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Our girl on fire! Nikita Xyzelle Pariña dominates the sports scene with a bronze in Sports Writing at the Regional Schools Press Conference and Contests Awarding Ceremonies held yesterday, March 7, at St. Paul College, Parañaque City. She joined longstanding national qualifiers in the Top 5. #HusayNgPasay

NSPC-bound after breaking barriers in science journalism! The Quantum ranks 8th in Science and Technology Section at the Regional Schools Press Conference and Contests Awarding Ceremonies held yesterday, March 7, at St. Paul College, Parañaque City. The publication is on the way to the National Schools Press Conference and Contests in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur this May. #HusayNgPasay

What’s harder—solving complex equations or winning an international math tilt? Someone just did both! Filha Ray Penelope Bautista of Pasay City National Science High School secured a Bronze Award in the 2025 Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) Finals, held online from February 21-23, 2025, in Chiangmai, Thailand. The participant was trained by Ms. Rexielle Joy Villareal.

Caption: Althea Loro and Claire DomendenLayout: Alexandra Del Villar   Happy International Women’s Month, Pascians! Every single day, especially this month of March, let us all appreciate and remind ourselves of the achievements, resilience, and challenges that each woman faces worldwide. Let this be a moment for empowerment and support for women to take place, allowing individuals and the world to continuously recognize the impact of women in the world may it be in shaping society, contribution in our rich history, or allowing growth and newly formed ideas in various fields. Our history is full of pain and wounds—each mistreatment causing them to bleed more. These wounds, inflicted through centuries of discrimination and violence, continue to bleed, even in the present day. The pain they carry is not just from the past, but from the harsh realities they face every day—be it in the form of inequality, abuse, or injustice. No matter what their role in the society is, they still carry a thousand burdens. Despite the progress made, many women are still denied the respect, safety, and opportunities they worked so hard for. Start. Continue. Create. We have started. We fight, advocate, and protect women, and we must continue—continue pushing for a world where equality, respect, and justice thrive for all. And then, we must create. Create a world where every woman, at any moment, feels safe in both her strength and vulnerability. Pascians, hand-in-hand, let us treat women the way they deserve to be treated.

Caption: Ron David SantiagoLayout: Maria Pascual March is Fire Prevention Month — a time to spark awareness and fuel the fight against fire hazards! Let’s work together to ensure our homes, schools, and communities are safe by practicing fire safety measures. From checking smoke alarms to creating escape plans, every small action can prevent a big disaster. Fire knows no boundaries, but preparedness saves lives! This month, let’s honor our firefighters and emergency responders who risk their lives to protect us. Join the movement—spread awareness, educate others, and be a fire safety champion Together, we can prevent flames from turning into tragedy. Stay alert, stay safe, and let’s keep the fire burning only in our hearts, not in our homes!

Isinulat ni Zacharie Macalalad Larawan nina Gng. Chiradee Javiniar at Orange Alcaraz Isinuri nina Gng. Myra Jaime at Matthew Vitug   Ginawaran si Akishamay P. David ng gintong medalya sa kategorya ng Science Students Olympiad. Nasungkit ng pitong mag-aaral sa ikawalong baitang ang pilak at tansong medalya sa Academia International Minds Student Olympiad (AIMSO) Round 1 na ginanap noong ika-15 hanggang 16 ng Disyembre 2024. Samantala, nakamit naman nina Orange Zyrille G. Alcaraz at Tristan Johann M. Bautista ang pilak na medalya para sa Mathematics Student Olympiad (MSO) na kategorya ng AIMSO, habang sina Leo Joje Zeey M. Delos Santos, Cesar C. Evangelista IV, Bryan Trevor C. Narciso, at Cedrick James B. Ramirez ay nakakuha ng tansong medalya sa parehong kategorya sa ilalim ng gabay ni Gng. Chiradee Ong Javiniar, Master Teacher II, Mathematics Department. “Okay lang naman po yung experience namin sa AIMSO, medyo kami kinabahan sa una kasi hindi namin alam ung mga posibleng lalabas na tanong, pero habang kami ay nagsasagot na, nakakuha kami ng kaunting motibasyon dahil sa mga tanong na siguradong alam na namin ang mga tamang sagot dahil napag-aralan na namin ito sa aming mga guro pero sa iba medyo nalito-lito din kaya kinabahan,” ani Evangelista Idinaos ang seremonya ng parangal na dinaluhan ng mga mag-aaral, mga magulang, at mga gurong tagapagsanay sa UP-NISMED sa Diliman, lungsod ng Quezon nitong ika-22 ng Pebrero. Ayon pa kay Evangelista, “Pero sa kalahatan, ito ay masaya dahil hindi lang ito nagbibigay ng mga medalya kada isang panalo, nagbibigay din ng experience sa lahat ng estudyante na nakipag-laban, manalo man o matalo.”

