16/11/2025
CSN Clinches 2nd Place Overall in Secondary Level at DSPC 2025
CABUCGAYAN, Biliran — The campus journalists of Cathedral School of La Naval, Inc. proudly secured 2nd Place Overall – Secondary Level in the recently concluded Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2025, held from November 12 to 15, 2025. The closing and awarding ceremony took place yesterday morning, November 15, at the CNSAT Gym in Cabucgayan, Biliran, gathering student journalists, coaches, and school officials from across the division.
Throughout the four-day competition, the school’s delegation showcased exceptional skills in various journalistic fields, earning multiple awards in both individual and group categories. These recognitions contributed to the school’s strong overall ranking in the secondary level.
In the individual categories, the school garnered numerous awards:
7th Place – Vien Mae Garnada (News Writing English)
4th Place – Kirstine Rose Sale (Feature Writing English)
1st Place – Jade Margarette Fuentes (Feature Writing English)
2nd Place – Amber Beau Godoy (Editorial Writing English)
5th Place – Crysvienne Marie Demate (Editorial Writing Filipino)
2nd Place – Abby Lorraine Gariando (Sports Writing English)
4th Place – Ghen MC Aaron Caparro (Sports Writing English)
1st Place – Samantha Trixie Morondoz (Sports Writing English)
1st Place – Jade Erika Laurente (Sports Writing Filipino)
5th Place – Tommy James Alao (Sports Writing Filipino)
2nd Place – Frince Doyle Romano (Sports Writing Filipino)
6th Place – Xianna Louise Concepcion (Editorial Cartooning English)
5th Place – Shanelle Gwenneth Lantajo (Editorial Cartooning English)
6th Place – Atria Hanah Martir (Editorial Cartooning Filipino)
6th Place – Angel Natalie Elatico (Photojournalism English)
2nd Place – Juliene Claire Estrada (Photojournalism Filipino)
1st Place – Giowyn Peter Capacio (Photojournalism Filipino)
3rd Place – Nick Aaron Sabonsolin (Copyreading and Headline Writing English)
5th Place – Ivory Claire Estancia (Copyreading and Headline Writing Filipino)
4th Place – Keanne Marie Balce (Copyreading and Headline Writing Filipino)
5th Place – Chrish Nael De Aquino (Column Writing English)
2nd Place – Armhel Tan (Column Writing English)
In the group categories, the school also earned top distinctions:
2nd Place – Collaborative Writing and Desktop Publishing Elementary English
Amber Rio Montes, Maria Graciella Bagdoc, Rhaztin Jane Labtic, Jewel Mich Taculad, Abby Lorraine Gariando, Xianna Louise Concepcion, Angel Natalie Elatico
2nd Place – Radio Broadcasting Elementary English
Jade Erika Laurente, Ritche Paul Lubiano, Chrish Nael De Aquino, Ivonn Joji Caparro, Mel Francis Cueva, Mariah Grace Tacoy, Zoey Shreya Lantajo
3rd Place – Radio Broadcasting Secondary English
Sean Kenji Susaya, Stephanie Claire Astillo, Roman Gavriel Cajudo, Katherine Faye Postrero, Fatima Sarah Gadin, Jaimee Maxene Puertollano, Jorevin Angelo Elatico
3rd Place – TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting Secondary Filipino
Arthstanton Cerera, Vien Mae Garnada, Sheen Keisha Nuyad, Seth Bulahan, Kyle Andrei Masbang, Therese Angela Caneja, Frince Doyle Romano
Special awards received include:
Best News Presenter – Lance Albert Galabo (RB Secondary Filipino)
Best Developmental Communication – TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting Secondary Filipino
Best News Script – TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting Secondary Filipino
School Paper Adviser, Ms. Maria Fretzy S. Salazar, expressed pride in the students’ performance, citing their dedication and perseverance during the intensive school-based trainings leading up to the event. Parents and coaches also celebrated the milestone, recognizing the students’ hard work and commitment to honing their craft.
The achievement marks another successful year for the school’s campus journalism program, reflecting its continuous effort to nurture young writers, broadcasters, and future media practitioners.
With this victory, the school extends its gratitude to the teachers, administrators, parents, and supporters who contributed to the team's preparation and success.
