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The Official School Publication of Muntinlupa Science High School PIE stands for Physical, Intellect, and Emotion.

I โค๏ธ PIE

This project is created in line with the special class program โ€“ Journalism. Physical refers to the conventional structure for news writing. Intellect is for the intelligent opinion applied in editorial writing. Emotion is widely expressed in feature writing. Since journalism class as a special program is only given to grades nine and ten, the project aims to reach the lower levels showing interest and possessing potentials in journalistic writing.

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | MATHOS leads Math Month '25To celebrate this year's Math Month, the Mathematics Honors' Society (MATHOS) organize...
02/02/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | MATHOS leads Math Month '25

To celebrate this year's Math Month, the Mathematics Honors' Society (MATHOS) organized activities centered around the theme โ€œMathematics, Arts, and Creativity,โ€ taking place on January 28, 2025, at the school grounds.

Students from different grade levels were divided into six groups: Team 333, Team 230, Team 246, Team 120, Team 222, and Team 380, inspired by the second season of the Netflix series โ€œSquid Game.โ€

The event started with an opening ceremony led by MATHOS Chairperson Ethan Jude Saclamitao, Grade 10 Level Representative Chai Anne Mae Jaena, and Club Adviser Mr. Mikael Balbastro. This was followed by activities held across the school, including Squid Game, Rubik's Cube Competition, Math Rebus, Tangram, Group Quiz Bee, and Mobile Legends Tournament.

After completing all the activities, participants gathered in the gymnasium for the awarding ceremony. The winners of the different events are as follows:

SQUID GAME:
โ€ข 1st Place - Max Basio
โ€ข 2nd Place - Klayton Tongco
โ€ข 3rd Place - Marc Marin
โ€ข 4th Place - Anika Monami Quilay
โ€ข 5th Place - Cloodeen Jacobo

RUBIKโ€™S CUBE COMPETITION:
โ€ข 1st Place - Team 222
โ€ข 2nd Place - Team 246
โ€ข 3rd Place - Team 380

MATH REBUS:
โ€ข 1st Place - Team 333
โ€ข 2nd Place - Team 120
โ€ข 3rd Place - Team 246

TANGRAM:
โ€ข 1st Place - Team 246
โ€ข 2nd Place - Team 230
โ€ข 3rd Place - Team 333

GROUP QUIZ BEE (Grade 7 and 8):
โ€ข 1st Place - Team 230
โ€ข 2nd Place - Team 246
โ€ข 3rd Place - Team 120

GROUP QUIZ BEE (Grade 9 and 10):
โ€ข 1st Place - Team 380
โ€ข 2nd Place - Team 246
โ€ข 3rd Place - Team 230

GROUP QUIZ BEE (Grade 11 and 12):
โ€ข 1st Place - Team 246
โ€ข 2nd Place - Team 230
โ€ข 3rd Place - Team 222

MOBILE LEGENDS TOURNAMENT:
โ€ข 1st Place - Team Dalgona
โ€ข 2nd Place - Team Perfect Square
โ€ข 3rd Place - Team Nobel

OVERALL STANDINGS:
โ€ข Champion - Team 246
โ€ข 1st Runner-up - Team 230
โ€ข 2nd Runner-up - Team 120

Participants in other activities, including those mentioned above, received certificates, medals, and trophies.

Several clubs set up booths in the school's gymnasium, including MATHOS, the Student Gender and Development Council (SGDC), the Music, Arts, and Sports Organization (MASO), and the United Science Clubs (USC), offering various food items, entertainment, and activities.

The event concluded with closing remarks from School Principal Dr. Ador Querubin and Mrs. Judith Palma, the Head of the Math Department, who emphasized the importance of teamwork.

Article by: Gabriel Gonzaludo
Photos by: Gabrielle Chavez, Ayiesha Agustin, Ariethe Serrano

๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—ฆ | MSHS chess players contest in 2025 Division MeetFacing off with schools throughout the city, Muntinlupa Science...
31/01/2025

๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—ฆ | MSHS chess players contest in 2025 Division Meet

Facing off with schools throughout the city, Muntinlupa Science High School's (MSHS) chess prodigies showcased their outstanding skills in the 2025 Division Meet on January 22 to 23.

Held at the Muntinlupa Elementary School (MES) conference room, student chess players from Muntinlupa competed in a round-robin format under a time control of one hour with a 30-second increment per move.

