Philippine Science High School System

25/08/2026

: Applying for the NCE is easier than you think! 💙🧡
Ready to take the first step toward becoming a Pisay Scholar? 🔬✨
Follow our guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of the NCE online application process, from creating your account and verifying your email to completing and monitoring your application.

🌐 Apply online: nce.pshs.edu.ph
📅 Application deadline: November 7, 2026
📝 NCE: January 30, 2027

Swipe through the posters and start your application today!

Pisay awaits. Are you ready? 🚀

20/08/2026

Gusto mo bang… sumama? 👀☁️
Give your child the chance to learn, discover, and dream bigger. 🔬✨
See where their curiosity can take them.
☁️ Gusto mo bang sumama sa Pisay?
Take the National Competitive Examination and start the Pisay journey. ✨
📅 Apply until November 7, 2026
📝 NCE: January 30, 2027
🌐 Apply online: nce.pshs.edu.ph

18/08/2026

Two Pisay scholars bag bronze medals at 2026 International Geography Olympiad

ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE — Two Philippine Science High School (PSHS) scholars brought home bronze medals for the Philippines from the 2026 International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) held in Istanbul, Türkiye from August 11 to 17, 2026.

Andrei Elijah P. Racadio of PSHS–Ilocos Region Campus (IRC) in Ilocos Sur and Emmanuel Neil S. Manzares of PSHS–SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus (SRC) in Koronadal City each earned a bronze medal as part of the four-member Philippine delegation to the international competition.

Joining the two Pisay scholars in Team Philippines were Justine Aaron S. Co of Saint Jude Catholic School, who won a silver medal, and Osher Brian M. Boncodin of Makati Science High School, who also secured bronze.
With all four delegates earning medals, the Philippines concluded its iGeo campaign with one silver and three bronze medals.

The International Geography Olympiad is an annual competition for outstanding geography students aged 16 to 19 from around the world. Held under the auspices of the International Geographical Union (IGU), the competition brings together students selected through their respective national geography competitions.

Participants are tested through three major components: the Written Response Test, which accounts for 40 percent of the total score; the Multimedia Test, worth 20 percent; and the Fieldwork Exercise, which comprises the remaining 40 percent. The Olympiad also features poster presentations, cultural exchanges, excursions, and other activities that allow participants to engage with fellow young geographers from around the world.

Prior to their campaign in Istanbul, Racadio and Manzares each won silver at the 2nd Open International Geography Olympiad (openGeo 2026) held online from June 19 to 22. Together with Co and Boncodin, they gave the Philippines a four-silver-medal haul against more than 100 participants from 24 countries.

Racadio was coached by Ms. Darigold P. Apopo of PSHS–IRC, while Manzares was coached by Mr. Marlon Lopez. The Philippine delegation was led by Mr. Russell Glenn C. Odi of Saint Jude Catholic School.

Their achievements at openGeo and iGeo demonstrate the ability of Pisay scholars to excel in geography and apply critical and spatial thinking to understanding contemporary global challenges.

The DOST-PSHS System congratulates Racadio, Manzares, and the entire Philippine delegation for representing the country with distinction on the international stage!

14/08/2026

: Sa DOST Konektado ka!
Hosted By: Mr. Onin Miranda

INNOVATION MEETS ISLAND LIFE IN CAMIGUIN!
Ngayong Biyernes sa : Sa DOST Konektado Ka!

Mula sa grand launching ng PSTO Camiguin Innovation Hub hanggang sa pagpapalakas ng disaster response gamit ang SMART Mobile Kitchen, mas inilalapit ng DOST ang agham at teknolohiya sa ating mga lokal na mamamayan!

Makakasama natin si PD Joanne Katherine R. Banaag upang talakayin kung paano binabago ng agham, teknolohiya at inobasyon ang Northern Mindanao at aalamin rin natin ang mga naging kaganapan sa RSTW 2026 sa rehiyon.

Makakasama rin natin ang DOST SETUP Beneficiary na si Mr. Nelpher Catacutan, ang owner ng Granel’s Meat Shoppe para ibahagi ang kanilang journey—mula sa isang simpleng zero-waste idea hanggang sa pagbuo ng isang kilalang processed meat brand sa Camiguin!

Ngayong Biyernes na, 3:00 PM, sa RP1 at 104.3 FM
LIVE rin tayo sa official page ng DOSTv.

