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𝟭𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 '𝟮𝟱 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟯

Captured performance of ANHS during the Drum and Lyre competition secondary level, showcasing every Arboledian's wholehearted unity and school pride.

🖋️ Mia Angela S. Asuncion
🖌️ James Joshua Q. Guloy
📷 Kai Zoei F. Rayo
Levi Jolan V. Mejia
Janelle Saluria

𝟭𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 '𝟮𝟱 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 (𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆)

Civic parade was followed by the drum and lyre competition started by elmentary level, bringing a cheerful mood to the crowd.

🖋️ Mia Angela S. Asuncion
🖌️ James Joshua Q. Guloy
📷 Levi Jolan V. Mejia
Janelle Saluria

𝟭𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 '𝟮𝟱 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲)

Moments captured during the 150th Alcala Day Celebration as testament to Arboledians' full support and unity.

🖋️ Mia Angela S. Asuncion
🖌️ James Joshua Q. Guloy
📷 Kai Zoei F. Rayo
Levi Jolan V. Mejia
Janelle Saluria

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 0084 SERIES OF 2025



DECLARATION OF SUSPENSION OF CLASSES AT ALL LEVELS (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE) ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CAUSED BY SUPER TYPHOON “NANDO” AND ENHANCED SOUTHWEST MONSOON IN THE PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN

Meanwhile, Work in Government Offices in the Province is suspended starting 1:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025, in observance of the 33rd National Family Week (Memorandum Circular No. 96, s. 2025 issued by the Office of the President)

𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙍𝙔 | 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙄 𝘼𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙏𝙤 8

𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙨: Indivisible— Unattainable

I thought the word “atomos” would become an adjective I could use to pertain to both of us— together, but now it seems that the 2nd operation from the mathematical set of operations would mostly fit better.
M-D-A-S, I keep on repeating: Will multiplication— multiply the disillusionment? Will division— separate us into strangers? Will addition— sum up the fool I was to expect more than what you could actually give? and will subtraction— finally separate us two into broken ones?
It’s really funny how an artist can paint themselves as someone different, then sell get-indivisible-love-quick schemes— then vanish, leaving you there without a single ounce of formula to compute whether reached a high cost you’ve invested.
The difficulty in trying to push together two same sides of magnets even though you know it’ll end with repulsion— isn’t it ironic how I know all about it while still trying to stifle it?
There are many different endings which I’ve anticipated and I know is coming— it isn’t what I wanted, but it is probably what’s needed to move towards different directions and paces of growth.

✒️Quill y' Crestfallen

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗬𝗢𝗧'𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗚

When we hear the word "Saluyot" (jute leaves), what comes to mind of many Ilocanos is the all-time-favorite dinengdeng or inabraw— a healthy vegetable stew that is mainly made with malunggay, string beans, squash flowers cooked with fermented fish sauce or patis often served with grilled fish on top. Saluyot gives the dish a slimy texture, adding more depth to the dish much like okra does in other regional cuisines.

Saluyot (Chorchorus Olitorius), also known as jute leaves or Jew's mallow, is a leafy green vegetable that's rich in nutrients and has been a staple in many Filipino households for generations. This versatile ingredient is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that provide numerous health benefits. It’s packed with minerals like calcium and iron, vitamins B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), folic acid (folate), vitamin C, and vitamin E, and is a host of bioactive compounds like cardiac glycosides, terpenes, flavonoids, fatty acids, and phenolics that provide additional nutrition.

However, aside from its great attributes, and apart from being a multipurpose vegetable, did you know that it is also a source of natural fiber which can be made and sewn into traditional menswear such as Barong Tagalog?

According to the Filipino fashion designer Avel Bacudio, “PTRI (Philippine Textile Research Institute) has developed a process to spin saluyot fibers, often blended with polyester, into yarns. These blends, such as 80/20, 70/30, and 60/40 polyester/saluyot, can be woven into fabrics with yarn counts ranging from 25-29Ne,” he noted the results of PTRI’s research trials. “The resulting fabric is described as fine, smooth, and blemish-free, making it suitable for garment manufacturing.”

Bacudio also stated that beyond apparel, saluyot-polyester blends are also being tested for home essentials like curtains, beddings, and table linens. Saluyot fiber even showed potential for industrial uses, from nets and ropes to geotextiles that help prevent soil erosion.

