Annual
Report 2022

The said selection process is in its third year of implementation since 2020. In Caraga Region Campus, this year has seen the highest number of RACE applicants which can be accounted to the collective effort of the management and employees to campaign for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education despite the restrictions of pandemic.

Instead of the aspiring scholars gathering in testing sites, PSHS employees are sent to different municipalities to introduce STEM education and encourage qualified grade 6 pupils to submit application requirements online, to the nearest pick up points, or to send them directly to the campus via courier.

The recognition program was a highlight of the day, as Director’s Listers and other award-winning students were given the chance to stand on stage in front of their peers and receive the recognition they deserved. The pride of being physically present and experiencing the thrill of the moment was evident in the triumphant smiles of the students as they posed for photos with their awards.

In contrast to the previous recognition events held over Zoom, the first in-person recognition program since 2019 was a positive way to re-introduce students to the traditional classroom setting. The return to face-to-face classes brought a sense of excitement and joy to students who were eager to see their friends and classmates once again.

The recognition program was a fitting tribute to the hard work and achievements of the students of the Philippine Science High School - Caraga Region Campus. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the event provided a much-needed opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to come together and celebrate their successes.

This activity aimed to invigorate the interest of PSHS scholars in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This event also helped students to stimulate their minds, and enhance critical thinking, innovation capability, and creativity in preparation for their careers in STEM as future leaders in science and technology in the country. Furthermore, this activity provided our scholars with opportunities to be engaged in STEM-related activities. The keynote speaker was Dr. Caesar Joventino M. Tado Director I of the PhilRice Agusan. Dr. Tado urged the scholars to study well for a better Caraga Region. The anticipated event was steered by all PSHS-CRC Curriculum and Instruction Division (CID) Personnel.

Day One of the summit consisted primarily of the Grade 11 and 12 PSHS-CRC scholars who, in teams, each presented and defended their final research projects while under constant scrutiny of a distinguished panel of judges composed of three experts and the entire student population of the campus as well as the campus employees. The Research Summit was the culmination of the subject requirements of the Research 2 & 3 courses, consisting of a total of four (4) categories, namely: (1) Chemistry, (2) Engineering and Computational Science, (3} Life Sciences, and (3) Material Science. Each category is composed of the projects of the scholar-proponents.

Day Two of the summit was the awarding ceremony, wherein the best presenter award per category was given to those exceptional presenters. The results of the Awarding Ceremony were as follows, kudos to all the scholars for this amazing feat.

The three-day STEM Career Field Trip is part of the Career Guidance program for them to be exposed in the STEM field. The activity enabled the students to gain insight of their own identities including their interests, skills, and future goals through self-assessment, self-reflection, and active exploration through first-hand experience/exposure to different laboratories in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

The colleges visited were the Engineering and Geosciences (CEGS), where they were showcased with the interactive and creative booths set by the College and engineering-inclined campus organizations; the Colleges of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS) on their Science Laboratories, Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS) to take a peek at the colleges' background and its career opportunities and the Fabrication Laboratory of Caraga State University.

The activity was facilitated by the Guidance and Counseling Unit and conducted virtually last February 16, 2022 to all scholars. Mr. Argiel Dave R. Reid, Seminary Formator – Human Formation, Love and Relationship was invited as the resource speaker. The talk highlighted the gift of relationship with their peers and give awareness to the scholars the components of healthy relationships where adolescents can safely feel and express respect for themselves and others. They also learned the qualities of being in a healthy teen relationship as well as the unhealthy patterns of relationships; understand teenage relationship deeper, discover ways on how to deal with their self and other and learned to decide when to stay and when to let go in a relationship.

An online college fair participated by the Grade 12 scholars of PSHS-CRC in the SY 2022 - 2023 dubbed as the PSHS-CRC Higher STEM Education and Scholarship Fair SY 2022 - 2023 occasion an avenue for a collection of colleges and universities that communicate and provided information about STEM academic programs including admission requirements, enrollment processes, scholarship grants, and more last November 23, 2022 via online. The activity was participated by various reputable universities local and abroad and government agencies namely: Mindanao State University System, University of Southeastern Philippines, Silliman University, Centro Escolar University, Central Mindanao University, Caraga State University, Mapua University, University of Immaculate Conception, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Japan, DOST-SEI Caraga Region and CHED Caraga Region.

