Don Manuel A. Javellana Memorial National High School

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 | 𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐌𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐆𝐃𝐬

Don Manuel A. Javellana Memorial National High School successfully conducted a series of Focus Group Discussions among its focus areas from June to July 2026, providing a meaningful avenue for teachers and coordinators to discuss priorities, address concerns, align instructional practices, and strengthen the delivery of quality education.

The FGD series was conducted according to the following schedules and focus area:

• 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝟤𝟧, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 – 𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘯, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢’𝘢𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰 𝘏. 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳, 𝘔𝘛-𝘐
• 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝟪, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 – 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 & 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢’𝘢𝘮 𝘕𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘓. 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢, 𝘔𝘛-𝘐
• 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝟫, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 – 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 & 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢’𝘢𝘮 𝘑𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘯 𝘉. 𝘌𝘺𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘴, 𝘔𝘛-𝘐
• 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝟣𝟩, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 – 𝘛𝘓𝘌, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢’𝘢𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰 𝘏. 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳, 𝘔𝘛-𝘐
• 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝟣𝟩, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 – 𝘚𝘏𝘚 𝘛𝘝𝘓, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘪𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘓. 𝘎𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘦, 𝘛-𝘐𝘐
• 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝟣𝟩, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 – 𝘚𝘏𝘚 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢’𝘢𝘮 𝘑𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘕. 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢, 𝘛-𝘐𝘐
• 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝟤𝟤, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 – 𝘔𝘈𝘗𝘌𝘏 & 𝘌𝘚𝘗, 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢’𝘢𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘧𝘦 𝘎. 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘳, 𝘔𝘛-𝘐𝘐

The discussions centered on key instructional, professional, and program-management concerns that are essential to sustaining effective teaching and learning. Among the major areas tackled were the following:

𝟏. 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑
Teachers reviewed and discussed the respective action plans of the coordinatorships to ensure that planned activities are responsive to identified needs and aligned with school priorities.

𝟐. 𝑩𝑶𝑾/𝑳𝑬 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔
The FGD provided an opportunity to revisit the alignment of the Budget of Work (BOW) and Lesson Exemplars (LE), ensuring coherence between planned competencies, learning activities, and instructional delivery.

𝟑. 𝑫𝑳𝑳 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏
The timely and systematic submission of Daily Lesson Logs (DLLs) was also discussed, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation and preparedness in the teaching-learning process.

𝟒. 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Teachers and coordinators shared ideas and explored possible instructional innovations and good practices that may improve classroom engagement, address learner needs, and enhance educational outcomes.

𝟓. 𝑰𝑷𝑪𝑹𝑭 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔
Teachers examined their Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) targets and indicators, fostering greater clarity on expected outputs, performance commitments, and professional growth.

𝟔. 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏
Learner needs and appropriate intervention strategies were discussed to ensure that identified learning gaps are addressed through timely, targeted, and responsive interventions

𝟕. 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉
The FGDs also encouraged the exploration of action research as a means of systematically identifying classroom and school-based concerns, developing evidence-informed solutions, and improving educational practices

Beyond these agenda items, the FGDs served as a platform for identifying and discussing focus-area concerns affecting the different subject areas and coordinatorships. The open exchange of insights and experiences allowed participants to collaboratively identify possible solutions and establish directions for continuous improvement.

The conduct of these FGDs reflects DMAJMNHS's commitment to creating a culture of collaboration, reflective practice, accountability, and continuous professional development. More than simply addressing administrative and instructional requirements, the discussions provided teachers with an opportunity to listen, share, reflect, and work collectively toward common goal.

Special recognition and appreciation are extended to 𝙈𝙖’𝙖𝙢 𝙀𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝘾. 𝘽𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜, 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡 𝙄, whose initiative and leadership made the series of Focus Group Discussions possible. Her commitment to providing meaningful spaces for professional dialogue continues to strengthen collaboration among the school's teachers, coordinators, and instructional leader

Through these collaborative conversations, DMAJMNHS continues to move forward as a Bastion of Excellence—where every discussion becomes an opportunity for improvement, every concern becomes a pathway to action, and every teacher contributes to the shared mission of providing quality and responsive education to every learne

𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝑴𝑨𝑱𝑴𝑵𝑯𝑺 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅.





