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04/12/2024

𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒!

Get ready to ignite your holiday spirit at the SPCF CARESmas Carnival! Experience the thrill of exhilarating 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨, dive into 𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨, and participate in a wide array of festive activities. Treat your taste buds at our 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙖𝙧 while enjoying 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, a dazzling 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣, and so much more!

Join us for the festivities starting at 𝟲 𝗣.𝗠. every day 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Don’t miss out on the fun—let's make this holiday season unforgettable at the carnival!🎆🎡🎪

17/11/2024

Attention to all students and faculty,

Due to the inclement weather conditions, all in-person classes at all private and public levels are suspended for November 18, 2024. However, to ensure that academic progress continues uninterrupted, 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 at their regular scheduled times. Please check your school’s online platform for further instructions and access to your virtual classrooms.

Stay safe and driven, SPCNians!

11/11/2024

Attention to all students and faculty,

Due to the inclement weather conditions, all in-person classes at all private and public levels are suspended for November 12, 2024. However, to ensure that academic progress continues uninterrupted, 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 at their regular scheduled times. Please check your school’s online platform for further instructions and access to your virtual classrooms.

Stay safe and driven, SPCNians!

11/11/2024

The Pagemaker is calling on creators ready to make waves and leave footprints on every page. We’re searching for passionate individuals to join us:

- Radio Broadcasters
- Technical Director
- Photojournalists
- News Writers
- Layout Artists

Students of Systems Plus College Foundation Basic Education Department for A.Y. 2024-2025 are encouraged to join by completing and submitting our provided applications through the link below:
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Google form submissions are open from November 11-13.

If you have a voice that resonates, an eye for the unseen, or a hand for creative design, now’s your moment to join and compete. Let’s build something unforgettable!! ✍️📸

Note Bene:
All aspiring photojournalist are required to have their cameras or DSLRs. Provide your active email address and accounts for further announcements about the upcoming audition and training.

11/11/2024

| 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺

𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀

Another shot in the hoop by the SPCF blue panthers resumed after a slashing game against HAU athletes, claiming all four quarters to be in their graving paws; reigning with a score of 58-82 for ACPRISSA 5x5 basketball semifinals round in HAU gymnasium, November 9, 2024.

10/11/2024

Attention to all students and faculty,

Due to the inclement weather conditions, all in-person classes at all private and public levels are suspended for November 11, 2024. However, to ensure that academic progress continues uninterrupted, 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 at their regular scheduled times. Please check your school’s online platform for further instructions and access to your virtual classrooms.

Stay safe and driven, SPCNians!

10/11/2024

| 𝑰𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 | 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗸𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀

Blue Panthers (SPCF) bigong makapasok ng finals matapos matalo ng Great Danes sa iskor na 1-2 (27-25, 23-25, 20-25) sa Angeles City Private School Sports Association (ACPRISSA) Women's Volleyball Meet 2024 Semi-Finals na ginananap sa Angeles University Foundation Santa Barbara Campus ika-9 ng Nobyembre.

Mainit ang naging sagupaan ng dalawang koponan sa unang set palang at dikit lang ang laban, 16-10 ang naging pinakamalaking lamang ng Blue Panthers sa unang set.

Makapigil hininga ang bawat hampas ng bola sa pagitan ng dalawang panig kung saan nagpalitan ng puntos at tuluyan natapos ang unang set sa iskor 27-25.

'di pa natapos ang mainit na sagutan ng dalawang koponan at nagtuloy-tuloy pa hanggang sa ikawalang set, walang nakakalayo sa iskor sa kasamaan palad ay bigo ang blue panthers na ipanalo 23-25.

Sa huling set ay dikit parin sa simula subalit naubusan na ng gasolina ang mga manlalaro ng Blue Panthers at tuluyan na naungusan ng Great Danes sapat upang manalo sa huli at ikatlong set 20-25, para tapusin ang pagasang makapasok sa finals sa Women's Volleyball Meet sa ACPRISSA.

Ulat | George Jeff Cheng
Larawan | Angel Sampang

10/11/2024

| 𝑰𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺

𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗖𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Kinalmot ng Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF) Blue Panthers ang mala-gintong pananggalang ng Holy Angel University (HAU) Golden Guardians, 25-23, 25-18, sa kanilang bakbakan sa finals ng 2024 Angeles City Private Schools Sports Association (ACPRISSA) sa Angeles University Foundation Santa Barbara Gymnasium, Nobyembre 9.

Sa laban, namayani si go-to-guy Hajj Gomez ng Blue Panthers matapos magpakawala ng 10 puntos mula sa siyam na atake at isang service ace. Samantala, sinubok din ni SPCF outside hitter Jules Mauyao ang mala-ipis na depensa ng HAU, na nagbunsod ng pitong atake at tatlong alas.

