VOL. II NO.
2 • SY 2019 - 2020 • 8 PAGES • ENGLISH VERSION
Tremors shook CIS'
clubs' day on Friday
the 13th
CISSL executes immediate evacuation of students
and faculties after a recorded 5.5 magnitude
earthquake hit Burdeos, Quezon at 4:28 PM. The
ground shook halting the on-going program in
celebration of the clubs' day at CIS.
Concepcion
Integrated School
welcomes new
principal
by Vin Cipriano
Concepcion Integrated School (CIS) is
pleased to announce Mrs. Mita A. Abergos
as its new principal.
Ms. Abergos, who was welcomed this afternoon
June 17th, arrived to Concepcion Integrated
School (CIS) from Barangka National High
School (BNHS) in the first district of Marikina.
Prior to her tenure in BNHS, MS. Abergos
enjoyed over 20 successful years as a teacher.
She quipped in her extemporaneous speech
during a short turnover ceremony that she felt
happy being back to her former school where
she started teaching in 1992.She also took the
chance to bid farewell to her colleagues from
BNHS where she has been a principal for the last
six years.
While Ms. Abergos is an experienced leader
with a track record of success, she stood out to
her colleagues as a person of integrity whose
respectful, caring, and confident demeanor
inspires and reassures students and teachers
alike.
Public school division supervisor and a close
friend of Ms. Abergos, Dr. Nancy E. Suegay
shared the following: “Ms. Mita is has been a
sister to me for quite some time now, and she is
the most genuine, authentic, calm, and dignified
colleague I have worked with as an educator”.
We can’t wait for the CIS community to meet Ms.
Abergos and we’re excited about the addition of
this exemplary leader to our schools.
Ms. Abergos replaces the out-going CIS
principal-mentee Dr. Gemo Parajas, who will be
taking on a new role as an officer-in-charge
Mrs. Mita A. Abergos as she was warmly welcomed by Concepcion Integrated School students and staffs led by Mr. Gemo Parjas (far-right) ) principal
mentee and Mrs. Nancy E. Suegay (in mint green uniform) - Mr. Parajas' mentor and out going O.I.C of Concepcion Integrated School are very much
pleased to welcome the new . administrator of the school. Mr. Gemo Parajas will be assigned to Barangka High school while Dr. Nancy E. Suegay will be
resuming her post as the division district supervisor after serving CIS for a period of six months.
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CISIAN: drills amids the
threat of "the-Big-one"
CONCEPCION INTEGRATED SCHOOL
(CIS) participated in the Metro Manila Shake
Drill last February 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
through the observance of emergency practices
and evacuation procedures.
The Metro Manila Shake Drill was a
metropolitan-wide earthquake drill conducted to
promote a culture of preparedness among Metro
Manila residents in the event of a 7.2 magnitude
earthquake due to the rupture of the West Valley
Fault (WVF).
Parent-Teacher Association
elects new leaders
by Sakura Tamban
Last July 12, 2019, the General Par-
ent-Teacher Association (GPTA) of the
school held its annual election of officers
in room 102 of Candazo building.
Based from the attendance shown by
Mrs. Josephine Macas – one of the teach-
ers in-charged, Forty two (42) PTA pres-
The WVF is a 100-kilometer fault line that
extends from Dinaglan, Aurora and runs through
several cities in Metro Manila including Quezon,
Marikina, and Taguig.
The Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA) oversaw the conduct of the
drill throughout the National Capital Region
(NCR).
The MMDA is the government body under
the Office of the President that supervises
idents from different sections participated
in the nomination and election of the new
set of officers.
The council is now under the leadership
of Mr. Manolito De Vera – the elected pres-
ident.
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governance and urban development in the
National Capital Region.
The CIS School Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Council (SDRRMC), led by Mr.
Allan V. Tuibeo for High School and Mr. Manuel
Brutas for Grade School oversaw the proceedings
of the drill throughout the campus. The Response
Team is divided into two teams for the Grade
School and High School.
Once the earthquake alert was sounded metro-
City health office
intensifies public-
info campaign on
immunization
by Shaun Pariñas
The city health office is now intensifying its ef-
forts to explain the need for measles vaccination
as many are still reluctant to avail of immuniza-
tion due to the dengvaxia issue.
Lorna Sayno of the city health office said, during
the parents’ forum on monday, the agency “is hav-
ing a hard time” in reaching out to communities
as many are still doubtfu of the safety of getting
vaccination.
ergos leading the school campaign and asking the
“It is still very hard to convince the public that parents to let their children avail of the free vacci-
vaccination is needed especially for children be- nation from the city health office.
cause they are still afraid that it may cause them
harm,” said Sayno.
Nancy Pastor, accompanying nurse, added
that it is a challenge how the cho will reach out to
the remaining percentage of the public that needs
vaccination.
Sayno said the city health office has been in-
tensifying its campaign to the public, going school
to school around marikina to further explain the
need to let their children be immunized.
The world health organization reported that
cases of measles in the philippines have increased
up to 367 percent in 2018, reaching up to 17,298
cases compared to 2017 with only 3,706 cases.
NOT FOR SALE
Members of the redcross in
mock rescue operation during
the earthquake drill in the
school ground of Concepcion
Integrated School.
©TheChronicler
"Be a buddy, not
a bully": police
officer said during
symposium
by Carl Seguerra and Quiel Andrei Sabio
Last Friday, August 16, two police officers
sojourned at CISSL to give a symposia on some
key community issues that involved minors.
Police senior master sergeant Vannesa D.
David, officer in-charged of station community
affairs and development unit of Marikina City
with Police corporal Joel L. Lapuz, of public
information office talked about law-breakings
that involved minors like truancy, bullying, and
use of cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs.
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CISSL arnisador
wide at 4:00 PM, SDRRMC personnel instructed
individuals in the campus to “duck, cover, and
vied in 2019 National
hold.” Championships in
Palawan
Immediately after, SDRRMC personnel
Ms. Juliana Mendez Azarcon together
directed individuals to move to primary
with close to 6000 athletes from about 250
evacuation points. The primary evacuation
LGU’s swarmed the Ramon V. Mitra Jr.,
points for the CIS was the open spaces fronting
Sports Complex during the opening ceremony
the main gate of CIS along the J.P Rizal Street.
of Batang Pinoy National Championship
Games.
Vehicular flow was also halted or detoured
throughout the drill. - END Turn to page 5
From City health office, Lorna Sayno and accompanying nurse Nancy Pastor answering queries
from parents during the immunization campaign for measles vaccinination. Parents are still fraught
with doubt on the safeness of the vacine due to the dengvaxia scandal that rattled the nation a few
months ago.
No less than is cissl principal mrs. Mita e. Ab- Mrs. Marieta ambong the clinic-teacher of cissl
added that only those students with parent con-
sent will be vaccinated.
Dr. Nancy Suegay, division district supervisor and the acting principal-in-charged
of CISSL giving few reminders to students as the new school year commenced.
CISSL welcomes over 3,000 students for school year 2019 - 2020.
NEWS
The Chroniclers 2

