Magallanes District- SDO Agusan del Norte

𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

MAGALLANES, AGUSAN DEL NORTE — In line with the Department of Education's commitment to fostering disaster resilience and preparedness among Filipino youth, the Magallanes District of DepEd Division of Agusan del Norte successfully conducted the District Elimination for the 2025 National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) Contests last July 11, 2025. Held under the national theme, “Kayang Umaksyon ng Mamamayan na Isabuhay ang Kahandaan ng Bawat Isa para Maging Ligtas sa Oras ng Sakuna (KUMIKILOS): Para sa Kahandaan, Kaligtasan at Katatagan,” the event featured four key competitions: Poster Making (Elementary and Secondary), Jingle Making (Secondary) and the Quiz Bee (Secondary).

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁
The Poster Making Contest uniquely combined virtual creativity with physical submission. Held via Google Meet, participants created their artworks live online from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Afterward, their finished posters were physically submitted to the District Office between 12:00 NN and 2:00 PM for final judging.
This approach ensured real-time monitoring while maintaining the integrity of traditional art techniques.

𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡
Pupils illustrated their understanding of disaster resilience through compelling artworks.
🥇 Janella A. Cultura – Buhang ES
🥈 Keziah Razaele B. Arquion – Magallanes Central ES
🥉 Princess J-Yan M. Navarro – Caloc-an ES
Judges commended their creativity, theme relevance, and originality.

𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡
Among the high school entries, strong visual messaging and technique defined the top placers.
🥇 Jhon Collin B. Besinga – FUAMI
🥈 Rell Martin Acido – Magallanes NHS
🥉 Jeian C. Quizona – Pupotsan NHS

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐁𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥)
In a rigorous face-to-face contest held at the Magallanes Central Elementary School ICT Room, contestants tackled questions across various difficulty levels on disaster preparedness and climate knowledge.
🥇 Arianne Dawn Arquion – Magallanes NHS
🥈 Rezynah Kai C. Galensoga – Pupotsan NHS
🥉 Daphne A. S**o – Guiasan NHS
The quiz, judged strictly by facilitators, adhered to DepEd’s standards for academic competitions.

𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥)
The musical creativity of students was showcased in the Jingle Making Contest, where participating schools submitted pre-recorded a ca****la performances composed around the NDRM theme.
🥇 1st Place: Magallanes NHS – Coach: James Bondoc
🥈 2nd Place: Father Urios Academy of Magallanes Inc. (FUAMI) – Coach: Nova Fel Dagohoy
🥉 3rd Place: Pupotsan NHS – Coach: Syra S. Along
Each team delivered powerful and original jingles, reinforcing disaster awareness and community responsiveness through music.

𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
The successful ex*****on of the event was made possible through the leadership of District DRRM Coordinator Mr. Guillermo H. Lague, Jr., along with assigned facilitators, judges, administrative officers, and school DRRM coordinators.

Certificates and awards were prepared and distributed by the Technical Working Group, while school heads and coaches provided essential mentoring and logistical support.

𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧
All first-place winners from each contest will proudly represent Magallanes District at the Provincial NDRM Celebration on July 15, 2025, at the Provincial Capitol Compound, Butuan City. This next level will bring together top talents from across the division, promoting collaboration and showcasing the preparedness of Caraga's youth.

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨; 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩,” 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝘿𝙧. 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙎. 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨, 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧.

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On January 14, 2025, the Magallanes National High School CTP Unit held a Graduation and Turn-Over of Command Ceremony for Cadet Officer Candidate Course (COCC) CL 05-2025 at MNHS Covered Court.

The event was graced by the presence of the Guest of Honor, Nilo R. Verdon, Division CTP Coordinator and, at the same time, the Education Program Supervisor in ALS.

Magallanes National High School hosted the Municipal Integrated Students Activities (MISA) on January 10, 2025, with the theme "Innovate, Illuminate, and Foster 21st Century Skills: Uniting through Creativity, Talents in Journalism, and Skills Exhibition."

The event was honored by the presence of the municipal's Education Committee Chair, James Dela Fuerta, and Curriculum Implementation Division Chief, Dr. Rayfrocina T. Abao, whose inspiring words set the tone for the day. The leadership of Public Schools District Supervisor Gina S. Bagayas, EdD, and the devoted School Heads of Magallanes District drove the event's success.

Special recognition goes to the focal persons who made each event memorable: Jeanette D. Sanchez (Read-A-Thon English), Emiliana G. Lumbuan (Read-A-Thon Filipino), Leodel V. Abamonga (Sining Tanghalan), Mary Eve G. Aguanza (Science), Floreta B. Baiño (Technolympics), and Amy M. Suarez (AP). Their commitment and hard work ensured the event's success, highlighting students' incredible talents and skills across the district.

𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜! 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙.

Let’s make 2025 a year to remember for our schools and learners.