ALS- Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School

Soaring High, Fighting Strong: ALS Takes on Intramurals! 🏆✨

When the Alternative Learning System (ALS) community comes together, magic happens. For this year’s Intramurals, Grade 11 Sining, Grade 11 Likha, Grade 11 Diwata, Grade 12 Magayon, and Grade 12 Hermosa joined forces to form one powerhouse team: THE WHITE CRYSTAL AVIATORS! 🦅

Facing off against four formidable teams from the regular student body, our Aviators proved that determination, teamwork, and passion know no boundaries. From the high-energy Cheers and Yells down to the intense sports events, our learners brought unmatched enthusiasm, grit, and true sportsmanship to every game.

The crowd could hear the pride from the bleachers with our rally cry echoing throughout the venue: "A-L-S, ALS! ALS! Go Fight Win!"

Here is how our amazing White Crystal Aviators landed on the leaderboard:

🥇 CHAMPION: Basketball 3x3 (Boys)
🥈 1st Runner Up: Volleyball (Girls)
🥈 1st Runner Up: Table Tennis (Girls A)
🥉 2nd Runner Up: Table Tennis (Girls B )
🥉 2nd Runner Up: Badminton Singles (Boys)
🥉 2nd Runner Up: Chess (Boys)
🏅 3rd Runner Up: Chess (Girls)
🏅 3rd Runner Up: Cheers & Yells
🏅 4th Runner Up: Badminton Singles (Girls)
🏅 4th Runner Up: Volleyball (Boys)

🏆 OVERALL STANDING: 3RD RUNNER UP!

Beyond the certificates and trophies, this event was a powerful milestone for our ALS family. It served as a massive boost to the confidence, self-esteem, and camaraderie of our learners, reminding everyone of the vibrant talent within our program.

To our dedicated ALS teachers, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and guidance. To our hardworking students, thank you for pouring your heart and soul into every match. And to the event organizers and supporters, a huge thank you for creating an inclusive space where everyone can shine.

Congratulations to all the athletes and participants! You made the entire ALS community immensely proud! 🎉

Born into a poor family with ten siblings, Noel Banggat Sulotan grew up knowing how difficult life could be. His father was a farmer and blacksmith, while his mother stayed at home to care for the family. Despite their hardships, Noel loved going to school and dreamed of finishing his education. However, after completing elementary school, his father could no longer afford to send him to high school and instead asked him to work to help support the family.

At just 13 years old, Noel left home for Davao City to look for work. He took on different jobs from being an all-around helper in a carinderia to working in a grocery store and later in a clinic. Although life was challenging, he never gave up on his dream of studying.

In 2012, a friend encouraged him to enroll in the Alternative Learning System (ALS). Unsure of what ALS was at first, Noel took the opportunity and enrolled. Through the guidance of his ALS teacher and his own determination, he passed the Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test with an average of 89%. ALS became the bridge that allowed him to continue the education he thought he had lost.

His ALS journey opened the door to college, where he earned a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English. Although he faced several failed attempts in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), he refused to quit. Encouraged by a close friend and driven by perseverance, Noel continued preparing until he finally became a Licensed Professional Teacher.

Today, Noel proudly shares that ALS changed the course of his life. From once being a learner who was given a second chance, he now gives back by helping others discover the same opportunity through ALS.

His story reminds us that poverty, age, and life's challenges are never barriers to achieving our dreams.

With determination, the support of others, and the opportunity that ALS provides, success is always within reach.

♥️💚💙

A SECOND CHANCE🌻

Before earning one of the highest academic honors at UP Diliman, Colene Anne R. Santos first had to return to the education she was forced to leave behind.

Colene Anne, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy graduate, was named among UP Diliman’s candidates for summa cm laude for 2026.

Her story did not begin with a straight path through school. After a difficult childhood forced her to pause her formal education for several years, she found her way back through the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System, which gave her another chance to continue learning outside the traditional classroom.

She later passed the Philippine Educational Placement Test, allowing her to move forward in place of the traditional junior high school curriculum.

At UP Diliman, Colene Anne became active beyond the classroom. She served in UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo and earned several recognitions in the Emmanuel Q. Fernando Philosophy Undergraduate Conference, including awards in Applied Ethics and the Ethics Bowl Team Competition.

Her story is a reminder that education does not always begin, continue, or end in the same way for everyone. For some learners, the road back is longer and more difficult, but it can still lead to places they once thought were beyond reach.

Pagbati, Colene Anne. Isang karangalan ang iyong tagumpay, hindi lamang para sa sarili mong pangarap, kundi para rin sa maraming kabataang patuloy na naghahanap ng daan pabalik sa edukasyon.

ALS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT IS STILL ONGOING!

Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School is still accepting enrollees for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Senior High School Program for School Year 2026–2027.

If you were unable to enroll during the scheduled enrollment period, you still have the opportunity to continue your education through ALS!

