THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA SALLE GREEN HILLS – ADULT NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL THIRD TRIMESTER S.Y. 2017-2018 VOL. XVI NO. 3

From February 27 up to

March 16, 2018, a series of assessments

took place in La Salle Green Hills –

Adult Night High School where stu-

dents taking SHS-TVL and TVET

courses were certified competent by

the TESDA Competency Assessment

and Certification.

The following were the

courses that got 100% passing rate in

the said assessments: Hairdressing

NC II, Bread and Pastry Production

NC II, Cookery NC II Tuesday, Food

and Beverage Services NC II, Bread

and Pastry Production NC II (Grade

11), Electrical Installation and Mainte-

nance NC II, Events Management

Services NC III (SHS-TVL and TVET),

Computer Systems Servicing NC II,

Dressmaking NC II, and Shielded

Metal Arc Welding NC II. Bookkeep-

ing NC III got 88.46% passing rate.

Mrs. Agnes C. Alonsozana,

ANHS Principal, congratulated the

TESDA students and trainers who

have worked really hard. She said that

the “results of the assessments are

overwhelmingly good, and we are

happy to see our students happy,

too.”

ANHS holds Graduation and Completion Ceremony 2018 By Jackson M. Ferrer, SHS-ABM

“Hindi kailanman hadlang

ang kahirapan upang magbigay at tumu-

long sa iba. Lahat tayo ay may kakaya-

hang magbahagi upang mapabuti ang

buhay ng iba.” These were the words of

Br. Jose Mari L. Jimenez, Auxiliary

Visitor of Lasallian East Asia District

(LEAD) in his Inspirational Message

to 47 Grade 10 Completers, 40 Senior

High School, and 272 TVET gradu-

ates during the Graduation and

Grade 10 Completion Ceremony 2018

held at the St. Benilde Gymnasium.

Galang (Gerry Roxas Leadership

Award), Angeliene A. Tulauan

(Mercury Drug Gawad Talino Award

of Excellence in Science and Mathe-

matics), Angelina S. Diaz

(Outstanding Academic Achievement

-TVET), Mary Jane S. Dela Cruz

(Outstanding Behavior-TVET), Jhon

Kelvin A. Materum (Outstanding

Leadership-TVET), and JL Dexter Q.

Bactad (Outstanding Social Involve-

ment). Organization Awards, Loyalty

Awards, and TVET Awards were also

given to students to recognize their

efforts in the respective fields.

This year, the Principal’s

Recognition Award for Perfect

Attendance was given to Elma P.

Mariscotes and Jashua S. San Juan.

This award is given to students who

have never been absent nor late in

their five years of stay in ANHS.

Recipients of the Class Spirit

of the Year Award (CSYA) for High

School Category was Grade 10-A un-

der Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar while

Food and Beverages Services NC II

(Wednesday) was awarded for TVET

Category under Miss Mercy Andrade.

TVET Fair 2018 culminates with the

first ever TVET Forum By Jovanie C. Bonaobra, TVET-Cookery (Wednesday)

The Technical-Vocational

Education and Training celebrated the

TVET Fair 2018 on January 25 to Feb-

ruary 1, 2018 through different mean-

ingful activities where students were

able to apply the skills they learned in

the different subjects and courses in

TLE and TVET.

Innovative activities were

conducted to showcase the skills of

TVET students. During the launching,

students from Events Management

Services NC III prepared simultane-

ous tasks that students really enjoyed.

Food and Beverages Services NC II,

Cookery NC II, and Bread and Pastry

Production NC II students prepared

sumptuous chao fan meals, rice top-

pings, and bread and pastries in the

TVET café which were available for

dine-in and take out at the St. Joseph

the Worker Building.

Students of Dressmaking NC

II had the Alteration Shop at a very

affordable price while Hairdressing

NC II class offered salon services like

haircut for men, hair treatment, and

foot spa which were done by the stu-

dents themselves. Other participating

courses made the celebration relevant

and meaningful like the Shielded Met-

al Arc Welding NC II, Electrical Instal-

lation and Maintenance, and

Bookkeeping NC III.

The culminating activity was

done at the BDC on February 1, 2018

through the first ever TVET Forum

where experts from the different fields

share their knowledge to the ANHS

community. Some alumni also shared

their stories with the students which

hoped to inspire them to continue

their studies and never give up de-

spite the struggles they face in life.

TVET and SHS-TVL passed the

TESDA Competency

Assessment and Certification

By Vergel D.G. Berona, SHS-ABM

Academic Excellence

Awards were also given to top three

SHS-ABM students namely JL Dexter

Q. Bactad (Gold), Angeliene A.

Tulauan (Silver), and Analisa M. Espi-

nosa (Bronze). For SHS-TVL, award-

ees were Elma P. Mariscotes (Gold),

Aireen P. Gordo (Silver), and Majorie

C. Peligrin (Bronze).

Awards of Distinction were

given to students who exemplified the

values set forth by the De La Salle

Brothers. Recipients of the awards

include Salvacion N. Balagtas (St. Br.

Miguel Award, St. Mutien Marie

Award, and Br. Alphonsus Bloemen

FSC Award), Elma P. Mariscotes (St.

Br. Miguel Award and Br. Alphonsus

Bloemen FSC Award), Christian Paul

O. Galang (Blessed Brother Solomon

Award), Jashua S. San Juan (Br. Jaime

Hilario Award and Br. Alphonsus

Bloemen FSC), and Allen Edward G.

Arestoza and Mariel H. De Leon (Br.

Alphonsus Bloemen FSC Award).

Recipients of Special Awards include

Salvacion N. Balagtas (Alfonso

Yuchengco Foundation National Dis-

cipline Award), Christian Paul O.

JL Dexter Q. Bactad of SHS-

ABM, the Salutatorian and recipient

of the St. La Salle Award gave his

message on behalf of the graduating

batch. He said, “Wherever we go,

whatever we do, we should give our

very best not only for ourselves but

also for our brothers and sisters as

well.” Other Academic Excellence

Awardees include Angeliene A.

Tualuan as First Honorable Mention

and Christian Paul O. Galang, Second

Honorable Mention.

ANHS Batch 2018 makes an oath of loyalty to the Adult Night High School Alumni Association.

Speakers of the first ever

TVET Forum for Segment 1 include

Dr. Paulo B. Gutierrez (Basic Dental

Health Care), Dr. Darah Angela J.

Chavez (Basic Skin Care and Com-

mon Skin Problems), Dr. Gilbert C.

Yang (Understanding STD and HIV).

For Segment 2, Mrs. Crystle P. Llora-

dor, Mr. Rustico Mendrato R. Banal,

III talked about Local Employment

and POEA Pre-Employment Details.

Segment 3 was allotted to Alumni

Success Stories as proven by Miss

Cristy S. Abarca, Mr. Jordon G. Estra-

da, Mr. Michael Hipol, and Mr. Rein

F. Tapales.

Mrs. Agnes C. Alonsozana,

ANHS Principal said, “We congratu-

late the TVET and TVL Teams for

staging the week-long celebration of

this year’s TVET Fair! It had a very

memorable launching last week, and

we are proud of our students’

achievements, as showcased. I con-

gratulate all the Teachers and Trainers

for their creativity and for exacting

excellence from our wards.”

