Press Release: Cabatuan Central Elem School, Iloilo Central Commercial HS students top OSCI awards

Arvin John Tejereso, a grade six pupil of Cabatuan Central Elementary School topped the 2009 OSCI awards for elementary and is therefore this school year’s Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo.

In the secondary level, Vincen Gregory Yu, a fourth year student of Iloilo Central Commercial High School, is the Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo as he topped the OSCI awards for high school.

The two lead 18 other young achievers who make up the Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils and Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for 2009.

The awardees were selected from the pre-screened nominees of different public and private schools from the city and province of Iloilo, including Passi City, based on Academic Achievements (including written examinations), Co-Curricular Activities, and Panel Interview.

The other awardees for elementary are: (2) Jamero, Jollimee A., West Visayas State University – ILS, (3) Quilantang, Lainly D., SPED – ISEC, (4) Patriarca, Raymund John, Jaro I Elementary School, (5) Susmiran, Patrick Jules, Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School, (6) Chan, Kevin Friedrich Y., Iloilo Scholastic Academy, (7) Bimbo, Angeli Janne Ga, Central Philippine University, (8) Cajandig, Mary Monique, Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra, (9) Fenis, Ivan Misola, Miagao Central Elementary School, and (10) Villaruz, Gerrod J., Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS.

Other awardees for high school are: (2) Java, Albert Jan Matthew A., Central Philippine University, (3) Juan Loa, Nina Isabela P., Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS, (4) Macero, Milrose P., Passi National High School, (5) Solas, Mark Collin P., Iloilo National High School, (6) Marmolejo, Daryl Ecuben, Guimbal National High School, (7) Miñosa, Nathaniel G., Lambunao National High School, (8) Zamora, Abner C., Anilao National High School, (9) Hontoria, Jaywardene G., Colegio de San Jose, and (10) Faculin, Andre Karl S., Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus.

The Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils and the Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students will be honored in a simple Awarding Ceremony at Monfort Hall, Department of Education Building, Lapaz, Iloilo City on March 20, 2009, at 2:00pm. @

Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils of Iloilo for SY 2008-2009

Tejereso, Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo

1. Tejereso, Arvin John, Cabatuan Central Elementary School
2. Jamero, Jollimee A., West Visayas State University - ILS
3. Quilantang, Lainly D., SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children
4. Patriarca, Raymund John, Jaro I Elementary School
5. Susmiran, Patrick Jules, Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School
6. Chan, Kevin Friedrich Y., Iloilo Scholastic Academy
7. Bimbo, Angeli Janne Ga, Central Philippine University
8. Cajandig, Mary Monique, Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra
9. Fenis, Ivan Misola, Miagao Central Elementary School
10. Villaruz, Gerrod J., Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS


Jamero, Quilantang, Patriarca

Susmiran, Chan, Bimbo


Cajandig, Fenis, Villaruz

The other finalists, in alphabetical order, are: Cawagas, Fedelene Joy, 15, 9, 12, Janiuay Pilot Elementary School; Legayada, Precious Jemimah, 13, 19, 8, Barotac Nuevo Central Elementary School; Poral, Manuela Santiago, 2, 28, 9, Sto. Domingo Elementary School, Arevalo; Subade, Rona Grace A., 5, 12, 15, Kaunlaran Learning Center Foundation, Inc.; Tabujara, Joben T., 12, 6, 13, Iloilo Central Elementary School (Name, rank Academics, rank Co-curricular, rank Interview, School). @

Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for SY 2008-2009

Yu, Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo

1. Yu, Vincen Gregory Y., Iloilo Central Commercial High School
2. Java, Albert Jan Matthew A., Central Philippine University
3. Juan Loa, Nina Isabela P., Ateneo de Iloilo - SMCS
4. Macero, Milrose P., Passi National High School
5. Solas, Mark Collin P., Iloilo National High School
6. Marmolejo, Daryl Ecuben, Guimbal National High School
7. Miñosa, Nathaniel G., Lambunao National High School
8. Zamora, Abner C., Anilao National High School
9. Hontoria, Jaywardene G., Colegio de San Jose
10. Faculin, Andre Karl S., Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus


