TVET is the new NFE - La Salle Green Hills

PUNLAD
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA SALLE GREEN HILLS – ADULT NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL FIRST TRIMESTER S.Y. 2011-2012 VOL. X NO. 1
SC spearheads “Magandang Gabi Po, Br. President”
By Mariam Camille A. Tambio
T h e
a n n u a l
“Magandang Gabi Po, Br.
President” spearheaded by the
Student Council (SC) was held
last July 25, 2011 at the Br.
Donato Center (BDC). Br.
Felipe C. Belleza Jr. FSC, Br.
Manny Hilado FSC, Br. Victor
Franco FSC, and Br. Ricardo
Angel Laguda FSC were the
guests who answered the questions of students from the
Adult Night High School
(ANHS). Questions were
flashed on the screen and the
Brothers answered them one
by one.
When asked if there is
a possibility for ANHS to
close, Br. Ricky said that “I
don‟t think it will ever close.
We will work harder to make
education accessible to all.”
Br. Felipe on the other hand
hand answered how the school
is able to fund the expenses in
the ANHS. He reiterated that
Lasallian schools should be
true to their mission. Br. Felipe
said that the Brothers would
find ways to make sure that
ANHS will continue. Br. Vic
added that “ANHS is part of
the identity of LSGH.” According to Br. Manny,
“because of ANHS, we have
lots of blessings that we received in the Lasallian Mission
in the Philippines.”
The Brothers gave the
students idea that a lot of people are helping ANHS to grow
and to transform lives.
Students also asked the
Brothers about their political
views, the grade they would
give to the present administration, their inspiration in be-
Br. Manny shares about his life when he was young and the Brothers are entertained by his story. .
Photo by Mary Margaret N. Syjueco
coming a brother, how their
typical day is, hobbies and pastime, and life when they were
still young. The Brothers said
that they are also like ordinary
people who do the grocery,
play mahjong and sports like
football, table tennis, swimming, and basketball, read
books, spend time brisk walking, watch, write poetry, hear
mass, and pray.
TVET is the new NFE
By Pinky T. Agunod, TVET-Bread and Pastry Production
Proud ANHS Awardees! Recipients of Outstanding Teacher and Service Awards with Mr. Dayrit.
Choose to be Outstanding
By Mariam Camille A. Tambio
Last August 25, 2011,
teachers from the different departments were recognized because of their outstanding contribution and services rendered
to the LSGH community
through the Gawad Parangal
2011 held at the Br. Donato
Center (BDC).
The recipients of this
year‟s Outstanding Teachers‟
Award Full-time Category are
Mr. Baldwin Noelito I. Que
(Outstanding Teacher), Mr.
Roy S. Daz (1st Runner-Up),
and Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar
(2nd Runner-Up). For the Parttime Category, the recipients
are Dr. Gilbert C. Yang
(Outstanding Part-time High
School Teacher) and Mrs.
Mercedes
B.
Andrade
(Outstanding Part-time TVET
Teacher).
The
ParentsEmployers‟ Association (PEA)
also recognized Mrs. Shirley
M. Sentones (Outstanding
Academic Non-Teaching Personnel) and Mrs. Ferlyn L.
Amores (Outstanding Support
Staff).
Recipients
of Ten
Years of Service Award for
Full-time Category include
Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar, Mr.
Joseph Laviña, and Miss Cristina P. Sarmiento. Recipients
of Ten Years of Service Award
for Part-time Teachers Category include Mrs. Ma. Judith
S. Desiderio and Mrs. Melita
S. Martinez. Finally, Miss
Josefina G. Biscocho, the
Guidance Counselor of TVET,
was awarded for her Thirty
Years of service in LSGH.
This school year, the
Non Formal Education (NFE)
was given a new name: Technical-Vocational Education
and Training (TVET). According to Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit, Principal of ANHS, the
change was made because of
the upgraded curriculum,
teacher qualifications, and facilities. Included are the efforts
made by the department to
have the courses registered in
TESDA. He added that ANHS
Mr. Daz explains during the Orientation
how NFE has evolved to TVET.
Photo by Mary Margaret N. Syjueco
has been using formal education system for NFE courses
during the past years. The
school also has a very impressive passing rate in the TESDA
National Competencies Assessment.
TVET offered 13
courses this year and opened
its doors to the new coordinator, Mr. Roy S. Daz. Inclined
with the new name is a long
list of activities for the students
to help them achieve their
goals in life.
During the Orientation
last June 3, 2011, Mr. Daz explained that part of the TVET
program was the implementation of TESDA‟s YP4sc. It is
an online assessment for the
students of TVET. This was
done to determine and to guide
the students which path they
wanted to take in the future.
Basic computer classes were
also given to all TVET to
help them to be computer literate. The programs are geared
towards acquiring skills
needed to help not only themselves but also their families.
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FIRST TRIMESTER 2011-2012 2
Gumalingan graces Honors Assembly
By Mariam Camille A. Tambio
“Ang gusto ko lang ay
makapagtapos ng second year
college para makapag-aaply na
ako sa Pizza Hut,” said Miss
Divine Grace Gumalingan
from ANHS Batch 2006.
These words served as her motivating force to continue her
studies. She was the guest
speaker during the Undergraduates‟ Honors Assembly
held last July 7, 2011 at the Br.
Donato Center (BDC).
Miss Gumalingan
added in her speech her struggles in finishing her studies.
She then realized the importance of education in her life.
Because of her determination
to succeed, she graduated from
the Philippine Normal University (PNU). She affirmed the
efforts made by students that
made them reap the fruits of
their labor.
Academic and Perfect
Attendance awards were given
to students who excelled in
different subject areas and
showed diligence by attending
classes regularly. Outstanding
Behavior Award was given to
Domingo C. Rosare of 3-B.
Lorela V. Talingting of
5-A gave the response. She
caught the attention of the audience when she said, “I am a
mother of 10, my schedule is
very hectic.” She emphasized
that despite her hectic schedule
she still finds time to continue
and to finish her studies, and
even to excel in different areas.
