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The Webbytes, Legazpi (2024)

14/05/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗖 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀!

Thank you for showcasing your journalism skills during the RSPC 2024. We hope to see you shine even brighter through the power of your pens and minds next year. Keep your head up high for being present in the journey. Remember that truth-telling does not end in the spotlight of competitions; it begins when it gets harder to tell the truths of your experiences and you still do it anyway.

We are always proud of you!

14/05/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

With over 1,000 delegates from all over the region, The Webbytes still emerged resilient and once again proved the excellence of SDO Legazpi City campus journalism in the recently concluded Regional Schools Press Conference with the theme, “Strengthened Campus Journalism: Gateway to the Development of Empowered Youth” held in Iriga City, May 8-11, 2024.

The Webbytes' Radio Scriptwriting and Broadcasting will also advance in the National Schools Press Conference this July 2024.

Congratulations and we are endlessly proud of you!

12/05/2024

As the LegaSci Supreme Secondary Learner Government Election and Campaign period come to an end, take a look back at the declaration of principles and policies presented by the aspiring SSLG leaders during the Miting de Avance last May 9, 2024.

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𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰

11/05/2024

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞

In the Miting De Avance (MDA) for the election on May 10, 2024 of the 2024-2025 Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG), a debate between the three (3) candidates running as president was held at Legazpi City Science High School (LegaSci) Covered Court on May 9, 2024.

“I want to be able to use my voice and my experiences to shape a better and thriving LegaSci,” Cale Azul stated, with Den Yvan Ecleo telling that “the history [he] wants to make is that [he] was able to make an environment that each and every single student can be proud of,” while Francesca Ramos said that what she wants “is for the student body to remember [her] as an effective leader who actively listens, who is reliable, competent, and willing to serve the student body.”

Ecleo's capability to serve as SSLG President was challenged by Azul and Ramos as he had never been a LegaSci student government officer, to which Ecleo defended that he still had leadership experience through “pioneering” clubs and was “willing to learn” on how to serve as an SSLG officer.

Ecleo alleged that Azul stole the credit for the Idea Oasis Project, reasoning that “[she] lied about the fact that it [Idea Oasis] was [her] original idea,” to which Azul responded that she had the concept of Idea Oasis as one of her platforms in the previous school government election and that she “would just like the Project Oasis to still continue.”

Moreover, Ramos was interrogated by Ecleo regarding her opinion on the current batch of SSLG officers, considering that she herself was the Grade 9 Representative during S.Y. 2021-2022 and the Protocol Officer in S.Y. 2022-2023. Ramos was put in the hot seat as she responded with, “it’s not my intent to discredit the efforts of the current officers” then later followed her answer with, “the lack of information dissemination,” to which she elaborated further afterwards.

Other candidates vying for the positions of Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Protocol Officer, and Grade Level Representatives did not participate in the debate but did in the previous MDA segments.

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𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗯𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

10/05/2024

𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐒𝐜𝐢 𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐆 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

16 aspiring Supreme Secondary Learner Government candidates communicated their visions through presenting their platforms and answering respective questions regarding the position they are running for in the recently conducted Miting de Avance on May 9, afternoon, for election season 2024 at Legazpi City Science High School covered court.

The session started with the introduction of 12 candidates from Partido Balaog and 4 independent candidates running for the positions of president, treasurer, and grade 10 representative.

As the miting de avance moved forward to the jeopardy segment and question and answer portion, the aspirants were asked about questions relevant to leadership, accountability, and platform implementation.

Moreover, the event concluded with the presidential candidates' debate on what legacy they want to leave for the school and what they want to be remembered by.

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𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘻, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰, 𝘑𝘢𝘺𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯, & 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘦

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗯𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

07/05/2024

The clock’s tick draws near towards the time of casting your voice.

Power is bestowed upon the student body– enabling their wings to soar and follow the flutter of their heart. But, behind this power lies a tremendous responsibility that would depict the stand of the future. With this, we have prepared a simple guide to fill your mind with the knowledge on how to become a responsible voter for this season’s elections.

Your vote is the power of your voice seeking for change. Wise up, Citinistas, and practice your right!

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Layout by Crissed Jeanne Aringo
Content by Jaynie Jaymalin

06/05/2024

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 — 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺.

