𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "Violet, Red secure wins, advance in JHS Girls’ Basketball" by Yannah Descalso

Photos by: Paris Rada

Published by: Jannah Pauline Beldad

Date Published: October 09, 2026

Time Published: 11:08 AM

The Violet Team and Red Team secured wins in their respective Junior High School (JHS) Girls’ Basketball elimination-round games at the DVA Gymnasium on October 7, earning spots in the next round of the competition.

Violet Team came out strong against Yellow Team, establishing a 20–2 lead and maintaining control throughout the game. Yellow Team struggled to match Violet’s offensive pace, allowing the latter to pull away and secure the victory.

In the other matchup, Red Team faced Blue Team in a closer matchup but held on to a 10–4 lead to claim the win. The Red Team held its ground as the game progressed, keeping Blue Team from closing the gap. 

The victories moved both Violet Team and Red Team into the next round, keeping their respective campaigns alive in the competition.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "HUMSS fires back, topples STEM" by Ren Abraham Canale

Photos by: Paul Archie Barite and Jellyssa Boniza

Published by: Beatrice Isabel Miole

Date Published: October 04, 2026

Time Published: 1:10 PM

Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) completed a fourth-quarter comeback against Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 61–50, during the Basketball Eliminations Round on October 3, 2026, at the DVA Gymnasium.

STEM and HUMSS battled closely in the first half, with STEM holding a slim 15–14 advantage by the second quarter.

STEM strengthened its hold in the third quarter through timely baskets and strong plays on both ends of the court. With only 15 seconds remaining, STEM maintained a 38–32 lead.

HUMSS came out with renewed intensity in the fourth quarter, turning the tables and taking a 46–43 lead with 5:09 remaining. A succeeding lay-up stretched the advantage to 48–43.

STEM attempted to regain control in the final minutes, but HUMSS continued to convert crucial free throws and baskets to protect its lead. STEM’s late push was not enough to reverse the momentum.

HUMSS sealed the 61–50 victory, while STEM fell short of bouncing back following its previous 58–40 loss to ICT in the Foundation Week basketball eliminations.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "HE secures comeback win over ABM-GAS-IA" by Ren Abraham Canale

 

Photos by: Dhan Romaquin

Published by: Jannah Pauline Beldad

Date Published: October 04, 2026

Time Published: 12:49 PM

A late-game turnaround flipped the script as Home Economics (HE) overcame Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM), General Academic Strand (GAS), and Industrial Arts (IA), 60–56, in the Basketball Eliminations Round of Lyceum of Alabang’s 23rd Foundation Week at the Danilo V. Ayap (DVA) Gym on October 3, 2026.

ABM-GAS-IA controlled the opening quarter, establishing an 18–11 lead through timely baskets and aggressive offensive plays.

HE gradually chipped away at the deficit in the succeeding quarters, keeping the matchup within reach as both teams fought for every possession.

The battle tightened further in the fourth quarter, with ABM-GAS-IA still holding a 54–50 advantage as the game entered its crucial stretch.

HE then mounted a decisive comeback, turning the four-point deficit into a lead through timely baskets and relentless pressure in the final minutes.

The comeback was complete at the final buzzer, with HE securing a 60–56 victory over ABM-GAS-IA.

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗡: "Handle with care" by Cathleezea Altair

 

Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: October 2, 2026

Time Published: 2:03 PM

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔: “Batas sa pag-antala ng SK elections, nilagdaan ni Marcos” ni Ava Graciella Ainza

Disenyo ni: Monique Baban

Inilathala ni: Jannah Pauline Beldad

Petsang Inilathala: Oktubre 01, 2026

Oras na Inilathala: 9:06 AM

Inaprubahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ang bagong batas na nagsusulong sa pagpapaliban ng nakatakdang Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) sa darating na Nobyembre, upang iusog sa Nobyembre 2028, noong Biyernes, Setyembre 25, 2026. 

Ipinasa ng Kongreso ang panukalang pagpapaliban sa nalalapit na BSKE at pagpapalawig sa termino ng mga opisyal sa limang taon na ipinadala sa Palasyo noong Huwebes, para mapirmahan ni Marcos upang maging ganap na batas. 

