OSCI is Outstanding NGO awardee

The Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo (OSCI) was awarded a plaque of recognition as Outstanding Non-Government Organization (NGO) - Secondary Schools Category by the Department of Education, Division of Iloilo on May 20, 2011. The award was received by MR. HENRY BUERON CASPE, Chairman, OSCI, from DR. RAYMUNDO LAPATING, Schools Division Superintendent , Division of Iloilo, and HON. FERJENEL BIRON, Congressman, 4th District of Iloilo.

OSCI was cited for its 'genuine and untiring support in promoting quality education'.

(From L to R) Dr. Raymundo Lapating, Mr. Henry Bueron Caspe, and Cong. Ferj Biron during the DepEd awarding ceremonies dubbed 'An Evening of Excellence' on May 20, 2011, Del Rio Hotel.

Also given awards on the same event dubbed 'An Evening of Excellence' were the Ten Outstanding Secondary School Teachers of the Division of Iloilo, the Ten Outstanding Secondary School Principals of the Division of Iloilo, and the LGUs (local government units) which helped the division in many of its activities.@

TOEP and TOSSS Awarding Ceremony 2011

Awarding Ceremony, March 11, 2011, 2:00 pm, at the Social and Cultural Hall, Department of Education, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City.

Awarding Program



Elementary Awardees


Secondary Awardees

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The cream of Iloilo's studentry

Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils of Iloilo for AY 2010-2011 (L-R): Villanueva, Jinnah Mae C. - SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children; Galvan, Ramon A. III - Iloilo Central Commercial High School; Nismal, Gianne Gilbert P. - Sto. Domingo Elementary School; Soltones, Kenn John S. - Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School; Tse Wing, Paula Margarita - West Visayas State University; Dasas, Neil Marc S. - Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo; Togonon, Justin Adriel Zent G. - Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra, Inc.; Jaro, Ma. Christelli L. - Jaro I Elementary School; Sibug, Antonio V. - Baluarte Elementary School; Mellizas, Mary Diane L. - Cabatuan Central Elementary School. (click pic to enlarge)

Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for AY 2010-2011 (L-R): Manuel, Raoul Danniel A. - University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo; Sesbreño, Roxzien Shaye G. - Guimbal National High School; Ciriaco, Prince Descartes Jode B. - Central Philippine University; Lopez, Anna Isabel D. - St. Joseph (School), Inc.; Somes, Tiffany Marie A. - Iloilo Central Commercial High School; Guelos, Ramon S. Jr. - Colegio de San Jose; Caram, Francine Beatrix A. - SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children; Wee, Krisha C. - Iloilo Scholastic Academy; King, Jethro Aramis V. - Sun Yat Sen of Iloilo, Inc.; Robles, Threscia Grace S. - Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School.(click pic to enlarge)

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What makes a person outstanding?

(A Response delivered by JINNAH MAE CATONG VILLANUEVA on March 11, 2011 at the Social and Cultural Hall, Department of Education as the Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo for Academic Year 2010-2011)



What makes a person outstanding? What qualifies one to be regarded as outstanding?

Medals, trophies, certificates, ribbons, and never- ending list of awards and recognitions maybe one’s basis for regarding one as outstanding but for me, it is not.

An outstanding person is someone who was able to battle every war that has befallen in his life; was able to surpass every trial and testing that has beset him; and was able to overcome every obstacle that has come his way.

As a child, dealing with all these experiences is no joke. The feeling of being disliked; of being unwanted; of being detested by some people around you is something that is too heavy to carry for a 13 year old like me. I wanted to cry. I wanted to give up. I almost lost hope.

But then, a tiny voice whispered to me, “God will make a way where there seems to be no way. He works in ways we cannot see, God will make a way, God will make a way.”

The words helped me to become strong. I said to myself, “ I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

From that day on, I did everything with confidence and trust in the Lord for I know that once you commit your ways unto the Lord, your plans will succeed.

This recognition given to me by the Outstanding Circle of Iloilo is something to be thanked for.

To my parents, thank you very much for your endless support, love and concern;

To my sisters and relatives, thank you for your words of encouragement;

To my teachers, thank you for your guidance and patience in teaching me the things that I have to learn;

To my friends, thank you for cheering me up in times when I was down;

To my principal, Ms. Elizabeth L. Orquiola, thank you for providing me opportunities where I can grow as a student;

To the organizers of the Outstanding Student Circle of Iloilo, thank you for opening doors for us to meet new friends and to excel in our endeavors;

And above all, I would like to thank God for this blessing and would like to give all the honor and glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who gave me strength every step of the way.

