The RSHS Catalyst

26/07/2026

Yoohoo, future campus journalists! Dito ang tingin! 👀

Have you ever had the feeling like you were born to do something? Like a pen that calls for you. ✍️ But what lengths would you go in pursuit of the truth? 🫵

Every Scion is encouraged to go against the norms⛓️‍💥, color outside the lines 🎨, and risk it all. 🤾‍♂️

The truth does not choose sides—it reveals what the media covers up.

The RSHS Catalyst is officially accepting registrations for Journalist Freshies for S.Y. 2026-2027! 📣

Scan the QR code to sign up! 😉

28/09/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝?

Looking around, don’t you think?
Sure, the RSHS Catalyst must have everything!
We’ve got writers and artists a-plenty,
Technical directors and reporters galore.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬? 𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲!

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡—𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.

An organization will never be complete with just its members. There must be certain people in charge who keep everything in line, as a story should be orderly, sensible, and filled with creativity.

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭!

Caption by: Erich Annika M. Venerayan
Layout by: Hyaixine Seth S. Macabitas & Guianna Q. Valdez

17/09/2025

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 of the Regional Science High School for Region I (RSHS for Region I) gathered once again for the much-awaited 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 of the Journalympics on September 15, 2025.

Following a week of anticipation, students cheered as certificates were conferred to the 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 in each category, who will proudly 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 in the upcoming Cluster Schools Press Conference (CSPC) 2025.

The awarding served as a culminating highlight of the two-day press conference held on September 5 to 6, which convened determined student-writers under the theme “Truth Above All: Amplifying Voices in the Age of Information.”

The ceremony concluded with a collective call to continue honing journalistic skills not just for competitions but also for promoting integrity, awareness, and responsible communication within the school and the community.

Caption by: Azelea May O. Odon
Pictures taken by: Kirk Joaquin E. Clemente

10/09/2025

𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

To sharpen their skills in critical thinking, writing, reporting, and creativity, the aspiring journalists of the Regional Science High School for Region I (RSHS for Region I) convened for the 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, also known as 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬, on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓–𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Anchored on the theme “𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥: 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧,” the event also aimed to promote the ethical values of integrity in campus journalism among the participants from various grade levels.

𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐔. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐧, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐂. 𝐙𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐬, and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐥 𝐌. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 stood as the 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 for both Filipino and English categories, including Collaborative and Desktop Publishing, Online Publishing, Scriptwriting and TV broadcasting, Scriptwriting and Radio broadcasting for groups; while Feature Writing, Column Writing, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Sports Writing, Mobile Journalism, Copyreading and Headline Writing, News Writing, Editorial Cartooning, Photo Journalism, and Sci-Tech Writing for individuals.

Contests for the respective categories further commenced after the orientation, which served as a platform for the students to exhibit their journalistic passion, talent, and ingenuity.

The 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 per category will officially be announced once the judging is done. Significantly, the results will take part in selecting the contenders for the upcoming 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Overall, RSHS for Region I continues to manifest its commitment to promoting the importance of journalism through this event, reminding everyone that the true triumph is attained when verified information is dispersed.

Caption by: Azelea May O. Odon
Pictures taken by: Jared Glean C. Palaña & Kirk Joaquin E. Clemente

03/09/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩, 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐳𝐧! 📑
It’s 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫, Scion! ⏳
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭, mark your calendars and step into the 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 this 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝟔 🗓️—a seminar-workshop where skills are sharpened, creativity shines, and future journos rise! 💡✨
📸 Write. Capture. Create. Broadcast.
This is your chance to learn, grow, and shine with The RSHS Catalyst. 🌱✨

23/06/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭! 📨📪
Hey, there, Scion! Starting something new can be a little overwhelming, but guess what? You are not alone! Have you thought about joining a club yet? Whether you are into writing ✍️, photography 📸, and even art 🎨, we’ve got a spot for you! Come join 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭! 🌟
This is not just any club, it is where 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 ✒️ capture the hearts of every reader 🤓, 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 freeze the moments that tell tales, and 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 bring their visions to life. It is a space where creativity💡and imagination ✨ run wild, where you can be a part of something bigger than what you have built for yourself now.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or starting out, we’ve got your back! 💪 This is all about learning 📚, growing 🌱, and to catch a glimpse of having fun 🎉 together. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤, 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.🔥

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SPoRnBoihNKMny34W5Slr0_iMilDq1ndDd8KVI7cMrg/edit

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲:
Mrs. Ann Janette H. Manalang
Mrs. Ricel D. Mifa
Mrs. Jennifer P. Ramos
Mrs. Judith A. Amoyen
Ms. Diane Jasmin M. Jamandron

08/05/2025

06/02/2025

"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔."

The digital copy of The RSHS Catalyst is now available at bit.ly/TheRSHSCatalyst

Driven by integrity, and fueled by innovation; this isn't just a publication—it’s a call for progress, a vision for change, and a platform for each voice of Scions to be heard.

06/10/2024

“𝐓𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡.”
When the pillars that bind the truth uncovers facts that verify sources to provide accurate, timely, and balanced stories. To inform, educate, and sometimes challenge society by shedding light on current events, issues, and developments. The pages that mutter the words which one means to convey helps hold power accountable, foster informed citizenship, and amplifies diverse voices, contributing to a more transparent and democratic society.
We all are given a chance to make an impact, no matter how big or small. Whether it is through the choices we make, the words we speak, or the actions we take, each opportunity is a step toward shaping the world around us. Some may use their chance to inspire others, while some might create change quietly behind the scenes.
The real question is, how will you use your chance? Will you let it pass by, or seize it to leave a lasting legacy? Every moment is a possibility waiting to be realized. Come be a part of The RSHS Catalyst in this clash in raising the voice of truth.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:
https://forms.gle/N1UCYQaebXzqhBkF8

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲:
Mrs. Janette H. Manalang
Mrs. Ricel D. Mifa
Mrs. Jennifer P. Ramos
Mrs. Judith A. Amoyen
Ms. Diane Jasmin M. Jamandron
Ms. Raphiel Nicah A. Bañez

14/04/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁: 𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗖) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

In the field of academic journalism, the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) functions as an audition ground for prospective youth journalists and writers, providing a venue where skill and rivalry collide. The Regional Science High School for Region I was represented by The RSHS Catalyst, who stood out from the many other competitors and made a lasting impression at the most recent RSPC 2024.

Securing 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 in the Opinion Page category at the Regional level, the RSHS Catalyst's editorial prowess shone brightly. Its brilliance showed potential for a national contender.

Radio Scriptwriting and Broadcasting:
𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Contenders:
𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮
𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼
𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗰𝗶𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯
𝗥𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘇
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗳𝗮
𝗔𝘇𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻

Science and Technology Writing:
𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Contender:
𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗰

RSPC Qualifiers:
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮
𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮
𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗲
𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘇
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽
𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗼
𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗮

RSPC Qualifier - School Paper Category:
𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝗦𝗰𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲

Under the guidance of their dedicated coaches:
𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗛. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹 𝗗. 𝗠𝗶𝗳𝗮
𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠. 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻
𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗣. 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀

As the curtains draw on RSPC 2024, The RSHS Catalyst's legacy lives on. A credit to the commitment, skill, and teamwork of its members. Beyond honors, their story exemplifies what it means to be a scholastic journalist—a place where imagination and curiosity collide and words have the ability to effect change. The victory of The RSHS Catalyst is a shining example of brilliance in the history of the RSPC, providing guidance for upcoming generations of aspirants to become journalists and broadcasters.

Words by: Guianna Valdez
Layout by: Richard Mosuela