Vol. XIII No.
1 Batangas City New District/Region IV-A CALABARZON
Photo by: Jolina O. Asi
CONDE ITAAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICIAL SCHOOL PAPER
The
‘The Condessa’
romps away with
trophies in DSPC
Conde Itaas Elementary
School official school paper,
“The Condessa” romped away
with trophies during the Press
Conference last year.
In Regional Schools Press
Conference “The Condessa”
won 8th place in Best Sports
Page held in Nasugbu,
Batangas, Feb.14.
In Division Schools Press
Conference, it won 3rd place
Best School Paper; 1st place Best
Lay-out Page Design; 1st place
Best Sports Page; 2nd place Best
News Page and 11th place Best
Editorial Page, 4th place Best
Feature Page and 4th place Best
in Science and Technology Page
held in Sta. Rita Elementary
School, Feb.8.
The school received
trophies and certificates
displayed in the principal’s
office. These were compiled by
Mrs. Jonalyn B. Suarez.
by Zoila G. Gualberto
June-December 2013
Piso Mo, Buhay Ko. CIES pupils donate piso for the
victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Generose Anne De Torres)
Thinks... Writes... Leads the TRUTH
CIES Education Week for a cause
In pursuant to young to be productive citizens of The activity started with the
Presidential Proclamation the country and responsive to the opening program. After the
No. 2399, Conde Itaas needs of the times and inspire every program the pupils showcased their
Elementary School educator to do more for the talents like declamation. There was
celebrated 2013 Education schoolchildren to ensure their also an exhibit in Museong Paaralan
Week, Dec. 9-13, 2013. future. and Reading Center.
The highlight of the event was
“Piso Mo, Buhay Ko”, which each
pupil signed and donated P1 peso
for the victims of Typhoon
Yolanda.
The theme was “K to 12 Basic
Education Curriculum: Developing
Lifelong Learners Towards
Inclusive Growth and Nation-
Building.”
The celebration aims to
provide awareness among
stakeholders on the role of
education as a stimulus towards
Photo by: Generose Anne C. De Torres
national development, reaffirm and
emphasize the role of education in Laging handa. CIES boyscouts participate International Coastal Clean-up .
empowering and developing the (Aerol Dexter C. Ebora) - see story on page 4
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2 OPINION CONDESSA June-December 2013

