The Erudite

It's out!!! The release of this year's "The Erudite" marks more than the turning of printed pages, it celebrates the voices, stories, and truths that define our school community. Crafted through countless hours of collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, this edition reflects the passion and perseverance of the erudite journalists who dared to ask questions, tell stories that matter, and amplify perspectives often unheard. Each article stands as a testament to responsible journalism, freedom of expression, and the power of words to inform, inspire, and ignite change.

𝐑𝐌𝐃𝐒𝐅-𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐃𝐒𝐏𝐂) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Outstanding campus journalist from the elementary to secondary level showcased their outstanding performance in every category.
This triumph highlights the perseverance, hard work, and passion of every campus journalist and their respective coaches.🏅✍️

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞 (𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲):

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 – 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇 –𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐁. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚
4th Place: Thiara Denise Maningo
5th Sthepen Myco Dagatan

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆- 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇-𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 - 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚
2nd Sidney A. Almaden Jr.

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐍 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆- 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇-𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 - 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐬 𝐃. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐣𝐚
2nd Aubrianna Malory B. Yray

𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆- 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇-𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 - 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬
1st Karyl Juliet D. Tan
3rd Princess Xyza Venice Godinez

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆- 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇-𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 - 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨
5th Rhea Monique Hermoso

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆- 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇-𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 - 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐉𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂. 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧
5th Lance Johan C. Baguio

𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇- 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 (𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞) – 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐣𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚
1. Reina Marie J. Juan
2. Jullieme Alexandra Miras
3. Keonna D. Enriquez
4. Naphtali Reign M.Andrade
5. Sofia Mae Mendez
6. Emmariae Xealtiel N. Catarata
7. Dale Addyzen E. Laude
Overall Winner (1st place)
Best Anchor (1st place)
Best News Presenter (1st place)
Best Infomercial (1st place)
Best in technical Applications (1st place)
Best Script (1st place)

𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇- 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 (𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞) – 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐳𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞
1. Io Hinay
2. Kaylee Viagedor
3. Kissey Capin
4. Shanelle Capoy
5. Ashley Peralta
6. Lhouiseij Roble
7. John Lloyd Verdida
Overall Winner (1st place)
Best Anchor (1st place)
Best News Presenter (1st place)
Best Infomercial (1st place)
Best in technical Applications (1st place)
Best Script (1st place)

𝐓𝐕 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇- 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 - (𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞) – 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐌. 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐫.
1. Mary Stella Plaza
2. Lyza Monique Oncines
3. Frenz Ramer Capute
4. Hyacinth Ai Papaya
5. Kirt Brylle Labastida
6. Iñigo Sebastian Bentoy
7. Andres Nathaniel Cosep
Overall Winner (1st place)
Best Anchor (1st place)
Best News Presenter (1st place)
Best Infomercial (1st place)
Best in technical Applications (1st place)
Best Script (1st place)

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 – 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 (𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞) – 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐆. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚
1 Gianna Theresse C. Pono
2 Alliana Mariae A. Arias
3 Aleks Symone M. Bascones
4 Athena Claire B. Sollano
5 Arnel A. Perez
6 Niño Vincent B. Morales
7 Anna Phoebe C. Cruz

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 – 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 (𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞) – 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧
1 Cassandra Shane G. Ralota
2 Hanna Niña G. Gervise
3 Chellee P. Bano
4 Reina Christiana A. Paquibot
5 Kherque Hairule Q. Noya.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑵𝑺! 𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖! 🙌

Be one of us!!!

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 & 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

The Campus Journalism Program is now opening slots for learners interested in joining the individual categories of this year’s competition.

If you hold a strong passion for writing, storytelling, or news reporting, we invite you to take this opportunity to showcase your skills.📝

Those who wish to participate may begin drafting their handwritten entries. Once completed, kindly submit a clear photo of your work to your assigned coach listed in the official roster provided.

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗦𝗣𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹)

𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬
𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛
Feature Writing: Yhell Mabalcon
News Writing: Mark Anthony Cola
Science and Technology Writing: Marian Española
Editorial Cartooning: Jhondie Ruta
Sports Writing: Roland Jhon Hermita
Copyreading and Headline Writing: Gladys Pantoja
Editorial Writing: Christy Jean Matuguinas
Column Writing: Gladys Pantoja
Photojournalism: Arjay Valbarez

𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬
𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛
Feature Writing: Marvin Pastrana
News Writing: Joann Capuno
Science and Technology Writing: Marian Española
Editorial Cartooning: Jehane Edillon
Sports Writing: Roland Jhon Hermita
Pagwawasto at Pagsisipi at Pag-uulo ng Balita: Gersey Khen Nuñez
Editorial Writing: Marvin Pastrana
Column Writing: Gersey Khen Nuñez
Photojournalism: Arjay Valbarez

Please note that this call is solely for individual categories. There will be no announcement for group categories at this time.

