Balangasan Central Elementary School

09/03/2026

LOOK: Two out of four participants from the Balangasan Central Elementary School Young Journalists' Guild have been recognized as toppers during the recent Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2026 held on March 5-9 in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Silayan's Aleeyah Bianca Baterna turns as 3rd Placer in Kartung Editoryal and The Glimpse Power's Leireen Joelle Yuson turns as 4th Placer in Copyreading and Headline Writing.

This great accomplishment brings much joy and pride as they bring home honor to our school.

Other two participants - Sathria Nicollette Vicente and Aubree Gaelle Duran turn as Top 10 finalists in Pagsulat ng Balitang Isports and Editorial Cartooning respectively.

Congratulations to the young journalists and coaches - Mr. Bethuel Blen, Mrs. Joyce Sherry Catacutan Pandoy, Mrs. Rowena Dumaguit Siso and Mr. Jomar Richa.

08/03/2026

JUST IN: The Glimpse Power and Silayan editorial cartoonists, Aubree Duran and Aleeyah Baterna, turn as qualifiers for the second elimination round of the recently-concluded Regional Schools Press conference 2026, held in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Praying for good turns. 🙏

Congrats to the two BCES young journalists and to their respective coaches, Mr. Jomar Richa and Mr. Bethuel Blen!

From Balangasan Central Elementary School Family and BCES School Paper Advisers' Guild.

07/03/2026

JUST IN: The Glimpse Power Copyreader and Headline Writer, Joelle Yuson, turns as Top 2 placer, and Silayan Sportswriter, Sathria Vicente, turns as Top 8 placer during the first elimination round of the recently-concluded Regional Schools Press conference 2026, held in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Praying for good turns in the second elimination round today.

Congrats to the two BCES young journalists and to their respective coaches, Mrs Joyce Sherry Catacutan Pandoy and Mrs. Rowena Dumaguit Siso!

From Balangasan Central Elementary School Family and BCES School Paper Advisers' Guild.

07/02/2026

Congratulations to the BCES Taekwondo athletes and coaches.

Special thanks to all supportive parents.

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

TINGNAN: Ang Paaralang Elementaryang Sentral ng Balangasan ay kasalukuyang nagpapalabas ng bagong isyu mula sa pamuhatang BCES Silayan - ang opisyal na Pampaaralang Pamahayagan sa Filipino. Ito ang edisyong Tomo III, Bilang 1 sa Enero, taong 2026.

ANG PATNUGUTAN:

KRISHMAE DIANNE L. LIBOR
Punong Patnugot

MICAH JANE J. ABANTO
Pumapangalawang Punong Patnugot

HARIDZJA O. JALALI
SOPHIA YSABELLE L. VILLANUEVA
SAHAINA B. OMAR
Mga Tagasulat ng Balita

CHALMER C. OBNIMAGA
SOPHIA S. GANTES
JEY EL L. GALANG
Mga Tagasulat ng Agham at Teknolohiya

PRECIOUS ANDREA B. BALANG
SATHRIA NICOLETTE M. VICENTE
Mga Tagasulat ng Balitang Isports

ABBYGAIL M. HAWANE
MARYCRIS P. LABAN
CHARMIE SHELA C. DIONSON
Tagasulat ng Lathalain

RHEANNA H. DEMASUHID
MARIANNE KATE R. FERNANDEZ
ALTHEA MICHELLE V. TRINIDAD
Mga Tagawasto at Tagapag-ulo ng Balita

ALEEYAH BIANCA C. BATERNA
GEWELLE GRACE B. DURAN
KESHA ALEXIS Y. REAL
Mga Karikaturista

ALEXA JEILLANE C. ALDE
MARYALLE RODOLLIZA C. RECTO
RICAH SHANE D. CASTILLON
Mga Kolumnista

Mga Tagapag-ulat sa Himpapawid
JOHN NICOLI L. SANCHEZ
SVEN JAY B. SAAVEDRA
RAEYHIANNE KATE M. CALAGO
LESLIE ANNE U. SABUERO
CLAIRE S. LARIOSA
XANDER MONCILLER
LEA MAE S. LANADA

Mga Tagapayo
SHEILA A. PARADIANG
BETHUEL C. BLEN
IVY P. MERIDA
ROWENA D. SISO
HAYDEE B. SABUERO
CHARMAINE A. NANO
MEDY B. ACANTO
JEANYROSE P. SIALONGO

Kasangguni
HERWENA R. ALCOSEBA
Punongguro

Sa Diyos ang lahat ng papupuri at pasasalamat!

05/02/2026

LOOK: The Balangasan Central Elementary School just recently release its new issue, the January, 2026 Edition (Volume 17, No. 1) of THE GLIMPSE POWER - its official English School Publication.

THE EDITORIAL STAFF:

DANICE ZOLEA R. MANSANADEZ
Editor-in-Chief

EVAH CLAIRE P. MASIBAY
L’REIGN PAYNE H. BONIEL
Associate Editors

BRIEYONNA PAIGE MALIAO
EVI JAYDEZA M. CAPAS
CHARL JUZYNE DIO
News Editors

AISHA IRONG
ASHLIANNA F. DAGUINOT
RICHLYN R. GUILLERMO
Science & Technology Writers

FRANZCHEN ZION B. WENCESLAO
ATHEA DIVINE B. JAVATE
KOBE AGOSTOS C. SARMIENTO
Sports Editors

ELOISA PIA S. GUCELA
KAHELLE B. BAYOCOT
CHRISTELLE KATE JAPON
Feature Editors

LEIREEN JOELLE J. YUSON
QUINNT ERIC Y. TAGHOY
R’PHAEL ROSHAN JAMES S. COTONGAN
Copyreaders and Headline Writers

