30/06/2025
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๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฌ๐ค๐ ๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฆ: ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ
Pirces Vanessa A. Manuel, the former president of the CNHS STEM Club and outgoing Editor-in-Chief of The Pioneer, achieved a remarkable milestone as she became one of the 10,907 passers of the highly competitive Department of Science and TechnologyโScience Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship earlier today.
Held last April 5 and 6 across various testing centers nationwide, the DOST-SEI exam recorded its highest number of examinees to date, with a staggering 95,654 applicantsโof which only 11.4 percent earned the prestigious opportunity.
Manuel, who demonstrated academic excellence and servant leadership during her term, stood out among thousands of applicants across the country vying for the coveted title of the nation's top science scholars.
The CNHS community expressed pride and joy in social media over her success, saying her dedication and determination have inspired many young STEM enthusiasts to pursue their dreams with courage and purpose.
Moreover, according to Manuel, she did not expect the results at all, knowing how tight the competition was.
โBigla na lang akong kinongratulate ng mga teachers at schoolmates koโand thatโs when I found out. Wala talagang mapagsidlan ang tuwa koโฆ Iโm beyond grateful kasi malaking tulong ito to ease my solo momโs and our familyโs financial burden habang pinupursue ko yung pangarap ko,โ she said.
[โMy teachers and schoolmates suddenly congratulated meโand thatโs when I found out. I was truly overwhelmed with joyโฆ Iโm beyond grateful because this will really help ease the financial burden on my solo mom and our family as I pursue my dreams.โ]
Despite the lack of time for intensive review due to overlapping academic requirements, Manuel relied on her stock knowledge, prayers, and the support of her fellow DOST takers from Cabatuan NHS.
โSimula pa lang ng application process, sabay-sabay kaming nangangarap at nagtutulungan. This success is for them too and super proud ako sa batch namin,โ she added.
[โFrom the start of the application process, we were dreaming and helping each other together. This success is for them too and I am super proud of our batch.โ]
Furthermore, this new achievement marks the beginning of her journey as an Iska ng Agham, empowering her to continue her studies and contribute to scientific development while upholding her passion for service and innovation.
โ๏ธ: Hannah Rivera & Devine Paet
๐ผ: Margarette D. Ignacio
