Train, produce national champions- Farnazo

“We have what it takes to train and produce national champions in the different events and compete for this matter in the Regional Schools Press Conference”

Thus, spoke Dr.Allan Farnazo, OIC Regional Director of Region XII during the opening program of 3^rdRegional Integrated Competition (RIC) at Lagao gymnasium, General Santos City, October 23.

“In this year’s RIC we are also doing some of the first, for instance in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) category we shall also be doing a competition between and among school paper advisers not only the students” he said.

Farnazo told the participants that a good adviser must has the capacity to produce the calibre of national champions and be able to send representatives in the national tilt.

“I expect that as you compete against one another do not focus on that only. First, that you have to focus on is challenge yourself to be better than your previous performance”

He claimed that it was the first requirement in any competition, and the regional and division offices were willing to provide the most needed support.

“May we produce the best representatives of region XII who will eventually represent our region to the national competition-contestants who are sure of bringing honour inspite of our collective spirits as a region” he concluded.

The speech delivered by Dr. Allan Farnazo focussed on the theme, “Celebrating the Genius in every Child, Building the Generation of the 21^st Century Skills”

                                                                                                              - Chester Ian Pineda

            

Farnazo addressed in RIC’13

            Showing confidence, intelligence, and professionalism, Dr. Allan Farnazo, OIC- Regional Director of Region XII addressed participants during the opening program of 3^rd Regional Integrated Competitions (RIC) at Lagao gym, General Santos City, October 23.

            “In this year’s RIC, we are also doing some of the firsts, for instance in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) category we shall also be doing competition between and among school paper advisers not only the students.” he said.

            Farnazo emphasized the participants that a good adviser must have the capacity to train and produce caliber of national champions and be able to send representatives in the national tilt. “Ang magaling na estudyante is equal to magaling na adviser” he added.

            “Do not focus on the competition against one another, first that you have to focus on is challenge yourself to be better than your previous performance.”

            He claimed that it was the first requirement in any competition, and the regional and division offices were willing to provide the most needed support.

            “May we produce the best representatives of Region XII who will eventually represent our region to the national competition- contestants who are sure of bringing honor in spite of our collective spirits as a region.” He concluded.

            The speech delivered by Dr. Allan Farnazo focused on the theme, “Celebrating the Genius in Every Child, Building the Generation of the 21^st Century Skills.”

By Chester Ian S. Pineda

DepEd backsAnti- drug campaign

            DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- Raphael C. Fontanilla PhD., CEO VI, Schools Division Superintendent of South Cotabato supported the Regional Anti- Drug Abuse Rally (RADAR) of the Red Star production in coordination of Youth Power against Drugs at South Cotabato gymnasium and Cultural Center, Koronadal City, September 8, 2013.

            The said RADAR was with the Anti- Drug Abuse Musical Stageplay (ADAMS) featuring John Manalo and PhytosKyriakou, both from ABS-CBNthat were in a caravan set- up in the entire region.

27 NDEP club officers along with M 

LINHS population hikes by 1.74%

            Mrs. Florencia I. Carmen, Principal III of Libertad National High School proclaimed the students’ enrolmentfor this school year showingan increase of 1.74% during the PTA general assembly meeting on June 28.

            Last school year 2012- 2013,Registrar’s office had noted 2,361 student enrolees indicating 41 

           

           

            

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Winninglogo serves KAGUMAFIL’s identity

KAMAFIL, now Kapisanan ng mga Guro at Mag- aaral sa Filipino (KAGUMAFIL) had finally has its official logo that depictsthe importance of national language in communication that shelters the future of Filipinos toward development.

In line with the contests organized by the Filipino Department, Kevin Paul Tablada, elected club president won the first place in logo making contest in which his masterpiece served to be the official club identity from now on.

On the other hand, theKAGUMAFIL officers took oath and spearheaded the nation celebrate of Culmination ng Buwan ng Wikaon August 30, 2013.

