PCNSciHS concludes Second Parent-Teacher Engagement

via Jeanine Daliva | The Quantum Pasay City National Science High School parents and teachers conduct their second parent-teacher engagement to discuss expenses made and present student achievements at the school gymnasium today, November 15, 2025.   The meeting began with opening remarks from Assistant Principal Mrs. Sara Jane Delos Santos at 8:30 a.m. Following her introduction, Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, School Principal, delivered an inspirational message to parents, urging proper communication between the school and its stakeholders.   Afterward, the meeting featured performances by Elyzza Esteban, a Grade 12 student, and the Grade 7 Reader’s Theatre group.   The School Parent-Teacher’s Association (SPTA) continued the meeting by presenting their financial report, which was followed by a Q&A portion.   PCNSciHS alumnus John Celos talked about suicide prevention. Followed by a science strick by Martha Clave, a research presentation by Gillian Viterbo, and a group dance performance by Grade 12 students.   Mrs. Jackyline Lagaña then presented the achievements of learners this second quarter. The closing remarks was led by Mrs. Arlyn Esber.   The event concluded with the work immersion orientation from Mr. Gil Ganelo, ending at 11:40 a.m.   With two quarters left for A.Y. 2025-2026, the school-parent & teacher engagement aimed to maintain a proper management of the institution’s performance in terms of students’ overall academic progress in the upcoming quarters.   Photos by: Aliyah Lopez & Santine Mauritius Susa

PCNSciHS, Pasok sa Top 10 ng Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025

| Christine Reeze Fernandez   Idinaos ang pangmalawakang kompetisyon na Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 na pinagbidahan ng mga piling mag-aaral ng ikasiyam na baitang ng Pasay City National Science High School na isinagawa sa pamamagitan ng pagpasa ng mga entries sa digital na plataporma mula Setyembre 11 hanggang Oktubre 26.   Ang programa ay naglalayong pagtibayin ang kakayahan ng mga estudyanteng galing sa pampublikong paaralan ng Science sa paggamit ng mga solusyon sa ating komunidad na nakabase sa konsepto ng STEM. Kasabay ang paglinang at pagsanay ng kritikal at malikhaing pag-iisip.   Nagsumite ang mga mag-aaral na sina Ghea Nadera, Jenaiah Interia, Sophie Hernandez, Daryn Buco, Cedrick Ramirez, at Gabriel Alfonso ng proyekto na may titulong “SARIMAX Forecasting of Rabbitfish (Siganus) Catch Volume in Pangasinan: Evaluating the Influence of Plastic-Induced Thalassia hemprichii Decline” sa gabay nina Bb. Rexielle Villareal at Bb. Anne Falcatan.   Tagumpay na napabilang sa sampung (10) pinakamahusay na gawa ang kanilang proyekto na may layon na protektahan ang tirahan ng mga seagrass at gawing tuloy-tuloy ang pag-ani ng mga isda.   Magpapatuloy sa pinal na presentasyon sa Disyembre 3, 2025 ang mga mag-aaral na nabanggit.

Pasay City Upholds Child Welfare: Pasayeño Leaders Gather for Children’s Congress 2025

via Elyzza Esteban | The Quantum Pasay City marked National Children’s Month with the conduct of the annual Children’s Congress, gathering youth leaders from various school-based organizations to promote and strengthen children’s rights advocacy, November 14, 2025.   Pascian representatives Neil Josh Icaro (Vice President, Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government), Marian Tamayo (President, Barkada Kontra Droga), Ron David Santiago (President, Youth for Environment and Schools’ Organization), and Michiko Sofia Yamamoto (President, Campus Integrity Crusaders) joined the event on behalf of Pasay City National Science High School.   Congressman Antonino “Tony” Calixto opened the program with a message underscoring the vital role of youth engagement in advancing child protection initiatives.   To deepen participants’ awareness, a session on Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Material (CSAEM) was conducted, offering an in-depth overview of child abuse cases and the legal mechanisms designed to safeguard minors.   Following this, Mayor Imelda “Emi” Calixto-Rubiano addressed the delegates, encouraging them to remain committed to advocating for children’s rights and extending early congratulations to the incoming Children’s Congress officers.   Afterwards, the election of officers took place, during which Marian Tamayo was chosen as this year’s Secretary of the Children’s Congress.   The program concluded with the announcement of the top three winners of the Children’s Rights Advocacy competition, where Pasay City National Science High School was recognized as one of the finalists.   As part of the continuing Children’s Month celebration, the State of the Children’s Address is scheduled to be held on November 17 at the Cuneta Astrodome.   Photos by: Neil Josh Icaro & Marian Tamayo

