02/12/2025
PINAGKAWITAN NHS: A Journalism Powerhouse, Secures 3rd Best Performing School at DSPC 2025
Pinagkawitan Integrated National High School (PINHS) has once again proven its mettle in campus journalism, securing the title of 3rd Best Performing School at the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2025. This achievement marks the school's third consecutive year in the top-performing ranks, solidifying its position as a force to be reckoned with in the field.
PINHS students garnered a total of 16 awards across various categories, including English and Filipino. Among their achievements are: 4th place in News Writing (English), 7th in Editorial Writing (English), 4th in Editorial Cartooning (English), 3rd in Feature Writing (English), 2nd in Mobile Journalism (English), 1st in Editorial Cartooning (Filipino), 2nd in Science and Technology Writing (Filipino), and 4th in Mobile Journalism (Filipino). Additionally, the school secured the 1st Overall spot in Collaborative Desktop Publishing – English, accompanied by seven special awards: 1st Place for Best News Page, 2nd Place for Best Editorial Page and Best Layout Design, 3rd Place for Best Feature Page and Best Sports Page, 1st Place for Best in Editorial Cartooning, and 2nd Place for Best in Photojournalism.
PINHS's success is attributed to the students' unwavering dedication and the comprehensive training they underwent since June 2025. The school's journalism advisers lauded the students' hard work and commitment to excellence. Students who placed 1st to 3rd will proceed to the DSPC cliniquing on November 26-27 at TM Kalaw Memorial Elementary School in preparation for higher-level competition.
The DSPC victory serves as an inspiration for PINHS students to continue honing their journalistic skills and pursuing their passion for storytelling. The school's consistent performance underscores the importance of providing quality journalism education and nurturing young talents in the field.