14/08/2026

Two Pisay scholars win silver, bronze in PH debut at International Olympiad in AI 🌐

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN — Two Philippine Science High School (PSHS) scholars brought home silver and bronze medals as part of the Philippine delegation that made the country’s historic debut at the 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held from August 2 to 8, 2026.

Theo Lorenzo T. Bustamante of PSHS–CALABARZON Region Campus (CALABARZONRC) in Batangas City earned a silver medal, while Ellison Matthew S. Ang of PSHS–Main Campus (MC) in Diliman, Quezon City won bronze, contributing to the Philippines’ four-medal haul in its first appearance at the international competition.

Joining the two Pisay scholars in Team Philippines were Juan Mateo J. Desuasido of Brent International School Manila and Jhareign S. Solidum of University of Mindanao Ilang High School, who both earned bronze medals.

With every member of the four-student delegation securing a medal, the Philippines concluded its IOAI debut with one silver and three bronze medals.

The IOAI is an international science olympiad for high school students that brings together young talents from around the world to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence. The competition challenges participants in areas such as machine learning, data science, algorithm design, model training, and AI problem-solving.

The 2026 edition in Astana marked the third staging of the IOAI, following its inaugural competition in Burgas, Bulgaria in 2024 and its second edition in Beijing, China in 2025.

Bustamante and Ang earned their places in the inaugural Philippine delegation following a national selection and training process organized by the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence–Philippines. The national program identifies and prepares Filipino students to represent the country in international AI competitions.

Prior to the IOAI, Pisay scholars also figured prominently in the Philippines’ campaign at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI). PSHS–CALABARZONRC scholar Noe Nathan Y. Arreza won gold, while Troy Dylan T. Serapio of PSHS–MC earned silver. Ang was also among the eight Philippine delegates to the regional competition.

The Philippine participation in IOAI comes as artificial intelligence continues to emerge as an important field of scientific research, innovation, and technological development. For Pisay, the achievements of Bustamante and Ang highlight the growing capability of Filipino students to compete in rapidly advancing fields of science and technology.

Their medals also mark a milestone for the DOST-PSHS System, with two Pisay scholars helping establish the Philippines’ presence in the international AI olympiad community on the country’s very first attempt.

The DOST-PSHS System congratulates Bustamante, Ang, and the entire Philippine delegation for raising the Philippine flag on the global stage and paving the way for more young Filipino scientists and innovators to pursue excellence in artificial intelligence.
Mabuhay kayo! 🇵🇭

13/08/2026

Pisay scholars bring home two bronze medals from the International Nuclear Science Olympiad ☢

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA — Two Philippine Science High School (PSHS) scholars brought home bronze medals for the Philippines from the 3rd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO), held from August 2 to 9, 2026.

Ivan Gerard S. Empizo of PSHS–Cordillera Administrative Region Campus (CARC) in Baguio City and Magnus Rex Navarro of PSHS–Main Campus (MC) in Diliman, Quezon City earned bronze medals as part of the Philippine delegation that competed against young nuclear science talents from 19 countries.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), organizer of the event, reported that 60 students participated in this year's Olympiad, which concluded with eight gold, 13 silver, and 18 bronze medals awarded. The competition tested students through theoretical and experimental examinations covering atomic and nuclear structure, radiation, fission and fusion, radiation safety, and the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology.

Empizo and Navarro were among the Pisay scholars who earned their places in the Philippine delegation following the 3rd Philippine Nuclear Science Olympiad (PNSO) organized by the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI).

During the national competition held on April 22, Empizo emerged as the country's top performer, while Navarro placed fourth. The PNSO field of 81 students was narrowed down to 20 finalists who underwent a Nuclear Science Training Program before competing in the final round.

Joining the Philippine delegation in Jeddah were fellow Pisay scholars Clara Canta of PSHS–Eastern Visayas Campus (EVC) in Leyte, Francis Ian Oliver Corachea of PSHS–CALABARZON Region Campus in Batangas City, and Lorenzo Mercado of PSHS–Central Luzon Campus (CLC) in Clark Freeport Zone who served as a reserve member of the national team for INSO.

