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2021-2022 AUGUST TO NOVEMBER VOL. XVII / ISSUE 1 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SAN MIGUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FEELING BLESSED. Blessings, turnover, and inauguration of the newly constructed the 4-storey building held in San Miguel National High School led by the priest sent by the Department of Public Works and High Ways (DPWH), August 7. SCROLL  WHAT’S INSIDE FORT OF TRUTH WITHIN OUR PEN NEWS FEATURE ANALYSIS NEWS UPKEEP! SMNHS ascents facilities, access of education Reyvic Simon Q. Uy In coping up with challenges brought by the pandemic, San Miguel National High School (SMNHS) upgraded the fa- cilities and strengthen access of education to sustain qual- ity education, S.Y.2021-2022. “Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, San Miguel National High School stands committed and dedicat- ed in carryi ng out its mission,” said Mrs. Emelyn C. Lacerona, SMNHS school head. page a3 LOCAL TRAVEL Students losing Duterte Admin: Town Covid page a5 San Antonio fight against Challenging Cases drops Escapades Academic Proactive Service zero Dishonesty page a10 page a4 page a3

NEWSthe A2 SCROLL  Miguellian teachers: We are RBI ready! Kristina Casssandra P. Agasa IT’S THE NEW NORMAL. Ms. Ergelen Ancho discussing the im- the principles of radio broadcasting portance of Radio-Based instruction in their seminar, SMNHS faculty discussed by Ma’am Ergelen An- As a follow up training on the joined, October 26, 2021. cho; Script writing techniques by joint capacity building, San Miguel Ma’am Jeliza Mae Ventura; tech- National High School (SMNHS) the resource speakers as I share my they thought their voice is not good nical application and Infomercial conducted intensive training in Ra- knowledge in radio broadcasting,” for broadcasting. making were discussed by Sir Eric dio-Based Instruction (RBI) on Oc- said Eric Bundang Dajano Bundang. tober 26-27, 2021. “This is my first time in my en- According to the participants tire life to teach the student using “We grouped the participants “The main goal of the training before the conduct of the training, radio and I don’t know yet the audio with three members for them to play is to make every Miguellian teach- they are very nervous because they output of my voice from the radio.” the role as broadcaster, script writer er a teacher-broadcaster as they are do not have enough knowledge and and for technical application”, said essential part of the organization The training programs entails the facilitators. with the main goal of gaining un- derstanding of RBI.” A sample RBI lesson was done by each team as part of their final Radio-Based Instruction (RBI) output in the training. program is one of the alternative learning delivery modalities using “I play the role for technical radio broadcast to deliver the lesson application because I want to chal- using the student self-learning mod- lenge myself on the things that is ules (SLM). new to me and that is to manipulate the Virtual DJ application,” said As a form of distance learning, Ma’am Belino, participant. it is able to expand access to educa- tion to students living in the coun- “I can’t believe tryside. that I made it! It aims to provide learning op- And now I can portunities to listeners as compli- proudly say that I mentary learning while using their am RBI ready! SLM in the absence of actual face to face interaction. “It is indeed a great experience, looking forward to utilize it in a reg- Learners from rural areas ular basis.” reached by radio frequencies bene- fited for this type of learning. “As a School Paper Adviser (SPA)/ TV and Radio broadcasting coach, it is an honor to be one of SMNHS reaches SBM level 2 Josef Aerial M. Napuli SBM is a strategy to improve Discussion (DOD). education by transferring significant SBM is divided into four differ- After the online validation decision-making authority from conducted by the Division Office state and district offices to individ- ent principles namely: Leadership on August 24, 2021, San Miguel ual schools. and Governance (P1), Curriculum National High School (SMNHS) and Instruction (P2), Accountability School Based Management (SBM) The result of the Schools Di- and continuous improvement (P3) levelled up to SBM level 2. vision SBM Online Validation in and Management of resources (P4). Elementary and Secondary - Batch SMNHS faculty sorting and com- 1 was released on September 15, “Naglevel up tayo because of pleting the needed documents 2021. our collaborative efforts and be- for School-Based Management cause of this, we will exert more validation. August 24, 2021. According to the result of the effort for another level up,” said evaluation, SMNHS has garnered a Mrs. Dolores Piocos, Chairperson rating of 2.29 in the School Docu- of Accountability and continuous mentary analysis, Observation, and improvement Principle.

A3 NEWSthe SCROLL  SMNHS ascents facilities, access of education from page a1 There are improvements hap- The upgrade includes a de- easier access. pen in the school for a short period tached cubicle for boys with urinals MATH GARDEN The said building has SHS of time. This includes: for them and upgraded toilets with Workshop on the ground floor that seats for girls. The improvement of the math can serve as the place for actual per- 50 COMPUTER UNITS garden is due to the aim of the formances of students under techni- After the arrival of 50 units of SCHOOL CLINIC school to qualify on ‘Best Math cal, vocational and livelihood track. computers from the DepEd way The construction of another School Implementer’ division level. back 2016, an additional 50 units clinic in case of emergency is also “Sobrang mahalaga ang pag- has been delivered which are then beneficial to both school personnel MIGHTY HIGH. The new kakaroon ng TVL workshop para used for the Junior High School and students. 4-storey building is now ready doon maiapply ng mga estudyante (JHS) ICT subject specifically for This project is done and sup- to cater to students for the up- ang kanilang natutunan at dito rin Grades 9 and10. ported by the school funds for buy- coming face to face classes. maihahasa ang kanilang skills a The newly arrived computers ing medicines, supplies, equipment tmaging familiar sila sa naghihintay are also used by SHS students for and other paraphernalia which are naworking environment sakanila,” performance and project purposes. essential for first-aiding. said Mrs. Vivian Rose Cipriano, Another is that, two portable SHS-TVL teacher. computers were given which is used CANTEEN EXPANSION in SHS. Due to the crowded and narrow Aside from the new building, space for the students to buy food equipment, gadgets and other fa- GENDER SENSITIVE during the recess time, the school cilities such as distribution of OTG COMFORT ROOMS canteen with the command of the from DepEd, RBI equipment, lap- The comfort rooms will also principal expands its place for better tops and large TV screen were pro- get an upgrade to further cater the and safer buying. vided to cater the different types of needs of the students. These comfort Also, ramp for Persons with learners with the help of Schools rooms will enable a more gender Disability (PWD) were done for Division of Zambales in partnership friendly experience for the learners. with the Provincial government. Students losing fight against NEWSFEATURE Academic Dishonesty Myjda Therese Q. Uy I want. I played the whole Satur- regarding the possible solution, who cheat and get away with it at day thinking that I deserved a bit Academic dishonesty is a ma- of rest and I started the activity on he then replied, “I believe that if first may later feel guilty and have jor battle the we are facing now Sunday night but got bored after which degrades the quality of just getting started then I slept we listen to their “This can result that kind of low education - and we are losing it, thinking that I can just copy my struggles and pro- self-esteem.” according to the survey conducted friend’s work anyways.” vide aid in address- on the students of San Miguel Na- ing their problems, Some stu- tional High school (SMNHS) by Meanwhile, according to dents shared their The Scroll staffers. Sir August Lego, SHS teacher, they should have to other issues, own experiences the lack of student-teacher inter- a better chance of such as problems about academic According to Reyvic Simon actions, time pressure, limited winning against in their careers, dishonesty, I feel Uy of ABM class, lack of time resources and unfit learning en- academic dishon- family and in oth- that some school caused by procrastination is a vironment are the reasons why esty.” works simply prominent cause of academic dis- students are resorting to academic Moreover, Sir er aspects of their cannot be done honesty and the more you do it, dishonesty. Bernard Madria- lives in the future the honest way. the more comfortable you become ga, JHS teacher, if they will con- “The defi- in it. “The pandemic brought stu- said the students tinue to do it nitions and the dents into a different learning who are trying short explana- “It’s Friday, and the dead- dimension which calls for new line of an activity is on Monday. strategies and methods of deliver- their best to fight tions written on I knew that I had the whole week- ing the education that the students end free and I can do it anytime deserve.” against academic dishonesty are the textbooks and modules are not When asked by the staffers bound to lose. enough for me to learn the whole He then stated the possible lesson and I have no way of an- adverse effects in the life of the swering the activities and quizzes students by cheating, “Students without cheating.”