Division-Wide Reading Proficiency Contest, Ginanap

| Ayesha Salazar| Dexter Ogale Inilunsad ang Division-Wide Reading Proficiency Contest para sa elementarya at sekondarya ng Pasay City ngayong Nobyembre 14 sa Padre Zamora Elementary School na may temang “Bridges of Understanding: Reading for Empathy, Critical Thinking, and Lifelong Learning.”   Nasungkit ni Martin Cedric Eneria ang Unang Gantimpala para sa ika-7 baitang sa ilalim ng pagsasanay ni Gng. Ruwena Cascayan.   Nakamit naman ni Hannah Zarren Vere ang Ikalawang Gantimpala para sa ika-9 na baitang sa gabay ni Gng. Anabella Cusi.   Nakuha naman ni Rhian Jennica Franco ang Unang Gantimpala para sa ika-10 baitang sa pagsasanay ni G. Mark Reniel Balolo.   Pumwesto rin ni Leon Corwin Manlangit mula sa ika-12 baitang ang Unang Gantimpala sa gabay ni Bb. Jean Glenn Verdera.   Ipinahayag ni G. Restituto I. Rodelas, Chief Education Program Supervisor ng Curriculum and Implementation Division, ang kanyang pagbati sa bawat nanalong kalahok sa kanyang pangwakas na pananalita.   Aniya, “Every learner here is a winner. Because every one of you chose to challenge yourselves—to grow and to believe that you can. May this experience serve as a reminder that reading will always open doors. Doors of opportunities, doors of wisdom, and doors to a world where learning never ends.”  

Araw ng mga Guro, Ipinagdiwang ng Lungsod ng Pasay

| Ayesha Salazar & Zacharie Macalalad| Gng. Arlyn Esber Ipinagdiwang ang World Teachers’ Day para sa mga guro ng Kalakhang Pasay na dinaluhan ng mga punongguro, kawaksing punongguro, at pangulo ng bawat paaralan sa Schools Division Office ng naturang lungsod nitong Nobyembre 12.   Naisakatuparan ang programa nang sabay sa online platform na Microsoft Teams upang masaksihan din ng mga gurong nasa kani-kaniyang paaralan.   Isinabay sa pagdiriwang ang Typhoon Relief Fundraising ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Pasay at ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon bilang tugon sa mga naapektuhan ng Bagyong Tino at Uwan.   Isinagawa rin ang raffle draw kung saan nagwagi sina Gng. Mary Grace T. Dela Cruz ng ₱1,000 at Gng. Shannen Dorothy P. Gomez ng 43-pulgadang Smart TV.   Dumalo rin sa kaganapan sina Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, Vice Mayor Mark Calixto, Councilor Ian Vendivel, at Councilor Luigi Calixto-Rubiano upang magbigay ng premyong salapi at maghatid ng tulong sa mga mamamayang nasalanta ng bagyo at sunog.   Ibinahagi naman ni Dr. Quinn Norman Arreza, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent ng Pasay City, ang kanyang inspiradong mensahe tungkol sa kahalagahan ng pagbibigay at malasakit sa kapwa.   Aniya, “Giving to others, whether it’s our time, resources, or support doesn’t lead to poverty or scarcity. Instead, it implies that giving can enrich our lives and the lives of others. When we give, we open ourselves up to new experiences, connections, and opportunities.”   Ipinahayag din ni Dr. Severo A. Bajado, Chief Education Supervisor for the School Governance and Operations Division, ang kanyang pasasalamat at paghanga sa dedikasyon ng mga guro sa kanyang pangwakas na pananalita.   Ibinahagi niya ang mensaheng, “We are filled with gratitude, inspiration, and joy that only great teachers can form… So, my beloved teachers, thank you for the lessons you teach in the textbooks, for the patience you show when challenges arise, and for the hope you nurture in every learner.”   Ipinamalas sa pagdiriwang na ito ang pagkakaisa ng DepEd Pasay at ng Lokal na Pamahalaan sa pagpaparangal sa mga guro habang sabay na isinusulong ang bayanihan para sa mga kababayang nangangailangan.  

