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12/08/2024

𝗧𝗚 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲

Sa bawat hadlang at suliraning dumating ang isang matayog na bato ay tumitindig na hindi nagpapalupig sa hampas ng alon. Kasabay nang pagdaan ng panahon na may kaakibat na sigwa't unos, ang Republic Central Colleges ay patuloy pa rin nagniningning sa gitna ng karimlan. Patuloy na inilalahad ang palad para sa mga nangangailangan. Hindi lamang sa pangka-akademiko, liderato at pananaliksik kayang makipagtagisan ang RCC kundi pati na rin sa tulong-dunong at kapatiran. Sa kabila nang maraming naging balakid para sa pagkakaisa at pagmamahalan, narito pa rin ang paaralan para muling buksan ang palad at yakapin ang mga kapatid nating Aeta.

Ang kapatiran ay nagpapaigting sa ugnayan at pagkakaibigan ng mga RCCians at maging ng mga kapatid na Aeta sa pamamagitan ng mga programa at proyektong inilalaan sa kanila. Ang mga itinudla sa nakaraan ay patuloy pa rin bibigyan simula para sa pagkakaisa, pagsasama-sama at pagmamahal ng bawat isa. Sabay-sabay natin tahakin at salubungin ang susunod na pag-usbong ng bukang liwayway bilang iisa.

𝐈𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧.

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“𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗡” - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿 - 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀

RCCians, maaari niyo ng basahin ang likha ng publikasyon para sariwain ang mga balita at tanyag na mga katauhan at kaganapan sa ating institusyon:

- https://tinyurl.com/Kapatiran-Gleaner-Magazine2024
- https://tinyurl.com/Kapatiran-Gleaner-Magazine2024
- https://tinyurl.com/Kapatiran-Gleaner-Magazine2024

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩, 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

11/08/2024

𝗞𝗔𝗬𝗢 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡, 𝗥𝗖𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦!

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Art by Joshua D. Lazatin

11/08/2024

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀

This is actually based on a true encounter during the College General Assembly and Orientation last August 1. This post was also consulted to the student first, and have agreed with the publication to share it to the public for entertainment.

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Art by Joshua D. Lazatin

11/08/2024

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣: 𝗥𝗖𝗖𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁'𝗹 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗔, 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Win in team!

The Republic Central Colleges (RCC) Stallions Genina Angel Peralta and Klaude Raywin Pillone had the privilege to represent not only the institution, but the whole region as they compete in Archery and Swimming in National Private Schools Athletic Association (National PRISAA) 2024, respectively.

Peralta and Pillone brought home a total of two medals, a silver and a bronze, in team events last July 23 and 28, held at Legazpi City, Albay in the Bicol Region.

Peralta, a senior high school student, previously won three bronze medals and a 3rd place finish in the Regional PRISAA to secure a spot in the national games.

She was the first RCCian to qualify for archery in the aforementioned games, and was teamed up with other competitors for the Region III’s Archery team.

The Batang Pinoy (Philippine Youth Games) contender said the competition was tough, yet the experience and enjoyment was there throughout the competition.

“Every competition is a lesson. I won't lose hope and I'll come back stronger," she said positively, hoping to compete again and represent Central Luzon next year.

Likewise, Pillone splashes pool to bag bronze in the 4x100 medley relay, submerging other competitors in the games.

Pillione, who is also a senior high school student, made a medal haul in the regional games with a gold, a silver, and a bronze to book a ticket in the national games in Legazpi.

He was with other Tankers including the likes of Cate Maxene Garcia and Sebastian Vergara, but untimately, Pillone showed prowess to win bronze.

Mr. Bernardino Policarpio, Pillone’s coach for swimming, expressed his delight and happiness for his swimmer via a Facebook post.

The RCCians will try to shoot a shot and dive into medal pool when they compete in other tournaments, such as the Angeles City PRISAA which will be held later this year.

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Report by Renzford Allen Esguerra
Photos from Noel Panlilio Jr. and Klaude Raywin Pillone
Layout by Rikki Mari C. Maghinang and Robb Gabriel I. Basco

10/08/2024

𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝘄𝗮'𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴-𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗱

Sa ilang metrong layo mula sa lungsod tila ay isang malaking hamon kung paano mabubuhay sa pang-araw araw na pangangailangan. Ito ay isang malaking suliranin na kinahaharap ng mga kapatid nating Aeta mula sa kabundukan na kung paano nila maibebenta ang kanilang produkto sa lungsod.

