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On April 9, 2026, the country observes Araw ng Kagitingan, a national holiday that commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino and American soldiers during World War II.
1942 April 9th, marked the Fall of Bataan, a pivotal moment in the country's history, as Filipino and American forces surrendered to the Japanese army after a grueling 99-day battle. The heroic defense of Bataan against overwhelming odds has become a symbol of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
The valor displayed by the soldiers during the Fall of Bataan and the Bataan Death March is a testament and a reminder to the strength and determination of the Filipino people. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten, and their legacy continues to inspire generations to stand up for freedom, justice, and the rights of the nation.
As the nation honors the heroes of Bataan, the opportunity to reflect on the importance of patriotism, courage, and unity. Their bravery serves as a reminder to strive for a brighter future, built on the principles of freedom, justice, and peace.
Cordova Public College (CPC) participated in the Falculan Twins’ Review Center (FTRC) Regional Battle of the Brains Cebu Cluster held on April 11, 2026, at the CAP College Building along Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City.
Representing the college in the academic competition were Ian Pogoy Petallar, a fourth-year Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) Major in English student; Darlene Villaceran, a fourth-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) student; and Chloe Faith Villaceran, a third-year BEEd student, who competed individually against participants from various institutions.
The participants were guided by coaches Ma’am Erica Dico and Ma’am Jenysel Cadungog, with the support of College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean Dr. Jenylen Cabiso.
Through their participation, CPC representatives exemplified dedication to learning and excellence, highlighting the institution’s commitment to developing competent and future-ready educators.
Words | Petals
Layout | Jean Rachel
Staff members of the Banag-Banag school publication gathered at the CPC Audio-Visual Room (AVR) on April 11, 2026, for a Seminar-Workshop on News, Sports, and Feature Writing. The event aimed to strengthen their journalistic skills. Held from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the activity featured Dr. Philip Donald P. Herrera as the guest speaker.
The program began with registration, facilitated by the News and Sports Department, followed by an opening prayer led by Ms. Johanna Fe Tampus. The preliminaries included the singing of the national anthem and the Cordova and CPC hymns, formally opening the event. The masters of ceremonies, Shane Yagong and Dave Sumagang, smoothly guided the flow of activities. Mr. Sherwin Tirol, the school publication adviser, delivered his welcome address.
To energize the participants, the Feature Department conducted a journalism-related activity before the main workshop, setting an engaging and lively atmosphere for the session.
During the workshop proper, Dr. Herrera shared valuable insights and guided participants on how to effectively write news, sports, and feature articles. He emphasized that writers have a significant responsibility in sharing and managing information, urging them to combat misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, and to avoid potential biases.
Following each lecture, staffers were divided into four groups and tasked with writing an article using a provided fact sheet. This hands-on activity allowed participants to apply the concepts discussed. Each group presented their article, after which another assigned group provided feedback, highlighting strengths and suggesting areas for improvement. Dr. Herrera then offered his perspective on each article, hoping to help improve the quality of future writing. The interactive session enabled staffers to collaborate and deepen their understanding of the writing process.
The program concluded with the awarding of certificates and a closing prayer, marking the end of a meaningful and productive seminar-workshop for all Banag-Banag staffers.
The Seminar workshop marks a significant step towards empowering talented journalist to become bearers of truth, and telling inspiring stories in Cordova Public College.
Words | Mikaellah Apuda
Photos | Frank Louis Aca-ac & Niña Pradilla
Layout | Jean Rachel
LOOK | CTE Faculty visit off-campus teaching interns in Lapu-Lapu and Cordova
A total of 314 teaching interns from the College of Teacher Education (CTE) have been deployed to various partner schools across Lapu-Lapu City and Cordova, Cebu.
Affirming support for their practice teaching journey, the teaching interns were visited by Dr. Jenylen T. Cabiso, Dean of the College of Teacher Education.
Accompanying the Dean were CTE faculty members Mrs. Malou Dela Piedra, who joined the visits for the Lapu-Lapu City schools, and Mr. Emmanuel Ando, who assisted at the schools in Cordova. The team conducted on-the-spot monitoring to provide guidance and evaluate the progress of the interns in the field.