NEWSthe A4 SCROLL  Duterte Admin: 0.8% 4.5% Challenging Inflation Rate Avg. unemployment rate Proactive Service 71,803 Aldriged S. Quileza Classroom Built 2,709 The current administration Bridges Erected marks its fifth year in the govern- 64 ment leaving behind a “truthful, Airports Built efficient, effective and proactive public service” when the Chief Ex- [very] far under the leadership of structures, roads, bridges, high- “Ang Build, Build, Build ay ecutive ends his term in 2022. President Duterte since it started in ways, mass public transportation, ang program ng kasalukuyang 2016. It has opened doors, broken evacuation centers and classrooms, pamahalaan na naglalayong mag- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, barriers and [overcome] problems. among others, were built. tayo ng mga infrastructure projects the Chief Executive, highlighted the It has made achievements for the ng bansa lalo na sa usaping ekono- accomplishments of the government country that only this administra- mikal. Kaya ang mga proyektong when he bids his sixth and final State tion has been able to realize,” An- sa ilalin nito ay ang pagpapatayo of the Nation Address (SONA) last danar said in a statement sent to The “ ng mga kalsada, tulay, rile ng tren, July. Manila Times. Build, Build, pantalan at mga paliparan,” a high Build has gener- school teacher said. According to the Philippine He noted that on the econ- ated 6.5 million Information Agency (PIA), Presi- omy, the “DuterteNomic” led to un- jobs from 2016 to According to him, the Build, dential Communications Secretary precedented socioeconomic reforms 2020 Build, Build program can also be Martin M. Andanar presented anew and expansions that alleviated pov- affiliated with the aim in building the impressive legacy achievements erty and sustained growth. school infrastructures when ex- of President Duterte which paved tended in education system, but he way for the attainment of peace, se- The noteworthiest and emphasized that most of the cur- curity, stability, economic prosperi- commendable achievement of the rent buildings were founded by the ty, infrastructure development, and administration according to the peo- DepEd or the local government effective social services. ple is its Build, Build, Build pro- units using the special educational gram in which airports, seaports, funds or private sector donations. The government has achieved transport terminals, flood mitigation countless and unprecedented attain- ment in various aspects for the past five years under the administration wherein the improvements in the overall welfare of the country to the implementation of social services is attained, Andanar attributed. “This administration has come Bundang joins AFP SMNHS bagged 3rd place in BE division Level Claudine B. Domingo opportunity to join, there’s no way he Myjda Therese Q. Uy from state and district offices to in- would decline it. dividual schools. Eric Dajano Bundang, taekwon- After the online validation do coach, seven years English teacher, He said it’s thrilling to be in- conducted by the Division Office The result of the Schools Di- a journalism coach and now chasing volved in such a remarkable opportu- on August 24, 2021, San Miguel vision SBM Online Validation in his dream of becoming a member of nity to serve the nation and his coun- National High School (SMNHS) Elementary and Secondary - Batch the Armed Forces of The Philippines trymen, not just by teaching but also School-Based Management (SBM) 1 was released on September 15, (AFP). in fighting battles. He also said that it leveled up to SBM level 2. 2021. is not just a career but a passion. The 25-year-old school teacher SBM is a strategy to improve According to the result of the dreamed of being a soldier ever since He undergone training from No- education by transferring signif- evaluation, SMNHS has garnered a he was a child, and now having the vember 2020 to February 2021 and icant decision-making authority rating of 2.29 in the School Docu- become the Team Leader of the Team mentary analysis, Observation, and 5 in the eighth-man team. Discussion (DOD).

A5 NEWSthe SCROLL  SMNHS intensifies safety for SLMs distribution Andrew A. Esteban Realizing the importance of its By wearing facemasks and shields, and following the social distancing, San Miguel NHS strengthens safety stakeholders’ safety, San Miguel amidst COVID-19 during the Student Learning Modules (SLMs) distribution and submission. National High School (SMNHS), spearheaded by Mrs. Emelyn C. San Antonio post zero new SMNHS partici- Lacerona, School Head, devised COVID-19 cases pates nationwide a procedure and safety protocols quake drill in the distribution and retrieval of Edvian Jae Mangubat ready been fully vaccinated self-learning modules (SLM) for against COVID-19, the Provin- Michelle Denisse Damaso With the Department of Health’s cial Health Office (PHO) de- the School Year 2020-2021. (DOH) continuous vaccination clared. In line with the National “We, Miguellians who reigns in program and following the In- According to Zambales PHO, Disaster Risk Reduction and the home of excellence, are strictly ter-Agency Task Force (IATF) the seven new infections record- Management Council (NDRRMC) following the guidelines on the protocol, San Antonio COVD- ed on Sunday were from the Memorandum No. 132, s. 2021, implementation of minimum health 19 cases has dropped to zero as town of Subic (4), Masinloc (2) San Miguel National High School protocol set by the Inter-Agency of November and Masinloc (1). (SMNHS) joins the fourth quarter 0 5, 2021. This gives a total of 9,728 con- Nationwide Simultaneous Earth- Task Force (IATF),” said Mrs With the help firmed cases since last year and quake Drill (NSED) spearheaded Lacerona. of frontliners, 17 tests negative after being test- by Mrs. Janice Casiano, November government ed positive. 11, 8 am. The distribution of modules is done and non-gov- “I am very much happy when I The Office of the Undersecretary on a weekly basis where parents ernment heard of this news that COVID for Administration (OUA), through Cases units, free cases in San Antonio is de- the Disaster Risk Reduction and must undergo a temperature check creased, I hope that it will con- Management Service (DRRMS), upon entering the school, sign the San Antonio vaccination tinue so that we can now go back urged schools and offices across all health declarations form, sign the programs to normal,” said Kathleen Reo- levels of the Department of Educa- logbook for contact tracing before were held at lizo, an alumna of San Miguel tion (DepEd)to engage in the 2021 they can get the module from the every baran- National High School. fourth quarter NSED activity. gay and health units. “For me, the initiation of vac- 50% of the SMNHS workforce adviser of their child. “The IATF protocol really helps cination in San Antonio greatly joined the school while others are Parents are also required to wear in reducing the cases and thus helps in decreasing the number working from home. a face shield and facemask, bring we need to continue wearing of COVID-19 cases in the mu- Since it is a pandemic, students are facemasks and face shields and nicipality.” said Karizza Mae not allowed to go to the school to their own ballpen and a plastic also follow the social distancing Agasa, a second-year engineer- participate, but they are encouraged envelop for the security of the to continuously reduce the cas- ing student. to attend the virtual seminar about es, also we must take free vac- “The organization between the earthquake preparedness. module. cination programs seriously, it is local, regional & national health Active participation in the quar- Signages regarding health protocols for our own health,” said Ailyn system is commendable,” she terly NSED aims to continuously Valentino, one of the Barangay added. educate the public on disaster pre- were posted everywhere, and clear Health Workers (BHW) in Ba- To acquire vaccination rates paredness, such as the basic safety instructions of the teachers play rangay Santiago. against COVID-19, Zambales tips on “duck, cover and hold” a significant role in maintaining So far, a total of 109,032 res- plans to vaccinate about 318,500 during an earthquake. idents of the province had al- people, or 70% of the population orderliness and avoiding the crowd. of 455,119 people. “Nagmemessage sa akin and advis- er ng anak ko kung anong oras ang schedule ng kuhaan ng module para di kami magsabay-sabay,” In some instances, the teachers are giving considerations to those parents who cannot get the modules at the given time. “Nagtitinda pa po kasi ako ng isda, mga alas tres hanggang alas singko kaya naki-usap ako sa adviser ng anak ko na kung pwedeng ala una ako kukuha, pumayag naman siya,” said the parent from Grade 11 TVL 1 about the conflict of her sched- ule,” To aid the problem in the skeletal workforce of the teacher in terms of giving and receiving answer sheets from their students, the principal come up with an idea of one box per teacher. Moreover, all teachers agreed that having one box per teacher is con- venient for everyone.