By: Zyriel Josh CoronelPhotos: Reisha Uy, Zyriel Josh Coronel The new set of the Supreme Student Learner Government vowed in front of Pasay City National Science High School students after the flag ceremony, Monday morning. Spearheaded by Filha Ray Penelope Bautista, the SSLG asserted to fulfill their responsibilities in the upcoming school year 2025-2026. As a preparation for the next school year, Bautista shared plans on convening with school administrators and SSLG officers ‘as soon as possible.’ “With the dedicated SSLG officers and the support of the school administration, I am confident that we will conclude this school year in a highly productive, meaningful, and smooth manner,” she added. The oath was sworn together with Principal Mark Anthony Familaran, Assistant Principal Sara Jane de los Santos, the Learner Government Commission on Elections and Appointments, and SSLG Adviser Joanna Marie Luciano.

Photos: Althea Loro, Elijah La Torre On March 1, 2025, the SSLG officially kicked off the 1st day of the PCNSciHS Learners’ Convergence 2025 together with selected club representatives! Day 1 included talks about mental health (Ms. Marra Santiago, Master Teacher of PCEHS), children’s rights (Sofia Michiko Yamamoto, child rights advocate), and gender-based violence (Ms. Marlyn Verian-Pulga, ASMAE Gender Advisor). This also gave the representatives an opportunity to share more about their clubs through the State of the School Organizations Address (SOSA), where they got to present their clubs’ objectives, accomplished projects, ongoing projects, challenges, and collaboration suggestions. Next week, they will be meeting the officers of the Division Federation Supreme Secondary Learner Government, who personally experienced the Learners’ Convergence Philippines at Lapu-Lapu, Cebu. May you bring these learnings with you as you progress as student leaders in PaSci. See you next week!

Photos: Mark Reniel Balolo   Pasay City National Science High School participated in the National MILO Marathon at the Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay on March 2, 2025, starting at 3:00 AM. This event is part of a series of 25 races held nationwide, celebrating Filipino resilience and athleticism. The marathon series commenced in Vigan City on February 16, 2025, and will conclude in Tacloban City on November 30, 2025. The national finals are scheduled for December 7, 2025. According to MILO-Philippines, this year-long marathon is a testament to the power of dreams, determination, and the indomitable spirit of the Filipino people. Participants can look forward to an exhilarating experience that not only tests their physical limits but also fosters a sense of community and sportsmanship across the nation.

More than two years since Pasay City National Science High School introduced the Mathematics and Computational Sciences category in its annual research studies, the first internationally published study is now here. Titled “L-PRICE: Utilizing Linear Programming in Optimizing Rice (Oryza Sativa) Profit Through Production Cost and Return in Central Luzon,” the study, proposed by Elyzza Esteban, Amiel Gonzaga, Maywin Lubao, and Marco Mendoza, developed an optimal solution for maximizing rice profits in Central Luzon while minimizing production costs. Under the expert guidance of Ms. Rexielle Villareal, their work has been successfully published in the Southeast Asian Journal for STEM Education, marking a significant milestone for our student-researchers and the school’s research community. Congratulations from The Quantum family!