Jose V Yap National High School SPFL -Chinese Mandarin

你准备好了吗？🐉

After weeks of vocabulary practice, and listening drills, the big day is finally here. You’ve taken on the challenge of learning Chinese—a language with new sounds, tones, characters, and structures completely different from your own. It’s a little nerve-wracking, but also exciting to see how far we‘ve come in learning Chinese.

So walk in with courage. Trust your preparation. Trust your progress. You’re capable, and you’re ready! 💪🏻

加油 𝐅𝐋 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 🧧

💻 Celeste
✍️ Leannamitch Cayabyab

Color Dash Fun Run 2025 | November 6, 2025

The Color Dash Fun Run 2025 was truly one for the books. It wasn’t just about running but about celebrating life, energy, and togetherness. Each of the five stages had its own color, filling the route with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Every stage represented something meaningful like hope, joy, and perseverance, making every step even more special.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲—Our Mid-Autumn Festival held last October 15, 2025 was a truly heartwarming and culturally enriching celebration that brought our school and community together in a spirit of unity, learning, and joy.

This year’s theme beautifully reflected the essence of the festival — a time to honor heritage, strengthen bonds, and celebrate the traditions that connect us across generations. The event was a vibrant tapestry of Chinese and Filipino cultures, thoughtfully woven through performances, food, and shared experiences.

Our talented and passionate learners took the spotlight with captivating presentations that showcased the beauty of both cultures. These performances not only entertained but also educated, fostering deeper understanding and pride in our diverse heritage.

A delightful highlight was the preparation and sharing of authentic Chinese delicacies, with the iconic mooncake taking center stage.

We extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙖 ( Education Program Supervisor), for joining us and adding warmth and wisdom to the celebration. Your presence truly elevated the event. We also deeply appreciate the steadfast support and encouragement of 𝘿𝙧. 𝙇𝙖𝙬 𝙈. 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙤 (OIC-School Head), whose commitment to cultural education continues to inspire our learners and community.

This celebration was more than just a festival — it was a joyful affirmation of who we are and what we can become when we learn from one another. Under one moon, we stood as one family, embracing tradition, diversity, and the shared journey of growth.

𝐒𝐏𝐅𝐋 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!☕🎨

In a heartwarming celebration of the Mooncake Festival, our Grade 9 and Grade 10 SPFL students dipped their brushes in coffee and let tradition guide every stroke. Through the rich hues of brewed coffee, they brought to life stunning artworks that beautifully blended culture, creativity, and connection.

We extend our deepest gratitude to 𝙈𝙖'𝙖𝙢 𝙅𝙤𝙮𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙍 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙖 for her unwavering guidance and inspiration throughout the coffee painting activity. Your dedication, talent, and passion for teaching transformed this celebration into a truly memorable and meaningful experience.

Today’s observance, 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲, emphasizes the importance of shared mealtimes as a sacred space for connection, love, and unity. It’s a reminder that in every Filipino household, the dining table is more than just a place to eat — it’s where stories are told, values are passed on, and bonds are strengthened.

The SPFL Chinese Mandarin family joins the nationwide celebration by proudly sharing photos of our families, showcasing the warmth and diversity of Filipino family life. Through this gesture, we not only honor our loved ones but also embrace the essence of the day — that family is the foundation of a strong, compassionate society.

✨🇵🇭 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒑𝒖𝒑𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝑵𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒈𝒊! 🇵🇭✨

Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng 𝑩𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒊𝒌𝒂 2025, ating kinikilala at pinararangalan ang mga mag-aaral na nagpakita ng husay, talento, at pagmamahal sa ating sariling wika at kultura. 🌸

🏆 𝑴𝒈𝒂 𝑵𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒈𝒊:

💃 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒘
• 9 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒖𝒔 – 🥈 2nd Place

🎶 𝑨𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒅
• 𝑮-𝑽𝑬𝑵 (Confucius, Ruby, Emerald) – 🥈 2nd Place

🖋️ 𝑺𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕
• 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒈 – 🥉 3rd Place

🎨 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓
• 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒎𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏 – 🥉 3rd Place

📸 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒚
• 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒓 – 🥇 1st Place

👏 Isang masigabong palakpakan para sa lahat ng nagwagi! Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang inyong tagumpay sa patuloy na pagpapahalaga at pagtataguyod ng ating 𝑾𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒂 – wika ng ating pagkakakilanlan at pagkakaisa.

👩🏻‍💻: Celeste Amurin
✒️: Janine Sabiduria

Susì may be small, but it holds the power to protect what matters most. 🗝️✨
Derived from the Hokkien word 鎖匙 (Só-Sî), susì refers to a key—an everyday object that represents safety, privacy, and control.

Its integration into Filipino vocabulary shows how deeply Hokkien has influenced the language we use in daily life, especially around home and personal security.

Stay tuned this Buwan ng Wika as we unlock more Filipino words with Hokkien roots! 🇵🇭📖

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑴𝒂'𝒂𝒎 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐🎂🎉

Your dedication and passion for teaching shine through in everything you do, Thank you for inspiring us every day! ❤️

Congratulations Ma'am Katherine Santos and Ma'am Elcy Rico, on successfully completing two consecutive Chinese Mandarin Summer Training.
We are incredibly proud of your achievement and dedication and we look forward to the engaging lessons you'll bring.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the completers!

Closing Ceremony | 2025 SPFL-Chinese Mandarin Summer Training

As we close another successful chapter, we celebrate the 85 passionate public secondary school teachers who completed the 2025 SPFL-Chinese Mandarin Summer Training!

For the past month, they embraced the challenge of learning Chinese Mandarin and prepared to become future SPFL teachers—ready to ignite the curiosity of Filipino students toward Chinese language and culture. 🇵🇭🇨🇳

Over the past 14 years, the Confucius Institute at Angeles University Foundation (CI-AUF) has empowered 632 teachers from 160 public secondary schools across 29 provinces in the Philippines—and the journey continues! 🚀