Before I end this speech, let me share with you the lyrics of the song “Rejoice in the Lord”

“ God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servants and molding a man
Give thanks to the Lord though your testing seems long
In darkness He giveth a song

I could not see through the shadows ahead
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead
I bowed to the will of the Master that day
Then peace came and tears shed away

Now I can see testing from above
God strengthens His children and purges in love
My father knows best, anf I trust in His care
Through purging more fruit I will bear

O Rejoice in the Lord
He makes no mistakes
He knoweth the end of each battle I take
For when I am freed
And purified
I shall come forth as gold.


To my fellow outstanding students, never fallen in times of failure. Never surrender when faced with troubles……. Look up and whisper a prayer to Him . God promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Good afternoon to everyone and to God be the glory. @

Doors of opportunities

(A Response delivered by RAOUL DANNIEL A. MANUEL on March 11, 2011 at the Social and Cultural Hall, Department of Education as the Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo for Academic Year 2010-2011)



Ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant afternoon.

If we were to conduct a background check and investigation of my fellow awardees honored to be the Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for this school year, we would feel awe as we discover their accomplishments from records and browse over their long lists of worthwhile endeavors in different fields. We would drop our jaws and exclaim, “Wow, so unbelievable!” For this, the high school awardees deserve a round of applause.

However, one fact is more unbelievable --- that a student who is about to finish high school from a state university topped the pack of all-around individuals and has been awarded as the most outstanding, an incredible feat for a school caught “in between.” Most call us public, although we do not take all the scholastic aptitude tests administered in such schools and although we attend classes on Monday holidays when the rest stay home. Then a few would consider us as private; yet our school does not participate in the sports and literary-musical events of private schools and our students seldom take part in seminars and camps intended for them.

During the first time I visited the OSCI blog and did my own background checking of the past number one’s of this annual search, I myself was intimidated. What made me more intimidated was my familiarity with the other contenders. Fortunately, I was able to transform these trepidations into motivations to aim for this spot and rely on my abilities, into self-confidence to prepare thoughts and points I would share with you this afternoon before the official release of this year’s OSCI search results. With the help of the Divine Providence, I have become the living testimony that this triumph of a state university’s high school student is indeed not unbelievable, just highly improbable.

Student life can be likened to a house of many doors. These doors are knocked upon by so-called opportunities. We may opt to open the door for one, take a peek at some, and totally shun others. Honestly, my student life is a house with unopened doors. Due to circumstances, I was not able to unlock several doors, doors which could have allowed me to move out of my house and explore other aspects of the world. Four years back when I was in sixth grade, I was qualified for the Mathematics Trainers Guild National Training Program at Tagaytay. Attending that program could have enticed other opportunities to knock at my doors. Going to Tagaytay could have brought me to distant borders where I could have sharpened my mathematical skill. Unfortunately, I failed to go.

Another opportunity tapped on one of my doors late October of 2009. It came in the form of a package that included a letter informing me that I was invited as a Filipino delegate to the People to People Leadership Program in the US. I was willfully eager to swing my door and open it wide so that I could grab this chance of visiting and learning at Washington, DC. It was a once-in-a-lifetime knock, for that kind of program was open to high school students exclusively. Because of factors beyond my control, the door was left ajar until it slowly moved and snapped shut. CLOSED.

These and other missed opportunities have left my house and my student life and I can only speculate on the mysteries behind those unopened doors. My mind was crammed with all sorts of “if only’s”. If only I went there…if only I was able to make it. That mindset of mine persisted until I brought home from a science contest in Manila a box labeled Today’s Advice containing everyday wisdom for everyone. On a cold morning in November last year, Today’s Advice read: “To be happy, drop the words if only and substitute instead the words next time” by Dr. Smiley Blanton. That supposedly ordinary morning shifted my mindset. It dawned on me that I have been a man walking through the gaps of the past and the dark shadows of the unknown. My mentality took a leap. I had learned to use the past to my advantage: to live in the present with the past as a compass for the future. Now, as a cream of the crop, I can say that I am armed with the weapons I collected from the past and I am ready to face the uncertain future. I gained the courage to step out of my hut and come back in as a more fortified person.

