13/09/2026
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The Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2026 awarding ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. DSPC event were held on September 12, 2026, at Benthel Asia School of Technology Inc., celebrating the remarkable achievements of student journalists and pageant participants who showcased their talent, confidence, and dedication.
The program began with a Holy Mass before proceeding to the highly anticipated Mr. and Mrs. DSPC competition.
The candidates showcased their production number dance, followed by the journalist attire and gown and formal wear presentation, highlighting their poise, personality, and stage presence.
The Top Five finalists then advanced to the question-and-answer portion, where they demonstrated their confidence, communication skills, and ability to respond with composure under pressure.
Niรฑo Andrae Urdaneta achieved the Second Runner-Up award, while Dinah Brennan was crowned Mrs. DSPC 2026. Both candidates were also recognized as Face of Journalism in Editorial Writing, further highlighting their excellence in both journalism and the pageant competition. Urdaneta additionally received the Best in Production Number award for his outstanding performance during the competition.
Meanwhile, the awarding ceremony recognized student journalists who excelled in various journalism categories, honoring their hard work and dedication in representing their respective schools.
For SILAB, Vassel John I. Monterola placed third in Pagsulat ng Lathalain, while John Khyle Pasaporte secured fifth place in Pagsulat ng Agham at Teknolohiya.
Sunโs Core also secured several awards, with Hyacinth Mae R. Laspoรฑa placing fourth in News Writing, while Trixe Garque emerged as first placer in Photojournalism.
The English Senior High School TV Broadcasting team placed third, while the Senior High School Radio Broadcasting team also secured third place, adding more recognition to the schoolsโ achievements in broadcast journalism.
The event highlighted the talent, dedication, perseverance, and achievements of the students who represented their schools at DSPC 2026, proving once again that every story written, photograph captured, and voice delivered reflects the passion and commitment of young journalists.
Congratulations, DSPC Winners and Participants! Your passion, perseverance, and dedication have truly paid off โ whether you placed or not.
To those who earned their place among the divisionโs best, may your stories reach farther and your voices echo louder.
Padayon, AITnian journalists! Keep writing, keep speaking, keep inspiring.
๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ | Hyacinth Laspoรฑa, Jaszi Armasa, and Kishanta Friolo
๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ | Trixe Garque, Shariff Suan, and Keisha Kaye G. Divino