the A6 OSCRPOILNL  ION EDITORIAL ONWARDS Battle of colors “Welcome to San Miguel National High School, the Home of Excellence!” After five years under Duter- the candidates instead, it is a battle But it is not, as these people have Those are the words of welcome for the new te’s Administration, the Filipinos on who is the most marketable and their own personalities and their enrollees, monitoring team, visitors and guests as they are tasked once again to make an- famous. own platforms. They cannot be enter the school. other important decision on which Facts are available online for refer described by a single sentence. Evidently, Miguellians are actively partici- candidate is best suited to be the to. That is another issue that the One of them has been found pating programs, religiously following DepEd orders, next leader of the country. voting population tend to forget. guilty for tax evasion and is also joining and winning competitions in different areas. And Every 6 years, the Filipino people Voting for the most popular a son of a dictator. One is called these are the qualities that school must have to have a are tasked to vote for the next candidate never helps yourself and a homophobe, the other is called successful school community and culture of excellence. President and Vice President who even your whole country. Instead a nuisance, one is called unfit for With that, it is right and just that SMNHS be called will lead them until their term of voting from the perspective presidency. But these did not affect Home of Excellence. ends. The candidate with the most of one person’s beliefs, try to do the candidates, yet they remained Pandemic has changed everything in this number of vote wins. But there is your own research on reliable and steadfast among the circumstances. world in general. One of the most affected situation is an ongoing issue where the popu- factual websites. So the candidates are not the prob- the learning process of the students and the teaching lation is being divided into groups Never refer from non-factual lem as they get together just well strategies of the teachers. As a response, it calls for new with their respective “colors”. The information which is also quite with each other. The public is the way of teaching-learning process in new normal which issue causes commotion among rampant and popular specially to problem. It is the lack of knowl- SMNHS prioritized. individuals and even friendships. the younger audiences. Fake news edge on how to get the actual facts, According to the school records generated Some even get discriminated for directly affects the decision mak- the inability to accept these facts, from Learners Information System (LIS), it shows there choosing an opposing candidate, ing process for an individual, as and the general hate that spreads are 727 total numbers of enrollees in the School Year then some also get disparaged for they have the power to manipulate so rapidly among the people. 2018-2019; 827 students in 2019-2020; 908 students their point of views. your minds without being factual. Remember that the Philippine Flag in S.Y. 2020-2021 and 915 enrollees and still counting These issues are still surprisingly The 2022 Election is a turning is not Monochrome. It is made out in this S.Y. 2021-2022. From the given data, it can be present even in the 21st century, point for the whole Philippines. of multiple colors. They combine reflected that the continuous increase of the enrollees which should not be tolerated. One candidate is the son of a late themselves to create the image of is because of school’s reputation and its invaluable Instead of the battle of platforms dictator, one is the Mayor of the purity, peace, courage, bravery, services to cater the needs of the learners at all times. and credibility, people battle on Capital City Manila. Another is ideals, heroism, and willingness. The arrival of the new principal has made what they did and what they didn’t a former Police General of the The whole Philippines must also a great impact on the school system and students and The candidates are also being Philippines. One is a Boxing come together to create synergy teachers performance. One of the best practices she had cautious of what they say because Legend turned Senator then turned and peace. The Filipinos must all implemented is the “One Box per Teacher.” All teachers they are afraid that the people will to a Presidential Candidate. There form together to a single purpose, agreed that the idea really lighten the situation regard- negatively respond to them. is also the Current Vice President and that is to elevate the Filipino ing the skeletal workforce of the teachers and it also Although freedom of speech is of the Philippines, and also the spirit of the whole Philippines. increase their productivity and time management. important, there certainly are trustee of the current Commander According to the administrators, the im- limitations. There is a fine line be- in Chief. If everyone will look at provement of the facilities goes hand and hand with the tween a constructive criticism and this like plainly, it looks like an Reyvic Simon Q. Uy improvement of quality and access of learning because, pure hate. It is never a battle for absolute mess. no matter how effective the style or learning materials, if it do not reach the target learners, it is still considered as useless. Aside from the printed or digitized modules and online classes, another modality of learning was embraced by SMNHS as they started the preparations, training and planing for the Radio-based Instruction pro- gram. This will surely reach learners who do not have capability of having online classes. There were On-The-Go Drives (OTG) distrib- uted to the Senior High School learners that contains digital modules. There will be second batch of distribu- tion to cater a larger number of students. With these, it lessen the number of copies of modules that is need to be reproduced and the techie students will also prosper. This only proves that SMNHS can keep up to the modern advancement one can embrace. The school together with its stakeholders and partners is extending all possible ways to elevate the students learning status in any condition. All we need to do is to cooperate and be more flexible to the new trends. Thank you SMNHS for sustaining the quality of Education amidst the challenges brought by the pan- demic. Sulong Edukalidad!

