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11/10/2026

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝘄𝗼

𝐎𝐧𝐞, 𝐓𝐰𝐨, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞! 📸✌

Check out these highlights from our 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ! ✨❤️

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special for our beloved teachers. Here’s to creating even more amazing memories together!

11/10/2026

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲

𝐎𝐧𝐞, 𝐓𝐰𝐨, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞! 📸✌

Check out these highlights from our 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ! ✨❤️

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special for our beloved teachers. Here’s to creating even more amazing memories together!

06/10/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐑! 💞🥳

Warmest greetings to our Senior High School Student Body Adviser, 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙨! Your unwavering guidance and support keep us inspired to keep moving forward and fulfill our responsibilities with dedication.

May your day be filled with the same love and joy you bring to us. Thank you for being more than just a teacher—for being someone who believes in us and inspires us. ❤️

03/10/2026

👑 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 👑

𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲

Jann Rafaelle A. Macaraeg was no stranger to the world of pageantry. Having experienced competitions before, including those held outside Pangasinan, he had already known what it felt like to step onto a stage, face an audience, and carry the pressure that came with competing. Pageantry was not an unfamiliar path to him. Yet, when another opportunity came his way this year, Rafaelle found himself surprised that he was competing once again.

What once felt familiar had somehow become difficult to return to. Being introverted, awkward, and someone who struggles with long conversations, Rafaelle felt tense about stepping back into pageantry. His confidence had slowly faded, and his interest in competing had almost completely disappeared. He even begged his advisors not to make him join. To prove his point, he spent days studying for an exam instead of preparing for the event.

Despite years of experience, being confident was still painfully hard for Rafaelle. But after much hesitation, he signed up anyway.

Through training and rehearsals, even on competition day, Rafaelle regretted entering every step of the way. Part of the pressure came from someone important to him, someone he deeply cared about, who once told him, “You could never be like me.” Those words haunted him daily. The pressure continued to build as he constantly second-guessed every move he made and every word he said.

Standing on stage in front of hundreds of people, every movement he made felt heavy. It felt like he was dragging all of his guilt with him, simply trying to impress everyone. During the finals, with five candidates remaining, Rafaelle was already expecting failure. Then, unexpectedly, they called his number last. Confused, but hopeful.

For the first time since the beginning, Rafaelle finally felt strong. He felt happy, even if only for that short moment after they went back down. Then, when he was called back onto the stage, he rehearsed every possible question and tried to prepare answers in his head. He was shaking nervously throughout the final question and ended up answering incorrectly, thinking that it was already the last part of the competition.

After the announcement, Rafaelle began feeling unworthy. All the weight came rushing back onto his shoulders, heavier than before, as he stood among others who had truly given their all, both emotionally and physically, throughout the journey. But then came the results, 4th Runner-Up, 3rd Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, then came silence, until…

“…1st Runner-Up…”

Rafaelle’s heart raced, thinking maybe it was his.

But no.

The sash went to Contestant #12 instead. And suddenly, all his doubts vanished. Wait, that actually meant victory was real.

Relief flooded through Rafaelle as people cheered for him, especially those who believed in him even when he doubted himself the most. All the tension and anxiety slowly turned into tears as the weight of everything he had gone through, both physically and emotionally, finally caught up with him.

He thought of the new friends he had made, his classmates, teachers, parents, and his trainer, who consistently encouraged him by saying, “Everything will be okay.”

That support carried a weight greater than any crown could have carried alone. And perhaps, in that one moment, Rafaelle could finally see it.
That one moment when he knew he was not just a story.

He was alive.

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Story by: 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐨
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03/10/2026

𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.

Ma. Graziella Pineda, a 16 years old senior highschool student that never really planned pageantry to become such a meaningful part of her life. It began with an unexpected opportunity and someone who believed in her before she fully believed in herself. Before that, she was simply a student who occasionally joined school activities and small pageants. She never imagined that one opportunity would lead her to an experience that would change the way she saw herself.

Her journey with Miss UPHSP began in 2025 when the Basic Education Department encouraged her to join. At first, she honestly hesitated. She was not very confident, and speaking in front of people was something she struggled with. She kept wondering if she was ready, but eventually, she decided to take the chance.