This is not the end igniting the fire through their purpose, yet only the start of shining light on others.

The Webbytes will walk you through the transparency of truth and information; making each story the shadow of your own soul. A chance to see the platform that drives you to do the greatest things.

So, buckle up as we cover each side of this campaign; join us in the 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 of your doubts through the freedom of truth.

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Layout by: Nash Bulalacao
Caption by: Beatrice Bermundo

01/05/2024

Indulging ourselves into the transcendence of honor before excellence.

As we are nearing the end of the school year, we would like to give our utmost appreciation to these individuals who continue to uphold the essence of campus journalism.

Here to preserve stories of resistance to injustices and be the voice and eyes of the public. Paint each story with transparency, making each shine through the rays of sunlight.

The minds, creatives, and truths of The Webbytes.

28/04/2024

𝟐𝟐 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐂,
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲

Eight campus journalists and two broadcasting teams emerged victorious as they won in their respective events during the 2024 Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) in Legazpi City National High School last April 4-5.

Among the winners for the individual events are Elaine Angela Macinas, 1st placer in Science and Technology Writing; Erika Mae Campantero, 2nd placer in Copyreading and Headline Writing; Seanne Alexis Barcebal, 3rd placer in Photojournalism; Chloe Faye Sabater, 3rd placer in Column Writing; Jeremie Benamer, 4th placer in Editorial Cartooning; Kade Matthew Almonte, 5th placer in News Writing; Jaynie Alijah Jaymalin, 5th placer in Editorial Writing; and Richard Alan Aquitania, 5th placer in Sports Writing.

The Radio Broadcasting Team, consisting of Krisha Mae Espinas, Bejie Frencillo, Raymund Lemuel Lodana, Gladwyn Jose Armenta, Princess Chloe Lagaras, Sherlene Boholano, and Feona Kaye Lopez, also reigned triumphant as they won 1st place as Best in Script, Best in Infomercial, Best in Technical Application, and Overall Champion in Radio Scriptwriting and Broadcasting.

Espinas and Lodana also both won 1st place, as they were declared Best Anchor and Best Reporter, respectively.
Moreover, the Legazpi City Division’s pioneer Television (TV) Broadcasting Team in English, consisting of Justine Howard Hernandez, Cielo Rica Laurio, Jalexa Medalla, Alexandra Charisse Azul, Jan Lawrence Arao, Jasmine Julia Magayanes, and Reese Antoinette Barreda, will represent the division in this year’s Regional Schools Press Conference.

All the individual events and the Radio Broadcasting Team were supervised and coached by Herson Alamo, The Webbytes’ adviser. Meanwhile, the TV Broadcasting Team was monitored and coached by Lalaine Raposon-Apostol, The Webbytes’ co-adviser.

The Webbytes, Legazpi City Science High School’s official publication in English, was declared the Overall Champion in the English category of the secondary level, out of 17 other schools, with a total of 22 journalists recognized for their efforts and skills in the said event.

With the theme, “From Campus to the World: The Global Reach of Campus Journalism,” the 2024 DSPC was a two-day event that highlighted the prowess of different campus journalists in their own respective fields, uniting them towards a common goal.
Congratulations, campus journalists!

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𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸 𝘈𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳
𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘺: 𝘌𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰
𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘺: 𝘑𝘢𝘺𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯 & 𝘒𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘌𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴

16/03/2024

We are inviting everyone who is interested in joining our school's first ever TV News Broadcasting Team! Let's join the conversation together and ignite the spark of truth-telling in our country.

Screening Pre-registration link: https://tinyurl.com/Screening-Pre-Registration

Good luck and we can't wait to see you.

29/02/2024

To those who missed the screening last February 23, we are holding a second wave of screening tomorrow in the 9-Dalton Room along with the aspiring radio broadcasting team.

Thank you and good luck!

22/02/2024

To all the aspiring campus journalists, good luck and we will see you tomorrow!

Kindly bring the following:

• Photojournalism - Any Digital Camera (point and shoot only) with a maximum of 20.1 megapixels with fixed lenses only.

• Laptop for Layouting

21/02/2024

The screening process may take place by the end of the week. Should we be permitted to hold the screening on a weekend, please secure a copy of your parent's permit.

Schedules as of now are tentatively presented due to tight school activities and other unforeseen circumstances.