We, this year’s high school awardees, have our own share of doors and corresponding opportunities. More prospects that accompany this title conferred to us will surely turn up. Fellow awardees, this award we have just received will be an addition to our collection of medals and array of plaques. This title is truly unique for it has inspired us to add the touch of passion to our endeavors. This award may serve as a memorabilia of our struggles to be called Outstanding Students. But more than that, may it also be a symbol of three virtues I have acquired from my high school. First, may the structure of this strap exemplify the timelessness and continuity of service we must all render for the benefit not of the self but of others: the community, the nation, and the world. Second, may the luster of this medal typify the standard of excellence we ought to maintain. May it drive us to aspire high benchmarks and give our best in all pursuits. Lastly, may the solidity of those plaques signify indestructible honor, a kind of honor that seeks to preserve integrity above all costs, that is valued highly and points to the right direction in the quest for excellence and service. Together, let us live up and practice these virtues so as to become foundations of a better, more progressive nation. Let us utilize honor, excellence, and service in harmony with one another such that in today’s word of mayhem, we light up as hopes by being catalysts of opportunities for change.

Just as no TV icon would shine without any sponsors, I would have not reached this far without the guidance of the people who have always been supporting me and reaching out a hand to help me in any way they can. To my coaches in this search as well as the UPHSI Student Council Advisers, who have contributed much to the honing of my leadership capacity, Prof. Dominique Maquiran and Prof. Dolores Jardeleza, to another coach in this search as well as in math competitions, Prof. Raphael Belleza, to the UP High School in Iloilo faculty and staff for producing breeds of outstanding students through the decades, to my mother and my father for their care and understanding, my family, my IV-Narra classmates for your patience whenever I ask about schoolwork I missed because of inter-school activities, and to UPHSI Batch 2011, a thousand thanks.

To the staff of the UPV Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod, for the time and effort you shared in my application to different student searches, the SPED – Integrated School for Exceptional Children, the Alma Mater that first unleashed my hidden potentials, a big thanks.


In behalf of all the awardees, I express my gratitude to all the teachers, school administrators, heads, and coaches for doing your part in the continual empowerment of today’s generation to grow into the responsible movers and leaders of tomorrow. To the Outstanding Student Circle of Iloilo, thank you for sending a ripple of difference to the world. And to God, the Great Omnipotent Divine, a million thanks for your shower of blessings every day of our lives.

Exactly a week from now is the deadline of confirmation to enroll in a university at Diliman. Another opportunity knocking, I guess. Should I open the door soon, later, or not at all? May God help us make the right choices with regard our respective doors. May the choice be with you. Once again, good afternoon. @

2011 Solicitations

Main Sponsor: Angelina Bakeshop

Full Page: Altamera Dental Clinic, Damires Hills, Marc Dasas, Engr. and Mrs. Salvador Gumban, Landbank, Angelita Lapastora Demotica, Magin Benedict Ferrer, JS Layson,& Co., Inc., Ma. Socorro L. Zamora Metalcraft and Engraver, Metro Psych Facility, Negros Navigation, Jo Jan Paul Peñol, Philuscan International Realty, Plaza Libertad Medical Specialists’ Center, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Romarate, Skinetics, Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo, Solomon’s Porch, Sombiro Family, TMX Travel and Marketing Experts

Half Page: Mary Beatrice J. Bagaforo, Bryan Eric Cerebo, Davies, Deco’s, Ashere Nisseth Equiña, Sherwin Figueroa, Mr. and Mrs. Warren French, Jollimee A. Jamero, Estela Marie Lapastora, Municipality Officials of Pavia and Pavianhons, Neil Andrew Chiu Llorente, Engr. And Mrs. Pedrito Lustre, Dr. and Dr. Ronnie Magno, Mr. Eduardo (Boy) Ong and Dr. Eva Ong, Perpetual Help Ultrasound & OB-Gyne / Medical Clinic, Tibiao Fish Spa, Atty. Niel D. Tupas, Sr., Rae Dawn T. Vales,

One-fourth Page: Dr. Florentino Alerta, Dr. Caroline G. Arroyo, Mary Princess ‘Niña’ M. Arsenal, Melbert G. Divinagracia & Ellamae D. Sorongon-Divinagracia, Double D Merchandising, Dawn Jamandre, Janken Pizza & Kenjan Store, Koi Herbal Capsule, Koi Herbal Liniment, Dr. Glenn A. Mana-ay, Leila B. Muel, Section of Preventive Community and Family Medicine (CPU College of Medicine), Dr. Lydelia Seribo, Cristina Mae Tronco, Dr. Celine Vilches,

Line Ad: Ma. Elmira G. Balboa, Libcab Marketing Corp., Mr. and Mrs. Romulo Mesias, Exec. Dir. Joey G. Pelaez

With Contributions from: Engr. Bernardo Arellano, Dr. Anselmo Tronco

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) press release

OSCI awards outstanding students of Iloilo
by Lilibeth A. French

ILOILO CITY, Mar 8 (PIA). The Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo (OSCI) is set to award the winners of the Search for the Ten Most Outstanding Elementary Pupils and Ten Most Outstanding Secondary School Students in Iloilo for Academic Year 2010-2011 this Friday, March 11, 2011.