A7 StheCROLL OPINION Academic Honesty and Integrity Distant learning was taken for grant- too tempting, opportunities to cheat. It is “ ed and made the cheating easier for the very easy to abuse technology in the class- Real integrity is doing the right students and it is very rampant. It appears room and otherwise. thing, knowing that nobody’s go- to be the new trend in the new normal of ing to know whether you did it education. According to researches, some stu- or not. dents cheat because they do not think that Most of the students are falling into they have the time to do a quality job in trap called Academic Dishonesty. While order to get a good grade. One student said academic honesty means performing that the “general student body” feels that all academic works without plagiarism, cheating is “okay” in some cases, espe- cheating, lying, tampering, stealing, re- cially when one has several assignments ceiving unauthorized or illegitimate assis- that are due on the same day, which leaves tance from any person or using any source little to no time to complete them all qual- of information that is not common knowl- itatively. One of the teachers in the exper- edge. In this time of pandemic, the stu- iment asked her class, The most effective dents are almost losing the battle against way to prevent cheating is to actively pro- academic dishonesty. Here is the call for mote academic integrity and, at the same the educational institution with the help time, effectively confront students who do of the parents to instill to all learner that cheat. A school must create a culture or they must practice academic honesty at all climate that promotes the values of ethics, times. integrity, and academic honesty, as well as one that discourages academic dishonesty Some students hire a professional and misconduct. The goal is to take a com- writer to write their papers. Now, it has prehensive approach to academic hones- become easier to cheat with the availabil- ty; that is, to promulgate a policy and to ity of carry-on technologies such as cal- publicize, inculcate, and implement the culators, cell phones, and two-way pagers. policy. Accordingly, a school must estab- It was extremely easy for the students to lish a culture that discourages and deters cheat through these mediums. academic misconduct. Cheating should be less prolific if the culture of an institution Technology, as mentioned, certain- clearly condemns such misbehavior. ly has made cheating more opportunistic for the students. Academic misconduct, To sum it up, by the help of the re- cheating, and fraud never have been easier sponsible parents and teachers, the stu- due to Internet and advanced technology dents will surely win their fight against (such as email, cell phones, pagers, “paper academic dishonesty. In that way, the mills” and term paper websites with pa- students will know the importance of in- pers, exams, and essays for sale - and usu- tegrity by doing what is right although no ally with a “for research purposes only” one can see it. It is the challenge for all disclaimer, “thanks” to the lawyers - on- learners, let’s free our self and get out of line courses with chat rooms). Therefore, the trap. Be honest! technology provides many, and perhaps theSCROLL  LETTERS EDITORIAL BOARD S.Y. 2021-2022 Dear Editor, great time and effort just to make it again in the competition. I know you EDITOR IN CHIEF / REYVIC SIMON Q. UY Reaching a goal you set to do is can. Your hard work will be truly ASSOCIATE EDITOR/ CLAUDINE B. DOMINGO considered a success. paid off. Only those who attempt the NEWS EDITOR / KRISTINA CASSSANDRA P. AGASA Warm greetings to the editorial board absurd can achieve the impossible. FEATURE EDITORS / MYJDA THERESE Q. UY of “The Scroll”. I would like to congratulate you all As a former school paper adviser, I JOSEF AERIAL M. NAPULI on the successful launching of this am inspired that you are continuing CHIEF CARTOONIST / ALDRIGED S. QUILEZA 18th edition of the school English the pursuit of excellence of our be- SCI-TECH EDITORS / ANDREW A. ESTEBAN Publication. loved institution “The Scroll” which My benevolent commendation for will provide students an avenue to EDVIAN JAE MANGUBAT setting this issue of our school paper concretely practice truth, fairness, CHIEF PHOTOJOURNALIST / MICHELLE DENISSE DAMASO in this time of New Normal. Your and balance. Thus, enhancing their dedication, enthusiasm, and insight abilities to become responsible citi- MHAR L. ACEVEDA are really inspiring. I wish you many zens in the future. years of great achievements. Shine CONTRIBUTORS / JASON F. FARINAS/ BERNARD A. MADIAGA/ HYACINTH VILLANUEVA/ ZENY E. RAGADIO/ on! JASON F. FARIŇAS EdD JANICE CASIANO/ REY L. BORAGAY/ AR JAE ESTEBAN/ JOSHUA DAVE CASILA/ JOSHUA AQUINO/ KARIZZA Head Teacher III MAE AGASA/ RHON DANIELLE SION/ KIRBY JOSHUA BAUTISTA/ JOHNSON JOSE JR./ CHRISTOPHER JHON I know the whole staff has devoted ELBANO / ERGELEN ANCHO MR. ERIC DAJANO BUNDANG SCHOOL PAPER ADVISER MRS. EMELYN C. LACERONA PRINCIPAL

StheCROLL OPINION A8 Education in the new Normal Recipient of Vanguard’s blessings The current health crisis continuity in the face of school pupils who are now learning at home on their own. Phyll Jan L. Orcino brought about by CoViD19 has closures during the epidemic. Families are concerned as a result of the pandemic. Because of the taken us to a world never before Video-conferencing, which is in- risk of carrying the illness home, it separated parents from their chil- imagined. The COVID-19 pan- tended to simulate face-to-face dren, who are crucial employees. Some kids are also mourning the demic is so devastating that it has education, has even made an ap- loss of relatives or friends as a Countless sleepless nights, missed result of the pandemic. Some par- already affected most of the coun- pearance. ents may not be able to afford food special events of their love ones, and other basics for daily living, tries globally including the highly Google Meet and Zoom has be- which their children see and ob- serve at home. Furthermore, feel- urbanized countries. The Philip- come a household name. Online ings of separation from students isolated and deprived to be with and teachers have broken the nor- pines suffers the same fate. learning has been a fantastic tool mality of schooling. It’s difficult their families,some sacrificed their to foresee and assure that pupils at The present COVID-19 pandemic for achieving continual learning. home are ready to study in these own lives and left their family be- high-stress conditions. Nothing has created considerable challeng- Some schools have succeeded, but will enter or remain in their brains hind hoping for them to come back. if they are hungry, concerned, or es and has had a negative impact others have encountered severe nervous. These are some of the struggles As a society in the new normal, on educational institutions, and no worries and challenges from chil- we must guarantee that students’ faced by our medical front liners basic physical, social-emotional, one knows when it will end. Ev- dren, parents, and even their own and psychological needs are met just to come up and formulate before they can begin learning. ery country is currently putting staff. It appears that online learn- Before beginning a lesson, contact effective vac- and check in with students. Check in place strategies and processes ing and having digital platforms in with parents to see what assis- “Vaccine is cines to solve tance their children may require. the world’s to limit the virus, but the number and tools to support and promote More guidance counselors or life deadliest coaches are needed in schools to of illnesses continues to rise. In learning are the new normal. assist pupils negotiate their emo- problem- the tions and thoughts. More impor- the educational context, the new However, this new normal, which tantly, allow kids time to famil- iarize with new learning styles. normal should be considered in is overly reliant on technologi- Establish ties with them. a gift for COVID-19 If a school decides to go online, pandemic. the creation and implementation cal tools or online learning, has school officials must have a mech- anism to assure that no student of the “new normal educational to be reviewed and evaluated. is left behind or prohibited from everyone And now, we studying because they prefer one policy” in order to continue and Can we take a minute to consid- medium of learning over another. can fully enjoy An emergency learning continu- the fruit of provide quality education in the er those who will be excluded and ity scheme should include sever- to enjoy al learning delivery paths. Better face of lockdown and community disadvantaged in the new nor- financing, more robust support, their sacrifices. and more appropriate professional quarantine. mal? Can we not development for teachers must be The heroes addressed. As the COVID-19 Jason F. Farinas EdD remember that that saved thousands of lives and Pandemic spreads our digital and Every teacher makes unquestionable sac- will save millions of lives in the in many nations telecommunica- rifices, and her importance in the sphere future. But in order for that dream throughout the world, much has tions infrastructure is incapable of education is enormous, which is why to materialize, the people must been written about the new nor- of connecting every device in the her presence is required at this time disregard the doubts and give the mal in society. Higher degrees of country to the Internet? Can we of crisis. health precautions will be the new face the fact that not all students, all-out trust to the main solution - normal. Governments will contin- parents, and households have ac- to be fully vaccinated. ue to impose severe restrictions cess to electronics at home? Can COVID-19 vaccines were devel- to control the virus’s spread, fear- we pinch ourselves to comprehend oped using science that has been ing another wave of illnesses. To that many Filipino families would around for decades. Vaccines avert a probable national econom- surely spend their hard-earned are not experimental. They went ic breakdown, digital technology money on food and other essential through all the required stages of will play a bigger role in ensuring necessities to get through the day clinical trials. Extensive testing and that key sectors such as business, rather than purchasing data to go monitoring have shown that these finance, health, food services, and online? And the awful fact is that vaccines are safe and effective. communications continue to oper- this was the case for many of us Vaccines can keep you from ate. While these are only a hand- in the nation even before the pan- getting and spreading the virus that ful of the probable possibilities in demic began. causes COVID-19. These also help the new normal, we can certainly This pandemic is a litmus test for keep you from getting seriously ill claim that the new normal is ev- educational institutions. Due to even if you do get COVID-19. erything from regular. lockdowns that were implement- Given these facts and proven Schools and colleges are current- ed, several schools quickly shifted results, getting vaccinated against ly striving to create digital and to online learning. Schools had lit- COVID-19 is a wise option to technical infrastructures that will tle time to prepare and were caught combat the pandemic. From being support whatever type of virtual off guard as school administrators unarmed soldier fighting against learning they will most likely em- and teachers rushed back to their deadly and invisible opponent, brace in the education sector. drawing boards to figure out how we are now fully equipped and Right now, online learning is be- to keep learning going despite the armored to save our own lives ing pushed farther and deeper as a school cancellations. What was and also the lives of other people response to the issues of learning overlooked was the well-being of around us.

