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In the Heart of Sto. Domingo: Long Live Through Squash Noodles and Get Yourself Together in Its Soothing Plaza

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               Nestled in the embrace of Ilocos Sur, Sto. Domingo is a town that echoes memories, whispers calmness, and sings of resilience. Its soul pulses through a plaza that welcomes wanderers every visitors with open arms and through a local product— noodles spun from golden squash, a culinary marvel born from devastation to a legacy, truly marks necessity and love. The Plaza: A Sanctuary of Stillness and Spirit                The Town Plaza of Sto. Domingo is not merely a place—it is a living canvas of peace. Spanning 1.3 hectares, it offers a breath of fresh air to every traveler who steps into its embrace. Landscaped gardens cradle benches where stories unfold in silence. A joggers’ lane curves gently around the plaza’s heart, while a skate park and tennis court invite movement and joy. At its center stands the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument, engraved with Mi Ultimo Adios in Spanish, English, T...

My Second Quarter Reflection

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This quarter deepened my understanding of HTML. I learned how to use HTML tags—both container and stand-alone—along with attributes that control background images, font colors, and styles. I discovered how to insert images and hyperlinks, which made my web pages more interactive and visually appealing. Using Notepad as our coding tool taught me the importance of precision and structure in programming. These discoveries opened my eyes to how websites are built and gave me a solid foundation for future ICT projects. However, the journey wasn’t without its challenges. I often found myself confused by the syntax of certain tags and struggled to remember which attributes belonged where. Mistakes in punctuation or forgetting to close a tag would break my code, and it was frustrating to troubleshoot without knowing exactly what went wrong. There were moments when I felt stuck and unsure if I was progressing, especially when my output didn’t match the expected result. To overcome these cha...

Not All Heroes Wear Capes—Some Teach

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                 The 2025 National Teachers’ Month, themed “My Teacher, My Hero,” Happened on October 2, 2025 at Ilocos Sur National High School was a heartfelt tribute to the educators who shape our lives with strong foundation, wisdom, patience, and passion for teaching. Spearheaded by the National Teachers’ Month Coordinating Council (NTMCC) and supported by the Department of Education and Metrobank Foundation, this year’s celebration focused on Early Childhood Care and Development, while also honoring teachers across all levels for their quiet heroism.                As a student, I actively participated in several events that made this celebration truly memorable. I joined the Teachers’ Day parade, a vibrant show of unity and appreciation. I also took part in the Sagala organized by the Supreme Student Government (SSLG), where we honored our teachers with grace and tradition together wi...

Empowering Future through Science and Innovation: What Lies Beyond the Unknown

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               In celebration of the 2025 National Science Month, with the theme “Harnessing the Unknown: Powering the Future through Science and Innovation” unfolds uncertainty not driven with fear, but with filling gaps—curiosity and courage. It's an invitation to learn the infinite knowledge: from unlikely mysteries of our endless universe to powering prolong future through Science and innovation. Science, in this context, becomes a both a compass and a light, guiding us through the unknown and evolving it into limitless possibilities.                 As we look ahead to the coming decades, the relationship between science and society will deepen in unprecedented ways. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, discovering cure for complex illnesses, and synthetic biology are not just reshaping industries—they’re redefining how we survive, live, learn, and connec...

Resiliency of the Filipino has no match for Climate Change

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          Climate change has become one of the most destructive challenges facing the Philippines today. As a country located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, near the equator, and the typhoon belt, the Philippines is naturally vulnerable to natural hazards. However, the increasing frequency and intensity of typhoons, rising sea levels, floods, and droughts are no longer just natural occurrences—they are worsened by human-induced climate change. According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2024 was the warmest year on record, with ocean warming playing a major role in intensifying storms and disrupting weather patterns. One of the reasons for these environmental changes is the continued emission of greenhouse gases from industrial activities, transportation, burning of plastics, and deforestation. Urbanization and poor waste management also contribute to environmental degradation, especially in coastal and low-lying areas. These factors have led to more ...

ISNHS Intramurals 2025, Kick-Off

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Intramurals refers to activities or competitions that occurs within the school competed only within the student body. Annualy, the Ilocos Sur National High School celebrates its Intramurals with the theme, “Kakayahang Walang Kapantay: Lakas at Determinasyon Tungo sa Tagumpay ng Bagong Henerasyon ”, at September 4-7, 2025. It started with the Opening Remarks   of Principal IV of ISNHS, G. Editha C. Bagcal. “Simulan ang ating intramurals 2025 na may saya ang puso’t isipan. Bawat laro ay may mananalo at matatalo ngunit kailangan nating tanggapin ang anumang resulta nito,” The program began with a vibrant parade attended by athletes and coaches from all grade levels — from Grade 7 to Grade 12. As part of the festivities, the  Ms. and Mr. Intramurals 2025  was held, where representatives from each grade  level showcased their respective strand and grade-level colors, modeled their sports attire, and demonstrated their wit and intelligence during the Q&A portion. It wa...

Clean and Green Starts with Us: Youth in Action for a Safer, Cleaner, and Greener Tomorrow (THEMATIC)

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                 September is National Clean Up Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 244, while World Clean and Green Week is observed from September 17 to 23 every year. The Clean and Green campaign aims to protect and care for the environment by engaging the community in leading an environmentally conscious lifestyle. Natural phenomena can sometimes strike very hard and cause disasters if preventive measures have not been taken or if some human activities have harmed the natural environment or upset the balance of the ecosystem. Here are some ways we can help in reducing pollution, and protect and care for our home, the earth.  By participating in your barangay’s various programs to protect our society, this includes: the participation on the YCAP (Youth Civic Action Program) Clean-Up Drive, ARBOR Day, Operation Taob, and Operation Linis that was implemented by our club, the Interact Club.  CLEAN UP DRIVE (YCAP)    ...