The Blazon

The Blazon The Blazon is the official student publication of Bataan National High School - Junior High School in the English medium.

The Blazon is the official student publication of Bataan National High School - Junior High School (BNHS-JHS) in the English medium. Ever since the dissolution of the school's previous student publication, "The Bataan" which led to the formation of the publication and its Filipino counterpart, "Ang Banaag", The Blazon has rigorously continued to serve the Arellanista and the youth of the society beyond the campus walls. Despite the present challenges to independent and free journalism, the publication's editorial board and its members of the academe that serve under the common objective of the publication continue the fight for the deliverance of integrity and critical journalism to the Arellanista, serving as their mouthpiece for dissent and concern as well as a tool for the defense of democracy within the campus and beyond. The Blazon presses onward in its role of stepping outside and questioning the norms and set conventions to fulfill its pledge: To redefine campus journalism, and create great stories.

WALANG PASOK: Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 133 issued by the Office of the President, face-to-face classes at all...
31/08/2026

WALANG PASOK: Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 133 issued by the Office of the President, face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools across the province of Bataan are suspended tomorrow, September 1.

The suspension was made following the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to ensure the safety of students and the general public.

According to the latest 24-hour weather forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Bataan is expected to remain under the Yellow Rainfall Warning until tomorrow afternoon.

Schools may implement online classes or modular distance learning upon the directive of their respective school principals.

In case of emergency, the public is advised to contact the following hotlines:

Balanga CDRRMO: 09989971419
City Peace and Order Office: (047) 237-4477 / 09199917117 / 09178117117
Health Emergency Medical System (HEMS): 09219589798 / 09956338748
Balanga City Police Station: (047) 237-3206 / 09985985357
BFP Balanga Fire Station: (047) 935-0500 / 09616945781
PENELCO Inc. โ€“ Balanga City: 09177140503
Balanga Water District: 09190849498 / 09190849294 / 09190870349

Stay safe and dry, Arellanistas

"๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ."Till this day, the efforts, sa...
31/08/2026

"๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ."

Till this day, the efforts, sacrifices, and bravery spent by our national heroes remain significant in our country's growth. Amidst the crisis in the past and present, we have held up against it all. And, it is all because of themโ€”our heroes' courage to fight nonetheless of the odds and consequences they had to face for a brighter future.

Curiosity sparks for what truly is the reason why they kept on fighting for our country; what made them believe that what they're doing is for the better even if it means to sacrifice their life?

It's all because of faith. Faith that directed our heroes to believe so greatly of our people that they sacrificed their lives with no worry of failure. They've fought and given us a path to follow that guides us in becoming greaterโ€”into a notion of a great nation that we get to build.

Via Mykhaella Ross Divinagracia
Layout by Akio de Guia

A brief article may take only a few minutes to read, but those paragraphs didnโ€™t simply appear. What you donโ€™t see are t...
30/08/2026

A brief article may take only a few minutes to read, but those paragraphs didnโ€™t simply appear. What you donโ€™t see are the grueling hours spent over drafts, researching facts, and untangling dozens of voices to build that story. Perched right at the very top is a single nameโ€”the byline. Hiding in plain sight, almost invisible.

Behind every word stands an individual, a soul of courageโ€”someone who bared the truth and refused to let it vanish. Their name might only take a fraction of the page, but it secures the immense weight of the journey it took to get there.

In the Philippines, it is undeniable that press freedom still faces countless challenges. From red-tagging, intimidation, and violence, it seems that telling stories rooted in truth has never been without the risk of being silenced.

And yet, despite all these challengesโ€”their pens still write, their voices still amplify, and their purpose remains unshaken: to uphold truth, freedom, and accountability.

So, as we commemorate National Press Freedom Day, let us look beyond the headlines and notice the names beneath them. Let us honor our journalistsโ€™ INK-credible role in igniting the flame of truthโ€”and continue supporting and defending press freedom.

