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  • Apawan, Galapia secure wins at 21st Luzonwide Higher Education PressCon

    Two editorial staff members of The Ricochet, the systemwide student publication of Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), garnered awards at the 21st Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC) held March 17-19, 2026, at Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

    James Karl Apawan, from Cervantes Campus, clinched 2nd place in Poetry Writing (English Category), with his coach, Dr. Erlinda Nacis, while Rex Galapia Jr., from Santiago Campus, won 10th place in Traditional Literary Graphics (Filipino Category) with his coaches, Ms. Katherine Soriano and Dr. Ranec Azarias.

    Also present were Dr. Alma Pasahol, Chief of Student Publication, Mr. Ralph Nicole Sevilla, The Ricochet Adviser, and Dr. Maureen Sta. Ana, coach.

    With the theme “VOICES ABLAZE: Campus Journalists as Vigilant Truthtellers”, the 21st LHEPC serves as a vital platform for tertiary campus journalists to sharpen their journalistic skills and uphold the ethics of responsible campus journalism.

    The recognition affirms ISPSC’s commitment to developing competent campus journalists, reinforcing its sustained support for student publications as platforms for leadership and truth-driven storytelling. (Ralph Nicole Sevilla, STRATCOM Coordinator)

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