The event was a success

through the efforts of the TVET-TLE

Department headed by Mrs. Rose-

marie V. Katipunan together with the

course trainers.

ANHS students maximized

the opportunity to learn not only from

the speakers but also from their fellow

TVET students who showcased their

skills and showed excellence and grit

in doing their tasks.

Speakers of the TVET Forum Segment 1 get ready for the Open Forum last February 1, 2018

during the celebration of the TVET Fair 2018.

Photo courtesy of Mr. Roy S. Daz

Photo courtesy of Mr. Roy S. Daz

PUNLAD

THIRD TRIMESTER 2017-2018 2

CAMPUS

SHS Graduation Ball goes back to the 80s

By Vergel D.G. Berona, SHS-ABM

ANHS celebrates Academic Week 2018

By Dolorez Z. Potoy, 7-A

With the theme “Where There’s Grit, There’s Excellence,” the Academ-

ic Week Celebration was held on February 14-21, 2018. This aims to showcase

students’ achievements and harness their potentials in different areas related

with academics.

The weeklong celebration started with a Concept Parade where each

class has to interpret the theme through a meaningful tableau. Winners of the

said competition were SHS-TVL (Champion), Grade 11-TVL (First Runner-up),

and Grade 10-A (2nd Runner-up).

Pagalingan/Quiz Bee was the next activity where students were tested

in terms of their academic excellence in different subject areas. The Quiz Bee

was conducted to all students to maximize their participation in the said activity

and test what they have learned.

The culminating activity was the Amazing Race 2.0 where students

applied the knowledge and skills they learned in different subject areas in com-

pleting the tasks prepared by their subject teachers. Each group is composed of

students from different year levels to ensure that they also develop camaraderie

and teamwork while doing the tasks. The Champion for Amazing Race 2.0 was

the House of Blessed Arnould Reche headed by JL Dexter Q. Bactad of SHS-

ABM as the Team Leader. Members of the winning team include Cromel John

Aseremo of 7-A, John Philip Santos of 7-A, Vincent Basibas of 8-A, Sydney Al-

bano of 10-A, Christian Cayago of 10-B, Albert Bitanga of 9-B, John Paul Bacli-

aan of 9-A, Ma. Kristina Villafranca of 9-A, Janes M. Buen of 11-ABM, Mariel S.

Alicaway of 11-TVL, John Christopher L. Leones of 11-TVL, Princess Celine S.

Añis of SHS-TVL, and Joshua B. Obero of SHS-TVL. First Runner-up was

awarded to House of Br. Theophanius Leo Chatillion under the leadership of

Catherine T. Maloloy-on of SHS-ABM while the House of Br. Miguel Fobres

Cordero under Jason

James B. Benosa of

SHS-ABM was the

Second Runner-up.

ANHS Aca-

demic Coordinators

and subject teachers

worked hand in hand

to provide challenging

and enjoyable activi-

ties where students

can learn and have

fun at the same time.

Representatives from SEAMEO INNOTECH namely Ms. Eunilaine

Bagaligog and Ms. Charmie Cardenas visited the Adult Night High School for a

Project on Alternative Delivery Modes for Secondary Education last February 5,

2018.

Mrs. Agnes C. Alonsozana said “We welcome the SEAMEO INNOTECH

visitors who are to conduct a one-day visit of the ANHS, as part of the research

they are conducting about Alternative Delivery Modes. We hope to make it to the

front lines, to tell others what a wonderful ministry serving in the Night School

is—that ANHS is, and will always be, a work of love.”

The activity started with a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) with the

Principal and teachers followed by FGD with parents and guardians. After that,

they also got the chance to interact with the Hearing and Deaf learners. Students

were asked about their experiences in the night school and its difference with the

regular school. According to Majorie Peligrin of SHS-TVL, one of the students

who was part of the FGD, when she was asked about the advantage of night

school to students, she said “ang night school ay programa para sa mga es-

tudyante na nagtratrabaho sa umaga para makapag-aral sila sa gabi lalo na sa may eded na

at gustong makagraduate ng high school.”

The said visit ended with a classroom observation in 10-B during the

English class of Miss Bernadette P. Nolasco where the representatives got the

chance to see how classes are conducted in ANHS.

By Majorie C. Peligrin, SHS-TVL

PEA spearheads Family Day and

fundraising activities

By Joana Mae W. Sumay, 7-A

Representatives from SEAMEO INNOTECH interact with ANHS students during their visit.

In order to develop camara-

derie among the parents, guardians,

employers, students, faculty, and

staff, the Parents-Employers Associa-

tion (PEA) of the Adult Night High

School conducted the Family day at

the LSGH Cafeteria on February 13,

2018.

Fun and exciting activities

were prepared for the ANHS commu-

nity like games, salo-salo, and inter-

mission numbers. The highlight of the

activity was the BINGO game. Each

ticket cost P50.00 which can be used

for all the games.

Students brought with them

their family members who interacted

with others and experienced the

different activities prepared for them.

SEAMEO INNOTECH representatives conduct

research in ANHS on Alternative Delivery Modes

SHS-TVL presents their winning tableau which reflects the school year theme “Where There’s Grit, There’s Excellence.”

PEA also spearheaded a

fundraising activity called “Tulong

Lasalyano Panalong Negosyo Part 2.”

The preliminary draw was held on

January 30, 2018. Winners of the said

raffle were Ara Doydora (7K Sari-Sari

Store Package), Rolly Reyes Obingue

(Reloading Business, Cherry Mobile

D38i), Nixon Alferez (Loading Busi-

ness, Cherry Mobile D38i). The Grand

Raffle Draw was held last March 2,

2018. Winners were Anthony Mirasol

(E-bike), Ronel Vidad (Videoke), and

Allaizel Medina (Printer). Consolation

prizes were also drawn.

The different activities were

made possible through the efforts of

PEA officers headed by Mrs. Ma. Ethel

A. Quiboquibo, President.

Administrators and teachers

were present in the said event who

served as judges since this was a per-

formance task of SHS-TVL for their

course. Preparation was done by stu-

dents from planning up to the actual

implementation under the guidance of

their course trainer and adviser Mrs.

Jackeline M. Baay.

According to Aireen Gordo of

SHS-TVL, one of the hosts that night,

“Masaya at nakakakaba dahil nanonood

ang ibang administrators at teachers

namin kasi baka may mabitawan akong

hindi magandang words or jokes. Pero ang

kaba ay napalitan ng saya lalo na ng

makita ko ang kasiyahan sa mga mata at

galaw ng batchmates ko.”

This is an experience of a life-

time to the graduating batch.

Wearing their 80s costumes,

the Senior High School TVL organized

the graduation ball as part of their

Events Management NC III course last

February 28, 2018 at the St. Benilde

Cafeteria.

SHS-ABM joined in the cele-

bration as guests. SHS students

grabbed the opportunity to gather as a

batch in this event where they could

make memories before they bid fare-

well to their alma mater.

