The Divinian Frontier

ALLEGED BOMB THREAT AT DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF LEGAZPI DECLARED CLEARED

An alleged bomb threat prompted an immediate security response at Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL), Freinademetz Campus after the school received a threatening message through its official page on July 19, 2026.
According to initial reports, at around 6:15 PM, the school received a threatening message warning of an alleged explosion targeting its Senior High School and Junior High School buildings. The incident was reported to the Legazpi City Police Station at 11:05 AM today July 20, 2026, prompting the immediate implementation of security and emergency response protocols.
Upon receipt of the report, the Legazpi City Police Station, in coordination with the Albay Provincial Explosives and Canine Unit (PECU), immediately conducted security assessment, paneling, and bomb clearing operations across the campus. Simultaneously, the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 5 (RACU5) launched a cyber investigation to trace the origin of the threatening message and identify the individual responsible.
Following a thorough inspection, at about 1:15PM the clearing teams declared the Divine Word College of Legazpi campus safe and clear of any explosive device.
Coordination with the ACG is ongoing for the result of the cyber investigation to aid in the identification of the suspect and the filing of appropriate charges. The Legazpi City Police Station assures the public that all bomb threats are treated with utmost urgency and professionalism to ensure the safety and security of educational institutions and the public.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | DWCL Senior High Community Holds First Holy Mass of S.Y. 2026–2027

The Senior High School Department of Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL) held its first Holy Mass for the School Year 2026–2027 on July 13, 2026, at the DWCL Nativity Chapel.

The Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Felix Noel B. Dacquel, SVD, Vice President for Finance. The Eucharistic celebration brought together faculty members and senior high school students in a solemn gathering of prayer and thanksgiving, marking the official opening of the academic year. Through the celebration, the Senior High School community commenced the new school year in a spirit of faith, unity, and hope.





𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘳

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐞𝐲! 📰

Before sailing into a new chapter of campus journalism, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿, the official school publication of the Senior High School, proudly presents 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟲, 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭 of the school newspaper for School Year 2025–2026.

Dive into the pages of this issue and explore stories grounded in truth, diverse perspectives, and defining moments at the heart of this edition.

As these pages reach our readers, we extend our sincerest gratitude to the Editorial Board and Staff of S.Y. 2025–2026 for their steadfast commitment to the craft and collaboration in bringing this issue to life. Their perseverance is not only a triumph for campus journalism but also a lasting legacy in the service of truth.

May every page remind us all of what it means to stand 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
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𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘻
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘨𝘢𝘰

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | DWCL SHS HOLDS ITS CLUB HOPPING

DWCL SHS conducted its club hopping organized by the Student Activities Office (SAO) together with the Senior High Executive Board (SHEB) with the theme "Clubtastic Show 2026" on July 10, 2026 at the ground floor of the Fr. Heinrich Burschen, SVD Building.

Students explored the booths prepared by all interest clubs, where each organization offered interactive activities while showcasing its programs and opportunities it offers to students.

In the afternoon, students returned to their respective classrooms for the presentation of the Club Hopping videos featuring the participating interest and departmental clubs to give them a better understanding of the organizations they wish to join. They were later briefed on the updated club application guidelines, which now require students to use their student number to ensure fairness in the application process.





𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘨𝘢𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘻, 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘢 𝘈𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦, 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘰, 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘳, 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘖𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | DWCL SHS Holds Annual Orientation Seminar for Academic Year 2026–2027

The SHS Department of Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL) held its annual Orientation Seminar at the Joseph Freinademetz Gymnasium on July 8, 2026, with the theme, "Journey to Greatness: Building Character, Inspiring Excellence."

The program opened with a welcome message from newly appointed President Rev. Fr. Renato Tampol, SVD, PhD, followed by SHS Principal Ms. Emma T. Alcantara, MIE, who introduced the new SHS clusters and updated policies.

Students then learned of the school's new security measures through the discussion and presentation of Mr. Benjie Sales. JD. After the morning break, the Divinian Dance Crew energized the gymnasium with a lively performance.

Other offices who presented and discussed their services are the following: The Community Extension Service, Scholarship Committee, Campus Ministry, DWCL-Library, School Clinic, Student Activities Office, Registrar, AGTC, school canteen, and the Student Formation Office.

The said orientation aims to help the students understand the school's new policies and services, and begin the academic year informed and prepared.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘢
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘢 𝘈𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘰

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | GRADE 11 AND GRADE 12 TRANSFEREES PARTAKE IN CAMPUS TOUR

On July 7, 2026, Grade 11 students and Grade 12 transferees participated in a campus tour organized by DWCL's Admission, Guidance, and Testing Center (AGTC).

The SHEB officers facilitated the campus tour, as students went around the St. Joseph Freinademetz campus, visiting the buildings and facility used by the Senior High School Department.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘻, 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘳, 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘰

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | DWCL-SHS SETS THE VIBE FOR S.Y. 2026-2027 with its Welcoming Program

The Senior High School Department of Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL) officially welcomed students for School Year 2026–2027 through its Welcome Program, themed "Back on Track: Arangkada na Divinians!", held on July 6 at the St. Josef Freinademetz Memorial Gymnasium. The event opened with welcome remarks from Student Activities Coordinator Shane O. Palenzuela, followed by a performance from the Performing Arts Society that energized students as they began the new academic year.

During the program, SHS Principal Emma T. Alcantara, MIE, introduced the school's administrators, teaching personnel, and non-teaching staff to the student body. This was followed by a photo session featuring each class section with their respective advisers. Student leaders from the SHS Executive Board (SHEB) also facilitated interactive games that encouraged camaraderie and friendly competition among participants. A surprise flash mob performance by the SHS faculty, staff, PAS members, SHEB and the Divine Dance Crew delighted students, adding excitement and energy to the event.

The welcome program concluded with the Freshmen Walk, one of the event's highlights, where Grade 11 students were formally inducted into the DWCL community. Confetti filled the venue as tokens were distributed to the freshmen, symbolizing the beginning of their senior high school journey and marking their official entry as bona fide Divinians. The activity underscored the institution's commitment to fostering school spirit and providing a meaningful start to the new academic year.

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘻, 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢, 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘖𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