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09/11/2024

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗨.𝗡. 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Cultures from member countries of United Nations was highlighted at Monkayo National High School as the students celebrate U. N. Day with the theme "The World Needs the UN; the UN needs us", yesterday.

Grade 7 students participated in the treasure hunt, while 8th grade learners took part in flag identification and showed off different cultures across the world by wearing different costumes to represent various countries.

Anjeanette P. Cafe, a Grade 7 Araling-Panlipunan teacher said that the activities were tailored to the capabilities of each grade level, making them both fun and educational, providing students with an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and learn new information about the United Nations and its member states.

"The activities are chosen according to the capabilities of the learners in each grade level. They are unique because they were designed to be fun and engaging but at the same time informative. The activities served as an avenue to allow learners to refresh and learn new information about the member states and the United Nations as a whole organization," Anjeanette P. Cafe, a Grade 7 Araling-Panlipunan teacher, said.

Moreover, Cafe underscored that the activities enabled students to work collaboratively, show respect for one another, and develop sportsmanship.

"The activities allowed the students to collaborate with each other, to show respect towards everyone, and to develop sportsmanship. Through this, I believe that the learners, especially the participants, were able to grasp the essence of the United Nations in keeping peace and order in all its member states, including the Philippines, and all around the world," Cafe said.

Through engaging activities, the event not only celebrated cultural diversity but also enriched educational experience for all involved; students gained a deeper understanding of the United Nations and its mission.

"I believe that these experiences helped students, especially the participants, to understand the United Nations' role in maintaining peace and order globally, including in the Philippines," Cafe added.

Additionally, the event fostered global awareness and unity, leaving students with an appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultures and the shared values that promote peace and cooperation among nations.

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𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘌𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘻𝘢
𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘶𝘺𝘰𝘱
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

09/11/2024

¡𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗮!

¡Olé, Qué baile! In just dos dias of preparation, the 'Tapitas' surely showed their dedication and efforts in learning the art of flamenco! The Tapitas of Spain's Flamenco's efforts paid off as they became the Campeones! Capturing the essence of Flamenco with the musical strings of a guitarra, the cante(song), the baile(dance), and 'duende'— the soul.

The nationalistas who were watching commented about their mastery— a few mentioned how neat their performance looked especially because of their synchronization. It's clear that these Tapitas had much coordination and harmony with each other despite some pairs not being familiar with each other to begin with. Their footwork combined with their hand movements were so rhythmic especially how their hand movements were emphasized more with white gloves.

The Cultural World dance involved 8 clusters, both grade 11 and grade 12 students organized into one to ensure a diverse mix of sections and form bonds amongst them. Some dancers were uncertain how the set up would play out. Instead of the awkwardness that they first surmised, they mingled well. Olé! Felicidades bailaora y bailaoras de flamenco!

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𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

09/11/2024

𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Even the dust of the wind becomes strong by being united. In various threads sewed by their ancestors passed through generations valued their own paddle of culture and traditions that mold each and one of them, this diverse hue painted their respect, solidarity and unity that brought them together as an indestructible nations.

Beneath this time to unfold, Monkayo National High School celebrated the United Nations Day with a theme "The World Needs UN; the UN Needs Us". This momentous event celebrated the significance of being a United Nations students to showcased their mesmerized talents and skills. In the category of Junior High School, there is Treasure Hunt for Grade 7 that estimated their skills and gives excitement on where path or direction the box of treasure was. In the Grade 8, they showcased their long -term memory and strategies to identity the certain flags. One of the most awe in the event is the Food Around the World of Grade 9 students pretentious cuisine made their judges forgot their name. In Grade 10 students, the also showcased their alter ego in Kamukha Ko: Kontemporaryong Tao, Panalo! confidently take off shoes to introduced an incredible characterization.

In the soar of high, Monkayo National High School- Senior High School on their collaboration of Grade 11 and 12 showcased the Cultural World Dances including the Samba Dance of Brazil, Haka Dance of New Zealand, Hip-hop Dance of USA, Kabuki Dance of Japan, Flamenco of Spain, Bharatanatyam of India and Sayaw sa Bangko of Philippines which signifies the culture and tradition of every country all around the world.

