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10/01/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Quezon City Local Government Unit declares cancellation of classes in all levels in public schools within the city, on Monday, January 13, 2025, due to the National Rally for Peace of Iglesia Ni Cristo.

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31/12/2024

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Pubmat by: Cedrick Villanueva

30/12/2024

“𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝑰 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉, 𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.”

Rizal Day was first established on December 20, 1898, by a decree issued by President Emilio Aguinaldo in Malolos, Bulacan, to commemorate December 30, 1898 as a national day of sorrow for Dr. José Rizal and all victims of Spanish colonial authority in the Philippines.

Today, we honor the amazing life and legacy of Dr. José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, the man who spoke up for what he believed in and fought for our country’s freedom. He showed us the power of knowledge, love for our country, and the importance of standing up for what’s right.

As we reflect on his sacrifices and unwavering dedication to our nation, may this inspire us to create a brighter, more united future.

Caption by: Clark Helzano
Pubmat by: Cedrick Villanueva

24/12/2024

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | Dying Spirits of Christmas

“O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how faithful are thy branches?”

It's that time of year when songs like “O Christmas Tree” fill the air—bringing the warmth of nostalgia and setting the tone for the Christmas season. Christmas, one of the most celebrated holidays, brings joy and more, yet its essence seems to fade over time.

Most know and celebrate Christmas for the birth of Jesus Christ, to celebrate traditional values tied to Christmas–generosity, joy, love, gratitude, peace, and family. Some also do so to create lasting memories with families and loved ones. Despite that, the reasons behind these cherished memories are often overlooked. In addition, this change isn’t limited to one place; in the Philippines, known for celebrating Christmas as soon as the 'Ber Months' begin, the holiday spirit also seems to be dwindling. With much quieter holidays, most people no longer wait for the clock to strike 12 to honk their trumpets, and the underlying thought that “Christmas is for kids” grew stronger. People tend to focus more on letting the kids have the best during Christmas. However, the happiness of the adults during Christmas and how theirs also affects the children is neglected.

The simplest things seemed to sparkle. Infectious smiles and laughter, the warmth of company and love filling the air, magical melodies and jingles ring everywhere. This was how it used to be. Today, fewer people feel this “Christmas Magic.” The silence when the clock strikes 12 pierces through hearts, a swirling storm of longing and dissatisfaction brewing from within for that ever so lively Christmas Spirit. Many others have been feeling that dead Christmas air. This has been a common topic on the internet, more prominently on Reddit.

Thousands of voices and more on the internet express their observations, the majority coming to unanimous conclusions. Christmas has evolved into an event for consumerism and capitalism, inflation in many countries. All these factors play a massive role in how an individual views the holidays. One could even grow bitter at some aspects of the holiday. Nicole Chung’s story from Time Magazine is an example of how her Christmas spirit died after the passing of her beloved parents, resulting in isolation and drowning in anguish over the loss. However, as the saying goes, all wounds heal with time. Nicole Chung was able to regain the feeling of warmth and joy from Christmas.

“The holidays were never a perfect idyll for us, just a time when we chose to be happy together—all the more precious, perhaps, in years when our happiness was hard-won.” Said Nicole Chung.

The world will always be filled with problems and worries, and as life goes on, these will never go away. As the world's most celebrated and treasured holiday, it is a fire—a beacon of love, peace, joy, and hope that must live on. Let us use Christmas as a reminder that we can choose to be happy, despite whatever the world throws at us.

Article by: Renee Elize Dalofin
Illustration by: Shon Sen Jaime
Lay-out by: Cedrick Villanueva

24/12/2024

𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀! 🎄🔔

This joy of the season is here! We at The Capitol extend our warmest wishes to everyone. May your days be filled with love, joy, and the warmth of togetherness. Let us cherish the spirit of giving, kindness, and unity as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

May your hearts be as bright as the Christmas lights and your homes be filled with laughter and cheer.

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Capitol!

