The Scroll
Manalabe bags gold
through the years
Proving its competitiveness in the
field of campus journalism, The Scroll
has added so much feathers to the cap
not only of this school but also of
Zambales Division and of the Central
Luzon Region as well.
Through the years, it has never
ceased bagging awards in the DSPC,
RSPC and NSPC. It has outbested
hundreds of school papers as far as
the national level.
To recall some of its awards, the
first broadsheet issue in the year 2000
saw a good sign as it won second best
school paper in the division. Its scribes
also bagged awards in the individual
contests.
(The Scroll.../ Feature p.8)
Gov. Deloso bats
for maximization
of Zambales’ wealth
Kristian Batac
“Our province can be a producer
of steel because we have the raw
material which is chromite.”
Thus spoke Gov. Amor Deloso
in his message during the mass
oath-taking ceremonies of Federated
PTCA and all school PTCA in the
whole district, Aug. 30 at the San
Antonio Youth Center.
He stressed that it is just sad to
note that in the past years, foreign
investors were the ones who exploited
the riches of the province; they got
chromite here very cheaply and it
comes back to the Philippines so
expensively in the form of steel.
“We have to maximize the wealth
of this province for the welfare of the
Zambaleños,” he stressed.
He also added, “Help me develop
the young of this province not for us
now but for the future.”
He concluded, “Makakaasa po
kayo ng totohanang pagbabago sa
Zambales.”
Sign of poverty worsened by inflation. “Imprisoning” themselves in the bounds of
the municipal plaza where they stay for days while far from their abode upland, Aetas
find comfort amidst the public amenities and beg for mercy from passers-by as they
struggle with the day-to-day rising cost of living.
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True Pinay image
Opinion p.4
‘Gracias Gobernador’
The
School-Community Paper of San Miguel National High School
SCR LL
What is right must be kept right; what is wrong must be set right.
Vol. XI No. 1
Prov’l gov ‘t sponsors covered court construction
PTCA, studes say thanks
Jayvee L. Manalabe
Evie B. Rodriguez
Phase one is done.
Pastor Danilo Ambayen, PTCA
President remarked, “This is a great
accomplishment not only for the
provincial government under the
very supportive action man, Hon.
Amor Deloso, but also for the school
administration headed by Mdm.
Linda T. Canonizado and the PTCA
officers and members as well; thus,
we are truly grateful to the provincial
government especially to Gov. Amor
Deloso for realizing the request of the
SMNHS family.”
Phase one of the SMNHS covered
court construction is expected to be
over by October 9 as it is planned to be
accomplished in 90 calendar days.
The construction will be done
in two phases. This was disclosed
by Engr. Francis D. Arcala of the
Provincial Engineering Office in a
written interview, September 10.
The construction of phase one
which includes the structural steel and
framing with partial roofing began last
July 9. Phase two which will include
the elevated slab on fill, completion
of roofing and electrical lighting is
subject for funding. The project cost is
estimated at 3.67 million pesos.
The project is sponsored by the
provincial government spearheaded
by Hon. Amor Deloso. Jhanom’s
What’s happening?
Feature p.7-8
Mahal, Mura, Tawad
San Nicolas, San Antonio, Zambales
Standing proud. This structure will serve as a haven of worthwhile activities intended for student development and the whole
school community; the first ever school in greater San Antonio to have a covered court, SMNHS is truly grateful to the Provincial
Government under the leadership of Hon. Amor Deloso for this grand gift.
Steel Marketing is the contractor and
Jacinto R. Omila, Jr. is the project
engineer.
“This is the answer to the plea of
last year’s issue of The Scroll in its
opinion page titled Wanted: Covered
court, which stated the need for the
construction of a multipurpose venue
where school events can be held,” said
Evie Rodriguez, Chief Editor.
Madam Linda T. Canonizado,
Principal I, expressed her thankfulness
to Governor Amor D. Deloso for
granting the request of SMNHS.
Inflation tops campus survey
on nat’l problems
Getting a share of 30.95% from the
210 student-respondents, inflation
ranked first among the worst problems
of the country as revealed by the
campus survey conducted by The
Scroll, Sept. 30.
Poverty ranked next with 26.19%
followed by graft and corruption with
19.05%. The fourth worst problem is
the rice crisis with 14.29% then the peace
problem with 9.52% in the fifth slot.
“Classroom debates prove
that inflation is felt by majority of
the students in SMNHS and this is
reflective if the national picture where
majority of the Filipinos feel that life
is getting harder every single day due
to the unceasing price hike of basic
commodities and services,” retorted
Mrs. Dolores Piocos, Filipino teacher.
She further stressed that she is in the
same situation in which the majority of
Filipinos nowadays is suffering from.
You’re a winner Mama!
Literature p.9
Daddy’s push
June-December 2008
“Now we can hold programs and other
school activities rain or shine; away
from the heat of the sun and harm of
the rain; gone are the days when we
hold PTCA meetings under the shade
of the mango tress,” she stressed.
“We are lucky for having been
blessed with a covered court because
it will be a great place for learning
outside the classrooms,” reiterated
Mrs. Dolores Piocos, MAPEH
teacher.
“At last, students especially the
males like me would have a place to
Racel A. Galamay
“Due to inflation, I really have a hard
time budgeting the family income,”
she complained.
One of the respondents, Racel
Galamay said, “Inflation is the greatest
problem occurring in our country. In
almost all products, there’s a price hike
and this greatly affects the satisfaction
of our daily needs.”
“Poverty, as always, remains
unsolved; it is a perpetual illness that
tortures and kills many Filipinos and
it seems like there will be no end to
this because our government seems to
be blind and deaf with the real picture
of the society,” explained Mr. Noel
Alber, Social Studies teacher.
Some student-respondents,
including Ryan Jay Laurino and
Dave Torrefranca agreed that it is the
problem about government leaders
‘mudslinging’ against each other that
must be solved first. “If they will only
in cartooning tilt
Jayvee Manalabe, this paper ’s
editorial cartoonist, copped the first
place in the Divisional Schools Press
Conference (DSPC), Oct. 8-9.
He outshone some 50 hopefuls
who cartoonized the mockery of
Pinays by the Britons aired over
BBC’s Harry and Paul, Sept. 26.
“His work (in page 4) really
stands out from the rest as he was
able to vividly capture the issue,”
commented Mrs. Ma. Lilybeth
Bacolor, DSPC frontliner.
Manalabe said, “I will brace
myself further for the RSPC with the
hope that I could make it all the way
to the NSPC.”
play our favorite game – basketball; it
is now our own and we will no longer
go out of the campus and request to
play at the nearest barangay basketball
court or at the Youth Center for the
basketball event during Intramural
Meets,” exclaimed Patrick Basilio,
fourth year student.
Mdm. Linda T. Canonizado and
the PTCA officers are now on the
process of finalizing the request for the
immediate completion of the project’s
second phase which they hope will be
finished by the end of 2008.
be united in combating the ills of the
society, everything will be better than
ever,” asserted Torrefranca.
“I bet, if graft and corruption
will be eradicated, all problems will
be solved, but that would be next to
impossible unless all corrupt officials
die with just a strike of a thunder,”
jeered Yasir Ahmed, a fouth year
Pakistan-native student.
Besides the problems cited in the
survey, the respondents also stated few
more problems like unemployment,
rapid population growth, issues in the
education sector, and inferior quality
of technological machines in some
government agencies.
“Students feel the woes of the
nation; thus their ‘voice’ always
counts so we publish them hoping that
it would somehow catch the attention
of those concerned,” exhorted Mr.
Manolito Basilio, The Scroll adviser.
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2 June-December 2008
CAMPUS NEWS

EC enforces Project SIBA

Nessa Marie S. Rull and Joanna Grace K. Albior
Project SIBA Brigade which means
Sipa and Ballgames Brigade was
launched by the English Club (EC)
immediately after Mdm. Linda T.
Canonizado, Principal I, approved
it, July 21.
The project is based on teachers’
and student-leaders’ reports and
observation that many students
spend their free time sweating
out in the open playing sipa and
ballgames prior to their classes in
the morning, during recess time and
in the afternoon. This, as reported,
adversely affects the classroom
it hard for them to concentrate on
their lessons.
Project SIBA Brigade aims
to : 1) Develop among students
the consciousness on wise use of
their time. 2) Help students divert
their free time into worthwhile and
productive activities like reading,
brainstorming, and other activities
that develop critical thinking skills. 3)
Foster a school atmosphere that gives
emphasis on academic excellence.
The English Club officers with
the help of the teachers would
collect sipa and ball (for ballgames)
whenever students are caught playing
(around the campus) on the following
time schedule: 6:30 – 7:30 am, during
recess, and 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Students who are caught are
encouraged to proceed to the library
or inside their classroom and do other
things like reading or playing indoor
games like chess, scrabble, etc. This
is monitored by English Club officers
and concerned teachers.
Students caught are repri-
manded twice and if they still repeat
the same offense, they shall undergo
appropriate disciplinary measure
Better than playing around. Students find pleasure in exploring the treasures of the
through the teacher-adviser concerned
library and forget the thought of sweating out in the open during their free time.
and the Guidance Coordinator.

CJs brace for press work

condition because of the unpleasant
odor of some students when they
enter their class; added to the fact
that they would consequently feel
irritable and uneasy, thus making
in no time other than when they are
allowed to - like in MAPEH classes
and after classes in the afternoon.
The SIBA Brigade patrols
Racel Galamay, English Club
President, constantly monitors the
proper implementation of the project
for the welfare of the students. Eden B. Rodriguez
held at The Highlands Camp, Iba

Benefactors continue helping studes

Niño Lester B. Dulay
SMNHS students continue to receive
financial assistance from benefactors
for school year 2008-2009.
Cong. Antonio M.
Diaz
All 569 students enjoy the
scholarship support of which the first
release of P500 has been distributed
in July. The student-recepients are
expecting for the second release
as it has been pledged by the Hon.
Congressman of the Second District
of Zambales.
SMNHS Batch ‘80
In addition to the financial aide
Study hard. These were the words
from Cong. Diaz, 11 students are
being sponsored by Batch ‘80: Jullar
Sagpan, Raychiebeth Reyes, Julie
Car Rafanan, Meriam Maycong,
and Rodelyn Tabon from third year;
Jonathan Ancho, Jerald dela Cruz,
Clemencio Navilla, Marvin Garcia,
Mariliyn Autriz and Allyssa Autriz
from fourth year.
Pio Amos Basilio
Foundation
Starting with first year students
last school year, the Pio Amos Basilio
Foundation, in coordination with Mrs.
Lyrna Basilio-Caluag, now has 20
second year students in its list of poor
but deserving scholars: Rosemarie
Villanueva, Wense Gajo, Mclord
Evangelista, Roanne Corpus, Julrick
Fernandez, Maricar Ramilo, Reymark
Ruanto, Joey Santos, Danica Seron,
Feby Botea, Jomar Ragadio, Jennelyn
Sabinet, Mary Joyce Baguinon, Alvin
Evangelista, Angelica Minola, John
Paul Abayan and Ellen Sedilla.
San Diego County
With Mdm. Marietta Tejada as
Coordinator, the San Diego County has
a total of 50 student recepients: Gilbert
Anieta, Vanessa Anieta, Gilbert Aquino,
Rosalyn Aquino, Christine Bantay,
Marvin Bat-ao, Geneva Canonizado,
Some 30 budding campus journalists
(CJs) underwent training in preparation Zambales, Sept. 23-24.
for school paper making, Sept. 27 The training outputs also served
and Oct.1 at the SMNHS computer as bases for the assignment of positions
laboratory. in The Scroll editorial board.
The training covered topics on From the pool of participants, four
Randolf Lacerona, Machrina Liwarin, news writing, editorial writing, feature CJs were from Pundakit Elementary
Joyce Marie Parilla, Charmie Liza writing, sports writing, editorial School with SPA Mrs. Novelina
Ramat, Maricar Ramelo, Michael cartooning and photojournalism. Villanueva and another four were
Ramelo, Jet Ruanto, Rechel Seblario, Mr. Manolito Basilio, School from San Miguel Elementary School
Mary Race Sevilla. Paper Adviser (SPA) of The Scroll was with SPA Mrs. Betty Jane Conjurado
Lexmar Agasa, Marifel Caceres,
Jerrica Espiritu, Manuel Garcia, Rodel
the resource speaker in all the topics whose cartoonist in the said training
presented via powerpoint. Outputs (Rogene Dela Cruz) won first place
Manzano, Mary Ellaine Rafanan, Edna in the workshops were evaluated in the DSPC held at San Marcelino
Apejas, Marry Christ Ramos, Rochelle and subjected for critiquing for Central Elem. School, Oct. 8-9.
Andrea, Reynart Ancho, Julieann improvement. An interactive approach Like Dela Cruz, Jayvee Manalabe,
Ayonque, Patrick Basilio, Beverlyn was done to ensure the involvement this paper’s cartoonist who also
Borja, Jonathan Castañeda,, Mary
Joy Castor, Jennalyn Farinas, Arlene
among participants. Mr. Basilio was bagged first place in DSPC will
also the resource speaker in layouting compete in the RSPC at Angeles City,
Gonzales, Voltaire Maycong, Junel in the Divisional Training for SPAs Dec. 8-12.
Morales, Mary Ann Navilla. 10 scholars
have graduated last school year and thus
were replaced by first year students.
Los Angeles-
San Antonians
Four students continue to enjoy the
financial assistance from Los Angeles-
San Antonians through Mdm. Enrequita
Evangelista: Rodelyn Tabon, Jenelyn
Agasa (Third Year); Julie Mae Rafanan
(Fourth Year) and Ma. Josefa Diaz
(Second Year).
Patrick Basilio, one of the
recipients said, “Soon I will graduate
and I can never deny the fact that the
assistance extended by these generous
benefactors has greatly helped in giving
us the chance to finish at least high CJs on guard. Budding scribes are all ears and eyes being careful not to miss any
school. Our most profound gratitude to of the concepts being discussed in the training-workshop.