A9 StheCROLL OPINION Reading Intervention Amid Pandemic Zeny E. Ragadio learning, no means of communication DM-0UCI-2021-478 dated 25 October tualization and differentiated instruction shall still be used as instructional models, As the government limits face-to- who are at the same are struggling read- 2021. strategies, and methods. (D.O. No 42, s. face classroom interaction and prohibits 2016). Thus, some of the activities here mass gatherings because of COVID-19, ers thus could not And to address in the reading program are relevant to the DepEd’s blended learning approach, dig- times, experiences, needs, and interest of ital and printed, as the modality in the de- understand the mod- “Reading does not need to the goal of Deped the learners. Student are more likely to livery of learning is used where students ules, but the teachers in terms of literacy read if they feel it is something they are can learn from online, television, radio, could not go to them be formal. As long as the both in reading and actually good at. and printed materials. Thru this approach, and do individualized teacher as the reading comprehension, this As to the methodology, it has Deped assured that no Filipino learner is teaching due to IATF teacher and the parents article focuses on a three phases. First is the Pre-Implementa- left behind especially in terms of reading rules. This adds to of the struggling readers reading program en- tion Phase which covers parent-teacher’s and comprehension even at this time of the teachers’ mental as the reading program titled Project HEART conference to present the nature, scope, pandemic. stress that they are implementers has a good (Home Engagement and rationale of the Project HEART. Nevertheless, there are poor families who mandated to exhaust tandem, an indicator of Activities in Reading Next, Implementation Phase are the oral do not have gadgets for online classes, all means to contact the biggest measure of Techniques) for iden- reading sessions via video call, recorded view and hear lessons via TV-Video/Ra- them yet they could success. In case a parent tified struggling read- reading of the students to be submitted to dio-Based Instruction. Or even a home not do it physical- has less formal educa- ers as reading inter- the teacher, and regular meeting via GC facilitator who can guide the learner in ly”, shared by anon- tion, a relative can assist vention to be done at or video call, google meet of the teacher answering the printed learning materials. ymous during Live the parent implement home since the gov- and the home facilitator to assist the home Since then and until now, these scenarios Event Q&A in the the said program. ernment limits face- facilitator in guiding the students to read. are usually the kind of families of a Fil- virtual panel discus- to-face classroom During this phase, students will always ipino learner who is left behind in terms sion with the theme interaction of learners be assessed to see if there is progress in of oral reading and reading with compre- on Issues, Insights and teachers. their reading performance or if they can hension. follow the design reading intervention for Moreover, “teachers are in dilemma and Innovations in To identify the them. Finally, the Post Implementation regarding the monitoring of learners by conducting final evaluation/assess- who do not have the capacity for online Education Beyond the New Normal on struggling readers, the teacher will ment to check if the target objectives of Project HEART have been met. 04 November 2021 1:00 to 4:00 pm via strongly encourage the parents during MS TEAM which Master Teachers along the retrieval/distribution of the module with other High Ranking Deped Officials to fill-out the survey form if their child were requested to participate in the Pan- could hardly read and be included in the el Discussion on the Future of Education reading program of the school. As to the Beyond the New Normal Forum, Memo content of the Project HEART, contex- Alive and still kicking! “The fortress of discipline and members until it gradually grew to realized that to fight must not be it when it’s my turn to compete. confidence! Transforming learners Safety rules and param- holistically with honor.” -SMNHS 35 active members. At first, I was the first option but it should be the eters are applied every training Defenders session, medical kits were readily I still can’t believe that it is pos- so very shy because it is really my last resort. stand by. sible to have a Taekwondo (TKD) In training we are not Team In SMNHS. I always dream first time and I don’t have enough Mr. Bundang, with 13 years of allowed to do anything we want, of becoming a taekwondo player. we should strictly follow the com- I want to experience competing in idea yet about that sport, but still I experience in the field of Tae- mands if we don’t want to be pun- other schools and different meets. ished. There is a time we just need Until one time, I received news am eager to learn. kwondo, grabs to stand straight and with no extra that TKD is already approved by movements, no talking and many the principal. The core focus of different coach- more. San Miguel National High With the approval of the School’s first ever official tae- building the team Jefferson Dysoco ing seminars and current School Head of SMNHS, kwondo team started to thrive Mrs. Emelyn C. Lacerona, SMNHS during the supportive administra- is to strength- accreditation in Defender is now considered as a De- tion of Mr. Alan R. Rapada, the velopmental Sports in SMNHS. former Principal II of SMNHS. en the physical, line with sports to Thank you very much Mr. Eric Dajano Bundang, Senior Ma’am Lacerona for letting us High school Teacher II, tried to ex- mental and emotional fortitude of be updated on the latest rules and continue our journey in the field of press his intent to be the coach-in- Taekwondo. Your approval brings structor of the taekwondo team every member and discipline is the information. happiness to us and will surely which is granted immediately. give opportunity to the aspiring Our team started with about 15 top priority. The said coach also TKD players just like me before. Upon the approval of the request, served as officiating official in dis- the coach disseminated the in- trict and provincial meet and des- formation and set an orientation ignated as focal person in Central to that learners which entails the Luzon Region Athletic Associa- rules and responsibilities in be- tion (CLRAA) meet in Taekwon- coming a valid trainee. do. I joined TKD simply because I We are so very lucky be- want to learn how to defend my- cause the training course is free, self because I know that TKD is the training equipment and combat known internationally for its pow- armors are provided by our coach erful and devastating kicks. But as and some of my teammates bought the training went by, I gradually their own. They just let me borrow

