Kalasaglahi, Lily Hill, Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat (2026)

09/04/2026

MALIGAYANG ARAW NG KAGITINGAN ✊

Ngayong ika-siyam ng Abril, malugod nating ipinagdiriwang ang Araw ng Kagitingan upang gunitain ang mga Pilipino at Amerikanong sundalo na nakibaka noong World War II laban sa mga Hapon. Nararapat lamang parangalan ang libo-libong sundalo na naglakad ng higit na 140 kilometro patungong Camp O'Donnell sa San Fernando.

Sa kabila ng lahat ng paghihirap na dinanas ng mga sundalo, ang pinakita nilang katapangan ay habambuhay na maaalala bilang isa sa mga pinakamahalagang pangyayari sa kasaysayan ng ating bansa na siyang nagbigay ng demokrasya at kalayaan patungo sa isang malayang Pilipinas.

07/04/2026

| “Para po.”

“Para po.” An imperative sentence used by passengers as a signal to be dropped off at a certain place.

But what happens when the places are switched, and the jeepney drivers are the ones who shout “Para po,” not as a request but as a plea for survival?
These recent months have seen a drastic spike in gasoline prices, with Diesel being estimated to soar to as high as 170 pesos per liter. In response, thousands of jeepney drivers across the country protested on March 19 and appealed for government intervention. Despite this, there have been no observable signs of prices falling. Coupling this with the suspension of a fare hike, time has seemingly halted for jeepney drivers, as their livelihoods are thrust into dire straits.

Time and time again, the government has failed our jeepney drivers. While they have long served as one of the most established means of mass transportation, the government has yet to provide actionable solutions. How much longer can they wait until they can no longer provide food on the table? How many more days, weeks, or even months will it take for politicians to hold themselves accountable and address any of the issues raised in protests? At last, how much longer can we tolerate an incompetent system that has neglected the Filipinos’ pleas for survival?

In light of these, may we echo the cries of our jeepney drivers, “Para po!” as a demand for accountability, intervention, and better governance. In a country where incompetence remains the norm, may the people rise as the constant driving force of administrative reform.

✍️ Nicole Aquino
🖼️ Ervin Teng Gui

31/03/2026

| Abortion: A Criminalized Choice

Among 200 countries, the Philippines remains a constituent of the approximately 20 countries that criminalize abortion. Despite this, women of unfortunate (and often nonconsensual) circumstances are forced to rely on underground or illegal abortion clinics, especially when the option of travelling to a different country is not viable. These services pose high risks not just in health, but also in the possibility of being punished under anti-abortion laws.
Jane, a 31-year-old whose name was changed to protect her identity, was one of many women who had to rely on underground services to abort her unborn child. Jane described the illegal procedure where the doctor inserted pills inside her cervix without any pain medications. "It was as if my abdomen was being twisted", Jane added. After the procedure, Jane suffered for three months. She also mentioned that, if forced, she would do it again.
The Catholic Church's stance on intentional abortion remains absolute, even in cases of sexual assault. "The Catholic Church has a very strong adherence to the preservation and dignity of life", Dan Cancino, a Catholic priest, said.
In return, many lawyers are actively advocating for the decriminalization of abortion. Clara Padilla of the Philippine Safe Abortion Advocacy Network (PINSAN) is a lawyer who is pushing for the bill to decriminalize abortion. She mentioned that people will need clear and legal access to these services, especially under circumstances of assault and/or abuse.
Abortion being outlawed in the Philippines is a major problem for Filipino women, as some people are already fighting for their lives to keep the pregnancy, just because it is illegal. Women should not be forced by a man-led government to carry a child, when it was also a woman who carried those same people who restrict them today.

