Issue No.
1 School Year 2016 - 2017
The
CIS Vanguard
THE OFFICIAL CATMON INTEGRATED SCHOOL STUDENT PUBLICATION
CATMON INTEGRATED SCHOOL WINS
12th BUDBOD KABOG FESTIVAL
BY: KARYL ANGEL BREGENTE & CLAIRE EVANGELISTA, Vanguard Staff Reporters
Two of the cultural traditions
of Catmonanons are celebrating fies-
tas and having festivals. Last Febru-
ary 10, 2017, Catmon celebrated its
182nd Catmon Town Fiesta and the
12th Budbod Kabog Festival. As the
fiesta was approaching, Budbod
Kabog participants were busy practic-
ing their spectacular dances for the
festival. The event was held at the
open field of Catmon Integrated
School. And the day before the fiesta,
some schools in Catmon arrived in
CIS for their choreography blocking.
When the day of the festival
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finally came, everyone was excited to
see the performances of the different
participating schools. There were only
four contingents namely Tinabyonan
National High School, Ceferino
Sususco Memorial National High
School, Catmon National High School,
and Catmon Integrated School.
The street dancing started at
exactly 1:00 pm from Catmon Seaside
Park (most commonly known as Cat-
mon Pavillion) and headed for Catmon
Integrated School. The street dancers
and the different DLCs with their gor-
geous majorettes arrived in the school
The CIS dancers, props men and their Festival Queen dancing their hearts out
CELEBRATING ENGLISH MONTH
BY: CLINT HARPY DENSING, Vanguard Staff Reporter
English continues in the world as
a major language in communicating
your thoughts and ideas on a global
scale. Aside from the fact that it is a
popular language, English continues
to rule in the business world. Our
Philippine schools hold it in such high
regard because they want us to be
ready for global competition. As a
 News ……………………………..………………..2
 Editorial …………………………………...……..12
 Opinion …………………………….…….….…....12
 Feature Stories ……..……………….…………..13
 Local Heroes …………….…………….….……...14
 Sports ………………..…………………..…...…...17
campus at 2:00 pm. The event began
at 3:00 pm. The eyes of everyone were
glued on every performance especially
on the Festival Queens. The Show-
down of the Festival Queens was so
captivating. After the showdown,
there were some performers who
backed up their Festival Queens and
danced their hearts out. But the most
breathtaking part of the event was the
Dance Ritual. The performers all had
qualities of winners. They all had jaw-
dropping and winsome performances.
But just like every other contest and
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means of helping our dear Catmon-
anon students face these challenges,
we celebrated the 2016 DISTRICT
ENGLISH FESTIVAL with the theme
“Beating the Odds this Yuletide
2016.” It was held in Catmon National
High School on November 18, 2016.
Due to time constraints, CIS was not
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 School Photos ………………………...……...… 20
 Student Art …………….....………………...…. 22
 Literary Works ……..…………………………....23
 Advice Column ……………………..…………....24
 Hugot Pa More ………..…...…….…………...… 26
 Fun Page ………………..……………...….……...27
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able to hold its School
-level English Festi-
val so teachers had to
choose a select few to
represent our school.
I was so blessed to
have been chosen to
vie for the Extemporaneous Speech
Competition. It was my very first time
to join such a contest.
Upon arriving in CNHS, the CIS NEWS EDITOR: RAPHAEL ORION
delegates couldn‟t deny the fact that
we were all nervous. However we
fought off our feelings because we had
to focus on our tasks at hand. There
was an opening program done at the
CNHS Social Hall and the delegates
from the different schools were wel-
comed namely CIS, CNHS, CSMNHS,
TNHS, GJFS, PSS and SWCS. The
venue for each contest was announced
and three prominent judges were in-
troduced. There were five contests
held that day namely the Extempora-
neous Speech Contest, the Read-a-
thon, the Essay Writing Contest, the
Spelling Bee, and Cosplay. It was DISTRICT ENGLISH FESTIVAL 2016. (left photo) Kent Jay Pepito, the Spelling Bee Winner together
with Mrs. Teresita Cole, the District English Coordinator. (right photo) The CIS delegates with their
such a nerve-wracking moment hav- coaches are all smiles after their triumphant wins.
ing to face the judges and the audi-
ence. It was tough being expected to
perform well for the pride of our BINGO SOCIAL
school. But somehow, the CIS dele- BY: ROLANDO LIMA JR. & MARIA LOURDES BUTON
gates were able to pull through. We
were able to give it our best shot. Last September 30, 2016, Catmon Integrated School held
In any competition, there shall a Bingo Social at the San Jose Covered Court. This Bingo So-
always be winners and losers. As the cial was a fund-raising program created by some PTA Officers
emcee announced the winners, the and teachers. Everyone is aware that Bingo is a form of gam-
excitement in the air was palpable. bling but at that time, there was a noble reason behind it. The
Luckily, Catmon Integrated School proceeds from the Bingo game went to our less fortunate
was able to bring home the bacon. Our brothers and sisters, as well as helped in the renovation of CIS
school‟s representatives managed to classrooms.
bag major awards. Kent Jay Pepito, a At the start of the program, the General PTA President,
Grade 9 student, bagged the first Mr. Wilson Elemino welcomed everyone who joined in the
place award for the Spelling Bee and game and he also gave us the important details and some information about
shall be representing the District of why we held that program. The program started with excited students and par-
Catmon in the upcoming Area English ents who were beaming with eagerness. There were shouts and whispers of
Fest. Our Read-a-thon contestants excitement among the students. Some of the winners shouted with joy at hav-
who are all Grade 7 students namely ing won back their money and more. The games had patterns like L, T, M, N,
Jan Martee Rule, Kimberly Bolando H, and X. Some students were disappointed because they weren‟t able to com-
and Alexa Rivera got the second place plete patterns and so they stared wistfully at those who were victorious. All in
award. Chloe Jane Precillas, who por- all, the games were really good and the students and parents alike enjoyed
trayed Shakespeare‟s Juliet and is a themselves while playing. The most important thing to remember is that the
Grade 9 student, won second place for games were enjoyed and everyone contributed and participated for our school
Cosplay. Lastly, Clint Harpy Densing, projects.
yours truly, a Grade 11 student was This kind of program is really good for building camaraderie among teach-
able to bag the second place award for ers, students and parents. It was useful in that it was able to help improve our
Extemporaneous Speech. I felt truly school‟s classrooms. It is important that our students are comfortable in their
blessed to be given the award because learning environment. It is true that a conducive place for studying will help us
for a first timer like me, it was quite gain more knowledge and understanding from our lessons. Also, it is a good
unexpected. My fellow CIS represen- thing to help those who have less than we do. The Bingo Social was really suc-
tatives and I were overcome with hap- cessful in providing a venue for students to help others. It was a brilliant idea
piness that we were able to bring by the PTA Officers and teachers and hopefully, they can come up with more
pride to our school‟s name. We are fun-filled activities such as this. ■
really grateful as well to our coaches
namely Mrs. Sharone Guinita, Mr.
Harris Arias, Mrs. Suyin Abella, Mrs.
Alfecca Obnimaga and most expecially
to our English Coordinator Miss
Rotchene Lingganay, whose guidance
and optimism absolutely helped us in
each and every way. Truly, it was a
remarkable experience, one that we
shall not forget for a very long time. ■
Parents and students were eagerly anticipating the BINGO games during the BINGO Social
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teachers, nurses, doctors, flight steward-

esses, engineers and so on.

For the culmination of Career Guid-

Mathience
Culmination
One of the contestants for the Poster-Making Contest BY: ROGIE MAR
hurriedly working due to the one-hour time allotment BELECINA
September 21, 2016 was the date for the finale or the culmination
for the Math and Science Celebration. I was tasked to make a report
about my observations of the different activities that were held. As the air
filled with excitement, and as the participants of different contests were
preparing for their presentations, I observed from the sidelines and was
amazed by the activeness of the students who took part in the activities.
The first activity on the list to be held that day was the contest for
Jingle-making. The students had to compose a jingle with lyrics that are
based on Math & Science. This activity was held in the conference hall
with audience ranging but not limited to faculty, staff, guests and stu-
dents. The contest went smoothly as the participating students showcased
their talents in composing, dancing, and singing that left the spectators in
awe. All of the contestants gave a good show but then again, every contest
needs a winner. In the end, the passion and dedication of the freshmen to
be on top prevailed.
Next came the Poster & Slogan making contest which was held
respectively in Ms. Charlene Dumdumaya and Mr. Dexter Arnejo‟s room
in the newly constructed building for the Senior High of Catmon Inte-
grated School. The creativeness of each student was the sword that they
used in that battle. As I was given the task to be the photographer for the
school‟s Facebook Page for that day; I was able to capture the creativity of
the student participants which were depicted in their works. It was in-
spiring to know that they only had limited time (at most 1 hour) to do
their art pieces. Kudos to the students for the wonderful works they have
made!
There were also a Quiz Bowl and Quiz Bee Competition for Math
& Science that were administered and organized by the teachers for these
fields. I was excited to witness the fruit of the participants‟ perseverance
and hard work those past few days. When I entered the room, the contest
had already started and the participants were busy solving the given
Math equations and Science questions. I took quick snaps of the busy par-
ticipants and at the same time, trying my best not to disturb them. Some
of them were quite pressured as you could see it in their faces because the
allotted time was only an hour. Time passed by and before we knew it, it
was already time for them to stop. You could see the satisfied smiles of
those who finished on time and the disappointment of those who did not.
Well, that is life so I wish them better luck next time.
The day went well and as expected all of the students and faculty
were exhausted but all were happy for they have enjoyed the day. To sum
it up, that day was full of memories that are worth remembering. ■
ance week, there was an event that every-
one looked forward to which is the search for
the Mr. Career Man and Woman 2016. And
this year, it was held at the San Jose Cov-
ered Court. Every year level had a chosen
pair of representatives and the moment that
the candidates stepped out to thunderous
applause was indeed remarkable. They were
wearing impressive uniforms of their differ-
ent chosen careers. Prior to that, there was
an inspiring message given by Mr. Wilson
Elemino, our PTA President. He shared
some of his life experiences and learnings.
He also taught the students to dream a suc-
cessful life, and that they must strive hard
and fight for their future. The next part of
the program was the announcement of the
winners of the different contests such as the
Essay writing, Slogan-making, Poster-
making and Career Booth. The announce-
ment was followed by the most waited part
of the program, which was the announce-
ment of the Career Man and Women 2016.
There was a sense of thrill and excitement
all over the court. The masters of ceremony
announced the names of Alvie Duran and
Kaye Marie Duran, both grade ten students
as the winners. The grade ten students
reigned during the contest, and winning the
titles brought a explosion of happiness for
the seniors and the soon to be professionals.
Lastly, this humble writer would
like to close this article by sharing a quote
that goes, “Struggles are hard to accept, but
learning from them is worth it.” ■
Students during an intermission number wearing the uni-
forms of their chosen careers.

