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Adlayag Publication, Sulangan, Cebu, Bantayan (2026)

20/09/2026

HINUHUBOG ANG PANGARAP
‎Sa Likod ng Unang Letra

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‎Isang titik. Isang salita. Isang pangarap.
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‎Sa bawat unang letrang binibigkas ng isang bata, naroon ang isang g**ong tahimik na humuhubog sa pundasyon ng kanilang kinabukasan.
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‎Sa likod ng bawat batang natututong bumasa, sumulat, at mangarap ay isang g**ong naglalaan ng oras, lakas, at higit sa lahat, puso. Isa sa mga g**ong patuloy na nagbibigay-kulay sa pagkatuto si Teacher Marlona Carano-o, isang Grade 1 teacher na buong pusong humuhubog sa mga batang nasa unang baitang sa kanilang unang hakbang sa mundo ng pagkatuto.
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‎Sa loob ng 10 taon at 10 buwan sa serbisyo, naging saksi si Teacher Marlona sa unti-unting pagbabago ng mga batang minsang nangangapa pa lamang sa mundo ng mga titik at salita. Sa edad na 44, nananatili ang kanyang sigla at dedikasyon sa propesyong pinili niyang yakapin.
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‎Nagsimula ang kanyang paglalakbay sa Mojon Integrated School bilang Grade 3 teacher sa loob ng isang taon. Subalit tila mas malakas ang hatak ng kanyang puso sa mga mas batang mag-aaral. Sa kalaunan, napunta siya sa Grade 1—isang antas na nangangailangan ng higit na tiyaga, malasakit, at pasensiya.
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‎Para kay Teacher Marlona, hindi lamang basta trabaho ang pagtuturo. Isa itong bokasyon at debosyon—isang paglilingkod na may layuning higit pa sa pagtatapos ng isang aralin.
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‎Noong bata pa siya, pangarap na niyang maging madre. Madalas din siyang sumasama sa mga madre na nagtuturo sa mga bata. Marahil, dito unti-unting nahubog ang kanyang pagnanais na maglingkod at humubog ng buhay.
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‎Kaya nang tanungin kung bakit Grade 1 ang kanyang piniling hawakan, malinaw ang sagot niya.
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‎“Pinili ko ang Grade 1 dahil gusto ko ako ang magsisimula mula sa pagbasa hanggang sa kanilang ugali.”
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‎Hindi lamang pagbasa at pagsulat ang nais niyang ituro. Nais niyang maging bahagi ng pundasyong magpapanday sa pagkatao ng isang bata.
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‎Para sa kanya, ang isang batang pumapasok sa paaralan na hindi pa marunong bumasa ay parang blangkong pahina. Sa kamay ng isang g**ong may tiyaga at malasakit, unti-unti itong napupuno ng mga salita, pangarap, at posibilidad.
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‎At sa mahabang panahong ginugol niya sa pagtuturo, may tanong na tila hindi na kailangang pag-isipan nang matagal: Nagsisi ba siya sa pagpili ng propesyon?
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‎“Wala,” ang malinaw niyang tugon.
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‎Para kay Teacher Marlona, sapat na ang pananalig sa Diyos at ang paghahanap sa bagay na tunay na nais ng puso upang hindi pagsisihan ang isang piniling landas. Ang pagiging g**o, aniya, ay hindi lamang isang propesyon kung hindi isang debosyon—isang buong pusong paglalaan ng sarili sa kapakanan ng mga mag-aaral.
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‎Ngunit sa likod ng bawat tagumpay ay may mga hamong kailangang harapin. Hindi laging madali ang paghawak sa mga batang nagsisimula pa lamang matuto. May mga batang makulit, may mga batang nangangailangan ng dagdag na atensiyon, at may mga batang nangangailangan ng mas mahabang pasensiya.
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‎Gayunman, dito rin niya natatagpuan ang isa sa pinakamalaking kasiyahan ng pagiging g**o.
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‎“Masaya ako lalo na kung ang batang iyon ay pasaway tapos naging isang mabuting bata.”
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‎Para sa kanya, higit pa sa grado o anumang pagkilala ang tunay na tagumpay ng isang g**o. Ito ay makikita sa pagbabagong nagaganap sa kanyang mga mag-aaral—mula sa batang hindi pa marunong bumasa tungo sa batang kaya nang bumuo ng mga salita; mula sa batang pasaway tungo sa batang natututong sumunod at maging mabuti.
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‎Sa bawat titik na nababasa ng kanyang mga mag-aaral, tila isang maliit na pangarap ang natutupad.
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‎At para sa mga kabataang nangangarap ding maging g**o, simple ngunit makahulugan ang kanyang payo:
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‎“Dapat ninyong itatak sa inyong sarili na siguraduhin ninyo ang inyong gustong kunin paglaki ninyo. Kung gusto ninyong maging g**o, mag-aral kayo nang mabuti at magpakabait kayo.”
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‎Sa huli, isang maikling mensahe ang nais niyang ipaabot sa mga kapwa g**o at sa mga susunod na tatahak sa propesyong ito:
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‎“Love your work and be patient.”
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‎Sapagkat ang pagtuturo ay hindi lamang tungkol sa mga araling kailangang ituro at mga pahinang kailangang tapusin. Ito ay tungkol sa mga batang kailangang gabayan, mga pusong kailangang hubugin, at mga pangarap na kailangang alagaan.
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‎Sa bawat araw na humaharap si Teacher Marlona sa kanyang mga batang mag-aaral, hindi lamang siya nagtuturo ng pagbasa at pagsulat. Nagtatanim siya ng pundasyon—isang pundasyong maaaring maging simula ng isang mas malaking pangarap.
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‎Dahil sa mundo ng edukasyon, may mga g**ong nagtuturo ng aralin.
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‎Ngunit may mga g**ong nagtuturo ng buhay.
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‎At si Teacher Marlona Carano-o ay isa sa kanila.
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‎Sa pagdiriwang ng National Teachers’ Month, higit na binibigyang-halaga ang mga g**ong araw-araw na nagsisilbing gabay, tagapagturo, at katuwang ng mga mag-aaral sa pag-abot ng kanilang mga pangarap.
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‎Maligayang National Teachers’ Month sa lahat ng g**o—lalo na sa mga g**ong, tulad ni Teacher Marlona, ay hindi lamang nagtuturo ng aralin kung hindi humuhubog ng buhay.

