STUDENTS from the University Laboratory School of the Mariano Marcos State University were victorious in the National Science Club Month 2025 organized by the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs, Inc. last week.

In the PSYSC Science Olympiad – National Eliminations, the Laboratory Elementary School team composed of Athena Sophie Andres, Zion Charl Baguiao, and Jameela Padron secured 2nd place, coached by Mr. Kenn Runel Basto.

Meanwhile, the Laboratory High School – Batac junior high team of Jasper John Tumamao, Aevan Josh Jalani, and Theo Rico Toledo claimed 1st place, with Tumamao also recognized as Top Scorer for Region 1 under the guidance of Prof. Rhea Cabrera.

Another LHSB team from the senior high school bracket, composed of Atoze Alonzo, Gabriel Onera, and Maximus de los Reyes, placed 2nd, with Alonzo emerging as Top Scorer for Region 1, coached by Prof. Mignon Cecilia Diego.

Beyond the Olympiad, LHS Batac also excelled in other NSCM events.

In the Engineering Science Challenge, Felix de los Reyes and Bleian Zyke Rasco emerged as champions under the guidance of Prof. Diego and Prof. Jayferson Panilo.

Meanwhile, the Young Explorer’s Club—composed of Clare Ordonia, Richie Khier Verzales, and Jewelly Nereigne Dutdut—won the People’s Choice Award in the I Press Play Bracket III.

In addition, two LHSB students were elected to leadership positions in the PSYSC Region 1 Council: Jewelly Nereigne Dutdut as Executive Vice Chairperson and Gabriel Onera as Secretary.

All three MMSU lab school teams finished in the top 20 of their respective brackets, earning spots in the national competitions on September 27–28, 2025, in the National Capital Region.

“Our students continue to inspire us with their brilliance and resilience. Their achievements epitomize our school’s vision to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and academic excellence,” University Lab Schools Principal Philistia Mercuria Bagayas said.

“We are confident they will make our school and MMSU proud as they advance to continental challenge,” she added.