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via Elyzza Esteban & Danella De Vera | The Quantum Mr. Mark Reniel Balolo, a recent participant of the Korea-Philippines Teacher Exchange Program 2025 (KPTEP 2025), served as a guest speaker for the UNESCO APCEIU “Project Sharing” Session as part of the APTE Local Adjustment Training today, August 28. The participants of the said training included teacher-participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Mr. Balolo’s talk mainly focused on topic selection, and creating purpose-driven initiatives aimed towards lasting student development. In his session, Mr. Balolo shared his experiences regarding his 3-month stay and provided tips on how to choose a topic inclined towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Furthermore, he presented documentation images and a project video to further showcase his fruitful exchange period. “Your project is not a requirement but a gift. A gift that carries your voice but also the voice of your students, and an experience that will live beyond your exchange year.”, Balolo said as he ended his talk.

via Emmanuel Salazar | The QuantumCourtesy: Council for the Welfare of Children, Tanya Manalo, Philippine Star Sofia Yamamoto, a student of Pasay City National Science High School, joined the national leaders at the launch of the Child Budget and Expenditures Tagging and Tracking (CBETT) Tool at a hotel in Cubao, Quezon City, on August 14, 2025. “As a child rights advocate and young person myself, I believe that the CBETT tool is a crucial step toward ensuring the accountable and strategic allocation of government resources in children-centered programs. By employing a streamlined system for monitoring revenues and expenditures, it will help ensure that youth support is consistent and effectively tracked,” Yamamoto said. The Government of the Philippines launched the CBETT tool, through the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF). Supported by the European Union and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the initiative aims to institutionalize child-responsive budgeting by tracking allocations for children, addressing recommendations from the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessments, and implementing the tool nationwide in phases. Secretaries of the CWC, DBM, DILG, and BLGF signed a Joint Memorandum Circular committing to the use of the CBETT tool. The event gathered over 100 stakeholders from national government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations, and international development partners. The CBETT tool will be implemented nationwide from 2025 to 2028, beginning with eight pilot LGUs in 2025, where oversight teams will be trained and Public Finance for Children committees will be established. It will expand to all 80 provinces and 144 cities in 2026 and reach all 1,600 municipalities by 2027, generating data for evidence-based planning and addressing fiscal responsibilities devolved under the Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court ruling.

via Elijah La Torre Grade 7 to 12 students of Pasay City National Science High School (PCNSciHS) took the qualifying examination of the Mathematical Challenge for Filipino Kids Training Program (MCFKTP) held at Philippine Cultural College – Manila last August 9, 2025. The event assessed their problem-solving skills and mathematical proficiency through questions in various areas of mathematics. It aimed to identify students for advanced math training and international competition opportunities through the MCFKTP, a rigorous program designed to cultivate the next generation of mathematical leaders. Mr. Oscar Deo Dacuba, Mr. John Bryan Pacris, and Ms. Anne Rose Falcatan led the preparation which began on July 26 via Zoom and continued every Saturday with virtual and face-to-face sessions, complemented by after-class training. Qualifiers for the 2025–2026 MCFKTP will receive free entry to the Noetic Learning Math Contest, the Kangaroo International Math Contest, and the Living Maths Olympiad.

: Zacharie Macalalad Mahigit isandaang kalahok, kabilang ang mga mag-aaral ng Pasay City National Science High School, ang sumali sa pagsusulit ng Mathematical Challenge for Filipino Kids Training Program (MCFKTP) na ginanap sa Philippine Cultural College – Main Campus nitong Agosto 9 na tumagal ng isang oras. Binubuo ng mga mag-aaral mula ika-7 hanggang ika-9 na baitang at ika-11 at 12 baitang ang pasok sa kwalipikasyon: Ika-7 Baitang: Bautista, Ivan Ray Timothy Gabriel, James Iñigo Mangaoang, Leonel James Maranan, Daniel Jace Senense, Rajan Velarde, Rolando Ika-8 Baitang: Bonus, Bryce Lizaso, Liam Xavier Moral, Justin Ika-9 na Baitang: Delos Santos, Leo Joje Zeey M. Deslate, Jairus Asher Gicos Evangelista, Cesar IV Narciso, Bryan Trevor Padilla, Jeryl Ramirez, Cedrick James Ika-11 Baitang: Gabor, Stephen Blaize Gaugano, Joebbie Krizel Lopez, Aliyah Mamaril, Vincent Navalta, Sefani Jazz Porcare, Jhun Philip Quilitis, Ezra Jae Ika-12 Baitang: Bautista, Filha Ray Penelope Dimla, Julie Mael Erni, Johan Emmanuel Icaro, Neil Josh Pangcatan, Samim Taño, John Kirby Villon, Rafael Simon Makatatanggap ng libreng pagpapatala sa tatlong prestihiyosong pandaigdigang online na paligsahan sa Matematika: Noetic Learning Math Contest, Kangaroo International Math Contest, at Living Maths Olympiad ang mga kwalipikadong mag-aaral na magpapatala sa 2025–2026 MCFKTP . Ang MCFKTP ay handog ng Mathematics Guild upang hasain ang kaalaman at kasanayan ng mga kabataan sa larangan ng Matematika. Layunin nitong palawakin ang kanilang akademikong kakayahan at buksan ang mas maraming oportunidad sa mga pandaigdigang kompetisyon at mga hinaharap na karera sa STEM. Nagkaroon din ng pagsasanay ang mga kalahok na nabanggit sa itaas sa gabay nina G. Oscar Deo L. Dacuba, Bb. Anne Rose F. Falcatan at G. John Bryan P. Pacris.