Thank you for patiently waiting. We can't wait to see you!

21/02/2024

After a year of facing challenges and opportunities, The Webbytes prepares for yet another truth-telling through the lens of young journalism.

We are excited to share with you that we are now looking for a new set of Editorial Staff for the school year 2023-2024. Further announcements of schedule and requirements will be posted here on the page of LegaSci's official English School Publication.

22/11/2022

The Webbytes is in search of a new set of EDITORIAL STAFF!

Find us at the 10-FARADAY ROOM starting tomorrow, NOVEMBER 23 (Wednesday) from 3:45 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. for the Screening Process of the Individual Events listed. Further instructions shall be given upon taking the screening. For more inquiries, feel free to see Mr. Herson Alamo at the JHS Faculty Room.

Good luck, Citinistas!

05/04/2022

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝
𝙱𝚈: 𝙳𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝙻𝚞𝚌𝚒𝚕𝚘

On the 25th of March, two Pinoy bands held live performances to hundreds and thousands of attendees simultaneously in two separate venues. These events were nothing more than the grand proclamation rallies of two competing teams in the Legazpi City local elections—Team and Team .

Sponge Cola and The Itchyworms, commissioned by teams SDS and BL respectively, are popular bands who both play alternative rock and OPM, and have been active in the industry for about 20 years. Both are well-loved by the Filipinos and received huge welcomes when they performed at their separate venues on the 25th.

One might say those are all procedures in politainment—a practice of politicians employing the appeal of pop culture and other hot media in order to grab public attention and strengthen their public relations. Indeed, that is the case, and it is quite reasonable. In these times when the restrictions brought about by the pandemic are finally easing up, what could be a better development? After the initial hype for the campaigns and rallies of the national post candidates finally died down, what else could reinvigorate and shift the public attention towards the smaller, local elections? Truly an outstanding move.

Appealing to the public, tugging at the people’s heartstrings by bringing them a live event of their favorite performers, is a clever way by both teams to start the first day of their campaigns, as it gathers an undoubtedly large group of supporters and introduces their name to them. What otherwise could have been a standard political campaign instead became a memorable event as well, as according to Sponge Cola’s official Facebook post, their performance was their first gig in the country with an audience in 2 years.

However, it brings into question whether all that attended the performances were simply there for the artists, or were just supporters of the team and candidates that were behind them? Some people could be both, but no one can say for sure.

In any case, the event was a win-win for everyone. The teams got the exposure and attention they needed, the fans got to see their favorite artists perform, and supporters got to show their support. But it was merely the first day of campaigning. The responsibility still rests on both teams to keep the momentum going and truly show their will to win, and to serve.

01/04/2022

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄
𝙱𝚈: 𝚈𝚟𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚎 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝙰𝚛𝚐𝚞𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚜

Savor your sleep and count the days because the time for filmmaking has begun! Spearheaded by the Communicators’ League (CoLeague) President, Jeous Bulawan, the 2022 Film Fest intends to showcase the power of storytelling amongst junior filmmakers.

Seven films featuring various social issues are set to be produced through the lenses and enactment of the participating storytellers. Grade seven participants will star in their short film entitled ‘Marahuyo’, while another film entitled ‘Sulat’ will be produced by the eighth-graders. On the other hand, tenth-grade participants are preparing ‘Incandescent’. Additionally, our Senior High School students refuse to back down and will also take part in the film festival with four films under them. STEM students of grade eleven will be performing in ‘Walang Personalan’, and grade twelve in ‘Pamanggi’, while the collaboration of ABM and ICT of grades eleven and twelve should also be anticipated as they will perform in ‘Déjà Vu’ and ‘Alpas’ respectively.

Through events like these, aspiring filmmakers get to showcase their talents on a bigger stage and create audience-moving films through the stories they tell. In the series, Director’s Cut, released by CoLeague, however, alumni Film Fest producers shared that these events do not only come with opportunities but also with an array of obstacles.

“It was a milestone for me pero it was really challenging,” said Erin Alarcon, the director of ‘Dear Orange’, which bagged the Best Film and Best Musical Score awards during the Film Fest 2019.

Yuan Mendez, the director of past films ‘Windflower’ and ‘Bulong’, particularly stressed their struggles with scheduling and financing. “Hindi dahil sa hindi kami prepared, but because nakakapagod ipagsabay yung acads at pag-fifilm.”

