SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1

THE MALOLOS BSERVER

The Official Publication of the Provincial Capitol of Malolos

September
29, 2017 – A mini
press conference
with Dr. Nicholas
Capulong was held
EDITORIAL for the categories of
TRIUMPHS
THROUGH Collaborative Desk-
HARDSHIPS top Publishing, Radio
Broadcasting, and
Television Broad- DR. CAPULONG TALKS ABOUT
casting in Kalinangan IMPLEMENTATION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gymnasium, at La Few words and tips were given during the Press Conference by Dr. Capulong
FEATURE Consolacion Uni-
HIDDEN TREASURE versity Philippines. various students in es connected to what overwhelmed be-
OF BULACAN Dr. Capu- the different strands their strand is about. cause I was one of
long first mentioned are all planned and The mini the chosen students
about the commend- arranged by the press conference last- to have this one of
able implementation schools’ principals. ed for only 30 min- a kind experience,”
of the Senior High He said that these im- utes and after this, Hazel Agustin, a
School program in mersions are a good he entertained ques- DSPC participant,
SPORTS the City of Malolos. help, for the students tions that were raised said in an interview.
RAMOS AND PULUM- It was also stated that to be practiced and from the crowd. - Paoline Cyrille
BARIT, TRIUMPHANT “I feel so A. de Guzman
immersion for the have some experienc-

MALOLOS-CLARK RAILWAYS, BEGINS POLICE SHOT DEAD IN MALOLOS
by Alyssa Tolentino
Paoline Cyrille A. de Guzman
The Depart- tance from Japan. Its
ment of Transpor- estimated total proj- Last April Malolos City police ments related to arson
tation will start its ect cost is P211.42 20, PO1 Ellis Na- station, reported that and murder charges
operation with the billion and funding tividad, a policeman the victim died of filed against him
Malolos-Clark Rail- the bulk of $2.88 bil- reassigned to Zam- nine gunshot wounds. when he was still as-
ways or Philippine lion total cost of the boanga was shot dead Senior Supt. signed in Meycauay-
National Railways 38 kilometer North- by assailants riding Romeo Caramat Jr., an. The charges were
North 2 that con- South Commuter on two motorcy- chief of the Bulacan filed by a woman
nects the Bulacan to Railway (NSCR) cles at Malolos City. Provincial Police who survived an at-
Clark, Pampanga. with its $2.42 billion. It was re- Office, said Nativ- tack allegedly com-
The project The initial ported that Natividad idad was among mitted by Natividad.
is composed of two phase of Malolos end was buying food at the Central Luzon After his
phases: 1st phase of the NSCR up to a store at 10:30 a.m. police officers who Meycauayan as-
connecting the town the Clark airport will when he was attacked President Rodrigo signment, Natividad
of Bulacan to Clark have Malolos, Apalit, by four motorcy- Duterte ordered re- was transferred to
International Airport San Fernando City, cle-riding men. The assigned in Mindan- the Olongapo City
and, 2nd phase on the Clark, and Clark In- suspects took the po- ao because they had Police Office. Last
2ndquarter of 2019 to ternational Airport as lice officer’s service been implicated in year, he was moved
2nd quarter of 2022 its five stations will firearm and other various offenses, in- to the Plaridel Mu-
and 2024. start its operation on personal belong- cluding illegal drugs. nicipal Police Sta-
The project will be 2021-2022, with its ings before leaving. Natividad tion where he served
funded by Official construction by 2019. Supt. Herly went to Bulacan to before being trans-
Development Assis- Bruno, chief of the secure court docu- ferred to Zamboanga.

