Tagumpay NHS - The Victor

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | To strengthen the provision of medical aid in schools, Tagumpay National High School receives a modular medical cabinet and supplies from the Municipal
Education Development Office, and from the Municipal DDRMO.

Rowena Bautista, Head Teacher and OIC of our school clinic received the equipment and the MDDRMO officers demonstrated to the faculty present and Jhon Rey Morales, president of the Red Cross Youth how to use the foldable stretcher in case of emergencies.

TNHS is one of the 57 receipient-schools of medicine cabinet with digital blood pressure monitor, nebulizers, thermometers, first aid kits, face masks, alcohols, over-the-counter medicines such as paracetamols and anti-allergy, gauze pads and bandages.

✍️& 📷: Joselie David

#𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵?

On November 27, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque asserted that ₱500 was enough to prepare a complete Noche Buena for a family of four. The question is: Are we even talking about the same Noche Buena? Do these higher-ups speak of a holiday banquet meant to radiate the Christmas spirit, or are they confusing it with a simple, everyday meal?

✍️ Escel Nadine Adao
🎨 Francis Louis Catalan

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 | 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Tagumpay National High School

We welcome the 2025–2026 Editorial Board of The Victors as we begin another year of campus journalism and service to the Tagumpians.

This year’s Editorial Board stands firm, not to echo what everyone already hears, but to question, to challenge, and to tell the stories that demand brave retelling. Our mission is not just to report facts, but to confront realities, spark conversations, and give Tagumpians the space to think, reflect, and rise.

We write with conviction.
We publish with purpose.

𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗦𝗣𝗖

Big Congratulations to the Victor Online Publishing Team for their successful DSPC journey, proudly representing the Sub-Office Montalban District at Manuel I. Santos Memorial National High School on October 26!

Your talent, teamwork, and dedication have earned you the "𝟐𝐧𝐝-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠" at the Division Schools Press Conference.

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛:
𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 🥇— News Page: Glaiza Galang
𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 🥇— Feature Page: Christian Vers Omiping
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞🥈 — Editorial Page: Kate Nicole Malicsi
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞🥈 — Sports Page: Escel Nadine Adao
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞🥈 — Cartoon and Photo Page: Janela Kim Caduyac

-The Victor

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 𝑩𝑰𝑻 | One of the remarks of Allen Elfano, a guest speaker for the seminar titled Mental Health Awareness with the theme “Mind over Matter: Cultivating Resilience in the Face of Stress,” held by the Gender and Development unit of Tagumpay National High School and Barangay San Jose, was highlighted on December 3.

✍️& 💻: Glaiza Galang
📷: Rae Genelle Ocila

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 | 𝗧𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗦𝗦𝗦𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀' 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Learners from the Grade 9 and 10 Secondary Special Science Program secured second and third place in the secondary level of the 2025 Students' Research Congress held at San Jose Litex Senior High School on December 1.

Grade 10 Sampaguita students Aivy Mercado, Janela Kim Caduyac, and Jann Mica Poso earned second place with their study Neutralizing Pet Urine Odors Using Enzyme-Based Cleaner Extracted from Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi) and Coffee Grounds (Coffea arabica).

“During the event, kaba talaga ang pinaka kalaban namin pero thanks to the support of our family, friends, classmates, peers, and our coach Ma'am Dino, we couldn't have done it without them,” Caduyac shared.

Their research examined a low-cost alternative to enzyme-based cleaners using kamias for its acidic, stain-breaking properties and coffee grounds for their odor-absorbing capacity.

Their leader Mercado added, “I gained valuable experience in conducting thorough research, organizing and analyzing data, and presenting results effectively and of course natutunan ko rin talaga yung importance ng teamwork and communication.”

While Grade 9 Agila students Eden Shanne Matias, Michaela Ace Arguelles, and Kei Zyrille Lagda earned third place with their research titled Caffeine Chronicles: Exploring the Potential of Eco-Conscious Writing as an Alternative Ballpen Ink Using Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis), Coffee (Coffea genus), Coal, Glycerin (Propane-1,2,3-triol), Vinegar (Acetic acid), and Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal).

