31/01/2026
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NSPC BOUND!
The Meadows ranks 4th overall in RSPC 2026 Best Secondary English School Papers
TUMAUINI, ISABELA — Andarayan National High School publications earned multiple honors during the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2026 Awarding of Best School Papers, held at the Rodante Albano Astrodome on January 31, 2026, showcasing the school’s strong and consistent performance in campus journalism at the regional level.
Leading the achievements was The Meadows, the Secondary English publication of Andarayan National High School (Solana North), which was adjudged 4th Overall Best Secondary English School Paper in Region II, from the 160 school paper entries in Secondary level, marking a significant milestone for the publication and the school.
Guided by School Paper Advisers Jeff Roben D. Agbisit, Marimar Salud, and Marijane Lasam, the Editor-in Chief Aber Paul Buquel, Editorial Staff of the publicationand under the supportive leadership of the school Principal Mr. Carlo M. Caranguian and Mrs. Ma.Lo**ta G. Tumaliuan,Head Teacher III, with the heartfelt and unending support of Subject Coordinators Mrs. Elizabeth P. Ubina (English) and Mrs. Lucia Telado (Filipino).
The Meadows secured several major awards: 2nd Place in Best Lay-out and Design, 6th Place in Best Feature Page, 7th Place in Best News Page, and 9th Place in Best Sports Page, reflecting its consistency across key journalistic sections.
Meanwhile, Ang Gabay, the Secondary Filipino publication of Andarayan National High School, likewise earned recognitions at the same event. With the guidance of School Paper Advisers Nerissa De Asis and Renessa Mamuri, the Editor- in Chief Peach Ashkey Taguba and Editorial Staff , the publication placed 6th in Best Science and Technology Page and 9th in Best News Page, further contributing to the school’s success.
The accomplishments were made possible not only through the dedication and discipline of the student journalists and advisers but also through the financial and logistical support of the Local Government Unit of Solana, headed by Hon. Meynard “Jojo” Carag, Municipal Mayor. Support was also extended by Sangguniang Bayan Member Hon. Rodrigo De Asis and CD3 Board Member Hon. Japo De Asis, whose assistance helped ensure the school’s participation and preparedness for the regional competition.
With its 4th Overall finish in the Secondary English category, The Meadows is set to represent the Municipality of Solana and Region II in the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) 2026, scheduled to be held in Ormoc City, Leyte this April, carrying with it the hopes of the school, the municipality , division and the region as it competes on the national stage.