OSCI Chairman Henry Caspe said Dr. Raymundo A. Lapating, Schools Division Superintendent of the Department of Education, Division of Iloilo will lead the giving of awards to be held at the DepEd’s Social and Cultural Hall in Gen Luna St., Iloilo City starting at 1:30 pm.

Jinnah Mae Villanueva of the SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children topped the search in the elementary level while Raoul Danniel A. Manuel University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo topped the secondary level.

The other awardees in the elementary level are : Galvan, Ramon A. III of the Iloilo Central Commercial High School; Nismal, Gianne Gilbert of the Sto. Domingo Elementary School; Soltones, Kenn John of the Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School; Tse Wing, Paula Margarita of the West Visayas State University; Dasas, Neil Marc of the Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo; Togonon, Justin Adriel Zent of the Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra, Inc.; Jaro, Ma. Christelli of the Jaro I Elementary School; Sibug, Antonio of the Baluarte Elementary School; Mellizas, Mary Diane of the Cabatuan Central Elementary School

For the secondary level, the other awardees are :Sesbreño, Roxzien Shaye of the .Guimbal National High School ; Ciriaco, Prince Descartes Jode of the Central Philippine University ; Lopez, Anna Isabel of the St. Joseph (School), Inc ; Somes, Tiffany Marie of the Iloilo Central Commercial High School ; Guelos, Ramon Jr. of the Colegio de San Jose; Caram, Francine Beatrix of the SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children ; Wee, Krisha of the Iloilo Scholastic Academy ; King, Jethro Aramis of the Sun Yat Sen of Iloilo, Inc. ; Robles, Threscia Grace of the Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School.

The ten winners in each category were carefully chosen based from the following criteria: Academic achievement 50%; co-curricular activities 35% and interview 15%.

Through the years, the Search for the TOEP and TOSSS in Iloilo continues to attract the participation of learning institutions in the city and province of Iloilo including Passi City. For this year, two new schools joined the winners circle. These are the Baluarte Elementary School and Sun Yat Sen of Iloilo, Inc.

“I commend the schools and students who continuously support and aspire for this annual award despite the absence of monetary reward from the organizers”, said Caspe.

Caspe said the annual search aims among others ‘’to recognize and honor outstanding young men and women who will in due time make a difference in the world we live in’’. It is spearheaded by the OSCI, consisting of previous winners, in coordination with the DepEd Divisions in the city and province of Iloilo and Passi City. (JCM/LAF/PIA-Iloilo)

Message from the Chairman

People may surmise that I could be blasé as regards awards, having chaired the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo for six years already. But the annual Search for TOEP and TOSSS as conducted by OSCI has always excited me.

This year two new schools are added to the winners circle – Baluarte Elementary School and Sun Yat Sen of Iloilo, Inc. – proof that quality and rounded education is not a monopoly of a few learning institutions; and that, a stab at the OSCI annual awards could be regarded as synonymous to an exemplary academic performance for both the school and the student.

I commend the schools and students who continuously support and aspire for this annual award inspite of the absence of monetary reward from the organizers. These students are the leaders and movers of tomorrow who could be the change that well meaning Filipinos are asking for in lieu of the current crop of leaders whose tenures are sated with corruption and dirty money.

Much as I am proud of this year’s awardees, I am also doubly proud of the OSCI organizers, sponsors and supporters of this activity for giving Iloilo a moment to recognize and honor the outstanding young men and women who will, in due time, make a difference in the world we live in.

To the Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils and Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for the Academic Year 2010-2011, CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo. We are here because WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE.


(Sgd) HENRY BUERON CASPE
Chairman, Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo

Awarding Ceremony on March 11

The awarding ceremony for the Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils and the Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for the academic year 2010-2011 is on March 11, 2011 at 2:00pm at the Social and Cultural Hall, Department of Education, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City.

