​IN PHOTOS: School physician Dr. Heather De Vera led a timely symposium on Teenage Smoking and Alcohol Use with Grade 9 and 10 learners organized by the School Clinic and Office of Student Affairs last April 3, 2024

​Congratulations to members of Brokenshire College Toril Arnis Team Alexander Tan III and Waren Patiluna on winning the SILVER and BRONZE medal respectively in their 2024 DCAA Meet Arnis events.
They trained under Sir Jhonrae Neil Malunao.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to Jeremiah Jati of The Spark on bringing honor to Brokenshire College Toril and the city of Davao after winning the THIRD PLACE in the recently concluded 2024 Regional Schools Press Conference - Editorial Cartooning (Secondary English).
Competing against 54 other campus journalists from 11 divisions in Region 11 in 3 different categories, BCT marked its first-ever appearance at RSPC this year.
Jeremiah trained under Mr. Al Francis Verbal, The Spark Adviser, and Ms. Regine Belgira.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirian!

​Congratulations to Brokenshire College Toril's robotics team BCT Robo Aces on their multiple wins in the recently concluded Robolympics 2024 organized by Ateneo de Davao University last March 7-8, 2024.
The team is under the training of Mr. Joshua Lorenzo, Ms. Glory Fie Betonio, and Mr. Abbas Johnny Pumbaya Jr.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to Angel Nicole Villalongja and Marfred Drew Djbon De Leon on securing the SECOND RUNNER-UP PRIZE of the 6th DAPRISA JHS Math-Sci Quiz Bee Grade 9 Category!
The pair trained under Ms. Glory Fie Betonio and Mr. Keneth Nazareno.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​FIRST DCAA 2024 GOLD | Congratulations to Rongel Kish Diaz and John Lhenard Mamacang on delivering Brokenshire College Toril's GOLD MEDAL in 2024 DCAA Meet Badminton Elementary Boys event! The pair has also successfully qualified to advance to DAVRAA Meet 2024.
Rongel and John trained under Sir John Rey Nanca and Ma'am Irish Mae Aberilla.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to Edmar Cadinas on bagging the BRONZE MEDAL in 2024 DCAA Meet - Tennis Boys Secondary event and on qualifying for the DAVRAA Meet 2024!
Edmar trained under Sir Junerey Mamacos.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to Khrizia Shailey Nuñal on winning the Bronze Medal in 2024 DCAA Meet Athletics Track and Field and 100-Meter Dash event!
Khrizia trained under Richpearl Nuñal, Rich Nugas, and Beverlie Tariao.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to Karl David Mejillano on winning the SILVER MEDAL in 2024 DCAA Meet JHS Archery Boys Olympic Round! He will represent Davao City in the upcoming DAVRAA Meet 2024.
Karl also placed FOURTH in the individual round of the event. He trained under Sir Melbert Belangel.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to the members of the BCT Athletics Team on securing multiple placements in their respective events in DCAA Meet 2024!
ELEMENTARY BOYS
Finalist:
Matthew Xavier G. Palma, Cristoff Jay Lasta
SECONDARY GIRLS
200-Meter Dash & High Jump 4th Placer:
Khrizia Shailey N.Nuñal
400-Meter Dash 4th placer and 400-Meter Hurdle 5th placer:
Sierra Kreuz Dela Peña
800-Meter Dash 5th Placer:
Nicole Antonette C. Tampus
4x1 Relay 4th Placer:
Sierra Kreuz Dela Peña, Mikaella Dellosa, Subrinah Monte, & Khrizia Shailey N. Nuñal
4x4 Relay 4th Placer:
Sierra Kreuz Dela Peña, Manuela Paraguya, Nicole Antonette Tampus & Khrizia Shailey N. Nuñal
Finalists:
Subrinah Monte, Michaella Dellosa, Manuela Paraguya
SECONDARY BOYS
110-Meter Hurdles & 400-Meter Hurdles 4th placer:
John Louise Baranggan
400-Meter Dash 5th placer:
Jake Anthony Relojero
800-Meter Dash 5th placer:
Benjie Ondoy Jr.
Finalists:
Erll Vhan Kharl N. Nuñal, Ron Jacob Gerodiaz, Dante Morales Jr. , Aaron Carl Jay Cabanit
4x1 Relay 4th placer:
Erll Vhan Kharl N. Nuñal, Ronjacob Gerodiaz, John Louise Baranggan
4x4 Relay 4th placer:
Jake Anthony Relojero, Benjie Jr. Ondoy, Ronjacob Gerodiaz, & John Louise Baranggan
The team trained under Richpearl Nuñal, Rich Nugas, and Beverlie Tariao.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to BCT Fifth Verse on claiming the SECOND PRIZE of 21st Musikahan sa Tagum Festival: 2024 Himig Handog International Choral Grand Prix (Pop Category)!
Trained under Mr. Gerald Paniamogan, the group's members include SHS student Vryle Sean Rosillo, and alumni Mark Antony Sanchez, Kim Rhea Kyla Dimpas, Samanta Santillan, and Jake Aldrin Al-ag.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to Grade 3 pupil Marthena Roxanne Baloyo on winning the SECOND RUNNER-UP prize of the Declamation event of DAPRISA Literary Fest Year 9 held earlier today! Marthena trained under teacher Hope Dejaro.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirian!