AUBREE GAILE B. DURAN
ELAIAH NIEL D. ESPINOSA
KATHLEYA FAITH YBANEZ
Editorial Cartoonists

SHIELAROSE E. LOBITANA
TRIXIE YZABELLE T. ALIPO
CELINE KARIMEH
Columnists

KRISTOFF REIGN C. GLODOVE
Photojournalist

Radio Broadcasters
RICH JADHEN S. PILAPIL
NIWDE OWYNN T. MAHINAY
JOANNA KAE P. VIRTUDEZ
CHELSEA FEYN A. OBIDO
AIDAN KYLER C. UCANG
ANDREI JOSHUA I. CARILLA
CHRISTINE JOHANN B. RICHA

Advisers
JUNBERT B. PANGASIAN
JOMAR P. RICHA
JANICE A. ORDENIZA
CHARMAINE A. NANO
JOYCE SHERRY C. PANDOY
SONIA LYN L. SANCHEZ
MARGIE P. ABREA
ANNIELYN L. REMECIAL

Consultant
HERWENA R. ALCOSEBA
School Principal IV

To God be the glory!

28/01/2026

Our school principal, Mrs. Herwena Alcoseba, would like to congratulate our young journalists and coaches for their earned accomplishments during the recently concluded Division Schools Press Conference held on January 26-28, 2026 at San Pedro Central Elementary School.

THE GLIMPSE POWER (School Paper Contest):
*3rd Place - News Section
*3rd Place - Feature Section
*5th Place - Editorial Section
*3rd Place - SciTech Section
*3rd Place - Sports Section
*3rd Place - Layout and Design
*3rd Place - Overall Result

***Individual Category**"
1. DANICE ZOLEA R. MANSANADEZ - 6th Place - Editorial Writing (Coach: Junbert Balladares Pangasian)
2. AUBREE GAELLE DURAN - 1st Place - Editorial Cartooning (Coach: Jomar Richa)
3. R'PHAEL ROSHAN JAMES S. COTONGAN - 6th Place - Copyreading and Headline Writing
4. LEIREEN JOELLE J. YUSON - 1st Place - Copyreading and Headline Writing (Coach : Joyce Sherry Catacutan Pandoy)

**"Group Category***
Scriptwriting and Radio Broadcasting
1. Rich Jadhen S. Pilapil
2. Joanna Kae P. Virtudez
3. Andrei Joshua I. Carilla
4. Aidan Kyler Ucang
5. Christine Johann Richa
6. Niwde Dwynn Mahinay
7. Chalsea Feynn Obido
-Best Infomercial
-2nd Overall Radio Production
(Coach: Ivy Cotongan)

SILAYAN (School Paper Contest):
*6th Place - Seksiyong Balita
*2nd Place - Seksiyong Lathalain
*10th Place - Seksiyong AgTek
*3rd Place - Seksiyong Pampalakasan
*7th Place - Pag-aanyo at Disenyo

***Individual Category***
1. SOHAINA B. OMAR - 7th Place - Pagsulat ng Balita (Coach: Apple Brown Mansanas)
2. MICAH JANE J. ABANTO - 4th Place - Pagsulat ng Editorial (Coach: Sheila Paradiang)
3. JEWELL GRACE DURAN - 5th Place - Editoryal Kartuning
4. ALEEYAH BIANCA BATERNA - 1st Place - Editoryal Kartuning
(Coach: Bethuel Blen)
5. RICAH J. CASTILLON - 7th Place - Pagsulat ng Kolum
6. MARYALLE RODOLLIZA C. RECTO - 5th Place - Pagsulat ng Kolum
(Coach: Kim Keshley Arambala)
7. PRECIOUS ANDREA B. BALANG - 4th Place - Balitang Isports
8. SATHRIA NICOLETTE M. VICENTE - 2nd Place - Balitang Isports
(Coach: Rowena Dumaguit Siso)

OVERALL STANDING:
The Glimpse Power - 2nd Runner-Up
Silayan - 2nd Runner-Up

Our school, Balangasan Central Elementary School, is awarded as the overall 1st Runner-Up.

Special thanks to all parents who give their full cooperation and support.

13/12/2025

LOOK: BCES Tennisters dominate PCDAAM 2025 tennis tournament

Balangasan Central Elementary School Tennisters has dominated the Pagadian City Division Athletic Association Meet 2025 in the Tennis Tournament Elementary Level, organized by the Tennis Technical Officials, headed by the tournament manager, Mr. John Ledama last December 10-12, 2025 at Tennis Court, Dao Sports Complex, Pagadian City.

BCES is one of the schools comprising the City West District - Unit III in the elementary level.

The following are qualifiers for the upcoming Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Meet to be held in Isabela City, Basilan in February, 2026:
1. Nigel Andree C. Lumayag - Gold Medalist (Boys Category)
2. Chorl Andrie Dominic A. Sanchez - Silver Medalist (Boys Category)
3. Princess Juchel P. Lerias - Gold Medalist (Girls Category)
4. Micah Jane J. Abanto - Bronze Medalist (Girls Category)

The winning official ZPRAA Meet coaches are Mr. Junbert Balladares Pangasian, for the boys category, and Mrs. Margie Paalisbo Abrea , for the girls category. Both are teachers from Balangasan Central Elementary School.

Other declared winners are Carl Nathan Cagoco and Gramer Baroro of Southern Mindanao Colleges-Elem Department, bronze medalists, Athena Kyle Pedregosa of Camp Abelon ES, silver medalist, and Hasna M. Colo of Tiguma ES, bronze medalist.

God bless our young tennisters of Pagadian City Division in the ZPRAA Meet 2026.