Attire is ‘Sunday best’ for the ladies, and barong and black pants for the gentlemen. Awardees, parents and family are adviced to come at 1:30 pm.@

The Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils of Iloilo for AY 2010-2011

Villanueva - Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo for the Academic Year 2010-2011

1. Villanueva, Jinnah Mae C. - SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children
Nominated by: Elizabeth L. Orquiola, Principal III
Parents : Froilan B. Villanueva, mechanical engineer; Sofia Catong Villanueva, teacher
Coach: Valerie May B. Belleza

2. Galvan, Ramon A. III - Iloilo Central Commercial High School
Nominated by: Warren Uy, Assistant Principal
Parents : Ramon M. Galvan, Jr., mechanical engineer; Lydia A. Galvan, employee
Coach: Ma. Thesa J. Conlu

3. Nismal, Gianne Gilbert P. - Sto. Domingo Elementary School
Nominated by: Melody G. Lacuesta, Principal
Parents : Gilbert Nismal, dentist; Mary Jane Nismal, physician
Coach: Jhon Francis M. Clavel

4. Soltones, Kenn John S. - Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School
Nominated by: Rex Victor c. Gardose, Principal III
Parents: Luis S. Soltones, farmer; Viola S. Soltones, engineer
Coach: Jessica S. Sequito

5. Tse Wing, Paula Margarita - West Visayas State University, Integrated Laboratory School
Nominated by: Asso. Prof. Ma. Luisa S. Jucaban, Director-ILS
Parent: Mary Antoniette J. Tse Wing, self-employed
Coach: Antoniette D. Cortez

6. Dasas, Neil Marc S. - Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo
Nominated by: Ma. Maristella T. Olmoguez, School Administrador
Parents: Arnel F. Dasas, radiation therapy technologist; Maria Fe Suficiencia-Dasas, caregiver
Coaches: Collin G. Sales, Gerard Bhel T. Bionat

7. Togonon, Justin Adriel Zent G. - Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra, Inc.
Nominated by: Cosette C. Justiniani, School Directress
Parents : Jenifred Diaz Togonon, civil engineer; Rose Edith Gautier-Togonon,
cpa-lawyer, prosecutor
Coach: Rechie S. Braña

8. Jaro, Ma. Christelli L. - Jaro I Elementary School
Nominated by: Elenita G. Java, Principal IV
Parents: Christopher A. Jaro, teacher; Ma. Geanelli L. Jaro, teacher
Coach: Liberty P. Sulit

9. Sibug, Antonio V. - Baluarte Elementary School
Nominated by: Dominica T. Parcia, PhD, Principal IV
Parents: Lemwell R. Sibug, electrical engineer; Eva V. Sibug, housewife
Coach: Cody M. Malimbag

10.Mellizas, Mary Diane L. - Cabatuan Central Elementary School
Nominated by: Angelo T. Paniza, PhD, Principal III
Parents: Arnold T. Mellizas, contractual; Ma. Linda L. Mellizas, government employee
Coach: Mrs. Ma. Concepcion T. Tobias


(L-R) Galman, Nismal, Soltones


(L-R) Tse Wing, Dasas, Togonon



(L-R) Jaro, Sibug, Mellizas

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The Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for AY 2010-2011

Manuel - Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo for the Academic Year 2010-2011

1. Manuel, Raoul Danniel A. - University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo

Nominated by: Prof. Evelyn Baylocon, Principal
Parents: Raul L. Manuel, fireman; Clarizel Joy R. Abellar, businesswoman
Coaches: Prof. Dominique Maquiran, Prof. Dolores Jardeleza, Prof. Rafael Belleza

2. Sesbreño, Roxzien Shaye G. - Guimbal National High School

Nominated by: Juanita B. Braña, Principal II
Parents: Roger Sesbreño, tailor ; Fe Gensaya Sesbreño, housewife
Coach: Julie Gayola

3. Ciriaco, Prince Descartes Jode B. - Central Philippine University

Nominated by: Felnor G. Importante, EdD, OIC-Principal
Parents: Joel A. Ciriaco, PhD, teacher/associate dean ; Delia B. Ciriaco, employee
Coach: Maredil R. Ambos, Ma. Nilfa S. Salanio

4. Lopez, Anna Isabel D. - St. Joseph (School), Inc.

Nominated by: Maria Lourdes Josefina I. Garcia, Directress
Parents: Franklin Lagos Lopez, businessman; Marie Lynn Divinagracia Lopez,
businesswoman
Coach: Nicfranz de los Reyes

5. Somes, Tiffany Marie A. - Iloilo Central Commercial High School

Nominated by: Manuel T. Kotah, Assistant Principal
Parents: Andres Somes, Sr., retired teacher; Norma Somes, retired teacher
Coach: Jun Victor F. Bactan

6. Guelos, Ramon S., Jr. - Colegio de San Jose

Nominated by: Jerlyn B. Dadios, Acting Principal – Basic Education
Parents: Ramon S. Guelos, Sr., employee; Maria Teresa S. Guelos, farmer
Coach: Jenelyn E. Cajolo

