Makinhas Elementary School

🎄✨ Where the Spirit of Christmas Truly Lives ✨🎄

Makinhas Elementary School is truly blessed to be a beneficiary of the SpagSaya Serye, Bundle of Joy from Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception (FCIC), headed by the HSSBO Adviser, Mr. Rowen Jay Loquillano, together with the dedicated HSSBO officers. This meaningful act of generosity shows that the spirit of Christmas is alive—bringing happiness, hope, and smiles through selfless giving.

With thankful hearts, we extend our deepest gratitude for sharing joy and love, reminding us that Christmas is best celebrated by giving to others. 💖🎁

🌍❤️ World AIDS Day 2025 at Makinhas Elementary School ❤️🌍

Last Thursday, December 11, 2025, Makinhas Elementary School joined the global observance of World AIDS Day 2025 through meaningful activities that promoted awareness, compassion, and understanding. Teachers and learners actively participated in discussions and reminders that emphasized prevention, respect, and support for those affected by HIV and AIDS—strengthening our commitment to a healthy, informed, and stigma-free community. Together, we stand for awareness, care, and hope. ✨

✨ MAKINHAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHINES IN DSTMF MATHEMATICS QUIZ BEE & MATH WIZARD COMPETITIONS 2025! ✨

Numbers, logic, and brilliance filled the room as our Mathletes proudly represented Makinhas ES and brought home medals of excellence! 🏅🧠💛💙

🧩 MATHEMATICS QUIZ BEE (Elementary Category)

Grade 4
🥈 Dave C. Llano – Silver Medal
Grade 6

🥉 Nica B. Impuesto – Bronze Medal

🔢🧠 MATH WIZARD COMPETITION RESULTS

Grade 1
Addition: 🥇 Reinlee Summer Velasquez
Subtraction: 🥇 Rhyle Jude B. Cano

Grade 2
Addition: 🥇 Jemaicah Jirah H. Abenoja
Subtraction: 🥇 Rella Marie Veniece Tagalog
Multiplication: 🥈 Zion Stein S. Guirnaldo

Grade 3
Addition: 🥇 Jennymel B. Sentorias
Subtraction: 🥇 Stephanie Ceballos
Multiplication: 🥇 Tristan Jay Morquianos
Division: 🥇 Brandon Ceballos

Grade 4
Addition: 🥇 Sabrina G. Calvo
Subtraction: 🥇 Nathaniel Dacera
Multiplication: 🥇 Clark James Alexus Morquianos
Division: 🥇 Dave C. Llano

Grade 5
Addition: 🥇 Ken Ian Gonzales
Subtraction: 🥇 Charmaine T. Sentorias
Multiplication: 🥇 Nineah Franchesca Palmeras

Grade 6
Addition: 🥇 Rayjhen Alison Gonzales
Subtraction: 🥇 Maxine Mae Jabines
Multiplication: 🥇 Linneah Angelique Sabal
Division: 🥇 Nica B. Impuesto

🎉 Congratulations, Math Wizards and Quiz Bee achievers! Your dedication, perseverance, and sharp minds have brought pride and honor to Makinhas Elementary School.

📚✨ Continue aiming high and solving your way toward excellence! 💛💙

🏆 MAKINHAS ES CHAMPS SHINE IN PALASKI SA BAYBAY CITY 2025! 🏆

Bringing pride and honor to Makinhas Elementary School, our young athletes delivered outstanding performances and secured their well-deserved spots for EVRAA 2026! 🌟💚💛

🥇 Crislof Ramal
– Gold in Discus Throw
– Gold in Long Jump
– Gold in Triple Jump

🥇 Precious Jewel Tripoli
– Gold in Shot Put

Their hard work, discipline, and unwavering determination have led them to become official representatives of Baybay City Division in the upcoming EVRAA 2026 – Athletics Event! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

Let’s continue supporting our young champions as they leap higher, throw farther, and chase bigger dreams! ✨