React to the max

Aerol Dexter C. Ebora
Who wins? The bully? Or the bully-victim?
Several cases of bullying have Nobody wins. Both are
been reported and some become considered victims in their own
sensational. Some are fatal and ways. The bully is definitely the
scandalous. Numbers of incidents victims. Why? Perhaps they
and reports are increasing. Some experiences difficulties at home
victims and anti-bullying advocate which then provoke them to do
seek help to law makers to do terrible in school showing that they
something, much greater are strong and powerful and they
punishment. Victims seek for could step on the weak ones. This
justice. makes them feel better about
Most bullying occurred in themselves and it uplifts their egos.
school. Bullying can be verbal, Family and home contribute a
Editorial physical, social or cyber. As we vital role for those who bully.
Campus Journalism: A tool for have experience, bullying can be
intimidating, threatening and
Parents play a big role, next is
environment and community.
transformational leadership frightening.
Victims of bullying can affect
We, the staff of Condessa call
the attention of all lawmakers and
The theme of the Division Schools Press their emotional and social life. Some educational sectors. They must do
Conference this year which is “ Campus Journalism pupils do not like any more to go to something new. Create much
and Transformational Leadership” is significant because school because of what they clearer program for the victims: the
experience. bully and the bully-victim. Love
campus journalism is a tool for transformational The question is: who wins? your brothers and sisters, maybe
leadership. The bully? Or the bully-victim? they are all victims.
One of the developments of a human is the
ability to speak, start from a single word a baby can
speak, and their first listener is their parents. As time I think... What do you think?
goes by from talking, they will learn to communicate,
first reporting from a simple lie or truth, they will Generose Anne C. De Torres
learn to defend above discuss.
Discovering something from start to end,
Do we really need SK?
It has been broadcasted that There are also barangays with
transformational leadership through journalism from the congress disapproved sportsfest, clean and green projects
a simple accident happened. Latest science Sangguniang Kabataan election. and adolescence development
breakthrough, showbiz, sports, etc., accurate Let us try to analyze if we really projects.
reporting and balance criticism. Those who stand for need to have an election when we We salute to them. At least
had already the national and local they tried to make the people happy
truth, leadership await, society believed and followed election. and they use the budget wisely.
them. They become their last man stand and those We pupils, do we really need Here in our barangay, can you
who want positive change .They informed to the SK? name some projects of SK?
trusted one, the leader who stand for truth, and the In some barangay, we saw In my point of view, with or
leader who also protects fellow leaders. different projects of SK such as without SK, we should do our best
welcome sign, road sign, traffic and to live in proper way and we should
We, the staff of Condessa act now, we won’t security signs, in other words, help our neighbor to clean our
stop; this is our task, do the right thing, react, expose SIGNS... surroundings. We should
and lead the truth and transformed leadership into Other barangay has library and participate in every projects of the
action. information center that was built by barangay.
the Sangguniang Kabataan.
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Conde Itaas Elementary School Official School Paper
Batangas City New District
Aerol Dexter C. Ebora, Editor-in-Chief; Generose Anne C. De Torres,
Associate Editor; Zoila G. Gualberto, Managing Editor; Joyce S. Mandigma,
News Editor; Kristine Mae D. Asi, Feature Editor; Elizabeth M. Delen,
Sports Editor; Jolina O. Asi,Artist; Vanessa D. De Torres, Cymon John C.
Tibio, Marlene A. Mandigma, Carla Joyce V. Casao, Karen A. Alegria, Erin
Joy D. Bello, Reporters.
Mrs. Jonalyn B. Suarez, Mrs. Glinda C. Palas
Advisers
Mrs. Potenciana M. Almarez, Mrs. Perpetua C. Suarez,
Mrs. Rodora D. Aquino, Mr. Rogel F. Ardid
Co-Advisers
Consultant: Mrs. Maxima A. Hernandez
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June-December 2013 CONDESSA OPINION 3
From the Desk of the
School Head Hear their voices
Maxima A. Hernandez What CIES studes say about transformational leader?

Teachers as a transformational leader

Teachers inspire positive
changes to the students, parents
and co teachers. They are really
energetic, enthusiastic and
passionate. Not only these
teachers concerned and involved
in the process.
They are also focused on
helping every pupil and parent to
succeed as well.
Teachers also gain respect and
Vanessa D. De Torres
admiration to the fellow community.
They also encourage pupils to Transformational leader is the one who accept change.
explore new ways of doing things
and new opportunities to learn by
attending seminars, workshop and
trainings. They also see to it the Elizabeth M. Delen
best for his pupils and encourage It is the one who leads the truth with positive attitude.
them to be the best for what they
are.
Carla Joyce V. Casao

Insights Transformational leader is the one who expose and

explore for what is good for his fellow members.
Zoila G. Gualberto

‘Typhoon Y
‘Typhoon olanda
olanda’’ hits Philippines
Yolanda
November 8, 2013- “Typhoon
Yolanda” hits almost Eastern part
of Visayan. According to PAGASA,
Yolanda ranked as Typhoon Signal
No.4, one of the strongest and most
destructive in the Philippines and
World History, leaving thousands
of death and billion of damages.
As the aftermath shown in by
the local and international
television; tears dropping, total
destruction, cried for help and
asking for food and water. Just by
looking at them, we can feel grief,
T he Editor
Karen Alegria
Transformational leader is the one who raises and
agony and pain. motivates his followers to the higher level of morality.
Our government must be
prepared, conducts accurate
surveys and data. Marlene A. Mandigma
They must be equipped with Transformational leader is simply the campus
the latest technology, build much
durable establishment, bridges and journalist.
roads and further information
disseminations about climate
change and storm surge.
We, the staff of Condessa
pray and hope there will be no
Behind the issue
next typhoon as destructive as
Yolanda. The government should work hard to stop fiscal crises
in the country. People become very poor. Fiscal crises mean
economic crises, too. How can we attain our goals if our
parents suffer a lot? No money to support our needs. If I
am to compare, previous administration is better than today.
Kristine Mae D. Asi

