Nandito na tayo sa exciting part! - Esguerra

“Sometimes, we question the Lord about our failing plans, prolonged waiting games, and stagnant seasons. But I stand here as living proof that He will provide His children with a bigger and greater blessing at the right time and at the right place,” Esguerra said.

She even added she had to quit school when she was in Grade 3 because her parents could not provide for her studies anymore.

“I had so many thoughts in mind left unsaid. Nakakainggit! Ma, Pa, bakit sila malayang mangarap? Bakit ko ‘to kailangang maranasan sa murang edad? But right now, seeing everyone proudly wearing their toga goes to show that rather than letting the adversity decide for us, we chose to be resilient. We chose to turn challenges into opportunities. We chose to take a leap of faith,” she spoke in high spirit.

She stressed that they all have their fair share of troubles coming du their circumstances. In their unique way which hindered and narrowed down their choices in life but followed it up with words of encouragement, “Focus lang sa goal! To those who bravely take huge steps to pursue their dreams, I believe in you! To those who are still uncertain about their next step, I believe in you! To those who fostered resiliency at times of difficulty, I believe in you!”

Esguerra, a valedictorian in grade school, who is set to pursue Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of the Philippines, Los Baños ended by thanking her family, friends, schoolmates, teachers, mentors and God who ignited her passion, pushed her to achieve excellence, and encouraged her to sustain her perseverance.

Incidentally, 523 senior high school graduates composed of 168 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), 120 Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), 109 General Academic Strand (GAS) and 126 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) attended the first faceto-face graduation in two years due to the health crisis.

Mrs. Perlita Depatillo (Public Schools Division Supervisor), Mrs. Ruby U. De Jesus (Principal IV), department heads, faculty and parents attended the event.

More students receive booster shots

In preparation for the implementation of full face-to-face class in November, the Quezon City government administered Pfizer booster shots to 306 students, aged 12 -17.

The city’s vaccination cluster, in coordination with Barangay Pinagkaisahan led by Brgy. Capt. Dab Saab, Guardians Students Parents Teachers Association (GSPTA) headed by GSPTA Pres. Haydee Bautista, conducted the vaccination at Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School (RMCHS) covered court on July 27.

“Yun ang kagandahan, itong Barangay Pinagkaisahan nakasupport naman dahil malaki ang school na ito at malaki ang venue, marami ang estudyante ng Ramon so alam na kung bakit dito pinili,” GSPTA Pres. Bautista mentioned.

When asked if the LGU would conduct another inoculation in the school, she said, “Nakadepende ‘yan sa kung ilan ang ma-accommodate as of now kasi may record naman ang ating City Health Office for that. Ako’y biglang nangiti, siguro nakita naman na very accommodating ang mga naririto not only the barangay officials but also ang pamunuan ng RMCHS at the same time GSPTA na lagi namang nandito and the staff of Councilor Irene Belmonte na alam naman nating very supportive, one of our very active councilors in District IV.”

The Apprentice | Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School

67 STEM students qualify for DOSTSEI S&T Scholarship

Lovely Joy Camba

June 12 proves to be more than a day of independence but a day of blessing to some Ramonians.

A total of 67 Ramonians who have high aptitude in science were included in this year’s batch of scholars released by the Department of Science and TechnologyScience Education Institute (DOST-SEI).

They are set to enter college this school year 2022-2023 as new scholars of DOST-SEI.

They shall enjoy the benefits of the scholarship for the entire duration of their programs of study.

They shall receive a monthly stipend of P7,000, tuition fee subsidy of up to P40,000 per school year for those who shall enroll in private colleges and universities, learning materials or connectivity allowance, one-time clothing allowance, one economy-class roundtrip fare per academic year for those who will enroll outside their provinces; group health and accident insurance.

The DOST conducted the selection of qualifiers through E-Scholarship Application System which gathered student’s grades from Grade 9-10 and documents serving as the basis for evaluation. This process has been implemented for the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Meanwhile, 25 out of the 67 scholars were former Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Program junior high school students.

1. Abas, Jumael

2. Adriatico, Jordan

3. Asis, John Lloyd

4. Baetiong, Rian Jewel

5. Baltazar, Julius Karl

6. Baluyot, Alyana

7. Banaag, Clarence

8. Barral, Kurt Rance Lenald V

9. Baustista, Jaizel Hope

10. Bautista, Joric Ivan

11. Bonador, Mechaella Bianca

12. Braga, Carla Angela

13. Bringula, Mikaela

14. Cabana, Jhasmin Mae

15. Caballero, Raiza Gencia

16. Cadapan, Jan Guiler

17. Cadizal, Catherine

18. Caguioa, John Vincent

19. Calagui, Carolyn Marie

20. Calvez, John Harrold

21.Camba, Lovely Joy

22. Caralos, Benedict

23. Cariaso, Michael Uriel

24. Cobilla, Charry May

25. Coy-yao, Johanna Kirsten 26. Chavez, Clarence 27. Dacara, Frederick

28. De Lima, Anna Janine

29. Deoso, Cyreen

30. Ele, Julius Rafael

31. Espina, Romie Brian

32. Gajete, Jan Ericka

33. Gali, John Gabriel

34. Gorpido, Arlene august 2021-July 2022

SDO-QC honors Teneza and Bien

Julius Karl Baltazar

Mr. Mario Teneza and Mrs. Gloria Bien received recognition at the 2021 Gawad Parangal for Awarding Ceremony for Teaching Personnel held at Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City on December 17.

