The Tubao

Tubao noun /'tu.bau/ 

A handwoven headscarf usually worn by male members of some tribes in the Visayas and Mindao. It became popular in the early 1980's as an all-weather cover of activists as they rallied against the dictatorship. It proved handy in warding off the sting of teargas fumes.

The tubao was chosen as cover design of the souvenir program of the 9th OSCI Awarding Ceremony to celebrate the culture, talent and inventiveness of Filipinos and their search for knowledge and excellence. For today's breed of outstanding students, success must be viewed as an extension of a storied past and a colorful tubao to ward off the biting fumes of stereotypes and parochialism.

Many are Called, But Few are Chosen

by: Aubrey Beatrice B. Carnaje, Most Outstanding Elementary School Pupil of Iloilo for AY 2012-2013

Aubrey Beatrice B. Carnaje

To our honored guests, the organizers, teachers, coaches, parents, my fellow awardees, ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant afternoon.

We call our Batch, THE APOCRYPHALS: The Legends. We all have one thing in common, and that is, the drive to excel in everything that we do.

 As we are about to culminate our elementary years, we look forward for new challenges and tackle the inevitable changes in the years ahead. Yes, life is definitely going to be different in high school and I’m pretty sure we will become a little “Shaken up and stirred”, but as awardees of the Ten Outstanding Elementary School Pupils of Iloilo, we believe that we can make a difference, because we are the APOCRYPHALS: The Legends of our batch.

 As we look back this afternoon, on a journey- a journey that started out with hesitant, tentative steps, we see just how far we have progressed. It has been an honor and a privilege to represent our schools in this prestigious Search for the TEN OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY PUPILS of ILOILO. As I can recall, the most difficult part was compiling our portfolio to beat the deadline set by the organizers. It can’t be denied that we are all busy people, with series of competitions along with school activities and community outreach programs, yet, we managed to submit the requirements on time, (some of us 15 minutes before the deadliest deadline!) Then came the written examinations where almost half of the batch didn’t make it to the Top Fifteen Finalist. Then the interview where most of us would say that it was the greatest experience because we were able to answer the chain of questions thrown by the panel of judges. Again, it has been an honor and a privilege being a part of this legendary search, one which was imbued with wonderful memories.

The Most Outstanding Elementary School Pupil Award is a extraordinary recognition because the participants are the crème de la crème of their respective batch. It does not only give weight to the pupils’ academic achievements but also to their extra-curricular activities, socio-civic activities and community service. And for this, I am greatly honored to become one of the awardees.

Being chosen as this year’s MOST OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PUPIL of ILOILO is overwhelming. It seems hard to believe. And I will remember this day with humility, for I know that I wouldn’t be here if not because of the people behind every successful step that I took. To the organizers, I would like to thank you for this rare opportunity. To our parents, thank you is not enough to express what we feel , for we are more than grateful for the untiring support and absolute love that your have given us. To my family, especially to my mom for the indefatigable support since the day I was born, this award is for you.

To our schools, thank you for believing in our capacities. To my school, SPED-Integrated School for Exceptional Children, thank you for the “real-life” training. Being an exceptional child enrolled in SPED-ISEC gave me the best experience, the best opportunity to grow as an individual gifted with many talents. It is where I learned that whether we are special or exceptional, we were all created equal in the eyes of God. We were taught to remain humble despite of the achievements we have received.

To our teachers and coaches, thank you for your support. You inspired us to become what we are right now.

To my fellow awardees, today’s achievements may fade or even be forgotten. The applause may become a distant memory and our certificates and medals may gather dust on a shelf or in a drawer. But what matters most is that we will be remembered for what we have done to our families, schools, and the community where we belong. Because along with this award, comes the responsibility to make a difference, to become the legends. Let us hold unto our value system, our humanity, for these are the things that will guide us further on our journey.

In behalf of the Ten Outstanding Elementary School Pupils of Iloilo, I would like to thank the OSCI Organizers, our supportive parents, family and friends, our teachers and coaches, and of course, the Lord Almighty, for without our God-given talents, we will not be here accepting this recognition.

We are The Apocryphals: The Legends, because of God’s love and grace, no more, no less.

Again, a pleasant afternoon! God bless everyone. @

Shine. Outshine. Give Shine

by: Blessed Bea T. Plondaya, Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo for AY 2012-2013

Blessed Bea T. Plondaya

We can live in this world, but once. But if we live it right, once is already enough.

To the organizers of the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo, its alumni, parents, school heads, teachers, and most especially to my fellow OSCI awardees, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

Many people would deem us, the Top 10 of the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo lucky. Lucky that we qualified the bid book screening, passed the mind-blowing exam and excelled in the terrifying panel interview. Call us lucky, yes maybe, but we don’t term it lucky, we call it extraordinarily lucky! Luck is the product of our hard work.

