The Hillside Echo - Senior

The Hillside Echo - Senior The Official Group of Publications of Filamer Christian University, Inc. - High School (Roxas Avenue, Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines)

๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | The Hillside Echo - Senior conducted its first ArTHESt Workshop with the theme, โ€œTelling stories through shu...
06/10/2024

๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | The Hillside Echo - Senior conducted its first ArTHESt Workshop with the theme, โ€œTelling stories through shutters and brushstrokes."

Campus journalists from different fields learned the creative side of journalism, such as editorial cartooning, photojournalism, and layouting, last September 28.

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โœ๏ธ | Alyssa Keith Dela Cruz
๐Ÿ“ธ | Jan Celine Crespo

๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž | Conveying an atmosphere of inner reflection and melancholy, "gloomy" evokes a profound sense of isolation. It inv...
06/10/2024

๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž | Conveying an atmosphere of inner reflection and melancholy, "gloomy" evokes a profound sense of isolation. It invites contemplation of uncertainty and the weight of solitude.

Here's some snaps during the ArTHESt Workshop, last September 28.

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๐Ÿ“ท | Shamietha Beatingo, Margaux Kelly Bocala, Jan Celine Crespo, John Vincent Olano, Janiela Chantelle Ballinas

๐Ÿฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น  #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!Ihanda na ang aesthetic na team uniform at mga bonggang banners! Narito na ang pangm...
06/10/2024

๐Ÿฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!

Ihanda na ang aesthetic na team uniform at mga bonggang banners! Narito na ang pangmalakasang intramurals. Ilang tulog na lang, Filamerians!

๐—ง๐—ข๐——๐—”๐—ฌ'๐—ฆ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ Text: Galatians 5:25Lord our God, our Father, give us your Spirit, we pray, for you have ruled over us at...
06/10/2024

๐—ง๐—ข๐——๐—”๐—ฌ'๐—ฆ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ

Text: Galatians 5:25

Lord our God, our Father, give us your Spirit, we pray, for you have ruled over us at all times and loved us with a love that guides and leads us, that helps us go forward in body and soul. Reveal your hand. Grant that we undertake nothing in human strength; may everything come from you for each one whose heart holds true to you and who does the work intended for him. Then everything we do on earth can be a service to you. Protect us through your great goodness and faithfulness, which have been with us to this day and will go with us into the future. Amen.

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๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | FCU SHS holds PTA General AssemblyUpholding a strong relationship with stakeholders and enhancing educ...
05/10/2024

๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | FCU SHS holds PTA General Assembly

Upholding a strong relationship with stakeholders and enhancing educational services, the Secondary School Unit conducted its first Parent Teacher Association (PTA) General Assembly in the Filamer Christian University (FCU) Gym, September 5.

In the said program, University President Dr. George Cortel gave a welcome message, emphasizing the aim of the PTA and discussing the yearly drop in enrollment in Basic Education.

"Parents and teachers partner together to provide education for their children," Dr. Cortel said.

Moreover, Secondary School Principal Urla Dela updated parents on the upcoming events of the month and introduces the Senior High School faculty and staff.

"The teachers in senior high school are really excellent and competent," she stated.

Department Chairperson for Social Science and TVL Janrie Agam also discussed the departmental fee and provided parents with an opportunity to give their feedback during an open forum.

Additionally, former PTA President Dr. Mary Grace Galia delivered a gratitude message read by Ma. Erma Duran.

"Our support and participation helps strengthen the relation of this institution," Dr. Galia expressed.

Furthermore, the program included a PTA election for the school year 2024-2025, with Kenneth Emmanuel Tipon elected as the new PTA President, Duran chosen as Vice President, followed by Ma. Hanzil Fequillo as Secretary, and Ariel Alcones as Treasurer.

Additionally, Jose Marcelo Bartonico was elected as Auditor, with Friend Ross Belloga and Elvie Maprangala as Board Members, and Elizer Geromiano as Public Relations Officer (PRO).

Board of Directors for Parents is composed of Leonila Hurtado, Elson Dellava, Alma Hachuela, Annah Belle Calusay, and Joseph Vargas.