Fun and exciting activities

were prepared for the participants that

developed their camaraderie. Selected

students also showcased their talents

through series of intermission num-

bers that enlivened the night. Students

also danced to the beat of the music

from the 80s. Students await to win in the BINGO games as they check their cards during the PEA Family Day celebration.

The graduating batch 2018 pose in their 80s costumes during the graduation ball celebration.

Photo courtesy of Mr. Roy S. Daz

Photo by Jackson M. Ferrer, SHS-ABM

Photo by Vergel D.G. Berona, SHS-ABM

Photo courtesy of Mr. Roy S. Daz

THIRD TRIMESTER 2017-2018 3

LATHALAIN

SC Election isinagawa sa ANHS; Astorga

nahalal na pangulo

Ni Jackson M. Ferrer, SHS-ABM

Si Nicole P. Astorga ng par-

tidong Competence, Transparency,

and Accountability ang nagwagi

bilang Student Council President para

S.Y. 2018-2019 sa isinagawang halalan

noong ika-8 ng Pebrero, 2018.

Kabilang sa mga nagsipag-

wagi ay sina Roselyn C. Dela Vega—

Vice President, Rowenne E. Mon-

forte—Secretary, Irene Viviene E.

Abad—Spiritual Coordinator, John

Christopher Glenn L. Leones—Sports

Coordinator, Julius A. Siglos—Deaf

Representative, Allendele P. Sotto-

SHS Representative, Deanple Sebas-

tian—Grade 12 Representative, Jaypee

C. Sederio—Grade 10 Representative,

Kasey F. Canon—Grade 9 Representa-

tive, at Mervin P. Varon—Grade 8

Representative.

Noong ika-7 ng Pebrero

2018, nagkaroon ng Miting de Avance

sa BDC. Sa pulong na iyon, inilatag ng

mga kandidato ang kanilang platapor-

ma sa harap ng mga mag-aaral. Kabi-

lang sa mga naglahad ng kanilang

programa ay ang partidong Reach to

Improve Students’ Excellence (RISE)

na pinangunahan ni Michelle Sinad-

jan, tumakbong pangulo ng partido

Ayon kay Astorga,

nagpapasalamat siya sa Panginoon at

sa lahat ng sumuporta sa kanila. Nais

nilang itaguyod ang pagkakaroon ng

JS Prom/High School Dance at Stage

Play na naglalayong ipakita ang

talento ng mga mag-aaral at magsil-

bing fundraising project ng SC. Isa

itong paraan upang magkaroon ng

pondo ang SC na gagamitin para

tulungan ang mga estudyanteng

nangangailangan.

Ang mga nasabing gawain

ay naisakatuparan sa pangunguna ni

G. Kent Alfred E. San Felipe, SC Mod-

erator. Ang gawaing ito ay

nagpapatunay ng aktibong pakiki-

lahok ng mga mag-aaral upang

iluklok ang mga lider na mamumuno

sa kanila sa susunod na taon.

Upang magbigay ng ka-

ragdagang kasiyahan sa mga taga-

CIW, nagkaroon ng iba’t ibang palaro

na labis namang ikinatuwa ng mga

mag-aaral at ng mga babaeng

bilanggo. Nagkaroon din ng munting

salo-salo para sa kanila. Isa itong ka-

ranasan na nagbigay-aral na huwag

manghusga ng kapwa sa halip, bigyan

sila ng pagkakataon upang magbago

at maituwid ang kanilang buhay.

Ang nasabing pagbisita ay

naisakatuparan sa pamamagitan ng

Social Concerns Program na

pinangunahan ni Bb. Ana Ria B. Agui-

lar. Nagkaroon din ng pagninilay na

pinangunahan ng mga gurong-

tagapayo na sina G. Joseph G. Laviña

ng 11-ABM at Bb. Junelyn R. Domin-

go ng 11-TVL. Sinundan ito ng recol-

lection mula kay Sr. Celine Borromeo

ng Grade School upang mas lalong

mapalalim ang kahulugan ng pagbisi-

ta ng mga mag-aaral sa CIW.

Noong ika-15 ng Marso, 2018

bumisita ang mga mag-aaral mula sa

Grade 11 at TVET-Thursday sa Cor-

rectional Institution for Women sa

Mandaluyong City para sa kanilang

reach-out na pinamagatang “Visita de

Presa.” Layon ng programa na

maghandog ng kasiyahan sa mga ka-

babayan nating nasa bilangguan.

Nagsimula ang programa sa

pamamagitan ng pambungad na pa-

nalangin na pinangunahan ni Pauline

Matabuena ng 11-ABM. Pagkatapos

nito ay nagbigay ng maikling oryenta-

syon ang isa sa mga kawani ng CIW.

Nagkaroon din ng pagkakataon ang

mga mag-aaral na mas makilala pang

mabuti ang mga kababayan nating

nasa bilangguan sa pamamagitan ng

interaksyon. Nagpakitang-gilas din

ang mga taga-CIW sa kanilang inter-

mission number na nagpamalas ng

kanilang talento sa pag-awit at pag-

sayaw.

Mag-aaral ng Grade 11 at TVET Thursday

nagsagawa ng reach-out sa CIW

Ni Jemelyn P. Jalem, 11-ABM

PUNLAD

nakasalamuha sa pamamagitan ng

mga palaro na aming inihanda. Bakas

sa kanilang mga mukha ang kasi-

yahan na madalaw at mabigyan ng

pansin kahit na sila ay may dinaranas

na kondisyon sa pag-iisip. Naghan-

dog din kami sa kanila ng munting

regalo na kanilang magagamit sa ka-

nilang pang-araw-araw na pangan-

gailangan.

May pagkakataon na kapag

narinig ang salitang Mandaluyong,

may biruan na “sa labas ba o sa

loob?”, kaya napapaisip ako na lahat

ng tao doon ay may kapansanan sa

pag-iisip. Nagkaroon din ako ng real-

isasyon na hindi dapat pinagtutuunan

ng sobrang pag-iisip ang problema

kundi hinahanapan ito ng solusyon.

Naniniwala ako na lahat ng sobra ay

bawal pero lahat ng kulang ay dapat

punuan. Kaya ang bawat pagsubok ay

dapat na hinaharap nang buong

tapang at huwag mag-alinlangang

humingi ng tulong sa iba.

Salamat sa kanila dahil mas

nabigyan nila ako ng pag-asa na hara-

pin ang buhay nang buong lakas. Sa

pamamagitan nito nakita ko ang pag-

tutulungan at adhikain na mapasaya

ang ating mga kapamilya sa NCMH.

Noong ika-12 ng Enero 2018,

isinagawa ang reach-out ng Grade 10,

BEC, at Kampil sa National Center for

Mental Health na pinamagatang “A

Very Special Love with Brethren.”

Bago pa lang kami pumunta

ay sabik na kami dahil sa mga ak-

tibidad na gagawin. Ito rin ang kauna-

unahang pagkakatoon na bumisita

ang ANHS sa nasabing institusyon.