​Congratulations to Karl David Mejillano on claiming the Gold and Silver Medal in First Mindanao Youth Archery Tournament Recurve Under 15 Olympic and Individual Category respectively.
Mejillano is under the training of Mr. Melbert Belangel.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirian!

IN PHOTOS | Relive the scenes of glamour from the enchanting night that came to life  at the return of Junior High School Ball held last February 16, at the Grand Regal Hotel.
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From dream to reality, after a long-awaited pause, Junior's Ball emerges like a shimmering star – an enchanted night where dreams come to life! ​

​Congratulations to our team of elementary pupils on claiming the CHAMPIONSHIP in the recently concluded Interschool Quiz Bee organized by Rogationist Academy of Davao last Monday, February 5.
The team was under the coaching of Ma'am Hope Dejaro.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

​Congratulations to the members of BCT Robo Aces on their outstanding performance during the 9th Philippine Robothon held at St. Paul College, Pasig seizing a total of two champion titles and two other major awards!
This remarkable feat is thanks to the training and instruction of in-house robotics coaches Sir Joshua Lorenzo, Sir Abbas Johnny Pumbaya Jr., and Ma'am Glory Fie Betonio.
We are proud of you, Brokenshirians!

Brokenshire College Toril (BCT) Robo Aces brought home the“robacon” and claimed awards including two champion titles during the 9th Philippine Robothon held Saturday at St. Paul College Pasig.
Robo Aces Orion in Junior Category, consisting of Ian Jay Judiadan, Arthur Vizcayno, and JZ Vohn Paniamogan, as well as Robo Aces Centaurus in Senior Category with Dann Gregory Allexis Morillo, Ace Gabriel Yrogirog, and Aslanie Marsangca aced the championship in Mini Robot Challenge.
Meanwhile, Miya Shane Magbuhos, Daniela Gabawa, and Julian Lorraine Saan of Robo Aces Cassiopeia won 1st runner up, and Robo Aces Phoenix, consisting of DK Rophe Paniamogan, Brandon James Roy, Remlan James Gabutero, received the Distinction Award in the Junior Category.
“We trained for a long time to perfect the program. We encountered some problems but thankfully, we solved it immediately,” Robo Aces Orion member JZ Vohn Paniamogan told THE SPARK.
Although unplaced, the following represented BCT in the Middle Category of the competition.
• Robo Aces Carina: Jade Bagasbas, Stacey Eijansantos, and Yuna Choi
• Robo Aces Andromeda: Dean Armit Garcia, Khalil Diamla, and Shawn Lyle Manlicmot
• Robi Aces Pyxis: Alexander Jazz Dumlao and Marie Raven Deguma
The team was coached by Glory Fie Betonio, Abbas Johnny Pumbaya Jr, and Joshua Lorenzo.
Sir Joshua Lorenzo told THE SPARK that, “Being the champion for consecutive years, puts a lot of pressure on us, but more than the competition it is the learning experience that we always aim for, an experience that will help us grow and develop in this field.”
He also mentioned that he is proud of the delagates who throughout the training and competition period “embraced every challenge ahead of them with collaboration, creativity, and teamwork, stay focused, and took every challenge as an opportunity for them to showcase their abilities and shine”
With the theme, “FUTURE: Filipinos in Unified Technologies, Unveiling Robotics Excellence Pagtanaw sa ating Ambisyon tungo sa Matatag na Edukasyon”, the competition aimed to showcase the innovative solution thriugh designing, building, and programming robots.