the A10-A11 FeatureSCROLL THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SAN MIGUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SAN ANTONIO: ESCAPADES Written by: ENGLISH BELTERS MEET: Reyvic Simon Q. Uy WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA Ergelen Ancho A place that gives so much to to those who comes close to were greeted by a beautiful ourselves like we are all Bernard A. Madiaga see and so much to do that a it. San Miguel truly offers view. A road that separates the complete strangers. Then From the deepest sea and the day probably is not enough the best of both “ white sand beach we catch up with each other, to enjoy the whole thing. It is worlds. from the busy and talking about our dreams, our highest peak of a place where serenity meets Now imagine The waters are bright buildings. goals, and also some drama. Zambales, get as clear as crys- tumultuous joy. It is a place this, your group tal too. It is tru- We tried the We brought kettle corn which ready and brace ly a picturesque coffee from a local came in handy when we yourself as we where budget does not equate has decided to go spot to be in. bistro and it was stayed there to watch shooting venture and un- enjoyment. An awakened somewhere chill veil the magnif- icent places that enchantress now ready to and relaxed. It can just perfect for stars fly across the sky. It was lie in San Antonio, Zambales. A place petrify you with its beauty. be a huge burden the cool breeze. amazing because on one side that will surely offer you differ- Come, and let us enter the to decide where to We also tried the we see nothing but the night ent experiences straight to your luminous side of San Miguel go specially with the pandem- blueberry cakes and they sky. While on the other side, heart. Beach. Where every sight ic still ravaging the popula- were just scrumptious. We it was all fun and bright. It is gives you new ideas for new tion. San Miguel Beach offers then walked to the shore to a really lively yet calm place ways to enjoy every second of a wide and spacious shoreline see the delightful sunset in to be in depending on which your stay. San Miguel Beach which is fully covered in all its glory. It was this bright side you’re on. It was a really offers two dimensions to cater beautiful white sand. The and beautiful shade of orange fun time which was possible to every Juan’s needs. One locals are friendly and the which was extremely relaxing because of the ambiance we side offers a loud and bright ambiance is simply amazing. and pleasing to the eyes. We had on the shores. The calm- sophisticated environment to I have personally been there then started to converse with ing sound of the waves helped take your nightlife experience together with some friends. each other. We all had some us relieve some stress from to the next level. Whilst the We all have had a good time catching up to do because of deadlines. We totally forgot latter offers an untouched because the calmness of the travel restrictions. “So let’s about the time while we were environment which presents environment allowed us to en- introduce ourselves again?” busy talking and looking at you a beach which gives off joy every moment. We arrived Ar Jae jokingly asks. We the sky. tranquility and peacefulness there in the afternoon and then proceeded to introduce

CASA SAN MIGUEL San Antonio, Zambales is fortu- nate enough to have CASA San Miguel (Center for the Arts in San Antonio. It was established in the year 1993 by Alfonso “Coke” Bolipata, a world-class violinist. CASA San Miguel is the pioneer of arts and cultural development in “Zambales. It is also designated To CASA San as Regional Miguel, keep being Arts Center of steadfast in your the Cultural goals. More power Center of the and may your tribe Philippines. increase! According to townsfolk, the starting period of CASA San Miguel was not that easy due to low appreciation of culture and arts in the locality but with the firm determination, dedication and hard work of the founder, CASA San Miguel attained its prestige and respected status by now. The founder started by teaching the children in the fishing community for free, he also HOLY INFANT PARISH OF SAN ANTONIO, engaged the community through ZAMBALES seminars, workshops, exhibits etc. Come and be holy! Holy Infant Parish was built after the through all of these the townspeo- war. It was made largely out of wood then, time passed by it undergone ple were able to embrace and ap- many renovations until it was named Holy Infant Parish Church. The reno- preciate the significance of culture vation continued in preparation for the ordination of the late Re. Fr. Apolinar- and arts not only in the town but in io Lezada, who is a San Antonian. the whole world. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the year 1991, the roof of the church Nowadays, CASA San Miguel is caved in which led to its total de- struction. It approximately took two continuously spreading its wings to decades before the new church that we have now was built again. attain its goals in the name of cul- By this time, the church is fully fur- ture and arts. As a matter of fact, nished. The altar, columns and chairs and everything in it make the church it is already engaged in national not only a place of worship but a place of sincere meditation. and international tours for music, With the help and guidance of our dance, visual arts and film. Some Almighty God, Holy Infant Parish continues to help the community in of their students in music were sent fortifying their faith in God, keeping the people aware of the situation in the abroad to perform. Their perfor- society, inculcating the love to fellow men and nature and helping and serv- mance is being sought for here and ing the needy especially the poor. abroad. They displayed their honed talents and played their repertoire in suited atmosphere.

TALISYEN:THE SILENT COVE “ To experience the silent ambiance atmo- Three big names were mentioned about that This is where it sphere and cold weather, the real place for fabulous place which the people of Pundakit trully where the proper reflection and best way to experience thought as owner of privately-owned island. mountain meet the a hiking and trekking activity, Pundakit’s They are the Canlas, Monterolla and sea, except mother pride within the municipality of SanAntonio America who owned vacation spots of the nature is trying to which promotes one of its tourist’s destina- impressive place. tions – Talisayin Cove. Since, it was near the mountain, you can divide them, all- It is just one of the famous and popular enjoy and experience activities like mountain thewhile trying to coves in Zambales, which is along the trekking and mountain hiking with those make something so coastline of the sea which tourists and spe- mountains near the seashore. If you visit cial visitors were treated as a special people the place, rest assured that it will be one of magnificent and treated to a more relaxed, awesome your favorite places to back with for it safety, and quiet ambiance of nature. This place is beautiful attraction and extraordinary experi- much incomparable to other forms of coves ences. You may not waste any single hour of because of its uniqueness and peculiarity. your time having photo shoots with your Though it doesn’t have any resorts and friends. Talisayin Cove will always remain accommodation except those ‘nipa’huts that its scenery to give happiness to the people surrounds the place, Talisayin Cove stands of the world. What are you waiting for let’s still with its best and encouraging attractions. explore the beauty of Talisayin Cove! PUNDAKIT Pundakit is quite popular before compared to why? It is because of the mythical structures beauty, pristine and freshness. Pundakit is surround the place of Pundakit namely: Pun- other places. But as time goes by, because of of the islands and coves. It was proven coz’ considered one of the prides not only here in dakit Beach Resort, Nora’s Beach Resort, its people, they enhanced the hidden beauty who would deny the tantalizing beauty of our town but also in the whole province of Villa Janella Beach Resort, Capones Vista of the place; full blooded SanAntonians, the Islands and coves? Resorts? There are Zambales. Beach Resort, Patio Beach Resort, Wild who is living with a simple yet extraordinary plenty of it that could accompany you during Rose Beach Inn, Jimz Beach Resort, Pearl life here in Pundakit. Now, let me introduce your stay. Pundaquit is prominent and famous Island Beach Resort, Pundakit Paradise to you the hidden wonders of our place. Our With that, Pundakit is known because of its beautiful coves namely:Ag- Hotel, Punta de Uian, Canoe Beach Resort, home, your paradise! to be the gateway to paradise, having its naem,Annawangin, Talisayin, Nagsasa, and Maegan’s Paradise Beach Resort, Ohayo Yes! It is the beaches and the accommodating folks, finest sand, beautiful Silanguin Cove. The natural beauty of this Beach Resort etc. These resorts offer a lot for coves that made SanAntonio, a fabulous scenery and a place for adventure. We are coves truly attracts visitors and tourists and the satisfaction of the costumers from food spot for everyone, especially during peak inviting you to come and enjoy the serene surely uplift the Tourism of SanAntonio. to accommodation. seasons. Tourists from different places gath- atmosphere away from home. The two historical and extraordinary Island ered here to experience the extraordinary It is really our pride to be a SanAntonian, namely: the Capones and Camara Island It is indeed our pleasure to say that Pundakit ambiance of this havens’place and to have but it is much really my pride that I’m not really offers unforgettable experiences to the is really pride of SanAntonio for it offers a lot of some vacation or any celebration. Proud to only a SanAntonian but a 100% full-blood- visitors. things naturally and man-made. In addition, the say, shootings of many award-winning ac- ed Pundakeńo. The existence of our place is humble and accommodating people of the place tresses and actors occurs here. Want to know quite significant in our town because of its However, it is not only those natural also give spices and positive response to the views that really encourage different people development of the place. but also the different class beach resorts that

