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Volume XX Division of Baguio City No. 1 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF QUEZON HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BAGUIO CITY - CAR JUNE-OCTOBER 2017
Boy Scout serves QHES teacher passes BAR EXAM
as RTC judge

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT ATTORNEY turned
teacher III Dante Aping Celino
JUDGE – of Branch 4 for a day has
after passing the 2016 November
been a new experience for Jesame
Bar exam. From the Bar
James Jed H. Gamboa on October 9
examination result brought out by
at Jus ce Hall from 8:00 in the
the Supreme Court of the
morning un l 5:00 in the a ernoon.
Philippines on May 3, 2017,
As a day Judge, in place of Mia Joy O. Celino appeared to be one of the
Cawed, he has nervously tried to 3747 who passed out of the 6344

h e a r c a s e s o n t h e s a n d examinees.
homicides.” It was a nerve- Sir Dante as he is called in
Quezon Hill Elementary School
wreckingjob” according to Jesame.
where he has been serving for Grade 5. He served as chess
Being a Scout Official For-A -Day, he
almost 7 years was born in coach and garnered first in the
earned PhP 2000. Kayan, Tadian, Mt. Province on West Baguio Central District
Jesame when through test October 26 , 1974.He finished his Sports Festival on October 2-4.
and interview and passed it all elementary and secondary He also is the coordinator of the
before having the posi on. On education in Holy Rosary School Nutrition Month on July.
September 7 at University of Baguio in the province. He graduated Simultaneously teaching and
he, togetherwith more than 100 college and earned his master's studying law has not been visibly
SOFAD candidates from different degree in Benguet State stressful for this quiet man in the
schools in both private and public University (BSU). He is married campus. He does his job well and
schools had wri en test and one to Dra. Francine Claire Ortiz- very rare among his colleagues
one-on-one interview by reputable Celino, a pediatrician. knew he was taking law school.
and dignified scout masters. On Mr. Celino is presently the H o w e v e r, t h e f r u i t o f h i s
September 26, a memo from the chairman of the school's Child undisclosed hardships and
BSP and GSP joint council released Protection Policy. Also, he is sacrifices have been known when
the lists of the 81qualified SOFAD handling MAPEH, Filipino and fragrance of success can no
for 2017 and Jesame was one of Araling Panlipunan subjects in longer be hidden.
them.In prepara on for the task,
Jesame joined the leadership SCHOOL LAUNCHES FEEDING
training in Pines City Lions Club “Good food served”, said a Grade 1 March 2018. Preparing such kind of food
House on September 28. feeding recipient while ea ng his snacks at will enable pupils to gain desired weight
the Home Economics room on October 1, faster. Together with volunteer parents, she
launching of the School-Based Feeding makes sure that food is well prepared and
Program for the school year 2016-2017.The all beneficiaries come during recess to eat
program aims to help severely wasted and enjoy the food served.
pupils gain and reach their desired weight. The School-based Feeding
The school-based feeding program Program is a Na onal Government project
is feeding 67 severely wasted pupils from implemented in every Public school in the
Kindergarten to Grade 6.Delia Allibang, Philippines to deal with malnutri on
feeding coordinator has prepared a protein problems which can cause difficulty in
and carbohydrate rich food in her planned learning.
menu for the month of October 2017 to

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DepEd Dentists give Dental and Oral Check-up t o QHES


QHES COVERED up to 1600 plus September 20. They popula on needs oral
COURT – Member of students of Quezon priori zed to check the hygiene a en on.
Mrs. Alicia De
the Philippine Dental Hill Elementary School oral condi on of the G u z m a n , C l i n i c
pupils in the primary
Associa on , Jennilyn . The check-up was level followed by the teacher was the over
T. Layag , Manuel done on September intermediate level on seer of the ac vity and
Dangawen and Wally 20, Wednesday at the September 20. It was has arranged the
s e e n t h a t m a n y schedules of every
Jolly Conge , den sts school campus. children need pasta , grade level for an
of the DepEd Baguio The 3 den sts extrac on and other orderly day.
started to come for
City Division had oral condi on. ____
c h e c k - u p o n
Dental and Oral Check- percent of the total

