WITI OKSI Journalism Club

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 💜

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀.

March is more than a celebration, it is a statement. In observance of National Women’s Month under Republic Act No. 6949, we honor Filipinas who lead not with noise, but with impact. From decision-making tables to grassroots movements, their influence reshapes narratives and redefines power.

This year’s call, “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, revives the legacy of pre-colonial women whose strength was rooted in wisdom, empathy, and moral courage. Leadership, after all, is not measured by authority but by the lives it uplifts. Today, we celebrate women who rise, who resist, who rebuild and who remind us that grace and power can, and must, stand together.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 — 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 💜

– 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 –

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 💜

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀.

March is more than a celebration, it is a statement. In observance of National Women’s Month under Republic Act No. 6949, we honor Filipinas who lead not with noise, but with impact. From decision-making tables to grassroots movements, their influence reshapes narratives and redefines power.

This year’s call, “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, revives the legacy of pre-colonial women whose strength was rooted in wisdom, empathy, and moral courage. Leadership, after all, is not measured by authority but by the lives it uplifts. Today, we celebrate women who rise, who resist, who rebuild and who remind us that grace and power can, and must, stand together.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 — 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 💜

Scribed by Reymark Tamba
Layout by Zane Lara

– 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 –

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞 𝐀. 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨! ✨🎂

Last March 1, 2026, we celebrated not only the birthday of our beloved principal, but the life of a truly inspiring leader. Your dedication to excellence, your strength in leadership, and your genuine care for every student and teacher make our school a place where growth and dreams flourish.

You lead with wisdom, grace, and compassion. In every decision you make and every goal you set, we see your deep commitment to shaping a brighter future for our community. Because of you, we are constantly reminded to strive for excellence and to believe in our potential.

May this new chapter of your life be filled with abundant blessings, good health, peace of mind, and continued success. May you always be guided with the same passion and purpose that you generously share with all of us.

Thank you for being a light, a mentor, and a source of inspiration.

Happy Birthday, Ma’am! ✨

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 💜

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀.

March is more than a celebration, it is a statement. In observance of National Women’s Month under Republic Act No. 6949, we honor Filipinas who lead not with noise, but with impact. From decision-making tables to grassroots movements, their influence reshapes narratives and redefines power.

This year’s call, “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, revives the legacy of pre-colonial women whose strength was rooted in wisdom, empathy, and moral courage. Leadership, after all, is not measured by authority but by the lives it uplifts. Today, we celebrate women who rise, who resist, who rebuild and who remind us that grace and power can, and must, stand together.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 — 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 💜

Scribed by Reymark Tamba
Layout by Zane Lara

– 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 –

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | WITI San Jose Suspends Face-to-Face Classes on March 3-4

Westbridge San Jose Mindoro Branch announced the suspension of face-to-face classes on March 3-4, 2026, due to a scheduled power interruption.
Classes will temporarily shift to Modular Distance Learning Modality following the Annual Preventive Maintenance of the National Power Corporation (NPC) - Magbay Station, as advised by Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (OMECO).

Students are instructed to monitor their respective class group chats for updates and comply with all academic requirements within the prescribed deadlines.

The administration emphasized that the measure is intended to ensure the continuity of learning and the safety of the school community.

via Reymark Tamba, Editor-in-Chief

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | WITI San Jose 11th Founding Anniversary PM Program Part 2

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | WITI San Jose 11th Founding Anniversary PM Program

The afternoon program of Westbridge Institute of Technology, Inc. – San Jose Branch’s 11th Founding Anniversary continued on February 20, 2026, at the San Jose Municipal Gymnasium, carrying the theme, “One Vision, One Future — 11 Years of Shaping Westinians.”

The PM program opened with an invocation led by Krisha Lorraine Sales, followed by opening remarks from Grade 12 Head Teacher and SSC Adviser, Sir Jayfferson Prado. Judges were reintroduced, and the criteria for competitions were reiterated in preparation for the much-anticipated Mr. and Ms. WITI 2026. Candidates showcased their talents through vocal solo performances and graced the stage in school uniform, white collection, and formal gown presentations. Intermission performances by Mega Westinians Crew and Ashlee Tangpuz added energy to the program, while a serenade by CJ Dela Roca delighted the audience.

The segment concluded with the announcement of special awards and closing remarks by SSC President, Marchdell Lorenzo, bringing together students, faculty, and staff in celebration of unity, pride, and excellence.