Twenty five student-scholars of CISSL

receives early gifts from benefactor
By Shaun Stephen Fariñas & Sakura Tamban

A total of 25 students from Concepcion In-
tegrated School received two pair of shoes, two
pairs of school uniforms and a year provision of
school supplies from the Kaisahang Buhay Foun-
dation (KBF) scholarship program during its dis-
tribution ceremony last Wednesday, August 14.
In her remarks during the distribution cere-
mony held at CIS gym, Ms. Christina Tuban,
The assistance from the foundation alleviates
the financial burden of parents like ate Rosalina
whose son is one of the scholars of the founda-
tion, “Malaking tulong na hindi ko na kailan-
gang bumili ng sapatos ng anak ko kasi mahal.
Salamat sa KBF at napili ang anak ko,” she said.
The Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao department
of CIS headed by Mrs. Ma. Filipinas Tole-
regular uniform and one P.E with Its own pair
of shoes, and a hawk bag with a year supply of
school materials and an umbrella.
Present also during the programwere repre-
sentatives from the division office of Marikina:
Dr. Noemi Velario, senior education program
specialist I, Mr. Reinan M. Ignacio, educa-
tional program specialist II.

supervising social worker of the foundation said
KBF is committed to helping parents and sup-
porting students from low-income backgrounds
so that they can pursue their study despite of the
hardship they are experiencing.
“...No one
dana, was tasked by the school principal Mrs.
Mita Abergos to supervise the selection process
of the student-scholars.
Mrs. Toleda is happy with the outcome of the

Ms. Tuban also reminded the scholars to look

after one another as part of their partnership,
“walang iwanan kahit iba’t iba ng section. No one
should be left behind…take care of each and ev-
ery one as part of the partnership”.
Meanwhile, the benificiaries are grateful of
the early gifts they received.
“Sobrang thankful po ako sa KBF sa natan-
gap ko pong bagong sapatos, pag bubutihin ko
pa po ang aking pag aaral para po matupad ko
ang pangarap kong maging isang sundalo balang
araw”, said Joshua Concepcion a 10th grader and
one of the beneficiaries of the program.
event, “It goes well. I’m very thankful because
this is the first time we got a partner/stakehold-
should be left
ers like Kaisahang Buhay Foundation which is
very generous in extending their help in the ed-
behind…take
ucational need of our students… this blessing
comes from God and God used this people - KBF
care of each
to help our students. So study well and be a good
student of CIS.” and every one
Currently, KBF has 25 student-scholars in
CIS: four 10th graders, one 9th grader, and 20 7th
as part of the
partnership.”
graders.
Through the Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) department headed by Mrs. Ma. Filipinas Toledana, Kaisahang Buhay Foundation (KBF), Inc.
The age requirement for the KBF scholarship is now seeking for students beneficiary. Its purpose is to help less fortunate students who are – despite of poverty and financial difficulties - are
assistance is 15 years old and below.
- Ms. Christina Tuban dedicated in their study. Ms. Carmela Clariño from KBF conducted the 1st Meeting and interview of the 17 student-candidates identified from
grades 7 to 10. It was held last July 9, 2019 at around 8:00 AM in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) of the school.
Students received two sets of uniforms - one

Journalism club's workshop teaches

basic photography
by Shaun Stephen Fariñas
The English Journalism club of Concepcion
Integrated School headed by Mr. Alvin Cipriano
will hold a photography workshop on July 15,
2019, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Learning
Resource Center of the school- located on the
3rd floor of Candazo building
This workshop is designed to give students
the fundamental techniques of photography.
Students will learn how to manage exposure,
focus, and composition.
They will learn the basics of how to download
and process the photos.
The photography instructor is Mr. Jose
Ms. Abergos (right) engaging with the parents of the students during the general parent-teacher conference held at the school covered gym last June 27.
Alfredo Pajarillo, photography enthusiast and
a MAPEH teacher at Concepcion Integrated
School secondary level.
Admission is free; though, juried because the
workshop is intended for school paper staffers
both for English and Filipino who want to learn
the basics of photography.
The workshop is condensed and hands-on,
and the students will use what they learn to
produce a short portfolio.
The best photograph for each student will have
a chance to be included in the school publication.
Culmination of
the Filipino month
honors Philippine
ethnic-diversity
by Sakura Tamban
Concepcion integrated school’s prelude to
the closing program of the Filipino month last
August 30 showcased talents and creativity in
colorful costumes and upbeat music.
CISSL month-long celebration of the Buwan
ng Wika culminated with the students honoring
the colorful tradition, culture, and customs of
the Filipino people.