The PSHS System extends its appreciation to DOST-PNRI experts Dr. Mon Bryan Gili and Mr. Art Marcelo Andallo II for guiding and preparing the students for the international competition. The System likewise thanks Ms. Ana Elena Conjares, IAEA Consultant; Dr. Alvie Astronomo, member of the INSO 2026 Scientific Committee; and Mr. Jay Carl Agbay of PSHS–Central Mindanao Campus (CMC) in Lanao del Norte, member of the INSO 2026 Steering Committee, for their contributions and support to the Philippine delegation and the country’s participation in INSO 2026.

INSO provides secondary-school students with opportunities to deepen their understanding of nuclear science and its peaceful applications in areas such as health, food and agriculture, water resource management, environmental protection, and energy. The IAEA supports the Olympiad through a regional technical cooperation project aimed at promoting interest in nuclear science and developing future human resources in the field.

The Philippines has played an important role in the development of the international competition, having hosted the inaugural INSO in 2024. Malaysia hosted the second edition in 2025 before the competition moved to Saudi Arabia this year.

For Empizo and Navarro, the international medals build on a journey that began at the national level and culminated on the global stage. This feat shows the growing capability of young Filipino scientists in a highly specialized field.

Building on achievements such as these, the DOST-PSHS System continues to nurture young Filipino scientists through opportunities, training, and mentorship, preparing them to excel globally and contribute to nation-building.

Congratulations, to all the PSHS scholars at INSO for bringing pride to Pisay and the Philippines!

12/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the young minds who will shape the future of Philippine science. 🇵🇭🔬✨

At the Philippine Science High School, we believe that every young Filipino given the opportunity to explore, question, discover, and innovate can help build a better nation.

This International Youth Day, we stand with the DOST in investing in our youth and empowering the next generation of scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers through STEM.

Para sa kabataan. Para sa agham. Para sa bayan.

On 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we celebrate the energy, curiosity, and determination of the young Filipino. ✨🙌

Through the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 (𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗘𝗜) and the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗦𝗦), we invest in young minds by providing opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and nurturing the next generation of Filipino scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Because investing in our youth is investing in a scientifically grounded and disaster-resilient Philippines!

11/08/2026

BCDA, DOST-PSHS System strengthen partnership to operationalize Pisay Training Center in New Clark City

TAGUIG CITY — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the DOST-Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System strengthened their partnership toward the completion and operationalization of the PSHS Training Center in New Clark City through the ceremonial signing of an amended Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) yesterday, August 10, 2026, at the BCDA Corporate Center in Bonifacio Global City.

The amended agreement advances the development of the PSHS facility within New Clark City’s research and development district, with BCDA allocating a fraction of funding support toward the estimated ₱115-million project to help partially operationalize the Training Center by early 2027.

Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. and BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang led the ceremonial signing, with DOST-PSHS System Executive Director Ronnalee N. Orteza and officials from BCDA, DOST, PSHS System, and partner institutions in attendance.

The development builds on the partnership between BCDA and the DOST-PSHS System that began in 2016, when the two institutions entered into an agreement for the lease of a 4.6-hectare property in New Clark City for the development of PSHS Infinitum, envisioned as a learning and resource campus that includes the PSHS Training Center.

This development also forms part of the emerging research and development ecosystem in New Clark City, bringing together government institutions and facilities intended to strengthen science, technology, research, innovation, and human capital development.

Once operational, the PSHS Infinitum is envisioned to provide an additional venue where Pisay scholars, educators, researchers, partners, and other stakeholders can come together for capacity-building, scientific collaboration, research, innovation, and other programs that advance science education in the Philippines.

11/08/2026

Pisay scholar conducts advanced ocean research at MIT’s Research Science Institute 🌊🌊🌊

Philippine Science High School-Main Campus in Diliman, Quezon City scholar MALIN JANNA VEGA joined some of the world’s most accomplished high school students at the 2026 Research Science Institute (RSI) hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Vega was among an estimated 100 students accepted to the intensive six-week research program, which brings together young scientists from around the world for advanced research, lectures, and academic and cultural experiences.

According to the PSHS International Alumni Foundation Inc. (Pisayian), fewer than five percent of RSI applicants are accepted each year.

Pursuing her interests in physics and marine science, Vega worked on a research project that expanded a GPU-accelerated quasi-geostrophic ocean model by integrating new wind patterns and coastal boundaries to better represent real-world enclosed ocean basins.