24/12/2024

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝟭 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! ❄️

With only 1 day left before Christmas, the joy of the season is right around the corner. It's that time of the year again when the winter cold air of December is warmed by the love of family and friends. As we welcome the upcoming holiday, let the final countdown to the merriest celebration begin! 🔔

Video Creation by: Cedrick Villanueva

23/12/2024

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! ❄️

With only 2 days left before Christmas, the joy of the season is all around us. It's the time of the year when the winter cold air of December is warmed by the love of family and friends. As we welcome the upcoming holiday, let the countdown to the merriest celebration begin! 🔔

Video Creation by: Cedrick Villanueva

22/12/2024

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝟯 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! ❄️

With only 3 days left before Christmas, the joy of the season is all around us. It's the time of the year when the winter cold air of December is warmed by the love of family and friends. As we welcome the upcoming holiday, let the countdown to the merriest celebration begin! 🔔

Video Creation by: Cedrick Villanueva

21/12/2024

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝟰 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! ❄️

With only 4 days left before Christmas, the joy of the season is all around us. It's the time of the year when the winter cold air of December is warmed by the love of family and friends. As we welcome the upcoming holiday, let the countdown to the merriest celebration begin! 🔔

Video Creation by: Cedrick Villanueva

18/12/2024

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | 𝗘𝗦𝗣 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁

On December 16th, the ESP Department held its culminating program in the New Covered Court during the flag ceremony. Ms. Tiffany Gertrude Calda and Mr. Kingnickole Tabigan Cruz, both from 11-Athens served as the masters of ceremony.

The program included the announcement of winners in the Poster Making contest and Parol Making Contest with the theme, "Kalinisang Pangkalahatan in Trashy to Flashy" and the announcement of winners in the Carol Fest with its theme, "Pagsulong ng Bagong Pilipinas; Ang Kabataan Bilang Pundasyon ng Pagbabago".

Winners of Slogan Making Contest were:

Love Mary Lagumbayan - 1st Place
Alexa Nicole Fernandez - 2nd Place
Mark James Pantoja - 3rd Place

Winners of Poster Making Contest:

Liand Jenaz Lao - 1st Place
Kate Canales - 2nd Place
Precious Tubaing - 3rd Place

Winners of Carol Fest: APT Grade 7

STE Alpha - 1st Place
SPA - 2nd Place
Sampaguita - 3rd Place

Winners of Carol Fest: APT Grade 8

Atis - 1st Place
Mangga - 2nd Place
STE Darwin - 3rd Place

Winners of Carol Fest: APT Grade 9

Narra - 1st Place
STE Vector - 2nd Place
Apitong - 3rd Place

Winners of Carol Fest: APT Grade 10

Rizal - 1st Place
Bonifacio - 2nd Place
Gomez - 3rd Place

Parol Making Contest Winners:

Rizal - 1st Place
Magbanua - 2nd Place
Bonifacio - 3rd Place

| via Ma. Sophia Cyril O. Catalan

Photos by: Shon Sen S. Jaime

14/12/2024

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗡'𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 | '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹' 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗦𝗦𝗣𝗖

Congratulations to The Capitol's campus journalists for bagging multiple awards during the Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC) held at Quezon City High School and Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School on December 6,7 and 14.

In the group category, even after competing with several online desktop publishing teams in the DSSPC, The Capitol's online desktop publishing team emerged as the 3rd place overall in the Division of Quezon City.

The group composed of Renee Elize M. Dalofin (10-Rizal), who won 3rd in Best Layout Design, Andrei Nikolai Fietas (10-Rizal) 2nd in Best Editorial Page, Tiffany Gertrude Calda (11-Athens) 3rd in Best News Page, Shon Sen Jaime (10-Rizal), and Cyrile Marie De Felipe (9-Acacia).

Meanwhile in the Individual category, Andrei Nikolai Fietas secured the 5th place in Column Writing, while Cyrile Marie De Felipe won 6th place in Sports Writing.

Congratulations to 'The Capitol' and 'Ang Parola' delegates who proudly represented Quezon City High School (QCHS) during the competition. Your hard work and perseverance have finally paid off.

12/12/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗽-𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The stage of the new Quezon City High School covered court heated up as grade 12 students participated in a hip hop competition today, December 12.

The event started with Mr Illoreta's welcoming speech where he acknowledged the people who made the event possible. It was then followed by another speech given by Ms. Maria Cecillia Basconcillio where she gave recognition to the efforts of the grade 12 participants.

Judges for this event were intorduced before the beginning: Mr Nico Caleja, Ms. Karen Jean Granada, and Mr. Joselito Sanchez. Mr. Caleja then proceeded to announce the criteria.

After the heated performances of each sections, the event concluded and the winners were announced:

Champion- 12 Socrates
1st runner up- 12 Ramsay
2nd runner up- 12 Fischer
3rd runner up- 12 Bourdain

| via Andrei Nikolai F. Fietas

Photos by: Yzekhea D. Bonifacio, Angelica Patricia Vicente, Meryll Tolentino

10/12/2024

𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

The I Wear My Dream event of the ESP Department initiated its last event and declared the top finalists in the New Covered Court on December 9, 2024.