CISSL Principal urges parents This year’s theme “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo
sa IsangBansang Filipino” aims to promote and
to raise awareness among Filipino students of

to be active in school
the richness of the Filipino language.

CISIANS' appreciation of the language

Concepcion Integrated School – Ms. Mita A. Abergos urged parents to
be active in school programs.
‘’We hope they attend the conference so they can have a better under-
standing of the school policies.” Ms. Abergos said during the general par-
ent-teacher conference held at the school covered gym last June 27, 2019.
She reassured the parents of her total commitment in addressing the
needs of the school and the students despite her just a week incumbency
as the new principal of CIS.
She also appealed to the parents of the students to communicate with
the school administration first before escalating any school-related issue to
other departments.
She said that proper channeling of queries is the key in harmonious re-
lationship of school and community. She also added that concerns about
school affairs must be communicated to the school administration first in-
stead of posting it on social media sites like facebook.
Despite the downpour brought by monsoon rain, parents, barangay of-
ficials, PTA officers and other stakeholders of the school gave their time
to attend the meeting. - END
had been expressed through different unique
activities like flag design contest, Masining na
pag kukwento, ethnic dresses design, poetry
recital and a lot more.
On his Facebook post, Mr. Genesis Tan,
the club adviser for Filipino and the organizer
of the event thanked everyone from faculty to
students and barangay officials for supporting
the program.
Students went home after the workshop with clear, practical guidelines they can use to finally get off the
Auto mode of their cameras once and for all. With this newfound wisdom -thanks to sir Jap Pajarillo, camera Despite the challenges, he said, the students
settings were no longer an issue; they are now ready to take photography to the next level. - file photo were able to beat the odds.