CAREER GUIDANCE WEEK:

Tag a Career, Plan for the Future
BY: MARK JOHNLY DALIGDIG
Education is the most powerful weapon which we
can use to change the world. This is the main ingredient
towards gaining our desired profession, and being able to
choose our own career path entails a lot of sacrifices and
careful decisions. We must be decisive enough for the betterment of our
lives and make decisions that can positively shape our future. Let us
dream and to make those dreams a reality, we must take on life‟s chal-
lenges and trials. We must remember that they are not barriers to our
dreams. We should be positive thinkers and see them instead as opportu-
nities for learning and growth.
Catmon Integrated School gave its students a taste of how it is to
have a career. Teachers facilitated activities and events in such a way
that the students could know what professions would best suit them. The
biggest activity was the culmination of Career Guidance Week. It was
spearheaded with a parade where the students wore the uniforms of their
Jed Vincent Jorquia garbed as an architect
desired professions. There were some who showed up wearing uniforms of

The BSP Senior Scouts together with their Troop Leaders
Camping in CIS
BY: ALEXIS BRYLE A. DONGALLO
As usual, just as we do every school
year, we held a camporal event in our school.
Why do we really have to join a camping ac-
tivity? What is the purpose of it? Are there
lessons that we should learn during camping? What if some-
thing bad happens to us? What if not? Many questions were
going through our heads about camping. However, how could
we answer all those questions if we don‟t give it a try?
October 14, 15 and 16, 2016 were the camping days in
Catmon Integrated School this school year. In any camp,
there are rules but what is the purpose of them? Obviously,
those rules are set to be followed and to make every student‟s
safety a top priority. The camp leaders were very much re-
sponsible and they all looked out for the safety of their
groups. There were also games during the second day of
camping. The boy scouts had fun activities and games such as
Knot-tying ,Wig-wag and et cetera. Meanwhile, the girls were
playing Duck Walk and many other fun games. Later when
night fell, it was time for the campfire. During the campfire
activity, there were lots of group presentations and those
were quite fun and funny at the same time since many groups
prepared nice songs, dances, role plays and other presenta-
tions. Although everyone made an effort in the group presen-
tations, still there was one group which proved to be the best
and thus the boy scouts‟ group won. They sang songs such as
„Singing Around Song,‟ „Campfire is Burning‟ and many more.
On the last day of camping, everyone attended mass and then
the boy scouts and girl scouts did community service by clean-
ing up the areas near our school.
Upon going home, we realized that there were many
valuable lessons that we learned such as being able to develop
our leadership skills, and we also got to know ourselves bet-
ter. As well, we learned the importance of being independent
and to learn survival skills. Camping is not only about mak-
ing friends but is also a way for every scout to learn how to be
a survivor. ■
(upper left photo) Scouts built their camps despite the rainy weather
(lower left photo) Senior Scouts carrying their troop flags
(right photo) Alvie Duran making the BSP oath onstage.
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JOINT BSP / GSP
ENCAMPMENT:
Another Perspective
BY: MARA JEAN PEPITO
Last October 14-16, Catmon Integrated School
held its School-level GSP and BSP encampment. The
activity started at 8:00 PM during the first night. The
campers were very excited and happy even though the
weather was not fine. Each camper was preparing tents
and making camp layouts. On the other hand, the boy
scouts got wet because of the rain during the camp mak-
ing. One of the Senior Boys was heard saying that even
though the weather was not fine and they felt as cold as
ice, they were still able to build their camp properly.
During the first night, the scouts gathered all
together for the fellowships. During the fellowships,
there were some contestants for the Tuklas Talento who
were preparing their tapes and also themselves. When
the contest started, some were singing love songs and
dancing gracefully. A group of gays from the Senior High
Boys Scouts performed a nice performance for the camp-
ers. Campers were yelling and laughing out of fun. After
that, the awarding of the scouts started. The winner of
the solo category for the girls was from Junior GSP and
for the boys was Butch Orquiza from Junior BSP. In the
group category, the winner came from the group who
calls themselves the ‘’Chaka Gays” from the Senior High
Boys Scouts. At 11 in the evening, the program ended.
The campers were very happy because they could finally
take their rest.
At 4 AM on the second day of camping, the
scouts went onstage for the Revelations. The teachers
who we call the “Titas” lead the Zumba for exercise. Af-
ter that, everyone ate breakfast at 5:30 AM and got
ready their type A uniforms since the parade was to be
done at 8:00 AM. The parade route was from CIS to Sun-
ok and back to their bases. Before the parade, the Girls
Scouts took their oaths. They were praying and singing.
After the parade was the opening ceremony of the BSP
and the GSP. The camporal was formally opened then.
Afterwards, campers went back to their respective
camps and got dressed for their games which started
promptly at 9:00 A.M. The games of the girls were the
Sack Race and Duck Walk while Knot-tying, Bandaging
and making Trail Signs were for the boys. The campers
were yelling and cheering for their groups. After the
games, the campers took their lunch. At 1:00 PM, scouts
were practicing the hand and whistle signals and songs.
At 2:00 P.M, the scouts felt so drained after spending so
much energy but you could see that they were still try-
ing to do their best. One of the Titas said that if you are
a girl or a boy scout, you should be alert and prepared at
all times. The scouts took some rest for 5 minutes and
then they started preparing for their presentation for
the camp fire.
During the campfire, many of the scouts were
yawning and lying on the ground. There were four
groups of scouts who participated in the campfire activ-
ity. The Senior Boy Scouts were doing a role play even
though they hadn‟t had time to practice well because of
the time scarcity. Still, they performed their best. The
longest performance was by the Juniors, who were also
doing a role play entitled ‘Tikla ang Probinsyana’. It was
a great performance and they danced quite gracefully.
Finally, the last performers were the Senior Boys, who
prepared a role play and it was fantastic. Soon enough,
the campfire activity ended. When the campers got in
their tents to sleep, they started complaining about their
backs being in pain. They were also rumors spreading
about ghosts but the scouts were not afraid at all. In the
morning, we did our morning routines and went to
church. One of the Titas said that the most important
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thing of all in scouting is to feel the presence of God.
During the awarding, the Senior Boy Scouts got the
Most Disciplined Patrol Award out of the 245 scouts. It was
followed by the girl scouts who won the Most Number of
Delegates for 2016 Award. Many were awarded as the Most
Outstanding Boy Scouts and also the Most Helpful Scouts.
For the girls, every patrol got an award such as the Most
Active Patrol. The Most Outstanding Girl Scout award was
given to Denna Marie Arnado. After the awarding, Mr. Dex-
ter Arnejo formally ended the Scouting Activity.
As the saying goes, “Every starting point has a cor-
responding end.” Like in scouting, some scouts hoped that Our beloved principal and beloved teachers during the Teachers‟ Day program
the camping activity would be extended. But that was
never going to happen. Some felt sad that it ended while its own individual program inside the classrooms. The stu-
there were also others who were very relieved and thankful dents went all out by making a surprise program for their
that they could finally go home. Some scouts said that al- advisers. There were those who gave their teachers gifts
though it was just a 3-day and 2-night event, it was truly a such as cakes, balloons, chocolates, flowers, torta, teddy
wonderful experience. One that was full of enjoyment and bears, and many more memorable things. Some students
one of the most memorable times that we students had this really wanted to surprise their teachers and thus their
year. ■ acting skills came in handy. Unknown to those teachers,
their advisory classes had a brilliant plan. They lured
Teacher’s Day their teacher away from the classroom under the guise
that someone was looking for him or her. While the
Celebration teacher was out, the students set up their classroom as
BY: CLINT HARPY DENSING quickly as they could and brought out the things they were
hiding such as cakes, balloons, confetti and so on. When
School is our second home, teach-
their confused teacher got back, they jumped out and
ers are our second parents and students
yelled, “SURPRISE!” This kind of surprise brought their
are their second sons and daughters. Just
teachers to tears when they saw the effort that the stu-
like parents, teachers guide us towards the path of success
dents had made.
and our bright futures. Day in and day out, they shower us
What the students did for their teachers were
with love and care, share with us their learnings and give
really nice. Teachers deserve it, they deserve to smile and
us valuable advice. Every day, they face students who
be happy. And even for one day, they should put their
have different abilities and personalities. They can handle
problems behind them. Teachers‟ Day is the day that we
stubborn and naughty students, and aside from that they
students can go the extra mile and do everything we can to
are always there to help us learn. As our second parents,
bring a smile to their faces. We should remember the
they are not just teaching us how to be good academically
things that our teachers have done for us. After all, they
but also how to be good people. They always remind us and
have done nothing but love and show concern for us. They
show us where to find the right path. So, as a sign of
are our heroes. I urge everyone to treat our teachers well
thanks to all the teachers in the whole world, every year
just as if every day were Teachers‟ Day. It is not only lim-
we celebrate “Teachers‟ Day”. October 5 this year was the
ited to one day. We should take every opportunity to re-
day in which we celebrated it wherein students prepared
turn the kindness and affection that they have been giving
something that was able to make our teachers happy. It
us day in and day out. ■
was a way for students to reciprocate the love and care
that teachers showered to them. October 5 was the day
that we students profoundly remembered the sacrifices of
our teachers in order for us to be successful.
Catmon Integrated School is the school
where I am studying. It is one of the schools which cele-
brated Teachers‟ Day last October 5. Since the early hours
of the morning, I saw students who were busy preparing
for the program and also there were students who brought
different kinds of flowers of varied colors, while others also
brought gifts for their teachers. When the program was
about to start, I could see the excited smiles of the teach-
ers. I know that they were excited about the surprises that
were in store for them. When the program started, I was
pretty sure that even if some of the presenters were not
ready, the teachers still appreciated the efforts of the stu- Grade 11-Faith students after they surprised their beloved adviser, Ma‟am Colita
dents. I saw some of the teachers who became emotional
when they heard different inspirational messages from
different students. There were kindergarten pupils who
gave touching messages for their teachers and it was so
cute watching little children doing so.
Even when the program finished, the celebration
still went on. Teachers proceeded to designated rooms
where the different booths were held. There were four
booths offering various treats and niceties for our beloved
educators. Teachers were able to avail of freebies such as
free massage, free make-over, free pedicure and manicure
and lastly, free videoke. Watching the teachers fleeting
from booth to booth gave us students a warm fuzzy feeling
inside. And I think that the videoke booth was the biggest
hit that day, for it was where the teachers enjoyed them-
selves the most. Then in the afternoon, each section had Grade 11-Love students surprised Ma‟am Pinky after luring her out of the room.
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KASAYWIKA
NI: RAPHAEL ORION
Sa tuwing sasapit na ang Agosto
ay nakasanayan na natin na mga CISians
na ipagdiwang ang Buwan ng Wika bilang
pakikiisa sa pagbibigay halaga sa ating
sariling wika at kulturang Pilipino kasama
ang iba‟t-ibang mamamayan ng buong
Pilipinas na nagpapaalala sa ating lahat
na mga Pilipino na dapat nating ipag-
malaki at mahalin ang ating sariling wika dahil ika nga ni
Jose Rizal, “Ang siyang hindi marunong magmahal sa kan-
yang sariling wika ay mas mabaho pa sa malansang isda.”
Pero ngayon ay hindi lamang tayo nakikiisa sa pagdiriwang (left photo) Jessie Coming as Lapu-Lapu won first price for Bayani Look-
alike (middle and right photo) The other contestants portrayed Gabriela
ng Buwan ng Wika sapagkat nakikiisa na rin tayo sa pag- Silang, Heneral Luna, and Melchora Aquino
diriwang ng Buwan ng Kasaysayan, kung kailan ay ipinapa-
alala sa ating lahat ng mga Pilipino ang kasaysayan ng at-
ing bansa na ang Pilipinas. At ito rin ay nagiging daan na
mabigyan natin ng halaga ang ating mga bayani para sa
THE NUTRITION
kanilang mga naiambag para sa mga henerasyon na nag- MONTH
daan na mapayapa hanggang ngayon.
Kaya naman ay noong ika- 8 Agosto nitong taong CELEBRATION
2016 ay isinagawa ng ating paaralan ang pag-uumpisa sa
BY: IVY ROMO COLOLOT &
programa natin sa ngayong buwan ng Agosto at ito ay ang
CATHLEEN ANNE BONTUYAN
“KASAYWIKA” na kung saan ay ipagsama nating ipinagdi-
wang sa buwan na ito ang Buwan ng Kasaysayan na may
As the month of July marks our
temang “KASAYSAYAN : Pangalagaan at Ipaglaban Tungo
celebration for the Nutrition Month, this
sa Kaunlaran” at Buwan ng Wika na may temang
year‟s theme is “First 1,000 days ni Baby,
“FILIPINO: Wika ng Karunungan”.
pahalagahan para sa malusog na kinabu-
Sa araw ng panimula na iyon, ang ating pangunah-
kasan.” Based on the theme, you can find yourself think-
ing aktibidad ay ang Buwan ng Kasaysayan na kung saan
ing about how important it is to nurture your baby‟s first
ay may tatlo tayong kompetisyon na isinagawa. Una ay ang
1,000 days in order for him to achieve optimum nutrition.
Slogan Making Contest na ginanap sa Grade 11-Joy. Dito
So, in statement, the National Nutrition Council ex-
tinukoy kung sino ang pinakamalikhain sa pagsusulat at
plained that the theme aims to highlight the significance
magaling sa pagbuo ng mga salita na may kinalaman sa te-
of the first 1,000 days of life, which roughly covers a
mang nakasaad. Ang mga naging kalahok sa kompetisyong
child‟s first three years. As what the National Nutrition
ito ay mga piniling mag-aaral sa bawat antas na may isa
Council said, “The first 1,000 days has been called the
hanggang dalawang kalahok sa bawat antas. Ang lahat ng
„golden window of opportunity for a comprehensive pack-
mga kalahok ay nagpakita ng kanilang mga angking galing,
age of nutrition and related interventions to achieve sig-
pero sa huli ay iisa lamang ang nanaig sa mga nagpakita ng
nificant changes in reduction in child stunting, under-
pagiging magaling at malikhain at ito ay walang iba kundi si
weight and wasting, at the same time contribute to com-
Quennie Gerundio na isang mag-aaral sa Grade 10. Ikalawa
plete child development.” Nurturing your baby‟s first
ay ang Poster Making Contest na ginanap sa Grade 11-
1,000 days, well, the mother of the baby should be aware
Peace. Dito rin tinukoy kung sino sa mga manglalahok ang
about the importance of proper practices for feeding in-
nakaintindi ng maayos sa temang nakasaad, at hindi la-
fant and young children. Particularly, it talks about the
mang magaling gumuhit kundi ay marunong din magsalay-
breastfeeding method for the first six months and giving
say sa kanyang ideya sa pamamagitan ng pagguhit. Katulad
appropriate complementary food after six months while
sa Slogan Making Contest ay sa bawat antas sa highschool
continuing breastfeeding.
ay may isa hanggang dalawang kalahok na mga piniling
With regards to the mandate of the NNC, Cat-
mag-aaral. At ang syang nagpakita ng katangi-tanging ang-
mon Integrated School adhered to the plan of the Depart-
king galing sa kompetisyon ay walang iba kundi si Mae
ment of Education to celebrate Nutrition Month 2016.
Heart Badilla Castillo na isang mag-aaral sa Grade 7. At sa
The school faculty teachers and staff, together with our
huli ay ang ating pangunahing kompetisyon sa programa na
Madame Principal agreed to hold two activities in accor-
naging kaabang-abang sa lahat na mga manonood ang Ba-
dance to the culminating activity for the Nutrition
yani KalokaLike Contest na isinagawa sa Conference Hall sa
Month, specifically the “Agro-Fair” and the Lord and
ating paaralan. Dito natunghayan ng mga manonood ang
Lady Nutriment”. Both of these activities happened on
mga iba‟-ibang kalahok galing sa iba‟t-ibang antas na nag-
July 29, 2016. In the morning of that day, all the people
anyo bilang mga bayani ng ating bansa. Dito nasukat ang
that comprised Catmon Integrated School were all busy
kagalingan sa paggaya ng kanyang bayaning gagayahin at
for the Agro-Fair. The participants of this affair were
ang angking talino ng mga manlalahok. At ang syang nag-
from all grade levels from kindergarten to grade 11. Each
wagi at may sapat na husay sa iba‟t-ibang larangan at
booth of the participating grade levels all looked beautiful
kakisigan ay walang iba kundi ang manlalahok na galing sa
and awesome for it was beautified by the teachers, stu-
Grade 11 na si Jessie Coming bilang si Lapu-Lapu. Pero
dents, with some help from the parents as well. There
hindi lamang ang mga manlalahok ang nagpakita ng
were lots of unique art designs for each booth which
kanilang angking talento dahil may mga piling mga mag-
added to the creativeness of the participating grade lev-
aaral din na nagbahagi ng buong husay sa pamamagitan ng
els. And of course, when we talk about the word “Agro-
isang presentasyon at ito ay galing sa iba‟t-ibang antas na
Fair”, it refers to an activity wherein participants show-
siyang nagpapaaliw din sa mga manonood. Matagumpay na
cased what agricultural products they have and had the
natapos ang araw na iyon, at noong Setyembre 2, 2016
chance to sell it to interested buyers. There was a multi-
sama-sama din nating ipiagdiriwang ang Buwan ng Wika
tude of agricultural products that we saw and sold to the
bilang pagtatapos ng ating programa na KasayWika.
eager customers. The Agro-Fair was just held in our
Sa pamamagitan ng mga programang katulad nito ay naka-
school grounds and yet it was really enjoyed by the stu-
buo tayo ng tulay tungo sa ating pagka-Pilipino at dito din
dents, teachers, and all of the people who participated in
natin maipapakita na tayo ay isang mamamayan na ipinag-
the activity. As Catmon Integrated School Nutrition
mamalaki ang lahing Pilipino. ■
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Month Culmination went on that day, it was soon time
for the pageant called Lord and Lady Nutriment which
was held in our school stage. Each pair of representatives
from each grade level looked beautiful and handsome in
their formal wear. They all looked great and elegant in
what they wore. They wore costumes that depicted a cer-
tain vegetable or fruit that was assigned to them. Some
wore vegetable or fruit masks, others wore crowns, and
then there were also those who chose to wear sashes.
Definitely, I can say that what they wore was a product of
artistry. All of them looked great, but Quennie Euldan
and Ben Jaime Arnado was the pair who stood out among
the others as they were our Lord and Lady Nutriment
2016.
It was really a great culminating activity and it
was evident in that everyone enjoyed it a lot. With lots of
effort from the school staff and with the help of the stu-
dents we were able to make our Nutrition Month Culmi-
nation a great success. Nutrition Month may in fact be
largely celebrated in the month of July, yet its message
should be echoed all throughout the year, and even for
our entire lives. Let‟s bear in mind that we should take
great care of our health in order for us to enjoy life and
the beauty of the world. ■

