The Visionaries

V E R U M
S C R I P T O R E S

INSIDE The Official Publication of St. Joseph’s College of Rodriguez

THIS Basic Education Department
ISSUE:
J U N E 2 0 1 8 - M A R C H 2 0 1 9 J U N E 2 0 1 8 - M A R C H 2 0 1 9

SJC-R: 1
Launched its
To continue the Franciscan Tradition and Mission of Academic Excellence and Social Transformation

SJC-R launches First Decade

First Decade

Nutrition 2
By Jazmina Chyla Porlas
Buwan ng 2

T
Wika 2018 Campus) and ended in St. Jo-
he St. Joseph’s College seph’s College of Rodriguez (San
Season of 2 of Rodriguez launched Rafael Campus). The parade was
Creation 2018 its 10th year of existence with a led by the schools’ Drum and
theme: “SJCR @ 10: Celebrating Lyre Corp regulated by Mr.
SJC-R bags 3 our story… Reaching for our Noel Isaac Maximo and Mr.
awards dream”. This event is very im- Lazaro Galarpe Jr., followed by
portant to the school administra- the school services where the
Josephians 2nd 3 tions, teachers and students. It class representatives ride and
Place in MTAP would a year if Thanksgiving for all some motorcycles used by
the years that SJCR has been in the some college students partici-
service to the education of the pated in the parade.
Bullying Ought 3
To Be
youth. After the parade, the
The celebration started with ribbon cutting was done by the
Anti-Bullying 3 the flag ceremony and a short message San Rafael barangay officials
Project from the school Principal Sr. Eterna A. headed by Barangay Captain
Manangan, SFIC wherein she quoted, Edgardo “Umpek” Sison and the
Happy Teach- 4 “Reaching our dreams starts with us.” other Franciscan Sisters who
ers’ Day followed by a Thanksgiving Mass presid- came from St. Joseph’s College
ed by Rev. Fr. Ric Eguia together with of Quezon City who had shared
SJC-R Saves 4 Rev. Fr. Noeh Elnar and Rev. Pee Jay their heartfelt gratitude to eve-
Lives!
Pendon. It was attended by the students, ryone. The ground breaking was
Feature 4 parents, teachers, school staffs, admin- presided by Father Noeh Elnar,
istrations, and Board of Trustees to he invoked God’s infinite care,
Opinion 6 offer gratitude for the opportunity to guidance and protection. The
celebrate this kind of event and it was groundbreaking ceremony has
Sports 7 held at the quadrangle of St. Joseph’s started where they buried the
College of Rodriguez, Balite Campus. blueprint of the school under
Literature 8
Afterwards, a short program fol- the ground headed by the Chair
of Board of Trustees of St.
lowed and hosted by Mr. Danny Sabida-
las. The schools’ Coro San Jose Youth Joseph’s College of Rodriguez
Ensemble with their Choir Master Laza- Inc. Simple yet a festive meal
was prepared, shared and enjoy
ro R. Galarpe, Jr. and the J – Crew
Dance Club showed their splendid song by all who attended.
and dance number performance that The SJC-R prides itself
added entertainment to the celebration. in creating a proficient learning
The SJCR story presented through video community that integrates the
presentation whereas the growth of SJC- Christian formation, expecta-
R was made visible. tions and high-quality work of
Before the short program ended, students, parents, teachers,
administrations and communi-
the school President, Sr. Marivic A.
ty members. The launching of
Galamay, SFIC gave her gratitude to
everyone’s presence in celebrating the new campus in San Rafael
SJC-R 10th year foundation. She quoted, showed progress and im-
provements from the past
“SJCR is providing nine (9) years of
quality education to make each of the years. SJC-R works collabora-
tively projecting a path of
student be a better person.” success for all the members
In line with the celebration of of the school community with
SJC-R’s 10th year anniversary, was the the help of the Almighty God.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New
Building in San Rafael Campus. It was
started with a simple parade from St. Rev. Fr Ric Eguia together with Rev. Fr.
Joseph’s College of Rodriguez (Balite Noeh Elnar and Rev. Pee Jay Pendon and the
acolytes.
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By Camille Ibarra

