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BAROBO, SURIGAO DEL SUR, April 22, 2025—𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵-𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗖) 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁.

Leading the momentous Closing Ceremony on April 11 at the Barobo Municipal Gym were DepEd Regional Director Maria Ines C. Asuncion, Barobo Municipal Mayor Hon. Joey S. Pama, Nasipit Municipal Mayor Roscoe Democrito B. Plaza and his wife Joy L. Plaza, Schools Division Superintendents Lorenzo O. Macasocol (Surigao del Sur), Jeanie L. Mativo (Agusan del Norte), Imelda N. Sabornido (Cabadbaran City), and Teresa M. Real (Bayugan City); Assistant Schools Division Superintendents Bryan L. Arreo (Dinagat Islands) and Hector DN Macalalag (Agusan del Norte); along with DepEd Regional Office personnel, Technical Working Groups, coaches, advisers, mentors, and student journalists.

In his heartfelt opening message, SDS Macasocol smiled and said, “My heart tells me to keep you here in Surigao del Sur—we’re enjoying hosting this event just as much as you’re enjoying being part of it.”

RD Asuncion brought excitement as she officially announced that the next RASD-RSPC will be hosted by the Municipality of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. Quoting, “If you plan well, half of your work is done,” she emphasized the crucial role of preparation in achieving success. Her words reminded everyone that a well-crafted plan guides the journey and ensures smoother execution, minimizes setbacks and amplifies success.

She boldly challenged the school paper advisers and student journalists, declaring, “We’re aiming high—let’s secure a spot in the Top 5 at NSPC 2025 in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur!” Her words sparked excitement and determination, rallying everyone to rise to the challenge and strive for excellence.

The air was charged with excitement and anticipation from the opening parade to the awarding ceremonies. Delegates poured their energy into individual and group categories—from news writing to photojournalism, radio broadcasting to collaborative publishing. The competition was fierce, but so was the spirit of sportsmanship and unity.

Tears of joy and pride flowed freely as winners were announced during the ceremony, with schools cheering for their champions and coaches beaming with pride. The atmosphere was electric—filled with applause, embraces, and promises of return.

As the sun sets on this year’s RSPC, it leaves behind a list of winners and a trail of stories, lessons, and memories that will inspire a new generation of campus journalists.

For more information, contact (085) 221-1151; 0961-737-08-73; 0977-739-44-53. Website: www.caraga.deped.gov.ph; email: caraga@deped.gov.ph; pau_caraga@deped.gov.ph.

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