7. Caram, Francine Beatrix A. - SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children

Nominated by: Elizabeth L. Orquiola, Principal III
Parents: Francisco Javier O. Caram, businessman; Josephine Beata A. Caram, lawyer/civil engineer
Coach: Mae Bonifacio Rivera

8. Wee, Krisha C. - Iloilo Scholastic Academy

Nominated by: Peter M. Chan, Executive Director
Parents: Wilfredo L. Wee, businessman; Maria Rosario L. Wee, businesswoman
Coach: Gay D. Belvis

9. King, Jethro Aramis V. - Sun Yat Sen of Iloilo, Inc.

Nominated by: Victorio S. Lo, Acting Principal
Parents: Joely C. King, businessman; Dulce King, government employee
Coach: Jolisa H. Ang

10.Robles, Threscia Grace S. - Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School

Nominated by: Rogelio S. Oscares, Principal III
Parents: Lito D. Robles, seaman; Cynthia S. Robles, financial advisor
Coach: Eufemia Y. Sonza


(L-R)Sesbreño, Ciriaco, Lopez


(L-R) Somes, Guelos, Caram


(L-R) Wee, King, Robles

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Press Release: Public schools top OSCI awards

Public schools dominate the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo (OSCI) awards for the academic year 2010-2011.

JINNAH MAE C. VILLANUEVA of the SPED – Integrated School for Exceptional Children topped the list of awardees in the elementary level and is therefore the Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo for the academic year 2010-2011. Jinnah was a stand-out in the national Tagisan ng Talino, a regional champion in journalism, an awarded speaker, and a student leader. She topped the co-curricular component of the Search and also got high marks in the academic and interview components. Jinnah’s feat repeats the record of SPED-ISEC in 2006 when it also topped the list of the Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils of Iloilo that academic year. SPED-ISEC is one of the few schools which has consistently appeared in the winners’ circle every year.

JINNAH MAE C. VILLANUEVA, Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo

Jinnah is the daughter of Froilan B. Villanueva, a mechanical engineer; and Sofia Catong Villanueva, a teacher. She was nominated by Ms. Elizabeth Orquiola, SPED-ISEC principal.

In the high school level, RAOUL DANNIEL A. MANUEL of the University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo topped the list of awardees and is the Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo for the academic year 2010-2011. He topped the academic and co-curricular components of the Search. Raoul is not only active in school as President of the student council. He also carried the torch for his school as a winner in Mathematics and Chemistry competitions from the provincial to the national level. This is the first time that the UPHSI topped the annual awards.

RAOUL DANNIEL A. MANUEL, Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo

Raoul is the son of Raul L. Manuel, a fireman; and Clarizel Joy R. Abellar, a businesswoman. He was nominated by Prof. Evelyn B. Baylocon, UPHSI principal.

Jinnah and Raoul will lead eighteen other talented and multi-awarded pupils and students from different public and private schools in the city and province of Iloilo in the awarding ceremony set on March 11, 2011 at the Social and Cultural Hall, Department of Education, General Luna St., Iloilo City.

The awardees were evaluated based on academic grades, co-curricular activities, written examinations and interview.

The complete list of awardees will be published next week.

The Search for Ten Outstanding Elementary Pupils and Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo is a project of the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo (OSCI) in coordination with the Department of Education (Divisions of Iloilo, Iloilo City and Passi City) and is open to all public and private schools in the city and province of Iloilo, including Passi City. OSCI is composed of outstanding student awardees during the incumbency of the former Iloilo Governor, Hon. Conrado J. Norada. @

Finalists, Seach for TOEP and TOSSS of Iloilo AY 2010-2011

The following elementary and high school Finalists are requested to report for panel interview on February 23, 2011 at 12:30pm at the St. Clement's Retreat House, St. Clement's Church, La Paz, Iloilo City.

Interviewees are requested to bring their school IDs and to come in appropriate attire. They are adviced not to wear their school uniforms.

ELEMENTARY

Dasas, Neil Marc S. - Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo; De Leon, Janelle Lilith G. - St. Joseph (School), Inc.; Dy, Dave Danson C. - Sun Yat Sen High School of Iloilo, Inc.; Flores, Elizalde Miguel S. - Miagao Central Elementary School; Galvan Ramon A. III - Iloilo Central Commercial High School; Guerra, Val Jason G. - Central Philippine University; Japitana, Centel Joy Cunera J. - Leganes Elementary School; Jaro, Ma. Christelli L. - Jaro I Elementary School; Mellizas, Mary Diane L. - Cabatuan Central Elementary School; Nismal, Gianne Gilbert P. - Sto. Domingo Elementary School; Sibug, Antonio V. - Baluarte Elementary School; Soltones, Kenn John S. - Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School; Togonon, Justin Adriel Zent G. - Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra, Inc.; Tse Wing, Paula Margarita - West Visayas State University; Villanueva, Jinnah Mae C. - SPED - Integrated School for Special Children.

