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The Franciscan Plume is the official student publication of Saint Francis of Assisi College - Las Piñas Main Campus.

21/01/2025

𝑺𝑭𝑨𝑪 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒔: 𝑨 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚

𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 (𝐒𝐅𝐀𝐂) officially opened its Intramurals 2025 with the theme "Live with Humility and Grace," emphasizing teamwork and mutual respect. The event, held today, began at 7:00 AM with a lively parade travelling through Carmencita Court and Camella TownHomes before reaching the school at 7:50 AM.

The opening ceremony was emceed by 𝑴𝒔. 𝑳𝒂𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊 𝑱𝒐𝒚 𝑶𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒂 and 𝑴𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒂𝒕. They welcomed the students with a reminder to aim higher and achieve together.

K-10 Principal 𝑴𝒓. 𝑹𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒐 𝑨. 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒐 delivered a message emphasizing the importance of showing respect and lifting each other up. It was followed by 𝑴𝒓. 𝑱𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑩𝒓𝒚 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒐, an athlete, coach, and mentor. He encouraged the participants to give their best and enjoy the games, highlighting the vital role of supportive cheers from the audience. He also urged them to "be loud and be proud."

Grade 9 student 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑮. 𝑫𝒂𝒅𝒐 led the oath-taking ceremony, signifying the commitment of all participants to fair play and sportsmanship. The official opening of the Intramurals was marked by a lighting of the torch by selected Grade 12 students, followed by a dazzling confetti drop.

Featured performances by guest performer and radio 𝑫𝑱 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐, the 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒃 from the Senior High School department, and the 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒔 from the Junior High School department added to the festive atmosphere of today's event.

The 2025 Intramurals at SFAC promised to be a memorable display of athleticism, camaraderie, and school pride.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Angel Iglesia
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Martina Divino and Louise Pacete

19/01/2025

"𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔: 𝑺𝑭𝑨𝑪 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝑷𝑺𝑨𝑨’𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕”

Congratulations to our talented athletes for their outstanding performances in the recent LPSAA Badminton Tournament, held this saturday. In the boys' division, Angelo Miguel Banz emerged as the Singles Champion🥇 radiating total excellence. In the doubles category, Jose Antonio Dimaiwat and Rodge Jeremy Nierves proudly secured 3rd place, demonstrating excellent teamwork.

Our girls division also shined brightly, with Sofia Victoria Aquino clinching 3rd place🥉 in the singles category. Meanwhile, the duo of Caressa Mae Villaruel and Princess Oli Mabasa earned a well-deserved 2nd place🥈 in the doubles category, reflecting their synergy on the court.

In the Mixed Doubles division, Mark Dominic Cantonjos and Aliyah Enirra Ayson played their hearts out, achieving an impressive 2nd place finish🥈.

We are incredibly proud of all our athletes for their hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Your Franciscan family celebrates your victories and applauds your efforts in representing our school with pride.

18/01/2025

Cheers to you on your special day, 𝓙𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝓼𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓼!

Today, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but also the incredible creativity and remarkable leadership you bring as our Managing Editor. Your contributions have a profound ability to inform, inspire, and engage our Franciscan community, and we are truly thankful for the unique perspective you share with us.

As you blow out the candles, remember that each one symbolizes a story waiting to be told. May this year be filled with new adventures, exciting opportunities, and endless inspiration. Keep in mind that every great leader started as a student like you—so continue dreaming big and crafting those powerful narratives that enrich our Franciscan community!

Happy birthday, and thank you for your outstanding leadership!

With warm wishes,
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖎𝖘𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝕻𝖑𝖚𝖒𝖊 𝕱𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖑𝖞

17/01/2025

🏀🏸 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝒏, 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑶𝒖𝒕: 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒔 2025 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒔!🎯🏐

Let’s gear up and prepare to bring the heat as this year’s 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 inches closer. Whether you’re representing your section on the court, boards, or sidelines, it’s time to unite, compete, and aim to strike gold. Get ready for a sports week packed to the brim with breathtaking games, thrilling finishes, and experience the indomitable Franciscan fighting spirit.

