MNHS School Paper Lay-Out
MNHS School Paper Lay-Out
THE
The Official Student Publication of Madridejos National High School
WAVES OF
CHANGE
MNHS joins Nationwide Tree Planting
Madridejos LEOMARIE CHAVEZ
National High School Staff Writer
coined the first name
“The Horizon” as the
official name of stu- To minimize the current
dent paper publica- issue on climate change,
tion. In 2011, its name Madridejos National High
was changed into School students and teach-
“Buntay” which refers ers respond to the call for
to a rock form seen nationwide tree planting
during low tide. The activity last June 24, 2016
name Buntay bears at MNHS Campus.
the identity of a true
Lawisanon. Mrs. Emelita G. Post-
As MNHS wel- rero, agriculture teach-
comes positive er and the National
change, the official Greening Program co-
name of student ordinator lead the said
paper publication activity. She previously
morphed into “The drafts the planting areas
Northern Ripples”. assigned for each class.
This will now be- It was located near their
come a platform for respective classrooms for
student journalism re- them to have a full-time
flective of a student attention to it.
body hopes to focus Plants such as okra,
on the stories of ev- malunggay, lemon grass,
eryday student. The and alugbati were the
focus and the scope most common vegetable
of The Northern they planted. It should be
Ripples now become taken care to propagate
wider, bigger and and should be monitored
higher, and a new by the different sections.
breed of writers were As what Mrs. Postrero
trained and chosen. said, it is not just about
The Northern the tree planting but
Ripples symbolizes also tree growing. In this
both the commu- very simple way, we can
nity’s history and help our surroundings ad-
the school’s spirit. Pudandae. Nam, sunt laccusa musaperibus, cusam, tem et faccus etur, ellende eosande mporro expelia veritatur dress the crisis on climate
The term “Northern” reserumqui consequibus int la cu. Photo by Feby Kyle Bacolod/ The Northern Ripples change.
is used to empha-
size the location of
Madridejos National
High School which is
SSG WELCOMES FRESHMEN RAFI building: A Gift of Love
in the northern tip of just one of our plans to
Cebu Province. And
JAYBOUY ALOB provide freshmen a slow SHANIA MAE HUYO-A
“Ripples” is used to Staff Writer and enjoyable transition Staff Writer
from elementary to junior
empower students high school.
to start making small The Supreme Stu- Ramon Aboitiz Foun-
dent Government warmly dation Incorporation (RAFI)
waves of change
welcomes freshmen by “The cooperation of together with the Cebu Pro-
in school, in the giving them a tour around everyone and participa- vincial Government gives
community and in the premises of Madridejos tion of students are the Madridejos National High
the country. We are National High School last
changing the official June 14, 2016.
reasons why the said tour School a four-storey, 12-class-
name of our student Tuesday June 14, SSG is a successful one” room building last February
officers were divided into 12,2016.
publication to honor -Jester Alob
five (5) groups to guide the MNHS is indeed lucky
and empower both freshmen in roaming to be the recipient of the
Furthermore, this tour
our town’s history around the campus and enhances the knowledge biggest project of RAFI and
and our student familiarize the places in of the students about the the Cebu Provincial Gov- Pudandae. Nam, sunt laccusa musaperibus, cusam, tem et
body’s pride in an MNHS Campus. history and origin of MNHS, ernment. The said project
“This year’s tour is faccus etur, ellende eosande mporro expelia veritatur rese-
identifiable and the classrooms, Science costs a total of 16.19 million
better than before”, said Laboratory, Library, Offi- rumqui int la cu. File Photo/ The Northern Ripples
meaningful way. by Jester Alob, SSG Pres- cers, and PTA Bldg. pesos, 7.6 million pesos of it
was provided by the capitol cipal, showed his deep and led by Gov. Hilario Da-
ident. “This school tour is
N
and the remaining 8.6 mil- gratitude to the donors of vide III and Vice Gov. Ag-
lion pesos was from RAFI. the new four-storey building nes Magpale last February
THE NORTHERN RIPPLES Publication is accepting contri- As the number of stu- which can accommodate 12,2016. The said building
butions for publishing. Manuscripts submitted in form of essays, dents boosts, the school 660 students. helps decongest the num-
R
THE
poems, articles, and letters should be submitted doubled-spaced in had to hold classes with 60- Mayor Salvador Dela ber of students per class-
a short bond paper. 65 students per classroom, Fuente of Madridejos gave room.
