The Knight Publication

10/11/2024

JUST IN | Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez suspends classes in all levels tomorrow, November 11, due to the expected inclement weather brought by Severe Tropical Storm Nika.

The eastern portion of Laguna has been placed under Tropical Wind Cyclone Signal No. 1 according to the latest weather update by PAG-ASA.

08/11/2024

Hear ye, hear ye!

It has been four years since the last release of The Knight due to the crisis and tragedy of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Now, we gladly raise our shields and instruments as we are delighted to announce the release of The Knight Volume 38 No. 1 — The first issue release of Academic Year 2023-2024 in digital form for everyone's access whenever, wherever.

Scan the QR code or click the link to read the issue: https://issuu.com/theknightpublication/docs/tkp_volume_38_pages

Grab the chance to acquire a physical copy later this month to bask in its journalistic glory to walk on nostalgia lane in the years to come.

As always, let your valor shine through your pen.

07/11/2024

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna—The School of Nursing (SN) held their Special Intention Mass in preparation for the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE) on the morning of the 7th of November at the St. Albert the Great Chapel.

The mass was led by Rev. Fr. Rambang Ngawan O.P., with an inspiring homily about manifesting our wishes and realizing our dreams not just by wanting them but through absolute effort and sheer will.

He also added that we must lead our lives like the saints before us, that no matter what, we must have goodwill in our hearts and to see hope in everything—referencing Jordan Peterson's "There are cathedrals everywhere for those with the eyes to see" and thus ending the mass by blessing the exam takers with God's grace as they brace for the upcoming examination.

Report and Photos by Don Aliv Lubuguin

07/11/2024

Every day, countless children and adolescents experience trauma in a place considered as their second home, where safety and security should be a right every student has. Oftentimes, these evil acts are swept under the rug and dismissed to the dismay and utter destruction of its victims.

To shed light to those wounded and scarred by the unnecessary pains of bullying in schools, UNESCO declares the first Thursday of November as the International day against violence and bullying in school, including cyberbullying.

This day recognizes that school-related violence in all its forms is an infringement of children’s and adolescents’ rights to education and their health and well-being.

Write-up by Pia Tabaldo
Illustration by Yasmin Honrade

06/11/2024

LITERARI | 𝙆𝙐𝙉𝙂 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝘼𝙋𝘼𝙂𝙎𝘼𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝘼 𝙇𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙈𝙂𝘼 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙇𝙔𝙊 𝙎𝘼 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙊

“𝘈𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘰 𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘪𝘺𝘰?”
“𝘈𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘰𝘩.”

Nagkita tayo sa pulong ng organisasyong sinalihan natin sa paaralan ngunit hindi pa natin gaanong kilala ang isa't isa. Ilang linggo pa lamang mula nang maging kaibigan kita. Kumbaga sa mga nagtataasang gusali, bago pa ang pundasyon ngunit tiyak ko naman na titibay ito sa mga susunod na panahon na tayo'y magkasama. Pinagtatagpi pa lamang ng mga halakhak at panaka-nakang sulyap at haplos ang alaala ko sa iyo. Ika'y ganoon din sa akin. Ngunit kapag hindi kita mahagilap, nakakaramdam ako ng pangungulila at pagnanais na makasama ka na bagaman nakakatawa ay aminado akong nais ko ring maramdaman. Kung makapagsasalita lamang ang mga pasilyo sa Colegio, tiyak na tatalakan ako ng mga ito.

Lagi kong natutunton ang imahe mo sa bawat pasilyo ng Colegio. Hindi ko sigurado ang sukat ng iyong tangkad ngunit kabisado ko ang iyong tindig. Naaamoy ko ang halimuyak ng kasiyahan at kapanatagan tuwing papalapit ka na. At sa tuwing nagdidikit ang ating mga katawan, ramdam ko ang malakas na boltahe na mas matindi pa kaysa sa nakayayamot na kuryente ng ating paaralan na madalas nawawala at dahilan ng suspensyon ng mga klase. Kung makapagsasalita lamang ang mga pasilyo sa Colegio, tiyak na kikiligin ang mga ito.