Meanwhile, Board of Directors for Faculty include Margie Bacud, Jhon Ritch Howell Delatado, Celeste Collado, Yancy Azarcon, and Marylen Dapat.

PTA General Assembly is a yearly program aiming to strengthen the relationship between school administration and parents, and serves as a means for the improvement of the school.

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๐Ÿ–Œ | John Vincent Santiago

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Thailand bus fire accident claims 23 livesIn a tragic turn of events, an accident occured when a school bus retur...
05/10/2024

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Thailand bus fire accident claims 23 lives

In a tragic turn of events, an accident occured when a school bus returning from a field trip caught fire in the outskirts of Bangkok on Vibhavadi Road, near Zeer Rangsit, Thailand, claiming 23 lives, October 1.

The trip, planned to expose 45 passengersโ€”39 students and 6 teachersโ€”to an exhibition at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, ended in horror as flames engulfed the bus.

The school bus was carrying 38 students and six teachers from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School in Uthai Tani province, also contained six registered fuel tanks out of 11.

Initial reports indicated that 21 people had escaped, wherein 11 male bodies, seven female bodies, and five bodies whose gender could not be determined were feared dead, making it a total of 23.

The bus crashed into a barrier, which ignited the gas cylinder and sparked a fire that quickly spread through the bus.

Survivor accounts describe how some students managed to escape through windows, while many others were unable to flee.

The fire reportedly started at the front of the bus, forcing students toward the back, where most fatalities occurred.

In a heartbreaking scene, one teacher was found holding a student in her arms, while others did everything they could to protect the students.

Meanwhile, the bus driver fled after the crash but later surrendered to authorities several hours after the incident.

In response to the disaster, Thai Deputy Prime Minister indicated that the bodies should be sent back to their hometowns for the religious ceremonies as families of the victims are calling for justice.

The Transport Ministry has ordered checks on over 13,000 CNG-powered buses to prevent similar tragedies, and ensure that safety protocols are upheld.

As the world celebrates International Teachers' Day this month, the painful loss of many young lives and the teachers is mourned, as their lives were cut short on what should have been a day and a month of learning and excitement.

This tragedy reminds the public of the vital importance of prioritizing safety and ensuring that it is enforced in all settings.

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๐Ÿ–Œ | Arsenio Salanio III

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | PIA hosts 48th journtalk seriesPhilippine Information Agency (PIA) 6 hosted its 48th campus journalism Webinar Se...
05/10/2024

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | PIA hosts 48th journtalk series

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 6 hosted its 48th campus journalism Webinar Series or Journ Talks Series for High School student publications, themed "Bagong Pilipinas," October 2-4.

Over 300 participants, including representatives from more than 50 campus publications across Western Visayas attended the three-day webinar moderated by PIA Iloilo's Liezl Marie Lamasan-Ejeda.

The event featured a range of categories including news, feature, editorial, cartooning, layouting and photojournalism, with sessions led by experienced and practicing figures in journalism guiding the aspiring journalists.

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. We, at the PIA, challenge you to begin now and be a change," PIA Regional Director Cheryl Amor stated in her opening remarks.

On the first day, PIA General Director Jose "Joe" Torres Jr. led the session on News and Feature Writing, emphasizing the significance of skill and emotional control in creating impactful news and editorials.

Torres also shared key techniques to ensure the accuracy and credibility of information presented to the public and emphasized the importance of reading as foundation of a good writer.

The second day discussed Sports Writing, Sci-tech Journalism, and Editorial and Column Writing, highlighting their interconnection and the need for clarity in each piece.

Eloryse Naorbe, during the Sports Writing session, encouraged young journalists of the region by stressing competitiveness in journalism, โ€œlay like a champion, work hard until your idols become your rivals.โ€

Dev Albao, Sci-tech speaker and Programmes Manager, elaborated on how scientific knowledge influences daily life and the importance of presenting it effectively.

For the Editorial and Column Writing session, Francis Allan Angelo, Editor-in-Chief of Daily Guardian, pinpointed the need for credible and well-researched writing to ensure quality journalism.