Some of the highlights during this year‟s Nutrition Month

AREA IX
ADVANCEMENT CAMP
BY: ALDIN ROTILLES

Last November 11 to 13, 2016, the Area IX

Some of the happenings during the BSP Area Advancement Camp
Advancement Camp was held at the Cat-
mon Seaside Park since the District of Cat-
mon served as the host municipality for
this year. Boy Scout Contingents from
other parts of Cebu came early in the morning and soon
after sub-camps sprung like mushrooms from the ground.
The troop leaders led their troops quickly and efficiently
and it wasn‟t long before everything was ready.
On the first day of the encampment, there was a
torch parade which signified the path that Boy Scouts have
to traverse in order to reach the trail towards change. The
opening ceremony was graced by DepEd officials and the
scouts from different districts were warmly welcomed. On
the next day, there were many highlights such as rally
games which taught us all about leadership, camaraderie
and strategies. On the third day, there were more activities
that challenged the wit, survival skills and quick-thinking
skills of the Boy Scouts who had come from all over Cebu.
We profoundly enjoyed the activities and the ambi-
ance of our venue by the sea. And as we headed for our re-
spective homes, we brought with us all the learnings from
the 3-day camp. The Area IX Advancement Camp also gave
us an avenue for showcasing our expertise in different fields
such as Public Speaking, Leadership, Painting, Skill Nur-
turing, Nature Trailing and so much more. By instilling
such learnings in our homes, schools and communities, I
believe that we can all become real agents of change. ■
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Catmonanon students from different schools showcasing their creativity and talent through song and dance.

DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR

BY: KENT JAY PEPITO
Last September 23, 2016 CIS served as the host school for this year‟s District Science Fair. It
was participated by various schools all over the Catmon District and all of them sent representatives
who engaged in a clash of minds, wits & ingenuity. The theme for this year‟s activity is: “Juan Science:
One Nation” which focused on the unity and positivity of the Catmonanon students that shall pave the
way for better scientific education, technological progression and industrial innovation of our nation.
The opening program started at 8 am which included the National Anthem, the Invocation given by Mrs.
Gecelie M. Muela, the Welcome Address uttered by Mrs. Teresita B. Monisit, and the Rationale of the
activity expounded by Mr. Ronelo G. Buton. There were also intermission numbers performed by the CIS Dance Troupe,
announcement of the different contest‟s schedules and venues given by Mrs. Maria Virly R. Paulin and the Official Decla-
ration of the Science Fair 2016 proclaimed by the school‟s District Supervisor, Dr. Omega M. Sol.
By 10 am, all of the concurrent competitions such as the Quiz Bowl, Quiz Bee, Poster Making and Slogan
Making Contests began in their respective venues except for the Jingle Contest. The contestants went neck and neck for
victory and some landed in 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place and other consolatory places. In disparate instances, whether win
or lose, participants had two choices: claim victory or accept defeat. They also got a chance to draw lessons rather than
rejections. As a result, whatever befalls their aspirations and ambitions, they will be more confident, potent and opera-
tive.
Overall, the District Science Fair was a training ground for students who are involved in the extrapola-
tions of the behind the scenes of Science which shall ultimately be for the good of the school, our families and the country.
■

The participants & observers of the Cookery Competition together with their coaches

COOKERY SKILL COMPETITION IN THE TECHNOLYMPICS

BY: NAHAM P. BRELATA JR.
Last December 7, 2016, Catmon Integrated School sent delegates for the Cookery Skill Competi-
tion in the Division Level Technolympics at Horacio Franco Memorial National High School in Tabogan,
Cebu. Among the participants were Grade 10 and 11 Cookery and TLE students along with their coaches
namely Mrs. Erlinda Alducente, Mrs. Portia Cabanes, Mr. Giovanni Senadrin, Miss Kathleen Rose Flo-
res and Mrs. Joy Acuesta.
As one of the contestants for the Cookery Skill Competition, it was very nerve-wracking because
we had to compete against other contestants who had already gotten National Certificate II (NC-II). However, we are
proud of ourselves because we managed to become the fifth placer for the said competition. There were 17 municipalities
that participated in the Cookery Competition but only 5 schools were awarded and CIS amazingly got that honor.
We thank God for guiding us, and would likewise want to thank our supportive coaches and principal, and the
observers from CIS who cheered us on. While the cooking competition was going on, we were quite nervous but we de-
cided to concentrate on our tasks. I am truly proud to have brought honor to our school‟s name. Now, CIS can be recog-
nized not only in sports but in the Culinary field as well.
There were only five chosen winners. Fifth place went to our school, Catmon Integrated School. Fourth place
went to Asturias. Tabogon won third place. The municipality of Liloan bagged second place. And lastly, Minglanilla won
first place and will be the representative of the Division of Cebu for the Regional Technolympics.
We may not have won first place but we definitely did do our best. The experience has taught me that cooking is
not merely a skill you do at home in the kitchen. Cooking is a passion that one can develop and be proud of .■
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KOOL ADVENTURE CAMP: An Unforgettable Experience

BY: CATHLEEN ANNE BONTUYAN

A chance to experience a leadership training camp away from stress and problems for three days
and two nights suddenly came along and it was indeed wonderful. RAFI or Ramon Aboitiz Foundation
Incorporated built the KAC (Kool Adventure Camp) in 1999. KAC is a leadership training camp. The
concept comes from Singapore so you could really expect that all the things inside the camp are Singa-
pore-inspired designs. They just moved to Cansomoroy, Balamban last 2012 so until now, they are still
improving the camp. RAFI made KAC in order to have a venue where schools can get training for their
school leaders since the youth is the hope of our nation. The preparation was tiring but it was all worth
it. In order to gain admission to KAC, SSG officers had to have medical examinations, seminars and even
present written consents from their parents.
The KAC was held over a span of three days, starting on February 15, 2017 and culminated on February 17. The
trip going there went well. Most of us couldn‟t sleep since we were all excited. We got there early unexpectedly. And then
our adventure in KAC began.
Our first day was all about introductions. We introduced ourselves using our chosen camp names to the rest of
the group and our instructor briefed us about all the safety measures we might need for the activities on the next day.
We prepared camp names, and we had to choose those names that we believed would best reflect who we are. KAC has
this rule of only using camp names during the whole duration of the camp in order to instill equality in all the partici-
pants. Young or old, teacher or student, instructor or participant – we all had to abide by this rule. We couldn‟t address
Ma‟am or Sir to the teachers accompanying us. Then, we were given a chance to explain why we picked the names that
we had chosen. Even our instructor explained why she picked “Footprint” as her camp name. She shared two reasons
with us. First off, she is a traveler. She loves to travel so much. Secondly, she said that she wants to leave a mark in eve-
ryone she meets along the journey called life. She also wants to leave a legacy in all the places she has already gone to
and the places she will be going to in the future. In KAC, I was called Dandelion or Dandy for short. I picked it as my
camp name although there‟s no special reason behind it. Most of my co-SSG officers are used to calling me Ate Cath, but
during the duration of our Kool Adventure Camp, I told them to call me Ate Dandy.
Then we had this detailed discussion about belaying since the safety of each and every participant was the
camp‟s top priority. What is belaying, you might ask. Well, it is a variety of techniques that climbers use to exert tension
on a climbing rope so that a falling climber does not fall very far. It was what helped us to keep safe during our Rope
Course Activity which was held the next day.
The second day was all about activities. But first, we studied the belay calls over and over again until we knew
them by heart. We started small with belaying by learning the basics. Our instructor Footprint made sure that we could
try out all the roles in belaying. After all of us had tried those roles, we moved on to the next challenge. It was what we
called the Pamper Pole Challenge. Upon seeing how high the pole is, you would immediately tell yourself that no, you
can‟t do it. But, Footprint told us that we should try our very best, and if we really can‟t do it, it would be okay as long as
we have tried our best to complete the given task. I am happy that I really was able to climb up to the very top. The next
challenge was the Net Climbing. Though, I haven‟t successfully finished it, at least I gave it my best shot.
The meals served were all quite good. The facilities were pretty great as well and those were able to accommo-
date all our needs. Everything there was so perfect that we are saddened by the announcement of our departure. The
third day was the departure day. We had many reflections on that day about our past activities. Finally, we packed our
things, cleaned our rooms and left. We had to go back to reality again.
Our life there was like a fantasy that we didn‟t want to leave just quite yet. Kool Adventure Camp really shaped
us as youth leaders. It helped us in improving ourselves. We really want to go back there and if given another chance, I
would grab it in a heartbeat. The ambience and view there was breathtaking and we always looked forward to our meal-
times for the food was just superb. The training was awesome and the instructors were very friendly. It would be great if
there would be a second time. KAC was the one of the most unforgettable adventures that has ever happened in my life.■