Kinakausap ko ang mga paru-paro na matayog na lumilipad sa sikmura ko tuwing ika'y sumasagi sa isip ko. Ano bang nararamdaman ko kapag naiisip kita? Kilig? Hindi ko alam. Siguro nga. Umiikot ang paningin sa bawat sulok at sa bawat segundo'y hihintayin kung ika'y darating, masisilayan, at makakausap muli. Paglabas natin sa kampus, yayakapin kita nang bahagya upang pansamantalang magpaalam upang umuwi. Sa isip-isip ko, sana pala ay hinigpitan ko para makasama ko kahit ang amoy mo sa aking biyahe pag-uwi. Kung makapagsasalita lamang ang mga pasilyo sa Colegio, tiyak na maiinis ang mga ito dahil sa kaduwagan ko.

"𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘢 𝘩𝘢. 𝘜𝘶𝘸𝘪 𝘯𝘢 𝘢𝘬𝘰".
“𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘯!”

Sa aking pagpapahinga sa kalagitnaan ng gabi na tila ba sinabuyan ng maningning na mga bituin, tinatalunton ko ang malawak na ibayo ng mga alaala natin sa nagdaang mga araw at pilit kinukumbinsi ang sarili na palayain ang mga salita at nararamdaman na nananatiling bilanggo ng pangambang baka hindi pala tayo para sa isa't isa. Ngunit ano pang silbi ng aking mga mata kung hindi ako titingin sa iyo nang deretso? Anong silbi ng aking bibig kung hindi ko maamin ang aking pagtingin? Anong silbi ng aking mga braso kung hindi naman nito magawang yumakap sa iyo? Kung makapagsasalita lamang ang mga pasilyo sa Colegio, tiyak na aamin ang mga ito.

Nakalilito ang mga bagay. Walang kasiguraduhan sa mga susunod na mangyayari sa mundong ginagalawan natin. Ngunit sa gitna ng mga ito, ikaw ang natatanging tiyak at wasto para sa akin

—

𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙥𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙞𝙣.

—

isinulat ni Lau Reyes
iginuhit ni Pia Tabaldo

05/11/2024

LOOK: Classes for college students will shift to online modality tomorrow, November 6, as the traffic congestion caused by road repairs in Brgy. Bucal continues which caused students to miss class due to severe travel times.

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄

Due to ongoing road repairs at Brgy. Bucal causing traffic congestion, all college classes at Letran Calamba will be conducted online tomorrow, Nov 6, 2024.

Office hours in the Colegio will operate as usual.

04/11/2024

LOOK: The Philippine flag in the Colegio is flown at half-mast today, November 4, in line with the Day of National Mourning for the victims of the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in different parts of the country.

In accordance with the Palace's issuance of the Proclamation 728 or the declaration of November 4 as the Day of National Mourning and the Republic Act No. 8941, also known as Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, the Philippine flag should be flown at half-mast on all establishments as a symbol of mourning during tragedies of national significance and remembering the victims of the tragedy.

Photo by Krishia Matienzo
Report by Lau Reyes

02/11/2024

As i settle onto your space under the light of the stars, I hear your voice.

I pace around in the recesses of my mind and make conversation with what i remember of you— cursed to hold on to fading traces and remnants as the trees sway and listen.

In a blink, you were gone.
But for me, it will be eternity of finding you in everyone.

To suffer the loss of the space you once occupied is the burden i'll gladly carry for what is grief, but love persevering?

I only hope as you watch down from above that you are not hurt by my pain; For the blurring of my eyes, the lump in my throat, and the hollowness of my chest caused by your nostalgia is only a great deal of love that has nowhere to go but you.

I only want nothing but for this hurt to stay if it means loving you until I get the privilege to be in your warmth, your embrace, once more.

And after it all, i would choose to go through it all again for you.

Illustration by Yasmin Honrade
Literary by Pia Tabaldo

01/11/2024

We honor and remember all the faithful souls who have been canonized by the Church who are with God. They, who placed their faith and trust in Jesus and were the proof that Jesus is all in us, lived a virtuous life in the name of our Savior.