I would like to congratulate Aerol Dexter C. Ebora for bringing
home the bacon in Division Science Olympiad, District Science Quiz
and District Read-a-Thon. We are proud of you.
I would also like to thank Aileen Arriola Montalbo for giving us
nutritious sopas.
vanessadetorres@yahoo.com
Corruption will not be stopped if we let them free. Jail all the corrupt!
I would like to thank our school head for giving full support to
our school.
I would also like to congratulate Generose Anne C. De Torres
for winning second place in Math Super Quiz Bee.
kayla_detorres@gmail.com
I would like to congratulate the whole staff of “The Condessa”
for bringing home the awards in Division Schools Press Conference
and Regional Schools Press Conference last year. We salute you.
carlajoyce@yahoo.com.ph
Congratulations to Conde Itaas Elementary School for winning
second place in Reading Center and third place in School Reading
Reports in the District Contest.
jolina_asi@yahoo.com
Corruptions in the government become the habit of
some government employees. Why does it happen? Is it
condemned by the higher authority? They become
millionaire while others suffer.
Where is the heart? They should be punished.
Joyce S. Mandigma
In my point of view, Napoles being imprisoned in jail
has no scene. The money that was lost could not be given
back to the public. Plus, she was imprisoned yet she
received special treatment and could freely do what they
want.
Aerol Dexter C. Ebora
Leaders aren’t born, they are made and they
are made just like anythig else, through
hardwork. And that’s the price we’ll have to
pay to achieve that goal or any goal.
~Vince Lombardi~

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Hurray! Pupils thank Coun. Aileen Arriola Montalbo for the feeding program (Joyce S. Mandigma)
Malnourished pupils cheer feeding program
Malnourished pupils of CIES
cheered the feeding program of
Counselor Aileen Arriola
Montalbo, Oct. 8.
About 247 pupils were the
beneficiaries of the said program
focusing on the malnourished
pupils of Conde Itaas Elementary
School.
Nutritional Status Checks; Feeding Program Intensifies
In consonance with the DepEd
memo, every year, CIES teachers
checked the nutritional status of the
children. As the pupils enter the
opening of classes the teacher
adviser, recorded the weight and
height and compute the BMI of the
pupils, June 7.
The survey aimed to
determined the number of pupils
who needs feeding program and to
know who can’t get enough the
right amount of food in the family.
It can be gleaned that the
highest percentage got 82% was
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Coun. Arriola distributed
sopas to the pupils with the help of
her assistant.
Malnourished pupils ate
sopas with a smile in their heart.
They enjoyed eating the healthy
snack.
Meanwhile,according to grade
1 pupils 1 cup is not enough. They
normal. About 11% was wasted, 4%
was above normal and the lowest
percentage was 1% which was
obese and severely wasted.
From this result, feeding
program was intensified to lessen
the number of pupils who were
wasted and severely wasted. The
fund for the project deducted from
the MOOE. Physical Fitness and
balanced diet were required for the
above normal and obese children.
Mrs. Glinda C. Palas was the
clinic teacher.
by Generose Anne C. De Torres
want more. They return to line but
the food is exactly 1 cup for each
pupil.
Because of that incident Coun.
Ariola promise to come back and
bring more food next time she
visited the school.
by Generose Anne C. De Torres
Careful! CIES experiences flood during rainy season. (Kristine Mae D. Asi)
New building traps rain water
New building in CIES trapped
rain water that caused floods during
rainy days.
The new classroom does not
have proper drainage of water so
the rain water stacks in the
frontyard of the building.
Pupils suffered in walking in
the pathways in going to their
classroom because of floods. The
tendency of some pupils during
these days was to play in the floods
June-December 2013
CIES supports
International
Coastal Clean Up
CIES supported
International Coastal Clean Up,
Sept. 28.
At exactly 7 am, boy scouts
began cleaning the coastal area
of Conde Itaas which is the dike.
Scouts picked plastics, diapers,
bottles and dried leaves.
They separated all the
biodegradable and non
biodegradable wastes.
The activity directed the
scouts and the community to
heighten the best environmental
intensive practices to the
coastal areas, community
mobilization, youth convincing.
They also got involved in
the activities that supports in
the conservation, preservation,
protection and sustainability of
natural resources and Mother
Earth.
Some barangay officials
also helped them and supported
the said activity.
Mr. Rogel F. Ardid and Mr.
Pedro Gerry A. Asi, troop
leaders of Boy Scouts led the
activity.
by Aerol Dexter C. Ebora
not to think the harmful effects of
the water.
Some pupils wore boots to
avoid sickness that brought about
by the floods.
Teachers were alarmed of this
situation. They were not allowed
the pupils to play in the floods.
They asked help to the PTA
officers and need immediately
action to the said problem.
by Joyce S.Mandigma

