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[𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖] St. Joseph College Junior High School Department participated in an earthquake drill as part of a nationwide disaster preparedness exercise. Wearing protective gear, students and personnel carried out safety procedures and emergency response measures during the activity.

The drill aimed to enhance awareness and preparedness, ensuring that the school community is equipped to respond effectively to future natural disasters.

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Youone Pabalinas, The Shield | NEWS

[𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘] 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

Another school year, another day begins.
The bell rings with that familiar chime.
Yet beneath our smiles lies the weight of our losses and wins,
accumulated over time.

We enter the same building, see the same people,
Yet feel the need to pretend
that the last year we'd shared hadn't pricked at our hearts like a needle
and left us with marks we have yet to comprehend.

Now that it has been unearthed, we must face the truth.
We have come back as different people than we were before.
We've changed so much, although we are still in our youth,
and now we enter a new school year with more to explore.

We find ourselves standing on an uncertain shore,
carrying the lessons, fears, and dreams we hope to see.
We hope that this year will open a new chapter, a door,
allowing us to further explore and discover who we may be.

But I assure you of this, dear reader, 𝘯𝘰𝘴 é𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴:
We will grow beyond yesterday's view,
still chasing distant dreams with hearts defiant,
and we'll learn that there's more than we ever knew.

Although it may be the last year of high school for some of you, and the first for others,
we're all figuring out the difference between who we are now and who we were then.
Keep moving, keep chasing, and have faith that you'll slowly quench that thirst
to open new chapters and experience new things, whether you're in Grade 7 or Grade 10.

So here's to the space where tomorrow is drawn,
where change writes its story in all that we do,
where the person we were before is never truly gone,
but serves as a lesson to love others and love our journey too.

Written by: Ameera Xyriel Cabanban
Graphics by: Micah Aira Millares

THE SHIELD | LITERARY

[𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃] "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." — Ronald Reagan

Every June 12, the Philippine flag rises against the morning sky, carrying with it the story of a nation that once dared to dream of freedom. It is a day marked by remembrance—not of distant dates and forgotten names alone, but of courage that refused to yield and sacrifices that refused to be in vain.

More than a celebration, Independence Day is a reminder. The liberty won by those before us was not simply handed down through the years; it was earned through struggle, unity, and an unwavering belief in a nation worthy of its people. As we honor the past, we are also called to reflect on the present and ask ourselves how we continue to carry that legacy forward.

THE SHIELD | FEATURE

[𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈] 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 9 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨.

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, St. Joseph College Olongapo Junior High School conducted an orientation for Grade 9 students to familiarize them with key changes in the school's updated curriculum.

The orientation, which began at 1:10 p.m., opened with an invocation led by JHS CBS Treasurer Raine Bombales. Following this, Sir Jess C. Ramos, OSA Director, formally welcomed the students and discussed the objectives of the program.

Mr. Robert Fuñe then presented the updated Code of Discipline and shared important reminders for the students. The orientation concluded with a presentation by JHS Vice President Mr. Jonathan Galicia, who introduced the Three-Term Calendar, Classroom Assessment policies, and the Grading System.

The program successfully provided students with a clearer understanding of the new academic system, helping ensure a smooth transition into the upcoming school year.

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Mikaela Rainne Santonil, The Shield | NEWS

[𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈] 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 7 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Yesterday, June 9, 2026, St. Joseph College Olongapo Junior High School conducted an orientation program for incoming Grade 7 learners and their parents to help them prepare for the opening of the new academic year.

The program began with the presentation of the school's objectives by Mr. Jess Ramos, followed by a discussion of the three-term academic calendar by Mr. Jonathan Galicia. He also shared information originally assigned to Mrs. Teresa Sabado regarding the academic transition and essential school updates.

To further familiarize families with the institution, Mr. Jess introduced the school's institutional administrators, while Mr. Robert Fuñe discussed the code of discipline and student conduct policies. After a short recess, Mr. Galicia returned to explain the grading system and assessment procedures.

