Pen Reflections

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝐀 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬' 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Every parent sends their child to school with one hope—that they will return home safe and wiser. In a time when concerns about bullying, campus safety, and academic standards continue to grow, the Parent–Teacher Association General Assembly at Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School became more than just a routine meeting. It became a gathering centered on cooperation, and shared responsibility.

Inside the school gymnasium, hundreds of people filled the space—mostly parents, teachers, and school administrators. When the program began, the speakers greeted the parents warmly and spoke with enthusiasm. Some parents chatted quietly among themselves, while others listened closely and participated actively in the discussion. A few appeared less engaged, yet they remained seated and attentive throughout the event. It is truly heartening to see that so many parents care enough to set aside time and attend the assembly to show their commitment to their children’s education and safety.

Many important agendas were also discussed, including the introduction of a revised grading system, the implementation of stricter safety protocols, and the adoption of anti‑bullying measures. As the speakers presented these topics, their sincere and heartfelt messages resonated deeply throughout the school gymnasium. Administrators explained that these changes are not merely rules to follow, but steps taken to protect every learner and ensure that grades truly reflect what students have learned. They also emphasized that safety goes beyond security checks—it involves building kindness within the campus. Many parents nodded in agreement, realizing that these adjustments were made out of care and a commitment to provide better education and protection for the students in Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School.

"This assembly is important for us parents—so we fully understand the policies and rules within the campus where we have entrusted our sons and daughters. " said the parent of a Grade 12 Senior High School student.

The assembly is indeed valuable because it does not only inform parents about new guidelines and programs—it also helps them recognize that school administrators and staff are making every effort to ensure that learners, teachers, and personnel feel secure within the campus. This includes strengthening safety measures and revising assessment standards so that grades truly reflect a student’s actual knowledge and skills. These changes are implemented to support every learner and help make Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School a safe haven—especially in light of the disturbing incidents that have occurred in schools across the country.

True safety and change begin when the school administrators, parents,students, and personnel work hand‑in‑hand to build a culture of kindness, respect, and empathy. Just by staying involved and communicating openly, we can help every student learn without fear and grow into responsible individuals who can contribute positively to society.

𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓: Akeisha Mae U. Medida
𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘: Princess Hera Andalajao

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 🖋️ CALLING ALL ASPIRING CAMPUS JOURNALIST! 📰

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Join us as we capture moments, tell compelling stories, amplify student voices, and create meaningful change—one article at a time.

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Correspondent: Sophia Cyclim P. Velez
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𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝒜 𝐹𝒶𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇'𝓈 𝒬𝓊𝒾𝑒𝓉 𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝓉𝓇𝑒𝓃𝑔𝓉𝒽 𝐵𝑒𝒽𝒾𝓃𝒹 𝐸𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝒮𝓉𝑒𝓅

There is a kind of love that often speaks in silence—a love that wakes up before dawn, works tirelessly under the scorching heat of the sun, and returns home exhausted, yet still manages to ask, "How was your day?" This is the love of a father.

Fathers are often seen as the pillars of the family—strong, dependable, and unwavering. Yet behind their sturdy exterior lies a heart filled with sacrifices that often go unnoticed. They may not always express their affection through words, but they show it in countless ways: through long hours of work, sleepless nights worrying about their children, and the endless efforts they make to provide a better future for their families.

A father's love is found in the small moments—the early morning rides to school, the silent support during difficult times, the gentle reminders to keep going, and the reassuring presence that tells us we are never alone. They celebrate our victories with pride and stand beside us during our failures, reminding us that setbacks do not define who we are.

In a world where heroes are often portrayed wearing capes, many fail to realize that some of the greatest heroes wear worn-out shoes, carry heavy burdens, and silently put their families before themselves. Fathers teach us resilience, responsibility, and courage—not merely through words, but through the lives they lead each day.

This Father's Day, let us take a moment to honor the men who have shaped us with their unwavering love and sacrifices. Let us express our gratitude not only through gifts, but through appreciation, respect, and the simple words that many fathers seldom hear: "Thank you, Dad."

For behind every dream achieved, every challenge conquered, and every success celebrated, there is often a father whose quiet love made it all possible.

To all fathers, grandfathers, father figures, and single parents who have embraced both roles—thank you for being the strength behind every step and the light that guides us home.

Happy Father's Day.

Correspondent: Sophia Cyclim Velez
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𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗛𝗨𝗕 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 : 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗘

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 l 𝗗𝗣 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕𝗦
𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟵 (𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬)

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📢 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒!📢

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I, [Your Name], the/a [Your Position] of [Club/Organization Name], warmly invite you to join our family! Tomorrow, June 19, is Club Hub Day, and we are so excited to welcome all of you to our booth.

📅 When: Tomorrow, June 19 (FRIDAY)
📍 Where: MINI GYM

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡

“𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘱 𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘰’𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨”

You've seen it—royal blue on crimson red, fluttering in unison with the wind. Three bright yellow stars around one golden sun.

The fruit of 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 labor.

The victory our heroes achieved by painstakingly fighting for our freedom. And, in the very same soil you walk on contais the traces of their courage. Behind every gust of wind are stories of sacrifice—of dreams given up on, of families broken apart, and of lives being surrendered.

“𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘢 𝘮𝘢’𝘺 ‘𝘥𝘪 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘮”

You've sung these words before.

Just like every Monday, you find yourself stuck in the middle of the line, under the just risen sun with sweat forming on your forehead. You hear everyone's voices overlap each other while the scouts fix the speaker.