A12-A13 SAN ANTONIO: FeatureESCAPADES the SCROLL  THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SAN MIGUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNAWANGIN COVE With one lighthouse (Cape Capones even an internet connection. Just you Light House), two lakes (Annawangin and nature. lake and Nagsasa lake), four islands It’s a place where you can en- (Camara, Capones) and five cove joy the breeze and calmness of the area, (Annawangin cove, Talisayen cove, the sounds of the crickets which turns Nagsasa cove, Silangin cove and out to be the music of your evening Agnaem cove) indeed, San Antonio, and the feeling of sitting by the bonfire Zambales is one of the best spots to with your closest friends and having a spend your summer or your vacation in million stars above was surreal. the Philippines. Beach bumming in An- Just two to three hours away nawangin cove is given. But this place, from Manila and thirty minutes from it is not just an excellent spot to swim, Pundakit to Annawangin via riding a but also has incredible views and boat, you can already enjoy a getaway landscapes that you need to capture, not you’ve been waiting for so long. to mention the Annawangin lake which Annawangin cove surely gives you a magical experience as you is the most popular attraction for the go to the woods. tourists. Its popularity skyrocketed over Hiking is also a must have experience the years and it’s no hard to see why. in the cove, the series of rocky steps Its crescent shaped under at the foot of the hill which made it of nature with fine white greyish sand difficult, but reaching the top? It’s all beach surrounded by Agoho trees and worth it! secluded island vibe captured all the Annawangin cove is indeed a good tourists’ hearts. Annawangin used to place to go especially if you want to be a rocky coast but because of the unwind, de-stress, relax and commune eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, the with nature. So, what are you waiting rocky coast became a piece of paradise for? Pack your bag, reserve a boat and became the gateway of every and prepare yourself to experience the beach-lovers’ haven. beauty of Annawangin, the beauty of There are no hotels, no electricity and nature. This island is also known to be the CAPONES ISLAND Grand Capon or Capon Grande Island. The island is characterized by huge rock Seeing the formations and steep cliffs surrounded island feels like you’re sink- by white sand and coral beaches. The ing to the very island is famous for the century-old depths of it’s geography. It’s Capones Lighthouse and it is a must for like the sands, travelers to visit. It is astonishing and the rocks and fulfilling! the waves talk On top of the lighthouse, you can see to your soul. how abundant in beautiful scenery Pun- dakit has, how abundant San Antonio is. Capones island and cove is enriched with its clear waters, white sands and colorful stones making it an amazing place to have fun and relax. Having Picnics and overnight are also a must try while dancing and playing guitar. When we visit the Island, we had a good time discovering the place and taking our pictures. Although it’s a tiring moment reaching the top, the morning breeze and its scenic atmosphere makes you relaxed. I Wish we could return to the place once more.

tSheCROLL SCI-TECH A14 Secret of ‘Clitoria Ternatea’ in SMNHS Moderna beats Pfizer against Feeding Program shared, “I and the said plant also found used this Butterfly pea to col- COVID-19 vac- Myjda Therese Q. Uy or the rice so that students and planted near the ‘Gulayan sa cines effectiveness visitors will be more attractive Are you experiencing lack in buying our served lunch ev- Paaralan’ area of Junior High Andrew A. Esteban of energy, almost stressed, in- ery day in canteen. I also used somnia, over fatigue, consti- this even during our feeding School (JHS), near the school The US Centers for Disease Control pated, poor eyesight, losing program because I know that and Prevention (CDC) released a your hair or losing collagen on some of its benefits that can canteen so it is easy to use and your skin? ‘Clitoria Ternatea’ help the students be more ac- new study that reveals the Moderna or Butterfly Pea is willing to harvest. In study to Covid-19 vaccine gives better long- help. tive.” during an on-the-spot in- term protection against hospitaliza- terview. date, ‘Clitoria Ternatea’ is one tions than Pfizer’s vaccine, on Friday It is an amazing brain boosting herb native to trop- Butterfly pea has been as- of the few plants on earth that (Sept 17). ical equatorial Asia. Known cribed many health benefits in Researchers from the CDC looked for its luminous indigo color, both in Chinese medicine of contain cyclotides, peptides at roughly 3,689 persons who were ‘Clitoria Ternatea’ or But- which have supported with con- hospitalized with severe Covid-19 terfly pea has been used as a temporary clinical research. that have shown to possess an- between March 11 and August 15, vegetable cooking, to color It is proven in San Miguel Na- the rice or to make striking- tional High School (SMNHS), ti-HIV and tumor properties, 2021 - a timeframe that predates ly vibrant colored rice in San that using Butterfly pea, it can and encompasses the Delta variant’s Miguel National High School color cooked rice into indigo while certain cyclotides have (SMNHS). A tradition- dominance. al Chinese medicine, ‘Clitoria been shown to be toxic to can- 12.9 percent received Moderna shot, Ternatea’ has been consumed 20% received the Pfizer-BioNTech, for centuries as a memory cer cells. In fact, while more and 3.1 percent received the Johnson enhancer, brain booster, an- ti-stress and calmative agent. It studies are needed recent Chi- & Johnson shots overall. is also known as Asian Pigeon Wings, Blue Bell Vine, Blue nese research suggests butter- 93% Pea, Cordofan Pea and Darwin MODERNA pea. fly pea is very effective against EFFICACY RATE Aida Q. Hibaya, Com- certain lung cancer cells. mittee Chairman on School’s Over the course of the study, the Researchers have also Moderna vaccine was 93% successful against hospitalization, whereas Pfizer found that a powder made (88%), and J&J (68%) effective. from the group-up butterfly Pfizer’s loss of effectiveness against hospitalization was particularly pro- pea leaves can enhance cogni- nounced: it dropped from 91 percent, tive ability, improving memo- 14-120 days after immunization to 77% more than 120 days afterwards. ry and brainpower. So Comparing the same two periods, what are you waiting for? Try Moderna dropped from 93% to 92% to experience the long lasting percent effective. Also, another assessment of the levels benefits of ‘Clitoria Ternatea’ of different types of antibodies activat- ed by the vaccinations, obtained from for anti-depression, anti-stress, 100 participants, was also included in normal sleeping habit, having the study. In comparison to Pfizer and J&J, the good eyesight and anti-hair Moderna vaccine evoked greater levels of antibodies for a crucial portion of loss. Integrating this vegeta- the virus’ spike protein, which it utiliz- ble flower to your food will es to penetrate cells There is mounting evidence that the give you a long lasting life and Moderna vaccine is superior than the Pfizer vaccine, including past CDC 100% healthy eating habits. studies. SMNHS promotes ‘Gulayan sa Paaralan’ Moderna claims that Covid-19 vaccination protection is weakening Mhar L. Aceveda country through implementation of their harmonious relationship with the and makes the case for a Coronavirus school-community food production un- environment.” Aida Q. Hibaya, Junior To promote vegetable production in San der this program. High School (JHS) Program Coordi- microsite booster. Miguel National High School (SMN- Josephine N. Sales, the Senior High nator, said in a statement. HS), the ‘Gulayan sa Paaralan Program’ School (SHS) Program Coordinator, re- Spreading consciousness and awareness (GPP) was intensified and will be moni- marked during a personal interview. about this project, was initiated to inno- tored using the process of organic farm- “As program coordinator of senior high vate and inform learners, stakeholders ing. school, I started to make a project that and people of the community about or- With the initiative of the coordinators extend to the community and it’s called ganic fertilizers in the enhancement of from junior and senior high school, the ‘Gulayan Para Kay Nanay’ which in- garden yields. Sales stressed: “It will said program was launched successfully volves the barangay, parents and other also be a good experience and practice last week of May during the ‘Brigada stakeholders in school gardening project especially to our agriculture students, if Eskwela’ opening. which aims to develop strong connec- they are aware and expose to this pro- The launching was in accordance with tion to the community.”, cess of farming.” the Department of Education (DepEd) The result of project will be the highlight Memorandum No. 293, s. 2007 which In the JHS, the contest entitled ‘Con- and will be part of the judging during the seeks to address hunger and malnu- tainer Gardening’ using organic process, 2019 Search for the Best School Veg- trition, problems and promotes food served as best practice of SMNHS and etable Gardens School Implementers. security and economic stability in our has a vital contribution for its feeding Hibaya noted that the program must be program. properly organized, observed and moni- “We need to continue this activity so tored for its development. that students will be able to develop

