UMTC - General Science Council

𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐈, 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐝!

The General Science Council proudly extends its warmest congratulations to the successful LET passers of the BSED Science program for their outstanding performance with 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 in the Licensure Examination for Teachers 2026. This remarkable achievement reflects the program’s commitment to academic excellence, perseverance, and quality teacher education.

Special recognition is also given to the topnotchers whose exceptional accomplishments have brought pride and honor to the institution and the entire General Science community:

🏅𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫 — Top 3
🏅𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐬 — Top 9
🏅𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫 — Top 9

To all LET passers, this milestone marks not only the culmination of years of preparation and sacrifice, but also the beginning of a greater mission — to educate, inspire, and shape future generations.

The General Science Council joins the entire academic community in celebrating this well-deserved triumph. May your achievement continue to inspire aspiring educators to strive for excellence and uphold the noble purpose of teaching.

Congratulations, future educators and we wish you all the best in your new endeavor! 🎓🌟

🎨: Dexter Adlawan
✍️: Kianabel Buaya

GSC Students Participate in 2nd Teacher Education Students’ Summit ‘26

Excitement and determination filled the atmosphere as J***y Dee Calimpusan, Laurence Pabriga, Shannen Magbanua, Jay Ar Ongcay, Carl Lewis Floresca, Jannel Superales, Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) major in Science students, participated in the 2nd Teacher Education Students’ Summit ‘26 held at Holy Cross Davao on April 28, 2026.

Moreover, the six students actively engaged in various events, including bench yelling and seminar sessions, showcasing their skills and bringing pride and recognition to the council.

🎨: Jandee
✍️: Mharbie

“I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22.” — Taylor Swift 🎉

Happiest birthday to 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐞𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐲, one of 𝙂𝙎𝘾'𝙨 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚!

22 looks good on you just like every layout, poster, and idea you create ✨ Wishing you more ideas, success, and moments worth celebrating. Enjoy your day!

GSC student clinches second place in English essay writing

With determination and perseverance, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮, a second-year BSED Science student, secured 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙤 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 2026, 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙐𝙈 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 28, 2026.

“𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔,”. Navarra highlighted in his essay, paving the way for his win.

Moreover, this achievement attests to his dedication, along with the continuous guidance of UMTC and the General Science Council.

Curious about how the world works? Why not turn that 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 into a 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 with a 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐃) 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?

What does BSED Science at UMTC have to offer?
• Strong foundation in different fields of science
• Hands-on laboratory experiences

How can BSED benefit you in the future?
• High demand for qualified science teachers locally and abroad
• Broad knowledge that prepares you for various science-related careers
• Opens doors to careers in education, research, and scientific innovation

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙩 UM Tagum College 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧!

🎨: Francis Jeo Mar Botoy
✍️: Mharbie Malcampo Bitoco

With hearts full of gratitude and pride, we extend our warmest congratulations to the 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Your journey has been a testament to perseverance, curiosity, and unwavering faith. As you explored the wonders of science, unraveling the mysteries of life, matter, and the universe, you also embodied the truth that knowledge is a gift from God, meant to be nurtured and shared for the greater good.

May you continue to seek wisdom with humility, guided not only by scientific inquiry but also by the light of faith. Remember that every discovery you make and every path you take is part of a greater purpose designed by the Creator. As it is written, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10).

Batch 2026, may your passion for science lead you to serve humanity, protect creation, and inspire others. Trust in God’s plan as you step into the next chapter of your lives, knowing that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.

Once again, congratulations, graduates! Your General Science Council family is proud of you.

𝓣𝓸 𝓖𝓸𝓭 𝓫𝓮 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓖𝓵𝓸𝓻𝔂!

Layout: J***y Dee Calimpusan & Dexter Adlawan

Happy Birthday, Mharbie Bitoco! 🎉

Your dedication and passion as the 1st Year Representative of the GSC continue to inspire those around you. As you celebrate another year of life, may God’s blessings overflow in every step you take, guiding you with wisdom, strength, and purpose.
May this new chapter be filled with growth, joy, and success as you continue to serve with a heart committed to others. Keep shining and leading with faith! 💙

“May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.” — Numbers 6:24–25 ✨

Happy Birthday to the incredible Second Year Representative of the General Science Council, Sheila Minasalvas ! 🎉

As shared in Proverbs 9:11, “For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life,”—today we celebrate not just another year added to your life, but a life that continues to grow in purpose, wisdom, and service.

May this special day remind you of God’s promise of a life filled abundant blessings. Your passion to serve and represent your fellow students is truly admirable. As another year is added to your journey, may it be filled with wisdom, joy, and continued success in all that you do. Keep inspiring and leading with grace! 💚✨

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 to the 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 of the General Science Council, 𝑪𝑬𝑫 𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑰𝒁𝑶. 📝🔬Thank you for your dedication to our science council and for keeping our community informed and inspired.

May your day be filled with happiness and your year ahead with success, growth, and endless opportunities. Keep shining and inspiring! ✨️🫡

General Science Council reigns as overall champion at DTE Day

With unity and teamwork, the General Science Council (GSC) was hailed as the overall champion during the Department of Teacher Education (DTE) Day, earning multiple awards across various competitions and being recognized as the most organized major during the event.

Moreover, GSC secured championship titles in events such as Sudoku, Word Factory, and K-pop Wannabe, while also placing first runner-up in several competitions, including Scrabble and DTE Impersonation, and second runner-up in Bench Yell and Vocal Solo.

— Mharbie Bitoco
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Let’s all support 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐓, our very own General Science student, as she proudly stands as candidate for Binibining Laak 2026! 💙✨

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘, 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁! 👑