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THE CORANGON PUBLICATION, Geraldine Village, Libtong, Albay, Tiwi (2025)

09/09/2025

Malapit na ang midterm exam, TCCnians!
Ano kaya ang eksena mo ngayon?

Illustrated by Jonalyn Onrubia

06/09/2025

LITERARY | When Crocodiles Fall Ill

In the river of the town, there are crocodiles that have long been paddling,
swimming and reigning supreme.
They devour without restraint everything that flows, the sweat of the farmers, the blood of the workers, and the taxes of the people.

As they feast, the hope of the poor gradually drowns.

When the hunters of truth arrive, carrying the spear of the law and the voice of the people, the crocodiles are struck, and their ferocity is revealed.

And how strange! When confronted, they suddenly fall ill.
It seems that their fangs weaken and retreat, their sharp eyes seem to grow wide, and their once merciless heart suddenly weakens.

They cry illness as an excuse and flee and hide in the foreign lands.

But how long will the crocodiles hide? How long will they act as if frail, when their appetite for power was once boundless?

The real disease lies not in their flesh, but in our society that they have long defiled.
And the real cure is accountability, justice that never sleeps, and the voice of the people who will not be oppressed.

In our choices and our judgment, may the stream of tomorrow flow with the clear waters of justice and hope, not the filth of corruption spread by insatiable crocodiles.

✍︎ Halina
Art | Jeffry Carullo

05/09/2025

OPINYON | Bansang Palutang-lutang, Sino ang Nakikinabang?

Sa tuwing sasapit ang tag-ulan, ang pangako ng gobyerno na malalaking flood control projects na pinondohan ng bilyun-bilyong piso, na naglalayong protektahan ang mga komunidad at magbigay seguridad sa bawat Pilipino ay tila ba napako. May tanong na patuloy na bumabalot sa ating isipan. Sino nga ba ang tunay na nakikinabang, ang taong bayan o ang mga kontraktor na gahaman?

Sa bawat paglalaan ng bilyun-bilyong piso para sa pagkontrol sa baha, taliwas ang nagiging resulta. Imbis na protektahan ang mga komunidad, ang mga proyekto ay nananatili lamang nakatiwangwang, makikita sa badyet ngunit hindi sa aktwal na implementasyon.

Ayon mismo kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, umabot na sa ₱545 bilyon ang ginastos para sa pagkontrol sa baha simula Hulyo 2022. Gayunpaman, patuloy pa rin ang pagbaha at pagdurusa ng mga mamamayang Pilipino. Inamin ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) na 20% ng pondo ay naipamahagi lamang sa 15 kontratista, kung saan lima ang may hawak ng mga proyekto sa buong bansa. Sa mahigit 2,400 na kontratista, malinaw na ang pagkontrol sa baha ay tila isang pagkabahala.

Nang inspeksyunin ni Pangulong Marcos ang isang ₱55-milyong sistema para sa pagkontrol sa baha sa Bulacan, ang kanyang nakita ay isang "ghost project." Ito ay patunay na ang ilan sa mga ipinangakong "flood control projects" ay napako.

Sa gitna ng lahat ng ito, hindi na mabilang ang mga pamilyang kinakailangang lisanin ang kanilang mga tahanan, ang mga kabuhayang nawawala sa isang iglap, at mga pangakong napapako na tila mga sirang bangka sa gitna ng rumaragasang baha.

Lingid sa ating kaalaman na ang baha ay hindi lamang isang natural na sakuna. Kundi isa itong malinaw na repleksyon ng mga nagdaang dekada; kapabayaan, korapsyon, at kawalan ng maayos na pagpaplano. Bilyun-bilyong piso ang inilalaan ng gobyerno para sa mga proyekto sa pagkontrol sa baha, ngunit tila ba'y sumasabay rin ito sa agos patungo sa mga bulsa ng iilan na walang pakialam sa paghihirap na nararanasan ng mamamayan.

Gahaman at pangako ng kasinungalingan,
lunod na ang bayan, sino pa ang aangat mula sa kailaliman?