We reserve the right to edit and cut articles for reasons of instead of 50 students just to his appreciation to the do- “I am very thankful that
space and availability and clarity. Manuscripts submitted, pub- accommodate all the 2000 nors of the project for prior- MNHS receives the biggest,
lished or unpublished, shall become property of THE NORTHERN students before the building itizing education for youths. highest, and has the great-
RIPPLES. was constructed. This was addressed during est number of classrooms in
Mr. Melville Dela Peña, the Turn over Ceremony of the whole Cebu Province”,
Comments and suggestions are also welcome. the secondary school prin- the RAFI Building to MNHS said Mr. Melville dela Peña.
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BY THE NUMBERS MNHS Conducts PFSTT
3,011
but before launching
different teachers you will meet at the campus
over-all students from Grades 7 LINDSAY BOLTRON the event, all must do
throughout the end of the school year
to 10 — 1,497 Male Students Staff Writer the warm-up to avoid
388
and 1,514 Female students of its muscle pain, sprain and
pioneering Senior High School students currently total population. injuries. And of course,
studies here in Madridejos National High School Two saturdays are set one must be cautious
for 2016 enough for one safety
Physical Fitness and and condition. Students
and the greatest berly D. Diola, SSG
SSG Officers
JAYBOUY H. ALOB Sports Talent with disabilities or illness
activity is the Bot- External Vice Presi- are exempted and sug-
Staff Writer tom Line. The ses- dent.
Test (PFSTT) spear-
gested only to perform
sion need to pick This training headed by the
what their body can
MNHS conducts a 4 day Live in one person in their leads the officers MAPEH teachers
Undergoes
bear to do.
Leadership Training for the newly SSG group that they to be emotional at Madridejos Na- However, after car-
Officers to enhance their leadership want to evict and sharing their own tional High School. rying out the tests, stu-
skills last May 26-29, 2016 at MNHS they will say only lives and by this, dents can measure how
campus. one word to ex- they made a bond
School-Based
June 25 and July 2, physically fit they are
The MNHS Campus leads to the plain the reason which tightened 2016 were days when and performing the tests
ground where the newly elected set why they want to their strings that a student’s strength, that distinguishes which
of officers make their way through evict that person. made them deeply speed, endurance and among the students are
having a Leadership Training. To en- “It was so heart understand each
Leadership
flexibility are measured, suitable to be an athlete.
tirely maximize their minds as an of- breaking because one’s personality
ficer, they undergo different mental, you are obliged to and making each
physical and even emotional activ- choose someone of them a better be responsible, to be disci- ter learners. To learn, the
ities presided by Jester Alob, former neglecting the fact and different per- plined and to understand SSG conducts a continu-
Training
SSG President. that we are all now son than before. what a leader should be. ous session of the Leader-
Some of the sessions and activ- committed to one Also, the train- The training creates ship Training every second
ities are: Inside Out, Rock the Clock, another.” said Kim- ing helps them to better officers and bet- Wednesday of the month.
SCOUTERS: Ready for the next rank BAKOD launches abusing drugs. vate schools competed on
THE
compassionate eyes radiate her love and concern to- His parents advised him to stop and let his registered nurse who worked in a hospital for three
Sarah Beth Mulle wards her students. older brother finish his studies. But he followed and had been a clinical instructor at University of
Being a teacher is somewhat not her choice his dream, and applied for 100% academic scholar San Jose-Recoletos for eight years.
