via Emmanuel Salazar | The Quantum
Photos by: Aliyah Lopez, Pearl Belena, Dexter Ogale

The Oath Taking and Turnover Ceremony for PaScian Leaders took place at the Pasay City National Science High School gymnasium yesterday, August 8, 2025.

The event began with the entrance of the Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government (SSLG) officers, followed by classroom officers, the Homeroom Parents-Teachers Association (HRPTA), the School Parents-Teachers Association (SPTA), and the clubs and organizations in alphabetical order.

After the entrance of colors by the PCNSciHS Senior Scouting Movement and Girl Scouts of the Philippines, and preliminaries led by PaScian students, Mrs. Sara Jane Delos Santos—Assistant Principal II, delivered her opening remarks followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, School Principal II.

The oath taking started with the classroom officers, led by Neil Josh Icaro, SSLG Vice President, followed by the HRPTA and SPTA, led by Dr. Familaran and Mrs. Jenny Delos Santos, HRPTA President. Meanwhile, the oath of office for the organizations was then led by Filha Ray Bautista, SSLG President.

The turnover ceremony followed, beginning with the challenge from outgoing to the acceptance of virtues by incoming SSLG Officers.

Following the symbolic turnover, an inspiring video message from GMA Broadcast Journalist and Alumna of Pasay City National Science High School Darlene Cay, along with multi-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist and GMA News anchor Jessica Soho, greeted and challenged the PaScian leaders.

Mrs. Jackyline Lagaña, Faculty and Employees Association (FEA) President and Head Teacher III of the English Department, gave her closing remarks.

“You will face times when it will be easier to stay silent, to stand back, or to choose what’s convenient over what’s right. But remember, true leaders are not forged in times of ease, but in times of challenges,” Mrs. Lagaña stated.

The event concluded with the community singing “Liwanag sa Dilim” led by Janieve Dayangco, followed by the exit of colors and photo opportunity.