In celebration for this It was followed by the opening remarks all grade levels. The Dessert Making
year’s Nutrition Month, St. of Mr. Jayson Dagcuta and Ms. Kristine Contest, Slogan Making Contest, and
Joseph’s College of Rodri- Peña. Afterwards, the performances and Poster Making Contest happened
guez held a culminating activ- activities per category were accomplished before the culminating activity which
ity last July 31, 2018 at the by each year level. The search for Batang served as a requirement for some
school quadrangle with the Bibo 2018 was done by Pre – Kinder to subject teachers.
members of the faculty, staff, Kinder, Poem Recital was done by The program ended with the
parents, students, etc. Grades 1 to 3, Nutri – Jingle Competition awarding of winners followed by the
Around 7:30 in the morn- and Food Booth were done by Grades 4 closing remarks of Sr. Eterna A.
ing, the day started off with a to 6, Dance Exercise Competition and Manangan, SFIC and the singing of St.
mass to give thanks and ask Dessert Making Contest were done by
Grades 7 to 10, Poster Making Contest Joseph’s College Hymn.
guidance for everyone’s
performances for the event. and Slogan Making Contest were done by

Buwan ng Wika 2018, idinaos sa SJC-R

by Aldrich Mendez
Sa ganap na araw ng Ika-30 ng ito naging hadlang upang maipakita ang wagas na lang itong paglal-
Agosto taong kasalukuyan, ipinag- pagpapahalaga ng mga mag-aaral ng SJCR sa aro ng karani-
diwang ang Buwan ng Wika sa wikang ating sinasalita. wang Bingo
SJCR na may temang “Filipino: Sa pagsisimula, nagtanghal ang mga mag-aaral ngunit mga
Wika ng Saliksik”. Batay sa KWF, malalalim na
ng Kinder at Pre-Kinder ng pampasiglang bilang,
ang nasabing tema ay pinagtibay ng ang baitang isa hanggang tatlo ng elementarya ay salitang Filipino
Kapulungan ng mga Komisyoner nagpakita ng talento nila sa pamamagitan ng ang ginamit
ng KWF ang Kapasiyahan Blg. 18- imbis na mga nu-
kanta ng mga awiting bayan, ang ika-apat hang-
24. Ang tema ay kumikilala sa gang ika-anim ng elementarya ay nagpamalas ng mero. Kapag nanalo
wikang Filipino bilang midyum sa kanilang talento sa pamamagitan ng pagsayaw ng ka, may premyo kang
paglikha at pagpapalaganap ng mga kakanin. May
mga katutubong sayaw, at ang Sabayang pag-
pambansang karungungan at kaun- ilang mga estudyan-
bigkas naman ay itinanghal ng ika-pito hanggang
laran. Sa pamamagitan ng tema, ika-apat na baiting ng hayskul. Pagkatapos ng teng nanalo na naka-
layon ng KWF na palaganapin ang ilang pagtatangal sa quadrangle ay bumalik na tanggap ng mga kakanin. Nagtagal ang laro
wikang Filipino sa ibat’t ibang hanggang hapon. Natapos ang pagdiriwang
ang mga estudyante sa kani-kanilang mga silid
larangan ng karunungan, lalo na sa agham at aralan para kumain at pagsaluhan ang mga ng Buwan ng Wika nang matapos na ang
matematika. pagkaing Pinoy na kanilang ini-handa. Ang ilan sa paglalaro ng ‘Fili-Bingo’.
Bilang pagsisimula ay nagkaroon ng Banal kanila ay ibinida ang kilalang-kilalang pagkaing Ipinagdiriwang ang Buwan ng Wika
na Misa sa pangunguna ni Fr. Randy Pascua Pinoy na ‘Adobo’. May mga naghanda rin ng mga tuwing Agosto bilang pakiki-isa ng St. Jo-
at Pinangunahan naman ni Bb. Delie Ann kakanin katulad ng puto, sapin sapin, kutsinta, at seph’s College of Rodriguez upang bigyang
Mata at Gng. Vangie Alegre ang programa ube halaya. May ilan rin mga estudyante sa halaga ang ating wika. Natapos ang pagdiri-
bilang Tagapagdaloy ng Palatuntunan sa hayskul na naghanda ng dahon ng saging para sa wang na matiwasay at masaya. Nag-iwan sa
pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika. Makikita sa kanilang ‘Boodle Fight’. isip at puso ng mga mag-aaral na mahalin at
mga mag-aaral ang kanilang pagpapahalaga sa Nang matapos na ang pagsasalo-salo sa mga pahalagahan ang ating sariling wika, ang
wikang Filipino, bagamat naging maikli bawat silid aralan ay bumaba ulit ang mga es- Wikang Filipino.
lamang ang paghahanda para sa ipapakita
tudyante para maglaro ng ‘Fili-Bingo’ sa
nilang mga talento sa araw na iyon ay hindi
pangunguna ni Bb. Brandee Lei Hildago. Para

