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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 b

eyond 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.

01/04/2026

LOOK: Lord Jeos Valentos, student with Highest Honors of 9-Edison STE, encouraged fellow learners to not only dream but act upon them during his Message of Gratitude in the 2026 BNHS-JHS Recognition Rites, March 30, Bataan People's Center. Valentos also noted God's guidance as a factor in achieving success, not merely one's dedication.

via Sofia Lintag, Jari Diuco
Layout by Emiric Padua
Photo courtesy of Lord Jeos Valentos

31/03/2026

LOOK: Batch 2014 BNHS Alumnus and graduate of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of Law, Attorney Reigh Harvy Canta, stressed the importance of integrity and compassion in one's journey towards success during his remarks in the 2026 BNHS-JHS Recognition Rites before Grades 7 to 9 Arellanistas, March 30, Bataan People's Center.

via John Christian Navarro, Jari Diuco
Layout by Emiric Padua
Photo Courtesy of Reigh Harvy Canta

31/03/2026

WITNESS THE MOTIVATIONAL ADDRESS of Batch 2008 BNHS Alumnus and now Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Assistant Professor Dr. Jayvie Villazor, who encouraged Grade 10 Completers to give the country a chance and be change makers during his Motivational Address in the 11th BNHS-JHS Moving Up Ceremony, March 30, Bataan People's Center.

via Jari Diuco
Video by Jari Diuco

31/03/2026

WATCH: Gawad Gobernador Awardee Loriz Jamiele Villapando, student with Highest Honors from 10-Maxwell STE, shared her appreciation to supportive teachers, classmates, and family during her Message of Gratitude in the 11th BNHS-JHS Moving Up Ceremony, March 30, Bataan People's Center.

Villapando has consistently earned with Highest Honors since Grade 7.

via Jari Diuco
Video by Jari Diuco

31/03/2026

LOOK: As a fruit of labor and dedication, 1071 learners were declared as completers in Bataan National High School-Junior High School's 11th Moving Up Ceremony yesterday, March 30, Bataan People's Center (BPC).

Students from Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE), Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL), Special Program in the Arts (SPA), Special Program in Technical-Vocational Education (SPTVE), Special Program in Journalism (SPJ), Special Needs Education (SNED), K-12 Program, and Open High School (OHS) received academic, leadership, and other special awards.

Anchored on this year's theme, "Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character," Schools Division Office (SDO) Balanga City Superintendent Roland Fronda correlated his message on lessons of Palm Sunday.

"Nawa'y maging tulad kayo ng puno ng palmera, matayog, matuwid, at kayang tumayo sa anumang bagyo," Fronda said.

Representing Batch 2026, Gawad Gobernador Recipient Loriz Jamiele Villapando, student with Highest Honors from 10-Maxwell STE, expressed her reflection on her shared journey by appreciating people who gave support during her Message of Gratitude.

"Even in that cloudy night, the canvas was never truly dark, because along the way, our canvas was never painted alone," she said.

Likewise, Liam Xanti Manarang, student with Highest Honors from 10-Copernicus STE stressed the importance of unity to achieve success in his Welcome Address.

"I think we can all agree that without teamwork, or unity, in other words, we would not be able to perform at our very best and enjoy the experience," Manarang stated.

Moreover, Guest Speaker Jayvee Villazor, Batch 2008 Alumnus and now Assistant Professor at Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) with multiple published researches, looked back at his humble beginnings and urged learners to take upon the responsibility of being the country's hope.

"Eventually, the voice you hear inside and the voice you hear outside start to feel the same, but if you keep avoiding it, you also avoid the chance to grow, to improve, and to become confident in your own voice," Villazor added.

Manuel Meeko Aromin, with Highest Honors of 10-Archimedes STE, led the Pledge of Loyalty and called on fellow completers to uphold values learned and give back to the community.

Meanwhile, Anellen Fernandez of the Filipino Department was granted the Dakilang G**o Award for Grade 9, including Jade Angelique Ramos, Cheryl Posas, and Jayremiah Gallardo for Grade 7, 8, and 10, respectively, all from the Science Department, after their outstanding performance in teaching.

This batch marks BNHS-JHS's first Moving Up Ceremony in BPC after the pandemic, following previous ceremonies held at BNHS Auditorium, with SPJ producing its first batch of completers with seven learners.

via Jari Diuco
Photos by Jari Diuco

ERRATUM: There has been a confusion on the number of learners who completed Grade 10. It has now been changed from 1703 to 1071 upon clarification with Assistant Principal Mayfour Yadno. The publication apologizes for the confusion the error may have caused and will double check information as it moves forward.

