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via Hannah Zarren Vere | The Quantum The opening ceremony for Buwan ng Wika 2025 with the theme: “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa” was attended by grade level 7 to 11 wearing Filipinianas and Barong Tagalog at Pasay City National Science High School Gymnasium on August 1, 2025. After standard preliminaries, program host, Mr. Marlower Abuan introduced Filipino Department Coordinator, Mrs. Myra Jaime for her opening remarks, where she commended Mrs. Sara Jane T. Delos Santos, Assistant Principal and Dr. Mark Familaran, Principal for their unending support for the department. “Sa ating pagbubukas ng buwan ng wika, isang pagbubugay sa diwang dakila. Wikang Filipino katutubong tinig, susi sa pag-unlad, tagapaghatid ng pag-ibig.” Dr. Familaran said. ‎Two intermission numbers by Grade 9 and 11 students Gabielle Dayangco and Erica Puno from the Pascian Glee Club followed. The audience competed in games of Q&A, History Facts, Guess the Bayani and more. Led by Vincent Mamaril, the President from Kapisan ng Bayani. The Cultural Arts Special Program then spearheaded the 2nd intermission number, through the ethnic group performances of iconic Filipino dances. “Ortograpiyang Pambansa” is the lesson given by Close adviser of Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Asignaturang Filipino (KMAF), Ashlee Magistrado. Where she taught proper writing and punctuation for Filipino literature. Afterwards, ‎Rolando Teves announced the respective competitions for each grade level before Mr. Abuan shared his closing remarks and formally ended the program.

| Rhenoah Guerrero Sa pag-ikot ng buwan ng Agosto, ating ginugunita ang kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino at ng mga katutubong wika na nagsilbing mga tinig ng ating lahi at puso ng ating pagkakakilanlan. Sa ating wika, nakaukit ang ating kasaysayan at adhikaing magkaisa bilang isang sambayanan. Sa tema ngayong taon na “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa,” nawa’y magsilbi itong paalala na ang ating wika ay sandigan ng pagkakaisa at pagkakaunawaan, saan mang panig ng bansa. Maligayang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa!

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Publication by: Rianne Dane Lopez This August, we celebrate the roots of our identity and the voices that have shaped our nation. With the theme, Buwan ng Wika 2025: Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa, we are reminded that by nurturing both our national and native languages, we not only preserve our rich history but also strengthen the unity that defines us as Filipinos. Maligayang Buwan ng Wika, PaScians!

: Alaiza Eunice S. Cruz: Juan Miguel Santos Isinagawa ang Oath Taking at Turnover Ceremony ng mga dati at bagong administrasyon ng Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government (SSLG), School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) at Faculty and Employees Association (FEA) na dinaluhan ng punongguro, mga opisyales na mag-aaral, mga magulang at mga guro sa School Canteen ng Pasay City National Science High School (PCNSCiHS). Sinimulan nina Sofia Michiko Yamamoto at Ayesha Ehris Salazar ang programa bilang mga tagapagdaloy ng seremonya na may temang, “With a Heart that Serves and a Spirit United: Towards Nation-Building through Pascian Leadership” ganap na alas dos ng hapon. Sinundan agad ito ng preliminaryo sa pangunguna ng ilang miyembro ng Glee Club na sina Orange Alcaraz, Althea Ventura, Janieve Dayangco, at Carlos Agripa ng ikasiyam na baitang. Binanggit ni Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran, punongguro ng PCNSciHS, ang nalalapit na Induction Ceremony ng mga mamumunong PaScian sa iba’t ibang klab sa darating na Agosto 8 sa kanyang mensahe. “Since nandito na rin po ang ating mga parents, inaasam po namin na sa Induction po ng ating mga student sa organizations po natin in the school ay present din po kayo para makita natin kung paano pinaghandaan ng ating SSLG ’yong presentation“ aniya. Ginawaran ng sertipiko ang mga naglingkod na lider sa nakaraang taon bilang pagkilala sa kanilang natatanging serbisyo. Sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Sofia Michiko Yamamoto sa SSLG, Gng. Jenny Delos Santos sa SPTA at Gng. Chiradee Javiniar sa FEA. Naghandog muli ng isang awit si Dayangco na ang mensahe ay simbolo’t paalala ng malasakit at pagmamahal sa bayan. Ipinasa ni Gng. Javiniar, pangulo ng FEA mula taong 2023 hanggang 2025, ang kanyang tungkulin kay Gng. Jackyline T. Lagaña, ang bagong halal na pangulo para sa taong 2025 hanggang 2027. Gayundin ni G. Jojo Ray Dela Cruz, kinatawan G. Emerson Constantino, focal person ng SPTA upang ibahagi ang pagtanggap sa tungkulin ni Gng. Delos Santos para sa kanyang pangalawang termino bilang pangulo ng SPTA para sa taong 2025 hanggang 2026. Binigyang-diin ang panunumpa ng mga bagong opisyal ng mga naturang organisasyon na pinangunahan ni Gng. Delos Santos—ang kanilang panata sa tapat na paglilingkod sa paaralan kasama ang bagong administrasyon sa pamumuno ng SSLG sa ilalim ni Filha Ray Penelope Bautista ngayong taong panuruan. Nagbigay ng pangwakas pananalita si Gng. Lagaña upang pasalamatan ang lahat ng dumalo at hikayatin ang mas aktibong pakikilahok ng mga guro, magulang, at mag-aaral sa mga susunod na proyekto ng paaralan. Natapos ang palatuntunan dakong alas tres ng hapon. Ito ay patunay ng mas pinagtibay na ugnayan ng mga guro, magulang, at mag-aaral sa iisang layunin—ang patuloy na pagpapaunlad ng edukasyon at karakter ng kabataan.