Text by: JJNSamarca, SIC
Photos: DMAJMNHS Faculty

𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑲 𝟏𝟎
𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒈 𝑼𝒑 𝑰𝒏-𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆: 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝟖-𝑲𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒏

🌏 Opening of ASEAN Month Celebration
🤗 Welcoming the New Assistant to the Principal, Sir Ronilo Labrador

𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒: 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒
Prayerfulness is not just a routine or an obligation but a lifestyle. J.C. Ryle once said, and far be it from us that we are one of those he spoke about: "I believe that thousands never utter a word of prayer at all. They eat. They drink. They sleep. They rise. They go forth to their labor. They return to their homes. They breathe God's air. They see God's sun. They walk on God's earth. They enjoy God's mercies. They have dying bodies. They have judgment and eternity before them. But they never speak to God. They live like the beasts that perish. They behave like creatures without souls."

Prayer is one of the excellent ways God has provided for us to approach and touch Him. Prayer allows us to be positioned in a place of triumph and victory with Him. Through prayer, we start to exercise our power and authority as we declare what God has spoken. For when we stand with Him through prayer, we accurately speak things from His heart and His throne. We can now declare and see the manifestation of what the Son of God taught us: "Let Your Kingdom come here on earth, and Your will be done as it is in Heaven."

As we live a prayerful life, we become watchful of our ways, our thoughts, and our words. Then we start to practice a changed life, from glory to glory and precept upon precept, until we are transformed in the image and likeness of God. In prayer, we overcome the temptations around us and begin to break our own limitations. As we are encouraged to "watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation," let us pray without ceasing until His desire is fulfilled in our family, our agency, and our nation.

Knowing the power of prayer, "I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting holy hands, without wrath and doubting," because in Him, all things are possible.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍:
🌷 Evaluate our lives as we obey Saint Paul's encouragement to "pray without ceasing."
a. When do you pray, and how do you pray?
b. How often do you spend time praying each day?
c. How can you deepen your prayer life?

𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
We are God's children called by His name to pray without ceasing. We humble ourselves before the Sovereign God and pledge to seek Him and His righteousness in our day-to-day living. If there are any unclean things in our hearts or impurities in our thoughts, we turn from them through prayer. As we pray and seek His face, we also turn from our wicked ways. We believe that God will hear from Heaven, forgive our sins, and heal our land.

𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑:
Almighty God in Heaven, thank You for providing an excellent way to touch Your heart. It is not by might nor by power but through your Holy Spirit that we can approach You in your holiness and in the beauty of your presence. We break the limitations and bondages through the power and authority You bestowed on us. No powers of darkness or principalities can stop us from approaching You. In the same manner, our nation will never be drawn away from your presence because men and women everywhere have also received the Spirit of supplication. Thus, we start to lift holy hands. We know that this nation, our families, and our agencies will never be the same again. All these, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, amen.

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Ano sa tingin ninyo ang pinakamalapit na salin nito sa Wikang Filipino? 🤔

May mga salitang Ingles na hindi madaling maipahayag nang ganap sa Filipino dahil sa lalim ng kahulugan at damdaming taglay ng mga ito. Gayunman, ipinakikita nito ang lawak at ganda ng ating wika sa paghahanap ng pinakamalapit at pinakamakabuluhang salin.

Kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2026, subukan nating hamunin ang ating sarili na isalin sa Filipino ang mga pahayag na madalas nating ginagamit sa Ingles.

“Home is not a place anymore, it's you.”

Ano sa palagay mo ang pinakamalapit at pinakamagandang salin nito sa Filipino?
Ikomento ang iyong salin at tingnan natin kung gaano kaganda at kayaman ang ating wikang Filipino!

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐌𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫

On August 5, 2026, Don Manuel A. Javellana Memorial National High School formally welcomed Sir Ronilo Labrador as the school’s new Assistant to the Principal through an Installation Program marked by professionalism, unity, and a shared commitment to educational excellence.

The program commenced with the introduction of the new Assistant to the Principal by Ma’am Jocelyn B. Eyorcadas, MT-II, Academic Head. The installation was made official through the Reading of the Assignment Order by Dr. Jinky B. Firman, CESO V, duly represented by PSDS Sir Erick Dalumpines.

In his acceptance speech, Sir Ronilo Labrador emphasized the importance of teamwork in leadership, highlighting the value of working together, building trust, and fostering a culture where every member of the school community contributes toward achieving shared goals.