The awardees and
alumni present proved that
dreams do not stop in ANHS.
The school serves as their stepping stone to turn dreams into
reality.
Domingo C. Rosare shakes hands with Br.
Felipe C. Belleza Jr. FSC as he receives his
Outstanding Behavior Award.
Photo by Mary Margaret N. Syjueco
Alarming cell
phone cases
By Lorela V. Talingting, 5-A
Raquel B. Macalalad of 4-B shows her winning logo and poses with the PEA Officers
Photo by Mark Anthony B. Sasing
PEA announces
winners for LogoMaking Contest
By Janet O. Mordido, 5-A
Last September 9,
2011, the Parents-Employers‟
Association (PEA) awarded
the winners of the historic
Logo-Making Contest. The
following students won:
Raquel B. Macalalad of 4-B
(First Place), Jhasper Lemuel
A. Estoque of 5-A (Second
Place), and Roquim M. Ramos
of 5-B (Third Place). They received P3,000.00, P2,000.00,
and P1,000.00 respectively.
During my one-on-one
interview with the Student
Council (SC) President Mr.
James Last Dela Cruz, we were
able to discuss the offences
committed by some ANHS
students. He mentioned that
there is a high incident of unauthorized use of cell phones
in the campus. Students from
TVET courses had the most
violations followed by those
from High School department.
The SC is having a hard time.
James is appealing to all the
students to spend some time to
read their handbook to minimize the offences.
The repercussion of
cell phone violation is not a
joke. Students would be disqualified from receiving any
award. The SC officers are doing their part in reminding the
students to turn off their cell
phones before and during
classes. There are signages,
continuous reminders, and
visibility of SC officers in the
waiting area. Still, there were
students who forgot to do so.
ANHS lives it up in Lasallian
Mission Week
By Jacqueline B. Jacinto, 4-A
What is Lasallian Mission Week? It is the week
wherein as Lasallians we remember and re-live the teachings of our patron saint St.
John Baptist De La Salle. The
whole La Salle Green Hills
community including the Adult
Night High School participated
in the said celebration last July
18-22 and 25, 2011.
The
launching in ANHS was held
at the Promenade wherein selected students and faculty
members performed the “Live
It Up” dance. The theme song
“I am a Lasallian” was sung by
Jay John Morallos of 4-A and
Jenevive Orosco of 2-A.
A week-long talk about
the history of La Salle was
given to all the ANHS students
from 1st Year to 5th Year. Chosen participants from the officers of Student Council joined
the Green Link that was held in
San Juan City.
In that said activity students from both ANHS and
High School Department went
to a depressed area in San Juan
by riding the public transportation and they interacted with
the people within the vicinity.
On the other hand, our
SC President and Vice President joined by some of our faculty and support staff shared
their time and selves for the
revision of the vision, mission,
and philosophy of our school.
It will serve as the gift of La
Salle Green Hills to the Centennial Celebration of our institution.
The whole week of the
celebration focused on keeping
the teachings and spirit of our
patron saint alive, not only
with our deeds towards other
people but also in our hearts
and minds.
Let us care for the Earth!
By Lorela V. Talingting, 5-A
The classes together
with their homeroom advisers/
course teachers that garnered
the highest points in the first
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
for Tomorrow (R34T) drive
were the recipients of the Cares for the Earth Award for
First Trimester. The awarding
was done last September 8,
2011 at the Promenade.
In the High School
Category, the winners are 4B
and Mr. Noel Que (First
Place), 3A and Miss Bernadette Nolasco (Second Place),
and 2B and Miss Ana Ria
Aguilar (Third Place). For the
TVET Category, the winners
are Basic Computer-Monday
and Mrs. Jackeline Baay (First
Place), Basic Computer-Friday
and Mrs. Rosemarie Katipunan
(Second Place), and Bookkeep-
ing and Mr. Carlo Legaspi
(Third Place).
It is always nice to win
an award, but the (R34T) drive
does not end with the award.
The main purpose of the drive
is to encourage each and everyone to segregate their garbage and make use of the recyclable materials to minimize
garbage and help save the
Earth. The campaign is spearheaded by the Student Council.
During the week,
ANHS students were busy
scavenging for used bottles in
the trash bins and bringing
their recyclable materials from
home. Some brought something, but others did not. Some
participated to win. The most
important part is that they
make sense of the campaign
and try to do what is best.
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FIRST TRIMESTER 2011-2012 3
Isang tagumpay na nakamit
Ni Janet O. Mordido, 5-A
Ang mga mag-aaral ng Una at Ikalimang Baitang habang ginagawa ang maga hamon sa Amazing
Race noong Freshmen Night.
Photo by Norlita Guno
Amazing Race sa
Freshmen Night
Ni Janet O. Mordido, 5-A
Upang mabigyan ng
pagkakataon ang mga magaaral sa Unang Baitang na
makasama ang mga nasa Ikalimang Baitang, naganap ang
Freshmen Night noong ika-12
ng Hulyo 2011. Ito ay pinangasiwaan ng Student Council
(SC).
Sa nasabing aktibidad
ay pinag grupo-grupo ang mga
estudyante. Ang bawat grupo
ay binubuo ng magkahalong 1st
year at 5th year na hinati sa
labinlimang grupo. “Amazing
Race” ang tema ng aktibidad.
Sa unang race ay bilangan ng
posteng nakapaligid sa Promenade. Ang nagwagi dito ay ang
Group15. Sinundan naman ito
ng pagtakbo ng bawat grupo sa
oval. Ang Group 14 ang nagwagi. Ang pinakahuling race
ay ang pagpunta sa Lecture
Hall. Dapat na bilangin lahat
ng upuan na naroon. Ang
Group 8 ang nakakuha ng
panalo. Pagkatapos ng aktibidad, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na talakayin ni G.
Rosemarie V. Katipunan sa
mga estudyante kung anu-ano
ang mga naging karanasan nila
sa mga kagrupo.
May mga nagsabi na
nakakapagod subalit saya naman ang kapalit lalo na dahil
tulong-tulong ang bawat isa sa
bawat gawain. Lahat ay nagsabi na tagumpay ang Freshmen Night dahil sa kanilang
mga natutunan dito.
