Republic of the Philippines

Pasay City South High School

Schools Division Office - Pasay City

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 11 & 12

Stem Up Year 4 Culminates in a Physical Event                                                                                       Stem Up Year 4 Culminates in a Physical Event                                                                                                           by: Mr. Victor Tubilan The partnership program between Pasay City South High School and TELSTRA Philippines Foundation through Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) has progressed to its fourth year of helping STEM students to develop and enhance their research skills. The STEM UP Year 4 culminated last June 24, 2022, in a physical event after two successive years of holding the celebration virtually. The event was graced by some of the significant people from the SDO Pasay City, represented by Dr. Loreta B. Torrecampo, CESO IV, Schools Division Superintendent, Telstra Philippines President, Mr. Benjamin Romualdez, and PBSP Executive Director Mr. Elvin Ivan Uy. Parents of the STEM students were also present as well as some of the alumni of the STEM UP projects in the previous years. Aside from physically holding the activity, this year’s concluding program of the STEM UP project is different from the three previous years.  Parents who arrived as early as 7:00 o’clock in the morning were invited to participate in the program and got a chance to witness their child’s Science Investigatory Research output presentation with the VIPs and volunteers from Telstra and PBSP. Another notable part of the program was the presence of some alumnae from STEM UP Year 2 project who is already patent holders, have graced the event and gave their inspirational testimonies on how they were able to attain such achievement during their senior high school years as STEM students. In the one-hour program held at the school gymnasium, Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino expressed her gratitude to Telstra Philippines Foundation, PBSP, and SDO Pasay for their continuous support of the school even during the very challenging time of the pandemic. Before the highlight of the program- the awarding of winners, an interactive quiz bee entitled “Are you Smarter Than a High Schooler’ was held. It was participated by students, and Telstra & PBSP volunteers. The team of Isaiah Jendric B. Dehesa (STEM student) and Mr. Benjamin Romualdez, Telstra Philippines president emerged as the champion. This was followed by the awarding of winners of the STEM UP 4 research project entries. Of the eighteen research projects submitted, a special Social Media Award was given to the project with the highest number of likes and reactions from PBSP and Telstra volunteers. The research entry entitled “Pulverized Asian Green Mussel’s Shell (Perna veridis) as Partial Aggregate in Concrete Cement Production” by Isiah Jendric Dehesa, Mary Abigail Juz, Venice Joy Junco was adjudged First Place in this year’s STEM UP research project. Finalists from Group 17: Raven B. Lescano, Bianca Eunice R. Ramos, Mylene C. Gajelomo, and Jemmerson Mikhail H. Balmocina and Group 7: Cajano Erick Paul N., Terrazola, Nathaniel, Insular, Mark Anthony have placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. The event concluded with the enjoyment of a delicious, packed lunch courtesy of Telstra Philippines foundation and PBSP. This year’s research group leaders with the STEM SGH, Mrs. Editha F. Alimbuyuguen and STEM teachers posed for a photo opt after the awarding ceremony. The Third Place STEM UP awardee as Best in Research Project receive their plaque and token from TELSTRA and PBSP representatives. The First Place STEM UP awardee as Best in Research Project receive their plaque and token from TELSTRA and PBSP representatives. The Second Placer STEM UP awardee as Best in Research Project receive their plaque and token from TELSTRA and PBSP representatives.

