Idinaos ang 23rd Foundation Day ng Pasay City National Science High School na dinaluhan ng mga mag-aaral, guro, alumni, at barangay officials nitong ika-27 ng Hunyo. Pormal na binuksan ni Gng. Sara Jane Delos Santos, kawaksing punongguro, ang pagdiriwang sa kanyang pambungad na pananalita. “Honor the past, cheer for the present, and get excited for the future,” ani Gng. Delos Santos. Nagbigay naman ng inspirational message si Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, punongguro, habang nagpaabot naman ng pagbati ang mga dating punongguro at alumni ng PaSci. “United by our shared identity,” pahayag ni Dr. Familaran sa kanyang mensahe. Pagkatapos nito, ginawaran ng plake ang mga gurong nakapagsilbi ng dalawampu o higit pang taon sa nasabing paaralan. Nakapaglingkod ng dalawang dekada sa larangan ng edukasyon sina Gng. Michelle M. Carranza, Master Teacher II; Gng. Lejanie T. Baya, Teacher III; at Gng. Demetria M. Lappay, Teacher III; mula sa Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya. Dalawang dekada at isang taon naman ang serbisyo nina Gng. Arlyn L. Esber, Head Teacher III sa Kagawaran ng Sipnayan; G. Jesse R. Sigua, Teacher III sa Kagawaran ng MAPEH; Gng. Anabella V. Cusi, Master Teacher II; at Gng. Jackyline T. Lagaña, Head Teacher III sa Kagawaran ng Ingles. “Staying is also a kind of success,” ani Gng. Lagaña, pinakamatagal na aktibong guro, sa kanyang talumpati ng pagtanggap. Sinundan ito ng promosyon ng mga interaktibong booth na pinangunahan ni Gng. Chiradee Javiniar, pangulo ng PCNSciHS Teachers and Employees Association . Naghandog din ng pampasiglang pagtatanghal ang ilang mag-aaral mula sa Galaw Siyensya. Naisagawa nang matagumpay ang unang bahagi ng programa sa pangunguna nina Gng. Mariecar Medina at G. Jojo Ray Dela Cruz, mga tagapagpadaloy ng programa.
PaSci Celebrates 23rd Founding Anniversary
via: Emmanuel SalazarPhotos by: Jed Palonpon, Dexter Ogale, Chainne Ysabelle Guevarra, Aliyah Lopez, Santine Mauritius Susa, Reisha Uy, Gabrielle Ayesha Nicolas, Pearl Belena, Elyzza Esteban Pasay City National Science High School held its 23rd Foundation Day celebration with the theme “We’re All In This Together: Celebration of Excellence and Camaraderie” at the school gymnasium on June 27, 2025. The day began with the Holy Mass at the school gymnasium and fellowship program at the school canteen, followed by the 23rd Founding Anniversary program led by Mr. Jojo Dela Cruz and Mrs. Mariecar Medina. The program commemorated the school’s history and awarded teachers with loyalty awards for their dedicated service to the school. Mrs. Michelle Carranza, Mrs. Lejanie Baya, and Mrs. Demetria Lappay were recognized for 20 years in service, while Mrs. Arlyn Esber, Mrs. Anabelle Cusi, Mrs. Jackyline Lagaña, and Mr. Jesse Sigua were honored for 21 years. After the program, teachers of various faculties opened their own interactive booths in celebration of the school’s foundation day. The afternoon event started with an intermission number led by Galaw Siyensa, followed by a game conducted by the Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government (SSLG), which promoted competitiveness and engagement between the four clusters, namely: Green Skater Dudes, Yellow Thespians, Red Jocks, and the winner, Blue Brainiacs. The cluster dance contest followed, with the Yellow Thespians performing first, followed by the Green Skater Dudes, then the Red Jocks, and finally, the Blue Brainiacs. Before ending the event, the awarding of winners for the cluster dance competition was conducted, with Yellow Thespians placing fourth, Red Jocks taking third place, Green Skater Dudes in second place, and Blue Brainiacs securing the top spot. “This year’s foundation day theme, symbolizes the success of this school as we all remember that we are all in this together, forever and always. Because once a PaScian, always a PaScian,” stated by Filha Bautista, SSLG President, in her closing remarks.