Club Prexy signs MAPEH centre’s extension proposal

MAPEH club president, Sheena Pearl Alinsangan signed a project proposal indorsed by Mrs. Magdalena Legarde, Subject Coordinator on the extension of the said department that amounting Php 13, 000.

The amount was from the fund raising budget of MAPEH the recent year.

The construction kicked off on July 16 and finished last July 25.

SSG spearheads Acquaintance Party

            To showcase talents and foster camaraderie, Supreme Student Government spearheaded Acquaintance party, July 29.

IV- Platinum leads new

morning exercise

Platinum students (Plateens) of Libertad National High School were able to perform an exercise comprising of from head- to- feet steps and lead the studentry recently.

Accompanied by the music “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” that promotes country’s tourism,Mrs. Magdalena Legarde, their CAT and MAPEH adviser at the same time has decided that maybe it’s time to change the ‘Morning Hataw’exercise.

Plateens had started to teach the student body with the new exercise last August 21- 23. “Students must execute the stepsproperly. This will serve as their graded practicum in MAPEH subject.”, says Legarde, MAPEH coordinator

The exercise was first performed on August 26.

Surallah marks 50^th Foundation Anniversary

“Bunga sang Pag-ugyon, KauswaganPadayon!”

Inspired by this year’s theme, Surallanhons celebrated home’s 50^th Foundation anniversary on June 19- 22, 2013.

The 3- day festivity kicked off at 7:00 am with a parade that participated by some public and private elementary and secondary schools in Surallah.

Opening ceremony took place at the municipal gymnasium where constituents witnessed the releasing of balloons after Mayor Romulo Solivio Sr. had officially open the celebration.

Surallah edges towards progress

Its escalating economic stability and good governance, the agro industrial town of Surallah is moving gradually towards progress as it gained the 8^th place in10 Most Competitive Municipalities in the Philippines for 2012.

In a competitive index and nationwide ranking released by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) last July 30, Koronadal City and Surallah of province of South Cotabato were among the list of 10 most competitive cities and 10 most competitive municipalities respectively, the www.southcotabatonews.com reports.

Koronadal City, which is the capital of the Province of South Cotabato and the regional seat for Region 12 is the 6^th Most Competitive City in the country and ranked 2^nd to Quezon City in economic dynamism index.

Meanwhile, in Philippines’ Most Competitive Municipalities: San Francisco, Agusan del Sur got 1^st place; 2^nd- Guagua, Pampanga; 3^rd- Carmona, Cavite; 4^th- Daet, Carmarines Norte; 5^th- General Trias, Cavite; 6^th- Guimba, Nueva Ecija; 7^th- Mexico, Pampanga; 8^th- Surallah, South Cotabato; 9^th- Taytay, Rizal; 10^th- Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

There are three indicators used to measure the competitiveness of LGUs. First, the economic dynamism index wherein a municipality/ city were measured for business registration figures; employment, and financial institutions. Second is the government efficiency, and third is infrastructure. #

Chester Ian S. Pineda

Effective Governing: Young Leaders to act

            “For Better Community: SSG Make it Happen”

            As the theme of this year’s Division Leadership Training for Supreme Student Government Organization (SSGO) Officers and members, LINHS- SSGO is set to execute principles of effective governing after the three- day training at Sto. Niño National High School last July 26- 28.

Anchored by this year’s theme, Libertad National High School- Supreme Student Government Organization (SSGO) officers are set to execute principles of effective governing upon attending Three-day Division Leadership Training for SSGO Officers and Members at Sto. Nino National High School, July 26-28.

Having the biggest number of participants as compare with the previous training since year 2008 of its first conduction, approximately 700 young leaders from different schools of South Cotabato underwent seminars, workshops, and activities organized by the SSG advisers as the facilitators.

Meanwhile, on the first day (July 26), participants were subdivided into four bases namely as Red, Pink, Blue, and Yellow bases so that enough attention would be given. Each base had a chance to tackle the topics Team Building, Proper Way of Conducting Parliamentary Procedure, Making of Action Plan, and Leadership Styles.

