Mapandan Star

We are incredibly proud to announce that 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 has been recognized as the 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗗𝗢 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝟭 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

​This achievement shows our team's commitment to truth, bold storytelling, and the power of the written word.

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐂) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥!

Taking home those placements is no small feat. You've carried the name of our school with excellence and kept the spirit of campus journalism alive.

Keep shining and keep those pens moving—the next headline is yours!

MARIA CHRISTINE V. FERRER
-5th place (Science and Technology Writing)

CZARINA KARYLLE S. DEL ROSARIO
-6th Place (Editorial Writing)

CONGRATULATIONS!

The ink is dry, the vision is clear, and the 𝑴𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 is ready to dazzle. Mapandan National High School’s premier English publication returns with more than just stories—we return with a legacy. We’ve traded the ordinary for the extraordinary, pushing the boundaries of truth and creativity for this year’s Division Schools Press Conference.

Armed with sharpened wit, fearless storytelling, and a relentless drive for journalistic excellence, our team is navigating a new frontier at the Division Schools Press Conference. This isn't just a school paper; it’s our official entry into the chronicles of excellence.

The Star is no longer just a light in the sky—it’s the heat in the headlines.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/181TN7bb8pGtx4_W5LCPDRt-OZio7Tl3W

Congratulations, Team Mapandan! 💪

Under the lights of a Thailand arena, 22-year-old lightweight Serr Delos Santos stood into his first professional fight with determination. Facing India’s Manish Chaudhary, a knockout-heavy opponent with 3 wins and 3 KOs, Serr delivered a performance that marked him not just as a debuting boxer — but as a rising name to watch.

His triumph was strong rather than boisterous. It bore the weight of years of self-control, the patience he had developed since he began boxing at the age of 13, and the fortitude he had developed in his early victories at Mapandan National High School.

The sharpness of his punches and the steadiness of his stance were the only signs of any hardship he kept to himself. His family, his believers, his supporters, and even the non-believers who encouraged him to go farther were the driving forces behind this victory.

After proving himself on an international stage, Serr keeps his message simple for the younger generation: surround yourself with the right people, don’t be afraid to try, and remember that if you lose, it’s a lesson; if you win, keep going.

His motto says it best:
“Always be humble and be blessed."

Serr’s victory in Thailand is more than a debut victory. It is the beginning of a story shaped by humility, built on discipline, and driven by a dream that refuses to fade.

🖊️Karylle Czarina Del Rosario & Lourence Daniel Suyat

𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗽𝗘𝗱, 𝗟𝗚𝗨, 𝗣𝗡𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺

The Department of Education (DepEd), the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mapandan, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) jointly organized a Crime Prevention and Awareness Symposium on September 16, 2025.

The event aims to educate the community on public safety and social well-being.

The symposium began at two o'clock in the afternoon with an opening address from Dr. Dominador V. Nabor Jr., who thanked the parents for attending. Nabor expressed his hope that they would find the event insightful. PTA President, Ptr. Joel D. Valdez followed. He stated that the School Parents-Teachers Association (SPTA) would act as a vital link between the school and parents.

Police Captain Benedict C. Espinoza, the acting Chief of Police Mapandan, stressed the importance of parental guidance and reminded parents that it is illegal for individuals under 18 to drive motor vehicles without a license.

Mayor Karl Christian F. Vega also attended the event, noting the rising number of road accidents and announcing upcoming road improvements in the area.

The first speaker, Population Officer Liza Costez, addressed the topic of teenage pregnancy. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Civil Registration Service, Vital Statistics 2020, she stated that the Philippines has the highest number of teenage pregnancy cases in Southeast Asia. She also noted that Pangasinan had the highest number of cases in Region I, with 44,367. Costez concluded her talk by emphasizing that addressing teenage pregnancy is a shared responsibility among parents, teachers, police, community leaders, and concerned agencies.

