VOLUME XXVII ISSUE NO.

1 • MARCH 2013

IV-EC Studes
Shine in Thailand!
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NNHS delegates show their medals after winning 2 golds and a silver at the the 8th International

Seniors # in
Exhibition for Young Inventors (IEYI)held in Thailand last June 28-30.(From L to R –first row) Mr. Russell
P. Samson, Ms. Heydiliza A. Santos, Dr. Maria Cristina A. Robles, and Mrs. Elizabeth S. Joseph, (second

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row) Eugenio R. Letada III, Rossanna M. Tengson, Angelica H. Dela Cruz, and John Matthew D. Zarate.

ohn Matthew D. Zarate,

Eugenio R. Letada III,
and Angelica H. Dela
Cruz garnered awards
at the 8thInternational
Exhibition for Young Inventors
(IEYI) 2012, held in Bangkok
International Trade and
Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
Bang-Na District, Bangkok,
Thailand last June 28-30, 2012.
Zarate won a gold medal
for his project “Carboxylme-
thyl Cellulose: A Biodegrad-
able Circuit Board”, His coach/
adviser was Mrs. Elizabeth S.
Joseph who was also the head
tive Potential of Apatot on
the Somatic and Genetic Cells
of White Mice”. His coach/
adviser was Ms. Heydiliza A.
Santos. Angelica Dela Cruz, on
the other hand, won a silver
medal for her project, “Sell-
oum Plant Stalk as an Alterna-
tive Source of Textile Fibre”,
her coach/adviser was Mr.
Russell P. Samson. Rossanna
M. Tengson was also with the
delegation. NNHS principal,
Dr. Maria Cristina A. Robles,
was also with the group to give
her full support.
The IEYI is an annual in-
the students’ success in future
workforce. It is an exhibition
which showcase school-age
Division NAT 2012
students’ unique talents in Navotas National High School ranked first from among
creativity and invention and the public secondary schools in the division of Navotas City
was created with the vision in the National Achievement Test (NAT) 2012 last March 6.
that children should be given The NAT is an annual examination given by the DepEd that aims
opportunities to develop to evaluate the performance and competence of the students.
key skills that are required in 690 Fourth Year students of NNHS S.Y. 2011-2012 took the test.
understanding fundamental Compared to the previous NNHS NAT results, there was a
concepts behind the future’s dramatic increase in the proficiency in the core subjects –
mainstream Science and tech- English 70.33%, Science and Technology 65.18%,
nology. Araling Panlipunan 60.06%, Filipino 59.62%,
The international com- and Mathematics 55.43%.
petition was participated by-
300 delegates who presented Anthony Malonzo
and defended 386 projects, in-

Zarate tops National Science Quest

supervisor for the Navotas Na- ternational competition which
tional High School delegation. aims to provide students with
Letada, also won a gold medal knowledge and skills that are
for his project “Radio-Protec- imperative and necessary for After winning first prize
in the NCR-SIP Competition
in the Regional Science and
Technology Fair 2012 last
October, held at Las Piñas
East National High School,
John Matthew D. Zarate,
IV-EC once again, emerged
champion in the National
Science Quest, organized
by ASEP (Association of Sci-
ence Educators in the Phil-
ippines), held at Teachers’
Camp, Baguio City last Feb-
ruary 8-10, 2013.
Zarate outsmarted sev-
eral participants from dif-
Zarate smartly defends his SIP to judges and participants ferent secondary schools
of the 10th National Science Ques, held at Teachers’ in the Philippines. With his
camp, Baguio City last February 28-30. SIP entitled “Carboxymethyl
Cellulose: A Biodegradable
Board for E-Circuits, Zarate
won in the Science Investiga-
tory Project (SIP), Cluster 1,
Individual Applied Category.
This was the same SIP he
defended in the NCR-SIP
tilt. Mrs. Elizabeth S. Joseph,
NNHS Science Teacher, was
his coach/adviser.
The study focused on
the feasibility of Nata de
Coco as a raw material in
the production of electronic
circuit boards. It showed a
promising solution to the
current standing of the
country and the world itself
as its continuous produc-
tion of waste, and also one
way to boost the Philippines’
economy. The study proved
that it will produce a board
for circuit that has high en-
durance, has flexibility and
several unique qualities from
our electronic cards nowa-
days. These cheaper boards
are biodegradable as well
as eco-friendly. This project
simply wanted to discover
feasibility of waste material
producing utility equipment
in the field of electronics.
The event was attended
by superintendents, supervi-
sors, principals and depart-
ment heads from different
secondary schools nation-
wide. Jonh Carl Alag
2 news
Navoteños enjoy local
scholarship grants
Angat Navotas at CHED Scholarship Program. 15
graduating high school students from different secondary
schools in Navotas are given a scholarship grant by Cong.
Toby Tiangco under his congressional fund from the Com-
mission on Higher Education (CHED) every year. The ben-
eficiaries will receive P5,000.00 every semester. Almost
45 students benefit from this programs since June 2010

Angat Navotas NPC Scholarship. Every year Cong.

Toby Tiangco provides P700,000.00 from his Priority As-
sistance Development Fund or Pork Barrel to support
many young Navoteños that are willing to pursue college
at Navotas Polytechnic College. Full scholarships were
given to all who qualified. Currently there are 541 benefi-
ciaries of the said program.