✍️ Jason Sevilleno
📷 Liara Jane Lucenecio

18/09/2026

An ordinary teacher with an extraordinary power

Teaching minds, touching hearts, and building characters are the key teaching goals of an excellent teacher. Teaching has long been viewed as a noble profession requiring a great deal of dedication. Teaching is more than a job; it is a blazing passion that has sparked a hundred other passions. Every teacher's most important task is to shape the personalities of their students as well as their minds. To create well-rounded students, one must connect with them on an emotional level, inspiring and motivating them to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves. Teachers are vital members of society as they cultivate young minds.

Without teachers, there would be no engineers, architects, pilots, accountants, doctors, nurses, and more. Being a teacher is never an easy endeavor. Challenges abound and one's passion can truly be tested. However, if one prevails, a diamond in the rough emerges. But the rewards of being one are immeasurable. A teacher who spreads hope and is eager to assist her students in achieving a better future. A teacher who is willing to sacrifice quality time with her family for the sake of her job.

A teacher who is always willing to walk through flames, brave storms, and confront every challenge came on her way. A teacher who is always dedicated to her profession. Mrs. Kathleen M. Moradas is 35-year-old and has 12 years of service, with 1 year in a previous school and 11 years in Sulangan Integrated School (SIS). She teaches Social Sciences in the Senior High School (SHS) and serves as the adviser for Grade 12-Moonflower. Additionally, she is the SHS Guidance Coordinator at SIS. Mrs. Moradas is a college graduate of Philippine Normal University, majoring in English, and she also holds a postgraduate degree from Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges.

