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Forbidding Skepticism: Alejado and His Basketball Journey

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  (Jumbo Drive 3x3. (2023, July 21), https://web.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=141575632296592&set=a.118694414584714 ) (Mark Alejado dubbed as "Best Player of the Game" during the  3x3 Basketball League at Jumbo Drive, Tetuan.) Leaning against the wall, an 18-year-old basketball player who is unable to participate in school-related sports activity due to the pandemic attested the expectations by pursuing his passion in their barangay. Mark Charles Alejado, a basketball prodigy of Guiwan, never planned or thought of stopping his career as an athlete. Alejado started playing basketball when he was four years old which marked his dedication to become a basketball player. He was 13 years old when he began his basketball career in their barangay while still pursuing his studies.  "In senior high school, the academic workload and other responsibilities might increase, making it challenging to devote as much time to school-related sports activities as I did back when I was an el...

“Nagkakaisang Pagdiriwang sa Buwan ng Wika: Pambansang Ugnayan para sa Kultura at Identidad”

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               [ Agosto, Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa] – Ito’y isa sa pinakamahalagang pagdiriwang na iginugunita sa iba’t-ibang paaralan para magbigay pugay at parangal sa ating mga bayani na nagsikap upang magkaroon ang Pilipinas ng iisang wikang pambansa.              Sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ngayong taon sa ilalim ng temang “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan, “ang Zamboanga Chong Hua High School Senior High School Department ay naghanda ng iba’t-ibang patimpalak para sa buong mag-aaral ng SHS.                 Sa unang araw ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika, Agosto 1, taong kasalukuyan, naghanda ang mga opisyal ng Lingusitics Club ng mga ‘trivia questions’ na nagaganap sa quadrangle  kada umaga ng Martes pagkatapos ng Flag Ceremony, na may kaugnayan ...

Compassionate Care in Action: Medical Mission Brings Healing and Hope

The  Zamboanga Chong Hua High School h osts a successful medical outreach e vent. [Zamboanga City, August 11] - In a remarkable display of compassion and commitment, the Zamboanga Chong Hua High School has recently organized a transformative medical mission that left a lasting impact on the community. With a shared goal of bringing healing and hope to those in need, the event brought together a team of dedicated medical professionals, volunteers, and students, creating an environment of compassionate care in action.  The medical mission, held within the premises of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, aimed to provide essential healthcare services to underserved individuals in the local community. From essential medical check-ups to specialized treatments, the event catered to a wide range of healthcare needs, leaving no stone unturned in its quest to improve the community's well-being.  Under the guidance of experienced healthcare practitioners, the medical mission...

Odyssey of Excellence

         “One track mind, one track mind. If I fail, I’ll fall apart. Maybe it is all a test, ‘cause I feel like I’m the worst so I always act like I’m the best.” – a line from the song “Oh no!” by Marina and the Diamonds that portrays any student's relentless pursuit of success and fear of failure. Academic achievement is an integral component of the educational journey and one of every student's most anticipated rewards. A hierarchical system known as the “honor roll” acknowledges students' educational performance and dedication while also serving as an incentive for them to work harder and achieve higher academic success. The hierarchical system identifies and acknowledges top-performing students who have received the required grade to be on the honor list. It indicates their dedication to what they do in school as it reflects their persistence in their educational pursuits as well as the encapsulating qualities that guided them on their academic journey....

It's Been Raining in Zamboanga, Hindi Ka Ba Nagkasakit?

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Rain in Zamboanga could be a silent killer masked as a cool relief for its overheated citizens. Flash floods and heavy rain with no sign of ending anytime soon, these past few weeks have been plagued with strong rainfall and have caused the suspension of classes last August 17 (Dalipe, 2023) and the evacuation of 300 individuals from their homes due to the ‘habagat’ rains (Sadongdong, 2023).  Even in Chong Hua, no one is safe from the heavy rain, as many of the students and teachers find themselves trapped in their houses due to floods or difficult terrain to travel through. Apart from the usual dangers of flooding, there are various silent and slow-acting threats from the rain that could pose an equally worrying problem to the students and teachers of Chong Hua. From the onset of fevers to the spread of nasty diseases, the rain itself and the subsequent floods that come after it may not only be a hindrance to the students, but also a danger to their physical well-being. Does rain ...

Dichotomies

  Sun in the sky Cloudless and blithe Moon in the night So dark yet bright I walked the woods And hummed a song To return home I walked alone The forest weeps It’s cold and harsh But it's the leaves That fall like art All suns do set All moons do rise All poles apart Yet share one track Dichotomies They share a dome  One starts the day  One walks you home  August sunsets, August moonlight, They paint the days  And shine for nights A marvelous Eternal rule The sun and moon – A timeless swoon. 

Operation: S-P-E-A-K!

                You must SPEAK!   Imagine a world where you couldn't speak the language everyone around you understood. This is the story of Wai Chiong, a young boy who found himself in just that situation when his family relocated from China to the bustling city of Zamboanga in the Philippines in 2017. At the tender age of ten, Wai's life took a turn that would shape his identity in ways he never could have known.  Growing up, Wai only learned to speak Chinese and English; he couldn’t speak or understand Filipino. This presented a unique challenge for Wai, as he struggled to communicate with his peers, especially at school. The nagging question remained in his mind, " Can I survive in a world full of unfamiliarity ?"  Wai is now in 11th grade, and on his way to his classroom, he came across a group of lost students. One of the friends in the circle asked Wai, " Magandang araw po, alam nyo po ba kung saan 'yung silid-aklatan ?"...