Ang RCC Community Extension Service Office (CESO) ay bukas palad na tumulong na ilaan ang espasyo sa harap ng paaralan upang maibenta ang kanilang mga sariwang produkto gaya ng prutas at gulay sa araw ng Biyernes. Sa pamamagitan ng paglalaan lamang ng munting espasyo para sa kanila ay isa nang malaking tulong upang kumita linggo-linggo. Bagamat naudlot man nang pagpasok ng COVID-19, unti-unti naman nanunumbalik ang pag-asa at pagtutulungan. Bagkus ay mas lalo pang pinaigting ang pakikiisa at pagtataguyod ng kanilang kabuhayan.

Masasaksihan na bago magtakip-silim— sa pagtatapos ng araw, makikita na ang kanilang mga ngiti senyales na pampapawi. Kasabay nang pag-uwi at pag-akyat sa bundok, ay siya namang pagsukbit ng kanilang pagtanaw-loob.

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News Correspondent: Josephine C. Estocado
Videographers: Prince D. Lacson and Ynno Renzo S. Furton
Video Editor: Ynno Renzo S. Furton

10/08/2024

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: 𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵

“Awww… this cat is so cute!” said the man to his couple, watching videos on his phone in the bus.
It has been forty minutes, we barely moved. This typhoon has been so disastrous. The traffic is as dense as ever, but the flood has been stopping it from moving.
“We should have gone home earlier” The mother muttered to her son.
It seems everyone is getting bored yet weary because of the rain..
I feel like I’ve been out of touch for a while. But I can’t stop thinking about it.
I am grateful to be privileged, But I think we have been so ignorant and selfish.
‘I wish I had gone home earlier too ‘, I thought to myself hearing the mother’s lamentations.
I am glad I have a home to go back to..
It is going to rain harder tomorrow, everyone knows it.
The rain hasn’t stopped for a while.
This heavy rain has been damaging for us on different levels.
"We're homeless now," the kitten said "Typhoon hits differently," the mother replied "Let's thank God that we survived while others died..
As we are not chained down to the dirt,
It is necessary to remind ourselves that our feet are still on the ground.
For it is already a privilege not to drown,
A man’s discomfort is another man’s death.

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Written by Clouie D. Lazatin
Literary Graphics by Russel Guntang
Layout by Robb Gabriel I. Basco

10/08/2024

𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠: 𝗦𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀, 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗮

Ang isang organisadong pamantasan ay kailangan ng mga tumitindig na pinuno para sa boses o hinaing ng mga mag-aaral, pagkakaisa sa loob ng paaralan at pagpapaigting ng karapatan. Kasabay nang pagtindig bilang isang pinuno ay siya naman pagtaas ng kanang kamay sabay ng panunumpa sa pagtanggap ng responsibilidad. Sila ay pinili sa pamamagitan ng isang halalalan, ang tapatan ng pagpapasya ng mga mag-aaral sa isang tiyak na panahon. Hinihirang bilang pinuno ang mag-aaral batay sa dami ng bilang ng mga sumang-ayon sa kaniyang plataporma, kalidad at katangian. Sa puntong ito, paano kung ang halalan ay walang matibay at konkretong pamantayan para pagpasya kung hindi nakamit ng kandidato ang sinasabing 'majority of votes' o kalahati ng populasyon ng mag aaral nang maililingkod na pinuno?

Sa nakagisnan, ang maraming boto ay siyang hinihirang bilang pinuno o kinatawan ng mga mag-aaral. Ito ay nagiging komplikado kung ang isang kandidato ay walang katunggali sa halalan sapagkat ang inaasahang bilang na makukuha sa pagsang-ayon ay nakabatay sa kalahati at dagdag na bilang mula sa kabuuang populasyon ng mga mag-aaral. May inaasahang tiyak na bilang bago hirangin ang isang kandidato bilang susunod na pinuno— at kung hindi man ito nakamtan, ang mahalaga ito ay masuportahan ng pamantayan panghalalan mula sa Tagapamahala ng Pangasiwaan ng mga Mag-aaral.