Josephians
By Gia Herrero
joins World Day of Prayer celeb
Last September 1, 2018, St. Joseph’s was gathered back at the gymnasium for to our common home”, which basically
College of Rodriguez joined the World a Holy Mass. The program ended by says that we must be vigilant of the
Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation plants given to each school/organization situation our planet is facing. Let us all
and Season of Creation together with representative. be aware of the ecological problem our
other institutions to unite and answer planet is experiencing. As the saying
The said program is an eye opener
the call of Pope Francis for our nature. especially that quarrying is a very timely goes, be a part of the solution, not a
The Season of Creation is an annual issue here in Rodriguez, Rizal. Mostly, problem.
celebration of prayer to protect crea- powerful people with capitals destroy
tion. The program started at 7:00 a.m. our Mother Earth while the poor suf-
with a brief introduction of what will fers the consequences of their exploita-
happen throughout the day. The Station tions. As Pope Francis said, “Christians
of the Cross was introduced by a short or not, as people of faith and goodwill,
reading and role play. Then, everybody we should be united in showing mercy

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SJC-R bags awards in It is high time for schools to show their talents. Rodriguez, holds Literary and Musical Competition annu-
ROPRISA Talent showdown Josephians brought the bacon home during the ally aims to develop and enhance students’ talents.
By Darla Liamzon ROPRISA Literary and Musical Competition held last
September 6 and 7, 2018 at Valley High Academy.
It was divided by three categories: The Singing
Contest of Kundiman (duet), Hip - Hop dance, and the
Speech Choir. During the speech choir competition,
eight schools battled to bring home the trophy. The
speech choir wasn’t able to bring the bacon home but
on the other hand, Vanessa Mae Advincula and Mayumi
Jenel Badion got the 2nd place in the ROPRISA duet
contest and also, the J-crew secured the 3rd place in
the ROPRISA Hip-Hop dance competition.
ROPRISA, an association of all private schools in

Josephians claims 2nd place in MTAP Program place after it. Out of 30 schools who competed for the quiz bee,
By Jericho Geralin St. Joseph’s College of Rodriguez ranked 2nd.
Mayumi Jenel S. Badion, Courtney Marie E. Mantong, Emyren Apuya, a teacher in SJC – R, said “At first I was
and John Joemil S. Segismar, students from St. Joseph’s surprised. I didn’t know that quiz bee will take place after the
College of Rodriguez, were chosen to participate in the sessions!”.
2018 MTAP Program last September 8, 2018 at Gen.
“I am so proud of them for doing their best and winning the
Licerio Geronimo Memorial National Highschool
2nd place!”, she added.
(GLGMNHS).
They said that they had a fun time learning and interacting
MTAP Saturday Program started on August 4, 2018
with students from other schools. They also said that it was a very
and lasted until September 8, 2018. The program aims to
help students to understand Mathematics easier. A review memorable experience and a helpful one too.
session was conducted at first and a Math Challenge took

GPTA helps intensify Anti-Bullying Campaign

By Gia Herrero
Last October 13, 2018, an Anti-Bullying Semi- mances of their admirable masterpieces. Mr. Bitancor
dropped by Mr. Cunanan during the seminar, which
nar with a theme “Lend a hand, stop a bully” was and SSG President, Kimberly Panghulan, then enlight-
is entirely true. Bullying isn’t a joke nor a fun thing to
organized by the General Parents Teacher Associa- ened us of the twelve rights a child must have. The
do; it is a big and serious issue that needs to be
tion. It was held at the SJCR’s quadrangle hosted by heart of the program was followed when our speak-stopped for it can destroy anyone’s especially a
Ms. Hidalgo and Mr. Dagcuta. ers acknowledged how big and serious of a problemchild’s well-being. The definition of bullying was also
bullying is and how we can prevent it by showing discussed and identified clearly for usually it is weak-
Our very own Sr. Marivic Galamay invited short films with light bulb messages. Lastly, winners
ened and misunderstood because the students are
some guest speakers, Mr. Freddie Cunanan and Mr. of the poster and slogan making contest were an- not educated and mislead of what really is the true
Raquel Escobedo, who conducted the event with one nounced and awarded. The speakers were also pre- definition of bullying. Bullying can be someone’s
common goal: to make our school, SJC-R, a safe and sented with Certificates of Appreciation for shedding
worst part of a childhood or school experience if not
bully-free environment. light and understanding to everyone who attended given an end to. Our attitude about bullying matters
The Coro San Jose youth ensemble led by Mr. the seminar. too. As the saying goes, “What you think is what
Galarpe, started the seminar with ravishing perfor- you’ll become”. If you decide to be a victim of bully-
“Bullying can happen anywhere”, a line ing, then you will be. That’s why in the seminar, we

