By Claire Orejola || Photo by Poimen Agnila

Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus (PSHS-EVC) celebrated Paskorus 2024 with the theme “Maribhong, Marisyo, Malamrag” at the PSHS-EVC gymnasium on December 19, providing the students with the opportunity to showcase their performances and the many hours they had spent practicing for the different contests.

The program started at 8:00 A.M. with a prayer, singing of the National Anthem, and the opening remarks by SSD Chief Dennis A. Juabot.

After Juabot’s speech, a recap video of practice sessions was shown, and the judges were introduced before the contest began.

The year’s Paskoruswas divided into several contests: Straight Singing and Choreographed Singing for Categories A & B, and a Musical Play for Category C.

The contestants, grouped into House X (Minokawa), House Y (Bakunawa), and House Z (Arimaonga), gave their best in their performances, showing great effort in what they had worked hard to create.

After all the performances, certificates were given to the judges, and the winners were announced. 

In Straight Singing Category A, House Z took first place, House X took second, and House Y won third. For Straight Singing Category B, House Z took first, while Houses X and Y took second and third, respectively.

In Choreographed Singing Category A, House X took first place, House Z took second place, and House Y came third. For Choreographed Singing Cat. B, House Z won first place, while Houses X and Y, won second second and third, respectively. 

Meanwhile, in the Musical Play, House Z won first, followed by House X in second, and House Y in third.

“As a freshie, being part of this year’s Paskorus competition was such a memorable experience. Winning with the team made it even more special, and I’m so grateful for the support of our seniors. Their guidance brought out the best in us. Congrats Minokawa!” Samantha Romero, a member of House X which placed 1st in the Choreographed Singing Category A, said.

Paskorus 2024 is an annual event of PSHS-EVC meant to spread holiday cheer and showcase the talents of scholars.