Sa nakaraang panuruang taon sa pagsasagawa ng halalan sa paaralan, ngayon lamang natuklasan na walang pamantayan sa desisyon na gagawin hingil sa kandidato na hindi nakakuha ng 'majority of votes' maging ito man ay may partido o independent candidate para sa halalan sa kolehiyo. Ito ay isang malaking problema at katanungan sa mga mag-aaral na kung saan, sa ilang beses nilang pagboto, talaga nga bang nailuluklok ang pinili nilang maging pinuno. Ito rin ay naging isang katanungan na sa tuwing pagtapos ng halalan, hindi isinasampubliko ang kabuuang bilang na nakuha ng isang kandidato. Mapapaisip na nga lang kung sino na nga ba ang nagpapasya sa halalan, ang naatasang COMELEC ba ng halalan o ang mga mag-aaral— demokrasya o awtoritarismo?

Malaki ang ginagampanan ng panuntunan at pamantayan sa kahit anong sangay ng halalan. Kung ang mga botante nga ay may sinusundan na pamantayan na dapat isa lamang ang pipiliin ay dapat gayundin sa pagpapasya ng iniuupong pinuno tuwing halalan. Dapat ang pamantayan ay palaging isinasaalang-alang at hindi isinasantabi. Karapatan din ng mga mag-aaral na magkaroon ng pakialam ukol sa proseso at resulta ng halalan. Hindi dapat itinatago o basta na lang inililihim ang mga ganitong bagay upang maipalabas sa publikong walang aberya sapagkat hindi lamang ang mga nakatataas ang apektado, kundi maging ang mga mag-aaral sa loob ng pamantasan.

Sa matagal na diskusyon isinagawa, ang matagal nang problema ay nawa'y unti-unti nang masosolusyonan. Gayunpaman, sa kabila nang malaking problemang kinaharap ng mga kandidato, sa wakas ay nanumpa na rin sila bilang pinunong titindig at magsisilbing tinig sa bawat hinaing ng mga mag-aaral.

Mula sa patnugot: Ang isyu ay naka batay lamang sa naging pasya o hatol sa nakaraang halalan.

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Article by Josephine C. Estocado
Photo by Satchel E. Valerio
Layout by Rikki Mari C. Maghinang and Robb Gabriel I. Basco

09/08/2024

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗼’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗿. 𝗟𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

With his dashing smile and charming personality, this 20-year-old male stunner has managed to capture not only the hearts of his fellow RCCians during his coronation as the Mr. Republic Central Colleges (RCC) 2022 but also captivated the admiration of student journalists all over the island of Luzon and Visayas as he was crowned as the grand winner of Mr. Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC) 2024! Once a 10-year-old dreamer who watched a live pageant for the first time and aspired to join one someday, he turned his dream to reality by being an individual who exudes confidence, a person who constantly yearns for growth, and a man who continues to push himself beyond his perceived limitations. He is none other than Robb Gabriel Basco!

Basco’s path to this prestigious national title began years ago when he first watched a live pageant at the age of ten, dreaming of walking the pageant stage someday. This dream took its first steps toward reality when he was crowned G-Club Philippines (GCP) Campus Heartthrob 2019 during his Junior High School years at Francisco G. Nepomuceno Memorial High School. In 2022, he represented the High School Department of the RCC in the search for the Mister and Miss RCC 2022 in which he was hailed as the Mr. RCC 2022.

Basco does not only excel in the field of pageantry for he is also an academically renowned student. He graduated as the batch valedictorian during his Senior High School years, demonstrating a keen intellect and a passion for excellence. He is also an active and prolific student who is a member of different organizations and holds positions in various organizations. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of "The Gleaner," the official student publication of RCC College Department. The publication continues to thrive under his leadership and Basco has forged on to push his own boundaries, winning 4th place in Feature Writing and the coveted crown of Mr. Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC) III 2024 at the 22nd RHEPC.

Upon reflecting on his journey, Basco shared his humble beginnings and the challenges he confronted. He recalled his first foray into journalism when he was in Grade 4, when he was so anxious about participating in an editorial writing competition that he ran out of the room. From those uncertain beginnings, he has risen to become a regional winner. His story is one of perseverance and a willingness to embrace challenges, always striving to prove himself.

Basco’s victory at the LHEPC is not just a personal victory but a historic one, as he is the first winner from Region III in the history of the pageant competition. He also bagged several special awards which includes Best in Official Publication Shirt and Mr. Photogenic.

In his Facebook post, Basco expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, "To my The Gleaner family, thank you for the warm support and encouragement. Thank you as well to our institution, Republic Central Colleges, for giving us the opportunity to join such a prestigious event." His journey is a stellar example of how dedication, hard work, and a supportive community can turn dreams into reality. From being a dreamer to being a national title holder, Basco’s story truly serves as an inspiration and reminder to all dreamers that dreams can really do come true as long as one is willing to commit themselves to it and as long as the desire continues to burn passionately within them.