The DOST-SEI representatives award the ₱100,000 grant for the implementation of the project M-CART
Navotaas Scholarship. More than 100 Navoteños,
to Dr. Maria Cristina A. Robles, NNHS principal (5th from left) and project proponent Leomel Ramos
incoming high school, college and post graduate stu-
(4th from left), together with Dr. Magdalena Arañez, Dr. Nenita Rivera, former Schools Division Super-
dents, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with
intendent; Mrs. Florabel F. Santos, Juris de Mesa and Rommel Peñaranda.
the Navotas City Government as represented by Mayor
John Rey Tiangco. They formally received the scholarship
grant under the Navotaas Scholarship Programs of the lo-

M-CART is DOST-SEI search finalist

cal government unit. The number of scholars has grown
from 28 last year to more than 100 this year through the
generous support of some business companies and pri-
The Navotas National High Schools’ Project M-CART was chosen one of the 6 final- vate individuals during the fund-raising activity held last
ists by the DOST-SEI through its project - Search for Innovative Practices in Managing November 2012 dubbed as "Takbo ni Juan Para sa Iskolar
Large Classes for Effective Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics. ng Bayan."

The Science Education teaching in the situation of

Institute of the Department
of Science and Technol-
managing extra-large classes
as well as decongesting their
NNHS: Over-All Champion in Division Science tilt
ogy (DOST-SEI), conferred classrooms for better in-
Navotas National High Retuya, Ms. Anika Dana Micaella Leonud (IV EC)
the award of recognition to structional results through a
School was proclaimed the Sengco and Mr. Russell and Anthony Malonzo (IV-
NNHS’s Project Team, last simple teaching practice.
Over-All Champion in the Samson,respectively. EC). Their trainer was Mrs.
August 31, 2012 at the Hy- Since the implementa-
Division Science Quest, held For Investigatory Elizabeth Joseph.
att Hotel and Casino, Manila tion of the Project M-CART,
at Kaunlaran High School last Project, First Place winners For TugSayAwit (Tugtog-
for initially implementing almost 95% of classroom
September 15, 2012, bagging for Life Science category Sayaw-Awit) Contest, First
the Project M-CART (Mo- teachers have used the in-
13 Golds, 6 Silvers, 5 Bronze were Christian Lacza (II-EC), Place was awarded to
bile Computer Aided Rein- novation. The project is
Medals and a Grand Trophy. Grace dela Cruz (III-EC) and the team of NNHS IV-EC
forcement for Teaching) to embraced by NNHS teach-
With the theme, Rossanna Tengson (IV-EC), Students. Their trainer was
71 NNHS students from the ing force that they invested
“Environmental Protection Second Place winner was Ms. Heydiliza Santos. The
second to the third quarters their hard-earned money to
and Conservation of Eugenio Letada (IV-EC) and Tugsayawit Contest aimed
of S.Y. 2011-2012, making buy their own units, aside
Ecosystem”, the tilt was Third Place winners were to encourage people to take
the team qualified for the from the available units that
participated by several Angelica Dela Cruz (IV-EC) care of our Mother Earth.
search. have been donated by LGUs,
students from all the public and Jerico de Vera (III- For Teacher’s Strategic
NNHS competed for the NGOs, parents, student-
high schools in Navotas City. Aguinaldo). Their trainers Intervention Material
Extra-Large Category (70-90 alumni and other stakehold-
For Science Quiz Bee, were Ms. Heydiliza Santos (SIM), First Place winners
students) and was awarded ers.
First Place winner was King and Mrs. Elizabeth Joseph. were: Mrs. Socora Retuya,
a ₱100,000 grant for the im- Armed with an inno-
Paulo Vasquez (II-Galileo), For Applied Science category, Mr. Russell Samson, Ms.
plementation of the project. vative approach called M-
Second Place winners were First Place winner was John Heydiliza Santos, and Ms.
The ultimate purpose of this CART, it is hoped that quality
Jade Ann Ilagan (7-EC) and Matthew Zarate (IV-EC), Anika Dana Sengco for
project is to urge all teachers education will be delivered
Rossanna Tengson (IV-EC), Second Place winners were First Year, Second Year,
to rekindle their passion for to all students.
and Third Place winner John Carlo Santos (IV-EC), Third Year and Fourth Year,
James Edillo
was Jerome Balatbat (II- Rogilyn Aquino (IV-EC) and respectively.
EC). Their trainers were Mr. Neal Dela Cruz (IV-EC) and For Improvisation of
M-CART: Main teaching tool for M-ISOS Leomel Ramos, Mrs Socora Third Place winners were Instructional Materials, First
At the start of the school year 2012-2013, NNHS had implemented an
innovative solution to meet the growing population of the school. Dubbed
as M-ISOS (Modified in school, out school), this system is another alternative
solution in handling extra large classes which consisted of an average of 80-
90 students per class.
The program aims to build a friendly learning environment to the
students as well as the teacher by reducing the number of students inside the
classroom to 45. Under this program the number of days the students will
attend their respective classes will range from 2-3 days a week compared
to regular scheme of 5 days. The schedule consists of (MW*F and TTH*F)
and the number of section will be doubled to comply with the program.
On the other hand the number of hours per subject will be extended in
accordance with the standard of Kto12. To be able to compensate with the
lost times that they’re not in school, students were given integrative learning
modules to be done at home and monitored and checked by teachers.
Tests & Feedback mechanisms were used to ensure that learners comply
with the requirements to further strengthen the program it was combined
with M-CART, another innovative delivery system of the school which was
implemented in June 2011. Eugenio Letada III
news 3
NNHS celebrates National Reading Month
NNHS celebrated the annual National Reading Month, last November with an array of
activities to promote the love for ‘reading’.
The fourth year students from EC administered a storytelling activities to Bagumbayan
Elementary School (BES) pupils from November 5-9. Dubbed “Kwentong may Kwenta”, the IV-
EC students, headed by Mrs. Mona Lisa F. Adriano read interesting stories to school children
of the BES.
Other activities were conducted by the NNHS English Teachers during the month-long
celebration were “Book sa Sulok” wherein teachers provided reading corners to encourage
students to spare their free time on reading while inside the campus; The “Basa Pasa”, a
whole school approach on reading was also conducted, which was headed by Mr. Marco D.
Meduranda; “Hindi ka Nag-iisa”, an oratorical contest which was participated by selected
students from all year levels; the “Bookworm Strom” and the Quiz Bee, for all year levels.
This event is in support of the ten-point Education agenda of the Aquino administration, to
promote the Every child a Reader Program (ECARP) and to commemorate the Birth anniversary
of the late senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Sr., an ardent reader himself, who was born on
November 27, 1932. With Ninoy as an inspiration, this practical and creative tool to improve
literacy is as much about reading as it is about hope as reiterated on the writing of and about
Ninoy. John Matthew D. Zarate