June-December 2013
22 Koreans donate
school supplies
22 Koreans donated school
supplies to CIES Kindergarten
pupils, Oct. 24.
CIES stakeholders Florante
and Roselyn Rocio invited 22
Koreans to give away school
supplies to Kindergarten pupils
of CIES. The couple encouraged
the Koreans to support the
school.
About 25 Kindergarten
pupils received glue, color pen,
paper, ruler, eraser, notebooks
and others.
This project aimed to
motivate young learners to
enjoy and be interested in going
to school.
In addition, there were also
daycare pupils received school
supplies from the Koreans.
Mrs.Mirriam A. Untalan and
the PTA officers thanked the
Koreans for the support in the
school.
by Kristine Mae D. Asi
Photo by: Cymon John S. Tibio
News Feature:
Termites destroy Nipa Hut
Termites destroyed nipa hut
of CIES.
Nipa hut of CIES built last
2000 by the PTA officers and
volunteered stakeholders. All the
materials needed are donated by
the community.
For almost 13 years, it was
protected by the school but
termites can’t be stopped.
As time passes by, years after
years the nipa hut slowly
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Keep Up! Parents support Project PARES (Parents Assistance in Reading English for Students) which motivate
pupils to enjoy and love reading. (Zoila G. Gualberto)
“The Math Wizard” wins in Math Super Quiz Bee
Generose Anne C. De Torres Quiz Bee held in Conde Labac
won second place in Math Super Elementary School, Sept.12.
De Torres got 2 points in easy
round, 4 points in average round
and 9 points in the difficult round
with the total of 15 points that made
her top 2 in the said contest.
Julian A. Pastor Memorial
Elementary School got 16 points.
They got the first place.
MTAP-DepEd Saturday Mathematics Program beefed up
About 42 pupils from Conde
Itaas Elementary School joined the
Mathematics Teachers Association
of the Philipppines, Inc. (MTAP) –
DepEd Saturday Mathematics
Program held at Libjo Elementary
School.
It aimed to provide the pupils
the opportunity to explore
Mathematics without threat of
tests. It also aimed to review the
materials covered last school year
destroyed by the termites. It was to enable the pupils to do well in
Mathematics this school year.
no more functional and safe. It
In addition, it prepared the
can caused accident for who talented pupils for the Metrobank
stayed in during the vacant time. – MTAP – DepEd Math Challenge
So, Mrs. Maxima A. Competition.
Hernandez, the school head There were four pupils in Grade
decided to remove it. I, eight pupils in Grade II, seven
Mr. Gerry Asi and Mr. Rogel pupils in Grade three, three pupils
F. Ardid with the help of some in Grade IV, ten pupils in Grade V
pupils detached one by one the and ten pupils in Grade VI
parts of Nipa Hut and disposed it participated in the said program.
properly. by Zoila G. Gualberto The Saturday Mathematics
program for pupils was conducted
NEWS 5
De Torres also got 7th place in
Math Olympiad held in JAPMES,
Aug. 31.
Dr. Montana B. Dela Roca, the
district supervisor together with the
other principal awarded the
certificates to the winners.
Mrs. Jonalyn B. Suarez
accompanied and assisted her.
by Elizabeth M. Delen
on six Saturdays on Sept. 14 and
ended on Oct. 26.
The pupils were supervised
and guided by all teachers in CIES
scheduled by two’s.
by Kristine Mae D. Asi
Ebora brings
home the bacon
Aerol Dexter C. Ebora brought
home the bacon in the different
contest.
He won first place in District
Spelling Contest, District Science
Olympiad and District Science
Quiz. He also won third place in
Division Science Olympiad and
fourth place in Makabayan Super
Quiz Bee. He is a grade VI student
who performed well in class. He is
also a SPG President and very active
in his group.
Mrs. Jonalyn B. Suarez was his
class adviser and coach.
By Elizabeth M. Delen
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June-December 2013 CONDESSA PHOTO ESSAY 7
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8 FEATURES CONDESSA June-December 2013

T – Trustworthy Memories of being a leader...