🖼️: Ervin Teng Gui
✍️: Chester Rivera

30/03/2026

| To Women and Beyond

Amanda Nguyễn, a 34-year-old civil rights activist, was a part of the NS-31 mission during April 2025. At 22, she was an aspiring astronaut and studied astrophysics at Harvard University. At this point, her life was going as planned, but in a turn of events, she was r***d and assaulted during a party. In an instant, it felt like her assault was the breaking point that would ruin her entire life plan and career. When she learned how the system treated r**e victims, it ignited a realization in her that she could do something to change it.
She continued to persevere, fighting for women’s rights and continuing her advocacy. In 2014, Amanda founded an organization in an endeavor to provide adequate justice for r**e survivors around the world. Her organization, Rise, was able to pass the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act. Through her efforts, she was nominated for the 2019 Nobel Prize and became a candidate to join Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission. This achievement was meant to be celebrated and, for Amanda, a dream come true, yet it became subject to public criticism for having elitists on the mission. It was criticized for being out of touch, but it overshadowed the true significance of what this space trip meant to Amanda.
It has become impossible for women to live freely from discrimination when it is invisible to the arrogance of society. The backlash caused Amanda severe depression when this major event in her life was supposed to be the highest point in her career. It was meant to be a milestone stone through her journey as a victim of r**e, a civil rights activist, and now an astronaut, but the accomplishment was buried under hatred.
Although misfortune had its course, Amanda did not let these moments of struggle define who she was. It became part of her history, and perseverance fueled her burning passion for what she believes in. Amanda did not stay silent; she became the voice of those who could not speak out. Her advocacy challenges the injustice in r**e cases and the intolerance of society. Amanda Nguyễn became a staple for survivors of sexual assault. Her story did not impose vulnerability but displayed eagerness to serve as an inspiration to those who can empathize with it and help sexual assault survivors from the unjust system. A woman’s hardships do not make her any weaker; they are the true measure of her strength.

🖼: Yuri Regencia
✍️: Isabella Sabanal

13/03/2026

| ADVOCATES FOR DIVORCE: Rights to Enforce

Aside from Vatican City, the Philippines remains the only country in the world that has not legalized divorce. Though annulment is legal, only a small percentage of the Philippines’ “separated” marriages have filed for it, due to the lack of accessibility and time taken for the process.

In recent years, numerous bills have been put forward in the field of divorce. The most relevant being Senate Bill 147, otherwise known as the Dissolution of Marriages Act. Introduced by Risa Hontiveros, it primarily aims to give women and children the freedom to leave abusive households and relationships to start anew.

However, due to religious beliefs and mass stigma over the concept of legal divorce, advancements in this field have been continuously pushed back by the masses. They argue that the approval of divorce means the abuse of it, going against the faith that marriage is sacred.

However, in a world where women still fight for the same rights as their ancestors, is divorce truly something they will only abuse? If men can disappear from the mother of their child’s life, a woman should be able to hold the choice of leaving, not just as a choice, but as a right.

Risa Hontiveros, Divorce Pilipinas Coalition, and the women who fight for these rights today are not the first. But by the end of this eclipse in justice, their impact will last. It is up to us—you, the viewer, to listen to their voice.

🖼: Madeline Sapao
✍️: Caitlin Pineda

11/03/2026

| DISMANTLING MISOGYNY IN POWER

Anne Curtis is a public figure who has spent decades in the entertainment industry, building a career through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Yet in a moment for serious public discourse, she was reduced to the subject of a man’s private fantasies.

Recently, Congressman B**g Suntay sparked controversy after openly sharing his "strong surge of desire” towards Anne Curtis during a formal congressional hearing. Instead of acknowledging why such a remark was inappropriate, he argued that his thoughts were not punishable.

This is exactly the kind of behavior that reinforces a culture where women are viewed not as professionals, leaders, or individuals—but as objects to be desired, commented on, and publicly dissected.

Rep. Anne Matibag has called attention to the issue, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum and respect in Congress. Her call to accountability is not about censorship or overreaction. It is about protecting the integrity of institutions and ensuring that women are treated with dignity in public discourse.

Women do not exist to feed men’s fantasies and desires.

🖼️: Jill Tambongco
✍️: Jara Doria

25/02/2026

| POWER OF CIVILIAN PRESSURE

Forty years ago, in February 1986, millions of Filipinos filled the streets of EDSA, armed not with weapons, but with faith, courage, and hope. They stood shoulder to shoulder, priests beside students, nuns beside soldiers, parents with their children — united by one cry: freedom.

The People Power Revolution became a shining moment in our history — a peaceful uprising that proved the strength of unity. It was a movement that inspired the world, reminding everyone that true power lies not in force, but in the collective voice of the people.

As we commemorate the 40th anniversary of EDSA, let us remember that democracy is not a gift we receive once — it is a responsibility we carry everyday. Let us continue to protect the truth we fought for, to stand for justice, and live out the spirit of bayanihan that made such a momentous occasion possible.

Remember, the power of the people will always be stronger than the people in power.