Her research showed that the additions preserved expected large-scale circulation dynamics, helping advance the model's potential for computationally efficient marine and climate research.

Vega conducted her work with Professor Pierre Lermusiaux and the Ocean Science and Engineering team of MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation, and Assimilation Systems Laboratory.

Beyond laboratory research, Vega took part in activities designed to develop RSI participants as well-rounded young scientists. Among her experiences were a face-to-face dinner with Physics Nobel laureate Wolfgang Ketterle, representing the Philippines during International Night by preparing a popular Pinoy streetfood "dynamite lumpia", and performing at the RSI Talent Show.

"At RSI, I had the opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to work in ocean engineering and research. My mentors were incredibly supportive and patient. They always took the time to answer my questions and guide me through the research process. Beyond collaborating with my mentors, I was surrounded by intelligent and driven students from around the world, which allowed me to learn from experiences and perspectives very different from my own. [I learned just as much] from my peers [as I did from] my mentors. [Although there were many activities and events throughout the program,] I wouldn’t have had it any other way, because the friends I met came to feel like family," Vega shared.

Vega's participation was made possible through the standing partnership between Pisayian and the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), which has sponsored RSI since 1984 in collaboration with MIT. The partnership provides an opportunity for a PSHS junior scholar to participate in the program.

Pisayian collaborated with the DOST-Philippine Science High School System-Office of the Executive Director (OED) in selecting top applicants from PSHS campuses based on their research projects, grades, scientific competition experience, teacher recommendations, and personal essays.

For this year's participation, an angel donor covered the $13,000 cost for an international student to attend RSI, while Pisayian supported Vega's transportation, visa application fees, and living allowance.

The DOST-Philippine Science High School System extends its gratitude to Pisayian, a US-based nonprofit organization composed of PSHS alumni that promotes STEM education and advancement in the Philippines through the Pisay community, as well as to the Center for Excellence in Education and the donors and partners who made our scholar's participation in RSI possible.

We also commend PSHS-MC in Diliman, Quezon City scholar, Malin Janna Vega, for her outstanding achievement and for representing the Philippines and the Pisay community on the global stage.

Be part of the Pisay mission!
We call on individuals, institutions, and organizations to support initiatives that expand opportunities for Pisay scholars in science, research, and innovation. Those interested in partnering with or supporting the DOST-Philippine Science High School System may send an email to [email protected]

10/08/2026

Orteza takes oath as DOST-PSHS System Executive Director V under Expanded Pisay law

TAGUIG CITY — Ronnalee N. Orteza, PhD formally took her oath of office as Executive Director V of the DOST-Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System on August 10, 2026, marking a new chapter in the leadership of the country’s premier science high school system following the enactment of Republic Act No. 12310, or the Expanded Philippine Science High School System Act.

The oath-taking ceremony was led by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. at the DOST Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig City, and was witnessed by members of the PSHS System Board of Trustees and the PSHS System Executive Committee.

Orteza’s appointment follows the creation of the Executive Director V position pursuant to RA 12310, which strengthened the organizational and leadership structure of the PSHS System as it prepares for further expansion nationwide.

As Executive Director V, Orteza will provide strategic leadership in advancing the System’s mandate in STEM education, research and innovation, institutional partnerships, organizational development, and the continued delivery of quality education to Filipino scholars.

The appointment also begins a new phase in Orteza’s leadership of the PSHS System. She first assumed office as PSHS System Executive Director in June 2024, after serving the institution in various capacities for several years.

Orteza rose through the ranks of Pisay, beginning as a Mathematics teacher and later serving as Chief of the Curriculum and Services Division and Campus Director of the Philippine Science High School–Ilocos Region Campus in Ilocos Sur from 2015 to 2024.

In 2023, she received the Civil Service Commission Pagasa Award and was conferred Career Executive Service Eligibility.

Her appointment as Executive Director V comes as the PSHS System undertakes significant institutional reforms and expansion under RA 12310. The law provides for the establishment of at least two PSHS campuses in every administrative region, strengthens the System’s governance and organizational structure, and expands its capacity to provide quality STEM education to more Filipino students across the country.

Congratulations, Ma’am Ronna! We wish you continued success as you lead the DOST-PSHS System in its strengthened mandate to serve the Filipino people through quality STEM education.