Forty three Senior Girl Scouts and twelve troop leaders from the public and private high schools all over the province were convened at the GSP Program and Training Center on July 11, 2009.

The orientation of the Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme (CGSMS) was conducted at the said assembly. The CGSMS is the highest and most coveted award in the Girl Scouting movement in the Philippines, to be awarded by the President of the Republic upon completion of the project. On hand to orient the aspiring medalists are the Diplomad Trainer, Emma C. Castillo, and the Officer In-Charge of the Council Angeledina H. Anunciado.

Later on that day, the election of officers of the Senior Planning Board (SPB) and Junior Journalist Guild (JJG) was conducted. The following are the newly elected officers: Senior Planning Board: Karmella Grace Lantaka – Mansasa High School, President; Lara Ann Lumayag – Holy Name University, Vice President; Karla Roselle Llorente – Tagbilaran City Science High School, Secretary; Kim Eloise Cuadra – Tagbilaran City Science High School, Asst. Secretary; Anna Veronica Galendez – Holy Name University, Treasurer; Mendy Dinter – Holy Name University, Asst. Treasurer; Jennifer Flores – Mansasa High School, Auditor; Nimmia Christine Lantaka – Mansasa High School, PRO; Representatives – Niña Jane Abucay – Bohol Wisdom School; Cindi Emmille Alaba, Grixy Fudalan and Jovian Joy Bag-ao – Holy Infant School; Ma. Alona Mae Bucio, Shila Mae Dologan, Ma. Linda Fallar, and Theresa Mae Tinapay – Mansasa High School; Ladie Lyn Fuderanan, and Junalyn Fuderanan – Manga High School; Queenie Baay and Maureen Nice Climaco – Tagbilaran City Science High School; Germaine Ligan and Eloina Fe Timbal – Candijay High School; Zaila Mariel Abad and Toni Mae Reyes – Ubay National Science High School.

Junior Journalist Guild Officers: Anna Rosario Samputon – Holy Infant School, Editor-in-Chief; Mary Grace Pozon – Dr. Cecilio Putong National H/S and Merry Grace Jagunos – University of Bohol – HSES, Associate Editors; Mitchelle Ann Calvis – Corella High School, Feature Editor; Marjorie Borromeo – Dr. Cecilio Putong National H/S, News Editor; Nerissa Parco – Hinlayagan National HS, Trinidad, Literary Editor; Aimee Rose Lofranco – University of Bohol – HSES, Lay-out Artist; and Courtney Ann Binongo – Corella High School, Business Managers.

The oath-taking ceremony and induction to office of the new batch of officers took place on July 22, 2009 at the GSP Program and Training Center. The inducting officer was the Council President, Atty. Roselima C. Abapo.

A student at the Tagbilaran City Science High School who shared the importance of celebrating a foundation day was crowned Miss Garcia Hernandez 2008 last May 26.

Asked if what is the significance of celebrating the 154th Foundation Day of Garcia Hernandez, Chariz Marie Salgados Abucejo answered spontaneously (the question wasn’t’ given) that “celebrating the town’s foundation day is to reminisce the memorable events and things that every Gracianhon should not forget form their hearts and minds.”

Aside from the title, she was also named best in swimsuit, Miss Avon, best in fantasy costume, best in evening gown, best in interview and Miss Photogenic.

Interviewed after the pageant, Chariz said her victory was “exhilarating.” She also said that beauty pageants are not an exploitation because beauty pageants like Miss Garcia Hernandez, the winner will symbolize the charm, intelligence and graciousness of the people of the shown she will be representing.

Completing her court are Ma. Jovelyn Esclamado, first runner-up and Stacy Mae Arisola, second runner-up. Esclamado won the best in production, Arisola won the best in jeans wear and Ms Aqusoft,. Other contestants were Vanessa Mae Ido (Ms Congeniality), Latifa Lopera (Texters’ Choice Award and Ms. PMSC), Lennie Pajigal (Ms. Marciana Water and Ms. Riogil), Genelyn Virador and Jonalee Oclarit.

The event had an added attraction wherein there was also a search for the Escort of the Night. Yes, there were male contestants who were paired with the beaus. Lito Manuel won the crown and best in swimwear, Richard Jeanjaquet Jr, 1st runner –up and best in formal wear and Louie Rosauro Alaba, 3rd runner up.

The judges were Bohol ’s most glamorous and multi-talented designer Maximiel Tallo, Miss Tagbilaran 1987 Fiel Angeli Gabin and Leo Udtohan.