By Leslie Kate Cacar, THE SPARK PUBLICATION

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​Rongel Diaz, Karl David Mejillano, Isaac Christian Lim , BCT's National Sports Champions, Illuminate Torch to Commence the Sports and Litmus Festival 2024.

​Green Wildcats concludes its BCT Sports and LitMus Fest 2024 campaign on top of the ranking as the OVERALL CHAMPION. All JHS teams were recognized in the awarding ceremony held earlier today. 

​Thunder Wolves pulled an 'epic comeback' emerging on the top of the ranking as the OVERALL CHAMPION of Brokenshire College Toril Sports and LitMus Fest 2024. Only the top five teams were recognized in the awarding ceremony held earlier today. 

TABLE TENNIS  SHS | FINAL RESULT  🏓
In a highly anticipated match, Riving Jaguar's Jambaro in singles boys category, Custodio and Mondalo in mixed doubles, and Mondalo in singles girls category garnered the champion title against Warrior Bees' Qutain, Lim, and Bernadas in Senior High School (SHS) Table Tennis Tournament with a score of just 3-0 and 3-2. The defeated team took the second place.
Razor Sharks meanwhile settled for the third place in the tournament 

DARTS FINAL RESULT | Yellow Hawks proved triumphant in the race to zero points of the Junior High School Darts event, with only 12 points out of 301 left, a dart to six and another to double three in round 12 of the close 16 rounds match ultimately putting them above the Red Lions and the Green Wildcats. The Red Lions were next to reach zero, winning first runner up, automatically making the Green Wildcats second runner up.

PICK-UP STICKS  | FINAL RESULT | Thunder Wolves stood atop six teams in Pick-up Sticks competition as representative Cleo Saturinas claimed overwhelming victory of 104 points in the final game against Fiery Falcons' Bolo and Mighty Bulls' Cantila. Bolo followed in the rankings with 49 points and Cantila with 29 points.

TABLE TENNIS JHS | FINAL RESULT  Green Wildcats triumphed as champions with a  collective score, winning two out of three categories namely, Boys Singles, Girls Singles, and Mixed Double categories in the Junior High School Table Tennis tournament. 
In Boys Singles category, Hawks’ Reyes won big time, claiming victory in all three sets against Wildcats’ Locastisanto.  On the other hand, Wildcats’ Velvestre struck 3-1 against Hawks’ Cabahug in the Girls Singles category. Lastly, in Mixed Doubles category, Wildcats’ Soriano and Cagape dealt a heavy blow to Hawks’ Tio and Carbonilla with a score of 3-0.

CHESS | FINAL RESULT - Wild Pythons and Riving Jaguars celebrated their victories in the SHS Sportsfest 2024 Chess Tournament held at the High School Library yesterday. 
Galleto of Wild Pythons emerged as victor in SHS Chess Girls Category after a close match against Warrior Bees' Domenden. In another lengthy match, Feliciano of the Red Bulls bagged a win over Bachinela of the Blazing Eagles, securing the bronze medal. 
In a thrilling showdown for the Chess Boys Category championship game, Andoni, representing the Riving Jaguars, emerged victorious over Alabata of the Thunderwolves, solidifying his claim to the coveted gold medal. Meanwhile, in another captivating match, Rosillo from the Fiery Falcons triumphed over Garcino of the Wild Pythons, seizing the Bronze Medal.