In this day, I will enter the new world where challenge my physical, mental, social and emotional
R – Respect ability. I will not only become a scout but also a witness.
Four o’clock a.m. trying to wake up where I snored for many hours and cut my nightmares.
A – Admirable Still sleepy to dine, try to finish my breakfast with mote in my eyes and at the time I got my towel to
bathe. Now I feel better than a while ago. Shoes and uniforms are all I needed to be a complete scout.
The cap of sincerity is now on my head. The neckerchief of courage is surrounding my neck with
N – Noble carabao of industry is in respective place.
Feeling excited at school but still wait my other co-scouts. The hand of clock doesn’t stop
S – Search turning around. But wait, there’s a problem, where is the vehicle where going to ride. It is almost
9:00 a.m. The departure time is 7:00 am. Oh no! Can’t we go for a camping...oh come on...I was so
excited. Hey...sir...Are we still going????? But sir doesn’t hear me. He is busy chatting with his co-
F – Follower teachers. Feeling bad...Peep...Peep...Oh... That sounds familiar...Yes! This is the moment I’m
waiting...The confusing face change into thrilling face.
O – Open-minded The time I entered the place, I was satisfied with its natural beauty I felt the time stopped. It
was peaceful. Suddenly, someone spanked me. Hustle! So I helped them to arrange out things to be
use for the whole training. After a while a voice from nowhere called all the scouts. They were the
R – Realistic troop leaders that guided us on the whole training. They directed and gave the mission to be
accomplished.
M – Model In the afternoon I learned the history of scouting. Baden Powell is the founder of scouting.
They also taught us on the proper wearing of uniforms and how to salute in different ways.
A – Articulate At night, full of dances and moves, talented scouts showed.
A new day again, the day we formed the Patrol of Friendship. New friends, new stories and
new inspiration, different bases challenge our friendship. Hooo! Pagod-much...I’m going to eat to
T – Tool sustain my hunger. Tik..tak..tik..tak...The time is running...HIKING TIME! The adventurous activity.
In this activity, best of time is the requirement. We need to be fast as a flash. The map of patrol is
I – Inspirational also important. And of course, we need to pass all the tasks to each station. With fast legged, we’re
hurry to go to the first station until the last station. And it finishes with sweat back, stiffy hands, full
of vines and leaves in the body. Another pagod-much...
O – Optimistic After, I washed and cleaned myself and changed my clothes.
Twilight, CAMPFIRE TIME! All scouts surrounded the bonfire. District yelled for the presentation.
N – Nice The night was ended.
This is the day...the last day where I leave the world full of moments. I eat my breakfast and
daily routine..the morning exercise. A minute passed, the awarding ceremony began, where it recognized
A – Authoritative the best among the best. All are called but still my patrol still on the line. Feeling sad...
And the winner is Patrol Aguila...I run very fast to get our award...tears of joy, overwhelm
L – Lead with our award...The unexpected moment.
In this training, I learned how to lose and how to win.
I’m glad I become a part of PLTC 2013 (Patrol Leader Training Course). I know the best
camera is our mind. I take the best shot that can’t be erased and will hold us until the end of time...