“Education is the greatest gift from our par-
but its like planned by God. But before she became in Cebu Technological University and luckily he She also graduated Bachelor of Science in
ents.” Pride is all over Ms. Sarah Beth’s voice and
a licensed teacher, she took many fields to test her was one of the chosen few. Unfortunately, he nev- Secondary Education, major in Biological Science
delightfulness is witnessed in her eyes. As a young
ability and challenge herself. She graduated Bache- er gained any support from his parents, he inde- from Cebu Technological University. A well breed
girl growing up in the bountiful place of Kodia,
lor in Liberal Arts and Commerce major in English pendently stands in his own feet and do tutorial to woman who loves to sing, dance and exercise is now
Madridejos, Cebu, Sarah Beth Mulle wanted to be
and Marketing. She worked as a bank teller and later sustain his daily expenses. currently teaching MAPEH for grade eight students
a nurse but due to financial problems, she chose
a government employee in the Municipality of Ma- He graduated Cum Laude of Bachelor of Sec- in MNHS. She is also a part-time instructor at the
her second dream which is becoming a teacher. She
dridejos and also works as a part-time instructor at ondary Education major in Technology and Home Nursing Department in SCSIT.
graduated from SC-SIT taking up BSED major in
Madridejos Community College. She experienced Economics at CTU Daan Bantayan Campus and
Mathematics.
the joy and responsibility being a teacher so she received leadership training and performing arts
Her college days weren’t easy as it seemed to
took the Licensure Examination for Teachers and award and NC II holder housekeeping and NC II in
Jona Carolen Jerusalem
be. There were supposedly 20 of them in class but
in God’s grace, she passed and became a full time Food and Beverages Services at MNHS. A quote from Margaret Mead that states,
her classmates shifted to other courses because they
teacher in Madridejos National High School teach- Four years in college is like a roller coaster. “Children must be taught how to think not what
found Math was difficult. Despondency is what she
ing Araling Panlipunan. His constant determination is his strong weapon to think” encourages Jona Carolen C. Jerusalem in
felt to the point that she wanted to stop her studies,
With this profession, she found love and pas- to prove in every student that poverty is not a hin- educating young minds. A confident teacher which
but her mother encouraged her to continue. She be-
sion. She didn’t even regret for being a teacher be- drance to success. always appears to us bringing her smile in her face.
came a working student until she graduated, took
cause she knew the field of teaching brought her This teacher mold herself on how to become a better
the board exam and passed.
happiness.
“Patience is a virtue”. That was her motto when Manuel Perpiñan individual in San Sebastian, Samboan, Cebu.
she joined the ranking of teachers in MNHS, but At first, she did not plan to become a teacher.
didn’t expect to be accepted. She’s a type of person Raquel Suerte Poverty is not a new problem to our nation She studied Masteral of Arts in Literature in Cebu
who asks signs from God, with her belief, the sign and many of our fellow countrymen experience that Normal University and was qualified in their com-
was granted until such time she is now a contented “It is important to have an education because situation. prehensive exam. She finished her course in AB En-
teacher in MNHS who teaches MAPEH in Grade at the very beginning we are an empty-minded “Education is very important because it is the glish at University of Southern Philippines Founda-
8 level. tion. Because of financial problems, she borrowed
CAMPUS WIDE
MNHS’ NEW TEACHERS
Josephine Cañete Herbert Cañete
person. To solve such thing, we go to school to be only wealth in a person’s life and no one will ever reviewers from her friends and did the review with
Reanne Llenos taught by someone. It is not enough to be a literate take nor buy that away from you.” The way those herself alone. She took the exam and passed. She
person it is better to be an educated one.” words came out from Manuel Perpiñan’s mouth had experience working online ESL as an English
A quote from Confucius that says “It does not teacher for Japanese adult between 3:00 pm to 12
Raquel R. Suerte spends her childhood life makes him more proud of his profession.