Perez, Tengson: 2013’s

Mr. and Ms. Language Arts Dr. Loreta B. Torrecampo,
Schools Division Superin-
Crismel Dara Tengson, IV-EC and Aaron Jowell Perez, IV- tendent, cutting the ceremonial
ribbon which formally opens the
Obedience were proclaimed Mr. and Ms. Language Arts 2013, “Family Fun Day” celebration at
a search for the model English language learner in NNHS, pro- NNHS. She is being assisted by
moting confidence and competence in English communica- Dr. Maria Cristina A. Robles,
tion skills. NNHS principal, Mrs. Florabel
Santos and Mrs. Elizabeth
With the theme “Sharpening Language Skills for Global
Joseph.
Citizenship”, the search aims to discover talented students
to hone their capabilities and enhance their confidence and
competence in speaking the English language to be globally
competitive individuals.
Winners for 1st Runner-Up were Camille Jerica Goli, IV- Reyes, De
Humility and John Carlo Santos, IV-EC.
2nd Runner-Up winners were Apple Francisco, III-Boni- Jesus cap
facio and Dindong Serrano, IV-Humility.
For the special awards: Camille Jerica Goli (IV-Humility) 1st, 2nd in
bagged The Ms. Congeniality, Ms. Talent, and Ms. Photogenic
awards. Dominique Trinidad (IV-EC) was awarded Mr. Con- Aaron Jowell Perez (IV-Obedience) and Crismel Dara Tengson (IV-EC)
‘Pop’ contest
geniality. Mr Photogenic was Candido Serrano ((IV-EC). John smile with pride and confidence after they were proclaimed Mr. &
Carlo Santos (IV-EC) won the Mr. Talent Award. While the Ms. Language Arts 2013 on the celebration of the English Fest last Jhon Aron Reyes
People’s Choice Award went to Aaron Perez and Crismel Dara January 24. (7-Diamond) and Eloisa de
Tengson. Jesus (IV-EC), capped First and
Seven pairs from the juniors and the seniors competed Values Education Department Head, and Mr. Rolando Del- Second Place, respectively,
in the beauty, wit, and talent tilt. The candidates were judged gado, TLE Department Head. The Q & A portion was admin- in the Population Education
by their gracefulness and wit. Judges consisted of Mrs. Mar- istered by Mr. Marco D. Meduranda, the event’s Master of Contest held at Tanza
ita Aquino, MAPEH Department Head, Ms. Ann Laura Sengco, Ceremonies. National High School last
January 25.
Reyes won in the poster
making contest, where he

Letada tops BSP-DepEd oratorical contest will represent the division

Eugenio Letada III of IV-EC won
first place in the 14th Bangko Sentral
ng Pilipinas-DepEd Division Oratori-
cal Contest, held at Navotas National
High School last September 21.
With this year’s theme: “Moni-
toring Progress on Decent Work
through Statistics: Pathway to In-
clusive Growth”, Letada outsmarted
five other participants from differ-
ent public high schools in Navotas
City. Second place winner was Joh-
nel S. Palafox of San Roque National
High School and third was Alexa Ken
B. Mendoza from Kaunlaran High
School
Ms. Nepomuceno officially
opened the competition proper giv-
ing insight on the real essence of
winning and losing in a competition.
Judges during the contest were
Mrs. Aurora de Jesus, Education Su-
pervisor in Filipino; Mrs. Esperanza
Tecson, Master Teacher from Kapit-
bahayan Elementary School; Mrs.
Dominguez, master teacher from
Bangkulasi Elementary School rep-
resenting Mrs. Evangeline Avendaño,
Principal, Kapitbahayan Elementary
School.
Letada’s trainer/coach was Mr.
Marco Meduranda, who also wrote
to the Regional level, while
de Jesus won in the Pop
the oration piece. Quiz Bee competition. Both
The event was made possible students outsmarted other
through the efforts of the English De- participants from among
partment teachers led by their Head, the six public high schools
Mr. Mario Siason with the support of in Navotas City. They were
NNHS principal, Dr. Maria Cristina A. trained by Mr. Felix B.
Robles. Ternida, Jr., MTII, Araling
Further, Letada represented Panlipunan.
the Division of Navotas to the NCR Questions in the quiz
BSP-DepEd oratorical contest last bee consisted of Family
September 2012 at the Bangko Sen- Life and Responsible
tral ng Philippines, Mabini Harrizon, Parenthood, Gender and
wherein he was awarded a cash prize Development, Population
of 7,500 pesos. and Reproductive Health,
John Carl R. Alag Population, Environment,
John Matthew D. Zarate Resources and Sustainable
Development.
Micaella Leonud
4 news
Students pay tribute to their classroom heroes
Students, led by the SSG
officers and members pay
tribute to their teachers dur-
ing the World Teachers Day
Celebration last October 5,
2012.
SSG lined up a whole
day of fun and activities
exclusively for teachers of
NNHS to give them a well
delivered break from their
stressful work. In the morn-
ing, the teachers were pre-
sented by special numbers
by the Fourth year students
from sections – EC, Humil-
ity, Obedience and Integ-
rity. Video presentations of
teachers in candid shots, and
their most awesome moods
delighted both the students
and their teachers.
With the theme “Lakas,
Sigla, Saya: Guro ang Bida”,
YRC conducts
Themed as “My Teach-
Division-Wide
er, My Hero”, the National
Teachers’ Month (Septem-
Research
ber 5 – October 5, 2012) Seminar-
aims to give tribute to all the
teachers in the world. Differ- Workshop
ent contests/activities were
conducted which include: The Young Research-
Slogan/ Poster making, Lo- ers’ Club (YRC) of Navotas
go-making, Essay writing, National High School con-
Jingle Rap Contest and On- ducted its first ever Division-
line Greetings/ messages to wide Research Seminar/
their teachers to show their Workshop last December 18,
love and admiration for their 2012 at the NNHS campus.
teacher-heroes. With the theme, “Mo-
Dr. Maria Cristina A. tivate, Develop the Young,
Robles, in her message, Making a Strong Foundation
acknowledged the NNHS Through the Sciences”, the
teachers for their dedica- seminar aims to equip stu-
tion and passion for teach- dents with the skills neces-
ing. She also congratulated sary to identify and handle
the SSG, its advisers – Mr. problems, as well as, pro-
Emerlito S. Matias, and Aral- duce creative and practical
ing Panlipunan Head, Mr. solutions to one’s communi-

