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𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝑩𝒆 𝒂 𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘?

Right after the flag ceremony, students took the spotlight—not in their usual uniforms, but in outfits representing their dream careers! The Career Guidance Runway brought ambition to the forefront as fellow SOUTHIES displayed their future professions, ranging from doctors, nurses, teachers, flight crew, engineers, architects and many more!

But this wasn’t just about dressing up—it was about owning the dream, stepping into their future selves, and walking with confidence toward their goals 💼👩‍⚕️🧑‍🏫👮

And finally, featuring the SOUTHIES who stole the show and earned the Best Attire titles! 👏✨

🏆 Best Attire Awardees:
🥇 Sharean Fontanoza
🥈 Furto Prince Piolo
🥉 Napeñas Kaila

Shoutout to everyone who slayed the runway and showed the world who they’re meant to be!

On another note, the event didn’t end there—because stepping into the future isn’t just about looking the part, it’s about being prepared for what’s ahead.

After the runway, teachers took the stage to talk about career planning, guiding students through the different paths they could take to turn their dreams into reality. It was a chance to reflect, ask questions, and get a clearer picture of what the future might hold.

Later in the day, the discussion took on a more serious note as students gathered for a lecture on sexual abuse awareness. It wasn’t an easy topic, but it was an important one—because knowing your rights, recognizing red flags, and learning how to protect yourself are just as crucial as planning for your career.

HAPPENING NOW: MITING DE AVANCE OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THE SUPREME SECONDARY LEARNERS GOVERNMENT ELECTION FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR OF 2025 - 2026

📣 EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 📣

Batangas City South Senior High School invites everyone to our Early Registration for SY 2025-2026 happening from January 25 to February 15, 2025!

📌 Who can register?

Incoming Grade 11 students
ALS completers
Balik-Aral learners
Transferees
📌 Available Strands:
✅ ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management)
✅ HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences)
✅ TVL Cookery
✅ TVL Caregiving

📌 Requirements:
1️⃣ NSO/PSA Birth Certificate
2️⃣ Completed Basic Education Enrollment Form

Register early and secure your spot for an exciting year of learning and growth! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Batangas City South SHS family.

For inquiries, send us a message here or visit the school during office hours.

On January 13, 2025, Batangas City South Senior High School reaffirmed its commitment to productivity through the launch of Project SOUTH. Led by the dedicated school head, Sir Alvin Colot, the school held its first flag ceremony assembly of the year, attended by both teachers and students.

During the assembly, Sir Alvin emphasized Project BELIEVE-4MB, an initiative designed to promote values education by focusing on the core principles of the Department of Education: BELIEVE-4MB stands for Building, Ensuring, Leading, and Instilling Ethical Standards of Values Education of Batangueños, emphasizing the holistic development of students through values formation.

Sir Alvin also highlighted Project SOUTH—Strengthening Orientation and Upholding Values Through Holistic Transformation. This program, aligned with BELIEVE-4MB, seeks to straighten up students’ attitudes, beliefs, and values by harmonizing the head, hand, and heart. The project emphasizes collaboration among teachers, parents, and the wider community to create an environment that nurtures holistic growth and reinforces DepEd’s core values.

Through these initiatives, Batangas City South Senior High School aims to develop a supportive and nurturing environment where students and educators work hand in hand toward shared goals. With a strong sense of community and commitment, the school aspires to make 2025 a transformative year for everyone involved.

✍️: Marella, Alex, Atasha
Edited by: Mam Shen

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭: 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐃. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Today, we welcome Sir Alvin D. Colot as the new head of Batangas City South Senior High School. This marks the start of a new and exciting chapter for our school.

As Sir Alvin takes on this important role, we assure him of our full support. Our school is not just a place for learning; it is a community where everyone works together. With Sir Alvin’s leadership, we are confident that our school will continue to grow and improve. His skills and vision will surely bring positive changes for both students and staff.

As we welcome Sir Alvin, we also take a moment to thank and honor Dr. Ryan V. Villahermosa for his years of service. Dr. Ryan has been more than just our school head; he has been a mentor, a guide, and a friend.

Under his leadership, our school has achieved great things. His dedication and hard work have helped shape the school into what it is today. Saying goodbye is never easy, but we know his legacy will continue to inspire us. We wish him success in his next endeavors and will always be grateful for his contributions.

Change can bring different emotions, but it also helps us grow and move forward. It gives us the chance to improve and face new opportunities.

With that in mind, we warmly welcome Sir Alvin D. Colot to our school. We are excited to work with him and look forward to the positive impact he will bring. Together, as a school community, we will continue to strive for excellence and success.

Let us embrace this new beginning with gratitude for the past and hope for the future.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭!

