The Trailblazers

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀: 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✨

Innovation takes center stage as the Trailblazers proudly celebrate the outstanding success of ProtoNova: Prototype Innovation Showcase 2026! 💡✨

The event became a platform for STEM students to showcase groundbreaking ideas, creative solutions, and innovative prototypes inspired by real-world challenges and Artificial Intelligence concepts. Through collaboration, research, and innovation, participants demonstrated excellence, passion, and the true spirit of future-ready problem solving.

🏆 BEST IN INNOVATION PITCH (Minor Category)
🥇 1st Place — Team OneFiveNine
Members: Rania Jarral, Samatha Erese, Naethan Angelo V. B. Lising, Yanmiel Mamangun, and Georielyn Shei Y. Cortes

🥈 2nd Place — Team Catalyst
Members: Clowee Nicole V. Sevilla, Jasper C. Garing, Keira Jewel L. Alviar, Reyven P. Magnusson, Josh Mclaine L. De Jesus, and Axaiah Julian S. Bacani

🥉 3rd Place — Team Trial and Error
Members: Ceñido, Riel Andrei P., Santos, Toby Mac M., Gustafsson, Jolina Helga L., Tapang, Raymond P., Biyoyo, Justin Brent G., Miclat, Bhein Scot Yhuan C., Villanueva, Keziah Leigh N., Pamintuan, James P., and Tolentino, Yasmine Paula S.

🏆 BEST IN INNOVATION PROTOTYPE (Major Category)
👑 Champion — Team Catalyst

🥇 1st Place — Team OneFiveNine

🥈 2nd Place — Team Trial and Error

Congratulations to all winners, finalists, and participants for transforming innovative ideas into impactful prototype solutions. Your dedication, creativity, and teamwork truly made ProtoNova 2026 a remarkable celebration of STEM excellence and innovation.

This is more than a competition it is a showcase of young minds shaping the future through creativity, technology, and collaboration. 💙💛

Keep innovating, Trailblazers! ✨

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄! ✨

Grace under pressure. Confidence with purpose. 👑
The Trailblazers proudly celebrate our STEM representatives for showcasing excellence, talent, and pride at Mr. and Ms. NU Clark 2026.

Presenting our outstanding representatives who carried the spirit of STEM with confidence and honor:

🏆 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐓. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚
• Mr. NU Clark 2026 – 2nd Runner Up
• Best in Talent – Top 5 Finalist

👑 𝐄𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐡𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐞
• Ms. NU Clark 2026 – Finalist
• Best in Talent – Top 5 Finalist

Your passion, dedication, and confidence truly embodied what it means to be a Trailblazer. Thank you for representing the STEM community with excellence and inspiring everyone with your journey.

This is more than a competition.
It’s courage. It’s pride. It’s STEM. 💙💛

Keep shining, Trailblazers. ✨

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Mr. and Ms. NU Clark 2026 name Top 5 contenders for Best in Talent award

The official Top 5 awardees for the Best in Talent category of Mr. and Ms. NU Clark 2026 were announced during the preliminary pageant at the SM City Clark Event Center today, May 21.

The candidates from various academic programs and senior high school strands presented their creative skills before the panel of judges and the live audience.

The male student-delegates who entered the top circle for the talent division include the following:

Candidate No. 5 – BS Medical Technology
Candidate No. 6 – BS Architecture
Candidate No. 7 – Senior High School (STEM)
Candidate No. 10 – BS Psychology
Candidate No. 13 – BS Accountancy

Meanwhile, the female contenders who secured their spots in the top talent roster comprise the following:

Candidate No. 3 – BS Civil Engineering
Candidate No. 4– Senior High School (ABM)
Candidate No. 7 – Senior High School (STEM)
Candidate No. 8 – BS Information Technology
Candidate No. 14 – BS Computer Engineering

The awarding concluded the preliminary pageant’s talent segment for the Mr. & Ms. NU Clark 2026 candidates during University Week 2026.

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report by Faith Sembrano, Feature Editor
layout by Yvon Ramin, Head Layout Artist

Rhyanne Pobre will be representing the STEM Department in the upcoming Mr. and Ms. NU Clark 2026! Na Rhyanne na ang Winner! 👑

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Mathew Panga will be representing the STEM Department in the upcoming Mr. and Ms. NU Clark 2026! Mathew is our Winner! 👑 Road Teo Victory 🏆

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Mister and Miss NU Clark People’s Choice Award — Round 2 Voting is Now Open!

Nationalians, the competition is getting even more exciting as we officially open the 2nd Round of Voting for the Mister and Miss NU Clark People’s Choice Award!

Continue showing your love and support for the candidates who truly embody the spirit, excellence, and pride of NU Clark. Every reaction and share brings your favorite candidate one step closer to victory!