On the last night of seminar, there was a Search for Mr. and Ms. SSG 2013 wherein Kervin Michael Garcia, Grade 8- Nitrogen and Jan Lester Demaala, IV- Platinum garnered 1^st Runner up and 3^rd Runner up respectively.

“This 3-day seminar really helps us in developing high self- esteem and we’ve learned lot from Parliamentary Procedure. We’d like to express our thanks to Mrs. Judith Bretana and Mr. Noe Cerado, our SSG advisers for the support” said the SSG officers when interviewed.

In becoming a leader, we must be guided by the phrase “A good leader is a good follower”#

-Chester Ian Pineda

           

           

T.L.E pushes for organic agri

In accordance with the celebration ofnational year of rice, Technology Livelihood Education (TLE) Department held an Organic Agriculture and Farm Raising Re- echo Seminar at TLE building on Sept. 9.

The said seminar in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) aimed to impart useful livelihood raising techniques and lighten students’ concern about issues on farming system and rice supply in the Philippines.

All SSG and TLE Club officersof the school were the student- participants of the 7- hour seminar.

The speakers were Mrs. Irma Mercado, School Nurse who tackled about Nutrition, Mr. Babagonio who undertaken the set- up of Vermi Composting, and Ms. Dhogie Paclibar discussed about organic agriculture.

After the discussions 36participants were grouped into four and did hands- on activities on Fermentation of Coconut Juice, Papaya Juice, Spices Juice, and Kangkong Juice as fertilizers. The results of the experiment will be seen five days after.

Meanwhile, Mr. Gem Sumpay, HT- III of LINHSstressed during the opening program that we were not exempted from risky vegetables that are exposed to synthetic chemicals. If we’re not aware about it, our life would suffer.  “We must be conscious on what we are buying” he further.

                                                                                                -Chester Ian Pineda

Good leader must possess honesty, integrity, professionalism- Huliganga

            “A good leader must possess honesty, integrity, and professionalism among others”

            Thus, spoke Mr. Leo R. Huliganga, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent of South Cotabato, keynote speaker to 976 campus writers and 125 advisers during the opening program of Division Schools Press Conference 2013 (DSPC) at Tupi National High School, October 16.

            “Unless we have leaders in great values, many of our people shall continue to suffer from joblessness and poverty” he said.

            Huliganga told journalists to seek a leader who could direct people to a higher motivation, and who could inspire his followers to achieve greater outcomes and later succeed in life.

            “Transformational leaders lie in the hands of DepEd… to provide the best leadership preparation through quality education”

            He cited the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam as an eye opener that truly Department of Education has the power and responsibility to produce responsible leaders.

            “Through the might of your pen, you will become the voice of faceless and nameless individual” as he referred to campus journalists.

            Huliganga stressed that journalists can influence others, and will become good leaders that inspire followers and become transformational leaders of the world.

            The speech delivered by him focussed on the theme, “Campus Journalism and Transformational Leadership”

            What Mr. Leo Huliganga wanted to say was that campus journalists do not only limit themselves within the campus but also have the responsibility for transformational leadership in school and the country as a whole.

Chester Ian S. Pineda

I shall remain as your humble servant- Solivio

            “I shall remain as your humble servant.”

            Surallah Mayor Romulo O. Solivio Sr. stressed out during the opening ceremony of the 50^th foundation anniversary held at municipal gymnasium on June19, 2013.

“Surallah has indeed reached the pedestal of progress in 50 years of foundation since year 1963 of its establishment.”

He said that Surallah has already moved on towards the progress of municipality and the main reason of these successes are the cooperation and active support of the constituents to whatever plan to be carried out by government.

“I would like to express my gratitude to those who supported me last election, and, I’ll pursue for Organic Farming in the province as what we have here in Surallah.” He added.