“We didn’t expect it, but it motivated us to continue improving, and we thank our coach, Ma’am Gina C. Galapon, and our families for their support,” Matias stated.

Their study explored a ballpen ink formulation using bougainvillea, coal, coffee, glycerin, vinegar, and gum arabic while maintaining the function of standard ink.

“We learned a lot from joining the Research Congress, especially patience, teamwork, and confidence in presenting our study, and the experience supported our development as researchers,” Matias added.

San Jose Litex Senior High School earned first and fourth place, while San Jose National High School secured another fifth-place finish in the secondary level.

The Research Congress also featured the elementary level, with Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Elementary School placing first; San Isidro Elementary School placing second and fourth; San Jose Elementary School placing third; and Kasiglahan Elementary School placing fifth.

✍️: Glaiza Galang
📝: Ryza Kirsten Dela Cruz
📷: Aivy Mercado

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 | 𝗧𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹

Two alumni of Tagumpay National High School’s Girl Scouts, Porsche Miel Testa and Samanta Jade Palmes, were conferred the Chief Girl Scout Medal during the awarding ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on November 27.

The Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme (CGSMS) is the highest recognition granted to Girl Scouts who have completed a year-long community service project and have at least three years of active scouting experience.

"It was not easy, but I pushed through because I truly wanted to make a difference, even in small ways," Testa said.

Testa shared that after a year of serving the youth, her biggest challenge was balancing the Scheme and school at the same time.

Palmes likewise reflected on her experience, noting that the process helped her gain confidence and a deeper understanding of service.

“Completing this project taught me that real change takes patience, courage, and heart, and that is exactly what being a Girl Scout is all about,” she stated.

Both awardees credited the guidance of their troop leader, Ma’am Arlyn B. Boton, who supported them throughout their CGSMS journey.

✍️: Rae Genelle Ocila
📝: Ryza Kirsten Dela Cruz

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬 | 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙
𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀

TNHS Girls scouts Jann Mica M. Poso and Angelica Aleeza S. Pangilinan attained the highest achievement of a girl scout, at the Plenary Hall, PICC, Pasay City, yesterday.

Over 967 Chief Girl Scout medal awardees together with their troop leader, families, and friends attended the culminating program to recognize the girl scouts who excelled.

Out of these scouts, Two are from Tagumpay National High School; Poso and Pangilinan.

Pangilinan stated that in getting this award she faced financial problems as her project cost a lot of money but with the help of her parents and troop leader ma'am Krista Jule U. Banton.

"I kept motivated because of course, I can't back out now since I have come this far and the progress will be lost if I have not continued" Pangilinan added.

Poso also shared that during the conduct of her project, she experienced sleepless nights working and soliciting money to teach and feed over 30 kids together with her troop leader ma'am Donaliza L. Navarro and her member, Althea Del Pilar.

"Seeing the smiles of kids every time they see me in their community and every time i conduct my program really helped me to keep going that is why this medal or this award is not just mine, it belongs to all of the people who helped me, trusted me, and believed in me." she stated.

Despite the challenges encountered, both Poso and Pangilinan secured their spot as chief medalists of the Central Luzon region in Rizal council.

✍️: Rae Genelle Ocila
📝: Brianna Riz Bautista

𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬 | 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲

The moment she saw her name on the list, it felt like standing beneath the sky. For her, it was as if the moon had finally landed on her hand—sudden, glowing and wonderfully unreal. In that instant, all the late nights, moments of doubt and whispered prayers were finally worth it.

The thought that her position might soon be phased out became her motivation to dream bigger and prepare for the next step. Mrs. Rowena P. Bautista, Head Teacher II, set her sights on the National Assessment for School Heads (NASH), a milestone that opened new doors for her to lead, inspire and leave a lasting mark in education.

Reaching that goal was far from simple. Each day demanded patience, determination and courage.