Nagsimula ang programa sa

pamamagitan ng oryentasyon na ibi-

nigay ng kinatawan mula sa NCMH.

Isa itong paraan upang mas

maunawaan ng mga mag-aaral ang

ating mga kabababayang nasa

pangangalaga ng nasabing pasilidad.

Nabanggit nila na mayroong 38 pa-

vilion ang nasabing lugar. Dito ko

nalaman na napakalawak ng lugar na

ito at may iba’t ibang antas ng kala-

gayan ng taong may sakit sa pag-iisip

na kinabibilangan ng humigit tatlong

libong katao.

Nakasalamuha namin ang

mga kababayan natin sa Pavilion 5.

Sila ‘yung mga magaling na o naka-

recover na ngunit wala pang handang

kumupkop sa kanila. Sa simula ay

takot ang aming naramdaman ngunit

nagbago ito nang sila ay amin nang

Mag-aaral ng Grade 10 bumisita sa

National Center for Mental Health Ni Ma. Rizza O. Carullo, 10-A

Kawani ng ANHS nagbigay kasiyahan

sa mga batang lansangan ng Kuya Center Ni Jovanie C. Bonaobra, TVET Cookery (Wednesday)

Upang maghandog ng kasiyahan sa mga batang lansangan na nasa pa-

ngangalaga ng Kuya Center, nagsagawa ng reach-out activity ang mga kawani

ng ANHS sa pangunguna ng Faculty Association noong ika-20 ng Pebrero, 2018

sa Balong Bato, Biak na Bato, Balintawak, Quezon City.

Ito na ang pangalawang beses na nakipagtulungan ang ANHS sa Kuya

Center. Nagkaroon ng maikling oryentasyon ang kinatawan ng Kuya Center

upang bigyan ng ideya ang mga guro tungkol sa kalagayan ng mga batang nasa

kanilang pangangalaga.

Nagsagawa ng maikling programa para sa mga batang nakatira sa

Balong Bato. Sinimulan ang gawain sa pamamagitan ng pagtuturo ng personal

hygiene katulad ng paghuhugas ng kamay at pagsisipilyo. Pagkatapos nito, ang

mga bata ay hinati sa maliliit na grupo upang makinig ng mga kuwento mula sa

mga guro. Nagkaroon din ng mga palaro na siya namang labis na ikinatuwa ng

mga bata kahit na tirik ang

araw. Kitang-kita ang kasi-

yahan sa kanila na

nakikipaglaro at nakikisa-

lamuha sa kanilang mga kapwa

-bata at sa mga guro ng ANHS.

Naghandog din ng munting

salo-salo para sa mga bata.

Tunay ngang ang la-

hat ay may kakayahang

magbahagi sa iba kahit ito ay sa

maliit na paraan lamang. Ito

ang paraan ng mga kawani na

ipadama ang malasakit sa mga

batang lansangan.

Naglalahad ng kanyang plataporma si Michelle Sinadjan na tumakbong pangulo ng SC.

Ang mga mag-aaral ng Grade 11 at TVET Thursday kasama ang kanilang mga gurong tagapayo at si Gng. Agnes C. Alonsozana, principal ng ANHS pagkatapos ng kanilang pagbisita sa CIW.

Nakikinig ang mga bata kay G. Ira Llorador, Guidance Counselor ng ANHS habang siya ay nagbabahagi ng kuwentong pambata.

Photo courtesy of Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar

Photo by Jackson M. Ferrer, SHS-ABM

THIRD TRIMESTER 2017-2018 4

OPINION

LUPONG PATNUGUTAN

S.Y. 2017-2018

Punong Patnugot Vergel Jay D.G. Berona Pangalawang Patnugot Jackson M. Ferrer Tagapamahalang Patnugot Rhey Christian C. Raymundo Patnugot ng Balita at Larawan Jemelyn P. Jalem, Dolorez Z. Potoy, Joanna Mae W. Sumay, at Generose C. Arquiza Patnugot ng Panitikan, Mariel S. Alicaway at Jovanie C. Bonaobra, at Buhay, at Kultura Sheryl Danica P. Prado Patnugot ng Grapiks Richard F. Visperas at Ruel A. Claudio Mga Kontribyutor Majorie C. Peligrin, Nicole P. Astorga, John

Christopher Glenn L. Leones, Roselyn C. Dela Vega, Denise R. Castro, Irene Viviene E. Abad, Gabriel Antonio V. Mendoza, Christian Paul O. Galang, Ma. Rizza O. Carullo, Salvacion N. Balagtas, at G. Jose Z. Isip

Gurong Tagapamagitan Bb. Bernadette P. Nolasco Para sa mga komento tungkol sa mga nailathala at sa mga gustong mag-ambag ng kanilang artikulo, maaari lamang na magpadala ng liham sa Silid 201, Gusali ng St. Joseph the Worker, La Salle Green Hills, Lungsod ng Mandaluyong.

PUNLAD

In the recently held graduation ceremony in the Adult Night

High School, the oldest graduate is a 63-year old mother and church

volunteer whom the students fondly call as Nanay Sally. She went

back to school because she wanted to fulfill her dream of finishing high

school. She worked here and abroad, but she still felt the emptiness

within. Having a family also hindered her desire to study because she

had to take care of her children first thereby sacrificing her own educa-

tion. Now that they are grown up, it is time to devote it to herself and

her dream which she has carried in her heart for a long time.

In ANHS, there are many students who experience the same

fate as Nanay Sally. They have to sacrifice their studies to work in or-

der to provide for their families. There are also those who opt to be

student vendors, so they will have allowance for fare and other school

requirements. Some of them made mistakes in the past, and they

would like to make amends by doing better this time. Some students

endure the mockery of others who question their desire to study de-

spite their age. However, there are some whose dreams are bigger than

any insult they hear. They would like to prove to others that they can

make it.

Some teenagers are celebrating now after graduating in Senior

High School, but in ANHS it is different. We have students who are

parents already and working students beyond 18 years old who also

celebrated their success after finishing high school. This just says that

success knows no age because everyone is given a second chance to

straighten his/her paths through education. Students believe that edu-

cation is one powerful weapon they can use to help their families get

out of poverty and eventually help change the world. Success comes

sweetest to those who wait. ANHS students may have waited for this

time, and it took them years to be able to achieve their dreams. As they

say, the destination does not matter; it is the journey that counts.

True to its mission, ANHS provides quality Catholic education

to those who once were lost but now are found to begin a new chapter

in their lives. In ANHS hope is alive in our hearts, forever!

During darkness it is when the stars shine brightest. Graduation is

definitely the brightest time of the year for the students of ANHS who

have endured all the trials and struggles just to be able to finish their stud-

ies. We have seen one another on stage happily receiving our diploma be-

cause we have finished another chapter in our lives, our high school life.

We lit our candles one by one that serve as our guide to continue

shining despite the difficulties we have encountered. We are not afraid to

walk in the dark because of the light our candles bring. No matter how

hard the journey in life, we always look back to the values and attitudes we

have possessed in order to overcome life’s challenges.

