2024 DIVISION SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE RESULTS

Campus journalists of the Virac Pilot Elementary School (VPES) and the Catanduanes National High School (CNHS) topped the elementary and secondary levels of the recently concluded 2024 Division Schools Press Conference held at VPES and Catanduanes National High School last March 8-10.

The VPES writers and broadcasters tallied a total of 326 points, winning the championship by a comfortable margin over the Juan M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School (JMAMES) delegation, which had 246 points.

Rounding out the top five schools are 2^nd runner-up Catanduanes State University-Laboratory School (CatSU-LS) with 206 points, 3^rd runner-up San Andres Central Elementary School (SACES) with 170 points and 4^th runner-up Caramoran Central Elementary School (Caramoran CES) with 136 points.

In the secondary level, champion CNHS student writers and broadcasters, with a tally of 459, had nearly twice the points scored by their closest pursuer, first runner-up Viga Rural Development High School, which only scored 224.

Trailing them were 2^nd runner-up CatSU-Laboratory Schools with 221 points, 3^rd runner-up San Andres Vocational School (SAVS) with 215 and 4^th runner-up Pandan School of Arts and Trades (PSAT) with 186.

The winners in the individual writing contests in the elementary level are as follows:

News Writing – English: 1^st – Marcus Gabriel A. Malasa (SACES); 2^nd – Arianna Pauleen P. Molina (VPES); 3^rd – Misael Dominic T. Panti (Palta ES); 4^th – Laurenz Nathaniel Morales (Virac CES); and, 5^th – Sophia Mae M. Bautista (Magnesia ES).

News Writing – Filipino: 1^st – Zuleyka Clio G. Arcilla (VPES); 2^nd – Ricabelle I. de Quiros (Pandan CES); 3^rd – Cyl Joseph D. Sales (SACES); 4^th – Roycelen O. Cayobit (Caramoran CES); and 5^th – Sean Adam L. Templonuevo (San Miguel CES).

Editorial Writing – English: 1^st – Megan O. Faustino (CatSU-LS); 2^nd – Hanna Roselle S. Aldave (SACES); 3^rd – Marie Roxanne Terana (Pandan CES); 4^th – Freeda Traqueña (Gogon ES); and 5^th – Jessa Mae P. Viola (Ville St. John School, Inc.).

Editorial Writing – Filipino: 1^st – Louis Julian O. Mapa (CatSU-LS); 2^nd – Kate Joenz B. Ferrer (VPES); 3^rd – James Franco R. Arrojo (Viga CES); 4^th – Eindria Yrnesthina F. Ibardaloza (VSJS); and 5^th – Lara Andrea T. Albaniel (Gogon ES).

Feature Writing – English: 1^st – Aeron Marreol I. Tin (VSJS); 2^nd – Chariz Gayle B. Manlangit (Star Learners School); 3^rd – Jereicka Athena Therese C. Luciano (Pandan CES); 4^th – Janelle Z. Gianan (Buyo Integrated School); and 5^th – Bob Mchale B. Tapit (Cabugao IS).

Feature Writing – Filipino: 1^st – Jhean Ryzha B. Zuniega (Juan M. Alberto Memorial ES); 2^nd – Thea V. Soliman (Calabnigan ES); 3^rd – Sofia Romero (Taytay ES); 4^th – Cheska Allane S. Flor (SACES); and 5^th – Ysa Viel Venice T. Sales (Caramoran CES).

Sports Writing – English: Ziv Marquinn T. Angulo (CatSU-LS); 2^nd – Elvin James E. Eugenio (Pandan CES); 3^rd – Camille T. Tabo (VPES); 4^th – Joseff Florence V. Obogne (Viga CES); and 5^th – Elaine Faith Cerdon (Taytay ES).

Sports Writing – Filipino: Zhanely Pearl L. Macabudbod (JMAMES); 2^nd – France Gabriel B. Tabuzo (Palta ES); 3^rd – Kurt Cedric T. Gianan (VPES); 4^th – Edgardo Jose T. Tejada (Baras CES); and 5^th – Sophia Gayle T. Somido (SACES).

