12/09/2025
πππππππ ππππππππππ | Lian National High School successfully held the Lian Sub-office District Press Conference on September 11-12, 2025, bringing together students from various schools to showcase their journalistic skills and compete in different writing categories.
The program started off with a warm welcome from Mrs. Mayce Maranan, followed by the prayer and the singing of the national anthem led by musika't pinta. After the singing of the National Anthem, Mrs. Perlita Magno conducted the roll call, with each of the schools presenting their yells loud and proud.
Next up were the inspiring messages from Dr. Jorge C. Bautista, Mrs. Mayeth Jonson, and Dr. Pedro D. Delos Reyes. Afterward, Mrs. Joy Reezabel Jonson introduced the Guest Speakers, including Mr. Hanz B. Custudio for News Writing, Ms. Marilou M. Del Rosario for Editorial Writing, Mr. Aaron James M. Manalo for Feature Writing, Ms. Vilinda R. Lopez for Sports Writing, Mr. Kristian G. Dela Vega for Copyreading and Headline Writing, Ms. Joan Contreras for Sci-tech Writing, and Mr. Ariel C. Carcabuso for Radio Script Writing & Broadcasting/TV Script Writing & Broadcasting.
The event also featured an intermission performance by musika't pinta, followed by reminders and guidelines from Mr. Tsino Florentino. Antrel Kayte Limjoco then led the Journalists' Oath.
The following students emerged as winners, Joshua M. Carandang claimed 1st place in Sports Writing, while Gary Emmanuel S. Aganan took the top spot in Column Writing. Alexis Maksim L. Dangalan secured 3rd in Sci-Tech Writing, Elise Baon placed 3rd as well in Feature Writing. Nigel Ahmir B. Hipolito excelled in Editorial Cartooning, landing 2nd place.
On the second day, contests across categories highlighted the skills of student journalists from the district. In Photojournalism-English, Kirr Ann C. Jonson of Lian SHS claimed 1st place, followed by Rham Rafael S. Medrano of Saint Claire Academy and Rufino L. Bagui of Lian NHS.
For Photojournalism-Filipino, Sophia Loreyn M. Ledda of Lian NHS secured the top spot, followed by Karz Meagan A. Bascuguin of Lian SHS in second and Robie John Carlo D. Galit of Saint Anne Academy in third, and all of them impressed the judges with their culturally rooted perspectives.
In the Copyreading and Headline Writing-English category, Carl Andrue S. Lagrisola of Lian SHS took first place, Kyle Aubrey S. Lagrisola of Lian NHS earned second, and Michieko O. Sevidal of SCALBI landed third, and the three proved that sharp eyes and quick judgment are vital in newsrooms.
Meanwhile, in Copyreading and Headline Writing-Filipino, Rhinoa Lorraine C. Boac of Lian SHS emerged as champion, Paris Francheska A. Benitez of SCALBI placed second, and Alexandra Frenz M. Villafranca of Matabungkay NHS ranked third, and their refined editing skills stood out under time pressure.
For Radio Broadcasting-English, Lian NHS secured the first place, Matabungkay NHS took second, and SCALBI placed third, and the teams impressed with their clarity, coordination, and broadcast energy.
In Radio Broadcasting-Filipino, Saint Claire Academy JHS triumphed in first place, Matabungkay NHS followed in second, and Saint Anne Academy SHS finished in third, and their performances proved the strength of voice and delivery in engaging an audience.
In TV Broadcasting-English, Saint Clare Academy was declared winner by default, carrying the honor of representing their school in the next stage.
Meanwhile, in TV Broadcasting-Filipino, Saint Clare Academy also earned the championship by default, ensuring their place in the division level despite the absence of competitors.
For Layouting and Collaborative Desktop Publishing-English, Jos Dexine A. Magbago of Lian NHS was named winner by default.
The winners of Lian Sub-office School Press Conference 2025 will advance to the Division Schools Press Conference, where they will carry the pride of their schools and continue to sharpen their skills for a bigger stage.
βοΈ: Richard Paul Aquino & Jieah Marquez Calimag
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