The Intersection

𝗧-𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥-𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘
✍️ Yuri Rodriguez

Due to a global crisis, fuel prices have continuously risen—damaging the daily lives and incomes of public transportation drivers. This has ensured a struggle for our tsuperpeople—a problem they cannot solve on their own.

Even before this crisis, drivers faced daily difficulties; now, those problems have doubled. These are the same drivers who drove countless students, employees, and civilians to and from their destinations. Interviews revealed that tsuperpeople earn very little under the weight of this fuel price hike, an ache that is not only felt by the drivers, but is also felt by their commuters. So, an idea bloomed.

During this crisis, a group of people wanted to initiate a simple act of kindness to help those drivers who are in need. They wanted to show that even a little act of kindness goes a long way.
It all began when two people heard the constant complaints and rants of the drivers while waiting at a terminal, which created a feeling that one cannot completely fathom. And from this, they became determined to help the drivers and pursue helping. They proposed their plan, kindly asked for donations, and reached out to those in need of help.

Along their way, they shared moments of them hoping that more donations would come in, in order to reach more drivers—a silent push from the people who wanted to help in their own way. Moments of the tsuperpeople smiling gratefully, even stopping to thank them when they met again

This is a testament to how, amidst a crisis, Filipinos stand with one another—continuing to support each other through difficult times. T-SUPER-people standing together.

"An laban kang tsuper, laban kang komyuter"

What began as simple ideas ended up helping 50 drivers across Goa, Tigaon, and San Jose. For those who wish to extend their help, the same group continues to accept donations to support our dear tsuperpeople.

𝗦𝗥𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸s 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀
✍🏻Rose Andrea Duran

“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

The 30th of March 2026 marked as a momentous celebration of excellence and perseverance as San Rafael National High School recognize the graduates of Senior High School during the 9th Commencement Exercises for the school year 2025-2026, with the theme "Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character".

The presentation and confirmation of graduates were led by Officer-in-Charge Clarissa O. Caparanga and Public Schools District Supervisor Minnie E. Talaguit, PhD, respectively.

Graduates were formally recognized, receiving their diploma, medals and certificates for academic excellence as well as special awards for extracurricular activities, while their proud parents and guardians filled the Partido State University (PSU) Gymnasium and looked on with pride as they celebrate the fruits of years of hard work and perseverance supporting their children.

Inspiring graduates and offering words of motivation while emphasizing the importance of competence and perseverance to achive success was the highlight of guest speaker Atty. Janilla Faye P. Peñaflor an SRNHS alumna from the SMOC Class of 2012 in her commencement address.

Before the ceremony came to an end, the graduates performed their last dance performance followed by an emotional tribute to their parents and guardians as they nourished the moment with heartfelt thanks and goodbyes to loved ones and friends.

And finally, the ceremony concluded with the closing remarks delivered by Assistant Principal Marilou B. Enciso, followed by the Graduation Song and the SRNHS Hymn.

📸Camille Panciles, Angel Pilapil, Yousef Davales