“Ilagay ang kanang kamay sa kaliwang dibdib.”

It is not just a simple gesture. It is our way of respecting our flag—the proof of our country's independence and our freedom.

“𝘓𝘶𝘱𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘶𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘪’𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰”

A jeepney driver mouths the numbers while he counts his money. A student notices a mother cat feeding fishbones to her kitten. A mother is met by the smell of her home and finally— finally — takes her blazer off.

Our freedom has been etched into us. It quietly settles itself into the corners of our lives, determined and unmoving.

June 12, 1898 was the day Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine Independence. The day the Philippine flag was unraveled for the very first time.

Today is the day we became Filipinos.

“𝘈𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘢 ‘𝘱𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨-𝘢𝘢𝘱𝘪, 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘺𝘰.”

𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓: Llira Mier S. Degulacion
𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓: Jahmira C. Espadilla

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐃𝐕𝐑𝐌𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

DVRMNHS takes immediate action in preparation for earthquake tremors. Due to the impending disaster that has occurred in Sarangani, Mindanao, the school was directed to implement a subsequent earthquake drill on June 11, 2026.

Amidst the scorching grounds, the junior high students and teachers were tasked with forming into lines and categories of their grade level. With the help of DVRMNHS' Rover Scout, BSP, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), and Basak Pardo Emergency Response (BPER), the event was termed successful.

Moreover, the activity situates the sentiment to instill discipline, awareness, and resilience amongst the learners, resonating with the enduring legacy of the school.

𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓: Ara Padigos
𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘: Princess Hera Andalajao and Mr. Vincent Carl Silvano
𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓: Jahmira C. Espadilla

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐕𝐑𝐌𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

June 8, 2026 marks the first day of another academic year at DVRMNHS, welcoming students, teachers, and staff as they returned after the summer break. The campus was quickly filled with laughter and enthusiasm.

Learners boldly stepped into their classrooms, reuniting with old classmates, meeting new faces, and being welcomed by their advisers. During the first day of classes, learners were introduced to school policies, class schedules, and important guidelines that will help them throughout the academic year.

The opening of classes brought a mix of excitement, anticipation, and nervousness. For many students, it marked a fresh start—with new goals to pursue, dreams to achieve, meaningful memories to create, and opportunities to seize. Eager and determined, they are ready to take on the challenges of the academic year.

As School Year 2026–2027 officially begins, the Ramanians look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and academic accomplishments.

𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓: Glaisha Mae D. Awing
𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘: Janifah D. Macatutong and Myke Jhurick G. Vallejos
𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓: Jahmira C. Espadilla

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

‎DVRMNHS Guidance Counselor, Mae F. Palapar spearheaded the Homeroom Guidance Orientation last June 5, 2026 at the school's mini gym.
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‎During the gathering, discussions centered on the heavy challenges of safeguarding learners from various outside risks, as well as the everyday struggles teachers face while handling diverse students.
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‎Advisers also learned about specially planned activities meant to help students understand themselves better and let teachers clearly recognize each learner’s unique strengths, worries, and difficulties.
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‎These meaningful activities will be introduced once classes officially open, ensuring teachers are fully ready to guide every student right from the start.

𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓: Jezryl O. Gomez
𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘: Janifah D. Macatutong
𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓: Myke Jhurick G. Vallejos

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑨 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘

The culmination of the 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 was more than just a closing ceremony–it was a celebration of perseverance, growth, and the transformative power of learning.

Held on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟬𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗚𝘆𝗺, the culminating activity gathered students, teachers, school officials, and parents to honor the accomplishments of learners who dedicated part of their summer break to strengthening their academic skills. Through remedial classes and enrichment activities, the program provided students with opportunities to improve their understanding, build confidence, and prepare themselves for future academic challenges.

The program featured meaningful segments including welcome remarks from 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗧. 𝗚𝗼, an inspirational message from 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗜 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗟. 𝗔𝘂𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼, words of gratitude from student completer 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕. 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮, and the awarding of certificates to successful participants.

One of the highlights of the event was the inspirational message delivered by Sir Noel L. Auxtero. His words resonated deeply with the audience, especially when he emphasized that “𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍.”

This simple yet profound statement reminded everyone that education goes beyond textbooks, examinations, and classrooms. It serves as a key that unlocks opportunities, empowers individuals to overcome challenges, and equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life. Sir Auxtero encouraged students to continue valuing education as a lifelong journey and to use it as a means of achieving their dreams and contributing positively to society.

The event also showcased an audio-visual presentation highlighting learners’ journey throughout the summer program. Smiles, shared experiences, and memorable moments to reflect the hard work and determination of both students and teachers who made the program a success.

As certificates were awarded, each learner stood as proof that dedication and commitment can lead to meaningful progress. Their achievements demonstrated that learning does not stop when the regular school year ends; instead, it continues wherever there is a willingness to grow and to improve.

The Academic Remedial and ARAL Summer Program culminated not only with recognition and applause but also with renewed motivation among the learners. Inspired by the message that “Education is a powerful tool,” participants left the venue carrying valuable lessons, greater confidence, and a stronger determination to excel in their academic journey.

Indeed, the program served as a reminder that with education, perseverance, and support from the school community, every learner has the power to build a brighter future.

Correspondent: Sophia Cyclim Velez
Photo Courtesy: Janifah Macatutong
Layout: Myke Vallejos