“Ligtas ang may alam” is a popular statement on disaster preparedness. It is a statement that simplifies the famous line “Kung walang knowledge, walang power” by Ernesto “Ka Ernie” Baron, a well-known weatherman of ABS-CBN. Indeed, learning more about disasters can save us and there is no better way to do it than through music.

Last July 13, the album Handa… Awit… Lindol! was launched at the PHIVOLCS Auditorium. It was a project headed by Prof. Glecy Atienza of the Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature at University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman College of Arts and Letters and was produced under the funding of UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD). The tracks in it were composed by members of the organization known as “Guro sa Sining ng Bayan”. Its goal is simple, that is to help educate the listeners about disaster preparedness through singing. With a mixture of R&B, ballad, and rock rhythms, you will surely love listening to its songs over and over again while learning.

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Busdi Integrated School (BIS) won first runner up in the Dance Drama Competition against the other 10 public and private secondary schools in the Division of Malaybalay City during the Children’s Night Celebration at Bukidnon State University Gymnasium, November 29.

The dancers enthralled the audience and the pool of judges with their powerful dance moves depicting the story of a mother who was a rape victim. Her unwanted daughter longed and dreamt for the warmth of mother’s love. Hence, she did everything to please her mother. However, circumstances pulled them apart. Her mother was stuck at her vices; gambling, drinking, smoking and drugs. Despite the daughters’ excellent academic performance, she was rejected knowing that her presence reminds her of the shame she suffered from her perpetrator. Consequently, out of desperation, her daughter was influenced by her peers and went out of track. Her mother’s realization of her mistakes became the turning point of the story which eventually led to reconciliation.

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Hon. Nicolas C. Jurolan, Malaybalay City councilor and chairman of the Committee on Education attended the oath-taking and fellowship of the Division of Malaybalay City promoted and newly hired employees under the Schools Division Office (SDO’s) rationalization structure with the theme, “Overcoming Education Reform Challenges through Quality Public Service”.

The ceremony and fellowship was held at Roberto’s Place, Casisang, Malaybalay City, November 6.

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It cannot be denied that a cell phone is a common thing among elementary pupils. As observed, school children have more time manipulating their cell phones rather than reading their books and answering their assignments. According to some teachers, cell phones can bring great disruptions in the classroom. From replying to text messages, moving around the room, to lessons interjected by ringtones, and peeping at phones to share non-sense jokes with classmates.

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