Anti-Bullying Project
On September 26, 2018 (Wednesday) at 3:30 pm, a Poster and Slogan making took place
in connection with the celebration of the anti – bullying month. It was held in St. Joseph’s
College of Rodriguez at Room 103. The participants of the event for Slogan making are from
Grades 1 to 6 and for the Poster making came from Grades 7 to 10.
The project was proposed by the Parent’s and Teachers’ Community Association to raise
awareness about bullying. This project also aims to protect everyone from the acts of bully-
ing.
It aims not only to protect the victims of bullying
but also to transform everyone. They want to trans-
form the students or children to become good exam-
ples to others.
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SFIC celebrates Teachers’ Day, St. Francis’
Feast Day anew
By Margarett Lacambra
On October 3, 2018, the celebra- blessing of the priest to the bril- a special participation of SJCR
tion of Teachers’ Day and as well as the liant teachers of SJCR. The mass Students where they sang
reminisced Feast day of St. Francis of ended and those who attend the “Salamat” by Yeng Constantino for
Assisi wherein he is the patron Saint of mass with a strong spiritual bond the teachers we totally loved. The
the Franciscan Sisters of the Immacu- with the Lord. last part of the event which was a
late Conception who are the supervises The main event starts after marvelous special number of
St. Joseph’s College of Rodriguez. the very own mass that was held teachers who danced at the stage
all out. Then followed by the clos-
They held a meaningful mass for for Teachers’ Day and Feast Day
our beloved teachers and staffs of SJCR of St. Francis of Assisi. It was a ing remarks of Sr. Eterna and a
and for the Feast Day of St. Francis of short event where it is organized closing prayer by Janine Carla
Assisi. The mass was led by Rev. Fr. for our innovative teachers. The Anastacio.
Edgar Alutaya which is the priest St. parade also involved school staffs Teachers’ Day is literally a
Joseph’s College of Quezon City. The and even the sisters who run the day where we should pay tribute
flow of the Holy Mass is absolutely school. The event was hosted by to all our educators who thought
wonderful because of the lovely and Kimberly Panghulan (SSG Presi- us how-to see-through life and
inspirational homily he gave to all, dent) and by Brian Takagi (SSG shine within our future. This typi-
especially to the teachers where he Secretary). Eventually, it officially cal wonderful day full of thanksgiv-
unravel the hardships of our passionate started when the Philippine Na- ing for our ingenious mentors
educators as well as their bearing of tional Anthem is sung. Then goes must consider a special day in our
fruits to success that made them more after is a short uplifting message hearts cause they’re the root in
appreciated for their job of teaching from Joseph Bitancor, GPTA Pres- our success. For this day forward,
the students the knowledge and values ident for the committed teachers. we must keep in mind all the hard-
they need to learn to live up to this ships and struggles of teachers and
This event continues with a
reality of life. throwback video presentation for cherish them with love as well a
Also, he left a beautiful message to our compassionate teachers of embrace them with care.
everyone. If we will reflect onto it as SJCR that was made by Sean Adri-
human beings, this only tells us “Love an Lim (SSG Grade 9 Representa-
always requires sacrifice to be able to tive). The staffs, teachers and SFIC
call it Love. Where falls to the pit of sisters received gifts from the
shadow of pains then the rise of brand- students and GPTA officers to
new life.” Likewise, this mass is to thank them for their outstanding
acknowledges Sr. Eterna Manangan, hardwork and dedication. There it
SFIC birthday by singing the Happy follows is a community song per-
Birthday song to her, followed by the formed by Vanessa Advincula with

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“Donation
By Brian Takagi
for a Cause” helps save lives
We all remem- Government (SSG) of St. Joseph’s College of Ro- For the last day, we then pointed our attention
ber what happened driguez (SJC-R) conducted their first ever project to those who stayed in rural areas as well as fami-
last August 12-14, named “Donation for a Cause”, which aimed to lies who are in remote areas (we have to cross a
where the south- give help and assistance to those who were affect- river to get to). The area held forty-three families
west monsoon, ed by the said catastrophe. and a hundred individuals in estimation. We pro-
locally known as vided them bags of relief goods and other necessi-
“Habagat”, brought The project officially began the day (August
ties as well.
in catastrophic 14) it was shown and helped over twelve families
rainfalls among the on its first day. The fostered families resided in Both the SSG and SJC-R believed the project
majority of the Eulogio Rodriguez Elementary School (E.R.E.S.) was a total success and would love to show their
regions in Luzon and Visayas. and had been staying for already two days. In the deepest appreciations to those who participated
A huge number lost their end, the school administrators offered them struc- and made it somewhat possible.
estates and have evacuated in tural materials that are needed in building perma-
allocated areas for such nent or temporary abodes.
events; they also faced a huge We then targeted families who took residenc-
downfall in terms of economic
es in the General Licerio Memorial High School
conditions because of the (G.L.G.M.H.S.) and had a total human estimate of
damage the disaster had donesixteen families. SSG representatives together with
both agriculturally and indus-
NGOs combined forces and donated them bags of
trially. The disaster had also triggered other ca-
clothing and packs of food. They also had a feeding
lamities such as landslides, flash floods, etc. program administered by the team of Sir Eugene
So, on that same week, the Supreme Student Leal Ramos.

