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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐭!

The Third day of Foundation Day started of with angelic voices from different departments. Followed by the Show Choir prepared by the 4th year students with utmost integrity—lots of love and energy was showcased. Everyone has a talent, but in every talent there is one that shines from above. The most awaited results in academic competitions had just been released.

In the strategic and intellectual thinking—Quiz bee, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) was recognized as the champion, School of Economics and Business Accountancy (SEBA) as 1st placer, and College of Engineering (COE) as the 2nd placer.

When it comes to embracing our native language and voicing their thoughts in a poetic way—Balagtasan. School of Economics Business and Accountancy (SEBA) won as the champion, College of Teacher Education (CTE) as 1st placer, College of Engineering (COE) as the 2nd placer.

Creativity from within intertwined with passion for arts—On the spot painting, College of Engineering (COE) won as the champion, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as 1st placer and College of Engineering (COE) as 2nd placer.

Innovation paired with creativing—Digital Poster Making, College of Tourism, Hospitality and Management (CTHM) won as the champion, the 1st placers are the Senior High Department and School of Economics and Business Accountancy (SEBA), and School of Criminology (SOC) as the 2nd placer.

A way to tackle recent issues, present factual information when it comes to proving points—Declamation. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) won as the champion, the 1st placers are School of Economics Business and Accountancy (SEBA) and College of Tourism, Hospitality and Management (CTHM), School of Criminology (SOC) is the 2nd placer.

The art of using words and actions—Storytelling, School of Economics Business and Accountancy (SEBA) won as the champion, College of Tourism, Hospitality and Management (CTHM) as the 1st placer and School of Criminology (SOC) as the 2nd placer.

Realistic events intertwined with music and creativity—Christmas MTV, College of Tourism, Hospitality and Management won as the champion, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as the 1st placer, and School of Economics, Business and Accountancy (SEBA) as the 2nd placer.

Music paired with dance choreography—Show Choir. College of Engineering (COE) won as the champion, School of Criminology (SOC) as 1st and College of Teacher Education (CTE) as 2nd placer.

A way to remember the 90’s, different tones and vocal ranges but one genre—Solo Broadway Competition. College of Engineering (COE) won as the first placer and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as the 2nd placer.

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 | Angela Villamor
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 | Angela Villamor, John Paul Bragas
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 | John Paul Bragas

𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐒 19𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐆𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

The Cultural Dance Segment was held at the Westmead International School (WIS) Gymnasium following the conclusion of the Mr. and Ms. Sportfest 2025 competition. This event formed part of the school’s 19th Founding Anniversary celebration, themed “𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘙𝘦-𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.”, and was organized by the College of Teacher Education (CTE).

Considered one of the most anticipated activities, the Cultural Dance Segment has become a tradition during the WIS Foundation Anniversary, drawing strong participation from students and faculty.
Four presentations highlighted the program: Cheerdance, Flag Dance, Dance Sports, and Modern Dance. Cheerdance opened the segment with synchronized routines, followed by the Flag Dance, which featured coordinated movements using flags to represent unity and school identity.

Dance Sports showcased pairs performing ballroom and Latin-inspired routines across various categories, including Latin Chacha, Latin Samba, Latin Rumba, Latin Jive, Latin Paso Doble, Latin Derby, as well as Modern Standard Slow Waltz, Modern Standard Tango, Modern Standard Quickstep, Modern Standard Slow Foxtrot, Modern Standard Viennese Waltz, and Modern Standard Derby. Routines emphasized timing, posture, and partner synchronization.

Modern Dance concluded the program with contemporary routines highlighting rhythm, coordination, and group formations.

Students, faculty members, guests, and the school administration attended the event, which highlighted the technical skill, coordination, and discipline of participants. The segment remains a key feature of WIS’s annual Founding Anniversary celebrations and demonstrated the school’s commitment to promoting both academic and artistic excellence under this year’s theme of “𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘙𝘦-𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 | Alfie Gupit
𝗟𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 | John Paul Bragas
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | Riley Kim Alcance and Angela Villamor

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄

Unleashing the talents and passion from within. Mr. and Ms. Sportfest started off with an introduction number showcasing their beauty and exceptional skills. Followed by the adorable Little Mr. and Ms. who are starting their journey—may be little but they have a huge potential for a successful life. In recognition of the hosts—College of Teacher and Education prepared a lively dance to awaken the crowd.

𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 | Angela Villamor
𝗟𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 | John Paul Bragas

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄

Westmead International School’s 19th Foundation Anniversary commenced with a festive parade where students, teachers, and parents marched together, showcasing their departmental pride and spirit. This event signifies the start of a joyous celebration.

To another year of revitalized vision, renewed mission, re-imagined education!

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 | Eunice Heidi Ramos
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 | Riley Kim B. Alcane, Angela Villamor

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍:

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟗 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the results of the November 2025 Customs Broker Licensure Exam (CBLE). One of Westmead International School’s examinees, Baby Jean Moniva Mendoza, earned a spot in the Top 10, ranking Top 9 with a rating of 92.25%.

Westmead International School achieved an impressive 89.29% school passing rate. Nationwide, 2,238 out of 3,087 examinees passed, resulting in a 72.71% national passing rate.

Text | Angela Villamor
Layout | Alfie Gupit, Feb Nykolle Cupcupin

#𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Students and faculty unite in blue tees to celebrate World Mental Health Day with the theme "𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳," courtesy of the WIS Guild of Aspiring Psychologists.

𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 | Alfie M. Gupit
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | Riley Kim Alcance

#𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

Basketball match : Red Flaming Dragons (SEBA) against Black Shadow Panther (CTHM)

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | Angela Villamor
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 | Feb Nykolle Cupcupin

#𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

Basketball match : Purple Storm Wolves (CAS) against Golden Radiant Lions (CITCS)

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | Angela Villamor
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 | Feb Nykolle Cupcupin

#𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

Today, October 8, 2025, marks the opening of the WIS Annual Sportsfest, organized by the WIS Athletic and Cultural Organization (WACO) in collaboration with the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management Department, with the theme “𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.”

The event is kicking off with a vibrant parade featuring the eight participating teams, together with the candidates for Mr. and Ms. Sportsfest 2025.

𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 | Alfie Gupit
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 | Feb Nykolle Cupcupin
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | Angela Villamor

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕-𝐀 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭

October 4, 2025, 400 reservists from Region IV-A and from province such as Marinduque, Mindoro and Romblon took part in the Assembly Test led by Naval Forces Reserve - Southern Luzon. The Test is done every year to ensure the readiness of the Reservists from the Southern Luzon.

Every year Assembly Test was done to ensure that the Reservists are prepared. This is the second Assembly of the year. Reservists gathered around to share knowledge, skills and check the unit equipments. The list of assigned reservists were checked and the knowledge about equipments is refreshed. The Assembly Test serves as a collaborative effort—bringing closer each other to build a good camaraderie amongst everyone.

✍🏼 News Writer : Angela Villamor
🎨 Layout : Feb Nykolle Cupcupin

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐀

Warrior Men’s Volleyball outscores Golden Gate Colleges via straight set at UB Millenium Gym on October 4, 2025, in Batangas University Sports and Cultural Association Athletics (BUSCAA).

No collaborative training were wasted. With outstanding team effort, their hardwork finally paid off by dodging every challenge—earning a straight set.

✍🏼 Sports Writer : Angela Villamor
🎨 Layout : Feb Nykolle Cupcupin

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐀

The Warriors Women’s Volleyball team defeated the CLB Mustangs, 3–1, at the University of Batangas Millennium Gym on October 3, 2025, in the Batangas University Sports and Cultural Association Athletics (BUSCAA) tournament.

The team’s consistent training paid off with this strong performance, showcasing their determination and teamwork. Leading the way was Lhea Marasigan, whose outstanding effort earned her recognition as the star player of the match.

✍🏼 Sports Writer : Angela Villamor
🎨 Layout : Feb Nykolle Cupcupin