18 campus journalists from Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s junior high publication, The Clarion, represented the school in the recently concluded Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2025, held at Rizal Elementary School on March 21, 2025.
With the guidance of the publication adviser, Patricia Anne Gayte, the students earned recognition on stage for their outstanding performances, bringing home medals and certificates from multiple categories on March 22.
The results are as follows:
Kristin Samantha G. Sevilleno – 1st Place in Feature Writing (English)
Charlene Ann C. Lim – 2nd Place in Sports Writing (Filipino)
Rycel Mae J. Basinag – 6th Place in Editorial Cartooning (Filipino)
Mecca Edsai A. Robles – 7th Place in Column Writing (Filipino)
Samantha and Charlene secured spots for the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2025 after placing in the Top 5 in their respective categories.
Other campus journalists who represented Bacolod Tay Tung High School include:
Feature Writing (Filipino) – Princess Ellajhielle Hipone
News Writing (English) – Zooey Alexis Japitana
News Writing (Filipino) – Alexus Cuachon
Column Writing (English) – Chanel Chu
Editorial Cartooning (English) – Contheza Paula
Sports Writing (English) – Sam Andrei Bustos
Sci-tech Writing (English) – Roan Faith Diaz
Sci-tech Writing (Filipino) – Rhianna Jayde Tan
Copyreading (English) – Blezy Patalagsa
Copyreading (Filipino) – Precious Sayman
Editorial Writing (English) – Erich Kirsten Coyoca
Editorial Writing (Filipino) – Jadah Samantha Billones
Photojournalism (English) – John Zachary Tan
Photojournalism (Filipino) – Lessa Angela Pregil
The school’s performance at the DSPC 2025 showcased the exceptional talent of Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s young writers as they demonstrated excellence in journalism.
Congratulations, Journalists!
Written by: Mecca Robles
Original photo credits: Sir Angelo Cachero