Our efforts paid off - The Invaders

stressed by Cong. A.M. Diaz during his Joshua Dagamat, May Ann dela Cruz, all of them; God surely blesses them a
visit to SMNHS. Rufilina Flojo, Jasmine Gonzales, hundredfold.”

Goosebumps thril s readers English Olympians named Nicko Bell T. Fernandez

Racel A. Galamay
R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps paperbacks
continue to thrill students of III Rose
as they are required in English class
to read one book every quarter.
They are now on their third
book. Some 40 Goosebumps and
other series from the library were
randomly distributed to the students
for reading requirement with which
they are also expected to submit
a book review at the end of each
grading period. Students continue
exchanging books via draw lots.
Mr. Manolito Basilio said,
“Those books have to be read rather
than just being displayed there
(library) accumulating dust and in
time eaten by termites.”
He added that this is part of
the implementation of Project Q-
CARE or Quality Learning via
Comprehension Acquisition through
Reading in English.
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Kevin Joe Batac
Winners in the school level English
Olympics were proclaimed Oct. 30
in the culminating program at the
SMNHS Covered Court.
The Best Readers (Readathon)
we re Novely n Facu n, Ryanara
Cayabyab and Gemma Falconit while
the Best Spellers were Maricel Santos,
A r jay Tor ref ranca and Gemma
Falconit in first, second and third place
respectively. The contest proceedings
were conducted by Mrs. Josefina Jesyble
De Leon and Mr. Romulo Canonizado,
English teachers-in-charge.
Quiz wiz’ were Eden Rodriguez,
first; Joana Marie Julio, second; and
Joana Grace Albior, third. There were
some 20 finalists in the quiz bee. The
quiz show was administered by Miss
Leah Delos Reyes, English teacher-
in-charge.
Ro d el M a n z a no, RC R au l
Cañeda and James Robison placed
first, second and third respectively
outbesting 10 other finalists in On-
the-Spot Essay Writing. Judges were
Mrs. Rosario Ramirez, Mr. Francisco
Apurit and Mrs. Aubrey Domingo,
English teacher-in-charge.
Manuel Garcia, Ferly Lavesoria
and Gracie May Gomez were named
first, second and third best declaimers
from among eight finalists .
In the extemporaneous speech,
Dave Torrefranca, Girlaine Sharra
Gomez and Racel Galamay were the
top three among 11 potential speakers
adjudged by Mrs. Dolores Piocos
and Mr. Manolito Basilio, English
teacher-in-charge.
The competitions were done in
strategic time schedules, Oct. 29 and 30.
SMNHS Covered Court - The
Invaders toppled five other senior
year groups in the speech choir
competition final encounter during
the school level English Olympics,
Oct. 30.
Led by Racel Galamay and
Ryan Jay Laurino of IV Narra, the
choir members were teary eyed
upon receiving the champ’s trophy,
certificate and cash prize.
“We are not expecting this
because all the other groups were
equally competitive; each showed
unique creativity in interpreting the
piece!” exclaimed Laurino.
The disappointed second great,
The Yakal Dreamers led by Jay Carlo
Boado retorted, “We worked so hard
in order to win but I think something
went wrong.”
“All six groups did excellently;
the points were really close but only
one has to emerge champion and
the judges were really meticulous
especially with the interpretation
criterion,” said Mr. Manolito Basilio,
the initiator and English IV teacher.
“The transition of The Bells (by
Edgar Allan Poe) from childhood to
death is clearly manifested by The
Advocates; that was the weak point
of The Dreamers who abruptly started
morbidly,” commented Mrs. Michelle
Mejica, one of the judges along with
Mr. Gerry Balbuena and Mrs. Ma.
Lilybeth Bacolor.
T hi rd place with cash and
certificate went to The Black Busters
directed by Glen Mark Reutotar and
Romalyn Appari of IV Molave.
The bottom three in respective
order were The Beginners (I V
Molave), The Cleiszian Advocates
(IV Narra) and The Phoenix Neofights
(IV Yakal).
The audience were in awe while
the performers did their craft as they
all aimed to win in the contest, the
first ever in SMNHS.

June-December 2008
Mayor Lonzanida implements MRF ng Bayan
RC Raul P. Cañeda
Pursuant to the provisions of RA
9003 or the Philippine Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act of 2000,
Hon. Romeo D. Lonzanida pushes for
the implementation of the Municipal
Material Recovery Facility a.k.a.
MRF ng Bayan at Palapala, Barangay
Pundakit, this town.
Some local folks were
apprehensive as this would only
be another name or face for the
dreaded land-fill proposed years back.
Punong Barangay Rodolfo Evangelista
explained that there is no need to fear
because this program is only intended
to solve the garbage problem in the
locality; that each barangay has its
own MRF site where garbage will first
be segregated before it is taken to the
MRF ng Bayan where the machinery
for recycling will be stationed and that
RHU chief dies at 64
Niño Lester B. Dulay and Kevin Joe Batac
At age 64, Dr. Rebecca Lactaotao-
Lonzanida, wife of Mayor Romeo
Lonzanida, died of Acute Myocardial
Infarction, Sept 1.
“A great loss on my part as a
partner in service and matriarch of our
family; with grief, together with my
children, we have to go on life as usual
for our future and continue serving
our townmates especially concerning
health problems for the general good
of those who have less in life,” said
Mayor Lonzanida.
Dr. Lonzanida is the Rural Health
Officer of this town. She was born on
April 18, 1944 in Gerona, Tarlac. The
first appointment of Dr. Lonzanida in
public service was in Aug. of 1975.
In her 33 years of public service,
she had a lot of accomplishments as
head of the Rural Health Unit (RHU).
GILAS continues to bridge digital divide
Clarc Joeryl C. Jimenez
Gearing Up Internet Literacy
ang Access for Students (GILAS)
continues to bridge the digital divide
among Filipinos especially students
who are in the countryside schools.
SMNHS is one of the recipients of
the project since it started in 2005.
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala,
GILAS Chairman stated in an
accomplishment report: As a result
of the concerted efforts behind it,
GILAS received almost P49M in cash
donations in 2007 or a 7% increase
in the total amout of support gained
in 2006, and P32.7M in computer
donations, or an 86% increase in
hardware support received in 2006.
It’s parents’ turn. ICT provided by GILAS is not only for students but also for parents
who are willing to learn; they enrol in Project REPAL or Revitalizing Parents as Leaders
which aims to make parents as teachers of their children at home.
LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS
no garbage from outside San Antonio
will penetrate the said site.
Accordingly, an information
education campaign conducted by
the Tourism and Ecology Committee
was held in every barangay. This
initial step aimed to make the people
be aware of the concept of the law. A
salient feature of the campaign was
the emphasis on the penalty for those
who will violate the law. Littering,
throwing, dumping of waste matters
in public places are just some of the
violations cited.
The project attempts to ensure
the protection of public health and
environment; utilize environmentally-
sound methods that maximize the
utilization of valuable resources and
encourage resources conservation and
recovery.
She implemented nutrition programs in
the municipality and made San Antonio
the number one Best in Nutrition Town
in the Philippines five years ago. It is
also through her that this town is the
only one in Zambales that takes care
of Day Care children by medically
examining them annually.
During her time, the Municipal
Health Center was erected - modern
one, and was assessed as the best
health center built by the Japanese
International Coordinating Center
(JICA). She spearheaded the building
of a birthing center through her
representation to the Sanggunian
and to Cong. Antonio M. Diaz.
She initiated Local Health Programs
like immunization, deworming and
medical examination of athletes and
teachers and established a laboratory
Ayala wrote, “Furthermore, 2007
revealed a sense of determination
unlikely any seen in GILAS’ three
years of operation, as it connected 642
public high schools to the internet,
which is double the 333 connected
in 2006 or a total of 1,654 schools
connected since the start of the project
in 2005. This is now benefiting some
828,000 students nationwide.”
He continued, “Notwithstanding
geographical constraints, the
inaccessibility of some campuses, and
the absence of infrastructure in certain
areas to provide for a steady supply of
electricity, telephone lines and internet
service, GILAS was able to connect
The SCROLL congratulates Madam Luz C. Arriola for passing the Superintendency Test.
The Scroll
Anchored on the state policy of
adopting a systematic, comprehensive
and ecological solid waste management
program, RA 9003 sets guidelines and
targets for solid waste avoidance and
volume reduction through source
reduction and waste minimization
measures, including composting,
recycling, re-use, recovery, green
charcoal process, and others, before
collection, treatment and disposal
in appropriate and environmentally-
sound solid waste management
facilities in accordance with
ecologically sustainable development
principles.
“We enjoin the entire community
in our crusade to combat the garbage
problem for a cleaner barangay/town
making it a better place to live in,”
ended PB Waddy Evangelista.
for blood examination, urinalysis and
fecalysis to cater to needy patients of
San Antonio for a minimal cost. Under
her supervision, health programs were
fully implemented and rated as good.
Acute Myocardial Infarction
is a localized ischemic necrosis of
an area of the myocardium caused
by narrowing of one or more of the
coronary artery.
schools even in highly remote areas
through the collaboration and firm
resolve of all its stakeholders to provide a
brighter future for our nations’ youth.”
GILAS’ goals for 2008 include the
connection of 1,000 additional schools,
mobilization of P100M funds, and no
region below 15% connectivity.
“If not for GILAS, our school
would have remained unconnected
to the worldwide web,” admitted Ms.
Venus Dumapay, ICT Coordinator.
ES passes superintendency test,
gets ASDS post in Tarlac City Division
Gemma C. Falconit
Education Supervisor I (ES) in
Elementary English and Assistant
Schools Division Superintendent
(ASDS)-OIC Madam Luz Cambaliza
Arriola passed the superintendency
test for this school year and she has
received her assignment as the new
ASDS of Tarlac City.
Prior to her promotions, she started
as an editor at Eastern Inspection
Bureau, T.M. Kalaw, Manila; then
as a classroom teacher at Sta. Isabel
College, Taft Ave., Manila.
In Zambales, she began her
teaching career at St. Columban High
School, San Felipe from 1978 to 1984.
She became a public school teacher
1984 to 1992 at San Felipe Elem.
School - West and ascended as Head
Litter mound rescue. SMNHS students join the town in its crusade to conquer the
garbage problem by starting from their own home-school first and foremost.
MSA launches
Zero Basura Olympics
Eden B. Rodriguez
Zero Basura Olympics is a race to
conquer the garbage problem in San
Antonio within 300 days.
The Municipality of San Antonio
(MSA) in coordination with the
Tourism and Ecology Committee held
a tree planting activity at Barangay
Pundakit, this town, Aug. 8.
The affair also signaled the
continuing construction of the
Municipal Material Recovery Facility
or MRF ng Bayan at Palapala,
Barangay Pundakit. The vicinity was
HB 4734 to raise teachers’ wage
Mary Joy R. Parañal
House Bill 4734, an Act Providing for
Additional Compensation for Public
School Teachers, which seeks a P9,000
hike in teachers’ monthly salaries to
be carried out in installments over the
next three years, is still pending at the
appropriations committee.
Mrs. Emelyn Lacerona, SMNHS
faculty president asserted, “It has
been a long time since we received
our salary increase with actually only
a few pesos; I think we justly deserve
wage hike now.”
GMANews.TV reported that
militant teachers’ organization
met with Department of Education
(DepEd) officials and some lawmakers
to discuss the proposed P9,000 salary
hike for public school teachers.
Ma'am Luz, the new ASDS and Tolitz,
The Scroll adviser
Teacher at San Rafael Elem School
from 1992 to 1994.
She served as the principal of
Bobulon Elem. School from 1996
to 1997 and was transferred to San
Felipe Elem. School - West from 1997
to 2003. She took her post as ES in
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planted with different varieties if soft
wood and hard wood species courtesy
of DENR-CENRO Olongapo City to
prevent soil erosion and preserve the
aesthetic view of its surroundings.
In support to this program, the
San Miguel National High School
(SMNHS) sent representatives to the
tree planting activity: Mr.Francisco
Apurit as teacher-in-charge and
selected students from fourth year
named Clemencio Navilla,Jay Carlo
Boado and John Eric Caseres.
In the same report, the Teachers
Dignity Coalition discussed the
proposed wage hike with DepEd
officials Oct. 17, even as the group
called on House Speaker Prospero
Nograles to keep his promise of
teachers’ compensation bills as soon
as Congress session resumes on
November 10.
The bill, whose main authors are
Gabriela partylist Rep. Luzviminda
Ilagan and Bayan Muna partylist Rep.
Satur Ocampo, was filed on July 9.
Last September 29, members
of the Teachers Dignity Coalition
massed at the Batasan Complex to
lobby for the passage of HB 4734
and other bills seeking salary hikes
for teachers.
English in 2003 until she received
her promotion as ASDS of Tarlac City
early October 2008.
Besides passing the super-
intendency exam, she also received
scholarship grants like the SEAMEO
RELC Singapore Short Term Course in
English for Business and Technology
in February 2000. Her scholarship
at Ateneo de Manila in 2000 to
2002 gave her an M.A. Degree in
Educational Management. These and
all other achievements ushered her to
the ASDS position.
Mdm. Linda T. Canonizado said,
“In the soonest possible time, she will
become an SDS too; that is because
of her dedication and hardwork in the
education sector.”
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4 June-December 2008
OPINION

