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Mark John Castillo: A Southenian Global Korea Scholarship Grantee

Mark John Castillo: A Southenian Global Korea Scholarship Grantee Previous Next Mark John Castillo: A Southenian Global Korea Scholarship Grantee March 11, 2020, Mark John Castillo, a STEM graduate nurtured from Pasay City South High School achieved what many of us dreams of accomplishing, arrived in Korea, for he was one of the chosen scholars of the Global Korea Scholarship program granted to 4 selected students in the Philippines. Scholars are granted free airfare to Korea, resettlement allowance worth KRW 200,000, living allowance worth 900,000 KRW- 1,000,000 KRW, medical insurance worth KRW 20,000 (per month), free tuition fee and completion grant. The Global Korea Scholarship, according to its website, intends to provide opportunities to international students to conduct advance studies in undergraduate and graduate programs in promotion of mutual friendship between countries. The scholarship program requires the applicant’s both parents to be a citizen of his/ her country of origin. The applicant should not hold Korean Citizenship and have finished formal education in elementary and high school before date of arrival in Korea. Furthermore, should be under the age of 25 at the age of entrance with adequate health mentally and physically, to stay in a foreign country for a long time. ‘”It all started when my sister was just scrolling on Facebook and saw the Global Korea Scholarship. At first I had no interest in it, but thought of trying it out since there is nothing you could lose in trying,” Mark recalled, now 19 and is taking Korean Language Program for 4 months since March at the Dongseo University in Korea. Mark was from a general public high school in Sorsogon. He eventually transferred to Pasay City South High School to spend his last 2 years in high school. Hence, as a transferee, he expected his journey to be uneasy for him for he considers himself as an outcast. Amidst the pandemic, he had struggles in supporting his financial needs for the scholarship. It was hard to gather the needed documents and requirements for his application since transportation was uneasy at that time of the pandemic. Mark did commissions that helped him financially in pursuing the scholarship. “It was hard to gather documents during the pandemic, and I didn’t want to ask for money to my family, that is why I am glad I had my commissions,” he said. He is required to take Korean Language for a year and pass the Korean proficiency exam, so that he can continue and eventually take Chemistry as his course in the Kyungpook National University for 4 years in Korea. Then after graduating, he plans to take his Master’s Degree in Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.  “The research opportunity in Pasay City South High School became a catalyst on achieving my goal to conduct research and answer my curiosity,” said Mark, Mark was recognized as an academically excellent student with recognition of with Highest Honors on their graduation rites, with an outstanding performance in Science. His experience in STEM UP by Telstra, helped in developing his innovative skills which greatly helped him on his application for the Global Korea Scholarship.  He added, “Telstra helped me in having the guts to pursue science. They provided the set of people, like Reinabelle Reyes and Hillary Andales, who became my inspiration.” His actual first choice was BS Biology as his Pre-Med course. He has thought of everything as something unplanned and said “Go with the flow lang.” Thus, he believes that, “it does not matter how slowly you go as long as you don’t stop,” –Confucious. And now, he forever cherishes science, his experiences, and guidance given by his alma mater since he puts it as his alas in every unfortunate encounter he has in life.

“Dream. Believe. Achieve.”: de Guzman hailed as first-ever DOST-TAPI SanaySci Grand Winner

“Dream. Believe. Achieve.”: de Guzman hailed as first-ever DOST-TAPI SanaySci Grand Winner “Dream. Believe. Achieve.”: de Guzman hailed as first-ever DOST-TAPI SanaySci Grand Winner by Christian M. de Guzman DOST-TAPI SanaySci Grand Winner Entry (Photo from Technology Application and Promotion Institute Facebook page) National Science and Engineering Fair (NSEF) 2020 standout Christian M. de Guzman hailed as first-ever SanaySci Grand Winner at Week-Long Accomplishments and Culminating Activity of Special Projects of Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) last July 30, 2021. A former Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) student of Pasay City South High School (PCSHS) bagged the Grand Winner Prize – an electronic tablet and certificate of recognition for his commendable entry entitled “Dream. Believe. Achieve.” in recently concluded DOST-TAPI SanaySci Contest. The entry was all about his unforgettable experiences in NSEF 2020 and how those three words: Dream, Believe, and Achieve, resonated in his heart and mind after he took home the Special Merit Award from the 3rd NSEF on January 31 – February 2, 2020 at Teachers’ Camp, Baguio City. “Dream. Believe. Achieve.” mantra also motivated him to share his amazing journey and encourage the Filipino youth to believe in themselves and lift Science and Technology to their communities. Although the pandemic hindered his research presentation in 2nd International and Invention Fair, he still believes in his knowledge and experiences that changed and enriched his perspective in science, technology, and innovation. de Guzman is an incoming sophomore student of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program in Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila, and a Salutatorian STEM graduate of PCSHS who was also a multi-awarded campus journalist and news writer in the Division Schools Press Conference of Pasay City for three consecutive years. de Guzman also won his first-ever first place at the Division of Science and Technology Fair 2019 of Pasay City and fourth place at the Regional Science and Technology Fair 2019 of National Capital Region in Senior High School-Physical Science-Individual research category. Reference: Christian M. de Guzman, Former Editor-In-Chief and News Writer of the Official PCSHS English Newspaper – The Wings

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PCSHS, Ranks 1 as Open P-TECH Utilizer in NCR Pasay City South High School bagged another accomplishment as the school ranks number one with the most registered students and active learners in IBM’S OPEN P-TECH Program beating over 96 participating schools in the entire National Capital Region.             The project Open P-TECH program with STEM and Science High Schools (POPSS) is an initiative backed by IBM global and IBM Philippines. It is an accessible, free, and easily maneuvered digital platform that greatly assist students, teachers, and career-seekers in building up necessary skills for the future.              It is especially beneficial in the field of education amidst the pandemic. Open PTECH encompass several courses with wide coverages with exams and activities to help user gain knowledge and equip them with skills much needed in the workplace.              As of June 30, 2021, 3,973 students from varying 96 Regional Science High Schools and Senior High Schools offering STEM around the Metro were tallied to be learners of the said program. Most were interested in topics such as Working in a Digital World: Professional Skills, Job Application Essentials, Agile Explorer, Enterprise Design Thinking, Data Science Foundations. Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain essentials, and Data Science.             Pasay City South High School was able to grab the top spot of having the most number of registered students, and active users, harnessed by tallying the number of students registered, and the number of their total learning hours.             The win was led by 4 outstanding students that reached Champion Learner Bronze Status. The top 4 learners are Alecsandria Pauline Manuel and Daryl Daniel Diaz that garnered 62 learning hours, followed by Romeo Almazan Jr. with 58.7 hours, and the last spot was claimed by China Jamila possessing 50.2 total learning hours.             Pasay City South High School is joined with San Francisco High School, Horacio dela Costa High School, Kapitolyo High School, and Pateros National High School, as the top five schools with the most Open P-TECH learner engagement and activity of school year 2021.