Some of the fun memories of the SSG officers and their adviser, Mrs. Mary Rose Caron during the 3-day camp.
 TEACHERS’ EVALUATION 10

BY: JIAH GACAYAN AND RAPHAEL ORION

The Teachers‟ Evaluation is an activity where school superiors are intended to examine specific
aspects of a teacher‟s performance to see if they pass the standard set by DepEd. Evaluation is not just
about passing the standards of higher-ups. It‟s also a great opportunity for teachers to prove that they
have the capability to educate students and can cater to the ever-growing needs of students in the school
setting.
On February 20 and 21, 2017, our school was examined by distinguished evaluators that visited
each classroom here in CIS. First was the School Principal of CSMNHS, Mr. Luis D. Papas, who evalu-
ated the classroom set-up, ground assignment and classroom furniture such as tables, cabinets and
chairs. The second assessor was Mr. Roy P. Jamero, who is the School Principal of TNHS. He examined
the Health Services Facilities like the Grooming Corner, Health & Nutrition Corner, Classroom Learn-
ing Resources, charts, posters, and Educational Corners like the mini library. The third evaluator was
the School Principal of CNHS, Mrs. Wilma Colonia who assessed the display and bulletin boards, as well
as the students‟ school records namely, the students‟ portfolios, school forms, gradesheets and more. And
the last evaluator was no other than our stunning and gorgeous principal, Mrs. Teresita Monisit, who
appraised the Management of Records like the Teacher‟s Action Plan, Daily Lesson plans, Summative Test Notebooks, as
well as the plus factors which include the Urban Gardening , Winning Coach and more.
Many people might be wondering why there is a need for Teachers‟ evaluation. In order to gather more insight,
we interviewed our principal. According to Ma‟am Monisit, the purpose of having a District Teacher‟s Evaluation is to
evaluate the school activities, learning outcomes, physical aspects and academic reports. She said that the primary pur-
pose of evaluating a teacher‟s performance is personal and professional growth that leads to improved performance. Fur-
thermore, evaluation is important to be able to enhance our school even more. According to her, we Filipinos are more
encouraged to strive and exert effort when we have visitors. She is absolutely right about that for the change in our class-
rooms and surroundings was very evident as the day of the Evaluation drew nearer and nearer.
Students had noted their teachers‟ reactions as initially nervous and pressed for time because there were too
many things to do. But after the evaluation, teachers were relieved and happy because they were very productive.
Unfortunately, this year‟s evaluation was a bit disappointing when it came to the physical aspects. Currently,
there is still on-going construction of classroom buildings and it was a bit of an eyesore. However, Mrs. Monisit said that
the paperwork of teachers, students‟ works, and beautification of classrooms were more than satisfactory.
All in all, we can say that the evaluation this year was a big success. Everybody‟s hard work paid off in the end
because teachers got very satisfactory ratings from their evaluators. Everyone has also showed their creativity by beauti-
fying their surroundings. Also, it was a great bonding experience as well for teachers and students for their students
gave them their all-out support by helping out with classroom structuring and decorations and by maintaining the
cleanliness of their surroundings. We can definitely say that through hard work, teamwork and effective time manage-
ment, anything is possible and success is absolutely attainable no matter how daunting the task may seem in the begin-
ning.
Cheers to our beloved teachers for doing such a great job! ■

Students were busy helping out their teachers in cleaning and decorating their classrooms days before the Evaluation day.

CATMON TEACHERS’ NITE

BY: RAPHAEL ORION AND JANECA MOLEJON
Last February 7, 2017 Catmon Public School Teachers celebrated their Teacher‟s Nite very joy-
fully and festively with the theme, “21 st Century Teachers: Grooving to the Chromatic Beats of The
World”. Before the main activity, they first started the program with religious activities namely the
aurora and novena which started at 4:30 in the morning and a holy mass that started at 5:30 am. And
then there was the main event, the dance presentations by teachers that everyone was looking forward
to. All were very excited, students were very supportive of their teachers and they went in droves to clap
and cheer for their beloved educators who rarely put on their dancing shoes. Catmonanons who live near
and far came as well and they were fascinated by the ravishing dance moves and the for sure expensive
attires and dresses that were worn by the different teachers coming from the different schools and de-
partments of the district of Catmon. It was quite obvious that the teachers have devoted a lot of time to
practice their different presentations that they have prepared. The presentations that they have showed
were very energetic and fabulous. Each school department showed different kinds of dances which origi-
nated from different countries. The energy was very palpable especially that the lively and animated
master of ceremonies was no other than Mr. Harris Arias.
First to take the dance floor were the administrators, headed by Dr. Omega M. Sol who represented the country
of Spain with an eye-popping dance. Next was the Catmon Integrated Elementary Department with their stunning Bra-
zilian dance. And then it was followed by the Catmon Integrated High School Department which represented the country
of Egypt with their spectacular and exotic dance. The next one was from the Catmondaan, Macaas, Duyan and Bongyas
Elementary Schools which represented the country of France with their admirable dance show. And then the Basak ES,
Binongkalan ES, Tabili ES, Anapog PS and Can-ibuang PS which presented a marvelous dance from the USA. Before
they proceeded to the next performer, Mr. Roseller Gelig, the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent gave a rousing
message. The teachers were delighted by his inspiring message as he gushed about how pleasantly surprised he was by
the teachers‟ dance acumen. Then after that, the Bagalnga ES and Agsuwao ES came and danced their hearts out with a
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Hawaiian Dance. Next is the Ceferino Sususco Memorial National High School, Tinabyonan National High School, and
Catmon National High School who presented a dance from the country of Mexico which was both colorful and lively. The
next one is from the Cabungaan Elementary School, Bactas Elementary, and Panalipan Elementay School which repre-
sented India. Their beautiful Bollywood-worthy Indian dance was soon followed by the Cambangkaya Elementary School,
Ginabucan Elementary School, Amancion Elementary School, and Tinabyonan Elementary School which presented a
wonderful dance from the country of Argentina. Last but certainly not the least were the selected performers from Cat-
mon Integrated School, Elementary and Secondary teachers led by Dr. Omega M. Sol who represented our country, the
Philippines with their outstanding finale performance. Their dance presentation was very amazing with death-defying
stunts and sprightly dance moves.
On that night, the teachers from the district of Catmon showed us that they are not only capable of teaching and
inspiring students but also of performing very well in front of the masses. This proves that the public school teachers in
the district of Catmon are talented and versatile in any field. And we as their students really idolize and salute all of
them for their very stunning performances during the Catmon Teachers‟ Nite. ■

The beautiful and dashing teachers of Catmon District grooving to the beat of their respective country‟s dance music.

◄ from page 1 , Budbod Kabog Festival BY: KARYL ANGEL BREGENTE & CLAIRE EVANGELISTA
festival, only one team can be declared as the winner. However, no one went home without a prize. Every
contingent was successful in bagging awards. Tinabyonan National High School got the following
awards: 1st runner-up in Festival Queen Showdown, 2nd runner up in the Dance Ritual, 2nd runner-up
in Street Dancing and 3rd in the Overall Championship. Ceferino Sususco Memorial National High
School got awards such as 2nd runner-up in Festival Queen Showdown, 1st runner-up in Dance Ritual,
3rd runner-up in Street Dancing and 3rd in the Overall Championship. Meanwhile, Catmon National
High School got awards namely: Best in Street Dancing, Best in Costume, 3rd runner-up in the Festival
Queen Showdown, 3rd runner-up in Dance Ritual and 1st runner-up in the Overall Championship.
Lastly, the defending champion, Catmon Integrated School got most of the awards like Grand Champion
in Festival Queen of Budbod Kabog Festival 2017 which was portrayed by the beautiful young lady Ms.
Mae Chell Mirasol, 1st runner-up in Street dancing, Grand Champion in the Dance Ritual, and most
especially the most coveted award which was the Overall Grand Champion of the Budbod Kabog Festi-
val.
The CISians were very deserving winners and they said that they were not doing what they did just for getting
awards but they did it in order to show their devotion to their beloved patron saint in Catmon, Señor San Guillermo.
CONGRATULATIONS CISIANS for being the OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION in Budbod Kabog Festival for 4
consecutive years! We are so very proud of all of you! ■

Some of the highlights during the 12th Budbod Kabog Festival


Gender Issues in
Schools
BY: ROGIE MAR BELECINA,
Editor-in-Chief
School is the core venue of learning and one of the funda-
mental foundations of success. We all know high school can be
challenging but for LGBT students who face violence, discrimina-
tion and harassment everyday because of their sexual orientation,
going to school is like going to hell. Homophobic bullying is now
widespread in the sense that you can cite it in every place, in any
form. It can affect a student‟s overall well-being and self-esteem.
Bullying serves as a depressant for people who suffer from it and
also causes suicide among LGBT teenagers. LGBT students who
have suffered from bullying says they sometimes skipped class in
order to avoid bullies.
The exclusion of LGBT people from the curriculum, and
the reinforcement of negative messages around sexual orientation
and promoting gender-bias in the school grounds can severely
affect self esteem. Anti-LGBT harassment is one of the most per-
vasive, frightening, and one of the most damaging threats that
LGBT students face in our public school. If you are called names
in school, you should not tolerate it. Let us instead create a world
of love, kindness, compassion and respect. There is no reason to
bully anyone! If you don't understand an LGBT's sexual orienta-
tion -- learn more. Educate yourself! Educate others! Creating a
safe environment for all students LGBT and straight alike, begins
with acceptance and respect for everyone. ■
Bullying
BY: ANGELIE MONDANO
Ever been underestimated or underap-
preciated? Have you ever experienced any un-
wanted physical contact between you and an-
other student? If you have, then you have the
right to not remain silent for Republic Act No. 10627 or the Anti-
Bullying Act of 2013 is here to the rescue.
Bullying mostly occurs at school where a bully lets the
bullied or the victim experience his committed acts of bullying.
Acts of bullying are through written, verbal, physical contact, so-
cial bullying, and/ or gender-based bullying.
Verbal bullying is what commonly happens at school
where it usually starts with a joke and then later on, as the con-
versation goes on, someone gets hurt because of someone else had
joked about him/her. Strong bullied students choose to just ignore
these slanderous statements but still, they feel down. Some think
that it is just about insecurities of students who are already below
them. But, the weak students experience many effects and espe-
cially, it affects their individual lives. Bullying can damage a
weak student‟s psyche, emotional well-being and can give undue
emotional distress. They also feel that no one needs them or
they‟re not good at anything. Some deep affectice emotions can
cause fights or worse, might lead to suicide and homicide.
Bullies don‟t bully just for fun, they also have reasons
behind their masks. Those who are bullied are either weak or
strong. Bullying acts are not for destroying us, but are motiva-
tions to prove that we are better than what others think for we
are all born unique. There‟s nothing wrong with us, they‟re the
ones with the problem and we don‟t live to please them. But if you
can‟t take the bullying acts anymore, there is a law and you have
rights. ■
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OPINION EDITOR: JIAH GACAYAN
De Lima:
The Controversial Senator
BY: IVY ROMO COLOLOT
As we are living in the
world that is full of many issues,
we oftentimes want to know those
specific issues that surround us all.
Each year that goes and passes by,
lots of personalities‟ names are
tagged in different issues around
the world. In the Philippines, as Duterte became its
President, there‟s one specific name that is being
tagged and has constantly been in the news. That
name is Leila De Lima.
Leila De Lima is now regarded as the most
controversial woman and political personality in
the Philippines. This comes after her name has
been tagged by several news agencies. In any news
report that you‟ve watched you could always hear
the name “Leila De Lima”. Through other means
like whenever you surf the net for news or any dis-
cussions on the internet, you can always find her
name and photos everywhere. She‟s also the subject
of a variety of social media discussions, indicating
her past and future images to the public. In recent
days, President Duterte tagged De Lima with lots
of political controversies and anomalies, not just
that but also her personal life controversies. In one
explosive news report, De Lima was publicly
shamed for having a romantic affair with her per-
sonal driver who has allegedly been involved in the
distribution, and use of illegal drugs. Her driver
was also alleged to be the collector of illegal drugs
that was generated in the Bilibid Jail. With lots of
unexplained wealth allegations and properties be-
ing constructed such as an upper-income home,
which a driver cannot possibly have afforded with a
wage that is only enough for the basic needs of his
family. Lastly, De Lima has been tagged by the
president as one of the protectors of high status
detainees who were responsible for distributing and
circulating prohibited drugs within the jail. In this
sense, Leila De Lima is now regarded as the most
controversial woman in the Philippines in this pre-
sent day. ■