Miss UPHSP 2025 taught Graziella that pageantry was more than appearance or a title. It taught her how to present herself, express her thoughts, handle pressure, and become more comfortable in situations that were unfamiliar to her. More importantly, it made her want to grow—not to compete with anyone else, but to become a better version of herself. She remembered thinking that maybe someday, she could come back and do better, not for anyone else, but for herself.

She did not expect that opportunity to come the following year.

When Miss UPHSP 2026 came around, Graziella was not planning to join again. However, after thinking about everything she had learned in 2025, she decided to say yes. This time, she wanted to challenge herself, especially in public speaking. She wanted to become more comfortable expressing her thoughts instead of constantly worrying about whether she was saying the right thing.

The experience was not always easy. There were moments of pressure, criticism, uncertainty, and the challenge of balancing pageantry with school, family, relationships, and other responsibilities. During those times, Graziella turned to God, prayed for guidance, and learned to trust Him with the things she could not control. Her handlers, team, and co-candidates also became an important part of the journey. The rehearsals, practices, conversations, laughter, and challenges taught her to improve while still enjoying the experience.

For Miss UPHSP 2026, Graziella had one simple goal: to make the Top Five and have the opportunity to hold the microphone. To her, it represented the chance to speak about what mattered to her and hopefully use her voice to inspire other students.

On the final night, after everything they had prepared for, Graziella found herself standing among the last women on stage. As the titles were announced one by one, she thought about how different that moment was from where she had started. Just a year earlier, she had been unsure about joining and nervous about speaking in front of people.

Then she heard her name.

“Ma. Graziella Pineda — 1st Runner-Up of Miss UPHSP 2026.”

Everything felt unreal. She never expected an unplanned comeback to bring her to that moment. But beyond the title, she was grateful for the person she had become throughout the journey. She had entered the competition hoping to grow, and she left knowing that she had.

Miss UPHSP 2025 showed Graziella that she was capable of more than she thought, while Miss UPHSP 2026 allowed her to put that growth into practice. Through pageantry, she learned that beauty goes beyond appearance. It is also reflected in a person’s character, values, perspective, and the purpose behind what they do. She learned to communicate better, handle pressure, think critically, and continue working on herself.

She is grateful to her family, handlers, team, the Basic Education family, friends, and everyone who supported her along the way. Their encouragement made the difficult moments easier and the good moments even more meaningful.

Looking back, Graziella realizes that she did not join pageantry because she already had everything figured out. She joined because someone believed she could do it. What started as a simple opportunity became a journey that taught her to step outside her comfort zone, trust the process, and recognize what she was capable of.

And now, she carries that lesson with her—not just as the 1st Runner-Up of Miss UPHSP 2026, but as a girl who finally learned that her voice is worth using.

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Story by: 𝐈𝐯𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐚
Photo Courtesy of: 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧/𝐏𝐇𝐂𝐏 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

03/10/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿

Aliyah Macaranas is a 15-year-old Grade 10 student from Polong Sur, Malasiqui, Pangasinan, and the daughter of Sonny Macaranas and Annabelle Macaranas. She is both a consistent academic achiever and a student leader, currently serving as the President of the Junior High School Student Body. She dreams of becoming a doctor someday, a dream that continuously inspires her to work hard and strive for excellence.

Apart from being a dreamer, she is a young girl who hopes to make a name for herself in the field of pageantry. It was indeed like a dream come true when Ms. Aliyah was informed that she would be screened for Mr. and Ms. UPHSP; it was one message that completely opened the door for countless possibilities. With no inhibitions, she took the opportunity.

It was not the smoothest journey. Aliyah even had to convince her hesitant parents, uttering the words: "Ma, Pa, subukan ko lang po." There were no expectations, no certainties, and no definite outcomes. However, one thing was clear to Aliyah: she did not want to regret not trying.

Despite being one of the youngest contestants, Aliyah confronted the opportunity fearlessly. It was physically and emotionally exhausting. There were moments of self-doubt, sleepless nights, and times when she questioned if she truly belonged there. But every time she felt like giving up, she gently reminded herself why she started.

