Conference on Inclusive Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs as Department of Education (DepEd) and Special Education Division Bureau of Elementary Education (SPEDBEE) together with the Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCDC) and the Portage Association of the Philippines for Early Intervention designed this training as an offshoot on the improvement of teacher and school administrator. Mrs. Chinita Tolentino, school principal with four other teachers, Helen Tapic, Christine

SPED teachers attend national conference on inclusive education

Joy Lavarro, Maria Acela Habito and JoselinaChavez had their training on Oct.27-29 at Teachers Camp, Baguio City. The three-day workshop provided the teacher-participants, the knowledge on the methods and approaches in teaching the children in inclusive settings. It updated them the with the current trends, skills and practices on the management of inclusive education schools. Furthermore, it presented them researches on inclusive education for adaption and expected them to have exemplary performances. Regular monitoring and evaluation of post-training activities to be done by the division SPED administrator are expected after the intensive training.

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

January 2013

Promoting responsible journalism

Campus journalism is one of the organizations which students join in school to further enhance their knowledge and develop their potentials. This organization provides leeway for students to develop enthusiasm to collect and write news, stories and articles for publication. And because we are now exposed to modern modes of communication, we believe that campus journalists should be socially conscious and fair to ethically use the social media. Republic Act no. 7079 also known as the Campus Journalism Act of 1991 states to uphold and protect the freedom of the press even at the campus level and to promote the development and growth of campus journalism as a means of strengthening ethical values, encouraging critical and creative thinking and developing moral character and personal discipline of the Filipino youth. Campus journalism provides a venue to concretely practice truth, fairness and balance. These are values taught better by experience and supplemented by the classroom. It also gives pride and adventure to make name locally (within the campus) and even nationally. Many of the campus journalists became better journalists in our country. Their experiences on campus journalism taught them to become responsible and reputable writers. Journalism does not only require excellent writing skills but also a keen sense of awareness of whats happening around us. Choosing not only the proper language but also a deeper understanding on the issue is very important. Our country needs journalists who are not biased but rather give valuable information which will help in shaping public opinion. Journalism is very important in making a social change. A journalist should know how to analyze the issue and produced the substance of the article in order to make a sense of social reality. As they say, campus journalists should be a problem solver, a role model, a campus watchdog and a shaper of opinion. We are calling the attention of all campus journalists to write responsibly, and be aware of whats happening in the society so that we could better analyze important social issues and put them in the proper context.

Just thinking
Jessica Hernandez

Fighting bullies in schools

Nowadays, bullying is one of the main problems in most schools. Many bullied students drop out of their schools for fear of physical and emotional harm. We believe that parents, teachers and students should act to stop bullying and prevent physical and emotional violence in schools. According to the AntiBullying Act of 2012 passed by the House of Representatives, bullying is the use of written, verbal or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination of these by one or more students directed at another student. Physical, verbal social and electronic bullying are the main types of bullying. As parents, we should observe our childs behavior. If we sense that something is wrong with our child, we must confront them or talk to their teacher. Creating healthy anti-bullying habits early is one of the ways parents can stop bullying. And if ones child is the bully, talk to them and listen to what they have to say and how they feel. As teachers, who serve as the second parents to pupils while in school should know what to do in any circumstances on child bullying. We should act immediately if we suspect that somebody is taking advantage of the weaknesses of our pupils. We should clear things up with students and bring them to the guidance counsellor if such incident was proven. We should observe our students attitude towards each other and know who are the bullies and the ones who are bullied. And as students, we should be given the assurance that we are safe in school which we consider our second home. Hence, we should act at once and report to proper authorities when somebody is bullied. If we are the ones bullied, we should talk to our teachers and parents to stop right away the abuse inflicted on us. We should not be afraid to talk to them because nobody will protect us but them. Bullying is not only a problem in schools. It is also a big problem in our country. If the people who will make up our future generation are bullied and abused in school, how will our country progress? We are calling the attention of parents, teachers and students to fight bullying in schools and make every school conducive to learning and a safe haven against bullies.

Editors-in-chief: Charlie Chris Dimaala, Jessica Hernandez; Associate Editors: Karl Pelaez, Romina Giane Oba , Veronica Valenton; News Editors: Kylene Cada, Francine Cunanan; Feature Editors: Giana Mae Licoto, Reana Zarhyne Palad ; Sports News Editors: Paulo Miguel Villanueva, Keana Rylie Pasoquen, Bryan Badiango; Cartoonists: Jermaine Valerio, Christian Dave Anda; Photo/Layout Artists: Angela Nicole Adao, Marion Izavell Gilbuena, Patricia Danielle Elises; Staffers: Anna Karmina Abila, Jericho Libardo, Lyzza-Ann Veracruz, Gladyrine Mae Abella, Jhon Lester Edal, Zyra Olivienne Alicante, Elijah Macatangay, Janrose Gabrielle Bele, Keirra Nel Eballa, Angela Carla Mendoza, Lianna Francesca Jalbuena, Chad Venson Sadili, Angelique Ibones, Andrea Dennise Cada, Rachel Ivy Reyes; Advisers: Crispina Pastrana, Ma. Gisela Rodriguez, Vivian Montes, Rhona Joy Fetalco, Charie Kaye Flores, Maximino Garcia, Carlos Villaester, Michelle Carurucan, Josephine Leonido, Jocelyn Enverga; Managers: Chinita Tolentino, Evelyn Villaverde; Consultants: Modesta Jaurigue, Leonora Fe Malabonga

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Deep thoughts
Charlie Chris Dimaala others, they make us cry or laugh, love and hate. They bring us also to other lands. Reading is also a good sort of spending our leisure time. So, every barangay should have reading center; every school must have library and every classroom should have reading corners so that barangay folks and pupils will learn to love and enjoy reading books. We congratulate all the schools and reading centers of our country for making us knowledgeable and literate. Let us make reading a habit not only every month of November but everyday in our lives.