BSP, GSP Celebrates


QHES FUNCTIONAL COVERED COURT – BSP community service was held on September 29 at
and GSP inves ture was held on September 28 at the different barangays of Quezon Hill.
1:30 to 3:40 in the a ernoon. The strong rain did The ligh ng of the awaited camp fire
not stop hinder the event and Sctr. Luz V. Brillantes started at 7:00. The girls scouts and boys scouts
invested ___ scouts.___ Twinklers, ___ Kids ___ presented their yells, dances and songs. Grade 4

Kabs, ___ Stars,____ Boys scouts. There were ___ girls' scout were awarded to be the most
teachers and ___ adult scouts also were invested. disciplined group. The Grade 5 girls' scout bagged
Brillantes also the resource speaker gave a the best in yell and the Grade 5 boy scouts
challenge to the millennial scouts. A er the garnered the award in best dance.
inves ture the backyard camping followed and




Quezon's Day celebrated



th
139 Birthday of Manuel Quezon was presented.
celebrated on the rainy morning of August 24 A “salo-salo” among teachers, students
at Quezon Hill functional covered court. All , parents and others who joined concluded the
students and faculty and staff joined in the event.
celebration.
The guests offered flowers to Quezon's
m o n u m e n t t o s h o w r e s p e c t a n d
acknowledgement for his contributions in
Quezon Hill Community as one of the
residents in the 1940s.Also, his contributions
to the country as “ Amang Wikang Pambansa.
The event was graced with thanksgiving
mass. Punong barangay of nearby
communities and parents joined. Leticia
Hidalgo, District Supervisor and Ernesto
Dulce, retired and former principal of QHES
are the resource speakers of the event. Some
presentations like dance and songs from PTA
members, teachers and pupils were

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NEWS June — October 20173



NATIONAL NEWS
SPECK

“Marawi, now liberated” –
Du30

For 145 days, the war and
struggle to claim back the city of
Marawi from the hands of
Maute terrorists group is over.
The president has officially
announced during his visit in
Marawi on _____that the
province is already free.
Unknown number of deaths
and lost property are recorded
from the vast area used as the
ba le field for the three month
long war. However, Maranaos
are hopeful that they can go
back to their communi es, be on
their feet and build a new
Marawi city the soonest. Slowly,
Maranaos can start their life all-
over again. The water and
current connec ons in the
affected areas are priori zed
need. Temporary shelters have
been provided by the na onal
government to
The soldiers, navies, armies
paved their goodbyes with hugs
and handshakes to their
comrades in war before going
home to their own families.


EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLING

From the me that DU30 held
his post as the president, his war LOCAL NEWS BITS
on drugs campaign has been a
priority. It however has put him PARKING PODIUM IN BURNHAM PARK
in controversies due to extra
judicial killing or “salvaging” in On the month of May when city Councilors Benny Bomogao , Michael
Filipino term cases have been a Lawana and Faus no Olowan first filed the resolu on en tled “ Reques ng for
manner of dealing with the the Construc on of a Podium Car Parking in the City of Baguio at the area of
problem. The Commission on Ganza , in between Orchidarium and the Children's Park Former Pantranco and
human rights (CHR) believes that the whole stretch of the City Library”. The proposal was approved by the City
the number of killed vic ms has Council on June 19 and was up for public hearing on August 1. This proposal
exceeded the number being raised by the three councilors claims that it will decrease the number of illegally
peddled by the state. Tallies parked vehicles on the roads and provide a decent parking area for every motor
done by other human rights and vehicle. Also, this will generate income for the city through the collected
group and various media parking fees.
organiza ons had cited at least Civil society organiza ons and concerned ci zens of Baguio vigorously object
12,000 deaths – including those to the construc on of this parking podium construc on within the Burnham
allegedly killed by vigil. Park area. They believe that “Burnham Park is for people, not for cars.” The
proposal also poses threat to the remaining green spaces in Baguio.

