30/09/2025
AIS Bags Top Honors at Gerona South District Press Conference 2025
Amacalan Integrated School proudly emerged victorious in the Gerona South District Press Conference 2025, clinching multiple awards in both individual and group categories and earning once again the title of Overall Rank 1 Top Performing School in the district.
The school’s young campus journalists showcased their exceptional skills across various categories:
• Vianne Amira Nool – 1st Place, News Writing (English)
• Ranichelle L. Abanes – 1st Place, Editorial Cartooning (Filipino)
• Emanuel Juliano – 2nd Place, Photojournalism (English)
• Prince Elmer Piosca – 3rd Place, Science Writing (English) & 5th Place, Copy Reading (English)
• Chelsea Vicente – 3rd Place, Science Writing (Filipino)
• Zyra Isla – 3rd Place, Photojournalism (English)
• Jeurel Felix Tuazon – 4th Place, Column Writing (English)
• Princess Vienna Austria – 4th Place, News Writing (English)
• Sophia Maine Basco – 4th Place, Science Writing (English)
• Reizel Anne Pakingan – 5th Place, Column Writing (Filipino)
• Jayda Collante – 5th Place, Sports Writing (Filipino)
• John Paul Torres – 5th Place, Science Writing (Filipino)
• Yesha Kyleen Paguio – 5th Place, Photojournalism (English)
• Jeybern Shawn Ermitanio – 6th Place, Editorial Writing (English)
• Jaynalyn Valencia – 6th Place, Feature Writing (Filipino)
• Shantal Dugay – 5th Place, Feature Writing (Filipino)
• Nathalie Nicole Sobrepeña – 7th Place, Sports Writing (English)
• Yohan Christ Maniti – 8th Place, Column Writing (English)
• Tamara Faye Antonio – 9th Place, News Writing (Filipino)
• Keith Adrian Antonio – 10th Place, Column Writing (English)
Amacalan’s teamwork also shone in the group competitions:
• 3rd Place, Radio Broadcasting (English) – Yohan Christ Maniti, Princess Aerizh Dimatulac, Sophia Alyssa Banta, Bryce Yohan Simbulan, Princess EA Encomienda, Khenlee Kurt Garcia, and Leeyonah Alex Antonio
• 6th Place, Radio Broadcasting (Filipino) – Daniel Rish Bulos, Brakz Gabriel Simbulan, John Elton Balido, Tamara Faye Antonio, Carlo Pascua, Athyna Jade Balderama, and Quennie Valete
• 4th Place Desktop Publishing (English)- Zien Blue Facunla, Jayson Pascua,Amira Nool,Prince Elmer Piosca, Nathalia Nicolle Sobrepeńa, Philippe Miguel Benedicto, Jomari Xander Valete
Beyond the list of winners, AIS also extends its recognition to those who competed with dedication and courage despite not landing on the top spots. Their hard work, resilience, and willingness to step up as representatives of the school embody the true spirit of campus journalism. Each of them contributed to the school’s overall success and growth, showing that participation itself is already a victory.
These remarkable achievements highlight the talent, perseverance, and passion of Amacalan’s budding journalists, proving that the spirit of excellence thrives within the school.
The administration expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated coach-trainers, supportive parents, school leaders, and barangay officials whose unwavering guidance inspired the students throughout their journey.
Indeed, this year’s triumphs brought honor and pride not only to AIS but also to the entire community of Amacalan.