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of Education. And let us be optimistic that this new grading system will improve our educational system.

are the goals of this new grading system. Let us support the new grading system of the Department

National Reading Month

We celebrate annually National Reading Month every November. We are thanking the government for passing a law about reading month celebration because reading plays a very important role in building a nation.. Reading is the best way to acquire knowledge. We learn things that we need to know through reading. It gives us information about everything through reading newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, almanacs and other reference books. Reading is fun and enjoyable. Through reading novels, stories, fables, myths, legends and

Seeing through
Romina Giane Oba

Honesty is the best policy

Resolution 895 regarding the posting of the sign Honesty is the Best Policy in public schools and offices of the Department of Education was adopted by the House of representatives committee on basic education in line with President Aquinos policy of DaangMatuwid ( straight path). We believe that this sign is an effective way of promoting good manners and right conduct to students as well as government employees to become truthful and upright citizens. Honesty is rarely used nowadays not only in schools but everywhere and in everything that is said and done. It is about time that everyone is reminded of the importance of being truthful. Although others said that people may cheat you if you are honest. Be honest anyway, even if others are not. The Civil Service Commission (CSC), reminds the government officials and employees to exercise honesty and truthfulness in filling up public documents such as the performance evaluation rating and the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth (SALN). It also urges honesty in filling up leave forms and daily time records. For students, we should be truthful at all times. We should do the right thing to do and speak the truth even if sometimes it may affect us badly. We are the hope of our country and we should help it in producing citizens with integrity, truthful and straightforward for its continuous progress. We are thanking the Department of Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro and the House of Representatives for their efforts to instill honesty in schools and in agencies of government. We wish that every Filipino, not only the students and government employees would also adopt this policy. Let us start making this country full of honest people and have a big difference.

Jhon Lester Edal

Pulse

K to 12 grading system
Under the new K to 12 Basic Education Program of the Department of Education (DepEd), grades will appear in letters in the report card instead of numerical value. We believe that this new grading system will give good results since the focus will be less on competition but more on achieving standards of learning. The new grading system is stated under DepEd Order No. 31, series of 2012. Levels of proficiency are what the letters in the new grading system represents. A for Advanced (90 percent and above), P for Proficient (85-89 percent), AP for Approaching Proficiency (80-84 percent), D for Developing (75-79 percent) and B for Beginning (74 percent and below). Teachers will still measure students progress with numerical values, but their letter equivalents above will appear in report cards. Luistro said that the assessment process is holistic, with emphasis on the formative or developmental purpose of quality assuring student learning. It is also standards-based as it seeks to ensure that teachers will teach to the standards and students will aim to meet or even exceed the standards. Luistro added that student performance are still measured at four levels such as: knowledge (15 percent), process or skills (25 percent), understanding (30 percent) and products or performances (30 percent) with a total of 100%. Based on these levels, the outcome of the students skills weresummed up to come up with the numerical value. And the corresponding level of proficiency will appear on the report card at the end of the quarter. A students progress in the attainment of standards, promoting self-reflection and personal accountability for ones learning and provide a basis for the profiling of students performance

Zyra Olivienne Alicante

News analysis
sent seawater cascading into large parts of New York Citys subway. Research shows that climate change have an effect on the severity and increased frequency in such storms. In a country like the United States, calamities and disasters dont usually have greater impact. But this event is an indication that when disaster strikes all of us should be aware and alert. There is so much destruction around. It is about time that Superstorm on page 6

Hurricane Sandy is a tropical cyclone that swept the Caribbean and rip the East Coast of the United States particularly New York. People around the world should always be prepared because disaster can happen anytime and anywhere. US President Barack Obama declared a major disaster in New York state after the storm left dozens dead, thousands homeless and millions without power. A record of 4m(13ft) tidal surge

Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm from page 5 we take care of our environment. People should plant trees, dispose garbage properly, stop illegal log-

ging and most of all dont forget to thank God. Let us all work together and be prepared always.

OPINION

January 2013
The Catholic Church considers Calungsods martyrdom as committed In Odium / fidei (In Hatred of the Faith), referring to the religious persecution endured by the person in evangelization. As in the words of Pope John Paul II during his beatification: from his childhood, Pedro Calungsod declared himself unwaveringly for Christ and responded generously to his call. Young people today can draw encouragement and strength from the example of Pedro, whose love of Jesus inspired him to devote his teenage years to teaching the faith as a lay catechist. Leaving family and friends behind, Pedro willingly accepted the challenge put to him by fr. Diego de San Vitores to join him in the mission to the Chamorros. Let us thank Saint Pedro Calungsod and follow his good example in doing what we believe is right and with strong faith in God.

Insights
Karl Caesar Pelaez Many people around the world have lost or are in danger of losing their lives, properties and access to basic services every time natural disasters strike. Disasters such as earthquakes, droughts, typhoons, hurricanes, flooding, fires have caused untold suffering to people especially among children. We believe that education, training, and information exchanges are effective ways to help people become better equipped in overcoming natural disasters.. Disasters are events that have a huge impact on humans and/ or the environment. Disasters require government intervention. They are not always unpredictable. Floods take place in valley and flood plains, droughts in areas with unstable and low rainfall, and oil spills happen in shipping lanes. This predictability provides opportunity to plan in order to prevent and lessen the impact of disaster. The Department of Education joins other government and non-government organizations in

Preventing the risk of disaster

bringing to national attention the need to reduce risks caused by disasters and provide protection to the most vulnerable sector especially the children. It is important that government agencies as well as the private sectors work together in formulating, planning and implementing disaster risk reduction policies, plans and projects. Children can also be valuable in raising awareness on disaster risk reduction and can contribute to decision-making on disaster risk management. Different agencies like Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Navy and Department of Education should have actual demonstrations annually to prepare and overcome the aforementioned natural disasters. Meanwhile, the Phil. National Red Cross, is always ready to provide first aid and assistance to any disaster victim. We are calling the attention of everyone to work hand in hand with the government in completely preventing the risk of disaster.