Gracias Gobernador
S MNHS now has a covered court where school programs and activities
can be held. Thanks to Governor Amor Deloso.
Long before, important school gatherings were held under the shades
of the mango trees and more often than not, when meetings were called
at daytime, some of the partakers, usually parents, would have to bear the
unfriendly heat of the sun or the irritating drizzle when the weather was
not that fine. This was the usual scenario during school assemblies because
not all, like 300 to 600 parents, can be accommodated in a makeshift hall
which is a two-classroom-fusion with the partition detached. More than
half of the attendees would have to stay out of the jampacked hall.
The school, headed by the principal, Madam Linda T. Canonizado
never ceased looking for ways to remedy this problem. Together with the
PTCA steered by Pastor Danilo Ambayen, the school frontrunners found
their way to the office of Gov. Amor Deloso to lobby the request for a
covered court.
With the apparent earnestness in the entreaty of the PTCA, school
principal and faculty members after a series of follow up, the honorable
governor articulated his promise to grant the request.
In his visit to the school during the 2007 Commencement
e Exercises in which he was the guest speaker, he saw the need for
the realization of his promise. Although he discovered that SMNHS
d is just a humble school with not more than 600 student-population,
he immediately ordered for the speedy start of the construction.
i A good man really never breaks his promise. A man who
t gives true regard and priority to the needs of his people - that is

True Pinay image

Gov. Amor Deloso. Ambivalent
o The project is not yet fully complete. It still needs finishing
touches like electric lighting, flooring, and the students’ much
Duo
r requested basketball ring. By then, the school populace would be RC Raul Cañeda
completely free to do whatever is needed that would help in the Niño Lester Dulay
i
P
attainment of educational goals.
Goodbye to the heat of the sun and to the annoying rainshowers. inays are all over the globe written United Kingdom’s media responsibilities and limitations. In
a Rain or shine, school programs will be pushed through. offering their best services to regulatory agency, the mayor of this case, BBC went beyond the lines

l And yes, a million thanks to the Provincial Government under

the magnanimous leadership of Honorable Amor Deloso. Gracias!
the peoples of the world.
Nurses, doctors, teachers, care-givers,
London, the secretary of state for
women, and the television network to
of comedy. Yes, they insulted the
Filipinos with that racist episode BUT
s domestic helpers, entertainers ( many complain about the said tv program. they also threw garbage and mockery

Studes view on inflation of them), and what else? Sex workers?

We can only mull over...
Pinays can be and can do whatever
In a certain interview, Philippine
Ambassador to the UK Edgardo
Espiritu criticized the skit as “gutter
to their own yard. It’s such a shame
that they aired a video showing how
they, the Britons, exploit their maids.

3 1% of the 210 respondents who participated in a campus survey ranked

inflation as the number one problem the country is facing at present.
Inflation is a sustained and general increase in prices in all or nearly all of
in order to earn a decent living but
the recent portrayal in a show over
British Broadcasting Company’s
humor.” According to him, the show
opposes the British government’s
advocy in observing equality and
Thus, the program also featured what
kind of employers they are. Tsk! tsk!
tsk!”
the markets in an economy. Paul and Harry is indeed a blatant respect for human rights. But in a deeper analysis, if this
Price hike has always been with Juan Dela Cruz and it will be with manifestation of how the Britons see Filipino organizations have also is how the Britons see the Pinay, they
him for as long as he lives. But today, more than ever, seems to be the and manipulate the Pinay character. started rallying in protest to the said should be having proofs wherein they
worst of all time. The episode shows a Filipina show. got the idea for the show. We think
Students feel and experience the current economic crunch which maid being ordered by one of the Yes, Filipinos were enraged of that there is truth in the concept of the
consequently brings hard times evident in their day-to-day struggle. main characters, Harry, to dance, this deeply offensive and flagrant show and somehow BBC’s Harry and
As students, they have the right to receive financial support from their gyrate and seduce Harry. It was a show of how Pinays were pictured for Paul can’t be blamed for it. So, pinays,
parents or guardians. In reality, they are only learners and they don’t earn very horrible scene and even if the tv all the world to see. think again. The taint of your image
salaries, only grades. But how can they earn these grades if they are not program is supposed to be a comedy, Hermalditaness blogspot wrote, (which we do not want to believe is
able to sustain their needs? Transportation from their house to the school we bet that no Filipino bought that “Well, a comedy show will only be already there ever before the show) is
especially if taking a walk seems impossible considering the distance? joke. In fact, it’s not a JOKE. funny if the humor does not tend now even worsened and affirmed.
Enough food for their stomach to sustain the proper functioning of their According to the headlines, to degrade or hurt other people. Pinay students in SMNHS, what
brain? School supplies for the desired compliance of requirements? the Philippine embassy has already Media should always know their can you say next?
Normally, these situations are affected by inflation. Students have to
budget the money that their parents or guardians give them. Who would say

Vicki’s thoughts
that students don’t care? With these and all, they eventually understand that
they have to be resilient in hurdling the odds of today’s living. Point
Knowing that poverty (26%), graft and corruption (19%), rice crisis
(14%), and the peace problem (10%) are additional crosses beset upon the
Blank
shoulders of the majority of Filipinos nowadays, students are becoming Manolito B. Basilio
more responsible in using the resources or finances that they have and they

M
show increased awareness of the ills of the society which, hopefully, they
y former teacher now a co-
will in turn strive to make better for they are the inevitable heirs to it.
teacher lent me a book
titled Apples and Chalkdust.
At first, I thought that she doesn’t like
it but I dismissed the idea knowing
that her only child (a certified peyups)
gave it to her; it must be a treasure! So
I just convinced myself that she’s just
S.Y. 2008-2009 lazy to read books at her age now. I
was quite sure of it. Thanks Madam
EVIE B. RODRIGUEZ RACEL A. GALAMAY Jesyble.
Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor
Apples and Chalkdust by Vicki
RC RAUL P. CAÑEDA Caruana is a compilation of inspirational
EDEN RODGRIGUEZ stories and encouragement for
KEVIN JOE BATAC
NIÑO LESTER B. DULAY teachers. As I began flipping through
Section Editors the pages, I just found myself writing
down some passages that captured the
JAYVEE L. MANALABE
Cartoonist/Artist deepest recesses of my being. Some
reflections prick, others cut - deeply.
NICKO BELL FERNANDEZ, MARY JOY PARAÑAL, DANICA SERON Not that I feel guilty at the mirror book
JENNIFER RAFANAN, JOANNA GRACE ALBIOR, NESSA MARIE RULL
CLARC JOERYL JIMENEZ, JESSICA CARIÑO, NADINE ZHAIRA CASANILLO but I could see many teachers around
VALERIE NAPULI, JEFFERSON PAJELA, GEMMA FALCONIT, MARICEL SANTOS who need to have such reflections; that
JESSA LEE DANCEL, JULIUS EDWARD AGATON, ALLAN GAMBOA includes me, of course.
Writers/Contributors
I would like to share some of these
Mr. MANOLITO B. BASILIO Mrs. LINDA T. CANONIZADO thoughts that Vicki wants us teachers
Adviser Principal I to imbibe and would therefore make
Dr. JOSEPHINE TUNGUL PERLITA CAMBALIZA-BASA, Ph.D.,CESO V
ES I English Schools Division Superintendent us imbue even just a little idealism in
our chosen career:
Congratulations to Jayvee Manalabe for winning first place in Editorial Cartooning, DSPC 2008!
1. Teach today to be the favorite
teacher tomorrow.
2. Give your best even when you feel
your worst.
3. Take the time to get to know your
students by heart, not by reputation.
4. Stay healthy not just for yourself.
Your absence affects a multitude!
5. If you don’t have passion, find it!
Only then can you light that same
flame in your students.
6. Creative teaching doesn’t have
to cost a fortune. Look for ways to
use the resources available to you to
enhance your teaching.
7. There is more than one right way
to teach.
8. If you set yourself up for success,
you’ll also be paving the way for your
students to succeed.
9. Is electricity in the air in your
classroom? If not, check the power
supply first.
10. In order for you and your students
to be communicating with each other,
you both need to be on the same
page.
11. The passion to teach is a unique
gift. Even if others don’t always
understand your enthusiasim, rest
assured that they’ll be pleased with
its results.
12. The teaching of children should not
be sacrificed in favor of paperwork-
ever!
13. Want your students to stick to their
tasks and finish what they start? Make
sure your own perseverance shines
through!
14. Being willing to give a little extra
to help meet a student’s need is what
makes a good teacher great.
15. Set your students up for success by
setting realistic expectations for them.
16. Some of your students may not look
like winners on the outside. So take the
time to find out who’s on the inside.
And I’d like to end with this: The
best asset of any school is its dedicated
teachers. When people complain to
you about what your school doesn’t
have, gently remind them of what,
and who, it does have to offer.
Nice thoughts, isn’t it
fellow teachers? Thanks for the
enlightenment Vicki!