Bago ang kampeonato, pinatikim muna ng Blue Panthers ang Great Danes (AUF) ng kanilang mababagsik na pangil sa semi-finals, 25-11, 25-11. Dahil dito, nagbukas ang mga pintuan para sa matamis na kampanya ng SPCF, na nagresulta sa kanilang pag-usad sa championship match.

Bilang dagdag motibasyon, nabanggit ni Head Coach Gilbert Vinuya ng SPCF sa kanilang huddle na, "Nandito na tayo, kunin na natin ito," na nagsilbing inspirasyon upang mamayagpag ang kanyang koponan sa buong torneyo.

Sa huli, natapos ang mainit na engkwentro sa isang running attack ni Waine Maginness, na nakapagtala ng limang atake at isang block.

Report by | Cyjay Terrones
Photos by | Angel Sampang

08/11/2024

| 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺

𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁

A double history was made after the SPCF Blue Panthers consumed the volleyball court, with both the men's and women's teams feasted on their opponents: Holy Family Academy and Chevalier School with 2-0 straight sets, showcasing their fierce and predatory skills for ACPRISSA volleyball elimination in AUF Integrated School’s gymnasium, November 08, 2024.

Both Panthers are bound to set the game against both women’s’ and men’s teams of the AUF Integrated School for the semi-finals on November 09, 2024 at the same site.

08/11/2024

| 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺

𝗔𝗖𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗙𝗔 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀

After delivering a noteworthy triumph from yesterday’s events, Systems Plus College Foundation doubled down on splitting Holy Family Academy’s chances, proving that luck was not the only one in their favor; Setting a score of 90-27 for ACPRISSA 5x5 basketball elimination round in HAU gymnasium, November 8, 2024.

SPCF panthers are set to face HAU athletes for the full court semi-finals on November 9, 2024 in the same site.

Report | Kyrsten Lyrenz Bautista
Photos | Jhon-Rio Gonzales

08/11/2024

| 𝑰𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺

𝟭:𝟴 | 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗲, 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗖𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Nakapagpalugi sa Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF) ang mga hampas ni Julia Gabrielle Velasco ng Holy Angel University (HAU) kay Ashezeilie Chelsea Estoque sa Angeles City Private Schools Sports Association (ACPRISSA) 2024 women's tennis meet, sa iskor na 1:8, na naganap sa SPCF ngayong ika-7 ng Nobyembre.

Ulat | Alyssa Cuellar
Larawan | Jhon-Rio Gonzales

07/11/2024

| 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺

𝗔𝗖𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗙𝗖𝗦𝗙𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁

Systems Plus College Foundation left Clark Feild Christian School Foundation empty handed after a predicted winning battle for the ACPRISAA 5x5 basketball starters with a historic 𝟭𝟬𝟳-𝟬 point count in SPCF Gymnasium, November 7, 2024.

The Panthers are set to stand against Proverbsville for the elimination round later on at Holy Angel University, November 8, 2024. Will their feisty momentum remain?

Report | Kyrsten Lyrenz Bautista
Photos | Jhon-Rio Gonzales

07/11/2024

| 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺
𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗖𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

The Angeles City Private School Association (ACPRISSA) Meet 2024 officially kicked off on November 7 at the Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF) Gymnasium.

The event, which runs from November 7 to 9, brings together athletes from 25 private schools across Angeles City, all participating under the theme "Unity in Motion: Empowering ACPRISSA Athletes through Sportsmanship and Excellence."

The opening ceremony began with a lively parade of athletes, accompanied by a vibrant performance from the SPCF Brass Band. The Boy Scouts of the Philippines participated in the Entrance of Colors, followed by an introduction to the participating schools. To symbolize the spirit of unity, the torch was lit by Ian Patrick Aquino, a Palarong Pambansa bronze medalist.

In a show of respect and sportsmanship, JC Escalaña led the athletes in taking the Oath of Sportsmanship. This was followed by a welcoming message from Dr. Carlito S. Antonio, ACAPS President, who emphasized the importance of sportsmanship. City Councilor Chris G. Cortez represented Cong. Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II with an inspirational address.

The Ms. ACPRISSA 2024 competition followed, with muses from both the elementary and high school divisions being presented. In the elementary category, La Vertice School was crowned Ms. ACPRISSA, while St. John Integrated School earned 1st runner-up. In the high school category, Dominican School of Angeles City claimed the title of Ms. ACPRISSA 2024, with Systems Plus College Foundation finishing as 1st runner-up.

