Pisay-SMC Alumna is Top 2 in 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Exam
Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus would like to congratulate Anjila Bianca Lao Aala (Batch 2015) for being among the topnotchers in the recently-held April 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination.
Aala was the top 2 of the 678 out of 1,870 examinees who passed the test.
The whole PSHS-SMC community would also like to extend applause and commendation to the other alumni who likewise pass the said board exam.
May you all serve the people and the country!
A Triple Win For Pisay-SMC In #PBOTANAW2022
By Sheila Allong
Out of over 340 Grade 7 to 12 participants from all over the country, three Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus scholars triumphed and made it to the top 20 qualifiers in the TANAW- The Philippine Biology Olympiad 2022 held online last January 29, 2022 (Eliminations), February 19-20, 2022 (semi-finals), and March 12-13, 2022 (finals).
We would like to congratulate David Joseph Mendoza (5th place), Sophia Dominique Ann Samson (7th place), and Eloisa Joanne Jumamoy (8th place), under the guidance of the PSHS-SMC Biology Unit, for making your wit and prowess in the biological sciences shine during the said national event organized by the Department of Biology of the Ateneo de Manila University and the Ateneo Biological Organization - eXplore.
Grade 12 Scholar Wins In MCM Techno Wiz
By Sheila Allong
CARL THOMAS CONDEVILLAMAR of Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus ranked 1st runner-up in one of the events in the Malayan Colleges Mindanao sponsored “MCM Cup 2022: Breaking Boundaries” called Techno Whiz: The Ultimate IT Quiz Show held online last March 17, 2022.
He competed against twenty other high school students from different schools all over Mindanao. The awarding was done via Facebook Live last March 18, 2022.
Grade 11 PSHS-SMC Scholar Wins In A Continental Speech Contest
By Sheila Allong
Our Grade 11 student, Jyan L. Rubillar, bravely echoed her voice in four different categories (prepared speech, oratorical speech, table topics, and inspirational speech) against more than 70 high school and college students from thirteen (13) different countries in Asia and eventually emerged as the first-runner up in the online edition of the Asian English Speech Competition held from February 20 to 27, 2022.
The first round of the contest, which was held from February 13-16, 2022, was in the form of a prepared speech wherein the contestants were asked to submit a speech video based on the 2022 AEO theme, “Echo Your Forte”. Jyan’s speech was adjudged as among the thirty (30) well-performed recorded speech so she made it to the next round, which was an oratorical speech. This was held last February 25, 2022 and at this point, the participants were asked to create a speech based on a randomly chosen topic within 20 minutes time duration and then deliver such speech impressively and professionally within 7 minutes allowable time. Outstandingly, our representative was among the top 10 best oratorical speakers and thus made it to the semi-finals. The semi-finals held on February 26, 2022 was in a form of table topics or impromptu speech format wherein the topic was given on each participant’s turn by the selection committee and the participants were given 30 seconds to prepare their speech then deliver it within 2 minutes. Amazingly, Jyan got positive reviews from the selection committee and thus was chosen as among the top 5 winners and finalists. The five of them who made it to the finals were asked to give a 7-minute inspiring speech. The topic was only given after the announcement of the finalists and they had to deliver it the next day, February 26, 2022. Lo and behold, Jyan L. Rubillar got the second to the highest rank overall.
The Speech Competition is one the seven (7) events included in the Asian English Olympics (AEO) organized annually for ten years now by Binus University Jakarta Indonesia. AEO is one of the biggest and most anticipated annual English competitions in Asia for high school and university students. The participating countries this year include South Korea, Thailand, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Macau, among others.
Congratulations Jyan and to the coach, Ms. Jearvy R. Laňohan!
Doc ‘Gaby’ Flores Ranks 4th In March 2022 Physician Licensure Exam
A woman, a Mindanaoan, a Pisay-SMC Alumna
DOC ‘GABY’ FLORES RANKS 4TH IN MARCH 2022 PHYSICIAN LICENSURE EXAM
Having a Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus alumna emerged as among the topnotchers of the March 2022 Physician Licensure Examination is indeed one very good reason enough to celebrate 2022 National Women’s Month.
Dr. Gabrielle P. Flores, fondly known as “Gaby” especially among her PSHS-SMC Class 2014 batch mates, ranked 4th with a rating of 87.83 based on the advisory posted by the Professional Regulation Commission last March 18, 2022.
The whole PSHS-SMC community is celebrating and is very proud of this achievement.
PSHSSMC - Face to Face Again
#FacetoFaceAgain: The Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus successfully passed the requirements set by the City Health Office (CHO), Davao City for the limited face-to-face learning method in secondary school. The campus has its pilot limited in-person (voluntary basis) classes with the Grade 12 scholars starting today, Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
The Grade 12 participants are fully vaccinated as verified and have complied with the required documents such as the signed parents' consent, medical clearance, and health declaration. Around 42 scholars attended the first day of in-person classes. They went through health checks. They were also required to wear a face mask at all times and to bring a health kit complete with sanitizer, an extra face mask, thermometer, medicine, etc. Prior to the in-person classes, the scholars had online meetings with the school heads and the Health Unit personnel who constantly reminded them to always observe social distancing and follow the health protocols.
The in-person classes are held only in the morning at the designated facilities like the Academic Building 2, auditorium, gymnasium, Chemistry, Research, and Computer Science Laboratories.
Likely, if things get even better and Covid-19 cases continue to plummet, Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus will resume regular in-person classes effective School Year 2022-2023 across all grade levels.
Pisay-SMC Alumna Is Newly-Appointed Chancellor Of UP Mindanao
Dr. Lyre Anni E. Murao clocked her first day in the office as UP Mindanao’s new chancellor last March 1, 2022.
Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus couldn’t be more proud of this achievement as Dr. Murao is actually from PSHS SMC Batch 92 (Pioneers) and was in fact awarded as the Most Outstanding Alumni for her batch.
She is the sixth chancellor of UP Mindanao. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Medical Science in Infection Research conferred by Nagasaki University, Japan. She earned her Master of Science in Microbiology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and her BS Molecular Biology degree from the University of the Philippines-Diliman.
Congratulations Chancellor Lyre Anni E. Murao! The whole Pisay-SMC is very proud and is in full support of you.