Buwan ng Wika 2011
ipinagdiwang
Ni Jacqueline B. Jacinto, 4-A
Tuwing buwan ng
Agosto ay ipinagdiriwang
natin ang Buwan ng Wika.
Ang tema sa taong ito ay
“Pamilyang Lasalyano, Nagdiriwang ng Sentenaryo.” Ang
mga aktibidad ay naganap
mula ika-8 hanggang ika-12 ng
Agosto, 2011.
Nagsimula ang pagdiriwang sa isang Trivia Contest
na nilahukan ng mga mag-aaral
sa iba‟t-ibang taon. Nagwagi
ang mga mag-aaral ng ikatlong
taon sa nasabing paligsahan.
Nagkaroon
din ng
patimpalak sa Pagsulat ng
Sanaysay. Ang mga nagsipagwagi ay ang mga mag-aaral ng
5-A: Emil Dean F. Sayson
(Unang Gantimpala), Mary Joy
Guillomas (Ikalawang Gantimpala), Janet O. Mordido
(Ikatlong Gantimpala).
Ang Paggawa ng Islogan ay napanalunan ni Shela
Deniega ng 4-B.
Pinaparating ng mga
sumali sa pagsulat ng sanaysay
ang samahan ng mga Lasalyano at namumuno sa ating
paaralan na walang sawang
sumusuporta sa ANHS. Ayon
naman kay G. Rheal D. Dayrit,
marapat lamang na ating
gamitin at ipagmalaki ang ating sariling wika.
Ang Kalahing Pilipino
kasama ang mga guro ng Filipino na sina G. Perlita Mangao at Bb. Ana Ria Aguilar
ang nanguna sa iba‟t-ibang
mga gawain.
Masusing inaalam ng mga mag-aaral ng
ikatlong taon ang tamang kasagutan sa katanungan.
Photo by Mary Margaret N. Syjueco
“Bakit hindi ko na lang
tapusin ang natitirang dalawang taon? Natapos ko nga
ang tatlong taon sa hayskul at
dalawang taon sa kolehiyo,
bakit pa ako aatras ngayon e
dalawang taon na lamang ang
natitira?” Ito ang mga naging
pahayag ni Bb. Divine Grace
Gumalingan, ang panauhing
pandangal noong nakaraang
Undergraduates Honors Assembly noong ika-7 ng Hulyo,
2011 na ginanap sa Br. Donato
Center (BDC).
Si Bb. Gumalingan ay
nakapagtapos din sa ANHS
noong 2006. Isinalaysay niya
kung paano siya nakapasok
dito sa ANHS. Dati nagtratrabaho siya bilang serbidora sa
isang kainan. Nalaman niya
ang tungkol dito mula sa
dalawa niyang kaibigan na nag
-aaral din dito dati. Dahil dito,
muli siyang nagbalik sa pagaaral. Dito naranasan niya ang
mga pagsubok habang nagtratrabaho at nag-aaral. Sadyang kay hirap pagsabayin ang
trabaho at pag-aaral. Katulad
ng marami, sa umaga nagtratrabaho at sa gabi naman ay
nag-aaral, at pag-uwi bago pa
man
makapag-pahinga,
kailangan munang magbalik
aral sa mga asignatura at
gawin ang mga takdang aralin.
Dahil sa sipag at tiyaga nakapagtapos siya ng hayskul. Nagtuloy siya sa mas mataas na
Si Bb. Gumalingan habang nagbibigay ng
kanyang mensahe sa mga mag-aaral ng
ANHS bilang panauhing pandangal noong
Undergraduates’ Honors Assembly.
Photo by Mary Margaret N. Syjueco
antas sa kolehiyo. Noong una
ay sapat na sa kanya ang
makatapos ng dalawang taon
sa kolehiyo. Nang malapit na
siyang matapos, napag-isip
siya kung itutuloy pa niya ang
pag-aaral sa kadahilanang
hindi ito naging madali para sa
kanya. Ipinagpatuloy pa rin
niya ang pag-aaral at dahil sa
kanyang determinasyon, napagtagumpayan niya ang mga
pagsubok na dumating sa kanyang buhay.
Kaya naman nakamit
niya ang titulong kanyang
inaasam. Animo‟y nawala lahat ng kanyang naranasang
hirap nang kanya itong makuha. Isa na siyang guro sa
Galileo Learning Center. Tunay na isang inspirasyon nga
ang kanyang sinalaysay, at ang
payo nga niya sa ating mga
mag-aaral ay magtiyaga at pagbutihin ang pag-aaral, upang sa
ganoon ating makamit ang ating pangarap na nais makamit.
Paggawad ng Sertipiko ng Grenaissance
Batch „72 isinagawa
Naganap ang Paggawad
ng Sertipiko sa sampung piling
mag-aaral ng ANHS bilang
iskolar ng Grenaissance Batch
„72 Foundation, Inc. noong ika
-18 ng Agosto, 2011 sa Cesar
A. Cruz Hall. Naroon sa nasabing okasyon ang Punong
Guro ng ANHS na si G. Rheal
D. Dayrit, Pangulo ng Grenaissance na si G. Adi Cruz, at
mga kinatawan mula sa Grenaissance Batch „72.
Layon ng programa na
makatulong sa mga mag-aaral
na maipagpatuloy ang kanilang
pag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng
pinansiyal na aspeto. Ito rin ay
magsisilbing motibasyon sa
mga estudyante na pagbutihin
ang kanilang pag-aaral sa
ANHS.
PUNLAD
OPINION
FIRST TRIMESTER 2011-2012 4
EDITORIAL
Flip or Suspension?
You might be asking what the title means. To explain further, here it goes. DepEd plans to move the opening of classes to
September because officials think that suspension of classes will
be minimal if this scheme will be implemented.
The Philippines is in the tropical zone of the equator and
that makes us prone to typhoons. An ANHS Physics teacher said
that Filipinos should get used to rainy season because it is caused
by nature. We can never control it. We should know how to protect ourselves in times like this. The day is wasted if classes are
suspended. Filipino students become lazy to go to school. Because of this, even college students clamor for suspension of
classes.
