Calamus Augustinianus

In support of the 𝓒𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓟𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓐𝓻𝓽𝓼, 𝓒𝓾𝓵𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓲𝓮𝓼 (CPACS) and in particular of Himnayon, please take part if you are interested as you further hone your singing voice. 🎤⭐

LOOK | Batch Luminaris, the outgoing Grade 12 students of the Senior High School Department, have proudly marked the ending of their basic education in CSA-Biñan through their graduation ceremony on May 30, 2024 in the Audi-gymnasium. The event was held with the theme, "Augustinian Graduates: Shaping a Resilient Future for the Nation."

Photos by Faye Hermida

LOOK | The Thanksgiving Mass 2024 with the theme, "Augustinian Graduates: Shaping a Resilient Future for the Nation" took place yesterday morning in the CSA Audi-gymnasium.

Photos by Nicole Alcantara and Hedwig Milay

SHS Students Embark on Preliminary, Final Research Defense
May 2, 2024 | Erin Evangelio

The Preliminary Research Defense and Final Research Defense of the Grade 11 and Grade 12 students respectively, have all concluded on April 30, 2024.

Grade 11 students of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand from Provincia Italiae, Grade 12 students of the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand, as well as the Grade 12 students of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) strand completed their Preliminary and Final Research Defense online through the use of Microsoft Teams on April 30.

The Preliminary Research Defense of the Grade 11 - Hispaniae students of the STEM strand and the Final Research Defense of the Grade 12 students of the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) were also finished online on April 29.

Likewise, the week before, Grade 11 - Hiberniae students completed their Preliminary Research Defense face-to-face on April 23.

On April 22 via face-to-face modality, the Grade 11 students of the ABM and ICT strand had their Preliminary Research defense at SMH 103, while the Grade 11 HUMSS students had theirs at the SHS conference room.

Lastly, the Grade 12 STEM students had their Final Research Defense from April 16 to April 18 at SMH 103.

The conduct of research studies in CSA-Bñ directly supports its Vision-Mission statement as it targets to promote a research-oriented academic institution.

Grade 11 Humanistas Attend Cha-Cha Symposium
April 28, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

The Grade 11 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students were present at a symposium, entitled “ONE MORE CHA-CHA(NCE): A Lecture on the Economic Amendments of the Philippine Constitution,” facilitated by the UP Association of Political Science Majors (UP APSM) in Palma Hall at the University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD) last April 27, 2024. The students were guided by the HUMSS strand coordinator, Mr. Roel R. Villamor.

The symposium started with the Opening Remarks of Ms. Gwen Moreen M. Marasigan, the UP APSM Vice President for Recruitment. Then, they immediately proceeded to the introduction of speakers.

The first speaker was the Assistant Professor at the UP School of Economics, Mr. Jan Carlo B. Punongbayan, PhD. By giving the economic perspective of Charter Change (Cha-Cha), Mr. Punongbayan focused on the implications it had on the industries of Education, Advertising, and Public Services, together with the existing laws that the state already has to open itself to foreign direct investments.

The following and last speaker was Mr. Dennis V. Blanco, DPA, also the Associate Professor at UPD’s Department of Political Science, who gave the political perspective of Cha-Cha. Mr. Blanco shed light on the basic information of Cha-Cha, including why it is done, its advantages and disadvantages, and the different means of it. He also discussed the former Philippine administrations’ amendments and revisions, their main objective, methods used, and its outcome.

An awarding of certificates for the speakers was held after their lectures, respectively. After this, Mr. Joaquin Labio, the Deputy Education and Research Officer of the Kabataan Partylist, gave his message and insights on the discourse earlier. He touched on the importance of educating the youth on Cha-Cha and even mentioned the current headlines today which is the full foreign ownership of schools in the Philippines.

To conclude, the UP APSM President and Vice President for Academics, Ms. Maria Diana Belza, delivered the Closing Remarks of the event.

The masters of ceremonies, Ms. Janica Kye E. Dollero and Ms. Daria Loraine D. Miranda, headed all the parts of the event and were members of the UP APSM themselves as well.

Photos by Faye Hermida and Johanna Chua

𝕵𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖘, the witnesses of history and messengers of truth. 🪶✨

After several months of armored dedication, the student publication of the Senior High School is more than delighted to have something forthcoming for the student body. ❤️‍🔥

The Calamus Augustinianus sets sail to its first issue for the academic year. Herewith, may each page be engraved within us to be fueled by the ink of our quill, always ready for life's adversities. 📰

— 𝚅𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚖𝚎 𝚅𝙸 𝙽𝚘. 𝙸

Grade 12 Students Attend Biñan City School Fair 2024
April 17, 2024 | Eliza Malapote

The Biñan School Fair 2024 was participated in by the Senior High School Department's Grade 12-ABM and STEM students at the Alonte Sports Arena this April 17, 2024. The event is an opportunity given to the students of Biñan to open their horizons to the different exemplary schools, colleges, and universities around Binan City.

