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On September 14, 2022, Hua Siong College of Iloilo (HSCI) held her first General Faculty Meeting at the Ty Eng Liong Gymnasium Ledesco Campus. Teachers and staff from different departments convened for updates and proposals for the new school year. In the opening message, Dr. Jose B. Barcelona, Academic Director, welcomed the administration and teaching staff of SY 2022-2023 and expressed all-out steadfast support. He made sure to underline the importance of celebrating

individuality in teaching as well. The Chinese and English principals, Mrs. Janet J. Escubio and Ms. Annie D. Sy, also delivered their messages with the hope of fostering a more collaborative and productive culture in the institution. The meeting highlighted dedication, collaboration, and hard work. Headteachers of every department took turns reporting the accomplishments and plans of their respective departments. Teacher Pia Roxan L. Depra and Mr. Jale E. Aclaracion presented the small victories and big hopes of the Little Phoenix and Phoenix

Graders Department. Mrs. Rovelyn Calinawagan and Ms. Lynleh Joy L. Almaquer outlined the activities of the first quarter of the Junior High School and Senior High School Department. Mrs. Allen O. Sio shared their successes in the Chinese Department, and Ms. Donita Sol G. Escorido for the Planning, Development, and Student Services. The meeting concluded with a successful open forum with Mr. Caesar Ryan Rosales as the moderator.

HSCI Curriculum Undergoes Assessment By Vian Alexander Villa Hua Siong College of Iloilo displayed sincerity toward offering quality education to the Red Phoenixes by assessing its own curriculum through Global Resources for Assessment Curriculum and Evaluation (GRACE) last September 22, 2022. Learners from grades 1-12 underwent a computer-based assessment specifically called Performance Assessment of Standards and Skills (PASS) where they had to take examinations on the three core subjects: Science, Mathematics, and English. The said assessment is geared toward evaluating the mastery of the learners when it comes to the content they have learned during their stay in Hua Siong in relation to the predetermined standards by the Department of Education (DepEd). More importantly, the GRACE assessment was also set to inform the School and its educators of the improvements to be implemented and achieved to ensure that the lessons are well acquired by the learners.

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Before the actual conduct of the examination, teachers attended training on how to conduct the assessment and what should be done if ever there are concerns. Following that is the mock test last September 21, 2022, where learners were oriented on the procedures to take the examination and were given the chance to try taking the exam in order to let them be familiar with the things they are expected to do and see on the actual test.

GRACE Assessment to Hua Siong learners was done in partnership with the Phoenix Publishing House whom the School has been working with for many years now.

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INDUCTION OF HSCI'S NEWLY ELECTED PTA OFFICERS By: Steah Anne Tolosa and Paul Daniel Almeñana

Hua Siong College of Iloilo formally inducted into office the newly elected Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) Officers for S.Y 2022-2023 last September 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The event was attended by the officers, teachers, and school administrators. Mr. Ian Eric Pama, President of the Board of Trustees, also graced the event as the inducting officer where he also expressed his positive expectations for the collaboration of the School and the parents toward the improvement of the school experience for the learners and preparations for a possible full scale face-to-face classes. Dr. Jose Barcelona, HSCI’s Academic Director, communicated his deep gratitude to the PTA officers who served last 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 for their service in the times that everything was new and strange due to the educational shift that happened. Moreover, the presidents of the Elementary and High School Departments addressed their desires and eagerness to work once again with our school officials to make the school year more meaningful and exciting for everyone. The main role of the PTA is to build strong relationships between parents, teachers, and the whole school community. It is hoped that the induction of the new sets of PTA officers would be a great leap towards the achievement of our school’s mission and vision- as they will do their best to be a strong support system to the school, as Hua Siong College of Iloilo will continue to excel, and as the red phoenixes will continue to soar high while upholding the school’s core values; Diligence, Sincerity, Loyalty, and Courage. After the formal ceremonies, the audience were entertained by a dance number prepared by the PTA officers themselves. Mrs. Marlou Perol, PTA President of High School PTA-Ledesco, as she gives her message.

Mr. Ian Eric Pama, President, serving as the inducting officer.