Let us celebrate their courage, bravery and passion, and let us be reminded that behind every by-line is a freedom worth protecting. As long as courageous journalists put truth into the page, may we fiercely protect their right to write and be heard.

WALANG PASOK: Due to inclement weather, Bataan Governor Joet Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes from preschool to...
27/08/2026

WALANG PASOK: Due to inclement weather, Bataan Governor Joet Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes from preschool to Grade 12, including the Alternative Learning System (ALS), across Bataan in both public and private schools tomorrow, August 28.

The suspension was made following the latest weather advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), which places the province of Bataan under the Yellow Rainfall Warning, and the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to ensure the safety of students and the public.

Schools may implement online classes or modular distance learning at the discretion of their respective school principals.

In case of emergency, the public is advised to contact the following hotlines:

Balanga CDRRMO: 09989971419
City Peace and Order Office: (047) 237-4477 / 09199917117 / 09178117117
Health Emergency Medical System (HEMS): 09219589798 / 09956338748
Balanga City Police Station: (047) 237-3206 / 09985985357
BFP Balanga Fire Station: (047) 935-0500 / 09616945781
PENELCO Inc. โ€“ Balanga City: 09177140503
Balanga Water District: 09190849498 / 09190849294 / 09190870349

Stay safe and dry, Arellanistas

Today marks the 43rd year since Benigno โ€œNinoyโ€ Aquino Jr.โ€™s assassination in 1983. Ever since, Aquino has come to be re...
21/08/2026

Today marks the 43rd year since Benigno โ€œNinoyโ€ Aquino Jr.โ€™s assassination in 1983. Ever since, Aquino has come to be remembered as a man courageous enough to stand by his convictions despite the price he had to pay. With that, The Blazon stands in solidarity with countless Filipinos in remembering a man who once said that the Filipino is worth dying for.

Though remembering Aquino means more than remembering his name and titleโ€”it also means recognizing his drive to fight for what is right.

Aquino's death was more than a loss of a politcal figureโ€”it became a redefining moment that awakened the nation's call for change. His courage and unwavering commitment to his beliefs continue to remind Filipinos that standing for what is right can leave a mark on history.

As we commemorate a turning point in our history, one that inspired Filipinos to further fight for democracy, let us continue to remember his name: Benigno โ€œNinoyโ€ Aquino Jr., the man who stood by his convictions against all adversities. I via Jose Rafael Sunga

WALANG PASOK: In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 131 issued by the Office of the President, face-to-face classes...
19/08/2026

WALANG PASOK: In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 131 issued by the Office of the President, face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools across Bataan are suspended tomorrow, August 20, due to the inclement weather brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The province of Bataan will remain under the Orange Rainfall Warning until tomorrow afternoon, based on the latest weather advisory issued at 5:00 p.m. by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Schools may implement online classes or modular distance learning upon the directive of their respective school principals.

In case of emergency, the public is advised to contact the following hotlines:

Balanga CDRRMO: 09989971419
City Peace and Order Office: (047) 237-4477 / 09199917117 / 09178117117
Health Emergency Medical System (HEMS): 09219589798 / 09956338748
Balanga City Police Station: (047) 237-3206 / 09985985357
BFP Balanga Fire Station: (047) 935-0500 / 09616945781
PENELCO Inc. โ€“ Balanga City: 09177140503
Balanga Water District: 09190849498 / 09190849294 / 09190870349

Stay safe and dry, Arellanistas

WALANG PASOK: Balanga City Mayor Raquel Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and priva...
18/08/2026

WALANG PASOK: Balanga City Mayor Raquel Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools tomorrow, August 19, in view of the continuing effects of the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by Tropical Depression .

The province of Bataan will remain under the Orange Rainfall Warning until Thursday noon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Weather Advisory No. 68, issued at 5:00 p.m.

Schools may shift to Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) upon the directive of their respective school principals.

