DEPED Sampaloc District Quezon Province

15/09/2026

Sampaloc grapplers capture six Golds, three Silvers

Sampaloc District wrestlers secured six gold medals and three silver medals at Palarong Quezon 2026, dominating their respective Cadets and Juniors weight divisions.

Leading the gold-medal finishers was Lance Aivan M. De San Andres, who won the 62 kg Boys Cadets division under coach Marlon Romana. Also taking gold were Ma. Clea C. De San Andres in the 40 kg Girls Cadets, Hannah Isbelle Jhane V. De Luna in the 48 kg Girls Juniors, Marjorie A. Ladin in the 52 kg Girls Juniors, Mart Clarence D. Bala in the 42 kg division, and Charlie John A. Lauzon in the 66 kg Boys Cadets.

Five of the six gold-medal finishes were recorded as wins by default, earning the top spot in their respective brackets that qualify them for the Regional Athletic Association Meet (RAAM) at Lipa City.

Adding silver medals to the district’s haul were Jan Denver Cabuyao, who placed second in the 46 kg Boys Cadets; Meco James S. Sereno, silver in the 54 kg Boys Juniors; and Kin Joshua Elarco, who finished second in the 58 kg Boys Juniors division.

The wrestlers were guided by coaches Marlon Romana and Mark Angelo Alpay, who handled the district’s entries across the different weight categories.

Sampaloc’s wrestling campaign finished with nine medalists—six champions and three silver medalists, reflecting strong results across both the Cadets and Juniors divisions.

14/09/2026

Devera kicks to bronze in Kyorugi

Jamina O. Devera of Sampaloc National High School battled to a bronze medal in Secondary Girls Kyorugi Level 1 at the Palarong Quezon 2026, representing Sampaloc District.

Devera’s podium finish reflected her agility, timing, footwork, and effective kicking combinations inside the competition area, securing a medal for Sampaloc in the secondary taekwondo event.

14/09/2026

De San Andres reaches billiards quarterfinals

Eunell De San Andres of Adela S. Torres National High School advanced to the quarterfinals of the Girls’ 8-Ball Billiards competition at the Palarong Quezon 2026, representing Sampaloc District.

De San Andres battled through the table using cue-ball control, accurate shot-making, positioning, and strategic safety play to reach the last eight. Her quarterfinalist finish marked a strong showing for Sampaloc District in the provincial billiards competition.

14/09/2026

Arca records 26.03m Javelin Throw

Lawrence P. Arca of Bilucao Elementary School unleashed a 26.03-meter best throw to finish 5th in the Elementary Boys Javelin Throw at the Palarong Quezon 2026, representing Sampaloc District.

Arca’s throwing mark placed him among the meet’s top five finishers, as he competed through the javelin’s run-up, delivery, and release phases to post his best distance of the competition.

14/09/2026

Sampaloc Boxers battle to seven podium finishes

Sampaloc District boxers fought their way to seven podium finishes at the Palarong Quezon 2026, producing three silver and four bronze medals across the Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 divisions, while Lans William Castro earned a RAAM qualification in the Under-15 Boys 46–48 kg class.

Jake Gabriel Principe, James Ryan Manzon, and Gilbert de Arao delivered silver-medal performances in their respective bouts, while Jared Conde, Arjem Encina, and John Michael Dela Cruz battled to bronze finishes. The boxers displayed ring craft, footwork, combinations, defense, and counterpunching throughout the competition, with athletes representing Sampaloc National High School and Manuel S. Enverga Academy Foundation Inc

14/09/2026

SRS Taekwondo shows improved Palaro performance

Sampaloc Raven Spirit Taekwondo strengthened its skill set at Palarong Quezon 2026. highlighted by Albert Josue Sasa Mandaing’s bronze medal in Kyorugi Level 1 and multiple finalist and top-10 finishes in both Kyorugi and Poomsae.

In Elementary Team Poomsae, Aidren Hue Xander S. Amante, Ethan Louie O. Galiza, and Raj Eliezer D. Roazol ranked 5th among the finalists after executing synchronized stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks with precision and timing. Galiza also finished 6th in Individual Poomsae, while Krienne Cali D. Jardin and Raj Eliezer D. Roazol placed 7th in Mixed Pair Poomsae, demonstrating coordinated patterns, balance, and controlled technique.

In Kyorugi, Lorraine C. Humarang won her opening match in Elementary Level 1, using footwork, distance control, timing, and well-timed kicks. Kirth Guile Genesis D. Anareta ranked 7th in Kyorugi Level 2, while Mandaing secured the team’s podium finish with a bronze medal in Kyorugi Level 1.

The contingent also recorded 5th place in Freestyle Poomsae through Amante and 9th place in Individual Poomsae Girls through Maria Denisse Anne V. Aguilar. The combined results across sparring and forms reflect the team’s wider competitive reach and continued development in speed, accuracy, balance, power, timing, and tactical ex*****on.

12/09/2026

12/09/2026

WE GOT THE SIX

Sampaloc District cemented its place as the 6th Best Performing District for Elementary Level out of 66 schools in the Schools Division Office of Quezon Province during the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2026–2027, highlighting the collective excellence of its young campus journalists and dedicated coaches.

The district’s strong standing was anchored by notable performances across various journalism events, including 1st Place in English Column Writing by Mia Samara O. Corapan, 2nd Place in English Editorial Cartooning by Airish Monique U. Cadiz, and 3rd Place in English Collaborative Desktop Publishing by its composite team from Sampaloc ES–Main and Alupay ES. These achievements were complemented by strong finishes in Filipino Column Writing in 4th place with Xia Chantelle Villanueva, Radio Script Writing and Broadcasting 7th place in English and 5th place in Filipino, and Best Infomercial in RB Filipino, demonstrating the district’s wide range of journalistic talents.

The accomplishments reflected not only individual skill but also the consistent preparation, teamwork, and mentorship behind every entry. Coaches and trainers from Sampaloc District guided learners in writing, broadcasting, visual communication, and publication production, transforming months of practice into performances that stood out at the division level.

With its 6th-place overall ranking, Sampaloc District affirmed its growing strength in elementary campus journalism. The recognition serves as both a celebration of the learners’ achievements and a motivation to further develop young writers, broadcasters, artists, and communicators who can use journalism to inform, inspire, and make a meaningful difference in their communities.

11/09/2026

09/09/2026