🥋✨ Makinhas Elementary School ARNIStas Shine in PALASKI sa Baybay City 2025! ✨🥋

Our MES athletes showed strength, discipline, and true warrior spirit in the City Meet 2025 Arnis Tournament—bringing home well-earned victories! 🔥💛💙

🌟 RESULTS:
🥈 Arnel S. Manatad Jr.
Single Weapon Individual – Boys

🥉 Clark James Alexus Morquianos
Double Weapon Individual – Boys

🥈 Ashley Maegan D. Tagines
Single Weapon Individual – Girls

🥈 Nica B. Impuesto
Double Weapon Individual – Girls

Your hard work and passion for the sport truly paid off! MES is proud of your achievements! 👏🔥

CONGRATULATIONS, ARNIStas!
Keep striking forward! 💥🥋

📊 SMEA Day at Makinhas Elementary School! 🌟
Today, November 27, 2025, Makinhas Elementary School came together as one community to reflect on our achievements and strengthen our commitment to providing quality education for every learner. We are deeply grateful for the presence and support of our stakeholders—GPTA President Hon. Melody B. Sentorias, Committee on Education Hon. Giza A. Sabandal, GPTA Treasurer Ms. Judith Bañez, and our dedicated SELG Officers—whose leadership and partnership continue to guide and inspire our efforts. 💙📚✨

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 & 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐕𝐑𝐀𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬

𝑨 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝒂 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔.

Nestled between the turquoise shores of the Camotes Sea and the lush, towering slopes of Mt. Pangasugan lies one of Baybay City’s most treasured landscapes—the Visca Forest and VSU Garden Resort. These two attractions, located within the vast campus of Visayas State University (VSU), stand as enduring symbols of the city’s natural wealth, academic excellence, and rising potential as an eco-friendly tourist destination. As Baybay City prepares to welcome the entire Eastern Visayas for EVRAA 2026, these gems are more significant than ever.

The 574.2-hectare Visca Forest stretches from the seacoast to the upper ranges of Mt. Pangasugan, offering an extraordinary blend of marine, lowland, and upland ecosystems. Recognized as one of the most biologically diverse zones in the region, the forest shelters endemic species, thriving watersheds, and countless native trees. More than its natural beauty, the forest is an educational powerhouse. It serves as the open-air classroom and research base of VSU’s College of Forestry and Environmental Science (CFES), a CHED-recognized Center of Excellence in Forestry Education.

Complementing the forest’s academic vitality is the serene and picturesque VSU Garden Resort, a favorite refuge for travelers, families, students, and researchers. What makes the Garden Resort especially appealing is its eco-friendly atmosphere—the silence of nature, the fresh mountain breeze, and the calm rhythm of the waves create a peaceful retreat that warmly welcomes every EVRAA athlete, coach, parent, and visitor. Across all these aspects, Visca remains one of the strongest pillars that propel Baybay City’s vision of becoming a nature-smart, education-driven, and eco-conscious city. As Baybay City proudly prepares to host EVRAA 2026, thousands of athletes, parents, coaches, and visitors will experience first-hand the city’s vibrant offerings, and at the heart of this welcome stands the Visca Forest and Garden Resort—a perfect embodiment of Baybay’s culture of hospitality, beauty, and sustainability.

EVRAA delegates will not only compete in sports competitions; they will also witness a city rich in natural wonders, academic brilliance, and community pride. The Visca Forest and Garden Resort will serve as a visual and experiential reminder that Baybay City is more than a host—it is a destination worth celebrating.

With its unmatched blend of nature, science, leisure, and culture, Baybay City proves it has far more to offer than meets the eye. And as the spotlight shines on EVRAA 2026, the Visca Forest and Garden Resort will undoubtedly glow as Baybay City's brightest green pride.

95 days to go! See you in the EVRAA Meet 2026!

