St. Mary's Academy Diffun Quirino

20/08/2026

A Blessed 10th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary, Most Rev. Jose Elmer I. Mangalinao, D.D.!

The Saint Mary’s Academy family joyfully celebrates this blessed milestone with you. Thank you for your faithful shepherding, inspiring leadership, and dedicated service to God’s people and the Diocese of Bayombong.
May the Lord continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, good health, and abundant grace.

Happy 10th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary, Your Excellency!

With prayers and gratitude,
The Saint Mary’s Academy Family
Diffun, Quirino

20/08/2026

LOOK | Strengthening Commitment Through Meaningful Faculty and Personnel Meeting, August 20, 2026

Saint Mary’s Academy held a productive Faculty and Personnel Meeting led by School Principal Ma’am Sevilla S. Doles, bringing the members of the school community together to align plans, address concerns, and strengthen their shared commitment to providing quality education and a safe, nurturing environment for learners.

The meeting focused on key matters, including end-of-term block school activities, the development of contextualized academic distinction awards appropriate to the school’s setting as a private institution, and other important concerns affecting the school community.

A meaningful part of the discussion centered on strengthening the school’s safety measures, promoting greater care for the environment, finding practical solutions to issues encountered, and ensuring continued support for faculty and personnel. These conversations encouraged everyone to look beyond challenges and work together toward responsive and sustainable solutions.

The meeting also reflected the strong leadership support of DBES Superintendent Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Felix, PhD., whose guidance continues to inspire the school in pursuing its mission and improving its services. Likewise, the spiritual guidance of School Chaplain Rev. Fr. Johnson C. Logan remains a source of strength as the faculty and personnel strive to serve with faith, compassion, and dedication.

More than a meeting, the gathering became an opportunity to listen, collaborate, and renew commitment—affirming that every member of the SMA community has an important role in building a safer, greener, more supportive, and mission-driven school.

Together, the SMA faculty and personnel continue to move forward—united in purpose, strengthened by faith, and committed to making a positive impact on every learner and the entire school community.

Lumina Pandit!

📸 Roselyn Llapitan

20/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 |SMA Faculty and Personnel Renew Their Call to Be Living Witnesses of Faith

Faculty and personnel of Saint Mary’s Academy participated in a meaningful Religious Education Formation at BEIS on August 20, 2026.

Facilitated by Frt. Arjay Louis De Jesus and Fr. Juvert D. Calixtro, with the guidance and presence of our School Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Johnson C. Logan, the formation deepened participants’ understanding of Catholic teachings and renewed their commitment to becoming living witnesses of faith in the classroom and in daily life.

As a Catholic educational institution, Saint Mary’s Academy recognizes that the mission of education goes beyond academic excellence. It is also a mission of forming hearts, nurturing faith, and guiding learners to live out Gospel values. The activity highlighted the vital role of educators in nurturing not only the minds but also the hearts and faith of our learners.

Grateful appreciation to Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Felix, PhD, DBES Superintendent, Rev. Fr. Johnson C. Logan, School Chaplain, and the school administrators for their continued support of the holistic formation of our educators.

Lumina Pandit!

📸 Roselyn Llapitan

-filled teachers.
learners.
Catholic community.

17/08/2026

SMA Conducts Parents’ Orientation on Revised E-GASTPE Guidelines.

Saint Mary’s Academy of Diffun, Inc. (SMA) conducted a Parents’ Orientation on the Guidelines for the Education Service Contracting (ESC) Program for Grade 7 and the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) for Grade 11 on August 17, 2026, at the SMA Gymnasium.

The orientation focused on the Revised E-GASTPE Guidelines under DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2026, which provides important policies and procedures governing the implementation of government assistance programs for learners in private education.

School Principal Ma’am Sevilla S. Doles led the discussion, highlighting the key provisions, requirements, and responsibilities of parents and the school in the proper implementation of the ESC and SHS Voucher Programs.

The Grade 7 and Grade 11 parents, together with the class advisers and school registrar, actively participated in the orientation. The activity provided an opportunity to clarify concerns and ensure that parents are properly informed about the benefits, requirements, and guidelines of these government assistance programs.