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4 June — October 2017 EDITORIAL



Bullying – A Life Taker



John Alfonso P. Calamiong

There are over 32 We are all created equal.
million victims of bullying L a s t y e a r , a
each year and 160,000 daughter of a Filipino artist
teens skip school because committed suicide. It was
of bullying; skipping due to found out that she was a
depression and fear from victim of bullying in school.
other students. This is just This is tragic. This is an
not right and very wrong. unacceptable cause of
Bullying usually death. Bullying is a torture
happens in school and now and no other human like us
it also happening in the can take our precious life
m o s t p o p u l a r with just like that.
street,–Session Road. This B u l l y i n g h a s our parents, teachers, and member of a family need to
act really damages a victim become a serious problem school heads. be aware of this life taker.
mentally, physically and in many school campuses Bullying is such a With knowledge, the family
emotionally. Although there and streets of our city. To BIG problem. We totally are especially the parents
are many campaigns to help solve this problem, against to each and every would know how to protect
stop it, many are still being policemen would go to p e r s o n w h o d o e s i t . and even caution their
victimized. No one is born school campuses to inform Bullying is like any other children to avoid being a
to be just a victim of an and help children. It is a crime, it is a curse that can victim of this crime. Being
unfair treatment by people good thing to have aids like destroy life – a life taker that vigilant and learning how to
w h o a r e “ s u p e r i o r ” this. However, it will really teardown the life of a victim d e f e n d o u r s e l v e s i s
and“stronger” physically , be very effective and be who can be a lit of hope for important and only we can
mentally or in any other more helpful if it regularly our city. d o s u c h b y m a k i n g
aspect they think they are. done and followed up by Parents and every ourselves aware.

Letter To The Editor Staff Members




Editor – in-chief: Zeandriel M. Baniqued
Dear Editor, Associate Editor: ErrichPearl L. Nidoy
I would like to inform your desk about an observation I have in the school News Editor: Gretchen Louise G.Cayatoc
campus. Many students are being bullied by their classmates and schoolmates. Ma. Christine Fragata
Whenever I see such situation in Grade Six and even in other grade levels, I really Feature Editor: Angela C. Lopez
feel sad and afraid for the victims because I was once like them. Also, I feel Sports Editor: Jaycee A. Ramirez
Photojournalist: Eureka Bagsawan
disappointed of myself that I cannot do anything to stop it. I was wondering if these
Cartoonists: Malaya Reoma
pupils are telling their experiences to their teachers. Also, are teachers aware that
Jerion Mark Celestial
bullying is happening in their classroom and in the campus. I hope that you could
Science and Gerika Goretti M. Gayo
help me help students who are being bullied. Also, for this kind of act be stopped in Health: Ashton Jhuroid R. Notarte
school. Reporters: John Alfonso P. Calamiong
Thankfully,
Mary Antoinette Calub
Leslie M. Villaluz Leslie M. Villaruz
Grade 6
Dear Leslie,
Adviser: Sharon Faye G. Cabilatazan
Thank you very much for raising your concern to me. I also have the same
observation and like you, I was also a victim. Rest assured that this issue will be Consultants: Ellen F. Grande
brought to the attention of our teachers who are concerned; most especially with the Principal I
coordinator of the Child protection policy in school, Atty. Dante Celino and to our
Guidance Designate, Maam Sharon Faye G. Cabilatazan. I think they are the right Maria Corazon Saturnina D. Boaging
people to go to and who can help us and other children deal with our problem on MT II
bullying.
Yolanda E. Lipaen
Again, thank you very much for your update and concern.
School Paper Adviser-
Respectfully, Filipino
Zeandariel M. Baniqued

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Baguio…
New Home of Villains?