A better nation for a bright future ahead. The distinction of every country isn't a hindrance for respect, peace and make the world a better place, strengthening the foundation of cooperation and friendship. A wide understanding for contemporary issues which is the awareness is the key and be the one to take an action for world peace.

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𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘰
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

08/11/2024

𝗢𝗻 𝗨.𝗡. 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Studes must 'open eyes' to global issues—
AP Head

Celebrating the entry of the Philippines into the United Nations, Araling Panlipunan Head Teacher Liezl Liva Urdaneta urged the students of Monkayo National High School to explore the world and study its contemporary issues.

Earlier in an interview, Urdaneta underscored the importance of raising awareness on current global issues such as HIV, abortion, abuse, gender sensitivity, and poverty to the learners.

"Dapat tayong lahat ay maging mulat sa mga pangyayari sa'ting mundong ginagalawan. Kaya ang selebrasyong ito ay naglalayong buksan ang mga mata ng mga mag-aaral sa mga problemang panlipunan," Urdaneta said.

Furthermore, the AP Master Teacher highlighted that the activities initiated aimed to promote unity amid cultural diversities driven by territorial boundaries.

"Upang ang mga students ay makarelate sa mga biktima ng abuse, discrimination, at mga problema hindi lamang sa Pilipinas kundi maging sa iba't ibang bansa, at makatulong sila sa pagbigay ng solusyon sa hinaharap," she added.

In the afternoon program, grades 11 and 12 performed the cultural dances of the different member countries of the U.N., tackling the current problems the world is facing.

One of the judges, SPA dance specialist Mary Rose Garsula, commented, "Since we are Filipinos, it must have been really challenging to perform unfamiliar dances; nevertheless, I was truly amazed by their performances, which were very close to authentic."

Meanwhile, students in 9th grade showcased their culinary skills in 'Food Around the World', while learners in grades 7 and 8 participated in Treasure Hunt and Flag Identification, respectively.

"Nasubok natin ang talino ng ating mga students sa mga activities na ito, and as a member of the United Nations, we must proudly raise the flag of our country and proceed to progress," Urdaneta added.

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𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘓. 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘶𝘺𝘰𝘱, 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘵𝘺𝘦𝘭 𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘣 𝘓𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘺𝘤𝘤𝘢 𝘏. 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯

07/11/2024

𝗖𝗣𝗦 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

Student leaders of Monkayo National High School participated in the 5th Campus Peace Symposium to raise awareness against crime involvement, conflict, and strengthen leadership among youth on Wednesday.

Led by Youth for Peace Movement Monkayo, in collaboration with the Supreme Secondary Learners Government, the class presidents and club representatives engage in meaningful discussions and activities focused on fostering a peaceful and resilient school environment.

“The main purpose of conducting this event is to inform, educate, and make the youth aware to empower them about the happenings in the outside world, mainly about the impending NPA recruitments, crime involvements, the different conflicts, and how we should tackle these issues," YFPM Organisation Manager Manuel Aquino said.

Based on the YFPM presentation, 27% of the Philippine population is between the ages of 15 and 24, highlighting the significance of youth in society.

“I advise the youth to focus on themselves, their health, and education while sustaining their sense of responsibility in the development of our society since they are the agents of change," Aquino added.

𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗣𝗔, 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

Playing an important role in society, the youth is susceptible to the recruitment of the NPA and other terrorist groups, Aquino said.

"Everything starts at school, that's why you students should not engage in gangsterism and ignore the impending threats of recruitment in college," he added.

𝗡𝗢 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚

A speaker, PSSg Marie Cris Gabato, emphasised the adverse effects of bullying, as it inflicts pain and harms innocent students, disrupting their studies.

"When students comprehend the negative effects of bullying on individuals and communities, they are encouraged to be more empathetic and inclusive, creating a culture of respect, kindness, and acceptance in schools and making them safer for everyone," Gabato said.

𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦

Another key determinant of peace is the amount of biased perspectives in a community, youth developer Al Azam C. Manucang said.

"We must eradicate stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination to have peace in our community, and we should apply fair and positive thinking in our school premises," he added.

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗦

YFPM Volunteer Rufel John Tutor said that in order to promote peace in the community and inside the campus, students must learn to resolve conflicts calmly.

"Through communication and the aid of adults, the youth must promote peaceful resolutions to problems, so when you become adults, you will hopefully promote peace and be a good citizen of society," Tutor said.

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𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘶𝘺𝘰𝘱, 𝘌𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘻𝘢, 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘦
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

05/11/2024

𝗠𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗗𝗗𝗢 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 235 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

235 Senior High School students in Monkayo National High School participated in the Davao de Oro Scholarship Program (DdOSP) municipal caravan, which opened its doors to provide accessible education to underprivileged youth.

Headed by the Provincial Government of Davao de Oro, the said caravan aims to bring scholarship opportunities and help the 'poorest of the poor' across the province.

"We wanted to see the upcoming scholars of this program to have a sense of responsibility within their family para they could change their cycle of poverty in the future." Alexis Micutuan - Youth Development Officer 4 of PSWDO stated.

As of November 5,2024,the caravan has received 5,527 applicants from 10 municipalities, with organizers expecting to reach 6,000 applicants by their final stop in Montevista on November 6, 2024.

Furthermore, senior high school learners are eager to secure spot in the Davao de Oro Scholarship Program, hoping it will provide the financial support needed to pursue a college education.

"If ever na makadawat kog scholarship, kay hapsay na jud. Through this opportunity kay ma lessen jud ang mga burden na hunahunaon especially sa financial problem, so it is really a big help talaga to every student's goals in life," Trixie Pauleen Pacudan, a G-12 student, said.

In addition, the provincial office has introduced initiatives related to the Davao de Oro Scholarship Program (DdOSP), such as the Unlad Kabataan Program, to equip out-of-school youth for better access in education.

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𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘩 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯, 𝘌𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘢 𝘒𝘢𝘺𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

29/10/2024

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

Every four corners of the school are composed of different faces, personalities, and beliefs. Different in it's immeasurable skills and creativeness that mold everyone to be united as one. Every section may vary, but in the hands of every companion, no one pile of plates would be left behind.

The Monkayo National High School-Supreme Secondary Learner Government (MNHS-SSLG), led by President Nikki Lou Visaya and SSLG adviser Nice Yuyen Lanaban, proudly initiated the Cultural Heritage Preservation and IP Month celebration through showcasing different cultures and festivals of the country. In the junior high category, they culminated by highlighting the nine festivals, including Bulawan, Dinagyang, Ibalong, Panagbenga, Kadayawan, Ati-Atihan, Tuna, and Masskara Festival.
Traditionally, we all know that in every competition, sections are always rival; however, this event grouped every section to work as one companion that brought every student to cooperate with the other sections. This initiative ignites the spirits of every student from one section to merge at the other sections due to new experiences by making their booth creatively, dance as one, showcased their skills and creativeness throughout the event, and gain new friends to be their first time and first ever in the history of Monkayo National High School.

In one different perspective, it can change the measurable skills and capabilities, but having the constant of being united as one— no one could ever break it. Whether it determines the culture and traditions, beliefs, and values. The essence of respecting each other's uniqueness and appreciating it is truly an amazing embroidery in the world of tapestries of cultures.

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𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘰
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

29/10/2024

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀

In the forests of Philippine history, one can discover the treasures and importance of traditional Filipino games, or so we call, "Laro ng Lahi." Despite the changing times and the emergence of technology, these games remain alive and active. Hence, the Cultural Heritage Month Preservation Festival that the Supreme Student Learner Government set in motion on October 28, 2024.