San Vitores missionary efforts, many native Chamorros converted to Roman Catholicism. A Chinese named Choco, a criminal from Manila who was exiled in Guam began spreading rumors that the baptismal water used by missionaries was poisonous. As some sickly Chamorro infants who were baptized eventually died, many believed the story and held the missionaries responsible. When they went to Guam to look for their runaway companion, they met Matapang who was the chief of the village. Through the influence of Choco, Matapang strongly opposed of baptizing their newly born daughter. However, with the consent of the Christian mother, they baptised the baby in the brief absence of Matapang. When Matapang learned of his daughters baptism, he became furious and violently hurled spears first at Pedro and then to San Vitores.

Forum
Jermaine Valerio

The excessive amount of electricity bill is one of the biggest problems in our school. According to Mrs. Chinita A. Tolentino, principal of Lucena West 1 elementary School, the MOOE budget was spent only for the payment of electricity bill. As students, how can you help conserve electricity? I will turn off electric fans and lights when not in use especially during breaktime. Angelo Nino Vergara Gr.IV - FL I will volunteer to check if all electrical cords are unplug before leaving the classroom. Christian Dave Anda Gr. V FL I suggest not to use water dispenser instead use ice to have cold water. Francine Cunanan Gr. V- FL I will tell my classmates not to turn on all electric fans if the weather is not so warm. Marion Izavell Gilbuena Gr. V- FL

Small voice
Anna Karmina Abila Diego Luis de san vitores, suffered religious persecution and martyrdom in Guam for their missionary work in 1672. Calungsod, then around 14,was among the exemplary young catechists chosen to accompany the Jesuits in their mission to the Ladrones Islands. In 1668, Calungsod travelled with Spanish Jesuit missionaries to the islands,renamed the Mariana Islands. Through Calungsod and The canonization of Saint Pedro Calungsod on October 21, 2012 in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI brought glory and honor for all the Filipinos around the world. We are really blessed to have another saint after San Lorenzo Ruiz. Saint Pedro Calungsod was born on 1654 in Cebu. He is a young Filipino saint and was a migrant sacristan and missionary catechist, who along with blessed

Honoring Saint Pedro Calungsod

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Letters to the Editor

Online
Jericho Libardo

Dear Editor, We are grateful to all the pupils who returned lost items or money they found. They really proved that Honesty is the Best Policy. Katrina Nadine Cada Gr. IV- FL Dear Editor, We observe that every time it rain hard, a lot of water flows inside the Gabaldon Building. Some of the water gets inside the room and pupils shoes got wet. We hope that this problem can be resolved early. Jaylah Fajarda Gr. IV FL Dear Editor, Thanks to all the pupils who made and wore the Book Box during the celebration of National Reading Month. They showed how important reading is to our lives. Isabella Ann Sanchez Gr. IV - FL Dear Editor, Kudos to the Quezon Provincial Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Council who helped brought me to the hospital immediately when I had an accident at the Perez Park last January 11, 2013. Ryan Samonte Gr. V - CBP

Impact of social media

Social media has influenced a lot of people nowadays. We believe that it will give a positive impact on the social and emotional lives of the users if we use it properly and wisely. Different social medias like the facebook, twitter, skype, and youtube are constantly available anytime and anywhere. People use social networking sites for keeping in touch with friends and acquaintances, self-expression and exploring identity, accessing information and informal learning. Studies shows that more teens think that using social media makes them feel more confident, more popular and more sympathetic with others. It has helped their relationships with family, keep in touch with friends they cant see regularly, get to know other students at their school better and connect with new people who share a common interest. However, the proper use of the social media is very important. We should be responsible in whatever actions that we do. We should be careful with our words so that we will not offend others. We should not engage in any illegal or unethical practices involving the internet and other networking sites. We must only use the social media for our betterment and for the good of our country. We are calling the attention of everyone, especially the youth to use the social media properly so that we can all enjoy living in a digital world which is free from hard work and our way to compete globally.

Issue
Lyzza-Ann Veracruz With the enactment into law of Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, we believe that all the controversies and arguments will turn into a possibility of cooperation and reconciliation among different sectors in society for the welfare and betterment of the Filipino people. Republic Act No. 10354, informally known as the Reproductive Health Law, provides universal access to reproductive health care services and information, which do not prevent the implantation of a fertilized ovum as determined by the Food and Drug Administration. It prioritizes poorer households as identified by the National Household Targeting

Commentary
Gladyrine Mae Abella The death of Stephanie Nicole Ella, seven years old, who was hit by a stray bullet while watching fireworks display just outside their house during the New Years eve is a very heartbreaking and fearful tragedy that the government together with the Philippine National Police must strictly implement the law on indiscriminate gun firing every New Year so that this tragedy wont happen again. According to news reports, there are other casualties and fatalities of gun firing and mostly are kids. Its alarming that at least 22 persons fell victim to indiscriminate gunfire in just one night of New Year noisemaking. But still the PNP failed to pinpoint who the culprit was.

Reproductive Health law

New Year tragedy

In order to stop this indiscriminate gun firing, the police should identify and publicize the names of arrested men for firing guns that night. The public must know who are liable for the death of innocent civilians. It would also help if the mayors would put up rewards for the pinpointing of the suspects. The barangay officials should also take action in closely monitoring and prohibiting all deadly firecrackers and gun firing during New Year. We are calling the attention of the government, the PNP and all concerned citizens to join hands in implementing the total gun ban on New Year to avoid such fatal incident and prosecute those gunmen.

System for Poverty Reduction. Despite of all the contradictions from the Catholic Church, President Aquino make a stand with what he believes is right for the country. We salute him for that. We are now living in a modern world. We should be open minded, accept changes and be brave to try new measures and techniques in making our country progressive. It is about time for us control the increasing number of population which is one of the causes of poverty. We are calling the attention of all the Filipino people to help the government in its undertakings so that our country will prosper and we can have a quality of life.

