Lupon National Comprehensive High School, Division of Davao Oriental

𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 16 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝, 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 🙏

With hearts full of gratitude and thanksgiving, the 16th Founding Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass was meaningfully celebrated on January 15, 2026, at the LNCHS Activity Center. The Eucharistic celebration was officiated by Rev. Fr. Medardo Salomia, who emphasized the importance of faith, unity, and service as the foundation of the school community. This significant event was spearheaded by Mrs. Marilyn F. Gonzaga, the school’s Values Coordinator and Guidance Counselor Designate, whose dedication ensured the spiritual essence of the celebration. Joined by administrators, teachers, students, and staff, the LNCHS community came together as one to give thanks for 16 years of guidance, growth, and blessings, and to renew their commitment to uphold the school’s mission with faith, integrity, and excellence in the years to come.

𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟵 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗦

LNCHS extends its heartfelt gratitude to the LNCHS Alumni Association, especially the alumni of Batch 2009, led by their Batch President, Ms. Debbie Lyn M. Andrew, for their generous donation of 100 monoblock chairs.

This meaningful contribution will greatly support school activities and gatherings, reflecting the alumni’s continued commitment, unity, and unwavering support for their alma mater. Thank you for being an inspiration to the entire LNCHS community.

𝐋𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 — 𝐖𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭!

Once again, Lupon National Comprehensive High School, through its Official Publication – The Vestige, proves that creativity, excellence, and passion know no bounds! The school proudly brought honor and pride after strong performances in the recently concluded Paskohan sa Lupon Film Festival, initiated by Hon. Yuan Montes.

AWARDS & MAJOR RECOGNITIONS

The Vestige Production
🏆 Overall 1st Runner Up
🎖️ Best Screenplay – Mr. Deo Benedict Ramos
🎖️ Best Editing – Mr. Jay Ar B. Ulanday
🎖️ Best Actress – Ms. Hayessa Mae Gonzales
🎖️ Best Supporting Actress – Ms. Chona Alejandro

THE VESTIGE PRODUCTION
The Official Publication Film Entry of LNCHS
Movie Title : Mara

Production Team
Director: Mr. Jay Ar Ulanday
Assistant Director: Mr. Allen Dave Ariño
Producer: Ms. Chona Joy A. Alejandrino
Screenwriter: Mr. Deo Benedict Ramos
Cinematographer / DOP: Mr. Allen Dave Ariño
Editor: Mr. Jay Ar B. Ulanday
Production Designer / Art Director: Mr. Allen Dave Ariño
Costume Designer: Ms. Hayessa Gonzales
Makeup Artist: Ms. Dece Niña Quiros

Camera & Technical Crew
Camera Crew: Lloyd T. Rabe, Kyle Solis, Christoff Fabriga
Lighting Crew / Gaffer: Cristoff Fabriga, Lloyd Rabe
Production Assistants: Lloyd Rabe, Kyle Solis, Cristoff Fabriga

Performers / Actors
Hayessa Mae Gonzales
Dece Niña Quiros
Allen Dave Ariño
Lloyd T. Rabe
Chona Joy A. Alejandrino
Aya Denise Maskariño
Jay Ar B. Ulanday

🏆 2ND RUNNER UP – FILM FESTIVAL

Movie Title: Final Gift
Organization: Ang Tinubdan

Production Team
Director: Ashly Perez
Screenwriter: Jupiter Tabay
Sound Designer / Engineer: Jan Riel Gemar
Makeup Artist: Trixie Medelo

Performers / Actors
Noriel Gumanas
Natazha Cagogo
Aiza Galagar
Avryl Layola
Wil Demavivas
Elbert Mamelic
Mika Casas
Trixie Medelo

From script to screen, from vision to victory—LNCHS continues to nurture storytellers, artists, and champions.
The entire LNCHS family is incredibly proud of all participating teams for bringing honor to the school.

To God be the Glory!

𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐲: 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 🧡

The Lupon National Comprehensive High School Faculty and Staff Organization (FASTO) joyfully celebrated its Year-End Party at Rosario Beach Resort, Bundas, glowing in shades of orange—a color that signifies happiness, enthusiasm, positivity, and the warmth of shared fellowship. Truly, orange lit up the night as laughter, love, and gratitude filled the air.

The celebration began on a meaningful note with a beautiful spiritual enhancement, led by our guest speaker Mrs. Oliva Ramos, whose inspiring message on Kindness reminded everyone that compassion, love, and faith are at the heart of a strong school community.

What made this year’s celebration extra special was its family-centered twist. With family members joining the fun, the night reflected a powerful truth: in LNCHS, every faculty and staff member—and their families—truly matter. This inclusion made the celebration warmer, deeper, and more meaningful.

Smiles never faded throughout the evening as everyone enjoyed lively parlor games, heartfelt bonding, and the thrill of exciting raffle draws, with guests eagerly anticipating the three grand prizes that added to the night’s excitement.

The entire LNCHS Faculty and Staff extend their heartfelt gratitude to FASTO for initiating and spearheading this memorable event under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Evelyn M. Lumaan, FASTO President, together with the dedicated FASTO officers. Our sincerest thanks also go to our generous sponsors for making this year-end celebration truly unforgettable.

Indeed, when hearts glow orange, happiness shines brighter.

𝐋𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Lupon National Comprehensive High School (LNCHS) was proudly hailed as 1st Runner-up, Top Performing Secondary School (Group Events – English) in the recently concluded Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2025, a testament to the school’s unwavering commitment to excellence in campus journalism.

Adding to this remarkable feat, Mr. Deo Benidict E. Ramos, School Paper Adviser, together with Mrs. Mildred G. Clemente, Principal II, with the invaluable assistance of Ms. Leah J. Alilian, Head Teacher III, were officially recognized as NSPC Qualifiers in the School Paper Category earning the opportunity to represent the division at the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Vigan City.

These accolades reflect the strong collaboration among school leaders, advisers, and dedicated campus journalists, whose hard work, discipline, and passion for responsible journalism continue to bring honor to LNCHS and the entire Schools Division.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐂

The Vestige and Bakas ng Lahi proudly participated in the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC), where brilliant young minds from across Davao Oriental came together, not merely competing for awards, but striving for excellence, truth, and responsible journalism. Amid this gathering of talent, dedication, and passion, our campus journalists stood strong, proving that perseverance, teamwork, and faith truly make the difference.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

COLLABORATIVE DESKTOP PUBLISHING – Secondary English

🏆 Overall Champion
• 🥇 Best in News Page – Su Jin Kim
• 🥇 Best in Feature Page – Jenny Bravo
• 🥇 Best in Opinion Page – Johanna Kylene Medelo
• 🥇 Best in Sports Page – Princess Suzon
• 🥇 Best in Layout and Design – Jupiter Tabay
• 🥇 Best in Photos – Claire Basinillo
• 🥇 Best in Cartoons – Briggs Banquil

Coach: Deo Benidict E. Ramos

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ONLINE PUBLISHING – Secondary English

🏆 Overall Champion
• 🥇 Best in News Section – Shaira Miah Alilian
• 🥇 Best in Opinion Section – Xandrie Capalit
• 🥇 Best in Sports Section – Patrick Suzon
• 🥇 Best in Editorial Cartooning – Charity Gail Pamon
• 🥇 Best in Layout Section – Yacob Suratwala & Patrick Suzon
• 🥈 2nd Place – Best in Feature Section – Yacob Shabbir Suratwala, Xandrie Capalit, Shaira Miah Alilian
• 🥈 2nd Place – Best in Photo – Shaira Miah Alilian, Charity Gail Pamon, Patrick Morris

Coach: Deo Benidict E. Ramos

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TV BROADCASTING
• 4th Best Scriptwriting
• 4th Best Development Communication
• 4th Best Technical Application
• 4th Best News Presenter – Arianne Maputol