matter if you are slow as long as you do not stop” midnight. She became a part time teacher in CTU
at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. She is the fourth Came from a poor family, who lived in Pobla-
inspires Reanne Jimeno Llenos to fulfill her dreams. Argao then file ranking documents for teachers She
among the five siblings. She started her steps in cion, Madridejos, Cebu, and the seventh among the
A 24-year-old teacher from Brgy. Apas, Cebu City, passed the LET and also passed the Complete Aca-
fulfilling her college education at Mindanao State ten siblings, Sir Manuel was forced by his parents
graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education major demic Requirements in her Master of Arts in Liter-
University-Iligan Institute of Technology taking to stop going to college. Even though he was disap-
in Mathematics at Cebu Normal University. She ature in CNU. She had experienced working online
bachelor in Secondary Education major in General pointed, still he didn’t lose hope. His own efforts led
loves watching anime, dancing, singing, doing cro- as an English teacher for Japanese adult between
Science. him to what he is right now.
chet, and simple crafting. She’s currently teaching 3:00 pm to 12 -midnight. She became a part time
When she finished her studies, she taught Graduated as a BSED major Mathematics
Mathematics, English, Filipino, and ESP here in teacher in CTU Argao then file ranking documents
English to Korean students. To try another field, from SC-SIT he had been a teacher in Sta. Fe for
MNHS. for secondary teachers and was assigned here in
she worked as a Call Center agent but she thought more than four years and recently transferred in
It was her passion to achieve her dream to be- MNHS.
giving enough knowledge to young generations, she MNHS as a Mathematics teacher for Grade 7 level.
come a teacher from her parents and her favorite At this point, Carolen did not pour her cour-
started teaching here in Madridejos National High Playing basketball and billiards are his hob-
Mathematics teacher during her high school days. age to search and go for the location of Bantayan
School as an Araling Panlipunan teacher. bies. A married man that is blessed with two love-
She took Math as her major subject but she realized Island but her husband encourages her to continue
In spite of her obstacles in life, she continues ly children and a wife that is still studying to be a
that Math is difficult. But because of her courage her journey.
to share her knowledge to MNHS students as an teacher.
and perseverance she passed the Licensure Exam- She’s currently teaching English in Junior
Instrument of God. She enjoys cooking, playing bil-
ination for Teachers. High, 21st Century Contemporary Philippine Lit-
liards and Soduko.
She feels tired and unfulfilled working at a call Josephine Cañete erature and the World in Senior High. With her
center at I.T Park in Cebu City so she tried applying occupied schedules, she still manages to enjoy her
for a teaching position in Cebu Province Division Herbert Cañete Education is a never ending process. It should hobbies which include playing Candy Crush and
Office, hired and was assigned to Madridejos. Re- be continuous and dynamic. As they say education reading books.
anne was doubtful at that time because she didn’t “I’m a student-centered teacher. I focused is the key to success and nobody can never take that “It’s not really easy to reach our goal because
want to go far from her family. But positivity con- more on an individual need, contemporary rele- away from you. As a teacher you should know how sometimes we can find our fate on the path we re-
quered her doubtful mind to reach her goal. vance, and preparing them for a changing future. I to inspire your students. Learning should be a fun fuse to take”– Jona Carolen Jerusalem.