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by: Giana Mae Licoto

FEATURE
I always knew that teaching comes from the heart and not from the book, believing that love is limitless and can lead to success,

January 2013

Breathing through teaching

I always knew that teaching comes from the heart and not from the book, believing that love is limitless and can lead to success, were the words that Sir Fernando Yngente Puri uttered when we visited him for an interview. His story of perseverance and love for teaching will surely inspire everyone. A native of Lucena City, who was born on the 31st of May, in the year 1947, is popularly known as Sir Puri to pupils and to most of our teachers. He graduated from Lucena West I Elementary School in 1959 and finished secondary education at Quezon Provincial High School (now known as Quezon National High School) in 1963.Believing that education is very significant and could give him a successful life he pursued his college education at Luzonian University Foundation now Manuel S. Enverga University. He is married to Gloria Petines Yatco, also an educator at Isabang Elementary School and they were blessed with five children. Tracing his professional roots, he began experiencing trials of being a

teacher at Pitogo Elementary School, a year after he graduated from college and stayed there for three long years lighthearted and straightforward to students and his fellow teachers. During his years of teaching, students were not only educated from his lessons but also to his remarkable story. He became a generous father to all yet he didnt forget to be a mentor to the young generation. Endowed with talent in artistry, he also taught and trained not only his children but also his pupils in the area of arts and crafts. He didnt stop bringing wisdom to students. He was promoted as a Head Teacher at Ilayang Talim Elementary School in the year 1990 until 1994. In the same year, God is really good to him because he became a full-fledged principal in Lucena South District. As an administrator, he became a wise leader. He was never known to be boastful, despite all of his achievements. In 1998, Lucena South 2 Elementary School witnessed the kindness and sincere concern for coworkers and subordinates

that Sir possessed. It was also the final station where he decided to bid teaching goodbye. After a year of being out from government service, he realized that teaching is something he cant easily let go. He decided to continue his voyage in the field of education. He went back to serve and educate more pupils and help them become aware of the things that they need, to achieve their ambitions in life. He was reinstated as a substitute teacher in Salinas Elementary School for two months. He also provided learning to students of Lucena West 1 Elementary School, and was a trainer in damath and chess. Being knowledgeable in computer operation and maintenance, he was also assigned as the

coordinator or teacher incharge of the school computer laboratory from 2000 until his retirement on June 1, 2012. Sir, had given life to dreams of some of the students he taught and also touched the lives of those he worked with. In spite of his achievements and successes, he keeps his feet flat on the ground. Even after his retirement, he continuously traverses the road which for him is the right one so he can guide not only his loved ones but also the people around him, who in one way or another have known him and looked up to him. Fernando Yngente Puri, he was, he is and he will be a teacher and an inspiration to the students he had given joy and hope.

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Teacher Joy simple yet eleg ant

As she walks on the stage, she exudes confidence. You can sense her simplicity yet stylish way of presenting herself. She answers questions intelligently, just like what we usually witness in beauty pageants. She was born on July 10, 1987 in Lucena City. She studied elementary at Maryhill College and graduated in the year 2000. With the help and guidance of her parents, she graduated at Quezon National High School in 2004. With a strong desire to achieve her goal which is to finish her studies she went to Philippine Normal University, Manila and finally with her dedication, perseverance and faith she earned her college diploma in the year 2008. When she finally found answers to her calling, she first rendered service as a classroom teacher at Alec Learning Center from 2008 to 2009. She also shared her wisdom in Magill Memorial School until 2010. In the year 2011, she went back to the first school she used to teach. Soon after, she was able to teach at Mayao Elementary School and stayed there until 2012. During this school year, she finally found herself in Lucena West 1 Elementary School as a SPED teacher touching the hearts of the

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special children and making a difference in their lives. With her guiding principle in life, Whatever you do, work on it with all your heart as if you are working for the Lord and not for man, she shares her knowledge to every pupil she is instructing with all her heart. Not only in teaching that she does these things, she also spends her

time listening to compositions particularly to inspirational and instrumental ones. She also likes surfing in the giant internet world and dancing stylishly. That is how we know our Best in Production Number, our Miss Popular Bonggang-Bonggang Guro 2012 title holder, Teacher Christine Joy Lorica Lavarro. by: Jhon Lester Edal

Reminiscing the past

by: Kylene Cada Its just like an ordinary day for school, when we are there, in the place we used to be, every time the exact hour to be out of the learning zone comes. Sharing different stories, laughing together about the experiences each one of us had for the whole day. I can still remember my first day of school as a kindergarten pupil. I looked up at the tall and verdant trees that seem to invite anyone to stay under its shadow.The fresh and clean air brought about by the presence of so many plants and trees around the school campus makes everyone feel comfortable. Young as I was, back then, the playground seemed too wide for me, considering the grasses and different kinds of flowering plants that grow around, and butterflies which are defined by their diverse pigments. They seemed tireless

as they touched each petal of a flower and that was something that even up to the present time, brings joy to anyone who will see its beauty. This was the landscape which welcomed me in my new peripheral. In my first step on the cemented grounds of our classroom, I felt butterflies in my stomach that I never felt before. I didnt have any friend to talk to. I was afraid to give a simple greeting because no one might give importance to it. As days passed, I gain friends and our relationship became much stronger. We eat together in the canteen; we also read books in the library and play in the greened-grass garden under the sunset. The hardships that I experienced were the things which can prove that life is not a game but a challenge. This will teach people to be strong and be prepared so that if a conflict arises, one can surely face it with courage. After seven long, long years of sacrifices and tasks, providing time for the upcoming tests, projects and assign... page 11

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LITERARY Live, love, Lucena

a haven at its best!