This privilege was brought to the Biñan students by Chairman of the Committee of Education Hon. Jonalina R. Reyes, Vice Mayor Hon. Angelo B. Alonte, Congresswoman Hon. Len B. Alonte, City Mayor Atty. Walfredo R. Dimagula Jr., and the staff who worked tirelessly to giving the attendees multiple higher education options to continue their studies.

Photos by: Eliza Malapote

SHS Holds 2nd Departmental Assembly, Clash of Houses Awarding
Apr 13, 2023 | Haniel Espinosa

The Senior High School (SHS) department held their Second Departmental Assembly on the 12th of April, 2024 at the newly refurbished College Auditorium.

One of the purposes of the assembly was to give the SHS students a re-orientation on the selection and criteria for the awardees of Final Honors and Eagle Certificates at the end of the Academic Year 2023-2024. This matter was presented by the department’s Academic Coordinator, Mrs. Maria Fe R. Chua in its entirety. She also discussed the respective criteria for the eventual Academic, Non-Academic, and Co-Curricular Awardees, as well as the different activities for the remaining months of April and May.

After the presentation, the awarding for the winners of the Clash of Houses in the culmination of a fierce competition between the Red and Gold Houses was headed by emcees Cyril E. Lim and Ace Joshua F. Borbe. They announced the respective winners for the different Minor and Major Sports, as well as Project Monumento, a mascot design contest, wherein Imperio del Rojo secured the victory.

Imperio’s outstanding list of wins throughout the clash gave them their fifth consecutive Clash of Houses victory. Red House leader Thea Jessica P. Redulla expressed her utmost gratitude to the talent, determination, and hard work of all the members of the house in a stirring speech.

When asked how it feels to have the collective efforts from the Red House translate to their exceptional triumphs, Redulla explained, “Of course, it feels great to be able to see, yet again, the shine of victory on behalf of Imperio Del Rojo. The wins we've accumulated are fuel to the burning passion that never left Imperio, and are evidence that hard work and foundational team work were established and were necessary in the process. It's a shared victory between me and my house members that I won't shy away from giving them the light that they deserve to shine on. I'm proud that Imperio has received the fruits of their labor greatly, and I am unconditionally grateful for them.”

Photos by Faye Hermida

ABM Students Win in Balanse Cup 2024
April 12, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

Team The Inglishers of the Senior High School’s (SHS) Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) strand bagged gold in the Balanse Cup 2024, held this April 12, 2024 at Trimex Colleges.

Six students from the ABM strand were chosen to represent the school, namely: Eliza Ioana Malapote and Marie Angelyn M. Buco of Team The Inglishers, John Matthew B. Apistar and Drew Alexandrine S. Alcantara from Team Chingu, and lastly, Francia Shane C. Cabrera alongside Joeancho David L. Luna in Team D Magic Jestar.

This win was materialized through the guidance and support of their coach, Ms. Armina A. Santos, who also helped in leading ABM to victory in the ABM Cup 2024 conducted last March.

Furthermore, Ms. Jizelle M. Manuba, together with Ms. Santos, joined and cheered for the teams during the competition.

7th Institutional Flag Ceremony

JUST IN | March 7, 2024 | Eliza Malapote

What a game indeed!

Francesca Roxy M. Dador of Hirapo Kinara helped in bringing home the laurel leaves with a 2-0 win in the Women’s Basketball Games.

On the other hand, Imperio Del Rojo takes the crown in the Men’s Basketball Games after scoring 2-1. However, that did not stop Kyle Adrian C. Anton of the Gold House from being hailed as the Player of the Game.

Photos By Nicole Alcantara

HAPPENING NOW | MARCH 22, 2024 | Eliza Malapote

The anticipation shakes the building as the Red and Gold Houses battle it out in the final Basketball games.

Imperio Del Rojo and Hirapo Kinara resume their match this March 22, 2024, at the CSA-Bñ Covered Court.

LOOK | March 22, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

The spotlight shines on the quick-witted ABM Strand students of the Senior High School Department in this year's ABM Cup, with the theme "Excel Beyond Limits," held last 16th of March 2024.

In this esteemed competition, John Matthew B. Apistar and Joeancho David L. Luna of Vicariatus Antillarum bagged first place and second place, respectively. This achievement was attained with the guidance of their coach, Ms. Armina C. Santos.

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Work Immersion Orientation (HUMSS and ICT Strands)

DepEd Supervisors Visit CSA

Ms. Isidra L. Galman, M & E SEPS and Dr. Leonora C. Cruz, PSDS, DepEd supervisors from Binan Division, visited the Senior High School department earlier this morning for the monitoring of the conduct of the National Achievement Test to Grade 12 students. NAT is held as part of DepEd's internal assessment with the target of generating reliable data. The gathered data will be used in planning and formulating relevant, inclusive and responsive programs for the learners. Ms. Maria Fe R. Chua, SHS academic coordinator and Ms. Ana Liza Barabicho-Naval, Basic Education Department principal discussed the specifics of NAT preparations and its conduct in the school before the DepEd supervisors.