Through this activity, PSHS-CRC as an academic institution accomplished the following. Implementation of initiatives in compliance with its mandate on producing scholars who will be contributory to nation building such as in attaining a critical mass of professionals and leaders in science and technology serving the country. Contribution to the promotion and popularization of science and technology, as a satellite of the research-oriented and specialized public high school system in the Philippines that operates as an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology and incorporation of gender mainstreaming initiatives that address the issues on gender equality such as empowering women to participate in decision-making in society and freedom to choose the right career.

Upon launching they were able to participate in the health and wellness Kahoot quiz and virtual dance exercise. All students were encouraged to join in the various challenges such as the biggest loser, biggest gainer, and maintain no gain challenge. Guidelines, mechanics, and monthly health and wellness activities were also presented to aid them in achieving proper body weight and nutrition appropriate for their age. Moreover, students' health and well-being are dynamic and changeable, which is why we need to influence and promote healthy behavior and provide them with the strong foundation they need to lead lives that are physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally healthy.

The Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus conducted the Nutrition Month 2022 last July 29, 2022 at the PSHS-CRC gymnasium. Various activities were conducted such as health talks on nutrition, dance session, nutri-games, and nutri-meals. The activities give equal opportunity and increased the awareness of each employees on one's health and consuming health diets in the new normal. The activities highlighted the importance of nutrition in recovery and encouraged the participation of all employees regardless of their gender and status to promote nutrition.

The Resource Speaker, Dr. Lovella O. Dolalas shared about the updated health and safety measures to prevent possible transmission of Covid-19 as well as other infectious diseases in the campus. She reiterated that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet that is why compliance to minimum public health standards such as wearing of facemask, physical distancing, regular hand sanitation, ensure proper ventilation and vaccination. Moreover, monkey pox and other common infectious diseases in the country such as influenza, chicken pox, sore eyes, measles, diarrhea, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, rabies, and hepatitis were also discussed. In this time of pandemic, the health and safety of everyone should not be put at risk.

This is also designed to assist students and parents understanding of school’s academic programs and services offered. It aims to orient and re-orient new and old students and parents of PSHS-CRC about the PSHS System policies. Grade 7, 8 & 9 scholars and parents attended the activity physically at the school gymnasium while the Grade 10, 11 & 12 attended via online (zoom). After the orientation, elections of General Parents-Teachers Association and Dormers-Parents Association for SY 2022-2023 were conducted.

Some of the infectious diseases that she tackled were chicken pox, conjunctivitis, measles, hepatitis, rabies, tuberculosis, and HIV. She reiterated that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet that is why compliance to minimum public health standards such as wearing of facemask, physical distancing, regular hand sanitation. ensure proper ventilation and vaccination including booster dose must be constant. Moreover, the service workers were taught on how to protect their self and remain healthy in the new normal. Hygiene kits were also distributed to each one of them.

The Guidance and Counseling Unit conducted a group dynamics activity as one way to facilitate an easier adjustment of the scholars in living away from family last September 7 & 14, 2022. The said activity with the theme: “Dorm Survival 101: A Home Away from Home”, aims to equip dormers with skill necessary for adjustment to a life away from home; assist dormitory managers in providing life experiences in a home-like atmosphere that will meet the student’s social, emotional, recreational and personal care needs. This activity also catered the gender roles and concerns of the growing up individuals in the dormitory.

The activity was able to correct the misconceptions and wrong information circulating on social media regarding deworming; widen the awareness of PSHS-CRC students as well as their parents regarding the importance of regular deworming; give free deworming medications to all PSHS-CRC students/personnel and lessen the chance of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among PSHS-CRC students.