CoLeague, Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Filipino (SAMAFIL), and the Media Arts and Literacy (MAL) club joined their hands with both zeal and passion to make the event possible. Even with the delays and the time and physical restrictions, they have continued working on the event to make sure that it flows as smoothly as possible. Although preparations are underway, the schedule of the Film Fest viewing is inching nearer as the days pass.

Will these talented young minds deliver productions on par with the audience’s expectations? Will they properly showcase the social issues plaguing our modern society? Mark your calendars and keep an eye out on April 27-29 to find out!

31/03/2022

𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐛 “𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐩𝐢”, “𝐒𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐚” 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝙱𝚈: 𝙸𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝙼𝚊𝚎 𝙱. 𝙼𝚒𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚊

On the opening day of local campaigns, the two main opposing teams, “Sa Dati Sana” and “Bagong Legazpi”, staged respective grand proclamation rallies across the province of Albay on March 25, to campaign for local positions in the upcoming May 9 elections.

Sa Dati Sana’s proclamation rally was graced by the performance of the rock band, Spongecola at Sawangan Park, Legazpi City. The event hosted the campaign of Mayoral-gunner Geraldine Rosal, running and current Vice Mayor Bobby Cristobal Team Joey Salceda, Ang Probinsyano Partylist, and incumbent Legazpi Mayor Noel Rosal for Governor.

Running in opposition is Team APG “Bagong Legazpi” consisting of Ako Bicol Partylist’s Cong. Alfredo Garbin Jr., and Alan Rañola, running for Legazpi Mayor and Vice Mayor respectively. The team’s proclamation rally was held in Peñaranda Park in the presence of the rock band, Itchyworms and actor Paolo Contis. Campaigning alongside Team APG in the event were Arriba Albay’s Gov. Al
Francis Bichara, as well as the rest of Ako Bicol Partylist.
On the other hand, numerous candidates also began their campaigns in several provinces in Bicol with motorcades and other gimmicks.

Aaron Jay Bersabe, a Citinista who went to support Team Sa Dati Sana at Sawangan Park, shared his thoughts regarding the candidates’ platforms and the importance of the occurrence of the said event.

“The candidates highlighted their plans in improving the public healthcare of Legazpi City residents and I think, it should be given much attention. The good thing is, I enjoyed the rally and of course, the free concert of Sponge Cola even though I don't know all the songs, I can just keep up with the hype of the crowd.”

17/03/2022

𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐖𝐞𝐛, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐒𝐀 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬

𝙱𝚈: 𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚎 𝚈𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚕𝚌𝚘𝚗

More than a third of the world’s population does not have access to the internet. Although some areas may have connections, they are usually flimsy and inconsistent.

This problem had always been a fatal flaw as having access to the internet proves to be of growing importance in building economies, expanding businesses, and even in providing students opportunities to finish their education.

To solve this, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has partnered with OneWeb, a well-known global communication company that delivers high-speed, low-latency, reliable internet connection to select rural areas across the country, under the “Introducing Non-Geostationary Satellite Constellations Test Deployments to Improve Internet Service" (INCENTIVISE) project. Announced on February 3, 2022, PhilSA accepted OneWeb’s proposal to conduct a test us conduct a test using their satellite internet services on these rural areas.

According to PhilSA Director General Joel Marciano Jr., OneWeb and PhilSA are currently in the talks, deliberating for the logistics of their joint venture which included the timeline of operations, implementation sites, as well as the more technical aspects such as documentary requirements.

The company also claims that the constellation satellite is already 60% complete, expected to reach global coverage by the end of 2022. PhilSA, however, has yet to announce when the project will commence, and which areas are expected to benefit from the project.

The INCENTIVISE project is also joined by the DOST - Advanced Science and Technology Institute as part of their vision to promote the growth of the local space industry. Surely, these are all giant steps towards providing fast and reliable internet connection to the country, especially to the technologically distant rural areas.

08/03/2022

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝
𝙱𝚈: 𝚈𝚟𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚎 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝙰𝚛𝚐𝚞𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚜

In a world predominantly governed by men, women are pushed into boxes of stereotypical ideals that detract them from their aspirations. Sexism and misogyny are still on the rise, and women are forced to stick to gender roles imposed by society, their capabilities overlooked.

