Linking our past with our hopes to grow and inspire! 123rd highschool day celebration!

 The 123rd high school day is significant as a celebration of a century of education, community, and school pride. This annual ritual continues to pay tribute to the school's longstanding past and the contributions of so many students and educators while also celebrating student achievement and talent through academic or extracurricular recognition through school pride and community. It is an opportunity to stop and think about the school's mission and vision and its role in preparing students to move into the future and towards the goal of future success, which links our past with our hopes to continue to grow and inspire student success, while establishing an incredibly strong sense of belonging and pride within the entire school community.

The vibrant energy of tradition! These students beautifully showcase their cultural heritage through dance. #FilipinoCulture #HighSchoolCelebration #Tradition

We're not just dancing; we're channeling our inner Lady Gaga! Get ready for a performance that's as bold, as fearless, and as fabulous as the woman herself. Think blonde wigs, killer shades, and moves that'll leave you speechless. Prepare to be amazed! 😉

Fiesta time! 🎉 This student is bringing the heat (and the style!) to our school celebration. That sombrero and striped shirt? Pure fiesta fabulousness! Who's ready to dance?

Underneath the umbrellas, a wave of school spirit! This photo captures the energy and creativity of our school's parade. The students' coordinated outfits and accessories are a sight to behold.

A glimpse into our cultural heritage. This performance showcases traditional elements with grace and precision. #CulturalTradition #SchoolEvent #Performance #Heritage

More than just a parade, it's a movement. Our school's celebration wasn't just about dazzling costumes and vibrant colors; it was about sending a powerful message of love, acceptance, and inclusivity. The rainbow flags, the diverse costumes, the joyful expressions—all of it speaks to the beauty of our unique community and our commitment to creating a space where everyone feels welcome and celebrated. This is what it means to be part of something truly

Estudyantepreneur: embracing youth, nurturing creativity

 

The atmosphere in the room was electric, a distinctive excitement exclusively available in a room of youthful entrepreneurs. A few weeks ago, I was able to see the Estudyantepreneur initiative in action; it is an honour to review it here. This was not your average school fair; this was a display of passion, inventiveness, and the power of taking your passion and creating income with it.It was a hive of activity. Students were engaged and showcased their entrepreneurial skills in a variety of ways. There were tables topped with beautifully made bracelets as well as fun games which drew enthusiastic crowds. Laughter filled the air, mixed with the excitement of student services. People were showcasing their business skills, go-getting the marketing and selling of their dedicated passion.

But there was more than that. For me, the

highlight of the day was the surprise cooking challenge for teachers! The students organized everything from finding the ingredients to setting up the judging panel. The smell of great food filled the air with the students showing off their cooking skills and creating a full experience. And of course, there was a food stall selling various tasty delectables, further showing their entrepreneurial spirit and ability to seize the moment.

What impressed me the more than the collection of amazing products and services being offered as part of Estudynteenpreneur, was the spirit of innovation, creativity and collaboration. These students were more than just selling things; they were building businesses, learning skills and working with a sense of pride and ownership in what they were doing. They were taking learning from the classroom and applying it in a real world way, showing that education and entrepreneurship can, and should go hand in hand.

 

embracing youth, nurturing creativity, and empowering the next generation of innovators. It's a reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit isn't simply taught; it's nurtured, motivated, and celebrated. And if this experience is any indication, the future of entrepreneurship is bright and bold, overflowing the energy of young people making their dreams a reality while finding ways to make a profit.

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: What My Journey Has Taught Me

 The fourth quarter has been a period of frantic growth with huge successes and lessons learned, particularly around two things: front-page development and CBR (Community based research). In this reflection, I will once more look back over my experiences, bringing to the surface some of the difficulties I encountered, what I did to solve these difficulties, and my plans for the future. Front-page development presented a distinctive set of difficulties. Requirements to deliver a front page that was both visually appealing, as well as operational, and adhere to timeline and technical requirements pushed my skills in design, coding and project management.