Mark your calendars as the official opening of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 kicks off with a bang on the 20𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚. 💥🏆

Caption by: Jave Mascariñas
Pubmat by: Alliah Quitoy

08/01/2025

As grade release day approaches, remember this: success is not a straight line, and grades are just 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚— 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚. Every mark on your grade sheet is an opportunity to learn from your mistakes, improve, and grow. And while it’s okay to feel frustrated, don't let it define the rest of the year. Your worth is not measured by numbers or letters but by your persistence, your character, and the determination to keep striving for better results.

Trust that every late-night study session, every moment of doubt, and every bit of effort you’ve poured into your studies is shaping you into a stronger, wiser version of yourself. Grades are important, but they’re only one part of the process. What you’re becoming through this journey is far more significant and no grade can measure the character you’ve built throughout the past year.

Always remember to celebrate the progress you’ve made, no matter how small, and trust the process. Mistakes and setbacks are stepping stones toward a brighter, stronger you. Keep your head up, and never doubt in your ability to achieve great things. We're proud of you Franciscans!

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Jave Mascariñas
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Rafael Dalmero

06/01/2025

The holiday season has come to an end, but with every ending comes a new beginning. As we step back into our classrooms and study routines, let’s not forget to carry with us the 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒕𝒉, 𝒋𝒐𝒚, and 𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 of the holidays with us.

The new year is a fresh start, and there’s no better time to set the tone for the rest of it. As we head back to school, let’s focus on starting the year right—with clear goals, a positive mindset, and the focus to make each day count. This is the moment to build good habits, stay organized, and remind ourselves what we’re chasing, and why we’re chasing them in the first place. Let’s take it one step at a time, ensuring to support each other and make the most of every opportunity we are given.

See you Franciscans!

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Jave Mascariñas
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Rafael Dalmero

03/01/2025

Cheers to you on your special day, 𝒜𝓁𝒾𝓎𝒶𝒽 𝒜𝓎𝓈𝑜𝓃!

Today, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but also the incredible creativity and passion you bring to our student publication. Your words have the power to inform, inspire, and engage our community, and we are so grateful for the unique perspective you share with us.

As you blow out the candles, remember that each one represents a story waiting to be told. May this year be filled with new adventures, exciting opportunities, and endless inspiration. Remember, every great videographer started as a student like you—so keep dreaming big. Keep crafting those powerful narratives that captivate our Franciscan community!

With warm wishes,
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖎𝖘𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝕻𝖑𝖚𝖒𝖊 𝕱𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖑𝖞

31/12/2024

As we welcome 2025, let’s reflect on the lessons of the past year and carry forward the resilience, determination, and dreams that will guide us toward a brighter future.

Every new year is a blank page, an opportunity to write a meaningful chapter, and each one of us holds the pen to write our own story—one filled with 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, and 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. Let’s aim high, keep those regrets low, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

To our dear Franciscans, may this year bring you success, joy, and the courage to chase your goals fearlessly. Together, let’s leave 2024 as a cherished memory, and make 2025 a year to remember. From your beloved 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆, Happy New Year Franciscans! 🎆✨"

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Jave Mascariñas
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Rafael Dalmero

24/12/2024

✨🎁“𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒊𝒓.” 🎄✨

May this beautiful quote by William Ellis remind us that the true essence of the season begins within us. As we gather with our loved ones, exchange gifts with one another, and share laughter, let us also reflect on the 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, and 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 that make this season truly special.

As the whole world glows with twinkling lights and joyful carols fill the air, may we remember that the essence of Christmas is not found in the material things but in the simple and unseen, yet meaningful acts and thoughts of the ones we value the most. Whether it’s lending a helping hand, sharing a heartfelt smile, or creating memories to be cherished with loved ones, let’s carry the spirit of 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 in our hearts and spread it far and wide.

From the 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with hope, joy, and the inspiration to make the world glow a little brighter for everyone. 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬!

