St Mary's College Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur, Inc - True SMCians

The Filipino is worth dying for. - Sen. Benigno Aquino, Jr. (1932-1983)

Reflection: What would you offer in service to your country? What can you contribute for the improvement of the quality of life we have now? How do you see our country in the next decade?

Learning continues through alternative delivery modes. Work on your outputs. Prepare for iPT and Term 1 Exam. Let us intently pray for better days ahead! 🙏🥹💙💎

See you in Schoology! Pray for better days, Diamonds. 🙏💙💎

FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES SUSPENDED!

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 128 issued by the Office of the President, directing both public and private schools in areas affected with Habagat to shift to alternative learning modes on 18 August 2026.

The School shall adopt asynchronous classes via Schoology following the TTh schedule.

All employees involved in the delivery of instructional services and other vital operations must report on-site.

Our Lady of the Assumption, intercede for us. Pray for us to your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 🤍💙💛

AGBIAG, SMC!

Long live, education for service to God, Country, Man and the Environment! 💎💙

True SMCians record 4 international, 14 national and 1 regional SIGLAT ISKWELA awardees

This year’s Ilocos Sur Siglat Festival SIGLAT ISKWELA AWARDS honored 19 True SMCians for bringing honor to the School and the Province of Ilocos Sur from international, national and regional competitions and events.

Among the international winners are Ahliana Escobar, Kyle Vince Abando, Jhaybee Dasalla and Zhamy Dion Vimel Zamora for their top placement in the Scout Rally during the 33rd Asia-Pacific Scout Jamboree hosted by the Philippines.

The national category is dominated by the awards received during the 22nd National Science and Math Quest. The first place winners are: Mr. Mark Angelo Norberte (Action Research Writing), Jacob Lee Sanchez (Sci-Poster), Faye Therese Peralta (Sci-Modeling) and Zhamy Dion Vimel Zamora (Sci-Modeling). The second place winners include Matthew McKenzie Rio Directo (Rubik’s Cube), Lia Jhaye Delizo (Sci-Spotlight), Kylie Corrine Villalba (Sci-Spotlight), Juan Miguel Fuentes (Sci-Spotlight), and Garet-son Gaoat (Sci-Dama). The third placers are Mr. Redon Fabian (Sci-Dama) and Euhann Rafael De Castro (Sci-Dama).

The other national level awardees came from the Batang Pinoy with Renzj Kazvin Brillantes who placed second in badminton doubles, from the Panagbenga Invitational Arnis Tournament with Princess Mae Cabuag who placed third in combat, and from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines with Mr. Jerome Dela Cruz and Ms. Maryfe Mendoza with their outstanding bronze service award.

The sole regional awardee is Shamea Aicah Panabang for R1AA Rhythmic Gymnastics with bronze in team standing.

Since 2024, the True SMCians are consistent recipients of this prestigious provincial recognition that honors excellence among all Ilocos Surians. All winners received medals and cash incentives.

The PGIS staff personally awarded and delivered the check to the True SMCian Diamond Dance Troupe for the 2026 Ilocos Sur Siglat Festival Siglat Indakan Dance Craze Competition championship title.

Thank you, Sir Edzel Tapao and company for coming over our School! 🫡💎💙

Project MISA continues

In preparation of the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption on August 15, True SMCian scouts took advantage of the quick fair weather to clean the vicinity and inside of the Minor Basilica.

Majority swept the leaves left by the week-long monsoon rains and the grass trimmed by fellow volunteers from a government agency.

Others worked inside the Minor Basilica to clean the floors, kneelers and pews.

As part of SMC’s vision-mission, all learners regardless of religious affiliation work hand in hand in character and values formation in relation to serving God.

Thank you, Diamonds for sharing your time and efforts in maintaining Project MISA: Malinis at Iniingatang Simbahan ng Assumpta! 💎💙

New IDs with a ‘sound’ released

To promote consistent advocacy for safety in campus, all learners from Nursery to Grade 12 were given their newly designed identification cards with a whistle. It will serve as a safety tool for everyone in case of emergency.

Sa SMC, ligtas ka! 💎💙