Kung hindi mamumulat ang sambayan, hindi babangon ang bansang ating kinatatayuan. Bilang isang Pilipino na nasaksihan ang paulit-ulit na pagbaha sa ating bansa, hindi ko maiwasang magtanong, "Hanggang kailan natin papayagang magpatuloy ang ganitong sistema? Hanggang kailan natin papayagang maging palutang-lutang ang ating bansa sa gitna ng kahirapan at kapabayaan?"

Ang masakit pa rito, habang tayo'y nagpupumilit na umahon mula sa baha,
may mga mapang-abusong pinuno ng ating bayan, nagtatayo ng kanilang mga estado sa itaas gamit ang pondo ng bayan na dapat sana'y para sa ating kaligtasan. Ang mga kontratistang nagbubulsa ng pera, ang mga politiko na nagbubulag-bulagan sa ating kapaligiran.

Hindi na natin dapat hayaang magpatuloy ang ganitong sistema. Panahon na upang tayo'y mamulat sa reyalidad, magkaisa, at manindigan para sa ating karapatan sa isang ligtas at maayos na pamayanan. Kailangan nating tutukan ang mga opisyal na may pananagutan at siguraduhing ang bawat piso na inilalaan ay napupunta sa tamang proyekto at may paglalagyan. Kailangan nating suportahan ang mga inisyatibo na nagtataguyod ng maayos na pagpaplano ng lungsod, proteksyon ng ating kalikasan, at pagbibigay ng sapat na tulong sa mga biktima ng baha.

Sa huli, ang paglaban sa baha ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagtatayo ng mga pader. Ito rin ay tungkol sa pagbabago ng ating sistema, pagpapahalaga sa ating kapwa, at pagtitiyak na walang sino man ang maiiwan sa laylayan. Ito ay tungkol sa pagbuo ng isang bansang hindi lamang lumulutang, kundi umuusbong sa gitna ng mga pagsubok. Ito ay isang panawagan sa bawat Pilipino na maging bahagi ng pagbabago, upang sa susunod na tag-ulan, hindi na luha ang mamayani, kundi pag-asa at pagkakaisa ng nakararami.

Isinulat ni Mark Fernan Borromeo
Iginuhit ni Jeffry Carullo
Paglalapat ni John Lloyd Cuate

04/09/2025

LITERARY | A Dream That Left Me Broken

It felt so real—I couldn’t ask why,
The way you looked, that soft, shy smile.
Your tender care sent shivers deep,
And your voice still haunts my sleep.

I reached to touch your living skin,
So warm—like breath just born within.
Your arms around me, close and tight,
As we danced beneath the silver light.

Upon the hill, where stars came down,
The clouds rolled past, the wind spun around.
You brushed my hair, and kiss me slow—
And in that moment, I let everything go.

But then your face began to fade
A fragile dream the breeze betrayed.
I reached for you—I begged you, “Stay,”
But dawn crept in and stole you away.

I screamed your name through the edge of night,
But silence fell, and stole my sight.
All that remained—your clothes in my hand,
My knees gave out. I couldn’t stand.

The earth stood still beneath my cries,
No breath, no grace—just hollow skies.
Where once you stood, now shadows lie,
And I alone must wonder why.

Then light poured in—too harsh, too bright,
Another end of cursed night.
Tears clung like chains to heavy eyes,
Woken again by truth's disguise.

I dreamt of you, my love, once more—
A world where death did not close the door.
But dreams are cruel, unfair and unkind,
For morning comes—and leaves you behind

✍︎ -Sn-
Art | Axed

03/09/2025

EDITORIAL | Drain the Rising Tide of Corruption

There are issues that should not be forgotten and buried. Stories that should continue to be discussed and told until our grievances and anger are heard against people whose consciences are dead but whose pockets are alive. One of these is the issue of the failed flood control project, a project that was supposed to be a wall against floods but became a hole in the public treasury.