Triumphs Through
Hardships
“Education is the K-to-12 program.
greatest treasure that The government de-
anyone could have.” cided to agree with
Last 2016, this program for it
the Department of could bring many job
Education started opportunities, com-
implementing the petence, and could
Virtus et
Veritas
Atasha Danielle T. Trinidad
Paoline Cyrille de Guzman
Is It Worth It?
“Don’t do unto others they are blind to see
what you don’t want responsibilities be-
others to do unto you.” hind it. But the news
At colleges, about the death of
various fraternities University of Santo
and sororities recruit Tomas student Hora-
members every year, cio Castillo III spread
promoting true broth- throughout the coun-
erhood and sisterhood try like wild fire. He
inside the campus. A died of a heart attack
freshman’s instinct is caused by a hazing
to join one since he initiation of a UST
is overwhelmed by fraternity, Aegis Juris.
the sudden change of People were fright-
scenery compared to ened and curious as
a regular high school. to how and why he
He thinks that college experienced such a
is all about liberty but gruesome death. He
give a higher lev- told, not all Filipinos of knowledge is at-
el of education. could afford to go tained too. Subjects
At the first, into colleges to pur- which are not giv-
K-to-12 seems to sue the course they en in Junior High
be a burden for want. That is why School are taught to
some because in- the government pro- the students which
stead of an early posed the program gives them more in-
experience for jobs, so that if there are formation, resulting
they are forced to fin- students who will not for them to be stu-
ish the K-to-12 pro- be able to make it to dents who are skillful
gram before entering college, they will just and knowledgeable.
college. But to under- Indeed, edu-
stand the program,
finish Senior High
School and develop cation helps the citi-
people could get more
credentials that give
their skills to use for
jobs that are related
zens of the country in
many ways and gives
them an advantage to their taken strand. them a treasure that
to have better jobs in K-to-12 is they could keep. This
the future. The citi- known for being the could leave the citi-
zens are more ready haven where skills zens the thought that
to face a bigger world are enriched, but education is the best
of opportunities. connected with this, way towards success.
Truth be the empowerment
was not the first vic- live up to their man-
tim, nor he would be date, they should be
the last. It is a mystery helping and caring for
to all as to why haz- each other especially
ing is still not illegal through rough times.
in the whole country. Hurting a
All negative person, much more
acts will always give killing them, is such
off negative results. an inhumane act.
That’s why hurting All people are creat-
someone will not only ed equal. It does not
cause physical pain give anyone the right
but also emotional to decide when a
pain for his loved ones. man’s life should end.
Yes, all bruises will Vi o l e n c e
never has a place in
heal but scars marked
the world. Let Cas-
by agonizing memo-
tillo’s death be a
ries may never heal.
lesson to everyone,
Fraternities
that no one is safe
and sororities promote
anymore. That even
brotherhood and sis-
the people you trust
terhood. It is ironic that
they would hurt their the most may be the
brothers and sisters for ones that have in-
their own entertain- tentions to hurt you.
ment. If they should
 puni is made
Lifts Your Mood, BULAKEÑOS, RICH out of leaves.

Bulacan Food! IN ART WORKS Moreover, they are

known in making
Julean G. Juan A ND C ULT URE Kayas, that they use
as designs in their
Aside from bread brought by the by Hazel Anne C. Agustin
Singkaban Festival,
arts and culture, Bu- Spaniards are just to add beauty and to
lacan is also known perfect with an ear- Bulacan is ample of them are
one of the historic the Maloleños, they attract many people.
for its mouthwater- ly morning coffee. These are
ing variety of food. 3. S i n - places here in the said that Bulacan
Philippines. Plac- is famous because just some examples
The delicacies date igang na Aliman- of Bulacan’s art-
back before the go sa Bayabas es like Barasoain of the word “Bu-
church, Biak na Bato, lak.” Bulakeños works, and a proof
Spaniards even came The tangy taste of sin- that Bulacan is truly
here in our country! igang with the sweet and etc. Bulacan is love to make art-
not only known all works out of cotton. rich in culture, his-
Here are a few of the and savory crab meat tory, and artworks.
top picks in Bulacan: will surely have over the country just Another is
because of the histo- the making of wrap- Surely, Bu-
1. B u c h i you wanting more. lakeños are so proud
This is different from 4. P i n a t i - ry it owns, but also pers for pastillas and
to their famous deli- puni. It is made out of themselves, for
the buchi others sang Alimango they are able to show
know with sesame Crab meat boiled cacies and artworks. of Japanese paper
We all know and cut into others what they got
seeds. Buchi is glu- in fish sauce? Pos- in the preserving
tinous rice soft cake sible! And it tastes that Filipinos are different
talented and artis- designs, their arts and
filled with sweetened so delicious with culture.
monggo topped with the crab fat to top it! tic. They express it while
an addictive sweet Bulacan has so through making dif-
sauce called latik. much in store for ferent kinds of art-
2. Camachile you! From adven- works that leaves a
or Baby Fin- tures, handicrafts big mark to their
ger Cookies to the scrumptious own provinces.
This simple sweet One ex-