Caption by: Reymark Tamba, Editor-in-Chief
Layout by: Zane Lara, Layout Artist Head
Photos by: Rica Munar, Renz Sabado, Dorife Joy Pechon, Juchelle Lepan, Athena Gansit, Miles Villegas, Photojournalists

‎𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | WITI San Jose Celebrates 11 Years of Excellence
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‎On February 20, 2026, Westbridge Institute of Technology, Inc. – San Jose Branch kicked off the morning program of its 11th Founding Anniversary at the San Jose Municipal Gymnasium under the theme, “One Vision, One Future — 11 Years of Shaping Westinians.”
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‎The celebration opened with a prayer led by SSC Auditor and Editor-in-Chief, Reymark Tamba, followed by the entrance of colors by the WITI Scouts and the national anthem led by SSC President, Marchdell Lorenzo. Our Branch Principal, Ma’am Necie A. Estorgio, delivered a special message, emphasizing the school’s commitment to excellence, while the Drum and Lyre Band energized the crowd with a lively performance.
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‎The Mx. Monyeka segment, along with the Battle of the Bands featuring Obscurite Band, Pencil Head Band, and Velvet Havoc, highlighted the morning program. Intermission performances by Mega Westinians Crew, Justin Aguilar, and Apple Jie Cuello added excitement to the event.
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‎The AM program celebrated the talent, pride, and unity of WITI San Jose’s community, marking another milestone in its 11-year journey.

Caption by: Reymark Tamba, Editor-in-Chief
Layout by: Zane Lara, Layout Artist Head
Photos by: Rica Munar, Renz Sabado, Dorife Joy Pechon, Juchelle Lepan, Athena Gansit, Miles Villegas, Photojournalists
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‎𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧, 𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐰𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐢𝐭𝐨, 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧.
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‎Bilang pag-alala sa paggunita ng ika-40 anibersaryo ng makasaysayang EDSA People Power Revolution, buong-pusong nakikiisa ang aming patnugutan para sa pag-alala ng Martial Law noong 1972–1986 ng Rehimeng Marcos.
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‎Ito ay isang mataimtim na paanyaya sa pagbabalik-tanaw sa mga karanasan, nagkakaisang tinig, at mga salaysay ng nakaraan mga alaalang nagsisilbing tanglaw sa paghubog ng ating pagkakakilanlan bilang isang bayang buong tapang na humarap sa hamon ng diktadurya.
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‎Sa ating paggunita at pagsasadiwa sa mga aral, pangaral, at damdaming ipinunla ng Batas Militar at EDSA I sa ating kamalayan, higit na binibigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng hindi paglimot gaano man kasakit o kadilim ang mga yugtong ating pinagdaanan. Ang bawat alaalang ating muling binubuhay ay nagpapatibay sa ating kolektibong pananagutan na pangalagaan, ipagtanggol, at patuloy na isulong ang kalayaan at demokrasya.
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‎Hindi na muling pasisiil.
‎Hindi na. Kailaman.

Caption by Reymark Tamba
PubMat by Elijah Mace Rafael
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𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Westbridge Student Publication Wraps Up Post-Valentine’s “Dear Cupid” Initiative

Today marks the final day of Dear Cupid: Unsent Messages, our post-Valentine’s initiative dedicated to giving Westinians a platform to express their thoughts, confessions, and messages of appreciation.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and shared their messages with sincerity and respect.

As we conclude this initiative, we encourage everyone to continue spreading love, compassion, and responsible communication, beyond Valentine’s Day and into our everyday lives.

Thank you, Westinians, for making Dear Cupid: Unsent Messages a meaningful platform. 💞

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗱, 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮.𝟬!

𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐨, 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢... I-click ang NGL link at ipaabot ang iyong mensahe! 💘

We have some exciting updates to share from our anonymous message platform, Dear Cupid, Unsent Messages day 2 and 3. The WITI OKSI Journalism Club wishes for all of you to have a chance with your crushes and make this time extra special.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: This link is only valid until February 17, 2025, 11:59 PM. Messages will be posted until then: Rules and Guidelines;
• Rest assured that your identity will be anonymous. Your messages will be uploaded every 8 p.m.
• Any form of explicit, defamatory, and derogatory messages will not be entertained
• No hate comments, no negativity. Only messages that spread love, fun, and good vibes will be posted.
• All messages will be publicly posted on WITI OKSI Journalism Club official page.
• You can use a codename or stay anonymous.

⚠️: Messages with vulgar languages and promotes bullying will not be posted.
𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘!

🔗 Drop your message here:
https://ngl.link/thearchfreedomwall

Moderator: Reymark Tamba | EIC

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

The scheduled posting for Day 2 of Dear Cupid, Unsent Messages is hereby 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃.

Today, we received 100+ submissions, and upon review, approximately 80% did not meet the established guidelines and contained sensitive or inappropriate language. To maintain the integrity of this initiative and uphold responsible journalism standards, the remaining approved messages will be included in the Day 3 posting.

We respectfully remind everyone to be mindful and responsible when sending messages. This platform is dedicated to spreading love, positivity, and respect within the Westbridge community.

Let us continue to use this space to uplift, not to harm.