Published February 14, 2025 by Campus Information Office
Paragon, the official student publication of CSU-Gonzaga, secured 10th place as the Best Performing School in Region 2 during the 21st Regional Higher Education Press Conference, held at ICON Cauayan, Isabela, from February 11 to 13. Competing against 32 schools, Paragon achieved this recognition through outstanding performances in both individual and group competitions.
This achievement was made possible through the dedication, teamwork, and strong support system of the Paragon team. Their hard work and commitment earned them the following accolades:
10th place Overall Best Performing School
10th place Best Performing School (Group Categories)
9th place Best Performing School (Individual Categories)
6th place Individual Highest Pointer = Leonard Jake Cabais
4th place Overall Best Radio Production out of 13 competing teams
Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference qualifiers
1. John Austin Viloria
2. Leonard Jake Cabais
3. Myca Ortiguez
4. Vincent Carl Cabasug
The breakdown of the individual and group performances is as follows:
Group competition (Tabloid)
8th place – Overall performance in Tabloid
9th place – Best News page
9th place- Best Opinion page
6th place- Best Feature page
6th place- Best Developmental Communication page
5th place- Best Literary page
10th place- Best Sports page
10th place- Best Page Design
Group competition (Literary Folio- ‘Ang Numero’)
9th place -Overall performance in Folio
8th place- Best Cover page
10th place- Best Concept
6th place- Best Content
9th place- Best Design
9th place- Best Literary Graphics
Radio Broadcasting
4th place overall Best Radio Production
News Anchor 1- Erickson Manalang
News Anchor 2- Threexia Butacan
News Reporter 1- Lyzette Tajadao
News Reporter 2 – Airah Soller
News reporter 3- Gean Claude Galiza
Informercial/Director- Bayron Licupa
Technician- Wilhelm Dela Rosa
7th place Best News Anchor- Erickson Manalang
7th place Best News Reporter- Lyzette Tajadao
4th place Best Script
6th place Technical Director- Wilhelm Dela Rosa
3rd place Best Infomercial
Digital Competitions
9th place Editorial Cartooning (Digital Filipino) – Leonard Jake Cabais
9th place Comic Strip Drawing (Digital English) – Kriszelle Anne Gonzales
8th place Literary Graphics (Digital English) – Carmela Calica
3rd place Literary Graphics (Digital English) – Leonard Jake Cabais
5th place Infographics – Vincent Carl Cabasug
Individual Competitions
1st place Photojournalism Filipino – John Austin Viloria
3rd place Poetry Writing Filipino – Myca Ortiguez
3rd place Layouting – Vincent Carl Cabasug
3rd place Literary Graphics Filipino- Leonard Jake Cabais
7th place Literary Graphics English- Carmela Calica
9th place Developmental Communication Filipino- Jet Siazon
6th place Editorial Cartooning Filipino- Leonard Jake Cabais
9th place Comic Strip Drawing Filipino- Leonard Jake Cabais
Other RHEPC qualifiers were Jayreel Biel Galano, Jasper Kent Ines and Lenin Marx Siazon
According to the publication’s adviser, Dr. Louraine Chriscelle L. Seguritan, this milestone at the RHEPC is evidence to the team’s perseverance and commitment in establishing CSU-Gonzaga as one of the leading institutions in the region. More than just excelling in competitions, their success reflects their dedication in upholding responsible, ethical, and truthful journalism in service to the university, the student body, and the broader community.
Dr. Seguritan also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the campus CEO, Dr. Froilan A. Pacris, Jr., as well as to the parents, teachers, relatives, and friends whose support and encouragement played a vital role in the team’s achievements.
Photos: John Austin Viloria, Paragon Photojournalist