 I soon realized how much it mattered to have a well-thought-out plan with timelines, iteration of the design process, and testing the implementation to ensure that the end product had the quality and functionality required. One particular learning I derived from this is that having the user in mind while performing the design was a central consideration; knowing my context and expectations is crucial in creating a front-page experience that is entertaining and successful for users. The iterative aspect of this learning is also important; you need to consider the feedback and refinements across the development life cycle. Concurrently, my CBR work offered a different kind of learning experience. The problem of reasoning with case-based information, with either supporting case-based learning, or the justification for stakeholder involvement, demanded my thorough knowledge of the data structures in research form 

Concurrently, my CBR work enabled me to

have a different kind of learning experience. The complexity of community based research demanded a grasp of both the data structures and retrieval and adaptation algorithms. I gained the ability to think more systematically and analytically about problem-solving, compartmentalizing a bigger problem into smaller pieces that were easier to manage. One of the most important challenges was handling the amount and type of data, which necessitated you to develop efficient ways of handling and processing the data. Finally, applying CBR to actual situations taught me the importance of preserving the accuracy and reliability of the data used in the reasoning process.

Development on the front page and CBR both

involved quite a number of challenges wherein I had to juggle many competing priorities against very tight timelines. I had to cope with conflicting needs, while still being able to respond to altering circumstances, which challenged my efficiency at prioritization and time management. In order to address these needs, I established a systematic task management system, utilizing tools to track progress and deadlines. This allowed me to properly allocate both my time and resources so that all key tasks were being adequately addressed.

In the future, I will continue to develop my skills in front-page development as well as CBR, emphasizing ongoing learning and improvement. This will include seeking out new technologies and methods, keeping abreast of professional best practices, and pursuing opportunities for professional growth. I will also continue to streamline my time management and prioritization skills, looking for opportunities to further enhance my efficiency and effectiveness. By continually utilizing these strategies, I hope to continue to better master the intricacies of these disciplines and attain even more success in the years to come.

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HER story: a journey of empowerment

 

As a female, the concept of "WE for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society" gives me hope and burden. It recognizes that it has taken a long time, and many times not easy, to get to a place of gender equality, and there have been successes as well as challenges for a sustained period of time. The significance of the "WE" is strong in the message, as it switches the take away from one being solely about an individual struggle, to something greater. It recognizes that our fight for equal rights and opportunities is not one's fight, but that we all share responsibility to act. That sense of "WE" is what is needed in order to dismantle entrenched structural barriers and systemic bias to be able to move forward.

Connecting the women's movement, gender

equality, to "an Inclusive Society" underlines the fact that gender equality is part of a larger social justice issues. It reinforces the ideal that we cannot fight for gender equality in a vacuum, but must be connected to and supported by a society that values difference, acknowledges inclusivity, and dismantles all discrimination. For me, this means fighting for women's rights, and rights of all marginalized identities, but also, seeing the connections through our fights for social justice as they are enmeshed and depend on one another to be effective.

The expression "WE for Gender Equality and

an Inclusive Society" strikes a chord with me as a woman, not just as a slogan, but as a call for engendering change. It is an acknowledgement that achieving real gender equality will require real change to the very fabric of our societies and cultures. It is not enough to change a policy or practice; we need to examine and confront the attitudinal biases and prejudices that contribute to gender inequality in our lives at home, school, work, and in other social settings. This includes confronting various forms of discrimination, and create a respectful and supportive social culture. The "WE" has to be understood as more than an act of plurality, it is also a statement of collective responsibility for change, an expectation to act collectively, and a reminder that gender equality cannot be achieved without all of us working towards achieving it. 

In addition, the inclusion of "an Inclusive Society" is critical to meaningful change. Gender equality cannot be understood as a stand-alone issue; it cannot exist without linkage to other social justice issues outside of gender. An inclusive society recognizes and values diversity, promotes and celebrates differences, and engages in deliberate action toward dismantling all forms of oppression and discrimination. This includes working on multiple levels to address race, class, sexual orientation, and disability as intersecting and interconnected issues of inequality and oppression, where the variations of inequities and oppression are connected in complex and interdependent ways.

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Silly dream

 "Were you struck by lightning of indecision?"