June-December 2008
Spicy
Spy
Evie Rodriguez
E Covered court granted
ducation is the best weapon
against poverty. This does
not seem to hold true these
days. I would like to establish a
connection among poverty, inflation
and education.
Inflation is one of the major
reasons why poverty is intensely felt
today more than ever. Some of my
classmates would sometimes just sulk
in a corner pretend not to be hungry
during recess and lunch time. I can
feel their burden. They are financially
hard up. With this usual predicament
of students in school, how far can
true education go? Inflation makes it
hard for almost every student to cope
PTCA
Concerns
Rev. Danilo E. Ambayen
PTCA President
T
hroughout nearly two years,
the condition of the school has
radically changed. Some
projects were fully accomplished while
some are still left undone like the
covered court in the front ground of
the school. Indeed, we cannot just
ignore problems. In fact, these are the
challenges of our times - to go beyond.
Sometimes there are arguments
which in turn become a barrier in
realizing the plans for the school.
Credibility likewise almost touches
the ground and unity is obviously
overlooked.
What really is our role in the
school community? I hope we don’t
become so narcissistic in our views
that we can no longer see beyond our
own school or are we so preoccupied
Head
Words
Mdm. Linda T. Canonizado
Principal I
O
ne of the favorite places of
some students is in the
internet/video center and it so
happened that I was with my friend,
the proprietress of the center.
Nowadays,students wouldn’t mind
where they are especially if they are with
their peers. Some are funny; some are
weird; some others are insensitive.
Pretending not to mind them, I
focused my auditory sense on their
conversation:
“I’m tired!”
“Naiinis na ako, lagi na lang akong
pinapansin.”
“Absent tayo ganun din lang ang
gawain eh...”
These are some of their comments
(and sentiments) they keep on saying.
Implied from their conversation,
these are what teachers often tell them:
Feed thy
spirit...
The Lord keeps watch of us...
T his remarkable psalm of David
presents an appropriate mindset
for us in the face of the terrible
calamities that confront us. There
certainly are times for vigorous action
on our part; but here David, who was
hardly a passive phlegmatic, reminds
us that there are also times when
our best action is to wait silently
Education and price hike
up with their needs: food, school
supplies, contributions, etc.
Education is at stake with the
mere presence of these two inseparable
problems.
In the Philippines, 14% of the
population is functionally illiterate.
This means that even though some
of them could read or write a little,
they could not use this to effectively
communicate with others and gain
enough knowledge.
Unfortunately, majority belong
to the low earner class of family who
unluckily cannot afford to bring their
siblings in a quality school.
If only our government could be
The challenges of our times
with, to borrow the words of a famous
Filipino fictionist, ‘navel gazing’ that
we cannot see anything else?
Eventually, we have become
more concerned with the situation
of the school and the students. We
give service to the school while
establishing good and harmonious
relationship with others.
The litmus test of our school is
its ability to deal with the financial
problem in order to sustain its needs
and effectively continue its vital
function in educating our children.
Despite the odds, let us be firm
in our resolve to make SMNHS a
better school now and in the years to
come. We have to stand on guard on
whatever that may put the school into
the verge of erratic existence.
Taking the other way
Why are you late again?
If you are late next meeting you
might as well not enter the room,
okay?
Why are you not in uniform
today?
Where is your I.D.?
You , remove your earring!
Why are you in slippers? You are
supposed to be in your shoes! You are
not in proper uniform!
Class,bring out a half sheet of paper
and answer this!
Bring one whole sheet of paper and
number your paper 1-25. Enumeration
type. One...
No cheating!
Class, copy this in your notebook
and I’m going to check it later.
Go to the board and solve this!
Class, go out and have your P.E.!
Psalm 62:5-8 God: Our refuge
M y soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.
He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be
moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my
refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart
before Him; God is a refuge for us.
and trustingly for God alone to bring
deliverance. He is after all God, and we
are not. He is worthy of our complete
trust and reliance.
For David to be able to enter into
this attitude of serenity presupposed that
he followed his own advice—namely,
he “poured out his heart before God.”
This advice is almost identical to
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urged to look for remedies to prevent
inflation it might lessen the risk of
having a great number of illiterates.
The announcement of crisis in
the financial status of our country is
due to rapid downfall in the economic
aspect of our nation. According to
some, massive graft and corruption
among the elected government
officials is the main root of all these
problems.
Many students believe that if only
the administration would monitor the
political system in the country, these
problems, like poverty, inflation and
illiteracy, could be band aided if not
totally solved.
Without doubt, since God wills
everything as an instrument for
preserving justice and restraining
disorder, the school should urge her
members to engage in worthwhile
activities that would prod her to
greater heights. It should utilize its
powers to beat the challenges of the
times so that students will witness
its magic to transform not only in its
physical aspect but also in affecting
the lives of those who are within her
sphere of responsibility.
My sincere appreciation to those
who unceasingly give their support
to all the programs, projects, and
other related endeavors of the PTCA.
Special thanks to Cong. Antonio Diaz,
Gov. Amor Deloso and all the other
benefactors of our students. God bless.
No project, no exam!
No participation, no points!
No research work, no grade!
Are these words from teachers
really irritating and tearing the ears of
the students?
Students also get tired hearing
the same words again and again. See,
many of them do not care anymore
whenever the teacher speaks. This is
alarming.
My dear fellow teachers,
I know that you were born to be
teachers - creative to your craft and
compassionate to your students.
Think of other ways to motivate your
learners for them to improve and be
interested in their studies.
To our beloved students, please
act like one and follow the school
policies. Study hard.
that offered by the Apostle Paul in
Philippians 4:6,7: “Be anxious for
nothing, but in everything by prayer
and sup-plication, with thanks-
giving, let your requests be made
known to God; and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.”
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Dear Editor Mailbox
Dear Editor
I
n last years issue, I have read about the letter “Wanted: Covered
court.” It expressed the dire need for a venue within the school
wherein important occasions and programs can be held without
delay or hassle because of space problem or weather condition.
Now, at last, the wish is granted.
Yes, I can still recall the speech of Gov. Amor Deloso during the
2007 Commencement Exercises expressing his desire to help our
school. True enough, he is a man of word. It is not only the covered
court that he fulfilled but also the repair of some classrooms. It
was indeed a blessing to receive these gifts from the government
through the able leadership of Honorable Amor Deloso.
The covered court is really a big part of improvement in
SMNHS. We now have a session hall wherein we can hold big
gatherings. It will be very useful especially for PTCA meetings,
student assemblies, campus concerts/shows, contest venue,
conventions, and other programs. It will likewise be functional for
ordinary student activities such as practices for presentations, P.E.
activities, or even outdoor class sessions to break the monotony of
the usual classroom atmosphere. And to top it all, Intramural Meet
will never be the same again. Whatever the weather will be, it will
not stand in the way of pushing through every event. Basketball
games will no longer be played off campus.
We just can’t wait to see it totally finished. Phase one though
is already done.
Nevertheless, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to
the school administrators, the PTCA and the faculty for constantly
searching for ways on how to give us, students, the best that they
can offer. I know that there are still a lot of lacking facilities and
equipments but I am really glad to note that things are getting better
in SMNHS as the years go by. We can not have all in an instant.
To Gov. Amor Deloso, thanks a million. I am sure that he will
continue helping our humble school.
In return, we will try our very best to take care of everything
that has been bestowed upon us.
James E. Robison
SSG Vice President
Don’t litter
Dear Editor
T
ime and again, littering is hardly controlled within the school
premises. The absence of appropriate sanction, constant
monitoring, and implementation of policies concerning this
problem could be the reason. And yes, the willpower to really put
things in proper perspective counts most.
One’s ways are reflective of his upbringing.
Why is cleanliness hardly maintained within the campus? Are
students in SMHS like jungle savages who throw their wastes just
anywhere?
Everybody knows that SMHS has no tidymen(janitors) who
would look after the cleanliness of the school premises. The
government can’t afford to give us one nor the school populace
can’t afford to pay one (for not everybody is open to collection of
fee for such matter). So, who should maintain cleanliness of the
school surroundings?
While there are many students who observe the proper way of
disposing trashes and take the initiative of picking up seen wastes
around, there are still a few who recklessly throw their wastes just
anywhere and pretend to be unmindful of the eyesores around.
Insensitive they are.
Oftentimes, teachers are heard saying to one or some students,
“Pakipulot mo/n’yo naman ang mga kalat, please?”. The nerve.
The shame. Do we still need to be told when what are obviously
seen around are pieces of paper, candy wrappers, and the like?
Insensitive.
Our school is our second home. In fact, we consume most of
our conscious time here than in our own homes or anywhere else.
Isn’t it just proper for us to really make it clean all the time?
How about devising a scheme for zero waste management? Or
garbage segregation? Or post reminder boards like “dispose wastes
properly” in waste prone areas? Or to the least, impose fines to
“insensitive” students? Yes, everybody must have been informed of
the “Anti-Littering Ordinance.” This can be one of the best solutions
to solve the problem.
We appeal to all the functional student organizations of the
school to work collaboratively for this cause.
Patrick G. Basilio
IV Narra
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OPINION
Campus Pulse
Rico’s ‘back’ rub Project PleaSE is sustainable
Rico John Dulay (Alumnus 2007)
RC Raul Cañeda, James Robison, Manuel Garcia

The trouble with English T

here is no doubt that the ability an English speaking community. ability of the students to speak English
to speak English helps one to Basically, the project aims to and that, other skills like reading,
become more competitive develop among students the awareness listening and writing are developed

G
ood command of English among students and professionals alike in the challenges of learning and on the importance of the ability to too! – Jerrica Espiritu
is barely observable in the world of communication today. I still more prepared in the world of higher speak English and helping them cope
remember the words of one of our good teachers here: He who learning and of work. Cognizant to with their difficulties in the language. Project PleaSE is not followed!
speaks English owns one-half of the world. this, teachers and student-leaders need Likewise, it encourages students Many students don’t care about it!
One of the problems confronting San Miguel National High School to work hand-in-hand to help students to speak English always inside the They say, “We are Filipinos so we
is about the students who can’t read and speak English adeptly. This is not begin to recognize the importance of campus thereby fostering a school speak Tagalog!”
only true in SMNHS but also in the entire public schools in our country. being able to express their thoughts and where spoken English is part of its - Valmae Ambayen
Why is this happening? ideas in spoken English. This is then culture.
Our grandparents can speak English fluently even if they have not in consonance with PGMA’s Return to Project PleaSE seems not to
finished the elementary level. I’m just wondering why many high school English Program and DepED’s efforts After barely three months be working well so we are going to
students and graduates could hardly express themselves in plain, simple (through the Mentoring Program of implementation, the reinforce its implementation!
English. Not even a simple, perfect sentence! I speak basing from my keen for example) to revitalize the use of project has received both –Ryan Jay Laurino
observation. I admit I too am one of them. English in schools. positive and negative
For me, the cause of difficulties of some students in speaking English “Project PleaSE” means Please I really don’t know what Project
comments. Students were PleaSE is all about! I cannot remember
is the lack of attention of some teachers in the elementary and high school Speak English. This project is based
levels. on teachers’ and student-leaders’ asked whether they find that the president of English club
When I was in elementary, I heard from one of my teachers that even reports and observation that many the project beneficial or implemented it! I really don’t know
if he/she does not teach us he/she will still be receiving his/her salary students find it really hard to express otherwise... it! –Marga Ayap
from the government. I think it is wrong. The government pays teachers’ their ideas in English especially during
services; therefore, they should teach the students well. Students flock class discussions in the subjects that I think Project PleaSE really Many students are very shy to
into the public schools because they can’t afford the high tuition fee in use English as medium of instruction helps us students in developing our speak English! -Novelyn Facun
the private school. But because students don’t pay tuition fee in the public (English, Math, Science, MAPEH skills in speaking English. These skills
school does not mean that public school teachers would turn a blind eye and TLE). Through Project PleaSE, will help us in the future. It prevents Project PleaSE was made for
on their most important function – that is to teach effectively. students will have the opportunity or the students from being ignorant with students improvement; since it is the
Let me not put all the blame on the teachers. The other side of the coin chance to use the language. Language regards to speaking English. universal language, it is the best way
is the students themselves. English pitfall basically lies on their attitude theories such as that of Giles’ – Rodel Manzano towards better communication with
toward the subject. Some would rather choose to play around with whatever Accommodation Theory, Schumann’s our fellowmen outside our country.
that pleases them than to develop or improve their skills in English. They Acculturation Theory, and Chomsky’s Even if it is a policy in English Let us continue supporting it.
seem to abhor the idea of speaking, writing, and reading in English. Universal Theory all boils down to class (no code-switching), I think it -Girlaine Sharra Gomez
Why? Because they hardly understand and they don’t dare exert effort to the notion that exposure to the target doesn’t work. Still students do not
understand! They are not active in class discussions because they are mum. language (English) is one of the best follow it. They’re so hard-headed. The English Club still believes
What should be done then? Is it too late to rectify the predicament? and fastest ways to learn the language. –Niño Lester Dulay that it will work. It all depends on the
The parents must advise their children to prioritize their studies. I In Project PleaSE, the English Club attitude of students and teachers. Success

The rice crisis

am calling the attention of my fellow students to please give your best in dares to venture into making SMNHS Project PLEASE improves the does not happen overnight, so keep on!
studying as I do. Education is the key to a successful life. And English
would give us the spark to it. We should always remember that the only
wealth that our parents can give us is education. And to our teachers, please
encourage the students to learn. Give us the kind of education we deserve.
Help us to own at least one-fourth of the world. “The future truly depends
on you, dear teachers”.