DARTS | FINAL RESULT | Mighty Bulls snatched THE first place in the Senior High School Darts competition. 
The Mighty Bulls, Ronian Trumata and Jeanil Mae Revillas secured the match on Revillas turn in round 8, getting them the 15 points they needed to win. 
Their opponent, Blazing Eagles' Jason Magallon and Arzellie Kate Apal with 19 points out of 501 left took second place. 
In the battle for third place, Warrior Bees' Carl Calustre and Rejealyd Albite faced off against Fiery Falcons' Angelo Castro and Theresse Simbulas. 
The close match saw 12 rounds with only 10 points remaining for the Bees and 14 points left for the Falcons in the twelfth round. The Bees clinched the victory after a series of calculated hits, earning them third place.

DODGEBALL | FINAL RESULT | Blazing Eagles emerged victorious after a heated dodgeball match against the Warrior Bees. The Eagles surpassed the Bees with a 5:19 time to beat. However, after finishing the match, the Bees contested the result, claiming that Fernandez, the last man standing of Team Eagles, was eliminated earlier due to hits.
The contest led to a commotion between the Blazing Eagles and Warrior Bees, with team advisers engaging referees. Despite the heated discussion, the referees upheld their decision, stating that Fernandez wasn't hit; the ball merely passed through, touching only his sleeve.
Riving Jaguars successfully defended their 2:59 time to beat, securing third place against Thunder Wolves.

VOLLEYBALL JHS | FINAL RESULT Yellow Hawks, led by their captain Intes, claimed the championship in the BCT Sports Fest 2024 JHS Girls Volleyball tournament with set scores of 25-20 and 25-16 against the Red Lions who secured the second place. Green Wildcats meanwhile emerged as the third-place team.

VOLLEYBALL SHS | FINAL RESULT -  Green Wildcats secured the gold medal in the BCT Sports Fest 2024 Junior High School Boys Volleyball tournament,  2-0 against the Red Lions.
The victory is mostly thanks to Kempis and Salvador who delivered remarkable spikes and attacks.
Meanwhile, the Yellow Hawks claimed the third spot in the

SEPAK TAKRAW   | FULL RESULT - Mighty Bulls emerged victorious in Sepak Takraw as the team won, 2-0 against Fiery Falcons, with both matches reaching up to the third set.
Riving Jaguars, on the other hand, settled for the bronze medal after their game against Blazing Eagles, slashing them out of the top three ranking in their fight for the third yesterday as they made a comeback winning 2-1.

MOBILE LEGENDS | FINAL RESULT
Thunder Wolves was hailed champions in the Senior High School Mobile Legends competition, winning against the Razor Sharks, 3-1 in the finals game held yesterday. 
The Sharks, consisting of Tristan Pascual, Haron Nuska, Prince Celda, Zyk Granada, Elijah Romero, and Alexander Suñer initially took the first match winning 16-14 in terms of kills and a 6.6k gold difference. 
The Wolves, consisting of Lou Adrianne Virtucio, Gef Benedict Reyes, Mhel Aldrei Husay, Harvey Rey, Eulemer Lagamon, and Jake Olarte did not let it pass as they shut down the Sharks for the rest of the games, resulting in 23-13 in kills and a 3.2k gold difference in game 2, 22-17 in kills and a 4k gold difference in game 3, and 15-9 in kills and a 9.3k gold difference in game 4. 
The Warrior Bees meanwhile took third place after winning aginst the Fiery Falcons.

50 METER DASH | FINAL RESULT
Blazing Eagles and Razor Sharks soared to victory as champions of SHS Sportsfest 2024 50-Meter Dash Tournament.
Paraguya of Blazing Eagles clocked 8.34 seconds to secure the top spot in the Girls Category, while Dela Peña from Warrior Bees triumphed with a time of 8.54 seconds, securing second place over Mighty Bulls' Uricarte at 8.99 seconds.
In the Boys Category, Razor Sharks' Libawan claimed the top position with a record of 7.06 seconds. Gerodiaz of Blazing Eagles closely followed with a 0.10-second difference, securing second place, while Mighty Bulls' Cabanit secured third place with a time of 7.37 seconds.

