PCC Social Studies Organization

28/01/2025

Think fast, think sharp. The ultimate battle of the brains kicks off this upcoming PCC 57th Founding Anniversary. Will you dare to rise to the top?

📣 Attention PCCnians! Let the countdown begin!

The arena is set, the questions are ready, and the spotlight is on YOU! Take the chance as we offer a platform to showcase your wit and acquisitions, unleash your potential into the fullest, and unveil your discerning spirit.

Join us on February 15, 2025, 8:00 am at Rm. 2A-02. Don't miss this, PCCnians!

For registration and more information, you may contact:

MARLO B. HEMOR | fb name: Marlo Bañares Hemor
SSO Vice President

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KATHLEEN Q. ROCO | fb name: Kath Roco
SSO Business Manager

24/01/2025

OPINION | Dignity or Morality?
by King John V. Recommended

In the face of the challenge of reality, how else can you value your dignity when its enemy is morality?

The discussion about s*x education in the country is once again hot with Senator Risa Hontiveros' submission of Senate Bill 1979 or the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act. The bill aims to provide Comprehensive S*x Education to protect adolescents against early pregnancy and S*xually Transmitted Infections (STIs). But as expected, it has garnered criticism from several sectors saying it allegedly teaches young people to be open to premarital s*x. Despite the controversy, the true spirit of the initiative deserves attention – providing the right knowledge to hold the youth responsible and safe amid the challenges of modern times.

This issue is no longer new. Adults in 2012, there was also intense debate over the passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) Law that took almost fifteen years to be amended and implemented. Although many opposed it at the beginning, more than a decade later, the data proves that it has been an instrument to bring down unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths in the country. Like RH Law, Comprehensive S*x Education is not a simple matter of teaching premarital s*x. Instead, it is about spreading knowledge on reproductive health, consent, gender sensitivity, and responsible living.

According to the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), more than 30,000 young people aged 10 to 19 are pregnant every year. Instead of judging these young people, wouldn't it be more reasonable to give them the right knowledge and skills to avoid such a situation? In an age of rapid information and widespread misinformation, the lack of proper education is the real threat to young people's morality.

Furthermore, teaching self-respect and others is an important part of the bill. It not only addresses the physical aspects of s*x, but also deeper issues like consent, healthy relationships, and gender equality. In this way, the youth learns to value their dignity and decide responsibly.

Those who oppose the said bill seem to be afraid of change. But isn't change what our education system needs? In a world of digital age where young people can easily access any information, right or wrong, proper guidance is needed more. If we don't give them sound and proper knowledge, who will guide them?

The passing of Senate Bill 1979 or the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act is not only a matter of modernization, but acceptance of the reality of the present. It's not to destroy morality, but to protect the future of young people—so that they face life's challenges with care and wisdom.

Ultimately, true care and love for young people is not only in imparting discipline, but in imparting the right knowledge to make them responsible, with dignity, and able to decide for themselves.

So in this matter, what will we choose as a society—dignity or morality?

Dibuho ni GJ Philipsalm Bendaña

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗬𝗢𝗡 | Dignidad o Moralidad?
𝘯𝘪 𝘙𝘦𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘝. 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦

Sa pagharap sa hamon ng reyalidad, paano mo pa kaya mapahahalagahan ang iyong dignidad kung ang kalaban na nito ay ang moralidad?

Muli na namang umarangkada ang diskusyon ukol sa s*x education sa bansa kasabay ng paghain ni Senator Risa Hontiveros ng Senate Bill 1979 o ang Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act. Layunin ng panukalang batas na ito na magbigay ng Comprehensive S*x Education upang maprotektahan ang kabataan laban sa maagang pagbubuntis at mga S*xually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Ngunit tulad ng inaasahan, ito’y umani ng batikos mula sa ilang sektor na nagsasabing tinuturuan umano nito ang kabataan na maging bukas sa premarital s*x. Sa kabila ng kontrobersya, nararapat bigyang-pansin ang tunay na diwa ng panukala – 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗻.

Hindi na bago ang isyung ito. Matatandaang noong 2012, nagkaroon din ng matinding debate sa pagpasa ng Reproductive Health (RH) Law na tumagal ng halos labinlimang taon bago naisaayos at naipatupad. Bagamat marami ang tumutol sa simula, makalipas ang higit isang dekada, patunay ang mga datos na naging instrumento ito upang mapababa ang unintended pregnancies at maternal deaths sa bansa. Katulad ng RH Law, ang Comprehensive S*x Education ay hindi simpleng usapin ng pagtuturo ng premarital s*x. Sa halip, ito ay tungkol sa pagpapalaganap ng kaalaman sa reproductive health, consent, gender sensitivity, at responsableng pamumuhay.

Ayon sa Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), mahigit 30,000 kabataan na may edad 10 hanggang 19 ang nabubuntis taun-taon. Imbis na husgahan ang mga kabataang ito, hindi ba mas makatuwiran na bigyan sila ng wastong kaalaman at kasanayan upang maiwasan ang ganitong sitwasyon? Sa panahon ng mabilisang impormasyon at laganap na maling balita, 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗯 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻.