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Jave Mascarinas
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Rafael Dalmero

21/12/2024

Another semester has come to a close, and with it, marks a testament of your resilience, dedication, and perseverance. Always remember that every step you’ve taken, every challenge you’ve met, is just a chapter of the story you are writing—a story of all the things that’ve molded and shaped the person you are, and what has been bringing you closer to your ultimate goal.

Now, as the break begins, take this time to rest, reflect, and regather your strength—you’ve earned it. You’ve worked hard, and it’s time to allow yourself to pause, breathe, and enjoy the ride. Here’s to the journey ahead, and to the spirit that keeps moving forward. Padayon Franciscans!

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Jave Mascariñas
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Rafael Dalmero

20/12/2024

𝙆-𝟏𝟎 | 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙂𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮

The K-10 Department of Saint Francis of Assisi College, Las Piñas Campus held their 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭y on December 19, 2024.

The celebration kicked off with heartfelt messages from the school administration and the League of Officers, emphasizing the importance of sharing and giving back during the holiday season. The program started as Dyanne Moral led the morning invocation to be followed by the Welcome Remarks by Luckie Mortejo. Tiara performed a solo intermission number.

The K-10 teachers, ates and kuyas, the program supervisors, and the garments played two party games. The first game is called One Step Forward and Two Steps Back, where the players of this game had balloons tied to their ankles and popped each other’s balloon while keeping their balloon protected. The second game is called The Boat is Sinking, where the players form a circle, and soon after, the host shouts, “The boat is sinking! Group yourselves into [a number]!". The players then quickly formed groups with the specific number of players said by the host. After the party games, the grace was led by Sofia Floresca to be followed by the dining and banquet.

The gift-giving from the League of Officers was the highlight of the event. The gift bags included items like ham, spaghetti sets, stationery, everyday essentials, and much more. The closing remarks were soon after delivered by Kim Toledo, followed by the closing prayer led by Jayrelle Pere and the SFAC hymn.

The event served as a beautiful reminder of the true essence of Christmas: spreading 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐣𝐨𝐲, and 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞. The K-10 department of Saint Francis of Assisi College successfully fostered a sense of community, making this year's celebration a memorable one for all.

As the year draws to a close, the K-10 department looks forward to carrying the spirit of giving and camaraderie into the coming year, staying true to the values that define the Franciscan family.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Luckie Mortejo

19/12/2024

✨🎄 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏, 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 🎁✨

To rejoice the Holiday season, the Grade 11 students of Saint Francis of Assisi College delighted in various fun and heart-warming activities of the last academic day of the year by holding 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 in each classroom this morning of December 19.

Every classroom was filled with festive music, cheering, and a merry atmosphere. They also had programs that included various interactive games, entertainment such as performances, and thrilling gift-giving between learners and teachers. Food from Shakey's and additional dishes filled the stomachs of the students and teachers. However, the exchange of gifts, the main part of the celebration, has exhibited the true spirit of Christmas— generosity and spending quality time accompanied by friends and beloved teachers. The festivity ended with a photo opportunity in each class, respectively, as a remembrance of the memorable day.

The hallways of the Grade 11 were full of vibrant and different decorations that set the pleasant feeling around the area. Some themes were Winter Wonderland, green and red Christmas, distinct colors such as pink, blue, and gold, and adornments made from colorful paper.

Despite all of the events that occurred on the special day, a single feeling was experienced by all— 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞. Every gift given and received, no matter the price or size, has shown the beauty of the holiday season, strengthening bonds and creating a warm environment for everyone. Each laughter and smile was proof of the never-ending tradition of spreading happiness and unity. The holidays and Christmas truly are the most wonderful time of the year.

Following this, this year’s Grade 12 Christmas parties saw the students bring the holiday spirit into each of their classrooms, where each section celebrated in their own unique ways. The Christmas spirit could be felt throughout the halls and classrooms as laughter and enjoyment filled the air. Each class decorated their respective rooms with twinkling lights, colorful ornaments, and festive designs, making every corner of the campus a warm space of celebration.

