Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, March 14, 2025
Lourdes School of Mandaluyong proudly celebrates Master Leocas Samoel O. Encarnacion of Grade 9 - Bl. Apollinaris of Posat for securing 5th place in the Secondary (Filipino) - Pagsulat ng Kolum at the 2025 Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) held on March 7, 2025, at St. Paul College, Parañaque.
With this year’s theme, “Empowering Student Voices: Navigating Truth and Integrity in Campus Journalism Amidst Digitalization and AI Innovation,” Master Encarnacion exemplified the essence of responsible and impactful journalism. Representing Mandaluyong City, he showcased his journalistic prowess under the guidance of Ms. Queenie Ann Y. Ku, The Link Adviser, proving that Lourdesians are champions of truth and integrity.
The RSPC-NCR is a prestigious gathering of the region’s top campus journalists—a platform where the best voices in student journalism converge to shape narratives that inspire and inform. Master Encarnacion’s journey to regional recognition follows his 1st place victory at the Mandaluyong City Division Schools Press Conference, marking yet another milestone in 65 years of Lourdesian excellence.
We also commend our other Lourdesian journalists who proudly represented our school at the RSPC-NCR:
Master Renzo Lois Callangan (Gr.12 - St Ignatius), Copyreading and Headlining
Master Philippe Louis Marquez (Gr. 12 - St. Francis), Column Writing
Master Juan Javier Manalad (Gr. 12 - St. Francis), Feature Writing
Master Liam Jadraque (Gr. 10 - St. Fidelis), Photojournalism
Master Carl Andreas M. Lleva (Gr. 5 - Integrity), Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo Elementary Level
Congratulations, Masters! Your words bridge the past, present, and future, carrying the Lourdesian legacy forward. Keep writing, keep inspiring! Pax et bonum!