The event was opened by the hosts, Sir Peter Tagab and Ma'am Reña Grace Arsenal, opening the event with a dance performance from grades 7 and 8 SPA. The Dream Catchers gave a short background on their dreams, followed by teachers also telling their dreams, both the past and current.

After that, Sir Angelo Magpusao gave an inspirational speech about having high dreams and achieving those dreams, and closing off with a poem, "Don't Quit" by Edgar Albert Guest.

The Dream Catchers went back onstage, and performed segments, a peak into what the life of their dream job would be.

Following that, Dream Catchers from grades 7 to 12 were given certificates of appreciation for their spectacular attires, standing out in their grade level.
The winners for I Wear My Dream was announced as follows:

🥉2nd Runner up - Ricardo Tolentino, 10 - Rizal
🥈1st Runner up - Sheila Gabriel Garboza 10 - STE Photon
🥇1st place - Lyca Charmaine Isales 10 - Photon

| via Renee Elize M. Dalofin

Photos by: Gabrielle Elize M. Dalofin & Skye Joy Yrmezel Llamas

08/12/2024

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗡'𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 | Congratulations to Lordy Zane Torido of the QCHS Men's Boxing Team for scoring the gold medal in the Division Athletic Meet Men's Boxing Competition held today, December 8, at Victoria Sports Complex.

Lordy Zane Torido will represent Quezon City in the upcoming 'Palarong Panrehiyon' with his coaches, Mr. Jonathan Illoreta and Mr. Rey Victor Ilao.

Photo by: Cedrick Villanueva

08/12/2024

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Every 8th of December, The Feast of Immaculate Conception is celebrated by honoring the belief that Virgin Mary conceived without original sins. It emphasizes her special role in God's plan of salvation, signifying that her being is "full of grace" from the moment of conception, making her worthy to bear Jesus Christ.

Declared as a special non-working holiday in the Philippines, the Virgin Mary is significant for being the country's patroness.

May this day remind us of the purity and grace of the Virgin Mary, and recognize her as our spiritual guide.

Pubmat by: Skye Joy Yrmezel Llamas
Caption by: Cedrick Villanueva

03/12/2024

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗮, 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴.

The second periodical examination is right around the corner, Quezonians!

Stay focused, trust yourself, and take it one step at a time. Every effort counts toward your growth.

Best of luck, Quezonians!

Pubmat by: Cedrick Villanueva

30/11/2024

𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Bonifacio Day is a national holiday observed by Filipinos to commemorate the birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, a national hero best remembered for his important role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish authority. He was the founder of a secret society known as 'Katipunan' who demonstrated incredible heroism and bravery in order to liberate our beloved nation, the Philippines.

During Bonifacio Day, everyone dedicates honorable activities, such as wreath-laying ceremonies at his monument and educational programs in schools that highlight his contributions to Philippine history.

On this day, may we cherish and remember Andres Bonifacio, who battled resiliently for our independence, which we now have.

Caption by: Rowell Morales
Pubmat by: Leigh Jhandy Valenzuela

29/11/2024

𝗠𝗢𝗝𝗢 | 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

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𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀! 🎄🔔 This joy of the season is here! We at The Capitol extend our warmest wishes to everyone. May your days be filled with love, joy, and the warmth of togetherness. Let us cherish the spirit of giving, kindness, and unity as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. May your hearts be as bright as the Christmas lights and your homes be filled with laughter and cheer. Merry Christmas from all of us at The Capitol! #PillarOfTruth #TheCapitolPublication

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𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! ❄️ With only 2 days left before Christmas, the joy of the season is all around us. It's the time of the year when the winter cold air of December is warmed by the love of family and friends. As we welcome the upcoming holiday, let the countdown to the merriest celebration begin! 🔔 #PillarOfTruth #TheCapitolPublication Video Creation by: Cedrick Villanueva

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝟯 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! ❄️ With only 3 days left before Christmas, the joy of the season is all around us. It's the time of the year when the winter cold air of December is warmed by the love of family and friends. As we welcome the upcoming holiday, let the countdown to the merriest celebration begin! 🔔 #PillarOfTruth #TheCapitolPublication Video Creation by: Cedrick Villanueva

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