On the third day, the webinar tackled TV Broadcasting, Photojournalism, E-Publication, Layout and Design, and Collaborative Publication.

In the TV broadcasting session, broadcaster Yasmin Pascual-Dormido emphasized that humanizing a story is crucial for engaging viewers and presenting stories with a unique angle.

"Remember, if you are the journalist, you are the one who makes the decisions. Make sure the risks you take are calculated, and make sure the risks you take are correct," Dormido said.

Aeson Baldevia, a Negrense visual artist, believes that understanding the principles of art and design is essential for creating impactful photography, as these concepts help structure visual composition effectively.

Furthermore, designer from Iloilo at Pasig-based design studio John Dave Maza spoke about E-Publication, Layout and Design, and Collaborative Publication.

The webinar provided valuable insights and practical tips for young journalists, including staff of THES, helping them develop their skills for future reporting endeavors.

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๐Ÿ–Œ | Dexter Villaluna

๐‘๐š๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐š๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐’๐ž๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก! Team I โ€” ๐Œ๐ข๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌTeam II โ€” ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐†๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌTe...
05/10/2024

๐‘๐š๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐š๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐’๐ž๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก!

Team I โ€” ๐Œ๐ข๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ
Team II โ€” ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐†๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ
Team III โ€” ๐‘๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ฆ
Team IV โ€” ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฒ๐ซ๐ข๐ž
Team V โ€” ๐‘๐จ๐ฒ๐š๐ฅ ๐•๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ
Team VI โ€” ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐ฒ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
Team VII โ€” ๐€๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
Team VIII โ€” ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
Team IX โ€” ๐€๐ฆ๐š๐ณ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ
Team X โ€” ๐๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ค ๐๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ฑ

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we unite to witness the electrifying competitions in the ๐—™๐—–๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ.

May the best team conquer!




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โœ๐Ÿป | Mikhaela Faith Deleรฑa
๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ | Candie Dolor Villar, John Vincent Santiago, and Raiza Chloe Tumlos

๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€' ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸซGrowing up, we have lots of doubt,Lost in thought, that make us want to shout.Inside that whirle...
05/10/2024

๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€' ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ

Growing up, we have lots of doubt,
Lost in thought, that make us want to shout.
Inside that whirled up chaos of the mind,
You built a path for us to find.

Bombarded with activities that need to be done,
Didn't know learning could be this fun.
Even though some subjects aren't always easy,
Itโ€™s because of you that we survived internally.

Teaching is not an easy job for one's shoe,
There will be certain mischiefs, and that is true.
But you taught us well enough to stand so strong,
That we follow what is right and neglect what is wrong.

You have fought battles no one knows about,
Yet half of you, in us, students you devout.
When things get hard, you stay by our side,
So, in your guidance, then we shall abide.

Bestowing knowledge, that's what you have shown,
Toward these children you've treated like your own.
To our second parents who chased our clouds of gray,
We greet each of you a HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY!

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โœ๏ธ๐Ÿป | Rhiane Clauie Buncalan
๐Ÿ–Œ | Arsenio Salanio III

๐Ÿฏ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น  #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!Sino inaabangan mo sa intrams? Nakahanda na ba pangmalakasang cheers ng team niyo, o...
05/10/2024

๐Ÿฏ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!

Sino inaabangan mo sa intrams? Nakahanda na ba pangmalakasang cheers ng team niyo, or cheers mo sa crush mo?

๐—ง๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ตโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€"Nakie, lihog ako revise. Hindi guid tama ang information."In the power of truth, we sh...
05/10/2024

๐—ง๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ตโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€

"Nakie, lihog ako revise. Hindi guid tama ang information."

In the power of truth, we shine a spotlight on two exceptional educators who have never failed to uphold morality and truth above all: Mr. Jose Erwin Borbon and Ms. Jessa Cagay, whose dedication to their craft has left an indelible mark on countless students.

Mr. Borbon, the esteemed adviser of The Hillside Echo Senior, is a beacon of inspiration. His passion and love for journalism are contagious, making learning fun and engaging.

