SLC Solano- The Clarion

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠
𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙
𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙”

Remember the moment your mothers put you down and never carried you again? How neither of you knew that it would be the last time.

A mother's love isn't always through grand gestures. Sometimes it was also taking seeds out of our fruits, making sure we always had an umbrella with us, and trying to keep our food warm even if theirs turned cold.

Every school morning, there would be the aroma of warm breakfast filling the air, uniforms neatly arranged by tired hands that still choose to care for us, and lunchboxes with a hearty meal and a sticky note saying how much they love us and hoping that we enjoy the meal.

While growing up and being busy with learning how to live our own lives, our mothers are slowly growing old too, but their love for us remains constant.

Mothers were once children too, filled with hopes and dreams... so before letting another moment slip away with them, take the time to appreciate them and make this day truly special for the women who gave so much love before we even knew what love truly meant.

Happy Mothers Day! 𝑻𝑪

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐜𝐨
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Every day, before the first rays of sun appear, workers dedicate their time and skills to keep businesses, communities, and the nation’s economy in existence. Yet, they’re often overlooked despite their actions of functioning society.

Labor day does not exist simply to praise the hard work or offer gratitude to workers for a single day. It evolved from the struggle of workers’ who fought exploitation, poverty wages, and systems unsafe conditions from their labor while rejecting them basic rights and humane treatment.

The significance of Labor day is not merely a recognition, but accountability. It is to give special importance to the continuing fight for fair wages, considerate working conditions, and the protection of every workers’ rights.

Labor day is a reminder that workers’ rights were attained through the coordinated efforts of workers to overcome the face of exploitation and inequality. 𝑻𝑪

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐒𝐋𝐂𝐒 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟔 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟒𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟐-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Batch 1986 of Saint Louis College of Solano (SLCS) marked their 40th Anniversary with a two-day celebration held on April 10 at Camp Farm in Casat, Bayombong, and April 11 at 24/7 Inn & Resort in the Solano-Bayombong boundary.

The event was initiated and organized by the Batch 1986 officers, headed by Batch President Rowena T. Billedo, DMD. The gathering aimed to bring together alumni in a meaningful reunion filled with shared laughter, lasting memories, and renewed connections.

The first day featured a series of engaging activities, including bingo socials and kumustahan sessions, allowing batchmates to reminisce about their student life and reconnect with one another while enjoying the beauty of nature.

The celebration continued on the second day at 24/7 Inn & Resort, where the alumni spent each moment to bond with one another by sharing personal stories and engaging in meaningful conversations. Throughout the two-day event, singing and dancing remained a highlight, reflecting the batch's well-known passion and talent for performance.

Beyond the festivities, Batch 1986 also demonstrated their unwavering support for their alma mater. In addition to their active participation in school events, they have extended financial assistance for institutional development. During the Alumni Day held on February 28, 2026, as part of the Founding Anniversary celebration of SLCS, the batch donated a cash contribution amounting to ₱160,000 to support the proposed construction of a new college building.

Four decades since their graduation, the milestone celebration served not only as a reunion but also as a testament to their rock-solid bond and steadfast loyalty to their alma mater. Over the course of the 48-hour event, the alumni not only revisited cherished memories they made but also reaffirmed their strong commitment to contributing to the continued growth of Saint Louis College of Solano. 𝑻𝑪

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟔

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐒𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲

Tears, cheers, and applause filled the Jubilee Gymnasium on April 8 as 236 graduates of Saint Louis College of Solano Inc. (SLCSI) celebrated the culmination of their Senior High School journey. The ceremony also recognized Grade 11 students who excelled academically and actively contributed to school organizations, underscoring the theme “Louisian Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character Grounded in Catholic Faith.”

For many graduates, the journey was shared with parents, guardians, and loved ones who supported them through late-night assignments, challenging projects, and countless life lessons.
Charizze Julienne O. Derilon, the voice of the batch, reflected on this collective effort.