🖊️ Mylen M. Tripoli, T-I
🖼️ Nathalie N. Balagbis, T-I

𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤: 𝐀𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

At the gateway of Baybay City stands a landmark that quietly commands attention—the Baybay City Welcome Obelisk. More than a towering structure marking one’s arrival, it serves as a symbolic pause, inviting locals and visitors alike to reflect on the city’s vibrant past and promising future. Its presence blends the grace of history with the forward-looking energy that now defines Baybay, making it a natural emblem of identity and pride.

Inscribed on the obelisk are the profound words attributed to Dr. José Rizal: “Muero sin ver la aurora brillar sobre mi patria…! vosotros, que la habeis de ver, saludadla… no os olvideis de los que han caído durante la noche!” Translated, it reads: “I die without seeing the dawn shine over my native land…! you who will see it salute it… do not forget those who fell during the night!” These lines, etched in stone, remind every passerby that the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed today were built on the courage and sacrifices of those who came before. In a city that continues to rise, this message resonates even more deeply, grounding progress in gratitude.

The obelisk, therefore, is not merely a structure—it is a storyteller. It stands as a witness to Baybay’s evolution from a coastal settlement into a growing educational, agricultural, and tourism hub in Leyte. Surrounded by lush landscapes and the gentle rhythm of the coastline, the landmark mirrors the city’s character: resilient, welcoming, and rooted in heritage. For travelers entering Baybay, the monument becomes a quiet companion, greeting them with the assurance that this land values both memory and aspiration.

As Baybay City prepares to host the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet in 2026, the obelisk gains renewed significance. It symbolizes the dawn Rizal dreamed of—a future shaped by unity, youth, and progress. The upcoming EVRAA is more than a sporting event; it is an opportunity for Baybay to showcase its capability, hospitality, and beauty. The landmark stands as a reminder that the city’s readiness today is the result of years of perseverance, collective effort, and unwavering community spirit.

In this moment of anticipation, the Baybay City Welcome Obelisk becomes a fitting metaphor for what awaits the region in 2026. It points upward, echoing the city’s direction—toward development, leadership, and the embrace of new horizons. As athletes, visitors, and delegations soon enter Baybay, they will be met by a symbol that honors the past while confidently welcoming the future. And just as the inscription urges, the city proudly salutes this new dawn, carrying forward the legacy of those who lit the path before us.
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96 Days to go! See you in the City of Baybay for the EVRAA Meet 2026!

🖊️ Ressiel L. Marquez, MT-I
🏞️ Joshua Decena, T-I

✨ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥’𝗦 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 | 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✨
Today, Makinhas Elementary School had the honor of welcoming Regional Director Dr. Ronelo Al K. Firmo as he visited to observe the ongoing implementation of the ARAL Program. 🏫📚
Dr. Firmo witnessed firsthand the meaningful learning experiences of our learners, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong commitment of the school community to support literacy and numeracy development. His presence inspired everyone to continue striving for excellence and sustaining quality education for all.
We are grateful for the guidance, encouragement, and support from the regional office as we continuously enhance the ARAL initiatives in our school. 💛

🎉👩‍🏫 Happy Teachers’ Day! 👨‍🏫🎉
Today, Makinhas Elementary School joyfully celebrates the unwavering dedication, passion, and love of our beloved teachers. 💐✨

Your guidance lights the path of every learner, your patience nurtures growth, and your commitment shapes brighter futures. 🌟📚

On this special day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our teachers for being true heroes of education. ❤️

📊✨ School Monitoring Evaluation & Assessment (SMEA) 3rd Quarter 2025/1st Grading SY: 2025-2026 ✨📊

Makinhas Elementary School successfully conducted its School Monitoring, Evaluation, and Assessment (SMEA) to review and assess the progress of our learners, teachers, and school programs. This activity serves as an avenue to strengthen teaching and learning, ensure accountability, and enhance the quality of education we provide. 📖🎓

Through collaboration with our dedicated teachers, supportive stakeholders, and school leaders, we continue to build a culture of excellence and commitment for every Makinhasians learner. 💙💛
Together, we move forward towards quality education for all! 🌟