Something that Aliyah is truly grateful for is the family and connections that she built during the duration of the pageant. As the youngest, she found incredible sister and brother figures in her fellow candidates; she gained a family. And for that, she is truly grateful.

Just when the finish line was finally in sight, the unexpected happened.

A day before the pageant, Aliyah developed a high fever. After everything she had already poured into her journey, her body seemed to be telling her to stop. Weak, exhausted, and emotionally overwhelmed, she was on the verge of giving up, wondering if she would even be able to step onto the stage the next day.

When pageant day arrived, Aliyah was still far from fully recovered. Yet, she chose to fight. Realizing that the outcome was out of her control, she surrendered everything to God. She prayed deeply, asking for strength, guidance, and the courage to fight until the end.

She was given something beyond what she had ever wished for.

When her name was proudly announced as Ms. UPHSP 2026 2nd Runner-Up, a wave of emotion washed over her. In that unforgettable moment, every tear, every doubt, every sleepless night, and every prayer suddenly found its purpose.

As a student leader and academic achiever, Aliyah has always believed that true growth comes from stepping outside one’s comfort zone; and on that stage, she proved it, she conquered.

All of her efforts and sacrifices brought her not only the title and awards she received, but also transformed her into the person she is today, far better than the person she was yesterday. Aliyah's dreams and purpose were truly the steering wheel of her pageant journey.

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Story by: 𝐍𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐧
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03/10/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.

Aljun F. Poquiz, a STEM student from Section Diamond, never imagined himself standing on a pageant stage.

As a Born Again Christian, church leader, and musician, Aljun was accustomed to serving in his church and using his talents in ways that allowed him to honor God. But pageantry was something entirely different; and joining was never an easy decision for him.

With no prior experience in this kind of event, Aljun found himself questioning whether he truly belonged on the stage. He tried to back out nearly five times, afraid that he would not stand out, perform well, or live up to the expectations of the competition. He never imagined that he would one day find himself competing in a pageant at his own school.

One of his biggest worries was the Q&A portion. He feared that he would not be able to answer the questions properly and that, in the end, he would not receive a title at all. The preparation was challenging, too. Practices would often end late, with Aljun arriving home at around 9 PM. Balancing the competition with his responsibilities meant giving not only effort, but also a significant amount of his time and energy.

There were moments when he questioned whether joining had been the right decision.

But eventually, all of it became worth it.

As his first pageant approached its final stages, Aljun still could not imagine how far he would go. During the final rehearsal, while everyone around him was busy memorizing, reviewing, and preparing themselves, Aljun simply stood there with one thought running through his mind:

“I don’t think I’ll make it to the Top 5.”

Then came the actual night.

The stage lights came on, the competition began, and the moment Aljun had been preparing for finally arrived. When his name was called as one of the Top 5, he could hardly believe it. Making it that far was already beyond what he had expected from himself. And then came the announcement,

3rd Runner-Up.

For someone who had nearly backed out several times, who had entered the competition without any prior experience, and who once stood during rehearsal believing he would not even make the Top 5, the moment meant more than he could have imagined. Yet above everything else, Aljun knew exactly where he wanted to give the glory.

To God.

He was grateful for the courage to step outside his comfort zone, the strength to continue despite the challenges, and the opportunity to serve Him through whatever platform was placed before him.

For Aljun, the pageant was not simply about winning a title. It became another opportunity to use what he had been given, to grow through an unfamiliar experience, and to become a blessing to others. He hopes that with every opportunity that comes his way, he can continue to honor God through his actions and use every platform for a greater purpose.

What began with uncertainty and little expectation eventually became a moment he would never forget. It was his first pageant. But it became an experience he would carry with him for a lifetime.

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Story by: 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐣𝐞𝐭𝐱𝐜𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧
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03/10/2026

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸

Sheena Lorraine Lee’s journey in pageantry has been a rollercoaster of its own. She entered the world of pageantry not simply to compete, but to challenge herself—to step outside her comfort zone, develop new skills, discover who she truly was, and understand what she genuinely wanted for herself.