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Tips to Get Good Grades in School

By Chyla Porlas
1. Attend all your classes. Attend all your plete silence, and music when studying because it will
classes. Even though most teachers use the text- help you to easily absorb all the information that you
book as their reference in teaching; listening to get in the book that you’re reading. You can also have
their lectures will help you to understand the a group study with your friends where you can share
lesson clearly. Participating in class discussions your unique insights and strengthen your bond with
and keeping a perfect attendance may also help them at the same time. In that case, you are not learn-
you to earn points. ing only by yourself but to others as well.
2. Master your professors/teachers. As 9. Be a good test – taker. DO NOT panic when
early as possible the classes’ starts, understand taking your exams. Read the questions and think the
what your teachers/professors may require. You answers carefully. Take your time to answer your
should be able to know where you should focus examinations. If one question is too hard for you, skip
more on their subject. it then come back for it later after completing the
tioned while discussing in quizzes and examina-
3. Stay organized. ALWAYS be organized. easier questions. Through that, you managed your
tions, so it is always better to take notes. time and finished your exam. After answering it, re-
Fix and organize your schedule or take note on
6. Use the textbook. Make it a habit of yours check your paper to see if you have skipped a ques-
what date you have to do a particular task as
to do advance reading. By doing so, you can partic- tion. You must learn to ask the teacher if you cannot
well as the deadlines, so you won’t forget it.
ipate in class discussions and benefit you as well understand the examination’s question or instruction.
Keeping your quizzes, exams, and homework in a
central location will help you to find them easily when you gain points. If you interpreted it incorrectly, there’s a chance you
and you can use them as reviewers for future 7. Follow good rules of writing. Organizing might get a lower score on your test and that can
tests or examinations. your thoughts by writing a draft before finalizing affect your final grade.
your output is the basic rule of writing a paragraph. 10. Take care of yourself. In order to achieve
4. Use time wisely. DO NOT PROCRAS-
If you have an essay, research, term paper, etc. that high grades in school you must take care of yourself.
TINATE. You should manage your time and
you need to pass, know what are the requirements You cannot execute all of the previous tips I stated if
yourself always. Work on your requirements a
or information needed to do so. Write a draft first, you do not take care of your health and body at all.
week or 3 days before the deadline because it
get a feedback of what needs to be improved from Your physical, emotional, and mental health is always
will help you think clearly and make a better
output. Managing your time can also lessen your your teacher/professor and polish it. important. Never forget that you are just a human.
8. Study, study, study. Like I stated earlier on You must study hard to achieve your goals and
stress. dreams but at the same time, but make sure to always
tip #6, do advance reading. If you have a free time,
5. Become noteworthy. Take notes while keep your mind and body healthy.
study your textbooks to develop a good study
listening attentively to your teachers/professors.
habit. Know if you need a little bit of noise, com-
Most teachers include the things they have men-

Why 7am classes isn’t really advantageous

By Angelika Peicano

 As of today, some schools are starting their that makes them more tired and hungry.
classes later but traditions are hard to
change. Some students─ mostly high school  Attending classes with lack of sleep may lead to
students, are reluctant to start their day easier distraction and most likely to fall asleep or
early. But what are the disadvantages of worse, have a constant headache throughout the
early classes? day.

