Bianca Gonzales Features UBNHS' Letters of Hope

Letters of hope

Today, instead of the usual 10 things, I would like to share with you these handmade letters of hope by the students of Upper Bicutan National High School in Taguig.

01: “Itago niyo lang po itong liham na ito sapagkat paglaki ko ay babalikan ko kayo at tutulungan. What I mean is pag nagkatrabaho na po ako.
(Please keep my letter because when I grow up, I will go back to you to help you. I mean when I do get a job.)”
— From Arriane Joyce Belas, whose grandparents, sister, and uncle in Marasbaras have also not been contacted yet

02:“Panatilihin sa ating isipan na may bukas pa na magdadala ng bagong pag-asa para muling bumangon at makapag-umpisa ng panibagong magandang buhay.”
— Another letter, also from Arriane Joyce BelasLifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch:

03:“Tacloban ka ba? Kasi tacloban mo man kami ng langit, babangon at babangon kaming sama-sama!”
— Comic relief from Mark Zamora and Adan Barbacena

04:“Kahit ano man pong pagsubok ang dumating huwag po tayong magpapadala sa takot at huwag nating kalimutang mag pray kay Papa God.”
— From the students of IV-Ephesus

05:“Keep safe. Pray not for things but for wisdom and courage.”
— Writes Almira Gorgonia inside this card

06:“Just remember God has his own way to make us feel better.”
— From a student of IV-Notre Dame

07:Artwork by Crishelda Sevilla

08:“Kung malakas ang bagyong Yolanda, pwes mas malakas at matatag ang mga Pinoy! Cute pa! Hehehe, just kidding. I just wanted to make you smile. But that’s true, cute ang mga Pinoy.”
— From Cholyn O. Bregaiz

09:“Bawat pagsubok ay lagi tayong ginagabayan, ‘yan ang ating Panginoon, one God who will always love us.”
— Acronym of “bagyo” by Rose Ann Mintay

10:“Be happy!!!! Because you are alive.”
— The simplest words of wisdom from Neil Ryan Gallanosa

11:“Huwag na po kayong malungkot. Sige po kayo, papangit po kayo. Smile lang po. Nawa’y sa simpleng sulat na ito’y mapangiti ko po kayo. Kung hindi kayo ngumiti, basahin niyo po uli baka sakaling mapangiti kayo.”
— From a student who didn’t write her name

12:“Bawat pagsubok na dumaan sa ating buhay ang siyang nagpapatunay kung gaano kalayo na ang ating narating.”
— From a student who signed her name Ejas’ Ar

13:“Continue to live life.”
— A meaningful reminder from Jheng Nuqui

14:“Matatawa kang muli.”
(“You shall laugh again.”)
— From Mae Clara Ramirez

15:“Huwag kailanman sisihin ang sarili sa pagkawala ng mga mahal natin sa buhay. Upang magbukas ito sa pag-asang bumangon muli at harapin ang kinabukasan.”
— From Ronald F. Buhay

16:“Kung ako po ay isang taong mayaman ay tutulungan ko po kayo agad kaso po hindi ako mayaman. Pero sa isang sulat na ito ay sana makatulog ito sa inyo para maglakas loob.”
— From a student who didn’t write her name

17:“Ikaw na nakakabasa ng sulat na ito, kahit hindi tayo magkakilala ay sana dumating ang pagkakataong magkakilala tayo at sana sa pagkakataong iyon, sana taas noo mo akong haharapin at ipapakita na nakabangon ka na at masayang namumuhay.”
— From a student who didn’t write his name

18:Artwork by Dioscoro Lagarde III

19:“For every storm in life, for every darkest night, there is a light that shines.”
— Inspirational card by Christian Jett T. Morales

20:“Magtulung-tulong tayong lahat para makabangon.”
— Poster by a group of students in fourth-year high school

21:Beautiful artwork by Arial C. Laguing who wrote nothing but his name and this verse: “Be of good courage and He will strengthen your heart.”
— Psalm 31:24

22:Hope in a can: Feel free to do this in your relief ops too, a little encouragement goes a long way.

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These #LettersOfHope are placed inside relief bags sent out to the survivors of Yolanda. Hopefully these words of encouragement, especially coming from children, will embrace them with all the reassurance and love the world has to offer. Please feel free to do this too in your own relief operations.