Photos were retrieved from Hua Siong College of Iloilo’s Official Facebook Page

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SHS RESEARCH TITLE/CONCEPT 2022 A SUCCESS By Julyza S. Uy and Fritzie Marie M. Fernandez

Hua Siong College of Iloilo’s Grade 12 learners of the Main and Ledesco Campus had their research titles defended last September 22-23, and 25-26, 2022. The event was held to evaluate students' research and critical thinking skills as they presented their titles. The panel in charge of the title defense were Dr. Jose Barcelona, Dr. Michael Garlan, Mr. Jayson I. Gula, and Mrs. Calinawagan. These experts scrutinized and recommended ideas to the various research groups from both Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Accountancy, Business, and Management ABM strands. The primary purpose of research is for students to develop the requisite skill set for higher education as well as to broaden their knowledge through research by providing solutions to various problems. Learners must be able to meet the requirements for their title to be accepted, as well as ensure that their proposals are beneficial and align with the standards of conducting research. In the 4-day title defense, the expert panel shared their expertise and gave recommendations to improve learners’ research studies. They also voted on whether to approve the titles of the students. The seniors, on the other hand, received constructive criticism regarding their proposal. It also provided them with a new learning experience in conducting research, as well as an opportunity to expand their skills and confidence in presenting and defending their study. Altogether, the first face-to-face title defense for learners enrolled in Hyblend modality in two years and the online title defense was a huge success. 18 out of 18 research titles from the Main Campus and 18 out of 18 from the Ledesco Campus got approved.

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HSCI Volleyball Girls Makes History By: Raine Baculinao and Anyah Nicolette Ting

Hua Siong Red Phoenix, HSCI’s Volleyball Girls’ Team, made history as they qualified into the regionals of the Rebisco Volleyball League after dominating series of games in the Iloilo Leg of the said tournament held in the HSCI-Ledesco’s covered court last September 3, 2022. It was the first time that Hua Siong Volleyball Girls reached the regionals after they won against St. Joseph Iloilo School Incorporated and University of San Agustin. One of the highlights of the tournament was when Hua Siong defeated St. Joseph with the score of 25-13 in the first quarter and 25-15 in the second quarter. “Ang Rebisco, during prepandemic. gina held ni sa yearlyschool days tournament. Isa sa gina aim nila is to discover potential talents nga maging part sang national team naton later on (The Rebisco Volleyball League, during prepandemic, is held yearly.

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It is a tournament held during school days which, one of their aims is to discover potential talents who can be part of the Philippine’s national team later on).” said Coach Stephen Plagata Patrona, Head Coach of Hua Siong Red Phoenix Team, as he led his players toward victory. The winning team was spearheaded by Shauntell Nicole Pido (Team Captain) and Daniella Peregil (CoCaptain) with Jillian Jumilla,

Jamela Mae Taguibe, Mariel Rhoda Maaliw, Sarah Ruth Llaguno, Jennie Mae Palacios, Sheinia Quing Cejas, Jan Maryella Gumban, Mera Vila, Jazzmin Martinez and Czarina Gerapusco. Hua Siong Red Phoenix landed as Fourth Placers out of 12 teams that participated in Regionals of the said league where Mera Calderon, a Grade 10-learner, awarded as the Best Blocker. “Despite everything, we did our very best”,said Sheinia Quing Cejas, one of the players. Learners, teachers, and parents of Hua Siong acknowledged this win with pride and joy hoping to see the players in future opportunities that will truly show off their potential when it comes to Volleyball. The players continue to leave impacts and impressions on those unaware of their capabilities as they open new lengths for the school.

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欢度中秋，花好月圆人团圆 By:

我心中的中秋节

金丽老师

By:

陈湘颐

于 2022 年 9 月 8 日 晚 ， 怡 朗 华 商 学 院 刘 晓 枫 董 事

中秋节的习俗和形式多种多样，但都体现了人

长，名誉董事长傅永杰先生携全体教职员工在分校

们对生活的无限热爱和对美好生活的向往。中

郑荣亮体育馆欢度中秋。时隔两年我们终于迎来了

秋节是人们历来称之为最人性化、最富有诗意

再一次的中秋节联欢晚会，此次晚会所有节目是由

的节日。有人说，每逢佳节思念亲人，中秋节

中文部负责。

当然会更加思念，尤其是明月高挂的时候。 说起中秋节，民间流传着许多不同的传说和神 话，包括飞蛾飞月的故事，朱元璋的月饼起 义，唐朝皇帝的来访等。到月宫。最熟悉的当 然是常陌飞月了。常沫偷走了丈夫的仙丹，飞 到了月宫。还有很多故事。早前的记载中，常 沫偷了丹药，化作了一只蟾蜍，名叫月灵。飞 上月球后，常陌住在月宫的一个偏僻的地方， 除了一棵树和一只兔子。没有其他的。这是中 秋节。

8日傍晚5时，全体教职员工梳妆打扮穿着华丽的 中国传统服装齐聚礼堂，首先登记并领取红包， 这是由董事长刘晓枫先生大力支持更是一种来自 董 事 长 的 一 种 祝 福 。 5 点 30 随 着 庄 严 的 菲 律 宾 国 歌开启了当晚的活动。首先是由董事长做开幕致 辞，董事长在致辞中表达了对华商以及老师们的 祝福。之后是由几位年轻活力的中文老师们带了 青春盎然的舞蹈，接下来是黄金生主任和黄福成 老师带来的歌曲《花好月圆》和范爱妮以及谌善 美老师带来的歌曲。整个晚会的高潮是故事表演 《嫦娥奔月》是由中英文老师一起合作，最值得 一提的是故事表演中英文老师一曲《月亮代表我 的心》以完美的发音和动听的旋律震惊全场，在 节目结束之时迎来阵阵掌声。