 Research tells that waking up early may also  However, attending classes early can show that
affect the health of a person in general. It you are a good, responsible and punctual student.
can lead to exhaustion due to lack of sleep. Some of your professors may applaud give you
“In the 1950′s and 1960′s, most schools start- Sleep researchers found that most teenag- credit for that. This also helps you when you ac-
ed between 8:30-9:00 and many students bare- ers and adults need more than 9 hours of complish your tasks for the day. You can also have a
ly stayed awake all day. By 2000, many high sleep. Those who usually get 6 or less comfortable, early and enough rest or sleep. Fur-
schools were starting at 7:30 or earlier, and a hours of sleep have the possibility to have thermore, it can also improve your sleeping for
growing number of studies showed that these weaker body and mind function. Sleep
early school schedules can undermine teenag- good effects and results on your body.
Deprivation can increase the amount of
ers’ ability to learn, to drive safely, and to get stress in humans and thus, can affect the
along with others. They can even increase the
likelihood of smoking, drug abuse, and teen mood swings of a person.
pregnancy.” - Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D., Nation-  Those who are most likely to get less hour
al Center for Health Research (http:// of sleep can cause overweight or obesity
www.center4research.org/early-morning- because when they don’t get enough sleep,
classes-sleepy-students-risky-behaviors/) their bodies go through hormonal changes
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Importance
By Iasmin Rulona
of Education
Some people may won- practically. By this way, it
Mental Health Education,
der why education is neces- helps us to discover what aBy Jericho
MustGeralinfor All!
sary for us. First, let me de- path we really want to take.
fine education all about. Edu- Education is truly a big
cation is the process of facili- deal in one’s life. A gift of Many people think people should have
tating learning or the acquisi- wisdom that could bring us that mental health is a knowledge in this. This
tion of knowledge, skills, val- on top of our dreams. Educa-
ues, beliefs and habits. It joke, something not to should be a part of our
tion makes everyone capable be serious of. Maybe curriculum today. Let
gives us the opportunity to of doing new interesting
be a formative member of even you, think it’s everyone learn about the
things that could lead to im- something the crazy signs of having mental
our society by cultivating our proving human standards.
own necessary skills. As what people would just make illness, ways on how to
Our life is a process of learn-
Nelson Mandela said, up. But didn’t you know cope with it and stuffs
ing and gaining new lessons.
“Education is the most pow- that it affects the way we about mental health. Let
Our education is definitely
erful weapon that we can use worth investment of time think, feel, and act? It this be the way for us to
to change the world.” It is and efforts only if you work includes not only our have a community where
the key to our own success, hard and trust yourself that emotional but also our this issue won't grow.
because the more knowledge you can do it. Always re- psychological and social
we get, the more opportuni-
As a part of a commu-
member that good remarks well-being. Difficulties in
ties or chances to attain a nity, we should help
doesn’t define who you are. this field like anxiety,
better career. But education them fight these chal-
Just be positive, be happy and depression, and etc. can
is not only based by books lenges they're facing. We
good things will happen in lead into something le-
but also learning something shouldn't make them feel
return. thal if not taken care of.
that they are alone in
The world faces a huge
this world we live in. Do
number of deaths be-
not let them feel like
EDITORIAL BOARD cause of this. A lot of
there is no one there for
people have these ill-
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF nesses. But how will we
them. Make them feel
Jericho C. Geralin that they're loved. Al-
know? How are we go-
MANAGING EDITOR ways be kind and under-
ASSOCIATE EDITOR ing to help them if we
standing to all. Maybe
Eowyn F. Alcantara Camille Farah B. Ibarra don’t have any
you can save someone
FEATURE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR LITERARY EDITOR knowledge about it? from depression. Maybe
Gia Leone V. Herrero Zetina Darla D. Angelika F. Pelicano Everyone, regardless you, as a student, can
LITERARY EDITOR Liamzon PHOTO JOURNALIST of their age, may be a help spread awareness
victim of a mental illness. to those who keep a
Angelika F. Pelicano LAYOUT ARTIST Jorim F. Libo-on This problem shouldn't blind eye on this issue.
SENIOR STAFF Angeline E. Perez Angeline E. Perez be taken lightly. It may It’s never too late to
Jazmina Chyla E. JUNIOR STAFF CARTOONIST not seem to be visible engage yourself in this.
Porlas but a lot of people suffer Let’s all spread aware-
Margarett Lacambra Khloe Jermayne B.
Beatriz G. Tiongco Raposa from these illnesses and ness and help those who
they really need our are in need.
MODERATOR (BED) help. An education fo-
MS. DIANA LYN D.G. ALORO cused on this matter
should be implemented
PRINCIPAL to all. Students, teachers,
SR. ETERNA A. MANANGAN, SFIC young, and the elder
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E-Sports 2k18 invades Young Minds

By Darla Liamzon
E-sports has already took our minds. We all know that Jericho C. Geralin and, Mrs. Sally Anne Molino-
all of the youth now are into e-sports. That’s why Mr. Sagaban, the tournament was successfully done and
Halner Alejaga, Chairman of the 2018 Sports festival, came went well.
up with the idea of having a tournament for E-sports. The The players took the game as an international tour-
tournament was held last October 12, 2018 at the Com-
nament. The game was too intense in the first round. The
puter Laboratory of the St. Joseph’s College of Rodiguez. Blue and the green team got eliminated and leaving the
The whole population of the students were divided into black and the red team for the championships. All the
four teams - Black jaguars, Red raptors, Green archers, and
players did their best to win but the players of Black jagu-
Bluetooth warriors battled to be the champion. ars namely Jericho Geralin, Jorim Libo-on, Brian Takagi,
It was the first time in the history of the St. Joseph’s Dave Rivera, and Jego Serrano secured the spot to be on
College Sportsfest that E-sports was included in the games. top. The Black Jaguars was the first champion for the first
With the help of the organizers, Mr. Jorim F. Libo-On, Mr. ever E-sports tournament.