On Alert: CISSL disaster response

team trains for unforeseen crisis
by Shaun Stephen Fariñas
Twenty-four (24) Markina city alert team (MC with a rope.” said Angela Alde –one of the partici-
Alert) formerly the Batang Emergency Response pants in the said activity while recalling her most fa-
Team or B.E.R.T of CISSL attended the Marikina City’s vorite activity at the event.
Active Learners Emergency Response Team last Au-
Ansaroding Sulayman - another participant shared
gust 24, 2019 from 8-5 in the afternoon in Parang El-
his learnings during the training: “…we learned that
ementary School (PES).
the majority of fire usually happen because of peo-
In the said program, students meet with school ple negligence.Sometimes people do things that en-
and government representatives to discuss emergen- dangers their lives and home like hanging washed
cy preparedness for a possible emergency crisis clothes on hot wires, picking fruits from trees which Mock drill helps students learn how to respond in the face of an emergency. This year, the group was
branches hang over electricity wires.” assigned the hypothetical emergency during an earthquake.
The participants were taught of different survival
hacks and techniques. They were also taught how to Other activities during the event are: Rope & Knot
use the fire extinguisher correctly – from pulling the Tying, Disaster Preparedness, Electrical Safety, Ban-
Concepcion Integrated School - Secondary Level radio broadcasters rehearsed before going
safety lever to the proper way of using it during fire. daging & Splinting, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitatio,
"on-air" this morning during the flag raising ceremony at the school gym. (L-R) Queil Sabio, Rovick
Warning Signage’s & Safety Practices, House Full of
Samson, Kent Roco, Mikhail Carlos, and Felicity Anne review their script a minute before their “(I enjoyed the) rappelling, because for example,
Smoke, Collapsed Structure, Rappelling, Fire Fighting
Monday broadcast. DZSS 91.5 The Voice of Truth radio delivers the latest news and development if there is an victim in danger, we can’t just let her go
Technique
every Monday. down, so we have to learn how to get out of there
 NEWS
The Chroniclers
Misting and fogging
against dengue menace
Marikina City Health Office and its public sanitary
department conducted misting and fogging operation last
Friday, July 26, in several schools including CIS.
Mr. Rey De Guzman, Marikina city’s sanitary inspector
said this is being done in all schools in Marikina for
dengue prevention.
Just last Monday, July 15, The
Department of Health (DOH) declared
a National Dengue Alert, as the number
of dengue cases reached up a total of
106,630.
Abergos: "CIS' Campus journalists qualified Parent-Teacher Association kicks
earthquake drill
to regional press-con
needs to step up"
by Carl Daniel Ceguerra
An earthquake drill was conducted on the
Concepcion Integrated School (CIS) ground this
morning.
It was the first earthquake drill for the school
year 2019-2020. The said drill served as an eye-
opener for the CIS community.
CIS principal, Ms. Mita Abergos observed
some key adjustment points during the conduct
of the drill.
Ms. Abergos particularly mentioned a
bottleneck near the canteen at the far-end corner
of the Candazo bldg.; this congestion slowed
down the evacuation exit toward the designated
safe zone.
Ms. Abergos also reminded the students of
their “go-bag” or a bag of first-aid kit which must
be carried at all times.
SF02 Noel Guiyab of the Bureau of Fire
Protection (BFP) noted the same observation
during a feedback interview after the drill.
SFO2 Guiyab remarked that students - though
must act quickly must do it cautiously; students
need not to run during the evacuation process.
Running and shoving impede the evacuation
or worst might cause injury. SF02 Guiyab is one
of the four observers from the BFP who were
present during the drill.
Again, with the help and cooperation of the
teachers and staff, Ms. Abergos is in no doubt
that the school can do more to intensify its
preparedness in case the “big-one” hits. - END
A combination of gas and liquid form started moving out of their rooms in
of insecticide were utilized to get rid of
those menacing blood-suckers-
possibly lurking in the dark
corners and crevices of the
school.
At around 3:30 p.m. fogging beginning on the 3rd floor
students and rooms of the Candazo building.
faculty
s t a ff s -the Chronicler
off clean-up drive
by Sakura Tamban
Photo journalist Jeff Gerald L. Benitez of Jason Cedric Andres for Pagsulat ng Agham
10 - Trustworthy secured his chance to compete at Teknolohiya both from Filipino department.
for the National Press Conference and Competi-
tion in Tuguegarao City, next year, after his wins
Top ten winners will have a chance to compete
on the regional level to be held in the division
on the recently held 21st Division Press Confer-
of Manila on October, however only one student
ence and Competition at Concepcion Elementary
per category - per school is allowed to proceed to
School (CES) from September 13-20, 2019.
the Regional Level competition.
Jeff Gerald L. Benitez placed 8th in Photo-
Advisers for campus journalism are Mr. Alvin
journalism contest; other regional qualifies are
Cipriano for English and Mrs. Adelwisa Mendo-
Hanz Daryl B. Ariola for Pagsulat ng Kolum;
za for Filipino. - theChronicler
Mr. Joemarie Chavez (left) coordinator of the Batang Emergency Response Team or BERT, conducted a surprise inspection among its members during
preparation for the nationwide shake drill last June 20. He made sure that the student-volunteers are armed to the teeth and ready. “When the Big One
happens, we must be prepared,” he said. - file photo theChronicler
by Shaun Stephen Fariñas
“...number of dengue
preparation for the anti-dengue
operation.
At 4:00 p.m. when the
area was declared cleared cases reached up a total
with people, the team from the
of 106, 630 ”
sanitary department started
“Cleanliness and students’ safety is my
number one concern in CIS”, said Ms. Abergos
last Aug 29 during the launching of KALINISAN
NG PARALAN OPLAN NG GPTA PROGRAM
dubbed K.P.O.P. - a brainchild program of the
Parent-teacher association of CISSL.
The said program involves the community in
maintaining the cleanliness of the school though
the active involvement of the parents.
-D.O.H
Through K.P.O.P, the school sees a clean and
healthy environment for each student of CIS.
Ms. Abergos thanked the parents –
particularly the General Parent-teacher
Association (GPTA) officers of the school with its
incumbent president Engr. Manolito De Vera, in
giving their full support on the said enterprise.
Present also during the launching ceremony
were the barangay captain of Concepcion Uno
Mr. Gerry Sto. Domingo and city’s councilor Dr.
Joel Relleve.
Ms. Abergos is happy with the school’s
amelioration, though she said there are still
more to be done. She particularly mentioned
the comfort rooms that create an overpowering
stench due to neglect of users – the students. “I
want to keep our comfort rooms clean.
If we don't maintain their cleanliness, our
children might get sick from it" she said.
GPTA's public information officer Mr. Noel
David demonstrated to the parents the proper
way on how comfort-rooms are to be cleaned
using a mop.
Aside from maintaining the cleanliness,
she expressed her concern in the safety of the
students after a mugging incident involving a
high school student of the school.
She said that students should always keep
their cool all the time to avoid this unwanted
incident.
She also asked the help of the parents in
reminding their children on how to properly
conduct themselves.
-END
3
...police officer says
during symposium
Common issue among students today is
bullying. Ms. David stressed that bullying is a
crime and punishable by law. “Be a buddy, not
a bully,” she told the students during her talk.
Ms. David explained how curfew works in
Marikina City which starts at 10 p.m. up to 4 a.m.
She reminded the students that minors must
be inside their home premises when the clock
strikes 10 o’clock.
Though this may be lifted in some situations
like school event that happened up until the
curfew hour.
She also said minors are strictly prohibited to
buy and sell alcoholic beverages. Violators will
be arrested and penalized. She also tackled the
bad effects of cigarettes to our health.
Before ending the symposium, students
watched a 10-minute-long film about bullying. It
narrates the story based on the point of view of
the bully. It shows how he regretted bullying that
led to the death of the one he bullied.
Students were given the chance to ask
questions to Ms. David and Sir. J. Lapuz
before the program ended at 11 o’clock.
-END
...welcomes new
principal
of Barangka National High School starting
next week.
Mr. Parajas has enthusiastically served CIS’
K-12 population for a year under the guidance of
his mentor and officer-in-charge of the office of
the principal of CIS, Dr. Nancy E. Suegay.
Meanwhile, Dr. Nancy E. Suegay will be
resuming her post as the division district
supervisor after serving CIS for a period of six
months.
In his new leadership position, Mr. Parajas
hopes to serve his new school assignment, helping
the students to reach their highest potential, and
increase their personal fulfillment.
Mr. Parajas thanked the students and teachers
of CIS for their love and support. We are thrilled
that Mr. Parajas will continue to work with
the learners and our community in this new
capacity!.
- END
...PTA Officers
The officers will serve one school year and ex-
pected to initiate projects that will benefit the
student body, the school, and the association.
The newly elected GPTA officers for school year
2019-2020 are as follows:
President: Manolito De Vera
Vice President: Marvin Montanez
Parent-secretary: Melanie Pascua
Teacher-secretary: Ernina Ignacio
Parent-auditor: Jane Nabong
Teacher-auditor: Henry Cereza
Public Information Officers: Chris baustista &
Noel David
Business Manager: Lerissa Rodriguez
Parent Board Members: Reggie Bonita & Jay
Beltran
Teacher Board Members: Angelo Basilio &
Joemari Chavez - END
 OPINION 6

The case of cosmetics:

are they safe?
One episode of Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho, showed a case of a girl named Shayren who got her lips irritated and she suspected that it was
because of the lip tint that she used. The lip tint that she purcahsed is from her friend who got it for her Christmas gift. The price of the
lip tint is 40 pesos and it also doesn’t have a seal. It turns out that the lip tint she used is already contaminated with bacteria because it
doesn’t have a seal, therefore, her lips got infected and irritate.