Column – English: 1^st – Phoebe Zia V. Baeta (VPES); 2^nd – Xedrie A. Sicad (Caramoran CES); 3^rd – Kharl Theo T. Moron (VSJS); 4^th – Karl Cedric V. Manalo (Bato CES); and 5^th – Tiara Mae Noceda (Pandan CES).

Column – Filipino: 1^st – Alexandra V. Tabios (JMAMES); 2^nd – Edrrian Paul T. Tapar (Bato CES); 3^rd – Kerz Shane I. Ibatuan (Pandan CES); 4^th – Dianherie C. Gianan (Cabugao IS); and 5^th – Shaina S. Torcuator (Tinago ES).

Sci-Tech Writing – English: 1^st – Jeremiah R. Madayag (VPES); 2^nd – Samantha Juliet O. Malijan (CatSU-LS); 3^rd – Stephen Kyle T. Brizo (Viga CES); 4^th – Jhayco M. Mendoza (VSJS); and 5^th – Noah P. Alaurin (San Miguel CES).

Sci-Tech Writing (Filipino): 1^st – Marionn Mikael M. Magtangob (CatSU-LS); 2^nd – Kelsey Angel C. Retalo (Gogon ES); 3^rd – Math Ruan Taule (Bato CES); 4^th – Nazren John A. Tadoy (VSJS); and 5^th – Jeanina Ysabelle S. Laurente (SACES).

CHRW – English: 1^st – Samantha T. Templonuevo (VPES); 2^nd – Hoseia Queency M. Binayug (CatSU-LS); 3^rd – Yzaviel Jade Y. Orendain (JMAMES); 4^th – Matthew Diwata (Magnesia ES); and 5^th – Pia Marianne A. Abundo (VSJS).

CHRW – Filipino: 1^st – Florencio Jezred B. Padilla (CatSU-LS); 2^nd – Neil Ruzella V. Tatel (VPES); 3^rd – Chleo Danae A. Santelices (SACES); 4^th – Precious Lavenia S. Camacho (VSJS); and 5^th – Ma. Jessica Joy P. Litana (JMAMES).

Editorial Cartooning – English: 1^st – Ryanne Yzabelle T. Agunday (Star Learners); 2^nd – Renz Jopep T. Sanchez (Pandan CES); 3^rd – Chloe Reine B. Romero (Baras CES); 4^th – Aleah Ronalyn P. Adorna (Bato CES); and 5^th – Erica Thea S. Manlangit (Gogon ES).

Editorial Cartooning – Filipino: 1^st – Armel Sean T. Abicheula (Baras CES); 2^nd – Isaiah Josh C. Alipis (Bagamanoc CES); 3^rd – Krissylle Louise D. Pasco (VPES); 4^th – Prince Joel P. Padua (Bato CES); and 5^th – Valerie Torno (Gogon ES).

Photojourn – English: 1^st – Zion Heart V. Azores (JMAMES); 2^nd – Lucas Ace C. Aquino (Viga CES); 3^rd – Hugo Lorenz I. Medenilla (CatSU-LS); 4^th – Princess Chloe T. Rojas (Bato CES); and 5^th – Chayden John D. Donesa (Caramoran CES).

Photojourn – Filipino: 1^st – Kryzna Ariadne S. Gianan (SACES); 2^nd – June Alfred M. Andes (CatSU-LS); 3^rd – Riane Aisha R. Magallanes (VSJS); 4^th – Danela Denise B. Romero (Virac CES); and 5^th – Shadrach T. Santelices (Star LS).

Collaborative Publishing – English: 1^st – JMAMES; 2^nd – CatSU-LS; and 3^rd – Virac Pilot ES.

Collaborative Publishing – Filipino: 1^st – Virac Pilot ES; and 2^nd –  CatSU-LS.

Radio Broadcasting – English: 1^st – CatSU-LS; 2^nd – Virac Pilot ES; and, 3^rd – JMAMES.

Radio Broadcasting – Filipino: 1^st – CatSU-LS; 2^nd – Virac Pilot ES; and 3^rd – Bato CES.

Radio Broadcasting Special Awards:

Best in Scriptwriting – English: 1^st – CatSU-LS; 2^nd – Virac Pilot ES; and, 3^rd – JMAMES.