Making Every
the teachers enjoyed games, Perfecto Cincollagas for a job ty; to give students opportu-
contests and other activities well done. nity to inquire about alterna-
tive ways solving a problem

Teacher a Reading
prepared by the SSG. Chris Justine Arquilita
Hazel Anne Espartinas - innovative thinking through
John Carlo Santos the sciences ; and to provide

Teacher students with the ability to

be self-sustaining through
the understanding of sci-

TQC
Reading took a central
focus in Navotas National
High School as teachers in all
subject areas participated in
a teach-in seminar dubbed
as “BASA-PASA Whole-
Teachers’ Quality Circle School Approach to Reading
presentation was delivered
by Mr. Marco D. Meduranda,
a 2nd year English teacher
who has taken reading
education units in his
graduate studies in UP
Diliman. The speaker tackled
ence and its application in
the context of the society.
North Bay Boulevard
ES, San Rafael ES – all from
District I and Tangos ES (Dis-
trict II)
John Matthew D. Zarate /

Collaborative teaching Instruction.” Spearheaded the need for a whole-school Angelica H. Dela Cruz
by the English department, approach – one where all
the activity was conducted school stakeholders are
in two separate dates: taking an active role, to assist struggling readers,
The conception of Project M-CART has made teaching November 29, 2012 and address the learning gaps boosting them to proficient
learning more engaging and enjoyable for students in Navo- January 04, 2013. of students especially in performance when reading
tas National High school. The simple but innovative teaching The seminar/workshop reading. content-based material,” Mr.
practice initiated by a few teachers has become a school- sought to help subject area “The teaching of Meduranda underscored.
based strategy and an Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) de- teachers in developing the reading is now a shared This seminar paved the
signed to decongest extra-large classes of 70-80 students per reading competencies of responsibility of all teachers. way for the conceptualization
class. It was made the main teaching tool in adoption and students by giving them This premise does not mean of an activity of the school
implementation of M-ISOS (Modified-In School/ Out-School training on the teaching that content teachers should dubbed “Reading Literacy
Scheme in NNHS for SY 2012-2013). of reading in the content become reading teachers; Program: A Whole School
Workshops and ICT trainings were conducted to teach- areas. A well prepared and rather, content teachers Approach” for school year
ers by the M-CART project team, hence the implementation highly informative lecture can structure lessons to 2013-2014 - MDM
of another strategy- the TQC (Teacher`s Quality Circle), which
paved the way to peer collaboration and peer mentoring.
To address the call for teachers to collaborate and share
the most effective strategies they see with their colleagues,
Math department hosts NCR seminar
the different subject areas of NNHS have come up with very
A seminar on “The Use of Scientific Calculator in Teaching Mathematics” was hosted by
promising TQC projects.
Navotas National High School last November 6, 2012.
The English Department has their Dare to Excel Program
Spearheaded by the Mathematics Department, led by Mr. Ronaldo B. Hong, the seminar
and the BASA PASA Seminar Workshops for Teachers. Math
was attended by different Education Supervisors in the National Capital Region (NCR). The
Department has come up with the Double Exposure teaching
event started with a welcome remarks from the school’s principal, Dr. Maria Cristina A. Robles,
scheme and The Peer Teaching among Mathematics teach-
followed by an inspirational message by Dr. Loreta B. Torrecampo, Schools Division Superinten-
ers. Filipino Department has their own version of Halinang
dent, Navotas City, who introduced and acknowledged all 17 supervisors and 30 participants
Magbasa. Science Department has M-CART Teaching and En-
in the event.
hancement Program. Values Education –SLARS (Save Lives Of
The orientation on the Use of Scientific Calculator was discussed by Dr. Juanita Ferrido,
At Risks Students); TLE- Angat Sarap Navotas and their Live-
the Education Program Supervisor II, DepEd NCR, who shared the some techniques on how to
liood Entreprenneurship and MAPEH Department has come
use the calculator effectively. Participants also shared their experiences in teaching Mathemat-
up with Wellness Program.
ics. Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Marco Meduranda.
Eugenio R. Letada III
A meeting among the supervisors was also conducted by the supervisors after the semi-
nar to discuss about the effective ways on teaching and learning Mathematics.
Crisanta Elena Lopez
editorial 5