Jonathan Cuadra and Hary Liellyne Ladaga were the pageant’s host and Ramon Caresosa was the anchorman. The pageant was spearheaded by SK municipal president Chandrina Schreurs is the highlight of the town’s foundation day. Mayor Myrna Schreurs

The best campus journalists and school paper advisers from high schools all over the Philippines were honored last Tuesday, February 17, at the 2009 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

The following students were hailed as the nation’s best campus journalists for 2008-2009: JC Earl Carino from Saint Francis High School in Shariff Kabunsuan (ARMM); Antonie Labasan from Saint Louis High School in Benguet (CAR); Kimberlie Sinampaga from Tabon Estrella National High School in Bislig City (CARAGA); and Arianne Orencia from New Era High School in Quezon City (NCR).

Joy Carmel Sahagun from the Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trades in Laoag, Nikolai Mappatao from Cagayan National High School and Melissa Ann Buco from Mariano Ponce National High School in Bulacan were named as the top school publication writers from Regions I, II and III respectively.

Hannah Chito from Quezon, Justine Jay Casas Lope from Leuteboro National High School in Oriental Mindoro and Lorenz Ray Payonga from Marcial O. Memorial School in Albay rounded out the list of winners from Luzon, representing Regions IV-A (CALABARZON), IV-B (MIMAROPA) and Bicol, respectively.

In turn, Vincent Gregory Yu from Iloilo Central Commercial School, Ronn Patrick Guingguing from Tagbilaran City Science High School and Elaine Dimayuga from Dulag National High School in Leyte emerged as the top campus journalists from the Visayas.

Mindanao’s finest young writers included Mark Anthony Cabilo from the Regional Science High School in Zamboanga City and Jocell Sedigo from Gusa Regional Science High School in Cagayan de Oro. Feliz Alberca from Santa Cruz National High School in Davao del Sur and Kristoni Gonzales Go from the Notre Dame of Isulan, Inc. in Sultan Kudarat also earned trophies for Regions XI and XII.

The students bustled about the venue afterwards, celebrating and congratulating each other on their common achievement while enjoying the attention of the cameras.

“Accomplishment na talaga ito (This is really an accomplishment),” said a beaming Jocell Sedigo, the awardee from Region X, as she hugged her trophy. “I’ve been dreaming for this.”

“It’s not exactly na iba ako sa kanila because we all have the same attitudes and characteristics of journalists,” said Feliz Alberca, the winner from Region XI. She explained that her award did not truly set her apart from all other campus writers, but that all student journalists should simply have more confidence in themselves to truly excel in their field.

“As long as I believe, alam ko na kaya ko, kakayanin ko (As long as I know I can do it, I will do it),” she said.

Equally joyful were the 17 mentors who took home their own trophies. The most outstanding school paper advisers from Luzon included Elenora Raroque from Alaminos National High School (Region I); Maria Luisa Agsunod from Isabela National High School (Region II); Juliana Kelly Ignitan from CAR; Noel Bacani from Natividad High School (Region III); Abner Pureza from Quezon National High School (Region IV-A); Florie Regencia from Marinduque National High School (Region IV-B); Eddie Bausa Jr. from Pilar Productivity Development High School in Sorsogon (Region V); and Ruben Velarde Jr. from Saint Paul College in Pasig (NCR).

Darwin Haro from Oton National High School-who was called on for a spontaneous awardees’ response that evening-was named the best adviser from Region VI. Emily Colina-Cabusa from the Mandaue City Comprehensive National High School (Region VII) and Cesar Montaño from Javier National High School in Leyte (Region VIII) also reaped honors.

The winning teachers from Mindanao were Mary Jane Omandam from Saint Columban College (Region IX), Salome Violeta from Gusa Regional Science High School (Region X), Francisca Padlan from Jose Tuason Jr. Memorial National High School (Region XI), Jonathan dela Peña (Region XII), Annabelle Tumulak (CARAGA) and Esther Laguidao from PI Agriculture School (ARMM).

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The members of the Philippine teams were:

Team A
1. Araya, Kim-Ateneo de Naga University
2. Bunyi, Mary Kryslette-San Beda College, Alabang
3. Cardinal, Joel Edward-Makati Science High School
4. Cua, Sarah-Pangasinan Universal Institute
5. Go, Jeffrey Kenneth-Xavier School
6. Lao,Carmela Antoinette-St.Jude Catholic School-Top Scorer
7. Medina,Maria Socorro Kristina-Philippine Science High School-Main
8. Militante, Anthony-De La Salle Zobel Santiago School
9. Oliveros, Diane Franceska-Philippine Science High School-Main
10.Oliveros, Stephanie Anne-Philippine Science High School -Main
11.Santelices, Joanna Patricia-Philippine Science High School-Main
12.Santos,Gabrielle Angela-Philippine Science HS-Top Scorer
13.Uymatiao III, Gregorio-Holy Cross High School
14.Wong, Jonathan-Grace Christian High School
15.Zhang, Zixin-Grace Christian High School