She really wanted to go to Bantayan Island want my students to work together with me on de- not a burden. Knowing the learner is also necessary
only for a vacation but now it happened to be her termining on what should be learned and how best because the teacher should be the one to make the
workplace. to learn it.” It’s such an inspiring philosophy from a adjustments. Set a good example, maintain moral- Ritchel del Rosario
young and active teacher Mr. Herbert Tubes Cañete. ity and have a passion for teaching. In the field of
He came from Daan Bantayan. A teacher who loves education, you should be knowledgeable, possess- “Teaching is a continuous learning”. To de-
Hershey Despojo reading, travelling and playing badminton and vol- es a good character, patient, knows how to handle velop her professional growth as a teacher Ritchel
leyball. stress and knows how to deal with different kind of del Rosario plans to have her masteral degree in the
“What makes man, a man, is his education When he was young, his siblings, cousins and people.” Passion and self-assuredness is determined near future. She graduated at Cebu Technological
that molds him as he is.” A quote where Heshey L. neighbors helped him in his household chores. As in her voice. “It’s just my passion and I know from University taking up Bachelor of Secondary Educa-
Despojo, a loving mother, takes her courage to pur- his way of paying back, he taught them ABC’s and myself that I have a potential to be a teacher.” Those tion major in T. L. E. She passed the Licensure Ex-
sue a work where she can have more knowledge and counting numbers. As he grows older, he realized words came out from Josephine Cañete with confi- amination for Teachers last March 2012 and started
share it with people. She finds that love and passion that touching others’ lives makes him happy. dence and determination. teaching as a MOA teacher in Daan Bantayan. I was
in teaching. He graduated salutatorian in Daan Bantayan Born from the province of Calubian, Leyte, Jo- hired as a regular teacher last 2014 and was ren-
Everyone sees her as a serene person just by National High School. His scholarship as salutatori- sephine Cañete came from a family of doctors and dered her service here in MNHS.
her walks, her genuine smile that curves in her lips an in school help him acquire free tuition in college. nurses. She is the third among the four children. She Reading, writing, dancing are her hobbies.
as she faces people, her neatly arranged blonde But it can’t compensate to pursue his study because graduated from Southwestern University with the Seeing her mother’s profession as a teacher, she was
hair of her that made her look young and sexy, her it’s expensive to study in Cebu City. degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is a inspired to be like her. After she graduated college,
THE
NORTHERN RIPPLES JULY ISSUE
FEATURE 4
Jona Carolen Jerusalem Jean Quirante Charisa Calo Ritchel del Rosario Raquel Suerte Cheryle Templa
she got married and have three lovely daughters. some financial problems, her parents still decided laude with a course of Bachelor of Secondary Edu- istotle is the way of how an Cheryle Gecale Templa
“My family, husband and daughters inspired me to send her to school. Because of her determination cation major in T.L.E as a scholar in Cebu Tertiary teaches her young students.
a lot to pursue my dreams in life. I want to share and faith in God, she graduated cum laude, with the Education Assistance Program and currently teach- She was born in Lingigon, Argao as the
my formula in life, Determination + faith + prayer course Bachelor of Science in Business Adminis- ing here at MNHS in Filipino and T.L.E (cookery) youngest among the three siblings. At first, it was
= success. tration major in Accountancy at Cebu Institute of for Grade 9 and 10. not her decision to be a teacher but because of the
Technology-University and took units of education At her early age, she had to wake up early in influence of her aunts and sisters, she took Bachelor
at UV Danao Campus. the morning during summertime to pick up some in Secondary Education major in Mathematics at
Charisa Calo With her dreams starting to unfold, she now tamarinds to be delivered to her grandmother’s Cebu Normal University.
enjoys a happy family life being a loving mother and house so that her granny can sell it to the carbon After graduation she had many jobs in some
“My students are my reflection”. Calm words
a sweet wife. Though she is busy teaching, she still market. During her high school years, she walked private companies and decided to took the Licen-
that came out from Charisa Cabanes Calo, an ed-
pursues her first love –writing. to school every afternoon, so that she can save her sure Examination for Teachers and passed. A close
ucator from the English department. Her simple
allowance and used it for some important matters. friend in college, encouraged her to apply at Ma-
way of living bridges her kind heart to her strategy
With her extending effort and sacrifice this dridejos Community College as an instructor. She
of teaching. She was not just teaching words from Jean Quirante leads her to what she is right now. continues to expand her knowledge and is now
books but she also focuses on right values and good
teaching here in MNHS. She believes that it is im-
attitude for it is a great foundation for every pro- “Education is the only gift or treasure that no
portant to touch one’s heart in educating a child.