She also doesn’t have the right to complain about what happened because it doesn’t have a label and information means that the
Food And Drugs Administration (FDA) doesn’t support the product, therefore, it is not their responsibty.

Cosmetics are becoming staple in our daily lives. From shampoos, skin cleanser, cologne, lotion, makeups, and etc. We put them to
our body to improve how we look and be attractive to look at.

One of the popular cosmetic products among students is the lip tints. Unlike lipsticks, Lip tints are lighter and perfect for achieving a natural
shade. The price of a branded lip tint can cost from around 100 pesos to 300 depending on the brand. We may buy them on generic stores and
malls kioks. However, there are bootleg version available which are much cheaper than the original. One can get instant red lips for as low
as 30 peso. Stores selling these types of lip tints are like mushrooms appearing around palengke, bangketa and etc.

Mostly cheaper lip tints are unbranded. Many of them did not pass the quality and safety check of the Food And Drugs Administra-
tion (FD. Fake cosmetic product may not be safe for someone to use, it might cause harm and irritates someone’s skin or body if used.
An unsealed cosmetic product can be contaminated with bacteria, therefore, it is really not recommended for use.

Concepcion Integrated School’s rules and regulations for students prohibits the students to wear lip tints during ordinary school
days - with exemptions during special occasions. Yet, many don’t know or don’t bother to follow the ordinance. It’s not really to no-
tice these students. You’ll see school girls flaunting their bloody-red lips during break time or a gabby student in your class. Their odd
looking lips reminds me of a mascot from a popular food chain. It’s a fad among teens nowadays that it’s really difficult to discourage
them from using it.

If it’s really unavoidable or if the social pressure is really hard to turn down, it’s good to know some checkers on how to choose your
cosmetics and to check if your lip tint or any cosmetic products is unsafe.

It is really important to be aware of the cosmetic products that we use because it might bring any harm and danger to us. We must always
check and make sure that the cosmetic products that we use are safe. Even though a cosmetic product is a little bit expensive or cheap, we should
always look and think about how safe it is to use not on how expensive or cheap a cosmetic product is.

Inquiry in Science
Education: Perspectives
In a developing country like the Philippines, Science literacy—
the ability to use our own knowledge and understanding of science
concepts and processes to solve real-world problems and issues for
personal and social benefits —has become a very important thing
for everyone. Our society today in which we live is increasingly
dependent on science and technology. Despite the centrality of
science to the quality of our life and to the progress of our society,
many students fail to acquire even the most rudimentary science
concepts, skills, and abilities. Even our teachers have difficulty in
teaching some science concepts.