In the Girlsโ€™ Secondary Level, Anne Nicielle Taladro from Grade 11 - Bernoulli secured 4th place. Meanwhile, in the Boysโ€™ Secondary Level, Caleb Dilla (Grade 9 - Franklin) and Matthew Gabriel Arciaga (Grade 10 - Pascal) were tied for 2nd place and went head-to-head to determine the final placements.

In the end, Arciaga won the 2nd place title and Dilla took 3rd.

Arciaga showed sportsmanship to his teammate saying, โ€œAlthough I claimed the spot in the tournament and in the NCR Meet, I fully respect my teammate, Dilla, who is strong and humble for reaching this far in the competition. He showed me and every MunScian on what weโ€™re capable of.โ€

With this win, Arciaga now prepares for his second regionals play and will be going up against top chess players from all-around the National Capital Region.

Article by: Franklin Adrian Loriega
Photos from: Russell Ramos

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ ๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง: A warehouse located in San Antonio, San Pedro City was caught in fire, causing an immense height of smoke ...
25/01/2025

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ ๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง: A warehouse located in San Antonio, San Pedro City was caught in fire, causing an immense height of smoke earlier during daybreak today, January 25, 2025.

The incident was declared under the 5th Alarm, but is now taken care of by firefighters who attended to the scene, currently handing over further assistance to affected residents.

Be on the lookout and stay prepared, MunScians!

Photos from: Philippine Emergency Alerts page

๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | A Matter of Perspective: Limitless Horizons, Centered on You How do you perceive change? When confronted with ...
21/01/2025

๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | A Matter of Perspective: Limitless Horizons, Centered on You

How do you perceive change? When confronted with violent torrents of change, do you charge forward, determined to reach the sunshine, or do you retreat into the comfort of familiarity, hoping the storm will pass on its own?

Change has a way of shaking us, pulling us into uncharted waters. In MunSci, the winds of change are blowing anew, this time with the departure of Dr. Gina Urquia as principal. But if thereโ€™s one thing that she has shown us throughout her journey, itโ€™s that change isnโ€™t something to fearโ€”itโ€™s something to embrace, to learn from, and to transform into building blocks for growth.

In the world of education, there are those who lead from the front and those who lead by walking alongside others. She was one of those rare leaders. Her leadership was never defined by titles or accolades but by the way she made each person, both student and teacher, feel prioritized and capable of greatness. As they say: "Leadership is not about standing above others, but about standing beside them with humility and grace."

To provide the tools necessary for growth, to challenge students to rise above their circumstances, and to help them see the boundless potential within themselvesโ€”that is the core of her services. Itโ€™s about walking alongside the students, guiding them through each step, and ensuring that they never feel left behind. โ€œYou cannot leave your learners behind. Go with them, and donโ€™t be left in the past,โ€ emphasized Dr. Urquia.

True strength lies in the belief that growth comes from human connection, from the values we uphold and the wisdom we share. It is the bonds we form and the experiences we pass on that truly nurture progress.

As she moves on to new horizons, it is her commitment to education, her passion for her learners, and her courage in the face of change that will remain etched in the hearts of the MunSci community. To Dr. Urquia, we offer our deepest gratitude. Thank you for your unwavering service here in MunSci, paving the way for the learners. We will truly miss you.

Weโ€™ve all faced the storms of change. What matters is how we navigate them. As they say, life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Sometimes, all it takes is a change of perspective to see the light. Will you fixate on the bottom line, or charge toward the limitless horizons ahead, where sunshine awaits?

Article by: Noelle Paris A. Finianos
Photo by: Arianne Jasmeen G. Bitoon

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | 10MOST25: Casupang bids for MunSciDemonstrating skills and excellence, Grade 10 student Alfonso Rae Casupang has ...
20/01/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | 10MOST25: Casupang bids for MunSci

Demonstrating skills and excellence, Grade 10 student Alfonso Rae Casupang has been selected as Muntinlupa Science High School's (MSHS) representative for the school-based search of the 2025 Top 10 Most Outstanding Students of Muntinlupa City.

The selection of Casupang was announced during the flag ceremony on January 20, 2025. He competed against five other batchmates: Ethan Jude Saclamitao, Chai Anne Mae Jaena, Alex Josef Janiola, Naveena Grazia Bayot, and Sophia Leafar Rafael.

The six candidates underwent a thorough evaluation process, including portfolio submissions, interviews, talent presentations, and an IQ examination.

