ALS- Biao Guianga - Tugbok East District

17/07/2026

At just 10 years old, he had to stop schooling due to an unstable home brought about by frequent relocations, family conflicts, and the influences around him. For three years, he believed his dream of finishing school had already come to an end.

In 2015, he found a second chance through the Alternative Learning System (ALS).

With the guidance and encouragement of his ALS teacher, he completed both the Elementary and Secondary Levels, regained his confidence, and rediscovered his purpose.

Despite challenges and doubts from others, he chose to continue learning, eventually earning a degree in Criminology, passing the Criminologist Licensure Examination on his first attempt, and fulfilling his dream of becoming a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

His journey is a testament that ALS is more than an alternative path to education, it is a pathway to hope, transformation, and a brighter future for those who choose not to give up.

♥️💚💙

12/07/2026

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.

09/07/2026

Now, he is serving as a public school teacher at Tacunan National High School 🫡

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.

♥️💚💙

07/07/2026

Lisod dawaton nga imbes magsaulog ka unta niadtong miaging Dominggo (Hulyo 5, 2026) sa imong graduation kauban ang imong duha ka igsuon, usa ka trahedya ang mikuha sa imong kinabuhi sa wala pa nimo madawat ang imong diploma.

Na-shock ug dili gihapon mi makatuo hangtod karon, Emilio. Gusto lang namo ipahibalo kanimo nga mapasalamaton ug mapasigarbohon kaayo ang imong ALS Family kanimo ug sa imong mga nakab-ot. Lumalabay ra ang panahon, apan ang imong handumanan magpabilin gayod. 🕊️

Pahulay sa dayong kalinaw, Emilio. Mopahuway na ka ug mobalik sa mga bukton sa atong Ginoo. 🙏✨
Our heartfelt condolences to the Sanchez Family

- From ALS Biao Guianga Fam.

06/07/2026

Congratulations, ALS Graduate and Completers 🥰🫶

06/07/2026

Education isn't about when or where you start; it’s about the courage to keep going. Proud of every ALS learner paving their own way! 💪🎓

Open pa gihapon ang enrollment. Enroll now! :)

Joecell's journey is a reminder that dreams have no deadline.

At the age of 23, she enrolled in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) after years of being away from school. Like many ALS learners, she faced fear, self-doubt, and the challenge of balancing her studies with the responsibilities of raising her child. There were many moments when she wanted to give up, but the encouragement of her ALS teachers and the support of the people who believed in her gave her the strength to keep going.

Through ALS, she rediscovered her confidence and proved to herself that it is never too late to continue learning. After completing ALS, she pursued college, graduated in 2024, and became a Licensed Professional Teacher after passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers in 2025.

In her message to this year's graduates, she reminded everyone that success is not measured by how fast we reach our goals but by our courage to keep moving forward despite life's challenges. She encouraged the graduates to never compare their journey with others, to believe in themselves, and to carry with them the resilience, hope, and determination that ALS has taught them.

Her story is living proof that ALS does not only provide education it opens doors, restores hope, and transforms lives.

28/06/2026

While the Alternative Learning System A&E exam requires a 60% score to pass, John Henry Viovicente from ALS Biao Guianga didn't just pass, he absolutely crushed it with an average of 97! 🏆

He emerged as the highest pointer in my class. Congratulations, Hen. I couldn't be a prouder teacher today.🌟🚀

28/06/2026

Second chances, first-rate achievements. Ready for the next chapter! 🚀