ALS SHS in the City of Springs

12/09/2026

IRIGA CITY CHECKMATES 3RD PLACE IN REGIONAL CHESS BATTLE

TABACO CITY-Amidst the giant divisions, ALS Iriga City emerged victorious.

Raycalib T. Vela, an ALS JHS learner from Santiago CLC secured 3rd Place in the Chess Competition (Male Category) during the 20th Regional ALS Encampment held at 3rd Floor, Multi-Purpose Building, Tabaco National High School, a 10-hectare campus in Tabaco City, Albay.

Fighting with true Irigueño spirit, Calib battled until the last move against powerhouse divisions, finishing behind Champion Camarines Norte and 2nd Place Camarines Sur.

Meanwhile, in the Female Category, Trisha Louise S. Margate, ALS SHS learner from RNTVS, showed prowess and courage on the board. Although, she did not clinch a podium finish, her determination is a testament to the power and resilience of women in sports.

Both players were mentored by Sir Regie L. Ramirez, ALS SHS Teacher, whose calm expertise and composure pushed learners beyond their limits.

This feat proves that even between two big stones, one can still emerge when ready and composed.

An open door for a big comeback next year!

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

FROM VISION TO PLATES

TABACO CITY, ALBAY-Team ALS Iriga City secured 7th Place out of 13 competing divisions in the MasterChef Competition, a specialized category for ALS SHS learners during the 20th Regional ALS Encampment held September 10, 2026 at Bongon Hall, Tabaco National High School.

Representing the Division were Marjen A. Casaul and Sallie A. Dulpina, the power duo from RNTVS and SASHS, who displayed remarkable composure and teamwork as they competed until the last minute of the cooked-off.

Guided by their coach, Ma'am Cherry Tess B. Layosa, assisted by Ma'am Julleane F. Salazar ALS SHS Teachers, the learner-duo surprised competitors with their culinary ex*****on and plating even under time pressure.

More than a contest, the MasterChef category aims to hone ALS SHS learners with lifelong skills like food preparation, kitchen safety and sanitation, budgeting, creativity, time management, and entrepreneurship competencies essential for employment and livelihood.

Congratulations to our MasterChef team and we are so proud of you!

11/09/2026

WORDS THAT WON: ALS IRIGA SHINES IN CREATIVE WRITING

Creative Writing Imagination took center stage in Tabaco City.

Amidst the gathering of the best ALS learners across Bicol, John Vincent "Vince" N. Guachin of ALS SHS SASHS DepEd Iriga City proved that stories still have power.

Guachin secured 2nd (Second) Place in the ALS SHS Creative Writing Competition under the Academics one of the core events of the 20th Regional ALS Encampment held September 10, 2026, at Ziga Building, Tabaco National High School, Tabaco City, Albay.

Competing against writers from 13 divisions in the region, his work stood out for its originality, emotional depth, and distinct style, a testament to courage translated into words, a manifestation of creative and well defined experience.

Behind this feat is his coach, Ma’am Goldamier I. Hugo-Ramirez, ALS SHS Teacher, who honed his craft and believed in his potential from the beginning.

This year’s creative writing tilt concluded with Tabaco City as Champion, followed by Iriga City, Legazpi City, Naga City, and Camarines Norte.

Unlike other competitions open to the entire ALS program, this category was designed specifically to showcase the critical thinking, imagination, and life experiences unique to ALS SHS learners and Guachin rose to the occasion with a piece marked by originality, depth, and personal voice.

This recognition affirms the growing strength of the ALS SHS program in Iriga City.A proud moment for ALS SHS Iriga City. A victory for the power of the written word.

10/09/2026

STORIES BEHIND THE LENS!
DepEd ALS Iriga City Secures 5th Place in the 20th Regional ALS Encampment Photojournalism Competition

Right now at Tabaco City, Albay. Monica Ariela "Mica" M. Nueva ALS SHS SASHS learner bagged the 5th Place among 13 competing divisions in the Photojournalism Competition today September 10, 2026, at Tabaco National High School grounds.

Nueva captured the essence of this year's encampment through her compelling visual storytelling and technical precision, earning the eye for recognition.

She was mentored by her coach, Sir Angelo Z. Flor, ALS SHS Teacher, whose guidance and expertise contributed to this notable achievement.

The Photojournalism Competition remains one of the most competitive and awaited exclusive events for ALS SHS, highlighting the creativity and journalistic skills of ALS learners across the Bicol Region.

Congratulations and we are so proud of you!