FEATURE EDITOR: YANNIE LACE COLIS
Why I Love Studying in CIS
BY: AIMEE ROSE ARIBAL
Going to school is part of our daily
lives. It is our second home. It is a home
where you are able to learn new things and
able to explore more about life. A life that
is full of problems and complications, as
well as full of beauty and excitement.
Catmon Integrated School is the
public school where I learned many things.
It is a simple school where I started to dream, a school
which witnesses my hard days as a student.
As I step on the CIS grounds every morning, I can
feel happiness welling up inside of me and somehow, I am
proud. Why? Simply because this school gives me an urge to
continue following my dreams. CIS is a public school and
some say that it is not as good as a private one. I, for one,
do not agree with such an opinion. I love it here. I love
learning new things every day and I look up to our great
teachers. I admit though that some students are not com-
fortable in this school because they don‟t have permanent
and nice classrooms like the others. Well, what‟s new? It‟s a
public school after all. We don‟t have as much funding as
other schools and our school heads have to rely on some-
thing called the MOOE, short for Maintenance and Other
Operating Expenses. It is the allocated funds for public
schools given by the government. I heard that our school‟s
MOOE is not that big so yes, there are many things we
need and still do not have. But even though we are lacking
in many things, teachers here are simply the best. They
come from good universities with good training and so they
are well-equipped to teach students such as me. Teachers
here always do their part. Also, here in CIS, its being sim-
ple makes me love this school even more. Students here are
nice and friendly so you can easily make friends and find a
new circle of friends. What made me love most about study-
ing in CIS is this school‟s being peaceful. No rumors are
heard about violent fightings inside the premises, and stu-
dents here somehow have pleasant and mild demeanors.
Students here always have peace of mind and there are no
such things as disturbances.
As I make my way out of the campus every after-
noon, with only the wind touching my face, I can hear stu-
dents talking and laughing amongst themselves, whisper-
ing together with their friends, greeting me. It‟s like CIS
students don‟t have problems left at home. This is also one
of the main reasons why I love studying here. People here
don‟t mind other people‟s businesses nor do bad things to
you. They respect one another. That among many others
are the reasons why I love studying in CIS and why I am a
loyal and solid CISian. ■
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Donated School
Buildings
BY: NIÑA JESSICA ALONZO
Catmon Integrated School is one
of the recipients of donated buildings in
the province of Cebu. In recent years, CIS
has received many school buildings which
were donated by various groups. One of
the most notable donations came in the
form of a 3-storey building with 9 class-
rooms which was generously given to us by RAFI (Ramon
Aboitiz Foundation Incorporated) and the Cebu Provincial
Government. This building is currently occupied by Grade
7 and 10 students. Donated by RAFI and the Cebu Provin-
cial Governement as well is the one-storey two-classroom
building painted yellow located right beside the H.E. build-
ing. I‟m sure you have seen it as it is now enjoyed by two
sections, one from Grade 8 and another from Grade 9.
Near the new canteen for secondary students,
there is a another one-storey building but this time it has
6 classrooms painted light green and these are occupied by
Grade 11 students. These lucky students are enjoying the
fruit of Catmon LGU‟s labor. Without their help, our new
senior high students wouldn‟t be staying in such gorgeous
classrooms. Another one given by the Cebu Provincial Gov-
ernment and the Municipality of Catmon is the one-storey
2-classroom school building which is occupied by Grade 3
students. It is the one located along the highway.
Aside from the finished classroom buildings, there
is an ongoing construction of three different sites in CIS.
First off is the one-storey 4-classroom building located
near the CIS gate. It is nearing completion and will proba-
bly be given to the elementary level. This project was made
possible through the efforts of Senator Bambam Aquino
and through the initiative of Councilor Earl Tidy Oyas.
Another exciting project is the two-storey 6-classroom
building found at the back of the Gabaldon building. This
building was donated by the Department of Education
(DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and High-
ways. (DPWH). And it is intended for the use of the Senior
High School department. It is quite timely since the Grade
12 level will soon be offered in our school. Lastly, there is a
3-storey 9-classroom building located along Sun-ok Road.
It was donated by DepEd and DPWH as well and will soon
be used by Junior High School students.
Upon knowing all these information, how do you
feel? Do you feel lucky? Grateful? Exultant? Of course, you
should. We are truly lucky that we have such a hard-
working Principal, Madam Teresita Monisit and a suppor-
tive and compassionate Mayor, Mr. Dan Jusay. We are
now able to enjoy the fruits of their hard work. It is quite a
great achievement that CIS has been gifted with these
beautiful buildings. Also, we have to be grateful towards
the very generous donors who gifted us with these much-
needed classroom buildings. This is such a big help for us
students as we now have good and safe classrooms. It is
my belief that in order to do well in our studies, we stu-
dents need an environment which is conducive to learning.
According to our beloved Principal, she feels very
happy and blessed to have these buildings. Currently,
some of the high school students are still not yet settled in
good classrooms. Thus, she is anxiously waiting for these
buildings to be completed. Being the school head of CIS ,
she likewise feels thankful to the LGU, spearheaded by
Mayor Dan Jusay, for continuously helping us along the
way and to RAFI for their all-out support in this cause.
And just when you think that‟s all, I will let you in
on a secret. You should watch out for the future construc-
tion of a 4-storey building with 32 classrooms for the Ele-
mentary level. That is coming real soon! ■
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LH EDITOR: ANGELIE MONDANO

MR. CONGENIALITY
BY: YANNIE LACE COLIS & RAPHAEL ORION

Last November 2016, the Cebu Pro-

vincial Meet was held in Carmen, Cebu.
Aside from the different sports that were
played, one of the highlights of the event was
Mr. & Ms. DepEd 2016. The said competition
was joined by different contestants who came
from the different municipalities of Cebu.
Everyone knew that the competition was go-
ing to be tough because all of the competitors
were persistent, determined to win and bring
home the crown. But a competition will al-
ways be a competition in that only two can
take the crown and bring home the title “Mr.
& Ms. DepEd 2016.” As for the representa-
tives of Catmon, they may not have won but we are still
proud of them and their achievements. Kudos to them for
they still got major awards! Miss Niña Jean Armilla was
awarded as the first runner-up and our very own Mr. Chris-
tian Jay Montejo from Grade-11 Faith was awarded as Mr.
Congeniality. By bagging these awards, these two have
marked their names into our hearts and shall always remain
Some of the of highlights of
as two of the prides of Catmon. CJ Montejo‟s experience
Who is Mr. Congeniality? Who is Christian Jay Mon- during the Mr. & Ms. Deped
tejo in real life? Before the competition, Christian Jay Mon- 2016 Competition
tejo was simply known as “CJ” as a student. An ordinary stu-
you feel was the biggest threat? Who did you fear the
dent who goes to school every day to study. He is just like eve-
most and why?
rybody else. He plays, does pranks and jokes, laughs with
CJ: It was everyone. I didn‟t belittle any of those con-
friends and even falls in love. He‟s not extraordinary nor pow-
testants. Because for me, if we start to belittle people or
erful. He‟s just the plain and simple “CJ.” He was the boy who
situations and you become overconfident, that would
never dreamed nor thought of joining such pageants and com-
become the reason why you lose.
petitions when he was just a kid. Not until he was discovered
Yannie: You were awarded as Mr. Congeniality. How do
because of his good looks, his wit, people skills and the art of
you feel about that and how did you react to winning it?
glibness, was he able to imagine putting himself in situations
CJ: It was the best feeling ever. Even if I didn‟t win the
like beauty and brain contests. Suddenly, everything
title Mr. DepEd, it taught me about friendship. My co-
changed. From then on, CJ started to join this kind of stuff.
competitors and I all liked each other and none of us
At first, he really had a hard time because it was not his forte
were boastful about our looks, or about winning titles
at all and he had absolutely no idea what to do in such compe-
and awards. We should bear in mind that it‟s all about
titions. But as he went along his way, he started learning the
your attitude, how you carry yourself around people,
ropes and started to like joining such pageants.
how you encourage each other and how good you are to
As for joining Mr. DepEd 2016, he says that he never
others.
ever expected to win the Mr. Congeniality Award. Yes, he did
Raphael: How do you feel that your partner is a student
aim to win the pageant but it never crossed his mind that he
from Gabriel Jurado Foundation School, Miss Niña
would be able to win the award. He says that he is very
Jean Armilla?
thankful because he truly enjoyed the experience.
CJ: It was a great honor for me to be chosen as her
Below, you can read the interview we did with CJ as
partner. If you‟re gonna have to join a beauty contest,
we asked him to relive the Mr. and Ms. DepEd 2016 competi-
you might as well have a confident and beautiful part-
tion.
ner like Niña . She almost won the title too, being the
Yannie: Mr. Montejo, how do you feel that you became one of
first runner-up.
the contestants who vied for the biggest event this month, Mr.
Yannie: How was the over-all experience of joining the
and Ms. DepEd 2016?
competition?
CJ: Well, actually it was a great achievement for me. It‟s a
CJ: It was fun, really fun. It taught me the greatest
great blessing for me and it was very overwhelming.
treasure that I could ever have which is friendship.
Raphael: How many contestants joined the competition in-
Raphael: All in all, what did you learn from the compe-
cluding you?
tition?
CJ: There were 12 boys and 12 girls who came from different
CJ: Friendship. This pageant also taught me that it‟s
municipalities. But in the very beginning, it started with 26
not all about winning. It‟s about enjoying the moment,
boys and 28 girls. There were elimination rounds and the
every place that you go to and just enjoy yourself. Now
judges had to choose the final 12. Luckily, I was chosen as one
that my co-competitors and I have parted ways, we are
of the final 12.
still great friends. We‟ve added each other up on Face-
Yannie: Were you aiming for the title Mr. DepEd?
book, we have a group chat and we catch up on each
CJ: Of course, it was what we all wanted. It was what I
other‟s news. It‟s just great having such good friends.
wanted as well. I thought to myself that since I already joined
Lastly, I want to say that I‟m also extremely thankful
this kind of competition, then I might as well win, right?
to everyone especially my family and Ma‟am Mitchyl
Raphael: Among all the contestants in the pageant, who did
Basaca for their incredible support. ■
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DANCING WITH
HIS HEART & SOUL
BY: ANGELIE
MONDANO &
ANGELY MAE
MONTECALVO
“Dance is not
just a sport, it is a
passion within a
soul.” That saying perfectly describes Jayson Pontillas,
whose passion brought a dance soul in Catmon Inte-
grated School by being the active 5-year President of
the CIS Dance Troupe in the High School Level.
Jason started his leadership of the dance
troupe in his freshman year in CIS. Now, he is a
Grade-11 Joy student under the advisory of Mrs. Joy
C. Acuesta and is currently taking up a TECH-VOC
Jason with his friends who are also dance troupe mem-
course specializing in Cookery. bers: Jemel Duran, Diolitmar Armian and Ranette Rule
Dancing was already a big part of his life since
he was 3 years old. With the inspiration and encour-
agement of his mother, he continued dancing and is hoping to get a scholarship in college where he plans to take up Ma-
rine Engineering. As the years passed by, he learned different types of dance by himself. He dances different genres such
as Hiphop, Pop Rock, Pop Jazz, Latin dance and so on. The types of dance he is challenging himself to master are Pop
Rock and Pop Jazz, while his favorite is Latin dance.
Jason can work alone, but also loves working with a group or a partner, depending on the chosen music. Some of
his favorite dancers are Matt Steffanina, Chris Brown, Jason Derulo and Gary Valenciano. He looks up to them because
they tailor-make their dance steps to the music and they dance with feelings and energy. That‟s exactly what Jason
wants others to see as well when he dances. Dance also inspires him to share his talent to help others especially children.
He hopes that the young dancers of CIS would follow his path.
“To those hoping to become a professional dancer like me, continue sharing your talent in dancing. If you can‟t
perform the steps perfectly, that‟s fine. Don‟t give up. Just keep on trying. That‟s the key to success, "Jason says.
Be a person with a passion that consumes your soul. Be the one who always dreams and follows the path that
you want to follow. Be a dancer. Be like Jason Pontillas. ■

