Multiple Intelligence Test for incoming freshmen of PEHS

By Roxette Latonio

Around one hundred sixty students have taken the online Multiple Intelligence Test from June 7 - 11, 2010 at the (PEHS) Punta Engano High School.

Multiple Intelligence (MI) is Howard Gardner’s psychological theory about people and their different types of intelligences.

Geralyn Bacolod , an incoming freshman said, “Most of the items are difficult for me to answer but there are also few items that are easy enough to understand. However, this test is a big help for me because, I know now which intelligences I am capable with.”

Test Coordinator Marie Rose Dichos said , “ We just want to know what are the learning styles of each of the incoming high school students.”

“I believe it’s better for the teachers to get an idea on how to deal with the different students based on the level of their multiple intelligences. So that we can adjust our teaching strategies.” she added.

“Knowing your learning style will help you develop coping strategies to compensate for your weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths. MI is based on the belief that we all possess at least eight unique intelligences through which we are able to learn/teach new information.”Dichos said.

There are about eight Learning Styles/Intelligences in the test. These are the verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinestethic , musical, intrapersonal, interpersonal and naturalistic.

Linguistic intelligence are naturally good with writing, speaking and memorization. People with logical intelligences are driven by logical and reasoning, Musical are musically gifted. Intrapersonal are adept at looking inward. Interpersonal are good with the people and thrive in social interactions. Visual intelligence are good at remembering images and aware of surroundings. Kinestethic love movement, have good motor skills and aware of their bodies and the naturalistic intelligence has a sensitivity to and appreciation of nature.

Each person possesses and has capacities in all eight intelligences according to the theory of Howard Gardner.

A Song From the Heart

by Federico Nunez

“Inahan sa katawhan, ug kalipay sa masulob-on,
agianan nga matood sa grasya ni Hesus.
Gipuno ka sa Dios sa di maasoy nga kaayohan
Birhen sa Regla, among magbalantay.”

Like the torrential rains of June these words came pouring in as if being freed by unseen forces.

Sometime in August 2009, I was informed about this Halad –Awit sa Birhen, a gospel songwriting contest organized by the Virgin de Regla Parish National Shrine. Its theme: Maghiusa kita kauban ang Birhen sa Regla diha sa pagtubo sa Grasya isip usa ka lawas ni Kristo.

I sat down infront of my computer, took a deep breath & out of the blue the song “Atong Kab-oton ang Kausaban” (its original title is “Akong Inahan, Akong Higala”) literally took its shape as if somebody is dictating me to write the lyrics of this beautiful song. I took my guitar, strum a few notes & the music of this song come tumbling out of the blue.

My talented co-composer, Errol Macoy, Jr., remarked “Tiniguwang ang beat Sir, atong paspason para medyo bagets”. We discovered that there is 4th year student, Rachel Tatoy, who sang like Regine Velasquez, at 4 pm we have recorded a beautiful song using only our outdated PC , a freeware program “Cool Record Edit Pro” and a beatbox made of old plywood (performed by Lloyd Saludaga, a 2nd year student).

I have never dreamed that we would reach the Grand Finals & winning a consolation prize against veteran composers.

274 years since the birth of our parish, only two original hymns have survived, we humbly offer this beautiful song to our patroness Virgen Sa Regla.

I hope that the message of this song will be a catalyst in national unity & transformation.

Eyas Delivers Silver in CVIRAA Arnis Tourney

By Jannien Amado

Marjun Eyas, a junior student at Punta Engaño High School (PEHS), bagged two medals in the regional anyo competitions in Danao City on Feb. 9, 2010.

Eyas received the silver medal in the Anyo Single Stick (Individual Category). The contested event is participated by ten different divisions in the Central Visayas. He was also awarded a bronze medal in the Anyo Double Stick (Individual Category).

“It was fun & I’m going to get that elusive gold medal next year,” Eyas said.

Jannien Amado, a senior student from PEHS, also ranked fourth in the Anyo Double Stick (Individual Category). In the team category, Amado & her companions also ranked fourth in the Anyo Double Stick.

Errol Macoy, Jr. also ranked fifth in the Chess Competition.