Errich Pearl L. Nidoy

Crimes like murder, indeed make Baguio City students. However, no Baguio.
homicide, carnapping, not safe. Our freedom to go matter how hard they work Baguio's battle against
kidnapping to name a few around places and enjoy the to stop crimes in the city ;but crime is not a struggle of
are happening now here in city is hindered thinking that as citizens we do not do our few. Not a war fought only
Baguio City. As a Baguio something may happen to roles is useless. by policemen, city officials,
citizen, we should really be us anytime and anywhere. L a t e l y, a m a n b a r a n g a y o f fi c i a l s ,
aware of these crimes This is really so sad and n a m e d D a r r e n D a l e kagawads and tanods. This
happening. Our city was disappointing. Domilos posted in his is a struggle that every
once called the “safe place”, Baguio City Police facebook account a scary citizen of Baguio has to
the “comfort zone” by officers together with instance that happened to fight. By being vigilant in our
tourists who come up to B a r a n g a y him in Harrison Road at own community. Also,
Baguio. But now, is this officials,kagawads and around 8:oo in the evening. p a r t i c i p a t i n g a n d
positive statement still holds tanods are saluted for they He was almost “abducted” cooperating with the peace
true? To prove that this label do their works well to by a black van that stopped and order programs are
is still true, we need to stop maintain the peace and beside him and a man important.
these increasing level of order in the City of Baguio. inside was waving and These crimes need to
crimes. In our community, we can calling him.Good enough stop! really have to stop! Or
The incident that had s e e o u r t a n o d s a n d that he was vigilant and else we would always and
happened to the 17 years kagawads roam early in the T r a n c o v i l l e j e e p n e y forever worry of our safety
old, Grade 12 student from morning and also in the stopped that hindered the and will never enjoy the joy
the University of Baguio hours where students are evil plans of the criminal. of living in the Summer
raised fear especially to on their way to school. This is not what Baguio is Capital of the Philippines.
students and their parents. Furthermore, the police known for. This proves that Together we can make
Taxi drivers held up and mobile of station 1 goes criminals are just around the Baguio a safe place again.
killed. People with wrong around the community city. It is no longer safe to
identity killed to drug related during dismissal time of the stroll around and enjoy the
i s s u e s . T h e s e c r i m e s elementary and high school night, cold breeze of




Plastics vs City Officials
Angela C. Lopez

A n o r d i n a n c e cause of the problem is fish and meats. However, implementation from city
r e g u l a t i n g t h e s a l e , garbage not properly this has been implemented g o v e r n m e n t i s r e a l l y
distribution and use of disposed. Most of these for a short time. We wonder needed to make sure that
plastic bags and styrofoam trashes are plastics in its what happened? If this every home in all barangays
in Baguio City has been different forms--- cups, p r a c t i c e h a s b e e n , every establishment
approved on third reading at bottles, sando bags, straws. maintained then a very big follow a “NO TO PLASTIC
the City council. Knowing Only if citizens of the city percentage of trash coming and STYRO” campaign.
this however, we still and tourists learn to from plastics is never a Tons of plastic trash is
s t r o n g l y o b s e r v e t h e minimize or totally not use problem. recorded every year. The
massive use of plastic bags plastic made products then Strawless Friday at use of it undoubtedly
and styrofoam in the city.But this dilemma will end. Jollibee, Styro and plastic causes environmental and
why is this still so? Few years back, we free school campuses, No health problems not only in
Every rainy season, remember the time when p l a s t i c d a y a t s o m e our city but in the whole
many parts of the country our mothers go to the groceries are really an country. This concern can
would be flooded. Baguio market carrying their own inspiring move. These stop only if out local officials
was not one of them ---- m a r k e t i n g b a g s a n d campaigns are steps to in Baguio City would strictly
once upon a time. Parts of “bayongs”. Some would show that the use of plastic implement the
the city can be flooded e v e n c a r r y p l a s t i c products in the city is really “ N O T O P L A S T I C ”
nowadays, and the root containers for them to put very possible. A strong campaign.

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My Broken Family Completed Me




A family is the basic structure of a society. It is composed of a father, a mother, and their children. What if
someone was out of the picture, is it still called a “family”? Since I was young, I have been searching for answers.
Growing up in a broken family is a struggle. Dealing with my half-siblings was difficult as if I was pretending to be
part of something even though I'm not. Like putting a distorted puzzle piece into the picture assuming that it would
look great but it won't. Retrieving myself from the “other” family of my father was my only escape. However, as a
young girl who doesn't have the freedom to choose. I've lived a life with two different families that were supposed to
be in unity. Days were divided on when I would spend it with, 4 days with my mother and 3 days with my father per
week. Deciding where to celebrate Christmas Eves and New Year Eves and other holidays is a dilemma. I even asked
myself before, “Laruan ba ako para pagpasa-pasahan?” I never had a permanent home. Then one time, I thought
that this negativity in my life will never change unless I change my perspective. My mother once told me, “Being part
of a broken and a blended family is not a loss, in fact, the people who loves you increased in number.”


