Placido Del Mundo Elementary School: A Leading Institution in Science and Journalism Excellence

Abstract

Located in Barangay Talipapa, Quezon City, Placido Del Mundo Elementary School is recognized for its outstanding academic and journalism achievements. In the past three years, the school has demonstrated strong performance in Science High School entrance examinations and has received national awards in campus journalism.

Science High School Entrance Test Passers
Placido Del Mundo Elementary School is renowned for preparing students to qualify for Science High Schools, thereby establishing a strong reputation for academic excellence.
•  SY 2024–2025: 1 passer to Philippine Science High School Main Campus, 16 to Quezon City Science High School, 6 to Caloocan National Science and Technology High School, 15 to Caloocan City Science High School, with additional passers to Malabon and Navotas Science High Schools.

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   SY 2023–2024: 5 passers to Philippine Science High School, 19 to Quezon City Science High School, 15 to Manila Science High School, 22 to Caloocan City Science High School, and 15 to Caloocan National Science and Technology High School.
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   SY 2022–2023: 11 passers to Caloocan City Science High School, 14 to Quezon City Science High School, 32 to Caloocan National Science and Technology High School, with additional passers to Manila Science High School.

These outcomes demonstrate the school's effective preparation and support systems, which enable students to succeed in competitive entrance examinations.

Journalism Achievements
Placido Del Mundo Elementary School also excels in campus journalism. Its official publications, The Paradigm (English) and Panulat ni Juan (Filipino), have achieved national recognition.

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   NSPC 2024–2025 (Vigan City, May 18–23, 2025): The Paradigm won 2nd Best News Page, while Panulat ni Juan secured 4th Best News Page in Filipino.
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   NSPC 2023–2024 (Cebu City, July 8–12, 2024): The Paradigm was awarded 1st Place Best School Paper in the country, 3rd Place Best Feature Section, and 3rd Place Best Editorial Section. Panulat ni Juan earned 2nd Place in the Best Science and Technology Section.

The school has consistently dominated district, division, and regional competitions, further cementing its reputation as a perennial winner in journalism.

A Dual Legacy
Placido Del Mundo Elementary School continues to serve as a model of excellence through its achievements in Science High School entrance examinations and national journalism competitions. These accomplishments reflect the dedication of its teachers and the exceptional abilities of its students in Quezon City.