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Isinulat nina: Claire Domenden at Althea LoroSinuri ni: Gng. Myra JaimePatnugot ni: Psalm Nuguit Tahimik ang kalsada tuwing Semana Santa. Para bang humihinto ang oras — walang bumubusina, walang bata sa kalsada, at ang simoy ng hangin ay tila ba may dalang panalangin. Ang mga araw na ito ay hindi lamang basta bakasyon; ito ay isang paglalakbay — hindi sa mga malalagong lugar, kundi sa daan na makapagbibigay sa atin ng panahon upang mas malalim na makilala ang sarili. Magsisimula ang lahat sa Linggo ng Palaspas. Bitbit ang hinabing dahon, maglalakad kami patungong simbahan, sabay-sabay na hihintayin ang basbas ng Panginoon, tila isang maliit na prusisyon ng pag-asa. Ang bawat palaspas ay hindi lang palamuti — ito’y paalala ng pagsalubong natin kay Kristo sa ating buhay, kahit minsan, hindi tayo naging handa. Ngunit sa mga dasal at awitin, maririnig natin ang pagtanggap ng mga puso sa liwanag. Susundan ang Linggo ng Palaspas ng Pabasa ng Pasyon. Ito’y paulit-ulit, paawit, at mula sa puso. Nakababagot sa una, pero habang tumatagal, parang nauunawaan ko ang bawat sakripisyo ni Kristo. Hindi ito kuwento lang, kundi isang paalala na ang pag-ibig ay may kakayahang magdulot ng sakit, ngunit laging may bitbit na aral at saysay sa ating mga buhay. Hanggang dumating ang Biyernes Santo — ang pinakamatahimik na araw. Wala kang maririnig kundi ang yabag ng prusisyon at ang kalansing ng kandila. Sa katahimikan, naroon ang bigat ng krus, ngunit naroon din ang pag-asa. Kasi alam nating may Linggo ng Pagkabuhay. Na pagkatapos ng lahat ng luha, may ngiti. At sa Salubong, makikita natin si Maria na muling nagagalak — gaya natin sapagkat dumating ang araw ng ating pagbangon mula sa bawat pagsubok. Ating masasabi na Semana Santa ay hindi lamang isang tradisyon — isa itong paanyaya. Isang pagninilay na kahit sa gitna ng kahirapan, may pag-asa. Na sa bawat sugat, may lunas at sa katahimikan, naroon ang boses ng Diyos — mapagpalaya at mapagpatawad.

Isinulat ni: Althea LoroSinuri nina: Gng. Myra Jaime at Ayesha SalazarPatnugot ni: Shan Galura “𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙨!”… Isang sambitla na may libo-libong kahulugan. Maaaring para sa iba ay isa lamang itong simpleng pagbati ngunit sa totoo lang ay malalim ang mensaheng nais nitong iparating. Isang salita, walong titik… punong-puno ng makabuluhang mga aral at alaala na madadala hanggang sa pagtanda. Isang taong panuruan na naman ang matutuldukan. Aminin nating hindi ito naging madali. May mga pagkakataong napagod at nabigo tayo sa mga gawaing itinakda para sa atin. May mga panahong sumasagi na lamang sa ating isipan na sumuko ngunit sa huli… tayo ay nagwagi. Hindi tayo nagpatalo sa mga pagsubok. Hindi tayo nagpadala sa lakas at bigat ng mga problema. Tayo ay nagpakatatag, hindi nagpatinag. Luha man ay pumatak, ito ang nagsilbi nating kalasag. Lumaban tayo; hinarap natin ang mga takot at pangangambang gumambala sa ating mga puso. Lahat ng paghihirap na ating naramdaman ay nagbunga ng isang taong siksik ng mga realisasyong tiyak na makatutulong sa pagpapaunlad ng ating mga sarili. 𝘕𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘴 𝘯𝘢. Sa wakas ay nalampasan na! Lilipat na patungong susunod na kabanata ang ating mga buhay. Muling mapupuno ng mahahalagang karanasan ang mga darating pang pahina ng ating mga kwento. Sa pagitan nito ilalatha ang mga aral na hindi lamang pang-akademiko kundi pati na rin ng mga aral na maisasabuhay sa mga araw na daraan. Idagdag pang naroon ang mga alaalang magbibigay ng ginhawa sa ating mga puso. Hinding-hindi rin mawawala ang mga karanasang huhubog sa ating pagkatao. 𝘉𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘴, 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘱𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨. Simula ng mga hakbang na ating tatahakin tungo sa ating mga minimithi. Ang isang taong tagumpay na ito ay hindi lamang pansarili bagkus ito ay isang tagumpay ng lahat—mga mag-aaral, guro, magulang, at iba pang mahal sa buhay. Sabay-sabay nating baunin ang nakaraan upang harapin ang kinabukasan. Sa labang ito ay walang mag-iisa. Hawak-kamay tayong magpursigi, magtiis, at magsikap upang sa huli ay masungkit natin ang mga nagniningning nating mga pangarap. Pagbati, T.P 2024-2025!