A ceremonial giving of token was led by Ma’am Edarlina C. Bitang, together with the Master Teachers and Grade Heads—Ma’am Marfe G. Mencidor, MT-II; Ma’am Jocelyn B. Eyorcadas, MT-I; Ma’am Maria Socorro H. Gargar, MT-I; Ma’am Nalifer L. Palma, MT-I; and Ma’am Leny C. Abis, SHS Focal—symbolizing a warm welcome and the collaborative leadership that they will share in advancing the mission of DMAJMNHS.

The installation was further strengthened by messages of support from valued stakeholders: Hon. Wilfredo Mendio, Barangay Captain of DAPCO; Pastor Antipas Saylo Jr., SPTA President; Sir Cyrus Barcena, Faculty Vice President; and Ms. Ma. Hezyl Guimerey, SSLG President.

The occasion was also graced by PSDS Jeanne Bajao; the PASSHA Team headed by Sir Manuel Esperanza, PASSHA President; teachers from Sindaton National High School; selected teachers from DMAJMNHS; SSLG Officers; and SPTA Officers, whose presence added significance to this important milestone.

As Sir Ronilo begins this new responsibility, the DMAJMNHS community looks forward to a leadership journey grounded in teamwork, collaboration, shared responsibility, and a steadfast commitment to excellence.

𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑀𝐴𝐽𝑀𝑁𝐻𝑆 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦, 𝑆𝑖𝑟 𝑅𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑜 𝐿𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑟! 𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.

𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐌𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘, 𝐌𝐀’𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍! 🎊

Don Manuel A. Javellana Memorial National High School warmly welcomes Ma’am Sheryll Ann Bernardo, our newest faculty member of the Senior High School Department!

We are delighted to have you join the DMAJMNHS family. May your knowledge, passion, and dedication inspire our learners and contribute to our shared pursuit of excellence.

Welcome aboard, Ma’am Sheryll Ann! We are excited to have you with us!

🎉 𝐀 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍! 🎉

Don Manuel A. Javellana Memorial National High School proudly congratulates Sir Norman L. Gabañete on his well-deserved promotion from Teacher II to Teacher III.

This milestone is a testament to his dedication, competence, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the teaching profession.

Beyond the title and position is a deeper recognition of years of meaningful work, purposeful teaching, and service to the school community. His contributions to DMAJMNHS continue to make a positive difference in the lives of learners and in the pursuit of quality education.

Congratulations, Sir Norman! Your DMAJMNHS family celebrates this achievement with you and wishes you continued success in your professional journey.

🎉 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑴𝒂'𝒂𝒎 𝑱𝒆𝒍𝒚𝒏 𝑻. 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒂!🎂

Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and wonderful memories. May this new year of your life bring you good health, happiness, and continued success in all that you do.

Have a truly amazing birthday! 🎈💙

𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙪𝙗𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙬𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖 2026

Sa taong ito, ang ating pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ay may temang:
"𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐈: 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐘𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧."
Ang tema ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2026 ay nagpapaalala sa atin na ang AI o Artificial Intelligence ay maaaring maging katuwang sa pag-aaral, pananaliksik, at pagkuha ng impormasyon. Gayunpaman, mahalagang tandaan na ang AI ay kasangkapan lamang at hindi kapalit ng ating kakayahang mag-isip, magsuri, at magpahayag gamit ang Wikang Filipino.
Sa panahon ng mabilis na paglaganap ng impormasyon, tungkulin nating gamitin ang Wikang Filipino bilang wika ng pag-unawa, pagsusuri, at paghahanap ng katotohanan. Sa wastong paggamit ng teknolohiya at sa patuloy na pagpapahalaga sa ating pambansang wika, mas maipapakita natin na ang Filipino ay nananatiling mahalagang tulay sa kaalaman, pagkakaisa, at pag-unlad ng sambayanang Pilipino.
Mula sa Mataas na Paaralang Don Manuel A. Javellana, nakikiisa kami na ipinagmamalaki ang Wikang Filipino tungo sa bansang may matatag na pagkakakilanlan at maliwanag na kinabukasan.
Mabuhay ang Wikang Filipino! Mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino!

Text by: April Grace O. Dacugan
Photos: DMAJMNHS Faculty

📢 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 || 𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

At approximately 7:06 AM today, July 28, 2026, an earthquake was felt in the area. In response, Don Manuel A. Javellana Memorial National High School immediately activated its emergency response protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of all learners, faculty, and staff.