The orientation concluded with closing remarks, equipping both learners and parents with the knowledge and guidance needed as they begin their journey as members of the Josephian community.

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Erich Chloe Vinoya, The Shield | NEWS

[𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈] 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐮𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐨: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 10 𝐎𝐫𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩

Pormal na binuksan ng St. Joseph College Olongapo ang bagong yugto ng pagkatuto para sa School Year 2026–2027.

Inanyayahan ng paaralan ang mga estudyante na dumalo sa ginanap na oryentasyon para sa mga mag-aaral ng Ika-sampung Baitang.

Pinasimulan ni Ginoong Robert Fuñe ang oryentasyon sa pamamagitan ng makabuluhang panimulang paglalahad ng mga regulasyon sa paaralan, kung saan binigyang-diin niya ang kahalagahan ng kahusayan at disiplina sa pag-aaral.

Kasunod nito, pinangunahan ng punong-guro ng St. Joseph JHS Department na si Ginang Teresa Y. Sabado ang masusing paglalahad ng kabuuang saklaw ng mga aralin na tatalakayin sa loob ng tatlong terminong iskedyul ng pag-aaral, alinsunod sa bagong sistemang ipinatutupad ng Department of Education (DepEd).

Sa huling bahagi ng oryentasyon, idinagdag ng ikalawang punong-guro na si Ginoong Jonathan T. Galicia ang bagong sistema ng pagbibigay ng marka sa mga mag-aaral, gayundin ang mga pagsusulit na layuning higit na mapaunlad ang kaisipan ng mga estudyante tungo sa mas magandang kinabukasan.

Sa tulong ng oryentasyong ito, hindi lamang natututo ang mga mag-aaral sa aspetong akademiko, kundi nahuhubog din silang maging disiplinado at responsableng indibidwal.

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Patrick Royce Lugtu, The Shield | NEWS

[𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈] 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 - 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 8 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

This Monday, June 8, 2026, St. Joseph College Olongapo Junior High School recognizes sophomores through a general orientation aimed at preparing them for the new academic year.

The gathering officially commenced at 8:30 AM with an invocation led by Aron Bernardo, Public Information Officer of the Central Board of Students (CBS). Following the prayer, Mr. Jonathan Galicia, JHS Vice Principal, delivered the opening remarks, formally starting the program and providing an overview of the agenda and expected outcomes.

Mr. Galicia greeted the students and shared important reminders regarding school policies, grading system, and new class schedules. Afterward, Mr. Robert Fuñe discussed the updated code of discipline for this year. The session also featured a presentation by Mrs. Teresa Sabado, who explained the school’s transition to a three-term academic system and expected benefits for students.

The assembly concluded on a positive note, providing the learners with the knowledge and guidance needed for a smooth transition into the new school year.

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Youone Pabalinas, The Shield | NEWS

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝; 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝.

The Shield has come a long way. As the official school publication of St. Joseph College–Olongapo, Inc., it has existed for decades, ensuring that the heart of journalism continues to seek and uphold the truth.

There are times when society challenges the spirit of journalism—through change, conflict, and the ever-evolving voices of the people. In moments like these, journalism has been, and always will be, a way to convey truth, awareness, and inspiration. This is why The Shield is not merely a temporary organization; it is an embodiment of truth where Josephians showcase their talents—whether through writing, art, or their own voices.

As Academic Year 2025–2026 ends, The Shield’s Editorial Board expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the people who have supported and inspired our journalists to pursue the truth. To the Sentinels, readers, and fellow journalists who have made our publication possible, you have become the reason The Shield has endured.

As our journey ends here, we pass the flame on to the next generation. Even through the toughest storms, the coldest winters, and the untamed chaos, The Shield’s flame of truth shall never be extinguished.

And even as seasons change, people come and go, and time leaves the past behind, journalism itself will always persevere.

[𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓]

Good day, Josephians! 📸

Please be informed that all Josephians who requested hard copies of their photos may claim them tomorrow morning, March 19. Kindly visit Room 105 to receive your printed copies.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation as we prepare the prints for release. Thank you for your understanding.