在节目表演之后迎来了大家期盼已久的博 饼活动，大家都沉浸在游戏的欢乐中，享 受在节日的喜悦中。

每年农历八月十五日，是传统的中秋佳节。这 时是一年秋季的中期，所以被称为中秋。在中 国的农历里，一年分为四季，每季又分为孟、 仲、季三个部分，因而中秋也称仲秋。八月十 五的月亮比其他几个月的满月更圆，更明亮， 所以又叫做“月夕”，“八月节”。此夜，人 们仰望天空如玉如盘的朗朗明月，自然会期盼 家人团聚。远在他乡的游子，也借此寄托自己 对故乡和亲人的思念之情。所以，中秋又 称“团圆节”。

圓，家到中秋格外親。中秋的月 亮是圓的，中秋的心也是圓的。中秋的月亮含 蓄 、 皎 潔 、 溫 柔 ， 也 是 純潔 、 美 好 、 團圓 的 象 徵 。 在 這樣 一 個 月 圓 之 夜 ， 家 裡 的 人 兒 也 應該 是 圓 的 。 中 秋 的 假 期 ， 離鄉 在 外 的 遊 子 如 果 有 一 點點 可 能 ， 也 要 趕 回 家 裡 看 望 一 下 自 己 的 家 月到中秋分外

人。





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SHS HOLDS CAREER TALK SERIES By: Airish Ann Gerada and Dylan Jeremy A. Uy Preparing for college begins with selecting a school. Senior high school is the two-year preparatory stage for college, and it is in its final year that learners begin applying to universities as early as the first semester's midterms. Hua Siong College of Iloilo, as an institution that believes that her success is inextricably linked to the futures of her students, established a career talk series titled "Looking Beyond SHS." A series of conferences featuring different educational institutions, specifically from Metro Manila, that could potentially be the college of choice for Hua Siong Grade 12 students. The Career Talks series, initiated by the Office of Student Services, is a component of the school's Career Guidance Program, which aims to collaborate with various colleges and universities in assisting students to improve their college and career readiness by providing information about various institutions that offer varied courses that could cater to the student's chosen career path.

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Top universities have offered their time and effort to provide graduating students with extensive information on how to apply for admissions for the upcoming school year 20232024. The first session was held in collaboration with De La Salle University (DLSU), then Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and finally the University of Asia and Pacific (UA&P). The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Mapua University also offered their invites. The Career Talks series is delivered via Zoom, a virtual platform. The Office of Student Services is emailing the learners days before the session date to give them a heads up on what's coming. Each conference thoroughly discusses the many courses offered by each university, as well as the proper course that corresponds with a given job. It also addresses the many financing sources, scholarships, and financial aid that students may be eligible for, as well as the application processes. The program also includes open forums that are initiated in order to answer the queries of the learners.

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PG HINAMPANG ‘22: A SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR By Chelle Denise Huyaban

After two years of COVID-19 disruptions, the Phoenix Graders Department held its intramurals program with the theme “Hinampang 2022” last September 23 and 24, 2022 in the Ledesco Campus. The goals of this year’s Hinampang were to help develop the learners' social, mental, emotional, and physical health and serve as an avenue for physical activities and a chance for the learners to explore and discover their hidden potential in sports. A total of 12 teams joined the program. The Grades 1-3 learners battled in various Laro ng Lahi and a 3x3 basketball game, while the learners of Grades 4-6 competed in 4 major games: table tennis, badminton, volleyball, and basketball. The Grade 6 Main and Ledesco Campus emerged victors as they tied for the Overall Champion of the Hinampang, followed by the Grade 5 Ledesco Campus as first runner-up, Grade 5 Main Campus as second runner-up, Grade 4 Ledesco Campus as third runner-up, and Grade 4 Main Campus as fourth runner-up. The successful 2-day event was filled with competitive yet cheerful spirits from the learners and teachers as they took a break from usual academic work by partaking in the activities.

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PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Advisers

Ma. Angela Secosana

Chelle Denise Huyaban

Cherlyn Gamao

Mary Joy de los Santos

Maria Loren Daguro

Lynleh Joy Almaquer

Allen Sio

Joshua Abelarde

Contributors

Steah Anne Tolosa

Paul Danie Almeñana Fritzie Marie Fernandez

Anyah Nicolette Ting

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Airish Ann Gerada

Julyza Uy

Dylan Jeremy Uy

Raine Bacculinao

Vian Alexander Villa

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