PNoy vs CBCP

Last July 23, PNoy uttered the very controversial word “Planned Parenthood Bill (PP Bill) and no longer “Reproductive Health Bill (RH Bill) on his third State of the Nation Address (SONA). But is it really a planned parenthood that President Benigno Aquino III is in to? Or just another tag for the same RH Bill?

RH Bill, for all we know this house bill was introduced on many congresses in our country before, but unfortunately failed to be implemented because of the Catholic organization like the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) that is unfavorably and against RH Bill, PNoy miserably failed to pass it on his constitution. But PNoy didn’t stop and continually pursuing this very disputed matter over and over again, until finally PNoy suddenly changed its name to “Planned Parenthood Bill.”

Whatever nametag it is, whether Planned Parenthood Bill or Reproductive Health Bill, still, it is about controlling the population. After what PNoy said on his SONA, it is a call for CBCP a war between them and PNoy.

CBCP whereas,is fighting for the moral characters on mind and heart of the Filipino people, saving innocent human lives by abortion and as well as the value of sacredness of human life. And favorably for what God had written on His scriptures.

ASDS extends scholarship

As her humble way of extending help to her kababaryo, Mrs. Norma P. Esteban, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, shouldered for the payment of 21 scholars’ miscellaneous fees amounting to Three Hundred Sixty-Five Pesos (365.00) each excluding authorized contributions.

The 21 scholars are all residents of Barangay Bularit, Gerona, Tarlac. “The Fountain” editorial staff has agreed to publish the names of the scholars to give thanks to Madam Esteban for helping them pursue their secondary education.

• Gemma Ganongan - IV-Venus
• Rodalyn Rage - IV-Saturn
• Nick Bucad - IV-Jupiter
• Maricar Baking - IV-Jupiter
• John Ramil Daang - III-Red
• Jonelyn Etcoy - III-Pink
• Beverly Corpuz - III-Pink
• Maricris Pagaling - II-Camia
• Marvin Pagaling - II-Camia
• Lea Mae Corpuz - II-Daisy
• Hazel Ganongan - II-Daisy
• Joan Tiamzon - II-Sunflower
• John Vincent Pulido - II-Sunflower
• Christian Mamaril - Grade 7 Pearl
• Aldrin Etcoy - Grade 7 Garnet
• Lester Neil Corpuz - Grade 7 Carnelian
• Nikka Bucad - Grade 7 Amethyst
• Judy Anne Corpuz - Grade 7 Amethyst
• Dennis Corpuz - Grade 7 Pearl
• Lyka Ulog - Grade 7 Amethyst
• John Rem Corpuz - II-Sunflower

Estiponians watch stageplay

Some 215 students from the Estipona High School Main have watched the play, “Hope for the Flowers, A Musical Adaptation of the Book” at Clark Expo Educational City in Angeles, Pampanga on September 8.

Most of the students who came to watch had a firsthand experience watching the play being stage live onstage. “It’s really worth watching,” remarked Mark Louie Pascua, a Grade 7 Pearl student when asked after watching the play.

Pascua admired the performances of Jo Ann Co, Ruth Alferez, Derrick Gozos, Raflesia Bravo, Aretha Angco, Jovito Bonita, Nicolai Encarnacion, Pipay Era, Jess Kendrick Ibasco, Marilyn Lagatic, Ellrica Laguardia, Mark Rainier Ponce and Janine Tolentino.

World Teachers’ Day observed

To recognize and to show appreciation to the sacrifices of their teachers, the Estipona High School Main (ESHM) Student Supreme Government (SSG) spearheaded the sponsorship of its own version of World Teachers’ Day Celebration on October 5.

The teachers, as well as the students took their time out from their classroom duties to celebrate this special day intended for them. This year’s celebration made special for all the teachers not only in Estipona High School but also worldwide to honor the teachers who play a critical role in molding the minds of the students. Long queues of students went on stage to greet their advisers and subject-teachers offering handmade greeting cards and flowers. Some gave tokens as their way of showing their love and gratitude to their teachers.

Every class president of each year level and section aired his gratitude and appreciation to their teachers through the microphone. Students who have the access on the use of computer post their greetings to their teachers in various social networking sites. The teachers played different games to the delight of the students.

The young ones and those pretending to be young danced to the latest craze Gangnam Style with perfection. A nutritious snack was served to the teachers for them to partake courtesy of Miss Ma. Corazon Daileg whose 49th birthday coincided with the said celebration.

Words: J.A. Estabillo

EHSM, back-to-back champion

For two consecutive years, the Estipona High School Main (EHSM) has been declared the unbeatable champion in the Cluster II Secondary Schools Press Conference held at Anao High School on September 17.

The 25-member delegation of the school’s student-writers gained a total of 107 points making them this year’s overall champion. Angelika Joy Melegrito, the photojournalist of “The Fountain,” the official publication of the school in English and Arvin Scent Pulili, the cartoonist of “Ang Sibol,” the official publication of the school in Filipino have contributed 10 points each in the tabulation sheet.

Rommel Maniego, the other cartoonist won 2nd place in editorial cartooning (English) and 5th place in editorial cartooning (Filipino). Meanwhile, Hanzlerwyn Trazo won 1st place in news writing (Filipino), 6th place in sportswriting (English) while JoanGranil won 2nd place in news writing (Filipino). Ahira Crisyela Lacsina, the editor-in-chief of “The Fountain,” won 3rd place in news writing (English) and 9th place in editorial writing (English).

The junior writers who won awards were Darleen Evangelista, 5th place in editorial writing (Filipino); Jaica Pascua, 5th place in feature writing (Filipino) and Marjorie Diane Mateo, 5th place in copyreading and headline writing. Divina Gracia Tandaguen landed 8th place in news writing (English) Judy Ann Mateo, 10th place in news writing (English) and Ma. Cassandra Trazo, 6th place in news writing (English). In the photojournalism Filipino category, Joyce Ariane Gamboa won 7th place while Gladys Mekell won 4th place. Mr. Rolando C. Millena, the school paper adviser of “The Fountain” and Ms. Ma. Corazon R. Daileg, the school paper adviser of “Ang Sibol” could not believe for the achievement of this year’s student-writers. Millena had just arrived in time for the announcement of winners.