The Point Publication

08/09/2024

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: Returning To Begin; LNU-ILS Eagerly Welcomes New School Year

01/09/2024

𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐠 𝐧𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐧! 🇵🇭

Ipinagdiwang ng LNU - Integrated Laboratory School ang pangwakas na programa para sa Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa na may temang "Filipino, Wikang Mapagpalaya" sa silid ng HRDC Gym noong ika-29 ng Agosto.

Sinimulan ang araw sa isang programa na inorganisa ng Integrated Student Council (ISC) at mga kawani ng paaralan. Inumpisahan ang programa sa pamamagitan ng isang panalangin, sinundan ng pagkanta ng pambansang awit, pagbigkas ng panunumpa ng katapatan sa watawat ng Pilipinas, pagkanta ng himno ng ASEAN, himno ng Bagong Pilipinas, at pagbikas ng bisyon, misyon, at core values ng pamantasan. Sa kalaunan ay nagtapos ang programa sa isang makabuluhang mensaheng inspirasyonal mula sa tagapangasiwa ng ILS, si Prof. Lorena M. Ripalda, na nagbigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino bilang instrumento ng pagkakaisa at pag-unlad ng bansa.

Pagkatapos ng programa, nagtungo ang mga mag-aaral sa kanilang mga silid-aralan upang ipagpatuloy ang pagdiriwang sa pamamagitan ng iba't ibang kawili-wiling aktibidad na inorganisa sa pangunguna ng kani-kanilang mga g**o sa asignaturang Filipino. Sa umaga, nagsagawa ang mga mag-aaral ng mga aktibidad tulad ng tnig ng lahi, paggawa ng slogan at poster, pagsulat ng tula, at panonood ng mga pelikulang Pilipino, kung saan ipinakita nila ang kanilang talento at pagmamahal sa wikang Filipino. Sa hapon, nagkaroon ng masayang pagtatapos na aktibidad ng laro ng lahi sa ORC Quadrangle na nagpamalas ng kagalingan ng bawat mag-aaral at nagbigay-diin sa pagkikiisa at pagkakaisa.

Sa kabuuan, ang pagdiriwang na ito ay hindi lamang isang pagkakataon upang ipakita ang pagmamahal sa wikang Filipino, kundi pati na rin ang pagkakaisa ng mga mag-aaral at g**o sa kanilang layunin na itaguyod ang kultura at identidad ng ating bayan. Ang mga aktibidad ay nagbigay-diin sa halaga ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, na nagsisilbing paalala sa lahat na ang ating wika ay isang makapangyarihang kasangkapan para sa pagbabago at pag-unlad.

Isinulat ni: Maxinne Platilla
Larawan nina: Shereez Urgel, Fernando Santos, Anthea Imalay, Swayne Bardillon, at Bradley Espina

30/08/2024

"𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐚; 𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐮𝐬𝐚, 𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚." - Dr. Jose Rizal

Karaniwang pinaiiksi ang kasabihan na ito katulad ng kung pano natin kinakalimutan ang mga bagay-bagay para sa sariling kaluwagan. Ngunit, huwag natin kalimutan ang ating pinanggalingan, ang ating wika na nagsisilbing isang pagkakakilalan sa ating pagkatao. ✨

Sa nalalapit na pagtatapos ng buwang ito, huwag nating kalimutan na ang pagdiriwang ng Kultura at Wika ay hindi lamang pangkasiyahan. Ito rin ay isang paraan upang ipaalala sa bawat henerasyon at sa Katipunan ng mga Pilipino na ang ating kasaysayan ay isang bagay na dapat tandaan at ipagdiwang. 🇵🇭

Sa pagsunod sa temang 'Filipino, Wikang Mapagpalaya,' tandaan at ugaliing gamitin ang kalayaang ito nang masusi at ipagbunyi, hindi lamang ang kulturang ito, kundi pati na rin ang dakilang wika na nagiging instrumento ng pagbabago. 🙌

Isinulat ni Santi Mendiola
Disenyo ni Joeffey Almaden

29/08/2024

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫! 𝐇𝐃𝐒 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬

On August 28, 2024, the Hinungdan Debate Society officially began their tryouts at the Grade 10 Classroom of Leyte Normal University - Integrated Laboratory School.

With cheers filling up the room, the Prime Minister of HDS, Jose Alfonso A. Lumaniog, spearheaded the event with his strong and empowering words of encouragement to the students who were brave enough to try out, that takes confidence and dedication.

As he empowered the students' dedication, he then began the introduction of the organizers, officers, and trainers of HDS. Afterward, the tryouts were set into motion.

The candidates first introduced themselves while stating three fun facts about themselves. Following this, they were then asked questions about them— some were light-hearted and some were more on serious topics.

Amidst the questions that were either simple or challenging, the future debaters were able to push through the end of the tryouts. The proud Prime Minister made his closing remarks with an inspiring statement "...just the fact that you are willing to participate in this tryouts, proves to me that you not only have the capacity to participate, but also the drive to become great debaters," he strongly affirmed.