Mr. Mario Teneza, Guidance Counselor and Mrs. Gloria Bien, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao Department Head were awarded Outstanding Guidance Counselor and Outstanding Head Teacher, respectively, under the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) through the Schools Division Office – Quezon City (SDO-QC).

Both showed exemplary dedication, competence and meritorious services which contributed to the delivery of quality education and excellence in the division.

“It’s a validation of my work. It’s a big honor for me and not only for me but also for the institution I represent, RMCHS, that we are one of the best public schools in Quezon City. It’s a validation that we really are.” our Guidance Counselor said.

Mrs. Bien, a teacher for 20 years before becoming a head teacher, said, “I have proven it is worth it to be a teacher. It’s a privilege for me to give glory to Ramon Magsaysay that is noted for its excellence.”

Both Mr. Teneza and Mrs. Bien passed through a screening and evaluation process from the district level to qualify where both of them were the unanimous choice to represent District IV in the division level competition.

According to Mrs. Bien, she was hesitant to join because she had already received Outstanding Teacher Award in 2010 and Dangal ng Kababaihan.

Meanwhile, PRAISE aimed to encourage, recognize and reward employees for their suggestions, innovative ideas, inventions, discoveries, superior accomplishments, heroic deeds, exemplary behavior, extraordinary acts or services in the public interest and other personal efforts contributing to efficiency, economy and improvement in government operations which lead to organizational productivity.

Math cons bag awards

35. Gravidez, Ellen Sheene

Inocencio, Kae Denise

Jetajobe, Samru Estephen

Lada, Kyle Stephen

Leguarda, Glenda

Leron, Glenn Allan

Lomiteng, Janry Michael

Lucero, Christian

Lugto, Marcus Josuel

Manabat, Jervie

Manimtim, Rian Mae

Mansit, Johann Carlo

Martin, Angel Nicole

Mentoda, Catherine

Mendoza, Khlowee

Natial, Hilario

Nuas, Maria Angelika

Nunez, Joshielle

Nunez, Joshua

Oliquiano, Marielle Ann

Melanie

Anthony Lee Aleister

Rafael

Jan Xyrus Gabriel

Lyannah Xylen

Yalisha

Leonice

Three junior high school students and one senior high student emerged as winners in the Division Final Sipnayan v.3.1416, “Tagisan ng Talino”, Math Quiz Bee in the New Normal held via Google Meet on March 16.

In the individual category, Jae Venice A. Reyes, Grade 10 - G. Zara, won first place; while, Mary Catherine D. De Jesus, Grade 9 - A. Santos; Aubrey C. Gayon, Grade 8 - F. Del Mundo; and Jeremiah M. Sarenas, Grade 11 STEM- Euclid; won second place, respectively.

Sipnayan highlights the value of mathematics and recognizes the brilliance of young mathematicians is an annual competition that gathers Grade 7- Grade 12 students who excel in numbers, both oral and written. Reyes, one of the junior high school contestants, could not believe that she had won when she saw her certificate flashed on the screen. “Ma’am, legit po ba yan?” she asked Mrs. Melvic Borja.

All winners received a certificate of recognition.

In the district level, they also harvested awards in the same category. De Jesus, Reyes and Sarenas bagged first place while Gayon brought home second place.

Incidentally, Melvic C. Borja, Ronald A. Borja, Mary Ann M. Monis, Luz M. Maraggun and Anthony Victor C. Cabantac served as their coaches.

Brgy. Pinagkaisahan reaches out to constituents

To provide health care service to the residents of the barangay who were unable to visit hospitals or health centers due to the threat of COVID-19 was the main focus of the mission.

Barangay Pinagkaisahan through the initiative of former Brgy. Capt. Vincent Saab, in coordination with Barangay Captain Dab Saab, the First Filipino Foundation, medical practitioners and RMCHS, conducted the medical mission held at the RMCHS covered court on July 6.

Some 146 beneficiaries composed of residents, students, teachers, and parents received medical services such as blood testing, laboratory testing, urinalysis, Electrocardiography (ECG), haircut and facial.

The good turnout of beneficiaries made the organizers glad since they really wanted their constituents to be health conscious.

“We wanted talaga na maraming maging conscious sa kanilang health,” she expressed.

Furthermore, the barangay would like to encourage more residents to participate in other medical missions which they plan to conduct quarterly.

The Apprentice | Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School august 2021-July 2022