Her mother inspires and motivates her to become a teacher, despite her desire to be an architect. Her mother's greatest desire was to become a teacher, but she was not allowed to pursue that path. As a result, her mother had to choose a different career. However, she wanted her daughter to fulfill the dream that she herself could not achieve. Mrs. Moradas has truly set a high standard throughout her journey as a teacher. Her most rewarding experience as a teacher is when her students admire her. Despite being known as strict, her students consistently approach her for advice, treating her like a mother. This experience is priceless to her. She is the kind of teacher who is willing to nurture her students in every aspect.

There are many challenges she encountered along the way as a teacher, one of which is how to mold her students into better individuals who are not on the right path. Her students do not value or recognize the importance of education. Despite the trials and obstacles, she has faced, she has managed to persevere because her family provides her with strength.

Dedication is the term she always used because she believes that being committed to your job is one of the most crucial qualities that a teacher must have. Mrs. Moradas's teaching motto is "Dedication is the key to success." Her story is written to remind and inspire people to never give up on helping those in need and to continue to touch hearts, nurture minds, and transform the lives of young learners. In times of challenges and struggles, Mrs. Moradas never gives up. She keeps the passion burning. She often reminds herself of the motto, "There's always a brighter side to the dreams and hopes of learners."

"Teachers are the source of knowledge, and as long as you are committed to completing your studies, there are no obstacles in your path to success."

"Always put your best foot forward." - Mrs. Moradas's message to the students and their journey in learning, especially to those who are planning to become a teacher someday.

She believes that if you are not willing to give your best effort in every situation you encounter along the way, you will ultimately fail at the end of the day. In every challenge that students face, they should recognize that education plays a crucial role in shaping and developing them for a brighter future. If you still believe that powers you have seen on TV’s are impossible, then you must meet Mrs. Moradas, a woman who is an ordinary teacher with an extraordinary power. And her power is to teach, transforming one learner at a time!

✍️ Marjorie Alolor
📸 Rudy Fuentebella

18/09/2026

A guidance of a teacher's love

A teacher who always puts her students first before herself. A teacher who helps to acquire knowledge, competence and virtue to her pupils. A teacher who is very patient and never gives up on her students. A teacher who have dedication and kindness that always lead her students in the right path and inspire them to be better human beings. She is Mrs. Baby Jean Rondez, who handles Math, Esp and Mapeh in grade 5. She's almost 6 years in service, adviser of grade 5-daffodil pupils of Sulangan Integrated School.

A kind of teacher who is willing to nurture her students to help them grow and develop, to make them a successful professional someday. Even though her work is tiring, especially in doing paper works, she never wavered to teach lessons and good moral to her beloved students. It never stops her to continue her passion in teaching. It never stops her to share her knowledge and to help her students to become a well- educated individual.

She believes that a student should always keep growing, keep braving and keep learning.

Teaching is a noble profession that comes with so much responsibility and duty towards students. Being a teacher isn’t just about spoon-feeding facts and data into student’s brain but about the attitude toward your students and your dedication to your job. A teacher is a great listener of knowledge, prosperity, and light, from which we can benefit greatly throughout our life. A teacher is our second mother in our school, we must apply their teachings in our daily lives. Also, we must respect our teachers, because one day, their teaching will be our compass to redirect our footstepsin the path where wonders of curiosity will be unlocked.

✍️ Marjorie Alolor
📸 Rudy Fuentebella

𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯s 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 Sulangan Integrated School 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘖 𝘕𝘰. 40, 𝘴. 2012 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘌𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 7 - 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴, 𝘎. 𝘌𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 welfare.

17/09/2026

Illuminating Figures in the Realm of Education

Education is not merely confined to academic instruction;
it encompasses the holistic growth and development of an individual. In the journey of nurturing young minds, teachers play a remarkable role by serving as the second mothers to their learners. They take on multiple responsibilities and provide a safe and nurturing environment for their students, impacting their lives in profound ways. This Teacher's Day explores the critical role that teachers play as second mothers, caregivers, mentors, and advocates, ensuring the overall well-being and success of their students.