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Article by Deneil D. Datu
Photos from Robb Gabriel I. Basco
Layout by Rikki Mari C. Maghinang

08/08/2024

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗢𝘂𝘁

Entering a contest venue, scanning the environment, you are greeted by a few familiar faces—fellow competitors from past events. This scene is typical of competitions within the campus, especially in the college department. Only a handful of students participate in extracurricular activities, while the majority focus solely on their academic endeavors. Although these activities are designed to foster a sense of competitiveness and provide opportunities to showcase skills beyond the classroom, the reality is that few college students engage in them. It's crucial for students to exhibit more enthusiasm and interest in participating in meaningful activities beyond academics. School organizations, in turn, should organize events that are fresh, exciting, and inclusive to attract a broader student base.

Student life is more than just attending lectures, completing assignments, taking exams, and reading study materials. The key to a vibrant and enriching college experience lies in participating in extracurricular activities. While it's true that college is a critical phase that requires serious attention to academics, extracurricular involvement should also be a fundamental part of every student's life. These activities promote growth and instill values such as sportsmanship, respect, integrity, and humility. Viewing extracurricular activities as distractions or hindrances to academic performance is a misguided perception. Instead, they should be seen as opportunities for students to broaden their horizons.

However, the responsibility doesn't rest solely on the students. Organizations and event organizers must play their part in creating programs and activities that motivate and entice student participation. To achieve this, they could introduce events that emphasize teamwork and appeal to a diverse group of students. Repeating the same activities year after year diminishes interest and fails to attract new participants. Therefore, event organizers must innovate and design new activities aimed at boosting student engagement.

It's essential to recognize the growing need to elevate student participation in activities beyond academics. When students engage in these activities, they not only push themselves beyond their comfort zones and perceived limitations but also avoid stagnation. Empowering students should be a top priority, and through the collaboration between students and event organizers, a more vibrant, exciting, and active school community can be cultivated.

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Opinion by Deneil D. Datu
Layout by Robb Gabriel I. Basco
Photos from RCC ACCESS, LIPAD Party, STAGG Party, and HTM Department SC

01/08/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗥𝗖𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Republic Central Colleges (RCC) marked the beginning of its 2024-2025 academic year with the College General Assembly and Orientation, originally scheduled for July 25 but postponed due to the impact of Super Typhoon Carina, which successfully combined a comprehensive student orientation with a pivotal leadership transition held at the RCC Seminar Room, August 1.

Mr. Rizalde M. Capio, Head of the Research and Development Center, delivered a warm welcome message, setting an encouraging tone for the day's discussions.

This was followed by a comprehensive presentation on RCC's history, philosophy, vision, mission, goals, and core values by Dr. Gloria B. Abrazado, Vice President for Academic Affairs, providing students with a deep understanding of the institution they are now a part of.

The orientation agenda was meticulously crafted to cover a wide array of topics essential for student life: Dr. Crislyn S. Samia, School Physician, detailed the medical and dental services available to students; Rosana C. Banal, Registrar, explained the specifications of school records and the Academic Information Management System (AIMS); and Dr. Neil H. Datu, Dean of Computer Studies, introduced the Learning Management System (LMS), a crucial tool for modern education.

Ending the morning part of the event, Mr. Ditianquin presented sessions on the grading system, academic honors, and classroom and internet etiquette, providing students with a clear understanding of academic expectations and conduct.

On the other hand, Ms. Pilar Q. Moyano, Chief Librarian, started the afternoon session by outlining the extensive library services available, while Patricia Mae I. Condes, Officer-in-Charge of the Guidance and Counseling Office, introduced the support services offered to students.

To orient the students about the due fees to be paid and scholarships offered by the school, Ms. Jingle Punzalan, Cashier, presented the discussion from the Accounting Office.

To keep the freshmen engaged throughout the day, the organizers offered free copies of the previous academic year’s literary folio issue by The Gleaner, the official student publication of the college department of Republic Central Colleges, for participation, and presented recorded performances by second-year students.

Concluding the orientation proper, Dr. Jumar G. Basco, Dean of the College of Arts, Science, and Education (CASED) and Director of the Community Extension Service Office (CESO), presented on community service activities, emphasizing RCC's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

Meanwhile, a highlight of the gathering was the oath-taking ceremony for incoming student leaders as the elected officers of the Supreme Student Council (SSC), and Department Student Councils (DSC) for academic year 2024–2025 solemnly pledged their commitment to serve the student body in the upcoming academic year.