Internet Access:
Danger to Students?
by Eugenio R. Letada III

Students greatly familiarized the term “Internet”. Nowadays, internet
is becoming a requirement of students. Browsing your net can answer your
academic and professional needs. Based on the “Study on internet access
and use by Filipino school children” by the Asian Institute of Journalism
and Communication, almost three-fourths or 74 percent of Filipino School
children have access to the internet.
The Internet is the largest set of computer networks that use the
Internet Protocol. The invention and development of the Internet was the
biggest discovery by mankind in the 20th century that led to a revolution.
Today, the Internet is used by more than 50% of the world population as its
applications are found in nearly every fields of life: be it communication,
knowledge, news, shopping, marketing, entertainment, education, etc. So
how exactly does the Internet technology benefit students for education?
Let us take a look at it in detail. (Pandit, 2010)
According to the AIJC study, the high level of computer illiteracy should
be a priority concern since “competitiveness” and “survival” of children in
today’s Knowledge Society is greatly dependent on digital literacy. Access
and appropriate use of the Internet can provide children a good head start in
child development especially if they are exposed to child-friendly websites.
The Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication states that
Bullying: a New Perspective
By: John Matthew D. Zarate
greater capability of schoolchildren to upload anddownload materials
enhances self-expression and creativity, enables them to link withothers
Everyone had grown to it, had experienced it, either directly or
who share the same interests, and therefore widens opportunities for
indirectly, it is called bullying. It includes verbal harassment, physical
sharing andnetworking. Filipino children are no longer just consumers but
assault and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims,
producers as well – nowreferred to as “prosumers.”
perhaps on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or ability.
Internet nowadays is becoming an educational tool for students.
In the United States, more than 13 million children had been
Answering assignments as fast as possible and creating projects as easy as
bullied last year. Bullying cases in the Philippines are not usually
one, two, and three. Students have more recreational and social activities
reported so there are no figures on how many have been victimized
than that of learning. Computers can be accessible for just Php 15.00 or Php
in public and private schools.
20.00 per hour.
Meaning that there is no particular research on the manner
Since the Internet can create free access to all kinds of websites,
but Jesuit Basic Education Commission (JBEC) believed that bullying
students are more prone to information they are not supposed to read.
exists in the country. A school tradition you might say to be a bully
Nowadays there are thousands of pornographic sites which can be easily
and to be bullied. But who is to be blamed by this action? Evidently,
found by the students on the internet. These sites are very harmful to the
only by this time people take these matters seriously. For some had
students which may incite some of sexual things to one another. According
believed that it is a part of life. If no one is physically hurt, they will
to the study of researcher Dr. Jennings Bryant about 600 American males
say, what's the big deal? It's just children being children. But these
and females of junior high school age and above, 31 percent of the males
people are wrong; let us make ourselves clear that bullying must not
and 18 percent of the females admitted actually doing some of the things
be tolerated and must be stopped before it’s too late.
they have seen in the pornography. Moreover, a recent study has shown
Steve Kingsbury, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, claimed
that frequent exposure to pornography may cause the children to involve in
that a fear of bullies often leads us to blame them for their
sexual illness, sexual addiction and unplanned pregnancies, which have bad
actions, and thereby exclude the idea that anything could be done
influences on the children’s mental life.
to change their behaviour. Kingsbury argued that rather than
Violent games from the internet can cause effects on the students.
blaming individuals, we should pay more attention to the roles that
The AIJC study observed that many of the favourite online games involve
communities can play in either condoning or combating bullying.
“violence”.While playing online games contributes to visual-spatial skills,
According to a study (O’Connell et al, 1999), in half the instances
some psychologicalresearches confirm that violent games can increase
of school bullying an audience gathered to watch, and in a quarter
children’s aggression.
the bully was actually joined by one of the onlookers. The victim
Lastly from the access of students through social sites, many students
was supported in only a quarter of instances. Kingsbury concluded
are prone from cyber bullying. An internet website for kid`s health states
his argument by suggesting that fear and blame of individuals is
that cyber bullying victims can lead to greater risk for anxiety, depression,
unhelpful. Instead, we should attempt to understand the role that
and other stress-related disorders. In some rare but highly publicized cases,
communities play in the development of bullying, and pity the bully.
some kids have turned to suicide.
Bullying is linked strongly to aggression and frustration, and
With these, we find that the importance of Internet in education cannot
children who are depressed or challenged with attention problems
be hidden and hence, every student should be given access to the Internet
can have difficulties socializing in school.
for upliftment of education standards. However, lots and lots of information
Students spend most of their time in school where they socialize
can be termed as advantageous or disadvantageous.
and where their character, ethics and ways of communication take
The government must impose a law regarding the negative influences
place and develop.
brought by internet access in our society. While the government hasn`t taken
