Epiko ng XII STEM Masillam

𝑮𝑳𝑶𝑹𝒀. 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑬. 𝑮𝑹𝑶𝑾𝑻𝑯. ✨🏅

💛12 STEM MASILLAM — 43 OUT OF 43, ALL HONOR STUDENTS FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER! 💛

Today, we celebrate more than just medals, grades, and recognition. Today, we celebrate perseverance, sacrifices, sleepless nights, silent battles, growth, and the unwavering determination of every single student of 12 STEM Masillam. 🌟

From the very beginning of this semester, each one of us carried different struggles — exhausting workloads, impossible deadlines, pressure from expectations, personal battles, and moments where giving up felt easier than continuing. Yet despite all of that, we still chose to show up every single day. 📚✍️

And now, here we are.

✨ 43 students.
✨ 43 honor students.
✨ 43 dreamers proving that hard work truly pays off.

This achievement is not only about academic excellence. It is a reflection of the bond, unity, and family that 12 STEM Masillam has become in the last two years. 🤍
In a world where competition often divides people, this class chose something different. We chose to help instead of judge, encourage instead of discourage, and lift each other up instead of pulling one another down. We shared reviewers, explained lessons, comforted stressed classmates, celebrated small wins together, and reminded one another that no one gets left behind. 🫂
And because of that, everyone crossed the finish line together. 🏁✨

𝙏𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 12 STEM Masillam:
Be proud of yourselves. You earned this moment. Behind every medal is a story people will never fully see — the breakdowns, the pressure, the exhaustion, the late nights, the sacrifices, and the courage it took to keep going even when things became difficult. 🌙

But despite everything, you made it.
And what makes this achievement even more special is this simple truth:

🌟Nobody was left behind.
🌟Every single member of the class made it to the honor roll.
🌟43/43.

That alone speaks volumes about the dedication, resilience, and unity of this class.
To our teachers, advisers, and parents — thank you for guiding us, believing in us, and continuously reminding us of our potential even during moments when we doubted ourselves. Your support became one of the reasons why we were able to achieve something this extraordinary. 🌷
12 STEM Masillam has proven that success becomes more meaningful when it is shared with the people who struggled, laughed, cried, reviewed, learned, and grew beside you. This is not just an academic achievement.

This is unity.
This is resilience.
This is 12 STEM MASILLAM. 🦁✨

May we continue to dream fearlessly, aim higher than ever before, and inspire others through the dedication and bond we built together as a family. No matter where life takes us after Senior High School, this achievement — and the memories behind it — will always stay with us. 🤍

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🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, 12 STEM MASILLAM! 🎉
From 43 students… to 43 honor students.
✨ “𝑾𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒊𝒕 — 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.” ✨
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written by: Mary Jillianne B**gon

"You've proven that with dedication, anything is possible—keep reaching for the stars! ⭐️"

1/2 semesters done! Finally! After months of sacrifice, dedication and hard work, you have finally made it. 🎉🥳 Your success reflects your dedication to learning and your unyielding pursuit of knowledge.

As an honor, you are setting an example to others. 🧡 Keep shining!You have earned this! Congratulations on your achievements, Masillions! 🦁⭐️

You all deserve a good rest! 😌 As this new semester begins, let's all work together to maintain the shine we bring into every room we step into. Let's keep on pushing and let's make the most of our senior era! Always remember that your health comes first. Keep it up and stay masillaw ✨☀️!




🖼️: Dana Musa, Aliyah Gomez, Zianne Mauludani, Veronica Almanza

Mama Mary? 🙏
|| December 8, 2025 ||

EIGHTeen on December EIGHT ?! 🎉 Happy legality Je-Anne, this is YOUR year! 🧡 We wish you all the love and the guidance from God this year. May you be seen and loved by many, and may you enjoy your coming of age!! 🫰🏻

Happy Rachel day 🩷🎀
|| December 7, 2025 ||

Happy legality (belated) to Rachel!! 🫰🏻 pink is your color and we wish you a colorful year ahead full of the bright smiles of all the people that loves and cares for you 🩷 welcome to EIGHTEEN!