January 2013

forestry, fishery and aquatic resources also support it for more equal and balanced nature. Indeed, its a highly urbanized city; almost the total land area was devoted to agriculture economy. A major portion of the city was consisted of flourishing coconut plantation and the rest are the residential subdivisions. by: Charlie Chris Dimaala Another thing which is very vital for its improvence, its beauty came as Buenavista. The hon- ment was the infrastructure. The road network, water and orable Spanish Governor then changed it to electrical facilities and telecommunications system, are all Oroquieta. A fort was built for it to transform to in their bests. Lucenahins are very proud of their industry and Cotta. Finally Mariano Granja kept its Christian faith to name it, Lucena.Consisting of 33 cabezas de barangay, manufacturing activities. It includes fabrication of cars and inhabited with determined people, a city with not less than jeepneys, exporting native products like coconut oil, milled 175,000 humans who assert social, economic and politi- rice, baked food, dried and smoked fish, stilled liquors, bamboo and rattan furniture, handicrafts, cal aspects. ornamental plants, flowers, vegetables, as The capital city of Quezon, filled with well as meat products. peace and prosperity, Lucena is one Lucena wouldnt be at the bottom of the busiest fishing ports also when talking about agand a major domestic ricultural products. passenger seaport Aside from rice and in Luzon. A cencoconut, most of the ter of commerce farmers engage in and economic cultivation of corn, activities, it is banana, citrus, root a central busicrops and others. ness district, Over the a home of a years, it was also large cluster of observed that it different enterhas become a prises. venue of a growThe fering number of tile soil of Lucevisitors from difna , once soaked ferent places. with blood of our The tourists were attractbrave heroes ed because of the modern who fought for facilities and good ameniindependence, keeps a vities such as the convention sion for being progressive with center, auditoriums, sports its service, blessed with Gods complex and gymnasiums. grace and clear-minded citizens, Aside from that, Lucena became famous enjoying life and sharing opportunities for an agro-industrial development. It is a city with for its Pasayahan Festival. This occasion was for the a mission to achieve humanly progress for its people and natural and ecological interrelationship between nature and man, a program that also promotes the ways of life, inherent create an environment sustainable for its basis. Being the provincial capital, Lucena hosts the most of Lucena. Year after year, this annual affair draws a sea of branches of government agencies, businessman, banks humanity. This is a gathering of colors, outlandish costumes and service facilities in Southern Tagalog region. Lucena and symbolic floats like Mardi Gras of Rio de Janeiro. Hungry? Just taste the Lucenas pride delicacy,oh could be mentioned as a watery area with its nine rivers, six creeks, marshes along the seacoasts, and fishponds so yummychamilicious Chami. A Lucenahin dish tasted as sweet somethat serve as a natural drainage. Its climate has no dry season and grouped with times spicy depending on how our tongue responds. But the only thing for sure was, its more fun in Lumaximum rain periods. It is also associated with rain fails, cena. Its not about the resources, establishments or prodnormal temperature and an average sea level pressure. Lucena is one of the richest zones in terms of ucts that it is rich for. Its about love.faith.a joyful living natural resources. Its soil, atmosphere conditions, tem- given by God. With so much pride Id say, Lucena City is a haven perature, light, water and other geological factors form a very favorable environment which provides conditions at its best! Image source: Google Images suitable for life maintenance and carrying activities. Its

January 2013

Love Grass An itsy-bitsy thing which

stands tall and proud!
by: Veronica Valenton

LITERARY

ne Sunday morning, after attending the Holy Mass my father decided to visit our grandmother who is residing in Salinas, a small barangay outside the city proper of Lucena . Its a thirty-minute trip from the city by jeepney or an hour trip if you travel by a trolley (one kind of transportation looks closer to an open cart operated by a small machine to move using the rail of the train). My father told us, that we will go there using the trolley. I was very happy when I heard that, coming from my fathers mouth and nervous at the same time because we usually go there by jeepney. Feeling the cool breeze and watching the green meadow of Salinas, we rode joyfully by trolley and at exactly ten oclock in the morning we reached the station nearest to my grandparents house. From there, we still need to walk and pass by some pilapil (some sort of paths which also divide the ricefield into sev-

eral paddies) before we could reach my grandmas house. Out of the blue, while we are on our way to my grandmas house l felt something annoying and itchy in the lower part of my body and when I look at it, I saw some itsy-bitsy things which stick firmly to my trouser. OMG! My pants were full of amorseco. Amorseco? Are you familiar with this Gods creation? If not so, heres some information about it. To some this plant is an obnoxious weed because its habit is clinging to any part of your clothing whenever you come in contact to it. Just like what happened to me. We call it amorseko or amorseco. I just discovered its English common name as love grass now, when I looked for its scientific name, which is also eluding because there are so many, I chose Chrysopogon aciculatus from among them. Maybe it is called love grass because it clings! It just doesnt sound proper though. I was very amazed with this numerous gift from nature because despite its tiny image, it stands tall and proud as it can. It might be so because it grows on any open field at low and medium altitude. Flowering stems are erect, 20-60 cm high. Leaves are short, linear-lanceolate, 3-10 cm long, 4-6 cm wide. It can be found anywhere in the Philippines specifically in open places at low and

medium altitude. It also occurs from India to China and southward through Malaya to tropical Australia and Polynesia. What else could it be? And be proud of! Well, based on my research, in our country, decoction of its roots could be used to cure diarrhea. In other countries, like Indonesia they used it as poison antidote while in Bangladesh, its

root juice is used for liver pain. In a research done by Burkill and Haniff, they state that Perak Malays burn the roots and swallow the ashes for rheumatism. So folks, if ever a love grass clings to any part of your dress, dont easily get mad. Love grass is not just an itsy-bitsy thing, it can stand tall and proud because it was created with a purpose. (www.google.com)

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An Angels Message
by: Patricia Elises I was walking down lifes highway a long time ago A ribbon of darkness is what I saw I talked to God and wish for a hand And then Angels came and sang like a band The Angels went up in the sky very soon They flew in the night with the golden moon I followed them for I thought it would be safe But then a group of angry bees attacked me all over the place I run very fast that I would almost flew in the sky And then I escaped and saw a mountain of leaves and there I lied When I woke up, millions of butterflies are on my side My eyes shimmered and opened wide The flowers talked and whispered to each other It seems that theyre trying to spread the gossip to their beloved father I cried and cried that I would fill a pail or two Then the Angels came out to bring a message on due My heart skips a beat Then my mother woke me up on my seat Oh! Its just a dream that has a pretty scent But I wonder why the message were still on my hand

ments, at last, the diploma that I was dreaming for so long, will soon be in my hands. To me, it is something that I can be proud of and it also is a reward for all the sufferings that I overcome. It will serve as my passport to the first steps towards a new chapter in my life.