For most of us, it all started on an ordinary day when something extraordinary happened. Receiving the news that we were chosen to represent our school for the OSCI was just like being handed the Golden ticket from Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. The opportunity that was given to us opened up a new door that led to an exciting, new adventure filled with unexpected circumstances and shocking surprises. And upon knowing that we are the ones left standing after the bid book screening and written exam is overwhelming. This is a journey where our total capability has been tested, physically and psychologically – the stress was too much, mentally – the brain-jarring exam and the nerve – whacking interview tormented us and emotionally – the agony of waiting for the final judgment revealed that we are indeed, vulnerable young adults.

A lot of people may think that we are renowned as OSCI awardees just in numerical terms. In a sense that we all just qualified for the criteria: Academic achievements - 50%, Co- curricular activities – 35% and the personal interview for 15%. But all of us here are not defined by mere numbers but by strong will and character. We wouldn’t be what we are now without the values inculcated to us by our parents, our mentors and the institution where each one of us belongs. We wouldn’t be awarded such if we didn’t have the determination in all our endeavours, the discipline to reach our goals, the perseverance to overcome all our obstacles and our unyielding faith in God that guides us to do everything for His glory. All our achievements for the year 2012 and the many years before, everything that we have worked hard for and the sweat, blood and tears that we have shed to achieve all these have finally paid off, as we have proven ourselves worthy of this award. A lot of challenges and trials have come our way but obviously we did not quit. Personally I believe, that we have reached this far because while many of the young adults like us are in the malls, or in their favourite hang outs or just simply tinkering with their gadgets, the ten of us are in the wilderness of our locality rendering service that will benefit mankind. Yes, peer pressure is too much these days, but yielding to it is a choice. MAGIS! Be more, do more, we all believed in this! We have surely never settled for less because we know that we have the capability to go further and even surprise ourselves that we can go beyond the expectations of people from us. We say, we can and we will! God gave us ourselves and we should maximize every single blessing, talent and skill He has entrusted in us, at least our gift to Him in return.

Talking of the word blessings? Blessings. I have been asked about my name BLESSED BEA for more than a thousand times. “Why BLESSED?” Honestly, until now I do not know. But this is what I know; God has been showering me with more than enough blessings, others I never even asked for and thought of. I simply just have upheld myself worthy of my name BLESSED.

Nevertheless, in behalf of all the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo Awardees – Secondary Level, I would like to express my gratitude to a lot of people. To our parents, for the immeasurable moral and emotional support throughout our entire life on earth, thank you. The love, care, dedication and unfathomable patience on us made us what we are right now. To my Papa and Mama, my mentors 24/7, the spirit behind all my triumphs, thank you so much. To the coaches, especially to Sir Nicfranz de los Reyes, I will never forget what you have instilled in me – Shine. Outshine. Give Shine. Sir, my sincerest gratitude to you, for you have prepared me for the challenges of the outside world. To our teachers, especially to my Josephian mentors, thank you for all the opportunities and challenges you set in front of me, for those became my stepping stones in becoming a better individual. To our respective schools, you have been the passports that have led us to this destination. We are grateful that you have placed your confidence and trust in us. To the Outstanding Students Circle of Iloilo, you are the bridge that linked us to the deepest parts of ourselves to give our all, and inspired us that we could still be more. Long live OSCI! To everyone, words would never be enough to express our gratitude for everything you have done for us.

Lastly, our batch name, “INCREDIBLE” fits us best because we want to:

I gnite Ideas
N urture Notions
C hannel Creativity
R eciprocate Respect
E ndure Experiences
D evelop Determination
I lluminate Innovations
B reak Boundaries
L eave Legacies and
E mpower Excellence

Before I end, I want to leave everyone especially my fellow youth with this thought. When the odds are against us and the tides are rough, let us remember, that God gives the fiercest battles only to His bravest and toughest soldiers. This is the motto that I live by, this is what makes me different and this is us – God’s little warriors on earth!

Thank you and God bless us all!@

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Awarding Ceremony at St. Joseph School (Iloilo), Inc. Gym

 
1:30 pm, March 15, 2013; St. Joseph School (Iloilo), Inc. Gym, Sen. Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Avenue, San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo City



I Entrance of Colors / Processional … Led by the St. Joseph School (Iloilo) Inc. CAT Corps

II Opening Prayer …………………….. Miss Alexandria Marie O. Sombiro, TOESP 2012

III National Anthem …………………… led by the SJS Glee Club

IV Welcome Remarks ………………… Mr. Henry Bueron Caspe, TOSSS 1975 Chairman, OSCI

V Messages ……………………………Ms. Maura F. Pait, Schools Division Superintendent
                                                                      Dept. of Education, Division of Passi City

                                                         Dr. Nelly H. Valerio, Schools Division Superintendent
                                                                      Dept. of Education, Division of Iloilo City

VI Introduction of the Inspirational Speaker …Mr. Christian Jim Cogollo, TOSSS 2012

VII Inspirational Message …………….... Mrs. Besonia Cortum-Bernardo, TOSSS 1975

VIII Reading of Citation to Schools and Coaches …Miss Christine Anne L. Loreno, TOSSS 2006

