Cesareo Villa- Abrille Elementary School

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Congratulations to Coleen C. Villafane for winning First Place in Mobile Journalism Filipino at the recently concluded Division Schools Press Conference held at Crossing Bayabas National High School, Toril, Davao City last December 1 - 5, 2025. Coleen bested numerous campus journalist from private and public schools.

Coleen’s victory emphasizes not just her beauty but mostly her ability to capture the most pressing issues of the community

Adding to our roster of DSPC champions are Athenna Jane B. Agrava, Top 12, Second Round Qualifier for Pagsulat ng Lathalain and Danica L. Luciano, Top 15, Second Round Qualifier for Pagguhit ng Kartong Editoryal.

Among the Campus Journalist who raised the flag of Cesareo Villa - Abrille Elementary School are:
Lea Joanna Echavez
Samantha Simpao
Arieane Ladroma
Samantha Canon
Venus Blythe Sarueda
Athena Rosquita
Arquisha Nathy Lendio

Deo Gratias

Thank you so much Teachers Club headed by Mrs. Emmylou Bantayan-Torrefranca and SPTA headed by Mr. Cabaquit Talipan Mar for financial assistance, CVAES School Principal Maryjane Salas-Sarillana and the Office of Punong Barangay and Barangay Captain Robert Elnar Olanolan for the transportation. We may not have done this without your unwavering support.

To God be the Glory.

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Let this week be a reminder to keep our eyes on the possibilities ahead and let positivity lead the way. Happy Monday, ka-DepEd! 🙏❤️

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐔𝐏!

Important dates to remember.

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𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧 13 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐍𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲

In preparation for the upcoming Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) peace rally in Davao City on January 13, the City Government of Davao has issued Proclamation No. 01, Series of 2025. The proclamation suspends face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools and mandates a skeleton workforce in all national and local government offices, including GOCCs.

This measure aims to ensure public order, safety, and the convenience of Dabawenyos as ten (10) major streets within the city's business district will be temporarily closed during the conduct of the peace rally.

Proclamation No. 01 cites Section 16 of RA 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 granting the local government unit powers necessary to ensure and support the promotion of health and safety, maintenance of peace and order, and preservation of comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.

Moreover, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Legal Opinion No. 2, series of 2015 states that LGUs can declare work and class suspension to ensure public order and convenience.

On January 7, the City Council also passed Resolution No. 04022-25 requesting City Mayor Sebastian Duterte to issue a skeleton workforce arrangement for the city government employees on January 13 to help ease traffic congestion. During the City Council's deliberation of the road closure ordinance, Iglesia Ni Cristo Minister Erano Estudillo bared that around 300,000 members of the INC will join the event.

Estudillo also confirmed that the preparations for the nationwide peace really has already been done and that this will push through on January 13 whether the permit will be granted or not.

The city government stated that considering the declared number of participants of the rally, it is imperative to take proactive measures to ensure the welfare and safety of both residents and the visitors. In addition, it is duty-bound to safeguard the public and undertake measures to avert any untoward incidents or disasters that may occur during the event.

Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) head Angel Sumagaysay said that the suspension of work and classes on January 13 will help manage traffic and ensure the convenience of Dabawenyos especially those working or studying within the event areas.

"INC said that the event will push through, rain or shine. We expect over 300,000 participants on Monday coming into the city and converging within the downtown area, which will result to traffic and congestion. While we have a full traffic and security plan in place, the suspension of work and classes will be helpful. We can avoid inconvenience among students and employees in the city. This will also allow us to focus on the security of the people directly participating in the rally," Sumagaysay said

Meanwhile, the city government also encourages private offices and establishments in the areas affected by the peace rally to suspend work or adopt work-from-home arrangements for the convenience of their employees. CIO

𝐂𝐇𝐎 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬

In celebration of National Deworming Month, the City Health Office (CHO) called on Dabawenyo parents to have their children dewormed to eliminate intestinal parasites.

Dr. Joy Lariosa-Espina of the City Health Office (CHO), in an interview with the city-owned Davao City Disaster Radio, said many parents still refused to deworm their children due to misconceptions.

She said that in Davao City, only 105,137 of 146,910 children between the ages of 1 and 4 have been dewormed as of October 30, 2024.

“Naa man gu’y uban nga dili gihapon musugot nga kung buot huna-hunaon nato dugay naman gud nato ni nga proyekto sa City Health Office, and then kani nga mga tambala is proven safe, effective, and, most of all, free man gud ni siya (There are still those who refuse to have their children dewormed even if we have been doing this for a long time now. These tablets have been proven safe, effective, and, most of all, free),” she said.

She said studies show that 54 percent of schoolchildren in the Philippines have intestinal parasites which can cause bleeding, swelling, blockage of the intestine, anemia, and diarrhea.

“Kani siya nga mga problemaha [intestinal parasites] pwede siya mu-complicate, pwede ka magkasakit, pwede pod nga dili ma-absorb ang nutrients [sa imong lawas], so magka-malnutrition. So, lastly, pwede pod hinay og pangutok (These problems [intestinal parasites] may lead to complications, illness, and malnutrition because your body is unable to absorb nutrients. It can also slow down your brain's activity),” she said.

She said deworming is administered to kids between the ages of 1 to 12, but is also needed for members of the vulnerable population, such as farmers, food handlers, and pregnant and lactating women.

She said the CHO distributes deworming tablets to children under 5 years old as part of their "Garantisadong Pambata" program, which is conducted across the city every April and October.

She urged parents not to be afraid about deworming their children as the side effects of the tablets are only mild and temporary.

“Kana man gu’ng nanggawas na ang mga worm sa lain-lain nga part sa lawas tungod na kay daghan na kaayo sila sa sulod sa atong lawas. So mangita gyud na sila’g agi-anan para makagawas. So, mas more ta dapat mag-deworm sa ilaha (Those instances wherein worms come out on other parts of the body, it is because there are so many of them inside. So they will definitely find a way to get out. Thus, we need to deworm),” she said.

“Ang misconception man gud ana, nangapukaw daw ang worms mao na nga nanggawas. So much more dapat na nga tagaan og deworming kay daghan na kaayo na sila sa sulod lawas. Dili nato na kahadlukan, dapat ipagawas man nato kay maka-cause man na sila og sakit (It is a common misperception that the worms emerged because they were awakened. We should not be afraid. Since the parasites can cause diseases, we should get rid of them),” she said.

She said parents who want to deworm their kids may go to their district and/or barangay health centers. CIO