The government has allocated billions of funds for nearly 10,000 flood control projects in the country from 2022 to 2025, but despite this, many communities in various parts of the country continue to suffer from floods. In Oriental Mindoro, a d**e worth ₱204.8 million and built only in 2024 has already collapsed—proof that public funds are being wasted on substandard projects. In Bulacan, a province among the most flood-prone areas in the country, there were five “ghost projects”—projects that only exist on paper and have no trace in the areas where they should have been built.

Now, where did the billions meant for protection go? Who pocketed the money meant to save communities? According to Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, there is deep and systematic corruption in flood control projects. There is a pie-sharing scheme that is like a big fraud agreement where the funds are shared by officials, contractors, local politicians, and even the legislators who proposed the projects themselves. Almost 60% of the funds go to kickbacks and bribes, while less than 40% is actually used for construction if it even gets built at all. This level of corruption shows how these greedy people chose wealth over lives and comfort over duty.

It is clear that the problem is not lack of funds but lack of conscience. While the vulnerable Filipinos are drowning in floods, some officials continue to paddle and swim in the people's money.

We cannot remain silent. The corrupt must be held accountable. Every peso must be monitored, and transparency must be shown in every project. Accountability must be uninterrupted; the investigation cannot stop, and justice cannot be pushed aside or postponed.

We must not let this issue drown under the tide of the next headline. If we let this issue sink into oblivion, it is as if we have given up the fight, and we're sending a dangerous message that corruption can be forgiven, tolerated, or forgotten.

We must break the cycle of outrage and forgetting. We must continue to ask, remind, insist, and demand justice. The longer we stay silent, the deeper we sink, not in water, but in greed and corruption, more dangerous than any flood brought by water.

Editorial Cartoon | Welbert Clavecillas

02/09/2025

CLASSES RESUME | In-person classes and work in government offices in Albay will resume tomorrow, September 3, 2025, following the improvement in weather condition in the province and the lifting of PDRRMC Advisory No. 2025-27, as announced by PDRRMC-Albay.

Welcome back, TCCnians!

02/09/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month — a time to check in with friends and loved ones, speak up, and hold space for healing.

This month reminds us that mental health struggles deserve the same urgency and compassion as any societal issue.

Mental health has many faces. A person can laugh, show up, and still be silently battling thoughts that feel heavy to carry alone. But healing begins with hope, and hope begins when we speak, even if our voice shakes.

To those who have attempted, are struggling with suicidal thoughts, and are afraid to speak up, you are not alone in this battle. If life feels heavy, please remember that the world is brighter because you exist in it.

Your mental health matters.
You matter. 🎗️

Words | Louise Lacson
Layout | Denise Jeen Bernas

01/09/2025

Simeon Ola Day: Commemorating the 160th birthday of our Albayano Hero

Simeón Ola y Arboleda (1865-1952) was a Bicolano revolutionary leader from Guinobatan, Albay who fought against the Spanish colonizers under the Katipunan and known as the last Philippine general to surrender to the American troops after the Philippine–American War.

In honor of his great contribution to our nation's freedom, a declaration was signed as the Republic Act 11136, an act proclaiming September 2 as a special nonworking holiday in the province of Albay to commemorate the birth anniversary of General Simeon Ola.

Today is not only a celebration of the life of a great hero but as a recognition and appreciation of his invaluable service and incomparable bravery, reflecting the true Bicolano's strength, courage and excellence.

Words | Sampaguita Anne Clerigo
Layout | Denise Jeen Bernas

01/09/2025

IN PHOTOS | Inspiring educational innovation, third and fourth year education students of Tiwi Community College (TCC) gathered for the 3rd Research Colloquium, themed “Bridging Ideas and Innovation through Educational Research,” organized by the TCC Office of Research and Community Extension. The event was held on August 30, 2025, at the Tiwi Facility, Libjo, Tiwi, Albay.

The morning program commenced with opening remarks from Ma'am Bernadit P. Colasi, Vice President for Admin and Finance. This was followed by the presentation of 290 third year participants from the education department by Sir Floyd Robert M. Perez, Research Coordinator.