bridges that provides in a clean river that onization. Tourists

Hidden Treasures a 360⁰- view of
pure nature. Daring
came directly from
the Sierra Madre.
would be educated
as to how this cave
of B u l a c a n tourists can also try
bridge rappelling.
It’s refreshing be-
cause of the trees that
became a part in
Philippine history.
With such activities surround the trail. These places
by Atasha Danielle T. Trinidad
and scenery, they 3.) Pinag- truly serve a purpose
The prov- But even a prov- will feel relaxed and realan Cave – This to each one of its vis-
ince of Bulacan has ince has its secrets. stress-free by be- spot used to be the itors: be it be knowl-
always been known These are only some ing around nature. Katipuneros’ place edge, adventure or
for its famous histor- of the unrecognized 2.) Mt. for hiding, sleeping relaxation. It does
ical spots. All year wonderful spots Manalmon and and plotting during not only provide
round, tourists, both found in Bulacan: Mt. Gola – This the Spanish Era. It enjoyment but also
foreign and local, 1.) Bitbit adventure is for also served as a hos- experience. After
visit places like the Bridge – Found in people who enjoys pital for the wounded learning these spots,
Barasoain Church Norzaragay, this is trekking mountains. during the American which one hooked
and Biak-na-Bato. only one of the few They can also swim and Japanese col- your interest?
Ramos and Pulumbarit; as fast as their hits. ing him lose in set 2.
TRIUMPHANT Prior to the Patrick did
by Julean G. Juan game, Alvarado said not let set 2 slip just
that he is already ner- like that as he showed
vous about his game more powerful
against Pulumbarit, moves than the first
as Patrick had more two sets and Chris-
experience than him. tian made his own
Their coach, bed, making multi-
Bernabe Castillo, ple errors, ending the
has been training game with a 11-6, in
them for this year’s favor of Pulumbarit.
Ramos and Pulumbarit triumph over Enriquez and Alvarado
City Meet and stated “Masaya
Two heat- strong strike as she a score of 11-13, that both Pulumbarit po.” Pulumbarit
ed matches between won 10 consecutive proving that Leo’s and Alvarado have commented about
two different sets points. She also end- silver medal on last their own powerful the game. He admits
of individual table ed the game with a year’s City Meet skill, as Pulumbarit that he should still do
tennis players oc- score of 11-1, giving was not for nothing. is very powerful better as the second
curred in La Conso- absolutely no mer- “Magpa- with his hits and Al- game was still 3 point
lacion University of cy to her opponent. practice pa at aaralin varado is very care- lead for Alvarado.
the Philippines. Leo Set 2 passed yung mga receive” ful, as well as fast. Alvarado,
Marie Ramos versus by like a flash as Enriquez remarked, The first set on the other hand,
Sarah Enriquez for Enriquez falls to Ra- when asked about was a striking start admitted that he was
the first game, and mos’ 7-point lead. what she would do to their game, due nervous and that he
Patrick Pulumbarit The third set to win the next game. to the close scores, would practice his
against Christian was a tight play but The second but in the end, Pu- service more and
Tyron Alvarado for Sarah still lost to the game, hosted by lumbarit won 12-10. study Pulumbarit’s
the second game. powerful forehand Patrick Pulumbarit Pulumbarit moves more to see
Ramos start- by Ramos, leaving and Christian Tyron seemed to have lost his weakpoints to
ed the game with a the game 3-0, with Alvarado, whirred his momentum mak- win the next game.

Sepak Takraw: huge crowds to

be engrossed with
head. The usage of
hands is not allowed
or outdoors, alone or
play with two, five
the skill and apti- in this sport. Spike or even ten friends.
A Wildcard Sport tude of the players.
The game is
is the pinnacle of the
game. The players go
This sport needs to
be known more es-
Kozette Phiona G. Casildo
played by two oppos- mid-air, twisting and pecially by the mil-
Do you The word ing “Regus”, a group turning to exert their lennials nowadays
know a sport that “sepak” is a Malay with 3 players each, power in smash- who only know the
combines the team- word which means on a court separated ing the ball in their modern games or
work of Volleyball, “to kick” while by a net like in Bad- opponent’s court. just staying inside
the adroitness of “takraw” is a Thai minton. Each play- This sport their homes. Let’s
Soccer, and the fi- word which means er has the passion, is worthwhile for help in unfolding
nesse of Badminton? “rattan or cane ball.” determination, and everyone. It is inex- the past and spread-
A skillful ball game In the past, the Ara- confidence in beating pensive because you ing the tidings of a
originated only in fura Games Sepak their opponents in- only need a ball to game which once
Asia, the infamous Takraw Tourna- side three kicks using play the game. You became sensation-
Sepak Takraw! ment has drawn only their legs and can play it indoors al and phenomenal.