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                                                                                                         Source: Letters of Hope

Turn Over of Furnitures at Upper Bicutan National High School

          Last September 3, 2013, the municipality of Taguig distributed furnitures to our beloved UBNHS along with the Oath Taking of GPTA officers. This breakthrough had a big impact to the students' studies for it made them feel the amenity and perseverance to overthrow all the possible obstacles in their high school life. The chairs and tables distributed will lead the students to their success in the near future. Now, the students maybe halfway there to achieve what they all wanted, but they should always look back to the things who had been their foundation through success.
           We should always remember that we should value anything we see in our nature for it will be the reason that makes us as the person we are tomorrow.
                                                                                                                        by: John Reggie M. Paranas

Celebration of National Heroes' Day at Fort Bonifacio

          The celebration of the National Heroes Day is held to recognize the outstanding efforts and sacrifices of our brave and beloved heroes for the freedom of our beloved country.
          This last 26th of August 2013, the celebration of the National Heroes' Day is celebrated in The Heritage Park in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Attended by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, different government agencies, foreign ambassadors, aging WWII veterans, boy scouts and girl scouts, students, and members of the general public; the 40-minute ceremony saw the arrival of the presidential convoy at exactly 8am.

       The program started with the usual arrival honors accorded by members of the armed forces to the President, then Col. Ernesto R. Cimatu led the opening prayer, followed by a welcome address from Taguig City Mayor Laarni Cayetano, NHCP Chairman Dr. Maria Serena I. Diokno delivered a message, Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin of the Department of Defense introduced the guest of honor, and finally President Aquino delivered his speech. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Cynthia Villar were also present during the commemoration.
   Numerous students and teachers attended the celebration and Upper Bicutan National High School took part cooperatively with the representatives A.P. Department teachers, our Department Head Mr. Joseph R. Soguilon, the Supreme Student Government, and selected students.
          The attendance of the delegates, officers, students, and teachers showed how we, Filipinos, proudly value and honor our outstanding courageous heroes. 
          The Filipino people are binded in unison in the 70th National Heroes' Day Celebration.

                                                                                            by: Jullia Nicole Herrera

Buwan ng Wika: Sama-Sama Nating Gunitain!

        Buwan ng Agosto, ang isa sa mga buwang importante para sa ating mga Pilipino. Ang buwan kung kailan ipinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika o Linggo ng Wika.

(Ilustrayon ni John Ernest R. Vicente)

 

          Ang Buwan ng Wika o Linggo ng Wika ay ipinagdiriwang at ginugunita lalo na sa mga paaralan.Tuwing sumasapit ang buwang ito, nagkakaroon ng iba't-ibang patimpalak at paligsahan. Sa entablado ay todo-bigay na tumutula, nagbabalagtasan o kaya naman ay nagtatalumpatian at kung anu-ano pa.

          Sa kasalukuyan nga, ang ating paaralang Upper Bicutan National High School ay ginugunita rin ito. Mayroong Sabayang Pagbigkas mula sa ikapitong baitang hanggang sa ikaapat na taon. Mayroon ding Talumpatian, Masining na Pagbasa, Doodle-Art Making, Slogan Making, at Pagsulat ng Sanaysay. Ang lahat ng iyan ay patungkol sa tema ng Buwan ng Wika sa taong ito na "Wika Natin Ang Daang Matuwid".

          Ngayon ay sama-sama nating isabuhay ang Buwan ng Wika. Sama-sama natin itong ilapat sa ating mga puso't isipan. At kung gayon ay habambuhay nating pahalagahan ang ating wika. Taas-noo nating ipagmalaki na tayo ay may iisang wika sa puso, sa isip, at sa gawa.

                                                                          ni:  Ernestine R. Vicente

UBNHS Joins The Celebration of Sta. Anang Banak Festival 2013

"We are once again opening our gates to the whole world. Like every year, we are showcasing our rich history and colorful traditions. But most of all, we would like everyone to experience, first-hand, the warm hospitality of Taguigeños,"

                                                                                         Mayor Lani Cayetano

          Every year, Barangay Sta. Ana celebrates the feast of Sta. Anang Banak as their way of expressing their deepest gratitude for another prosperous and bounteous year. It was believed that the festival originated from a legend in July 1857 when the citizens of the land then known as "Taga-giik" were said to have been saved by St. Anne who allured them into a river overflowing with banak fishes.

          Taguig City showcased the colorful, four-centuries-old tradition on the Feast of Sta. Ana with 10-day festivities, as a part of an annual observance of a tradition that is both culturally-rich and spiritually nourishing, highlighted by a kaleidoscopic street dancing competition affiliated by public and private high schools in Taguig in honor to the patroness St. Anne last July 24, 2013.

There were 21 participants who took part in the grand street dancing competition and Upper Bicutan National High School was a partaker. The contestants, who came at 6AM along with their impressive props and fancy costumes, were associated with the SSG UBNHS and CAT officers.