The transition was symbolized by a ceremonial handover of responsibilities, with Jimuel Lester Suarez, outgoing Chairperson, passing the key to Rhojan Jake S. Cortez, Chairperson-elect.

The event, skillfully moderated by Robb Gabriel I. Basco and Lorilie May Dayrit, maintained a smooth flow throughout the day as it concluded at 4:00 p.m. with a final open forum, allowing students to ask any remaining questions, followed by closing remarks and an evaluation of the day's proceedings.

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Article by Rhandell Jhun Alfonso
Photos by Kelly Satchel E. Valerio and Ynno Renzo S. Furton
Layout by Robb Gabriel I. Basco and Rikki Mari C. Maghinang

01/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

With the goal to acquaint the college freshmen and transferees for academic year 2024–2025, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of Republic Central Colleges (RCC) headed the on-going conduct of the Collegiate General Assembly and Orientation 2024, currently being held at the RCC Seminar Room.

The one-day event features a series of lectures and presentations regarding the school’s history, institutional details, specifications of the curriculum, and the different services offered.

30/07/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗥𝗖𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

The College Department of Republic Central Colleges (RCC) welcomed the academic year 2024–2025 with the vibrant Opening Salvo 2024 spearheaded by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) yesterday, July 29, 4:00 p.m. at the RCC Quadrangle.

College students, faculty members, and school staff flocked the RCC Quadrangle to witness the program prepared by the OSA, featuring messages and performances from both the High School and College Departments.

Robb Gabriel I. Basco and Yoshabeth M. Paras served as the masters of ceremony, guiding the attendees through the program.

Following the event introduction by Basco and Paras was the dance performance of the RCC Mananayaw, the performing arts group of RCC High School Department, which flared up the crowd with the feature of popular music from BINI, a famous Filipino girl group, namely their hit singles ‘Pantropiko’ and ‘Salamin Salamin’.

Meanwhile, after the dance performance was a speech by Jimuel Lester Suarez, the outgoing Supreme Student Council (SSC) Chairperson, as he addressed his welcoming remarks for the new academic year.

Subsequently, Basco and Paras introduced the College Deans, namely Dr. Neil H. Datu, Deans of the College of Computer Studies (CCS), Dr. Wilma G. Nonato, Dean of the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), Dr. Jumar G. Basco, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASED), Engr. Rizaldy E. Caceres, Dean of the College of Engineering (COE), and Dr. Gloria B. Abrazado, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School.

The ceremony also featured a musical interlude, with Jan Rei C. Halili and Myka Bondoc delivering a touching song performance of ‘Tingin’ by Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso that resonated with the audience.

Lastly, Mr. Rizalde M. Capio, Acting Head of the OSA, delivered his message, formally introduced the newly elected officers of the SSC and Department Student Councils (DSCs), and invited the crowd to sing the RCC Hymn.

Regular classes resumed after the said event.

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Article by Prince D. Lacson and Rhandell Jun Alfonso
Photos by Kelly Satchel E. Valerio and Ynno Renzo S. Furton
Layout by Rikki Mari C. Maghinang and Robb Gabriel I. Basco

28/07/2024

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟: 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲

Following the devastating mark of a super typhoon that swept across the Philippines, pressing questions linger: is it still the right time for the early opening of classes? Are the students truly prepared to embrace their academic endeavors again, and at what cost? As the nation faces the aftermath of such a catastrophic event, and communities start to take small steps in addressing the daunting process of recovery, schools prepare to welcome a new academic year amidst the traumatic memory of the individuals who experienced storm surges; then a week into the recovery, comes the school surge. While seen as a bold move to showcase the country’s resilience, the government might be inadvertently overlooking the practical realities faced by students, teachers, and their families.

In a constant effort to rearrange the adjusted timetables of schools due to the impact of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020, educational institutions—private schools—are leaning towards the opening of classes for academic year 2024–2025 in July of 2024 instead of later dates. This is also prompted by the goal of the current administration led by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to revert to the old school calendar as a way of addressing the concerns of the higher heat index during the summer season. While the rearrangement of school calendars present promising outcomes, an unexpected major calamity has hit the Philippines through Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon or ‘hanging habagat’ and left a mark that will challenge the plans of schools for the academic year 2024–2025.