✍️: Lala Mercado
🖼️: Ervin Teng Gui

23/02/2026

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Before the onset of the activity, Kalasaglahi members were initially grouped with their clusters. For the rest of the period, participants had to raise their placards to answer 20 multiple choice-type questions revolving around Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Thereafter, scores were tallied and yielded the following results:
1st: Empowerment - 15 pts.
2nd: Education - 12 pts.
3rd: Energizer - 10 pts.
4th: Engagement - 8 pts.

Congratulations to the Empowerment Cluster leading the score board. 🎉 Stay tuned for future updates on Kalasaglahi’s future activities!

24/01/2026

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE EDUCATION 🧩

As we near the end of this year's Autism Consciousness Week, we continue to empower every child through the Special Needs Education (SNE) Framework.

Through this shift in curriculum, we equip every special needs learner with educational facilities, learning resources, and trained teachers that foster a learning environment catered to diverse needs. Beyond this, we urge for a more culturally-responsive Special Needs Education Framework that addresses the compounded barriers faced by Indigenous learners with disabilities. Inside classrooms, barely any interventions are set in stone to understand the intersection of "indigeneity" and "disability". Integrating these two into a compounded identity is crucial, as most educational materials utilized by the SNE Framework are often employed with the assumption of urban settings and the mainstream Filipino context.

With these advancements, we are a step closer to ensuring that every classroom is thoughtfully designed to suit the needs of every child, and only through this can we make progress towards true inclusion.

✍️: Nicole Aquino
🖼️: Ysabelle Bognot

30/12/2025

PAG-IBIG SA TINUBUANG LUPA

“Datapwat tangi na nga lamang na ‘di napaparaan kailanman ang pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Bayan sa minsang ito’y mapunla sa puso ng tao, sapagkat ang gayong pag-ibig ay lagda ng Maykapal, kaya’t walang katapusang kaniyang pananatili.”

Mula sa katha ni Honorio M. Lopez, “Buhay ni Dr. Jose Rizal at ang mga katha niya na isinalin sa wikang Tagalog ni Plaridel, Gatmaitan, at iba pa”

Buhay sa ating dugo at pagka-Pilipino ang pinakadalisay at pinakadakilang uri ng pagmamahal na siyang nagsisilbi sa ating inang bayan. Tuwing ika-30 ng Disyembre, ipinagdiriwang natin ang magiting na pagkamatay ng ating pambansang bayani, si Dr. Jose Rizal. Siya ang may-akda ng Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Llanto y Risas, at iba pa— mga kathang naghimok sa taong bayan upang makamit ang kanilang kalayaan laban sa mga kamay ng mapagsamantalang puwersa ng mga Kastila.

Sa kanyang sanaysay, El Amor Patrio, bukas-dibdib niyang inihayag ang nasyonalismo na dapat itamasa ng bawat Pilipino— pag-ibig na sa huli ay kanyang ikinamatay. Gayunpaman, hanggang sa kamatayan ay kanyang isinabuhay ang diwa ng kabayanihan sapagkat ang kanyang pagkamatay ang siyang naghimok sa taong bayan na ipaglaban ang ating kinalakhan.

Para sa mga Pilipino, lalong lalo na sa kabataan, nararapat lamang tayo’y manindigan para sa kamalayan, karapatan, kalayaan, at minamahal nating bayan upang makamit ang dati pang pinaglalaban ng ating mga bayani.

20/12/2025

MALIGAYANG PASKU 🌟

Malugod namin kayong binabati ng isang Maligayang Pasko! Kasangga ang Sangguniang Mag-aaral, ang Kalasaglahi ay nagsagawa ng community outreach sa Porac, Pampanga. Noong Disyembre 15, kami'y nagbigay ng mga Noche Buena packages at mga school essentials sa 41 elementary students ng Diaz Elementary School. Bukod pa rito, kami'y nangasiwa ng iba't ibang laro at aktibidad na siyang naglagay ng ngiti sa mukha ng bawat bata. Nawa'y nakapagbigay kami ng kahit munting kasiyahan sa bawat mag-aaral ng Diaz Elementary School.

Ngayong Pasko, hindi lamang natin ipinapagdiriwang ang makabuluhang pagtatapos ng 2025 kundi tayo'y naghahangad din para sa matagumpay na pagsisimula ng susunod na taon. Muli, isang "Maligayang Pasku" mula sa Kalasaglahi! 🎄✨🎁

✍️: Nicole Aquino
🖼️: Madeline Sapao
📸: PSHS CLC Sangguniang Mag-aaral

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