fession. one could take away from you”. This is what a young Cheryle Templa She spends her free time playing badminton
Before being an educator, there lies her pur- and inspiring teacher who came from Compostela,
and listening to music.
suing story. She grew up in Compostela, Cebu as a Cebu believes in. “Educating the mind without educating the
second child among the three siblings. Despite of Ms. Jean Yangco Quirante graduated Cum heart is no education at all.” The philosophy of Ar- Written by:
(Abisha Lou Oftana, Leomarie Chavez,
Kristine Macawili, Joezina Marie Ofianga)
that’s how she entered the room. As she entered the Madridejos NHS Confessions
HOLLY ANDREI P. MANSUETO room she left her shoes near the door while the victim @lanawsaoval
Staff Writer was busy arranging the pieces. She grabbed the jar at
the nearby table and bang struck on the back of his
head as the blood splattered on the floor and the culprit
In London, a small apartment is used as an office
for a detective agency is owned by Arthur Holmes. He
is dubbed as “The Modern-Sherlock” due to countless,
is...” Arthur raised his hand pointing to the culprit and he
shouted, “You, Mr. Claire Holystone!” Mrs. Claire’s face
turned pale. “That’s a serious accusation you
Latest Model of Honesty
difficult and intricate cases he solved. have there Mr. Holmes”, said Mrs. Claire.
On June 21, 2016 it was raining hard that day. Ar-
LINDSAY BOLTRON
“If I’m really the culprit do you have any
thur, a tall and thin young man, wearing blue clothes evidence?” Mr. Holmes replied, “Then Staff Writer
and a shabby hat was waiting for a client who needed can you ex- plained what you said
his expertise. The door opened and a girl holding a pink earlier saying your husband was mur-
umbrella and wearing a green velvet dress came in. Ar- dered but how do you know the scene If ever you’ll find a missing wallet, will you return
thur feeling excited of the prospect client immediately of the crime without seeing it?” it to the rightful owner? Or just go and tuck it in your
asked, “How can I help you?” The client replied, “You Mrs. Claire replied “the pocket?
see I got a call saying my husband was murdered by police told me” Arthur A student from grade eight guava, daughter of a
one of my neighbors and …” Arthur quickly replied “and answered “Okay, let’s respected teacher, Athena Kate J. Duarte will almost
you need my help to catch the culprit Mrs.” The client ask Mr. Watson. likely appear to you as an average school girl. With her
quickly answered “Claire Holystone and yes I need your Did you tell him hair banded together that hang down freely at the
help”. Arthur answered “fine where’s your address “Claire the scene of the back of her head and her undeniable aura that gives
give his address and information to Arthur including the crime?” Mr. Wat- a hint of simplicity. She’s usually at home on time after
circumstances the crime occurred. Then Claire contin- son said “No, I did classes. Currently residing at Mancilang, Madridejos,
ued, “My husband died by a sharp blow at his head be- not” Mrs. Claire Cebu and youngest among the family members.
lieved to be caused by the antique jar right next to the nervously replied One day, around noon, Athena together with
table. The estimated time of death was at nine in the “No, I did not kill her friend was anticipating for someone. They waited
morning. Blood was found at the scene and it formed my hus- band!” somewhere near the four-storey building, under the
a semi-circle just when do blood formed a semi-circle Arthur s a i d scorching beam of the sun that filled up the campus
the police was still investigating the crime scene so can “Then, w h a t with sweltering air. Resulting to a bucket of sweats to
you come to my husband’s office”. Mr. Holystone’s of- h a p - p e n e d some students around.
fice is two stops away from the apartment. The office is to your socks, why Athena learned that there’s a wallet on the
on the tenth story apartment Room 39 on the third floor, are there blood on ground. Picking it up with a question mark pasted on
at the end of the hallway. Detective Arthur knocked your sock when you their faces. They started asking and eyeing the stu-
on the door waiting for an answer, a few seconds later, haven’t been to dents around them. Looking forward, hoping that the
and a police from London Police Department opened the crime scene? owner might come back or someone would at least
the door. As Arthur entered, it was the same scene as Maybe that will ex- recognize it. But sadly, no one claims it as theirs nor
what Mrs. Claire explained to him, the blood, the posi- plained why there is recognize it.