Teachers are not just individuals who transmit knowledge; they also provide emotional support and guidance to their students, acting as a second mother. They create a warm and welcoming classroom environment that fosters a sense of belonging and security. Through their compassionate nature and empathetic approach, they encourage their students to share their thoughts and feelings, helping them navigate through both academic and personal challenges. Whenever a student feels distressed or overwhelmed, a teacher is often the first person they seek out for advice and solace. One such teacher is Mrs. Sierra May Alde, a 35-year-old adviser of 11-Starflower.

She graduated of Bachelor in secondary education majoring in English at Bantayan Southern Institute. Through her challenges, she became eager and determined to pursue her career. Now, she has been teaching at Sulangan Integrated School for an excellent 3 years. Currently, she is handling Oral Communication, English for Academic Purposes, Discipline and Ideas in Social Sciences.

She didn't want to become a teacher when she was young, but now she feels that the opportunity to be a teacher has passed her by. Her mother advised her to pursue teaching because it is the only stable job available in Bantayan. As a result, she decided to seize the opportunity. And she clutched the great opportunity when she began her education, which is when she discovered her passion for teaching.

Teachers are responsible for shaping the minds and futures of their students. They teach, guide, and shape young minds, instilling a love for learning and personal growth. Similar to how a mother cares for her child, teachers provide a nurturing environment that allows students to flourish intellectually. They create individualized learning plans, identify strengths and weaknesses, and provide support and resources to meet the unique needs of each student. In doing so, they empower their students to unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

Like mothers, teachers, like Mrs. Alde, are always keen to inspire their students. They serve as mentors, guiding their students towards their passions and interests. They encourage individuals to explore their talents, develop their skills, and pursue their dreams. Teachers take the time to understand their students' aspirations and provide guidance, wisdom, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Through their dedication and belief in their students, teachers inspire confidence, resilience, and a thirst for lifelong learning.

Teachers are not only responsible for educating their students, but they are also their biggest advocates. They serve as a bridge between students, parents, and the school community, ensuring that the academic and emotional needs of their students are met.

Like mothers who advocate for their children's well-being, teachers strive to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, addressing any potential barriers to success. They collaborate with parents, administrators, and other educational professionals to create a comprehensive educational experience that unleashes the potential of every child.

Teachers assume a tremendous responsibility by acting as the second mothers to their pupils. They provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow emotionally, intellectually, and personally. Undoubtedly, teachers play an essential role in shaping the lives of their students, just like mothers do. Let us honor and appreciate their dedication, for they are the unsung heroes who devote their lives to shaping the future generation.

Teachers' Day is a time to recognize the hard work and dedication of teachers who strive to shape the minds of future generations. As students, we have all experienced the impact that teachers can have on our lives. They inspire us, guide us, and provide us with the necessary tools to grow and succeed. It is essential to acknowledge the role they play in our education and extend our gratitude to them for their unwavering devotion. Let us come together to celebrate Teachers' Day and acknowledge the profound impact that teachers have on the lives of students.

Ultimately, Mrs. Alde is an educator who prioritizes the pursuit of her students' best interests, even if it means being disliked by them. She believes that it is preferable to be disliked for implementing necessary measures and enforcing discipline, rather than being adored for passively allowing their misconduct to go unaddressed.

🖊️ Jennyfer Gila

📸 Fuentebella Rudy

17/09/2026

Tulay Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan

Mapagmahal, maalaga, at higit sa lahat, mabait,iyan ang mga katangiang taglay ni Gng. Jessica Seville, isang g**o na hindi napapagod at laging handang magturo sa mga estudyanteng sabik matuto. Siya rin ang nagsisilbing inspirasyon sa mga mag-aaral na may mataas na pangarap sa buhay.

Bilang g**o, ang kanyang tanging hangad ay magabayan ang mga mag-aaral sa tamang landas. Nakapagtapos siya ng kursong Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino sa Madridejos Community College.

Bata pa lamang si Gng. Seville, pinangarap na niyang maging isang lawyer at newscaster. Ngunit hindi pinalad ang kanyang mga plano at sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay natagpuan niya ang kanyang tunay na misyon,ang pagtuturo. Hindi naging madali ang kanyang pinagdaanan, ngunit dahil sa inspirasyong nakuha niya sa kanyang g**o noon, mas lalo siyang nahikayat na yakapin ang propesyon. Ani niya: “Pwede pala na maka-inspire ka ng isang tao sa pamamagitan ng pagtuturo.”