A15 StheCROLL SCI-TECH No sockets? Ocampo’s DC charger got your back Edvian Jae Mangubat handy, about a size of your palm and it light in weight. Today, many of us can’t live without cell It is magnificent work and a perfect innova- phones because it become part of our ev- tion in our modern-day today. In the study, eryday life and are usable in our everyday the researcher made use of IC (Integrated routines. Circuit) 7805 that functions as a voltage But, what if you’re in a situation where you regulator. This aims to create and establish really need to call someone badly and your the significance determining the potential of phone battery is empty? using IC 7805 as voltage regulator in getting The principle of the battery may be simple the desire output of 5V. The input voltage it is chemistry and technology that really for this type of integrate circuit ranges from matters most. There are still limiting factors 7V to 35V. There are four diodes connect- as why current technology can’t deliver in ed in parallel with the DC motor to allow an increasing the power efficiency of a phone electric current to pass in only one direction. battery. Big problem to us, right? Thanks This blocking action helps produce the rated to Mr. Maurice Ocampo, Teacher II of San output voltage of the needed to be regulated Miguel National High School, he invented by IC 7805. a charger. Not just an ordinary charger be- It is so nice to know that not all things de- cause this charger gives you electricity at pend on main power source of electricity, ease. By using DC and other reusable mate- sometimes we just need to use our creative rials, he made an outstanding charger. It is so mind to discover new things that can be use- ful from scrap materials. Play, Build And Learn With Minecraft: Education Edition from page a16 tal role in gameplay: a teacher has the possibil- student. With Minecraft: Education Edition, The COVID-19 pandemic brought many ity to act as a guide for students while playing. teachers can also enjoy the benefits of being in They can give guidance and instructions, pro- a community with other teachers through the changes and challenges in education, which af- vide more information, fect schools, teachers, and most especially, stu- and even insert web Minecraft Professional dents. But this didn’t hinder education systems links to let students Learning Community. around the world in making sure that learning know more and have Here, they can connect takes place and education continues through access to additional ref- with other educators, distance learning and other learning delivery erences. Teachers can participate in discus- modalities. even use chalkboards, sions, and earn badges. like in the real world, Minecraft: Education Some may already be familiar with to layout assignments, Edition is also a good Minecraft, a popular game where players col- and objectives for the opportunity for teach- laborate and build creatively with blocks in im- students, and create a ers to grow profession- mersive 3D worlds. But what is this Minecraft: non-player character ally. Teachers can join Education Edition? How is it different from the that works as a guide, the Minecraft Teacher original Minecraft game and how will it help linking students from Academy to take free teachers and students in distance learning? one task to another. The courses and become website also features Minecraft-certified Minecraft: Education Edition is a ver- numerous tools to make teachers. sion of the popular open-world game, Mine- navigating the platform craft, specially designed for education. While easier for teachers. Tu- Minecraft: the original game allows for free exploration torial videos and les- Education Edition is and plays like a traditional game, Minecraft: son plans are available, indeed a great inno- Education Edition is more of a platform for some of which are vation in education. A learning that is based on the popular game. downloadable worlds very useful platform to Minecraft: Education Edition is a great help that help teachers inte- teach and learn import- to teachers especially during these times. It grate the game into the ant 21st century skills, helps educators meet students where they are classroom. The classroom mode allows teach- and help teachers and and inspires deep, meaningful learning across ers to see a map of the virtual world, allowing students stay connect- subjects. Educators around the world use Mi- them to zoom in and out to interact with each ed to the classroom even in distance learning. necraft: Education Edition to teach lessons, Learn to Build, Build to Learn with Minecraft: build social-emotional skills, and inspire proj- Education Edition! ect-based learning. Teachers have a fundamen-

2021-2022 SCI-TECHAUGUST TO NOVEMBER VOL. XVII / ISSUE 1 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SAN MIGUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL the SCROLL  FORT OF TRUTH WITHIN OUR PEN Miguellians gear up for NSTW Edvian Jae Mangubat In preparation for the upcom- Spearheaded by Mrs. Emelyn C. Lacerona, Assistant School Principal II of SMNHS together ing National Science and Technology with the Youth for Environment in School’s Organization (YES-O) advisers and concerned week, San Miguel National High faculty in Science and Technology held a meeting for the month-long celebration of the School (SMNHS) teachers devised a National Science and Technology Week. November 4. Science Month-long Celebration on November 12-26,2021. PLAY, BUILD AND LEARN WITH MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION “Naghanda kami ng weekly activi- ties para sa aming mga mag aaral na Hyacinth Villanueva lilinang sa kanilang talento patungkol sa Science and Technology sa loob ng As the Department of Education explores isang Buwan,”said Ma’am Rochelle sustainable approaches to innovative teaching Domingo, science teacher. and learning, the Office of the Undersecretary With the theme, “Agham at Teknolo- for Administration (OUA) made a partnership hiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon” with Microsoft Philippines, Inc., in conducting the first activity will be poster making, capacity program on Minecraft: Education Edi- followed by Environmental Photo on tion. The said program was piloted in selected second week and lastly, the science Divisions including the Division of Zambales. Quiz Bee. “Sa ganitong paraan, lahat ng es- page a15 tudyante ay nabibigyan ng pantay na karapatan na makalahok sa ibat ibang activities, hindi man sila mabili upang irepresenta ang paaralan sa Division, ang mahalaga ay naexperience nila.” SMNHS will represent San Antonio District in the Robotics competition in NSTW. “This is my first time to join in this kind of competition, kaya medyo kinakabahan ako pero nakatutuwa dahil ako ang mapalad na napili para irepresent ang San Antonio District” said the chosen participant in Robotics competition. “Para manalo sa contest, kailangan ng intensive training, focus at dedicated dapat ang contestant sa ginagawa nya,“ said Coach, Ma’am Ma. Lourdes Mendoza. According to Ma’am Roxanne Minola, a science teacher, “Regular practice, patience, alamin ang tema at criteria ng contest at syiempre and pag gamit ng maayos sa taglay na talent and skills, un kasi ang main ingredients para makamit ang tagumpay.” GAME ELEMENTS. The periodic table being shown in game accompanied by the virtual avatar of a teacher.