Bear in mind, that we, everyone in our society, in our community
actions for this “social threat”, the parents must guide and keep watch on
are the root and the solution to this problem. We should not let this
their sons and daughters from abused internet access. Also to the students,
imbalanced child suffer and involve others in his predicament.
theybe aware and protect themselves through unwanted and unethical
information that comes from the internet.
6 feature
Dr. Loreta B. Torrecampo:
Doing the Best for the Glory of God
Excited in anticipation, I could
hear my heart pounding as I eagerly
waited to meet the new “chief” of all
schools in Navotas. That day, I was
the emcee of a regional gathering
of all Education Supervisors in
Mathematics. My script was ready,
and I was mentally prepared to take
charge of the program, but I couldn’t
keep the tremor in my knees. Then,
she came. Her smile as she greeted
the people in the venue brought a
calming effect to me. That moment,
I felt her striking modesty and
gracious spirit.
Her name was Dr. Loreta
Buensuceso Torrecampo, CESO VI. Dr.
Magdalena Araez, the Mathematics
Education Supervisor in our division,
told me that she wanted a simple
introduction. Before introducing her
for the keynote message, I thought
of relating an inspiring quote
from Vincent Lombardi that could
perhaps embody her being a leader.
I said, "Leaders are made, they are
not born. They are made by hard
effort, which is the price all of us
must pay to achieve any goal that is
worthwhile. A big hand to the person
at the helm of the Division of City
Schools Navotas…” She rose, walked
towards me, held the microphone
and before addressing the more
important people in the venue, said
thank you to me. That just took two
or three seconds but those words of
appreciation warmed my spirit.
Then, she delivered her
message. The point of her speech
was clear and concise. She stated her
unwavering desire and commitment
to uplift the quality of education in
Navotas City, stressing that she will
by Mr. Marco D. Meduranda
do all that she can with all that she
has to improve the achievement level
of students in the division. I felt her
sincerity. I knew she meant business.
At 45 years old, Dr. Torrecampo’s
rise to the ladder of the educational
system is noteworthy. Prior to
her appointment in Navotas,
she served the city of Las Piñas
for about twenty years. From a
simple elementary school teacher
in 1992, Dr. Torrecampo’s hard
work, excellence and dedication to
service resulted to her promotion as
school administrator. She became a
principal of Pamplona Elementary
School in 2002, and a year after she
became an education supervisor
of Values Education. In 2008, she
was designated as OIC – Assistant
and became full-fledged Assistant
Schools Division Superintendent
of Las Piñas City in 2009. The
retirement of Dr. Nenita S. Rivera in
2012 paved way for her designation
at first as Officer-in-Charge and then
this year, 2013, as a full-fledged
Schools Division Superintendent of
the Division of Navotas City.
Her colleagues in the division
would describe her as very
approachable, understanding and
result-oriented. She is very hard-
working too. In fact, in order to foster
better teaching and learning situation
to all schools in the division especially
this time when DepEd is rolling the K
to 12 education program, she has
bolstered demonstration teaching as
a means to better prepare teachers
to meet the challenges of the new
curriculum. She has been very visible
in almost all schools in the division
personally attending and witnessing
the demo teaching of teachers and
giving constructive feedback and
inspirational message to every
educators in attendance.
In an interview with her by
the senior students of Navotas
National High School, she shared her
plans and on-going projects. She is
working to create more schools in
the division that caters to advance
and scientifically inclined students.
According to her, Bagumbayan
Elementary School will soon adopt
science oriented curriculum while
in the secondary level, Navotas
National High School will temporarily
host this coming school year 2013-
2014 the first batch of Special
Science Class students. They will
soon be transferred to a new school
which will be called Navotas Science
High School. She also shared the on-
going transformation of San Rafael
National High School to San Rafael
Technological School. Truly, these
reforms will bring bright prospects
to the future of the BatangNavoteño.
On a lighter and more personal
level, in that same interview, Dr.
Torrecampo intimated that she is a
very caring and loving mother and
wife. However, she lightly recalled
that when she was in college, she
planned to be a nun since she was a
devoted member of the university’s
Marian Youth Movement. Certainly,
God has more beautiful plans. On
April 1994, at the age of 26, she
married Dr. Joel Torrecampo who
is also an accomplished educator
currently working as Education
Supervisor of Mathematics in
Parañaque City. They were blessed to
have three children namely Christine
EuphrosyneChemaphy, Christine
Jeremiah and Christian Joel Jr. She
said that despite her busy schedule
she never fails to provide her kids
with motherly support in all aspects.
She is very happy to recount that her
kids have grown to be God-fearing
and responsible individuals.
With all these Herculean tasks
to raise the quality of education in
the division and still be a mother and
wife for her family, one would ask:
Where does Dr. Loreta Torrecampo
draw strength and inspiration?
“Sabuhayko, ang Panginoonlang ang
gumagabaysa akin,” she affirmed.
Her modesty, humility and courage
as a leader are rooted on her
Christian faith. She further claimed,
“I always do the best for the glory of
God.”This is a simple but profound
statement that if we, educators,
would constantly repeat in our minds
could surely create a positive effect in
our everyday actions.
Leaders affect the people
around them. A smile from a superior
can warm a subordinate’s soul.
Words of appreciation can empower
a frail spirit. From the very first
moment I met Dr. Torrecampo, I felt
her sincerity to make a difference.
Her humility, simplicity and
determination are truly marks of a
transformative leader. Though she is
just starting her work in the division, I
believe she will surely succeed because
she is doing it for the glory of God.