Pride In Prevention
By: Aljhur P. DangananPublication: Jamelle Ronquillo Pride Month—a month to recognize the rights, culture, and significance of the queer community, has instead been bombarded with baseless accusations and stigma following the surge of HIV cases in the Philippines. The sudden 500% spike in human immunodeficiency virus cases this month has sparked another wave of negative sentiments against the LGBTQ+ community. People were quick to question and point out how gay men continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV. Whilst the statistics are true, the problem lies within the context of why it is that they are affected the most. HIV being associated with queer people has already been acquainted decades ago. From the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic that began with gay men in the US, even termed “gay-related immune deficiency,” would be the start of this stigma. Likewise, the Philippines would experience its first case in 1984. This stain in history would then unfortunately pass on to generations up until now. “Gay disease” has been a misleading term that has permeated throughout society in spite of the fact that anyone can contract it regardless of sexual orientation. Not only is it false, but it is one of the reasons why the stigmatization surrounding the community has aggravated. The problem is not the fact that HIV is rampant in queers. The deeper issue lies in our failure to realize that said stigma and discrimination are the driving force of this rise in cases. How do we expect them to feel accepting of their status when they are being ostracized and shunned? When this issue is viewed through a lens of negativity and shame, it only worsens the internalized stigma and perception people have of themselves. Any comprehensive strategy must begin with considering this problem. Yet, not everyone is confident of going into a hospital without expecting to be harassed, mistreated, or denied service outright. Hypocrisy is at its finest, and it is necessary that everyone cooperates. It takes no effort to be respectful and supportive of those bearing the brunt of the virus. In fact, it is extremely easy to spread awareness and advocate for comprehensive education, strategic prevention, and healthcare access. Pride Month was never just about celebrating queerness—it was highlighting the significance of breaking stigmas, how queer people have suffered from the implications of homophobia, and the fact that the LGBTQ+ community are humans, too. HIV is not something exclusive to queers, it is a harmful disease that deserves to be recognized and treated with dignity regardless of self. Before Pride Month ends, may the profundity of this matter lead to the dismantling of the ever-so-unhealthy stigma that continues to torment the lives of the queer community.
PCNSciHS opens S.Y. 2025 to 2026
By: Hannah Zarren VerePhotos: Santine Mauritius Susa, Chainne Ysabelle Guevarra, Aliyah Lopez, Joshz Aszhiera Jumawan, Gabrielle Nicolas, Dexter Ogale Pasay City National Science High School held its flag ceremony to open the school year and to welcome students from Grades 7, 8, and 11, at the school gymnasium on June 16, 2025. The flag ceremony was led by the Supreme Secondary Learners’ Government (SSLG), followed by the energizer by Galaw Siyensa and the introduction of SSLG officers by Filha Bautista, SSLG President. School Principal Dr. Mark Familaran gave his welcoming speech, expressing his appreciation to the students, encouraged their continued enrollment and highlighted the importance of maintaining academic excellence.
Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)
TINGNAN: Nakiisa ang Pasay City National Science High School sa Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) noong ika-19 ng Hunyo. Ito ay bahagi ng ikalawang kwarter na earthquake drill na isinagawa sa buong bansa, ayon sa Office of Civil Defense. Pinangunahan ito ni Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran, punongguro ng paaralan, Gng. Sara Jane T. de los Santos, kawaksing punongguro katuwang ang mga guro, Batang Empowered Resilience Team, Red Cross Youth, Supreme Secondary Learner Government, Girl Scouts of the Philippines at Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Nakiisa rin sa drill sina Chairman Alejandro Acabado III ng Barangay 98 at Chairman Rommel V. Hernandez ng Barangay 99 at iba pang opisyales ng mga nasabing barangay bilang bahagi ng suporta sa komunidad. Nagsimula ang earthquake drill ganap na alas nuwebe ng umaga at natapos sa loob ng tatlong minuto at 44 na segundo. Naging maayos at organisado ang kabuuang aktibidad. Patuloy na isinusulong ng paaralan ang kahandaan at kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral, guro at kawani sa mga posibleng sakuna sa hinaharap.