Higit pa rito, mahalagang bahagi ng panukalang batas ang pagtuturo ng respeto sa sarili at kapwa. Hindi lamang nito tinatalakay ang pisikal na aspeto ng s*x, kundi pati ang mas malalalim na usapin gaya ng consent, healthy relationships, at gender equality. Sa ganitong paraan, natututo ang kabataan na pahalagahan ang kanilang dignidad at magpasya nang may pananagutan.

Ang mga tumututol sa nasabing panukalang batas ay tila natatakot sa pagbabago. Ngunit hindi ba’t ang pagbabago ang kinakailangan ng ating sistema ng edukasyon? Sa mundo ng digital age kung saan napakadaling ma-access ng kabataan ang kahit anong impormasyon, tama man o mali, mas kailangan ang tamang gabay. 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗴𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮?

Ang pagpasa ng Senate Bill 1979 o ang Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act ay hindi lamang usapin ng modernisasyon, kundi pagtanggap sa katotohanan ng kasalukuyan. Hindi ito para sirain ang moralidad, kundi para protektahan ang kinabukasan ng kabataan—upang harapin nila ang mga hamon ng buhay nang may pag-iingat at karunungan.

Sa huli, ang tunay na malasakit at pagmamahal sa kabataan ay hindi lamang sa pagbibigay ng disiplina, kundi sa pagbibigay ng tamang kaalaman upang sila’y maging responsable, may dignidad, at may kakayahang magdesisyon para sa kanilang sarili.

𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻—𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱?

Dibuho ni GJ Philipsalm Bendaña

20/01/2025

[ In photos ] SSO, SATAWI, LITERA | FIRST REGULAR MEETING FOR THIS YEAR

January 20, 2025

The SSO, SATAWI and LITERA conducts first regular meeting of the year on January 20 at Polangui Community College with Sir John Lester Rellama and Ma'am Joan Saminiano. The meeting discusses the preparation for the upcoming foundation day.

08/11/2024

Its Erma-day! 🎉

On your special day, we want to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation for all the hard work, dedication, and positivity you bring to the organization every day. Your prior organizational skills, efficiency, and cheerful demeanor are making a tremendous impact on our team, and we are truly grateful to have you with us.
May your birthday be filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. Here's to another year of success, health, and fulfilling moments. Enjoy your special day!

Warmest wishes,
Social Studies Organization

27/10/2024

To All Faculty and Staff:

I wish everyone is okey...praying that we can easily recover from the effects of this disaster

Due to the damages of typhoon Kristine some school policies for the students will be relaxed as follows:
1. School uniform will not be required in entering the campus. However, school ID or white form will be required if possible;
2. Absences of students should be considered..However, inventory of students who were affected should be done;
3. Blended learning should be continued until the end of the semester...

For your Information and compliance...

Thank you.

SGD. ROSALINDA B. BARQUEZ

25/10/2024

Due to internal circumstances, the Donation Drive of Social Studies Organization is forced to close.

Furthermore, the current monetary collection of ₱33.00 will be returned back to their respective donors and the in-kind donations will not be entertained anymore.

We apologize for the inconveniences this have made and far from this, we are extending our gratitude to those who helped promote the activity.

PS. We haven't held any in-kind donations since the first day of the fundraising effort. Those pictures are sent by the respective donors.

22/10/2024

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 || Please be advised that there has been a change in the date of the PCC Intramurals 2024. The event will now be held on 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟖-𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, instead of the previously announced dates of October 25-26, 2024.

There will be a mass on November 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for further updates and announcements.

22/10/2024

[As of 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024]
TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATE

Kristine intensifies into a tropical storm and is assigned the international name Trami.

Wind Signal No. 1 is now raised in 24 provinces.

At 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, was located 390 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, with maximum winds of 65 kph and gusts up to 80 kph.

It is moving westward at 15 kph.

This Tuesday, will bring heavy to torrential rains over Bicol, Samar island, and Quezon.

Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Central Luzon, MIMAROPA and the rest of Visayas, meanwhile, will have moderate to heavy rains.

⚠️ Serious and widespread flooding and rain-induced landslides are expected.

PAGASA advises the public and disaster officials to take the necessary measures to protect life and property.

Tropical Storm will continuously move northwestward and may intensify into a severe tropical storm beforebmake landfall over Isabela Wednesday evening.

It will cross Northern Luzon and exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday evening as a typhoon. | via ABS-CBN resident meteorologist Ariel Rojas

21/10/2024

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 || Due to the potential impact of Tropical Depression , Polangui Mayor Raymon Adrian E. Salceda has announced the suspension of classes in ALL LEVELS (both public and private) in Polangui until further notice.

This means Polangui Community College classes are also suspended until the suspension is lifted.

Stay safe and updated!

21/10/2024

LOOK || The Social Studies Organization begins flaglets installation, representing multiple nations.