This evaluation was overseen by Head Teacher Ms. Webena Gerona and former OIC-Principal Ms. Gina U. Urquia. Special awards were also given in each evaluation category.

Saclamitao received the award for Best Portfolio, while Janiola earned the highest score in the panel interview. Casupang won the Best Talent award, and he and Jaena tied for the highest score in the IQ test.

"I would like to thank my parents for always being there for me, my fellow candidates for sharing this experience with me, and my teachers for their unwavering support throughout this process," Casupang said in an interview.

Casupang also said he aims to become MSHS's third-ever Rank 1 MOST, following Benedict John Caperocho, the most recent MunScian to achieve this honor in 2023.

Article by: Ethan Jude A. Saclamitao
Photos by: Arianne Jasmeen G. Bitoon

19/01/2025

๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—จ๐—ฃ! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

Take a look at The Monitor's entry in The Guidon's Point One: Bridging the Gap simulation competitition. The team won FIRST PLACER among more than 10 participating schools.

DISCLAIMER: All news, information, names, persons, and events are only a mere product of a simulated mock press conference and do not represent any real-life scenarios and factual information.

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Monitorians titled as first placers at Point One '25Returning for the publicationโ€™s third participation on Januar...
19/01/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Monitorians titled as first placers at Point One '25

Returning for the publicationโ€™s third participation on January 18, The Monitor ranks first in The Guidon's Point One 2025: Bridging the Gap at Ateneo de Manila University Escaler Building.

The team went for a TV Broadcasting Report, covering a mock press conference the event prepared as a simulation after exhibiting newsletters for the competition in the past two years. The activity was carried out through an impersonation of people embodying various scenarios during the election season.

The Guidon's Editor-in-Chief Lourence Segovia started off the program, welcoming and inviting all student journalists to the quest of upholding press freedom while battling false information. Guest speakers Danilo Arao, Briane Basa, and Richelle Sy-Kho featured key insights on their lectures to bring journalism through the world of digital age.

โ€œDo you shut up? Or continue what you're doing?โ€ Arao asked, provoking the audience to continue their duties as campus journalists even under the power of suppression.

Coming from across different cities, multiple school publications were qualified to join the event, showcasing diverse outputs from broadsheets to interactive newsletters. Every publication was given certificates of participation, with the winning teams rewarded with their own as well.

Article by: Sophia Ysabelle L. Ampongan
Photos by: Rosa Christina S. Navarro

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | Dr. Querubin: My new home, Muntinlupa Science High SchoolSoaring high as the new year started, Muntinlupa...
15/01/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | Dr. Querubin: My new home, Muntinlupa Science High School

Soaring high as the new year started, Muntinlupa Science High School entered a fresh chapter as they welcomed Dr. Ador B. Querubin as incoming principal in a formal turnover ceremony on January 15, 2025 at school grounds.

The celebration began with the arrival of honor performed by the Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) officers and joined by the MSHS Scouts by the Bay, MunSci Strings, teaching staff, School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA), and Supreme Secondary Learnersโ€™ Government (SSLG) officers.

Following the ceremonial salutations, the event proper was held at the school gymnasium starting with the nationalistic song, invocation, and opening remarks from Head Teacher III Ms. Webena F. Gerona.

An intermission number was delivered by the MunSci Voices who sang โ€œA Million Dreamsโ€ and a performance number along with Dr. Querubin for the song โ€œBeautiful In My Eyes,โ€ succeeded by a message from MSHS Outgoing OIC-Principal Dr. Gina U. Urquia.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Querubin embraced the challenge of being MunSciโ€™s new school head as he expressed his visions for the community, โ€œWe will work together through the help of God Almighty. My new home, Muntinlupa Science High School. I have given you my love since January 9 up to kung anong months and years man ako dito sa inyo.โ€

Formally concluding the program, Faculty Club President Mr. Mark Archei O. Javier gave the closing remarks, followed by the rendition of the MunSci Strings of the song โ€œAraw-Araw.โ€

The SPTA also prepared a mini "salu-salo" for the MunSci teachers and esteemed visitors from Tunasan National High School at the multi-purpose hall.