Dibuho ni Mark Anthony A. Sasing
The thoughts presented are very inspiring. However, moving the start of classes to September is not really applicable for us
Where does it go?
Filipinos. If we are trying to escape the disruption of classes due
By Mariam Camille A. Tambio
to typhoons, we can never escape it. There will be chances that in
To be a recipient of a scholarship is such a privilege because
any month, a typhoon will enter our country just like when On-
lots of students need it to support their everyday needs like transpor-
doy visited us in September of 2009.
tation going to school.
When it rains, it pours. What we have to do to avoid acci-
There are criteria for students to qualify. Teachers recommend
dents and diseases during rainy season is to double our efforts in
students and consult the opinion of class officers as well. Then, the
taking care of ourselves, children, and family. We also hope that
Principal interviews them and explains to them the benefits and re-
the government will fix the clogged drainage of different cities
sponsibilities expected from them once they qualify.
and municipalities to avoid flood. We in turn have to do our part
and cooperate on what we need to do.
Stop! Look! and Listen! Do the administrators know how the
recipients use the allowance they get from their scholarship? Maybe
There are things that Filipinos do during vacation and we
others will ask why must we probe where the money goes? I am not
are used to it. It is very hard to change what people have been do-
saying this just to pose a problem or because I envy the scholars. For
ing for many years now. How come DepEd has only thought of
the past years, I observed this kind of situation and it is the right time
moving the opening of classes lately? The fact is typhoons visit
for us to be aware of what is happening after they get their allow-
us every year. Is it a political move, a change in the education
ance. Some scholars incur many absences. Where do they use their
system, or an invitation for transformation?
allowance? This issue has been raised so that the recipients would
realize that they were carefully chosen to be recipients in order for
them to continue their studies and eventually finish it despite lack of
PUNLAD
LUPONG PATNUGUTAN
S.Y. 2011-2012
Punong Patnugot
Pangalawang Patnugot
Tagapamahalang Patnugot
Patnugot ng Balita at Panitikan
Patnugot ng Buhay at Kultura
Patnugot ng Retrato
Patnugot ng Grapiks
Mga Kontribyutor
Gurong Tagapamagitan
Mariam Camille A. Tambio
Lorela V. Talingting
Janet O. Mordido
Pinky T. Agunod
Jacqueline B. Jacinto
Mary Margaret N. Syjueco
Mark Anthony A. Sasing
Jordon Angelo G. Estrada,
Dante C. Gorembalem, Renevilla E. Pumar,
Gerson D. Francisco, at Emil Dean F. Sayson
Bb. Bernadette P. Nolasco
Para sa mga komento tungkol sa mga nailathala at sa mga gustong mag-ambag ng
kanilang artikulo maaari lamang na magpadala ng liham sa Silid 201, Gusaling San
Jose Manggagawa, La Salle Green Hills, Lungsod ng Mandaluyong o sa
[email protected].
money. The allowance should not be used to buy unnecessary things.
Scholars should not waste their money. This causes some students
not to support the program One Heart, One Purpose because they
know where the money will be spent. They would rather spend the
money for their own transportation. Some think that we are tolerating them.
On the other hand, I also commend those students who spend
their money well and attend their classes regularly. They should
serve as models for other scholars to do the same. Financial support
is indeed a great help and it serves as a driving force for some students to do well in their studies. They should also put to good use the
blessings and help extended to them.
OPINION
PUNLAD
FIRST TRIMESTER 2011-2012 5
Filipino Weak?
Kaibigan
By Lorela V. Talingting, 5-A
By Janet O. Mardido, 5-A
Is there really a need to suspend classes when there
is a typhoon? We are in a tropical country and whether we
like it or not, typhoons and other weather disturbances pass
through our country every now and then. Suspension of classes most of
the time is announced late. Why do we have to suspend classes anyway
when some of the students would only stroll around every time classes
are suspended? Why don‟t we accept the fact that we can still continue
studying and working even if the weather is bad? Look at Japan. Earthquakes occur there every now and then, but they are able to adapt and
live with it. If they can do it, why can‟t we? Don‟t we think this makes us
a weaker race? We Filipinos claim to be dynamic. We can easily adapt to
different kinds of living conditions. As a proof, there is a Filipino in
every part of the globe who learns to adapt to different weather and cultures as well.
I am just sad that even our college students and workers want to
be included in the suspension. How can we achieve the progress that we
long for when we are easily distracted by these weather disturbances? I
think we should analyze and make a stand about it. Since childhood, I
have been hearing about the plan to move the start of classes from June
to September just like in the USA. However, it remains a plan. Don‟t we
think it is about time to implement it?
As a student, suspension of classes is such a burden. It is not that
easy to learn when the time allotted is too short. And as for teachers, this
suspension of classes would only add-on to their job and effort to teach
the lessons to their students. I was inspired to write about this topic because of Ms. Alley, my Physics teacher. She discussed it in our class and
made me think and write about it. I have to leave these questions to you
readers. Don‟t you think that this is the time for us to change our attitudes toward these weather interruptions? If not now, when would be the
right time? I strongly believe that we Filipinos are open-minded people
and are capable of solving different kinds of problems that come along
our way. We are intelligent enough to equip ourselves with the right gear
for the right weather conditions. We can teach the young ones on how to
prepare themselves and at the same time protect ourselves. And I am
hoping that someday we would be able to catch up with Japan‟s economy. Who would know if we don‟t give it a try?
Maraming uri ng kaibigan tayong makikita at
makikilala. Nandiyan yung tipong mapagkakatiwalaan,
mapagbigay, masayang kasama at ang mapagpanggap.
Marami din tayong katawagan sa pagkakaibigan. Maaaring ka-tropa, kaberks, ka-bagang, sis, bro at friendship. Sabi nga ng ilan maaari mo rin
maging tunay na kapamilya ang isang kaibigan sapagkat sa maraming
aspeto mo sila maaasahan. Kung may problema sa pamilya, maari mo
silang lapitan. Maari ding tungkol sa pag-ibig, paghingi ng payo kung
ano ang dapat mong gawin kung may pagmamahal sa isang tao. Sila rin
ay malalapitan sa oras ng kagipitan kung pera ang pag-uusapan.