The use of saluyot fibers in crafting the Barong Tagalog highlights the creativity of Filipinos in blending tradition with sustainability. By transforming a staple leafy vegetable into fine, breathable fabric, saluyot not only preserves the cultural heritage embodied in the Barong but also promotes eco-friendly practices in textile production. This innovation showcases how native resources can be maximized for both fashion and identity, ensuring that the Barong Tagalog continues to evolve while remaining rooted in Filipino values and pride.

🖋️ Julio Dela Cruz

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

In a world rich with diverse cultures, languages, and values, each voice tells a story—woven from the melody of our history, written by time, passed down through generations, and kept alive in our traditions. Every syllable is like a note from our people, creating a symphony performed as one nation. Our voices are more than words; they are symbols of our shared identity as Filipinos.

With over a hundred languages and dialects, our diversity is not a division but a strength—proving that there is unity in our voices. Throughout history, these voices have carried harmony, echoing a stream of words that connect us to the roots of our past.

This August 2025, let us honor and cultivate our Filipino and native languages. Let us take pride in our culture and history, especially in a time when our language faces the risk of fading under foreign influence. May we remain steadfast in embracing what is truly ours—our voice, our heritage, our identity.

✒️Kylie Charizz D. Feliciano

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐈 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑

Rain, rain, Go away— while the flood stays.

When the rain comes, so does the flood, a nightmare that the Filipinos face every year. Yet, we are assured that the government is working tirelessly on multiple flood control projects we believed would benefit us, and for our safety. Until the news came. Billions of pesos meant for these projects suddenly and mysteriously vanish into corrupt pockets - Who’s to blame?

While we drown and suffer in the flood, us, Filipinos remain resilient despite the tiring cycle. We are drowning, but they are swimming in the riches that came from taxes. Flaunting money that they stole from the nation. And once again, we hear the same tiring propaganda.

“Floods are natural disasters beyond our control,” they say.
“Implementing flood control projects is complicated and takes time,” they insist.
“Corruption is just part of the system we inherited,” they shrug.

This is the propaganda I will not fall for anymore. Floods are not just natures acts in the Philippines. It is the consequences of failure and greed. When billions intended for flood control end up in the pockets of corrupt officials and contractors, it is not nature that fails us, but it is the system designed to protect us. That money is meant for our safety, not their comfortability.

The recent flood control budget issue sparks a painful reality, funds meant to save us are wasted on luxury while communities continue to suffer and have their pleas ignored.

They keep trying to convince us that corruption is inevitable and natural disasters are unavoidable, but it is only designed to keep us silent, it shifts blame from those responsible for managing public funds to the weather itself. I refuse to believe that protecting Filipinos from flooding should be a slow, uncertain process because of bureaucracy or “complicated” challenges. I refuse to accept that corruption is a natural part of governance we can not uproot.

The truth is loud and very clear that corruption floods communities with more than water—it floods them with injustice and neglect.

We must demand accountability, let’s insist on independent audits of flood control funds, swift action against those who steal from the people, and real solutions to keep our homes safe.

Floods don’t have to be a yearly tragedy, Filipinos don’t have to be resilient in challenges that the government should be solving for us. But if we keep getting fooled by the propaganda that excuses corruption and incompetence, they will continue to drown not just our streets but our hopes as well. While we drown, they rise in their private jets.

I will not fall for this propaganda. And neither should you.

✒️ Lora Gem A. Blanco

𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘅: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Words are indeed powerful. Imagine, even a single word can start a debate. In the recent years, Filipinx emerged in the U.S. diaspora during the early 2010s, but it has not been widely recognized here in the Philippines. Inspired by “Latinx” which replaced Latino and Latina, Filipinx is a gender-neutral term sometimes used in place of Filipino or Filipina.

Filipinx aims to acknowledge LGBTQIA+ Filipinos and to avoid gender bias. We know that inclusivity is important, especially in today’s generation—because there are many genders that exist and some are still unfamiliar or unrecognized. However, Filipinx really sounds unusual, and the fact that it originated outside the Philippines creates more confusion rather than inclusivity.

The term is more common on Filipino-American community in the United States to promote gender neutrality. They use Filipinx as an alternative to Filipino or Filipina to encourage inclusivity and support the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines.