I've rooted this phrase from my mother, not only because I admire her courage in life, but also because I love
her. Being a child of a broken family is hard but what more is most painful being a single mom of two. She is the one
that kept me and my brother breathing. I was in awe where my mother got all her courage and strength. As days pass
by, I'd see that her ultimate support comes from God. I always would see her alone, and most of the time in tears. Her
eyes closed and I can hear her whispers but cannot understand. After, she reads , she sings like crazy. After these
routines, my mother faces us with smile and perspectives we cannot imagine a single mother can bear. She has not
allowed us to grow fatherless. We had God as our father and our mother had God as her husband. I found the love I
was missing; I found the big piece of the puzzle missing in me. In our church, I found home. Since, I was filled with
God's love, I have learned to let go of the past. Yes, it is true; things will never go back to the original plan but God has
always stored the best plan. I learned to forgive people who took part of stealing my joy in having a complete family
away. I learned to love them as how God poured out his love for me. Putting God at the center of my life is the only
escape plan I have now from the bitter circumstances of being a victim of brokenness. In the Disney tv series, Lilo
and Stitch, it was said that family means no one gets left behind. Even though I belong to a broken family, I do not
feel left behind because the love of my parents toward me is not lost. It takes the help of God to realize and
appreciate the true essence of a family.


For almost 2 decades of
waiting, we are now preparing for the
wedding of my mother. My brother
and I are looking at it in a positive
light. We are happy for our mother
finally found the man she has been
praying for. It is really a time of moving
on, starting a new life, a new
opportunity to experience love in an
extended family, having God at the
center of everything. And looking at
things on how God wants us to see.
Indeed, making God as the author of
our life, there is always a happily ever
after. After all, my broken family has
completed me.

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SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY June — October 20179



Mosquitoes hit with Japanese Encephalitis



Ashton Jhuroid R. Notarte


Japanese encephalitis is a virus spread by mosquitoes and similar to dengue. It first happened in
Japan in 1871. It is the main cause of viral encephalitis in many Asian countries. 68,000 clinical cases
happened yearly. People were shocked to know this kind of virus.

Central Luzon has 133 patients, 53 cases and 9 deaths. The Department of Health introduced the
Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in their immunization program early 2018. The vaccine is already
available. Symptoms are mild fever, headache, neck stiffness, coma, seizures and death. It is
transmitted between mosquitoes, pigs or water birds and transmitted to humans through bites of
infected mosquitoes. It is transmitted mainly during the warm season but often during rainy season.
Medication is prescribed only to relieve symptoms. Preventions are vaccines, insect repellents, coils,
vaporizers and wearing long-sleeved clothes. It is really important to keep the surroundings clean to
bring mosquitoes away.





















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Common Bird



Flu on rise




Gerika Goretti M. Gayo
Bird
flu, a l s o
called avian influenza,
is a viral infection that can
infect not only birds, but
also humans and other
animals. Most forms of the viruses
are restricted to birds. H5N1 is the
most common form of bird flu.
It is deadly to birds and can easily affect hum-
ans and other animals that come in con- t a c t
with it. According to the World Health Organi- z a t i o n ,
H5N1 was first discovered in humans in 1997 and has killed nearly
60% of those infected. Currently, the virus isn't known to transmit human to
human contact. Although, there are several types of bird flu. H5N1 was the first avian
influenza virus to infect humans. The first infection occurred in Hong Kong in 1997.
The cause was handling an infected poultry. It occurs naturally in wild waterfowl,
but it can spread easily to poultry. The disease is transmitted to
humans through contact with infected bird feces, nasal secretions , or
secretions from the mouth or eyes. Consuming properly cooked
poultry or eggs from infected birds doesn't transmit the bird flu,
but eggs should never be served runny. Meat is
considered safe if it has been cooked to an
internal temperature of 165 degrees
Fahrenheit.
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