Ngunit sa isang banda, kaibigan din ang makakapagpahamak sa
iyo: ang mga mapagpanggap na kaibigan. Sila animo ay mga anghel sa
tuwing magkaharap kayo ngunit sa oras naman na nakatalikod na sa inyo
ay kung anu-ano na palang kasiraan ang binabanggit tungkol sayo. Sila
ang mga taong sa oras na ikaw ay may problema ay ang gagawa ng
paraan upang lalo ka pang lumubog sa kumunoy, upang lalong ikaw ay
maligaw ng landas. Saka mo na lang malalaman ang tunay nilang kulay
sa oras na ikaw ay napahamak na dahil iniwan ka nila. Sila ang nakatalikod sa iyo sa oras ng kagipitan at mag-iiwan sa iyo sa gitna ng
kadiliman.
Ngunit sa kabilang banda, ito naman ay may magandang
maidudulot. Bakit? Sapagkat dito mo makikita ang isang tunay na kaibigan. Siya ang tipong maiiwan sa iyong tabi, na kahit ikaw ay nasa gitna
ng kadiliman, sasamahan ka hangga‟t kailangan mo siya. Siya ang magaabot sa iyo ng kanyang kamay upang tulungan ka sa iyong pagkalubog,
aalalay sa iyo upang ikaw ay muling makatayo, at tutulong sa iyo upang
makabangon mula sa pagkakabagsak. Kaya kaibigan sa oras na ikaw ay
makahanap ng totoong kaibigan, ituring mo itong kayamanan. Nararapat
lamang na siya ay tunay mong pahalagahan upang sa bawat pagsubok na
iyong kakaharapin, mayroon sa iyong sasama upang ikaw ay damayan sa
lahat ng bagyong iyong mararanasan. Masasabi mong tunay kang mapalad kung may darating sa iyo na isang totoong kaibigan. Kung mayroon kang pagkakataon, yakapin mo siya at sabihin, “Kaibigan, salamat
ng marami.”
Talk to Me
What Love Should Be
By Pinky T. Agunod, TVET-Bread and Pastry Production
By Mariam Camille A. Tambio, 5-A
What have I learned from the mistakes that I have done? I
often ask myself the same question over and over again. I know
sometimes people around me wanted to ask me “Why did she do
that?” or “Is she crazy?” But they cannot blame me. Sometimes I
wished they did. As much as I wanted to go back in time, change
my decisions, and think twice before I speak, I just could not do
that. Every little thing that we did in the past is already a part of
our history. We do not have to regret the wrong decisions that we
have done or the things we did to others that hurt them. What matters most is that we have learned a thing or two. The people that
surround us might judge or hate us but it won‟t change the past.
Life is too short so why make it complicated? Do the things
that you love. Thank God for all the goodness that He has given
you. Share the blessings that you have received. Be patient and responsible. Give importance to all the things, small or big. Wake up
each morning with a positive outlook. It won‟t hurt to smile while
walking down the street on your way to school or to work. Be
happy that you are given another day to share your love to others.
Use your abilities and your talents. Laugh with your family or
friends while watching your favorite television show. Set your
goals and make a time frame for it. Aim for the top spot in the ladder of success without stepping on other people‟s dreams. Take
one step at a time. Do not jump or fly because you might fall and
you will have a hard time getting back on your feet. You will stumble a few times, your feet will feel sore, but in the end, your hardships and sacrifices will result to a sweet and worthy success.
People say the best things in life are free, but not everyone
believes in this.
Love should be an inspiration and not distraction because
when love begins to be distraction, you cannot focus on what you
should do. Some things may not also go as planned. It will result to
unhealthy relationship. It means that both of you are not being productive in your relationship. There might be fight every time you
have disagreements.
If distraction occurs you should choose another path as
soon as possible because you will just have a miserable life if you
stay there. There will be times that you are like a robot that will
just follow what another person commanded you. Eventually you
will lose your identity. You will be someone you never imagined
you can be. Life is a choice and we are given the freedom to
choose what we think will make us better persons.
We always say that if you love someone set him free. This
phrase is really hard to do. Letting go is just like taking away a part
of your life. After spending memorable moments together, goodbye is the saddest word to utter. It does not mean that when you let
go of your relationship, you also let go of the chances of being
friends. There are times it is better to become friends than as couples.
The idea of letting go is the most painful part in a relationship. It is like being cut into tiny pieces and you do not know when
you will be whole again. Tears may fall but we have to wipe them
and start thinking and doing what we need to do to move forward,
and to live life in the future.
PANITIKAN
PUNLAD
FIRST TRIMESTER 2011-2012 6
Pamilyang Lasalyano, Nagdiriwang ng Sentenaryo
Ni Emil Dean F. Sayson, 5-A
Unang Gantimpala, Pagsulat ng Sanaysay
Linggo ng Wika 2011
Ang pananampalataya ang nagbibigay inspirasyon sa atin, ngunit bago natin
talakayin ang pananampalataya, ano ba ang kahulugan ng pananampalataya para sa
iyo? Ito ba ay daan tungo sa pag-unlad? Ito ba ay sandalan sa panahon ng problema o
kaya naman ay gabay natin sa ating pamumuhay at pagkakabuhay sa mundo?
Iba-iba ang kahulugan ng pananampalataya. Maaaring ang sa tingin ni Juan ay
ganito ang kahulugan ng pananampalataya at ang kay Pedro naman ay ganito ang kahulugan ng pananampalataya para sa kanya. Ngunit alam ko na sang-ayon kayo kapag
sinasabing Diyos ang papasok sa ating isipan kapag pinag-usapan ang pananampalataya. Pero tama na nga lang ba na basta ka na lang mananampalataya o dapat mo
rin itong isabuhay upang maging ganap ang ating pananampalataya?