Java, Juan Loa, Macero


Solas, Marmolejo, Miñosa


Zamora, Hontoria, Faculin

The other finalists, in alphabetical order, are: Caligan, Dominique S., 8, 12, 13, SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children; Demegillo, Kimberly P., 11, 20, 2, UP High School in Iloilo; Haro, GL John, 20, 11, 11, Oton National High School; Nacion, Ana Dominique, 13, 13, 12, Don Felix Serra National High School; Oranio, Ian B., 7, 10, 14, Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School (Name, rank Academics, rank Co-curricular, rank Interview, School)@

Awarding Rites on March 20, 2009

The Ten Outstanding Elementrary Pupils and the Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for SY 2008-2009 will be awarded with plaques and medals in a simple ceremony set on March 20, 2009, 2:00pm at Monfort Hall, Department of Education Bldg., Lapaz, Iloilo City. Attire is 'Sunday best' for the ladies and barong and black pants for the gentlemen.

The inspirational speaker is MR. RUEL ROMARATE, Vice President of Land Bank of the Philippines and TOSSS awardee in 1975.

As a tradition, the school of the Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil (MOEP) will give an intermission number during the awarding program. The school of the Most Outstanding Secondary School Student (MOSSS) will lead the processional march and the singing of the National Anthem. Both the MOEP and the MOSSS will give response speeches in behalf of the awardees. @

2009 Solicitations (Partial List)

Thanks to an anonymous donor who deposited PhP1,500.00 to our account through BDO-Mandaue (Cebu) Branch.

Full Page - Bohringer Ingelheim Phils., Inc; Dr. Daisy Aboltivo-Altamera; Engr. and Mrs. Pedrito Lustre; Globo Resources Builders & Supply; Jo Jan Paul Penol; Land Bank of the Philippines; Mang Inasal; Plaza Libertad Medical Specialists' Center, Inc.; Mr. Ruel Romarate; Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Omes; TMX Travel and Tours .

Half Page - Aserina Baladjay; Atty. Rene Villa; Berlin Pharmacy; Candido Seneriches; Cristina Z. Romarate; Dr. Magno; Dr. Virginia Taleon ; Iloilo New Agri; In memory of Alfredo Largo; James Quitalig, etc. ; Kent Charles Bayonito ; Patricia Tamayo; Paul N. Francia, MD, & Karen Y. Rivera-Francia, MD; Rex Melchor D. Muyco, MD, FPCP, FPSMO.

One-Fourth Page - Beyond Description Beauty Salon; Breakthrough Restaurant; Helen Somil ; In memory of Francisco Leysa ; John Cefre Ramos, etc.; Jose Y. Soriano, MD; Joy, Kim, etc; Koi Herbal Capsule; Little Divisoria; Louie S. Tirador, MD, FPCP, FPCC; Mr. and Mrs. Warren French; Municipality of Pavia; Rene Dalida; St. Elizabeth Billiard & Bowling Center; Tatoy's Manokan; Tres Solis.

Line Ads - BP Sarisari Store; Dr. Ricardo Portigo; George Aguilar; Neschelle Travel & Tours; Pavia National High School Teachers & Employees Assn.@

Panel Interview, Feb 13, 2009; 1:00pm

Elementary

Interviewers:
1. Mrs. Lyn Madera-Bautista
Member - OSCI
2. Dr. Aimee C. Chua
Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Faculty Member, WVSU and CPU College of Medicine
3. Dr. Kristin Trenas
Pediatrician
4. Mr. Alan Acepcion Zaldivar
Project Manager for Balay Pagla-um Para sa Kabataan
Signpost International, Inc.
5. Ms. Clarissa Zamora
Administrative Officer V, Dept. of Education, Division of Iloilo City

Anchor Topic: Overseas Filipino Workers / Absentee Parents
Restriction: Interviewees must not mention the names of their schools.