Despite the prejudice and injustices thrown against them, numerous women are infamous for being unstoppable and fiery with purpose and attitude. An example is the feisty Miriam Defensor Santiago, the first Filipino and Asian judge of the International Criminal Court. Perceived as a position with duties only men are capable of doing, the inauguration of the late Santiago further attested to how women are equally capable given the same opportunities.

The world did not only witness the cleverness of the late Miriam Santiago. It was also enthralled by the captivating beauty of Kelsey Merritt, who made history by walking the runways of renowned brands, as well as Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach, both crowned the Miss Universe not too long ago.

Bicol, too, has a remarkable woman to boast–the fourteenth Vice President of the Philippines, Leni Robredo. She has launched a multitude of programs that helped thousands of marginalized Filipinos and is the only female candidate and current frontrunner for the presidency. Through her leadership, her office has consistently received high audit ratings from COA (Commission on Audit), ranked the highest for three consecutive years since 2019–an exemplary performance that outdoes men in her field.

They prove that women could do a lot more than carrying and raising a child. That a woman can make it on her own, take a stand, and make her mark in the world, through whatever way she wants it to be. Women, too, are capable. Able to engulf the world with her light and reach its deepest corners, she can cast hope on the lurkers lost in the shadows.

Remember from hereon, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, “Babae ka, hindi babae lang.” [“You are a woman, not just a woman.”]

02/03/2022

𝐀𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺?
𝙱𝚈: 𝙹𝚊𝚗 𝚁𝚊𝚎 𝙰. 𝚂𝚊𝚋𝚊𝚕𝚋𝚘𝚛𝚘

It is human nature to strive for survival. Because of this, we try a multitude of things to keep ourselves alive, determined to consistently reach our goals. We exert tremendous effort in our daily endeavors in order to achieve our dreams. We tend to focus on what’s ahead to have a better idea of what to do next.

With the monotony of work, school, and of our responsibility, we dwell and immerse ourselves too much in earthly things that we forget to take a moment in silence and pray. The season of Lent serves as a reminder that God is kind and loving, understands our shortcomings, and is willing to forgive us for our wrongdoings.

Holy week is the high point of the Lenten Season. It is characterized by penance for our sins. A way to get closer to Him and receive eternal light and guidance. And as the day unfolds, may we let our foreheads be crossed. To be led back to Him again after being lost.

The season starts today, Ash Wednesday, and ends on Holy Thursday before the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The ash anointed on us today is a reminder that we mortals are in need of the grace and mercy of the Lord, and it will only be attained through reconciliation and faith in God.

Ash Wednesdays mark the start of Lenten Season’s traditional practice, consisting of constant prayers, readings of God’s word, abstinence from meat, and fasting.

Through the Lenten Season we will remember that if it weren’t for God, everything would be meaningless. We get reminded of our sins and dishonest behavior, and this celebration will pave the way for repenting and correcting these offenses. Our obligations do not only end in earthly things we do to survive. We must take care of our spirituality, as it is also what keeps us stably alive.

To keep our faith healthy, we must do works of mercy, especially unto those who have less in life, just as how the Lord does to every one of us. We must always remember Him, surrender everything, even the very last dime. And in return, we will receive forgiveness, love, and salvation. Through kindness, humility, and compassion, we will be saved from eternal damnation.

28/02/2022

𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑶𝑾 : Hosted by Aaron Eubert Nuñez and Shekina Erin Realubit, Legazpi City Science High School joins the National Arts Month Celebration, boasting its very own artists through an online broadcast today, February 28, 2022.

Join the live at: https://www.facebook.com/1701436069878601/videos/1839822869740906/

25/02/2022

𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐄𝐝
𝙱𝚈: 𝙹𝚊𝚢𝚗𝚒𝚎 𝙹𝚊𝚢𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗

Candidates who give promising speeches and flowery words that flatter the Filipinos, thinking that a truly great future is theirs to offer. With every passing day, the 2022 Elections approach closer. Be it students or adults — eligible voters or not — it is a part of our right to be educated about the upcoming election.

Voter education is effective in making sure that these people are capable of following the electoral process with confidence. It allows them to cast their votes upon worthy leaders with integrity.

However, what then would the outcome be if voters knew little about how to participate in the elections? What would the outcome be they choose their new leader blindly?

