20/02/2026
🎯 DSPC 2026 || FAR WEST AMONG SDO 1 P'SINAN'S BEST SCHOOL PAPERS; PENPUSHERS CLAIM TOP HONORS
RETAINING its status as one of the best school publications in Schools Division Office [SDO] I Pangasinan, FAR WEST ranked 5th OVERALL among over 100 participating secondary schools in the 2026 Division Schools Press Conference [DSPC] held at Bayambang NHS on February 18-20, 2026.
Emerging victorious in the school paper competition, FAR WEST earned multiple distinctions as follows:
🏆Champion - Best Editorial | Opinion Page
🏅7th place - Best News Page
🏅7th place - Best Features Page
🏅8th place - Best Sports Page
🏅9th place - Best Layout and Page Design
In the individual categories, the editorial board claimed top honors in various events, to wit:
KARYLLE ANN A. ESPEJO
🥇Champion, Photojournalism
✍️RSPC Qualifier
LYKA ANJIELLINE B. LIM
🥈2nd placer, Science & Technology Writing
✍️RSPC Qualifier
JEDSTER ANDREI N. SANTOS
🏅5th placer, Editorial Cartooning
KIM NEZELLE B. GALANGAN
🏅7th placer, Feature Writing
DEAN NYSEL L. VALEN
🏅8th placer, Sports Writing
CHRISTIAN DARREN N. BRAGANZA
🏅9th placer, Column Writing
DANA KRIZEL L. VALEN
🏅10th placer, Editorial Writing
Espejo and Lim will represent SDO I Pangasinan and will compete to the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte on March 10-13, 2026.
Other DSPC Qualifiers were:
ZHIANE FELIAH G. VICTORIO - Copyediting & Proofreading and JEWEL ANE N. ELVEÑA - News Writing.
Behind the publication’s success stood the guidance and mentorship of its school paper advisers-coaches:
👩🏫Mrs. Babyline B. Del Castillo
👨🏫Mr. Romeo Sixto N. Finez
👨🏫Mr. Alvin F. Laulita
👨🏫Dr. Julius Allan A. Navelgas
In addition to the guidance of the publication's coaching staff, these achievements were also made possible through the mentorship and continued involvement of Dr. Franklin V. Fernandez, English Department Head & Publication Consultant and Mrs. Belma C. Fernandez Master Teacher III and former SPA-Coach. With their vast experiences in school paper management and extensive knowledge in affirming journalistic excellence, the FAR WEST staff extends its warmest regards for their invaluable assistance in achieving these milestones.
The publication also acknowledges the unwavering support of Dr. Angelo N. Rosete, Principal IV, whose leadership and commitment to fostering excellence continues to empower learners and various campus organizations to thrive and achieve greater heights.
Through its consistent victories in the division schools press conference, FAR WEST continues to stand as one of the leading student publications in SDO I Pangasinan, strengthening its reputation as an undefeated force in campus journalism. #