The activity was participated by all teaching and non-teaching staff of Pisay Caraga. One special feature of this project, to foster harmony and unity, is the assignment of tree growing to divisions and offices of PSHS-CRC. Twelve (12) trees were tended and parented by CID, ACIDAA & Unit Heads, ACIDSA & Coordinators, OCD, Campus Greening & Environment Committee, Employees union, Student Council, SSD, FAD, Guards, Janitors.

The activity started with a motorcade and was followed by a program in the campus Gymnasium with an opening message from Engr. Ramil A. Sanchez, Campus Director, Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus and followed by an Inspirational Message from DIR. ALEXANDER A. MAKINANO, CSEE Regional Director, Commission on Population and Development Caraga. The highlight of the activity was the presentation of the One Billion Rising Advocacy Dance. The National Government Agencies in coordination with the Regional GAD Committee also attended the activity.

The event was participated by the different government agencies, and learning sessions and orientations from keynote speakers, including Regional Directors, Commissioner, and Officials empowering women through knowledge of government's programs and Services were also witnessed. Moreover, the event also recognized the "Successful Women in Caraga Region" and participated in the government services Booths from DOH: Medical Services, PAG-IBIG: Advocacy and Information, TESDA: Beauty Care Services, CHR: Gender Ombud, RIACAT-VAWC: Advocacy, PSA: PhilSys Registration and CRVS, DOST: DOST Services, PhilHealth: Member Data Update and Registration, BJMP: PDL's Products, NCMF: Hijab, DTI: Trade Fair.

During the launching, employees were able to participate in the zumba/dance exercise. All of them were encouraged to participate in different challenges such as the Biggest loser/Gainer Challenge and maintain the No Gain Challenge. Employees were also informed regarding the various physical and wellness activities to be conducted every 2nd Wednesday of the month for one (1) hour from 3:30pm-4:30pm. BMI monitoring, cardiovascular activities (warm-up, conditioning, cool down), team sports, fun and relaxation activities for all employees were also conducted. Both male and female personnel were given equal opportunity to facilitate and participate in the various wellness activities/challenges for the entire year 2022.

Also, being financially literate equips knowledge and skills that need to manage money effectively. In view of the different financial challenges women need to address, an effective way forward for financial education programs is to target women and men separately and to offer programs that recognize the differences between women and men in terms of financial knowledge, financial behavior, and financial needs. The said activity was graced by Ms. Brenda A. Barneso, Branch Channel Manager from Security Bank Corporation-Butuan Branch. The activity ended with an open forum and giving of certificates and tokens to the guest speaker.

Also, being financially literate equips knowledge and skills that need to manage money effectively. In view of the different financial challenges women need to address, an effective way forward for financial education programs is to target women and men separately and to offer programs that recognize the differences between women and men in terms of financial knowledge, financial behavior, and financial needs. The said activity was graced by Ms. Brenda A. Barneso, Branch Channel Manager from Security Bank Corporation-Butuan Branch. The activity ended with an open forum and giving of certificates and tokens to the guest speaker.

This activity focuses on the benchmarking of best practices in processes of PSHS- CMC campus that relates to the Management, QMS implementation, GAD Programs, and the General Services Unit. It aims at evaluating how things are done on the campus that needs to be improved and likewise be able to adopt best practices to help improve our existing practices. This benchmarking activity will also provide ideas and insight which help us find gaps in performance and turn them into opportunities for improvement.

Moreover, the activity aimed to promote the RACE Campaign in the afternoon and promote connections with the identified public schools, teachers, and Grades 5-6 students, namely San Vicente Elementary School, Mandacpan Elementary School, and San Vicente National High School which was also the adopted beneficiary of PSHS-CRC in promoting STEM education and innovation to their students. A STEM exhibit was set up at the Academic Building headed by the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD), Curriculum and Instruction Division (CID), Students Services Division (SSD), and scholars undertaking their Science Immersion Program SIP. The Scholars were also able to share valuable lessons and insights about PISAY STEM Education. After the activity, an open forum was conducted to cater to all inquiries and clarifications from the participants.