Along the way, she learned far more than she had expected. Every experience, every challenge, and every setback became a part of her growth, shaping her not only as a candidate, but also as a person. Looking back, Sheena remains grateful for every part of the journey.

Her first pageant became a real breakthrough for her. Stepping onto the stage was already a challenge, but the experience became even more difficult when nervousness took over. She struggled to answer several questions, doubted herself, and allowed fear to get in the way of what she knew she could do.

When the results did not turn out the way she had hoped, Sheena was devastated.

For a while, she thought that perhaps her pageant journey had reached its end. She questioned whether she truly had anything to offer the audience and the judges. The criticism she received and the lack of support from some people made the disappointment even heavier.

She could have chosen to walk away.

Instead, she chose to learn.

Rather than allowing failure to define her, Sheena took the time to reevaluate her journey. She looked back at her mistakes, recognized her weaknesses, and decided that if she were to return to the stage, she would return stronger.

So, she practiced.

She worked on her weaknesses, pushed herself to improve, and slowly learned how to become a more confident and stronger young woman. More importantly, she learned one of the most difficult lessons of all: how to believe in herself despite the circumstances around her.

As the journey continued, Sheena began to notice something changing within her.

She was no longer the same girl who would become nervous at the sight of unfamiliar faces, overthink every little thing, or constantly question whether she was good enough. Little by little, she learned to face people with greater confidence and to trust herself more.

But perhaps the greatest transformation was not something that could be seen from the outside.

It was her inner energy.

Sheena realized that she was no longer the naive girl who once allowed fear and self-doubt to control her. The experiences she went through had changed the way she carried herself. She became a young woman who could stand before others, face challenges head-on, and answer questions without allowing fear to define her.

Her journey, however, was far from easy.

There were moments of pressure, criticism, and discouraging words—moments when giving up felt easier than continuing. There were times when the weight of expectations became overwhelming, and she had to remind herself why she started in the first place.

Sheena eventually learned that pressure did not always have to break her.

Sometimes, it could shape her.

Every challenge demanded something from her: discipline, patience, courage, and commitment. And every time she overcame one, she found herself becoming stronger than she had been before.

Pageantry taught Sheena that success was not simply about winning a crown or receiving a title. It was also about the person she became while pursuing it.

She entered pageantry wanting to discover herself.

Along the way, she found someone stronger, more confident, and more willing to believe in herself.

And perhaps that was the greatest achievement her journey could have given her.

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Story by: 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐣𝐞𝐭𝐱𝐜𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧
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03/10/2026

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴

Kurt Clarence B. Queyquep is a 19-year-old transferee from Dasmariñas, Cavite. He is the son of Rhona B. Queyquep and Sherwin E. Queyquep.

Kurt started joining small pageants for fun as early as elementary. Since then, he got inspired to pursue the field. A fun fact about him is that when he first joined a pageant before, ironically, he also became Candidate Number 1.

At first, Kurt didn’t expect that he would join this kind of pageant again; he did not have any plans before transferring to UPHSP. That reason why it felt like a new beginning for him all over again.

During the practice, there were a bunch of mixed emotions that Kurt felt, to the point that he got drained and burnt out, but still, he showed up. Sometimes, he also doubted himself and lost his self-esteem. Every practice, he would even get scolded because he was out of focus. It was like physically absent but mentally absent. Yet, he overcame his doubts and chose to face this challenge.

During the pageant, Kurt was really nervous and wasn’t expecting anything at all. He just wanted to enjoy this unforgettable moment. When he got announced as one of the Top 5 finalists, he felt contented enough and happy.

Lastly, when Kurt was called as the 4th Runner-Up, he was really thankful and glad because it was already done.

All throughout his journey, Kurt wanted to thank God, who made everything possible, also to his handler, Mami Arc; his pasarela coach, Mami Josh; his mentor when it comes to Q&A, Ate Shara; and especially to Kuya Klyde, who pushed him to move forward.

He also wanted to thank Team Auramazing, especially Sir Noel, who gave him advice that helped him perform well on stage.

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