UBNHS' representatives preparing before the parade

Introducing their performance at Taguig City Hall

Showcasing their parade dance on their way to St. Anne Parish

Exhibiting liveliness for the final performance at St. Anne and garnering the 5th place for the Banak Festival Street Dance Competition 

                                                                                           by: Jullia Nicole Herrera

Grade 7 Election

          In accordance with our Annual Action Plan for 2013-2014 and in compliance with DepEd Order No. 49 series of 2011 the Supreme Student Government of Upper Bicutan National High School conducted its 8th Grade 7 Representatives Election last July 12, 2013.

There were entirely three(3) parties aspiring to become representatives. Each party was composed of four(4) candidates.

Cruz, Dumasig, Labanancia, Navarte

CYAN Party

Nuqui, Rabusa, Popanes, Gimena

MAGENTA Party

Riconalla, Bohol, de Castro, Barbacena

TANGERINE Party

           Alexander Holganza, head of SSG Comelec, directed the canvassing of votes. The results of the tally sheets were conclusive, Magenta party emerged as the winners. They lead in large numbers against the other parties.

                                                                                           by: Jullia Nicole Herrera

S.A.B.A.C (Student Anti-Bullying Action Center)

An action center launched to address bullying problems and other forms of child abuse, discrimination, and violence in school.

Students on duty

Bullying is an unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.

Campaign Ad of SSG UBNHS about SABAC featuring Bryan Cajara, Kinglee Fernandez , Alexander Mark B. Holganza,Dioscoro Lagarde, Jonel Navidad.

The Anti-Bullying Action Center is an independent operation by the SSG UBNHS to support Anti-Bullying and prevent and prompt harassment on Upper Bicutan National High School.

                                                                                           by: Jullia Nicole Herrera

STAND OUT... SPEAK OUT... Report a bully!

Bullying can affect you in many ways. You may lose sleep or feel sick. You may want to skip school. You may even be thinking about suicide. If you are feeling hopeless or helpless or know someone that is, please text the Lifeline: #+63915-717-9112, send us an e-mail at https://www.facebook.com/SSG.UBNHS, or you may come to us at S.A.B.A.C Help Desk in front of the School Office.

STUDENT`S ANTI-BULLYING ACTION CENTER

Information and Help Desk Schedule of Tasking

Morning Session

Monday

       8:00am - 10:00am     Eiram Gem Sacopla and Krystal Mae Boluso

       10:00am - 12:00nn    Joanna May Amores and John Patrick Sarmiento

Tuesday

       8:00am - 10:00am      Jenica Toribio and Shania Bahan  

       10:00am - 12:00nn     Mariella Mariano and Nicole Maga

Wednesday

       8:00am - 10:00am     Harvie Pineda and John Michael Verzosa

       10:00am - 12:00nn      Jaydee Linganay and Sophia Marillen Mamaril

Thursday

       8:00am - 10:00am     Angelika Borinaga and Prince Anakin Cañeba

       10:00am - 12:00nn     Rhandynier Escano and Richard Reblando

Friday

       8:00am - 10:00am      Vyron Eron and Mikaella Agoncillio

          10:00am - 12:00nn     Allan Mark Walsh and  Gimmar Manjares

Afternoon Session

Monday  

       1:00 - 3:00pm John Michael Dioses and Brayan Cajara

       3:00 - 5:00pm Raquel Biasbas and Neil Jason Padilla

Tuesday

       1:00 - 3:00pm Brian James Villafuerte and Marisol Nuqui

       3:00 - 5:00pm Prince Hedrick Caneba and Wynclef Enerio

Wednesday

       1:00 - 3:00pm Marjorie Idjao and Debrelie Cruz

       3:00 - 5:00pm Jennica Beatriz Gutierrez and  Jullia Nicole Herrera

Thursday

        1:00 - 3:00pm Jonel Navidad and Kinglee Fernandez

        3:00 - 5:00pm Alexander Holganza  and John Mark Toribio

Friday

        1:00 - 3:00pm Menard Domasig and Joel Grazola

        3:00 - 5:00pm Menard Domasig and April Joy Constantino

Brigada Eskwela 2013

Come on let us clean! And work as a team!

BRIGADA Eskwela, a weeklong school cleanup and maintenance that signals the beginning of the school year is here again. In preparation for the June class opening, the Brigada Eskwela is carried out in all public schools around the third week of May. The yearly activity is a nationwide voluntary effort that brings in teachers, community helpers, parents, government agencies, local business and private sectors to clean up and to repair infrastructures and materials of all public elementary and high schools in the country.

Upper Bicutan National High School launched the Brigada Eskwela with the Brigada Eskwela Opening Parade last May 20, 2013, 9AM, started in Barangay Street corner General Santos Avenue, Lower Bicutan to Upper Bicutan National High School.