As days passed by, it is The Josephines was able to bring home the tro-
ROPRISA Sports Com- now the time for the ath-
letes to show their capabil-
phy again. There were a lot of schools who fought to
be on top and our players fought hard to bring onor
petition kicks off ities inside the court. The
ROPRISA Sports Competi-
to our school. For the ROPRISA Badminton, Ami
Hoshiba and Vanessa Catulin won the bronze medal
By Darla Liamzon tion was held last Septem- for doubles division (Girls), Kyla Isabel Cortuna got
ber 21, 2018 at Virgen Del the silver medal for singles division (Girls), and Gary
Pilar School. Before the Zuleta got the gold medal for singles division (Boys).
games started, a parade was held at Montaña, Burgos. For ROPRISA Board games, Christian Edralin secured
Different athletes were there to represent their the 3rd spot for the chess board games.
school. To formally start the sports competition, Dr.
Julius Tala-oc Estamo, the ROPRISA president, gave Even though the volleyball and basketball team
an inspirational speech to all athletes and was fol- didn’t make it to the top, the badminton and chess
team made sure that they will bring honor to our
lowed by the firing of torch.
school.

SJCR’s Sportsfest 2018 included in this year’s sportfest and for the first Arnel Aguilar (Black Jaguars) – Champion. Badmin-
time in the history, organizers pursued to have ton Singles (Boys Elementary Department);

champs “Oneeness and an e- sports tournament. Joaquin Kalaw (Bluetooth Warriors) – Champion.
Badminton Singles (Girls Elementary Depart-
The annual parade happened on the 3rd day of ment); Adanna Clare Gucela (Red Raptors) – Cham-
Diversity the sportsfest together with the college depart- pion. Badminton Singles (Boys Highschool De-
ment. The parade started in San Rafael Campus partment); Quirf Ivan Onag (Black Jaguars) – Cham-
By Darla Liamzon going to Balite Campus. A short program was pion. Badminton Singles (Girls Highschool De-
held to formally start the college department’s partment); Khloe Raposa (Black Jaguars) – Champi-
sportsfest. Ms. Janine Anastacio and Mr. Tyrone on. Basketball (Elementary Department; Black
Baybay was this year’s Mr. and Ms. Intrams. Jaguars – Champion. Basketball (Highschool De-
partment); Red Raptors – Champion. Basketball
The winners of sportsfest 2018 are as follow:
(Girls); Green Archers – Champion. Volleyball
Overall Rankings; Black Jaguars – Champion, (Mixed); Green Archers – Champion. 100m Relay
Red Raptor – 1st Runner Up Bluetooth Warri- (Boys Elementary Department); Red Raptors –
ors – 2nd Runner Up Green Archers – 3rd Champion. 100m Relay (Girls Elementary De-
Runner Up. Chess (Elementary Depart- partment); Bluetooth Warriors – Champion. 100m
ment) Richly Falco (Red Raptors) – Champion. Relay (Boys Highschool Department); Red Rap-
Chess (Highschol Department); Queen tors – Champion. 100m Relay (Girls Highschool
Liamzon (Black Jaguars) – Champion. Dama Department); Green Archers – Champion. League
(Elementary Department); (Black Jaguars) –
The time to test our sportsmanship, self- Champion. Dama (Highschool Depart-
discipline, and confidence has come. This year’s ment); Dominic Patacsil (Black Jaguars) –
sportsfest started on October 10, and lasted until Champion. GoG (Elementary Department)
October 12, 2018 with the theme: ‘Championing (Bluetooth Warriors) – Champion. GoG
wellness and oneness amidst diversity’. The event (Highschool Department); Brian Takagi
was held in our school’s covered court and in (Black Jaguars) – Champion. 50m Dash (Girls)
Montalban Sports Center. The whole population
of the school was divided in four different teams: (Green Archers) – Champion. 50m Dash
the Black Jaguars, Red Raptors, Green Archers, (Boys); (Red Raptors) – Champion. 100m
and Bluetooth Warriors. New set of games was Dash (Girls); Ann Mariefel Aguilar (Green
Archers) – Champion. 100m Dash (Boys)
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LITERARY PIECES
Bukambibig ng sariling mga labi,
Kabataan
Siyang sumisimbolo sa’ting magiting na lipi. Sa 'sang mundog sakim at may pag-iimbot,
Ni Jericho Geralin Binigyan ang mamamayan ng buhay na masalimuot.
Iba ang wika ng tigre at ibon, Hirap ang almusal bawat pagpalaot.
Kabataan ang tinaguriang pag-asa ng bayan,
Iba din ang sa ilog at sa talon. Bawat kinaumagahan ay para nang isang salot.
Ngunit anong nangyayari sa mundong ginagalawan.
Wikang Filipino’y hinabi na ng panahon,
Unti-unting nagbabago ang mga nakasanayan,
Matatawag ng linggwahe ng mga kampeon. Tao! Hanggang kailan ka ba aasa?
Lahat naman sila’y takot sa ating nararanasan.
Na tulungan guminhawa at kaawaan ng iba?
Wikang Filipino’y tala sa gabing madilim, Kung mayro'n ka rin lang namang magagawa.
Ating balikan salitang kabataan,
Ilaw nito’y sumasalamin sa dagat na malalim. Bakit kailangan mo pang manahimik at tumunganga?
Ito’y bukambibig ng bawat mamamayan.
Wikang sarili’y ating mahalin,
Kabataan daw ang pag-asa ng bayan,
Sa araw-araw gamitin at tangkilikin. Kakampi ba talaga? O mga kalaban?
Ngunit suportado ba kami ng ating sambayanan?
Nasaan ang sinabing magandang kinabukasan?
Oras, tunay napakabilis, Na inyong pinangako sa inang bayan?
Pilit na pinuputol aming mga pakak,
Hindi na mabilang sa daliri mga buhay na nabuwis. Wala na, naglaho kasama ng pag-asa ng bayan.
Ito’y instrumento patungong pangarap.
Malasap lamang ang tagumpay na walang sing tamis,
Sa’min n’yo inaatas ang magandang kinabukasan.
Sabay sabay na ibinibigkas wikang minamahal na labis.
Ngunit handog niyo’y kabaligtaran ng kaunlaran.