05/03/2026

𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘

Do you have a story to tell? The Blazon, the official English student publication of Bataan National High School–Junior High School (BNHS-JHS), is seeking student journalists who are ready to make their mark in the field of campus journalism.

In an era marked by a worsening education crisis and the spread of public misinformation, we are in need of responsible storytellers and watchdogs of society who will uphold truth, integrity, and the voices of Arellanistas.

Joining The Blazon will open doors to improve your writing, reporting, and creative skills while working with a team that values responsible campus journalism.

Interested applicants can go to bit.ly/TB-ApplicationForm or scan the QR code to upload their requirements starting today until March 13.

Applicants who prefer to submit their requirements physically may get a copy of the Application Form at the Special Program in Journalism (SPJ) Room, located on the third floor of the Andres Bonifacio Building by looking for Sir John Kevin Gamiao. The requirements should also be submitted to the same office.

For further clarifications, read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here: bit.ly/TB-FAQS or message The Blazon's page.

Redefine campus journalism. Shape great stories. Join The Blazon.

05/03/2026

Watch innovation and creativity unfold while venturing through the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Aisle 2026 at the BNHS-JHS Enrique "Tet" Garcia auditorium, with Rheanna Bernardo. 👨‍🔬🧪

05/03/2026

Showcasing a variety of projects and demonstrations, the Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Program kicked off the STE Awareness, Innovation, Skills, and Localization Exhibit (AISLE) yesterday, March 4, at the BNHS-JHS Enrique 'Tet' Garcia Auditorium.

Researchers presented experiments, explained prototypes, and demonstrated creative solutions, engaging both peers and teachers in hands-on and interactive learning.

Grade 7 students focused on environmental projects, Grade 8 students showcased upcycling natural resources into eco-friendly products, Grade 9 students presented cosmetics, dye, and soap, while Grade 10 students featured Arduino-based research projects.

In addition, attendees enjoyed games and a wide selection of food, adding a lively atmosphere to the three-day event which will run until tomorrow, March 6, at 10 a.m.

Via Angel De Guzman
Photo by Angel De Guzman

03/03/2026

Celebrate 124 years of BNHS-JHS's commitment to shaping minds and building character with Rheanna Bernardo. 🏫

03/03/2026

‎𝗜𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆
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‎His dad comes home, his eyes full of glory. Little Jonjon’s dad seemed as if he’s about to cry after his 3-day trip on the ocean near Zambales’ shores. Their fishing tools broken, their hearts crushed, little Jonjon approached his father with a smile on his face.
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‎“Tatay, Tatay!” he exclaimed as his dad, Rodel, hugged him tight saying that he might not be able to buy little Jonjon’s school items. The fish they worked hard for was apparently taken by Chinese vessels roaming that area.
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‎That was what the Tatsulok Theatre Collective Inc. showed on one of their shows in Bataan National High School-Junior High School, showcasing the issue on the West Philippine Sea. Four fishermen who are working for their family, four men who became a victim of China’s undying greed for land. Two unforgettable characters, Rommel and Rodel, both are fathers, both are devastated by what they have lost.
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‎The theater performance fascinates me as I watched thoroughly; the plot and ex*****on of its performance are wildly and perfectly synchronized, made to amaze its viewers.
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‎Before the show started, Tatsulok Production director, Sir Carlos "B**g" Ramos, had made a quick appearance to give context and reminders of what to do and not to do inside the show.
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‎The performance is simple and easy to understand. The actors' great acting sold the whole show as watching them felt natural. Their dialogue was nothing too complex, just fishermen having a good time at the start.
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‎They have successfully hooked the audience once they started their first musical number with the characters finally drifting into the sea, expressing what they work for and why they fight for the said area. It was followed by more musical numbers as soon as they hit the falling action.
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‎In the end, the 4 men went home; some are hurt, some lost their belongings. It was a very intriguing moment as Rommel’s wife sang about what happened to her husband and their boat.
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‎The ending, being beautifully executed due to how they vowed to continue fighting for their families, touched the audience's hearts. Little Jonjon stood up and a loud "CLAP!" followed from the audience.
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‎The show was spectacular to the point that when you look around, you will see your classmates crying. No exaggerations, just pure joy.
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‎The show made many, myself included, think about what did little Jonjon see?
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‎Showcasing the issue in such a creative way made it easier to understand for those who did not—or may not have cared at first. Just coming up with a play like this is already an exceptional contribution to the Philippines.