The SSG UBNHS has made a preparation together with the alumni led by Michael Siasat, Gayle Locsin, Von Serafico, Willison Ong, Rhea Pesado and Maricar Bernal for school opening parade of the Brigade 2013. 

Outset of Brigada Eskwela (May 20, 2013)

Our beloved Mrs. Guia R. Dela Cruz w/ the Faculty Staff

w/ SSG Alumni

w/ SSG 2013-2014

w/ CAT

w/ YES-O

During Brigada Eskwela (May 20-25, 2013)

the valiant Police-on-Training

philanthrophic fellows of Ang Dating Daan

 

diligent students of UBNHS

Accomplishment of Brigada Eskwela

Faculty's Boodle Fight

Supreme Student Government

                                                                                           by: Jullia Nicole Herrera

Turn Over of Responsibility 2013

Out-going secretary Norman Buenaflor and out-going president Stephen Yanson leading the quorum(LEFT) Out-going president Stephen Yanson and out-going vice president Maricar Bernal turning over their respective positions to in-coming president Debrelie Cruz and in-coming vice president Jonel Navidad(MIDDLE) SSG President Debrelie Cruz presiding the closing of ceremony(RIGHT).

          The  Supreme Student Government of 2012-2013 from the administration of Stephen Yanson(SSG UBNHS President S.Y. 2012-2013) hands over the honor and onus to the Supreme Student Government of 2013-2014 administrated by Debrelie Cruz last March 14, 2013 and took place at My School House I.

Turn Over Ceremony Part I

Turn Over Ceremony Part II

          For the very first time, the parliamentary procedures of the SSG meeting transpired through the gavel and the motions. These procedures had been planned long from the administration of Ashley Abalos(SSG UBNHS President 2007) and finally attained by the new administration of Debrelie. The students of Upper Bicutan National High School anticipated an advancement to the school community as they elected these officers to lead.

The out-going officers and representatives of SSG S.Y. 2012-2013 and the in-coming batch of SSG S.Y. 2013-2014

                                                                                                                   by: Jullia Nicole Herrera

Annual Planning and Assessment

Preparation for the SSG Annual Planning, Assessment and Team Building

          The 3-day 'Dare, Dream, Believe, Do of SSG UBNHS-Assessment and Planning 2013' had been launched last April 16, 17, and 18, held in rooms 107 and 108 by the SSG UBNHS Planning Steering Committee. This Planning served as an upbringing for the Supreme Student Government of 2013-2014.

Day 1: The program had been started with the secretariat John Mark Toribio and animation by Jonel Navidad then followed with the opening remarks conducted by Marisol Nuqui and Brian James Villafuerte. Everyone's expectations of  the organization for the whole year and their commitments to their undertaking were tackled in the Expectation and Commitment setting led by Jonel and Wynclef Enerio. 

          The first Talk, titled "My Directions in Life", was given by Mr. Dhon Bitara Jr., a successful manager, in which he elaborated how to be effective leaders, the effects of actions to the futurity and had given tactics in living life cleverly for a better future.(below)

          The participants then were full of excitement when the Amazing Race started. Their skills were tested in the first segment of the game where they must find a way to make the designated persons laugh. In the second segment, one member of the team must memorize a passage given and supply the missing words on a chart. 4 Pics 1 Word was the third segment and last was the Longest Line where the players lined up all the things they had with them to reach the finish line.(below)

Day 2: Rhea Pesado, the SSG UBNHS President S.Y. 2011-2012, tackled "A Bird's Eyeview of the SSG Constitution and By Laws wherein she unriddled and explained each constitution and law for the participants.(below)

          "Talk 2: triumph in Life" was lectured by Mrs. Reychelle Cortez and she conducted a sharing in which each of the participants shared his/her worst problem and had expressed it with intense feelings.(below)

          Mr. Bitara then informed everyone about the Fish Bone Analysis and had asked them to make their own analysis of the possible causes of a failure of the organization.

Day 3: The SSG alumni had given speeches to the succeeding SSG of UBNHS and their SWOT(Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) analyses based in the capacity of the late administration.(below)

          Subsequently, the SSG were challenged with a task given: to construct a presentation with the song Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas within an hour. The alumni and SSG advisers were impressed with their ability to create a presentation given a short period of time.

UBNHS SSG "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas"

          The SSG brainstormed, conceptualized, and submitted their detailed plans for the incoming school year 2013-2014. At the end of the three days planning, the officers and heads of the different support teams pledged their commitment, their abilities and capacities to make those plans a reality.

                                                                                           by: Jullia Nicole Herrera