LITMUS | FULL STORY
Ending the Literary Musical (LitMus) Fest 2024, Warrior Bees’ “Lihim ng Musika” notably placed on the top of the podium, winning the Best Film title in the LitMus Short Film Festival 2024. ​

The Davao Association of Private Schools & Administrators (DAPRISA) Games 2023 drew to a thrilling close after running from October 21, 2023, with Brokenshire College Toril (BCT) emerging as the dominant force, securing its place at the top of the standings.
BCT kicked off its DAPRISA campaign with a dominating performance in Table Tennis. Coached by Princess Sarah Paragsa, the BCT Paddlers’ dominance shone through as they clinched an impressive haul of 7 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 2 bronze medals, spread across the Elementary and High School categories of the competition.
In the next leg of its campaign, BCT’s prowess extended to the Lawn Tennis court, where its athletes secured a total of 4 medals. Their achievements included gold medals in the Singles B and Doubles categories, while they got silver in both the Singles A and Singles B (Elementary) categories under the guidance of Juneray Mamacos.
The BCT Badminton team continued their impressive medal haul, accumulating 5 golds, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze. Their outstanding performance led them to the title of overall winner in the Badminton games.
Under the guidance of Coach Regine Belgira, the BCT Taekwondo team, while falling short of gold medals, made a significant impact by bringing home an impressive total of 14 silver and bronze medals in DAPRISA Games ’23 Taekwondo Tournament.
In the DAPRISA Chess march, BCT athletes excelled with notable performances, including a silver medal in the Grade School Boys’ individual category and 2nd place in the team ranking. Additionally, the team also captured a silver medal in the Grade School Girls’ individual category and a bronze medal in the High School Girls’ individual category, along with a 3rd place in the team ranking.
BCT’s Arnis Team, “Brokenshire Arnis Kali Eskrima,” also showcased their dominance securing 10 gold medals in the Arnis tournament, with 9 athletes unopposed and Mark Jomel Mercado emerging as a standout in a closely contested match. The team has also qualified for the upcoming DCAA Meet in February 2024.
In the intense Swimming Competition, BCT athletes made an impressive splash, clinching 17 awards across various categories. Standout performances included that of Murillo, Podunas, and Gerodiaz securing 1st place finishes.
The BCT Sepak Takraw team, under the guidance of Coach Sir Ron Jacob Tan, and the BCT Athletics team, coached by Ma’am Richpearl Nuñal, face no challengers and are set to proudly represent both BCT and the DAPRISA community at the forthcoming DCAA Meet in February 2024.
In BCT’s team sports, the BCT Aces Women’s Volleyball team fell short of a Semi-Final berth, yielding to Ford Academy of the Arts.
Despite their undefeated streak in the DAPRISA Volleyball matches, the BCT Aces Men’s faced disappointment, failing to secure the gold and champion title, ultimately settling for the silver medal. This outcome came after a closely contested match against last year’s championship opponent, AMSAI School.
In basketball, under the guidance of coaches Abbas Johnny Pumbaya Jr. and Aquilles Rojas, the team managed to secure the bronze medal, capping off their journey with a match against Lamb of God SPED Academy.
The BCT Pep Squad wowed the audience with their Barbie-themed performance, earning them the title of 1st runner-up in the DAPRISA Cheerdance competition, narrowly missing the top spot by just one point, as they went head-to-head with Precious International School of Davao.
All winners and qualified participants from DAPRISA are now en route to the highly anticipated Davao City Athletic Association (DCAA) games set for February 2024.

​By Matias John Mercado, The Spark Editor-in-Chief

On August 1, Brokenshire College Toril (BCT) kicked off the school year 2023–2024 with “a day filled with fun activities”, gathering over two thousand learners from Preschool, Elementary, and Junior High School (JHS) Departments.
The First Day Fun Day event consisted of the following attractions and activities: Jollitown, Face Paint, Science Experiment Extravaganza, Library Adventure Zone, Playful Haven, Sweets Delight, and Tawag Ng Tanghalan.