tion, and the possible cause of death. Arthur started to a strange blood marking on She has no option but give it to someone who is
asked questions to Claire. “Can you tell me about your the floor. Maybe that blood responsible enough for taking care of it. But her friend
neighbor’s Mrs. Claire?” Mrs. Holystone answered,” Mrs. got stuck to your sock when suggested that they should split the amount from the
Ben goes out very often while Mrs. Evangeline lives with you are about to exit the wallet for themselves. That idea never crossed Athe-
herself and dislikes noise. Mr. Dave lives with his wife Mrs. room right Mrs. Claire?” na’s mind, not even a chance. And she knows that it’s
Andrews” Arthur asked again “What about your hus- Mrs. Claire con- fessed “Yes the wrong way around.
band? Mrs. Claire what’s his job? Mrs. Claire replied “He I did it because he was “Gipadako mako sang akon ginikanan nga iuli
was a lawyer and he loved playing chess”, after that seeing another girl and ang kwarta.” She said in her usual soft and calm voice.
Arthur began searching for clues. Mr. Policeman, can he threatened to kill me. I Her psyche is clear and final that she should do the
you call the three people that Mrs. Claire mentioned have no choice but to kill him” right thing because what’s right is right and what’s
earlier, I have few questions needed to be answered?” Mr. Watson arrested Mrs. Claire wrong is wrong. We have a voice for a reason and
“I’m not Mr. Policeman. “My name is Watson, Fred gath- for murder. Mr. Wat- son said that’s for spilling the truth not for the lies we do for our
er the suspects”. A few minutes later the suspects arrived “Thanks Mr. Holmes you really own benefits.
escorted by four policemen. Arthur asked each of them. did a big help.” Ar- thur an- At the end, Athena handed over the wallet to a
Arthur said “have you been in this room?” Their answers swered “next time you have teacher whole-heartedly.
were positive “the culprit is here within this room. First a case, call me and I will “Living an honest life on the outside requires you to
the culprit asks the victim to play a little game of chess, give you a dis- count” live an honest life on the inside.” – Joshua Becker
OPINION NORTHERN RIPPLES 5
THE
VOICES EDITORIAL
FORWARD
Jeramie C. Leyson
Hannah P. Cabibil
IMPORTANCE
or not. Seeing a child grows too resistant to change. We
ulum guide requires Filipino ture. The broadened knowl-
up is an example of this are afraid to try something
students to have one year edge of the fresh senior high
change. We grow up even different. We keep ourselves
of kindergarten, six years school graduates will boost
if we don’t want to. Physical under the shadow of what
of elementary schooling the crawling economy of our
OF EDUCATION
changes within ourselves are we know. But if we desire
(Grades 1-6). country. By the government’s
unstoppable, all we need is to grow, we must change
Somehow, it is unde- push to this system, the “mil-
to accept and adapt the our mindsets and cope with
E
niable that there are lots of lennials” will surpass poverty
changes it embarks. change. All these ways in
problems arise as the Aqui- through the help of this pro-
We don’t need to re- dealing change itself must ducation is essential for everyone in the society. no’s administration imple- gram. Doors of different op-
sist change. It is needed for start within ourselves. “Those It is the level of education that helps people earn ments the program. They portunities were widely open
progress, for growth, for im- who cannot change their
respect and level of recognition. The importance have presented oppositions here and abroad. This will also
provement. Most Filipinos minds cannot change any-
of this is undeniable for every single person. It including the lack of bud- bring the chance to expunge
are overwhelmed as they thing”. Playwright George
plays such a rudimentary role on our society that we can- get and classrooms, inad- the corruption of the govern-
welcome the administra- Bernard Shan once said.
