PaScian scribes rule 40th PCSSPC

Written by: Vlad Dominic Paradela

Photos from: Mr. Mark Reniel L. Balolo

Pasay Science, numero uno!

Campus journalists of Pasay City National Science High School proved to be the best once again as they dominated the recently concluded 40th Pasay City Secondary Schools Press Conference (PCSSPC) with the theme “Fostering 21st Century Skills and Character-Based Education Through Campus Journalism,” held last September 5-7 at Jose Rizal Elementary School.

Angela Antonia C. Reyes (12-Zara) for Editorial Writing; Gillian C. Gamboa (10-Rutherford) for Sports Writing; John Paul A. Golingan (12-Zara) for Science and Technology Writing; Mico P. Guadana (12-Quisumbing) for Pagsulat ng Editoryal; Joven Soriano (11-Sylianco) for Pagsulat ng Balitang Isports; Charlene A. Hailar (9-Mendeleev) for Editoryal Kartuning; and Maria Florenza Balingit (9-Boyle) for Pagkuha ng Larawan all grabbed the top spots for their respective categories.

Vlad Dominic Paradela (11-Campos), Romeltio S. Bolanos (11-Sylianco), Irene S. Delos Nieves (10-Rutherford) all clinched 2nd place in News Writing, Editorial Cartooning, and Photojournalism, respectively.

Lindsay Bernadine C. Agamata (11-Sylianco) for Pagsulat ng Lathalain and Adrianne A. Regencia (12-Zara) for Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo ng Balita both scored 4th place finishes. Sjienlee Marie L. Delia (12-Quisumbing) placed 5th in Feature Writing.

In Group Categories, for Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting (English) Isabela Cristina Manalo (12-Zara) was named Best Anchor. Rei Matthew E. Romeo (11-Sylianco) took home the Best Technical Applicator, while Noli Maria Kristina T. Daylusan finished as Best Scriptwriter in TV Broadcasting and Scriptwriting (English).

In Radio Broadcasting and Script Writing (Filipino), Mark Joseph Tangonan (11-Sylianco) was picked as Best Technical Director, and Dave Mattew Gerobin (11-Sylianco), Best Sportscaster. Angelica Beatriz Escalante (11-Campos) captured the Best Anchor award for TV Broadcasting (Filipino).

Wilson G. Bejino (9-Dalton) and Joelle Joie P. Cruz (12-Zara) gained Best Page Designer and Best Sports Page Creator in Online Publishing (English).

For its Filipino counterpart, Best Editorial Page Creator went to Ashley Nicole D. Acal (12-Del Mundo); Best Sports Page Creator to Clarence F. Calleja (12-Del Mundo); and Best Feature Page Creator to Beatriz Concepcion (12-Quisumbing).

PaSci eclipsed public and private schools in the Division of Pasay, and was named the overall champion of the annual meet.

School Paper Advisers Mr. Mark Reniel Balolo (English) and Mrs. Myra Jaime (Filipino) accompanied the contestants during the three-day event.

“I’m very proud of my writers and the talents that they have. Winning awards in the next level will just be a bonus for me, because the learning process is what’s more important to hone them to become better writers and parts of the community,” Mr. Balolo said.

The winning writers of “The Quantum” (English Publication) and “Ang Liwanag” (Filipino Publication) will compete in the National Capital Region Secondary Schools Press Confererence (NCRSSPC), to be held on October at Aurora Quezon Elementary School in Manila.

Meanwhile, PaScians also seized top positions in the Pasay City Editors Guild. Dave Gerobin led the way, winning the President position. Vlad Paradela landed as the Vice President of Finance; and Romelito Bolanos snagged the Secretary post. Mrs. Myra Jaime was also named the President of the Pasay City Secondary School Paper Advisers Guild.

“It’s a great opportunity and honor for me to be elected as the President, and I’m very thankful of it. It will serve a chance for me and my colleagues to know and tell the things happening not just in our schools, but also in our city,” Gerobin expressed after winning.