PaScians bumida sa eROBOLUTION Dubai 2025

| Zacharie Macalalad| Czyrish Conanan Nagwagi ang PaScians sa eROBOLUTION Dubai 2025: Global Olympiad in RAMPS (Robotics, AI, Math, Programming & Science) – Preliminary Rounds BATCH 2 na ginanap online noong Oktubre 10, 17, 25, at 26.   Nasungkit ni Alzen Loyd B. Cruz ang unang pwesto sa Biology (Category 4), at ikalawang pwesto sa Chemistry (Category 4). Habang parehong nakamit ni Christian Dave Tabada ang ikalawang pwesto sa Chemistry and Biology (Category 3).   Nagwagi naman sina Willard James H. Alfonso ng ikalawang pwesto sa Biology (Category 4), Orange Zyrille G. Alcaraz ng ikalawang pwesto sa Mathematics (Category 4), at Einsen Weins Vicente ng ikatlong pwesto sa Robosim (Junior High School Category).   “Noong malaman ko po na 2nd place po ako, sobrang natuwa talaga ako kasi ramdam ko na nagbunga ‘ang mga oras na nilaan ko para dito,” ani Alcaraz.   Ang mga kalahok sa ikatlong kategorya ay ang mga mag-aaral na mula sa ika-7 at ika-8 baitang, at ang mga kalahok sa ikaapat na kategorya ay mga mag-aaral mula sa ika-9 at ika-10 baitang.   Layunin ng paligsahan na ito na paunlarin ang kakayahan ng mga kabataan sa larangan ng robotics, artificial intelligence, matematika, programming, at agham; at bigyang-daan ang internasyonal na kompetisyon para sa inobasyon.   Ang Top 3 placers na nagkamit ay magsisilbing kinatawan ng Pilipinas sa Global Finals ng paligsahan na gaganapin sa Dubai.   Nakamit ng mga mag-aaral ang tagumpay na ito sa tulong at gabay ni Gng. Aizah C. Agub-Ariz, Gurong Tagapagsanay na sinuportahan ni Gng. Lejanie T. Baya, Puno, Kagawaran ng TLE-ICT, sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa nina Gng. Sara Jane T. De Los Santos, Kawaksing Punongguro, at Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran, Punongguro.  

Learners’ Convergence 2025, ginanap sa Dumaguete City

| Jane Ashley Tuazon| SDO Pasay City Delegates Isinagawa ang Learners’ Convergence 2025, na dinaluhan ng ilang mga mag-aaral na bahagi ng Division Federation of Supreme Student Government, sa Dumaguete City noong ika-26 hanggang ika-31 ng Oktubre.   Inorganisa ng Department of Education (DepEd) Philippines ang Learners’ Convergence o LearnCon, na nilahukan ng mga youth leaders, partikular na mga Supreme Student Government presidents, pati na rin ng iba pang mga kinatawan mula sa mga division federation.   Layunin ng LearnCon na pagtipunin ang mga mag-aaral upang pag-usapan ang mga isyung kinakaharap ng kanilang mga komunidad at makabuo ng mga posibleng solusyon at polisiya.   Iba’t ibang thematic sessions ang isinagawa sa pagtitipong ito upang tutukan ang mahahalagang aspeto ng lipunan tulad ng leadership, governance, at community development.   Sa bawat sesyon, isang kinatawan mula sa bawat dibisyon ang lumahok upang makipagpalitan ng kaalaman at karanasan kasama ang mga delegado mula sa ibang rehiyon.   Ayon sa kinatawan ng Pasay City National Science High School na si Filha Ray Penelope Bautista, “This LCPH has not only taught me that I am responsible and capable of action, but it also made me realize that I am surrounded by fellow young leaders who share the same passion for change, service, and leadership—individuals who inspire me to continue striving for growth and to make meaningful contributions to our community. I will make sure that the learnings I gained will not only stop in Dumaguete City but will continue to grow and be shared with others in my community.”

