More Than Just A Teacher

Teacher. One word but it carries millions of thoughts. An influence, a guardian, a parent. A bestfriend, a shoulder to cry on, a teacher.

To all the teachers out there! You have always been an excellent educator who knew exactly how to illuminate a soul with its own light. All the efforts and hard works your invested to bring out the best in us can never be repaid in mere words. We can only feel grateful for having a teacher. Our parents gave us life and it was you who taught us how to live it. You introduced honesty, integrity, and passion to our character. Happy teachers' month!

“Those who educate children well are more to be honored than parents, for these only gave life, those the art of living well.” – Aristotle 

We are never what we are today without our teachers. Let us be thankful and humble for the have built the foundation that we are standing on today. Nothing but love!

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Intramurals: Is it really that important?

It is a school event stretching to maximum four days. It is quite short for a long preparation. Tryouts and training, tired even before the event starts. But is it still worth it for the school?

I'll start with the pro or positive of this situation. It helps in student development, especially athletes. Exposing them to competitions where they enhance their skills and improve their discipline. It develops students in the world of sports and encourages them to seek athleticism and healthy lifestyle.

It seems so positive yet there are so many cons. First the event is limited to the athletes only. The normal students cannot enjoy the event since there are classes and they are not allowed to watch all the games and attend all the booths. The student development is restricted to the athletes.

Second, it causes chaos. This intramurals havoc from outside the school sparked from a brawl from two athletes. It garnered embarrassing media attention reaching ABS-CBN which is a national news coverage. The video of the fight quickly spread and became trending all throughout social media. It is definitely a shameful event for the students and Ilocos Sur National High School itself.

Despite the pros and cons, we still celebrate Intrams every year with a smile. More power to the athletes of ISNHS, giving pride to our school for their victories. And to those who have shamed the school, let us become disciplined students this time around. Nourish your skills further in the field of sports.

This one last question is for you to answer, is Intramurals really that important?

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Scientific is Terrific

September marks a very significant occasion for it is the launching of the National Science Month Celebration. With the theme, "Metabolize: Nourishing the Filipino Youth Towards National Well-being". 

                                                              

We all know the cliché quote from Dr. Jose Rizal, "Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan". It might be overused but it's certainly true. The youth's hand is where our country lies in, and nourishing them not just only through physical health but also their intellectual ability is the key to our country's well being. 

The science month celebration revolves around student development and their exposure to different activities. Activities that enhances the skills in science and its fields. It also encourage students socially and pushes them into interactions that are outside their comfort zones.
Science is fun! Science is terrific! So lets give it a try!

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A Happy School Starts With You

A school without bullying and fights. A school without depression and cries. A school filled with no sadness but only smiles. What a dream.

A happy school should be composed of happy students, obviously.  Depression is very common around students, their mental well-being is definitely at stake. A student wakes up early every day and sleeps late to study and pass requirements contributing to their unhealthy mental and physical lifestyle.


The Happy Schools Movement encourages students and schools to be mentally and physically health and happy. It reminds us that happiness starts with us, because it is a choice we make. Choosing to be happy amidst all the stress and sadness is the start of a happy school.

I also think that happiness is contagious. A happy student can influence its peers or friends creating a happier environment for the school. Teachers should also be full of joy for they are one of the biggest influence to students acting as their second parents.

For a better environment of schools, let us choose happiness! Let us choose the Happy Schools Movement!

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SOLIDarity

Sol·i·dar·i·ty or unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group. Vigan City, as the only heritage city in the Philippines, once again celebrates the World Heritage Cities Solidarity Cultural Festival for the whole month of September.

This month-long festivity, in solidarity with other World Heritage Cities around the world, aims to strengthen the pride in the city’s history and culture, promote friendship and diversity between countries and serves as a great venue for forging ties and understanding through community’s involvement in the city’s various activities that highlights love for culture, arts and entertainment. Courtesy of: vigancity.gov.ph

Vigan City is definitely a place of undeniably amazing culture. So let us preserve and take care of it! Be proud of what we have and what we are. Continue to nourish and improve the countries cultural richness! 

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Wika not Weak-a

One must not be ashamed of his root for it is where he has came from. We attribute the fruitful success of our hard work from the environment we grow up in. The cultural uniqueness of our homes and families, built us up to who we are today. Celebrating the native dialect of our provinces and our country as a whole is definitely a must for our cultural recognition and development.

Buwan ng Wika Celebration revolves around the theme: "Wikang katutubo tungo sa isang bansang Pilipino". It reminds us that our differences in dialects and cultural beliefs is not a hindrance to our country's unity and peace. The dialects of the Philippines namely Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Waray, Bicolano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon all have their own distinct characteristics. Different festivals and beliefs from different regions and provinces all coming together for a better country.


Filipinos are divided by regions and cultures, but are not divided by heart. The Philippines is one country and that is why the Filipinos are one. Even if you come from the shores of Ilocanos, mountains of Ifugaos, islands of Visayans, and seas of the Tausugs, we are all Filipinos and are anchored in achieving one goal. Peace, happiness, and love.

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