In case of emergency, the public is advised to contact the following hotlines:

Balanga CDRRMO: 09989971419
City Peace and Order Office: (047) 237-4477 / 09199917117 / 09178117117
Health Emergency Medical System (HEMS): 09219589798 / 09956338748
Balanga City Police Station: (047) 237-3206 / 09985985357
BFP Balanga Fire Station: (047) 935-0500 / 09616945781
PENELCO Inc. โ€“ Balanga City: 09177140503
Balanga Water District: 09190849498 / 09190849294 / 09190870349

Stay safe and dry, Arellanistas

WALANG PASOK: Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 128 from the Office of the President, face-to-face classes at all leve...
17/08/2026

WALANG PASOK: Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 128 from the Office of the President, face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools across Bataan are suspended tomorrow, August 18.

The suspension was made following the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and in view of the heavy rainfall warnings issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) amid the continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The province of Bataan is currently under the Red Rainfall Warning, according to the latest Heavy Rainfall Warning issued by the PAGASA National Capital Region PRSD at 5:00 PM.

Schools, however, may shift to alternative delivery modes (ADM) at the discretion of their respective school heads.

In case of emergency, the public is advised to contact the following hotlines:

Balanga CDRRMO: 09989971419
City Peace and Order Office: (047) 237-4477 / 09199917117 / 09178117117
Health Emergency Medical System (HEMS): 09219589798 / 09956338748
Balanga City Police Station: (047) 237-3206 / 09985985357
BFP Balanga Fire Station: (047) 935-0500 / 09616945781
PENELCO Inc. โ€“ Balanga City: 09177140503
Balanga Water District: 09190849498 / 09190849294 / 09190870349

Stay safe and dry, Arellanistas!

WALANG PASOK: Balanga City Mayor Raquel Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes from preschool to senior high school i...
12/08/2026

WALANG PASOK: Balanga City Mayor Raquel Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes from preschool to senior high school in both public and private schools tomorrow, August 13, due to the inclement weather brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

According to the latest Heavy Rainfall Warning issued by the PAGASA National Capital Region PRSD at 8:00 PM, portions of Bataan, including Morong, Bagac, Mariveles, Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Orani, Samal, Abucay, and Balanga, are under the Orange Rainfall Warning, while Limay, Orion, and Pilar are under the Yellow Rainfall Warning.

The suspension of classes or implementation of alternative modes of learning in colleges and universities shall be at the discretion of their respective institutions.

Meanwhile, schools with suspended face-to-face classes may implement asynchronous learning upon the directive of their respective school principals.

In case of emergencies, the public is advised to contact the following hotlines:

Balanga CDRRMO: 09989971419
City Peace and Order Office: (047) 237-4477 / 09199917117 / 09178117117
Health Emergency Medical System (HEMS): 09219589798 / 09956338748
Balanga City Police Station: (047) 237-3206 / 09985985357
BFP Balanga Fire Station: (047) 935-0500 / 09616945781
PENELCO Inc. โ€“ Balanga City: 09177140503
Balanga Water District: 09190849498 / 09190849294 / 09190870349

Stay safe and dry, Arellanistas!

WALANG PASOK: Gov. Joet Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools acros...
10/08/2026

WALANG PASOK: Gov. Joet Garcia has suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools across Bataan tomorrow, August 11, amid the continuous heavy rains and gusty winds brought by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

According to the latest weather advisory issued by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 5:00 PM, the province of Bataan will remain under the Orange Rainfall Warning until tomorrow afternoon.

The suspension was made following the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to ensure the safety of students and the public.

Schools, however, may shift to asynchronous learning upon the directive of their respective school principals.

In case of emergencies, the public is advised to contact the following hotlines:

Balanga CDRRMO: 09989971419
City Peace and Order Office: (047) 237-4477 / 09199917117 / 09178117117
Health Emergency Medical System (HEMS): 09219589798 / 09956338748
Balanga City Police Station: (047) 237-3206 / 09985985357
BFP Balanga Fire Station: (047) 935-0500 / 09616945781
PENELCO Inc. โ€“ Balanga City: 09177140503
Balanga Water District: 09190849498 / 09190849294 / 09190870349

Stay safe and dry, Arellanistas

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