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Yes, its a new direction in my life that will serve as a way for the future which awaits me. I will be longing for my friends and the habitual peripheral; the sad and jolly memories that taught me. But I must continue my walk and study harder together with time so that I can arrive where I am going to.

ature has some ways of making our world more interesting. These sights might look like it was in a dream but it exists in real life! From creepy looking clouds to enormous holes, they are a mustsee spectacles.

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Sometimes called Submarine Holes, Blue Holes are kind of eerie to look at, as if they are going to swallow you. They are actually sudden decreases in underwater elevation. These vertical depressions in the sea can be scary and dangerous but divers and experts are attracted by the mysteries that hide below. There are almost no marine creatures that can thrive within a blue hole. Scientists discovered that the alternating fresh and seawater layers and poor oxygen circulation make it impossible to sustain life but many unique bacteria are continuously being discovered. Blue are actually quite common, but only a few have been explored by man. The Great Blue Hole in Belize measures 984 diameter while the Deans Blue Hole in Bahamas is the deepest blue hole in the world, descending at 663 feet deep. Short for Mammatocumulus or breast clouds, mammatus clouds are pockets of air and water which dangle from the sky. These bottom-like formations are composed primarily of ice and can extend for hundreds of miles. These unique clouds are often spotted in countries with four seasons such as U.S.A., Russia and Italy. If you are in a subtropical country and see them up above, be warned. These clouds can signal an impending storm or extreme weather condition. If you think normal rainbows are beautiful, wait till you see a fire rainbow. More properly named Circum Horizontal Are, it is the most unusual and rarest form of optical phenomena in the sky. The conditions have to be right for fire rainbows to appear Cirrus Clouds need to be at least 20,000 ft in the air, and must contain disk-shape ice crystals. The sunlight has to hit the clouds at a precise 58-degree angle. The dispersed halo forms because of the light refracted from the uniquelyshaped ice crystals. This amazing light show only lasts 30 minutes or less. In some parts of Russia, Canada, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, the natural phenomenon known as a Midnight Sun or White Nights occurs periodically. It happens in places near the Arctic and Antarctic Circle, countries that have high latitudes where the sun does not entirely descend below the horizon. It is actually long summer days when the sun never fully sets. In St. Retersburg for example, there are 80 days of white nights from May to July. Sinkholes are large gaping holes in the ground that naturally occur I limestone regions such as parts of Laos, Papua New Guinea, China and Florida and Texas in the United States of America. Sinkholes are formed when rushing groundwater erodes the soil and causes the surface to curve in. The largest natural sinkhole is the Qattara in Cairo, Egypt. It is 262,467 ft long 393,701 wide and 436 deep. (Image Source: Google images)

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ave you imagined life without music? No lullaby for the babies, no romantic songs, no energetic pop songs, no heart touching symphonies, and no inspirational music. Thats a very, very, very boring life. Music affects our own emotions in many different ways. It could make us relax, give energy, or wake our minds. We could feel happy or lonely. It is very powerful and it can change our feelings. I know that you have heard MP3, AAC, or WAV. Yes, its too complicated that I didnt even know. But for clearer understanding, it kind a looks like the gadgets we are using in our technological generation. But before we face our future with new innovations and higher quality of these, let us take a look back in the history of music recording. Like what Dr. Jose Rizal said, Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay di makakarating sa paroroonan. The musical world was born on 1877 when a device was introduced for reproducing sound records. Thomas Edison made the very first phonograph and Mary had a Little Lamb was the first to be played. The phonograph or gramophone comes from a term, sound writer. It is generally consist of wavy lines that are scratched, engraved, or grooved onto a rotating cylinder of disc. As the disc rotates, a stylus traces the lines and vibrates to reproduce the sound waves. It became one of the dominant formats throughout the century. On the late 1890s, a type of analog audio storage was made of steel stainless steel wire. Wow, I cant realize how it works! The wire is pulled rapidly across a recording head which magnetizes each point along the wire in accordance with the intensity and polarity of the electrical audio signal. After drawing, the wire across the same head while the head is not being supplied with an electrical signal, the varying magnetic field includes a varying electrical current in the head, recreating the original signal. For short, the sound is produced by

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Back in Time: Technological Evolution in Music Recording