Best in Scriptwriting – Filipino: 1^st – CatSU-LS; 2^nd – Virac Pilot ES; and 3^rd – Bato CES.

Best in Infomercial – English: 1^st – CatSU-LS; 2^nd – Virac Pilot ES; and 3^rd – Bato CES.

Best in Infomercial – Filipino: 1^st – CatSU-LS; 2^nd – Virac Pilot ES; and 3^rd – Bato CES.

Best in Technical – English: 1^st – Zian Francis Razon (VPES); 2^nd – Willliam Alex G. Tan (CatSU-LS); and 3^rd – Francisrei T. Almanza.

Best in Technical – Filipino: 1^st – Francis Ivanhoe S. Tusarra (CatSU-LS); Julienne Aira Tendenilla – VPES); and 3^rd – Christine Kate Telpo (Bato CES).

Best Anchor – English: 1^st – Daniel Rose T. Valeza (VPES); and Filipino: 1^st – Rey Paris T. Sale (CatSU-LS).

Best News Presenter: English – Jose Manuel S. Tenoria (VPES); and Filipino – Alyssa Domanais (VPES).

School Paper Contests:

Best News Page – The Star (VPES); Best Feature Page – The Torch (SACES); Best Editorial Page – The Star (VPES); Best Science & Technology Page – The Jmamesian (JMAMES); Best Sports Page – The Jmamesian (JMAMES) and The Star (VPES); Best Page Layout and Design – The Star (VPES) and The Torch (SACES).

Best School Paper: 1^st – The Star (VPES); 2^nd – The Jmamesian (JMAMES); and 3^rd – The Torch (SACES).

Pinakamahusay na Pahinang Balita – Ang Pithaya (Tinago ES); Pinakamahusay na Pahinang Lathalain – Ang Pithaya (Tinago ES); Pahinang Editoryal – Ang Pithaya (Tinago ES); Pahinang Agham at Teknolohiya – Ang Pithaya (Tinago ES); Pahinang Isports – Ang Pithaya (Tinago ES); at Pag-aanyo at Disenyo ng Pahina – Ang Pithaya (Tinago ES).

Pinamakahusay na Pahayagang Pampaaralan: 1^st – Ang Pithaya (Tinago ES); 2^nd – Ang Panaguyod (VPES); and 3^rd – Ang Labnid (Calabnigan ES).

The winners in the secondary level are as follows:

News Writing (English): 1^st – Liz Jerraine T. Sarmiento (CatSU-LS); 2^nd – Iren Eowyn T. Oliveros (CNHS); 3^rd – Janice A. Velasco (Panganiban NHS); 4^th – Maria Angela C. Cuevillas (Caramoran RDHS); and 5^th – Plellyn Joyce P. Tasarra (Bato RDHS).

News Writing (Filipino): 1^st – Nika Khristel B. Asuncion (CatSU-LS); 2^nd – Jherlyn B. Tubato (Viga RDHS); 3^rd – Trisha Kate Bernal (San Jose Oco NHS); 4^th – Merlyn S. Lucila (SAVS); and 5^th – Ma. Corazon D. Villon (Bagamanoc RDHS).

Feature Writing (English): 1^st – Cedrienne Danniella T. Alcantara (Bato RDHS); 2^nd – Jhem Rex Timuat (Agban NHS); 3^rd – Jaira Margarette A. Ablao (Palumbanes IS); 4^th – Sheena Ann N. Cornel (Tubli NHS); and 5^th – Shiela Mae C. Taroy (LIV Sr. NHS).

Feature Writing (Filipino): 1^st – Erendil Osorio (Lictin IS); 2^nd – Lhiane Noelle T. Publico (San Miguel RDHS); 3^rd – Hillary Ann B. Gianan (Calatagan HS); 4^th – Maricris T. Rodelo (Viga RDHS); and 5^th – Sandra Nicole T. Roxas (PSAT).

Sports Writing (English): 1^st – Homer Angelo P. Chavez (CNHS); 2^nd – Zion Alexis Matthew I. Chavez (Calatagan HS); 3^rd – Samry C. delos Santos (CatSU-LS); 4^th – Joshua B. Tuboro (Viga RDHS); and 5^th – Jovelyn L. Tayam (Baras RDHS).

