Victory for the Paulinian press! We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our brilliant student-journalists from the St. Paul University Dumaguete - Basic Education Department who emerged victorious across various individual and group categories at the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2026!

Through their sharp wits, fierce storytelling, and unyielding dedication, these young writers, broadcasters, and photojournalists proved that the Paulinian voice resonates with excellence, truth, and integrity.

A huge congratulations to our winners and their dedicated coaches whose guidance and mentorship shaped this stellar performance!

Here is the complete roster of our victorious Paulinian journalists:

GROUP CATEGORY

TV Broadcasting Filipino: Overall Second Place

• Jedrik Ramiel Mateo
• Arell Miguel Lorca
• Maryjoe Dequito
• Therese Balonglong
• Jan Scarlette Nuico
• Zoe Garcia
• Mirian Abique

TV Broadcasting English: Overall Third Place

• Fleurmarie Salgado
• Amanda Baligasa
• Nadia Diana Blom
• Sophia Syrine Torres
• Mark Canoy
• Ericka Saycon
• Ivan Dela Cruz

Radio Broadcasting English: 5th Place

• Niñacael Gabrielle Carale (Best Technical Director - 5th Place)
• Niñacael Gabrielle Carale
• Joseph Milar
• Miguel Luis Dael
• Kathara Cadapan
• Dhennis Dinnille Escasinas
• Sheirry Lee Paco
• Pia Marie Laquinon

Collaborative Desktop Publishing: 5th Place

• Nhick Shem Atis
• Gio Benedict Alejado
• Chesca Joyce Bacalso
• Maeda Faith Albina
• Hanz Anthony Pascua
• Aryanna Jayden Awayan
• Tiffany Corteza

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY

Laurie Beth Gwen Jumawan - 2nd Place, Editorial Writing English
Frances Aleiah Ramirez - 2nd Place, Photojournalism Filipino
Zoe Lorraine P. Teves - 3rd Place, Editorial Cartooning
Aisha May Binondo - 3rd Place, Photojournalism English
Angelica Antonnette Fortin - 3rd Place, Column Writing English
Frean Didal - 4th Place, Sports Writing Filipino
Yeshkah Lil Therese T. Saycon - 5th Place, News Writing English
Loraine Jade Quibot - 5th Place, Photojournalism Filipino

AT THE HELM OF EXCELLENCE

This victory would not be possible without our tireless mentors:

• Ms. Maria Antonio Kyrell Bangalando (The Pauliteen & PauliScribe School Paper Adviser)
• Ms. Jonalyn Esplaguera (The Paulette School Paper Adviser)
• Ms. Caryl Marie S. Duhaylungsod
• Ms. Jerlyn V. Manila
• Ms. Mary Claire Campaner
• Ms. Queenver P. Templado
• Ms. Chesa A. Filosofo

This successful campaign was spearheaded by Ms. Jerlyn V. Manila, the JHS Student ctivity Team Leader.

To our victorious delegates: continue to wield your pens and voices for truth and service. You have raised the SPUD banner high!

CARITAS CHRISTI URGET NOS!