📚 Classes Start: June 20, 2026
🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday

✅ FOR GRADE 11
• JHS/ALS Completers
• Grade 10 or 4th Year High School Completers
• Must be 18 years old and above

✅ FOR GRADE 12
• Grade 11 Completers

📌 ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) pieces 2x2 ID Picture
• One (1) photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
• School Card (SF9), COR, or AF5 (for ALS JHS Graduates)

Visit the school from Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and submit your enrollment requirements.

Don’t miss this opportunity to complete your Senior High School education through ALS and build a brighter future!

Enroll now and be part of the ALS Family!

Announcement to All ALS Learners

This is to inform all ALS learners of Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School that the class originally scheduled on June 13, 2026 has been rescheduled to June 20, 2026 (Saturday) due to the Division Meeting of ALS Teachers.

📅 New Schedule of the First Class:
June 20, 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ 7:45 AM

Please update your calendars and inform your fellow learners about this schedule change.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you on June 20, 2026, at 7:45 AM!

– ALS Teachers
Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Following the recent earthquake and the continuing inspection by the City Engineers’ Office regarding the safety of school buildings for occupancy, Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School will continue to implement Work-From-Home (WFH) arrangements tomorrow, June 10, 2026, until further notice.

For learners who are interested in enrolling in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Senior High School but have not yet completed their enrollment, you may still visit the school and enroll on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

The safety and welfare of our learners, teachers, and stakeholders remain our top priority. We will await the official clearance and “Safe for Occupancy” certification from the City Engineers’ Office before resuming face-to-face classes and school transactions.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Stay safe and take care, Stand-outs!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Following the recent earthquake and the continuing inspection by the City Engineers' Office of the safety of school buildings for occupancy, Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School will continue to implement Asynchronous and Work-From-Home arrangements tomorrow, June 10, 2026, until further notice.

We commit to making sure that the welfare of all constituents of the school shall be the top priority. We shall wait for clearance from the City Engineers' Office with their "Safe for Occupancy" remarks before face-to-face classes and transactions can resume.

Stay at home and stay safe, Stand-outs!

ADVISORY

To all interested ALS learners and enrollees:

Please be informed that there will be no enrollment transactions today as ALS teachers are on a Work-From-Home (WFH) arrangement following the recent earthquake and in consideration of everyone’s safety.

Those who wish to enroll in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) may visit the school tomorrow during office hours for enrollment and assistance.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe everyone!

Community Spirit Shines as ALS Mintal Kicks Off Brigada Eskwela and Enrollment

​The spirit of Bayanihan was alive and well at the Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School (MCSASHS) grounds today, June 6, 2026, as the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Senior High School community successfully launched its Brigada Eskwela and Enrollment Kick-Off.

​Under this year’s theme, “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa Para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman,” the day was all about teamwork. Our dedicated community of students, parents, teachers, staff, and even proud alumni pooled their time and resources together. They worked hand-in-hand cleaning the school grounds, organizing classrooms, and bringing in donations to ensure a comfortable learning environment for everyone.

​The morning was filled with great energy, starting with inspiring words from Principal II Shirley Elizabeth N. Jacobe and Brigada Eskwela Coordinator Romeo Jr. D. Torres, who both encouraged the learners to keep striving to become the best versions of themselves. The day also proved that ALS learners are not just hardworking, but incredibly talented! The crowd enjoyed an energetic Zumba session led by our teachers and SSLG leaders, followed by a fantastic live band performance showcasing our very own ALS students.

​The day-one turnout for enrollment showed immense dedication from the learners, with a total of 87 students officially registering on the first day alone:
​• 43 Enrollees for Grade 11
​• 44 Enrollees for Grade 12

​If you or someone you know missed today's kick-off, don't worry! It is definitely not too late to catch up and invest in your future. At ALS Mintal, we believe that education is for everyone, no matter your background or life circumstances.

​The enrollment process will officially continue on June 9th to 11th.

Every single hand that helped today is paving the way for our learners' success. We invite more of our community members to take that brave step, sign up, and reach your dreams with us. Come and enroll next week—we are excited to welcome you to the ALS MCSASHS family!

Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School invites all interested learners to enroll in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) for School Year 2026–2027.

🗓️ Enrollment Period: June 6, 9–13, 2026
📚 Classes Start: June 13, 2026
🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday

✅ For Grade 11
• JHS/ALS Completers
• Grade 10 or 4th Year High School Completers
• Must be 18 years old and above

✅ For Grade 12
• Grade 11 Completers

📌 Enrollment Requirements:
• 3 pieces 2x2 ID Picture
• 1 photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
• School Card (SF9) or AF5 (for ALS JHS Graduates)

Take the next step toward achieving your educational goals. Whether you're continuing your studies or returning to school, ALS provides a flexible learning opportunity designed for you.

Enroll and be part of the ALS family at Mintal Comprehensive Stand Alone Senior High School!

📞 For inquiries, please visit the school located at San Francisco St., Mintal Tugbok Dist., Davao City or send us a message.