The athletes will compete in various sports over the next three days, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, and swimming. These competitions provide an opportunity for students to showcase their athleticism, while also promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie among the participating schools.

The ACPRISSA Meet 2024 continues to be a significant event in the region, emphasizing unity, excellence, and the values of fair play. This year’s event not only highlights athletic prowess but also serves as an empowering occasion for students to embrace sportsmanship and leadership.

Report | Baby Angelene Paller and Michael Tayag
Photos | Jhon-Rio Gonzales, St. John Romero, and Fhrinzess Guittap

07/11/2024

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With determination in the air and a spirit of unity driving every step, the Angeles City Private Schools Sports Association is set to ignite the stage at SPCF Gymnasium for the ACPRISSA meet! Get ready to witness champions in the making as athletes from across the region go head-to-head for glory. Let the games begin!

03/11/2024

LOOK: Under the spell of Halloween night, Sta. Maria Village was transformed into a haunting ground, where candy-craving tricksters roamed with eerie delight. The trick-or-treat event stirred up the quiet streets as costumed creatures, young and old, shuffled from door to door, bags open like bottomless pits ready to devour every sweet treat in sight. With faces painted in ghoulish hues and eyes wide with sugary anticipation, this ravenous horde of fiends brought the village to life—an unforgettable, spine-tingling night where candy was the only cure for their playful spirits.

02/11/2024

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻

Behind the velvet curtain, where shadows conspire,
The puppeteer pulls strings, drenched in desire.
His hands, stained black with secrets untold,
Twist lives into puppets, their fates bought and sold.
He dances in shadows, grins in the dark,
Feeding on power like a ravenous shark.

The marionettes move, their voices controlled,
Puppets of wood, but their souls have been sold.
They preach hollow words, speak lines rehearsed,
Programmed to protect the system’s thirst.
The puppeteer watches, his laughter concealed,
As the masses bow low to a truth never revealed.

Mirrors on the walls reflect a hollow lie,
Bending reality with each blink of the eye.
The cracks in the glass? Just wounds that won’t heal,
But the puppeteer’s hand smooths them with zeal.
He crafts a new world, where deceit reigns supreme,
And those who dare question are silenced mid-scream.

The ink on the headlines is dipped in his hand,
The news is his tool, the lie fully planned.
He tells you what’s real, what you’re meant to see,
While feeding you stories of false liberty.
In banquet halls, the elite eat lies for dessert,
While the rest starve on crumbs, the system inert.

He parades through the daylight with a mask so fine,
Invisible yet touching every single line.
He poisons the sunlight, bends the sky’s hue,
Twisting reality to control all of you.
And when the rebels rise, they fall just as fast,
Choked by whispers that echo from the past.

This land is his stage, and the show never ends,
A cycle of lies that forever bends.
He’ll rewrite history, erase what’s true,
To keep the illusion perfect for you.
But beneath his power, a spark still waits,
To shatter his rule, and break the gates.

For even a puppeteer’s grip must fail,
When the crowd sees through the final veil.
Yet the strings grow tighter, the lies still drip,
From the puppeteer’s lips, with iron grip.
The people cheer, blind to their fate,
While the puppeteer seals the final gate.

Writer | Fhrinzess Guittap
Layout | Naomy Nathalie Kim
Artist | Trisha Faye Gabayran

02/11/2024

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗡 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘀

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) emerged victorious in a recent United Nations booth event as they represented the country Ethiopia (Africa) in the annual celebration of the United Nations at the System Plus College Foundation (SPCF), held at 1:00 PM on October 30, 2024.

STEM strand won the overall championship, beginning with their booth, which was built to resemble ethnic households in Ethiopia, with all of its tour guides dressed in brown uniforms. Furthermore, they won for their Ethiopian delights, such as “Sambusa, Banatu, Doro Wat, and Honey Tart,” as well as the beverage Spreeze, a blend of avocado, mango, papaya, and Gebeta and Segno Maksegno, for their games.

"I am satisfied, and all my expectations are met, especially with the help of STEM students Ellarie and Carl and the rest of the team. Lahat naman ng strand, I know they are satisfied with the booth that they've created, and the essence of this event is to showcase how we address diversity in this world full of adversity, and this kind of event helps us to be reminded of who we are as individuals without looking for kung sino ba yung mataas na culture, mababang culture or sino ba yung nasa marginalized and so on and so forth, and yes, overall, I'm pretty much satisfied with the results and with the outcomes of the event," John Angelo Veruasa, in chief of the STEM booth, stated.