Sports Writing (Filipino): 1st – Aedrick Lance E. Tugado (Viga RDHS); 2^nd – Gzel S. Arcilla (Barto RDHS); 3^rd – Heleina T. Padilla (CNHS); 4^th – Evangeline B. Balingbing (SAVS); and 5^th – John Albert Vitalicio (Bagamanoc RDHS).

Photojournalism (English): 1^st – Jian Franco V. Rubio (CNHS); 2^nd – Precious Joy T. Castro (Baras RDHS); 3^rd – Adrian Rei Cabrera (ICSA); 4^th – John Paul Sabeniano (LIV Sr. NHS); and 5^th – Angel Nicole A. Tuboro (Viga RDHS).

Photojournalism (Filipino): 1^st – Trixcie Ann T. Urbe (CNHS); 2^nd – Hans Stanley E. Tubeo (Viga RDHS); 3^rd – Princess Nicole Manoguid (Palta NHS); 4^th – Iestin Beatrice Martinez (ICSA); and 5^th – Eliza Faith S. dela Cruz (SAVS).

Column Writing (English): 1^st – Isabela T. Teanila (San Miguel RDHS); 2^nd – Alice Xandra S. Robles (Palta NHS); 3^rd – Allyssa Mae J. Balin (Calatagan NHS); 4^th – Ian Joshua T. Cabrera (Bagamanoc RDHS); and 5^th – Maica A. Samudio (Codon NHS).

Column Writing (Filipino): 1^st – Shanaia Rose T. Zantua (Baras RDHS); 2^nd – Jessie Yure R. Sorilla (Bato RDHS); 3^rd – Jelanie S. Acayan (Caramoran RDHS); 4^th – Jewel Ira V. Buenaflor (Tubli NHS); and 5^th – Jazmine E. Torrente (San Miguel RDHS).

Editorial Writing (English): 1^st – Simeo James T. Tulalian (Viga RDHS); 2^nd – Heneil Hael (Agban NHS); 3^rd – Mark Jesh P. Alcantara (CatSU-LS); 4^th – Keira I. Vergara (Antipolo NHS); 5^th – Dennis A. Manlangit (Palta NHS).

Editorial Writing (Filipino): 1st – Xianne Austria (CNHS); 2nd – Erica Valyn E. Briones (Cobo IS); 3rd – Allysa Y. Trollano (Caramoran RDHS); 4th – Cherise Mikaella B. Molina (Mabato NHS); and 5th – John Paul A. Tejada (Baras RDHS).

Science and Technology Writing (English): 1st – Alessandra P. Bohayo (CNHS); 2nd – Rhe Mart T. Halbay (Viga RDHS); 3rd – Keira Deighne G. Santelices (ICSA); 4th – Georjane Marie I. Bernardo (CatSU-LS); and 5th – Emmelyn Beatrice A. Bonete (SAVS).

Science and Technology Writing (Filipino): 1st – Angela Ciceonne T. Balmaceda (Viga RDHS); 2nd – Florie Mae T. Tomagan (Calatagan HS); 3rd – Marylou Romano (Tubli NHS); 4th – Mark Rigo Traballo (Bato RDHS); and 5th – Diana Rose G. Trinidad (San Jose NHS)

Copyreading and Headline Writing (English): 1st – Marizia Lyz B. Molina (CatSU-LS); 2nd – Alyssa Nina C. Tapado (SAVS); 3rd – Rea Angelie dela Cruz (Bato RDHS); 4th – Sophea Noreen F. Araojo (Antipolo NHS); and 5th – Niel Andrew F. Borcelor (ICSA).

Copyreading and Headline Writing (Filipino): 1st – Joferlyn T. Tendenilla (Bato RDHS); 2nd – Jamiebeth P. Ortega (CatSU-LS); 3rd – Sofia V. Urbano (CNHS); 4th – Shanaia Feith Sabeniano (Caramoran RDHS); and 5th – Nethelyn C. Tanael (Baras RDHS).