the recording head magnetizing the steel wires where the sound waves are located. Another early form was the reelto-reel tape recording which it is held on a reel. In use, the supply reel containing the tape is mounted on a spindle. The end of the tape is pulled out, threaded through mechanical guides and a tape head, attached by friction to the hub, initially empty take up reel. The arrangement is very similar to that used for motion picture films. Before the compact disc shine, the compact cassette first appeared. It is one of the most common formats for prerecorded music between 1970s and 1990s. It is consist of two spools, between which a coated plastic tape is passed and wound. Two stereo pairs of tracks or two analog audio are available on the tape; one track is played when the tape is moving in one direction and the second pair when moving in other direction. The reversal is achieved either by manually flipping the cassette or by having the machine itself change the direction of tape movement or auto-reverse. A decade later, the compact disc, or CD for short, is an optical disc used to store digital data. These prototypes were developed by both independent companies, Sony and Philips. Digital audio files refers to technology that records, stores, and reproduces sound by encoding an audio signal in digital form instead of analog form. Modern online music distribution depends on digital recording and data compression. And the latest among them all, the Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a shareware download manager. It is only available for the Microsoft Windows operating system. It has the ability to directly enter the server and find the relevant video and give option of downloading. Good for all, IDM supports Internet Explorer, Apple, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Netscape Navigator. Download Manager is a must have application for many users out there. The music recording system has overcome a lot of transformations time by time. It slowly upgrade longer and longer but better and better. In our modern time, we are looking forward for higher qualities of technology. It came from the great minds of our inventors with one goal. It is to make our lives easier at its best. God gave us a very special gift. A gift to appreciate and be glad for. Whatever it is; jazz, pop or rock, it will always be the color of our world- the music. Wikipedia- The free Encyclopedia
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SCI-TECH BITS
The first public radio broadcast was on the 23 February 1920, in June 1920 Dame Nellie Melba sang on the radio, immediately the Post Office banned Entertainment. Broadcasting lifted the ban in 1921 for 15minutes per week. On December 23, 1947, Bell Telephone Laboratories in Murray Hill, N.J., held a secret demonstration of the transistor which marked the foundation of modern electronics. Western Electric successfully brought sound to motion pictures and introduced systems of mobile communications which culmi-

nated in the cellular telephone. Starch is used as a binder in the production of paper. It is the use of a starch coating that controls ink penetration when printing. Cheaper papers do not use as much starch, and this is why your elbows get black when you are leaning over your morning paper. Paper was invented early in the second century by a Chinese eunuch. No matter its size or thickness, no piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times. Source: www.hightechscience.org

Siy donates two classrooms to West I

Philippine and Chinese governments may have bad blood between them but not in the case of Lucena West 1Elementary School and The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce together with Gen Jessie Dellosa. The said Chinese organization and Dellosa donated two classrooms to LW1ES. This generous move helped solve the schools problem on insufficient classrooms due to the growing population of pupils. Gen. Jessie Dellosa, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff and one of the recipients of the provincial governments Quezon Medalya ng Karangalan led the turn-over ceremonies on August 17. The two classrooms benefitted the classes of Kindergarten teachers Ms. Carmela Ibarrola and Mrs Lanie Gapasin and Grade two teacher Mrs. Estelita Bayran.

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NEWS

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SUPPORT TO EDUCATION. AFP Chief of Staff, Gen. Jessie Dellosa, together with Mayor Barbara Ruby Talaga, FFCCCII Regional Director, Mr. Roberto Licup, Candelaria Project Coordinator, Mr. Rey Atienza, Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Aniano Ogayon, leads the cutting of ribbon during the Turn-over Ceremonies of two-classrooms to Lucena West I.

SOLDIERS FIGHT RUST AND DUST. Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines clean the dirt, scratch away rust and paint the roofs of the Gabaldon building before the opening of classes during the Brigada Eskwela 2012.

Lucena West 1 bagged the 1st place in the 2012 Search for Brigada Eskwela Best School Implementor in large school category. With its success, the school was able to provide the incoming pupils with an environment conducive for learning. The school extended awareness campaign, formed different committees, did fundraising projects, cleaned, repaired, improved and rehabilitated the

West I bags Best School Implementor of Brigada Eskwela 2012

school facilities during the 2012 National Brigada Eskwela Maintenance Week, May 21-25. School officials, teachers, invited LGU, PTCA, NGO, GO and media practiced Bayanihan saPaaralan to win this competition. 7035 volunteers and resources worth of Php 1 887 202.33 from government and private sectors West 1 gathered made it as the adjudged winner. Mrs. Janet Cabangon chaired this campaign. Garcia and Josephine Leonido won the title in teachers category. After a short program, the children were excited to visit classrooms for a trick or treat experience. This was also their chance to show their Gangnam move in exchange for candies from their teachers and parents. Each child went home full of candies in his basket and a sweet smile on his face.

Journalism advisers organized a film-viewing to answer the expenses of 25 pupiljournalists and ten trainer-advisers of The Junior Chronicle to the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC). Kindergarten to grade six pupils watched Arthur Christmas on Dec. 11 at the Event Theatre, Pacific Mall. The movie caught the interest of pupils which was timely for Holidays Season. The teachers encouraged

Film viewing answers RSPC delegates expenses

their pupils, as well as their parents to watch the movie in support for the contestants, the biggest delegation in Division of Lucena City. City Schools Division Superintendent, Dr.Aniano Ogayon gave positive response to the permission to conduct the planned activity requested by the school paper advisers. Mrs.ChinitaTolentino, school principal kept supporting them for she believed that they will bring home the bacon.

Lucena West I (LWI) organized its first ever spooky Halloween Party as an act of support to Childrens Month celebration. The children in their scariest Halloween costumes paraded before Undas break, Oct 31 in the school compound. Each grade level selected Best in Halloween costume for pupil category while Maximino

LWI gets spooky

Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) Lucena City Council awarded 357 troop leaders who rendered meritorious services in the organization for three years and above in their respective districts. Each troop leader received different pins categorically on Sept. 21 in Lucena West I hall: Bronze Trefoil Pin for three years, Silver Trefoil Service Pin for six years, Gold Trefoil Service Pin for nine years, Jade on Gold Trefoil Service Pin for twelve years and Crystal on Gold Trefoil Service Pin for more than twelve years in service. Dr. Amelita Balagtas, Council President (also the former Special Assistant to the Schools

GSP awards troop leaders

Division Superintendent) honoured the troop leaders for continually supporting GSP and gave credit to their service as she delivered her welcome remarks. Ms. Lloyd Ann Potetades, Council Executive and Ms. Irma Arias, Chairman of Council Awards Committee, read the citations and presented the awardees. The council also gave extra credit to the troop leader who received the highest service pin award, Ms. Filipina Buruc, Crystal on Gold Service Awardee. She encouraged the troop leaders especially the young ones to commit themselves to the movement by recruiting and training girl scouts.