This Araw ng Kagitingan, The Quantum remembers the courage of our fallen defenders in Bataan, while calling on every Filipino to embody the same bravery in standing for our sovereignty. As tensions rise in our country, we are reminded that the fight for freedom continues—on new frontiers, against new forms of aggression. May we remain vigilant, principled, and united in defense of our territorial integrity. Let our generation’s valor be our voice.

Publication: Rianne Dane Lopez What does it take to be the best? For us? It’s about being relentless. It is about showing up when it’s easier not to. About speaking truth when silence is safer. About believing that stories, when told with heart, can shift perspectives and stir change. In a world where silence often wins, we chose to speak. In a time when truth is blurred, we chose clarity. And when it would’ve been easier to step back, we stepped up—with pens as swords and stories as shields. To be hailed as this year’s Best Organization is a reminder that our work matters. That our voice holds weight. That even as students, we shape the way truth is remembered. And yes—today, we are the best. But tomorrow, we will still be more. Because The Quantum doesn’t settle. We evolve. We grow. We continue. The story doesn’t end here. It only turns the page.

Publication: Yelena Fabricante “Makikita mo sa imagine mo, sakses ka eh!” But is success really that easy and swift for PaScians? The seniors would say otherwise. Presenting you the fifth entry of #DOSErye, “How To: The Ultimate Guide How We Survived in PaSci for 6 Years” written by Jacqui Danielle De Gueño and Alicia Raine Venus. This guide is built on real experiences, past mistakes, and lessons learned, offering valuable takeaways for the PaScians of the future. May this guide not only sharpen the minds of PaScians, making them wiser and more resilient, but also deepen their love for their alma mater—a place that has shaped them into who they are today.

Publication by: Ana Marie Celso “Tara, saan tayo?”—a question that once meant escape, now echoes with nostalgia. The fourth entry in the #DOSErye, written by John Mark Lagman, is a tribute to the places that held our after-school hours. These were more than just spaces; they were silent witnesses to our struggles, triumphs, and the fleeting moments that made high school unforgettable.

By: Johann Caleb LiPublication: Sofia Divinagracia “You punch like a girl,” a common phrase used around the world, may it be in different languages, by separate genders, and from varying people, whenever someone was to hit or punch another with a lacing smack– the social stereotype of labeling females as physically inferior or less capable hitters just because of their gender is strengthened even more. This glass stereotype that’s soon to be shattered is plain ignorance in the face of female MMA fighters, Olympic boxers and weightlifters, and professional powerlifters. Despite the historic skill that has already been shown by the pioneering women of boxing like Laila Ali or Christy Martin, they remain sidelined as the sport continues to worship the male legends such as Ali, Tyson, or Pacquiao. The disparity in media coverage and societal focus persist to this day, for example, asking ten random people online if they can name any three female boxers, a very likely 9 out of 10 would fail to do so without them conducting a quick Google search. A throwback to 2012, when female boxing was finally introduced to the London Olympics, a total of 3 weight classes were given to their category whereas their male counterparts, who have had Olympic boxing since 1904, had the luxury of 10 different events. Not only this, since 2016, male boxers have long been permitted to compete and fight without headgear, leaving the boxers to decide whether or not to wear it; while on the other hand, the wearing of headgear in female boxing is still mandatory. This is primarily due to a study conducted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Boxing Association (IBA) for male boxers, wherein the results showed that the wearing of headgear during matches significantly increased the chances of attaining a concussion after play, yet again showing the double standards and sort of neglect that women fighters face on their journeys. Changes to this issue must be made, these capable fighters do not need any more permission to be great– they already are, but more paychecks and coverage would finally grant them their much needed equality, as payment to the crowds they draw and the blood they shed. Many say that the wage gap is due to the revenue difference between the two categories, yet only 3-5% of media coverage is ever allotted to female boxing. Prime-time slots for these fights would help solve this, as more traction would be given to the female fighters and thus help them to earn more. Women’s rights in society have come a long way since, but the inequity remains prevalent, and it still has a long way to go. However, strength is not gendered, it is trained, honed, and shown.