From fun games to potluck meals, to mini photoshoots and karaoke sessions, each class ensured that the party was not just a simple event, but a time to bond and create memorable experiences. Some classes organized an exchange of gifts, while others opted for a simple, yet meaningful celebration to end the year.

"Indeed, the true meaning of Christmas was shown today, a time of 𝐣𝐨𝐲 and 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠" - Mr. Olinz Bill Zafe, Grade 11 and 12 ABM-2 Adviser.

The classroom-based setup made the event more personal, allowing our Franciscans to connect more closely with their classmates, as well as allow them to visit their friends accordingly. As the day ended, the smiles and holiday cheer echoed the true spirit of Christmas—sharing joy, love, and celebrating the holidays together.
Happy holidays, 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬! May your hearts stay merry and bright for this wonderful time of year! 🎄🎁✨

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Reisha Bringas and Jave Mascariñas
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Martina Divino and Cindy Alba

19/12/2024

𝑲-𝟏𝟎 | 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

The K-10 Department of Saint Francis of Assisi College Las Piñas Campus gathered on December 18, 2024, for their much-anticipated Christmas presentation. With the theme "Love with Humility and Grace," the event commenced at 9:00 A.M. in the K-10 Quadrangle, enveloping the campus with festive cheer and meaningful performances.

At the heart of the celebration was a beautifully staged nativity play titled “A Savior Is Born,” narrated by the eloquent Sophia A. Quebral. Through heartfelt acting and dedication, the students depicted the birth of Christ with grace and reverence.

The shepherds were performed by Juan Miguel T. Untalan, Dion Drake B. Magmanlac, Jed Adron B. Abucar, Angelo Shinji G. Cunarian, and Leighbron C. Tobongbanua. Meanwhile, the angels were played by Tania Legarda M. Macahilig, Dyanne Kailey Moral, and Tiarra Mayeshaka Salamat.

The Three Wise Men were performed by Tymen Jon L. Sapnu, Patrick Athan G. Permejo, and Renz Johnfred C. Batul. Lastly, the Holy Family was performed by Zane Jacob D. Chua as Joseph and Rose Mikaela Sheree M. Casiano as Mary.

The celebration also included a variety of performances from the K-10 students. Each grade level showcased their performances

Preschool: with “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Grade 1: with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

Grade 2: with “Joy to the World.”

Grade 3: with “Mary’s Boy Child.”

Grade 4: with “Feliz Navidad.”

Grade 5: with “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.”

Grade 6: with “O Holy Night.”

Grade 7: with “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Grade 8: with “Santa Tell Me.”

Grade 9A: with “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and “Last Christmas.”

Grade 9B: with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

Grade 10: with “Pasko ng Pinas” and “Star ng Pasko.”

The program ended as the entire Franciscan community joined together to sing “Give Love on Christmas Day,” encapsulating the essence of the season—love, humility, and grace.

The K-10 Christmas Presentation showcased the talents and unity of the Saint Francis of Assisi College community. With each performance, students reminded everyone of the true meaning of Christmas.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Luckie Mortejo

14/12/2024

𝑵𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚

The Franciscan Plume, the Official Student Publication of Saint Francis of Assisi College (SFAC) commenced their General Assembly today, December 14, 2024 at SFAC – Las Pinas Campus, rooms 101-102. It was held to provide an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and collaborative decision-making regarding the future direction and initiatives of the publication, and uphold the power of narratives and storytelling.

The assembly was opened by Ms. Shaira Dagalea, the publication’s Editor-in-Chief who discussed the Journalism Manual and reinforced the organization’s aims, ethical considerations, and system. This opening activity was followed by a series of icebreaker games, and a short break.

“Journalism is a noble calling,” is a statement left by the publication adviser, Ms. Christine Ortega during her inspirational message as she reinforced the importance of journalism, especially during this time where misinformation and fake news are prevalent, and upheld the power of journalism as an instrument to convey stories, and as a tool for empowerment.