Ang pananampalataya ay kaakibat ng pagtitiwala at mahalaga sa buhay ng tao.
Ito ay katulad ng ginagawa nating pananampalataya sa Diyos na kahit na hindi natin
Siya nakikita ay patuloy pa rin tayo sa pananampalataya sa Kanya dahil nagtitiwala
tayo sa Kanya at ipinagkatiwala pa rin natin ang ating buhay. Anuman ang pagsubok
na dumaan sa ating buhay nagtitiwala pa rin tayo dahil matibay ang ating pananampalataya sa kanya.
Ang paglilingkod ay bahagi ng pananampalataya lalo na kung ang paglilingkod ay taos-puso at walang hinihintay na anumang kapalit. Pero bakit ka ba naglilingkod sa iba at kailangan mo pang maglaan ng panahon, pagod, oras, at pera para sa
paglilingkod kahit alam mong hindi sigurado kung ano ang magiging kapalit o kung
meron talagang kapalit? Iisa lang ang kahulugan niyan, dahil ikaw ay nagtitiwala sa
Diyos at ipinagkatiwala mo ang iyong paglilingkod na iyong ginagawa at ang maaaring kahihinatnan nito.
Ngayong taon ay nagdiriwang ng ika-100 taon ng pagkakatatag ng La Salle
Schools sa Pilipinas at bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ating sentenaryo, ating isabuhay ang ginawa ng mga La Salle Brothers sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng pagbabahagi ng kahalagahan ng pananampalataya sa ating buhay at ang sayang naidudulot ng
paglilingkod ng taos-puso at kahit na nasa makabagong panahon na tayo ay magpapatuloy pa rin ang aral ni San Juan Bautista De La Salle at magiging makabuluhan
ang pagdiriwang ng ating sentenaryo.
Ang Lasalyanong komunidad ay may matibay na pananampalataya at tapat na
paglilingkod sa kapwa. Nawa‟y magpatuloy ito hanggang sa susunod na henerasyon
ng mga Lasalyano. Hanggang sa susunod na pagdiriwang ng ika-100 taon. Patnubayan nawa tayo ng Amang Lumikha at gabayan tayo ng ating mahal na patron na si
San Juan Bautista De La Salle. Animo La Salle!
Himig
By Dante C. Gorembalem, 3-A
Ang buhay ay parang araw; sumisikat sa umaga, lumulubog sa hapon. Sa pagsikat ng araw unti-unting lumiliwanag ang paligid. Dahan-dahan nakikita ang mga
bagay na nasa ating tabi. Ngunit, madalas ay hindi natin ito nabibigyan ng pansin dahil hindi natin sila kailangan sa oras na iyon. Habang tumatagal ay lalong umiinit at
lumiliwanag ang sinag ng araw. Lumalawak din ang naaabot nito. Kaya naman panatag ang loob mo kahit mapalayo ka pa sa kanila dahil alam mong may gumagabay sa
iyo. Kasabay sa paglipas ng panahon ay nagbabago rin ang takbo ng lahat. Mapalayo
ka man sa kanila, alam mong sila nga dahil ramdam mo ang kanilang init ng pagaaruga na ipinadama mo sa kanila. Subalit sa tindi ng iyong pagmamahal minsan ay
nakakapaso na rin dahil sa hindi mo tuwirang pagtingin. Kaya nga ang iba ay nasasakal na, hindi na lubusang maunawaan ang iyong ginagawa. Kaya ito ang pinagmumulan ng hindi maipaliwanag na kalagayan.
Ang iyong mga salita ay mahalaga sa kanila. Ito ang nagbibigay gabay sa
kanilang paglaki. Subalit, sa mga salita ninyo rin sila ay napaso at tuluyang nagliliyab
dala na rin ng mga taong nakapaligid sa kanila.
Masakit man isipin subalit iyan ang totoo, sapagkat ang lahat ay may kanyakanyang nais. Bawat isa ay iba-iba ang direksyon ng buhay. Sa pagdaan ng madilim
na ulap, kayo ay tuluyang natatakpan at hindi na muling nasilayan pa ang inyong liwanag.
Sadya nga bang ganito ang buhay? Kapag wala na ang taong nagmamalasakit
sa iyo ay saka mo pa lamang maiisip ang lahat ng mga ginagawa nila? Huli na ba ang
lahat para maitama ko ang mali at maipakita ko sa kanila na mahalaga rin sila sa akin?
Sa mga alaala na lang ba nila muli kong makikita at maririnig ang mga himig ng aking magulang? Ganito pala ang pakiramdam kapag nadapa ka na ikaw rin ang may
kagagawan.
Daloy
Ni Janet O. Mordido, 5-A
Bawat nilalang dito sa mundo
Ay may responsibilidad na
Nakaatang na obligasyon sa
Bawat sangkatauhan na dapat gawin.
Ikaw man ay isang ina, ama,
O anak ay mayroon kang
Pananagutan sa bawat hakbang
na iyong balak na tahakin.
Nasa palad mo din kung sa
Tamang daan ka tutungo o doon
Sa maling daan ka pupunta na
Maaaring makapagpahamak sayo.
Kaya kaibigan, pag-isipang mabuti
Ang mga desisyon na iyong
Balak gawin, upang sa daloy
Ng buhay,ikaw ay makasabay.
Ikaw ang Magsabi,
Magpakilala sa Sarili
Ni Renevilla E. Pumar, TVET-Commercial Cooking
Gawing una at prayoridad
ang pag-aaral ng kurso
Ang kakamtin mo hindi lamang
diploma at sertipiko
Kundi na rin ang pagkilala sa mundo
Kaya‟t simulan mo sa iyong pag-aaral matuto
Magagamit mo ito sa paglalakbay mo.
Kung pakiwari mo marami silang kaaway mo
Walang isa mang kakamping tumutulong sa iyo
Dumalangin sa Diyos
na ang lahat malagpasan mo
At tanging hangad buhay mo‟y mapanuto
Huwag madamay sa hirap ng mundo
Bagkus ikaw pa nga ay makatulong din sa tao.