The country booths consisted of five countries, including Mexico (Humanities and Social Sciences), Italy (General Academic Strand), Brazil (Accountancy, Business and Management), Japan (Technical Vocational and Livelihood), and Ethiopia (STEM). The booths were prepared by the collective efforts of teachers and students of each strand.

The other booths, such as Mexico organized their booth based on the movie "COCO," for their food and beverage, they prepared: Tostadas, Enchiladas with Mexican rice, Bionico, and Agua de fresca. For Italy's booth, restaurant-like and Basilica, the dishes were Bruschetta, Carbonara, and Affogato. Brazil utilized vibrant colors; the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue is at present; for games, "Correio Elegante, Boca Do Palhaço, and Boliche Brasileiro”“Feijoada, Bolinhos de bacalhau, Baiao de dios, Brigadeiros, and Limonada" for food and beverage; “Torii Gate, cherry blossom, and paper umbrellas” as frontage of Japan’s Booth; Mt. Fuji and anime cosplay were seen; "Konpira Fune Fune and Yoyo Tsuri," for games, for food and drink: "Pork Tamasu, teriyaki sauce, Soba noodles, Carrot Namasu, Miso soup and green tea."

The winners were awarded by the Principal of Basic Education, Doctor Carlito S. Antonio, at the Saint Joseph Building.

LIST OF WINNERS:

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
Champion - Ethiopia (STEM)
1st Place - Japan (TVL)
2nd Place - Brazil (ABM)
3rd Place - Italy (GAS)
4th Place - Mexico (HUMSS)

TOUR GUIDE
Champion - Ethiopia (STEM)
1st Place - Japan (TVL) and Italy (GAS)
2nd Place - Mexico (HUMSS) Brazil (ABM)

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION FOR TOUR GUIDING
Ethiopia (STEM)

COUNTRY BOOTHS
Champion - Ethiopia (STEM)
1st Place - Japan (TVL) and Italy (GAS)
2nd Place - Brazil (ABM) and Mexico (HUMSS)

Report by | Arvin Jay Pare
Photos by | Katrina Enriquez, Naomy Nathalie Kim, Jasmen Cuesta, Blezey Garbin, Angel Sampang, and Jhon Rio Gonzales

01/11/2024

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗿-𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁; 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Tick-Tock! As the clock rang exactly 3 in the waking dawn, the shadows started to creep, and witching hours drew near in the evening of Halloween. The Infectious giggles of younglings enhanced the enchanting and vibrant atmosphere as the air crackled with anticipation in the light of hundreds of tiny minions, witches, and superheroes emerged to life, with their laughter echoing through the damp streets like a chorus of mischievous spirits. The remarkable enjoyment of pandemonium fueled by sweets and the allure of transmuting into someone else for the evening filled the air, overshadowing the usual darker currents in our horizon. But much petrifying trickers are not roaming for houses who have candies, they remain all year long with crowns and pennies. Division and Deceit — what’s so new in Halloween?

The chilling song of delight beckons, yet a freezing wind whispers through the shadows, carrying the weight of an unseen haunted being. My skin crawls with the knowledge that I am not alone, that unseen eyes in the dark track my every move, just as a wolf in a badged uniform would. I teetered on the blink of hope and despair as my mind, a battleground of opposing emotions, tried to withstand the alluring pull of expectation and the paralyzing grip of fear. Walking through these nights, having these kinds of scared and anxious feelings—the feeling of having a monster underneath my bed, I always imagine what this world would be like if we were all safe and free. If we live in a world where it is not our right to ask for safety, then who’s going to protect us in such beast?

Like chocolates stationed in houses, the sugar and flavorful warmth it radiates conceal the toothache it soon follows like a jester in a throne room. Inadvertently given a sense of fear and smugness, the children’s innocent faces, painted with the promise of a tasty tomorrow, obscured by the buffoon’s extreme and greedy hunger; a haunting reminder that the most terrifying costumes are often worn by those who promise a much luscious forthcoming as they have cast long shadows.

Many evenings have gone, costumes had been packed isolated and the jack-o'-lanterns had long since crumbled, but the cold in the air wasn't caused by the diminishing autumn breeze; rather, it was the persisting fear that stands as a constant prompting that safety was a transient illusion. Is this the value of being free? A life spent in pounding, a heart asphyxiated by fear, all to appease the ravenous taste of a society that eats its own? Or am I the only kid knocking at each door while the moon is full, avoiding those trickers, while all of the other prosperous kids wearing scary costumes enrich the sweet with no impression of the harsh aftertaste?

Writer | Karl Patangui
Layout | Naomy Nathalie Kim
Artist | Mhikyla Trish De Jesus

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