Mahigpit si Gng. Seville lalo na sa mga estudyanteng hindi tumutupad sa kanilang responsibilidad. Ngunit sa likod ng kanyang pagiging istrikta, siya rin ay maaasahang kaibigan at itinuturing na pangalawang magulang ng kanyang mga estudyante,isang ilaw na laging handang makinig at umalalay. Ang pinakamalaking kasiyahan para sa kanya ay ang makita ang mga mag-aaral na may natutunan mula sa kanyang pagtuturo.

“Mahirap maging g**o at mahirap magpakag**o. Kung iisipin, lahat ay pwedeng maging g**o, ngunit hindi lahat ay nagtataglay ng hiyas ng pagiging tunay na g**o. Kinakailangan ng determinasyon, pagkalinga, at pagmamahal para maging ganap na g**o. Hindi lamang ito simpleng pagtuturo ng Abakada o ng one plus one,”ayon kay Gng.Seville

Hindi madali ang pagiging g**o, subalit dahil sa kanyang dedikasyon at determinasyon, handa niyang ialay at isakripisyo ang sarili para sa ikabubuti ng kanyang mga mag-aaral.

Higit pa sa kaalaman, itinuturo rin ni Gng. Seville kung paano maging matatag sa oras ng pagsubok at kung paano maging inspirasyon sa kapwa. Sa kanyang husay at malasakit, siya ay naging tulay tungo sa magandang kinabukasan ng kabataan.

Kaya naman sa araw na ito, kami ay taos-pusong nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng kanyang sakripisyo at walang sawang paggabay. Binabati ka namin, Gng. Jessica Seville, ng isang Happy Teacher’s Day!

✍️ Ela Mae Cueva

17/09/2026

Gabay sa Unang Hakbang Tungo sa Pagkatuto

Sa loob ng silid-aralan, magkahalong iyak at hagikhik ang sumasalubong sa umaga. May mga munting daliring mahigpit na nakakapit sa laylayan ng damit ng ina, takot pang humakbang sa paaralan. Sa gitna ng kaguluhang, naroon ang isang g**ong nakatayo, nakabukas ang mga bisig, at handang maging bagong sandigan ng mga batang unti-unting natututong humiwalay sa kanilang tahanan.

Para sa mga g**o ng Day Care at Kindergarten, mahalaga ang kanilang papel dahil dito nagsisimula ang pundasyon ng pagkatuto at pakikisalamuha ng bata. Sila ang unang nagtuturo, unang nag-aalaga, at unang nagpapatibay ng tiwala ng mga bata sa pagpasok sa paaralan. Higit pa sa mga letra at numero, sila ang unang humuhubog sa mga batang unti-unting natututong makisalamuha, sumunod, at tumayo sa sarili nilang mga mga paa.

Ang trabaho nila ay hindi lang pagtuturo ng letra at numero. Kasama dito ang paghubog ng disiplina at emosyon ng bawat bata. Bagama't may bawat hagikhik at luhang pumapatak mula sa mga bata, araw-araw ay sumasabak ang mga g**o sa isang tahimik na digmaan ng pasensya. Mula sa pag-aalaga sa mga humiwalay sa kanilang magulang hanggang sa paggabay sa mga munting daliring hindi pa marunong humawak ng lapis, patuloy silang umaakay nang may pag-uunawa at tiyaga.

Ngunit sa kabila ng pagod at tila walang katapusang pagsubok sa kanilang pasensya patuloy pa rin silang umaakay. Sapagkat ang bawat matagumpay na hakbang ng isang bata ay hindi lamang tagumpay ng bata, ito ay bunga ng tiyaga ng g**ong umaakay, nagtiis at nag mahal nang walang hinihinging kapalit. Kaya sa likod ng bawat batang natutong bumasa, sumulat at makisalamuha, may g**ong minsang humawak sa kanilang kamay at naniwalang kaya nila.

