Buklod Diwa

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On December 17, 2025, students gathered in the Multi-Purpose Hall following the PUP LHS Academic Contest. Ms. Hannah Bethel Reyes gave the introductory comments to kick off the awarding. Parents and other students expressed their love and support for the contestants. Candidates came forward to get their well-deserved awards and to have their pictures taken. This award represents the students' hard work and is a testament to the effort and commitment they put into their individual competitions.

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The PUPLHS academic contest began on December 12, 2025, and ended on December 16, 2025, giving talented students an opportunity to use their knowledge, skills, and ideas. As students from grades 7 through 10 competed, a genuinely competitive environment developed as they collaborated to provide insightful answers, talk persuasively, and write with perseverance. These tournaments foster teamwork and camaraderie in addition to motivating students to compete and improve their skills. These contests not only encourage students to join competitions and hone their abilities but also allow teamwork and fellowship to prosper.

Candidates gathered in the Science Laboratory on the first day of the Essay Writing competition, where they were assigned a particular subject to write about. The General Information Quiz Bee followed, where students raced to provide prompt answers to questions. Candidates were assigned a topic and a word restriction for their essay creation during the Pagsulat ng Sanaysay competition, which took place in the AVR.Additionally, the Information and Technology Quiz Bee was held in the Multi-Purpose Hall as the final competition on the first day. Students demonstrated their collaboration and teamwork by giving their best answers.

The Basic Statistics and Basic Mathematics Quiz Bee kicked off the second day's academic competition. Students were pre-selected to compete and collaborate in groups. The Social Science Quiz Bee took place at the library. where each section's single student competed against the others. Then arose Dagliang Talumpati, a competition in which participants use improvisation while speaking Filipino.

Finally, we had the Philippine History, Culture, and Arts Quiz Bee, which was held in the library, and the Extemporaneous Speaking, which was also held in the AVR.

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On December 17, 2025, the PUPLHS Music Recital was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall with the theme "Himig ng Kapaskuhan: Mga Awit ng Saya." Students from various sections and grade levels joyfully performed songs using the instruments that were assigned to them, capturing the spirit of Holiday Cheer. Eliana Marie M. Arellano, president of Pangkat Tinig, gave the opening remarks after Pangkat Tinig led our national anthem and opening prayer. Pangkat Tinig stunned the crowd with their own performance at the beginning of the recital. After that, Ms. Joy Krestel D. Balungcas formally introduced Ms. Nicolah Marie Lim, our guest speaker, who gave us an amazing performance.

The performances of pupils in grades 7 through 10 followed. In order to offer us a flawless performance, these pupils practiced nonstop. Their hours of effort and commitment to this music recital are evident in every strum and melody. Pangkat Tinig delivered us another amazing performance as the tournament drew to a close. The celebration was formally closed by Ms. Liezl M. Fojas, the adviser of Pangkat Tinig.

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Matapos ang masusi at malawakang pagsasaayos sa dambana, pormal na muling pinasinayaan sa publiko ang makasaysayang bahay at museo ng ating bayaning si Apolinario Mabini sa loob ng PUP Sta. Mesa Campus nitong Disyembre 10, 2025.

Sa pangunguna ng tagapangulo ng Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas, Taga-pangulo Regalado Trota Jose Jr., at ng Tagapangulo ng Komite ng Senado sa Edukasyong Tersiyaryo, Teknikal, at Bokasyonal, at masugid na tagapagtaguyod ng pamanang lahi at kultura, Senadora Loren Legarda, layunin ng Dambana at Museo na higit na mapalapit sa mga kabataang Pilipino, partikular na sa mga Iskolar ng Bayan, ang buhay, kaisipan, kabayanihan ng Utak ng Himagsikan. Sumisimbolo ang muling pagbubukas ng Dambana at Museo sa pagkakaisang pangalagaan at muling alalahanin ang ating kasaysayan sa gitna ng modernong panahon. Nagbibigay rin ito ng karunungan at inspirasyon sa mga kabataan na magpatuloy sa pagsulong ng kapayapaan at karapatang pantao ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino.

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“𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆”— 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 ‘𝟴𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗛𝗦 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆

In celebration of the LHS 71st Founding Anniversary, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗙. 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻, 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝘆 𝗖. 𝗗𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘇𝗺𝗮𝗻, and some 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 ’𝟴𝟱, led the inauguration of the newly refurbished LHS Library.

Driven by their shared commitment to give back, the Batch ’85 worked in unity to support the evolving needs of the school’s learning hub. Their generous contribution includes new shelves, chairs, blinds, and improved lighting—enhancements that significantly elevate the library’s functionality and atmosphere.

The whole LHS community extends its gratitude to Batch ’85 for sponsoring the refurbishment of the library. Their unwavering support and generosity have transformed the space into a more conducive environment for reading, research, and growth. Because of their dedication, students and teachers alike can enjoy a brighter, more inspiring learning haven.

The newly refurbished library now stands as a proud accomplishment to what can be achieved when alumni, students, faculty, staff, and partners unite with a common purpose. It is a renewed space that embodies community, collaboration, and a vision for enriched learning.

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“𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆”—𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

As part of the LHS 71st Founding Anniversary celebration, students from different sections took the stage to showcase their remarkable vocal talents. The event highlighted the versatility of LHSians—proving that they excel not only in academics but also in the performing arts, confidently sharing their wonderful voices before the audience.

The program concluded with the announcement of winners:
𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗹 of 8-Loyalty
𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘀 of 9-Bookkeeping
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 of 8-Honesty

The winners received certificates and monetary prizes generously donated by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟴. His support added excitement and recognition to the celebration, making the experience even more meaningful for the student performers.

The entire LHS community expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Joven Roberto for sponsoring the prizes for this event. His generosity and commitment to uplifting young talents continue to inspire the LHSians, fostering a culture that celebrates excellence, passion, and growth.

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“𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆”—The PUP Laboratory High School celebrated its 71st Founding Anniversary last November 14, 2025 at the LHS Multi-Purpose Hall and Grounds. The celebration began with a Thanksgiving Mass presided over by Father Stephen Mifsud.

This was followed by a Convocation featuring guest speaker 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻 from the Class of 1982, who fondly reminisced about her experiences at PUPLHS. Her heartfelt words of wisdom inspired the current batch of students to strive harder and uphold the spirit of unity in pursuing academic excellence.

After the convocation, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔. 𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 formally launched the project “𝘗𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥: 𝘈𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯𝘪-𝘓𝘦𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘜𝘗𝘓𝘏𝘚.” This initiative aims to enhance the LHS grounds through fundraising activities in collaboration with alumni members.

The celebration also showcased various student-led events, including 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗟𝗛𝗦 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, where students displayed their vocal talents, and the 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆’𝘀 pop-up stalls, which offered an array of snacks for the school community.

The success of this celebration would not have been possible without the support of the alumni, teachers, staff, and student organizations. It was a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and meaningful experiences for all LHSians—truly an unforgettable celebration.