The event continued with the first keynote speech from Ma'am Sarina Mae A. Barcenas, MABioEd, MSABS, MScSFS, who talked about “Sample Applications and Websites Used in Research.” Afterward, the second resource speaker, Ma'am Zaira G. Bataller, MAEntrep, discussed “Intellectual Property.” The final talk was delivered by Sir Christian B. Llaguno, MAEdEng, on “Trends in Educational Research.”

Following the talks, Sir Kim C. Yago, Community Extension Coordinator, presented the criteria for the afternoon competitions.

The afternoon session began with the Research Poster Contest, where seven groups of student-researchers showcased their studies for evaluation.

This was followed by the competition for Best in Research Paper and Oral Presentation, featuring four groups from the BEEd, BSEd Science, and BSEd Filipino programs.

The event concluded with the awarding of winners from the research competitions.

Here is the list of winners:

𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳:

“The Effect of Code-Switching in the Oral Communication Skills as Perceived by 1st Year English Majors of Tiwi Community College”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Jhon Lloyd Cuate, Christine Colot, Lucy Lacson, Joanna Marie Manrique, Marvin Laovenia

1𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳:

“Utilization of Digital Story Book to Enhance the Understanding Skills in Science Among Grade 3 Pupils in Cararayan-Naga Elementary School”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Charilyn C. Bataller, John C. Clariño, Ryan C. Climacosa, Rose Ann Contante, Eric John C. Dacuya

2𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳:

“The Effect of Code-Switching in the Oral Communication Skills as Perceived by 1st Year English Majors of Tiwi Community College”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Jhon Lloyd Cuate, Christine Colot, Lucy Lacson, Joanna Marie Manrique, Marvin Laovenia

3𝘳𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳:

“The Development of Code of Helix Game in Learning DNA Replication for Grade 11 STEM Students”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Ailyn Salve Amata, Carol Colipano, Mark Capacio

𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯:

“Pagtatalas ng Kasanayan sa Pagsasaling-Wika ng Mga Mag-Aaral sa Ika-Sampung Baitang ng Malinao National High School”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Mary Nell Barcellano, Rose Calisin, Lyka Madrilejos

2𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯:

“The Development of Code of Helix Game in Learning DNA Replication for Grade 11 STEM Students”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Ailyn Salve Amata, Carol Colipano, Mark Capacio

3𝘳𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯:

“The Development and Use of Abacus-Inspired Tool in Teaching Electronic Configuration in Grade 12 STEM Students”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Jona Camata, Giselle Barcelon, Jimwel Consulta, P*e Jay Carito

4𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯:

“Perception of Tiwi Community College Instructors on the Use of Phones During Class Hour”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Kimberly Ariate, Aira Mae Cilot, Ma Salvacion Colar, Johlan Absalud, Jubeth Begino

𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳:

“The Development and Use of Abacus-Inspired Tool in Teaching Electronic Configuration in Grade 12 STEM Students”
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: Jona Camata, Giselle Barcelon, Jimwel Consulta, P*e Jay Carito

Photos | Carmela Estrada and Kim Berces

01/09/2025

Ber months na, TCCnians! Pwede na bang kumanta?

Layout | Denise Jeen Bernas

31/08/2025

CLASS SUSPENSION | Classes at all levels, both in public and private schools, and work in government offices in Albay are SUSPENDED today, September 1, 2025, due to heavy rainfall brought by Low Pressure Area and Southwest Monsoon.

This is in accordance with the posted advisory of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on their official page earlier this morning.

Stay safe, TCCnians!

31/08/2025

September, you’re here

No rush—in stillness we trust

As whispers drift on the wind and the vast blue sky watches—brimming with wonder—we welcome a new journey. September invites us into the nest of becoming: a season to rise taller, held in the hush of providence, ready to guide our transformation.

Let the sky and clouds bear witness. Release the salt air of August—unfinished tasks, looming deadlines, restless research. Breathe in September’s wind before the leap becomes a stepping stone of becoming—not rushed, but held in quiet stillness, in the practice of pausing, presence, and showing up.

Words | Alissandra Cereno
Art | Reinier Madrid

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