“Behind every step forward—every moment of strength—there were people who stood beside us, lifted us when we were tired, and believed in us even when we struggled to believe in ourselves,” Derilon said.

Commencement speaker Ms. Marites D. Vitug, a 1971 SLS alumna, Rappler editor-at-large, and author reminded graduates that life is shaped as much by failure as by success.

“Learn from your failures, your environment shapes you, values matter, have courage, and love your work,” Vitug said.

The celebration continued with performances, including the graduates’ rendition of “Beautiful Goodbye” by Maroon 5, and the ceremonial pledge of loyalty to their alma mater, led by Elisha Jade T. De Guzman.

Grade 11 students were honored for their academic achievements and exemplary participation in school clubs and organizations. Senior graduates received prestigious awards, including Loyalty Awards, the Gerry Roxas Excellence Award, Bishop and Principal’s Awards, Leadership and Service Awards, and SSLG and Journalism Excellence Awards.

The ceremony also recognized teaching and non-teaching staff who dedicated years of service to SLCSI, highlighted by Ms. Nelia Castro, LPT, retiring after 35 years. The event was led by Rev. Fr. Victor M. Abijay, Ph.D., College President, along with Feliciano V. Malaque, Ph.D., School Principal, and Marissa G. Tiongson, MEd-EA, School Coordinator.

As the graduates leave the stage and step into the next chapter, the message is clear: they carry not just diplomas, but lessons, values, and the support of a community that believed in them from the very start. 𝑻𝑪

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐞
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 & 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐒𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

Saint Louis College of Solano, Inc. (SLCSI) honored its resilient grade school pupils on April 8 through a formal graduation and recognition ceremony held at the Jubilee Gymnasium. The event celebrated the promotion of Grade 6 completers and the academic achievements of pupils from Grades 1 to 5.

The program formally opened with the presentation of candidates by Ma’am Marissa G. Tiongson, MEd-EA, School Coordinator, followed by their official acceptance by Rev. Fr. Victor M. Abijay, PhD, College President.

Ms. Angelu B. Marzo, an alumna from Batch 2018, also delivered an inspirational message, challenging the completers as they take the next step in their academic journey.

The awarding of certificates, citations, and honors was led by Dr. Feliciano V. Malaque, School Principal, together with the College President and the School Coordinator, marking the Grade 6 pupils’ completion of the elementary level.

The “Voice of the Completers” was delivered by valedictorian Misty Gwen T. Malupig, followed by the “Pledge of Loyalty” led by Sheena Andrein V. Lacsa. The completers then performed the graduation song, “We Made It Through” by Gerald Magbanua, in unity.

Pupils from Grades 1 to 5 were also recognized for their hard work and achievements. 𝑻𝑪

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐊𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐳𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍 | 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏

“𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨-𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘱𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨-𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘣𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘶𝘱𝘢?”
- Andrés Bonifacio

Sa ating pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Kagitingan ngayong ika-9 ng Abril, muli nating bigyang pansin ang kabayanihan ng mga Pilipinong nag-alay ng kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan ng bansa.

Ang mahahalagang pangyayaring ito ay naganap sa Battle of Bataan at sa Bataan Death March, kung saan nasubok ang kanilang lakas at pagmamahal sa bayan. Ipinakita nila ang tunay na lakas ng loob kahit sa gitna ng paghihirap.

Alam nating ang kanilang sakripisyo ang naging daan upang makamit ang kalayaang nararamdaman natin ngayon.

Sa kasalukuyan, patuloy nating hinihikayat ang kabataan na isabuhay ang diwa ng kagitingan sa kahit mga simpleng paraan. Nawa’y patuloy nating pahalagahan ang kalayaang ipinaglaban ng ating mga bayani, at magsilbi sana itong inspirasyon upang maging matatag at makabayang Pilipino sa bawat panahon. 𝑻𝑪

𝐀𝐤𝐝𝐚 𝐧𝐢: 𝐋𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧
𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐚: 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐋. 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐏.

