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Pasay City National Science High School

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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.

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.

Publication: Angelique InlongPhotos: Jed Palonpon, Mervyn Valdez Home is not always a place of peace. At times, it can be wild, chaotic, and indescribable. Yet, it is also a space where laughter echoes, friendships bloom, and shared moments leave lasting marks. Written by Shaun Mustang Jacinto, column editor of The Quantum, this piece traces the halls of Pasay City National Science High School—a home that forged memories and bonds which stand the test of time. From Batch 2025 to you: may you find your own story etched in every corner of this school, continuing the legacy of the place we once called our second home. #DOSErye2025

𝘼 𝙎𝙀𝘼 𝙊𝙁 𝙋𝙐𝙍𝙋𝙇𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙆. The finale of the Women’s Month Celebration transformed the gymnasium into a swarm of purple and pink colors as participants waved purple and pink flags and carried souvenir umbrellas in a powerful closing salvo.

𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀𝙎, 𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎, 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙑𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙎. The Women’s Month Celebration honored the brilliance of minds and creativity as winners of the essay writing, poster making, and quiz bee competitions took the stage. Participating organizations were also recognized, proving that the pursuit of equality is a collective effort—one that thrives in unity.  

𝘽𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙎 𝘽𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝘽𝙄𝘼𝙎. The Women’s Month Celebration has yet to see a quiz show of this enormous scale in Pasay Science history, bringing together 78 participants across 26 teams in a high-stakes battle of intellect. Questions spanned history, controversies, and the achievements of women who changed the world, challenging contenders to think fast and aim high. With every correct answer, the competition grew fiercer—proving that knowledge is power, and women wield it without limits.  

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿 𝙊𝙁 𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏. The stage pulsed with raw energy as Grade 8 students Althea Ventura, Janeive Dayanco, Jessica Bautista, and Orange Alcaraz stepped up and set the crowd ablaze with a powerful community singing performance.

𝙉𝙊 𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙒𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙉. Students took the stage in full force, dressed as champions of different sectors: healthcare, education, labor, politics, science, and more. In a world still battling for equality, these students proved that women do not wait for spaces to be given—they take them. The theme for National Women’s Month 2025, “Babae sa Iba’t Ibang Sektor: Aangat sa Bagong Pilipinas,” was not just a statement. It was a declaration.  

Isinulat ni: Ma. Jhoanna MuegaPatnugot ni: Ashley Ballesteros Lumitaw na muli ang sinag ng inang araw sa bintana ng aking kwarto, hudyat ng isang bagong araw sa eskwelahang pinapasukan ko. Pagtapak sa paaralan, nasilayan ko ang mga kukay lila at rosas na banderitas, nakasabit sa tarangkahan. Sinalubong ako ng mga ngiti ng babaeng guwardiya, na siyang aming proteksyon mula pagpasok at paglabas sa eskwelahan. Habang naglalakad sa pasilyo, papasok sa aming silid-aralan, nakasalubong ko ang isang binibini na may dalang panlinis, na siyang nagpapanatili ng kagandahan ng paaralan. At nang makapasok na’ko, nariyan sila, ang aking mga babaeng kamag-aral na nagtatawanan, nagkukwentuhan, at masipag na nagsusunog ng kilay. Dumaan ang ilang minuto at dumating na ang aming guro, isang ginang na aming “Pangalawang ina” sa aming pamilya sa paaralan. Sa lahat ng aking mga naranasan kasama sila, aking napagtanto na bawat isa ay may ambag sa buhay ko. Ngayong mas lalo nating pinapansin ang mga papel ng kababaihan sa paaralan, ating bigyang pagpupugay ang kanilang mga paghihirap at sakripisyo na ibinigay para sa kapwa nila kababaihan, na nag- aaral at susunod sa kanilang sinimulang pag-asa. Kung kaya’t para sa mga kababaihang haligi ng edukasyon at kinabukasan, kayo ang nagpasimula at maghuhulma sa kapwa babae, na umabante at lumaban sa mundong ating ginagalawan.

Isinulat ni: Claire DomendenPatnugot ni: Leon Manlangit Sa bawat bansa at sa bawat sulok ng mundo, may kababaihang nag-iiwan ng bakas ng husay at katatagan. Mga indibidwal na patuloy na nakikibaka sa lipunan para sa kanilang karapatan — para sa karapat-dapat na respeto. Mga babae na unti-unting nagiging parte ng iba’t ibang larangan: Agham, Sipnayan, Politika, Edukasyon, at iba pang mga larangan na daan para sa patuloy na pagsulong ng bayan. Ngayon, sila ay hindi na lamang bahagi ng lipunan — sila mismo ang pundasyon nito. Ngayong ipinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng mga Kababaihan, hindi lamang ang kanilang tagumpay ang ating kinikilala kundi maging ang kanilang mga sakripisyo, pangarap, at maging ang kanilang patuloy na laban para sa pagkakapantay-pantay, diskriminasyon, maging ang hinaharap nilang stereotyping. Gayunpaman, walang humpay pa rin ang kanilang motibasyon upang patuloy na sumulong sa pamamagitan ng kanilang kaalaman, kasanayan, at determinasyon. Sa modernisadong mundo, kasama na rin ang kababaihan na nagiging boses ng mga inaapi, at nagbibigay inspirasyon sa mga kabataang nangangarap. Sa bawat paghakbang nila tungo sa tagumpay ay hindi malayong makamit natin ang isang mundong patas at makatarungan para sa lahat. Sa pagpapatibay ng selebrasyong ito at para na rin mas lalong mabigyang pansin ang mga nakamit ng mga kababaihan sa buong mundo ay naglulunsad ng mga programa ang iba’t ibang ahensya sa buong mundo, pampubliko man o pribado. Mga programang daan upang mamulat ang masa sa tunay na kalagayan ng kababaihan at kanilang mga kakayahan. Ilan sa mga programang ito ay ang mga seminar, awareness campaign, at paggawad ng mga parangal sa mga natatanging babae sa bawat sulok ng mundo. Higit sa lahat, daan ang buwan na ito upang mas mapaigting ang pagpapahalaga sa mga adbokasiya, batas, at patakaran na patungkol sa mga kababaihan upang kahit papaano ay maging pantay ang lipunang kanilang ginagalawan. Masasabi nating kakaiba at hindi lamang basta-basta ang mga kababaihan. Ating silang protektahan at bigyang pagkilala ang kani-kanilang angking abilidad. Tapos na ang panahon na nananatili na lamang sa likod ng tagumpay ang mga babae sapagkat ngayon, sila na mismo ay kaagapay natin sa pagkamit ng tagumpay. Maligayang Buwan ng Kababaihan, Pascians!