ICNHS The Cascade

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗦.𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✨

A new group of storytellers, creatives, and truth-seekers ready to inform, inspire, and ignite the campus spirit. From writing and editing to layout and design, this team is the heart behind every issue that defines our school year.

With passion in their pens and creativity in their minds, they’re set to make this school year one to remember. Get ready for fresh stories, fearless journalism, and a cascade of creativity all year long! 😉

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐭
𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 | “𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 9’𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐭!”

Iligan City National High School The Cascade proudly features the Grade 9 sections culminating performance on Romeo and Juliet, highlighted by dynamic and passionate dance performances.

The gym was filled with energy as each section showcased creative choreography that brought the tragic story to life. The learners went beyond memorizing movements, mastering challenging routines and delivering emotional performances that captivated the audience.

This production reflects the Grade 9 student’s commitment to meaningful and impactful learning, with their dedication, teamwork, and theatrical style setting a high standard for performance excellence at ICNHS.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐃𝐰𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞ñ𝐨

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 | 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘄𝗼

Miss Tiu for round 2
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‎Ms. Melanie L. Tiu, the encumbent, and now the newly-declared faculty club president, was re-elected for the second time for the said position during the recently-held election of officers for the fiscal year 2026 at Iligan City National High School on Friday.
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‎Two parties joined the race: the Star Party, led by Lyda Devocion, and the Incumbent Party, headed by President Melanie L. Tiu. After assembly-style voting, results were announced the same day.
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Ms. Tiu was re-elected President and serving alongside her are Adelaida P. Tuante as External Vice President, Cherryl B. Estabas as Internal Vice President, Monette B. Dalondonan and Evelyn P. Waperi as Secretaries, Jepte B. Galigao as Treasurer, Cherryl M. Cinco as Auditor, and Juvy L. Buhion as Public Information Officer.

The annual election allows faculty leadership to evolve, with each officer permitted to serve up to two consecutive terms. Teachers and employees with at least one year of service are eligible to vote across four precincts.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐙𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐬𝐚
𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧/𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐲: 𝐀𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐢 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥

December 5, 2025, marked a touching moment for our school community as we gathered to bid farewell to Mr. Zosimo B. Gomez, a leader whose dedication and passion have shaped our institution for many years. As he steps into retirement, it is fitting to celebrate not only his achievements but also the sacrifices and unwavering commitment he has made.

Mr. Gomez’s journey has been one of exceptional service. Under his guidance, our school grew stronger academically and socially. His insistence on excellence pushed teachers to innovate and students to aim higher.

The challenges he faced were many, yet Mr. Gomez met each with patience and steadfast resolve. He sacrificed personal time and comforts, always choosing to put the welfare of the school above all else. This selflessness inspired not only the faculty and staff but also instilled a deep sense of community among students.

We honor Mr. Gomez not just for the achievements under his leadership, but for the heart with which he led us. His legacy is reflected in the confident, compassionate learners we see today, ready to face the world with integrity and strength. As he closes this chapter and embarks on a new journey, we thank him from the bottom of our hearts for his extraordinary service, and we wish him peace and happiness in his retirement.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐄𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐭, 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐂𝐅𝐎 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) conducted its second Community Education Program (CEP) on November 27, 2025 at the Iligan City National High School gymnasium to educate students on international migration and human trafficking.

The activity supports the CFO’s mandate under Batas Pambansa Bilang 79 to promote and protect the welfare of overseas Filipinos and strengthen their ties with the Philippines.

Allan Ducusin, Emigrant Officer II from the Migrant Integration and Education Division, discussed human trafficking and presented the laws governing it, including Republic Act 9208 as amended by RA 10364 and RA 11862. He explained the acts that constitute trafficking, such as recruiting, transporting, and harboring persons for purposes of exploitation.

Christopher Edgar C. Alarcon, Technical Assistant from the same division, talked about migrant workers and shared current migration data. He reported that there are an estimated 251 million international migrants worldwide, representing 3.6 percent of the global population. He added that the Philippines ranks as the ninth top migrant-sending country, with the United States as the primary destination.

Alarcon also outlined common reasons for Filipino migration, including earning and saving for business plans, supporting sick family members, building homes, or pursuing permanent settlement abroad. He emphasized both the benefits and costs of migration, such as professional growth and skills transfer, as well as exploitation, family separation, and discrimination.

The CFO also urged students to assess their qualifications, readiness, and financial capacity before deciding to work overseas. Agencies assisting Filipino migrants were introduced, including the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Migrant Workers, and the CFO.

The CFO headquarters is located in Pasay City with branches in Cebu, Davao, Baguio, and Cagayan de Oro. The program continues to reach schools nationwide through coordination with local government units and partner institutions.

Students raised questions about the relevance of migration education, how the CFO reaches various communities, and the government’s next steps in combating human trafficking. The CFO encouraged the public to report trafficking cases through hotline 1343 and reaffirmed its commitment to continued awareness campaigns.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐲: 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬!

On December 2, 2025, Special Program in Journalism (SPJ) students from Grades 7 to 10, both English and Filipino, gathered at the ICNHS Gymnasium for their annual Induction Party.

The day was filled with laughter, fun games, and meaningful moments as young journalists came together to strengthen their bonds and create lasting memories.

This celebration of teamwork and friendship reminded everyone that regardless of grade level, we are all one big SPJ family.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐭
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐲: 𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐋, 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄. 🙌

Grade 7 Shakespeare and Grade 8 Carlos P. Romulo students collaborated to showcase the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program. Through articles, reflections, and personal stories, the newsletter shares how the ARAL Program helps students improve reading skills, overcome learning challenges, and gain confidence in their studies.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

What happens when learning becomes fun, accessible, and shared?

This ARAL Program newsletter showcases the teamwork of Grade 8 – Carlos P. Romulo and Grade 7 – Shakespeare as they turn challenges into opportunities. Through engaging activities and supportive collaboration, students are recovering, improving, and rediscovering the joy of learning.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐤 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻

Unveiling "The ARAL Program" Newsletter!
With a special thanks to G7-Shakespeare and G8-Carlos P. Romulo this newsletter was made possible. It features the culmination of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, which is a crucial step towards student’s success.

Where learners are given a second chance to learn, and grow beyond what is taught in the classroom! A true commitment to forging a new and brighter future among student’s academic goals.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐃𝐰𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐁. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Grade 8 Carlos P. Romulo and Grade 7 Shakespeare students, with each other's help, produce a newsletter meant to illuminate different perspectives about the lives of busy students. Each picture tells the story itself— highlighting moments that most wouldn't notice. We, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, invite readers to engage with insights that are meant to inform and inspire.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

This newsletter shines a light on the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, which aims to assist learners through focused lessons and supportive activities. Made in partnership with our junior students, this issue reflects the shared effort of Grade 7 Shakespeare and Grade 8 Carlos P. Romulo in creating a more encouraging and collaborative school community.

The ARAL Program helps students build stronger academic skills and develop better learning habits. With guidance from teachers and support from peers, learners are given the chance to improve at their own pace and gain confidence in their studies.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃. 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