The Garden for the Future The Garden for the Future By Mr.Remart A. Balingit As part of the generation who grew up with fast food and canned goods, eating right is a huge obligation. According to the Harvard School of Public Health (2015), half the content in our plates should be filled with healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits. However, due to the costs and the abundance of choices, the regulatory amount of healthy selections are often not followed. To minimize the effect of this problem, the project “Gulayan sa Pamayanan” was launched at Pasay City South High School in Partnership  by the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry last January 2022. Spearheaded by  Pasay City South High School with  the leadership of Mrs. Editha F. Almbuyuguen for SHS and Mr. Dominador Torio for JHS, the project was already implemented in the School  with the help of the stakeholders and the barangay officials. One of the purposes of the project is to give jobs and livelihood to the communities with the use of technology such as Enriched Potting Preparation (EPP) and Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics. The Enriched Potting Preparation (EPP) is a way to make it easier and cheaper for people to plant in their homes using only three things: bottle, potting medium, and compost soil extract (CSE). The bottle will serve as the plant container, the potting medium will be the soil needed for plant growth, and the compost soil extract (CSE) from the compost will provide the nutrition that will cultivate the crops. This can be easily done even in a small space. On the other hand, the Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics is a system for vegetable production even without soil. It only needs seedlings, Styrofoam, and boxes that will speed up the process of giving the nutrition it needs. Like Enriched Potting Preparation or EPP, it only requires little space and inexpensive materials for the crops. The project can make a big difference to a community. Due to the pandemic, many people lost their jobs and became impoverished to buy their daily necessities. According to a survey released in 2021, of 1,000 people, 64% lost their jobs when the lockdown began. Through it, the quality of life of individuals and families will be improved. It will also provide a solution to the shortage of vegetables and fruits in large and urbanized cities such as Manila. It will be unnecessary and expensive to import from neighboring provinces to get nutritious food. Furthermore, the materials needed for the plan are few and affordable; Plastic bottles often found at home, Styrofoam frequently used in restaurants, and the seeds of used fruits or vegetables which can also be set aside for future crops. If the vision will be successful in places like our school, it will serve as a stepping stone that teaches the next generation the value of eating right, caring for the environment, and working together to achieve a goal. Planting together can strengthen the relationship of youth with each other because they will create a better future for themselves – a healthy and clean environment. Given that “Gulayan sa Pamayanan” will strengthen food security, provide employment, and increase the quality of life in residential areas, it is therefore easy to say that even though there are still many food choices for the next generation, they are more likely to choose the one that is best for them because it is more affordable and easier to obtain – available exclusively at their own homes.

PCSHS Celebrates International Women’s Day PCSHS Celebrates International Women’s Day MAGDALENA P. JEREZ Teacher III Previous Next                March 8 is marked every year as the celebration of International Women’s Day worldwide, and Pasay City South High School (PCSHS) has been observing this significant celebration along with the other people, particularly the women in the whole world as a manifestation of its support and recognition of the significant role of women in the development and progress in the society.               Pasay City South High School took part in the celebration of the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration with its theme: We Make Change for Women: Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran last March 8, 2022, (Tuesday) from 8:00 am to 12:00nn at the PSCHS school grounds. The celebration was led by our school head, Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, a very strong woman and a transformational leader in her own right. She was assisted by our assistant principal, Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familiaran who has expressed his support to the great contribution of women in society particularly in the academe. The said celebration was actively participated in by the PCSHS GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) headed by the GFPS coordinator, Mrs. Salvacion Prado, the JHS Department Heads, the SHS Subject Group Heads, and the PCSHS non-teaching staff.               The celebration was divided into four parts which are as follows: Part I: Flag Raising Ceremony; Part II: Launching of 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration; Part III: Morning Break; and Part IV which was the Meeting of GAD Focal Point System (GFPS).              The launching of the 2022 National Women’s Month at PCSHS included the Kick-off parade which was joyfully participated in by the Gad Focal Point System members, the JHS Department Heads, and the SHS Subject Group Heads. The group was led by none other than the very hard-working PCSHS Principal Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, and the ever-supportive Assistant Principal, Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familiaran. The launching also included the very symbolic posting of the GAD tarpaulin at the PCSHS Main Gate, a Zumba which was led by the very energetic MAPEH teacher Mrs. Ethel S. Donesa, and of course the very inspiring messages of Mrs. Tolentino and Dr. Familiaran who both in their messages strongly recognized that women indeed could do and contribute great things to the development and improvement of the society with due respect to the opposite sex.                     The launching of the Women’s Celebration was facilitated by Mrs. Ginalyn Allen who acted as the program EMCEE and Mrs. Salvacion Prado, the GFPS Coordinator.                    This year’s launching of the International Women’s Celebration ended with a meeting that was attended by the members of the GFPS. The participants have shown their recognition of the continuing and emerging women’s empowerment and gender equality issues and concerns, challenges, and commitments.