Heidi, you’re more than just an amazing sports journalist—you’re an inspiration to all of us. Your love for sports and your way of telling stories make your work so special. Whether it’s your smart analysis or the way you find meaning in every story, you always give it your best.

We’re so lucky to have someone as hardworking and passionate as you. But today, it’s all about celebrating YOU—your talent, your kindness, and everything that makes you great.

Here’s to another year of success, happiness, and wonderful moments. Enjoy your special day, Heidi—you’ve earned it!

With lots of love,
The Haven Publication Staff

Happy Birthday, Josh!

Your talent, dedication, and great sense of humor make you a true standout. We’re so lucky to have you as part of the HAVEN family. Wishing you a day filled with happiness, laughter, and a well-deserved celebration!

With heartfelt greetings,
The HAVEN Staff

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫

On behalf of our organization, we are happy to greet our beloved and dedicated Club Advisor Ma'am Shenna Allesandra Mapendan!

We're overflowing with joy and gratitude today as we celebrate your special day! Your dedication goes beyond the textbooks; you nurture our values and inspire us to become better versions of ourselves.

You're more than just a mentor; you're a beacon of patience and guidance. Even when we stumble, your faith lifts us higher. You make our learning experience a journey, filled with fun and meaningful discoveries. We're incredibly lucky to have you as our advisor.

Wishing you a birthday as spectacular as you are – a day bursting with laughter, love, and the appreciation you so richly deserve. May this year bring you even greater success, happiness, and all the blessings your heart desires. Enjoy your special day to the fullest, Ma'am Shenna! We love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA'AM SHENNA! 🫶🏻🎉

With heartfelt wishes,
The Haven Publication

𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐡 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐒𝐇𝐒 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

Batangas City South High School (BCSSHS) held its Tapatan Ala Eh 2.0 to talk about the school’s progress and plans for improvement. This event, which happens every year, allows students, teachers, and parents to check if past issues are being addressed and celebrate achievements along the way.

The school extends its gratitude to Dr. Ryan V. Villahermosa, Dr. Angelisa A. Amoto, Dr. Aurea P. Ocon, Dr. Rowena T. Asi, Sir. Armando Faral for their valuable support by sharing their insights and expertise in their field and great contributions to this event. and also Barangay Officials from Barangay 7 and 11, the SPTA Officers for their endless support to the institution.

Tapatan Ala Eh is an important event that keeps everyone accountable and focused on improvement. It’s also a way to thank students, teachers, and parents for working together to make BCSSHS a better place.

The event concluded with feedback and technical assistance, showing the school’s commitment to growth and excellence. BCSSHS continues to work toward providing a better environment for learning and development.

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 2024 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Batangas City South Senior High School (BCSSHS) participated in the 2024 District Schools Press Conference held at Batangas City East Elementary School on October 28-29, 2024.

Students from BC South Senior High School competed in various categories, showcasing their skills and talents in journalistic writing. The categories included News Writing, Editorial and Column Writing, Feature Writing, Sports Writing, Science and Technology Writing, Editorial Cartooning, Photojournalism, as well as Copyreading and Headline Writing.

The students who participated received the following awards:

SCIENCE WRITING (English)
- 3rd place: Atasha Recto
- Champion: Eloisa De Guzman

PHOTOJOURNALISM (English)
-2nd place: Josh Evangelista

EDITORIAL CARTOONING (English)
-6th place: Josh Evangelista
-5th place: Alexandra Musni

COPYREADING AND HEADLINE WRITING
(English)
-8th place: Heidi Arce
-7th place: Jeffherlyn De Guzman
-6th place: Alexandra Musni
-5th place: Hazel Catipon

(Filipino)
-8th place: Xakresha Muji
-7th place: Irish Coronel
-3rd place: Yvone Manalo

EDITORIAL WRITING (English)
-5th place: Althea Leynes
-4th place: Marella Malaluan

(Filipino)
-7th place: Kim Aldover
-3rd place: Zyrish Macatangay

SPORTS WRITING (English)
-4th place: Heidi Arce

(Filipino)
-3rd place: Zyrish Macatangay

FEATURE WRITING (English)
-4th place: Atasha Recto
-3rd place: Eloisa De Guzman

(Filipino)
-4th place: Yvone Manalo

NEWS WRITING (English)
-6th place: Jeffherlyn De Guzman
-5th place: Hazel Catipon

(Filipino)
-6th place: Xakresha Muji

COLUMN WRITING (English)
-5th place: Marella Malaluan
-3rd place: Althea Leynes

(Filipino)
-6th place: Kim Aldover
-2nd place: Irish Coronel

Kudos to the students who achieved victory at the DSPC 2024!