SECONDARY

Aguirre, Charmaine D. - Lapaz National High School; Caram, Francine Beatrix A. - SPED - Integrated School for Special Children; Ciriaco, Prince Descartes Jode B. - Central Philippine University; Fuego, Alyanna Krista S. - Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS; Galindo, Kim Norlean E. - Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School; Guelos, Ramon S. Jr. - Colegio de San Jose; King, Jethro Aramis V. - Sun Yat Sen of Iloilo, Inc.; Lopez, Anna Isabel D. - St. Joseph (School), Inc.; Manuel, Raoul Danniel A. - University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo; Martinez, Michael Joshua S. - PAREF-Westbridge School for Boys; Pedregosa, Barby Ann P. - Passi National High School; Robles, Threscia Grace S. - Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School; Sesbreño, Roxzien Shaye G. - Guimbal National High School; Somes, Tiffany Marie A. - Iloilo Central Commercial High School; Wee, Krisha C. - Iloilo Scholastic Academy.

How to go to St. Clement's Retreat House: Take a jeep going to St. Clement's Church in La Paz, fronting the Western Institute of Technology (WIT). The Retreat House is inside the church compound. Facing the church, head for the inner right gate. The Retreat House is the right building behind the church.
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Non-finalists, AY 2010-2011

List of Non-Finalists (Format: Name, Academic Rank computed as 50% School Average Grade + 50% Written Exam, Co-Curricular Rank, School. Last 5 are assigned the rank of 99.)

Elementary

Aguilar, Jerome Gabriel B. – 21, 99, Zarraga Central Elementary School; Alegasin, Harvey John B. – 99, 99, Estancia Central School; Andig, John Vincent – 18, 12, Colegio de San Jose; Buday, Clarisse Faith G. – 20, 16, Mandurriao Elementary School; Casa, Reysther Brendan – 99, 99, Lapaz I Elementary School; Charias, Danica Beatriz C. – 9, 19, Calinog Elementary School; Jurinario, Clyde Gabriel A. – 99, 99, Sambag Elementary School; Lim, Marion Nicole S. – 11, 99, Iloilo Scholastic Academy; Macairan, Jay France T. – 99, 15, Iloilo Central Elementary School; Novo, Charles Marc Louise M. – 19, 23, Cabatuan Parochial School; Parreño, Graeme Ross P. – 99, 13, Pototan Pilot Elementary School; Pepito, Erika Danielle M. – 23, 22, Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS; Sortigosa, Francis Dominic S. – 22, 21, Sacred Heart Academy @

Secondary

Alviar, Joseph Noel G. - 14, 99, Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus; Amoto, Jeena A. – 15, 21, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology; Badoy, Mark Emille B. – 99, 99, Iloilo National High School; Bais, Phileo M. – 8, 19, Dingle National High School; Bernasol, Mylin M. – 28, 28, Anilao National High School; Carmen, Eleazar O. – 99, 26, Badiangan National High School; Cogollo, Jesse C. – 9, 24, Lambunao National High School; Delos Reyes, Leann T. 99, 99, Fort San Pedro National High School; Deloverjes, Nemelynn B. – 99, 25, Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus; Diño, John Romeo Dominick M. – 17, 22, West Visayas State University; Distura, Jevic T. – 27, 99, Bo. Obrero National High School; Garferio, Reysyl Caroline B. – 13, 29, Kaunlaran Learning Center Foundation, Inc.; Lagarto, Shiere Diadem R. – 12, 17, Dueñas General Comprehensive High School; Lopez, Giechel C. – 20, 15, Jaro National High School; Salvadico Noel Angelo B. – 99, 20, Barotac Viejo National High School; Solas, Kimberly Haro – 24, 27, Sacred Heart Academy; Superio, Joshua L. – 19, 99, Zarraga National High School; Venteroso, Gian Nikko N. – 7, 18, Balasan National High School; Villanueva, Marguerite Marie – 25, 23, University of San Agustin.

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TOEP and TOSSS Qualifiers for AY 2010-2011

The following elementary and high school Qualifiers are requested to report for written examinations on January 21, 2011 at 8:30am at Monfort Hall, Department of Education Building, Division of Iloilo, Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City.