Wika’y hinulog na regalo ng Diyos sa daigdig,

“Puro ka na lang gadyet ng gadyet, bata!”,
Nang bawat isa’y magkaisa’t magkapit bisig.
‘Yan ang laging sambit ng mga matatanda.
Magkabuklod mga layunin at damdamin,
Pasensya na kung gan’tong mundo na ang aming
Wikang kasing presko’t sariwa ng hangin.
ginagalawan,
Paumanhin kung sa mundo nati’y wala ng perma-
nente pa.

Nais nating umunlad ngunit ayaw ng pagbabago, Kahariapan Kalakip ng

Iyan ang di mabuting pananaw ng mga Pilipino. Korapsyon
Dapat na nating iwasto ang mga kamaliang ito,
Ni Brian Takagi
Bigyang halaga ang mga kabataan sa ating mundo.

Sa ating hilaw at murang isipan.

Alam na alam agad kung ano ang kahirapan.
Paulit-ulit na mga kadahilanan.
Wika Ngunit di malaman-laman kung paano solusyunan.

Ni Gia Herrero
Korapsyon! Talamak sa 'ting bayan!
Opisyal na walang ibang hangad kundi ang yumaman!
Wikang sarili dapat ipagmalaki,
Mga taong lubusan ang kasakiman!
Isigaw sa taas ng makukulay na bahaghari.
Walang pakielam sa sarili nilang mamamayan.

THE VISIONARIES
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
God’s Love
By Gia Herrero You chose to be someone,
Whom you thought defines you.
God’s love has no religion, You loved a love one,
It sees through wide horizon. Whom you thought loves you.
God’s love is a pretty color,
For it’s an open door. Your eyes define the stars above,
Especially when they cry for love.
God’s love is peace, Your tears are like a flying dove,
Like a soft and gentle breeze. Something so high you cannot have.
It is a pacifier,
That makes every baby feel better. You dreamt a beautiful life,
Then t'was ended with a strife.
God’s love is a doer, Your dreams are a wonderful sight.
Who helps every stranger. Something only you can see in one night.
God’s love is open and free,
Just like a lovely tree. Your laughs are like the serenades I hear.
I love you more when you smile ear to ear.
God’s love doesn’t judge, Dear, I long to have you here.
For it is fair and just. But sadly we cannot be near.
God’s love doesn’t bend,
And has no end. You're meant for the world,
And I cannot give you that.
God’s love is equality, I gave you my word,
In every race and humanity. And I'll leave you at....
I can’t really express,
God’s love and kindness. At the first place we met.
Where the sun goes to set.
Where the sand is wet.
And Where I will let....
A Pen
By Jared Urbina
An item that holds your future,
A thing that can be wielded by any user.
A weapon that cannot harm any human,
And was used as well by Schuman.

Without this, it’s hard to write,

And would make it longer to make stories
right.
After all, everyone is using it,
Even myself, the person wrote this, I admit.
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