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𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁, 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀! The first semestral midterm examinations are finally here!

After all the underlines, highlights, and notes, now's the chance for your efforts to come to fruition. 📚

And remember, a little faith goes a long way. As famously stated by St. Augustine of Hippo, "𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐦." 😉

Best of luck, Seniors!

✍🏻: A. Ilagan
🎨: A. Viray

🔊: Hep! Hep!
Ngayong buwan ng Agosto, ibalik nating muli ang ningning ng wikang Filipino na nagpapakilala at nagpapatatag ng ating damdaming nasyonalismo. 🇵🇭🌟

ℹ HAYAHAY
- Bahagi ng Pananalita: Pang-uri
- Bigkas: ha • ya • hay
- Kahulugan: Estadong komportable o maalwan

Kung kaya, upang lubusan mong maunawaan, narito ang isang halimbawa ng pangungusap:

➡ “Salamat at hayahay na ang buhay ko!”

Nawa ay marinig at mabasa namin na ginagamit ninyo ang salitang ito sa inyong mga huntahan! Huwag magpapahuli sa susunod na kabanta at pakasubaybayan ang susunod na talasalitaan. 🗣💬

| Word Of The Day

✍🏻: A. Panganiban
🎨: A. Viray

“𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓕𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓸 𝓲𝓼 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓭𝔂𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻.” — Ninoy Aquino 💛

On this day, we honor the sacrifice of Senator 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒐 “𝑵𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒚” 𝑨𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑱𝒓., a man whose virtues remain steadfast even amidst the nation’s challenges.

Aquino rendered immeasurable services for the country and paved the way for justice, nationalism, and the pursuit of democracy. His unwavering heroism became a symbol of 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 and 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 to our nation.

His courage to stand up for the nation even at the cost of his life leaves an impression that heroism is not merely bravery—but rather about selflessness and the conviction to fight for what is right. ⚖

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🇵🇭✨

✍🏻: G. Amurao
🎨: J. Manalo

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝘽𝙪𝙩𝙞 𝙉𝙖 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜, 𝙉𝙖𝙜𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝘼𝙠𝙤: 𝘼 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙮-𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠

Don’t you feel that sudden nervousness when you step out of your house and notice that the sky is slowly turning gray? You check your bag again, hoping that you remembered to bring something important. “Please, huwag muna umulan,” you quietly pray as the first raindrops begin to fall. Before you know it, everyone is asking, “May payong ka ba?”

Rainy days can easily turn a simple trip into a stressful one. You might be rushing to school, waiting longer for a ride, or looking for shelter because of wet roads and crowded streets. Because of this, being prepared before leaving home can save you from unnecessary trouble.

The first thing you should have is an umbrella. It is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself from sudden rain. Forgetting it can quickly turn into the familiar thought, “Sana nagdala ako.”

Next, a jacket or raincoat can also be useful, especially when the rain comes with cold winds. It can help keep you warm while you are traveling or waiting for a ride.

Not just that, but a small towel is another helpful item to keep in your bag. After walking through the rain, it can help you dry your face, hair, or hands before reaching your destination.

In addition, a waterproof pouch can protect important belongings such as your phone, wallet, and school papers. Even a small amount of water can damage things you need throughout the day, so keeping them dry is important.

Of course, a portable charger can also come in handy when the rain causes delays. If you have to wait somewhere longer than expected, having enough battery can help you stay connected and informed.

Lastly, bringing extra money can be helpful when the rain affects your usual way of going home. You might need to take a different ride or wait somewhere longer than planned.

Being prepared does not mean filling your bag with everything you might possibly need. A few simple essentials are enough to make a rainy day less stressful. So before leaving home, take a quick look inside your bag—you never know when you will need to say, “Buti na lang, nagdala ako.”

✍🏻: C. Son
🎨: Z. Arquiza

“𝕱𝖆𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖎𝖘 𝖆 𝖇𝖊𝖆𝖒 𝖗𝖆𝖉𝖎𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝕲𝖔𝖉.” 💡

- 𝕾𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖙 𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 𝕰𝖚𝖉𝖊𝖘

On this blessed nineteenth day of August, St. John Eudes celebrates his feast day as an honor of his 𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒐𝒅’𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆. ❤️

Through his profound spiritual teachings, he championed the principle of forming Jesus within oneself—encouraging us to 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕, allowing His Sacred Heart to 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒅. ✝️

✍🏻: C. Ebora
🎨: M. Aclan

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐂 2026? 👀🔹

We are inviting you to a mini press conference 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓐𝓾𝓰𝓾𝓼𝓽 24, from 7:00 𝓐𝓜 𝓽𝓸 5:00 𝓟𝓜 in 𝓡𝓸𝓸𝓶𝓼 101, 102, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 204. This will determine whose name will make the cut for the representatives of the upcoming 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗗𝗦𝗣𝗖). 🔍

📍 Assigned Rooms:

~ 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM ✍️
Room 101: Science Writing
Room 102: Feature Writing
Room 204: Sports Writing

~ 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📷
Room 101: Column Writing
Room 102: Copy Editing
Room 204: Photojournalism