We make mistakes along the way. We fail to do our responsibilities

as students. We incur absences, and we do not submit requirements on

time. However, we also learn from our shortcomings, and we vow never to

commit the same mistakes again. We have to be humble, gain respect, and

serve the community.

We may have won the battle now, but it does not stop here. We

should continue to let our candles light for others and pass on what we

have learned in our alma mater. May we remain grateful for the many

blessings our school has given us through the generous hearts of the De La

Salle Brothers, benefactors, donors, faculty, staff, parents, employers,

guardians, family, friends, schoolmates, and most especially our Almighty

God for the chance given to us to continue our studies.

Let us keep the banner high and carry with us the Lasallian spirit

and teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle wherever we may go. May the

animo live in our hearts and shine to the new chapter of our lives. Hail to

thee our alma mater!

Keep shining no

matter what By Vergel Jay D.G. Berona, SHS-ABM

Success comes to those

who wait

EDITORIAL

EDITOR’S OPINION

Dibuho ni Evalyn T. Asañon, 10-A

PUNLAD

OPINION THIRD TRIMESTER 2017-2018 5

Tagumpay sa anumang larangan, ito ang dulo na nais makamit

ng sinoman na gustong magtagumpay. Nakaukit na sa kalooban natin

ang magkaroon ng mabuting kahihinatnan sa anumang bagay.

Mula sa pagkabata ay na-eensayo na natin ang pagtatagumpay.

Sa paglalaro kasama ng ilan pang bata ay nasusubukan na ang ating hu-

say. Tayo ay likas na mananagumpay. Nagkakaiba nga lang tayo sa pag-

iisip at pagpupursige. May mga taong gusto lang ng sapat na tagumpay

at may naghahangad din ng malaking karangalan sa buhay. Alinman sa

dalawa ay siguradong mayroon sa atin na ganitong mag-isip tungkol sa

pagtatagumpay.

Marami ang nagtapos sa taong ito at sila ay masaya dahil alam

naman natin na isa ang edukasyon sa tinitingnan ng lipunan bilang

mataas na antas ng pagtatagumpay. Ang lahat ng ito ay bunga ng pag-

susumikap kasama ng tyaga at tiwala sa Maykapal. Tayo ay hinubog ng

karanasan at pinatatag ng pagsubok lalo na ang mga taong nagta-

trabaho sa umaga at nag-aaral sa gabi. Malaki ang inspirasyong naibib-

igay ng mga taong ganito ang sistema at ganoon din naman sa mga ta-

ong nakasaksi ng kanilang pagpapagal. Ako ay lubos na sumasaludo sa

mga tulad nilang hindi nawalan ng pag-asa para lamang makamit ang

inaasam na tagumpay sa buhay. Hindi nila naging batayan ang katayuan

sa buhay at hindi rin sila nagpadaig sa edad at pakikihalubilo sa iba

makamit lamang ang kanilang minimithi. Sa mga nagtapos sa taong ito

saludo kami sa inyo. Nawa’y ang tagumpay na inyong nakamit ngayon

ay maibahagi sa iba upang magsilbing inspirasyon nila sa pagkakamit

din ng tagumpay na kanilang inaasam. Tagumpay na paghihirapan,

tagumpay na panghahawakan, at tagumpay na magiging daan tungo sa

magandang kinabukasan.

Ang pagtatapos ay isang masayang araw na pinakahihintay, ang

araw ng katuparan ng mga pangarap sa buhay. Ito ang araw ng mag-

aaral na magsisipagtapos dahil sa wakas, ang kanilang paghihirap, pag-

titiis, at pagtitiyaga ay natumbasan na ng pagkamit ng diplomang hi-

nahangad.

Naaalala ko pa noong unang taon ko sa ANHS. Nasa kalagit-

naan na ako ng taon noon nang halos bumitiw na ako sa pag-aaral. Ang

trabaho sa umaga at pag-aaral sa gabi ay mahirap pagsabayin sa mga

katulad kong working stud ent. May mga bagay na dapat unahin tulad ng

pagtatrabaho para may pangtustos sa pang-araw-araw na pamasahe

pagpasok sa paaralan. Minsan, dahil sa pagod sa trabaho hindi ko na na-

gagawa ang iba pang takdang-aralin ko. Minsan naman ay hindi sapat

ang aking tulog matapos lamang ang mga proyektong dapat ipasa. Ga-

noon pa man hindi ito naging hadlang upang ang aking pangarap ay

maudlot at hindi maisakatuparan. Bahagi na ng pagiging estudyante ang

mga gawain na naglalayong hubugin ang mga mag-aaral sa iba’t-ibang

aspekto ng buhay.

Sa pagtatapos ko sa ANHS dala-dala ko ang masasayang

pangyayari na aking naranasan sa loob ng paaralan. Mga guro na laging

nagpapaalala at nagbibigay ng inspirasyon upang magpatuloy at mag-

pursige na makamit ang mga pangarap. Salamat sa mga gurong nag-

bigay ng ngiti sa aming mga labi at sa mga aral na tumatak sa aming

puso’t isipan. Sa kapwa ko mag-aaral na tumulong at nagbigay sa akin

ng kasiyahan, mga kulitan, asaran, at tawanan. Sa ating pagtatapos, may

lungkot man na nadarama sa ating mga puso, hindi ito hadlang upang

simulan ang panibagong yugto ng ating buhay. Salamat at hanggang sa

muli.

Anti-

Contractualization

All these years, many Filipino workers are suffering due to the

practice of “endo” or end-of-contract. Under this scheme, workers are

hired for just five months then replaced by new contractual employees.

Those who ended their contracts have to find another job again, and if

they are hired by a company that practices endo, the cycle is just repeat-

ed. The workers also clamor for a permanent work to secure their fami-

lies and loved ones.

According to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, the Duterte ad-

ministration has banned the “endo” or end-of-contract scheme. This is

good news to those who up to now are still experiencing instability in

their status due to contractualization.

Recently, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) orders

Jollibee and Burger King to regularize 7,000 of its workers. In cases like

this, some employers prefer contractualization than regularization of

their work force to reduce the cost, but it also denies security of tenure to

their workers. Some workers grab the opportunity of working for five

months only because they do not have any work. If working for five

months will give them food on the table, it is better than nothing for

them.

Our fellow Filipinos won’t have stability unless the anti-

contractualization law will totally be implemented in the Philippines. It

is now time for the government to also look into the needs of the workers

who also do their best to serve in order to provide for their families.

Bilang isang estudyante ng ANHS, napakaraming matututunan

at magbabago sa iyo. Gaya ko na lamang na galing sa ibang eskwelahan,

marami akong natutunan at maraming nabago sa akin.

Isa sa mga natutunan ko sa ANHS ay ang pagtulong sa mga

nangangailangan nang bukal sa loob at walang hinihintay na kapalit.

Ang pagtulong sa kapwa ay nakakagaan ng kalooban dahil ikaw ay na-

katulong na sa iyong kapwa, nakita mo pa na sila ay nasiyahan at nag-

pasalamat sa iyo. Kabilang dito ang mga reach-out activity na aming pi-

nupuntahan at nagtuturo sa amin kung paano pahalagahan ang aming

kapwa na nangangailangan. Maging sa loob ng ANHS, buhay na buhay

ang diwa ng pagtulong sa kapwa sa pamamagitan ng pagbabahagi ng

munting pangangailangan para sa aming kapwa-estudyante.

