The Reflector (TR), the official student publication of Pangasinan State University–Bayambang Campus (PSU-BC), reaffirmed its dominance after clinching the Overall Championship for the second straight year at the 24th Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC) held February 4–6 at J&V Hotel and Resort, Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union.

Besting 26 public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Region I, TR hauled in 59 awards, cementing its status as the region’s top-performing student publication.

𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦

TABLOID

• 1st Place: Best Sports Page
• 2nd Place: Best DevCom Page
• 4th Place: Best Layout
• 4th Place: Best Features and Literary Page
• 4th Place: Best News Page

NEWSLETTER

• 1st Place: Best Opinion Page
• 2nd Place: Best DevCom Page
• 4th Place: Best Feature Page
• 6th Place: Best Sports Page
• 7th Place: Best News Page

MAGAZINE

• 2nd Place: Best Cover Design
• 3rd Place: Best Sports Page
• 3rd Place: Best Theme
• 3rd Place: Best DevCom Page
• 4th Place: Best Page Design
• 4th Place: Best News Page
• 5th Place: Best Op-Ed Page
• 6th Place: Best Features and Literary Page

LITERARY FOLIO

• 2nd Place: Best Literary Content
• 3rd Place: Best Theme
• 4th Place: Best Page Design
• 5th Place: Best Cover Design
• 6th Place: Best Graphic Arts

𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬 (𝗟𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗦)

1ST PLACE

• Opinion Writing (English): Jamaica Liezl Patungan
• DevCom (English): Jamaica Liezl Patungan
• Sports Writing (English): Kenneth Royce Ibuan
• CEHW (English): Trisha Mae De Vera
• Traditional LitGraph (English): Bryan Ondajare
• Digital LitGraph (Filipino): Charel Delos Reyes
• Infographics: Marck Esthevyn Cabiso

2ND PLACE

• Editorial Writing (Filipino): Jemhil Velasco
• Digital Comics (Filipino): Rhonnesza Gaile Fernando
• Digital Cartooning (Filipino): Rhonnesza Gaile Fernando
• Page Layout and Design: Jyka Evangelista

3RD PLACE

• News Writing (English): Nessarhon Dimpleshane Fernando
• Digital Cartooning (English): Lyka Grace Versoza
• DevCom (Filipino): Shekinah Dizon

4TH PLACE

• Traditional Comics (Filipino): Ma. Charmel Padilla

5TH PLACE

• Poetry Writing (English): Emmanuel Limos
• Photojournalism (English): Lara Apolonio
• Traditional Cartooning (English): Charel Delos Reyes
• Traditional Cartooning (Filipino): Ma. Charmel Padilla
• Traditional LitGraph (Filipino): Rhonnesza Gaile Fernando
• Digital LitGraph (English): Lyka Grace Versoza

𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗦

• 6th Place: OBB (Group Award)
• 8th Place: Opinion Writing (Filipino) – Kelvin Carl Baraoed
• 8th Place: Digital Comics (English) – Lyka Grace Versoza
• 9th Place: Feature Writing (English) – Jessica Rain Castillo
• 10th Place: Poetry Writing (Filipino) – Crizelle Joy Ferrer
• 10th Place: Traditional Comics (English) – Bryan Ondajare

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

• Marck Esthevyn Cabiso: Mr. RHEPC 2026 3rd Runner Up
• Marck Esthevyn Cabiso: Elected ACE Vice President (Pangasinan)
• Rhonnesza Gaile Fernando: 3rd Highest Individual Pointer
• Jamaica Liezl Patungan: 10th Highest Individual Pointer

𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠

*5th Place: Overall Rank

• 3rd Place: Technical Application
• 3rd Place: Infomercial
• 4th Place: Scriptwriting
• 5th Place: Newspresenter (Gracyle Gabon)
• 9th Place: Anchor (Bianca Mendoza)

We want to also acknowledge the following students who represented the campus:

Catrina Joy Dayog— Mobile Journalism
Kisses Dacasin– Editorial Writing (English)
Matthew Robin James Bullagay– CEHW (Filipino)
Denver Jet Imbat— Photojournalism (Filipino)
Drheam Louise Calica— Sports Writing (Filipino)
Rochelle Tomas— Feature Writing (Filipino)

This year, The Reflector is coached by its advisers Mr. Adrian D. Veloso, Ms. Faith A. Ceralde, and Mr. Paul Alexander Magalong.

TR staffers who placed 1st to 5th are qualified to represent the region in the upcoming Luzon-Wide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC) in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, on March 17-19.

Meanwhile, The Reflector extends its heartfelt appreciation to all individuals who made its RHEPC participation possible. PSU President Dr. Elbert M. Galas, CHED R1 Dr. Cherrie Melanie Ancheta-Diego, OVPASS Vice President Dr. Weenalei T. Fajardo, OVPAFM Vice President Dr. Jeanilyn L. Villanueva, University Director for Student and Alumni Affairs Ms. Marienuelle T. Aquino, Campus Executive Director Dr. Madlyn D. Tingco, University Director for Presidential Management and Liaison Dr. Juan Primitivo P. Petrola, CTE Dean Dr. Cheryl C. Mendoza, CAST Dean Dr. Ghana L. Cahatol, IN Dean Dr. Ma. Berenice Glizzle M. Catabay, Dean of the Student Services and Alumni Affairs Asst. Prof. Leonardo V. Basilio, PSU-LHS Chaiperson Dr. Marjorie P. Lacap, Campus Executive Secretary Dr. Cielo Fernandez, PRIO Coordinator Ms. Ryll Vallo, Campus Accountant Ms. Jhonalyn Soriano, Campus Registrar Ms. Myra Encina, Campus Administrative Officer Mr. Michael Tolentino, TBI Focal Person Ms. Roseanne Jane Agustin-Cera, department chairs, and fellow teachers, among many others.

Again, thank you for upholding PSU Bayambang’s brand of excellence in the regional stage. We are so proud of you, The Reflector!

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