Article by: Sophia Marie H. Giron
Photos by: Rosa Christina S. Navarro

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Once a Munscian, Always a Munscian: MunSci bids farewell to Dr. Urquia, Mrs. LumioIn recognition of their signifi...
14/01/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Once a Munscian, Always a Munscian: MunSci bids farewell to Dr. Urquia, Mrs. Lumio

In recognition of their significant contributions to the school, Muntinlupa Science High School (MSHS) held a farewell program for Dr. Gina U. Urquia, Education Program Supervisor-LRMS and OIC Principal, along with Maricel G. Lumio, Master Teacher I and incoming OIC-Assistant Principal of Tunasan National High School. The surprise send-off took place at the MSHS Covered Court at 7:00 a.m.

The program, led by Mrs. Gemma F. Jereza, began with an invocation followed by a welcome speech from Head Teacher III, Maโ€™am Webena F. Gerona. A video presentation highlighted the lives and contributions of Dr. Urquia and Mrs. Lumio at MunSci.

One of the event's highlight was the โ€œ18 Roses,โ€ where the honorees shared their final dance with their husbands. An intermission performance by Xylia Banaag and Paul Jake Mica added a festive touch, while 18 heartfelt messages of appreciation were delivered by faculty and staff.

Special guest Congressman Jaime Fresnedi attended the event, emphasizing the remarkable qualities of Dr. Gina Urquia. Tokens of appreciation included a poem by Sir Alex Marcellano, gifts from faculty club officers, and cakes from the AP and ESP departments, symbolizing the gratitude of the entire MunSci community.

Mrs. Lumio expressed her heartfelt thanks, stating, โ€œThe spirit of MunSci is always in my heart,โ€ and shared a Bible verse from Jeremiah 29:11. Dr. Urquia inspired everyone with her remarks: โ€œIt's not how long the stay that counts, but how you make your stay felt by all the peopleโ€ and โ€œNever forget that there is one OIC Principal who loved you the most, and that is Ma'am Gina Urquia.โ€

The program concluded with a photo opportunity featuring participating students from Grades 7 and 10, along with MSHS teachers.

As they embark on their new career paths, the send-off program celebrated the significant achievements of Dr. Urquia and Mrs. Lumio, leaving the community with the lasting reminder that โ€œOnce a Munscian, always a Munscian.โ€

Article by: Althea Lorraine D. Mella
Photos by: Arianne Jasmeen G. Bitoon, Rosa Christina S. Navarro

๐Ÿ‘ ๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง: Welcome, Dr. Querubin!๐Ÿ’šOn this day, January 9, 2025, Muntinlupa Science High School (MSHS) welcomed its new...
09/01/2025

๐Ÿ‘ ๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง: Welcome, Dr. Querubin!๐Ÿ’š

On this day, January 9, 2025, Muntinlupa Science High School (MSHS) welcomed its new principal, former Tunasan National High School (TNHS) school head Dr. Ador B. Querubin, at the school quadrangle.

Photos by: Jheaneille Mae L. Calibara

06/01/2025

โ€œ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฌ๐’๐’ˆ๐’๐’Š๐’”๐’‰ ๐’๐’‚๐’๐’ˆ๐’–๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’† ๐’Š๐’” ๐’๐’๐’ƒ๐’๐’…๐’š'๐’” ๐’”๐’‘๐’†๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’‘๐’†๐’“๐’•๐’š. ๐‘ฐ๐’• ๐’Š๐’” ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’‘๐’†๐’“๐’•๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’Š๐’Ž๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’: ๐’Š๐’• ๐’Š๐’” ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’‘๐’†๐’“๐’•๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’‚๐’๐’ˆ๐’–๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’† ๐’Š๐’•๐’”๐’†๐’๐’‡.โ€โ€” Derek Walcott โœ๏ธ

A brand new year has just begun, but letโ€™s not forget the extraordinary month of endless learning about the grand universal language which undoubtedly unites millions across the world.

This recap will bring you back to English Month 2024 with memories of its exciting projects, spirited competitions, colorful costume days, and more! ๐Ÿ’š

05/01/2025

๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | BRAINIAC: Home of Modern Tech Heroes

The world needs a superhero.

How we wish flying webs and deadly laser beams would appear out of thin air and save the day. Powerful like Superman, genius like Iron Man, brave like Wonder Woman, and stealthy like Black Widow. These are attributes that are to be admired. However, outside the realms of comic books, we reside in a universe where the superficial strength is as unreachable as a distant star, shining with an impossible allure.

Supernatural prowess is not always, and definitely not just the cornerstone of a superhero. Though the classic print of comics makes their figures appear formidable with powers and capabilites out of this world, our own world depicts heroes not wearing capes, but armed with the sharp blades of intellect in this age of advancement and innovation.