NAT Orientation Held

Ms. Maria Fe R. Chua, the SHS Academic Coordinator gave orientation to Batch Luminaris in preparation for the National Achievement Test. The conduct of the NAT is set on March 20-21, 2024.

HUMSS Strand Partakes in Project Veritas
March 9, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

Grade 11 and 12 Humanities and Social Sciences Strand students participated in the annual Project Veritas, entitled “HumaLinis ‘24,” on the 9th of March 2024. This is a community engagement activity organized by the said strand’s coordinator, Mr. Roel R. Villamor.

In addition, Mr. Albert G. Banaag, a barangay councilor, as well as other barangay officials, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Estero Rangers joined and supported the project, further nourishing the community involvement.

A week prior to the activity, students were reminded to bring essentials, namely: extra clothes, rubber boots and gloves, and an extra broom, for the students were tasked to clean a part of the river in Barangay Bayanan, Muntinlupa City this year.

The students were split into groups of four who were guided by local workers onto where they would be stationed to clean. Tongs and empty sacks were provided for trash to be picked up and put in the right place.

Mr. Villamor stated that this activity was meant “for us to engage in various community development projects to have a good realization on what is happening in our environment and society.”

Altogether, awareness and a better outlook on the current situations surrounding the less-privileged were gained. Other than this, the Humanistas were able to utilize the Augustinian value of Care for the Common Good to achieve the agenda—to help the local community through the means of doing something deemed as small but ultimately impactful.

JUST IN | March 8, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

The staff of Calamus Augustinianus wraps up the bustling Foundation Week with a staff meeting. The student publication offered real-time updates on their page which covered the events held throughout the week, in collaboration with the SHS' Augustinian Student Government.

LOOK | March 8, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

Countless cheers fill the audi-gymnasium as the CSA Raptors astound the viewers with their ultimate comeback brimmed by flips and tricks! This feat was a great way to conclude the anticipated CPACS.

Photos by Hedwig Milay

FRESH POST | March 8, 2024 | Haniel Espinosa

Bailagos Dance Company brings on the moves with a performance to remember! Soulful choreography and spirited music come together like you've never seen before!

Photos by Hedwig Milay

FRESH POST | March 8, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

Katribo wows the audience with an array of colorful and handmade clothing pieces! These wearable artworks undoubtedly displayed the group's undying creativity.

Photos by Hedwig Milay

CHECK IT OUT | March 8, 2024 | Haniel Espinosa

The CSA-Bñ students are swept away by beautiful melodies! The show continues, as CSA Himnayon serenades our audience with their soaring vocals and harmonies!

Photos by Faye Hermida

HAPPENING NOW | March 8, 2024 | Haniel Espinosa

The CPACS show begins as CSA-Bñ's Dulaang Kruhay brings the magic of theater to the Audi-Gym and excites the crowd with this wonderful theatrical performance that kindled everyone's emotions!

Photos by Nicole Alcantara and Hedwig Milay

JUST NOW | March 8, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

This year, Very Rev. Fr. Andrew P. Batayola, OSA is gracing the CPACS show with his presence. Fr. Andrew was CSA's former president and is now the Prior Provincial of the Augustinian Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu Philippines.

Photos by Hedwig Milay

LOOK | March 8, 2024 | Estelle Ebuenga

As the 39th foundation celebration comes to a close, the CPACS debut their years in the making comeback.

Augustinians gather in the CSA Audi-Gymnasium to show communitarian spirit and to showcase the talents of Augustinians from Dulaang Kruhay, Himnayon, Bailagos, Raptors, and Katribo.

Photos by Nicole Alcantara

JUST IN | March 6, 2024 | Haniel Espinosa

The Red House take home two more trophies en route to their fifth consecutive Clash of Houses championship!

In both the Girls and Boys matches, the house was able to secure a 2-1 win.

HAPPENING NOW | March 7, 2024 | Eliza Malapote

Only one last game remains! Hirapo Kinara and Imperio Del Rojo are now constantly on their toes for the Women’s and Men’s Basketball Games. A game truly worth the watch, here at the Audi-Gymnasium.

JUST IN | March 7, 2024 | Zari Cuñada

After the intense and thrilling match, the Basketball Game Exhibition ends with a blast with the students taking the win having a score of 66 to 65 points.

HAPPENING NOW | March 7, 2024 | Zari Cuñada

Anticipation and excitement build up as students and teachers partake in the Basketball Game Exhibition this morning! Once again, the match starts to be ignited as the day shifts its focus to the team sport.

Photos by Nicole Alcantara and Kiara De La Cruz

HAPPENING NOW | March 7, 2024 | Kiara De La Cruz

After a cliffhanger yesterday, the spirited match to battle for the desired triumph of both Volleyball Girls and Boys resume today in the Tennis Court.