For the first time in history, Pasay City National Science High School competed in the Philippine Geography Olympiad series, participating in its 14th year yesterday and today, February 22-23, the country’s largest geography competition for high school students. Representatives May Relyn De Paz and Xyrel James Canonoy tackled a 50-item written exam and a challenging two-hour field exam across University of the Philippines-Diliman, navigating from Quezon Hall to the wetlands along University Avenue, the playground at UP Integrated School, and the College of Arts and Letters. Trained by Mr. Emerson Constantino and accompanied by Mrs. Mary Grace Dela Cruz, the two-day competition ended with the bets exiting Sunday morning, after the qualifying rounds. Their participation however marked an important milestone, setting the stage for future contenders.
Defying Gravity in Pisika-alaman 2025!
Defying Gravity in Pisika-alaman 2025! Pasay City National Science High School’s team—Maxine Arella Reyes, Carl Niño Carasco, and Heiza Adeth Banaag—made a strong showing in Pisikaalaman 2025, the country’s premier high school physics competition. As one of only twenty four teams to qualify for the finals, they competed in the face-to-face-format event held at the National Institute of Physics, UP Diliman, on February 22. Under the mentorship of Sarah Lee Fedelin Delgado, the team tackled complex physics problems with determination and skill, proudly representing the school in its historic appearance in the competition.
Cabingue Strikes Gold!
Cabingue Strikes Gold! Zoom became the battleground for linguistic brilliance as Juan Ian Antonio D. Cabingue clinched a gold medal in Level 3 of the National Linguistics Challenge on February 15, 2025.
Academia International Minds Student Olympiad
Correspondent: Chiradee Javiniar AIM high and soar! Recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of our Pascian learners in Mathematics and Science during AIMSO-Round 1, our Grade 8 medalists with their proud parents attended the awarding ceremony of the Academia International Minds Student Olympiad held at UP-NISMED in Diliman, Quezon City yesterday, February 22. The following Grade 8 learners demonstrated outstanding performance in AIMSO Round 1, earning recognition in Mathematics and Science competitions. Leo Joje Zeey M. Delos Santos, Cesar C. Evangelista IV, Bryan Trevor C. Narciso, and Cedrick James B. Ramirez received bronze medals in the Mathematics Student Olympiad (MSO), along with Orange Zyrille G. Alcaraz and Tristan Johann M. Bautista securing silver medals. In the Biology Science Students Olympiad (SSO), Akishamay P. David achieved a gold medal for her exceptional performance. #AIMSO2024 #STEMCO #TEENEAGLE #ICSO
What a STEMazing day!
Correspondent: Mark Balolo, CJ Laluna, Rosalida Sinsuan What a STEMazing day! Pasay City National Science High School representing the Division of Pasay in the 2025 Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT) won the first prize in the STEMazing competition held at Valenzuela Amphitheater, Valenzuela City on Feb. 20-22, 2025. The team is composed of Xhian Miguel P. Alsola, Grade 10-Faraday; Elyzza Marie O. Esteban, Grade 11-Banzon; Zyriel Josh B. Coronel, Grade 12-Zara and trained by Mr. Christian Jayvon Laluna. They will represent NCR at the National Festival of Talents 2025 in May.
Annyeong, world!
Annyeong, world! From shaping young minds at The Quantum to representing Pascian excellence on the international stage, Mr. Mark Reniel L. Balolo is ready to make waves in the 2025 Korea-Philippines Teacher Exchange Programme! As a mentor, leader, and passionate educator, Sir Mark continues to inspire, proving that great teachers don’t just teach—they transform lives.
SK Chair urges donations for babies, elderly
By Zyriel Josh CoronelPhotos: Jed Palonpon and Reisha Uy PASAY CITY—Barangay 177 Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman Reniel Loro calls for relief goods for infants and senior citizens after a fire hit a residential area in the said baranggay last Saturday morning. In an interview with The Quantum, Loro said that while they appreciate donations such as clothes, food packs, and financial aid, there is still a lack of milk, diapers, and vitamins for infants and aged people. Resident Edgar Santos, 21, also pleads for construction materials to build their homes. “Sa ngayon, ito talaga ‘yung kailangan namin para makapagsimula muli,” said Santos. The fire that broke out at 4:31 a.m., affected 80 families or 240 families, and left four casualties: a mother, her 7-year-old son, her 14-year-old niece, and her brother-in-law. Two were also injured—one with a first-degree burn, and another with a wound on the foot. The cause of fire is still unidentified as there is no official report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) but it is speculated that the fire started with an electric bike (E-bike) battery that was left unattended while charging, according to Loro. “Siguro sa susunod, panatilihin na walang nakasaksak at laging i-monitor ang mga device at buong bahay, lalo na’t karamihan ng mga bahay rito ay gawa sa light materials,” added Loro to remind the residents. Individuals who are willing to help may contact the official Facebook page of Brgy 177 Sangguniang Kabataan (https://www.facebook.com/sk177zone18) or Loro (https://www.facebook.com/romxie.curamen).