As pointed out in the current education reform documents in

the United States, students who use inquiry to learn science engage
in many of the same activities and thinking processes as scientists
who are seeking to expand human knowledge of the our world.
Yet the activities and thinking processes used by scientists
are not always familiar to the teachers who are seeking to introduce
inquiry into the classroom. By describing inquiry in both science
and in classrooms, this research paper explores the many aspects
of inquiry in science education. Through examples and discussion,
it shows how students and teachers can use inquiry to learn how
to do science, learn about the nature of science, and learn science
content.
A good way to begin this query is to compare the methods
and thinking process of a practicing scientist with the activities of
an inquiry-based science lesson. The stages of scientific enquiry
have been developed and refined over time, to add consistency of
approach and structure to systematic investigation. These processes;
stimulus, curiosity, enquiry, initial investigation/observation, initial
perception, initial hypothesis, experimentation, observation and
recording, drawing conclusions, evaluation of initial hypothesis,
formation of new hypothesis and re-experimentation, are perceived
as a standard flow of enquiry- we call it the scientific method.
However, in reality they are less well defined, due to changes
necessary to accommodate changing requirements. The extent and
depth attainable within the stages are governed by the capabilities
of the individuals involved. Students can use the scientific
method but do not necessarily learn.
The exploration of the natural world
is the stuff of childhood days. Science,
when viewed as a process of constructing
understanding and developing ideas, is
a natural focus in the early childhood
education. Student’s inquiry into
appropriate phenomena is not only
the place to build foundational
experiences for later
science learning, it is
fertile ground for the
development of many
cognitive skills. It also
is a context in which
children can develop
and practice many basic skills of
Unprepared for battle
Overcrowded classroom, lacking – if not inaccurate reference materials,
wobbly chairs, underpaid and overworked teachers… the list could go on
and on, but these are the most common problems we often hear from our
teachers and students alike.
Despite the government’s effort to address these long-lingering
“sickness”, nothing has changed drastically. The ordinary “Juan” is still
wading through the mire of poverty - sunk in misery.
In an effort to realign the outdated Philippine curriculum along with
the international standard, the government through DepEd added two
more years in high school. Despite the criticism and oppositions, citing
the unpreparedness of the government to implement the program, it
pushed through. The government is just too overwrought that it becomes
deaf to reason.
The teachers who are first-line soldiers have to face the consequences
of all these government’s whim. Unfortunately, unlike the real soldiers
along the front line, who goes to battle armed-to-teeth, our public school
teachers are deficient – not that they lack the knowledge, but the necessary
abetment that should come from the government. This makes me ask –
Where did the funds go? Was the fund really spent to education? Words of
motivation are not enough; empty promises are similarly sickening. What
we need is result. If we want to uplift the lives of our fellow countrymen
literacy and mathematics.
almost singular focus on learning basic skills of literacy, numbers, start investing to education.
and socialization. It also is bringing to the early childhood setting
Although work with materials is fundamental to students,
increased pressure for accountability, leaving little room for
focusing students thinking on the science of these experiences is
children’s rich play and exploration of the world around them.
rare. Science activities often are seen as way for the development Finally, science is a collaborative endeavor in which working
of vocabulary and skills such as motor coordination, counting, and together and discussing ideas are central to the practice. Teachers
I believe that more frequent use of inquiry-based lessons would
color and shape recognition. should be encouraged to start implementing inquiry-based teaching
help teachers to adopt inquiry science in their daily practices instead
despite inherent difficulties associated with its use, since it is only
of considering it as an add-on activity. In so doing, the three facets
These activities are not parts of long-term explorations with experience coupled with a full commitment to embracing the
of inquiry, as a style of teaching, a style of learning and a way of
or sequenced into projects focused on the science concepts and change that the skills needed for better implementation of inquiry-
doing science in a classroom setting in a harmonious interrelation
emphasizing the processes of scientific inquiry. This becomes based science instruction can be acquired.
would be achieved.
worse when teachers are uncomfortable with science, have little
science background, and lack the confidence in their abilities to Teachers should then be provided with supportive and practical
Therefore, the more teachers that implement inquiry-based
teach science to children. help, enabling them to incorporate inquiry activities in their
lessons, the more knowledgeable they become in the inquiry
lessons. This not only helps teachers to gain enough experience for
science teaching approach. With time and opportunity to
In many settings, the new knowledge about children’s cognitive more efficient implementation and management of inquiry-based
practice, significant change will be brought into science teachers’
potential is not being used to broaden and deepen the science science lessons, but also helps learners to develop and sharpen their
practices, especially once supported by the adequate inquiry-based
curriculum to include more in-depth and challenging experiences. inquiry learning skills.
professional development.
Instead, the increasing concern about reading has reinforced the
 NEWS
The Chroniclers
On April 16, 1630, The Society of Jesus inherited the ecclesiastical control of the Marikina area and established a mission village. It was told that the Jesuits found an image of the Infant Jesus among the boulders of rocks along
the banks of the local river. Thus, on these boulders, the priests built a chapel and christened the center of the village, Jesus dela Peña (Jesus of the Rock). The site, where the Marikina Zonta Club built the Roman Garden in 1998, is
believed to be the spot where the icon of Jesus was seen. The Garden also serves as an honor to Marikina Christian residents who comprised a large number in the city. - Source https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/
Marikina-Roman-Garden
CISSL pays tribute to teachers
on Teachers' day
Ahead of the World Teachers’ Day celebration on October 5, Concep-
cion Integrated School Faculty club officers, recently paid tribute to its
growing family of teachers by hosting a whole day teachers day event
dubbed “Gurong Pilipino: Handa sa Makabagong Pagbabago.”
CIS-SL Principal Mrs. Mita A. Abergos though not present during the
event because of a seminar she attended in Cebu gave the green-light for
the event and extended her warmest regards to the teachers in celebrating
the special day.
"Campus Integrity Crusade" encourages students to
become government watchdogs against corruptions
SSG Vice-president for junior high Rovick James B.Samson and Vice-
President for senior high John Rafael Nicolas with their adviser Ms. Richelle
C. Requinala, attended Integrity Development Seminar-Workshop last July 24,
2019 at Agham Road, Quezon City. The said event was organized by the office of
the ombudsman.
Student-leaders and advisers attended the program that aims to empower the
youth in their involvement in corruption prevention. The program aims to help
future leaders to conduct their activities with the integrity and be a role model
of integrity to their schoolmates as well and encourages students to become
government watchdogs against corruption.
The office of the Ombudsman is not only a government office but also a
protection of the people said Atty. Mary Susan S. Guillermo the Acting Assistant
Teachers had a lot of fun participating in the games and contests such
as the Zumba dance – with the Zin dancers; “lemon relay”; “Pooping bal-
loons”; “face-the-fita-biscuit challenge” and “doctor kwak-kwak,” all rem-
iniscent of popular Pinoy games. Lucky winners took home raffle prizes.
The highly energized performances of Hale and Ben&Ben entertained the
teachers and prompted them to sway, sing and dance with the bands.
Ms. ErninaIgnacio, the faculty club officers of the school organized the
event. - the Chronicler
Ombudsman Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Office. She shared
about the major functions of the Ombudsman in Investigation, Prosecution,
Adjudication, Public Assistance, and Graft Prevention
After the talked, there was a collaborative work for students from the
different participating school divisions like Makati and Marikina. Concepcion
Integrated School collaborated with Parang HS, FortuneHS, and Nangka HS and
called their group "ParTuNaCis". After the group activity, an election followed
and CISSL very own SSG adviser Ms. Richelle Requinala had been elected as
Public Information Officer. Newly elected officers took their oath right after the
election. Our Future leaders together with their adviser came home with a new
knowledge on how to plan and conduct activities involving Integrity.
- the Chronicler
Students rediscover
Science Centrum:
“knowledge through
touch”
by Quiel Andrei Sabio
Through DOST initiative, handpicked students of CISSL toured Science
Centrum located at E-com building, barangay Barangka, Marikina City last
Thursday, July 25. The said activity is part of the celebration of the National
Science and Technology Week (NSTW).
“This is a very good program of DOST, because not all students could come
here. Students will learn a lot from the exhibit” said Ms. Clarissa Aducal a grade
7 science teacher from the high school department of the school.
Ms. Aducal and two other science teachers - Ms. Joan Estrella and Ms.
Annalisa Gaod Gaod, accompanied the students.
The students became familiar to the different exhibit galleries of the interactive
museum.
After a short orientation, the students were given about an hour to try the
different exhibits. Students started roaming around, trying every station possible,
discovering new things and the best of all, having fun.
Students enjoyed the different interactive display inside: students defied the
law of gravity and appeared floating in the “anti-gravity mirror”; some became
an astronaut for one day and tumbled into space in the “human gyroscope ride”.
"It’s an amazing experience! My knowledge in science is just limited but after
my experience (there) in science centrum I have learned new things. I hope to
come back there again”, said Prince Garner Baretto of 10 – Persuasive, one of the
students who tried the human gyroscope.
The NSTW is celebrated every third week of July yearly through Proclamation
No. 169 of 1993.
Philippine Science Centrum, is the country’s pioneer interactive science
museum. It is open daily – except Sunday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Regular Admission
Fee is Php 200.00.
Teachers (with ID) and children below 2 years old are FREE of charge. Senior
Citizens with valid I.D receive 50% discount.
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4
On the 10th Anniversary
of Ondoy, CISSL teachers
join to plant trees
CISSL teachers joined LGU Marikina and GPTA officers last
Sept. 26, the 10th anniversary of the onslaught of typhoon Ondoy,
to plant trees along the riverbanks of Marikina River Park and oth-
er identified areas near the river.
Ten years after typhoon Ondoy submerged the town in flood
about hundred delegates from different public schools and officers
of General Parents-Teachers Association of Marikina participated
in the tree-planting event inaugurated at the Marikina River Park
- organized by the local government.
Mayor Marcy Teodoro encourages everyone present to make it
a hobby to plant trees since trees can hinder the distructive effect
of flood.
Marikenos are called to give their commitment to building
disaster-resilient and healthy communities to adapt to the rapid
changing global climate as the town marks the 10th anniversary of
the onslaught of typhoon Ondoy that almost swallowed the whole
town.
Marikina City is one of the most affected areas during the on-
slaught of Ondoy on September 26, 2009.
Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro, Representative Stella
Quimbo, vice mayor Marion Andres, and other city officials led
the activities.
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E.S.P department hosted lecture
on Mental Health
ESP hosted a lecture from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday titled “Mental Health.”
Mrs. Arlene Alvarez, a teacher in the Department of Edukasyon Sa Pagkakatao,
presented the lecture in the school gym. Alvarez discussed ways to cope up with
depression and warning signs to watch out for.
The ESP initiative event was held to inform students of Concepcion Integrated
School of mental health fact. Students and teachers alike come together to raise
their voices in support of mental health and to speak out against stigma.
The ESP department encourages every individual in the community to help
make a difference and help raise awareness of mental illness next week.
TLE launches nutrition month
By Gwen Kelsey D. Baylon
The TLE department of Concepcion Integrated School - secondary level
formally launched its annual nutrition month program last July 1, 2019 with the
theme, "Kumain nang wasto, maging aktibo, push natin 'to."
Ms. Anna Lou Barcelona teacher from the TLE department presented the ten
"kumain-ments" using a short video presentation during the conduct of the flag
raising ceremony at the school covered gym. Then she announced the different
contests which the department will be hosting for the whole month. Among
those are poster making, spoken-word poetry, cooking contests and a lot more.
Winners for each contest will be recognized during the culminating activity on
July 29th.
 Sleepless 7
Vin Curly