Secondary

Interviewers:
1. Mrs. Yvette Batacandolo
Past President, Association of Govt. Public Information Officers in Western Visayas
NEDA Region VI
2. Dr. Myrna Castillo
Asst. Schools Division Superintendent, Dept. of Education, Division of Iloilo
3. Dr. Henrietta C. Espanola
Chair, Dept. of Psychiatry, WVSU College of Medicine
4. Dr. Amihan Tamayo-Panes
Member-OSCI
5. Mr. Melvin Purzuelo
Principal Coordinator, Green Forum

Anchor Topic: Environment / Typhoon Frank
Restriction: Interviewees must not mention the names of their schools.@

Non-Finalists SY 2008-2009

Herewith are the students who will not see action in the interview. The list is on alphabetical order. Format: Name, academic rank (50% grades, 50% written examination), co-curricular rank, name of school.

Notes: Last three ranks are marked 99.

Elementary

Alcantara, Mary Patricia A. , 29, 18 - Sara CES; Altamira, Jose Alfonso, 17, 25 -Angelicum School; Aquino, Recka Marie L., 31, 26 - Anilao CS; Bidaure, Rensha Mari, 23, 99 - Leganes ES; Cagampang, Laura Donna H., 18, 16 - Leon ES; Calantas, Ma. Emmalyn T., 25, 20 - Guimbal CES; Caramat, Patrick Vincent H., 28, 31 - De Paul College; Celiz, Ma. Leonor Irene O., 26, 22 - Calinog Elementary School; Dalde, Jade Razel, 24, 34 - Dingle CES; Del Castillo, Renzo Ariola, 22, 30 - Haya ES, Sara; Geanga, Therese Marie, 99, 33 - Particion ES, Guimbal; Germo, Jan Alvin, 30, 17 -Nalundan ES, Guimbal; Lallab, Mateo IV, 34, 99 - San Enrique CS; Muyana, Jamie Sin R., 20, 15 - Miagao West CES; Pamocol, Amabelle Quimba, 99, 5 - Bingawan Central School; Querimit, Rachylle Claryce T., 19, 29 - Sun Yat Sen High School – Elementary; Rodriguez, Cristelle Kae, 14, 24 - Colegio de San Jose; Sacramento, Bella Erika A. 32, 27 - Pototan Pilot ES; Sarmiento, Jethro, 33, 32 - Nanga ES, Guimbal; Soria, Rachel B., 99, 99 - I. Arroyo ES; Sucero, Jolly Julienne J., 27, 8 - New Lucena CS; Syching, Bianca Patrice, 16, 21 - Iloilo Central Commercial High School.@

Secondary

Alemon, Henrex Paul J., 2, 99 - Angelicum School; Baltazar, John Rex O., 19, 22 - St. Paul School, Barotac Nuevo; Cabalfin, Kate Marie G., 23, 26 - Camangahan NHS, Guimbal; Casiple, May Eden, 16, 29 - Pototan NCHS; Cobbol, Axl Sebastienne J., 30, 15 - Balasan NHS; Dumalaog, John Rey A., 15, 18 - Western Visayas College of Science and Technology; Flores, Sigrid Grace, 29, 30 - Kaunlaran Learning Center Foundation, Inc.; Garcia, Geraldine S., 28, 99 - De Paul College; Hubag, Ivan Konrad P. 21, 27 - Pavia NHS; Juele, Trichelle Joy N., 27, 24 - Barotac Viejo NHS; Lagua, Jay Mark L., 99, 28 - Lemery NHS; Monserate, Ma. Raissa A., 26, 14 - Sta. Barbara NCHS; Muleta, Helinda Marie C., 10, 23 - Iloilo Scholastic Academy; Rapo, Nory Jhane L., 99, 17 - Jaro NHS; Sayno, Angelie T. , 99, 99 - Ramon Avancena NHS; Tabafa, Vanessa T., 24, 19 - Tubungan NHS; Tung, Alvin K., 18, 21 - Sun Yat Sen High School; Valderrama, Jon Joseph B., 22, 25 - PAREF - Westbridge School. @