Through the swift and coordinated actions of the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (SDRRM) Team, headed by Sir Cyrus C. Barcena, all learners, teaching personnel, and non-teaching staff were safely evacuated to the designated safe areas. The school extends its sincere appreciation to the SDRRM Team, faculty, and staff for their prompt response and cooperation during the incident.

After conducting the necessary safety assessment, we are pleased to inform everyone that all learners, faculty, and staff are safe.

Classes are NOT suspended and will continue as scheduled. Likewise, the Summative Tests will proceed as planned.

Thank you for your trust, cooperation, and continued support.

𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑲 𝟖
𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝟐𝟕-𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒈 𝑼𝒑 𝑰𝒏-𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆: 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝟗

𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒: 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄
In one of the buildings of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, located on Padre Faura St., Manila, two statues stood before its portals. One is Moses, holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments. At the same time, the other is Lady Justice, wearing a blindfold and holding a balanced scale in her left hand and a sword in her right. What do these two personas have to do with justice? Moses is known to have received the Ten Commandments from God, on which most of Jewish ethics, civil laws, and religious laws are based. On the other hand, Lady Justice is the allegorical personification of what justice should be—fair, just, and equal —carefully weighing the strength of the case as the basis for the verdict and only given by those in authority, as symbolized by the sword. Moses represents the laws, while Lady Justice represents the conformity to the laws.

Justice is the quality of being just, impartial, and fair. It is sometimes correlated with moral rightness or righteousness. It is the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action. It may be a system of law in which every person receives their due, including all rights, both natural and legal. Although justice is intangible, we can perceive its presence or absence indirectly through people's situations and relationships. Where there is criminality, oppression, lawlessness, and corruption, there is injustice. When the law is fulfilled, and nothing has been broken, there is justice. Where there is peace between the hearts of men, there you can find justice.

Judges, justices, and rulers are expected to possess this core value, as they are the people in authority vested with the power to judge whether a specific act or omission conforms to the scale of truth and the rule of law. As they are assumed to possess competence and be imbued with power, they are also expected to act with the utmost care and exercise judgment that is untainted, unbiased, and not based on whims or caprices. However, this does not mean that only the aforementioned people are expected to act justly. We as a people have to respond with justice in every transaction, dealing, and task. Give to every person what is due, what is fair, and what is right. If we are in the front-line services, our customers and clients must receive the best service from us. If we are in the rank and file, provide excellent service and honor those above you—this is but right. If we are in the administration, we must provide the most conducive physical and spiritual atmosphere in the office so that there is truth, equality, righteousness, peace, and joy in the workplace—this is but fair. If you are in a managerial or supervisory position, treat those below you with respect, love, and care because they are your partners in fulfilling the vision and mission of your agency or institution—it is only to do so.

In all our dealings, make sure that we conform to the rules, regulations, laws of the land, and moral codes, and that we keep track of our walk with justice. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." If we do this, we are walking in justice.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍:
🌷 Reflect on whether there are people in the family, workplace, or your neighborhood whom you have shortchanged and not given due justice to. Try to recall what made you do it and identify the cause. If you have the chance, how can you correct it and improve it? Resolve within yourself that when you are confronted with the same circumstance, you will do the right thing.

🌷 How can you establish justice in your home, workplace, and community? Are there things you are seeing around you where your action can make a difference in curbing, if not eliminating, injustice? What can you contribute to bringing forth justice in these areas? Make an action plan to establish it in your life gradually.

𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
We are law-abiding citizens and conduits of justice in our nation. We will not delay justice because justice delayed is justice denied. We will do what is fair, what is just, and what is right. We will give every person what is due to them. We say no to cruelty, oppression, and injustice. We will uphold what is right. Justice is established in our families, workplaces, and communities through our lives. We are the living justice, as the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, and the Lord is our king!

𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑:
Lord, we come before you, and we ask forgiveness if we have been channels of injustice in the past. Allow us to yearn for your precepts that we may have a deeper understanding of what is right, fair, and just before your eyes. Give us the wisdom to judge when confronted by circumstances accordingly. Allow yourself to remember that ultimately, you will be the judge of all. Help us and guide us. These we ask in the name of our Lord, amen.

Source: https://www.crfv-cpu.org/resources/weeklyvaluefocus