At habang umalis ang mga bata sa silid-aralan dala ang mga bagong aral, naiwan sa likod ang isang g**ong handang umulit magturo at mangarap muli para sa panibagong mga batang darating. Sapagkat sa bawat unang hakbang ng isang bata tungo sa pagkatuto, naroon ang isang g**ong handang maging gabay.

✍️ Loren Cueva

14/09/2026

A Beautiful Chaos

What kind of chaos could ever be called beautiful?

Is it the kind that makes your palms sweat, your mind race, and your eyes keep returning to the clock? The kind where a blank sheet suddenly feels like the hardest thing in the room?

Maybe.

Or maybe it is the kind that, after everything is over, leaves you with memories you would not trade for anything.

I found that kind of chaos at the Division Schools Press Conference.

Before the competition started, the place was anything but silent. Students moved around with papers in their hands, checking their things and talking with their friends. Some were still reviewing notes. Others were taking pictures, laughing, and pretending that their minds were not obviously nervous.

Then the familiar call began.

The laughter slowly disappeared.

The chairs stopped moving. Papers were placed on tables, while pens were ready to conquer.

And then the silence devoured everything.

For a few seconds, everyone seemed to be looking at the same thing: the blank sheet in front of them.

Then the pens were already bleeding.

Scratch. Scratch. Scratch.

The clock moved.

A sentence was written, erased, and written again. Someone looked at the time, then quickly returned to the paper. Another page turned. A deep breath. A few more words.

Nobody had to say they were nervous because you could see it for yourself.

That was the chaos.

It was not the kind that came with shouting or running around like a kid. It was quieter than that. It lived inside you, in your own little world, in the pressure of every ticking second, every unfinished sentence, every detail that had to be remembered, and every thought that began with, “What if masayop ko?”

For sports writers, a missed detail could mean losing an important part of the game. For news writers, every fact had to find its proper place. Feature writers searched for the words that could make their stories feel alive. Other young journalists faced their own versions of the same pressure.

Different categories.

Different papers.

Same ticking clocks.

But DSPC was never only about what happened inside the competition rooms.

Outside, the atmosphere changed again.

Someone would make a joke. A group would burst into laughter. Friends would compare how their competition went. Someone would ask, “Musta man?” and suddenly, everyone had a story to tell.

The pressure was still there, but so were the smiles.

A picture was taken.

A snack was shared.

A joke was repeated.

Someone who had been nervous a few minutes earlier was now laughing as if there had never been a competition at all.

Those moments seemed small.

But looking back, they were not.

They became the parts of DSPC that stayed.

The competition gave us pressure, but it also gave us people to share that pressure with. It gave us nervousness that later became funny stories, hours that became memories, and strangers who, even for a short time, became part of the same experience.

That is where the beautiful part of the chaos comes in.

The chaos was the rushing, the nervousness, the mistakes, the second-guessing, and the fear of not doing enough.

The beauty was everything we found in between.

The laughter.

The friendship.

The little conversations.

The pictures we took without knowing how important they would become.

The feeling of being young, competing for something we cared about, and still finding reasons to enjoy the day.

DSPC was not beautiful because everything went perfectly.

It was beautiful because it did not.

We were nervous. We got tired. We doubted our work. We watched the clock like it was our biggest competitor. But we also laughed, talked, took pictures, and made memories without realizing we were making them.

Maybe that is why the best memories are sometimes born from the messiest days.

When we were there, we wanted the pressure to end.

Now that it is over, a part of us wishes we could go back.

Back to the noise.

Back to the laughter.

Back to the sheets and ticking clocks.

Back to that strange feeling of not knowing what would happen next.

So, what kind of chaos could ever be called beautiful?

The kind that exhausts you while you are living it, but makes you smile when you remember it.

The kind where the pressure becomes a story, strangers become familiar, and an ordinary competition becomes a memory worth keeping.

That was DSPC.

A beautiful chaos.