MAE CHELL MIRASOL: DANCER

EXTRAORDINAIRE
BY: YANNIE LACE COLIS
In Catmon Integrated School, there‟s a girl
named Mae Chell Mirasol who has been chosen as
the Festival Queen to represent our school in the
recent 12th Budbud Kabog Festival Competition. She
is 16 years old, a grade 10 student from section Sua-
dela. She has a unique yet captivating beauty that
no one could resist. Her best asset is her bewitching
smile that would put you under her spell. One word that would best
describe her is GORGEOUS - that‟s exactly what she is. Mae Chell looking regal in her blue Festival Queen gown
But before winning the most coveted award which is
the Festival Queen 2017 title, she underwent a lot of difficulties, hardships, and challenges. Luckily for Mae Chell, her
family and friends motivated her to join the Festival Queen screening because they saw her potential to win. They kept
telling her to go for it, so feeling heartened by their encouragements, she decided to take the leap and joined the screen-
ing together with the other girls who also wanted to be the next Festival Queen. The results came quickly and her
prayers got answered as she got chosen to be the next Festival Queen to represent the school. She was happy, excited as
well as nervous. She had mixed emotions upon hearing that she had gotten her wish to represent CIS. Happy - because
she got chosen, excited- because she would represent the school and a little bit nervous for what was going to happen in
the competition.
Together with the props men and the CIS Budbod Kabog dancers, Mae Chell practiced her performance day in
and day out. Even during the initial stages of the practices, she always strove to do her best. She believes in the adage
“Practice makes perfect.” She never felt complacent and was always on her toes to please her trainers and choreogra-
phers. Whatever they told her to do; she did those without complaint for she believed in their expertise. While doing prac-
tices, there were times when she encountered problems like how sometimes she couldn‟t get some steps correctly – like
the right way to sway her hand and the proper way to smile. It was like she was having such a hard time about these in
the beginning. She even got scolded by the trainer multiple times because of these but all she did was smile and nod. She
never minded that they criticized her. She listened and took it as constructive criticism. Mae Chell told herself that she
should use it as a motivation to make her performance even better than it was. Aside from the troubles she had encoun-
tered during practices, she also had bashers - lots of them. If we describe what bashers are, they are the ones who have
nothing better to do with their time than to mind other people‟s businesses. Bashers are those who try to put you down
because they are insecure deep inside. Initially, it made her want to give up but her friends and family encouraged her to
continue. And so, she chose not to give up. Mae Chell wanted to show her bashers what she was capable of and she
wanted to prove them all wrong.
When it was her time to perform, she never felt any nervousness. For some reason unbeknownst to her,
confidence came over her and filled her with a sense of purpose. She just enjoyed herself and savored the moment al-
though her gown and back garments were so heavy. She told herself to think positive and danced to the beat all the while
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believing in herself that she, Mae Chell Mirasol could do it. The best part of her performance was the time when she was
being lifted high up in the air. It was so outstanding that it gave a big impact to their performance.
Mae Chell never expected to win but she is very thankful and happy that she really made it. Her heartfelt
thanks goes out to all those who supported her and believed in her all throughout the competition. She says that her
gratitude to them can never be measured. Also to those who bashed her, she is also thankful to them because their nega-
tive criticism of her pushed her to do better. Despite their unkind words to her, she was able to find the courage to do her
best and show them who the true Mae Chell really is. For sure, great pressure shall fall on the shoulders of next year‟s
CIS Festival Queen because Mae Chell Mirasol has done a really wonderful job during this year‟s Budbod Kabog Festi-
val. One piece of advice that she can give the next Festival Queen is this: Don‟t mind the bashers. Just keep your head up
and believe in yourself.
Congratulations Mae Chell! You‟ve made your CIS Family very proud! ■

Mae Chell dancing her heart out during the Festival Queen Showdown; and posing for photos together with Mayor Dan Jusay and other distinguished guests.

GUARD LITO: OUR WATCHFUL PROTECTOR

BY: LIRA PESONS
It is our right as children and young adults to be educated and morally cultivated in a place
where there are good educators. And that place is no other than here in school. But it is also our right to
stay in a place where we are comfortable and safe. Since school is our second home and it is where we
can meet new people with different personalities, our parents need an assurance that we are looked after
by competent persons. That‟s why most schools hire security guards.
What is a security guard by the way? A security guard is also known as a security officer or a
protective agent. He or she is a person who is hired to protect people from a variety of hazards. They are
the ones who make sure no harm befalls us and they risk their life and limb day by day in order to keep us safe and
sound. Now, one question. Have you ever wondered who our security guard is?
Well, he is no other than Mr. Manolito Bragat Te. You can call him Guard Lito or Kuya Guard and he is 44 years
old. He lives in San Jose, Catmon, Cebu and has two daughters and three sons. Sad to say, one of his sons has already
passed away and that has given him a lot of grief for he truly loves all his children. Guard Lito already has lots of work
experiences as a security guard. In the beginning of his career as a security officer, he worked in Davao City as a driver
escort. He then transferred here in Cebu as a driver escort for Metro Bank. See those armored cars that carry around lots
of cash? That‟s what Guard Lito used to do. He escorted money collectors while they carry big amounts of money. He pro-
vided security for them in order that bad elements wouldn‟t be tempted to steal the bank‟s money. Later on, Guard Lito
transferred to CEBECO where he worked as a money collector. He was also, at one time, assigned in the Alegre Beach
Resort as a security guard. Guard Lito said that he has tried all kinds of jobs and once, he even worked as a laborer who
used to collect sand and gravel. Then one day, he heard through word of mouth that the principal of CIS was hiring a
security guard for the students. Guard Lito thought that it was the perfect job for him because he is passionate about
working as a security officer and he also has a soft spot for children. He was hired immediately because he has a lot of
working experiences, trainings and he also has a security guard license. He
has been serving as a security guard for ten years already and has a spotless
record. Guard Lito says that he started working here in CIS on July 1, 2015.
He works 12 hours every day and has no day off. He has a salary of 8,000 pe-
sos but only gets to take home 6,000 pesos to his family at the end of the
month after common salary deductions like SSS and such. He says that it is
not really difficult for him to work here in CIS but in the beginning, he
needed to make an adjustment to the new environment.
When asked how he deals with troublemakers and those who skip
classes, Guard Lito laughed and said that kids will always be kids. Some-
times, he is very strict towards students but he wants them to know that he
is just doing his job by enforcing the school rules that would keep them safe
from harm. Guard Lito is an example of a hardworking man. Imagine not
having a day off all week yet he still maintains a cheerful demeanor and is
very quick to come to the aid of students and teachers alike. We must remem-
ber that he is here in school to protect us every day of his life. For sure, you
can see him in the guard house or near the school gate. He is the one who
helps the Barangay Tanod enforce traffic rules and helps students cross the
street. And for that, he deserves our respect. The next time you see him, try
giving him a smile or just say hi. Let‟s remember to thank him for doing such
a good job of securing our school premises and therefore giving us peace of
mind while we are here getting an education. ■
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COLUMN
SPORTS EDITOR: AIJELLE SOLON

CEBU PROVINCIAL MEET 2016

BY: JOHN MICHAEL TAJOR & ROGIE MAR BELECINA
The Cebu Provincial Meet is always a time that students look forward to each year. It is a time
when we witness many sporting events and are able to showcase the talents of the students of Catmon
integrated School. This event was held at the Municipality of Carmen because it is the host municipality
for this year. The Provincial Meet officially kicked off last November 20, 2016. The excitement in the ath-
letes‟ eyes were undeniable, the strong flame of courage and determination were slowly lighting up their
emotions. The will to win was consuming their souls. There were many sporting events such as basket-
ball, volleyball, badminton, athletics, baseball, football, tennis, swimming and so on.
CIS was able to participate in some of these events like Sepak Takraw, Volleyball, Badminton,
Mr. & Ms. DepEd and many others. All of the student athletes really did try their best to bring home the
bacon. But, in every event, there has to be a winner and there has to be losers as well.
Thankfully, we were still able to win the championship in some key events. Among these win-
ners are the Volleyball team of the Elementary level headed by Coach Vilma Veloso and trained by her
son Mr. Zach Veloso. As well, the Badminton team was very happy to win the championship game. They
were led to victory under the tutelage of their coach Mr. Edward Paulin. Lastly, Catmon was able to bag the first runner-
up award for Miss DepEd 2016 as won by Niña Jean Armilla, a GJFS student and the Mr. Congeniality award was
brought home by Mr. Christian Jay Montejo, a CIS student. CIS is truly proud of the athletes‟ effort and dedication to
their craft. Of course, the pain of losing is always and will always be a part of sports. This is one valuable lesson that
sports give us, the lesson of good sportsmanship. This is the will to accept defeat and learn lessons from it. This is the
ability to brush yourself off after losing with a smile on your face. The CISian athletes did work so hard and they trained
for months on end just to win our school the gold medals that everyone covets. Although not all of them won in their cho-
sen sporting events, the CISian athletes are still optimistic and many of them have expressed their desire to try harder
again next year. As the saying goes, NEVER RETREAT, NEVER SURRENDER! And so together, we are going to strive
harder to achieve victory in the next Provincial Meet! ■

Catmon‟s Pride and Joy: The Elementary Volleyball and Badminton teams, both of which won first place during the Cebu Provincial Meet 2016
besting other teams from the Cebu Province

SEPAK TAKRAW GIRLS

BY: ANNA CLARISSE ROBLE & ROSELITO ILLUSTRISIMO
In Catmon Integrated School, there are three popular athletes in Sepak Takraw Secondary Girls
Division namely Lhaina Lheill Mangubat, Jean Marie Sucalit Maray and Fria Ethyll Areja. They are the
best female athletes here in our campus when it comes to Sepak Takraw. Recently, they were drafted as
part of the Philippine Team (RP Team) after one sport scout noticed their incredible skill in playing
Sepak Takraw during one fateful game in Dipolog
City. The sport scout was so impressed with their
skills that they were offered a full scholarship!
Soon, they will be transferring to a school in Ma-
nila where they will be continuing their studies
and playing Sepak Takraw for the Philippine
Team. We interviewed them except for Fria (who
was unfortunately not available at that time)
about their lives, what it‟s like being an athlete
and also a little bit about their love lives.
A.R : Why do you love playing Sepak Takraw?
Lhaina : My cousin is a volleyball player and she got a scholarship
in other country. I was inspired to participate in sports after hear-
ing about her good fortune. But for me, it is Sepak Takraw that I
love.
Maray: I love playing Sepak Takraw because I know it will help
me in the future.
A.R: As a player of this sport, have you met any challenges? Proud Coach Noel with Lhaina, Fria & Maray