Kaya‟t lahat ng itinuturo ng guro mo sa iyo
Ipasok sa kukote sa isipan pagyamanin mo
Payo nga nila‟y sundin. Ito ay hindi biro
Makikita sa sarili mo,
sa pagsubok ikaw magtatagumpay mananalo.
Ikaw ang magsasabi “Ano ang nakamit mo?”
Ikaw mismo ang magpakilala sa sarili mo.
Sa Daan Pipiliin Mo
Ni Renevilla E. Pumar, TVET-Commercial Cooking
Sa dami ng hirap dinanas ng buhay
Hindi malaman saan tutungong tunay
Sa pagpili ng daan, ano ba ang dapat dito
Matuwid, maganda sa paningin,
Ngunit ang dulo kasawian at kalumbayan.
O daang mahaba, madawag, madilim, ngunit
ang dulo palang naghihintay kagalakan
at tagumpay.
Yaong mga pagsubok sa buhay ay nakatumbok
Hindi upang matalo sa laban ay sumuko
Dahil Diyos ang nakababatid,
Gagawin ka Niyang matatag, matalino
Kaya‟t ang lahat pakilimiin mo ng husto
Nang upang hindi ka mapahamak nito
Simulan sa mga taong makakasama mong
tumakbo. Ano ba ang itinuturo nito?
Dapat ang una sa iyo ang buhay ay mapanuto.
LITERARY
PUNLAD
FIRST TRIMESTER 2011-2012 7
Chaos in Our Home
By Jordon Angelo G. Estrada, 4-A
I always tell my self that if only there would be a camera in our home 24/7, it would
be a perfect reality show because drama never sleeps at home. However, one thing is great
about my family: when everything is over we would all talk about it and laugh the next day.
We never hold grudge against one another. We know how to forgive when we‟ve been done
wrong. There would be days when what we only have on the table are vegetables from our
relative‟s garden and yet none of us ever complained. My siblings and I never complained
about money, about clothing, or material things. We were always contented with what life
brings us. We know what we can only have and what our parents can give us. We never
wanted something bigger. We hoped for something better. Our parents loved us despite the
hurt that we gave them. They would always pick us up every time we fall. They would always do everything for us with all their might. They always accept us for the wrong things
we do. They would always welcome all the people that we hold dear like part of the family.
They never judged any of us for the decisions that we have made in our life. Despite our differences and misunderstandings, we would always laugh together about the silly things that
we do as a family. We would laugh about the way my dad pronounces words and his lack of
teeth, his fear with the dentists, how my brother wears funny looking pants just to look cool,
how my sister would construct a funny sentence for her homework, and even how my grand
mother would get carried away when watching soap operas. Our big old home would look
gloomy from the outside, but inside it is shining with memories of happiness and hurt. We
treasure all of it as a learning experience not only by one, but as a family.
At one point in my life I thought my parents did a poor job raising us. I thought they
have given us too much freedom. I thought that I have the worst family anyone could ask for,
but I was wrong. I needed that freedom to learn things on my own, to feel the things that are
written only in fairy tale books, and to see the world through my eyes not from the eyes of
some hero from an epic novel. My parents may have missed a few shots, but that does not
matter anymore. Being here, alive and slowly knowing what is right from wrong makes
things better. Our home would never run out of drama, but no matter how much chaos breaks
free from our house, I will enjoy every second of it. People only get to have one family.
When the time comes you and your would go to their separate ways, you would never get the
chance to have someone you feel really comfortable with, and you would never have the
chance to be with someone you would feel at home with. Once you start taking that first step
out of that Welcome door mat, there would be no one that would shield you from the world
but your family. It is a big world out there, and it is almost impossible to find a place like
home where you won‟t be judged by the way you look, the way you talk, the way you think,
the way you act, or the way you live your life. There are days when my family still makes
me upset because of some things, but then I always tell my self I would have never gone this
far without them. That is why underneath the chaos, I never felt alone in this world because
of my family. It does not matter how much pain you felt in your family, what matters is how
you overcome that pain or hardship and turn it all around as a family.
Who Stole My Magic?
By Pinky T. Agunod, TVET—Bread and Pastry Production
Maybe some of you would recognize the title from a chic lit or chic literature. Honestly, I have never been digging into this book. I just borrowed the title for my own little
story. It has been a while since I have written something about anything. Maybe too much
work and too much stress are keeping me busy and away from my own senses. One night after a very long and rainy day, I realized that maybe I have to find some ways to channel my
stress and do a little writing because that will prevent my brain from being stagnant, numb
and tired of my own self. I know I have been a little selfish these days for not giving myself a
little space for relaxation. All I do every single day is work. Sometimes I feel so tired and
sleepy. But I am not complaining because this is the path that I have chosen. Now that I have
given myself the opportunity to do something for myself, I will not let anything or anyone
stop me. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath for this is one of the best days for me and
for my tired senses. The air is cold and freezing as I stepped out of my comfort zone. I feel
like I am dreaming, seeing the beauty of the world underneath my feet. The sky will always
be as wide as I could remember. Someone held my hand and guided me. I never asked any
question because I know when I do, the dream would soon be over. I can feel the cold water
from the tiny drops of rain. I saw a rainbow splashing the brightness of its color across the
sky. The sun is there but it is not shining too much. A rabbit jumped in front of us. I know he
loved the rainbow as much as I did. I can smell the freshness of the blooming flowers around
us. I looked around me and saw the beauty of the tall and luscious fruit bearing trees. It has
been a while since I visited a place like this. Almost like a piece of heaven on the palm of my
hand. How I wished this breath taking and exquisite place is mine but in reality my little paradise is a part of my dream. I want to cherish the moment as long as it is free for me.
When I open my eyes everything will be back to reality. I see a busy life waking up
early in the morning, having coffee and breakfast at work, talking to the people that I work
with everyday, making sure that everything is in the right place before flipping the open/close
signage at the door, hoping and wishing that this day will be a good day just like crossing a
hanging bridge when the winds are blowing on my direction. I have to keep my balance, stay
focused and alert. Maybe I never lost my magic. Sometimes I thought my magic became so
tired of me and ran away but it never did, just like me it needed a break, a little space to move
and explore the real world. It stays inside me, and no one stole my magic.