Second Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
Photos by: Dexter Ogale, Chainne Ysabelle Guevarra, Aliyah Lopez, Gabrielle Nicolas Pascians took part in the Second Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill earlier, at 9 A.M. The evacuation process was completed in 3 minutes and 40 seconds according to the Batang Emergency Response Team (BERT). The students safely returned to their classrooms after a successful drill for the first time of the school year.
Pagbuo, paggunita, at pag-abot sa mga pangarap
Ngayong ika-17 ng Hunyo 2025 ay ating bibigyang pagkilala at pagpapahalaga ang mahal na paaralan. Pagkilalang hindi lamang para sa binuong eskwelahan kundi maging sa mga haligi nito. Nasaksihan ng mga taong dumaan ang parehong paghihirap at pagsisikap ng bawat guro, mag-aaral, at iba pang kabahagi ng maituturing nating ikalawang tahanan. Kapit-bisig ang bawat isa sa pagsusumikap na makamit ang inaasam na pinakamahusay na bersyon ng Pasay City National Science High School—isang paaralang maayos, ligtas, at may mataas na kalidad ng edukasyon. Dalawang dekada at tatlong taon nang humuhulma ng iba’t ibang mag-aaral ang Pasay City National Science High School. Ang ilan sa mga nakapagtapos sa ating paaralan ay ganap nang naging parte ng sandatahang lakas ng ating bansa, naging mga kagalang-galang na mga gurong walang kapagurang tumutulong sa pagpapalawig ng kaalaman ng bagong henerasyon ng mga mag-aaral at higit sa lahat, mga nagsikamit ng kanilang mga pangarap na nagiging daan upang mabigyang boses at hustisya ang mga naaapi—sa likod man ito ng mga balita o sa gitna ng nakapapantindig balahibong korte. Ang bawat kwento ng kanilang kapalaran ang isa sa mga bumubuo ng haligi nitong ating paaralan. Nadapa ngunit bumangon. Nahirapan ngunit kinaya. Napagod ngunit lumaban. Ganiyan hinubog ng Pasay Science ang isang tunay na PaScian. Sa pagsisimula ng bagong taong panuruan, masigla nating salubungin ang Ika-23 taong pagkakatatag o 23rd Foundation Day ng ating paaralan. Ito ay hindi lamang isang simpleng selebrasyon ngunit isang makasaysayang panahon na humubog sa kinabukasan ng napakaraming estudyante. Ang pagdiriwang na ito ay isang nobelang sumasalamin ng pagkakaisa, tagumpay, at patuloy na pag-unlad.
[Talaarawan Entry #1 – Hunyo 16]
Mahal kong Talaarawan, Balik-eskwela na naman! Panahon na ulit ng alarm clock na hindi naman pinapansin, uniform na parang lumiit, at baong ang laman ay… dasal na sana walang quiz. Iba ang pakiramdam ngayon, ‘no? Hindi lang kaba, kundi puno ng pag-asa! Ang daming bagong mukhang makakasalamuha pero may iisang layunin—ang matuto, mangarap, at muling magsimula. Sa bawat araling matututuhan, may bagong aral din sa buhay na matutuklasan. Minsan, tayo’y mapapagod at malilito, ngunit walang magbabago— dahil ang bawat hakbang, maliliit man o mabagal, ay papalapit sa pangarap. Iba-iba man tayo ng baong kuwento, lahat naman tayo ay may pare-parehong baong lakas ng loob. May iilan na tahimik ngunit puno ng tapang, may iilang kabado pero hindi humihinto. Parang ako lang. Hindi pa perpekto, pero nais matuto. Para sa bawat umagang mapupuno ng pag-asa, ito na ang simula. Hanggang sa susunod, – Ako, ang estudyanteng may pusong puno ng pangarap.