Salamat sa mga gurong nagturo sa akin para maging isang

mabuting Lasalyano. Salamat din sa mga kaklase at kaibigan ko na tu-

mulong at patuloy na tumutulong sa akin noong panahong ako’y na-

hihirapan sa aking mga sabdyek na pinag-aaralan. Ginabayan nila ako at

binigyan ng lakas ng loob. Masaya ang maging parte ng ANHS dahil

nangingibabaw ang kaugalian ng bawat isa na maging matulungin sa

kahit na sinong nangangailangan. Halina’t maging kabahagi ng ANHS.

Hindi ka magsisisi sa pagpasok dito dahil hindi nag-iiwanan ang bawat

isa dito. Tulong-tulong tayo sa bawat gawain hindi tayo mag-iiwanan

hangga’t kaya. Ang laban na ito ay para sa atin at sa mga taong

gumagabay at umuunawa sa atin lalo na sa ating mga magulang na wa-

lang sawang sumusuporta at nagmamahal sa atin.

“Ang laban na ito ay para sa atin at sa mga taong gumagabay at umuunawa sa atin.”

Tagumpay

Jovanie C. Bonaobra, TVET—Cookery

Jemelyn P. Jalem, Grade 11—ABM

Laban para sa

Kinabukasan

Mariel S. Alicaway, Grade 11—TVL

Araw ng Pagtatapos

Jackson M. Ferrer, SHS—ABM

“The workers also clamor for a permanent work to secure their families and loved ones.”

“Sa pagtatapos ko sa ANHS dala-dala ko ang masasayang pangyayari na aking naranasan sa loob ng paaralan.”

“Ako ay lubos na sumasaludo sa mga tulad nilang hindi nawalan ng pag-asa para lamang makamit ang inaasam na

tagumpay sa buhay.”

PUNLAD

THIRD TRIMESTER 2017-2018 6

PANITIKAN

Mandirigma Ni Jovanie C. Bonaobra, TVET– Cookery (Wednesday)

Ako ay mandirigma, bagamat di man halata, Ang sundang ko ay panulat sa pag-ukit ng salita. Kalasag ko’y kwadernong panangga sa kamangmangan, Baluti ay uniporme ng ikalawa kong tahanan. Ako’y mandirigma na kumakayod sa umaga, Agresibo sa trabaho para sa ikabubuhay ng pamilya. Handang paglingkuran kahit pa sapatos ng iba, Ito ay marangal kaya’t di ako mahihiya. Ako ay mandirigma na nag-aaral sa gabi, Minsa’y sinisikatan pa ng araw sa pagnanais na magpunyagi. Di alintana ang puyat matapos lang sa aralin. Hindi mo ako magagapi may pangarap ako at layunin. Ako’y mandirigma sa bulwagang malaya, Kumakayod sa umaga para sa sarili at pamilya. Nag-aaral sa gabi at hindi pagagapi, Magtatagumpay sa hinaharap siguradong magpupunyagi.

Pagkalinga sa Mundo (Cares for the Earth) Ni Nicole P. Astroga, 10-A

Ang Diyos ay dapat pasalamatan, Sa kaniyang regalo na inilaan. Isang mundong punong-puno ng kulay, At sa nilalang nagbibigay buhay. Ngunit, nalungkot ang buwan sa nasasaksihan. Mga puno’y putol na’t walang makapitan. Mga itim na usok ang siyang dahilan, Sa kagagawan ng tao, mundo’y nawalan ng buhay. Mga dagat at ilog na nilalanguyan, Sandamakmak na basura ang nilalaman. Isdang nakalalangoy sa Kamaynilaan, Nalason dahil sa kalupitan. Ang tao rin itong lubos na dahilan, Sa nasirang buti nitong kalikasan. At darating bukas ang ganti ng buwan, Uunat ang kamay ng Poong Lumalang.

PUNLAD

Pagkamahabagin (Compassionate) Ni Roselyn C. Dela Vega, 9-B

Tayong mga nilalang dito sa mundo, Pagkamahabagin manaig sana sa puso. Iyan ang tatak-Lasalyano, Malasakit sa iba laging bigay-todo. Reach-out yaring programa kung tawagin, Batid ng bawat estudyanteng matulungin. Pagmamahal sa mga ulilang bata, At pagpaparamdam ng aruga sa matatanda. One Heart, One Purpose ay isama mo pa. Sa bawat baryang inihuhulog tuwina, Isang kamag-aral ang nabibigyang pansin, Upang ang pagpasok niya sa eskwela’y di na problemahin. Ang paaralang Lasalyano’y nagbibigay pag-asa Basta kapit-bisig lang sa bawat isa Wala mang hinihinging kapalit sa iba Makatulong lamang sa kapwa ay sapat na.

Pagmamalasakit sa mga Nangangailangan (Concerned for the Marginalized) Ni Dolorez P. Potoy, 7-A

Tatak Lasalyano ang pagtulong sa kapwa, ‘Pagkat tinutularan natin ang Diyos na Lumikha, Na nagbigay ng lahat ng bagay dito sa lupa, Bilang pagmamalasakit sa Kanyang nilikha. ‘Culture of Helping’ ang pinag-ugatan, Nitong ating pagtulong sa nangangailangan. ‘Friday, Charity Day’ ang tawag naman, Pagbibigay donasyon sa nasalantang kababayan. Lihim naman nating isinasalaysay sa tuwina, Munting tulong na ating ibinigay sa kapwa. Sa ‘Wednesday Good Day’ ay nagkukuwento ka, Para magsilbing inspirasyon na tumulong sa iba. Kabataan, tayo ang pag-asa ng bayan. Tayo’y pinagpala ng Diyos na Maylalang, Upang ang ating kapwang napababayaan, Ay ating tulungan sa oras ng pangangailangan.

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I. Hey, I just want you to know that I love you, Even before those words were created. There is no mistake, it’s all true, I love how perfectly you are invented. II. Look, I love you even before the stars were placed, Before he said he’ll snatch them for you. I love you before those rings were made, Before you changed vows and said, I do. III. Stop, You are not unwanted; you are not ugly, Please stop saying those trash like it’s funny. You are significant; you’re my treasure, You are definitely not a failure. IV. Don’t, Don’t you ever forget that I am here, And yes My Dear, I count those tears, those pleads. I hear My Dear; don’t you always forget that I’m always near. Even if the love doesn’t usually come back. I’m ready to be martyr. V. Yes, I’ll die for you even a thousand times, I’ll carry this deadweight cross just like the olden times, Sold my body for 13 silver dimes and drink that wine. Over and over again, if that’s what it takes to lift you up again. I love you my precious Princess.

