Recently: Holy Cross College of Carigara welcomed its United Nations Month last October 12, 2022, with the theme: End Racism, Build Peace.

At the opening of the program, the Dance Ensemble Club gave us an outstanding performance; then followed by the announcement of the activities linked to the said event of our school. On October 16, students from various grades participated in the Flag Quiz. In the end, only Ethan Larido, Franzelle Yacap, Lorreine Pilande, Kriesha Llanora, Angel Salvacion from 12-STEM A and Gladner Abarca, Adrian Lauron, Dylan Oliver Rubio, Wilmar Oledan, and Justin Paul Dacoycoy from 11-STEM C, Mhikaela Zamra Pangilinan, Deevan Dabalos, Cyril Ingrato, Mary Chrischelle Canales, Grace Ann from 10 Wisdom-B1, and 11 STEM B participants which are Allan Talaña, Ronald Salvacion, Andronica Agunos, Maria Veronica Edlisan, and Jillian Jao got the win. A few days later, the members of the United Nations Club conducted the Trivia Quiz with 10 Wisdom-A1 as the champion with Allisa Joy Combinido, Aile Caballes, Kent Reyes, Cris Jireh Perona, and Jenny Ann Capaypay. Ethan Larido, Ken Ivan Obaob, Lorreinne Pilande, Franzile Yacap, and Angel Jane Salvacion from 12-STEM A got first place. Second place goes to 10 Knowledge which consists of Haneef Sabiwang, Chrystle Nartea, Samantha Navora, Hannah Navora, and Chlaressa Catubao. The third placers were Neona Mercy Gutierrez, Cassandra Yanis Aguilos, Samantha Durante, Maxinne Joice Platilla, and Cyra Mendoza from 10 Wisdom-A2. The fourth place is from 8 Wisdom-A with Rica Narido, Khalil Juntilla, Alexa Modesto, Rochelle Candaza, and Thomas Nivera. Both competitions were held at the school’s AVR.

The school also organized an “International Show-off” wherein participants from different grades had to show the traditional clothing from what particular country they picked. Days before the show-off, students have dedicated time to plan out their chosen participant’s clothes or how to style them generally. The most awaited show-off was held on November 9, 2022, at the school’s covered court with Mr. Peter Paul R. Peruda, Mr. Arold E. Bodo, and Mrs. Lovely P. De Rial as the judges. The contestants were able to show off their stunning costumes while walking the middle aisle with the audience parted side by side. Cheers rang loudly by their classmates as they proudly represented their assigned country.

Certificates of Recognition and Participation were given to students who won and participated in the competitions before announcing the pageant winners. With the help of Sister Kathleen Laran OSF, awards were given to the perspective winners and participants. Then, quickly followed by the declaration of winners of the “International Show-off.” There we have South Korea represented by 7- Knowledge having the “Best in Pair” award and Mexico from 10 Wisdom-A with the “Best in Costume” award. We also have The Philippines from 12 HUMMS coming in fourth place, Russia from grade 12 ABM-HE at third place, the second placer is from 8 Wisdom-A representing Japan, and the first place holder is 12 STEM A with the traditional clothing from South Africa. And finally, our titleholder of the International Show-off is from 10 Wisdom-A representatives, Chloe Reciproco and Aile Caballes, representing Mexico.

In this month of appreciation for the culture of other countries, let us all be respectful to other races and build peace around the world.