This was then followed by the introduction of the resource speaker, Mr. Zon Ballesteros, a notable journalist and a Licensed Professional Teacher who reinforced the importance of journalism- especially in the digital age, as well as the traits a journalist must have. He also imparted numerous essential components for effective reporting, as well as his journalistic learnings ranging from radio scriptwriting, voice reporting, newspaper journalism, and how to write a good article. He not only provided campus journalists with technical information, but equipped them with practical scriptwriting and reporting activities as well.

The awarding of certificates for the resource speaker and the assembly’s participants were awarded by Ms. Christine Ortega, Ms. Shaira Dagalea, Mr. Richmond Galope, and Mr. Zon Ballesteros, and was officially closed by the singing of the SFAC hymn.

Factual narratives and news shape our everyday lives. Thus, it is essential to have the very pens that write these be as mighty as a sword, and as unyielding as the truth that it empowers. By the end of the workshop, the attending journalists were not only equipped with newly acquired essential journalistic knowledge, but a sense of camaraderie, and a deep sense of commitment and responsibility to journalism and the power narratives hold as well.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Airish Yvonne Rodil
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Cindy Alexis Alba

13/12/2024

𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓!

On December 12, 2024, Saint Francis of Assisi College – Las Pinas Campus held the Musical Contest for the senior high school students. The contest includes The Franciscan Voice and the Christmas Retro/Hip Hop Dance to celebrate the holidays. This event brought out the outstanding skills that each Franciscan possesses in both song and dance as the participants performed their respective pieces.

As the students gathered with anticipation, the program officially started at 8AM. The Grade 11 students were the first to perform. Their performances had loud cheers, support from fellow classmates, teachers, as well as from the judges. Before the awardings for the singing competition started, the medals for the essay writing contest were given first. For the Grade 11 Essay Writing, the bronze medalist was Aeriel Nadine San Diego from TVL-ICT 1, the silver medalist was Yuan Zane Sta. Clara, and the gold medalist was Ericka Zoey Varona from STEM 3. The Grade 12 Essay Writing contest awardees include: bronze medal for Maristella Sampayan from HUMSS 2, silver medal for Constantine Albaniel from TVL-ICT, and gold medal for Angeni Abutog from HUMSS 3.

Then, for the Grade 11 singing competition, the winners were announced: 3rd place went to STEM 1, 2nd place went to ICT/HE 2, and the 1st place or the gold medalist for the Grade 11 Franciscan Voice was STEM 4. Afterwards, it was the Grade 12 students’ turn to showcase their talent. They did not disappoint with their performances, with each section having their own uniqueness in singing. The bronze, silver, and gold medalists were announced: 3rd place - STEM 3, 2nd place - ABM 1, and 1st place - HUMSS 1. To each participant of the singing contest, congratulations to you all! Regardless of the results, you are all acknowledged and recognized, let this competition motivate you to improve and strive for more!

The event was momentarily on break as the students, judges, teachers, and staff took a lunch break and was set to resume at 1PM. At this time, the dance competition had officially started. In this contest, students had the opportunity to showcase their dancing abilities. The participants had been wearing their costumes, bringing their props, and making sure that everything would go smoothly in their performance. The Grade 11 had the Retro dance, in which everyone wore an 80s-90s themed costume. The winners for this contest were: 5th place - ABM 1, 4th place - ICT 1, 3rd place - ABM 2, 2nd place - STEM 2, and 1st place - STEM 4. The concluding part of the Musical Contest, which was the Grade 12 Christmas Hip Hop Dance, where the students danced to remixed Christmas music with hip hop dance moves. The winners were: 5th place - HUMSS 1, 4th place - ICT, 3rd place - ABM 1, 2nd Place, — STEM 1, and lastly, 1st place going to STEM. To all participants of the dance competition, congratulations! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, all of your performances were stellar and made the event worth watching. Keep dancing to your heart’s extent and let music move you.