It works well in presenting the suffering and the hearts of those who care for their countrymen. Especially for students that will rule the country in the future, making them understand things like this is an additional to their life lessons.
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‎"Kahit kami ay biktima, di kami susuko para sa pamilya," said a child reading a poem in Plaza de Mayor, Balanga in 2015. In the eyes of little Jonjon, his dad, despite being poor, is the best man alive and the best father he had.

03/03/2026

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵

Education is not the only purpose of school.

Yesterday, March 2nd, marked the 124th celebration of Bataan National High School’s (BNHS) foundation day, the foundation of Balanga’s oldest and most resilient public high school that has continued to serve Balangueños since the very beginning of the 21st century.

From its early beginnings as Bataan High School in 1901, to its years bearing the name Arellano Memorial High School in honor of Cayetano L. Arellano, the first Chief Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court and a proud child of Bataan, BNHS has long been tied not only to education, but also to leadership and national service. Through wars, reforms, and generations of graduates, the institution has endured and only evolved further with the start of the digital era.

However, another matter has been growing larger and larger everyday alongside education throughout the school’s existence: indiscipline.

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝘆

For decades, the lack of discipline among some students in BNHS has caused all kinds of problems and inconveniences in and outside of the classroom. In male bathrooms, the second that you enter, you are immediately met with the stench of urine and in worse cases, the smell of ci******es or vapes simply because some students who use the said bathrooms refuse to flush the toilets after use, as well as ignoring and even damaging the posters meant to remind them of basic bathroom rules.

While such an issue barely has any direct impact on education, it is considered a major stain to the school’s reputation. It also represents the sheer indiscipline of some students which eventually develop even further if not met with guidance and self-discipline.

Indiscipline does not only affect matters outside the classrooms either. If a student is undisciplined, they often will not uphold rules in different areas such as bathrooms, let alone rules in the class.

Such indiscipline has been observed by both teachers and even fellow students for decades and has not only hindered the education of students in BNHS, but also strained the patience and peace of teachers unfortunate enough to encounter such exceedingly undisciplined behavior.

As students of a school that has not only been serving for centuries, but also a significant birthplace of many significant people, discipline must be something that goes beyond being upheld and must in fact be something that we all should live and successfully coexist with.

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁

Indiscipline is a matter that is just as significant as education itself, an unwritten lesson that every school should provide simply because education without discipline is no different from a car with no steering wheel, force and intelligence exists, but without proper direction. Which altogether eventually leads to a student who is academically capable, but unable to navigate the social fields that they will step into after graduating.

BNHS has produced individuals who have stepped into those very social fields and served beyond the campus, including leaders such as Enrique “Tet” Garcia Jr. who even after graduating, contributed greatly to the school’s future by greatly renovating the school's auditorium, which is now named after him.

Garcia’s dedication to public service reflects the potential that this institution cultivates even with major existing issues.

To combat such problems, the school must adapt a system that does not make discipline a lesson that is simply taught to everyone, but also something that each student upholds.

We must keep in mind that school is not just a place for education, but also a place to practice basic discipline in order to actually prepare for the challenging life that school prepares us for: adulthood.

Knowing this, the school must not remain silent regarding the sheer lack of discipline of some students, be it in or outside the classroom. A school that produces educated but undisciplined students is failing half its mission.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Of course, student indiscipline is not something that the school should be blamed for. In fact, schools should not at all bother to remind students about it since school is solely designed for students to be educated. But as clear signs of it are observed every day, the school has no choice but to do so. Even go as far as completely locking bathrooms, especially the boys bathrooms, with buildings often only having one available bathroom for male use.

Discipline is something that students must learn outside of school, particularly, their homes. It is the duty of students’ parents or guardians to teach their children proper discipline, especially outside of their house and in other places such as malls, restaurants, and of course, school.

May this celebration of the birth of BNHS also be a reminder that this very school also struggles to function and provide everyone the experience they deserve, mostly because of student indiscipline. Following rules in a school is no different from following the law, they exist to uphold peace and order for generations to come. If discipline is upheld and valued just as much as education, then the school can ensure that it produces students who not only perform well in the fields they are in, but are also responsible upholders of great discipline.

As BNHS celebrates another year of existence, may it continue to not only produce knowledgeable graduates, but disciplined citizens worthy of the legacy carried by its name and history.

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