LABASON, Zamboanga del Norte — Southern Peninsula College (SPenC) claimed first place in the MDRRMO Labason Quiz Bee 2026, one of the activities organized in celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month 2026.
High school students Dana C. Tarang and Kristine Joy B. Timosa represented SPenC in the Quiz Bee organized by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Labason, headed by Shannaleigh G. Bugarin-Laurencio, RN.
The competition brought together students from participating schools to strengthen knowledge and awareness of disaster preparedness and resilience. It also gave young people an opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, and their understanding of issues that affect the safety of their communities.
SPenC tops the MDRRMO Labason Quiz Bee 2026
According to the official results announced by MDRRMO Labason, Southern Peninsula College placed first in the Quiz Bee.
- 1st Place — Southern Peninsula College
- 2nd Place — Matias C. Ranillo National High School
- 3rd Place — Balas National High School-Main
Tarang and Timosa represented SPenC in a competition that challenged students to use their knowledge of disaster preparedness while thinking and responding under pressure.
Students take part in National Disaster Resilience Month
The Quiz Bee and Poster Making Contest formed part of the municipality’s observance of National Disaster Resilience Month 2026.
Through the activities, MDRRMO Labason highlighted the role of young people as partners in building safer and more resilient communities. The competitions encouraged students to develop disaster preparedness awareness through both knowledge and creative expression.
The awarding ceremony was attended by Municipal Mayor Jelster Ed T. Quimbo, who joined MDRRMO Labason in recognizing the participating students, schools, teachers, coaches, and other partners involved in the activities.
SPenC also joins Poster Making Contest
SPenC high school student Mary Grace E. Resit represented the school in the Poster Making Contest.
The activity provided another way for students to communicate the importance of disaster awareness and preparedness. Through visual expression, participants helped bring disaster resilience messages closer to fellow young people and the wider community.
SPenC recognizes Resit for representing the school in the competition and contributing to the municipality’s National Disaster Resilience Month activities.
Learning for a safer and more resilient community
For SPenC, participation in activities such as the MDRRMO Labason Quiz Bee connects classroom learning with concerns that directly affect families and communities.
Disaster preparedness requires more than knowing what to do during an emergency. It also calls for awareness, sound judgment, cooperation, responsibility, and the ability to act on reliable information.
The school congratulates Dana C. Tarang and Kristine Joy B. Timosa for earning the Quiz Bee championship and recognizes Mary Grace E. Resit for representing SPenC in the Poster Making Contest.
Through academic, civic, and community activities, Southern Peninsula College continues to provide students with opportunities to develop knowledge, confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and service beyond the classroom.