The Cocoon

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻, 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀!!

The Cocoon won 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 for the overall 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿, and will be competing in the upcoming Divisional School Press Conference.

Thank you for the support, scribes! Especially to those who made this possible—𝗠𝗮'𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗡. 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘇 and 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗙. 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻, the school's principal and 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗖. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴, the school paper adviser.

And to the Editorial staff:

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘀
Editor-in-chief

𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻-𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮-𝗮𝗻
Managing Editor

𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗹
News Editor

𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮
Head Editorial Writer

𝗖𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗮
Opinion Editor

𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀
Feature Editor

𝗞𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼
Sci-tech editor

𝗭𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿
Sports Editor

𝗠𝗮. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮
Copy Editor

𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻
Head Layout Artist

𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗮
Chief Cartoonist

𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗻
Chief Photojournalist

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
Laiza Abdulhamid
Anika Sorillo
Jermine Rodriguez
Keah Selencio
Hilary Nabarty
Iza kassandra Petines
Princess Nicole Lopez
Avryll San Juan
Yohann Liwanagan
Christian Calvario
Cyrus Buyugan
Vincent Purcon
Junila Buendia
Ashley Andal
Rodilen Cruz
Rein-troy Pascual
Ryza Abrigo
Sienna Paddy

𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝑫𝑺𝑷𝑪 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗!

According to DOST-PAGASA due to the impact of Tropical Storm Ramil in Montalban, all face-to-face classes at all levels, public and private, will be temporarily suspended tomorrow, October 20, 2025 Monday.

Under these conditions, Kasiglahan Village Senior High School classes will be switched back to alternative distance learning modalities to ensure the continuous education for students.

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Stay safe Villagers!

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗: 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞!

According to General Ronnie Evangelista, due to the rising cases of influenza in various parts of the country, all levels in public and private schools in Montalban will shift to an alternative delivery mode learning from October 14 to 17 2025.

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Always wear your mask and stay safe, Villagers!

YES I!

From writing to editing, to multi-tasking! YESSSSS! Ayaaaaannn alrighttt!
She can all do it because she’s our Hanaret!

But wait, for her, time is gold, kaya agahan mo kapag may event kasi kapag late ka, ACR ka!

Write? Writeeeee!

HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY, Hannah!

Today, we celebrate not only your birthday, but also your dedication towards the organization. May this day filled you with overflowing joy and blessings.

JUST IN | SU***DE PREVENTION PROGRAM

Several journalists from The Cocoon publication and members of the Peer Nurture Circle (PNC) of Kasiglahan Village Senior High School participated in the Quarterly Su***de Prevention Program Activities for Teens titled "Ganda Mo, Galing Mo: A Self-Love and Mental Health Empowerment Day" organized by the Municipality of Montalban on October 10, 2025, at Municipal Gymnasium, Balite, Rodriguez, Rizal.

This seminar aims to promote self-love, personal empowerment, and mental health among youth, as well as to educate students about su***de and how to prevent it.

The program also includes free haircut and free confidential HIV testing for students.

Aside from this, a celebrity makeup artist, Mark Kingson Qua, was also invited to the program to teach attendees how to properly do makeup, in line with the seminar's purpose of promoting self-confidence.

🖋️: Jonathan Menil
📷: Vincent Purcon and John Uzziel De Guzman

LOOK | HUMSS and STEM Launch the Heartful Project for the Children with disabilities on Saturday, October 4, 2025

HUMSS and STEM grade 12 students completed their Heartful Project with success. Twenty four (24) children with disabilities from different areas of Kasiglahan Village attended the program.

The program featured different activities such as interactive games and performance, face painting and balloon making activity, and a magic show with the clowns.

The program was also to give knowledge about the experiences of differently abled people, with speakers like Ma'am Ophalyn Mortera, Alteria Gintu, and Ma'am Lilly Tancuan, shared their insights, experience, and knowledge.

The project was led by Project Coordinator Mr. Juvenal Sambrano, along with the head of the PWD department, Ma'am Lilly J. Tancuan from Area 2 of San Jose, Rodriguez Rizal, and the Students organizer, led by Ms. Chrisley Balambao from HUMSS strand, and Mr. John Kyle Medianesta from STEM strand.

Through initiatives like Project Heartful, the students of HUMSS and STEM continue to represent compassion, generosity, and the true spirit of giving.

📷: John Mark Franco and Hannah Papelliras
🖋️: Shella Samson

LOOK | ABM and ALS Launch the Heartful Project for the Children on Friday, October 3, 2025

ABM and ALS grade 12 students completed their Heartful Project with success. Twenty-five (25) Asian Student Christian Foundation, Inc. students attended the program.