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝑨 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅

“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Under the shining lights of the Jubilee Gymnasium, hearts beat with pride and anticipation as students from Grades 7 to 10, along with their parents, gathered for the Moving-Up Ceremony and Recognition. These hardworking students now reap the rewards they poured their blood, sweat, and tears into; these recognitions are not just medals, certificates, ribbons, or diplomas. They are symbols of sleepless nights, exhausting days, and moments of self-doubt—overcome through perseverance.

And now, they are about to take a step forward into another journey of their lives. There was laughter and even tears as they recalled shared memories and faced the bittersweet truth that some friendships will soon part as they take different paths. But this is not the end of the story; it is only the beginning of a new chapter, with more yet to come.

These youth, nurtured by Saint Louis College of Solano, Inc. (SLCSI), now stand at another milestone, growing into men and women of character. As they begin this wonderful new chapter, they carry not only knowledge but also values that will guide them throughout their lives. This is not The End, but A New Beginning—of dreams to be fulfilled and journeys yet to unfold.

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” — Dr. Seuss

𝑻𝑪

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐒𝐋𝐂𝐒 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐔𝐩 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Saint Louis College of Solano (SLCS) conducted its Moving-Up Ceremony for Grade 10 completers, which included the recognition of honor students from Grades 7 to 9, on April 8 at the SLCS Jubilee Gymnasium.

The ceremony centered on the conferment of completion to Grade 10 students, led by the school administration.

The completers were presented by Dr. Feliciano V. Malaque, PhD, School Principal, and formally accepted by Rev. Fr. Victor M. Abijay, PhD, College President.

The event featured a keynote address from guest speaker Atty. Jimmy N. Balmediano Jr., a certified public accountant and Public Attorney II.

He was introduced by Ms. Beatriz Ivy Liban, who cited his background in accountancy and management accounting, teaching experience, and service in government agencies, including the Department of Trade and Industry and the Public Attorney’s Office.

In his speech, Atty. Balmediano addressed the completers and spoke about the challenges they may face in reaching their goals.

“My dear completers and awardees, always remember that life never promises shortcuts to success. Sometimes, may mga pagsubok na kailangang pagdaanan para matulungan tayo na i-unleash ang ating full potential.”

Atty. Balmediano told the completers that achieving their dreams would require effort and persistence, noting that life does not offer shortcuts to success.

“In the world we live in today, there are countless opportunities that await you. You have the freedom to pursue your dream profession, build a business empire, and maximize your talents to make changes. You can be influencers; you can be the next leaders of our generation. Tulungan niyo ang ating bansa, tulungan niyo ang susunod na henerasyon. And be that someone who you envisioned yourselves to be,” he added.

The ceremony also included a message from Leila Love Bayun, the voice of the completers.

“Your memories are what build you, and you mustn't forget them. So from time to time, try to look back on every lesson you learned that helped you gain your place, on every support your family gave you, and on every moment you spent with your friends,” Bayun said.

She also cited a quote from the movie The Little Prince, “Growing up is not the problem, forgetting is,” emphasizing her perspective on life.

“Anyway, I really want to focus on that quote and associate it with how I think life works. Kasi life is different for everyone, and my interpretation is just as important as yours. But this ceremony, this program, is something that you need to remember. Your accomplishments and your goals are things that you need to bring with you no matter where you go,” she said.

Prior to the main program, honor students from Grades 7 to 9, accompanied by their parents, were also recognized for their academic performance.

Diplomas and medals were awarded to the students together with their parents, with the College President, Principal, guest speaker, and school coordinator leading the distribution. 𝑻𝑪

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧,

Every story we publish carries the voice of truth, courage, and purpose. As student journalists, we are not just writers—we are witnesses, storytellers, and seekers of clarity in a world full of noise.

As this chapter closes, we honor the goodbyes that mark the end of a journey for our seniors, and welcome the turning of a new page for our juniors to continue the story. May every word we share continue to inform, inspire, and ignite change. 𝑻𝑪