SMA remains committed to promoting transparency, responsible stewardship, and informed partnership with parents in providing quality education and opportunities for every learner.

Together, we empower our learners. Because in SMA, Students Matter!

Lumina Pandit!

📸 Lilet C. Ingaran

15/08/2026

06/08/2026

SCHOOL NEWS | SMA Presents School Annual Budget for S.Y. 2026–2027 at DBES Pre-Budget Hearing

Guided by its commitment to excellence, accountability, and responsible stewardship, Saint Mary's Academy of Diffun, Inc. (SMA) presented its School Annual Budget for School Year 2026–2027 during the DBES Pre-Budget Hearing on August 6, 2026.

Representing the school were School Principal Ma'am Sevilla S. Doles, MAEd, and the School Treasurer, Ma'am Ann Jenith C. Catama who presented the school's strategic financial plans before the DBES Superintendent Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Felix, PhD., Finance Supervisors Ma'am Mildred Mildred O Culanag , Board of Trustees member Sir Jefferson Culanag The presentation highlighted the school's priorities in strengthening school facilities, supporting student formation, enhancing faculty and personnel development, improving campus operations, and sustaining programs that promote academic excellence and holistic growth.

More than a financial presentation, the Pre-Budget Hearing reflected SMA's commitment to careful planning, transparency, and the responsible management of resources.

It also provided an opportunity for the DBES leadership to review and align the school's plans with the mission of delivering quality, Catholic education.

Through this collaborative planning process, Saint Mary's Academy of Diffun, Inc. continues to build a strong foundation for School Year 2026–2027—ensuring that every investment supports meaningful learning experiences, institutional growth, and the formation of competent, compassionate, and faith-filled learners.

Lumina Pandit!

📸 Niwi Barnacha Palec

06/08/2026

CAMPUS SAFETY IN ACTION: Tree-Trimming Activity Conducted in Preparation for Approaching Typhoons

As part of its proactive measures to ensure the safety of the entire school community, Saint Mary's Academy of Diffun, Inc. conducted tree trimming and pruning of overgrown branches within the school campus in preparation for the approaching typhoons.

The activity aims to minimize potential hazards caused by falling branches and to maintain a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment for all students, faculty, personnel, and visitors.

The School Administration extends its heartfelt gratitude to Kag. Bryan Valencia for generously lending the necessary equipment and to Kuya Leonardo Versoza for providing the chainsaw, making the maintenance activity possible. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.

This initiative was carried out through the leadership of Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Felix, PhD., DBES Superintendent, together with the School Administrators, in line with the school's commitment to disaster preparedness, campus safety, and environmental stewardship.

Together, we continue to build a safer and more resilient school community.

📸 Donald Rillorta

04/08/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐘 | 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒' 𝐃𝐀𝐘

"The priest is not a priest for himself; he does not give himself absolution; he does not administer the Sacraments to himself. He is not for himself, he is for you." St. John Mary Vianney

He is a model of sanctity in his devout celebration the Eucharist and in his patient hearing of confessions. He did all these with remarkable humility and simplicity, a manner of serving and living which God’s people are happy to see in their priests.

Let us continue pray for our priests especially our pastors and thank them for their service to God and to the Church. And let us pray also for our retired priests, those who are sick. And for those who have died.

Saint John Mary Vianney, patron of Priests, pray for us and pray for our priests.

Happy Priests' Day! Happy Feast Day Fathers!

02/08/2026

Happy Priest's Day to our beloved Rev. Fathers!

May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, strength, and abundant graces as you lead His flock with joy, humility, and unwavering faith.
God bless you🙏🙏

Happy Priests' Day! 🙏

Today, we thank God for the gift of our beloved priests, Rev. Fr. Johnson C. Logan and Rev. Fr. Jenmar V. Verzola. Your faithful service, guidance, and dedication to God's people are truly a blessing to our parish.

May the Lord continue to strengthen and bless your priestly ministry. 🫶🏻