The Apprentice LNHS

Life is but a mere page inside a book whose chapters are to rekindle the adventures of those that stirred our hearts.

For the publication, they are the wordsmiths, dauntless journalists, and pioneers of integrity that have served as its anchors in recent years. They are the senior writers that shaped 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 to its finest.

These people were not just extraordinary writers. More than just bearers of truth, their roles in the publication left inked handprints—marks of purpose, passion, and dedication in crafting stories that mattered.

As we head on to the next page and embark on a next editorial staff, the spaces these people left do not exist simply to be filled. They become gentle reminders of a legacy worth remembering.

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𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭

On March 18, 2026, the Ligao National High School Gymnasium became a canvas of memories where history was reclaimed, and a vessel where the past was both honored and rekindled.

As the last output for Contemporary Arts from the Regions, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 presented a series of acts that wove the echoes of history into the present.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿
𝙄𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙃𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙖𝙗𝙞 by 𝟭𝟮-𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻, directed by Eleona Faye Quinto, is a searing portrayal of Bikolano soldiers during the Japanese invasion in World War II. The performance highlighted not only their bravery on the battlefield but also the silent sacrifices that left permanent marks on their communities. Many of these names were never recorded in history books, yet their courage and service remain etched in the land they defended.

Beyond the soldiers’ struggle, the play also laid bare the torment endured by women under the brutality of occupation— mothers, daughters, and wives forced to survive in a world ruled by fear, violence, and loss. Their suffering, erased from the dominant narratives of war, is a reminder that the battle for freedom was also endured in homes, in shattered communities, and in the quiet resistance of those who carried unbearable pain yet refused to let even just a glimmer of hope die.

Their voices, long buried beneath the dust of history, rose as unignorable truths: that the cost of war was never paid by soldiers alone. It was carried by the women who endured loss under an occupying force that stripped them of safety and dignity.

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲
Following this, 𝙃𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙠𝙥𝙖𝙠 𝙨𝙖 𝙐𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙩 by 𝟭𝟮-𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻, directed by Jill Tria Borabo, unfolded as a journey into the dawn of a new day, representing the present, moving through the memories of the past shaped by the sacrifices and aspirations of long-gone heroes. The play showed that amid fading memories, these stories could lift us— carrying the legacy of the nation towards a brighter future. Through the story, the past reignites the courage to resist and reclaim freedom.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀
Finally, 𝙄𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙃𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙖𝙗𝙞 by 𝟭𝟮-𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, directed by John Carlo Reonal, went beyond revisiting the battlefield, revealing the personal lives of those whose courage endured quietly and unwaveringly. The performance showcased a dialogue across time, where echoes of sacrifices met the awareness of the present, bridging what was lived, what is felt, and what might yet be imagined.

It was a tribute to the sacrifices that carved the nation’s path to liberty, honoring the enduring courage of those who ignited the struggle for freedom and justice.

While rifles thundered on battlefields, another war unfolded in silence— fought in the daily struggle to survive, to endure humiliation and terror, and the will of women who refused to let oppression erase their humanity. From that suffering emerged an unbreakable defiance, a strength that preserved their stories within the nation’s memory and within the pursuit of dignity and liberation.

Within the currents of the past, history was more than a story to watch. Rooted in remembrance and reflection, the performances drew power from the courage to carry the lessons of past struggles into the fight for a liberated tomorrow.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 | 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘫𝘢𝘩 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢ñ𝘰
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 | 𝘚𝘺𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘴, and 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘩𝘺𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘳𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫

As the crowd was filled with pounding hearts and cheers of tension and excitement, a whisper lured across seats; the kind that contained a story awaiting to be told once more, a deed wishing to be remembered, and a reflection that continuously shapes a nation’s persona. With a deeply rooted historical character at the center of it all, it showed that cultural sentiments are valued just as much as every LNHSian’s most anticipated coronation event.

Aligning itself with the National Arts Month, the Mathematics Department reintroduces its annual search for Lakan at Mutya ng Sipnayan with a hushed familiarity—a face of identity.