Neither pouring rain nor blazing rays of the sun could put a pause in the familiar "Laro ng Lahi." In fact, in the rain-stained faces of the 7th and 8th grade freshmen, one could see the unfaltering joy of, simply put, just children playing. With their bells of laughter ringing through the school grounds is a symphony of pure and unadulterated glee that transcended the elements.

The dedication and perseverance displayed by the grade 7 and grade 8 students in the continuous playing of traditional Filipino games, regardless of the weather, showcase their strength and value for their Filipino cultural heritage. During this one-day event, they were simply children, lost in the magic of a shared experience, their hearts filled with the boundless energy of youth.

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𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘌𝘻𝘶𝘺𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘯
𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘺 𝘛. 𝘋𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

29/10/2024

𝗗𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿

Vibrant is seen in dull, colors filled the monochrome, unleashing creativity and honor every identity. Filling every spaces, measuring its finite, proclaim the previous, and preserve for future views. Standing tents filled with design, to dedicate and present the diverse cultures that shines. To light the bulb of knowledge, and to open the windows once closed and embrace the wind of freedom in expressing what is always ours.

Taking the chances in a first time— Monkayo National High School showcased what they can do to acknowledge and preserve the diverse Filipino Heritage that little by little drifts away. As they poured their creativity and knowledge in what they do, they start to put a color in something that becomes dull, a something that lost its light and little by little regain its color in every material being stippled. Though faced the mess in every traces, gladness is evident in everyone's faces; teachers and students who is satisfied on how things is done. Despite the diverse cultures they belong to, they strengthen the string of unity in making the first time' best.

"As someone nga member sa IP and is first time ani kay dako kaayo siya ug positive impact nga naay events nga ingani labi na sa akoa maulaw ko kay lahi ko sa ilaha. So through this, kay mas na-appreciate nako unsa ko, nga dili lang ko Dibabawon lang and mas nahatagan mi ug courage i-share kung unsa jud mi," said Khylle U. Coja, a student from 9-Calla Lily.

By making time just a little to stipple colors in something that we forbid to fade, by pulling something drowning from the deep, and by making things clearer from blurry, people can make way to change and retain a thing that once lost its way, and preserve all the way while embracing the new to make a change yet continue to innovate and embrace the part of ours in a past that will be always ours. Continue to open the window and enjoy the solace of what is ours before that remains ours until the future, hoping this day makes a mark until the next trail.

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𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘏𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐

28/10/2024

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗛 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 '𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿' 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁

Students of Monkayo National High School pioneered the Cultural Heritage Month Preservation Festival to strengthen Philippine cultural relativism and unity among learners.

Led by the Supreme Secondary Learners' Government, the activity culminated in highlighting 16 festivals in the Philippines, namely the Sinulog, Moriones, Pahiyas, Bangus, Kariyawan, Kaamulan, T'Nalak, Pintados-Kasadyaan, Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang, Ibalong, Tuna, Masskara, Bulawan, Panagbenga, and Kadayawan Festivals earlier at the MNHS mini gym.

"The main goal is for the students to appreciate their culture more and know the different culture we have in the Philippines in order to combat culture negligence and tribal racism," SSLG Adviser Nice Yuyen Lanaban said in an interview.

Grades 9-12 highlighted festive traditions in the festival booth and dance competition, while Grades 7-8 participated in 'Laro ng Lahi' during the annual National Indigenous People Day.

"We were astounded. We weren't expecting nga in-ato kanindot ang mga festival dances and booths nga giprepare sa atong mga students and teachers," Lanaban added.

Prior to the one-day activity, the students immersed themselves in dance practice and booth preparation, facing numerous challenges, including budget, manpower, and garbage disposal.

"Our team under Sinulog Festival found it hard to maximize our limited resources, but through cooperation and creativity of the students and teachers, we managed to pull through an amazing performance," Princess Miles Morcilla, a G-12 student from Aquarius, said.

Meanwhile, students are hopeful to bring home the beacon of the said competitions, with the results to be announced by the SSLG on their page.

"We hope to win the 3k grand prize, but experiencing and sharing the different culture with the other students is already a victory for us students," Morcilla added.