"Silence, Silence, Silence"

"I don't know," I replied angrily.

"You are so naive. You don't know anything about life—you have no purpose, lost and shattered like a fragile glass."

Reality came crashing down on me once again, quieting me.

These gossips do appear to never arrive. At any cost, these phrases have been putting so much pressure on me, making me tight. "Was I cursed?" For sure, I am. By whom? By myself.

I am envious of people who can visualize

themselves in the future.

I saw them, these suavely refined beings, their lives are vivid, each step leading to the next. Their talents bloomed effortlessly, skills honed, achievements accumulating like jewels. Their futures, spun through with desire and purpose, seemed not only assured, but almost predestined. A bitter, familiar resentment, sharp and nagging, gnawed in my stomach. It was more than admiration; it was a deep, hurting sense of incompleteness, a dark contrast to the confusing, ill-defined landscape of my own life.

They were the fortunate ones, weren't they? The ones who knew. They possessed an inner compass, a guiding star that lit their path, leading them surely to their destinies. I, on the other hand, was a ship without a rudder, tossed about on the turbulent seas of uncertainty.

How many times had I heard it? The kind words, the positive affirmations that felt heavier than a blessing. "You're talented," they'd tell me, their voices spiraling with an assurance I didn't understand, a conviction that seemed unreal and out of reach. "You have an illustrious future." Illustrious. The word mocked, a jeering Whispers against the empty doubt inside me. Better than average, maybe. But never quite soaring to the heights of real greatness. Always in between, neither special nor average. Just… being. A frustrating, torturous in-between, where potential was never realized, dreams slumbered, and aspirations slipped from fingers.

Pressure built, a suffocating weight on my chest, constricting my breath, robbing even the smallest of successes of their pleasure.  

My path? A prickly, twisted thick thicket with no discernible track, a labyrinth of doubt and uncertainty.

 

My destination? A fuzzy, indistinct shape on the horizon, a mirage dancing in the haze of uncertainty. The whispers became louder, a continuing churn of doubt and blame, a commentary in motion on my turmoil. The doubt chewed, a nagging, insidious worm tunneling into my soul, consuming my insecurities, leaching me of all content and vigor. What was to come for me? The question had not been answered, haunting each conscious moment, a persistent shadow that clung to me and refused to depart. I was alone, a single ship on the ocean of existence, with no navigation, no direction, no even flicker of hope. The open endlessness of the unknown stretched out before me, terrifying and expansive, an awe-inspiring fear that gripped me deep with a profound sense of terror and isolation. The weight of unvoiced responsibilities hung heavy and crushing, threatening to bury me under its suffocating strength. And in the silence, the unspoken question echoed back, a nagging reminder of my own unsettling and profound uncertainty.

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Raw Vibrance of our culture tapestry

 It has always been our custom to celebrate at Kannawidan. You hear it from the air full of the reverberating drums and in each thrum, you hear the adrenaline coursing through your veins, pounding the heart callously. We celebrate its raw vibrancy because we also hold witness to our beliefs, pride, and respect for what we believe in. The opportunity for us to own our talent placed in the celebrant comes to us through Kannawidian. This is where people get to be who they are, meet new people, expanding their network of friends, and feeling the thrill of excitement and anticipation. This natural adrenaline is why Kannawidian is being celebrated.

It's an energetic celebration of our common

heritage. It's a celebration that is acknowledging our living cultural heritage in the strongest sense of the word. The beat of the drums is more than accompaniment to music; it is at the center of our society, a pounding throb of celebration of our shared heritage and shared destiny.

Apart from the temporary thrill and excitement, Kannawidan is also significant in preserving and passing on our cultural values to our future generations. The stories, songs, and dances that have been passed on to us are not just remnants of the past; they are living legacies of our faith, of our dreams, and aspirations. We are somehow keeping our heritage alive and making it contemporary in this fast-paced world by watching Kannawidan.

The festival also helps to bring people

together as well as foster social cohesion and strengthen community relations. The festival brings together different people, who have a common platform on which to gather, endure, and embrace one another. The shared platform of Kannawidan bridges the gaps and brings about oneness and sense of togetherness that makes us as people. The potential to meet new people and expand social networks is an important aspect of the festival, enriching lives and strengthening the sense of community. 