On the third day, a team-building activity was conducted. The Department of Education Division of Surigao del Sur CID Chief, Dr. Fluellen L. Cos, was invited by the campus to serve as the activity's resource person. The several team-building exercises, where each activity was handled by the speaker, brought out active engagement from the attendees. The Reorientation on Gender Mainstreaming was discussed by Dr. Rosalyn Dayao on the final day of the activity. The necessity of equality for all people, regardless of gender, and the legal requirements were explained to or reinforced for the participants.

Their company is the sole distributor of Franklin Covey Co. in the Philippines. The speaker emphasized to the participants the Paradigms and Principles of Effectiveness of the 7 habits. The discussion aimed to identify the fundamental principles of effectiveness in which the 7 Habits are rooted, assess the participant’s paradigms, adopt paradigms of effectiveness, and identify the areas of their work and personal lives in which they can apply the 7 Habits.

The Opening remarks Of the Campus Director included reminders that the activities to be conducted must be inclusive to all, and as much as possible, hit as many targets with one activity. The Budget Officer presented the proposed budget submitted last February versus the NEP for awareness of the unit heads that 46% of the proposed budget is not approved. The Budget officer also presented the BEDs and put emphasis that whatever month an activity was programmed/planned, it should be followed, or else the budget and cash allocated for that activity would no longer be used and would be considered savings. Presentation and critiquing of AOPs from each division followed. After the finalization of AOP was the workshop on the PPMP 2023 where the Budget Officer, along with the Planning clerk, consolidated the AOP and Calendar of Activities. Following the workshop on the PPMP was the presentation and commenting on the Consolidated Calendar of Activities to finalize dates, especially those activities that overlap. The activity ended with the presentation of the September to December 2022 Calendar to remind each division of the remaining activities and utilization of the budget.

On November 25, 2022 the GFPS Committee participated in the Kick-Off Parade: Orange Your Float and Kick-Off Program: VOW to End VAW at PSHS-CRC Mini Grandstand from 8:00 AM to 12:00NN. The activity was participated by all government and private agencies/offices/institutions, establishments & NGOs. Many joined the campaign to end the VAWC by hanging the tarpaulin in their vehicles and respective offices/agencies. The activity ended with the recitation of VAW Pledge spearheaded by Atty. Aurora Luanne R. Cembrano-Ramos, OIC-CHR Caraga and the giving of certificates. On November 29, 2022, recognizing the vital role played by men in ending violence against women, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) conducted a webinar on “Men Opposed to Violence Against Women (VAW) Everywhere (MOVE)” attended by the selected PSHS-CRC personnel via Zoom from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. On December 7, 2022, an activity on Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (Republic Act 9208 as amended by Republic Act No. 11862) was participated by all PSHS-CRC teaching and non-teaching staff including the Janitorial and Security Services from 8:00AM to 12:00NN via Zoom. A message was given by Engr. Ramil A. Sanchez, Campus Director, to welcome the participants. The Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act was discussed and presented by Atty Euvic M. Ferrer, Atty IV from Commission on Human Rights-Caraga Region.

The lead auditor Ms. Maria Fatima Mercurio conducted the two-day onsite audit after 2 years due to the pandemic, dated December 13-14, 2022. The lead auditor recommended the Philippine Science High School- Caraga Region Campus for the continued certification of ISO 9001:2015 with 5 observations and no major or minor conformity.

It also highlights the respect for the elderly and the love for kids in the tribute to the Senior Citizens and gift-giving activities to Kids. To give equal opportunities to senior citizens and kids, both male and female, the Philippine Science High School gave gift packs and towels to senior citizens and toys and foods to kids, in order to bring the light of hope and love to them this holiday season. The socialization committee spearheaded the Family Day 2022 with the theme: “Cherishing Pisay Family: A Healthy and Successful Way of Greeting the Seasons of Blessings” on December 20, 2022 at the Pisay Caraga Gymnasium.