A Hero Needs a Hero
By J.A. Estrada
Born under the luminescent moon
Another sparkle in the sky
In a world where good and evil dance together
As thin as a twig, almost as funny as Chaplin
Bright as the sun… I think? They think.
In the bloom of spring and autumn,
he was trained
To endure the northern winds,
Like a mountain he never learned to bow
They thought he can bring light
To the darkest depths of the night.
He played his part gallant and noble he looked
Armed with the fiercest sword, his fragile body
Covered with white and shining armor
Those lost adored him,
those who are left behind
Reached out their hands to him
Indeed it was complete bliss and happiness
To serve one person at a time,
as the world rejoices
Behind the shining armor of his being
A weak impostor hero lies,
pain and suffering consumes him
While he is saving the world,
he can‟t save himself.
Colors of the Night
By Gerson D. Francisco, 3-A
All‟s blue and gray
Everything is astray
Mad black and dark
But…
Your light and carefree
Innocence colors and the night
a rainbow from the deepest tone.
Classroom
By Dante C. Gorembalem, 3-A
We came with nothing
A new challenge is waiting
Another world will begin
To somebody who wants to learn
That surely will remain.
Many faces and attitude reveal
Tensions and emotions rebuild
Teachers and staff become busy
So students, don‟t be lazy and busy buddy!
Their sacrifices are for everybody.
Do you know a place like this?
Such a small treat that brings the best!
Spending time here will not be a waste
Developing and mastering our potentials
Will open a new chapter in our lives
and give us good credentials
In the classroom, nothing is impossible
Creating new skills is possible
The lecture we hear is all knowledgeable
Be pro active, alert,
and avoid being unreasonable
They‟re preparing us to face the reality of battle
that is not questionable.
FEATURES
PUNLAD
FIRST TRIMESTER 2011-2012 8
Why ANHS?
By Janet O. Mordido, 5-A
This school year we welcome the new members of the ANHS
family. We are happy that they chose ANHS to serve as our mentors, to
share their knowledge, and to teach valuable lessons to us. We prepared
questions for them to answer so that we would know them well ranging
from where they studied, their work experiences, why they chose ANHS,
and their message of inspiration to students. We also hope to have a fruitful journey with them as they teach minds, touch hearts, and transform
lives. Welcome to the ANHS Community!
Mr. Christian Clark M. Nera
Library Aide
Mr. Nera graduated high school from the ANHS class
of 2011. He believes that being part of the ANHS will
give him more work experience. He feels glad to be part of the family,
this time rendering his services to the community. His advice to students
is “It works, if you work for it.”
Mrs. Perlita C. Man-gao
Filipino Teacher
Mrs. Man-gao graduated from the Philippine Normal
University with the course BSE Major in Filipino. She
has been teaching for nine years now. She chose ANHS because
“Naniniwala akong may magandang plano ang Diyos bakit ako napadpad
sa ANHS.” With her few months of stay in the school, she said that she
is happy and is proud to be part of ANHS. She advised the students by
her words, “Magsumikap at magsipag sa pag-aaral para sa magandang
kinabukasan ng bayan.”
Mrs. Jocelyn G. Pascua
Dressmaking NC II
“Be patient and hardworking.” These were the words of
inspiration from Mrs. Jocelyn Pascua of TVET. She
graduated from Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
with BS Industrial Education. She has also pursued graduate studies and
has MAT in Homemaking Arts/ Crafts. She has been in the government
service for 30 years. She chose ANHS to give a try to adult schooling.
Dr. Rizalina Alley T. Valdeavilla
Physics Teacher
Mrs. Valdeavilla is the new Physics teacher. She graduated from Adamson University with the degree BS
Math and holds (Master of Arts in Education) MA ED and (Doctor of
Philosophy in Education) DPE and is currently enrolled for MS Math.
She has been teaching for 29 years. Her work experiences include being
a College Professor at her alma mater, College Dean at STI Education
Group and Programme and Development Specialist for Korean Exchange
Mission. She chose ANHS because she wanted to gain further experience
teaching the Deaf learners. She said that teaching in the ANHS has been
a long and difficult journey, but it has given her a deeper sense of fulfillment. Her message to the ANHS students is “Life is not a rehearsal, it‟s
the real thing. Live it well by doing your ordinary duties extraordinarily
well.”
Miss Aileene B. Pano
Interpreter for the Deaf
Miss Pano has been a teacher and interpreter for the
Deaf for 10 years. She graduated from Binalbagan
Catholic College with the degree BSE Major in Math and took SPED
Major in Hearing Impaired for her graduate studies. She chose ANHS
because it is where she thinks can share and at the same time explore her
knowledge and skills especially to the Deaf learners. She feels satisfied
and happy with her few months of stay here although there are times of
frustrations when it comes to the learning of our Deafies. According to
her, “The moment of favor is worth ten years of labor. Perhaps now you
sacrifice but at the end there is always the best outcome. Just believe in
yourself and in God.”
Mrs. Rowena D. Jinco
Interpreter for the Deaf
Mrs. Jinco graduated from Bethel Bible College with
BSE and took graduate studies from the Philippine
Women‟s University. She has been interpreting for eleven years. As a
SPED teacher, her previous experience includes handling Children with
Special Disabilities (CWA). She chose ANHS because this is the only
school with a mainstreamed system (Hearing and Deaf). Her advice to
students “Mga kabataan, tumulad kayo sa mga langgam. Kahit walang
nag-uutos, sila ay masipag, matiyaga, at nagtutulungan. Ang katumbas
nito ay kaginhawaan sa kinabukasan.”
The new members of the ANHS family showcasing their talents to the rest of the community during
the Welcoming of New Teachers sponsored by the Faculty Association.
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Guhit ni Dominic Cuartero, 3-B at Dayalogo ni Dante Gormebalem, 3-A
Guhit ni Mark Anthony A. Sasing, 3-B