via Emmanuel Salazar | The QuantumCopyedited by: Estella TaluaPhotos by: Aliyah Lopez The Oath Taking and Turnover Ceremony, with the theme “With a Heart that Serves and a Spirit United Towards Nation-Building through PaScian Leadership,” took place at Pasay City National Science High School today, July 30, 2025. Officers of the Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government (SSLG), School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA), and Faculty and Employees Association (FEA) attended the event. Grade 9 students Carlos Agripa, Orange Alcaraz, Janieve Dayangco, and Althea Ventura led the preliminary activities. Followed by the opening remarks from Dr. Mark Familaran, the school principal. Dr. Familaran, FEA president, and Head Teacher III of the English Department, Mrs. Jackyline Lagaña led the distribution of certificates to SSLG Officers, followed by an intermission number led by Janieve Dayangco. The turnover ceremony began as Mrs. Chiradee Javiniar — outgoing FEA president, turned over her position to Mrs. Lagaña, followed by SPTA Focal Person Representative Mr. Jojo Dela Cruz and SPTA President Jenny Delos Santos. “Ang tunay na lakas ng lider ay nasusukat sa natutulungan niyang mamuno. Let’s lift each other up,” Mrs. Lagaña said. Mrs. Delos Santos led the oath of office, followed by the closing remarks from Mrs. Lagaña.