‘Bayang Magiliw’ M
y family eats NFA rice. It is rice tariffs, increase food importation of rice farms to commercial uses and
much cheaper by 30-50% and pursuing reforms to liberalize conversion of crops from rice to export
than the commercial rice trading in the country’s main staple winners, which has put the country

A
bought in the market. My parents can by not subsidizing the agricultural in constant state of crises in its rice
s each word comes out of my mouth while singing the song of feel the pang and fang of rice crisis. sector. Policies of globalization on supply. Landlessness and the absence
the land, Lupang Hinirang with all my heart, I feel the blood Why is this happening? rice i.e. trade liberalization (allowing of government support through
running in my veins through my heart and brain; and I remember The present crisis on rice rice importers), privatization (clipping production and price subsidies leave
the efforts of our heroes who freed our beloved country from the cruelty production demands for immediate, NFA powers), and deregulation (lifting millions of Filipino rice farmers at the
of conquerors. sustainable pro-people solutions. of government production and price mercy of big land owners and traders.
“Ano ang ating Pambansang Awit?” my friend asked a grade five The government should immediately support), which the government That is why for a long-term solution to
pupil who, without any second thought answered “Bayang Magiliw!” and increase its support to the National started to implement in the 1980s, this predicament, a genuine agrarian
some others around agreed. It’s so disappointing to know that patriotism F o o d A u t h o r i t y ( N FA ) i n i t s has worsen the state of food security, reform must be implemented.
is not fully cultivated in the early years of formal schooling. This is even procurement of palay, dismantle the not only in the Philippines, but in the Furthermore, the government
aggravated by SMNHS’s practice of only-once-a-week-flag -ceremony. rice cartels and impose has practically stopped
In years of studying, I have learned so much. One important lesson a moratorium on the subsidizing local
that I have instilled in the deepest recesses of my heart and mind is to land-use conversion of The increasing inaccessibility of our agriculture for decades,
love our country not only in words but also in action. Yes, patriotism -
that is. The simplest way of showing it is by singing the national anthem
agricultural land, all for
the benefit of our local
basic staple has made the lives of and can be seen from
the meager budget
with pride, with correct lyrics and proper melody. It is annoying to see
some of my schoolmates who do not even respect the Philippine flag
farmers and the Filipino many Filipino youths and their families allocations received
people. - The University by the agricultural
and our National Anthem.
One time, I caught them laughing while singing the Lupang
Student Council-Diliman harder and the opportunity to make sector. Worse, the
(USC-D) funds intended for this
Hinirang; some were doing their own monkey business, and most of NFA, at present, is their lives better difficult to reach. sector and other social
them did not care to sing at all! I also will never forget my schoolmates importing rice because services are being
in gradeschool; I often heard many of them sang the National Anthem it has persistently failed to drain off to corruption.
not only in different tunes but also in different hilarious lyrics. perform even its minimal procurement rest of the world. Such schemes of The increasing inaccessibility of
Being Filipinos, we are responsible of what we are. It is our of 12% of the total palay production. deregulation also lead to the oil cartel our basic staple has made the lives
obligation to sing well and properly our National Anthem, to respect our NFA has only procured less than 1% of which continues to manipulate and of many Filipino youths and their
National flag, to remember our national heroes who did free us from our palay production in the last cropping bloat the prices of oil products. families harder and the opportunity
conquerors, to love our country, to protect our country’s heritage and to season, leaving most of the tradable Rice production remains to make their lives better difficult to
make every Filipino be united. rice into the hands of big rice traders, small-scale and productivity is reach. With the increase in the price of
Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Antonio Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar particularly the so-called Big Seven low. Philippine average rice yield rice, other basic needs will relentlessly
are some of our famous heroes who showed love for our country in their cartel who now dictates the price of per hectare is stagnant. Since the increase in cost, thus making the lives
own unique ways, not to mention their lives which they willingly offered rice in the market. The reduced role 1990s, the country’s rice yield has of many Filipinos increasingly more
just to give us that sweet freedom we now enjoy. Thus we can also love and intervention of the NFA in the rice average at 3 metric tons per hectare difficult.
our country by taking full responsibility of being a true Filipino. market allows private traders to control even as it records yearly increases (Thanks to the following sources of
Kyla sang Lupang Hinirang very well prior to the Pacquiao-Barrera the trade both inputs and produce, thus in production. According to the information: The UP Diliman Student
match. She regained the faces of those who did the same job as she did. influencing the movement of prices in International Rice Research Institute Council, Asian Development Bank,
I am a little apprehensive as to who will sing in the Pacman-Dela Hoya trade and marketing of rice. (IRRI), the required production for the Ibon Foundation, International Rice
bout. But that’s another story, another chapter of this piece of writing. The USC added, ”We must resist Philippines to sustain food security Research Institute (IRRI) and the
My point is clear. Know more about Lupang Hinirang. Review impositions made by international is 5.4 metric tons per hectare. This World Bank)
Philippine History if you must. And then sing the Philippine National creditors like the World Bank and the situation is even aggravated by the Jennifer Rafanan, Danica Seron
Anthem by heart. I beg you, please! Asian Development Bank to bring down increasing instances of conversion Nadine Zhaira Casanillo

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Valuable
opportunities
What is happenig to
our students? Where
is discipline? It seems
that discipline is already
forgotten because no punishment is enforced
everytime they are reported violating the school
rules or policies. Of course, in the real classroom
there are many instances when students will
test the limits, break the rules or behave in
ways that are inappropriate. These are valuable
opportunities for teaching them about what is
expected or what is the ‘right’ behavior.
-Mrs. Josefina Jesyble De Leon
Teacher,
teacher!
Teacher, teacher how are
you? Most of the students are
talking about you!
-Mrs. Fabia Balaoing
Home is
where...
I have been so disturbed
lately. I can not focus well
on my lesson. I nearly
have the feeling of being unwanted. After my
how many months of stay here in SMNHS, I
already am feeling at home. I like my environm-
ment and my working area. I may be uneasy with
my hard headed advisory class but that can be
mended anyway. I was just a little upset when I
will have to go back to JESMAG where I come
from. It’s not that I don’t like it there but you
know how it feels when you think you are not
liked anywhere. I still am here now in SMNHS
waiting, hoping and praying that I wouldn’t be
transferred anymore. -Mrs. Aubrey Domingo
Great
Wall
We belong to one family full
of respect, but it seems like
this respect is slowly vanishing
because some are becoming self-centered. A
great wall seems to have been reconstructed like
the one in China. -Mr. Romulo Canonizado
Contentment
vocabulary
Harassment, graft and
corruption, war and
price hike. These are the
happenings in our world
today. I am sure you know what happened to
Holly Ann Escobar, Meralco versus GSIS, the
fight between the government military forces
against MILF in Mindanao, gasoline, rice and
flour(bread) hikes. Terrible problems abound.
What a noisy world. Is it still possible to have
peace nowadays? Of course. We should not
be overpowered by hopelessness for in every
conflict corresponds a solution. Contentment is
the answer. If we include this in our vocabulary
then maybe everything will be right. To be
contented means to be satisfied with what we
have and stop craving for what we do not have
and can never have. -Mr. Francisco Apurit
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The Scroll
FEATURE
Just be
ready
I was out of the scene for a
couple of months because
of health problem but I
really had a great time with
my self, family, friends and
all the people that matter to me. I am thankful I
have overcome this test of life. God is so good!
You too may go through what I’ve been. God
forbid! Be careful. Just be ready; you can never
tell. I’m just glad mine is over. Now I am well.
Now I am back! -Miss. Venus B. Dumapay
fare
freeze
What’s happening with our
tricycle transport system?
All we know is that the
price of gasoline went down
and still going down. Logic
says that tricycle fare should follow the trend of
gasoline price, if not freeze. What’s happening
to the minds of the people behind the fare hike?
Just asking. -Mr. Gerardo Balbuena
What’s
happening?
T
eachers thoughts count much to The Scroll. Here is a special page
that features mentors’ view on anything under the sun. Each
teacher in SMNHS was simply given a very general question to
answer: What’s happening? Teachers are very much filled with ideas to
share, basically on issues that they think are affecting the majority - family,
school, or even national issues! Read on what they want you to know
straight from them. Teachers are indeed a great source of wisdom...
Overtime
angst
Overtime! I missed my
Math class this morning
because a teacher extended
his class time not just for
5 or 10 minutes but 45
minutes! Imagine, he almost spent all of my
time… So please fellow teachers, observe time
discipline. -Mrs. Emilyn Lacerona
Glaciers
scare
Last night my daughter
was watching television.
She changed the channel
and I overheard from the
kitchen the preview of the news of what is now
happening in Iceland where glaciers are melting.
I told her not to change the channel and waited
for the news to return. The news was telling that
the glaciers are melting a kilometer every year
because of GLOBAL WARMING, and it means
danger and flood to the low places of the nearby
region or wherever. What can we do about this?
What if it really causes a great flood? Oh my. . .
I don’t know how to swim! more hands-on activities are done.
-Mrs. Aida Hibaya
Hope
within
Life gets harder with each
passing day. People get
wilder, meaner, harsher,
rougher, lazier every day.
Money gets more powerful
now more than ever. We are really living
in a ‘dog-eat-dog-world’ where apathy and
selfishness dominate. But there is still hope. I
believe. -Mr. Manolito Basilio
Zigzag
ride
I rode a bus home which
was full-packed with
passengers so I had to
occupy the seat intended for the conductor
beside the driver. To my horror, when we
reached the “zigzag”, the driver picked up his
cell phone and started texting while driving.
I immediately apprehended him! He simply
replied, “Sinasagot ko lang!” The NERVE!!
GRRR!!! How irresponsible can a person
get!?! -Miss Leah A. Delos Reyes
Teach
woodwork
I ’ m h a v i n g d i f fi c u l t y
teaching T.L.E I & III
in the area of Industrial
Arts because I lack the
knowledge in the said area which includes
drafting, woodworking, radio mechanics, and
electricity and the like. HELP ME PLEASE…
-Mrs. Jane E. Callo
Keyboard
mastery
Knowledge in computers
gives a student an edge over the
others. Most jobs require
basic computer skills. If you are a high school
graduate, you can land a job as a call center agent
in addition to having excellent voice projection
and communication skills. But the most basic in
computer literacy is knowing where the keys are
and knowing which finger strikes which. I propose
one meeting per week spent on typing tutorials
for second year students to prepare them for their
junior years. This way, when they reach third year,
they will be more abreast in striking the keyboard.
Teaching computer would be much easier and
-Mrs. Rosario Ramirez
7
Fieldtrip
dilemma
Students are much agog
about the field trip espec-
cially those who are on
the verge of failure in their subjects. Their minds
are already set that it will be their saving grace
(to pass) that is why many are no longer meeting
the subject requirements. If this will be the trend,
what is the use of giving students something to
accomplish when everything can be bailed out
with a trip to nowhere? I don’t want to buy this
idea the nth time around.I would rather stick to
the subject requirements than to pass students
just because of the educational tour...
-Mrs. Dolores Piocos
Plain and
simple
Economic problem is truly
affecting the world. Why
is life so hard now more
than ever? Everyone can
feel it I suppose. Everybody is complaining
about prices of goods and services. Is there
still a chance for a return of the good old times
when life is just so plain and simple? I know I
can only wish... -Mrs. Leticia Alumpe
First,
Second...
I admit I sometimes find it
hard to strike the balance
between school and family
life but it doesn’t mean that I tend to give lesser
attention or importance one over the other.
School provides me “bread and butter” while
my family gives me the reason to go on. Both
are indispensable; both are my homes –the only
difference is that, one is first, the other second.
My priority follows the same ranking. How
about you? -Mrs. Margarita Lacuesta
Careful,
careful
I am bothered about my
doctor’s diagnosis. I am
diabetic, so I decided to
consult a specialist in
Olongapo City General Hospital. Now, I am
more careful and conscious of my health
especially when it comes to my food intake. I
am having trouble adjusting my diet but I have
to, so I can enjoy life longer. Everyone must do
the same. Learn from my experience.
-Mr. Rogelio C. Ballon
Between
the lines
What’s happening?
I don’t know!
Let me tell you a story…
One chilly afternoon, a
man stumbled over a snake
lying almost lifeless on the ground. He decided to
take the poor creature home and place it before
the fireplace to save it. The farmer and his young
son, watched as the snake slowly moved then
arched his body, ready to strike the child. In an
instant, the farmer grabbed a piece of wood,
struck the snake and crushed its head.
If you know how to read between the lines…
that’s what’s happening!
-Mr. Noel Alber

