DWCL SHS - The Divinian Frontier

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | GAD Activities Engage SHS Students in Promoting Equality

Students of Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL) Senior High School participated in Gender and Development (GAD) activities on April 14, 2026, at Rooms 101–103 and the Computer Laboratory of the Fr. Heinrich Buerschen Building.

Organized by the DWCL SHS Chapter Club for UNESCO in collaboration with the Senior High Executive Board (SHEB) and the DWCL SHS Debate Society, the activities were conducted in line with the theme “Weaving Unity, Breaking Barriers: Shaping a Future Rooted in Equality and Respect.” The event featured the Battle of Wits: Quiz Bee Extravaganza and a Debate Competition in the morning, followed by an Advocacy Paper Making Contest in the afternoon.

The activities underscored the importance of promoting gender awareness, inclusivity, and active student engagement in building a more equitable and respectful school community.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘻 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | First ACE Playground Sets New Benchmark in Student Innovation

In a defining moment for innovation and digital education, the Senior High School Department of Divine Word College of Legazpi held its 1st SHS Aralinks Coding Education (ACE) Playground on April 13, 2026, at Rooms 101 and 103 of the Fr. Heinrich Bürschen Building.

The event served as a dynamic platform showcasing the creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities of Grade 11 and Grade 12 students through their mobile application projects. Grade 11 presented an interactive learning companion app, while Grade 12 introduced a Mobile Information Hub App for Legazpi City.

The event also recognized outstanding students’ projects for their excellence and innovation. In the Grade 11 category, the TutorMe! App developed by Bp. William Finnemann, SVD earned 1st place, followed by the Study with Snoopy App by Fr. Juan Carullo Jr. in 2nd place, and the Review Arcade App by Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD in 3rd place.

In the Grade 12 category, the Life Line Connect Legazpi App by Fr. Johanness Scheiermann, SVD secured 1st place, while the Legazpi Hotline Bling App by Fr. Erasio Flores, SVD placed 2nd, and the OneTap Legazpi App by Fr. Miguel Hergesheimer, SVD in 3rd place.

The ACE Playground marks a milestone in advancing technology-driven education and fostering students innovation.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘳𝘯𝘪 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘳, 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘻, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦

𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 | 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟗

On this day, we pay tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and steadfast spirit of the Filipino heroes who fought for our freedom.

This Araw ng Kagitingan 2026, we look back on the courage of those who stood strong despite trials and hardships. Their legacy teaches us that heroism is not only found in history, but in the everyday actions of those who choose to stand for what is just.

As members of the youth and as Filipinos, may we continue to uphold their values; showing courage, unity, and love for our nation in everything we do.

𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻! 🇵🇭

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘈ñ𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘷𝘰
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Culminating Activity Concludes Pabula Project at Bongalon ES

The Senior High School Department of Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL), through its Community Extension Services (CES), held the culminating activity of the Pabula Project, a reading and literacy program, on March 24, 2026, at Bongalon Elementary School in Barangay Bongalon, Daraga, Albay. The activity aimed to promote and strengthen literacy among pupils.

The activity was organized by the CES coordinator, Ms. Marjorie May Balatucan, LPT, MBA and was accompanied by selected GPTCA officers, faculty, and students. It featured interactive games, distribution of snacks, and turn over of learning materials, enhancing pupils’ interest in reading and supporting their overall learning development.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘳. 𝘕𝘪𝘬𝘬𝘰 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯, 𝘓𝘗𝘛

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | SHEB 2026 Aspirants Highlight Change, Transparency in Miting de Avance

On March 23, 2026, the Miting de Avance for the Senior High Executive Board (SHEB) Election for S.Y. 2026-2027 was held at the St. Joseph Freinademetz Memorial Gymnasium. The event aimed to emphasize the significance of Grade 11 students’ vote in selecting future leaders. It provided the running candidates with an opportunity to present their visions and inspire their fellow students to vote thoughtfully and purposefully.

The SHEB aspirants were given time to deliver individual speeches and declare their manifesto to highlight their advocacies, platforms, and goals for the Senior High School Department. The speeches were followed by the Open Forum portion, where candidates addressed their plans and their qualifications for the roles they are running for.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘺 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | Miting De Avance 2026

Let’s take a look back at the responses of the Senior High Executive Board (SHEB) aspiring candidates during the Open Forum portion of the Miting De Avance 2026.

