Ganza Moments

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!

Congratulations to all 18 delegates from Grades 8–10 for a wonderful representation of Brent Pride at the World Mathematics Championships Regional Junior Qualifier 2025. The math competition was held on November 8 at ISM.

Dynamic Category:

Donghyun Kang – Silver Award
Juan Mateo Desuasido – Silver Award
Manilla Medina – Bronze Award

Technical Category:

Alexandre Faes – Silver Award
Juan Mateo Desuasido – Bronze Award
Manilla Medina – Bronze Award

Personal Endeavour Category:

Donghyun Kang – Gold Award
Juan Mateo Desuasido – Silver Award
Manilla Medina – Bronze Award
Alexandre Faes – Bronze Award

Overall Best Sum Rank (Top 16 achievers) and Golden Ticket (qualifies for the finals in Melbourne):

Juan Mateo Desuasido
Manilla Medina

A special thank you to the teachers, Mr. Wen and Mr. Poelzing, who joined Mr. Santos and Mr. Burke in helping at the event.

Good work, Lions!🦁

Congratulations to Cailey Chanelle Gonzales (gr. 7) for emerging as the Champion in the Girls 11–12 Division at the U.S. Kids Golf Australian Challenge 2025, held at Heritage Golf and Country Club. Great job, Lion!

Congratulations, Aqualions Team, for another successful swim meet at St. Mary’s International School in Tokyo, Japan, held on October 25–26, 2025.

The team placed 8th Overall out of 20 participating teams in the two-day meet. A special shoutout to our 8 & Under Girls for placing 1st in the 100M Medley Relay and 2nd in the 100M Freestyle Relay. The 15–18 Girls team also performed excellently, placing 3rd in the 200M Medley Relay and 2nd in the 400M Freestyle Relay.

Special mention to our medalists:

• Stephanie Castro (gr. 9) – 1st Place, 100M Backstroke; 2nd Place, 200M Backstroke
• Eliana De Leon (gr. 7) – 3rd Place, 200M Breaststroke
• Kaidyn Waskiewicz (gr. 7) – 2nd Place, 100M Backstroke; 2nd Place, 50M Backstroke
• Tanji Waskiewicz (gr. 11) – 2nd Place, 200M Breaststroke

We would also like to acknowledge the Aqualion parents and coaches who supported and helped the team all the way from the start to the end of the meet. Thank you very much!

Congratulations, Martina Horn (gr. 9), for making it to the U17 Philippine Women’s National Football Team and for earning your first international cap at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers 2025 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The Philippine team defeated Syria (5–0), Tajikistan (2–0), and Malaysia (4–0), finishing first in their group and qualifying for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2025.

Great job, Martina!

Our 1st Season APAC Sports Teams traveled to China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea, proudly representing the Brent Pride. Great job, Lions! You’ve done us proud!

APAC Baseball
2nd Place Overall
Spirit Award

All APAC Awardees:
Andoy Bustamante (gr. 11)
Cruz Garcia (gr. 11)
Leo Ozaeta (gr. 11)

APAC Cross Country
Overall Girls Champion

5k GIRLS
Alandra Silva – 2nd place (gr. 11)
Holly Sy – 5th place (gr. 9)

1st Place, Girls Relay 4 x 1.6 km
Emily Engel (gr. 9)
Alandra Silva (gr. 11)
Holly Sy (gr. 9)
Tanji Waśkiewicz (gr. 11)

APAC Tennis
2nd Place Overall – Girls
6th Place Overall – Boys
Spirit Award for both boys and girls

Individual Girls Singles
Izzy Camcam – 2nd Place (gr. 9)
Amelia Apostol – 6th Place (gr. 10)

Girls Doubles
Annika Chua (gr. 11) & Ciara Troilo (gr. 10) – 2nd Place

Boys Singles
Alex Faes-Charavel (gr. 10) – 11th Place
Ramon Mirasol (gr. 12) – 12th Place

Boys Doubles
Nicholas White (gr. 11) & Joshua Ferrer (gr. 10) – 5th Place

Mixed Doubles
Kristopher Tan (gr. 9) & Catalina Bacani (gr. 9) – 3rd Place

APAC Volleyball
3rd Place Overall – Girls
2nd Place Overall – Boys
Spirit Award for both boys and girls

All APAC Awardees:
Emilia Hagedorn (gr. 12)
Patrice Monserrate (gr. 12)
Weslee Barbosa (gr. 12)
Chris Sivasubramaniam (gr. 12)
Marcus Yan (gr. 12)

Congratulations to Lavi Munindradasa (Gr. 1) for winning three Gold medals and one Silver medal at the 10th STY International Gymnastics Cup, which took place on October 19 at the Alonte Sports Center in Biñan City, Laguna. The event had participants from different clubs across the Philippines and international competitors from Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, India, and Japan.

Lavi earned a Silver medal in the Bars category and won Gold in Vault, Beam, and Floor. Way to go, Lion!

Congratulations, Middle School Production: Beauty and the Beast JR., production staff and crew. The show was wonderful. The actors, lights, sets, sounds, and more all came together perfectly. Everything was spectacular! Bravo! This is another hit! Great job, MS Cast! Congratulations!