Editorial Cartooning (English): 1st – Sheena Lynn T. Ogena (ICSA); 2nd – Daniel Teves (Agban NHS); 3rd – Sophie Belle R. Cabrera (CNHS); 4th – Lean Airah F. Araojo (Antipolo NHS); and 5th – Justin Raine D. Tabinas (Magnesia NHS).

Editorial Cartooning (Filipino): 1st – Nathan Art Ray V. Yutan (Viga RDHS); 2nd – Pearl Aliza Socao (Palta NHS); 3rd – Ma. Eliera B. Tejerero (CatSU-LS); 4th – Christian B. Gianan (SAVS); and 5th – Cyril Alexander F. Camacho (CNHS).

Collaborative Desktop Publishing (English): 1st – CNHS; 2nd – PSAT; and 3rd – CatSU-LS.

Collaborative Desktop Publishing (Filipino): 1st – CNHS; 2nd – SAVS; and 3rd – PSAT.

Online Publishing (English): 1st – CNHS; 2nd – PSAT; and 3rd – Caramoran RDHS.

Online Publishing (Filipino): 1st – CNHS; 2nd – PSAT; and 3rd – Caramoran RDHS.

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (English): 1st – CNHS; 2nd – SAVS; and, 3rd – Baras RDHS.

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (Filipino): 1st – SAVS; 2nd – CNHS; and 3rd – CatSU-LS.

TV Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (English): 1st – CNHS; 2nd – CatSU-LS; and, 3rd – PSAT.

TV Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (Filipino): 1st – CNHS; 2nd – CatSU-LS; and 3rd – SAVS.

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (English) Special Awards: Best in Script – CNHS; Best Infomercial – Bato RDHS; Best in Technical Application – Joyce Pauline Taroy (CNHS); Best Anchor – Reneila Vargas (SAVS); and Best News Reporter – Vian Voltaire Molto (CNHS).

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (Filipino) Special Awards: Best in Script – SAVS; Best Infomercial – Agban NHS; Best in Technical Application – Justin Nathan Licup (CatSU-LS); Best Anchor – Prince Justin Solano (SAVS); and Best News Reporter – John Mark Geromo (SAVS).

TV Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (English) Special Awards: Best Script – CNHS; Best DevCom – CNHS; Best in Technical Application – PSAT; Best Anchor – Hazel Romero (PSAT); Best News Reporter – Sofia Beatriz Camano (CatSU-LS).

TV Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (Filipino) Special Awards: Best Script – CNHS; Best DevCom – CatSU-LS; Best in Technical Application – CNHS; Best Anchor – Ediah Ashen de Leon (CNHS); Best News Reporter – Kirsten Segismundo (CNHS).

Search for Outstanding Campus Journalist: 1st – Trixcie Ann Urbe (CNHS); 2nd – Christer John Lee Tarin (PSAT); 3rd – Dondon Manlangit (SAVS).

Search for Outstanding School Paper Adviser: Pamela Jane Masagca (SAVS)

School Paper Contests:

Best News Page – The Helmsman (Dororian NHS); Best Features Page – The Synchronizer (CNHS); Best Editorial Page – The Synchronizer (CNHS); Best Science & Technology Page – The Helmsman (Dororian NHS)); Best Sports Page – The Synchronizer (CNHS); Best Page Layout and Design – The Synchronizer (CNHS).

Best School Paper: 1st – The Synchronizer (CNHS); 2nd – The Helmsman (Dororian NHS); and 3rd – The Daystar (Viga RDHS).

Pinakamahusay na Pahinang Balita – Ang Kampilan (CNHS); Pinakamahusay na Pahinang Lathalain – Ang Kampilan (CNHS); Pahinang Editoryal – Ang Kampilan (CNHS); Pahinang Agham at Teknolohiya – Ang Kampilan (CNHS); Pahinang Isports – Ang Kampilan (CNHS); at Pag-aanyo at Disenyo ng Pahina – Ang Kampilan (CNHS).

Pinamakahusay na Pahayagang Pampaaralan: 1st – Ang Kampilan (CNHS); 2nd – Ang Sigya (Baras RDHS); and 3rd – Ang Sinagtala (Viga RDHS).