Aboitiz donates LCD Projectors and Speakers Eugenio Letada, III

Anthony Malonzo

NNHS received five LCD
projectors and five mobile
speakers from the Aboitiz
Foundation, Inc. last January
2013. As a social development
arm, Aboitiz Foundation ad-
dresses social and economic
development needs of less
privileged communities, par-
ticularly those in areas where
Aboitiz companies operate. It
develops and implements pro-
jects on education, enterprise
development, primary health
and child care, corporate do-
nations, and environment.
The turn-over ceremony
was headed by Mr. Edmundo
Therma Mobile Inc., Vice President for Operations, Edmun-
B. Ang, VP for operations,
do B. Ang signs the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
together with the school`s principal Dr. Maria Cristina A. Therma Mobile Inc. In his
Robles and Mayor John Rey M. Tiangco. The signing was message he stressed out the
witnessed by Mrs. Florabel Santos, Mrs. Estelita Sueno, Mr. significance of the project
Perfecto Cincollagas, Mrs. Corazon Andrade, Mr. Ronaldo and its objectives and
Hong, Mr. Jose Venancio Batiquin and Mr. Leomel Ramos. presented other programs
of the organization which
seek to uplift the standards
of education to some public
schools all over the Philippines
for them to be able to
cope with the fast pace of
technology. He also led the
signing of Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA), together
with NNHS principal, Dr. Maria
Cristina A. Robles, and Mayor
John Rey M. Tiangco.
Mr. Jose Venancio
Batiquin, Chief Operating
Officer of Therma Mobile,
commended NNHS principal
Dr. Maria Cristina A. Robles
with the implementation of
Project M-CART despite the
lack of technology and the
limited number of working
computer units of the school.
Earlier, the foundation
had donated ten LCD
computers to our school
last March 22, 2012. The
computer turn-over ceremony
last March was headed by
the Foundation’s Executive
Vice President and Managing
Trustee, EVP Augusto P.I.
Carpio III and Mr. Jose
Venancio Batiquin. Also in
attendance were Mr. Auurelio
G. Alfonso, Education Program
Supervisor for TLE and Mayor
John Rey M. Tiangco who was
the event`s keynote speaker.
Related to this, NNHS
also received two computer
units from the schools’ alumni
batch graduates S.Y. 1991-
1992 and S.Y. 1993-1994.
Today, NNHS has a total of
23 computer units acquired
thru the generosity of Aboitiz
Foundation, Inc., NGOs, LGUs
and other stakeholders.
literary
You and I … Again
by Merlyn Furo
Here we are staring at the sky
You give me feeling of wanting to fly.
I feel your hands fitted with mine
As we watch the blue moonlight shine.
As we sit in this cold green field
With your arms around I got shield.
From the times that we’ve taken to let go
From the pains that made both of us low.
Now we can say our past have passed
It’s a new beginning we’re having to last.
After trying to forget what’s us back then
It’s nice to see You and I together again.
My Four Friends
By Chris Justine Arquilita
Four Years, I spend here in school
I have met Four girls, not quite cool
Not like those who cause much trouble
Four girls that made my life jumble
True friends unlike leaves everywhere
But a diamond precious, rare
Like a four leaf clover, one of a kind
Lucky to have but hard to find
I thank God for giving me four
Although I beg one to live for
And nothing I can ask for more
Loving these Girls once and for all
Jetpacks
By Edlie Joshua Vargas
Every Person, Every Being,
Has his own yearning
to be on Top, to be acclaimed,
And stop the cause of their own bleeding.
But certainly man cannot live alone,
He has his company of his own,
A company which makes him strong,
And are so called "Jetpacks"
that carries him away through the song.
Surely, People has his own and indefinite ways,
He thinks a lot and avoid mistakes,
But for a Certain event called "Fate"
They encounter others which causes them to CHANGE.
Eventhough man is described to be a book,
We we're once Naked and Nude,
We cannot decide our own page,
Nor where to go between the two gates.
Knowing God, and preaching for His Name,
May be Odd and be like Insane,
But all I Know is a certain thing:
"If you follow Him and turn from your ways,
All shall be added unto you and You will be saved."
Indeed "Jetpacks" are used by us human beings,
To be lifted high in the air where we breathe in.
Let us not Neglect the World, God has let us Live in. This I tell You, I'll Make it fast: "Enjoy life - This is a Must"
For its a Matter of time before all of us could forget
the "Jetpacks" whom helped us be here.
Love Empowers Beauty
By Amor Advincula
It’s been a long time since we first met
Meeting someone like you, all was set
You just captured my heart, like a camera
I never think that was like scripted cinema
Being a child is no more
Since I met you before
On that very first day
There’s no word I could say
Is it love that I’m feeling?
Or is it just that I’m dreaming?
You’re not only that pretty,
But a man with strong personality
I realized something unexplainable
Passionate love continues to fall
Can’t fight this unforeseen feeling
The best appetizer I am eating
But one thing made my nature ruined
Knowing your core has got what it needs
I felt weedy as the days passed
But still, my affection for you will last
I made myself busy
Without thinking of you daily
I persevered to be on top
Trying for this madness to stop
But I can’t fight this feeling
My heart keeps on you calling
If only I could take my heart away
To escape feeling the same way
Now the miles stretched out behind me
I can’t take you from my mind this easy
And in time I know that we’ll both see
I’m the one for you and you’re the one for me
I believe God has the best design
Just wait for that right time
For now, live to the fullest
Someday, we will pass His test
Embosom our missions
Set aside each other’s affection
Love has no boundary
Especially if love empowers beauty
CONNECTED
by Edlie Joshua Vargas and James Edillo
Knowing You, gave me a clue,
That we might be stuck by glue,
Feeling cold? Feeling blue?
That's just a sign of me Missing You.
We cannot say knowing ourselves are steps of Fate,
I can recall the things happened through the gate,
Whispering slowly as I Heard words create:
"I'll Never Leave You" - Oppa said.
We're Brothers not in Blood.
But in Heart that full of Love.
I'm not a Hero my Little Bro.
But I'm a Brother, that will never let you go.
Being with you Let me thrilled,
Happiness and Joy had me filled,
To You, My Brother I owe you much,
Thanks to You it's not the Last.
Getting to know you might be so fast,
I know that things ain't meant to last,
My feelings inside might let me blast,
Being a Friend, Being a Brother,
You Ain't less and not no other,
7
Just a Smile
By Catherine Borja
Just a smile can bring you near to me
Your smile receiver is all I want to be
I asked myself if I will ever see,
See you when you’re smiling back at me.
Your smile can change many things,
When there’s sadness, happiness it brings.
Just a smile and the sparks suddenly fly,
End of my miseries and battle cries.
When there are times that I’m waiting in vain,
And had no one else but myself to blame,
You hold me tight and never let me go,
You just smile and rainbow starts to show.
Enchanted words and fairytales I want to find,
In your smile, there’s such places I can’t hide,
So now for me, there’s just one thing to do,
I thank the almighty Lord,
‘coz I found someone like you.
Just a smile can make the river smoothly flow,
With your smile the wind can gently blow.
There can be a big change for a while,
It happens even if you bring is just a smile.
My Bestfriend
byLouella Marie D. Ladaran
In everyday that I live
My beloved bestfriend is always there
Always there to help in times of adversity
When I was frustrated in sadness,
Just call her and she’ll be there
To listen and to comfort you.
A person who always understands you,
A person who can lean on,
A person who will never ever leave your side.
No matter what
For most ups and downs
She’ll always be there
That’s why I’m not going to interchange
in any title and wealth,
I want my one of a kind bestfriend
Till the end of time.
My Favorite Jacket
by Merlyn Furo
Standing here beside my love
As we watch raindrops fall from above.
It’s a cold rainy December night
But you held me in your arms so tight.
You look at me with sincerity
While your hands fit mine perfectly.
As if they’re made for each one
The space I have for the best man.
You start to say those words softly
And slowly holding my heart tightly.
As if it’s you that is really meant
That’s why you and I have met.
Your embrace that is so warm
I am sure with you there’s no harm.
I love your hug that’s give me love
My favorite jacket the arms you have.
Sharks harvest
Golds & Silvers! by: Rodrigo De Asis

