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Congratulations to the Middle School MUN team for participating in the Middle School MUN Locals Conference 2025 on Saturday, November 29. A special shout-out to three of our members who received awards!

Danni Manabat (Gr. 8) – Most Diplomatic, Economic and Social Council
Joyce Cheung (Gr. 8) – Most Diplomatic, General Assembly
Peri Alieva (Gr. 6) – Honorable Mention, General Assembly

A big congratulations to some of our Brent Aqualions swimmers for their outstanding performance at the recently held 2025 Division Athletic Association Meet for the City of Biñan.

Kaidyn Waskiewicz (Gr. 7)
Gold – 50M Backstroke
Silver – 100M Backstroke
Silver – 200 Breaststroke
Bronze – 200M Individual Medley
Bronze – 200M Freestyle

Helena Bermudez (Gr. 9)
Silver – 200M Breaststroke
Silver – 50M Breaststroke

Tanji Waskiewicz (Gr. 11)
Gold – 50M Backstroke
Gold – 100M Breaststroke
Gold – 200M Breaststroke
Silver – 50M Butterfly

Marty Uson (Gr. 11)
Silver – 50M Breaststroke
Silver – 100M Breaststroke
Silver – 50M Backstroke
4th Place – 50M Freestyle

For the 13–18 Secondary Girls overall ranking, Tanji Waskiewicz placed 3rd, while Kaidyn Waskiewicz secured 6th. Also participating in the meet and achieving his best personal times was Uriel Panganiban (Gr. 9).

Way to go, Lions!

Congratulations to Sabina Tayag (Gr. 10) for being selected by the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines for the national team to compete in the Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships 2025. Go, Lion!

They competed at the ISM Swim Meet on November 15 and delivered yet another strong performance. Great job, Aqualions!

A special shout-out goes to the following medalist swimmers for their achievements:

Kaidyn Brie Waskiewicz (Gr. 7) 3 Gold Medals (200M Freestyle, 100M Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley)
Emilia Puno (Gr. 5) Bronze Medal (50m Breastroke)

3rd Place – 8 Under Boys Medley Relay

Joaquin Bautista (Gr. 2)
Vince Diman (Gr. 2)
Roberto Morais (Gr. 1)
Ethan Yang (Gr. 2)

Bronze Medal – 8 Under Girls Medley Relay

Sam Puno (Gr. 2)
Olivia Smith (Gr. 2)
Yizhen Song (Gr. 3)
Isabella Wu (Gr. 3)

Congratulations to the Girls Touch Rugby team, led by Head Coach Jack Hatch and Assistant Coaches Kyle Pace and Aiza Sonido, who had their first competition at Faith Academy on Saturday, November 15. The team worked incredibly hard and showed outstanding determination and effort. We are excited to see how they continue to grow throughout the season.

Great job, Lions!

Congratulations to all who participated in the APAC Visual & Performing Arts 1st Season!

The APAC Visual & Performing Arts 1st Season was a wonderful showcase and celebration of talent, dedication, and camaraderie among international students and teachers from various schools. It was truly a GANZA moment to remember and celebrate!

The APAC Dance Troupe represented Brent at SFS in Korea, joining other dancers from APAC schools.

The first-ever Super APAC Choir traveled to SASPD in China, where they performed alongside other talented vocalists from all 12 APAC schools.

Meanwhile, Brent Manila had the honor of hosting this year’s APAC Orchestra, welcoming participants from Hong Kong International School, International School of Beijing, Shanghai American School – Pudong, Seoul Foreign School, and United Nations International School of Hanoi. We were also privileged to welcome Maestro Ms. Lori Buonamici, who was our guest conductor for the event.

The APAC Orchestra concluded with a beautiful Festival Concert on the final night, featuring all Pacific Division APAC Orchestra delegates.

Congratulations to Cole Jayden Gonzales (Gr. 5) for winning the Teamwork Championship Trophy and placing 2nd in the Robot Skills Award at the 2025–2026 Manila Qualifying VEX IQ Robotics Competition hosted by Xavier School, San Juan, on November 7, 2025. Great job, Lion! Keep it up!

Congratulations, Crystalia Jaya (Gr. 7), for being cast as “Teen Fiona” in the professional production of Shrek the Musical at the Newport Performing Arts Theater! She has already begun performances, and the show runs through December. Bravo, Lion!