Maria

This year’s National Science Month has the theme “Harnessing the Unknown: Powering the Future through Science and Innovation.” It reminds us that science is not just about what we already know, but also about discovering new things. Innovation helps turn these discoveries into tools that make life easier and better. The celebration teaches us to be curious, creative, and ready for new challenges because our future depends on how we use science. In the next years, science will continue to change society. New inventions like artificial intelligence, better medicine, renewable energy, and modern technology will affect the way we live. For example, AI can help doctors check illnesses faster, and renewable energy can help fight climate change. But these also have problems, like fairness, privacy, and equal access. This means people must use science wisely so that it benefits everyone. Learning science in school is very important. But it is also important that we apply science in real life. ...

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a reality that Filipinos face every day. Sudden disasters such as super typhoons and flash floods, as well as gradual changes like sea level rise and prolonged droughts, continue to disrupt lives and livelihoods across the country. These environmental shifts are often linked to human activities such as deforestation, industrial emissions, and irresponsible waste disposal, which worsen global warming and weaken the natural defenses of communities. One of the main reasons for these adverse changes is the intensification of extreme weather events. Typhoons have become stronger and more destructive, causing widespread devastation to homes, crops, and infrastructure. Meanwhile, slower but equally damaging changes—like saltwater intrusion into farmlands, coral reef degradation, and reduced water supply—affect food security and long-term economic stability. For a country whose population relies heavily on agriculture and coastal resources, th...

Last September 4–6, our school held its much-awaited intramurals. As part of the campus journalism team, I was given the role of official photographer during the events. Every year, our coach was assigned to cover the highlights of intrams, and this time, I had the chance to capture those moments through my camera.   On the first day, I woke up early in the morning and went to school earlier. I went to the field and next to the gym. We waited inside the gym for the parade to begin, ready to take pictures of the athletes as they entered. I ran from one corner to another, making sure I could capture the best angles and the energy of the event. After the parade ended, we stayed at the dap-ayan to wait for the go signal for the next activity, which was supposed to be held at UNP. Unfortunately, the rain poured heavily, so the event had to be postponed to the next day. By Friday, the games finally pushed through. We covered several events, including futsal, athletics, paragames, and the...