Golds for Smashing Sharks

After showing what the real battle is, the Smashing Sharks of Navotas National High
School brought home sets of golds after numerous battle of table tennis last Division
Palaro '12 at RS Badminton Court. With the rigid training of Mr. Alcidor Saludes, the
Smashing Sharks stripped of all the golds in all the games. Yvonne Villario (II-4); Maribel
Gabriel (II-9); at Marie Agas (II-6) spotted the 1st place after they overcame the PRISAA
that includes San Jose Academy and La Naval Academy. The Smashing Sharks are still on-
training for the incoming Regional Meet this February.
Santos, Domingo for the Gold!
The Swimming Sharks of Navotas National High School swam buck golds during the
Division Palaro 12:
Public-PRISAA Meet
The Division Palaro 12: Public-PRISAA Meet was formal-
ly opened last November 27, 2012. The ceremony formally
opened with a morning parade held along the streets of Tanza
onto Tanza Elementary School (TnES) and inagurated by the
color march of the selected athletes of Navotas. Hon. John
Rey Tiangco gave some inspirational words to almost 200 ath-
letes at the TnES campus ground. Lighting of the torch was
done by an athlete from Navotas-II, while Eloisa de Jesus (IV-
EC) led the "Oath of the Athletes".
Rodrigo De Asis

Division Palaro '12 at Tumana, Dagat-Dagatan on November 27. Ronalyn Santos bagged
5 golds for - 200 m breaststroke, 100 m breaststroke; two 100 m backstroke; and 400 m
freestyle for the Girls Division. For the Mens Division, John Carlo Domingo got 2 silvers
and a gold for 200 m breaststroke; 100 m breaststroke; and 100 m freestyle. La Naval
Academy of PRISAA stripped the second spot of the game. The Swimming Sharks are be-
ing trained by Ms. Reggie Ramos for the coming Regional Meet this February.
Double Attack on board.
After numerous battles over the board, Eloisa de Jesus (IV-EC) stripped off the gold
during the Division Palaro '12 held at Tanza Elementary School on November 27. For the
Girls Division, de Jesus obtained the gold after winning over the players of Navotas-I and
PRISAA. San Rafael Village High School got the second spot. For the Mens Division, Vince
Pangan (III-EC) bagged the silver after he overcame the PRISAA players. The SRVHS won
the gold. Still, de Jesus and Pangan have their ongoing training headed by their coach,
Mrs. Gilda Trono for the upcoming board battles this February in Regional Meet.
Shuttler Sharks triumph!
Shuttler Sharks of Navotas National High School showed some blazing smash which
led them to bag the silver from Division Palaro '12 last November 27 at RS Badminton
Court. Evan Obusan (IV-EC) and Denmer Jiongco (IV-Integrity) captured the silver for Dou-
bles. Another silver for Christopher Padilla (III-Bonifacio) on Singles B and silver again
for Bless Linaban (VII-Diamond) on Singles A. "It was a great match indeed, and having
Navoteños dance
on the street
Street dancing, once again, highlighted the Pangisdaan
Festival on the 107th Founding Anniversary of the Navotas
City last January 16. This Festival is celebrated for the abun-
dance of fish in the city. After naming the Fishing Capital of
the Philippines, this festival is the Navoteños way of showing
that fishing is their main source of income.
An array of activities were lined-up during the week-long
celebration. The Street Dancing which showcased the talent
of Navoteños in dancing, which was participated by six pub-
lic secondary schools in Navotas and the Navotas Polytechnic
College. The activity was featured “live” in the morning-show
Umagang Kay Ganda, of the ABS-CBN network.
Other programs during the week-long celebration were
Mutya ng Navotas, Perlass de Navotas, Boat Racing, Takbo
ni Juan, Job Hunting, One-Baranggay One-Product, Tiangges
and many more. Variety show and grand pyro-musical in the
eve of Navotas Day. There was also a Grand Parade on Janu-
ary 16, participated by employees from private and public
sectors of the city.

STAFF BOX
those experience during the fight is what we really aimed for," said Evan Obusan after the
match. Shuttler Sharks’ coach trainer was Ma. Editha Cases

Shoot for the victory.

The Basketball Sharks of Navotas National High School bagged the silver on the Divi-
sion Palaro '12 last November 27 at Navotas City Complex. Tangos National High School-
Basketball Team stripped the gold against the NNHS after having the final score of 78-71
in favor of TNHS. The Basketball Sharks of NNHS have been plucked members including
Zamora, Escobar, and Santiago, in formation of Navotas Basketball Team for the Regional
Palaro this coming February. Mr. Alcidor Saludes, NNHS MAPEH Teacher is the Basketball
Sharks Coach/Trainer. "We're not playing for our own sake. We play to honor the school."
says Zamora. The three of them are still practicing for the upcoming Regional Meet.

Esperanza 1st runner up on Ms. Palaro 2012

Ma. Karina Esperanza (IV-EC), ramped with grace and beauty on the stage of TnES
winning the 1st runner up of the pageant, Mr.& Ms. Palaro 2012 together with the escort
of Navotas-I. Ms. and Mr. Palaro is the annual pageant for the search of atheletes who
have the beauty, brain and fitness. This year’s pageant was joined by 3 pairs coming from
Navotas-I, Navotas-II and PRISAA. Each school has its escort and muse who ramped and
showed their wits and grace in the Q and A portion of the beauty and fitness tilt.