To officially close the event, the closing remarks were made by Ms. Christine Ortega, STEM Coordinator. She delivered a significant speech about music, how it inspires and unites us. This event truly did capture the essence of why we should celebrate talent, camaraderie, and the spirit of Christmas. Once again, to all participants of the Musical Contest, congratulations and have a great holiday!

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Angeni Abutog
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Alyssa Mendoza

07/12/2024

"𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏"

Today - December 7, 2024, Saint Francis of Assisi College - Las Piñas Campus held the final day of the Franciscan Film Showing at Robinsons Place Las Piñas. Day 1 of the film showing was held yesterday, December 6, 2024. The Senior High School students witnessed two remarkable films entitled "Pitong Kabang Palay" and "Ainbo: The Spirit of Amazon."

Prior to seeing the film, each section came to get their tickets to go into their respective cinemas. The first film started exactly at 8:00 AM, entitled "Pitong Kabang Palay" or Seven Sacks of Rice in English. The film was about a family of farmers. It depicts the life of the farmer's son, Balong, in witnessing the daily struggles of his family, in terms of financial problems. Despite the struggles of his family, their parents are working hard to support their studies to make ends meet. At the end of the film, Balong blames himself for all of the burdens that he thinks he costs to his family.

Thereafter, the second film, entitled "Ainbo: The Spirit of Amazon," tells the tale of a girl named "Ainbo" who lives deep within the Amazon rainforest and is fierce and adventurous, but quite different from the other members of her tribe. She and her adopted sister and best friend Zumi. As she began to explore the Amazon rainforest with her spirit guides, Dillo and Vaca.

Both of these films left a message that serves as a powerful lesson, learning to be grateful and to value the hardships of Filipino farmers as well as learning how to be adventurous and fierce. These films encourage us to reflect on our own journeys, to appreciate the struggles and triumphs of others, and to recognise the value of empathy and understanding.

As both films entail how we live in a world full of chaos and struggles. We should realize how important it is to appreciate small things in your life. To be grateful for everything we had, and not to compare our lives with someone else's because we never know what they are going through. Despite the challenges, it also showcases the determination and resilience of the characters. By the characters of Balong and Ainbo, we must be inspired to overcome our challenges and achieve goals, even though there are countless hardships we must go through first.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Sophia Makinano and Menzi De Leon
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Alyssa Mendoza

04/12/2024

Cheers to you on your special day, 𝓡𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓶𝓸𝓷𝓭 𝓙𝓸𝓱𝓷 𝓖𝓪𝓵𝓸𝓹𝓮!

Today, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but also the incredible creativity and passion you bring to our student publication. Your words have the power to inform, inspire, and engage our community, and we are so grateful for the unique perspective you share with us.

As you blow out the candles, remember that each one represents a story waiting to be told. May this year be filled with new adventures, exciting opportunities, and endless inspiration. Remember, every great news anchor started as a student like you—so keep dreaming big. Keep crafting those powerful narratives that captivate our Franciscan community!

With warm wishes,
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖎𝖘𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝕻𝖑𝖚𝖒𝖊 𝕱𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖑𝖞

02/12/2024

𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓: 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝑺𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚!

To all our hard working Franciscans gearing up for finals week: this is your time to shine! 🌟

Remember, it's not about getting a perfect score, but about giving it your best. Take breaks when you need them, energize and top up with your favorite snacks (and drinks, of course 🧋), and keep pushing forward. ““𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒑𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒏𝒂!””— so don’t let a little stress steal your thunder! 🚀

𝑰𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒂 𝒏𝒂 '𝒚𝒂𝒏, 𝒘𝒂𝒈 𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒂-𝑫𝒊𝒚𝒐𝒔! and show those exams who’s boss. Good luck, Franciscans! Your dedication and effort will pay off. We're rooting for you every step of the way! 💯💪

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Jave Mascariñas
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Rafael Dalmero

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