In the 2026 Lakan at Mutya ng Sipnayan, Filipino culture wasn’t just worn—it's embodied. Behind their 25-centavo initiative, this year’s search opened an avenue encompassing their longstanding purpose. This time, it’s not only financial responsibility that’s taught, but also cultural appreciation.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀
‎The very face of the Sipnayan search is the surface of a twenty-five-centavo coin. In the searching process, 25-centavo coins are canvassed and used as votes. What was once deemed small and seemingly insignificant turned into a meaningful token of choice and responsible decisions.
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‎"The twenty-five-centavo coin is a very neglected coin nowadays," said Mathematics Club adviser, Shuri H. Sulmeran. As the smallest unit of currency in the Philippines, a centavo coin rarely received the same recognition as higher denominations. Oftentimes, it’s overlooked, dismissed, or left forgotten in pockets and drawers—just like traditional upbringings slowly disappearing from its own homeland.
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‎"Pero kapag pinagsama-sama, ito ay malaki," added Sulmeran. The collection of 25-centavo coins reflects the Filipino spirit of 'pakikiisa' or unity. Alone, each coin may seem small, but when gathered, they hold heavy weight and value. In the same way, Filipinos may appear small on their own, but together, they become the very faces that build this nation.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
“The people needs to know the beauty of festivity here in the Philippines,” the reigning mutya said.

Beneath layers of plastic and discarded scraps are tales with silent narrators. On stage, these remnants of everyday waste reemerged as festival-inspired ensembles, each piece echoing the richness of the Philippines woven into every stitch.

According to Sulmeran, compared to the previous themes, every admirable beauty of the Philippine communal heritage became this year’s pageant highlight, which coincides with the National Arts Month. This segment proved more than just a transformation of waste. It reflects the Filipino spirit of being 'maparaan' or being resourceful and resilient—standing as a pinnacle of the creativity that thrives in what others choose to discard.

The recycled attire segment transformed into something more than just a runway showcase but also into a story retold, a purpose unfolded, and an expression of creativity and advocacy. Each piece was not just worn and presented on stage, but was also brought to life. It mirrored the revival of the discarded history and tradition.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲
Customarily, the country’s national wear, Barong Tagalog and Baro’t Saya, carried identical details. Straying away from typical monotone designs, the top 10 finalists are equipped with craftsmanship that suits their own creativity and Filipino identity. With sleepless nights of stitches and embellishments, they combined modern elements, intricate details, and cultural identity, showcasing that in variety, there’s versatility.

As the candidates walked them out gracefully, they displayed how modernization can help keep up with changing standards without forgetting the traces of what it takes to be a Filipino. Through them, modernization didn’t erase traditions—it elevated them, ensuring they remain vital, relatable, and radiant in the contemporary landscape.

The reimagination of Filipino formal wear is more than a fleeting trend; it’s a step towards the evolution of the past and a warm greeting for the future.

The event didn't just leave a mark of pride among the candidates and audience, but also a lesson. It taught them that the Search for Lakan at Mutya ng Sipnayan was more than just being the most financially literate—it was also about reflecting the Filipino identity through creativity and resourcefulness.

From beginning to end, the candidates were taught that it takes four 25-centavo coins to create one peso. However, everyone who witnessed every moment learned that a multitude of cultures must be preserved to forge the Filipino identity, a cultural centiment we must save to prosper.

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 | 𝘈𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘻, 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘪ñ𝘢𝘴, 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘬𝘢 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘙𝘪ñ𝘰𝘯
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 | 𝘋𝘦𝘢 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘥 & 𝘕𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘐𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘨

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞?

Where do you find love?
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‎The search for love is like a search for air. It is looking for something you can't see, but can feel.
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‎Love is not tangible, it is a feeling; a strong force. A map won't help you find it.
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‎Seeking love is like seeking breath. A force necessary, yet invisible.
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‎Love is what gives our lives purpose. Without love, survival will feel meaningless.
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‎Love is the breath of life, flowing through every moment we live.
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‎A person’s birth begins with love. A person’s growth is nourished by love.
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‎Love is what keeps a person alive.
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‎The search for love is like a search for air. It is in every corner, waiting to be noticed.
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‎Love is everywhere.
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‎It is in the laughter of a group of friends sharing a meal. It is in the quiet presence of an old man watching the sunset. It is in the birds soaring freely across the sky with wings stretched wide.
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‎Love is in the strangers who you show unexpected kindness to, and yes—love is present in you.
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‎The first step in finding love is learning how to love yourself. When you nurture your own heart, you begin to see the love in others.
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‎And sometimes, in a single heartfelt moment, you realize you’ve been surrounded by it all along.
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‎Not all love comes with a label. There is love in passion, in family, in friends, even in strangers.
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‎Look closer. Stop searching.
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‎Love is here.
‎It always was, and it always will be.

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 | 𝘈𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘻
𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘴 | 𝘑𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘲𝘶𝘪