by: Chloe Arabella CristobalCopyedited by: Jeyana Sophia CaparrosPublication by: Claire Mendoza Picture this. Major pressrooms overflow with a thrilling buzz in the air. Thousands of people gather around the Batasang Pambansa Complex awaiting his arrival. Multiple cameras stand still in their places anticipating the scenes that will unfold. Progress is checked, changes are monitored, and promises are revisited—all spearheaded and addressed none other than our President. The State of the Nation Address (SONA) strikes headlines annually without fail. In the Philippines, the last Monday of July is not just any regular day. It serves as the time of year where the nation’s leader addresses the country’s standing across various sectors. Furthermore, it acts as the stage for the promotion and declaration of promises and progress: the two mighty pillars every country stands on. But the assurance of one doesn’t guarantee the presence of the other. In the course of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s term up ‘til now, a myriad of vows have been bestowed upon various branches of the government that pledge for the betterment of each sector. Yet, the question remains—do these commitments prove strong enough to withstand the test of time? Economy During his inaugural SONA, PBBM projected an economic growth target of 6.5% to 8.0% for the period 2023 to 2028. However, over the past two years, the administration has fallen short of these expectations. The economy expanded by only 5.6% in 2023, repeating the same growth rate the following year—still trailing behind the revised goal of 6.0% to 6.5% set for 2024. Energy and Environment In his first SONA as president, PBBM emphasized the need for more efficient water supply systems. In April 2023, he ordered the creation of a Water Resources Management Office to ensure the immediate implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management, however, there is currently no further news about the topic. There are also no further updates on the building of nuclear power plants. Two out of the 18 promised proposals have been fulfilled: Republic Act No. 12019, known as the Loss and Damage Fund Board Act, was enacted on August 28, 2024. Additionally, Republic Act No. 12120—which initiates the development of the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Industry under the Department of Energy—was signed into law on January 8. Agriculture In his 2024 SONA, PBBM pledged to prioritize the enhancement of domestic agricultural production. Of the eight agriculture-related commitments made the previous year, only one has been fully realized, while the remaining seven are still underway. Since his 2022 presidential campaign, Marcos has consistently expressed his ambition to lower rice prices to ₱20 per kilo. The offer of this price was short-lived, only lasting from July 2022 to November 2023. Currently, the prevailing market price of locally produced commercial rice in Metro Manila remains between ₱38 and ₱57 per kilo. In response to the increase in rice prices earlier this year, the Department of Agriculture declared a food security emergency to bring the prices down. Health Despite his promises of improved welfare of the medical industry in his inaugural SONA, the Philippines still faces financing and staffing issues in the medical industry. So much so that 2023, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa proposed that unlicensed nurses be allowed to work in government hospitals. Furthermore, A COVID-19-related commitment was stalled due to the government’s failure to allocate funding for vaccine procurement in 2024—a concern amplified by the emergence of the highly transmissible Nimbus subvariant in June earlier this year. Education ₱1.05 trillion was allocated to the education sector in the 2025 General Appropriations Act to align with broader, long-term reforms to the education system outlined by the president in his 2024 SONA. This includes the revised K-10 framework of the MATATAG curriculum and ARAL (RA 12028) that established a free national learning intervention program from Kindergarten to Grade 10. Infrastructure & Transportation Out of PBBM’S 16 infrastructure promises made during his first three SONAs, only three have been completed, ten are still underway, and three have stalled. Notable completed projects during 2024 include the Panguil Bay Bridge—the longest sea-crossing bridge in Mindanao—the Expanded Plaridel Bypass Road, and Phase 1 of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension. Foreign Relations Over the course of his past three SONAs, PBBM has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to an independent foreign policy and the protection of the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), while still fostering diplomatic ties with other nations. In line with the reinforcement of the country’s position in the WPS, the government added sites to its Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States. Alongside this, the government also declared two pivotal laws in November 2024: the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act. Lastly, the government also published a comic book that “debunks China’s false narratives and disinformation” about the WPS in order to spread public awareness. Governance One of the core promises PBBM made was the quick and conditioned delivery of National IDs. However, in January 2025, biometrics revealed that the Philippines still had a backlog of 36 million which would need additional funds to solve. In the fight against corruption, only two out of the 10 promises were fulfilled: a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), alongside the 2023 enactment of the Internet Transaction Act (RA No. 11967), which strengthens regulations in the country’s e-commerce landscape. However, it was stated by PAGCOR senior vice president Raul Villanueva in a senate hearing that smaller illegal offshore gaming groups still exist despite the ban.   References: Final SONA modest, memorable: Andanar | Philippine News Agency SO ano NA ba ang nagawa? Quick Facts You Must Know Before SONA 2025 SUMMARY: Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Sona 2022 SONA 2024 PROMISE TRACKER – VERA Files LOOKBACK: SONA 2022 promises, plans of Marcos Jr. and what happened after | ABS-CBN News Philippines faces 36 million backlog in ID cards | Biometric Update

