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05/11/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 | 𝗔𝗱𝗨-𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝟵𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Adamson University Senior High School (AdU-SHS) marked the opening of the 91st National Book Week and English Month Celebration with the Book-to-Screen Characters Cosplay Competition, on November 5, 2025, at the Adamson University Theatre. The celebration carries the theme, “From Pages to Screens: Reading Bridges the Past and Inspires the Future.”

The event featured creative portrayals of literary and film characters. Participants from different Grade 11 classes brought their characters to life through costumes and short in-character performances.

Earlier in the program, a Thanksgiving Mass presided by Fr. Nelson B. Bisco, CM set a tone of gratitude and reflection for the day's festivities. The audience was then entertained by the BookTok Choice Presentation, which showcased informative and creative videos of nationally acclaimed pieces from various regions in the country.

To formally open the month-long celebration, Ms. Ruby Jane M. Tañamor, English Are Coordinator, delivered her opening remarks, followed by Mr. John Joseph J. Leus, who presented the mechanics and rubrics of the Book-to-Screen Cosplay Competition.

The event also introduced the lineup of upcoming English Month competitions, including Impromptu Speech, Extemporaneous Speech, Essay Writing, and the Battle of the Bands.

As the program drew to a close, an awarding ceremony recognized the efforts and creativity of the participants. Certificates were presented to all block representatives, while the Top 3 Best Class Production awardees and Top 5 finalists were announced. The finalists will advance to the culminating event on November 25, 2025, during the English Month Culmination Program.

In his closing remarks, Mr. Alvic P. Barredo expressed appreciation to the participants, organizers, and audience for their enthusiasm and support.

Written by: Jasmine Margaret Tawacal
Photographed by: Cheyenne Andaya, Jade Bongalos, and Alexa Lague

05/11/2025

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 | 𝗔𝗱𝗨 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 9–0 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱

The Adamson Girls’ Volleyball Team extended their unbeaten run after sweeping the De La Salle Zobel Junior Lady Archers, 25–17, 25–20, 25–18, in their second match of the second round of the UAAP Season 88 High School Volleyball Tournament on November 4, 2025, at the Paco Arena.

AdU opened strong against DLSZ, with Maegan Pineda saving a crucial point that set up Janessa Buhay for a solid hit at 23–14. The Lady Archers failed to extend a long rally, sealing the opening set in favor of AdU, 25–17.

In the succeeding frame, Janna Dizon fired a quick attack at 19–13, followed by a commanding block that pushed the score to 21–14. A series of unforced errors from the Baby Falcons allowed DLSZ to close in at 24–19, but a service error from the Lady Archers handed Adamson the second set, 25–20.

In the third frame, a deadlock occurred after a net-touch violation by DLSZ at 8–8. The Baby Falcons quickly regained control as Ella Gonzalvo executed a well-placed dump that found the floor, clinching the third and final set at 25–18 and completing the sweep for the Falcons.

After another dominant performance, the AdU Lady Baby Falcons preserve their flawless 9–0 record.

Reported by: Julia Salonga
Written by: Kirsten Abarientos
Filmed and edited by: Denver Quimba

05/11/2025

"Super excited lalo na unexpected yung win kasi halos yesterday lang nag practice. So grateful po talaga for being chosen."

Expressed by Jairah Mangilaya who played Glinda from Wicked, one of the top 5 finalists of the Book-to-Screen: Cosplay Competition

Interviewed by: Louen Venice Pilar
Photographed by: Cheyenne Andaya
Layout by: Iñigo Gabriel Sumaway

05/11/2025

"Everything was rushed and crammed kaya di nag expect on winning. So by the final round, we'll surely give more time to practice lines together."

Shared Marthena Gaduang who played Elphaba from Wicked, one of the top 5 finalists of the Book-to-Screen: Cosplay Competition

Written by: Louen Venice Pilar
Photo by: Cheyenne Andaya
Layout by: Iñigo Gabriel Sumaway

05/11/2025

"Speechless, especially as it's my first time. Tapos all the effort pa na binigay was awarded. As for my preparation po, I plan to study the character more para mas ma-embody ko siya during my performance."

Shared by Christian Natividad of 11SENG03 as he proudly represents his character from Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, in the Final Round of the Book-to-Screen: Cosplay Competition.

Interviewed by: Louen Venice Pilar
Photo by: Cheyenne Andaya
Layout by: Iñigo Gabriel Sumaway

05/11/2025

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 | 𝗔𝗱𝗨 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻 9–0 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲

The Adamson Girls’ Volleyball Team extended its spotless record after sweeping the De La Salle Zobel Junior Lady Archers, 25–17, 25–20, 25–18, in their second match of the second round of the UAAP Season 88 High School Volleyball Tournament on November 4, 2025, at the Paco Arena.

Starting for the Baby Falcons were setter Elle Garces ( #1); outside hitters Janessa Buhay ( #3), Ella Gonzalvo ( #9), and Francheska Adem ( #13); middle blockers Janna Dizon ( #5) and Yzobelle Katigbak ( #7); and starting libero and team captain Maegan Pineda ( #11).

Adamson opened strong against DLSZ, with Adem delivering the first ace of the match and Garces executing a quick 1–2 play to extend their lead to 11–6. After a miscue from the Baby Falcons, Pineda redeemed a point with a steady dig that set up Buhay for a solid hit at 23–14. DLSZ then failed to return the ball during a long rally, allowing AdU to secure the first frame at 25–17.

In the second set, a balanced display of offense and defense from Gonzalvo pushed the Lady Archers into a seven-point deficit, 14–7. Dizon followed with a quick attack at 19–13, then capped it with a commanding block at 21–14. A series of unforced errors from AdU allowed DLSZ to trim the lead to 24–19, but a service error from the Lady Archers handed AdU the frame, 25–20.

