17/09/2026
A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE ✨
The PEMDAS Organization proudly celebrates three remarkable BS Mathematics graduates who were recognized during the 55th Araw ng Quirino on September 10, 2026.
Their awards represent years of hard work, leadership, service, and dedication that extended far beyond the classroom.
MARY JANE L. CAIREL - SUMMA CUM LAUDE | FIRST SUMMA CUM LAUDE IN QSU
A distinguished former leader of the BS Mathematics Student Council, Mary Jane L. Cairel made history as the first Summa Cum Laude in the history of Quirino State University.
Her historic academic achievement stands alongside years of dedicated leadership and service. She served the Student Council as Business Manager, Vice Governor, and Governor, and later as Student Government Auditor (A.Y. 2025–2026).
Her leadership extended to PCSMT, where she served as Auditor, Vice President, President, and Vice President across different academic years. She was also part of the Drum and Lyre Corps as a Lyrist from 2022 to 2026.
In student publication, she served as Staff Writer, News Editor, and News Writer. She is also a Civil Service Examination Professional Level Passer (August 2024) and was part of the Didipio Mine Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) from 2023–2026.
Her historic Summa Cum Laude distinction is a milestone not only for herself, but also for the BS Mathematics community and the entire Quirino State University.
CARLS JAENLEY R. SIAO - MAGNA CUM LAUDE
A former PEMDAS President (A.Y. 2024–2025), Carls Jaenley R. Siao has been a consistent presence in student organizations and campus life. Her journey in PEMDAS began as 1st Year Representative (2022–2023), followed by Treasurer (2023–2024) and eventually President (2024–2025), during which PEMDAS was recognized as a Most Outstanding Organization Awardee.
Her service also extended to the Drum and Lyre Corps, where he served as Lyrist from 2022 to 2026, and to the Student Council as 1st Year Representative and Senator. She contributed to student journalism as a Photojournalist and Staff Writer for The Gazette and The Phenom, and served as Secretary of the Quirinian Students’ Organization (A.Y. 2025–2026).
Beyond student leadership, she is a Civil Service Examination Professional Level Passer (August 2024) and a DOST JLSS Examination Passer (2024–2026).
Her recognition as Magna Cum Laude reflects a college journey marked by academic excellence, leadership, and service.
DIANA ROSE M. FRANCO - DAKILANG PAMANA AWARDEE
A former PEMDAS Board Secretary (A.Y. 2022–2023), Diana Rose M. Franco is a leader whose college journey was defined by service and involvement.
She served the Drum and Lyre Corps as a Flag member from 2022 to 2026 and held various leadership positions in the Student Council, including Vice Governor, Governor, 3rd Year Mayor, and 4th Year Mayor. She also served as Student Government P.I.O.
Her dedication to student organizations continued through the Quirinian Students’ Organization, where she served as BS Mathematics Representative and later Vice President, as well as through Gender and Development and PCSMT.
Her passion for journalism was equally remarkable. She served as Editor-in-Chief of The Gazette for A.Y. 2022–2024and later as Staff Writer for The Gazette and The Phenom.
Her Dakilang Pamana Award honors the legacy of leadership and service she leaves behind.
THREE GRADUATES. THREE DISTINCT JOURNEYS. ONE SHARED LEGACY.
From leading student organizations and councils, contributing to campus publications, serving the Drum and Lyre Corps, and giving their time to various communities, their college years were filled with achievements that will remain part of the BS Mathematics story.
As they begin a new chapter beyond QSU, PEMDAS proudly celebrates the excellence, leadership, and service they have shared with the community.
Congratulations, Carls Jaenley R. Siao, Diana Rose M. Franco, and Mary Jane L. Cairel!
Your achievements have made history, your service has made an impact, and your legacy will continue to inspire the next generation of BS Mathematics students and PEMDAS leaders. 💙
Once a leader, always part of the legacy.
✍️: Allieyah Trisha R. Caña
🎨: Gabriel Clap Gonzales