Bumida si Viterbo: PCNSciHS, Balik National!

| Adrian Banaag| Grizylle Lucinario Nasungkit ni Gillian Viterbo ng Pasay City National Science High School (PCNSciHS) ang unang pwesto sa kategoryang “Physical Science Individual – Best Project” sa Regional Science and Technology Fair (RSTF) 2025 na ginanap sa Alejandro Albert Elementary School, Manila nitong ika-8 ng Nobyembre.   Sa gabay ng kaniyang tagapagsanay na si Gng. Shannen Dorothy Gomez, tagapagsanay ng baitang 11, nakuha rin niya ang Best Presenter at ang ikaapat na puwesto sa Best Display Board – Physical Science Individual Category.   “Sa totoo lang, akala ko hanggang Regionals na lang ‘yung mararating ng study na ‘to kaya nung tinawag ‘yung division natin na magre-represent sa Nationals, sobrang saya ko para sa buong Pasay Science dahil nakita ko ‘yung dedikasyon at kagustuhan ng mga tao na tumulong sa akin para ipanalo ‘to” ani Viterbo .   Ang kanyang pagkapanalo ang nagmarka nang muling pagbabalik ng PCNSciHS sa National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) matapos ang tatlong taon. Huling nakamit ng PCNSciHS ang karangalang ito noong RSTF 2022, kasama sina Xyve Flores, Sherlyn Rodriguez, at Nathania Ursos, sa ilalim ng paggabay ni Gng. Johann Shaira Malicana at Gng. Anne Patricia Fontelar.   Dagdag pa niya, “Sa paghahanda ko sa NSTF, isa lang ‘yung dapat isaalang-alang at ‘yon ay makinig at maging open minded tayo sa mga pagkukulang, pagkakamali o mga posibleng revisions sa presentation and paper kasi ‘yon naman talaga ang susi para sa tagumpay dapat alam mong laging may room for improvement.

