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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥! 🎆

As we welcome another brand-new year, our hearts are filled with gratitude, hope, and excitement for what lies ahead. 💛 The past year has been a journey of challenges, growth, hard work, and unforgettable memories.

May this new year bring us renewed strength, unity, and passion to serve. Here’s to new goals, greater teamwork, and more meaningful achievements together. 🤍💚

— 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 2026! ✨

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 || Cherished moments from a festive and meaningful celebration of the UNEP High School Department as they came together to welcome the season of joy and gratitude. 🎄🤍






PART 4.

UNEP Clinches Over-All First Runner-Up in DSPC; 22 Student-Journalists Advance to Regionals

The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) soared to victory after securing the Over-All First Runner-Up title in the Secondary Level at the 2025 Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) held at Iriga South Central School and RNTVS on December 3–5, 2025.

Showcasing exceptional talent and dedication, 22 UNEP student-journalists earned their spots to represent the Iriga City Division in the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) in Legazpi City on January 27–30, 2026.

Outstanding Individual Achievements

UNEP students delivered remarkable performances across various individual categories:
• Mateo Victor Barroga III – 3rd Place, News Writing (English)
• Kate Lee Sepcon – 3rd Place, Copyreading & Headline Writing (Filipino)
• Adrian Daryl Punzalan – 5th Place, Sports Writing (English)
• Shane Joira Montañez – 2nd Place, Sports Writing (Filipino)
• Kevin Abonita – 1st Place, Editorial Cartooning (English)
• Amber Kim Sepagan – 2nd Place, Feature Writing (English)
• Danica Mae Datoy – 1st Place, Feature Writing (Filipino)
• Ayessa Bianca Nolasco – 3rd Place, Column Writing (English)
• Arbie Jelah Maala – 4th Place, Column Writing (Filipino)
• Yla Princess Angela Orlanda – 1st Place, Photojournalism (Filipino)

Group Categories Shine

UNEP also dominated the group events, making history with their strong finishes.

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (English)
• 1st Place – Radio Production
• 1st Place – Best in Technical
• 1st Place – Best News Reporter
• 2nd Place – Best News Reporter
• 2nd Place – Best Script
• 3rd Place – Best Anchor
• 5th Place – Best in Infomercial

Contestants:
Cyra Lou Albalate, Roel Velasco, Leila Lagatic, Rizzi Karlen Ibanita, Crishia Viñas, Jaymie Caroline Razon, Gian Andrei Celetaria

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (Filipino)
• 1st Place – Radio Production
• 1st Place – Scriptwriting
• 1st Place – Best Anchor
• 1st Place – Best Technical
• 3rd Place – Best News Reporter
• 3rd Place – Best in Infomercial

Contestants:
Rodessa Salvadora, Nash Achero, Ranjit Sahurda, Rhizel Mae San Jose, EJ Puno, Sophia Mae Factor, Albert Ibarrientos

Collaborative Desktop Publishing (English)
• 3rd Place
Contestants: Amanda Nicole Bordon, Cipriano Johanne San Andres, Celine Talento, Francheska Karamihan, John Lhenon Panday, Mary France Vargas, Francis Roel Kirong

Online Publishing (English)
• 3rd Place
Contestants: Cathleya Talaguit, Sylwen Adelaide Esquibel, Jael Repuesto, Laiza Mae Ibarreta, Angelica M. Olayon

Coaches and Leadership

The success of the UNEP delegation was made possible through the guidance and expertise of the following coaches:

Karla Marie Daza, Luz Clarita Dacara, Jodielyn Alarba, Micah Uzziah Deres, Rea May Baliwag, Keziah Shane Dimabayao, Ryan Biag, Theresa Ann Derecho, Jonalyn Albino, Jocel Padayao, and Kathleen Dorosan.

This year’s achievements were also made possible under the leadership of Principal Froilan D. Celetaria, whose strong support continues to inspire UNEP’s flourishing journalism program.