On August 4, BCT wrapped up the celebration with a night-long event referred to as “Friday Fun Night” that was dedicated to the Senior High School Department.
This event featured a Solo and Duet Singing Competition, Street Dance Competition, Night Market and free ice cream services, and a dance performance by the BCT Faculty and Staff.

On that same day, clubs and organizations of BCT resurfaced once again for the Club Fair where students are orientated to the existing clubs on the campus and allowed pre-registrations in clubs of their choice.
The top 16 selected candidates opt to fight for the crown as Mr. & Ms. BCT were announced later that night.
Two decades of establishing a community of faith, learning, and action, Brokenshire College Toril starts its “journey into another year of adventures and breakthroughs”, embodying its recent social media hashtag, #BCTAscend.

By Lorene Jasmine Mercado and Mary Gift Palma, The Spark

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus has radically transformed the lives of masses and has introduced uncertainty into major aspects of national and global society, especially schools and academic  concerns causing numbers and numbers of learners to be required to stay at home due to the closure of the  educational institution at all grade levels. The weight of the choices left on the shoulders of education leaders  when they must set their footing with seemingly impossible choices that balance health risks associated with  in-person education, to which is why they settled in virtual learning. Considering the rapid transition of most  classes to an online platform, this academic year will continuously affect achievement.
However, despite the obvious that the pandemic has greatly and negatively affected the effectiveness of  education, Brokenshire College Toril never let up. The school made it clear that the disruptions in the students’  lives won’t prevent them from growing and learning— won’t prevent us from building vital skills for our future.  As students in the said school, we saw that regardless of the crisis and the nationwide shut down of  classrooms, the school provided a safe and effective alternative with no face-to-face instructions. Studying from the comfort of our own home, allowed us to relax and take advantage of the flexibility of online learning. In spite of the limited resources and cautions to take, BCT held contests and events that not only adhere to  IATF minimum heath protocols, but at the same time was productive and enhanced the skills we didn’t know  we had. Due to that, we accomplished to see the silver lining in the pandemic and enjoyed myself in ways that  I can. Throughout all of the virtual competitions, my classmates and I were able to coordinate and improve our  teamwork. It also triggered cooperation and collaboration between all of us.
At the same time, numerous students find it challenging to center their attention on the screen for a long period  of time. The prominent chance of students being effortlessly diverted by social media and being preoccupied by  multiple sites on the internet is not thoroughly impossible. Also, the key necessity to online learning is to have a  stable internet connection, to which is not completely accessible to the entirety of the student body. Another  essential must is obtaining electronic gadgets, the ones requiring a fairly expensive amount to cost; far  from easy affordability. The environment where the student is learning and the capability they hold in order to  understand the lesson practically by themselves are just the barest of minimums we ought to consider.
Though, in the course of numbers of months where we have been learning online, never have we once felt as if  the education was lacking nor was it displeasing. Yes, there were some ups and downs, apparent faults and  flaws, but it is nothing compared to the advantages the school has provided us. The certainty of it being in the  middle of adjustment to the new normal is there as well. In this fast-paced world where we are left no choice  but to go along with it, we found peace within the service of Brokenshire College Toril.

​By: Carla Abadilla

School life is one of the most fun and memorable times in one's life. However, what happens next after it ends? We are in school to prepare ourselves for our future career, but when the time to choose comes, we are usually in a quandary about which path to take. If you've ever experienced self-doubt, rest assured it's completely normal to question your career path and there will be several ways that can help you decide on a career.
Last March 20, 2021, Brokenshire College Toril aired the last episode of its BCT Wellness Webinar Series with the theme: "Forward and Beyond: Envisioning Life After School" with BCT's OSA head, Riomey A. Marata, invited as the lead speaker to share her story, and talk about shaping wise career paths.
Mrs. Riomey A. Marata has inspired us by sharing her story about her struggles and failures. She wanted a computer-related job but considering her financial situation and the difficulty of her preferred career, she opted to be a teacher instead. She had a rough start, as she failed her first licensure exam all while struggling to adjust because she didn't even want that career in the first place. However, she did not let that failure and doubt keep her from pursuing her chosen career, and that determination has helped her become the successful person she is today.
Mrs. Marata provided us with 7 steps on how to choose a career: (1) perform a self-assessment, (2) identify your must-haves, (3) make a list of jobs to explore, (4) research and narrow down your list, (5) get training and update your resume, (6) find and apply for jobs, and (7) continue growing and learning. She also left a lot of things for the students to ponder.
It was truly a wonderful end to the BCT Wellness Webinar Series, and it would not have been possible without the speaker, Riomey A. Marata, the BCT Wellness Team, and the rest of the BCT community. It was amazing from the first episode down to the last episode. What a great privilege it was to be able to take part in this fun and educational series!

