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BIG TROUBLE ven small acts of cheating or unfairness hurt everyone. Honesty should always guide our school life. Every day, students in schools face choices that test their honesty. Some may copy homework, cheat in exams, or give favors to get ahead.

Ex or family, others feel left out. Everyone deserves equal treatment. Fairness encourages respect, cooperation, and trust in school.

Students should practice honesty by doing their own work, returning borrowed materials, and treating classmates fairly.

Teachers should encourage fairness and explain the importance of honesty. By choosing honesty, we make our school a safe, happy, and fair place for everyone.

Honesty is not just a rule. it is a habit that makes our school strong and our friendships true.

Even though these actions seem small, they are forms of corruption. Corruption is unfair and dishonest behavior, and it can make school life less happy and safe for everyone.

Cheating during exams is unfair to classmates.When a student cheats, other students who studied hard feel hurt and demotivated.

School is meant to be a place of learning. Cheating stops students from practicing honesty and learning properly.

Taking school supplies that don't belong to you is a form of corruption. Many students borrow pens, books, or materials without asking, thinking it is okay.

This is stealing, and it can make classmates feel sad or frustrated when their things are taken.

Some students say. "It's just a small pencil or eraser; it doesn't matter."

It's just a small pencil or eraser; it doesn't " matter.

Even small actions build habits. If we accept little dishonest acts, bigger problems can happen. Learning to respect others' belongings makes our school fair and happy.

Favoritism or giving special treatment is unfair. When teachers or students treat some classmates better because of friends

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THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL PUBLICATION OF LABO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION OF MARINDUQUE MIMAROPA REGION ISSUE 1. VOLUME 1.1 JUNE-DECEMBER 2025

Our planet Our responsibility

PRINCESS CELINE L PINEDA

Climate change is one of the biggest problems in the world today, and it affects everyone, even children. In the Philippines, we have experienced stronger typhoons, unexpected heavy rains, severe flooding, and hotter days than ever before.

Every year, typhoons like Yolanda (Haiyan), Odette (Rai), and Paeng (Nalgae) cause strong winds and heavy rains that destroy homes, schools, and playgrounds. Sometimes, classes are suspended because of storms, and fields and gardens are damaged, leaving families and communities struggling to recover. During long heatwaves, many people feel tired and sick, and plants and animals struggle to survive. All of these experiences show that taking care of the environment is very important for our safety, our health, and our future.

To help protect the planet, the government started the National Greening Program (NGP) in 2011. This program aims to plant billions of trees and restore public lands that have been damaged. Its goal is not only to fight climate change but also to help improve food security, protect animals and plants, and reduce poverty in some areas.

Later, the program was expanded to cover even more degraded lands until 2028, focusing on sustainable development. This shows that caring for the environment is a priority for everyone in the country, and that even small actions can make a big difference.

Schools can play an Important role in protecting the environment. At Labo Elementary School, pupils are learning to take care of the Earth through tree- planting activities, clean-up drives, and proper waste segregation. Even young students can make a big Impact. When many people do small good deeds together, it creates a huge positive effect on the planet. Protecting the environment is not just about stopping damage; it is about keeping our Earth safe and healthy for the future. Every tree planted, every piece of trash recycled, and every clean-up activity counts

Children today can grow up to become the leaders and protectors of a greener, better world tomorrow.

The time to start caring for the Earth is now, and it starts with each one of us.

Let's all do our best to protect our hom, the planet we share.

DEAR EDITOR.

Good day! To our hardworking and loving EIC, I would like to express my sincere thanks for always supporting us, and for doing your best to get the work done. Thank you for always sharing your knowledge not just to us journalists but to everyone. SINCERELY WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST. XEIRA KATE GRADE 6

DEAR XEIRA KATE

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy to help and share what I know with all of you. Seeing your hard work and dedication makes me proud. Keep doing your best, and remember that learning and helping each other is what makes our school publication great!

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