L – Lovable Grade Name of Pupils Average

I 1. Khey M. Almarez 91.50
E – Equal Second Grading Period 2. Jhana Ann Marie C. De Torres
3. Maria Kristina o. Javier
89.67
89.33
A – Active S.Y. 2013-2014 II 1. Mhyca M. Delen 92.59
2. Rhiza A. Asi 91.57
D – Devoted 3. Daniela Rose D. Marcelino 91.43
III 1. Mark Vincent M. Evangelista 86.00
E – Energetic 2. Daryl A. Alegria
3. Janelle M. Engay
85.40
84.80

R – Responsible IV 1. Karen A. Alegria

2. Erin Joy D. Bello
87.70
87.60
S – Stimulate V
3. Micah M. Delen
1. Vanessa D. De Torres
86.00
87.60
2. Cymon John C. Tibio 85.80
H – Hardworking Marlene A. Mandigma 85.80
3. Carla Joyce V. Casao 84.80
I – Intelligent VI 1. Aerol Dexter C. Ebora 91.00
2. Generose Anne C. De Torres 89.20
P - Passionate 3. Zoila G. Gualberto 88.20
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June-December 2013 CONDESSA Science&Technology 9
ju
junnk food goes to jail
By Generose Anne C. De Torres
The evolution of junkfood cannot be denied from rural to urban
area, we can found it. For adults and young from a single peso we can
have one. A variety of flavor, we can choose such as sweet, salty, cheesy.
We can get the promising flavor we want but not the nutrition that our
body need.
Just because of this low cost price junk food, we can fill an empty
stomach; teenager and children get addicted, sooner or later suffered and
got sick. Ordinary diseases and infection fatal or not are believed to be
junkfood related some ingredients believed to be carcinogenic, harmful to
our vital organ.
Recently, DepEd ordered that all schools are not allowed to sells
food that can harm the health of each pupil. All canteens should follow
prohibiting selling junk food. The concerns here are the pupils, not the fund of
the school. Why there are some hard-headed schools that don’t follow, the
boss are the pupils. We must always look for the goodness of each of one of us.
Let’s do the battle, do our share.
Local and national government must act now. Save our future. Set
ordinances, agreement and punishment for those who still selling junkfood in
school. Junkfood cannot be stopped, but we can do something, react...lead...and
take an action.

Educational Trivia
1. Who were the first two American faces to appear on United
States coins that were not U.S. presidents?
* Susan B. Anthony and Ben Franklin were the first two.
2. Name three of the five layers of the earth's atmosphere.
* Any three of the following answers are correct: troposphere,
stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.
3. The Statue of Liberty holds her torch in the left hand. True or
false?
* This statement is false. She holds the torch in her right hand.
4. What tool is used to measure air pressure?
* Air pressure can be measured with a barometer.