✍️ Christopher Bueno
Layout Artist: Christopher Bueno

14/09/2026

LIANA WRITES HER WAY TO HISTORY
Bantayan 1’s First Elementary RSPC Qualifier

CARMEN, Cebu — Liana Aronales of Sulangan Integrated School (SIS) made history as the first elementary pupil from Bantayan 1 to advance to the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) after placing second in Science and Technology Writing–Filipino, Elementary Category, during the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) held at the Carmen Activity Center on September 11, 2026.

Her achievement marks a proud milestone not only for SIS but also for Bantayan 1, as Aronales becomes the first elementary young journalist from the district to reach the regional level through the DSPC.

Aronales’ journey in journalism, however, was not a straight path.

She was once a member of the Adlayag Publication before stepping away from writing in Grade 5 to take on another responsibility as a pupil leader. Despite temporarily leaving journalism behind, her passion for writing remained.

Now in Grade 6, Aronales has returned to where she started writing, which she considers her first love. Her comeback proved meaningful as she not only returned to the pages of Adlayag but also earned a place in the regional competition.

Aside from Aronales, SIS also achieved success in the School Paper Contest (Elementary)–Filipino Category, securing first place. Two other young journalists from the school likewise earned spots in their respective competitions, further adding to the school’s accomplishments in the DSPC.

In the Photojournalism–Filipino Category, Rudy Fuentebella clinched 10th place, while Geralyn Sumalinog also secured 10th place in the Mobile Journalism–Filipino Category.

Although not all participating young journalists from SIS secured spots in the competition, they will continue to write, take photographs, and pursue their passion for journalism while gaining valuable experience along the way.

Aronales will carry her DSPC experience into her upcoming competition in Bohol, bringing with her the achievements of Adlayag Publication and representing Cebu Province at the regional level.

From a young pupil leader who once stepped away from the newsroom to a returning writer who found her way back to her first love, Liana’s journey now stands as a milestone for Bantayan 1 and a reminder that sometimes, the stories we leave behind are the ones we are meant to continue writing.

✍️ Ashley Aronales Marabi
Layout Artist: Christopher Bueno

13/09/2026

AABANTE, LIANA SA RSPC; SIS BUMIDA SA DSPC
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‎CARMEN, Cebu— Aabante sa Regional School Press Conference (RSPC) si Liana Aronales ng Sulangan Integrated School (SIS) matapos makamit ang ikalawang puwesto sa Science and Technology Writing–Filipino, Elementary sa Division School Press Conference (DSPC) na ginanap sa Carmen Activity Center nitong Setyembre 11, 2026.
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‎Bukod kay Aronales, nagkamit din ng karangalan ang SIS matapos makuha ang unang puwesto sa School Paper Contest–Filipino Category, Elementary, habang dalawang mamamahayag sa sekundarya ang pasok sa Top 10 ng DSPC.
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‎Nakuha ni Rudy Fuentebella ang ika-10 puwesto sa Photojournalism, habang pumuwesto rin sa ika-10 si Geralyn Sumalinog sa Mobile Journalism.
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‎Samantala, itinanghal na second placer si Aronales sa Science and Technology Writing–Filipino, Elementary, na nagbigay sa kaniya ng pagkakataong katawanin ang SIS sa RSPC na gaganapin sa Bohol.
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‎Dahil dito, si Aronales ang kauna-unahang elementaryang mamamahayag ng SIS na susulong sa regional level matapos ang kanilang kampanya sa DSPC.
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‎Ipinakita naman ng mga mamamahayag ng SIS ang kanilang husay sa iba't ibang larangan ng campus journalism, kabilang ang pagsulat, photojournalism, mobile journalism, at school paper production.
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‎Bagama't hindi lahat ng kalahok ay nakapasok sa mga nangungunang puwesto, naging bahagi sila ng kompetisyong nagbigay ng mahalagang karanasan at pagsasanay sa larangan ng pamamahayag.
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‎Bitbit ni Aronales ang kaniyang karanasan mula sa DSPC sa paglalakbay patungong Bohol, habang dala naman ng buong Adlayag Publication ang mga natamong karangalan bilang inspirasyon sa patuloy na pagpapaunlad ng kanilang campus journalism.

✍️ Ela Mae Cueva
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