 Solivio sincerely thanked his supporters for the confidence and trust that they’ve invested that made him elected as 4^th place in the Provincial Sangguniang Bayan race. He wanted to pursue Organic Farming in South Cotabato to impart its finest result as so we have in Surallah.

“Sooner, Surallah will become a city… this is my dream, I hope we have the same aspiration with the new mayor.”

He wanted to sculpt among Surallanhons that in order to achieve the ideals of the municipality, unity must be the first move to do.

“I officially proclaim this 50^th Foundation Anniversary open.” he gladly ended.

- Chester Ian Pineda

Five scribes stand out in DSPC

            “We made it!”

            Thus, exclaimed by five scribes of “The Achiever”, Official Publication of Libertad National High School in English after series of sleepless nights for practicehad paid off as they stood out during Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) at Tupi NHS, October 16- 18.

            Student- writers who made it to top 5 were: Chester Ian Pineda- 2^ndplacein News Writing, Sheena Pearl Alinsangan- 3^rdplacein Feature Writing, Harriete Mae Hembra- 3^rdplace in Sports Writing, AdinoJephthahTillaman- 4^th place in Editorial Cartooning, and Denise Nicole Ignoro- 5^th place in Editorial Writing.

            This year’s DSPC brought challenge for only the top 3 winners in individual events and 1^st place in team contests will qualify to join in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) at General Santos City on October 23- 24, said Mr. Enrique U.Dela Cruz, EPS1 in English.

            The conference is held annually pursuant to R.A 7071 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991 which aimed to serve as a forum communicating through a variety journalistic approaches; enhance journalism competencies through friendly individual and group competitions; and demonstrate commitment to the challenges of promoting a responsible journalism.

            Aside from news writing, editorial writing, feature writing, editorial cartooning, copy reading and headline writing, sports writing, and radio broadcasting, the Department of Education trusted in campus journalism the collaborative publishing, new competition in the DSPC.

            There were 976 campus writers and 125 advisers who joined the conference with the theme, “Campus Journalism and Transformational Leadership”.

            “May Pineda, Hembra, and Alinsangan will bring home the bacon in the RSPC, be qualified for the National tilt.” hoped Mrs. Caroline Nogra, “The Achiever” adviser.

By: Chester Ian S. Pineda

Five scribes stand out in DSPC

            “We made it!”

            Thus, exclaimed by five scribes of “The Achiever”, Official Publication of Libertad National High School in English after series of sleepless nights for practicehad paid off as they stood out during Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) at Tupi NHS, October 16- 18.

            Student- writers who made it to top 5 were: Chester Ian Pineda- 2^ndplacein News Writing, Sheena Pearl Alinsangan- 3^rdplacein Feature Writing, Harriete Mae Hembra- 3^rdplace in Sports Writing, AdinoJephthahTillaman- 4^th place in Editorial Cartooning, and Denise Nicole Ignoro- 5^th place in Editorial Writing.

            This year’s DSPC brought challenge for only the top 3 winners in individual events and 1^st place in team contests will qualify to join in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) at General Santos City on October 23- 24, said Mr. Enrique U.Dela Cruz, EPS1 in English.

            The conference is held annually pursuant to R.A 7071 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991 which aimed to serve as a forum communicating through a variety journalistic approaches; enhance journalism competencies through friendly individual and group competitions; and demonstrate commitment to the challenges of promoting a responsible journalism.

            Aside from news writing, editorial writing, feature writing, editorial cartooning, copy reading and headline writing, sports writing, and radio broadcasting, the Department of Education trusted in campus journalism the collaborative publishing, new competition in the DSPC.

            There were 976 campus writers and 125 advisers who joined the conference with the theme, “Campus Journalism and Transformational Leadership”.

            “May Pineda, Hembra, and Alinsangan will bring home the bacon in the RSPC, be qualified for the National tilt.” hoped Mrs. Caroline Nogra, “The Achiever” adviser.

By: Chester Ian S. Pineda