Watwat Club: Benguet NHS

📢 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙒𝘼𝙏 𝘾𝙇𝙐𝘽 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉
S.Y. 2026–2027

🗓️ WHEN: June 19, 2026
⏰ TIME: 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
📍 WHERE: 12 HUMSS A

📢Join the 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙒𝘼𝙏 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 for S.Y. 2026–2027 on June 19!

Whether you want to lead the club, manage records, promote our activities, handle funds, or guide our performances, there’s a role for you!!!!

Let’s start a new chapter together.

𝑁𝐸𝑊 𝐿𝐸𝐴𝐷𝐸𝑅𝑆, 𝑁𝐸𝑊 𝐼𝐷𝐸𝐴𝑆, 𝑁𝐸𝑊 𝐵𝐸𝐺𝐼𝑁𝑁𝐼𝑁𝐺𝑆.✨💪🏻

💻 Jessa Faye Benito & Silvestre Lamsis Jr.

📢Join the 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙒𝘼𝙏 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 for S.Y. 2026–2027 on June 19!

Whether you want to lead the club, manage records, promote our activities, handle funds, or guide our performances, there’s a role for you!!!!

Let’s start a new chapter together.

𝑁𝐸𝑊 𝐿𝐸𝐴𝐷𝐸𝑅𝑆, 𝑁𝐸𝑊 𝐼𝐷𝐸𝐴𝑆, 𝑁𝐸𝑊 𝐵𝐸𝐺𝐼𝑁𝑁𝐼𝑁𝐺𝑆.✨💪🏻

💻 Jessa Faye Benito & Silvestre Lamsis Jr.

Good evening all members, alumni and followers. Here are our activities for this 2nd week of June (June 17-19, 2026)

June 17 - START of registration of new members (Grade 11 and Grade 12). For the G12 members who were members last year, kindly register again at the Ground Floor Academic Bldg. The campaign for membership will be from June 17-25, 2026 so we can have the final list needed for the renewal.

June 19 - Orientation of new members and Election of New set of Officers for SY 2026-2027 (Batch 4). From 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm, this is the orientation which will be conducted by the current officers and the alumni officers who will share on the task / qualifications of officers in specific positions. Positions to be elected are:
President
Vice-President for Campus activities
Vice President for Community
Secretary
Asst. Secretary
Treasurer
Asst Treasurer
Auditor
Public Information Officer
Asst Public Infomration Officer
Business Managers (4 )
Song leaders - 3
Dance leaders - 3

June 26 - submit documents to SSLg for Club Recognition

Pls be guided accordingly.

𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚!!!

🤔AY AMMOM? (Did
you know?)

Among the Kankanaey-Bago ethnolinguisitic group, their calendar, which is based on the lunar months, is known as MATAON. The period from the Fourth week of April to third week of May is known as KIANG.

✨At this point, the daytime is longer and local folk believe that for every kiang or pace they make while traveling to their farms, they get hungry. This is considered a lean season because by now the indigenous folk has used up all their rice stock. They thus have to hunt for food or seek jobs elsewhere.

Source - Bakun Indigenous Tribes Organization (BITO) A Baseline Survey Report on the Kankanaey-Bago Ancestral Domain in Bakun, Bakun, Benguet, 1999.

💻Mariene Kate De-is

The Watwat Club: Benguet NHS , together with the Benguet NHS SSLG and Debate Society Club, along with teachers from the Social Sciences Department, Sir Ros Jansel Gualdo, Ma’am Maricar Delmas, Ma’am Delilah Depnag, and Ma’am Jacqueline Tomey, would like to express their sincere gratitude for the invitation to this meaningful event.

It was a day full of life, where cultures from Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province were shared through songs, dances, and local dishes prepared by the students. Each group showcased a part of their roots, reminding everyone how rich and vibrant Cordilleran traditions are. The Indigenous games in the afternoon made the day even more enjoyable, bringing people closer through simple yet joyful moments.

This event is part of the core subject Cordillera 101, whose objective is the understanding and appreciation of one’s history, identity, and culture through song and dance performances. As highlighted in the opening speeches, Dr. Stanley Anongos Jr., Dean of the College of Social Sciences, emphasized that much of our culture is learned and appreciated through school activities where teachers serve as modern-day elders and cultural bearers.

Dr. Rex John Bawang, Head of BSU International Relations, also emphasized the commonalities among cultures not only among Cordillerans and Filipinos but also among various peoples around the world.

Benguet National High School, through the WATWAT Club, has been fortunate to witness and participate in such colorful and meaningful celebrations. This marks the fifth time that teachers and learners from Benguet NHS have joined this regular cultural exchange. We are grateful to be part of this gathering that celebrates identity, unity, and culture.

𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚!!!

🤔AY AMMOM? (Did
you know?)

Among the Kankanaey-Bago ethnolinguisitic group, their calendar, which is based on the lunar months, is known as MATAON. The period from the Fourth week of March to Third week of April is known as KETKETI.

✨This period is almost dry with only isolated rains. Farmers start burning the reeds and grasses they cleared for their swidden farms, which they cultivate when the rain comes.

Source - Bakun Indigenous Tribes Organization (BITO) A Baseline Survey Report on the Kankanaey-Bago Ancestral Domain in Bakun, Bakun, Benguet, 1999.

💻Zoren Stephen Sagayo

🏆𝑊𝐴𝑇𝑊𝐴𝑇 𝐶𝐿𝑈𝐵 𝐴𝐺𝐴𝐼𝑁 𝑁𝐴𝑀𝐸𝐷 "𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙇𝙐𝘽"🏆

For School Year 2025–2026, the Watwat Club: Benguet NHS has been recognized once more as an Outstanding Club. This marks the 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓻𝓭 (3rd) time the organization has received the award since it was established in 2023.

This award showcases the dedication, hard work, and excellence demonstrated by the club's members, officers and advisers.

First and foremost, we give thanks to God for this achievement. We also recognize our officers, who never gave up despite the many challenges we faced together.

To our advisers Sir Ros Jansel Gualdo, Sir Benmar Atonen, Sir Ambrocio Tulic, and Ma’am Mayjoy Tenias; Watwat Club Alumni; the PTA officers; and Principal Sir Nestor O. Dalay-on, thank you for your unwavering support.

Again, congratulations to the entire WATWAT Family.

𝐼𝑌𝐴𝑀𝐴𝑁 𝑆𝐼𝑁 𝐴𝑀𝐼𝑁 𝐴𝑀𝐼𝑁🤗

𝘽𝙚𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 2026 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨

The Watwat Club: Benguet NHS served as the choir for the Baccalaureate Service at Benguet National High School. Graduates of the 2025–2026 class, along with their parents, teachers, and non-teaching staff, gathered for the meaningful event at the school’s covered court on March 27, 2026.

The service was led by Rev. Pastor Sam Galino of Nazarene Church (Pico) and Rev. Pastor Esther Balawag of UCCP.

Principal Nestor O. Dalay-on, PhD, and School PTA President Sir Adam Bahingawan extended warm congratulations to the graduating class. They praised the students for their hard work and resilience throughout their high school journey.

𝙄𝙔𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙉 2026

On March 20, 2026, the IYAMAN Party brought together seven Social Sciences clubs: DebSoc, BKD, SALIDA, CAT, SSLG, FHL-PUSH, and WATWAT for a powerful day of gratitude and reflection. The program opened with a spiritual message from the FHL-PUSH Club, who emphasized that love is a divine action rather than just a feeling.

The atmosphere turned emotional during the presentation of accomplishments, as many leaders were moved to tears and joy seeing how they overcame impossible challenges.

To guide their future path, Ma'am Maricar Delmas, the SSLG Adviser issued the SOC-SCI Challenge, urging leaders to focus on their 𝙎hared Leadership, 𝙊rganized Engagement, and 𝘾ommunity Impact, while maintaining 𝙎upport, 𝘾ollaboration, and 𝙄nclusivity. This challenge serves as a reminder of the high standards expected of student leaders moving forward.

A deep sense of gratitude was extended to the school administration, led by Principal Nestor O. Dalay-on, Ph.D., as well as Sir Adam Bahingawan, the PTA President, and the dedicated club advisers. Their unwavering support and encouraging words provided the strength needed to face various obstacles. The event also honored alumni who returned to share their leadership experiences.

The success of the day was a true testament to the spirit of Binnadang. From the teachers and officers who woke up early to prepare food and decorations to those who stayed late for the cleanup, everyone demonstrated that true leadership is rooted in service. With thanks to the Almighty God, the IYAMAN Party concluded as a beautiful celebration of unity and the collective strength of the Social Sciences community.

𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚!!!

🤔AY AMMOM? (Did
you know?)

Among the Kankanaey-Bago ethnolinguisitic group, their calendar, which is based on the lunar months, is known as MATAON. The period from the Last week of February until Last week of March is known as OPOK.

✨Warm air intensifies, and farmers start clearing swidden farms they had left fallow for some time. Cleared reeds and grasses are left to dry for burning. With the dry season, local folk also stock firewood and repair their houses in time for the rainy season.

Source - Bakun Indigenous Tribes Organization (BITO) A Baseline Survey Report on the Kankanaey-Bago Ancestral Domain in Bakun, Bakun, Benguet, 1999.

💻Silvestre Lamsis Jr