Brainiac, an academic competition crafted by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, is both a training ground and a battlefield, producing scholars who wield mastery in Science and Technology. It draws students from all corners of the National Capital Region for a clash not just of wits, but also of passion. An enormous arena built for wisdom is what they will conquer as they skillfully voyage through their vast ocean of well-found interest in Science, Mathematics, Research, and Robotics.

Launched in 2023, the competition started as a simple Science Quiz Bowl set on large sights. Now gradually achieving great heights, the vision projected a reality; a scope surpassing the unimaginative.

Towards the path of creating a rock-solid foundation of knowledge, they plant seeds of honourable character and far-reaching capacities within students as they embark on this journey through expertise and experience, sowing extraordinary talent paired with noble values. This program casts a profound significance and investment in educationโ€”the most powerful weapon in the battle students could ever harness in breaking through with visionary differences, extensively setting the bar on a higher level.

It isn't just their might that make such proficient superheroes formidable, but also their compassion; their love piercing through the hearts of the people they are surrounded with. With the Braniac program, it is ensured that not just high-intellect students are created but also emotionally adept scholars set in helping fellows around them. After all, at the core of building a stable healthcare system lies a stable love and care for others, made to become the light of hope shining across the pitch black darkness.

Driven by a burning desire, they are igniting the hearts of manyโ€”those daring enough to transform the world for a better cause. Brainiac fuels the flames of passion in hundreds and encourages them to conjure greatness, turning students into superheroes who will safeguard the relentless progress of technology. With Brainiac, our heroes will never be tethered by the chains of impossibility.

Not quite the superheroes we yearn for, but the very superheroes we need today. Carrying the generation towards the bright gleam of tomorrow, may heroes ply the incredible potential of Science and Technology for the power and prosperity of the country. May the force of impeccable character and hunger for true greatnessโ€”to show what humanity is, be with all the brave hearts of the men and women behind and beyond the Brainiac 2025!

Article by: The Monitor

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY

๐‘จ๐’๐’… ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’•, ๐’•๐’‰๐’† 2024 ๐’”๐’†๐’‚๐’”๐’๐’ ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’” ๐’•๐’ ๐’‚๐’ ๐’†๐’๐’…. ๐‘ฎ๐’๐’๐’… ๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’•. โœจ๐ŸชฉAs we bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new, w...
31/12/2024

๐‘จ๐’๐’… ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’•, ๐’•๐’‰๐’† 2024 ๐’”๐’†๐’‚๐’”๐’๐’ ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’” ๐’•๐’ ๐’‚๐’ ๐’†๐’๐’….
๐‘ฎ๐’๐’๐’… ๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’•. โœจ๐Ÿชฉ

As we bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new, we embrace a fresh start for new opportunities. Let us approach 2025 with open hearts and minds, ready to face the unknown and create a year filled with purpose, passion, and positive change.

May the new year fill your days with laughter, your nights with restful sleep, and your heart with unwavering hope.

From THE MONITOR family, Happy New Year, MunScians!

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | MSHS conducts Tree Lighting Ceremony โ€œAng pasko na ito ay isang simbolismo, ng pagtutulungan ng mga MunScianโ€”sa p...
26/12/2024

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | MSHS conducts Tree Lighting Ceremony

โ€œAng pasko na ito ay isang simbolismo, ng pagtutulungan ng mga MunScianโ€”sa panahon ng pagmamahalan, at ng pagbibigayan,โ€ Taylor, SSLG Vice President, stated as she opens the program ceremony.

As a way to express the festivity of the school, students, together with parents, joined together for the lighting ceremony of their originally created Christmas Tree and Parolโ€”held at the school gymnasium on December 18, 2024.

Using recyclable materials, the MunScians showcased their craftsmanship through a collaborative effort to create a Christmas Tree and Parol from unconventional items.

These creations will represent the school in the โ€˜Christmas Tree and Parol Makingโ€™ contest organized by Explore Muntinlupa.

โ€œThis event allows us to spend time together because most of us only meet at school, and we usually see our parents only during events. But this time, we had the opportunity to create the parol and Christmas tree together,โ€ said Peรฑarubia, the SSLG President. โ€œOur relationships strengthen and deepen as we get to know one another in such a short amount of time. Through this experience, we can better plan future events and projects.โ€

As this was the first time MSHS participated in this competition, it made a significant impact and set a standard for future related events, showcasing the perseverance and dedication of MunScians in working together.

