JHS UN celebration weaves global community through pageantry
| Reine Depra
Photos edited by Brent Javillo
The world came alive inside the Seed Dome as JCA’s Junior High School students paraded cultures, colors, and pride in their United Nations celebration on November 5, 2025, featuring a pageant and culminating activities that highlighted cultural appreciation and global unity.
The program opened with representatives from each section walking the runway, showcasing the countries and culture they represented.
The judges for the Mr. and Ms. United Nations competition were Ms. Mekyla Abad, Ms. Jamaica Ramallosa, and Mr. Sundae Burce.
Each contestant was called onstage by their assigned country, confidently introducing themselves and striking poses with the audience cheering as colorful costumes and flags filled the stage with energy and excitement.
Seth Magana and Summer Bautista were crowned Mr. & Ms. United Nations 2025 champions with Mark Castillo and Abcd Mabaggu as runner-ups, and Keisha Radene Mack and Joshua Caleb Pastor as 2nd runner-up.
“I also relied on my life verse, Matthew 19:26, that reminds me that with God, all things are possible. Then I was inspired to overcome and push forward with the opportunity and responsibility given to me,” she added.
The event also encouraged students to work together, allowing them to showcase creativity while strengthening class unity.
“I enjoyed decorating classrooms, especially when there’s cooperation within the class,” Jayden Tuñacao said, a representative of France.
Through the pageant and culminating activities, students were reminded of the importance of unity, peace, and respect while celebrating their talents and cultural awareness. The event encouraged everyone to embrace differences, work together as one community, and appreciate the beauty of diversity — values that reflect the spirit of “Unity in Diversity”
Meanwhile, students who excelled in Araling Panlipunan activities for the month were also recognized during the event.
Quiz Bee Winners
Grade 7
1st Place – Gareth Villavicencio
2nd Place – Raizen Ma-Amor Perlawan
3rd Place – Roma Rafaella P. Villanueva
Grade 8
1st Place – Jaime De Leon
2nd Place – Marina Georgina B. Ramos
3rd Place – Mateo Sevastian B. Cruz
Grade 9
1st Place – Aethan Benedict Robles
2nd Place – Hugh Collin G. Baul
3rd Place – Reniel Shan G. Raro
Grade 10
1st Place – Princess Mary Anne M. Balanga
2nd Place – Marcus Jace P. Lacson
3rd Place – Gary L. Tabayan Jr.
3D Poster-Making (7-8 Category)
1st Place – Angel Chloe B. Barbosa, Princess Rica B. Galang, Carolynn Zhi P. Dumanig, and Kylie Rhiane B. Araña
2nd Place – Rayca Mae V. Gabito, Stacey Coleen N. Corpuz, Alexa Therese S. Ollero, and Jaydel O. San Francisco
3rd Place – Jobelle Angelica G. Quitoriano, Louise Eliana S. Canon, Jamilla Chloe P. Afalla, and Mycah Michelle T. Pillodar
Mural Painting (9-10 Category)
1st Place – Samuel Alarcon Morano, Mary Bernagreth C. Cabacas, Krizza Cassandra S. Veloso, and Andrei Zenarosa
2nd Place – Keisha Radene P. Mack, Audrina Margarithe R. Webb, Victoria Nicole D. Bautista, and Nathania Gabriela C. Vigilancia
3rd Place – Ghellina Raine D. Plana, Jerianne Akiecia P. Panganiban, Kirsten Joelle L. Balilo, and Jezreel Eleina D. Avillano
International Cuisine Cooking (9-10 Category)
1st Place – Jezreel Eleina D. Avillano, Jerianne Akiecia P. Panganiban, Ghellina Raine D. Plana
2nd Place – Angela Joby A. Rodriguez, Calix Anthony M. Alvarado, Phoebe Martha F. Domingo,
3rd Place – Jemimah Rose F. Ejercito, Marc Yohann A. Domantay, Danica F. Gregorio
Photography and Graphic Design
1st Place – Group 5 (South Korea)
2nd Place – Group 9 (China)
3rd Place – Group 4 (France)
United Culture: Tour the World Grades 7-8
1st Place – 7-Marvelou
s2nd Place – 8-Awesome
3rd Place – 7-Majestic
United Culture: Tour the World Grades 9-10
1st Place – 10-Glorious
2nd Place – 10-Gracious
3rd Place – 9-Great