Please bring your school ID, blue ballpens, snacks; and other requirements which could be individually asked. This year, the Screening Committee will allow high school Qualifiers only to use calculators.

Note: Schools whose nominees were not included in the Qualifiers’ list can call or text 09187973041 or 09194980077. Schools whose nominees were disqualified based on pre-defined rules were properly notified.

Please visit this blog for any changes or updates as announced by the AY 2010-2011 TOEP and TOSSS Screening Committee.


Qualifiers - ELEMENTARY

Aguilar, Jerome Gabriel B. - Zarraga Central Elementary School; Alegasin, Harvey John B. - Estancia Central School; Andig, John Vincent - Colegio de San Jose; Buday, Clarisse Faith G. - Mandurriao Elementary School; Casa, Reysther Brendan - Lapaz I Elementary School; Charias, Danica Beatriz C. - Calinog Elementary School; Dasas, Neil Marc S. - Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo; De Leon, Janelle Lilith G. - St. Joseph (School), Inc.; Dy, Dave Danson C. - Sun Yat Sen High School of Iloilo, Inc.; Flores, Elizalde Miguel S. - Miagao Central Elementary School; Galvan Ramon A. III - Iloilo Central Commercial High School; Guerra, Val Jason G. - Central Philippine University; Japitana, Centel Joy Cunera J. - Leganes Elementary School; Jaro, Ma. Christelli L. - Jaro I Elementary School; Jurinario, Clyde Gabriel A. - Sambag Elementary School; Lim, Marion Nicole S. - Iloilo Scholastic Academy; Macairan, Jay France T. - Iloilo Central Elementary School; Mellizas, Mary Diane L. - Cabatuan Central Elementary School; Nismal, Gianne Gilbert P. - Sto. Domingo Elementary School; Novo, Charles Marc Louise M. - Cabatuan Parochial School; Parreño, Graeme Ross P. - Pototan Pilot Elementary School; Pepito, Erika Danielle M. - Ateneo de Iloilo - SMCS; Sibug, Antonio V. - Baluarte Elementary School; Soltones, Kenn John S. - Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School; Sortigosa, Francis Dominic S. - Sacred Heart Academy; Togonon, Justin Adriel Zent G. - Children's Integrated School of Alta Tierra, Inc.; Tse Wing, Paula Margarita - West Visayas State University; Villanueva, Jinnah Mae C. - SPED - Integrated School for Special Children.

Total Schools Represented = 28


Qualifiers - SECONDARY

Aguirre, Charmaine D. - Lapaz National High School; Alviar, Joseph Noel G. - Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus; Amoto, Jeena A. - Western Visayas College of Science and Technology; Badoy, Mark Emille B. - Iloilo National High School; Bais, Phileo M. - Dingle National High School; Bernasol, Mylin M. - Anilao National High School; Caram, Francine Beatrix A. - SPED - Integrated School for Special Children; Carmen, Eleazar O. - Badiangan National High School; Ciriaco, Prince Descartes Jode B. - Central Philippine University; Cogollo, Jesse C. - Lambunao National High School; Delos Reyes, Leann T. - Fort San Pedro National High School; Deloverjes, Nemelynn B. - Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus; Diño, John Romeo Dominick M. - West Visayas State University; Distura, Jevic T. - Bo. Obrero National High School; Fuego, Alyanna Krista S. - Ateneo de Iloilo - SMCS; Galindo, Kim Norlean E. - Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School; Garferio, Reysyl Caroline B. - Kaunlaran Learning Center Foundation, Inc.; Guelos, Ramon S. Jr. - Colegio de San Jose; King, Jethro Aramis V. - Sun Yat Sen of Iloilo, Inc.; Lagarto, Shiere Diadem R. - Dueñas General Comprehensive High School; Lopez, Anna Isabel D. - St. Joseph (School), Inc.; Lopez, Giechel C. - Jaro National High School; Manuel, Raoul Danniel A. - University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo; Martinez, Michael Joshua S. - PAREF-Westbridge School for Boys; Pedregosa, Barby Ann P. - Passi National High School; Robles, Threscia Grace S. - Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School; Salvadico Noel Angelo B. - Barotac Viejo National High School; Sesbreño, Roxzien Shaye G. - Guimbal National High School; Solas, Kimberly Haro - Sacred Heart Academy; Somes, Tiffany Marie A. - Iloilo Central Commercial High School; Superio, Joshua L. - Zarraga National High School; Venteroso, Gian Nikko N. - Balasan National High School; Villanueva, Marguerite Marie - University of San Agustin; Wee, Krisha C. - Iloilo Scholastic Academy.

Total Schools Represented = 34

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