Stallion

Stallion is the official student publication of Xavier San Juan’s High School.
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14/12/2024

"SINGAPORE - 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju makes history, being the youngest ever World Chess Champion after beating the now-dethroned Grandmaster Ding Liren, Dec. 12."

Read the full article by Martin Nepomuceno (12B) on the new Chess World Champion at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/12/14/a-new-king-on-the-board-gukesh-is-crowned-world-champion/

12/12/2024

"On December 4, 2024, Xcholastika held its annual flagship outreach program, Kabataan Lab (KBL), at GSIS Village Elementary School in Quezon City. Kabataan Lab is an interactive makerspace exhibition, aimed and designed to bridge the educational gap and offer an immersive learning experience for public school children, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)."

Read the full article by Mikko Gocheco and Eavan Sy (12) about Xscholastika's Kabataan Lab 3.0 at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/kabataan-lab-3-0-napananatiling-kinabukasan/

05/12/2024

"On Tuesday night, December 3, 2024, South Korea's president shocked the world by declaring martial law for the first time in nearly 50 years because of “anti-state forces” and the threat from North Korea."

Read the full article of Zac Duyongco (10C) on the South Korean President declaration of Martial Law in the nation and the response of the Korean Parliament to this decree on https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/12/05/south-korea-president-declares-martial-law-rejected-by-lawmakers/

04/12/2024

"On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Xavier School community united to celebrate the feast day of Saint Francis Xavier, an annual Xavier tradition led by the Kikomm Committee to honor the school’s patron saint."

Read the full article of Diego Gorriceta (12A) and Karl Tang (10B) on the feast day celebration of Xavier School for Saint Francis Xavier on https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/12/04/xavier-high-school-celebrates-feast-day-of-saint-francis-xavier/

04/12/2024

"They say each love begins with “Hello,”
But ours was fading before it could grow.
In laughter that danced down echoing halls,
I found myself bound by invisible walls."

Read the full poem by Hao Yun Tay (12B) entitled "Between Hello and Goodbye"

03/12/2024

"After playing professionally in Japan for 3 years and standing out with his performance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics, 23-year-old Yuki Kawamura transitions to the NBA and continues to shine with his flashy passes, breakneck speed, and silky smooth jumpers."

Read the full article by Gavin Co (12B) and Geohn Tan (11G) about Yuki Kawamura's NBA journey at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/minor-phreatic-eruption-recorded-in-taal-volcano/.

02/12/2024

"As crowds filled the Madison Square Garden, anticipation built for UFC 309, where Jon Jones would face Stipe Miocic in a championship bout for the heavyweight title. Due to Jones’ hiatus after a pectoral tear, this fight was prolonged for almost a whole year."

Read the full article by Chen Guan Hua (11A) on the future of Jon Jones at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/bones-retires-stipe-miocic-the-future-of-jon-jones-after-ufc-309/.

29/11/2024

"On Thursday, November 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) detected a minor phreatic eruption in Taal Volcano in Batangas."

Read the full article by Karl Tang (10B) about the recent eruption in Taal Volcano at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/minor-phreatic-eruption-recorded-in-taal-volcano/.

29/11/2024

"SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - It was announced that superstar girl group “NewJeans,” most notable for their global hits such as “OMG,” “Super Shy,” “ETA,” and “Attention,” have terminated their contract with their agency ADOR, Nov. 28, 2024."

Read the full article by Alfonso Lee (11A) about the controversy behind NewJeans and their label at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/30/global-k-pop-girl-group-newjeans-terminates-contract-with-agency-ador/.

28/11/2024

"After a prolonged hiatus of more than a year due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the 2026 World Cup, Neymar Jr. was finally back on the pitch for the game he loves."

Read the full article of Chen Guan Hua (11A) on the future of Neymar Jr. in the sport of football on https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/neymar-jr-injured-whats-next-for-the-brazilian-superstar/

27/11/2024

"MANILA, PHILIPPINES – With Gilas Pilipinas finishing their 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier round with a dominant win over Hong Kong, the aspiring squad filled with veterans and future stars secured their spot in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 25, 2024."

Read the full article by Sean Garcia about Gilas Pilipinas' victories in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/27/gilas-pilipinas-go-undefeated-in-qualifiers-to-secure-spot-in-2025-fiba-asia-cup/

27/11/2024

"Every year, the likes of cardiac arrest, stroke, and drug overdoses are held responsible for the deaths of over 10 million people. These staggering figures can be attributed to a variety of causes, with a major one being medical delivery time. With sudden injury or damage to the body, every bit of time, whether it be in the scale of minutes, or even seconds, counts towards a person’s recovery."

Read the full article of Kai Wyn Uy (11A) on the creation of drone delivery systems for the development of medicine on https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/27/how-drones-are-revolutionizing-medicine/

26/11/2024

"Lively drumming, colorful costumes, and dynamic skills. Lion Dancing is a Chinese tradition which has all of this. It is a tradition where two people work together to show the personality of a real lion fierce, careful and majestic."

Read the full article of Marjohn Gil Monfero Marasigan on his article for The Source on his passion for lion dancing at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/26/inside-the-costume/

26/11/2024

"Having secured the necessary Electoral College votes, former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House following a failed reelection campaign in 2020. With the world’s biggest economy and a geopolitical superpower now led by a familiar face, a second Trump presidency calls for the Marcos administration to brace for impact."

Read the full article of Jared Lumanlan (12B) on the effects of a second Trump administration in the United States on the Philippines on https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/26/trump-2-0-whats-at-stake-for-the-philippines/

25/11/2024

"This country is going to hell, because we are led by a person who does not know how to be president and is a liar!” Sara Duterte exclaimed on November 11, 2024 in her midnight press conference."

Read the full article of Eduard Matthew de Guzman (7D) on the press conference of Vice President Sara Duterte on https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/25/vice-president-sara-duterte-curses-president-marcos-and-company-during-midnight-press-conference/

25/11/2024

"LAS VEGAS - Mercedes’ George Russell displayed a complete command over the Las Vegas Grand Prix, securing his second win of the season, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship after finishing P5 ahead of championship rival, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Nov. 24, 2024."

Read the full article of Alfonso Lee (11A) on the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the championship title of Max Verstappen on https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/25/russell-leads-mercedes-1-2-in-las-vegas-as-verstappen-clinches-fourth-consecutive-title/

24/11/2024

WEEKLY NEWS RECAP: ISSUE X

This past week featured the UN reaching a deal to help poor countries, the Senate adopting Comelec's budget, and VP Sara Duterte's assassination threats.

Check your feed every Sunday at 8:00 PM for a roundup of last week's most important events.

18/11/2024

"Ever since the pandemic started, I have been writing stories and have given myself tips in order to improve through it. I initially started writing out of a love of watching shows and reading about historical events, wanting to write my own scenarios and narratives to see how the world would’ve turned out if something different happened within a major event."

Read the full article of Joshua Dela Paz on his article for The Source on his passion for writing at https://stallionpub.wordpress.com/2024/11/18/how-words-make-us-think/.

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