Gawad Lagablab Awardees Announced
Twelve outstanding alumni of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) will receive the 7th Gawad Lagablab awards during recognition rites on November 19, 2011 at the Manila Hotel. This was announced by Irene Reyes-Santos, M.D., chair of the awards committee of the PSHS National Alumni Association.
The awardees are Florecita Fernandez (Batch ’69), for food research and technology; Danilo Silvestre (’74) for architecture and urban planning; Anna Bayle (’74), for international fashion; Benita Padilla (’75), for medicine-nephrology; Rod Franco (76), for business and industry- infrastructure development; Miriam Coronel Ferrer (’77), for peace advocacy; Elpidio Cesar Nadala (’78), for international research – microbiology, virology; Cymbeline Tancongco Culiat (’78), genetics and genomics; Cristi Marie Nozawa (’80), biodiversity conservation; Jose Maria Ochave (’81), business and industry – medical health; Leo Anthony Celi (’83), for critical care medicine and biomedical informatics; and Francis de los Reyes III (’86), for environmental engineering and biotechnology.
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PSHS NAA President's Report for 2011
Congratulations to Batch '86 and all the jubilarian batches for a successful homecoming last September 3!
For those who weren't able to attend, here is the president's report that I shared on the many activities and accomplishments of the NAA.
Three Pisay87 Relay Teams Finish CamSur Iron Man Race
Fighting on to raise funds for the school, TeamPisay87 recently fielded three relay teams to the 2011 Tri-United Triathlon in Matabungkay and to the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines in CamSur. All teams made it to the finish line in good time completing the 2km swim, 60km bike and 21km run.
Thcantiago) braved CamSur's legendary murky waters and the now classic swim leg of Matabungkay's surf waters. The cyclists (Peps Ong Ante, Vince Leung, Boyet Ilagan) pedaled their way through the rains in CamSur. While the runners (JB Ligot, Jun Carnate, Jet Descallar, Mike Santos, Lester Hurtado) braved the scorching sun in their midday run to the finish line. Read more
Pisay Cup Defies Cloudy Forecast
A rainy weather forecast did not dampen the spirits of the participants of the Pisay Cup 2011 held last August 26, 2011 at the Philippine Navy Golf Club. Thankfully, the tournament was spared of rain and golfers were treated to cool weather conditions. General Hermogenes Esperon emerged the winner of the Class A championships.
The Philippine Science High School National Alumni Association (PSHSNAA) aims to make the Pisay Cup a perpetual cup as it has beome an important venue for fellowship among alumni and friends as well as a valuable source of much needed funds for the organization's operations and major projects. Watch out for Pisay Cup 2012! Read more
Batch 2011 Graduates Inducted by Board of Directors
The PSHSNAA Board of Directors (BOD)once again went around the different campuses to induct Batch 2011 as members of the PSHSNAA during the respective campus graduation ceremonies. Nine graduation ceremonies were held in 
4 days with the following BOD representing the NAA.
On March 28, Cynthia Versoza-Canta attended the Southern Mindanao (Davao) campus graduation, while Jun Sabug attended and inducted the new graduates from the Central Visayas (Argao, Cebu) Campus. The next day, March 29, Gaylord Mendoza was at the Eastern Visayas (Palo, Leyte) campus graduation to induct the new graduates. Read more
Salvaña (Main '92) Is 2010 TOYM Awardee
Congratulations to Dr. Edsel Maurice Salvaña (Main’92) for being named one of 2010’s Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) for medicine and social activisim. His advocacy in battling HIV has led to the widespread recognition of the HIV and AIDS in the country.
The Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award is recognized as one of the Philippines' prestigious awards for young people aged 18 to 40 who have excelled in their respective fields and have contributed much to the welfare of their countrymen and the development of the country. The award is co-sponsored by the Gerry Roxas Foundation Read more