by: Rhianne Jessica LaoCopyedited by: Orange Zyrille AlcarazPublication by: Yelena Fabricante A house built on mud will always look fine until the rain arrives. In the Philippines, July marks the peak of the Habagat season, the endless rain and harsh winds knocking on the doorstep, like expected guests, turning the streets into rivers of promises unkept once they enter. In the previous week alone, the Habagat was intensified by three consecutive weather disturbances, causing widespread flooding across the country, including Metro Manila. The relentless weather submerged communities, disrupted livelihoods, and reportedly took 30 lives, exposing yet again the nation’s deep vulnerability to disasters. Metro Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines that serves as the center of culture, trade, and education, is one of the most naturally flood-prone areas due to its geographical location. Given its significance, one would expect a robust and effective flood mitigation system to be reinforced, yet it remains one of the most visibly and severely affected areas whenever a calamity strikes. According to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), over ₱349.4 billion, nearly a third of the national infrastructure budget, has been allocated to flood control, as noted by economist Jan Carlo “JC” Punongbayan. Still, drainage systems overflow with every rainfall, urban planning prioritizes commercial interests instead of climate realities, and waste management barely keeps pace with the daily surge of plastic and neglect. Billions have been poured into “solutions,” yet not a single drop seems to have reached the ground. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary, Manuel Bonoan, even admits that Metro Manila’s drainage system could no longer allow flood waters to flow to pumping stations due to the build-up of silt. What exists is not a long-term resolution, but a patchwork to ignore the inevitable consequences. As long as no action is put into the words on paper or pledges, we will continue to drown not just in water, but in failure. “Ang hagupit ng La Niña at mga matinding pag-ulan naman ang ating binabantayan at pinaghahandaan. Mahigit 5,500 flood control project ang natapos na at marami pang iba ang kasalukuyang ginagawa sa buong bansa,” these were the words uttered by President Bongbong Marcos Jr. in his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 24, 2024. Entering this season, however, shows us that these claims were just a front, as they remain largely ineffective. Every submerged barangay is a reflection of these delayed infrastructure projects, bloated budgets, and a political culture addicted to short-term spectacle. While climate change and the onslaught of these natural disasters may be beyond our control, preparedness is not. We have known for decades that the storms will come. What we haven’t done is learn from them. Instead of proactive planning, we rely on reactive gestures. And as always, it is the poor who suffer first and recover last. In the cycle of disaster and neglect, it’s not just the streets that flood—it’s hope, dignity, and trust in a system that continues to fail the very people it claims to serve. As President Bongbong Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his third State of the Nation Address this July 28, the floodwaters have already spoken. Will he address the downpour not just of rain, but of public frustration? Or will he once again turn to polished lines that signal intent but fall short of action? Now more than ever, the nation awaits concrete timelines, transparent funding, empowered local governments, and resilient, future-proof systems. The storms may pass, but the wounds they expose linger long after the waters recede. If this year’s SONA fails to speak to the people still knee-deep in neglect, then it will be no different from the house we’ve always known: fragile, unstable, and destined to fall. No matter how many times we try to rebuild it with mud, it’ll collapse just the same. How many more storms must we endure before we speak up and demand a government that does more than just wait for the sun? Real change won’t come from empty promises or patchwork solutions, but begins with building a foundation strong enough to outlast the storm and leaders brave enough to lay it down.

via Emmanuel Salazar | The Quantum Another Global Win for PaSci! Ms. Aizah C. Agub of Pasay City National Science High School was awarded Most Outstanding Robotics Coach of the Year 2024 by the International Robotics and Automation Summit. The awarding ceremony will be held at the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani – Dubai Campus, January 14 to 17, 2026.

: Zacharie Macalalad: Ashley Ballesteros Itinanghal si Bb. Aizah C. Agub-Ariz, Teacher III ng Pasay City National Science High School, bilang Most Outstanding Robotics Coach of the Year 2024 ng Erovoutika, kumpanyang nakatuon sa robotics. Gaganapin ang seremonya ng parangal sa ika-14 at ika-17 ng Enero 2026, sa Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani – Dubai Campus. Matatandaang siya ang naging tagapagsanay ng mga mag-aaral ng PaSci na lumahok sa Robolution 2024, kung saan nakamit nila ang iba’t ibang karangalan. Pagbati, Bb. Agub-Ariz! Ang iyong dedikasyon at husay ay patuloy na nagsisilbing inspirasyon sa bagong henerasyon ng mga iskolar at innovator. Para sa opisyal na anunsyo ng pagkapanalo, mangyaring buksan ang link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F2q2CS24M/