PUNLAD

Faith, Service, and Communion

By Irene Viviene E. Abad, 10-B

Life is full of unending struggles and unbearable pain That will blur your belief in God, But keep in mind that He is always On your side no matter what happens. With every step you take in the dark God is with you to lighten your path. With every tear that runs down from your eyes, God is there to wipe it away. With every help you give to people, Remember that He is smiling to your kindness. Let the pain make you bloom Like a flower under the sun And strong like a warrior in a war. No one can break you If you put your whole trust and faith in Him.

Confident By John Christopher Glenn L. Leones, 11-TVL

I am a Lasallian student Known for being keen and bright I speak my thoughts with confidence For I believe it is right. We grow with the help of our school Not being swallowed by the world Knowing right, not just cool We walk with our pen as our swords. Hail to our Alma mater Hail to De La Salle For we know what really matters, And we will practice it so we won’t be dull. I am a Lasallian student Known for being keen and bright I speak my thoughts with confidence Representing Green and White.

Contributes to Society By Denise R. Castro, 10-B

You and I, we were made to reciprocate But it’s also fine if we make a mistake Because one day, we’ll do something great That will benefit the whole human race. That wind may take us to places And we might find ourselves seeing new faces But always remember to leave traces That will help other people’s choices. Because it’s all in a matter of give and take But we need to learn to give without being fake Because at the end of the day we’re all just one little speck Which will one day collide without a fret. Happiness is beyond words When you have your greatness in records But great boldness comes with great responsibility, So put that in to good use and help the community.

A Love Letter from above By John Christopher Glenn L. Leones, 11-TVL

When I first on sat on my seat here in ANHS, I had no plans to make any awards or any special thing that could make my par-ents proud. But boy, my parents were right! They said “wag mo pangunahan ang sarili mo.”

My journey as a leader started when I was elected as a Vice President of our class in Grade 9. At first, I thought it was another kind of boring leadership where students with higher position get attention and fame. I am glad it was not like that. As a Vice-President of the class, I have two duties: to get the One Heart One Purpose (OHOP) box every day and to presume the duties of the President, if he/she is absent. It was quite tiring to do that duty especially the getting the OHOP box and re-turning it to where it belongs, but it was worth it every time the OHOP box gets counted every end of the week and the accumulated fund goes to the student/s who is/are in-need.

When I was in Grade 10, I was elected as a Spiritual Coordinator of the Student Council. Being part of the SC sharpens my leadership skills. It reminds me that I should be responsible of my actions since eve-ry action I make reflects not only the organization where I belong but also the entire ANHS community. On my final year in ANHS, I was elected Vice President of the Student Council. This is where my perspective as a student-leader has broadened. I have a higher position, which means I need to be responsive and responsible at the same time. I need to show good leadership through collaboration and teamwork. To be honest, I have faced a lot of challenges, especially the time management. Sometimes when there were activities, I did not make it to call time; worst was I became absent and was not able to attend the ac-tivity. I cannot blame it to the traffic; it’s given. This made me to move quicker and more efficiently. I need to stop procrastinating just like what I did before. Being committed to excellence as a leader is not only learned by overnight. It is a habit.

By Christian Paul O. Galang, SHS-ABM

Recipient, Gerry Roxas Leadership Award

Thoughts on Leadership

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FEATURES PUNLAD

Faculty and student exchange program between ANHS and LSVMS

By Gabriel Antonio V. Mendoza, 10-B

I would like to share with you my wonderful experiences in our Palawan trip during the faculty and

student exchange program between LSGH-ANHS and Leonides S. Virata Memorial School (LVSMS) in Bata-

raza town in Palawan. I really had no idea about this trip until our principal, Ms. Agnes asked me whether my

parents would approve if I would go far from Manila. I told her that I have been to Korea and Indonesia in

the past, but I would still ask my father if he will agree. She told me that she wanted me to go to Palawan with

two other ANHS students. I was really excited and nervous for this trip because if this will be a talent show-

down I don’t know if I can contribute. When I got home, I told my father about it, and he agreed.

On January 17, 2018, six representatives from ANHS went to Palawan namely Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit

(Administrative Services Head Administrator), Mr. Kent Alfred E. San Felipe (Student Council Moderator),

Ms. Ana Ria B. Aguilar (Social Concerns Program Moderator), Angeliene A. Tulauan (SC President), Jobilee

D. Melecio (SC Deaf Representative), and myself (10-B student). The trip was long, as far as I can remember, 1-

hour flight and 5 hours drive from the airport to Rio Tuba. Our first stop was at Ka Inato, a native restaurant

that is very affordable. They have breakfast buffet, but what surprised me is that they have Deaf employees.

Jobilee was able to interact with them and we also had a photo with all of the Deaf employees. We were

amazed and happy with what we’ve experienced. After that, we went back to our van and continued our jour-

ney going to Rio Tuba. On our arrival, Ms. Noemi, the LSVMS Principal was there waiting for us and welcomed us. She is so nice, always smiling and generous, just like

our principal, Ms. Agnes. She gave us more information about our trip.

On the next day, we went to LSVMS. Ms. Noemi toured us in the school. We met students along the way. The computer lab in LSVMS is nice. The units are

MAC PC’s. They also had an exhibit that week where there are lots of displays such as medals, championship trophies, among others. I think it is similar to our Aca-

demic Fair exhibit where teachers showcase the best projects of their students. They also showed us the new high school building that is operational and another build-

ing that is under construction. After our tour in the school, our next trip was in the mining site. We attended a seminar first. Ms. Noemi’s son Gabriel was our tour

guide. He also informed us the do’s and don’ts in the site for our safety. Taking photos is prohibited. To summarize, if the acid they use leaked, they pour limestone to

stop the hazard it will create. The acid is used for converting the raw materials to nickel, etc. The safety of the employees is prioritized. One bag of their product costs

around P 400,000. After our tour in the mining site, Gabriel showed us something really beautiful, the reforestation of the old dump site. Isn’t it amazing? An old mine

site is now a forest. I really can’t believe it is true. I know that mining is bad for our nature. It is very destructive. Somehow it can be restored depending on the owner of

the mining company. That is what RTN and CNBC chose. They chose to give something back to our nature after mining the minerals. This is something all mining com-

panies should do. They should give something back to our nature after they receive something from it. On that night, we went to the school gym to watch Mentors

Night. Teachers performed for their students. They had a lot of shows like comedy, singing, dancing, and acting. I hope our school will have this activity too. I want to

see my teachers sing and dance too.

On the following day, they had a big event, the field demonstration day where Grade 1 to 6 students would perform cheering or dancing in front of everyone

including LSVMS school administrators and visitors. The students were accompanied by their advisers for moral support. It was great to see young kids enjoying and

performing. Later that night, our last night in Rio Tuba, we went back to LSVMS gym. We watched Mr. and Ms. Lakan ng Kalikasan which is similar to Mr. and Ms.

LSGH-ANHS, but it is more about preserving our nature. It is where our LGA Cares for the Earth is being manifested. They had great costumes, really great ones. But

some of the participants from the other grade level failed at the Question and Answer portion, which led the Grade 11 students to bag the title of Mr. and Ms. Lakan ng

Kalikasan 2018 Champions. Their answer was simple and great, but it was very impactful that won the hearts of the judges. I also delivered a thank you speech on

stage. After my speech, Angeliene sang Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking out Loud” with Jobilee signing it. The students of LSVMS also participated by singing and signing also.