In the aftermath of Carina, many regions are facing significant damages, most evidently in their infrastructures. This event did not spare schools, with numerous buildings left destroyed, flooded, or repurposed as evacuation centers as identified through reports. This, along with the psychological challenges brought by the experience, made more logistical challenges to address. While alternative learning modalities are still considerable in the case that institutions push through the early opening of classes, the conducive learning atmosphere provided by physical classrooms could never compare to the learning experience through digital screens. Hence, the hasty reopening of schools may lead to compromised educational outcomes where the focus might just be on the attendance of students instead of highlighting the actual quality of learning.

While schools worry on how to conduct the early opening of classes, communities profoundly worry on how to push through the trauma inflicted by the typhoon. Many have lost their valuables, houses as a whole, livelihood, and in some tragic cases, their loved ones. This causes extensive mental and emotional instability to students which severely impacts their ability to engage in academic activities properly. Apart from this burden, students are also affected by the worries of their parents in rebuilding their ways for daily living through restoring livelihoods and securing basic necessities. The weight of having to consider that you are financially ready apart from being school-ready may cause an imbalance in the students’ priorities to address. Racing to the line of back-to-school programs without rest and adequate mental support could inflict more stress and hinder recovery.

Looking at it, the intention of reopening schools early is not just to maintain educational continuity, but to address the disrupted school calendars brought about by numerous cancellation of classes due to higher heat indexes during the summer. However, it must be weighed against the current narrative that the nation is facing, especially those who were immensely affected. While education will always be a top priority, ensuring that students return to a safe and secure environment and reassuring that they are psychologically prepared weigh equally to the priority. Considering more flexible approaches such as rescheduling the opening of classes or adopting other learning modalities should be among the choices of institutions as a way of addressing the unprecedented circumstances brought by Super Typhoon Carina.

As the early reopening of schools closely approaches, the nation stands at a crossroads. In reality, leveling the educational endeavors of the government to the immediate needs of the society is critical for a holistic recovery and not inflicting typhoon-tossed timetables. Even if the rush reopening of classes is well-intentioned, overlooking the readiness and recovery of communities will certainly not help. Hence, institutions should ensure that students are catered with conducive learning environments, provided with mental health support, and have their families reassured with promising quality of education, not unduly burdens. In this pivotal moment, the nation must lock on to the decision that serves as a true beacon of resilience and not a symbol of poor considerations. In the end, the true measure of resilience is not through bouncing back rapidly, but through recovering with careful thought and consideration that no child will be left behind in the wake of disaster.

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Article and layout by Robb Gabriel I. Basco
Cartoon by Joshua D. Lazatin

24/07/2024

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝟳𝟲!

Shut up—open your mouth wide open, now suck on, truly, “The press has always been free.”
Understand and see—I tried to fight ‘em too—let me tell you what he said to me,

“Eat, be comfortable, we will never touch you.”
Everyone in the room smiled at me, one even jokingly said,
“Relax! We already ran out of bullets to put in your head!”
Fear flee out of my chest as if someone stopped electrocuting my breasts,

You would never hear me neigh or say,
Every man in that camp zipped their pants down for me,
How dare you question the golden age of our country?
Truly, it irritates me whenever I hear the words.

“Liwanag sa dilim—mabubunyag din itong maitim niyong lihim!”
Lies! These were never true.
In that prison camp, I had peace, I saw through.
Wave the white flag, put down your pen and lift up your “No to Marcos” shirt,

Never forget? Of course I wouldn’t, how could I? They told me to
Enter a new room, where they would feast
Hands were dirty, mouths were savoring, everyone was comforting us as they ate like sickos and freaks!
We feasted for weeks, a new life to all Filipina journalists of ‘76!

(This is a reverse poem. Now, read each line again from bottom to top, and list the first letter of each line from bottom to top)

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By Dranoj O. Balina
Art by Joshua D. Lazatin
Layout by Robb Gabriel I. Basco

19/07/2024

HAPPENING NOW: The Gleaner Competitive Examination 2024

With the goal to form the new editorial board for the upcoming academic year 2024–2025, The Gleaner, the official student publication of the College Department of Republic Central Colleges (RCC), is currently conducting its annual competitive examination at the RCC High School Library.

All staffers, including the seniors and juniors, are taking the said examination to secure their spots in the new board.

Meanwhile, the results of the examination are expected to be released within the day.

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