🏅 Overall 4th Place

Team Members: Allen Dave Ariño, Mikyle Pascual, Christoff Fabriga, Arianne Maputol, Bryce Pajaron, Dece Niña Quiros, Jestine Gutierrez
Coach: Jay Ar B. Ulanday

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INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY (Filipino)
• Aya Denise Maskariño – 5th Place, Column Writing
Coach: Roselyn L. Donato

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TEACHERS’ CATEGORY AWARDS

Our coaches did not only mentor—they led by example:
• 1st Place – Photojournalism (English) – Mr. Jay Ar B. Ulanday
• 2nd Place – Copyediting and Headline Writing (English) – Ms. Femie C. Goles
• 4th Place – Pagkuha ng Larawang Pampahayagan – Mr. Kenneth F. Layson

School Paper Category (Filipino)
• Ikatlong Puwesto – Pinakamahusay na Layout at Disenyo ng Pahina
• Ikaapat na Puwesto – Pinakamahusay na Bahagi ng Palakasan
• Ikaapat na Puwesto – Pinakamahusay na Bahagi ng Agham at Teknolohiya
• Ikaapat na Puwesto – Pinakamahusay na Lathalain
• Ikatlong Puwesto – Pinakamahusay na Bahagi ng Editoryal
• Ikatlong Puwesto – Pinakamahusay na Pahina ng Balita

School Paper Category (English)
• 2nd Place – Best Editorial Section
• 5th Place – Best News Section
• 5th Place – Best Science and Technology Section

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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to our campus journalists, for your sleepless nights, your courage, your discipline, and your unwavering commitment. You carried not only notebooks and cameras but the voice of your generation and the pride of LNCHS.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the School Paper Advisers, Mr. Deo Benidict E. Ramos (SPA English) and Mr. Reymark Sheen F. Arpon (SPA Filipino), together with the language teachers who served as coaches. Your patience, wisdom, and tireless guidance shaped these young journalists into confident storytellers and responsible communicators. Grabe ka dako sa inyong nabuhat nga tabang sa mga bata.

To the parents of our campus journalists, thank you for your generosity, understanding, and constant support. Your trust and encouragement made every challenge lighter and every victory even more meaningful.

And to the entire LNCHS family, our sincerest appreciation especially to Mrs. Mildred G. Clemente, Principal II, Mr. Silvestre S. Roberto, Assistant to the Principal, and Ms. Leah J. Alilian, Head Teacher III, for your steadfast leadership, belief in our learners, and unwavering support of campus journalism.

This triumph is not just about trophies, it is a testament to teamwork, faith, perseverance, and the shared dream of nurturing voices that matter.
Padayon, campus journalists. The story has only just begun.

𝙏𝙊 𝙂𝙊𝘿 𝘽𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙂𝙇𝙊𝙍𝙔!

𝐋𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐒 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Lupon National Comprehensive High School proudly joined the nation in celebrating National Reading Month 2025 with the theme “Bawat Bata, Bumabasa.” The celebration brought excitement and creativity to the campus as students and teachers showcased their love for literature by dressing up as their favorite storybook characters.

The school grounds transformed into a vibrant parade of heroes, princesses, wizards, adventurers, and iconic literary figures. Participants not only wore their characters’ costumes but also delivered memorable lines from their chosen stories. The atmosphere was magical—filled with color, imagination, and the shared joy of storytelling. The event served as a powerful reminder of the importance of reading and how books can spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

This meaningful activity was spearheaded by Mrs. Manilyn B. Yray, English Reading Coordinator, and Ms. Norjanna Mangontawar, Filipino Reading Coordinator, whose dedication ensured a fun, engaging, and impactful celebration for all.

National Reading Month 2025 at LNCHS was more than just a festive event—it was a celebration of the power of books and the promise that every child can become a reader.

📸 Claire Basinillo, Reyluiz Lasconia & Khalix Bumagat