Rebuilding Lives
After being devastated by the typhoon Yolanda, many victims face another
calamity; the prospect of long-term unemployment. The monster typhoon flattened
vast tracts of Leyte and Samar, destroying not only homes and infrastructure but also
trees that provided livelihood for thousands of families.
Fishing and trees production were two of the major sources of livelihood for the
communities of two provinces. Yolanda also disrupted fishing as people shied away
from catching anything from waters believed to have claimed thousands of lives at the
height of the typhoon.
One positive aspect of the latest tragedy is the overcoming amount of assistance
that has poured in from around the world for the typhoon-hit areas. The government
working with several sectors can help displaced farmers search other sources of livelihood
particularly in the communities where reconstruction is expected to be slow.
Yolanda’s victim welcome the aid that has started achieving them, but there is
always indefinitely when one is living on the kindness of others. Restoring victims’ capacity
to support themselves and their families is indispensable in rebuilding lives.
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10 Science&Technology CONDESSA
Search launched for first Filipino astronaut
A model of the space ship that will carry a Filipino into space in 2014.
After making significant contributions to the field of
space exploration, the Philippines may now finally make
its mark on space itself: a private company has an-
nounced an undertaking to select and train the first ever
Filipino astronaut.
DOST’s Expo Science 2013
showcases 7 of the promising innovations
The Expo Science 2013 showcased 7 promising
science and technology solutions.
MOSES Tablet - Code-named
MOSES—which stands for
Mobile Operational System for
Emergency Services—you're
looking at a proudly Filipino-
developed rugged tablet that
will be used by local
government units for disaster
response and monitoring.
DREAM or Disaster Risks
Exposure Assessment for
Mitigation - The models
simulate weather scenarios
and flood risks.
OL Trap or the Ovicial/
Larvicidal Trap is an easy-to-
use but effective method for
reducing dengue cases and
transmissions.
June-December 2013
Men's personal care brand Axe is teaming with
American space travel agency Space Expedition Corp.
(Space XC) in a global project to send civilians to space.
“The program we’ve launched is an opportunity for
our great nation to join the global community in taking
the next big leap. We’re very excited to meet the first
Pinoy astronaut. It could be anyone,” said Axe brand
manager in the Philippines Gem Laforteza.
Dubbed "Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA)," the
marketing campaign involves a selection process to de-
termine who the “First Filipino Astronaut” would be.
Initially, 10,000 people who sign up for the mission
at www.AxeApollo.com will be invited to go through a se-
ries of challenges.
The two candidates found most fit will then undergo
training at the Axe Apollo Global Space Camp in Orlando,
Florida.
"After spending some time in space camp, one of
the two Filipino representatives will be handed the mis-
sion to go where no Filipino has gone before," Axe Phil-
ippines said.
SOURCE: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/289591/
scitech/science/search-launched-for-first-filipino-astronaut
RxBox is a customized portable
communications device equipped
with sensors and instruments for
measuring and transmitting a
patients vital signs through wired
and wireless connections.
Plasmanoy uses to cut elaborate
patterns in sheets of steel.
Datu Hybrid Vehicle can run a
gasoline engine and/or an
electric motor independently.
Sensor Array Module
controlled Robotic Arm uses to
increase productivity and
efficiency in the local
manufacturing sector with lens
manpower.
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June-December 2013 CONDESSA SPORTS 11
White wins big over Black, 2-1
Khen S. Mandigma did his best
against to win against his opponent
Julius B. Dela in a one- on-one
chess match at Conde Itaas
Elementary School, July 19.
Chess players strictly focused
their attention to beat their
opponents. Their main
concentration was to check the
King of other player in the easiest
and fastest moves.
In the final set, the game
became crucial. Both had the score
of three. Khen made his wise move
which led him to checkmate Julius’
King.
The match ended with the
score of 2-1.
Khen S. Mandigma also won
2nd place in Zonal Meet, Aug. 16
and competed in the District Meet.
Mrs. Glinda C. Palas was his
coach.
Mr. Rogel F. Ardid, the school
PESS coordinator advised pupils to
study how to play chess.
By Cymon John C. Tibio

Sports Editorial
Mandigma sashes Miss Intrams
Grace M. Mandigma, of Grade
VI sashed as Miss Intramurals
The Rematch 2013, during the School Intrams,
After suffering of the Philippines to the Super July 19.
Typhoon “Yolanda”, our country received honorable She battled against Hanna
champion. Nonito Donaire “The Filipino Flash” won Arellano, a Kindergarten pupil;
over Vic Darchinyan. This was another world boxing Sabina Raine B. Suarez, a grade I
history for all the Filipinos. pupil; Diane Pauline C. Casao, a
The first face-off of Donaire over Darchinyan grade II pupil; Razy Angel Andal
was on 2007. It was a good fight. Donaire knocked down , a grade III pupil; Princess Danica
Darchinyan. Del Rosario, a grade IV pupil and
Donaire is a smart boxer. He knows when to Princes Mariane De Torres , a
attack his rival. He is not only using his strength, he grade V pupil.
also uses his mind. This attitude made him popular in a An eleven-year-old charming
boxing world and he is not fading in his career. As of young lady showed her
now, he is one of the best and popular boxers in the confidence in walking. Her beauty
world. stands out with simplicity among
He is really “The Filipino Flash”. He moves and the rest of the candidates.
thinks very fast in every match. He knocked down again Aerol Dexter C. Ebora, a grade VI pupil also won as
for the second time Darchinyan. Mr. Intramural 2013.
Donaire dedicated his win to the affected people Mrs. Perpetua C. Suarez, Mrs. Potenciana M. Almarez
of Typhoon Yolanda. Even we suffered from the and Mrs. Rodora D. Aquino were the judges in the said
devastating Super Typhoon, we still have to smile and competition. By Elizabeth M. Delen
feel great because it still something good happen.
"I can accept failure. Everyone fails at
Checkmate something. But I can't accept not trying."
Aerol Dexter C. Ebora - Michael Jordan
My chosen battle
Sports play an important role We believe also that through
in our life. In sports, we can learn this we will have a good future.
sportsmanship and most Some schools offer scholarship for
importantly, discipline. Sports can us who excel in our chosen sport.
help develop our physical By means of sports, we learn
attributes and make us healthy. to work hard and have
Emotional aspect is also perseverance, to win in every
develop because we can interact battle and bring home the beacon.
with the people around us. We So do not deprive us, instead
increase our self-esteem. Not only support us. Maybe we can’t excel
that, we learn proper techniques in academic but we can prove that
which enhance our mental we still have this talent that no one
development. can have.