IX Awarding of Medals and Plaques

     A. Ten Outstanding Elementary School Pupils .....Mrs. Lynn Madera-Bautista, TOESP 1971

     B. Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students....Dr. Japhet Gensaya Fernandez-de Leon, TOSSS 1975

X Special Number ………………………............. SPED – Integrated School for Exceptional Children

XI Responses

    Aubrey Beatrice B. Carnaje, Most Outstanding Elementary School Pupil of Iloilo for AY 2012-2013

    Blessed Bea T. Plondaya, Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo for AY 2012-2013

XII Impressions on the OSCI Awards ................... Dr. Lilibeth Estoque
                                                                             Asst Schools Division Superintendent, Division of Iloilo
                                                                             Interviewer, Search for TOSSS of Iloilo 2013

XIII Closing Remarks …………………................. Dr. Japhet Gensaya Fernandez-de Leon
                                                                                Chairperson, Screening Committee

XIV Recessional

Program Hosts:
                        Miss Maphete Dianne M. Lustre, MOESP 2008, TOSSS 2012
                        Miss Karen Gaye O. Salvilla, TOSSS 2012
                        Mr. Paul Vincent S. Bayona, TOSSS 2008
                        Miss Francis Pauline B. Leda, TOSSS 2007
                        Dr. Diadem Pearl Sonza-Equiña, TOESP 1975, TOSSS 1979

The TOESP and TOSSS of Iloilo for AY 2012-2013

TO ALL CONCERNED:

Herewith are the final results of the Search for Ten Outstanding Elementary School Pupils and Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for the Academic Year 2012-2013 (order based on rank):

Ten Outstanding Elementary School Pupils of Iloilo

1. Carnaje, Aubrey Beatrice B. - SPED – Integrated School for Exceptional Children
2. Supeña, Nancy Nicole T. - Sto. Domingo Elementary School
3. Co, Ma. Samantha Ysabel L. - Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS
4. Frange, Fergie John O. - Central Philippine University
5. Parangan, Heather Angelique - West Visayas State University – ILS
6. Andresio, Rose Mae L. - Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School
7. Yap, Dominic S. - PAREF Westbridge School, Inc.
8. Tobias, Leif Mathieu T. - Cabatuan Central Elementary School
9. Salistre, Eunice Lyn F. - Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo
10. Libiano, Daryl John A. - Cabatuan Parochial School

Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo

1. Plondaya, Blessed Bea T. - Saint Joseph School (Iloilo), Inc.
2. Chan, Kevin Friedrich Y.- Iloilo Scholastic Academy
3. Montalban, Alyssa Jude M.- Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School
4. Santos, Jose Roy E., Jr. - Central Philippine University
5.Binder, Kelly A. - University of San Agustin
6. Regalado, Nizza Ann E. - Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS
7. Madero, Mary Clarence G.- Pavia National High School
8. Nonato, Caryl Joanne A. - SPED – Integrated School for Exceptional Children
9. Syching, Bianca Patrice S. - Iloilo Central Commercial HS
10. Cabangal, Jovie Anne R. - Barotac Viejo National High School .

Congratulations to the awardees!


(SGD) JAPHET GENSAYA-FERNANDEZ-DE LEON, MD, FPPA, FCAPPI
Over-all Chairperson, 2013 Screening Committee


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Ten Outstanding Elementary School Pupils of Iloilo

1. Carnaje, Aubrey Beatrice B. - SPED – ISEC

2. Supeña, Nancy Nicole T. - Sto. Domingo Elementary School

3. Co, Ma. Samantha Ysabel L. - Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS

4. Frange, Fergie John O. - Central Philippine University

5. Parangan, Heather Angelique - West Visayas State University – ILS

6. Andresio, Rose Mae L. - Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School

7. Yap, Dominic S. - PAREF Westbridge School, Inc.

8. Tobias, Leif Mathieu T. - Cabatuan Central Elementary School

9. Salistre, Eunice Lyn F. - Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo

10. Libiano, Daryl John A. - Cabatuan Parochial School

Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo

1. Plondaya, Blessed Bea T. - Saint Joseph School (Iloilo), Inc.

2. Chan, Kevin Friedrich Y.- Iloilo Scholastic Academy

3. Montalban, Alyssa Jude M.- Cabatuan National Comp High School

4. Santos, Jose Roy E., Jr. - Central Philippine University

5.Binder, Kelly A. - University of San Agustin

6. Regalado, Nizza Ann E. - Ateneo de Iloilo – SMCS

7. Madero, Mary Clarence G.- Pavia National High School

Nonato, Caryl Joanne A. - SPED – ISEC

9. Syching, Bianca Patrice S. - Iloilo Central Commercial HS

Cabangal, Jovie Anne R. - Barotac Viejo National High School

ANNOUNCEMENT: Attire is 'Sunday best' for ladies; and barong and black pants for gentlemen.

Please visit this blog for update on the venue of the Awarding Ceremony.
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