Police Chief Master Sergeant Jeron DG Soriano of the Mapandan PNP provided a detailed discussion on various traffic laws. His presentation covered the significance of pavement markings and specific laws, including Republic Act No. 4136 (the "Land Transportation and Traffic Code"), Republic Act No. 10916 (the "Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016"), and Republic Act No. 10930, which concerns the "Issuance of Drivers' Licenses". PCMS Soriano also explained local traffic ordinances in Pangasinan, such as those related to quarry hauling, road obstructions, and the use of reflective vests.

The symposium served as a platform for distributing crucial information on public safety, underscoring the connection between community issues and the need for a unified approach to address them.

🖊️Realyn Noarin & Xyrel Nicole Columbino
📸 Kristina Reyes, Carl Pablito Austria, Quenzel Posadas, Naomi Andrea Bravo

BUWAN NG WIKA 2025

Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa

📸John Ray Enriquez, Majesty Malchiel Penuliar, Naomi Andrea Bravo, Jhanica Joyce Visperas, Carl Pablito Austria, Leizel Joyce Martinez,Samantha Grace De Vera

Sa diwa ng Buwan ng Wika, ipinamalas ng ating mga batang kalahok ang kanilang talento sa paggawa ng poster-islogan. Higit pa sa isang patimpalak, ito ay isang pagdiriwang ng ating wika at kultura. Bawat guhit at salita ay nagpapaalala sa atin ng kahalagahan ng pagpapahalaga sa sariling atin.

📸John Ray Enriquez, Majesty Malchiel Penuliar, Naomi Andrea Bravo, Jhanica Joyce Visperas, Carl Pablito Austria, Leizel Joyce Martinez, Samantha Grace De Vera

Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2025: Pagkaing Pinoy Expo sa Mapandan National High School!

📸John Ray Enriquez, Majesty Malchiel Penuliar, Naomi Andrea Bravo, Jhanica Joyce Visperas, Carl Pablito Austria, Leizel Joyce Martinez,Samantha Grace De Vera

MAPANDAN RHU SPEARHEADS BAKUNA ESKWELA AT MAPANDAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

8/27/2025

📸 John Ray Enriquez, Samantha Grace De Vera, Leizel Joyce Martinez, Majesty Malchiel Penuliar

𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗛𝗨 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

In coordination with Department of Health (DOH), Mapandan Rural Health Unit (RHU), launched an orientation on the School-Based Immunization Program, also known as "Bakuna Eskwela," aimed at educating parents and guardians about the importance of vaccination in protecting children from preventable diseases.

Key speakers in the said event were Cecil Cuison, R.N., and Jay Dulay, R.N. from DOH Pangasinan, along with Mapandan RHU personnel.

A crucial part of the session addressed vaccine hesitancy, a significant challenge for many families. Through clear, science-based discussions and an open forum, the program seeks to build trust and promote informed decision-making among parents regarding their children's health.

Following the orientation, the actual schedule for the vaccination will be on August 27 at the Mapandan National High School Covered Court.

Dr. Anna Karessa Quinto-Ortiz, Municipal Health Officer of the Mapandan RHU, has requested the approval and support for these activities, with invitations being officially communicated to all concerned parents and guardians through the school's channels.

The initiative underscores the local government and health authorities' commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of the community's children through comprehensive immunization efforts.

🖊️Jillian Franchesca R. Salon
📸Samantha Grace De Vera, Carl Pablito Austria, Princess Melgene Visperas, John Ray Enriquez

𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫, the Official English School Publication of Mapandan National High School, proudly presents its S.Y. 2024-2025 issue, which recently earned prestigious awards at the Division Schools Press Conference 2024.

• 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 for our thought-provoking
Editorial Page
• 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 for our comprehensive News Page
• 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 for our insightful Science and
Technology Page

We are driven to continue improving, bringing our readers more insightful and award-winning content. We continuously challenge ourselves to bring you higher-quality publications with every new issue.