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SPORTS EDITORIAL Revive Pinoy games

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A few decades ago, traditional Filipino games such as piko, taguan, patintero, luksong baka and tumbang preso are the games commonly played by children. These are played in streets and backyards using native materials or instruments. They are a culture treasure passed on from generation to generation. Today, in the age of computers and high-tech gadgets, gone are the days when children gather in streets to play patintero and tumbang preso. Children prefer to play computer games and modern forms of entertainment. Aside from that, Western sports activities like basketball and volleyball are prominently organized in many schools and barangays .Because of these, larong Pinoy seems to slowly vanish in our society. We should revive Filipino games because they play an important role in the learning process of the children..They develop the physical, social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children.They also build camaraderie and unity among the youth and families. Moreover, these games teach us patience, dedication and sportsmanship. More importantly, Filipino games are a symbol of our national identity and pride. Through play, Filipino children can experience the Filipino spirit.

Sports feature
Paulo Miguel Villanueva
Everyone has something where their best comes out. Just like Miguel Raphael Adormeo, a 12 year old swimmer who believes in the saying: Time flies when youre having fun. Miggy, as fondly called by his friends was born on May 13, 2000 in Lucena City . As he grew up, he stands fair and responsible kuya to Troy Joshua Lavarro and a caring son to Rowena Adormeo. Six years ago, he found himself in the world of swimming. He was first coached by Virgie De Luna and first learned to swim with the fresh waters of Diamond Resort. His desire to be a competitive swimmer

The best suit that fits Miggy

and to be a gold medalist, motivated him to attend faithfully the training for two hours during weekdays, that is before going to school and four hours during weekends. With focus and determination, he won several med-

als in the different swimming competitions-lower and even in the higher level just like the Palarong Batang Pinoy which was held in Iloilo last December. This event witnessed the brilliant talent of this young athlete. He became the gold medalist in the 200meter butterfly stroke category and in the 400-meter individual medley category. This also gave him a silver medal in 100-meter butterfly stroke category. While fate gave him the bronze medal in the 200-meter Individual Medley category in the same competition. According to Miggy, he would never make this far without his coach, family and his friends , who inspired and

supported him to continue his passion for swimming. I swam against the tide in all the heats Ive joined just like my idol, Michael Phelps, he added. No doubt. Miggy had something where his best came out. A swimmer who proved whats the real him and whats the best suit that fits him.

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Jam-packed activities and competitions made the western teachers re-charged their powers. Oct.16 seemed a mini Olympic Games boomed in Salinas Elementary School in Western Sports fest. Ten schools in the west district faced off in different categories. Cheers and yells were unstoppable in the opening program. First part of the competition was applauded when each school presented their

West teachers battle in sports fest

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Binibini and Ginoong Sports fest contestants. Representatives from Ibabang Iyam Elementary School reigned. Second part went more exciting and challenging. Each school showed their amazing techniques in Tiyakad, Tumbang Preso, Patintero, Sipa, Palosebo and Tug of War. At the end of the activities, sportsmanship and camaraderie remained. - Keana Rylie Pasoquen

LETS WIN THIS FIGHT! Female teachers of Lucena West I, Princess Pearl Evasco, Ma. Gisela Rodriguez, Portia Adormeo, Gina Davila and Ma. Acela Habito give their strongest and their best in the Tug of War, during the Lucena West district sports fest.

GREAT TIME TO PLAY PINOY GAMES. Pupils untiringly play different Filipino games which our grandparents used to enjoy when they were young like Luksong Tinik during the West I National Childrens Day celebration.

Trackers from ten schools of west seemed earthmoving equipment when they ignited their speed in the final hit in Track and Field event during the District Meet on Oct. 11. Enverga University boosted up with 15.8 sec in 100 m run (boys). Ransohan Elementary School ruled over all the others in 100m run (girls) 15.4 sec. Salinas Elementary

Western hauls the fastest

Yells and cheers bounced all over Gabaldon Court during the National Childrens Day Sportsfest on Oct. 30. One day celebration was fully loaded with different games. Children were untiringly participating and facing all the challenges. Yverjon De Chavez, VIJDL kicked out all his opponents in Sipa. Team MGPR swept out

Grade six faces challenges

the other groups in caterpillar game. A hundred percent teamwork of VI-JDL wiped away their opponents in sack race. This was an ironic day for them since almost all of the children are fond of computer games. We really had fun, we want more, one of the Team JDL said. -PM Villanueva

School surfaced in 200m run boys with 38.6 sec. speed. Ibabang Iyam advanced in their 38.6 sec (girls) Ransohan warriors emitted their powers and bagged gold in 400m run boys and girls division. They also breezed over in 800m run with 3 min and 25 sec. Ibabang Iyam combatants finished the 800m run (girls) in three min and 52 sec. -RZ Palad

Sports 101
Do you want to be the best athlete? Here are some tips to become one. You must have a healthy body You should maintain strength, agility and stamina. Learn the basics and the techniques of the sports you want to join in. Be patient in mastering the skills of your chosen sports, because they are not learned in one day. Be ready to face challenges Be confident Be thankful if you win the game and accept defeat with grace Be friendly and practice sportsmanship

Roaring spikes rattled Gabaldon covered court when Western pulled out Southern during LCPSTEA Sportsfest Volleyball boys championship game, Dec. 16. The last two districts standing were very much determined to claim the gold. Mervin Panaligans starter spikes heated up the first set. Southern failed to resist every attack. Allied forces of Francis Castaneda blocker, Ricardo Duenas setter and Panaligan spiker, eroded the powers of Southern 25-19. More powerful attacks rained in every attempt of the

Green spikers swipe out southern 2-1

Western, while the Southern was still and defending their place. Accelerated power of Panaligan made multiple service errors which was the chance for the south to counter attack and twisted the court to their side, 25-18 This set was very crucial for the two teams. Panaligans fully charged spikes ignited again. Service failures and misplacing of ball disappointed south to do counter attack against west, 25-18. Western totally bagged the gold against southern who were the defending champions. - BJ Badiango