Sa Likod ng Matitibay na Tahanan
Sa bawat tahanan, may isang indibidwal na nananatiling tahimik ngunit matatag — ang ating mga ama. Hindi man siya palaging sentro ng kwento, siya naman ang haliging nagbibigay-lakas sa buong pamilya. Sa likod ng kaniyang katahimikan ay ang walang sawang pagsusumikap kung saan ang bawat patak ng kaniyang pawis ay siyang patunay ng mapagsakripisyo niyang pagmamahal. Ang kaniyang pagmamahal ay hindi palaging dinadaan sa mga salita, kundi sa walang-hintong pagkayod at pagbibigay ng lahat ng makakaya upang makamit lamang ang maginhawang kinabukasan para sa pamilya. Ang ating mga ama ang tunay na simbolo ng katapangan— hindi uri ng tapang na palaban, kundi uri ng tapang na marunong magsakripisyo. Sa bawat paghakbang ng kaniyang mga anak, asahan mong siya ang unang sumusuporta, kahit pa tila’y pasanin niya ang bigat ng mundo. Hindi niya ipinapakita ang pagod, dahil para sa kaniya, mas mahalagang makita ng anak ang tibay ng loob kaysa kahinaan ng katawan. Maraming ama ang piniling isantabi ang sariling pangarap upang unahin ang pangarap ng kanilang anak. Sapatos na luma, damit na kupas, puyat at pagod —lahat ng ‘yan ay patuloy na kinakaya alang-alang sa pamilya. Hindi sila naghihintay ng kapalit, sapagkat para sa kanila, ang bawat ngiti at tagumpay ng anak ay sapat na gantimpala. Sa Araw ng mga Ama, nawa’y hindi lamang ito maging selebrasyon ng pagbibigay, kundi paggunita sa lahat ng di-mabilang na sakripisyo ng ating mga ama. Araw upang maipadama ang pagmamahal, paggalang, pasasalamat, at iparamdam sa kanila na ang kanilang mga sakripisyo ay hindi kailanman nalilimutan. Ang simpleng “Salamat, Tay,” ay maaaring magpagaan ng bigat na matagal na nilang dinadala. Sa likod ng matitibay na tahanan ay may isang ama na mayroong puso ng isang tunay na bayani — bayaning hindi nangangailangan ng kapa o papuri, kundi isang yakap at pagkilala. Sa bawat tahanan, nawa’y hindi makalimutan ang halagang hindi matutumbasan ng salapi: ang pagkakaroon ng isang amang handang ialay ang lahat, para sa mga minamahal niya na higit pa sa sarili. — Sanggunian ng dibuho: https://www.facebook.com/share/12KJ2m9F4YN/?mibextid=wwXIfr
TQ RECAP: PCNSciHS completes Brigada Eskwela Day 3
by: Jeanine Daliva, Amor ManiquisPhotos by: Chainne Ysabelle Guevara, Aliyah Lopez, Santine Mauritius Susa, Gabrielle Ayesha Nicolas Pasay City National Science High School concluded its three-day Brigada Eskwela on June 13, 2025, preparing the school for the academic year. The school held its annual General Parents Orientation. The program featured presentations, allowing parents a chance to meet school heads, teachers, and administrators. Attendees were informed about school policies, ordinances, and accomplishments. YES-O Pasci managed paper and plastic bottle waste segregation through Project ECO-WISE on the last day of Brigada Eskwela. The third day of Brigada Eskwela recognized support from teachers, students, and workers. Participants cleaned the campus, ensuring a welcoming learning environment.