In essence, Kannawidan is more than a festival; it is an active embodiment of our heritage, something that unites the community, and a dynamic expression of our common identity. It is a heritage to be nurtured, kept, and bequeathed to generations to enjoy, where it would still possess its unique energy and cultural heritage. The energy, the passion, the lively air – these we honor Kannawidan for, and how it remains part of our cultural inclination.

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Falling behind

From my point of view, Valentine's Day is filled with dreadful activities and cliché happenings. I've been a vitriolic girl, naive and foolish. As the clock struck twelve on the night of February 13th, Laufey's music resonated through my room while I stuffed cookies and cream ice cream into my mouth. As stated in one of her songs, "Falling Behind":

 

"'Cause the sun's engaged to the sky

And my best friend's found a new guy

I'm only getting older

I've never had a shoulder to cry on

Someone to call mine

Everybody's falling in love and I'm falling behind"

-Laufey

 

In my perplexed state, I often ask myself: When will I ever find someone? Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day in the first place? I've always felt like I was falling behind. What lies beneath the so-called "Araw ng mga Puso?" According to History.com:

 

February 14th is a holiday where people exchange gifts, flowers, and chocolates with their loved ones, and it's celebrated around the world.

 Valentine's Day - observed on 14th February every year - is steeped in history and has had remarkable yet diverse meanings over many centuries. It is both Christian celebrations as well as ancient Roman celebrations and changing societal values. This day is usually commemorated as the feast day of the Christian Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who traveled around martyrdom at 269 AD. Legends abound involving kindness and opposition to Roman persecution. There is still, however, an alternative argument claiming the date was deliberately picked to coincide with the pagan holiday Lupercalia. It involved a lottery coupling of women and men, a Roman fertility and purification festival, which perhaps had a bearing, too, on the coming romantic linkage in time. The final tie to romantic love arrived in the 14th and 15th centuries when courtly love developed, to be crowned in writing through Geoffrey Chaucer's "Parliament of Fowls," which had the first-known written mention of Valentine's Day as a romantic holiday.  

This shows the power of the continued human longing for connection and the rivulet between tradition and cultural change.

Growing up, I didn't have anyone—no shoulders to lean on. In my mind, I didn't

need a partner because of the clichés it presented. I grew up independently, facing every stumble, predicament, and hurdle alone. With all my might, I avoided anything romantic in my life. However, I've come to a realization. Love doesn't revolve solely around romantic things; it's more about our loved ones—family, friends, and acquaintances. Over the years of keeping a distance from affection, I met my only exception. I see a bright future with this person, and he's turned my pessimistic perspective upside down. At first, I was bewildered because I had sworn to myself that I would never fall in love. Amidst the chaos of numerous contradictions and perspectives about love, I am certain that I'm fond of this guy. I'll go beyond measures, embrace stepping outside my comfort zone to show that he is worth it. With his presence, I had a bliss celebrating Valentine this year. It felt like my favourite artist song

"You could wipe my mind

I'd still be stuck on you

I'd climb the heights

Nothing I wouldn't do

I'll be holding onto every word

Every promise that you ever heard

I'm making up for all the days

That passed us by"

-Grent perez

I was shown a little, beautifully made box. In it, there was a single flower—my

favorite. But this wasn't a regular flower; it was perfect, impossibly perfect in my view. Every petal was precisely shaped, a testament to the careful, tender fingers that had formed it. Knowing it, I felt the connection with the poem/song of my favorite artist, the bare vulnerability, the cringing hope hanging onto each line. It wasn't a typical gift; it was a rendering of that poem into something real, a wordless repetition of its passion. It was an unnoticeable vocabulary, spoken not in words, but in the subtle geometry of a flower. A secret, I understood now, even total forgetfulness on my part could not remove. The flower remained, a burst of color, a haunting figure, a reminder of a vow that overrode the limitations of the mind itself. It was an ascent, a vow fulfilled, an unspoken, humbling declaration.

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