"Sa paglagda natin sa Republic Act No, 12326, na nagtatakda ng limang taong termino para sa mga opisyal ng barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan, malinaw ang ating inaasahan sa ating mga kasalukuyang opisyal."

“Gamitin ang panahong ito upang mas pagbutihin ang serbisyo, tapusin ang mga nasimulang programa at mas tutukan ang pangangailangan ng bawat komunidad, pamilya at kabataan," sabi ni Marcos sa Facebook page. 

“Hindi ito dagdag na panahon sa puwesto. Dagdag itong panahon ng pananagutan sa taumbayan.” dagdag pa niya. 

Ayon kay Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, nilagdaan nitong Biyernes ang panukala sa isang press briefing noong Biyernes, sa Ilocos Norte. 

Paglilinaw ni Castro, nakita ng pangulo at iba pang mambabatas ang importansya ng mga opisyal ng barangay, kabilang ang pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan at kalinisan sa komunidad. 

Dagdag pa niya na magbibigay-daan ang pagpapahaba ng termino upang maisagawa ng mga opisyal ang mga pangmatagalang plano at aniya, hindi ito ginawa para maging tamad ang mga opisyal. 

"Ito ay para sila magtrabaho. Kaya para sa mga barangay officials, ang kailangan po namin ay trabaho mula sa inyo," ani Castro. 

Ang bagong petsa ng BSKE ayon sa batas ay gaganapin sa ikalawang linggo ng Nobyembre 2028. 

SANGGUNIAN: 

Mangaluz, J. (2026, September 25) Batas na nag-uurong sa Brgy. at SK elections upang gawin sa Nov. 2028, pirmado na ni Marcos. GMA News. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/balita/1003722/batas-na-nag-uurong-sa-brgy-at-sk-elections-upang-gawin-sa-nov-2028-pirmado-na-ni-marcos/story/

𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗛𝗢: “POV: Nakalimutan mo grupo mo.” ni Shekinah Samantha H. Olajide

Inilathala ni: Beatrice Isabel Miole

Petsang Inilathala: Oktubre 1, 2026

Oras na Inilathala: 8:20AM

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: “Gunfire disrupts Banga National High School” by John Resty Merano

 

Layout by: Kyla Dacanay

Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: October 1, 2026

Time Published: 7:51 AM

A student shot fellow learners inside a classroom at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Friday, September 18, leaving three dead and eight injured. 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) confirmed the casualties in its updated report at 5 p.m., after initially reporting six deaths and 17 injuries before revising the figures. 

Authorities identified the shooter as a Grade 9 student who also died in the incident. Banga Mayor Albert Palencia said the student allegedly obtained the firearm from his father, a Department of Education (DepEd) Region 12 employee. Authorities investigated how the student accessed the firearm and brought it into the school. 

The Banga Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office suspended classes at all levels in the municipality following the incident. DepEd coordinated with local authorities and law enforcement to determine the circumstances and assist affected learners and families. 

The DSWD deployed social workers to provide psychological first aid and psychosocial support to affected students and families. The agency also provided financial assistance to families of the victims. 

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged parents to recognize warning signs among children and seek proper mental health care. He also called on parents to monitor children's online activities as authorities examined the shooter's digital activity. 

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) urged parents to monitor children's use of gaming applications, messaging features, online communities, and private chats. Authorities continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 

The incident prompted authorities to examine concerns involving student safety, mental health support, firearm access, and school security. 

REFERENCES: 

Echegoyen, C. K. (2026, September 19). ‘Depression is real’: Remulla urges proper mental health care for children after 3rd school shooting. ABS-CBN News. https://share.google/l9Ntprta0ksF7eJBz

Madrazo, D. (2026, September 19). Father of Banga school shooting suspect is DepEd employee, owner of gun used. Philippine News Agency. https://share.google/UTddqigD4A1GEFp4Q

Mangaluz, J. (2026, September 18). 3 students killed, 8 injured in South Cotabato school shooting, says DSWD. GMA News Online. https://share.google/de3CytazWC6WkPrdW