🗓 DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION: NOVEMBER 25

𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠. 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨.
𝑩𝑬𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑨 𝑪𝑨𝑴𝑷𝑼𝑺 𝑱𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑵𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑺𝑻 𝑻𝑶𝑫𝑨𝒀.✍️

‎⏰ 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐔𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐘 ?!
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‎Ikaw nga nag basa, this is your sign nga katulog na kay sayo pa ka mo mata ugma kay klase na ‼️ The long wait is finally... OVER 😰
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‎❌ No more puyat days
‎❌ No more udto na mo mata
‎✅ Yes to kadlawon mo mata para makaabot pa sa flag ceremony inig ka ugma!
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‎Summer flew by and it’s time to swap long boring days at home for pens and paper! ✏️ We’re kicking off a brand new school year full of fresh starts, new goals, and tons of memories waiting to be made. As we head back to school, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞 is ready to chase new leads, capture the moments that matter, and make this year one for the headlines! 🗞️
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‎So take a rest, for tomorrow will be the start of a new journey! Let's welcome S.Y 2025-2026 with 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬!
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‎Best of luck, Stecians! 💙
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‎✍🏻: Trisha Kaye Batulan | THE ERUDITE
‎🎨: Chinne Dayon | THE ERUDITE

The Erudite School Paper proudly represents the school’s commitment to academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and the power of student voices. As a distinguished platform, it allows students to share their insights, delve into a wide range of topics, and contribute meaningfully to discussions on current events and educational trends. With a strong focus on research, critical thinking, and articulate writing, the paper empowers students to refine their skills and express their perspectives with confidence. It is a source of pride for the school, fostering an environment where diverse ideas are celebrated, and each student’s growth—both academically and personally—is encouraged and valued.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11Sa8_P-Ta-ITdZIYbviiy9w2MBGKioS9

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Once again, RMDSF-STEC holds onto its title as the leading and top-performing school after securing the overall championship secondary level in the recently concluded 2025 Division Schools Press Conference, grasping a back-to-back victory and further solidifying its dominance in campus journalism!

Below are the list of winners in every category:

Copyreading and Headline Writing
4th place : Rosni Mangas (Coach: Gladys Pantoja)

News Writing
3rd place : Frazia Maxin Toledo (Coach: Mark Anthony Cola)
5th place: Kysha Rics C. Batiquin (Coach: Mark Anthony Cola)

Feature Writing
4th place: Ñani Ryma Belando (Coach: Reyel John M. Mabalcon)

Editorial Writing
3rd place: Denise Jennifer Yuson (Christy Jean Matuguinas)

Sports Writing:
1st place: Vanessa Faith Asne (Roland Jhon Hermita)
3rd place: Thiara Denise Maningo (Roland Jhon Hermita)
4th place: Jade Morata (Roland Jhon Hermita)

Science and Technology Writing:
1st place: Karyl Juliet Tan (Marian Española)
3rd place: Kelsey Heart Jordan (Marian Española)

Photojournalism:
3rd place: Athena Victoria Roble (Arjay Valbarez)
4th place: Mechaella Faith Abonado (Arjay Valbarez)
5th place: Kate Alexa Banzon (Arjay Valbarez)

Desktop Publishing
1st place (Coach Alvin Tampus)

Margareth Ann Flores
Daniella Capungan
Arnel Perez
Trisha Kaye Batulan
Jelliani Batoon
Athena Claire Sollano
Gianna Therese Pono

Online Publishing
1st place (Coach: Marie Joy Almaden)

Keilah Claire K. Tajor
Precious Nicole Batoon
Andrei Phillip Capul
Hanna Niña Gervise
Stephania Yray

Radio Broadcasting
1st place (Coach Liezl B. Roble)

Io Hinay
Abby Mae Caputolan
Michael Jay Casas
Kissey Capin
Shanelle Capoy
Ashley Peralta
John Lloyd Verdida

TV Broadcasting
1st place (Coach Edilberto M. Hinay Jr.)

Alicabo, Jilliana
Mary Stella Plaza
Frenz Ramer Capute
Carl Emmanuel Manzo
Car Antonio Abadilla
Iñigo Sebastian Bentoy
Andres Nathaniel Cosep

May your voices command attention, your enthusiasm lead the way, and your words ignite change, DSPC participants. Let your storytelling make an impression, whether it's on paper or at the stage. Make every word matter, trust in yourself, and have faith in your work. Best of luck journalists!

✍🏻: Andrei Phillip Capul
🎨: Chinne Dayon