In anticipation of the United Nations Celebration Month, two volunteer students from the College Student Council (CSC) and National Service Training Program (NSTP) assisted in putting up flaglets.

20/10/2024

The Polangui Community College extends its heartfelt congratulations to its esteemed instructors who passed the National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) Evaluation and Certification.

We are incredibly proud of your dedication, hard work, and achievement. Your success brings great honor to PCC and serves as an inspiration to the entire academic community.

Keep striving for excellence!

1. Janylyn M. Necio
2. Quennie C. Salting
3. Jennie R. Tantiado
4. Nedie B. Sevilla
5. Thomas de Mesa
6. Wilcy S. Mendoza

19/10/2024

19/10/2024

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔.𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱

The newly elected Classroom, College-Based Organization, and College Student Council Officers at Polangui Community College (PCC) officially assumed their responsibilities during the Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony held at the PCC quadrangle yesterday, October 18, 2024.

With the theme "Student Leadership: Streaming Through the Waves of Selfless Service, Guided by Versatility, Humility, and Responsibility," the ceremony gathered student leaders along with alumni and local government officials to mark the beginning of a new leadership chapter.

The outgoing Central Student Council (CSC) President, Ayagisa Bañez, opened the program with welcoming remarks, where she encouraged the newly inducted officers to lead with empathy, serve with sincerity, and strive for excellence, not only for personal growth but for the betterment of the college, community, and society at large.

Following this, Hon. Raymond Adrian Salceda, the Municipal Mayor, Vice Mayor Cherilie Mella-Sampal, and Hon. Juan Miguel Salceda, Chairman of the Committee on Education, shared inspiring messages expressing their support for student initiatives and encouraging the youth to take leadership roles seriously.

Afterward, Dr. Rosalinda B. Barquez, College President, along with Dr. Clyde Alexander A. Antioquia, VP for Academic Affairs, and Mrs. Matilde M. Cortan, OSAS Coordinator, presented Certificates of Appreciation to the honored guests, Mayor Salceda, Vice Mayor Sampal, Councilor Salceda and Hon. Jesciel Richard Salceda, Chief of Staff at the 2nd Congressional District.

During the ceremony, student officers from various clubs, organizations, and classes took their respective oaths, formally pledging to uphold their responsibilities for the academic year.

Meanwhile, outgoing CSC President Bañez officially handed over the symbolic key of responsibility to the incoming president, Asther Napolis, who expressed his gratitude in his acceptance speech.

“Hear your responsibilities with integrity and grace, knowing that your actions will have a lasting impact on your fellow students in this institution. Thank you for your dedication and courage. May the coming, filled with learning and collaboration in service reflect the values we celebrate today,” Napolis said in his closing remarks.

Via Rygine Mae Babiera & Dece Dawn Ofemia
Photos from John Mark Interno

04/10/2024

"𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎, 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕'𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅"-
Kudos to our amazing and loving Social Studies Instructors! Your dedication and passion for teaching inspire us every day.
Happy Teachers' Day!🎉😍
May you continue to spread love and knowledge to all your students.
God bless you all!❤️

pubmats and captions by:
Daniela
Rellama
SSO Auditor

01/10/2024

MIDTERM EXAMINATION📣
🗓️(October 7-13, 2024)

The Social Studies Organization is wishing all the PCCnians a best of luck and may the results of your exams are higher than your expectations.

Review. Review. Review.

Good Luck and Padayon PCCnians✨🤞

28/09/2024

NEWS || PCC celebrates School-Based Nat'l Teachers' Day

Recognizing the invaluable contributions of teachers, Polangui Community College (PCC) recently held a celebration of School-Based National Teachers' Day with the theme "Celebration of Gratitude: My Teacher, My Inspiration, My Hero," at the PCC Court today, September 27.

The celebration was graced by distinguished guests, including Hon. Cherilie M. Sampal, the Municipal Vice Mayor, and Hon. Mark Thet N. Sabando, Municipal Councilor and Vice Chairman of the Committee on Education. Both delivered messages of appreciation that emphasized the crucial role teachers play in shaping not only the community but also the nation as a whole.

The event was a vibrant mix of performances and activities designed to entertain and engage both students and teachers. The Sports Club Organization organized games for the teachers, which brought entertainment to both teachers and students.

The celebration also featured impressive intermission numbers from various groups. The Collegian Playhouse presented a powerful dance number, while the PCC Chorale captivated the audience with their singing performances. A BSED Filipino student expressed their gratitude through a spoken poetry recital, and a BSAB student showcased their talent through singing. The event concluded with a surprise intermission performance by Alfred Maccoy, a graduate of PCC and The Clash 2024 contender.

The entire celebration was a testament to the deep appreciation PCC students and staff have for their teachers. It served as a joyful and touching tribute to the educators who dedicate their lives to shaping the future of the community. The event highlighted the importance of recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of teachers, who serve as true inspirations and heroes in the lives of their students.

Written by: Daniela Rellama, Trainee
Photos from: Adrian Baril and John Mark Interno