The SSLG is also hopeful to celebrate a similar activity next school year, engaging more with the community outside of the school premises.

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𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘓. 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘶𝘺𝘰𝘱
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐, 𝘚𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘻

28/10/2024

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘄 | Cultural Heritage Month Preservation Festival

22/10/2024

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐧! 🎉

On behalf of the entire TV broadcasting team, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to our talented videographer, Owen. Your creative eye and technical skill behind the camera are key to bringing our stories to life. We deeply appreciate your dedication, professionalism, and the passion you bring to every project.

Wishing you a fantastic year ahead, filled with continued success, happiness, and great moments!

21/10/2024

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Technical Director, Khaleb Sebio! 🎉

Today, we celebrate Mr. Khaleb Sebio for his hard work, dedication, and the vital role he plays in keeping our broadcasting team running smoothly. His commitment to excellence has been a key part of our success, and we are truly grateful for his leadership.

We wish him a wonderful year ahead filled with happiness and success. Please join us in sending your warm wishes to him in the comments below! 🎂🎈

17/10/2024

Warmest birthday wishes to Precious Farah Burn! On this special day, we celebrate not only your remarkable talent but also your dedication and professionalism. May the year ahead bring you continued success, happiness, and fulfillment. Happy Birthday from all of us!

15/10/2024

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Snapshots of Truth, Not You

Since much has been alleged and distorted about the function of photojournalism in the current times, there is always a particular area where public and private boundaries blur. Most individuals do not understand and misconstrue that photojournalists have the mandate of meeting private requests for photographs and cannot comprehend what they do holds such worth. This attitude reduces the profession as well as diminishes the worth of photojournalism in recording factual reports.

Indeed, the primary concern of photojournalists should be the real stories of actual events and issues needing public attention, not to fulfill individual orders for pictures they want to be taken. For this objective to be met, photojournalism must focus on factual representation, which in turn ensures that their stories are on a larger scale and not personal favorites.

Photojournalists often have people approaching them asking to take staged, posed photographs. Such requests both slow down the mission and undermine the credibility of their work. When people treat photojournalists like personal photographers, it also means changing the narrative and possibly causing ethical problems regarding representation and truth.

To overcome this problem, the audience must have knowledge and respect for photojournalism parameters. The shift in mentality towards seeing the difference between photojournalism and personal photography will warrant increased admiration for the efforts of photojournalists. Involvement with their stories and the mission that they pursue will help produce a better-informed audience that will value the critical role that these professionals carry out in society.

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𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘝. 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘨
𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯: 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘬𝘢 𝘈𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘛. 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯

12/10/2024

5 𝗠𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁

Monkayo National High School (MNHS) archers excelled at the Monkayo West and East Dual Athletic Association (MonWEDAA) Meet on October 11, 2024. In the girls' category, Jannel Samson won first place with 105 points, followed by Althea Villanueva with 98 points. Bea Abong finished third with 55 points, while a competitor from Babag National High School (BNHS) took fourth with 41 points.

“Thankful gyud kaayo ko kay last na baya nako ron maong dako gyud kaayo akong pasalamat, labi na sa mga nag support ug sa akong coach pud, lami kaayo sa paminaw kay ni shoot ko na kulang akong arrow pero nakuha gihapon nako ang unang pwesto.” Samson said during her interview.

On the boys' side, BNHS dominated with two archers scoring 164 and 149 points. MNHS's Danny Espiritu secured third place with 129 points, narrowly ahead of teammate John Miguel Lagman, who scored 128. Out of eight MNHS archers, five will advance to the provincial meet, including two boys and three girls.

Coaches Archimedes Tayone and Amabel Bacaro praised their teams for their dedication and performance. Although Gea Jane Labastida, Clint James Toyogon, and Dennis Jr Ramo did not qualify, their contributions were momentous to the team’s success.

As the MNHS archers gear up for the provincial meet, excitement is building within the school community, with hopes for continued achievements in future competitions.

