27/09/2026
SRC-M ends its DSPC Journey; prepares for RSPC
After an almost month-long competition, SRC-M’s 2026 Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) journey has finally come to an end, with the Awarding Ceremonies held on September 19, 2026, at Librada Avelino Elementary School for the Elementary Level and on September 26, 2026, at Lakan Dula High School for the High School Level.
In this year’s DSPC, SRC-M garnered a total of two awards in the Elementary Level and four awards in the High School Level.
Despite having limited time to prepare for the Individual Categories due to the suspension of face-to-face classes, our Ritarian student journalists remained committed to giving their best and showcasing their journalism skills. The English journalists were trained under the supervision of Ms. Rea Mar Ocio, Student Activity Coordinator and School Paper Adviser, while the Filipino journalists were supervised by Mr. Dan Vincent Losabia, Academic Coordinator.
The school was represented by 12 students from Grades 4 to 6 in the Elementary Level. Among them, two students were recognized among the Top 10 journalists in their respective individual categories. Maria Nicole Jardin earned Rank 4 in Kartuning Pang-Editoryal, while Nylze Fransine Maghirang earned Rank 2 in Feature Writing, earning her a spot as one of SRC-M’s representatives to the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC).
Meanwhile, 17 Ritarian student journalists competed in various individual categories in the High School Level. Four of them were recognized among the Top 10 journalists in their respective categories. Gail Analeigh Ortiz-Luis earned Rank 9 in Copy Editing and Headline Writing, Fille Alethia Rizardo earned Rank 6 in Editorial Writing, Princess Lindsay Bielle Hipolito earned Rank 3 in Feature Writing, and **Jhaniella Dela Cruz achieved Rank 1 in Pagkuha ng Larawang Pampahayagan.**
**Jhaniella’s achievement marks a significant milestone for SRC-M, as her Rank 1 finish is the highest ranking earned by the school in its second year of participation in the DSPC.** Her outstanding performance also earned her a place among the school’s representatives to the Regional Schools Press Conference this coming December 2026, alongside Princess Lindsay Bielle Hipolito and Nylze Fransine Maghirang.
The Ritarian student journalists were accompanied by Mr. Dan Vincent Losabia during the Awarding Ceremonies held on September 19 and 26.
SRC-M’s DSPC 2026 journey has finally come to an end, but a new journey begins as our RSPC qualifiers prepare for the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference this December 2026.
The school expresses its appreciation to our Principal, Sr. Vicenta D. Climacosa, AR; our School President, Sr. Marilyn N. Cula, AR; and the Augustinian Recollect Sisters for their guidance and support throughout the competition.
Congratulations to our Ritarian student journalists for their hard work, perseverance, and commendable performance in this year’s DSPC! Your dedication continues to bring pride to the Saint Rita College–Manila community.
One mind, one heARt, onwARd to the Lord!