The project's goal was to spread happiness and knowledge among kids between the ages of 4 and 6.

Simple gifts like toys and school supplies were also given to the recipients by the ABM and ALS students, brightening the day and bringing joy.

The program featured games, performances, and interactive learning activities that created a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone involved.

The project was led by Project Coordinator Mr. Juvenal Sambrano, along with ABM Teacher-in-Charge Mr. Eugene S. Dantes and Mr. Christian S. Casiño.

Through initiatives like Project Heartful, the students of ABM and ALS continue to represent compassion, generosity, and the true spirit of giving.

📷: Ang Banyuhay
🖋️: Hannah Papelliras

‎LOOK | ICT's Heartful Project with the Elderly
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‎The Information and Communication Technology Conducts “Heartful Project" on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Kasiglahan Village Senior High School.
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‎The program was attended by 38 Senior Citizens, together with the ABM Faculty Teachers, and ICT Society Officers.
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‎The program had five activities:
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‎“Opening Remarks" by Mrs. Mila Ramirez
‎“Medical Checkup" of RHU Medical Professionals
‎“Interaction with Seniors” by ICT Society Officers
‎“Introduction To The Performers” by Mr. Xander Conchas & Mr. Fritz Vallejos
‎ “Gift Giving & Meal Time” of ICT Society Officers
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‎Overall, these sessions emphasized how the students help to our beloved Senior Citizens at Kasiglahan Village.
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‎📷: Prince Pormison
‎🖋️: Prince Pormison

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!✨🤖

We are proud to announce the achievements of our school in the Division Science and Technology Fair 2025 – Robotics Competition.

🥉Line Tracing – 3rd Place
Ma. Theresa P. Arzabal
Angelito P. Delejero
Jed Q. Declaro

🥉2kg SumoBot – 3rd Place
Catherine Janelle Viola
Aaron Dave Garabel
John Anthony Regala

🥉3kg SumoBot – 3rd Place
Prince Dhan Llemit
Shane Jhared Hilario
Marc Joseph Ilao

Special mention as well to our 1kg SumoBot team – Nash Lorette A. Quides, Karl Clarenz N. Violeta, and Ronalyn Factes – for their dedication and sportsmanship.👏🏻

A huge salute to our coaches, Sir Norman Garbo (Coach) and Sir Nathaniel Sermon Jr. (Asst. Coach), for their guidance and support.

Your hard work, teamwork, and passion for robotics inspire us all. Keep pushing forward, future innovators! 💡 🚀

🖋️: Laiza Tulisan
🖼️: Junila Alfabete

NEWS | Effective Parenting Seminar on Gender Sensitive and Exclusive Education 2025

The Municipal Education and Development Office of Montalban conducts “Effective Parenting Seminar on Gender Sensitive and Inclusive Education” on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Kasiglahan Village Senior High School.

The seminar was attended by 159 students and parents, together with the School Parent Teachers Association (SPTA) Officers.

The seminar had five sessions:

“Mental Health Awareness” of Mr. Kenneth M. Salazar
“Spiritual Values with Parents” by Ptr. Joel Peconia
“Paglikha ng Suportadong Kapaligiran sa Pagkatuto sa Tahanan” of Mrs. Eleonor Rodas and Mr.
“Epektibong Komunikasyon sa Pagitan ng Anak at Magulang” by Mrs. Lourdes Uraba; and
“Partisipasyon ng Magulang sa Pagpapalakas ng Pag-aaral ng mga Anak” of Ms. Jellian Francisco

Overall, these sessions emphasized how family could affect in students’ well-being. It also included topics that can help parents in efficient parenting.

📷: Cyrus Gian Castro Buyugan
🖋️: Princess Nicole Lopez

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗!

According to the latest weather forecast from DOST PAG-ASA regarding the impact of Tropical Storm Bagyong Opong, all face-to-face classes at all levels in Montalban are temporarily suspended from September 26, 2025 (Friday) to September 27, (Saturday)

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Stay safe and dry, Villagers!

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗!

Due to the continuous rains caused by Typhoon Nando in the town of Montalban, classes at all levels in public and private schools in our town will be suspended tomorrow, September 23, 2025.

Under these conditions, Kasiglahan Village Senior High School classes will be switched back to alternative distance learning modalities to ensure the continuous education for students.

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Stay safe and dry, Villagers!