The Baby Falcons trailed early in the third set, 3–5, before a DLSZ miscue tied the score at 5–5. Another deadlock occurred after a net-touch violation by the Lady Archers at 8–8. AdU soon regained control as Gonzalvo smashed a decisive attack to take a 12–10 lead. She later delivered a well-executed dump attack that landed untouched, sealing the third and final set at 25–18 in favor of the Falcons.

Head Coach John Philip “JP” Yude expressed how he keeps the team grounded despite the pressure that came with their dominant 8–0 run coming into the match: “Nireremind ko sa mga bata na dapat mapressure rin kayo—nandoon tayo, naglalaro tayo, then we are 8–0. Syempre ‘di maiiwasan pero I always encourage them na maglaro lang tayo. Kumbaga, we leave always the result to the Lord. Give your best everytime—kung binigay naman yung best natin, wala tayong pagsisisihan. Kung anong will ni Lord every game, kailangan natin matuto araw-araw sa training pati sa laro.”

Player of the Game Francheska Adem, who tallied 10 excellent points, shared her motivation behind the victory: “Syempre po yung mga teammates ko po na nag guide sa ‘kin sa laro then [yung] family ko rin po. Pati na rin po yung coaches ko na ‘di nagsasawang tumutulong sa ‘kin kapag na-d-down ako.”

After another flawless victory, the AdU Lady Baby Falcons sustain their undefeated record at 9–0.

Written by: Kirsten Abarientos
Photographed by: Paul Edreign Morales and Renz Denver Quimba

05/11/2025

"May the games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor as we begin this November celebration."

Shared by Mr. Alvic Barredo as he wishes students good luck for the upcoming competitions during the 91st National Book Week and English Month 2025

Written by: Louen Venice Pilar
Photo by: Alexa Lague
Layout by: Iñigo Gabriel Sumaway

05/11/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘄 | Selected Grade 11 students from different blocks breathe life into their characters with their in-character performances in the Book-to-Screen Cosplay Competition for the 91st National Book Week and English Month Opening Ceremony on November 5, 2025, at the Adamson University Theater.

Written by: Aldwin Christen Presentacion
Photographed by: Rizza Jade Bongalos, Alexa Lague, and Cheyenne Andaya

05/11/2025

"Books become our source of knowledge and reading becomes our weapon. I hope as you are wearing your different characters; this experience makes you realize how beautiful reading is."

Shared by Ms. Ruby Jane Tañamor, English Area Coordinator, as she officially opens the 91st National Book Week and English Month 2025

Written by: Louen Venice Pilar
Photo by: Alexa Lague
Layout by: Iñigo Gabriel Sumaway

05/11/2025

‎"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching."
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‎Emphasized by Fr. Nelson B. Bisco, CM, during the Holy Mass in preparation for the English Month Opening at the Theater, today, November 5 2025.

Photo by: Alexa Lague
Layout by: Iñigo Gabriel Sumaway

05/11/2025

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 | Representatives from Grade 11 portray their respective literary characters with their costumes at the Adamson University Theater on November 5, 2025.

Written by: Aldwin Christen Presentacion
Photographed by: Rizza Jade Bongalos, Alexa Lague, and Iñigo Gabriel Sumaway

04/11/2025

𝗦𝗰𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼

The Philippines is home to around 300 volcanoes, 24 of which are active. Recently, one of these active volcanoes, the Taal Volcano, showed minor eruptions last October 26, which were classified as phreatomagmatic eruptions—ones that happen after magma interacts with water. Since 2019, the volcano has had this series of eruptions occurring every year, unlike the other active ones.

Have you ever wondered what led the volcano to become as it is now?

Well, originally, Taal, located in Batangas, was called ‘Bombou’ or ‘Bombon’ in the 1800s. The Taal people know today is vastly different from centuries ago, as it was a large composite volcano (also called a stratovolcano). But after about 35 recorded eruptions, it evolved into a volcano with a caldera, a big opening that appeared after the volcano erupted a large part of its magma chamber, resulting in its collapse. The caldera of Taal is where the Taal Lake resides. It also became a complex volcano, which classifies volcanoes with several eruption points.

These eruptions made Taal Volcano the extraordinary gem it is: it is an island within a lake, within an island within a lake, within an island. Its smallest island, Vulcan Point, is within the Main Crater Lake, which is within the Volcano Island, an island that resides in the Taal Lake located on Luzon Island.

On top of its unique geology, Taal Volcano is also the smallest active volcano in the world. Moreover, Taal Lake is home to the only known freshwater sardine in the world, 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴, and 𝘏𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪, a venomous sea snake native only to the said lake.

Taal Volcano is not just a volcano; it is a fascinating one. However, despite its beauty, we should be wary of its dangers. It is important to note that it is still an active volcano, and its recent eruptions, no matter how massive, are still a threat to the lives of mankind.

References:
Alanis, R. (2025, February 25). Taal Volcano, Philippines. NASA Science. https://science.nasa.gov/photojournal/taal-volcano-philippines/

History. (n.d.). Hiking Taal Volcano | Day Tours from Manila. https://www.taalvolcano.org/history/

National Geographic. (2022, May 20). Calderas. Education.nationalgeographic.org. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/calderas/

Pare, S. (2025, June 20). Taal Lake: The volcanic crater that has “an island within a lake, within an island within a lake, within an island.” Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/taal-lake-the-volcanic-crater-that-has-an-island-within-a-lake-within-an-island-within-a-lake-within-an-island

Taal Volcano - San Nicolas Batangas. (2025, January 7). San Nicolas Batangas. https://sannicolasbatangas.gov.ph/taal-volcano/

The complex “baby volcano” in the Philippines. (2020, January 14). BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51087672

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