“Balancing work, family and review sessions was never easy. There were sleepless nights and moments of doubt, but my faith in God and my desire to grow kept me going,” she said. Each small success reinforced her resolve. Step by step, she advanced closer to achieving her goal.

“Passing the NASH exam felt like reaching for the moon—a dream once out of reach that became possible through hard work and faith,” she expressed. The accomplishment shone brightly, a reward for the perseverance that had carried her through.

It revealed a truth she had always held—no dream is too high when you believe, stay determined, and keep your passion burning. It stands as proof that faith and hard work can turn the impossible into reality. And she knew this milestone was just the beginning of an even more promising journey ahead.

✍️: Shairah Avie Rubes
📝: Brianna Riz Bautista
💻: Rae Genelle Ocila and Janela Kim Caduyac.

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 | 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺

The Grade Level Conference highlighted the introduction of the new Senior High School (SHS) curriculum through a career talk titled “Examining Destinations in SHS” delivered by Dr. Dennis Niño Ancheta, discussing the updates and opportunities that await students entering SHS.

Dr. Ancheta shared that this batch will be the first to experience the new SHS curriculum, which focuses on developing middle skills and providing learners with more practical options after graduation.

“Basta 18 ka, tapos ka na ng SHS, puwede ka na magtrabaho,” said Dr. Ancheta, emphasizing that SHS offers three possible paths for students — trabaho, negosyo, o kolehiyo.

Senior High School, which began in 2014 and was officially implemented in 2016, serves as the last two years of the K–12 program, covering Grades 11 and 12.

Students take both core subjects and specialized lessons depending on their chosen track.

In the previous curriculum, there were four SHS tracks: Academic, Technical-Vocational, Sports, and Arts and Design.

Under the new setup, these are streamlined into two major tracks — Academic and Technical Professional (TechPro) — to simplify pathways and improve employability.

The new SHS curriculum introduces updated core subjects such as Effective Communication, Life Skills, General Mathematics, General Science, and Araling Panlipunan (Pag-aaral sa Kasaysayang Panlipunan).

Dr. Ancheta explained that their track already includes Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-equivalent skills and certifications.

“Kung TechPro kayo, di na need mag-enroll sa TESDA, kasi kung anong gusto niyo sa TESDA, nasa TechPro na,” he said.

Ancheta also discussed the Voucher Program, which supports public school completers who plan to study in private SHS institutions.

The government will shoulder ₱17,500 per year for tuition, although some private schools may require additional top-up fees.

He also announced that allocations for SHS private schools are set to begin next week.

Dr. Ancheta concluded his talk with an inspiring reminder for students: “If you want to become successful, wag muna puro sarap. A goal without a plan is just really a wish.”

✍️: Ryza Kirsten Dela Cruz
📝: Brianna Riz Bautista
📷: Rae Genelle Ocila and Escel Nadine Adao

𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑺 | 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Ellsworth Francis T. Roldan from 9-Agila earned a bronze medal in the Provincial Meet Chess Tournament held from October 25 to 29 at San Mateo Senior High School.

Representing Tagumpay National High School and the municipality of Montalban in the secondary boys’ division, Roldan displayed focus and tactical skill as he competed in nine rounds each of blitz and standard chess throughout the five-day event, which brought together top players from across the province.

Earlier in the Municipal Meet, Roldan also secured a bronze medal in the individual category and helped his team win gold, which qualified him for the provincial level.

“I felt relieved that I managed to get bronze, but I feel a bit disappointed knowing I could’ve done better,” Roldan shared.

“During my training and preparation, I really worked on eliminating my bad habits. I think it paid off because I noticed some of my opponents making similar mistakes, which I used to my advantage.”

Roldan’s bronze finish added to Montalban’s medal tally in the 2025 Provincial Meet.

✍️,📝: Brianna Riz Bautista
📷: Ellsworth Francis Roldan, Marie Kris Toliongco
💻: Escel Nadine Adao