The Hamlet - CSHS

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Yesterday, the written assessment was held for aspiring Campus Journalists who wish to join The Hamlet and Ang Sitio for the S.Y. 2026 – 2027.

Access the list of passers by clicking the link down below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ELD7HUUjG/

Photos Taken by:
Caleb De Luna
Dave Lozano
Khloe Villaganes
Maureen Bartolome
Cassandra Landicho
Gradel Sumatra
Ashley Saijo
Zamantha Manabat
Eunice Bernabe
Jayryl Dandan
Shane Rivera

✅ 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Campus Journalism Assessment & Interview:
☐ Parent’s Consent
☐ Ballpen / Pencil
☐ Eraser / Correction Tape
☐ Snacks / Packed Lunch
☐ Water Bottle
☐ Camera (Optional)
☐ Creative Mind
☐ Burning Passion to be a Journalist

𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒:
🗓 June 16, 2026
📍Cainta SHS Library
⏰ G12: 8:30 AM – 12 NN | G11: 1 PM – 4 PM
⚠️ Arrive 30 minutes prior to your assigned time.

See you there, future writers! ✍🏻💡

📢 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗

We extend our appreciation to all learners who showed interest in joining the school’s publication team. Your burning desire to be the voice of the community reflects your strong dedication and passion for contributing to the public. 🔥

Assessment and interview will proceed tomorrow, June 16, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. For further announcements, applicants are reminded to stay updated.

Break a leg, future campus journalists! 📰 ✨

⏱ 𝟭 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲!

Following submission, applicants will undergo a brief assessment and interview.

🗓 June 16, 2026
📌 Grade 12: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 Grade 11: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Time is ticking — seize the moment, register to be part of HAMTIO, and tag your fellow aspiring journalists! ✍🏻 ✨

📋 Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ56ck9E0VyvQ1URrCtor3A4BrtQWvqOvFG_95Qa34bySk7A/viewform?usp=publish-editor

🗣 𝗔𝗡𝗢? 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗗 𝗡𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗗 𝗡𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗠𝗜 𝗢𝗛! 𝗠𝗔𝗚-𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗬𝗢!?!?!

Ano pa ang hinihintay ninyo? Maging bahagi na ng at , opisyal na publikasyon ng Cainta Senior High School. Makiisa sa amin upang maghatid ng balita, istorya, at maghayag ng katotohanan sa bayan. ✍️

Isang araw na lang at magsasara na ang aming pintuan kaya huwag nang magpahuli. Sabay-sabay tayong maging boses ng bawat mag-aaral sa paaralan at sa lipunan! 🗞📰

🔗Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ56ck9E0VyvQ1URrCtor3A4BrtQWvqOvFG_95Qa34bySk7A/viewform?usp=publish-editor

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | 𝗜𝗻𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Are we truly free? Every June 12, the entire Nation celebrates — raising flags and commemorating the day the nation broke free from colonial rule. But, 127 years after the independence was declared by General Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898, a lingering question flickers: "Are Filipinos truly free?"

While foreign powers no longer dictate our communities and our futures, corruption, poverty, and inequality continues to chain our people, depriving them of a life far from the promise of "liberty." Though Independence may have been proclaimed in 1898, true freedom remains a work in progress. With the numbers also revealing an uncomfortable reality: according to the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA), 17.54 Filipinos, about 15.5% of the population, live below the poverty line.

Moreover, corruption further pushes the wounds deeper. Funds intended for education? Reduced to "confidential funds.” And Flood Control Projects? Ghosted. As if they never existed. Every peso stolen is a stain to the pride of our independence and liberty, and an insult to our very own heroes who gave their life for our freedom.

Some might argue, Filipinos are already "free" in the sense that they enjoy democratic rights such as elections and constitutional "protection." After all, unlike our ancestors, we possess the power to choose the leaders of our Nation. In that sense, we also are no longer ostracized for being the citizens of our very homeland.

Yet, freedom means little when barriers exist. A citizen may have the right to vote, but can they truly be free when corruption, poverty, and inequality limit their opportunities from birth? How can you call a nation "Independent" when its people are chained by the very system that was supposed to protect them. True freedom loses its meaning when survival becomes a struggle rather than a right. Freedom is not merely the absence of foreign rule — it is the presence of justice, accountability, and equal opportunity.

Overall, as the Nation celebrates the Day of Independence, Filipinos must remember that freedom is not a "reward" nor an "inheritance" — but a responsibility to be upheld and defended. The fight for freedom did not end when the revolution did decades ago. It's a continuous battle where Filipinos fight corruption, challenge the system and uplift the marginalized sector. The greatest tribute we can offer our Nation is not remembrance alone, but the courage to complete the freedom our Heroes envisioned.

Happy 128th Independence Day! 🇵🇭

Illustrated by: Gabriel Martin Esguerra

Today, June 11, 2026, we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Province of Rizal — the place we proudly call home. This special day is about the strength of every Rizaleño. It is a day to honor our past and look forward with hope.

As we celebrate the 125th Rizal Province Day, let us honor the people, traditions, and milestones that have shaped our province into what it is today. May this occasion remind us of our shared history and strengthen our commitment to building a more united, progressive, and empowered Rizal for generations to come. Happy 125th Rizal Province Day!

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | The Hamlet and Ang Sitio, the official publications of Cainta Senior High School, conducted room-to-room visits in search of aspiring campus journalists.

Applicants are required to fill out the registration form. Submissions validity vary from June 9 until June 15.

⬇️ Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ56ck9E0VyvQ1URrCtor3A4BrtQWvqOvFG_95Qa34bySk7A/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Captured by:
Crista Galvez
Daisy Maquidato
Marvin Lopez
Jayryll Dandan
Jenelyn Olayan
Ryan Lingon

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗞𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘁!

This school year is only beginning, but your willingness to take on responsibility and help lead the publication already says a lot about your dedication. A new chapter means new challenges, deadlines, and memories ahead, and we know you’ll handle them with both passion and determination.

May this year bring you growth, inspiration, and countless moments worth remembering inside and outside the newsroom. Wishing you a birthday filled with happiness, good people, and the excitement of everything still waiting for you this year.