Article by: Samuel G. Lumio
Photos by: Rosa Christina S. Navarro

๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | The Little Savior  ๐‘ฑ๐’†๐’”๐’–๐’” ๐’˜๐’†๐’‘๐’•.A loud cry echoed out of a stable, unmistakably human. It cut through the stilln...
24/12/2024

๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | The Little Savior

๐‘ฑ๐’†๐’”๐’–๐’” ๐’˜๐’†๐’‘๐’•.

A loud cry echoed out of a stable, unmistakably human. It cut through the stillness of the Bethlehem night, coming from a fragile baby. Laid in a manger, Jesus, the healthy newborn of Mary and Joseph, was welcomed under the glistening night sky of Bethlehem.

The stable became crowded with travelers who had crossed the wilderness just to lay their eyes on the baby before them. It was a moment they would never dare miss, drawn by the miraculous news that this child had been bestowed upon the earth by God Himself. There they witnessed the same baby, soundly sleeping and wrapped in warmth, who will save the world from burning in its own misery.

Eyes sparkling, skin soft and smooth, smile so subtle, all cuddled in coversโ€”a fragile little one He truly was. Jesus was adored in every tender way as He laid peacefully in the manger that cradled Him. No one would even wonder nor expect the horrid resentment Jesus would face when people turn their backs on Him one day.

Naked, whipped, spat uponโ€”humanityโ€™s cruelty knew no bounds. People could not express their anger any further toward Jesus, firmly clinging to the picture of a complete fraud they painted Him to be. His skin, raw and red, bright flesh surfacing on the body once lovingly caressed by His mother. Arms and legs grew numb and weak from the crushing weight of the cross He was carrying.

He was laid on the same wooden cross where the sin of the world was engraved on, gazing up at the same sky that had once welcomed his first breath in Bethlehem. His limbs were outstretched as if to embrace the very world that condemned Him, enduring the excruciating pain of nails tearing through them.

๐‘ฑ๐’†๐’”๐’–๐’” ๐’˜๐’†๐’‘๐’•. This time, it was out of the agony and heartbreak He endured from the grimness of His treasured humankind. This was the cost of loveโ€”amid the hurt and torment, He followed through with the ultimate plan to reconcile God's people back to Him by defying the forceful power of death.

It was hard to imagine that this would be the babyโ€™s cruel reality later in His journey. Though the bystanders of Jesus' birth did not yet know what was to come, just by looking at the babyโ€”calm and stillโ€”the thought might have crossed their minds that the future of heaven and earth was safe in those small and delicate hands.

Article by: Sophia Ysabelle L. Ampongan
Illustration by: Fane Sashi V. Lumauod

๐’Ÿโ„ดโ„ฏ๐“ˆ๐“ƒ'๐“‰ ๐“‰๐’ฝ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐“ˆ๐“‰๐’ถ๐“‡ ๐“โ„ดโ„ด๐“€ ๐’ถ ๐“๐’พ๐“‰๐“‰๐“โ„ฏ ๐’ท๐“‡๐’พโ„Š๐’ฝ๐“‰โ„ฏ๐“‡? ๐ŸŒŸThe Monitor is around once again to showcase your submissions written from th...
22/12/2024

๐’Ÿโ„ดโ„ฏ๐“ˆ๐“ƒ'๐“‰ ๐“‰๐’ฝ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐“ˆ๐“‰๐’ถ๐“‡ ๐“โ„ดโ„ด๐“€ ๐’ถ ๐“๐’พ๐“‰๐“‰๐“โ„ฏ ๐’ท๐“‡๐’พโ„Š๐’ฝ๐“‰โ„ฏ๐“‡? ๐ŸŒŸ

The Monitor is around once again to showcase your submissions written from the bottom of your hearts. After working with reindeers to collect these wishes, know that your letters are appreciated and treasured by us.

This special season is worth the hope for the impossible. May you feel Christmas not only this December, but for all the days of your life, where joy and peace always come alive.