Sweet moments, warm hearts, and lasting love.
Caption: Althea Loro & Elijah Micael La Torre PaScians, are you still riding the waves of Valentine’s? Time truly flies, but the memories of love and joy remain. Last February 13-14, 2025, the Supreme Student Government (SSLG), together with the The Pascian Glee Club and Atelier De Pascian, made sure to fill our days with excitement, setting up vibrant booths to make this celebration extra special for everyone. Notes of love were sung, and yarns with deep meanings were tied. Heartfelt letters found their way to their recipients, while chocolates and candies sweetened the occasion. Colorful bouquets were exchanged, warming hearts and brightening smiles. This event became more than just a celebration—it was a heartfelt breather, allowing us to pause, rest, and bask in fleeting yet beautiful moments of happiness. In this Valentine’s Special, let’s take a moment to relive some of the most unforgettable highlights of this love-filled event. May your hearts continue to spread love, PaScians!
Tatlong mag-aaral sa SHS, wagi sa Brainiac: Quiz Bowl Challenge
Isinulat ni Zacharie MacalaladPatnugot ni Psalm NuguitLarawan ni Gng. Florence GacasanIsinuri nina Ayesha Salazar at Gng. Myra Jaime Itinanghal na kampeon ang tatlong mag-aaral sa Senior High School ng Pasay City National Science High School sa finals ng Brainiac: Clash of the Sci-Tech Year 3 – Quizbowl Challenge na ginanap sa Don Bosco Technical College Mandaluyong kahapon, ika-15 ng Pebrero. Nagwagi sina Carl Niño Y. Carasco, Maxine Arella R. Reyes, at Ronan Julian Kaiser A. Castro sa tulong ng kanilang gurong tagapagsanay na si Bb. Maria Theresa L. Estilong, kasama ang iba pang guro na sina G. Christian Jayvon C. Laluna, Bb. Sarah Lee F. Delgado, Bb. Rexielle Joy V. Villareal at suporta ng pamunuan ng paaralan sa pangunguna ni Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran, punongguro. Umiikot ang paligsahang ito sa mga asignaturang Research, Matematika, Statistics, at Agham. Layon ng paligsahang ito na hubugin ang kanilang kasanayan sa STEM upang maging masipag at matatalinong lingkod-bayan sa hinaharap. Nagsimula ang kanilang paglalakbay nang una silang sumali sa Brainiac Cluster Qualifiers na ginanap sa Quezon City Science High School nitong ika-11 ng Enero. Tanging ang nangungunang 16 na paaralan sa bawat cluster lamang ang magpapatuloy sa finals. Lahat ng 16 na kwalipikadong paaralan mula sa iba’t ibang cluster ay magsasama-sama para sa written portion ng paligsahan; pagkatapos nito ay 20 paaralan lamang ang magpapatuloy sa oral round ng finals. “Ang dami naming kalaban na magagaling na schools sa NCR, and to think na hindi lang kami nag-place sa podium, pero nakapag-champion pa despite the fierce competition. Nakakagulat and at the same time nakakatuwa na me and my team were able to achieve this milestone, something we once thought was impossible to reach. Hindi ko makakalimutan ‘yung moment na ‘to—it’s definitely one for the history books,” sabi ni Reyes. Dagdag pa niya, “The biggest challenge talaga is hindi mo mapipigilang ma-feel na unprepared ka since sobrang lawak ng coverage per subject. Mahirap din lalo na kung inclined ka lang sa specific subjects—kunwari, mas proficient ako sa Science kaysa sa Math, kaya mas mahirap para sa akin mag-review at mag-absorb ng Math concepts. Hindi nawawala sa utak ko na may mga concepts pa akong hindi nare-review, and it takes a lot of willpower para ma-retain ko lahat ng inaral ko.” Sa kabila ng napakaraming paaralan mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng NCR, napagtagumpayan nilang makuha ang tropeo ng kampeon na may kasamang mga medalya at ang Php 50,000 cash prize.
Your rights offline are your rights online!
Pictures: Lance Michael Alvarez, Sofia Michiko Yamamoto The Supreme Secondary Learner Government President Sofia Michiko Yamamoto, along with Joebbie Gaugano and Leo Delos Santos, participated in the “Capacity-Building on Digital Environment and Online-Based Violence” held on February 15, 2025 at the Philippine School for the Deaf from 8:30AM to 4:00PM. In celebration of Safer Internet Day, this seminar aimed to equip student leaders with the knowledge and skills about children’s rights, online violence against children, the DepEd Child Protection Policy, and institutional mechanisms. Undoubtedly, these learnings reaffirmed the Pascian leaders’ commitment to ensuring that students are safe, online and offline.