The questions were sourced from the SHS community including the Senior High Executive Board, The Divinian Frontier, alongside contributions from the student body through Google Forms and on-the-spot queries, which ensured a diverse range of perspectives.

This portion served as an opportunity for the student body to evaluate and reflect on the candidates’ capabilities, guiding them as they make informed decisions before they cast their votes. It allowed aspiring leaders to share their visions, present how they plan to implement their platforms, and address how they intend to resolve problems within the council.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘳
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘨𝘢𝘰

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | SHS Community Gathers for First Friday Mass ‎

The Senior High School Department of Divine Word College of Legazpi came together in observance of the First Friday Mass on March 6, 2026, at the Nativity Chapel.

The eucharistic celebration was presided over by Fr. Jhonatan A. Letada, SVD. It convened students and faculty members to pause for worship and reflection through prayer and thanksgiving.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘺 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘢 𝘈𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 | 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇

This month, we honor the power, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere.

Women’s History Month is more than a celebration. It is a tribute to the women who dared to dream, who refused to be silenced, and who continue to rise despite every challenge placed before them. In every classroom, every home, and every community, women are shaping the future with courage, compassion, and strength.

To the women who paved the way, the women who continue the fight, and the young girls who will one day lead the world, your voices matter, your dreams are valid, and your strength changes history. May we continue to uplift one another, break barriers, and build a world where every woman is seen, heard, and empowered.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘯̃𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘷𝘰
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | Pabula Project Ignites Creativity Among Bongalon ES Pupils

On February 27, 2026, Senior High School students of Divine Word College of Legazpi conducted the Pabula Project as part of the Community Extension Services (CES) at Bongalon Elementary School (BES) in Brgy. Bongalon, Daraga, Albay.

The program was organized by the CES Coordinator, Ms. Marjorie May Balatucan, LPT, MBA. The students prepared their own stories and led interactive games and snacks, giving the pupils a fun and meaningful learning experience.

Through the project, the students showcased their dedication to service, literacy, and community engagement, demonstrating how interactive activities can inspire and empower young learners.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘳𝘯𝘪 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘻

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | Business Simulation, HUMSS Film Fest Engage Divinian Crowd

Showcasing both business competence and creative storytelling, the Senior High School students of Divine Word College of Legazpi took part in the Business Enterprise Simulation and the first-ever HUMSS Film Festival held from February 24–26, 2026, at the Fr. Heinrich Buerschen Building.

Organized by The Investors Club and The Humanist Engagement Society, the week-long event officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured booth and film presentations and concluded with a program that honored students' active participation and excellence in said activities.

The simultaneous implementation of the two major activities aimed to foster innovation, experiential learning, and creativity among SHS Divinians.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘻 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | DWCL Joins March of Heroes in Commemoration of EDSA 40th Anniversary

Demonstrating solidarity in commemorating a significant chapter in Philippine history, the academic community of Divine Word College of Legazpi participated in the March of Heroes on February 25, 2026, in observance of the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Led by school administrators, students, faculty and non-teaching members joined a commemorative march that began at St. Agnes Academy and concluded at St. Gregory the Great Cathedral. The event aimed to honor the courage, unity, and sacrifices of Filipinos who fought for democracy and freedom, reminding the community of the enduring legacy of those who stood for justice.

The observance served as a meaningful reminder that the sacrifices of Filipino heroes are not just history, but a call to uphold democracy, unity, and integrity in everyday life.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘳𝘯𝘪 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢

𝐄𝐃𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟐𝟓

Today, we remember the courage and unity shown during the EDSA People Power Revolution, a moment when ordinary Filipinos came together to stand up for freedom and democracy.

40 years ago, on February 25, 1986, millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, not with weapons, but with prayers, hope, and an unwavering belief that change was possible. Students, workers, parents, religious leaders, and countless others stood side by side, proving that the strength of a nation lies in its people.

As we commemorate this day, may we carry the spirit of EDSA in our daily lives. May we choose courage over silence, truth over fear, and unity over division. The story of EDSA lives on in each generation, reminding us that our voices matter and that together, we can shape a better future.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘈𝘯̃𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘷𝘰
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘨𝘢𝘰