PCNSciHS, wagi sa RSTF 2025

| Adrian Banaag Isinagawa ang seremonya ng parangal para sa mga nagwaging dibisyon sa Regional Science and Technology Fair (RSTF) 2025, na may temang “Harnessing the Unknown: Powering the Future Through Science and Innovation” sa Alejandro Albert Elementary School, Manila nitong ikawalo ng Nobyembre.   Dinaluhan ito nina, Gng. Shannen Dorothy Gomez, tagapagsanay ng baitang 11, Bb. Shiella Mae Narzoles, tagapagsanay ng baitang 10, at Gng. Rosalida Sinsuan, puno ng Kagawaran ng Agham.   Pormal na sinimulan ang programa sa pamamagitan ng pagbabahagi ng mga salitang-aral ni Dr. Ronald Vincent Salva, Public Schools District Supervisor at OIC ng Office of Curriculum Implementation Division.   “These medals are not called metal; they are forged stars you have reached from the furnace of effort. One promise that your breakthrough today, that one day, it can light a thousand homes, heal a wounded reef, or cold algorithm that freezes a hungry child. Every prototype you cradled here is a bridge you are building between dream and various cities, between laboratory and legacy to the teachers, coaches, supervisors, and organizers,” ani Dr. Salva.   Unang ginawaran ng parangal ang mga Partners, Top 5 Best Shoutout, Top 5 Best Poster, at Best Display Board kung saan nasungkit ng Lungsod ng Pasay ang ikaapat na pwesto sa best display board sa SIE Team Category, Physical Science Individual Category, Life Science Team Category, at RIM Team Category.   Sinundan nito ng RSTF Challenge na pinangunahan ni Bb. Micah G. Pacheco, OIC-Chief of Curriculum and Learning Management Division.   “Go forth and continue to harness the unknown, be the power that fuels progress, be the generation that turns challenges into opportunities, and knowledge into solutions. Let your passion for science, mathematics, and innovations light the way toward a warm, resilient, sustainable, and empowered future for all. The 2025 RSTF concludes, but your journey as a young Filipino innovator has just begun,” ani Bb. Pacheco.   Matapos nito ay iginawad ang Minor Awards, Top 5 Lourdes Choice Awards, at ang Best Presenters kung saan muling nagwagi ang Lungsod ng Pasay sa kategorya ng Life Science Individual at Physical Science Individual.   Binigyang parangal din ang Top 5 Winners per Category.   Narito ang mga kalahok ng PCNSciHS at ang kanilang mga parangal: LIFE SCIENCE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY Christine Fernandez (Tagapagsanay: Gng. Shannen Dorothy Gomez) – Best Presenter   LIFE SCIENCE TEAM CATEGORY Rolando Teves, David James Flores, Khirstin Mikee Baraan (Tagapagsanay: Bb. Shiella Mae Narzoles) – 4th Place Best Display Board – 2nd Place Best Project   PHYSICAL SCIENCE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY Gillian Viterbo (Tagapagsanay: Gng. Shannen Dorothy Gomez) – 4th Place Best Display Board – Best Presenter – 1st Place Best Project   ROBOTICS AND INTELLIGENT MACHINE TEAM CATEGORY Steven Caleb Caibigan, Gian Marco Sumalde, Gabe Leurlee Jacieynth Sicat (Tagapagsanay: Gng. Shannen Dorothy Gomez) – 2nd Place Best Display Board   STEMIE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY Cassandra Felicia Fallena (Tagapagsanay: Bb. Shiella Mae Narzoles)   “Matagumpay at kapana-nabik ang Regional Science and Technology Fair para sa akin ngayong taon na pinamunuan ng SDO Manila. Kitang-kita ang husay at galing ng mga kalahok sa iba’t ibang Research Categories na siya namang inabangan ng lahat at hindi maitatanggi na hindi nagpahuli sa husay at galing ang mga representative ng Pasay. Napakaganda ng naging resulta ng kompetisyon dahil bawat lungsod ay nagkaroon ng karangalan sa iba’t ibang klase ng awards. Nanalo ng Best Project Board, Best Presenter at Best Projects ang mga student researchers ng PCNSciHS. Nagpapasalamat ako nang lubos sa Panginoon sa mga karangalan na natanggap ng mga student researchers. Hindi ito magiging posible kung walang suporta galing sa kanilang mga magulang, school admin headed by Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, school faculty lalo na ang Science Department headed by Mrs. Rosalida Sinsuan, pati na rin ang community researchers ng Pasay City National Science High School.” ani Gng. Gomez, tagapagsanay.   “Siguro for this years RSTF, mas konti yung participants natin from the school kaya mas naka focus, and masasabi ko na medyo maganda naman at mas nahigitan natin yung mga awards na nakuha natin last year. Speaking of last year’s awards, mas maganda yung results natin ngayon, mas mataas at mas maraming bagong awards tayong natanggap na hindi naman natin naaabot o nakukuha from the past RSTF. Overall, masaya at puno ng panibagong aral at kwento ang RSTF ngayong taon.” ani Bb. Narzoles, tagapagsanay.

PaSci Comes back stronger; Qualifies for NSTF 2025

via Elyzza Esteban | The Quantum Pasay City National Science High School makes a remarkable comeback as Gillian Viterbo secures a coveted spot in the Physical Science – Individual Category during the recently concluded Regional Science and Technology Fair (RSTF) 2025 held last November 6-8.   With the guidance of Mrs. Shannen Dorothy P. Gomez, Viterbo is set to represent the National Capital Region at the upcoming National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) 2025 in Pasig City.   Apart from earning a place in the national competition, Viterbo also bagged the Best Presenter Award and 4th Place Best Display Board, solidifying her outstanding performance among regional contenders.   In addition to Viterbo’s success, several Pascian researchers likewise brought honor to the school through the following recognitions:   Best Presenter Award LS-I_Banuyo Christine Reeze Fernandez 2nd Place Best Display Board   RIM-T_FloodNav Steven Caleb Caibigan Gian Marco Sumalde Gabe Leurlee Jacieynth Sicat 4th Place Best Display Board   2nd Place Best Project LS-T_Lanzones Rolando Teves Jr. David James Flores Khirstin Mikee Baraan   Viterbo’s milestone marks the first time since 2022 that Pasay City National Science High School will once again compete in the National Science and Technology Fair.