By: Art Jervis D. Arieta

​Breaking barriers and overcoming challenges, Brokenshirians made excellent performances in various activities despite the limits faced during E-Sportsfest 2021 on January 22 – 23, 2021.  
 
With the theme “Breaking barriers and achieving excellence through e-sports.”, Brokenshirians were all out in Mobile Legends, Online Chess, Online Scrabble, Online Billiards, Mr. and Ms. E-sport Tiktok, and Banner Making.
 
A breathtaking moment took place between Grade 12 Hope against Grade 12 Obedience, both fierce for winning the Mobile Legends championship. In the end, Grade 12 Hope survived and conquered the battlefield in best-of-five with the standing 3-2. 
 “Excited as well as nervous.” that’s what Jeric Martinez felt throughout the game, a Grade 12 Obedience member. Out of all the teams registered in the competition, only these two remained on top. Both teams executed clever gameplays and counters that awed the commentators and the viewers.
 
In online chess (high school), Aaron Daniel Alabata from Grade 9 Peace is the current champion. He exceeded the limits and defeated competitors from different grade levels. With the swiss-system tournament set up, time control of 60 minutes, and standard game type, he won with the standing 3-0-1. On the other side, in online chess (elementary), Prince Bryan Saquibal, a grade 3 student, dominated the entire elementary level and held as champion.
 
Quick-mindedness and strong vocabulary lead to Ashley Kaye Ramillano’s success, the online scrabble champion from Grade 7 Love. She remained on top in the semi-finals and finals that happened on the same day. The matches were close, Ms. Glory Fie Betonio said, the online scrabble facilitator. But Ashley’s friends were very supportive, she added. 
 
A fierce one-on-one battle arose in the finals of the online billiards eight-ball pool between Louie Jay Empasis of Grade 12 Goodness and Norenz Kristian Villas of Grade 9 Amity. Unique strategies and outstanding aims are displayed, but in the end, Louie Jay Empasis won and claimed the victory with the standing 7-3.
 
“I am happy to be the champion, of course, because, amongst the good players out there, I won” Mr. Louie Jay said. “And I never expected it because all I wanted was to represent my section,” he continued.
 
BCT’s Mr. and Ms. Tiktok Transformation Challenge aims to showcase students’ virtual talents by letting them create their artistic and fun transformation videos where they should wear proper and decent sports attire accompanied by make-up, effects, and transitions.
 
At the pre-school level, Jermielene Jane Ramos charmed the judges with cuteness and earned the championship. At the elementary level, the pairing champion was Remlan James Gabutero of Grade 6 and Fiona Lorraine Nuyad of Grade 4. Similarly, in junior high school, Vince Barrioquinto and Desiree Gale Soliva of Grade 10 Vison was the pairing champion. Lastly, at the senior high school level, Angelo Daugdaug of Grade 11 Reverence and Frances Jhan Durango of Grade 11 Honesty were the champions.
 
In banner making, each section made a banner using their section name. Their artwork was presented with proof that it’s original and they are the ones who made it. Only a few banners are selected and displayed during the culmination day.
 
At the junior high school level, Grade 10 Wisdom is the champion. Then, Grade 7 Love as 1st runner up and Grade 8 stewardship as 2nd runner up. At the senior high school level, Grade 12 Compassion took the championship. Then, Grade 11 Felicity as 1st runner up and Grade 12 Diligence as 2nd runner up. 
 
All in all, the event was successful in attaining its objectives to break barriers and achieve excellence!

​By: Luis G. Suiz