Weary nights to endure,

Rickety joints of my aging bunk bed;
Complaining with its heavy load;
This tiny wad of muscle pulsing on my chest
Names, thoughts, faces, bombarded the four
Corners of this vacuous dungeon
Engrossing tug-of-war between insanity and reality

Son of the Metro

Vin Curly

The buttering sun reverberates on glass and steel

Metropolis.
A worn-out spirit neglected with rest
Trudges along the hot pavement;
His tattered dress hangs on his bony frame.
Prying eyes would stare; incapable of mercy
His leathery chest races heavily up and down
Brackish sweat pours out on his crinkly forehead
While osseous fingers grip a rusty sardines can-
Tightly like a hawk on its meal.
Few coins tinkle as he walks barefoot
Along the insensitive stone

Gloomy houses lined the street

Its windows staring blankly like hollow eye socket –
Deprived of hope and of mercy
Doors like gaping mouth of hungry predators
Probably of a starving lion.

Forbidden Color
In this world with colorless bliss
There's someone who can't show how colorful he is
Afraid that he'll be treated like a sin
In this world where he can't win

World that make his heart ache

World that thinks his a mistake
His rights that the world would take
He feels so fake

Poisonberry Pie
In closed curtains where he can be happy
He'll come out when he's ready
Someday he'll be accepted truly J.R Villamor
Someday he'll be free
Ere I savor in an irresistible pulchritude,
may I gratify on a mephitic solicitude?
In a blank where inexistence is much present,
thro eyes behold, conceal of sight is refulgent,
feasting a plateful of fleer and mischief with dulcitude.
Hark, how a malefic visage masked by noisome
Truth Untold
smolder,
Slices with the slaying sound against the masked
Let Me Be Your Friend
withholder.
Should I say it to you? Eftsoons gave a bittersweet stab to fit the pipe, Come here, I'll be your friend
You don't have a clue Fruits agone nary meets its puissance too unripe; I'll stay till the end
Now I have the best view thereon winds up like a serpent's odor on the shoulder. Tell me your questions, I'll answer
Should I discontinue
Hold my hand, let's fly together
You want warm but I am cold
I'll make you forget about your scar
Emotions that I always try to hold
Sit beside me and play the guitar
Truth that is untold
Sing the song that we call "ours"
Your hand that I can't hold
Open your eyes, Let me show you the stars
Sonnet to a Mother I'm always here to make you happy
Vin Curly
Together let's make a story
Listen to the silence as we drink our coffee
Lure Sweet-scented robes that fold Let's stay up late and watch a movie