Lhaina: Yes, there were some difficult obstacles I had encoun-
tered in the past. Like there was a time when I just kept on
making mistakes during our practices. I kept disappointing
our coach Mr. Noel Bragat. There were times when I just
wanted to give up. He would get angry and disappointed with
me and I had to try my best not to repeat those mistakes. I just
kept on reminding myself not to give up on my dreams during
those times.
Maray: Me too. I also experienced the exact same thing.
A.R: How do you feel about being part of the RP Team soon?
Lhaina: I feel very happy and thankful at the same time.
Maray: It‟s really a great feeling that we could make our par-
ents proud of us.
A.R: What inspired you to play Sepak Takraw?
Lhaina: Well I‟m a bit shy to say this… but my special some-
one was the one who made me want to play this game.
Maray: For me, it was my family and my special someone as
well.
A.R: Let‟s say that a newbie or a beginner wants to start play-
ing Sepak Takraw. What advice would you give them?
Lhaina: My advice to them is to not give up whenever there
are difficult challenges that they would meet in Sepak Takraw.
All the difficult times and sacrifices are worth it in the end.
Maray: My advice to them is to have self-discipline. Dream big
and make those dreams come true through hard work. ■
DANJI SUDAY:
PREEMINENT
ATHLETE
BY: AIJELLE ROSE SOLON &
JUSTINE LOYD ANTOLIN
There is a buff, brawny young man
who is named Danji Suday, who was born and
raised in Sun-ok, Catmon, Cebu. His passion
in life is the sport Sepak Takraw, which was
recently known as the National Sport in the
Philippines. He started playing this sport when he was in
Grade 3 because of his cousin who persuaded him to join the
Sepak Takraw team in Catmon Integrated School. Ever since
that time, Danji hasn‟t looked back and kept on bettering and
bettering his skills. He learned all there is to know about the
sport such as defensive moves and effective offense.
Sepak Takraw is a sport that many consider difficult
because it doesn't involve a person's hands or arms. It's all
about the legs although you can still use other parts of the
Danji at his new school‟s Sepak Takraw court. He is pictured here
blocking the ball using a roll spike or „cartwheel‟.
At the Catmon Municipal Meet Danji with his coaches and teammates during the CVIRAA
18
The new members of the Philippine Sepak Takraw Team
body such as your forehead, the top of the head, chest,
back and knees. Danji became unstoppable and even
more passionate about Sepak Takraw until it started
changing his life for the better. He says that one of the
biggest accomplishments in his life was being able to
represent our school in the 2015 Cebu Provincial Meet
which was then held in Compostela. Another was when
he played among the best in the Palarong Pambansa and
finally even going as far as representing the Philippine
Team which battled other sportsmen from other coun-
tries. During the 3rd Mayor's Cup Sepak Takraw Na-
tional Championship which was held in Dipolog City in
June 2016, one of the coaches of the Philippine Sepak
Takraw team saw Danji‟s gameplay and was thoroughly
impressed. He offered him a full scholarship in the Rizal
Technological University, where Danji is now studying.
Danji couldn‟t believe his good luck and thanks God for
the great opportunity.
Before all his accomplishments, Danji was just a
simple and down-to-earth young man who had big
dreams. He says that the key to his success is having
focus during practice, communicating well with his
teammates, being a stickler for the rules, always listen-
ing to his coach and most of all, being disciplined. He
says that one of his aims now is to teach aspiring ath-
letes who are interested in the sport. Danji also values
his teammates a lot and says that being able to commu-
nicate with them is very vital to winning a game. He and
his teammates such as Tomas Dupla, Veljun Monterola,
Jeff Carl Roble, John Michael Tajor, Junrey Cololot,
Leonil June Barce, Christian Ranil Barce, Romel
Comabig, Harvey Comaingking and Earl Joshua Dinzon
always make sure to talk to each other about what they
need to improve, what to avoid and what they did well.
Through this, they get better and stronger as a team.
Furthermore, Danji says that his family, friends, team-
mates, teachers, his coaches Mr. Noel Bragat and Mr.
Chester Ryan Pascua and his girlfriend Maileen Durias
are his inspiration. Lastly, he said that if you want to
become a successful athlete, you should avoid using
drugs for it can negatively impact your body and mind,
thus ruining your game play strategies. When asked if
he has a motto that he lives by, Danji says that it is this:
“Challenge is like a game that you need to win. But if
you lose, never give up and try again.” ■
Looking dapper in a suit at RTU
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CIS ELEMENTARY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM:

THE PRIDE OF CATMON & CEBU PROVINCE
BY: IVY COLOLOT AND CLINT HARPY DENSING
The Catmon Integrated School Elementary Volleyball Girls Team has done it again! Right after
being hailed as the champions of the Cebu Provincial Meet 2016, this strong band of girl warriors have
conquered the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association or what we most commonly know as the
CVIRAA. They are the CVIRAA‟s champions in the Elementary Girl‟s Volleyball Event. And after grab-
bing the gold medal once again this year, they proved to one and all that they are still an unbeatable
team. They are the pride of Catmonanons and are the ones who bring glory to the name of Cebu Prov-
ince. They have been called the Catmon Volleybelles by admiring coaches and players after they showed
their prowess in this sport. It is such an honor that Catmon Integrated School has this kind of team
which always brings their best to every volleyball game that they play or compete in. Mrs. Vilma Veloso,
the team‟s supportive and proud coach says that her team always aims to bring home the bacon. Her
team continually sets the bar high for they believe in excellence earned through hard work.
Now, let‟s get to know who these amazing girls are that make up such a great team. First off,
there‟s their team captain named Hazel Basarte, who always plays a great role in unifying their team.
Then there‟s Chantelle M. Silvestre and Iamae P. Arnaiz who are the two energetic setters of the team. The other team
members are Angelica Faith Salvador, Venice Mae Campano, Casiey Monique Dongallo, Francis Mae Flores, IC Cepada,
Kerty Suday and Jacqueline Dorog. There is a total of ten players in their team but they chose to pick two great players
who come from Bantayan and Dalaguete to join their team for they had shown great skill during the Provincial Meet.
Right after the Cebu Provincial Meet last November, the girls spent the next two months rigorously training for
the CVIRAA which officially kicked off last February 12, 2017. They told of how they would always go home late since
their coach Ma‟am Veloso and their trainer, Mr. Zach Veloso, demanded that they be in top shape and performance. So,
they practiced day in and day out in order to perfect their moves. They also underwent medical check-ups and screenings
before they could get the privilege of playing in the CVIRAA. On February 5, 2017, the team left Catmon and was bound
for their billeting quarters in Minglanilla. There, they had no time to relax at all. They were back in the volleyball court
in no time honing their skills.
On the 12th of February, the first day of the CVIRAA, the Volleybelles were eager yet nervous at the same time.
They participated in a parade for the CVIRAA kickoff and then the games started. The girls grew increasingly anxious
for their first game. One of the reasons why they were nervous was they felt the gravity of their situation. If they lost,
they would be letting down the whole of Cebu Province. There was that constant burden of expectations of those who be-
lieve in them. For how many years already, they have felt pressured to always win and when they sometimes lost, their
grief was so strong. This time, their coach told them to just relax and stay focused and so they promised themselves that
they would just enjoy each game as it came along.
Their first opponent was the Lapu-Lapu team, followed by the Talisay team and the subsequent one was the
Naga team. All three teams were really quite good and challenging to beat but the game that they were most anxious and
most pressured about was the one wherein they were competing against the Cebu City Volleyball Team. That team was
just such a solid and skilled group and they had a strong offense and defense strategy as well. The Catmon Volleybelles
said that it was really difficult for them to beat Team Cebu City but amazingly, they still managed to do it! That game
pushed them towards the finals where they competed against Team Mandaue. During the finals, they were really intimi-
dated by their challengers because they were bigger and seemed stronger than the relatively smaller and petite volleyball
players from Catmon. Still, they didn‟t give up and tried their very best in beating the Mandaue Volleyball Team.
The Catmon Volleybelles said that they never really expected to win as Champion as it was such a close fight
against the Mandaue Team. Their scores were really close and the members of the audience really held their breaths
during the last few moments of their championship game. Also surprisingly, they gained great friends from their rival
teams. They might have been competing against each other but that at the end of the day, they realized that they were
all children who need and want friends too.
The CIS Elementary Girl‟s Volleyball Team is the epitome of a great and strong team. The girls said that they
not just played volleyball but they also learned valuable lessons during the CVIRAA. They learned how to value team-
work, good sportsmanship and how important it is to think positive. They also said that no matter how much they have
achieved already, they know the importance of staying humble. They are very thankful that they have won the champi-
onship and have given pride to Cebu Province. It would have been such a big loss if they had lost to Team Mandaue.
Becoming the champion is the happiest moment for any team. But before a team could get to the top, they have
to go through many hardships and challenges. But despite adversities, it is indeed important to not stop being motivated.
We are the ones who can make ourselves strong. We are the ones who know ourselves best and whatever weaknesses we
may have, we can always choose to turn those into strengths. ■

The Catmon Volleybelles posing with their gold medals (left photo) and posing together with Mayor Dan Jusay and their distinguished well-wishers (right photo)
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PHOTO EDITOR: CATHLEEN ANNE BONTUYAN

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PHOTO CREDIT GOES TO MRS. CHARISSE TIBAY

as well as to the following faculty members for allowing CIS Vanguard to
feature their photos in this issue: Jelyn Manipis, Marsha Manipis, Alfecca
Obnimaga, Rodina Gellegan, Mitchyl Basaca and Erlinda Alducente.
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GRAPHICS EDITOR: IAMAR ARNAIZ

BY: JESSIE COMING

BY: JHON RAY CABINATAN

BY: JHON RAY CABINATAN

BY: JESSIE COMING

JESSIE COMING
BY: ROMEL COMABIG

ROMEL COMABIG

JHON RAY CABINATAN

BY: ROMEL COMABIG

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Express Your

Thoughts

Through Poetry
LW EDITOR: IVY COLOLOT

TREASURES JUST FRIENDS

By: Sharone Pepito Guinita, Faculty By: Roselito Illustrisimo
Gold and diamonds are not treasures for me,
They are just material things that mere eyes can see. It is very hurtful to notice,
They sparkle, they glitter in the midst of the darkest night, That we are only friends.
But they are objects temporary for the sight. A while ago, I finally realized,
That it is enough for me.
Gold and diamonds are belongings too,
But belongings that do not belong to you. At least, you gave it all to me.
They might be for you, for others or for me, You brought me sunshine,
Nobody can tell because in life they do not stay. When all I saw was rain.
You brought me laughter,
Real treasure is a real thing, When I had only felt pain.
A thing which satisfies your long, long seeking.
They are just on earth wandering around, You brought me light,
As long as you search, they can be found. When I was in the dark.
I want to thank you.
Real treasure is something valued and cherished, „Coz you're the best thing
Something kept in the heart and will never be vanished. That has ever happened to me.
They are persons, persons who are true, MEANINGFUL LOVE
Persons whom you'll spend your whole life through, By: Rolando Lima
And that treasure is....... YOU!!!
IF I HAD KNOWN In the name of love,
By: Justine Loyd Antolin Strangely hold its glove.
Just like a dove,
If I had known it would be the last time, Let it fly on above.
That I‟d see you fall asleep.
I would have tucked you in more tightly, Sickness and weakness,
And prayed the Lord, your soul to keep. Humanity or willingness.
With trust and forgiveness,
If I had known it would be the last time, Lots of joy and happiness.
That I would see you walk out the door.
I would have given you a hug and a kiss. Sometimes it‟s hard,
And would have called you back for one more. Love can become marred.
Not to be rude nor wayward,
If I had known it would be the last time, My determination sometimes wavered.
That I‟d hear your voice lifted up in praise.
I would have video-taped each action and word, Some people say there‟s no forever,
So I could play them back day after day. Opposites would not be clever.
But a love so sweet and tender
If I had known it would be the last time, Makes you want to live happily together.
I should have spared an extra time and minute
To stop and say “I Love You”
THE GOOD WITCH
Instead of assuming you already knew that I do.
By: Angely Mae Montecalvo
SECRETLY LOVING
By: Niña Jessica Alonzo You may see me as an evil foe,
So ugly from head to toe.
While I was roaming around, I may be wearing things so dark,
I saw you on the ground. But I do have a golden heart.
Lying there all alone,
Just staring at your phone. Known for magic potions and trickery,
But, I won‟t do it for your misery.
Couldn‟t help myself from feeling sad, I can‟t blame you if you judge me,
Just watching you that bad. Let me tell you, I‟m just trying to be friendly.
I just want to make you happy,
Even if you‟re always grumpy. Everyone knows us for being mischievous,
But spare me, oh please! I‟m different from my blood-
I want to make you smile, line.
Even once in a while. I was never perilous,
But even if I try, Trust me, I would be fine.
I can‟t help but cry.
I‟m not a fairy godmother with her sparkly wand,
In the distance, I hide, Or a genie in his magic lamp.
As I want you by my side. Just let me be your friend witch,
Striving not to let you know, And trust me, you I would never ditch.
That I truly love you so.
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Dear Noy Tisoy,