We, the Owls and students, remember him not only for his expertise in journalism but for his guidance and compassion. He may be one of the strictest during critical times yet his passion and determination make him more than just a teacher; he is a mentor, a guide, a father figure, and a champion of his students' dreams.

Ms. Cagay, on the other hand, is our mother figure within the publication, radiating positive energy to those around her. She never fails to remind everyone that kindness is greater than any challenge, even in the face of hatred.

When situations become unbearable, much like a mistaken truth, they mold these challenges into something bearable, turning struggles into lessons.

They share their wisdom, passion, and skills with us, though we may never fully understand and know the personal experiences that fuel their strength and dedication. These unseen stories influence the lasting legacy they are creating.

Today, let us honor them by recognizing their efforts and contributions not only to Filamer Christian University but also to this publication.

Happy Teachers' Day!

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โœ๏ธ๐Ÿป | Zeke Amber Diaz, Geomarie Dave Centillo
๐Ÿ–Œ | Candie Dolor Villar

๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ, ๐—œ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†!On this day and every day thereafter, let's choose to see the good in the world, to find joy...
04/10/2024

๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ, ๐—œ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†!

On this day and every day thereafter, let's choose to see the good in the world, to find joy in the small things, and to share our smiles freely. Let's spread the smile, and let it be the catalyst for a brighter, more joyful world.

Let's make the world a happier place, one smile at a time, Filamerians!

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โœ๏ธ๐Ÿป | Erin Leigh Llorito
๐Ÿ–Œ | Dexter Villaluna

๐Ÿฐ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น  #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!Ready na ba ang yells ng inyong imperyo? Naka-warm up na ba para sa sports events?
04/10/2024

๐Ÿฐ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!

Ready na ba ang yells ng inyong imperyo? Naka-warm up na ba para sa sports events?

๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž | May pedestrian lane na sa atubang Filamer! Students, employees and visitors of FCU can now safely cross at the av...
03/10/2024

๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž | May pedestrian lane na sa atubang Filamer!

Students, employees and visitors of FCU can now safely cross at the avenue entrance after a pedestrian lane was set up by the City Government.

This will make crossing easier, as the public will no longer need to climb up to the skywalk.

๐—ช๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐—ž๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜ | Whole day classes are suspended tomorrow in the University in view of the Teacher's Day Celebration. Meanwh...
03/10/2024

๐—ช๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐—ž๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜ | Whole day classes are suspended tomorrow in the University in view of the Teacher's Day Celebration.

Meanwhile, all offices are open in the morning to cater clienteles.

FCUSR and Faculty and Staff Association will be hosting a program at the Roblee Hall tomorrow to commemorate teachers and non-teaching staff.

Please be guided.

Read official announcement:
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๐Ÿฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น  #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!Anong mga inaabangan mo sa intramurals?
02/10/2024

๐Ÿฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!

Anong mga inaabangan mo sa intramurals?

๐—–๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—จ๐— ๐—ก | Outburst at what cost?โ€œProfessionalism is not a label you give yourself; itโ€™s a description you hope others wil...
02/10/2024

๐—–๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—จ๐— ๐—ก | Outburst at what cost?

โ€œProfessionalism is not a label you give yourself; itโ€™s a description you hope others will apply to you.โ€ โ€“ David H. Maister

Tensions flared in the Philippine Senate when Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Juan Miguel Zubiri nearly came to blows over a heated argument regarding a controversial Commission on Elections memorandum. The memo allowed voters in 10 "Enlisted Men's Barrios" barangays to vote for their congressman, sparking intense debate.

However, it raises a critical question: Where is this energy when it comes to solving the real problems of the nation? There is a lot of talk but not a single action that benefits the people!

Unprofessional behavior and inflated egos among Philippine politicians are becoming more common. These self-centered actions take the focus away from the country's problem and constrain productive discourse. Instead of working towards solutions, leaders often get caught up in personal conflicts that detract from their responsibilities. Filipino politicians truly resemble babies, throwing tantrums over the simplest things while ignoring the important issues that need their attention.