via Emmanuel Salazar | The QuantumPhotos: Pearl Beleña, Gabrielle Ayesha Nicolas Applicants of Ang Liwanag and The Quantum attended the Journalism Enrichment Workshop at Pasay City National Science High School Audio-Visual Room, August 9, 2025. The event, organized by the school’s official Filipino and English publications, opened the event with remarks from Mrs. Myra Jaime, Gurong Tagapagpayo of Ang Liwanag, and Dr. Mark Familaran, School Principal II. “Write what ever you want, but also, let us know,” Dr. Familaran stated, expressing his sincere gratitude to the aspiring journalists for their dedication and bravery in stepping into the newsroom. Zyriel Coronel, former News Editor and Associate Editor of The Quantum and Mr. Mark Balolo, the School Paper Adviser of The Quantum, covered News Writing in the morning session. While Jacqui De Gueno, former Kawaksing Patnugot and Patnugot sa Agham at Teknolohiya of Ang Liwanag, led Science and Technology Writing. Former Managing Editor and Column Editor of The Quantum, Shaun Jacinto and Alicia Venus, former Patnugot sa Editoryal of Ang Liwanag, led Column and Editorial Writing. Lastly, Xyrel Canonoy and Matthew Vitug, former Editors-in-Chief of The Quantum and Punong Patnugot of Ang Liwanag, handled Radio Broadcasting. The session ended with morning speakers awarded by certificates. Neil Icaro, Head Technical of The Quantum, led video editing in the afternoon session. Hershey Sta. Brigida, former Feature Staffer, led Feature Writing. Next, Jedrick Palonpon and Reisha Uy, former Senior and Assistant Senior Photojournalists of The Quantum, presented photojournalism. Yelena Fabricante, Senior Layout Artist of The Quantum, handled Layout and Design. Lastly, Carl Chua, Patnugot sa Pampalakasan of Ang Liwanag, led Sports Writing. Certificates were awarded to the afternoon session speakers at the conclusion of the workshop. Mr. Balolo reminded applicants of the upcoming schedule for the battery test and wished everyone good luck in his closing remarks, saying “I hope to see you all in the publication.”

via Emmanuel Salazar | The QuantumPhotos 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.

via Hannah Zarren Vere | The Quantum The opening ceremony for Buwan ng Wika 2025 with the theme: “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa” was attended by grade level 7 to 11 wearing Filipinianas and Barong Tagalog at Pasay City National Science High School Gymnasium on August 1, 2025. After standard preliminaries, program host, Mr. Marlower Abuan introduced Filipino Department Coordinator, Mrs. Myra Jaime for her opening remarks, where she commended Mrs. Sara Jane T. Delos Santos, Assistant Principal and Dr. Mark Familaran, Principal for their unending support for the department. “Sa ating pagbubukas ng buwan ng wika, isang pagbubugay sa diwang dakila. Wikang Filipino katutubong tinig, susi sa pag-unlad, tagapaghatid ng pag-ibig.” Dr. Familaran said. ‎Two intermission numbers by Grade 9 and 11 students Gabielle Dayangco and Erica Puno from the Pascian Glee Club followed. The audience competed in games of Q&A, History Facts, Guess the Bayani and more. Led by Vincent Mamaril, the President from Kapisan ng Bayani. The Cultural Arts Special Program then spearheaded the 2nd intermission number, through the ethnic group performances of iconic Filipino dances. “Ortograpiyang Pambansa” is the lesson given by Close adviser of Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Asignaturang Filipino (KMAF), Ashlee Magistrado. Where she taught proper writing and punctuation for Filipino literature. Afterwards, ‎Rolando Teves announced the respective competitions for each grade level before Mr. Abuan shared his closing remarks and formally ended the program.

| Rhenoah Guerrero Sa pag-ikot ng buwan ng Agosto, ating ginugunita ang kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino at ng mga katutubong wika na nagsilbing mga tinig ng ating lahi at puso ng ating pagkakakilanlan. Sa ating wika, nakaukit ang ating kasaysayan at adhikaing magkaisa bilang isang sambayanan. Sa tema ngayong taon na “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa,” nawa’y magsilbi itong paalala na ang ating wika ay sandigan ng pagkakaisa at pagkakaunawaan, saan mang panig ng bansa. Maligayang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa!

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Publication by: Rianne Dane Lopez This August, we celebrate the roots of our identity and the voices that have shaped our nation. With the theme, Buwan ng Wika 2025: Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa, we are reminded that by nurturing both our national and native languages, we not only preserve our rich history but also strengthen the unity that defines us as Filipinos. Maligayang Buwan ng Wika, PaScians!