13/08/2026
NNCHS students shine at SIGLAT Iskwela Awards
Several Narvacan National Central High School (NNCHS) learners were recognized for their outstanding achievements in regional, national, and international competitions during the SIGLAT Iskwela Awarding hosted by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur at the Chavit Coliseum, Aug 13.
SIGLAT Iskwela is an annual recognition program honoring Ilocos Surians who have excelled in various competitions and brought pride and honor to the province through their talents, determination, and accomplishments.
Among the NNCHS awardees were members of the Collaborative and Desktop Publishing Team, Reina Jade Damasco, Candace Khezler Ancheta, Richille Danielle Sampilo, Lujille Aisha Aprecio, Edrian Juztine Gabagat, Enrique Rafael Comiso and Ryan Joel Antolin, who were recognized for clinching Best in News Page during the 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) under the coaching of Ricadel Cereno-Lim.
Similarly, NNCHS athletes were recognized for their remarkable performances in various sporting competitions.
The NNCHS volleyball teams, coached by Jomar Sylvania, were honored for their achievements in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Akari Cup, where they secured top finishes in the U18 Regional and North Luzon Championships and advanced to the quarterfinal rounds of higher-level competitions.
The girls’ volleyball team was composed of Sunday Jhoy Asistin, Mharen Kyllie Begonia, Kate Ann Caabay, Danica Cabusora, Jellie-Ann Cabasan, Jameela Cabreros, Chloe Angeleigh Cadacio, Jenny Carillo, Myla Concordia, team captain Nicole Cordero, Sophia Kayelene Molina, and Shaine Rafal.
Meanwhile, the boys’ volleyball team included Matt Aldrin Barrey, Nathan Barrey, Norvin Barrey, Michael Reynaldo Bello III, Gabriel Victor Cabras, Emerson Calpito, Andrey Casuga, Roderic Galinato, Rayver Maigue, Jade Rafael Etrata of Santiago National High School, and Jhory Fajarito of Tagudin National High School.
In basketball, the NNCHS Girls’ Basketball Team, coached by Russel Funtanilla, likewise earned recognition after securing a bronze medal in the 2026 Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA).
The team was composed of Shella Mae Cabuloy, April Cabarles, Aira Corres, Kelly Krisha Mae Peralta, Princess Mae Arquines, Dianne Forte, Shyne Cabello, Rhianne Jayzelle Cabotage, Jillian Khai Garcia, Rose Jean Dato, Xhyra Mae Enrico, and Anne Margaux Cabus.
Beyond the sporting arena, NNCHS learners also excelled in academic competitions gaining a spot in the Siglat Iskwela Awards, with Marc Andrae Cabreros and Carl Ronquillo bagging silver medals while Arabella Quio-Isen earning a bronze medal in the Siam International Math and Science Olympiad (SIMSO) 2026 National Level, with the assistance of coaches Merna Cabbat, Efren Cabotage, and Liza Marie Fagela.
Adding to the school’s growing list of international achievements, Cj Cabreros was also awarded in the said provincial program after being an Overall General Classification Champion in the Gimcheon International Junior Road Race in Korea, becoming the first Filipino cyclist to win the competition.
Eliyah Ethan Cacas also earned recognition after securing a bronze medal in the 14–15 Individual Time Trial (ITT) Cycling National Event.
Furthermore, NNCHS robotics learners under the guidance of coach Roxanne Rimbaoa also received recognition for their achievements in several regional robotics competitions.
In the DOST Regional Science and Technology Week–Robotech Cup, Reysther Billones, Ryan Joel Gines Antolin, Erreca Aquino, Lanscer Gamet, and Dave Lawrence Raquepo emerged as champions in the Search and Rescue category.
Meanwhile, Andrew Dale Callejo, Aethan Asistin, and Klyne Jemiel Langiden clinched the championship in the Erovoutika V1 Line Tracing category of Regional Robolution 2025.
In the Summer Robot Games and Youth Robotics Convention 2025, Reysther T. Billones secured a silver medal in the Ibeam Line Tracing Senior category.
Also in the same convention, Erecca Aquino, Dave Lawrence Raquepo, Raven Molina, and Justin Rosqueta earned bronze medals in the Incredible Machine category.
Moreover, Jonaz Padillo was also recognized in the SIGLAT Iskwela Awards after bagging a gold medal in the Regional Interschool Taekwondo Competition.
For his part, Provincial Governor Jeremias “Jerry” Singson congratulated the awardees and expressed his pride in the Ilocos Surians who continue to bring honor to the province through their talent, perseverance, and accomplishments.
NNCHS awardees, on the other hand, expressed their gratitude to the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur for recognizing their efforts and achievements, noting that their accomplishments allowed them to represent not only their school but also Narvacan and the entire province in competitions held at various levels.
✍️ RD. Lim
📷: Russel Funtanilla
🖼️: L. Fagela
NNCHS Campus LENS