The monitoring circuit was conducted on the following dates:
- March 3: The team visited interns at Babag National High School and Babag 2 Elementary School.
- March 4: Visits continued at Gun-ob National High School, Poblacion Elementary School, Marigondon Elementary School, and Marigondon High School.
- March 10: The faculty monitored interns at Subabasbas, Sudtunggan, Bankal Elementary School, Mactan National High School, and Maribago National High School.
- March 23: The final leg of the visits focused on Cordova schools, including Catarman, Cordova Central, Pilipog, Bang-bang, Day-as, and Alegria.
Dr. Cabiso expressed her gratitude to the cooperating mentors and school heads for their unwavering support in molding our future educators.
“I am very grateful to all the cooperating school heads, mentors, and parents of our teaching interns for guiding our future educators in their journey. I am truly happy that CPC has become an instrument in helping them reach their dreams. I am a living testimony to how this institution shapes the minds of students and touches their hearts. Indeed, in unity, there is strength. With everyone's help, and most of all, with God, all things are possible.”
Words | Johanna Fe Tampus
Layout | Jean Rachel Nacua
Team Amity Crowned Overall Champion at CPC 21st Foundation IT Day
The Cordova Public College (CPC) BSIT Department celebrated the school’s 21st Foundation Anniversary with an action-packed "IT Day" on March 19, 2026, at the Cordova Sports Complex. Carrying the theme "We Dream It, We Do It," the event showcased the technical skills, creativity, and sportsmanship of the student body.
The celebration opened with welcoming remarks from the Dean of the College of Computer Studies, Mr. Nicasio P. Amoin Jr., followed by an inspiring message about the "Hackathon" from the College President, Dr. Fatima Richell F. Eviota.
The morning kicked off with a competitive Tech Quiz Bowl. Team Abnegation (Team A) took the championship title, proving their technical knowledge, followed by Erudite (Team 😎 and Dauntless (Team A).
The crowd also enjoyed high-quality promotional videos and hilarious parody films. Team Dauntless bagged the award for the Best Promotional Video. Meanwhile, in the gaming arena, Team Amity emerged victorious after an intense Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) match against Abnegation.
The energy stayed high in the afternoon with the much-awaited Mr. and Ms. I.T. 2026. Candidates walked the stage in stunning costumes, portraying popular characters from Mobile Legends.
Mr. Dixon (as Yi Sun-Shin) from Erudite and Ms. Shena (as Angela) from Amity were crowned the grand winners. Joining them in the winning circle were:
1st Runners Up:
Mr. Ethan Charles (Aamon) and Ms. Angel Lyza (Wanwan)
2nd Runners Up:
Mr. Jade Maycho (Yin) and Ms. Karen Jean (Lunox)
3rd Runners Up:
Mr. John Mark (Ling) and Ms. Trisha Mherl (Odette)
Several candidates also received special recognition:
Production Number: Mr. Ethan Charles & Ms. Shena
Best in Costume & Character Portrayal: Mr. Dixon & Ms. Shena
Mr. & Ms. Congeniality: Mr. Ethan Charles & Ms. Mae Ann
People’s Choice Award: Mr. Dixon & Ms. Mae Ann
Sports and Dance Categories
The competition continued with the Mobile Legends finals, where Team Abnegation won a thrilling match against Team Dauntless. In the Hip-Hop Competition, Team Amity was named the Champion after a versatile and amazing performance that wowed the judges.
The Grand Finale
The day ended with a grand awarding ceremony, recognizing the hard work and art of expression of the IT students. Based on the total points from all competitions, Team Amity was declared the Overall Champion of IT Day 2026.
Final Overall Standings:
Grand Champion: Team Amity
1st Runner Up: Team Dauntless
2nd Runner Up: Team Abnegation
3rd Runner Up: Team Erudite
Words | LM Villar
Photos | Frank Louis & Aki
Layout | Jean Rachel Nacua