Team B
1. Baduria, John Patrick-Philippine Science High School-Main
2. Cirunay, Dianne Faith-Tagbilaran City Science High School
3. Chiu, Samuel-Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
4. Chua, Paula Micah-Dee Hwa Liong Academy
5. Dizon, Joshua Gregor-Philippine Science High School-Main
6. Guillermo, Ma. Celina-Miriam College-High School
7. Nuñez, Ma. Moper Dionaleigh-Philippine Science High School-Main
8. Panganiban, Julie Khristine-Tabacco National High School, Bicol
9. Rubio, Ervin Jasper-St. Stephen’s High School
10.Santos, Noelle Paola-Manila Science High School
11.Sy, Sylbert-St. Stephen’s High School
12.Te, Sophia Keziah-MGC – New Life Christian Academy
13.Tupas,Fred Nyll-Philippine Science HS-Western Visayas-Top Scorer
14.Tan, Charles Jason-Saint Mary’s School
15.Ylanan, Aveline Marie-Philippine Science High School-Main

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PHILIPPINE DELEGATIONS!

Date Posted: 2008-06-09 02:01:43

Four young Boholanos are among the top graduates of the University of the Philippines in Diliman this year.

Three of the graduates received the second highest academic honors of magna cum laude at the 97th General Commencement Exercises of UP Diliman last April 27 at the University Amphitheater.

Mae Emmeline Palgan finished BA Philosophy, magna cum laude. During her senior year, she was elected to the UP Diliman University Student Council (2007-2008) and was chairperson of the College of Social Science and Philosophy Student Council.

Palgan, who is from Sikatuna, studied high School at the Holy Spirit School.

Also finishing magna cum laude is Precious Joy Tirol Dumagan, a daughter of former Batuan Mayor Necitas Dumagan and Librada Tirol Dumagan.

Dumagan finished BA Speech Communication in just three and a half years. She is a member of UP Delta Pi Omicron Sorority and an inductee of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Even as she was studying at UP, Dumagan regularly writes for a local weekly newspaper as a columnist. She finished high school at the Tagbilaran City Science High School.

Richard Lew Alombro Jumao-as graduated cum laude in BS Business Administration. He hails from Calape, Bohol and is presently working at Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte. Ld.

The 20-year old Jumao-as finished his secondary studies at the Tagbilaran City Science High School.

BA Political Science graduate Nelson Cainghog also finished magna cum laude. He is currently pursuing a masters degree in political science.

Cainghog, 21, graduated high school in his hometown at CVSCAFT Main Campus
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The magna cum laude is awarded to graduates with with minimum general weighted average of 1.45 while a cum laude has to attain a minimum GWA of 1.75.

THREE students of the Tagbilaran City Science High School (TCSHS) emerged as national champions in the Quiz Bee finals Nov. 15 at the head office of the National Power Corp. (Napocor).

Fresh from the competition, the team of Katrina Logarta, Adonis Gallentes and Mary Descery Joy Bongcac, with their coach Tagaytay and principal Melchor Daniel escorted by Engr. Dionisio Abarquez, electrical maintenance superintendent and Engr. Maristela Pimentel, materials management specialist, both of the Bohol Diesel Power Plant (BDPP) called on Gov. Erico Aumentado to relay the good news.

As champion, the team romped away with P10,000 cash and an LCD projector for their school.

Aumentado congratulated the contestants and urged them to make their win a steppingstone in realizing their dreams.

High schools qualified to join the quiz were only those hosting power plants – four each in Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao regions.

The top two winners in each of the regional eliminations qualified for the finals. For Visayas, Bohol was first runner up only to the Dingle National High School , the bet of the Panay Diesel Power Plant. But it pulled the rug from under Dingle and the six other participants in the finals, and the rest, as they say, is history.

The contest forms part of the Napocor 70th Anniversary activities. It aims to contribute to the creation of a society conscious of the responsible utilization of energy resources, and to increase public awareness on Napocor’s history, economic contributions and current thrusts towards excellence in power generation.

With calculators not allowed, the contestants answered “Energy, Environment and NPC) related categories of General Information and Current Events, Mathematics, and Science and Technology.

Runners up to Bohol in the finals were the Sorsogon National High School that went home P8,000 richer, and the contestant from North Luzon that brought home P3,000.

By: June S. Blanco
Posted by: EME (PGMA-Bohol)