not even imagine without it. equate teaching materials ment, which is considered as
tion headed by President Change is unavoidable.
and insufficient teachers. the reason of poverty. K-12
Rodrigo Duterte. “Change The only certain thing about As defined by the Wikipedia, education in its gener-
The said long term impact helps mold better leaders
is coming”, they say. A tomorrow is that it will be dif- al sense is a form of learning in which knowledge, skills
of K-12 education gives and individuals in the society.
change always costs some- ferent from today. No one and habits of a group of people are transferred from one The K-12 system is a
more complexity to the new
thing. To commit, to sacri- can predict when change generation to the next through teaching, training research, generation. great foundation of the pres-
fice. We need to surrender exactly happens. So, never or simply through learning on your own or by you (auto However, we need to ent to the future generation.
something, in order to grow let the idea of change para- didactics). compete globally. “Millenni- An individual can easily fit
and gain more. The new lyze yourself. Destroy your old The significance of education clicks up the mindset of als” as what we are called in this techy world we lived
administration is examining self and create a better you.
every student to prepare themselves in dealing the world by our predecessors, is the in, the world of innovations.
of complexity through the raise of level of awareness that key to unlock the Philippines This new education system
society can better understand how things work. We pursue being locked in an isolated taught us how to survive in this
the long process of education that requires tremendous area left out of the global world that kept on changing
train. It is in the context of the and evolving. This will be our
perseverance and determination just to turn our dreams to
K-12 curriculum that they effective weapon to combat
a reality. Everyone wants to be a professional, and the only
Shania Mae M. Huyo-a key that would lead you to this, is education.
have already set their lofty the alterations. This will be the
goals for the betterment of bullet that will strike the main
The journey doesn’t end with idea of being only a the careers of graduates target, which is to be globally
Old world is dying and ready enough to face and proof of knowledge by many. Education gives you the
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the new world struggles to accept the changes he confidence to express your views and opinions in a certain
THE
again telegraphing their de- that presidency is a matter paying job. Earning is one that matters that can help you
Jeramie Leyson Chelsea Rochelle Lim
mand for real, meaningful of life and death, of going to to fit in a practical world and can be achieved through Shania Mae Huyo- a Kimberly Diola
“change” through the bal- the distance, of risking it all. education. A great job and a good social reputation are Managing Editor Ray Patrick Samson
Photo Journalists
lot box. Fed up with empty He also reminded them that some of the perks of an educated person.
Jaybouy Alob
slogans and uncountable the president could also be News Editor John Kenneth Tayo
broken promises from main- an ordinary person, a sinner Giezel Pastiteo
stream candidates, a large and a struggling student who No wonder then, Duterte istration already showed Rhoda Juliana Forrosuelo Copy Reader
percent of the electorate has barely passed his course.He is Asst. News Editor
has never lost a single elec- their movements. We are all
Jan Fitz Rosos
elected Rodrigo Duterte- the indeed an extraordinary “or- tion in his life. aware that Duterte had get Irra Jeanne Cordova Cartoonist
meta-candidate fire band dinary” Filipino. Last June 30, 2016, rid of Davao City’s numer- Sports Editor
Mayor of Davao City, and a Politics is a game of Thursday, the Philippines ous lawless elements. He is Jester Alob
self-described “socialist”- as connecting audience, of formally welcomed its new rabidly against illegal drugs Kaye Angel Samson Lay-out Artist
Asst. Sports Editor
the next president of the Re- establishing affinity with the president. Hopes are high and made his mark early on Ercy Lou Ducay
public of the Philippines. Thus, electorate. Arguably no one when the government is as Mayor by going after drug Jimabel Fariola Art Emmanuel Ilustrisimo
are we really ready for the has ever done it better that new. It’s been two weeks dealers and pushers, and Feature Editor Encoder
new administration? Are we Duterte in the last elections. yet, the Duterte Admin- drug lords.
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