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𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴-𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘝. 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘨
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘗. 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐, 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘺𝘯𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘩𝘪𝘥

12/10/2024

𝘼𝙇𝙈𝙊𝙎𝙏 𝘽𝙐𝙏 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙏𝙀

3𝘅3 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻

Have you ever had an "almost but not quite" moment in your life?

For students, it's the test papers with just a few mistakes away from a perfect score; for the student-athletes, it is in the 'near wins' that could've brought player/s to the next level.

John Lester Ablen, Randyl Bondiongan Jr, Jeyle Mathew Lumagbas, and Mark Ryan Paña — four players that make up the 3x3 Boys Basketball team of Monkayo National High School, West District, along with their coach, Dave Gales. And 10 minutes is all they've got to either grab or lose the spot for the forthcoming Provincial Meet.

During the first few minutes, the game was in favor to the West District team, scoring 6-5 at the time remaining 6:34. However, as the tug-of-war match continues to play, fouls after fouls shook their grip of the game, with East District scoring to tie with 6-6, 18-18.

At the nerve-wracking last minute, with the score at 19-18, Jayrald Tublayan of the opposing team, Tubo-Tubo NHS, East District, throwing a 2 points shot, brings the score to 19-20, followed by the last second winning shot of Carlos Hector Ablen, 19-21, making the East dominate against MNHS - West District.

"Maminaw gyud sa coach during training mag tiyaga para mag improve. Ang important is kabalo ka mo accept ug defeat, dawat ug tiyaga gyud ang kailangan. Nagpasalamat gihapon ko kay naabot gihapon mig Dual Meet. Martarong gyud ug dula para basin next year maabot ko sa Provincial," a hopeful message shared by the MVP, Paña, treating this near win, and the rather 'almost but not quite' experience as a fuel for their drive to come back stronger and better.

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𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴-𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘺 𝘛. 𝘋𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴: 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘻 𝘐𝘐
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵: 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘬𝘢 𝘈𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘛. 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯

12/10/2024

4-𝙋𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝘿𝘼𝙑𝙍𝘼𝘼 𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙑𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙈𝙀𝙀𝙏

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

In the realm of diversified skills, capabilities, and talents, he already has the passion in motion. Conquering his mind through illuminating thoughts in measuring what he can tip toe. Behind the back of his head, there's this desire of navigating himself through discovering what swirl of twirl would definitely bring him into a world full of endless endeavors and achievements.

A peculiar from the bars of gymnastics, Walter Ponce. He is 17 years old and was born on May 2, 2007. He is currently in Grade 12 -Aurora from the Accountancy, Business, and Management strand at Monkayo National High School—Senior High School. A passionate gymnast of Men Artistic Gymnastics, Cluster 3. He came from Mt. Diwata Elementary School; when he was in grade 4, he started being an athlete. He started tumbling when he was influenced by his friends because they usually played; they didn't know what kind of game it was until they discovered that it was a sport. He had been injured due to an unexpected accident, and because of that sudden cause, he didn't qualify at the DAVRAA. However, when he was transferred to Banlag Elementary School, he competed in gymnastics, and at that time, it was his first DAVRAA, fourth place.

In addition, during his last year in elementary, he was transferred to Monkayo Central Elementary School, and it was his first time to receive a bronze medal in DAVRAA. He had stopped the training in the time of the pandemic; however, he continued when the school was back. Last school year, he was in DAVRAA for the fourth time. He was prepared in the training through drills in tumbling together with his team. He scored 14.0 during the dual meet held at Monkayo Dome. In the competition, his opponents were so incredibly admirable for their skills. That's why, in his fifth time in DAVRAA, he will do his best to be qualified at the Palarong Pambansa.

He showed his loop-to-loop twirl for the victory. In his great time on the momentous floor, everyone was overwhelmed by his performance. The spectacular performance of him was inspired by our two gold medalist gymnasts, Carlos Yulo. A dedicated and passionate gymnast that proves himself that no matter what people may think about you, in perseverance and hardships, there's no floor that you can't conquer.

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𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴-𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳: 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘰
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵: 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘬𝘢 𝘈𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘛. 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯

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