8 June-December 2008
Mahal, Mura and Tawad
Kevin Joe Batac
S
he’s not Mahal; she’s not Mura;
according to her, she’s Tawad -
more popularly known in the
campus as Tiling. And who doesn’t
know her? She is the tiniest persona-
ality our school ever had since the
merely 3.5 feet Christian Sebastian
who is now an alumnus.
When I first saw her, I thought
that she belongs to the gradeschool
because she is just a meter stick in
height! But boy! She is a freshie!
Tiling loves singing and danci-
ing. Actually she has danced in two
programs here in SMNHS:during the
“Linggo ng Wika” where
she dressed and danced
like “Marimar” and
during the Intram-
mural Meet last
September in
the Blue Adv-
vocates team
presentation
and was adj-
judged as the
best among the
three competi-
ing teams. She
was the group’s
lucky charm.
Tiling is
not growing up.
Will she ever? She
must be in a dwarfism
condition. According to
Wikipedia, it is a medical
condition in humans characterized
by extreme small size. The most
widely accepted definition in medical
biology for a dwarf is a person with
an adult height of less than 4 feet 10
inches (147cm). In older popular and
medical usage, any type of marked
human smallness could also be
termed dwarfism. The most common
cause of dwarfism is achondroplasia,
a bone growth disorder responsible
for 70% of dwarfism cases.
Just like Mahal and Mura, Tiling
Over-wired people
How to tell if you are addicted to technology
S
ome experts say excessive cell
phone use is a sign of technology
addiction.
John O’Neill, director of addictions
services for the Menninger Clinic in
Houston said, “These over-wired people
are so focused on their gadgets, they
neglect relationships with other people.”
Communication aids such as texting
and e-mail may actually hamper our
abilities to have more important face-to-
face conversations.
A research paper, published in
2007 in the Jour nal of Clinical
Psychopharmacology by a psychiatrist
at Tel Aviv University, recommended
that Internet addiction be regarded as an
extreme disorder on par with gambling,
sex addiction and kleptomania.
O’Neill admitted that there is not
enough research to establish whether
excessive technology use qualifies as
addiction, but cited that people who can’t
sit through a movie without checking their
cell phones or make it through dinner
without peeking at their Blackberries as
potential addicts.
“Technology can become more
than a passing problem and more like an
addiction,” he told Clara Moskowitz of
LiveScience. He listed some danger signs:
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did not grow physically. They are like
people who don’t leave childhood. As
to Tiling, she can do whatever she
wants and enjoy more her childhood
life, longer than an ordinary one does.
She may have not matured in time,
but she said it’s okay because she can
enjoy her life more freely without
hurrying.
Actually, she looks like a todd-
dler who speaks with her little voice.
She has curly hair, and she is kind,
industrious, and loving. She’s diff-
ferent with her size but she is like
everyone else.
Tiling is a happy pers-
son, but behind those
smiles are the sadn-
ness she is hidi-
ing from eve-
eryone.
Tiling
sometimes.
feels to be
out of place,
when she is
not treated
like rest. She
has li mit at-
tions, of course
everyone has,
but what’s so
disappointing to
her is that she cann-
not do some things
like what others do. She
does not have the freedom
that many people are experiencing.
Her parents try to protect her from any
harm because she is fragile.
Sometimes, she wishes to be ano-
other person but she has realized that
God can do everything and anything.
So what God has made of Tiling for
sure has a purpose. Why God made
Tiling like that is something she
should be thankful of.
Tiling or Christine Joy Borja.
The little girl and will always be a
little girl.
“You become irritable when you can’t use
it. The Internet goes down and you lose
your mind. You start to hide your use.”
W hether or not it quali fies
as addiction, O’Neill said, our all-
consuming relationships with technology
are getting in the way of more important
relationships — with people.
“I believe that technology has
benefited us greatly,” O’Neill said, “but
my concern is that many of us have
taken it too far, and it has become a
substitute for those necessary face to face
conversations.”
Eugene Samoza, director of the
Addiction Research Center at the
University of Cincinnati, said, “Basically
I think probably one could become
addicted to technology.”
But even if you are a techno-junkie,
it is possible to change, O’Neill said.
“The first thing to do is take a
long, hard look at how you are using
technologies, and then to start to set
some limits,” he said. “You have to take
off a couple hours and make those hours
important enough that you don’t allow
yourself to be interrupted. I think we
should have certain rules. We don’t break
up, fire people or break traumatic news to
people via e-mail or text message.”
The Scroll
FEATURE
How to identify products
made in China
Sky Skater
My friend Tonya from UP Diliman the government and related department
sent this to me via email which she never educate the public, therefore we
likewise received from Amar Torres have to RESCUE ourselves.
who wrote, “This letter is from a Nowadays, Chinese businessmen
lawyer, Katrina Legarda; this must be know that consumers do not prefer
reliable.” products “made in China”, so they
Dear friends, don’t show from which country it is
The whole world is scared of made. However, you may now refer
China made “black hearted goods”. to the barcode, remember if the first
Can you differentiate which one 3 digits is:
is made in Taiwan or China? Let 690-692 then it is made in China.
me tell you...the first 3 digits of 00 - 09 USA & CANADA Made in Taiwan. Barcode with 471 as
barcode 690 or 691 or 692 are MADE 30 - 37 FRANCE the first three digits are products from
IN CHINA. 40 - 44 GERMANY Taiwan; beware of those products with
471 is Made in Taiwan . 49 - JAPAN barcode beginning 690 or 691 or 692; they
This is our human right to know, but 50 - UK are from China.
The Scroll through the years
(from p.1)
DSPC 2000: Second best school Scroll scribes also grabbed the First As years pass by, the chance of
paper (second best editorial page, Highest Pointer School in English - winning in press conferences gets
second best news page, third best Individual Contests and consequently harder as more and more school papers
sports page, fourth best devcom, emerged as the Overall Champion. likewise turns to be competitive as
second best features/literary and first DSPC 2005: Third best school advisers become aware and educated
in layout). It advanced to the RSPC paper (first best news page, first on the conventions, t rends and
landing in the top 20 among nearly a best editorial page, and second best innovations of school-paper-making.
hundred school papers in the region. sports page). In the RSPC, it copped The Scroll takes pride at sharing
DSPC 2002: third best school third best editorial page, seventh its simple way of keeping an informed
paper (third best news page, second best feature page and fourth best community as well as its achievements
best editorial page, fourth best feature school paper in Central Luzon. In the in the past years and beyond. It shall not
page, third best sports page and fifth NSPC, The Scroll placed second best waive its commitment of informing,
best layout). Again, it went to the editorial page, seventh best news page entertaining, and competing in the
RSPC and it did have a good edge and was declared as the fourth best spirit of justice and fair play. It
among others. school paper outbesting hundreds of will strive to improve further and
DSPC 2003: First best school school papers nationwide. be abreast to the current waves of
paper (second best feature page, third DSPC 2007: Fourth best school responsible campus journalism for
best editorial page, first best sports paper (third best news page, second the common good especially for
page, first best layout/page design). best editorial page, fifth best feature SMNHS.
In the RSPC, it bagged third place in page, fourth best sports page, and From the humble beginnings,
editorial page. sixth best layout/page design). In the The Scroll has bravely pursued the
DSPC 2004: Third best school same year The Scroll scribes also path towards excellence in campus
paper - bracket A (third best news won fifth place in radio broadcasting journalism and will keep the legacy
page, second best editorial page, and scriptwriting (first best technical burning and serve as a beacon for
fourth best features page, first best application and third best anchor). others to emulate thus creating a
sports page, and second best layout/ In the RSPC, it landed sixth best world of well-informed people.
page design) In the same year, The editorial page. Nicko Bell Fernandez
Dear Mrs. Vincken,
Editor’s note: This letter was written in response to Mrs. Vincken’s kindness. She is the major character in the story titled
“Truce in the Forest” by Fritz Vincken. The story recounts that peace can be possibly attained even in the midst of war.
October 27, 2008
Dear Mrs. Vincken,
You rescued me from sure death. Your very
accommodating home healed my badly wounded arm as
fast as 8-12 hours.
I can’t thank you enough for the kindness you have shown.
Your family, especially your son Fritz, has that exceptionally
hospitable disposition. When I was in your home, I felt like I was in my own
far-away home too - so warm, so restful, so full of love and peace.
I will never forget that fateful Christmas eve when I came face-to-face with whom
I’ve considered as enemy. Your motherly voice made us be at peace all of a sudden. I
felt my heart leaped with joy during those moments. You might have not noticed it-but
I was intensely happy - really!
At the back of any mind, I wished that that moment would last forever.
Mrs. Vincken, you were instrumental in the truce between us-Americans and
Germans - to be at peace w/ each other at least for Christmas. I know that it is a great
lesson for us and we will all reflect on it in order to make each day a Christmas day
so that peace and not war will happily reign in the entire world.
A million thanks may not be enough Mrs. Vincken but let me say it anyway. . .
Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
Jayvee
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June-December 2008 9
LITERATURE

Go on living... Skyskater ‘08

Daddy’s push
Julius Edward Agaton
we will all die. some die young, others even die in the womb,

E
or at birth; some at middle age, the rest so old. it doesn’t verybody wants to go to school because it is the key to
matter how long or short we live. it is in living the kind of life reach our ambition in life so that we can be successful
that we want that makes the difference. and eventually be able to help our family.
Before the school year opened, I was so nervous to go
at this point, i am in a quandary thinking how life to school because I couldn’t read, added the fact I was still
would be in this little world i am in right now. it is recovering from a car accident. But my father gave me the
so small that i can hardly breath and move. it seems strength to face this challenge.
like life is so shallow and ordinary. none. nothing. nil. “Don’t lose hope; study hard so that you can have a
better future,” father told me. That
empty. the routine makes me sick. with people who are
advice made me strong enough to “I was so
conceited and with small minds... huh, sorry for my
conquer any problem that will cross
meanness but it is just the way i feel appropriate to my path in life. I promised to myself nervous;
describe them. i think i am becoming one of them. fearful. that I will keep on doing what is right I couldn’t
afraid. apprehensive. frightened. terrified. worried. so that God will bless and guide me as
anxious. ME. I go on my way to pursue my dreams.
read.
And so I just found my self in I was still
i want to explore. gain. again. but i still can’t get the courage to go on. i paused. i this school, enjoying the learning recovering
thought. a lot... life sets so many conditions. but it is like that. i know i have to live environment and the friends I’ve
the kind of life i desire. i have to go... living... not dying. found. I am really glad that I am here from a car
in San Miguel National High School accident.”
because I believe that the teachers
here are doing their best to prepare

It’s worth
the students cope up with the battles of life and help

Bamboozled
them to realize their aspirations. Let me make my self
as an example of a student with true determination.
Despite of my being physically challenged, I

the while
don’t give up and I know that I too can become
Stuck.
successful just like anybody else. Remember that
Can’t go on any further,
life is full of challenges and we need to be firm in
seems so. spirit and be determined to reach the end of the
How I wish someone out
I feel pressured. road come what may.
James E. Robison It’s depressing.
there will come.
And yes, thanks daddy. I love you.
Rescue. Me.
I’m helpless.

T
o waste time for nonsense activities is a no- You know where
no for me. I love working on
You see me ok but oh...
yes, I am ok.
I am. Hand in my pocket
worthwhile activities rather than doing things You know what I do. I’m broke but I’m happy
I just have to do things
I wouldn’t benefit from. You think that I can. I’m poor but I’m kind
on my own
My favorite day is Saturday. Not that there are But you’re wrong. I’m lost but I’m hopeful
no classes but because I am being productive on this even if it looks like
Thanks. Baby! What it all comes down to is that
day. I, together with my cousins, go to the number I really can’t.
Everything’s gonna be fine, fine, fine
one resort in town, Punta de Uian, and pull out I’ve got one hand in my pocket
weeds and clean the surroundings there. Our Lola
Norma, the resort owner, in her desire to help us in
Skyskater ‘08 And the other one is giving a high five…
-Alanis Morisette
one way or another, would always want us to do
such work - to clean and beautify the surroundings,
and in turn, she would give us our weekly allowance in
school. Oh yeah, every now and then we clean the place;

Be aware
we are so happy. Our Lola
Norma always reminds us of the
Whatever Mama, you’re such a winner!
right things to do in order to be
More than anyone else, my mother is the most important person in my life next to God.
of the good. She told us that we should
be aware of the things happening
She raised us with all her heart. She is a woman of courage, compassion, humility and

things around. She also told us what to determination.