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Jumpers must take off on one foot.
Ebora wins back-to-back title
A sixth grade player Aerol
Dexter C. Ebora won first place in
Discuss Throw competition in
Zonal Meet held at Conde Labac
Elementary School and copped
third place in Science Olympiad
held in Batangas City East
Elementary School, Aug. 16.
In the morning of Aug. 16,
Ebora joined Science Olympiad.
After the contest, he went in the
Zonal Meet and luckily got the
first place in Discuss Throw.
CIES holds Intramural
Conde Itaas Elementary
School held its School Intramurals,
July 19.
The objective of the event is
to promote brotherhood and
sportsmanship, to enhance athletic
skills and to provide enjoyment for
every one.
Mrs. Maxima A. Hernandez,
the school head formally opened
the event.
The activity was started by the
parade of the muses and escort
along the campus. Upon returning
the school an opening program
followed. Generose Anne C. De
Torres led the opening prayer while
Aerol Dexter C. Ebora led the oath
of sportsmanship.
Kick Up. Casao jumps to the max to win the title. (Kayla D. De Torres)
The
CONDESSA
He did not expect to win in
both contests. He really showed
his eagerness in winning the
event even he had no practice in
Discuss Throw. It showed that he
was really a potential player.
He also participated in City
Meet held in Sports Complex,
Sept. 27.
Mr. Rogel F. Ardid the school
PESS Coordinator and Mr. Pedro
Gerry Asi were his coaches.
By Vanessa D. De Torres
Included in the events were
tract and fields events such as long
jump, high jump, volleyball and
running.
Chess was also one of the
events.
Indigenous games like sack
race and tug of war were also played
by the pupils.
It competed by the primary
pupils. Winners in both individual
and group events were awarded by
certificate.
Meanwhile, the losers showed
their sportsmanship by shaking
their hands against the winner.
Mr. Rogel F. Ardid was the
master of the ceremony.
By Kayla D. De Torres
e
12Th CONDESSA
The Flying E. Ebora flies like a parachute as he joins long
jump contest. (Vanessa D. De Torres)
Blue Cheetahs outpower Green Kangaroos
Blue Cheetahs won against
Green Kangaroos in the sack race
during the Intramural, July 19.
Glen De Torres of Blue
Cheetahs turned the post first and
went back the group against Green
Kangaroos. Meanwhile, Mark
Evangelista jumped to the max to
overtake Clarence Tibio of the Blue
Cheetahs. That move began the
overtaking of Green Kangaroos.
However, when the Green
Kangaroos were about to win,
Freeze! Leo Delen and Grace Mandigma represents Mr. & Ms. Intramural.
(Carla Joyce V. Casao)
Casao bags awards in the School Intramural
Fhol Aldrin Casao bagged
awards in the School Intramural,
July 19.
He won first place in high jump,
100 and 200 meter-run and second
place in long jump over his 15 rivals
from Grades V and VI.
He also won first place in triple
jump and third place in long jump
in Zonal Meet, Aug.16.
June-December 2013
June-December 2013
Andrei Adap of the Blue Cheetahs
jumped very fast causing his match
to outpower.
GradeIII pupils cheered aloud
to the victory of their classmates.
The Green Kangaroos even
though they lost, they still showed
their sportsmanship by shaking
their hands against the Blue
Cheetahs.
They receive ribbons as prizes.
Mrs. Potenciana M. Almarez
was their coach in the said event.
He represented our school in
District Meet last Sept. 27.
He really showed his
determination in winning the game.
He received ribbons and
certificates as his prizes.
Mrs. Jonalyn B. Suarez and
Mrs. Glinda C. Palas were his
teachers trainer.
By Zoila G. Gualberto