Inclusivity should help everyone to be empowered, not confused. Most Filipinos see “Filipino” as already gender-neutral. In addition, it’s part of our local culture, identity, and it’s widely acceptable. Adding an “x” makes the word awkward to pronounce and doesn’t fit in the Filipino phonetics, since the Filipino language rarely uses “x” except in names.

Moreover, The Commission on the Filipino Language (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino) did not accept the “Filipinx” word. Since most of Filipino don’t know about it, it’s better to keep the traditional one because it’s already acceptable for both Filipino men and women, which makes changing the word unnecessary.

While the intention behind Filipinx is meaningful and helpful for some, it may not work with majority of Filipino people. Inclusivity is important—but it should not affect the identity or the culture of a nation. A goal should be accessible and beneficial for all. This issue actually highlights inclusivity versus cultural authenticity.

Inclusivity will be better achieved not by altering our identity, but by practicing understanding, acceptance, and respect. Filipino is not just a word—it serves as our identity, and it should be maintained as it unites us. Inclusivity with unity still, works for many.

The question is: Would you rather be called Filipinx or proudly be called Filipino?

🖋️Mia Asuncion

𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙍𝙔 | 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝘼𝙍𝙈𝙏𝙃 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙎

There’s this corner in our old house that always smelled like dried fish, dust, and the warmth of late afternoon.

That’s where my lola would sit — gently fanning herself, coffee cold in her favorite chipped mug. She didn’t speak much, but when she did, it was always in Filipino — soft, steady, like the rhythm of folding laundry or the scrape of garlic on a wooden board.

She’d say things like, “𝘈𝘱𝘰, 𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢.”, “𝘞𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘪.”, and “𝘒𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘣𝘢, ’𝘯𝘢𝘬?”

I grew up hearing those words every day. I never thought I’d miss them. But now, in a world of fast replies and filtered conversations, I find myself longing for something slower, something warmer, something like the language I once took for granted

Now, we live in smaller spaces with louder screens. We scroll more than we speak. We say “I’m okay” instead of “Ayos lang.” We type “HAHAHA” instead of really laughing.
No one says “𝘛𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢” anymore — it’s just “𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨,” like a command with no warmth.

It’s faster, trendier, and more modern. But it also feels colder. And sometimes, I just sit and wonder — where did all that warmth go?

Every August, we wear Filipiniana and recite poems about “wika.” But the next day, it’s back to TikTok lingo and online slang. We wear Filipino like a costume — something we slip into once a year.

But it’s not just about grammar or vocabulary.

It’s the sound of tsinelas on cement. It’s “𝘛𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘯𝘢” whispered from the next room.

It’s your mom saying your full name — only when you’re in trouble. It’s that quiet pause between “𝘖𝘱𝘰” and “𝘚𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘰” It’s the scent of rain on warm earth. The clang of a ladle against a kaldero of sinigang.

You don’t just learn a language like that. You live with it, grow up in it, and carry it around, even when you forget it’s there.

And if you ever let go of it — it doesn’t disappear, but it waits.
In old walls. In jeepney conversations. In the warmth of tinola when you’re sick. In that last “𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘢” before you hang up then.

That, to me, is what Buwan ng Wika is about. It's more than just a once-a-year celebration, but a reminder that there’s a language that loved you first — gently, quietly, every day.

And now I can’t help but wonder:
Have I loved it back enough?

✒️Bea Marie Regorgo

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 '25 | Together for Adequate Nutrition

Arboleda National High School celebrated Nutrition Month through different contents like Zumba, Nutri-jngle, Quiz Bee, Poster and Slogan Making, Essay Writing, and Cooking Competition.

Students participated with eagerness and enthusiasm, making the program a successful one. The said celebration, with its theme, "Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Para sa Lahat, Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!", emphasized the importance of good nutrition and served as a reminder to have proper food choices. It also encourages everyone to have an active lifestyle, be healthier, and function very well.

A big congratulations to the TLE CLUB and its adviser, Ma'am Wendilyn B. Torres, for the commendable event of health and nutrition.

Head Teacher:
𝗠𝗮'𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗣. 𝗥𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀

OIC-SHS Assistant Principal:
𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗡. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼

School Head:
𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗕. 𝗗𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘇𝗺𝗮𝗻

📷: TLE Club Officers
𝗠𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