TACLOBAN CITY — Students from the Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School brought home top honors at the 14th Regional Congress Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS), held February 9–12, 2026, in Penang, Malaysia.
Competing against young researchers from across Southeast Asia, the EVRSHS delegation received the Best Project Report award, including one Gold and two Bronze recognitions for their innovative research projects.
The Gold Award went to the team behind “Project Plast-Mag Trap”, composed of Georgia P. Quiapo, Anneka Emery T. Mabansag, and Viance L. Gabutin. Two other teams earned Bronze Awards: “Project SHIELD” with Yelena Anika C. Cui, Maria Lourdes D. Cale, and Ayesha Viel D. Pelareja, and “Project SARE” with Cassandra Venice T. Bulan, James Morris C. Borasca, and Rhaine M. Belches.
School officials lauded the students’ dedication and hard work in representing the Philippines on the international stage.
EVRSHS also acknowledged the support of Sharee Ann Tan and the provincial government of Samar, noting that their assistance was crucial to the team’s participation and success.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