It was really wonderful to see most of the crowd signing in the chorus part. We were able to share some knowledge with them, and they were able to share some

knowledge with us too.

Finally, before we went back to Manila, we went to LSVMS for the last time. Ms. Noemi gave us souvenirs and thanked us for visiting LSVMS. We thanked

everyone who welcomed us, spent their time with us, and made our trip more wonderful. It was really a great experience to be able to participate and learn new things

from other people. To be honest, I am not the type of person who likes to travel, but I hope that someday I can go back to LSVMS and have more amazing experiences

again. It was totally worth it.

Hindi hadlang ang edad upang magtagumpay Ni Salvacion N. Balagtas, SHS-TVL

Parang kailan lang, nangarap ako na makapag-aral muli. Nang mapasama ako sa isang samahan dito sa aming parokya, napagtanto ko na mahalaga pala ang

may pinag-aralan. Nang mabigyan ako ng gampanin sa samahang iyon, nakaramdam ako ng hiya dahil wala akong sapat na kaalaman tungkol dito. Ang akala ko

noon, sapat na na ako’y marunong magbasa at magsulat kaya nagpasya ako na tumigil na sa pag-aaral upang maghanap ng trabaho bilang kasambahay para maka-

pagpatuloy ng pag-aaral ang iba kong mga kapatid. Nabalitaan kong may programa ang La Salle Green Hills—Adult Night High School na tumatanggap ng mga may

edad nang estudyante. Kaya noong Mayo 28, 2013, nag-enroll ako at napag-alaman ko na puwede akong mag-aral muli. Sinikap kong makompleto ang mga require-

ments na kailangan para makapasok ako at makapag-aral. Sinikap kong paghati-hatiin ang oras ko sa pamilya, trabaho, at paaralan. Noong panahong ‘yon, nagtatra-

baho ako bilang janitress sa isang kompanya sa Ortigas Center sa umaga. Tatlo hanggang apat na oras lamang ang aking trabaho kaya puwede akong mag-aral sa gabi

at sa awa ng Diyos, natanggap naman ako sa ANHS. Tinanong ako ng principal na si Mr. Rheal Dayrit kung bakit sa kalagayan kong ito sa buhay ay kailangan ko

pang mag-aral? Gugustuhin ko pa raw bang mag-aral ng mahirap na sabdyek gaya ng Chemestry, Biology, at Algebra? Ang sagot ko naman po ay “Opo! Kahit ma-

hirap, gusto kong matuto at makatapos ng hayskul at gusto kong maging isang halimbawa ng mga taong may pangarap at nagnanais makatapos kahit na hindi pa huli

ang lahat, makamit ang tagumpay na kanilang pinapangarap .

Noong una, nahihiya ako dahil sa matagal na panahon kong paghinto sa pag-aaral. Medyo nahirapan ako pero dahil sa kabaitan ng mga guro ko, naging

inspirasyon sila sa akin upang pumasok araw-araw. Kahit matanda na ako, natuto akong magpakumbaba, makisama sa aking mga kamag-aral, at sumunod sa kung

ano ang sinasabi ng aking mga guro. Sa edad kong 58, minsan naisip kong hindi na akma sa aking edad ang ibang gawain katulad ng pamumuno sa pag- awit ng

Lupang Hinirang. Noong nagkaroon kami ng programa na Search for the ANHS Ambassador noong ako ay Grade 7, ako ang umarteng Sisa at kung ano-ano pang mga

gawain para sa mga proyekto sa iba’t ibang sabdyek. Ito ang mga karanasan ko na hinding-hindi ko malilimutan na nagbigay ng lakas ng loob para magawa ko ang

lahat ng ito at dahil na rin sa sobrang pagtitiwala at suporta sa akin ng aking mga guro at pamunuan ng paaralang ANHS. Nagkaroon ako ng kompiyansa sa aking

sarili at napatunayan ko na hindi hadlang ang edad para maibahagi ko ang talentong ibinigay sa akin ng Diyos. Sinasabi ko nga minsan sa aking mga kamag-aral na

huwag nilang sayangin ang pagkakataon na ibinigay ng LSGH-ANHS sa kanila dahil sila ay bata pa at malaki pa ang pagkakataon na maging maganda ang kanilang

kinabukasan kapag sila ay makatapos ng pag-aaral.

Ganoon pa man, sa aking pag-aaral dito sa La Salle Green Hills– Adult Night High School, maraming pagsubok at problema ang dumating sa akin maging sa

pinansiyal na aspekto ng buhay nang mawalan ako ng trabaho. Mabuti na lamang at may programang Pan La Salle at scholarship allowance akong natatangap. Nagka-

karoon ako ng puhunan upang may maipambili ng panindang meryenda para hindi maubos kaagad at makadagdag sa pang-araw-araw kong pamasahe at iba pang

pangagailangan sa pag-aaral. Naging masaya ako dahil dito at marami akong naging kaibigan. Nakapagbabahagi ako kahit na maliit na bagay lamang sa mga proyekto

namin na kung minsan ay walang tulugan matapos ko lamang ito. Kung minsan, hindi ko alam kung saan ako magsisimula sa mga proyektong ito. Maraming beses na

rin akong nag-isip na tumigil na sa pag-aaral ngunit naisip ko rin na paano na lang ang pangarap ko na makatapos ng pag-aaral?

Ang pinakamalaking pagsubok na dumating sa aking buhay ay nang maaksidente ang aking anak sa motorsiklo. Sa panahong iyon, kasabay ng mga gawain

kaugnay ng mga ipapasang proyekto sa paaralan ay ang mga oras na walang puwedeng magbantay sa ospital. Naramdaman kong hindi ko na kaya talaga kaya

nagpasya na akong huminto na lang talaga sa pag-aaral. Salamat na lamang sa malawak na pang-unawa sa akin ng mga guro ko. Hindi naging madali na makamtan

ang pinangarap kong tagumpay. May kaakibat na sakripisyo ang lahat ng mga pagsubok. Ginamit ko itong inspirasyon sa buhay para maging malakas ako na malam-

pasan ang mga ito. At habang ako ay nag-aaral, nakabuo ako ng panibagong pamilya. Nagkaroon ako ng mga best friend sa pamamagitan ng mga brother, ang aking

mga guro, kamag-aral, at lahat ng pamunuan ng paaralang ANHS. Hindi madaling makamit ang tagumpay pero dahil sa inyo nakamit ko ang hinahangad kong

tagumpay. Nawa’y ang aking karanasan ay magsilbing halimbawa sa mga susunod na mag-aaral ng ANHS. Magsikap kayo sa pag-aaral. Huwag kayong susuko.

Ituloy ninyo ang laban sa hirap ng pag-aaral. Sa dulo nito, mapapawi ang rin ang lahat ng hirap at ang kapalit nito ay ginhawa.

Photo courtesy of Gabriel Mendoza, 10-B