Nineteen divisions from the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) participated in this week long event which was hosted by Danao City. The CVIRAA meet is an annual multi-level regional scholastic athletic competition conducted by the Department of Education and participated in by the elementary and secondary pupils / students both from public and private schools.

Tatoy Shines in Radyoke Survival Challenge

by Errol Macoy Jr.

Rachel Tatoy captured the 4th place on the Radyoke Survival Challenge 2009 at the SM Entertainment Plaza on October 22, 2009.

Tatoy belted the song “To Love You More” at the SM mall which sent the crowd roaring.

“I was so nervous, but I have given my best,” said Tatoy.

One of the judges even offered a singing contract for the new diva.

Tatoy emerges as the weekly winner last October 10, 2009 at the contested DYAR search for Radyoke Survival Challenge 2009.

Tatoy also made it to the Top 13 for the “Halad Awit sa Birhen” song writing contest. The young diva will sing “Atong Kab-oton ang Kahiusahan (isip usa ka lawas ni Kristo), composed by Federico Nuñez & Errol Macoy Jr., on the grand finals on November 7, 2009 at the Virden de la Regla Shrine.

PEHS Snatch Silver in Division Collage Contest

by Stephen Clint Cañamo

Two PEHS students managed to grab the silver medal during the LLC Division Science Fair on Oct. 17, 2009 at Pusok Elementary School.

Khim Carlo Pagobo & Julibee Pagobo, both are junior students, received the silver medal during the collage making contest, which is participated by the different secondary schools in the division of Lapu-lapu City.

“Our design is very unique, we used a 3D effect in our collage,” said Khim Carlo Pagobo.

Four PEHS students also managed to reach the top ten in the division science quiz contest: Sanah Rose Mae Mahusay (1st yr), 9th place; Errol Macoy Jr. (2nd yr), 10th place; Roxette Latonio (3rd yr), 5th place & Stephen Clint Cañamo (4th yr), 10th place.

Honey Pearl Cañamo also managed to secure the 4th place in the Sci-Dama contest.

Arnis Team seize gold in 2009 City Palaro

By Alemar Tomarong

PEHS Arnis Team managed to capture eleven gold medals & one silver medal during the 2009 City Palaro at Mactan Air Base Elementary School on Oct. 2 & 3, 2009.

Marjun Eyas, PEHS team captain, said “In the Anyo Team Single Stick competition (boys & girls) PEHS captured the first place. Three gold medals & one silver medal are awarded to the team in Anyo Individual Single & Double Stick.”

In the Labanan Category, the PEHS team also won two gold medals.

Nur Ismael & Eric Yayon, both are members of the Unit 3 Basketball Team, also won the gold medal.

Errol Macoy, Jr. is also awarded the bronze medal in Chess. Marimar Sumalinog managed to grab the third place in the 1500 meter ran. Webster Villaver clinches the bronze medal in the triple long jump competition.

The following students are members of the PEHS Anyo Team: John Niño Catalonia, Mark Vincent Mahusay, Kierstein Mae Pareja & Janice Nuñez.

Marjun Eyas (Pin weight) & Jannien Amado (Bantam weight) will join the Lapu-lapu City Division Team in the Central Visayas Athletic Association competition this year.

Mahusay, Talingting capture bronze in STEP contest

By Mylodie Mahusay

PEHS students managed to capture two bronze medals in the Dish Gardening & Hair Trimming & Make-up contest during the Student Technologists & Entrepreneurs of the Philippines (STEP) Competition in Babag National High School on October 14, 2009.

“The competition is very competitive, my opponents spent three thousand pesos for their dish garden but they did not make it to the top three,”said Ganie Talingting.

Ganie Talingting is awarded the bronze medal for his dish garden “Dragon Shell”. One of the teachers who witnessed the said event even offered to buy his dish garden.

Marlou “The Magician” Mahusay, a junior student, also captured the bronze medal in the Hair Trimming & Make-up competition.

According to Adonis Pagobo, the PEHS Hair Trimming & Make-up consultant , “Marlou’s work is unique & I am proud of his achievement.”

Webster Villaver & Roxette Latonio also represented the school in the Net Weaving & Bookkeeping Using MS Excel contest.

STEP aims to secure a hopeful and significant place in the world for pupils and students by enhancing technical and entrepreneurial skills while developing leadership potentials and building desirable work values and character.