I am a boy with a heart of a girl. I am a boy who is

more beautiful than any girl. Just call me Cherva. I didn’t
expect that my life would go like this.
As an openly gay person, I didn’t expect that there
would be someone who could appreciate my beauty and love
me. We met because of our mutual friends. The shocking
thing is, she’s a lesbian! I know it sounds crazy. A lesbian
fell in love with a gay guy! As days went by, we got much IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A
closer to each other. But one day, it was very unexpected GAY & A LESBIAN TO BE
when she suddenly confessed her feelings for me. I was IN LOVE?
caught off guard when she said she loved me. I was speech-
less at that time and I couldn’t say a word. Now, we are still DEAR TERRIFIED,
friends. But she hasn’t given up yet. She is still striving to
It is every student's hope that he has a
get my sweetest “YES”.
good teacher - one who not only imparts knowl-
What should I do, Noy Tisoy? Should I give her a
edge but is also kind and understanding. Unfortu-
chance? I don’t know what I should do. Can you please give
nately, sometimes that doesn't happen and you
me a solution to my problem?
are left to deal with a difficult teacher. There are
CHERVA a number of ways that you can use to resolve your
problem. First, keep your cool. It can help you
DEAR CHERVA, maintain self-control and avoid escalating the
problem with your teacher. Next, don't mind her
What does your heart tell you? Do you and her attitude towards you. Your time is valu-
also have feelings for your lesbian suitor? If able so don't waste it by trying to be involved with
not, then don‟t play with her feelings just be- a negative person. But always remember to be
cause you enjoy her attention. Don‟t make diplomatic, don't be reactive. And remember that
her ASSUME that you also have feelings for it is good to keep a healthy distance from people
her. On the other hand, if you find yourself who stress you out. I know it is difficult especially
falling for her too, then go for it! Tell her how because she is your teacher but you can limit your
you really feel. Go and be happy together. But interactions as much as possible to avoid further
don‟t forget that your priorities right now is problems. Also, try to put yourself in your
your studies okay? Loving someone is okay as teacher's shoes. Maybe she has personal problems
long as you achieve some kind of balance in that makes her grumpy. Try to be understanding
order that your studies don‟t suffer. and stop seeing her as an enemy. Lastly, see this
experience as an Evolutionary Opportunity. As
NOY TISOY challenging as it is, dealing with a difficult person
can be a learning experience. We meet everyone
we meet in life for a reason. There is no such
Dear Noy Tisoy, thing as coincidences. Just ask yourself, "What
I have this big problem about one of my teach- am I meant to learn in this situation?" Be compas-
ers .She is totally terrifying. Everyone calls her a terror sionate. Be patient.
teacher. Out of all our subjects, her class is the one NOY TISOY
which is much challenging . My classmates and I al-
ways experience harsh and insulting words in her
class .There were also times when my friends and I
were huddled in front of our classroom and when she
passed by, she pushed those students who were
blocking her way . It might have been an accident but
it was so embarrassing because a lot of students saw
what happened. Also, she gives us a hard time when
HOW TO DEAL WITH A
it cnmes tn schnnl prnjects .I dnn’t understand why she
is like this. What should I do about this teacher?
Terrified

Dear Noy Tisoy,
Noy, how can I be a better daughter?
‘Coz I don’t know if it’s me who is at fault or if
it is them. I’ve been asking my parents to give
me time but they could never give me that.
They just tell me that they’re so busy. It has
been 12 years since they left me then they
say that I should be the one to adjust when it
comes to time. But the question is how can I
adjust if they won’t even give me time? Noy,
what is the right thing to do? I just want them
to value me as their child!
Khemyounchong
DEAR KHEMYOUNCHONG,
I'm not sure what your family situation is, but I'm
guessing that your parents must be working abroad? If
that is the case, it is really hard to spend time with them
due to the time difference. I know it must be tough grow-
ing up without your parents by your side and you proba-
bly feel that something is missing in your life. Because
your parents are busy earning a living, they have ne-
glected you. You are their child after all who needs their
attention and guidance. However, you cannot deny that
they love you. The fact that they left the country in order
to provide for you tells me that they deeply care for you.
They might be poor at showing it but they DO love you.
They might also just be constantly pressed for time since
they are working hard and there's a time difference be-
tween the Philippines and the country they are staying
at. The only way you can solve your problem is by having
a heart to heart talk with your parents. Set up a time to
meet them online so you can chat or videochat with them
and tell them honestly how you feel. Tell them that you
feel that they neglect you and that it hurts you because
they seem to have no time for you. All the problems in the
world can always be solved through Communication. In
the past, you might have only talked vaguely about your
feelings to your parents. It is much more effective to be
very vocal about your feelings so they become fully aware
about what you feel. Also, give your parents a break. Be-
ing a parent is hard, even harder if distance separates
you. Remember to constantly tell them you love them. It
is not easy being away from your loved ones. Who knows?
Your parents might even just be hiding their pain and
longing for you too. Communicate with them in a positive
way, and give them a chance to make it up to you. I'm
sure everything will work out well between you and your
parents. They are so lucky to have a loving and caring
daughter like you.
NOY TISOY
Dear Noy Tisoy,
Just call me Wew. I am the type of a guy who will just laugh when being
mocked by others but deep inside I really wanted to cry. Sometimes, I cried silently
where no could see me. Let’s just say I have a “pusong mamon.” The problem is that
even the person I had trusted the most for so long betrayed me. He spread false
rumors about me and he even humiliated me in front of the girl that I have a crush
on. But that is not the issue here. The thing that makes me want to give up on study-
ing is that I cannot take it anymore – the pain, the loneliness and hatred. It’s like all
of the people I considered important to me always hurt and leave me. I really
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thought that he was my friend. I even shared my allowance to him and I helped him
make his projects. But in the end, he’s just a jerk. Because of that experience, I was
so traumatized that I can’t trust anyone anymore. What should I do? Should I
just quit school once and for all? Is there any way to overcome trauma?
Wew
DEAR WEW,
It can be hard making friends, and even harder
to trust them. It's very hard to find someone who
really loves you and cares about you. Ideally, a good
friend will offer love and respect and will never betray
you. But sometimes people - even best friends - betray
each other, and it's important to learn how to cope
with the daunting task of forgiving and moving on.
You say that you are traumatized after what happened
and that is quite understandable. Losing friends can
be depressing and it can make you feel empty inside.
But the beauty of life is that we are always given
chances in the form of TOMORROW. A new day brings
with it new opportunities to grow, to change, to heal.
Allow yourself to do that. Relax and take some time
alone. Do whatever you have to do to make yourself
feel better. Next, let out your frustration. For many
people, the best way to let out frustration is to vent. So
choose a person who you trust that does not mind lis-
tening to you talk about the betrayal that you experi-
enced. Venting helps you release your negative emo-
tions about the situation. Finally, learn to forgive. Or,
at least be open to forgiving. Even if you don't receive
an apology from the person who has betrayed you, you
still have to be willing to forgive the person so that you
can move on. As for your question whether or not you
should quit school, DON‟T EVER DO SUCH A THING!
Don't throw away your future just because something
in your past had hurt you. You would just end up dis-
appointing your parents by doing that. Consider this
experience as a life lesson. Now you know the signs
and symptoms of a betrayal and you can pinpoint them
in the future and avoid them. Remember to follow your
instincts and learn from past experiences when it
comes to trusting people.
NOY TISOY
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BISAYA / TAGALOG HUGOT & PICK-UP LINES

WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

HPM EDITOR: LIRA PESONS

sultii daw ko asa ko dapat moadto…sa wala?
kung asa wala nay sakto? or sa tuo? kung asa wala nay nabilin?

Please tell me where I should go.

To the left where nothing is right? Or to the right where nothing is left?

sa usa ka relasyon, naa ray duha ka importanteng butang.

mao na ang gugma ug pagsalig.
kung maguba na gali na, lisod na kaayong ibalik.

In a relationship, there are only two important things: Love and Trust.
Once those things are ruined, they are really difficult to get back.

‘wag mo ‘kong ikumpara sa ex mo.

dahil kung mas okay siya kesa sa akin, eh di sana kayo pa rin hanggang ngayon!

Don’t compare me to your ex.

‘Coz if he were better than me, you two should still be together until now!

may forever man o wala, kung marunong kang magtiyaga,

tatagal ang mga bagay na ayaw mong mawala.

Whether there is forever or not, if you know how to exert effort,

the things that you don’t want to lose will never be gone.

ayaw suwaye nga mahigugma ka’g lain samtang naa pakay hinigugma.
kay maski moderno na ang panahon karon, uso gihapon ang karma!

Don’t try to love someone else while you still have a significant other.
‘Coz even though we already live in the modern world, karma still exists!

sabi nila madalas daw masaktan ang mababait.

tanong ko lang...ganun ba ‘ko kabait para saktan ng paulit-ulit?

They say that those who are kind usually get hurt.
I wanna ask...Am I that kind that I have to get hurt over and over again?

ang pag-ibig ay parang sigarilyo. bakit pa naimbento, kung sakit lang ang epekto?

Love is like a cigarette. Why was it invented if all it does is hurt you?

sa Jollibee…
"isang large fries."
“ sir, 10 minutes pa po. Willing to wait po?"
“ okay lang, sanay naman akong maghintay."

At Jollibee…
"One large fries, please."
"Sir, it will take 10 minutes before it's cooked. Are you willing to wait?"
"That's fine. I'm used to waiting."

ang pinakamasakit na goodbye ay ‘yung hindi pa naririnig ng tenga mo,

pero nararamdaman na ng puso mo.

The most painful GOODBYE is the one which you haven’t heard yet
but you’ve already felt it in your heart.
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FP EDITOR: KENT JAY PEPITO

Made by: Kent Jay Pepito

Q: What's a teacher's favorite nation?

A: Expla-nation!
Q: What happened to the plant in math
class?
A: It grew square root.
Q: Why is a math book always unhappy?
A: Because it always has lots of problems.
Q: What's the longest word in the diction-
ary?
A: Rubber-band-- because it stretches!
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Mom: What did you learn in school today?
Son: Not enough. I have to go back again
tomorrow.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Late To School:
A student comes late to school.
His teacher asked him, “Why are you late
to school?"
Student: "My mom and dad were fight-
ing."
Teacher: "What does your parents fight-
ing have to do with you being late for
school?"
Student: "One of my shoes was in my
mom's hand and the other one was
in dad's hand!
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The CIS Vanguard is the first school newspaper of Catmon Integrated School. It will be distributed every year to the
students of CIS. The CIS Vanguard serves as an instrument for friendship and camaraderie among students and our mission is
to empower the youth by providing them with a common platform where they can showcase their journalistic skills as well as
share their thoughts on current issues that affect them.

Many people in CIS have wondered what the word 'vanguard' means. Vanguard is defined as a group of people leading
the way in new development or ideas. The CIS Vanguard hopes to be the voice of the ordinary CIS student and aims to help lead
the way for a more informed student body. Thus, our paper features CIS news stories, student editorial, opinion, feature stories
about student life, advice column, hugot lines, sports, trends, entertainment, arts, and literature contributed by students and
some members of the academe. The CIS Vanguard is made up of journalists coming from the junior high school and senior high
school levels of Catmon Integrated School headed by its adviser Mrs. Alfecca "Pinky" Obnimaga.

The CIS Vanguard was a vision that became reality through the support of our beloved Principal Madam Teresita B.
Monisit and our active District Supervisor Dr. Omega M. Sol.

We invite students and the faculty to send us their contributions through our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/cisvanguard or by emailing us at cisvanguard@gmail.com. We also have a drop box which can be
found outside the Grade 11 Section Love classroom. You may submit your stories, poems, jokes, drawings and whatnot through
the drop box. Also, our website is up and running! Though it is still a work in progress, you may already read a PDF copy of this
newspaper issue through our website www.cisvanguard.wordpress.com or download it through this link:
https://tinyurl.com/j98cvxw

Editor-in-Chief: Rogie Mar Belecina John Michael Tajor

News Editor: Raphael Orion Clint Harpy Densing

Asst. News Editor: Mark Johnly Daligdig Aldin Rotilles

Opinion Editor: Jiah Gacayan Mara Jean Pepito

Feature Editor: Yannie Lace Colis Aimie Rose Aribal

Local Heroes Editor: Angelie Mondano Janeca Molejon

Sports Editor: Aijelle Rose Solon Niña Jessica Alonzo

Asst. Sports Editor: Justine Loyd Antolin Claire Evangelista

Photo Editor: Cathleen Anne Bontuyan Alexis Bryle Dongallo

Asst. Photo Editor: Angely Montecalvo Roselito Illustrisimo

Graphics Editor and Photoshop Artist: Iamar Arnaiz Maria Lourdes Buton

Literary Works Editor: Ivy Cololot Anna Clarisse Roble

Advice Columnist: Noy Tisoy

Hugot Pa More Editor: Lira Pesons

Fun Page Editor: Kent Jay Pepito Jessie Coming

Asst. Fun Page Editor: Karyl Angel Bregente Jhon Ray Cabinatan

Social Media Officer: Rolando Lima Jr. Romel Comabig