This behavior undermines public trust in government institutions. A 2023 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed a decline in trust, as many people view politics as driven by personal ambition and greed for power rather than genuine public service. Additionally, these public disputes damage the country's international reputation, making the Philippines appear unstable and discouraging foreign investment.

Even high-ranking officials, like Vice President Sara Duterte, contribute to this troubling trend. When questioned in the Senate, her responses often come across as defensive and dismissive, making it seem as if professionalism is lacking despite her position of authorityโ€”"a high rank but behavior unbecoming of a professional."

Though disagreements are part of a democracy, personal attacks and power struggles have no place in professional discourse. Leaders should focus on policy differences, not their egos and personal matters.

As a student, I often find myself reflecting on the qualities I value in leaders. We need to hold our politicians accountable and demand higher standards because, frankly, we deserve better. Itโ€™s not just about their titles or positions; itโ€™s about their commitment to serving the people.

When I see public figures prioritizing personal pride over the needs of the community, it is disheartening. Our leaders should be models of integrity and dedication. We must advocate for continuous leadership and ethics training for them, ensuring they remember their responsibilities to usโ€”their constituents.

The Filipino people deserve leaders who work for them, not against each other. When political outbursts become the norm, we must ask ourselves: what is the real cost of such behavior? It is not enough for leaders to engage in heated debates; they must also follow through with actions that genuinely benefit the people they serve.

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โœ๐Ÿป | Geomarie Dave Centillo
๐Ÿ–Œ | Shamietha Beatingo

02/10/2024

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€!

How are your preparations for Senior Fest? Last yearโ€™s Buyluganay was epicโ€”can you feel the excitement building up, seniors?

Get ready to relive the thrill, energy, and unforgettable moments as the most anticipated event draws nearer. Gear up for another epic showdown next week!

It's about to get even crazier!

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โœ๐Ÿป | Angela Judjel Pernito
๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ | Jasmine Benecio

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | High School campus journalists across the region including The Hillside Echo - Senior attend the Day One...
02/10/2024

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | High School campus journalists across the region including The Hillside Echo - Senior attend the Day One of PIA Journ Talk Series 2024 this afternoon via Zoom.

The journalism conference with the theme, "Campus Journalism in the 'Bagong Pilipinas' era," focuses on News Writing and Feature Writing for its first day edition.

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โœ๐Ÿป | Marien Edden Liba
๐Ÿ“ธ | Jasmine Benecio

๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—˜๐— ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐——๐—จ๐— ๐—ฃ***๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ | John Vincent Santiago๐ŸŽจ | Dexter Villaluna, Miles Millarez, Candie Dolor Villar and John Vincent Ce...
02/10/2024

๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—˜๐— ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐——๐—จ๐— ๐—ฃ

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๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ | John Vincent Santiago
๐ŸŽจ | Dexter Villaluna, Miles Millarez, Candie Dolor Villar and John Vincent Cezar Olano

๐Ÿฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น  #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!Kumusta ang preparasyon mo at ng iyong koponan o ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ผ?
02/10/2024

๐Ÿฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น #๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—™๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ!

Kumusta ang preparasyon mo at ng iyong koponan o ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ผ?

International Music Day is celebrated on October 1 as established in 1975 by the International Music Council (IMC), whic...
01/10/2024

International Music Day is celebrated on October 1 as established in 1975 by the International Music Council (IMC), which is an advisory body to UNESCO.

The celebration honors all forms of music and musical expression and aims to promote and celebrate all aspects of music, including the creativity and artistry of vocalists, alongside instrumentalists, composers, and other musical contributors.

Pakitag sa comment section ang kilala mong musician o singerist, goww!

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด!We attribute our continued growth to the unwavering support and active engagement of our audie...
01/10/2024

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด!

We attribute our continued growth to the unwavering support and active engagement of our audience. The increasing number of followers serves as a strong motivation for us to maintain our commitment to responsible journalism through relevant, balanced, and substantive storytelling. Always and in all ways at your service!

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โœ๐Ÿป | Fiona Faye Fantilaga
๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ | Candie Dolor Villar

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