By Bianca Rosa
Photos by Tazha Arcena

26/08/2024

𝐈𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐤𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲, 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩, 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐩 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬. 🇵🇭

Sa bawat pagtaas natin ng ating kanang kamay, dapat maalala natin ang mga sakripisyong inalay din para sa atin na ginawa ng mga matatalino, matatapang, at magigiting na mga bayani. ✨

Kaya sa bawat pagbikas ng Panatang Makabayan— kagaya ng mga dating bayani, huwag mo lang bigkasin, patunayan mo rin. ❤️

Muli, maligayang Araw ng Mga Bayani sa lahat! 🙌

Ulat ni Bradley Espina
Disenyo ni Kriztian Duzar, Herielle Margallo

19/08/2024

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬: 𝐋𝐍𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫

LOOK: Students from Leyte Normal University started their first day of school at 8:00 a.m. today, August 19, 2024. The day was set ablaze with a welcoming event prepared for the students of Leyte Normal University held at the HRDC Multipurpose Hall.

The event included students from the Integrated Laboratory School (ILS) and the different colleges together with the faculty, staff, and the university officials as its attendees.

Along with the scorching environment, the event began by filling the hall with fiery dance moves from the opening performance of the Leyte Normal University Dance Company. Later on, the University President, Dr. Evelyn B. Aguirre delivered her welcoming speech that fueled inspiration to the students as they unfold the new school year. Keeping up with the heat, the flag-raising ceremony carried on as students grooved to the music and joined the "Tiramisu Cake" dance challenge at the end.

After the event, the students went to their respective classrooms for the orientation, elections, and seating plan.

At 11:39 AM, an earthquake with a 6.0 magnitude suddenly struck while the students were in their classrooms. Thankfully, due to the countermeasures and efforts of the university, no students were harmed as they immediately evacuated safely from their classrooms.

To wrap the day up, the flaming passion for learning was put on hold as classes in the afternoon were suspended to ensure the safety of everyone.

Caption by Bianca Rosa
Photos by Bradley Espina, Anthea Imalay

18/08/2024

𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐨, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐬? 🎒✏️

As the summer heat slowly melts away, and the sound of the alarm clock wakes you up to exciting new opportunities each morning, get ready for another school year filled with new learnings, new experiences and exciting events!🤩

So giddy up and prepare your uniforms, school supplies and sharpen your pens (and mind💡) as we handle this school year demurely and very mindful. ✨

Caption by Haneef Sabiwang
Layout by Herielle Margallo, Bradley Espina

17/08/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐲.

After a memorable and eventful school year, it’s time to bid farewell to the S.Y. 2023-2024 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝. The publication worked hand in hand with the students, covering events, sharing their stories, and creating digital memorabilia. This serves as a farewell to our senior executives, editors, and writers, and a warm welcome to a new generation of writers.

The end of an era signifies a new beginning. As we say goodbye to the past, let’s reflect on the moments of laughter, challenges, and growth it brought us. Let’s embrace the new school year with enthusiasm and look forward to the journey ahead.

‘Till then, we’ll be elevating the truth and igniting discourse, The Point way.

Caption by Christine Tante, Marianne Catuday
Layout by Herielle Margallo, Marianne Catuday

16/08/2024

𝐋𝐍𝐔-𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

IN PHOTOS: From August 5-6, the Leyte Normal University Integrated Laboratory School conducted its first Brigada Eskwela activities, focusing on preliminary classroom cleanings. On the other hand, the second period ran from August 14-17.

Meanwhile, the first batch of Enrollment was held from August 7-9, with the second batch from August 12-13.

Lastly, the first day of classes will commence on August 19.

by Bradley Espina
Photos by Bradley Espina, Santi Mendiola

19/06/2024

“𝑻𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒔 𝑵𝒂”

Suddenly everything felt too… sudden. That’s just how high school is.

But perhaps it was just my lightheadedness that was making the world a bit too blurry for me to comprehend it all. A voice shakes me awake.

“Nak, okay ka la? Nanluluya ka man,” she said.

Beside me was Mama, her left hand wrapped around my right. A glint of concern glistened in her eyes as she rubbed her thumb on the back of my hand. Nervously, I shook her off of me and stood up. She frowned. I ushered her to stand up, and we both followed a line of students headed to the side of the stage.

I looked at Mama, she was still frowning.

“Ma…”

We stepped forward.

“Okay la, nak. Maaram ako kinukulba ka.”

We stepped forward again.

“Thank you, Ma.”

And of course, we took another step forward. We looked at each other tenderly, both our eyes a bit teary. She closes hers and wraps me in her arms. We took another step forward, and my name was about to be called next.

“Ma, tapos na.”

~•~

Story by Bradley Espina
Illustration by Marven Jay Cervantes

12/06/2024

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧: 𝐈𝐤𝐚-𝟏𝟐𝟔 𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧

Ang mga alingawngaw ng kalayaan ay kumakatok sa ating puso, muling sumisilay ang bagong umaga sa bayan ating sinilangan. Ang gintong sinag ng araw ay tila hinabi mula sa pangarap at sakripisyo ng ating mga ninuno. Sa ilalim ng bughaw na kalangitan, ang watawat ng Pilipinas ay marahang sumasayaw, nagpapaalala ng tapang at pag-asa. ✨

Sa araw na ito, nagkakaisa tayo, ipinagdiriwang ang kasarinlan, at ipinapangako sa ating mga sarili at sa susunod na salinlahi na ang apoy ng kalayaan ay patuloy na magliliyab sa bawat Pilipino. 💗

Ulat ni Marianne Catuday
Disenyo ni Herielle Margallo

25/05/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: As of 10:05 AM, the Integrated Laboratory School Electoral Committee has announced the winners of the Halalan 2024, making these student leaders the new officers of the Integrated Student Council for the S.Y 2024-2025.