Since May 609, the Church has been celebrating All Saints’ Day to celebrate and remind us of the sacrifice and kindness shown by each patron saint.

Today, we remember all Dominican Saints and our Filipino Saints, San Pedro Calungsod and San Lorenzo Ruiz.

May all our hearts be as pure and kind as theirs were here and as they are now in the Kingdom of God.

Graphics by Mark David Esguerra
Write-up by Xokia Remigio

31/10/2024

UPDATE | The Tulong Arriba Donation Drive has raised a total of 5,600 PHP to support the victims affected by Typhoon Kristine.

In addition, the Community and Extension Services Department (CESD) also released 10,000 PHP Relief Assistance Fund to buy relief packs for the 22 severely affected members of the Colegio's partner communities by Typhoon Kristine.

We are truly grateful for your generosity and support towards this initiative. Please know that your donation, no matter how small, will make a big impact in the lives of others.

Photos by Mr. Demie S. Borromeo, Jr.

30/10/2024

Last call for donations!

Today is your last chance to send in monetary donations through the Tulong Arriba drive!

We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity towards the survivors of Typhoon Kristine. Your donation, no matter how little it is, will truly make a difference in the lives of others.

𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗔!

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, through the Community Extension and Services Department (CESD), will organize a Cash Donation Drive for families and partner communities of Letran Calamba that were most affected by Typhoon Kristine.

For those who want to send their help in-cash, you can scan the QR code on the photo to send it to the GCASH account of Letran Calamba. Please also upload your proof of donation for easier tracking.

The drive will continue to accept donations until Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

For more details, you may send a message to [email protected]

29/10/2024

The Knight Publication warmly greets our Staff Writer for another fruitful year lived. Happy Sophia Day! We are proud of what you have reached and will always support you for the challenges ahead.

As always, may your valor shine in your most special day!

28/10/2024

ADVISORY | Asynchronous mode of learning will be implemented for college students from October 29-30, 2024 due to the effects of STS Kristine.

Deadlines and working periods for academic activities will be extended and given considerations during this time.

Physical access to the Colegio will be likewise limited for safety purposes.

More updates to follow.

28/10/2024

BREAKING NEWS | Bunsod ng matinding pinsalang dulot ng Bagyong Kristine, idineklara ni Calamba City Mayor Ross Rizal na ang lungsod ng Calamba ay nasa ilalim na ng State of Calamity alinsunod sa City Resolution No. 543 na ipinasa ng Sangguniang Panglungsod at rekomendasyon ng City Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CDRRM) Council.

Ilang mga lungsod at munisipalidad sa Laguna na idineklara sa ilalim ng State of Calamity ay ang Biñan, Cabuyao, Los Baños, Majayjay, Paete, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, San Pedro, at Victoria.

26/10/2024

WEATHER UPDATE | Tropical Storm Leon (Kong-Rey) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility today, October 26, at 11 PM according to PAGASA.

TS Leon is forecast to remain far from the Philippine landmass but will pack strong winds and may raise the wind signals over parts of the Bicol Region and Cagayan Valley by late Sunday, October 27.

It will move westward until the evening of Monday, October 28 and will continuously intensify and reach typhoon strength according to ABS-CBN News Resident Meteorologist Ariel Rojas.

It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Thursday, October 31 or Friday, November 1.

26/10/2024

ADVISORY | College classes will shift to asynchronous mode of learning on Monday, October 28.

Normal office operations on the other hand will resume in the Colegio.

26/10/2024

𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗔!

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, through the Community Extension and Services Department (CESD), will organize a Cash Donation Drive for families and partner communities of Letran Calamba that were most affected by Typhoon Kristine.

For those who want to send their help in-cash, you can scan the QR code on the photo to send it to the GCASH account of Letran Calamba. Please also upload your proof of donation for easier tracking.

The drive will continue to accept donations until Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

For more details, you may send a message to [email protected]