In a survey conducted in Legasci on behalf of The Webbytes, eighty-five students, (two-thirds of which are registered voters), shared their stances and gave us valuable insight as to how prepared the youth are when it comes to elections.

The first part of the survey inquired the respondents who their favored candidate for the position of President was. A resounding 95% majority chose Vice President Leni Robredo, a minority of 3.5% chose Ferdinand “Bongbong” Maros Jr., and the remaining respondents chose Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso. When asked on what basis they decided who to support, the majority cited the candidate’s background and credentials as their main influence.

Gaining knowledge of the candidate and their platforms will serve as a starting point for you to know who is competent, who has plans for the country, and who has the skill for leadership.

Research and read credible sources about the candidates to develop good judgment. Avoid bias, be open-minded, and allow others to educate your lack of knowledge on a particular issue. Don’t be swayed by those who came from graft, corruption, plunder, and political dynasties that did more harm than good.

Aside from knowing the candidates, one must be aware of horrendous acts that are used in order to unfairly climb up and throw the others down; bribing or vote-buying, online propaganda, and offensive deeds aimed towards the candidates.

Of the 85 respondents of the survey, a worrying 77.6% have reported either witnessing or experiencing these acts themselves in smaller, barangay-level elections.

These are pervasive during elections and are highly unethical; candidates are supposed to run as equals and be fair among the other aspirants. Note that instead of turning a blind eye, these instances should be reported immediately.

“Someone who votes for the well-being of the country, and not because they idolize their chosen candidates”, stated one student as an answer to our query on how they would describe a smart voter.

There is no need to bow down on these candidates as it is their primary responsibility to serve the country and its people. To the voters, keep in mind that your vote is powerful enough to either create a prosperous tomorrow or cause Filipinos to suffer for another six years.

Become the embodiment of a smart voter. For voters’ knowledge is a step towards a successful election. A step towards possible change.

25/02/2022

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞
𝙱𝚈: 𝙵𝚊𝚢𝚎 𝙰𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚕𝚊 𝙲𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚊

Through time, the world has developed, beliefs and customs have evolved. In between the pages of history books are male-dominated stories covering their victories in politics to arts, where the voices of women and youth were not entirely heard. But nowadays, many have, more or less, gained the power and freedom to represent themselves and place their mark in society.

Life springs from the youth—an era of growth, discoveries, and changes. Youth-led advocacies and campaigns are on the rise, giving impact to hundreds of people. Project SMILE (Simple but Meaningful Acts Intended to Leave a Lasting Effect) is a Filipino youth-led nonprofit organization that started in 2018, founded by Sam Tamayo, with the goals of enriching the welfare of the disadvantaged and underprivileged Filipinos.

Different campaigns were organized by Project SMILE, a few of which are Special School Aid which helps children with special needs by providing them with school supplies at the start of every school year. honors PWDs in ways that go beyond their disabilities through raising awareness, improving people's perspectives, motivating participatory action, and linking PWDs with sustainable opportunities, all of which are done to promote inclusion and empower the PWDs.

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Project SMILE established , a campaign that assists frontliners. In a span of two months, they have raised Php 650,000 worth of donations that have benefitted more than 10,000 individuals- at-risk across NCR and other regions. Accessible Assisted Alliance, another campaign that surfaced during the pandemic, has collaborated with TheraWee that provided online therapy consultation and guidance to children with disabilities (CWDs).

Last 2020, was of no doubt, one of the hardest years experienced by fishermen of Caramoan, Camarines Sur, who rely on seaweed farming and tourism as their source of income. Giving birth to Hapag Kapwa—a campaign that supports fishermen and farmers—thousands of laborers in fishing and agriculture were provided with food assistance and aided in rebuilding their vocation.

Over the course of five years, Project SMILE has been featured on GMA, ANC, Manila Bulletin, OFF CROWD, NoliSoli, ABAC Philippines, and DOH, and has gained over 270 volunteers and 180 ambassadors. Their accumulated manpower and resources could be a light that would reach the farthest borders of the Philippines, signifying hope and illuminating the lives of the marginalized.

Such youth-led organizations as Project SMILE that put forth their advocacies are cues that our youth is truly purposeful and do embody the energy that fuels the nation for its further advancement.