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A Day of Sacrifice and Gratitude

Today marks the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, commemorating Ibrahim’s sacrifice and the spirit of Hajj — where devotion is remembered and generosity is shared.

It’s a day filled with love, gratitude, and acceptance through sacrifice that connects millions of people and Muslims worldwide.

May we spend this day in prayer, devotion, shared meals, and acts of charity alongside our loved ones.

Eid Mubarak!

Caption: Phil Jarred Tomampoc
Graphics: Therese Roche

MATLANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR S.Y. 2026-2027

Enrollment will start from June 1 to 5, while the Brigada Eskwela and Parents' Orientation will also be held on the same dates, following this schedule:
Grade 7 - June 1, 2026
Grade 8 - June 2, 2026
Grade 9 - June 3, 2026
Grade 10 - June 4, 2026
Grade 11 & 12 - June 5, 2026

To enroll, please ensure you have the following requirements: a school card, a Good Moral Certificate (for transferees), an NSO/PSA birth certificate, and a 2x2 ID picture. Please remember that students must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.

Keep in mind to dress appropriately - no shorts, slippers, or revealing clothes. Boys must have a proper haircut, and both girls and boys are expected to have their hair natural without any hair dye.

During Brigada Eskwela, don’t forget to bring cleaning tools and join everyone in cleaning and preparing the school grounds and classrooms.

For the incoming grade 7 learners, there will be an examination for the pilot section to be conducted on June 1, 2026.

Those who do not follow these reminders will not be accommodated and will be asked to follow the guidelines before proceeding with the enrollment.

Caption: Queenie Paredes & Marjorie Arnado
Graphics: Trisha Gadi

What happens when God feels silent?

Today is Black Saturday, often called the "Great Silence”. It is a day that speaks volumes about those moments in life when we feel like nothing is happening.

For the disciples, this was a day of profound confusion and grief. Their Lord was in the tomb, and all their hopes seemed shattered. They didn't know the story wasn't over.

Yet this silence is not empty. It is a pause, an in-between where grief remains, and hope quietly waits.

Black Saturday reminds us that even in our own quiet and uncertain seasons, something greater may be unfolding beyond what we can see.

Because sometimes, the most powerful beginnings come after the silence.

Caption: Mitzie Villanueva & Leah Nice Cabalejo
Graphics: Rexy Cachuela & Mark Laurence Nim