Here’s how to vote:

1. Follow our page to stay updated with exclusive photos and announcements.
2. React to and share the photo of the candidate you are supporting.
* Share = 3 points
* React = 1 point
3. Only genuine reactions and shares will be counted. Auto likers and auto sharers will be automatically disqualified.
4. Voting ends on May 20, 2026 at 12:00 NN.

The candidate with the highest combined number of reactions and shares from both the Denim Theme Photos and Gentle Monster Photos will be hailed as the People’s Choice Award Winner. In addition, the winners of the Mister and Miss NU Clark People’s Choice Award will each receive an automatic 5% boost to their overall scores.

Keep the momentum going and help your favorite candidate shine in this second round of voting!

Photography | Cha Tanglao of Studio 47
Art Direction | Perry Sarmiento Gamboa
Assoc. AD | Leo Dela Cruz
Styling | Nifty Styles by Nica Miclat
Pageant Director | Dhavs Reyes
Organized by | NU Clark - University Student Council | Patrick Dela Pena | Melvin Aguilar | Kenneth Brylle Tolentino | Miguel Jeremy Santos

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𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆!
Limited slots available — first come, first served!

Enrollment Schedule:
Monday to Friday 08:30am - 04:30pm
Saturday 08:00am - 12:00pm

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Mister and Miss NU Clark People’s Choice Award — Round 2 Voting is Now Open!

Nationalians, the competition is getting even more exciting as we officially open the 2nd Round of Voting for the Mister and Miss NU Clark People’s Choice Award!

Continue showing your love and support for the candidates who truly embody the spirit, excellence, and pride of NU Clark. Every reaction and share brings your favorite candidate one step closer to victory!

Here’s how to vote:

1. Follow our page to stay updated with exclusive photos and announcements.
2. React to and share the photo of the candidate you are supporting.
* Share = 3 points
* React = 1 point
3. Only genuine reactions and shares will be counted. Auto likers and auto sharers will be automatically disqualified.
4. Voting ends on May 20, 2026 at 12:00 NN.

The candidate with the highest combined number of reactions and shares from both the Denim Theme Photos and Gentle Monster Photos will be hailed as the People’s Choice Award Winner. In addition, the winners of the Mister and Miss NU Clark People’s Choice Award will each receive an automatic 5% boost to their overall scores.

Keep the momentum going and help your favorite candidate shine in this second round of voting!

Photography | Cha Tanglao of Studio 47
Art Direction | Perry Sarmiento Gamboa
Assoc. AD | Leo Dela Cruz
Styling | Nifty Styles by Nica Miclat
Pageant Director | Dhavs Reyes
Organized by | NU Clark - University Student Council | Patrick Dela Pena | Melvin Aguilar | Kenneth Brylle Tolentino | Miguel Jeremy Santos

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𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆!
Limited slots available — first come, first served!

Enrollment Schedule:
Monday to Friday 08:30am - 04:30pm
Saturday 08:00am - 12:00pm

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 🚀

Good news, Nationalians! ProtoNova: Prototype Innovation Showcase is officially launching, and this is your chance to shine! 👀✨

Step into the world of innovation where creativity meets purpose. SHS students will collaborate, design, and present AI-inspired prototypes that tackle real-world problems and create meaningful impact. 💡

Got an idea? Don’t just think it, build it. Whether you’re ready to compete, innovate, or simply challenge your creativity, ProtoNova is your platform to step up and stand out.

Expect teamwork, breakthrough concepts, and next-level innovation all in one showcase where ideas become impact. 🔥

Secure your spot now by registering through the link below (or scan the QR code) and be part of something groundbreaking!

🔗 Registration Form:

https://tinyurl.com/47kpbm69
https://tinyurl.com/47kpbm69
https://tinyurl.com/47kpbm69

📌 Registration is OPEN until May 8, 5:00 P.M.

📆: May 22, 2026

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 | 𝐓𝐁𝐙 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐑𝐃 🔥

Good news, Trailblazers! The TBZ Lanyard just got even better, now for only ₱119 from ₱149! 👀✨

Same style, same quality, now at a lower price. Whether it’s for school, your style, or just to rep TBZ, this is your sign to grab one (or two 😉).

Price: ₱119 (from ₱149)

𝐀𝐋𝐙𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀: 𝐓𝐁𝐙 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓

The signal just got stronger. 👀📞✨

Good news, Trailblazers — ALZA INNOVATISTA is now coming in a BLACK VARIANT. ⚫🔥

Same vision. Same innovation. Now in a bold, timeless look that speaks louder with every wear. Designed to carry the spirit of STEM with confidence, this variant elevates the identity you already represent.

From the sleek minimalist front to the powerful statement at the back, every detail stands out — sharper, stronger, and more defined.

This isn’t just a new color.
It’s a whole new presence.

Stay on the line. The drop is near. ☎️