By: Marites B. Pambid

     Young Journalists of Jose Rizal Elementary School (JRES) shone at the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2026, bringing home 2nd Place in the News Section for their school paper “Ang Pluma ni Laong-Laan” and multiple awards in Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting – Filipino.

     The RSPC 2026 competitions were held March 10-12, 2026 at University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA (UPHSD), hosted by the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Las Piñas.

     ‘Ang Pluma ni Laong-Laan’ News Section was awarded 2nd Place on March 10 at UPHSD Auditorium, led by School Paper Advisers Mrs. Angelie C. Mariano, Mrs. Marites B. Pambid and School Principal Dr. Norma B. Jamon.

     Meanwhile, during the awarding ceremony on March 14, the Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting – Filipino Team brought home 4th Place Best Group Overall, 3rd Place Best Script, 5th Place Best Anchor for Timotee Travyss Tianzon and 4th Place Best Technical Application for Juzztine Karl V. Gaugano, trained by Ms. Anely B. Rada, Ms. Daisy C. Cabuyoc and Mrs. Criselda A. Santos.

     With these achievements, ‘Ang Pluma ni Laong-Laan’ will represent the National Capital Region (NCR) at the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Ormoc City, Leyte, scheduled on April 13 – 17, 2026.