X.. Y.. and Zi!!! 🫰🏻
|| December 1, 2025 ||

Happiest birthday Zianne! Remember to always keep smiling! ☺️ May this year be kind and loving to you, and may you be blessed and showered with love always! ❤️



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WMSU Senior High School Students Lead Crucial Digital Realities Symposium

ZAMBOANGA CITY, WMSU ILS (November 28, 2025) — The WMSU ILS High School Grade 12 students hosted a significant symposium, "Digital Realities: The Multi-Faceted Effects of Social Media on Teenagers," in the WMSU ILS High School AVR on Friday afternoon. The goal of the event was to empower students to understand digital spaces better, use them wisely, stay safe, and become "more responsible and empowered users of media and information".

Both the opening and closing remarks were delivered by substitute students, as the scheduled speakers were unavailable due to the DSPC — Filipino Awarding Ceremony. Fatima Sharieza Abubakar, delivering the opening message, framed the day's importance, stating, "Influences are choices and sometimes even challenges are well-being".

The first session immediately delved into student safety with a presentation on "Cyberbullying: Awareness and Prevention," led by Dr. Fini Joy B. Buenafe, PhD, RGC, the University Guidance Counselor. Dr. Buenafe's background includes over 15 years of dedicated service in higher education, expertise in comprehensive guidance and counseling programs, and experience providing psychological first aid during disasters and crucial mental health support during the pandemic. She shocked the audience with statistics, revealing that the Philippines is the fourth highest searching country worldwide for cyberbullying, and that an alarming 80% of young teens in the Philippines experience the behavior. Dr. Buenafe defined bullying not as simple conflict, but as a "distinct type of aggression" characterized by the "repeated and systematic abuse of power". She also reminded students that Republic Act 10627, the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, covers cyberbullying and noted that cyberviolence affects nearly half of children aged 13 to 17. She further detailed the complex forms of digital aggression, including Fraping (account impersonation), Catfishing (creating a fake persona), Outing (sharing private information publicly), and Exclusion.

The program continued with two further sessions to promote ethical media use. Mr. Deniell C. Magaso, Faculty from the Mass Communication Department, discussed the moral, ethical, and societal issues encountered in media information. Mr. Magaso emphasized that the Cyber Crime Prevention Act (RA 10175) is the law governing digital offenses like libel, and any crime done digitally is penalized with a plus one higher penalty. He stressed the ethical standard under the Civil Code (Art. 19): "Any person in the exercise of his individual rights...must act with justice, give everyone their due and observe honesty in good faith". He utilized the precedent set by the St. Therese College vs. Divinagracia case to illustrate that once a student posts on social media, even with "Friends Only" settings, they cannot claim an expected level of privacy.

Following him, Mr. Marlon "B**g" P. Simbajon, a PR Director, with his fellow media practitioners from RMN Zamboanga, covered media and information sources, providing essential advice on how to critically evaluate sources in the digital age. Mr. Simbajon outlined the fundamental principles of professional news writing—accuracy, brevity, and clarity—and reminded students that every news story must answer the Five W's and one H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How) and always include attribution to verify its truthfulness.

The symposium concluded with student Fatima Aeza Sitin delivering the closing remarks in place of Nur Dianna A. Sabturani. Sitin extended sincere gratitude to the guest speakers for their expertise, and formally acknowledged the dedication of the MIL teachers, Ma’am Indira Concepcion and Ma’am Bernadette Encarnacion, and the support of Principal Dr. Riah R. Barcelona. She ended with a powerful call to her fellow students: "May we carry the lessons from today with us as we continue to grow as responsible and informed individuals," asking that the insights from the day guide them moving forward.

📝: Mary Jillianne B**gon
📷: Zianne Mauludani & 12 HUMSS Guerrero

ยินดีด้วย!

ขอแสดงความยินดี (K̄hx s̄dngkhwām yindī)! 🇹🇭

Congratulations to the newly crowned UN Goodwill Ambassador and Ambassadress 2025, Mohammad Al-shameer A. Bakili and Lyka Jewel T. Victorio from 12-STEM Masillam, representing THAILAND!

A massive shout-out for also securing the title of Most Outstanding Pair during the United Month Celebration spearheaded by the Social Studies Club! Your commitment and brilliance shine brightly.