23/05/2024

23/05/2024

𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬

UPDATE: As of 9:10 AM, the Miting de Avance for the Halalan 2024 has begun. Candidates from the Partido Republiko and SANDIGAN party will display their platforms and advocacies in a crowd of student voters.

By Bradley Espina
Layout by Herielle Margallo

22/05/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Hinungdan Debate Society reveals their organization adviser, Mr. Karl Andreson G. Amante.

Case No. 22052024-03-B4tchAu5e3
Time: 10:08 PM, GMT +8
Location: LNU-ILS Hinungdan Debate Society
Suspect List: Karl Ander-[REDACTED]

*𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘬*

I knew it… This is the leader of the bunch, I know for a fact that this is the man behind all this 🔎🧥

He seems to play the part, he’s the boss of that Prime Minister… I bet a pretty penny he’s the mastermind behind this big plan they have going on

*𝘊𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘶𝘱* 🚬

*𝘗𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮* 💨

I know this all leads somewhere… If I can figure out where and how this man operates I can crack the code as to what they are about to do

Surely this must be the last case file right? 🤨

*𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯*

𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬…

22/05/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Hinungdan Debate Society reveals their members.

22/05/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Hinungdan Debate Society reveals their executive members.

13/05/2024

12/05/2024

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘!

In light of all mothers spanning from each corner of the globe, we celebrate you.

Caption by Bradley Espina
Layout by Ian Lancelot Gura

10/05/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Members from the Partido Republiko party share the credentials of aspiring student leaders.

10/05/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Members from the SANDIGAN party share the credentials of aspiring student leaders.

10/05/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: SANDIGAN shares the different platforms and advocacies of the aspiring student leaders running for the upcoming Halalan 2024.

10/05/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Partido Republiko shares the different platforms and advocacies of the aspiring student leaders running for the upcoming Halalan 2024.

09/05/2024

𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

UPDATE: As of 11:15 PM, the Integrated Laboratory School Electoral Committee has begun releasing the list of candidates for the upcoming Halalan 2024.

More updates to follow.

By Bradley Espina
Layout by Herielle Margallo

09/05/2024

Wanna get to know more about our beloved candidates running for the upcoming HALALAN 2024? ✨

Well, lucky for you, we've got you covered!😉
Get to know the LNU-ILS' future student leaders! Meet our passionate candidates dedicated to shaping a brighter future for our school. From fostering inclusivity to championing innovation, each contender brings unique perspectives and unwavering dedication to our student body. Get to know them, their visions, and the positive change they aspire to bring.



Caption by: Deputy Chairman Shereez Urgel
Layout by: Digital Creator Erich Jarina

09/05/2024

𝐃𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬

On May 6, 2024, the Integrated Laboratory School (ILS) once again graces us with elegance as they hold their much-anticipated annual Junior and Senior Promenade. Embracing the theme "Celestials: Dreamers Reaching the Moon, Achievers Reaching the Stars," students from Grades 9 to 11 gather for a night filled with glitz, glamour, and grandeur.

Among the distinguished guests were members of the Management Committee, led by the esteemed University President, Dr. Evelyn B. Aguirre. Alongside them were the ILS supervisor, Prof. Lorena M. Ripalda, and the dedicated ILS faculty.

The event kicks off with the Preliminary segment, featuring the Processional, Invocation, and Entrance of Colors, setting the stage for the night. This was then followed by the Candle Lighting Ceremony, where attendees partake in the symbolic lighting of candles, paying tribute to their journey while exchanging their tokens of inspiration. This solemn yet uplifting moment sets the tone for the Bequeathing Ceremony, where words of wisdom are shared and commitments are made between the Juniors and the Seniors.

Amidst the grandeur, guests indulged in the Dinner and Socials segment, highlighted by the Cotillion de Honor and the Social Dances. These events gave the attendees a great opportunity to mingle and socialize with their peers and schoolmates.

Finally, the highly anticipated segment of the evening arrived with the presentation of the Promenade Celestial Awards. These accolades honored students who showcased charm and radiance throughout the event. Ulysses Basa and Caitlyn Tan were given the titles of Lunar Charm and Lunar Beauty, while Alissandro Sudario and Kelcy Cornista were celebrated as the Dance Floor Stars. Humphrey Maglinte and Kirsten Mendoza were hailed as the Night's Mars and Venus respectively. Culminating the ceremony, Bryce Poblete and Wanda Velasco were crowned as the much awaited Prom King and Queen, adding the perfect finale to the enchanting evening.

By Reiza Saavedra
Photos by Clarisse Clarin