20/12/2024
PSB shines at SHMUN V
By Precious Juliene Arceo
Philippine School Bahrain (PSB) made a strong debut at the fifth year of Sacred Heart Model United Nations (SHMUN), showcasing the talents of its students in international diplomacy. The two-day event, held on November 29-30, saw PSB delegates receive several awards.
Keira B. Solon and Brienne Nicole G. Arante both excelled in the UN Women Council, with Solon securing the Best Opening Speech award and Arante being named Best Speaker. In the UNESCO Council, Leinard Juriz S. Mascareñas also earned the Best Speaker award, while Joseph Benedict P. Urbano achieved the same distinction in the Stranger Things Council.
Precious Juliene Arceo, Raphaela Beatrice Soon, and Marlea Nicole Medios represented PSB with distinction in the UNESCO Council, while Marie Aliyah Ante and Isabella Alan participated in the UNHRC and UN Women Council, respectively.
"It was very nerve-wracking as I represented a global superpower, USA, in a prestigious council such as UN Women," shared Solon, reflecting on her experience. "There were a lot of people who came from different backgrounds but fought strongly in handling issues of women & men's rights in today's society."
Model United Nations (MUN) is an educational activity that simulates UN committees, providing students with a valuable platform to learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the functioning of the UN. Students assume the roles of delegates from various countries, engaging in negotiations and discussions on critical global issues.
The PSB delegates were guided by Social Studies coordinator and teachers Ms. Elizabeth Caliguing and Ms. Pia Katrina Angeles.