One day our neighbor asked mama, “How do you discipline your children? They
do to keep our habits controlled.
that I always keep in mind these are hard headed.” Afterwards, mama answered confidently, “God gives me the
strength. There is nothing to worry about.” When I heard that, I admired and loved
happen words from our Lola and try
live up to the lessons she taught
my mother all the more. She has a magnetic aura that makes everyone look up to her.
around. us. Our Lola often reiterated to
Whatever problem or circumstances would come our way, we are ready because
we have a ‘Super Mama’ who is always there to
us what a clean place could do.
guide and care for us. And God’s blessing, her
She said that a clean place could make a lot of difference
efforts are not in vain. Mama is unique! She is
and advantage. She likes a place that is always clean so
a mother beyond compare! I am truly proud of
she assigned us to clean in the resort every Saturdays and
her.
Sundays. And what’s best above all is that she never runs
I have watched many beauty pageants.
out of snacks to offer whenever we go to report there for
They often asked common questions like,
work. Our generous Lola gives us 200 pesos each for our
“What is the essence of being a woman?” They simply arrive at one
allowance. All she wants is to help us financially so she is
answer: “A woman can give birth to a child.”
doing such magnanimous acts but she makes sure that we
For that, I’d like to thank my MAMA for giving me life and for her
learn while we earn.
endless love for us. MAMA, you are the best mother in the whole wide
Now, I consider this activity really worth my while
world!
because aside from cleaning, I also earn money. So,
I LOVE YOU.
beautifying and cleaning a place is what I used to do Yasir Ahmed
during weekends. How about you? What do you do? Is it
worthwhile, too?
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World Pinoy Boxing: A way out

Niño Lester B. Dulay

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Compiled by Kristian Batac
Gabriel “Flash” Elorde is regarded “the
greatest world junior lightweight boxing
champion in WBC history in 1974”; for
defending his title in 10 bouts for seven years,
making him the longest reigning world junior
lightweight champion ever; and for being
inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame
and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.
He won a total of 79 bouts in his professional
boxing career.
Pancho Villa is considered the greatest
flyweight of the century; for becoming Asia’s
first world champion in boxing; and for being
inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame
and International Boxing Hall of Fame. He was
one of only four Asians enshrined into the New
York-based International Boxing Hall of Fame
in 1994. He was also inducted to the World
Boxing Hall of Fame.
I
am a boxing fanatic. How I love
to see someone’s face bleed when
a big knockout punch hits a face
especially if it is a Filipino boxer
who does it. It seems like a lift in
me knowing that a Filipino is bei-
ing hailed all over the globe for his
might, strength, and witty strategies
in putting down an opp-
ponent on the ring.Manny
Pacquiao made the Filipino
people known to the world.
Pinoy boxers think that it is
He is trully an outstanding
example of that Filipino the only way out of poverty.
spirit of determination,
resiliency, and wit. The
Mexicans are simply amenable to
this claim. They could hardly defeat
Filipinos on the ring that seems so
favorable and homely to Filipino
boxers. Is it really? Or is it just true
to ‘Pacman’?
No doubt, Pacquiao has turned to
a multi-millionaire after winning in a
series of bouts. His determination is
out of question and so as with his faith
in God manifested by his signs of the
cross and the rosary. Somehow, these
manifestations help him see victory
through and through. Boxing has
made him an instant world celebrity.
Now, the boxer has turned into an
in-demand, high-paying commercial
endorser, actor, and even a recording
artist! Lucky punch huh! His family
is simply thankful of him. Now an air
of pride and conceit emanates from
his personality. Well, that is inevitab-
ble for someone who has reached that
far. Manny knows how to manage his
blessings and his boxing-acquired
resources.
Now, boxing sounds like gold to
many Filipino boxers. Like a knight in
a shining armor, boxing is thought as an
avenue towards greatness and wealth.
Many Filipino hopefuls venture onto
the precarious world of boxing. Sad to
say, many of them are not as lucky as
Manny. Many have retired in their first
attempt while some others insisted - to
the point of losing not only their own
hopes but of their family’s as well.
Death on the ring has been the fate of
many Filipino boxers and it appears
like none has been given justice. This
is the folly of boxing.
Yes, boxing, just like
a coin, has two sides.
A boxer may become
rich or poor (or poorer
than usual), lucky or
not, dead or alive, and
what else?
How many more boxers will be as
fortunate as Manny Pacquiao? Maybe
in the years to come, one or two. Or
none at all. And how many more boxe-
ers will continue trying their luck with
the hope that they would also have the
same luck as Manny’s? Undoubtedly,
many. Many Filipino boxers who
think that boxing is the only way out
of poverty. And how many more will
end their lives in boxing, not to ment-
tion on the ring? God forbid.

Ceferino Garcia was the heaviest Filipino ever

who became a world-boxing champion. Known
for his bolo punch, he captured the world
Stand
Point Ways of sportsmanship
middleweight title on October 2, 1939 when Racel Galamay

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he knocked out Fred Apostoli in New York.
He defended his crown against top rivals twice he conventional requirements
(Americans Glen Lee and Henry Armstrong) of polite behavior, properties of
before losing his title in May 1940. Before he conduct or good manners are
switched to the middleweight division, Garcia attributed to this term called etiquette.
became a welterweight champion when he Just like any other field of human
knocked out boxing legend and war hero Barney Ross in 1937 and Henry Arms- interest, sports necessitates etiquette or
strong in 1938. In 1977, Ceferino Garcia was inducted into the Ring Magazine to put it in a simpler word - discipline;
Hall of Fame and into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1981. and its counts most. It makes the
difference.
Simple ways of
showing sports etiquette
Sports etiquette is of great importance
For five years, Luisito “Lindol” Espinosa
are: a) being punctual not only to sports but to life itself.
in practices to show
has held two different world-boxing titles: the
enthusiasm to improve the skills which
World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight
need to be honed; b) avoidance of vices
crown and the World Boxing Association
to restore and maintain the body’s
(WBA) bantamweight belt. He was feted the
good condition; c) giving each other
“Athlete of the Year” award twice.
in the team a push or encouragement
to excel while keeping up the virtue
of humility and determination; d)
obedience to the instructions and
Gerry Peñalosa won the World Boxing
decisions of the coach and/or referee;
e) refraining from uttering offensive
words before, during, or after the games
and practices; f) knowing the complete
rules and mechanics of the game before
getting into it; g) arriving in the venue
of the game minutes before the game
starts; and above all, h) the gracious
acceptance of defeat to the losers while
a toast of meekness to the victors.
Sports etiquette is an indispensable
factor that determines the value of
what we get out of the sweat that
comes out when we play. Sports
enthusiasts know it but still, they
don’t put it into practice; they neglect
it. There really seems to be a problem
and something must be done about it.
Ask this to yourselves athletes, “ Do I
have sports etiquette/discipline?
By and large, etiquette is likely
to be taken for granted not only
by the persons who are engaged in
sports but also by those who are into
different activities such
as the arts, academic
tourneys and the like.
This reality is indeed
very disheartening.
It is therefore imperative to revive
if not to re-orient ourselves with this
essential ingredient for it is of great
importance and meaning not only to
sports but to life itself.
Skills and talents are not enough
to accomplish our goal, etiquette
completes it.

Intrams 2008: An analysis

Council (WBC) super flyweight crown on
February 20, 1997 and was able to defend it
three times until August 1998. In June 1999,
he knocked out a Mexican fighter to clinch
the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) James E. Robison

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North American junior bantamweight title in
t is truly one of the most sought-
Mississippi. Geronimo “Gerry” Peñalosa is a
after school events. Students get
Filipino boxer in the bantamweight division.
to unwind from the usual hustle
He is the current WBO bantamweight
and bustle of academic strain within
champion. He snatched the title via knock-
our four-wall confinement. But
out win over a Mexican boxer at the age of 36 years. Peñalosa has never been
what really is Intrams for most
knocked down in 60 professional fights.
students? Ideally, it is an event
wherein students show their abilities
Manny Pacquiao, one of the finest Filipino in different sports categories.
power punchers, is a former International But for the majority of
the school populace,
The spirit of ‘friendly fight’
Boxing Federation (IBF) world super
bantamweight champion and a former it goes beyond that.
World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight F o r t h e m , I n t r a ms
champion. He is the current super flyweight
champion becoming the first Asian to win
mean opportunity to
strengthen bonds among
is very encompassing
three championship belts in three different
weight categories. He was the first Filipino
schoolmates and/or team
mates for that matter
and engrossing.
to clinch a world boxing title at the MGM and the chance to reveal
Grand Garden Arena where he floored hidden skills in a particular sport of
Lehlo Ledwaba of South Africa in the interest.
sixth round to bag the IBF super bantamweight title in June 2001. Before The events included in this year’s
this, Pacquiao knocked out a Thai champion in the 8th round of their match Intrams were the team presentation,
in Bangkok on December 3, 1998 to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) Search for Mr. and Ms. Intams 2008
flyweight title. Its official, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is the greatest Asian and games featuring volleyball, sepak
champ of all time. By knocking down David Diaz on the ninth round on their takraw, track and field, badminton
June 29, 2008 encounter in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada and becoming the and chess. This year there were
new lightweight champion of the world, he now holds the record as the “First three teams (Yellow Smashers, Red
Asian to hold 4 belt championships in four different weight categories.” Warriors and Blue Advocates) who
clashed over the other and tried to
clinch victory.
The Blue Advocates were
really great. Why do I say so? Great
because they were able to clasp the
overall champion title for the 2008
Intramural Meet. It was so hot and
terrible encounter yet a good fight
among the teams. No one gave up
in the fights. All of the partakers in
the event gave their best and team
members were very supportive to
their respective bets. Shouts, jeers and
cheers were reverberating all around.
The spirit of “friendly fight” is very
much encompassing and engrossing.
This sportsfest measures the talents
of the students for them to know their
limitations, to know who’s the best
and to know who has the ability to
win. A phrase “sports lang” is often
heard from those who are not lucky
enough to win as well as from those
who are lucky enough to win the favor
of the Olympian gods and goddesses.
Whenever I heared this phrase, I
could see that they were happy as
smiles and laughter radiated from
their faces whether they
won or lost in the games.
Sportsmanship lingers
in the campus and the
reason for holding this
school activity, as for me,
is 100% accomplished.
Good job for the people
behind it, yes, the
Sports Club headed by Mr. Romulo
Canonizado, MAPEH Coordinator.
Congratulations.
Although the weather, seems like
always annually, unfavorable that
games need to be postponed one after
the other, one important lesson was
learned by everybody: It is not the
winning or losing that matters; it is
how you play the game.

