To honor National Reading Month, Pasay City National Science High School (PCNSciHS) and the official English Club, Le Compendium, held the opening program at the school gymnasium on November 7, 2025.

 

The day started with the Eucharistic Mass around 7 a.m., followed by the cosplay parade at around 9 a.m., where students of all grade levels showed off their attire following their respective themes.

 

The program proper started at around 9:40 a.m. with the preliminary activities led by the PCNSciHS Chorale, followed by the opening speeches of Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, School Principal II, and Mrs. Sara Jane Delos Santos, Assistant Principal II, represented by Mrs. Pinky Esguerra, School administrator, and Mrs. Arlyn Esber, Head Teacher, respectively.

 

An energizer was conducted by Galaw Siyensa, followed by the introduction of activities led by Mrs. Jackyline Lagaña, Head Teacher III and Faculty and Employees Association (FEA) President, and by Mrs. Anabelle Cusi, Master Teacher II, who introduced the reading ambassador, Mr. Gustav Sanchez, PCNSciHS Alumnus.

 

Following Mr. Sanchez’s speech, a sit-down interview with Elyzza Esteban and Mr. Sanchez took place.

 

Concluding the event, Mr. Mark Reniel Balolo, Le Compendium Adviser, announced the “Best Cosplay” winners with Tristan Bautista in fifth, Roneza Bernasor in fourth, Yohan Navarro placing third, Elly Leduna securing second, and Orange Alcaraz achieving top spot.

 

Ms. Remmy Parcia, Le Compendium President, stated that, “We aim to share the power of English literature, speech, and performing arts by providing students the opportunity their knowledge in these aspects and inspire them to recognize, appreciate, and uphold the enduring significance of these art forms.”

 

Photos by: Gabrielle Ayesha Nicolas, Dexter Ogale, Pearl Belena, Aliyah Lopez, Kylie Ronquillo, Reizhen Tualla, Santine Susa, Ryza Sophia Anabo, Leina Eavonne Miguel.