Keep inspiring us all! สวัสดีครับ (sà-wàt-dee kráp)

Pic: Van Berchman M. Pareja from Sinagtik thru Asst Prof Olga T. Victorio
Layout: Franchesca Ann D. Francisco

🌍💙 𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 12 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗨𝗕𝗦! 💙🌍

As the curtains close on this year’s 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛, we proudly look back at everything we have achieved—not just the 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦, but the 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦, the 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞, and the 𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 that brought us here. ✨

This month has been a true testament to what 12 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗠 can accomplish when 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 meets 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬. Every 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘, every late dismissal, every 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡, and every shared laugh brought us one step closer to these victories. And today, we celebrate not just the 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦, but the 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧, 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘, and 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 that made them possible. 💛🐾

To 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮 and her ever-supportive 𝗣𝗦𝗧𝗦, thank you for being with us from the beginning until the very end. Your GUIDANCE, PATIENCE, and BELIEF in us became our foundation. We are grateful for every reminder, correction, and encouragement that pushed us toward excellence. You’ve shaped us not only as performers, but as a 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 that strives together. 🤍

🏆 OUR UNITED NATIONS MONTH ACHIEVEMENTS 🏆

🌟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡 – Groove of Nations (China)
• Groove of Nations Dancers 💃🕺

🌟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡 – Where in the World
• Danielle Riesse T. Balolot, Fiona Ann R. Maquiso, & Bin Margani E. Abdurahman 🌎✨

👑 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥 & 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝐅 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 — Mr. & Ms. UN ‘25 (Thailand)
• Ambassador: Mohammad Al-Shameer A. Bakili 🤵🌏
• Ambassadress: Lyka Jewel T. Victorio 👑💖

🥈 2𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗥 – Naming of Countries
• Amir U. Imdani, Amir Rahman U. Jolo, & Bin Margani E. Abdurahman 🗺️

🎨 2𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗥 – Paint the Nation (Thailand)
• Fatima Sharieza T. Abubakar, Sheneiyz S. Mohammad, & Radhiya Dana J. Musa 🎨🌏

🎭 5𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗥 – Act This Icon (Malcolm X)
• Khaleed B. Gadjali ⭐🎬

But beyond the spotlight and stage…
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who worked 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀—those who carried props, fixed costumes, prepared music, assisted during practices, encouraged classmates, or simply showed up to support. Your effort may not always be seen on stage, but it is felt in every victory we earned. You are the 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛 behind our success, and we share all these achievements with you. 🤝💛

To the whole 12 STEM MASILLAM FAMILY: our 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗦 throughout this UN MONTH are deeply deserved. Each award reflects our 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬, our 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗧, and our willingness to show what it truly means to represent Masillam with pride.

This has been a month of growth, courage, and celebration—and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come together. Here’s to more victories, more memories, and more moments that remind us how strong and capable we are as one class. 🌏🐾✨

Congratulations once again, Cubs! Your roar echoed louder this UN Month—and the world heard it. 💙🌍✨

words by Mary Jillianne B**gon

"quiet po 🙌 (lowercase)"
|| November 7, 2025 ||

To our favorite content creator, happy birthday!! we are all grateful to have someone as brave and funny as you in the class! 😜

Home of the CHAMPIONS! ⭐️

𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒔!

12-𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙈 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙢!
CHAMPIONS
Groove of Nations 2025

Ni Hao, ＣＨＩＮＡ! 🇨🇳

Layout: Franchesca Ann D. Francisco
Pic: Ma'am Mennalyn A. Masillam

🌟 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗠: 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗥! 🦁🎉

To our incredible 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝘂𝗯𝘀, get ready for a massive round of applause! 👏
We’re celebrating your 𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 in the 1st Semester Midterms!
Your hard work, late nights, and dedication have truly paid off! 🌙✨

We are beyond thrilled to announce that an astounding
🌟 𝟰𝟮 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟰𝟯 🌟
of you have officially secured your spot on the 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹! 🏆💯
That is a level of excellence that deserves recognition all around! 🎊

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂—𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀—𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!” 🦁💛

⏸️ 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗧!
Before we look ahead, STOP and BREATHE! 🌬️
You have conquered the first half of the battle.
Take time to 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 this major milestone —
you’ve absolutely earned every moment of relaxation! 😴🏖️

While we celebrate today, let this success fuel your momentum! ⚡
Let’s channel this power and push even harder for the final term.
💪 Consistency is key, and we know you have the 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 to finish stronger! 🎯

🌟 The entire 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺 family is SO incredibly proud of your commitment and achievement!
Keep shining brightly, our roaring 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! ✨🦁🔥

Words by: Mary Jillianne B**gon
Layout by: Riesse Balolot, Aliyah Jhae Gomez, Radhiya Dana Musa, Rehan Jai, Noor-Adzra Ilaji, Amir Rahman Jolo, Fatima Sharieza Abubakar