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Marivic Ramelo: I will win life’s race!
John Eric Caseres: Run for your life!
Edchelle Fulguerras: Make my day!
Blue Advocates’ dance-mix snares
Best Team Presentation award
Evie B. Rodriguez
Team Presentation again and this
time, the Blue Advocates seized the
trophy..
Last year, the Intramural Meet
started with a team presentation which
replaced the traditional cheering
competition. This year, the same
austere presentations were shown.
Students enjoyed more in
preparing for their team presentation
than in cheer dances. They didn’t
mind even if it took them until
night practicing. As a result,
well organized talents and great
opportunity for more students to join
were observed.
In this year’s team presentation,
the Blue Advocates reigned
supreme. With their unique style,
grooves, costume and music mix,
they, despite having the fewest
participants, captured the taste of the
jury: Mr. Ricardo Evangelista, Mrs.
Michelle A. Mejica and Mr. Ju-Rey
R. Foronda.
Smashers mate
foes in finals
Racel A. Galamay
Dave Torrefranca of the Yellow
Smashers outsmarted all the
aspiring checkers as he used his
Sicilian opening to beat Jonathan
Manalabe and Joey Santos, both
from Blue Advocates in the chess
finals, Sept. 20.
Torrefranca, a senior, defeated
his opponents with 18 moves as his
Queen finished the business.
Manalabe and Santos admitted
that they really had a hard time
putting Torrefranca down as his
moves are hardly predictable.
“They are both good but they
need to eat a lot more rice before
they can beat me,” said Torrefranca.
“Joke!” he added.
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Sprint champs to race
in Zonal Meet
Jefferson Pajela and Clarc Joeryl Jimenez
SMNHS’s champion runners Marivic
Ramelo, Edchelle Fulguerras and
John Eric Caseres will advance to the
Zonal Meet after leaving a big leap
behind their contenders from T.R.
Yangco Catholic Educational Institute,
Luzon Technical Institute, Valiant
Educational Institute and SMNHS
Extension during the District Meet
at T.R. Yangco Memorial School,
Sept. 19-20.
Ramelo, Fulguerras, and Caseres
-all fourth year students are consistent
champions in the District Meet in the
past years.
“I vowed not to lose since this is
my last year to compete as a student
of SMNHS; I want my school to be
proud of me,” said Ramelo.
“800 meter dash is quite long but
my opponents’ determination to reach
the finish line made me exert some
more speed only to find out in the end
that it was only me who reached the
end,” she continued.
Fulguerras on the other hand was
dubbed “Milo Girl” for her unusual
technique in dealing with her co-
The longest and the toughest. The Blue Advocates show their synchronized foot
and hand works with complicated body movements in an almost 10-minute presentation
adjudged as the best.
Mrs. Jane Callo observed that the
Red Warriors’ and Yellow Smashers’ more difficult; a lot of complicated,
team presentation didn’t seem to fast movements and formations were
be catchy. However, there was done; there is no point for comparison
sportsmanship in the clash and the because ours was a very simple
Blue Advocates shook hands with the presentation,” explained Junalyn
two other teams. Lateral from the Yellow Smashers.
Are they crazy? - Pacman
(from p.12)
smaller fighter, in this case
Pacquiao, ends up victorious.
“It is not the size that matters
but the fighting heart,” wrote boxing
analyst and North Cotabato Vice Gov.
Manny Piñol who went for a knockout
victory for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao, now in the US gearing
up for the highly anticipated match
that could gross $100 million in
earnings, couldn’t believe what’s
going on.
“Are they only after the publicity?”
he reportedly asked.
Pacquiao said he wouldn’t enter
into a fight if he thinks there’s no chance
of winning, a sentiment being shared by
his trainers led by Freddie Roach.
The Nevada State Athletic
Commission is the only body that
has jurisdiction over the fight, and not
the GAB or even the World Boxing
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racers. She started not so fast giving
the other runners get the edge but she
released her momentum when she saw
that they were losing their energy until
they could no longer sustain to catch
up with her. “I knew from the start
that I will win because I have seen
so many techniques from my former
experiences in the Milo marathon, and
true enough, my strategy in this fight
worked!” exclaimed Fulguerras.
Caseres competed in a series
of rounds: 100, 200 and 800 meter-
run. He was able to sweep all the
rounds without much effort. “They
only seem strong and fast but in
reality, they are not,” said Caseres
describing the sprinters from other
teams. “Hanggang porma lang sila,”
he added.
All three said they practiced hard
by running along the stretch of the
shoreline every morning in Barangay
San Miguel. They were confident
that they will again win in the Zonal
Meet as they continue conditioning
themselves to be more prepared for
the bigger fight.
“We admit their presentation was
Council since there’s no title at stake.
The GAB is the government
body regulating professional sports
in the Philippines, and included in its
powers is the issuing of licenses with
the power to revoke, too.
Keith Keizer, executive director
of the NSAC, told www. inside-
sports.com that NSAC had “approved
the fight” and is only body that has
“jurisdiction over the fight.”
Keizer said any cancellation
of Pacquiao’s license will not have
any “effect or impact” on the NSAC
decision allowing Pacquiao to fight
Dela Hoya in Las Vegas
Lawyer Rodrigo Salud, the WBC
founding secretary-general, said in
recent reports that the cancellation
of Pacquiao’s license by the GAB
“cannot be done unilaterally and
without a proper hearing.”
Squeezing brains out. The two checkmaters, Bryan Ringor and Jullar Sagpan of
SMNHS prove their wits the best as they send other chess masters in the District into
early doom.
Sagpan, Ringor quell
district chess masters
Racel A. Galamay
Jullar Sagpan and Bryan Ringor,
chess wizards of SMNHS overpowe-
ered the wits of local high school
grand masters in the District Meet,
Sept. 19-20.
Sagpan and Ringor found
themselves face-to-face as only the
two of them were left to contend in
the final match. Chess whiz’ from
TRYCEI, LTI, Valiant and SMNHS-
Extension all got check mate in the
elimination rounds.
“I never thought that Bryan will
be my final contender considering
that we belong to one school but we
had to play the match anyway, so that
a champion could be determined,”
remarked Sagpan. “But I knew that
I would outsmart him because I have
learned his moves well during the
Ami, Pascual, Asiao to join
district sepak team
Eden B. Rodriguez
Sepak takraw players John Allain
Ami, John Paul Pascual and Jefferson
Asiao were among the selected players
for the District Team to compete in the
Zonal Meet at Bobulon Elementary
School, San Felipe, Zambales, Nov.
13-14.
The three sepak frontliners from
SMNHS were matched with SMNHS
Extension in the championship game
during the District Meet at T.R.
Yangco Memorial School, Sept. 19-
20. The Extension school emerged
victorious making the Main School
settle on the second place.
“Extension School players are
already former Zonal Meet players but
that was the time when they were still
students of the Main School,” recalled
Ami. “So I still feel like the title did
Dela Hoya
“It is not the size that matters but the fighting heart.”
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elimination round in the school level.
Although he is a tough contender,
Bryan just couldn’t learn my tricks and
could hardly read my mind so I could
just play with full concentration and
ease,” bragged Sagpan.
“I am already in fourth year so
I have just relinquished my throne
to him as the next chess master in
SMNHS, he being in second year,”
jested Ringor. “Honestly, Jullar is
really good, but sometimes he is
being boastful and overly confident;
that might put him into defeat in his
future games and would have an early
retirement so he has to work on his
attitude too,” advised Ringor.
Sagpan was proclaimed champion
chess player in the district during the
awarding ceremonies, Sept. 20.
not go to others because we are both
SMNHSs anyway,” he added.
“T he “k ickers” f rom the
Extension School have ball control
and it seemed like they were really
focused unlike the other teams who
just thought of winning to the extent
of losing focus on the game; but
given enough time for more practice,
our players could actually outbest
the Extension School players,”
commented Mr. Gerry Balbuena,
SMNHS-Main sepak takraw trainer-
coach.
The three, along with two others
from Luzon Technical Institute and
seven from the Extension School
were chosen by Mr. Johnny Paje, the
Extension School trainer-coach.
Pacquiao
Blue Advocates lead Intrams ‘08 with 645.2 pts
Accumulating a total of 645.2
points, the Blue Advocates led
the overall standing among the
three competing teams until the
end of the Intramural Meet, Sept.
19-20.
The Blue Advocates went
frantic upon being proclaimed as the
overall champion. Shouts and cheers
lingered in the school open field as
Mr. Romulo Canonizado announced
the overall scores.
Mrs. Rosario Ramirez, one of
the Team Managers of the Advocates
said, “I have witnessed how they
gave their best to beat the Yellow
Smashers and Red Warriors in
almost all the events.”
The Red Warriors bagged 607.5
Sports insidE
Sprint champs to race
in Zonal Meet /p.11
Lazaro, Aparri crowned Mr., Ms. Intrams
Intramural icons. Leo Gerrad Marc Lazaro and Romalyn Aparri with their proud
smiles in this year’s search for Mr. and Ms. Intramural Meet.
Are they crazy? Basketball off-campus no more
- Pacman
Manny Pacquiao was simply laughing
off what’s considered as a late, ill-
advised and desperate attempt to have
his Dec. 6 fight with Oscar dela Hoya
in Las Vegas called off, Abac Cordero
of the Philstar News Service wrote in
his article.
“Are they crazy?” was Pacquiao’s
immediate reaction, according to
someone very close to him, to those
calling for the cancellation of his
boxing license.
Rufus Rodriguez, a congressman
from Cagayan de Oro, suggested that
Dela Hoya is just too big and too
strong for Pacquiao, and the lawmaker
is against the fight.
Saying he was concerned with
Pacquiao’s safety, he has asked the
Games and Amusements Board under
chairman Eric Buhain to try to stop the
fight by canceling Pacquiao’s boxing
license.
But it may be a little too late.
The fight contract has already
been signed, and tickets to the 17,000-
seat MGM Grand Arena being sold
out just hours after organizers started
selling them.
Dela Hoya, 35, stands 5’10 1/2
and has a reach of 73 inches while
Pacquiao, 29, stands 5> 6» with
a reach of 67 inches, a very big
difference in boxing.
It won’t be the first time however,
such a disparity would be seen on top of
the ring, and in some instances, the
Are they.../p.11
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points while the Yellow Smashers search for Mr. and Ms. Intramural ’08
copped 499.5 points landing second in which Yellow Smashers’ Leo Gerrad
and third great, respectively. Marc Lazaro and Sports Club’s Romalyn
The Advocates’ victory started Aparri were adjudged winners. The
with their grooves and moves in their Advocates’ candidates Criselle Lynne
team presentation in a dance remix in Macomb and Robert Aniceto settled
which they showed different unique as 1st runner-up and as 2nd runner-up
moves with their ‘lucky charm’ named respectively; Macomb also captured the
‘Tiling’ a.k.a. Christine Joy Borja. In Best in Talent award.
their dance, they were able to please In the games, the Advocates’ Joey
the jury who arrived at a unanimous Santos tried all his known tricks to bring
decision in the Advocates’ favor. home the crown in chess match but
However, their representatives he failed to beat the Smashers’ chess
were not able to grip the crown in the master Dave Torrefranca who smartly
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Nessa Marie Rull
Leo Gerrad Marc Lazaro and Romalyn
Aparri, from Yellow Smashers and
Sports Club respectively, were
adjudged as this years Mr. and Miss
Intrams in a pageant at the SMNHS
open field, Sept. 10.
John Allain Ami of the Red
Warriors and Crisselle Lynne Macomb
of the Blue Advocates, Robert Aniceto
of the Blue Advocates and Cassandra
Reyes of yellow Smashers, and Jay
Carlo Buado of the Sports Club and
Imee Luz Sales of the Red Warriors
landed as first, second and third
runners-up respectively.
Ami and Macomb who both did a
singing stint grabbed the Best in Talent
I
n the past Intramural Meets, of discussion in nearly every nook
basketball has always been and cranny of the school vicinity.
played out of the campus Everybody seems to really love this
because the school has no court game. It will be loved all the more in
where the game could held. This SMNHS because students can play it
school year, basketball was not in the covered court every now and
included in the list of games then, rain or shine.
that were officially played sports Long before its
for the annual Palarong construction, Intramural
Pampaaralan. Next year, editorial Meet officials had to make
it will be one of the most request for permission to
sought-after game. The first ever use a basketball court in a nearby plaza
basketball tournament will debut or in the Youth Center. Then players,
in the newly constructed SMNHS along with the teacher-game-officials,
Covered Court. had to go out of the campus for the
Basketball is considered as a game. What’s so unnerving is that,
major event in the Intramural Meet. students could not feel the presence of
Most of the students can relate the game during the Intrams because
well when this sport is the subject
anticipated most of Santos’ moves.
Jack Sardeña and John Rannel
Agasa bagged the golds in high jump
and 100-meter run adding up hefty
points for the Advocates chest.
Niniemei Rafon and Carmina
Fernandez trampled the Smashers
and Warriors duo in badminton girls
division while John Rannel Agasa,
Ian Pascual and Russel Cariño moved
their heads and kicked all the barriers
up to the finals and won - additional
gold points for the Advocates.
In addition to the winnings of
while the Best in Sports Wear award
were snatched by Lazaro and Aparri
who were in a surfing and horse back-
riding attire respectively.
One of the judges, Mr. Ricardo
Evangelista enunciated, “If only
Ami did well in the question and
answer portion, he should have
won the title; Lazaro did very well!
Congratulations!”
The jury was composed of Mrs.
Michelle Mejica from San Rafael
Technical Vocational High School
San Felipe; Mr. Ju-Rey Foronda from
Zambales Academy, San Narciso; and
Mr. Ricardo Evangelista from San Nicolas
Elementary School, San Antonio.
only a very few student-spectators
could watch the excitement of the
clashing teams.
N o w, f r e t n o m o r e . T h e
covered court is here to shield
SMNHS from this deprivation.
The school can now discover and
produce the next top players in the
PBA or NBA for that matter. Who
knows? It may be too ambitious
but dreams as they are can be
realized even by the ‘smallest’
of all men. Just like the covered
court, it all started with a dream,
a wish, an attempt, a request. Now
it is standing proud; its arms wide
open for students’ development.
Thanks to the provincial
government under the benevolent
leadership of Honorable Amor
D. Deloso.
the Advocates, their volleyball team
captain George Bautista with the
cooperation of his teammates walloped
their way to the championship match
and thus brought home the victory to
their camp.
The campus was field with noise
as the advocates clapped and shouted
that made the Red Warriors and Yellow
Smashers deaf and mum. The overall
champion’s trophy was received by
Mrs. Josefina Jesybel De Leon, team
manager of first year Blue Advocates.
Other team managers of the Blue
Advocates were Mrs. Fabia Balaoing
for second year, Mrs. Rosario Ramirez
for third year and Mr. Noel Alber for
fourth year.
Eden B. Rodriguez
Sports insidE
Boxing: A way out
of poverty /p.10
De Guzman represents
SMNHS in Mutya ng
Palarong Pambayan
Mary Joy Parañal
Since the Palarong Pambayan was
originally scheduled prior to the
Intramural Meet, no one was yet
qualified to represent the school for
the Mutya quest.
With this, Miss Intrams 2007
Almira Anessa De Guzman, a fourth
year student was chosen by the
teachers and principal to represent
the school in the search for Mutya ng
Palarong Pambayan at T.R. Yangco
Memorial School, Sept. 19.
De Guzman’s personality and
exposure plus a non-conventional
talent via an interpretative dance to
the song of Joey Ayala titled Lumiyab
Ka were her most potent edge over
the other candidates representing the
three other secondary schools in the
district.
Judy Ann Canda from Luzon
Technical Institute was proclaimed
Binibining Palaro while SMNHS’ bet,
De Guzman, settled as second runner-
up. Her escort was Mr. Intrams 2007
Manuel Garcia.
“My experiences in the previous
pageants and the activities and shows
like The Awakening in school helped
me face bigger crowds like that of the
District Meet; it was a good source
of strength and confidence which I
greatly need in my plan to join in
future beauty contests,” revealed De
Guzman a.k.a. Ara.
“She did a good fight; as for me,
she has the most beautiful face and
body; she has to give more emphasis
on improving her projection and ability
to answer questions more fluently,”
revealed Mr. Ricardo Evangelista, one
of the judges.