In a remarkable achievement, Kalayaan Elementary School has claimed first place in the overall top performing school (Elementary Level) in the recently concluded 43^rd Division Schools Press Conference and Contests (DSPCC) last January 25, 2025, held at Epifanio Delos Santos Elementary School (EDSES). The competition brought together the best journalism talents from the Schools Division of Pasay City by showcasing an exceptional display of writing, reporting and creativity from the participating teams.

     KES Journalism Team, led by the school paper advisers in both English and Filipino, Mrs. Esperanza G. Rasing and Ms. Nora C. Relaniza with the guidance and supervision of Mrs. Grace P. Valdez, MT-II and Journalism Focal Person, and Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, Principal IV stood out for its impressive coverage across multiple categories. This victory highlights the hard work, dedication and skill of every participant, from individual to group category.

     The team’s hard work, creativity and dedication were recognized across a wide range of areas, securing place in the following categories:

Individual Category both English and Filipino

• • • 1^st Place – Feature Writing

Carylle Angel F. Andres

Trainer: Esperanza G. Rasing

• • • 1^st Place – News Writing

Jenelsy Maiko V. Columbino

Trainer: Melissa F. Panaga

• • • 1^st Place – Science and Technology Writing

Ythan Kirk M. Trivino

Trainer: Gerla L. Mateo

• • • 1^st Place – Pagsulat ng Balita

Mary Jewelrose A. Suyo

Trainer: Maricar L. Tabuac

• • • 1^st Place – Pag-uulo at Pagwawasto

Maria Sidey R. Catalan

Trainer: Leoniza O. Guyala

• • • 2^nd Place – Pagsulat ng Isports

Charlie James P. Tubongbanua

Trainer: Esperanza G. Rasing

• • • 5^th Place – Column Writing

Carl Sherkhan G. Froilan

Trainer: Dr. Bryan B. Barbon

• • • 5^th Place – Pagsulat ng Pangulong Tudling

Aliah Faye F. Carpio

Trainer: Remigio A. Baccud

• • • 5^th Place – Pagsulat ng Lathalain

Raiza Mae L. Jaran

Trainer: Nora C. Relaniza

• • • 7^th Place – Pagsulat ng Agham at Teknolohiya

Jhanine D. Monteroso

Trainer: Dr. Snooky C. Licas

• • • 7^th Place – Photojournalism (Filipino)

Annber Joy Obico

Trainer: Nora C. Relaniza

Group Category both English and Filipino

• • • 1^st Place – Best Group in Over-All Radio Production, Radio Scriptwriting and Broadcasting (English)

Beatriz Athenna G. Sasaluya

Fel Andrei Nathan P. Doliente

Brielle F. Yulo

James Inigo P. Gabriel

Julie C. Ejercito

Trixie F. Mahusay

Ashley Jezika M. Cajes

Trainer: Cristine E. Nolledo

• • • 2^nd Place – Best in Technical Application

Beatriz Athenna G. Sasaluya

Fel Andrei Nathan P. Doliente

Brielle F. Yulo

James Inigo P. Gabriel

Julie C. Ejercito

Trixie F. Mahusay

Ashley Jezika M. Cajes

Trainer: Cristine E. Nolledo

• • • 3^rd Place – Best in Scriptwriting

Beatriz Athenna G. Sasaluya

Fel Andrei Nathan P. Doliente

Brielle F. Yulo

James Inigo P. Gabriel

Julie C. Ejercito

Trixie F. Mahusay

Ashley Jezika M. Cajes

Trainer: Cristine E. Nolledo

• • • 3^rd Place – Best Anchor

Beatriz Athenna G. Sasaluya

Trainer: Cristine E. Nolledo

• • • 1^st Place – Collaborative Desktop Publishing (English)

Evan Mar Cyrus S. Alisna

Sowsueh Shamsih S. Belino

Kyleigh D. Osit

Xian S. Dela Cruz

Jaye R. Santos

Gabrielle Allaine Acepcion

Ralph James T. Del Rosario

Trainers:

Marian Grace C. Morales (Lay-out)

Grace P. Valdez (Editorial)

Esperanza G. Rasing (Feature and Sports)

Melissa F. Panaga (News)

Marissa C. Balaoro (Cartooning)

Nora C. Relaniza (Photojourrnalism)

• • • 1^st Place – Collaborative Desktop Publishing (Filipino)

Mharco Liam G. Marfa

Mary Francheska Samantha C. Banico

Matthew Earl F. Amedo

Althea Sofia R. Berse

Gino S. Buaron

Ada Atalia M. Bolo

Leah C. Cabintoy

Trainers:

Irene A. Lumawig (Lay-out)

Remigio A. Baccud (Editoryal)

Nora C. Relaniza (Lathalain at Photojourrnalism)

Esperanza G. Rasing (Isports)

Maricar L. Tabuac (Balita)

Marissa C. Balaoro (Kartuning)

“I’m really so proud of the outcome of our patience and commitment. To all of you trainers and to our contestants, kudos! Hats off to everyone. We have proven once again the Galing ng KES Journalism Team! So, we will prove to them that we can make it to the RSPC. Together, let’s support each other!” Stated by KES Master Teacher II and Journalism Focal Person, Ms. Grace P. Valdez.

          This win marks a milestone of excellence in journalism. The team plans to continue pushing boundaries and striving for even greater achievements in the future. “Go Kalayaan! Hindi Magpapatalo, Laging Lumalaban!” Road to RSPCC!