~1:00 PM- 3:00 PM 🎙️
Room 101: Mobile Journalism
Room 102: News Writing
Room 204: Radio Broadcasting (1:00 PM- 5:00 PM)

~ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ✏️
Room 101: Editorial Cartooning
Room 102: Editorial Writing
Room 204: Radio Broadcasting (1:00 PM- 5:00 PM)

Remember, attendance is mandatory, and every member is required to attend at least two categories, even those not aligned with your main category. 📝

As the DSPC is just around the corner, may we all strive to pursue the truth and live by our motto: 𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂 𝓭𝓮𝓽𝓪𝓲𝓵 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽! 🌟

✍️: A. Panganiban
🎨: J. Montalbo

Sports | 𝔑𝔒 𝔐𝔈ℜℭ𝔜: BCS sparks breakaway, LPU Dominates with 112-point storm against SBC Shepherds in BCPRISAA Secondary Boys Basketball 2026

On August 15, 2026, the Batangas City Sports Coliseum turned into a battleground as the BCPRISAA Boys’ Basketball Tournament delivered high-stakes action back-to-back.

In Game 1, the Batangas Christian School Blue Lions broke a 15–15 first-quarter tie against the St. Bridget College Shepherds. Powered by the Zaraspe twins, BCS seized a 28–17 advantage in the second quarter, built a 42–27 lead in the third, and pulled away to lock in a 67–49 victory.

Game 2 saw total dominance from the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates against SBC. Sparked early by Justin Correa and Arias, LPU established a 22–11 opening lead, widened the margin to 38–19 at halftime and 78–31 by the third quarter, and never looked back to cruise to a massive 112–49 blow-out win.

✍🏻|📸: M. Chavez

Bridgetines brave Tiktak Talaok 2026

The Senior High School Department, alongside the Junior High School students, of St. Bridget College, Inc. sought their way towards distinction at the Tiktak Talaok 2026 held at The Mabini Academy - Lipa City on August 15, 2026.

A poweful message expressed through colors at the Poster Making Contest, Klara B. Mendoza of Grade 8-Strength conquered the competition and finished in 2nd Place under the guidance of her coach, Mr. Joshua Dimayacyac

Voices resonated as the Dagliang Talumpati Contest commenced, where Maria Shirlette S. Castillo of Grade 12-Sr. Mary Dominica Long braved to speak her voice out and won 3rd Place with the guidance of Mrs. Maria Isabel Orayan as her coach.

Pens inked the thoughts at the Pagsulat ng Sanaysay Contest, where Alyxandra Rigel A. Dipasupil of Grade 10-Generosity alongside her coach Mrs. Loreta R. Mendoza responded to the challenge.

In addition, Filipino bayanihan goes digitalized at the Call to Action Reels Competition was also conducted and participated by Aiekha P. Torres and Jed Lance E. Comia of Grade 12-Sr. Mary Consuelo Chuidian, Toni B. Maligaya of Grade 10-Justice, and Richel Justine B. Cabral of Grade 10-Generosity with the supervision of their coach Ms. Jhoanna Marie B. Vergara.

Gratitudes are presented to the University of the Philippines Caballeros alongside Megaworld Foundation, Inc. who spearheaded the said competitions.

We offer our utmost congratulations to our Bridgetines who participated in Tiktak Talaok 2026. May your dedication to your craft and passion continue to let your aspirations soar high and keep that Bridgetine excellence burning in your hearts! 🩵

✍🏻: A. Manalo
🎨: R. Untalan, J. Montalbo

Sports | 𝓐 𝓢𝓸𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓢𝓱𝓸𝔀𝓭𝓸𝔀𝓷: SBC Shepherds subdue the court with a spectacular 2-0 sweep over PCC Vipers

On August 14, 2026, the BCPRISAA began bursting with vigor as the clash for victory commenced. The PCC Vipers played fiercely against the Shepherds. Even with the determination, the SBC Boys’ Volleyball Team dominated in straight sets. (25-18, 25-21)

The Vipers launched the first set with powerful attacks that swiftly garnered points, but the Shepherds promptly pivoted the scores and eventually snatched the win. The Vipers did not hold back in the second set, staying focused and playing neck and neck—almost securing the win. Despite the valiant effort, the Shepherds clutched up in the final moments, securing victory.

This glorious triumph serves as only the beginning for the SBC Shepherds—a head start that will continue to fuel the fervent fire the team carries. 🏐🔥

✍🏻: P. Aceveda
📸: A. Ebora

”𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧: she is the first to receive the highest glory. She, a human creature, one of us, attains eternity in soul and body. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.“ - Pope St. John Paul II

On this day, August 15, we celebrate the 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲, the patron saint of the Senior High School Department. On this day, we are reminded of Mother Mary’s 𝘶𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩, 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, and 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 in God’s plan.

As Bridgetines, may her example inspire us to live with the same courage and devotion, always trusting in God and striving to become a light to others. Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us! 🙏🏻💙

✍🏻: Z. Bumanglag
🎨: J. Palayad