We thank you for participating in The Monitor's โ€˜Wish Upon a Starโ€™ activity and believing in the magic of Christmas. ๐ŸŽ„

๐’ฒ๐’ฝโ„ฏ๐“ƒ ๐“Žโ„ด๐“Š ๐“Œ๐’พ๐“ˆ๐’ฝ ๐“Š๐“…โ„ด๐“ƒ ๐’ถ ๐“ˆ๐“‰๐’ถ๐“‡, ๐“Žโ„ด๐“Š๐“‡ ๐’น๐“‡โ„ฏ๐’ถ๐“‚๐“ˆ ๐’ธโ„ด๐“‚โ„ฏ ๐“‰๐“‡๐“Šโ„ฏ~๐ŸŽถ

Happy Holidays, MunScians! ๐ŸŽ„The Monitor is wrapping up an early holiday activity just for you โ€” ๐‘พ๐‘ฐ๐‘บ๐‘ฏ ๐‘ผ๐‘ท๐‘ถ๐‘ต ๐‘จ ๐‘บ๐‘ป๐‘จ๐‘น ๐ŸŒŸAfter ...
18/12/2024

Happy Holidays, MunScians! ๐ŸŽ„

The Monitor is wrapping up an early holiday activity just for you โ€” ๐‘พ๐‘ฐ๐‘บ๐‘ฏ ๐‘ผ๐‘ท๐‘ถ๐‘ต ๐‘จ ๐‘บ๐‘ป๐‘จ๐‘น ๐ŸŒŸ

After two quarters of heavy school load, here comes Christmas to remind you that your heart's desires should not go unnoticed. We at The Monitor value the precious aspirations of every MunScian, letting you know there is room for hope however big or small your wishes can get.

During this season of love and joy, pour out your heart and inspire others to share their letters too by writing down your wishes, then submit it through the Google Form link below. Together with the help of Santa Clausโ€™ reindeers, The Monitor will wait for your letters until December 21, 2024, 6:00 pm.

๐’ฎโ„ด ๐“Žโ„ด๐“Š ๐’ทโ„ฏ๐“‰๐“‰โ„ฏ๐“‡ ๐“Œ๐’ถ๐“‰๐’ธ๐’ฝ โ„ด๐“Š๐“‰, ๐“Žโ„ด๐“Š ๐’ทโ„ฏ๐“‰๐“‰โ„ฏ๐“‡ ๐“ƒโ„ด๐“‰ ๐’ธ๐“‡๐“Ž, ๐“Žโ„ด๐“Š ๐’ทโ„ฏ๐“‰๐“‰โ„ฏ๐“‡ ๐“ƒโ„ด๐“‰ ๐“…โ„ด๐“Š๐“‰, because your wishes may come true in Wish Upon a Star. Let us ignite the true meaning of Christmas together! ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ”—: https://forms.gle/snKV3DVYfh36p2EW6

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | SSLG hosts youth leadership campTo enhance the leadership skills and volunteerism of high school student leaders,...
16/12/2024

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | SSLG hosts youth leadership camp

To enhance the leadership skills and volunteerism of high school student leaders, the Supreme Secondary Learnersโ€™ Government (SSLG) of Muntinlupa Science High School, in collaboration with the Youth Affairs and Sports Development Office of Muntinlupa City (YASDO), held the "MunSci Youth Leaders Tayo: Leadership Camp" on December 14, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the schoolโ€™s multi-purpose hall.

The event was led by SSLG Grade 7 Representative Martin Zaballero and Grade 11 Representative Marchelle Arizala, who served as masters of ceremonies. The program began with a nationalistic song and the doxology, followed by welcome remarks from SSLG President Fritz Peรฑarubia.

MunSci alumni Kyle Jerdie Kalaw and Immediate Past SSLG President Elijah Elworld Calayag delivered talks focusing on leadership and shared their personal experiences as heads of their respective organizations. Various activities were conducted for participants, and the morning sessions concluded with the distribution of certificates and tokens to the school alumni.

โ€œThe most important piece of advice I can give to student leaders is to always balance your academics with your leadership roles, and to be cooperative, communicative, and compassionate toward others,โ€ Kalaw expressed in an interview, encouraging MunScians to lead and serve.

The afternoon sessions included several icebreakers and culminated in an on-the-spot project proposal activity. This activity aimed to assess the creativity and teamwork of the participants in addressing problems within the school. Student leaders shared their ideas on stage, while SSLG officers served as judges for the mini-event.

The event concluded with closing remarks from SSLG President Fritz Peรฑarubia, who thanked his fellow student leaders for their active participation throughout the day and encouraged them to continue their journey of leading and serving their fellow students.

Article by: Ethan Jude A. Saclamitao
Photos by: Gabrielle D. Chavez

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