Wrapped your snow white sole, no woman

BY: QUIEL SABIO
The one who has the friendly manner
The one being conned over
Luscious phrases may bewitch you
To doing response that may dupe you
Debrief those around you
That may stab a knife into
Inhibit your trust to people you sight
Look into thy eyes to know whats right
The voice that drip from over the lip
Maybe just as fake as plastic being opaque
Other people may drag you down on the race
Well it is your trust and that’s the case.
Yet don’t be deceived thy alleviating phrase; that’s conceals a lurid demon
beneath the space.
As we watch the rain from the window
will surpass the beauty you hold;
I'll tell you things that I know
Say stories and go with the flow
Your eyes behold by every man. Let's laugh like there's no tomorrow
Children adore you with May flowers
that filled the air with fragrance
Nor Venus, her beauty nor Athena's
wisdom can exceed your puissance
In your womb the Redeemer without sins
Mother of the sacrificial sheep
Who shed blood for our sins
When my angel summoned me to the dead

please, Mother, stay and pray beside my bed

 5

SPORTS
Volleyball: CISSL blue titans
press MHS red knights
but fall in tiebreaker
by Riza Condeza

CISSL blue titans volleyball squad battled MHS red knights to five games MHS shocked the crowd with their strong defense and good
but in the end fell in the decisive fifth game on September 12. shots. They easily crushed the Blue Titans.

“We really wanted to beat them (but) it’s not our lucky day today’, says On the final set, red knights reign supreme and hacked
blue titan’s coach Mrs. Pinky Artillero. out with a final score of 27 – 25.

During the first set, CIS Blue Titans clinched the game and outclassed After Marikina High School Red Knights Men’s Vol-
MHS Red Knights. Meanwhile, the half of second set seemed took a differ- leyball team chalked up the victory over Concepcion In-
ent turn. Red Knights started to rip Blue Titans with their teamwork. Blue tegrated school Blue Titans on the district meet game,
titan managed to keep going and ended in a tie. they will automatically step up to the division level.

Grade 10 versus Grade 7

The Intramurals of the school year 2019-2020 and most awaited event.
The MAPEH Department have decided that we will be having our 2019
Intramurals, a lot of students had join.
There are basketball, volleyball, and badminton etc. These are one of
the most popular sports that students had join to. It started last August 31
2019. The day 1, some of the students had their championship on the same
day it started.
Every game has an exciting moment and also there will be always a sad
one. The players are really strong and did their best for the pride of their
grade level.
This is the first time for the Grade 7 students to conquer the trophy
at badminton’s. It is really hard to play sports, but then there is always a
blessed person to have the talent. Some of us cried and some of us were
happy but at least we did our best and fought fairly.
Volleyball had their championship last Friday,
September 6 2019. And the champion for the boys
are the Grade 10, while for the girls are the Grade
9 students.
It was really a good game for them, because
the way how they smash the ball to the ground
and give their best as what they can.
The students are really good and impressed their
own teachers. Here will you see how students are really good.

Marikina delegates are heade

by Dr. Elizalde Q. Cena (white cap,
center), Chief Education Supervi-
sor division of Marikina; Dr. Paulo
O Motita, founder of Philippine Ar-
nis Kuntaw Association – Modern
Arnis Marikina City (PAKA-MAM);
and Mr. Warren Reyes Sira of LGU
Marikina.

CISSL arnisador vied in 2019
National Championships...
Ms. Azarcon with other delegates from other schools in Marik-
ina took pride as they represented the city in the sporting event orga-
nized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) last August 25 to
August 31, 2019 in the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Ms. Azarcon now a 10th grader in CISSL will be competing in
Arnis. She said that it was challenging since she has to balance her
study and training.
“Bago po yung laro, everyday po talaga training pero (hin)di po
kasi ako available tuwing weekdays, kaya po tuwing saturday po ako
nagtetraining from 8am to 5 pm…hapon rin po tapos sa gabe,” she
said when asked how she prepared for the sporting event.
She also thanked her coach, Mrs. Alma Sison of Sta. Elena high
school who has been very supportive and encouraging.
The athletes will be competing in 31 sporting events —archery,
arnis, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, billiards, boxing,
chess, cycling, dancesport, futsal, gymnastics, judo, karatedo, lawn
tennis, muay thai, pencak silat, rugby football, sepak takraw, softball,
soft tennis, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, duathlon,
volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling and wushu.
The Batang Pinoy is the sports development program mandat-
ed by Executive Order No. 44 as a platform for friendly competition
for in-school and out-of-school Filipino youth aged 15 and below. It
also serves as a scouting programs of the PSC.
Marikina delegates are heade by Dr. Elizalde Q. Cena, Chief Ed-
ucation Supervisor division of Marikina; Dr. Paulo O Motita, found-
er of Philippine Arnis Kuntaw Association – Modern Arnis Marikina
City (PAKA-MAM); and Mr. Warren Reyes Sira of LGU Marikina.
Marikina City ranked 68 after accumulating a medal count of
two (2) gold, three (3) silver, and seven (7) bronze during the national
championship.
Apart from the Speaker Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex, other
venues for the games are Robinson’s Place Palawan, ESJ Badminton
Court, Palawan State University, Palawan National School, Kudos
Entertainment, Mendoza Park, Puerto Princesa Balayong Park, Sta.
Monica Track, Western Philippines University, Salvador P. socrates
Government Complex, Palawan Provincial Capitol, SM City Puerto
Princesa, NCCC Mall, Puerto Princesa Baywalk, Asia B Sports Club,
PALECO Gym, Blue Palawan, San Jose Covered Court and Holy Trin-
ity University.
Aside from the PSC officials led by Chairman William I.
Ramirez, education secretary Leonor Briones was also one of the
specials guests representing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte,
and Sen. Bong Go who announced his plan of stablishing a National
Sports Academy for aspiring student-athetes.
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student body updated on the latest news and developments, clubs, and individuals throughout the campus. It aims to encourage students to take an interest in
and write about the activities around the school. The club is currently under the advisership of Mr. Alvin Cipriano.

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