DepEd Panabo City

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! ✨

Sa loob ng 128 taon, patuloy na naging tanglaw ng pag-asa at kaunlaran ang DepEd sa paghubog ng mga kabataang Pilipino.

Taos-pusong pagbati sa lahat ng kawani ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, 𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚 𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐨, 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, na walang sawang naglilingkod upang maitaguyod ang de-kalidad na edukasyon para sa bawat mag-aaral.

Nawa’y patuloy nating isabuhay ang ating adhikain na maglinang ng mga kabataang may kaalaman, kakayahan, at mabuting pagkatao.

𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙀𝙙! 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙀𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮!

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.



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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

𝑇𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑜,
𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟,
𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑟.

𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒, 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒,
𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒
𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑
𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒.

𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔! 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖! 💖

𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝑬𝒅 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒐 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚!



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𝟲𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

A total of 616 learners from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Elementary and Junior High School programs Batch 2025 proudly celebrated their Moving-Up Ceremonies, marking a significant milestone in the continuing success of alternative education in DepEd Panabo City.

According to Regional ALS Supervisor Maricel S. Langahid, 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚̀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝟓𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 (𝐀&𝐄) 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, a testament to the effectiveness of its ALS implementation and the dedication of its educators and partners.

Serving as guest speaker, Marivic B. Valiente inspired the completers with a message centered on vision, resiliency, determination, and perseverance as essential qualities for achieving success despite challenges, emphasizing that education remains a powerful pathway toward personal growth and a brighter future.

Division Superintendent Jinky B. Firman, CESO VI conveyed her profound appreciation to the Local Government Unit of Panabo City, under the leadership of Hon. Mayor Jose E. Relampagos, for its unwavering support to the Alternative Learning System, particularly its generous provision of the venue, LED wall, sound system, and refreshments for the completers, underscoring the local government's enduring commitment to advancing inclusive, accessible, and quality education for all.

The ceremony was attended by key education leaders and stakeholders, including Curriculum Chief Janwario E. Yamota, Division ALS Focal Jaime C. Carlom, Public Schools District Supervisor Marlou P. De Asis, ALS specialists, teachers, and community implementers. Joining them were representatives from the local government with Executive Secretary Jo-anne Relampagos-Capuyan, City Councilor and Education Committee Chair JM Relampagos, and Hon. Michael John Badal on behalf of Congressman JM Lagdameo, alongside partners from Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), Panabo Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and barangay captains across Panabo City.

The ceremony served as a testament to the transformative power of ALS, opening doors for learners to complete basic education and pursue greater opportunities while demonstrating that success is attainable through dedication, resilience, and lifelong learning.



Text & Photos by Jun Aguilon

📢 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 | 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊 𝐓𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝘼𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚
403841
Senior High School

𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝘼. 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮, 𝙄𝙣𝙘. – 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪
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Kindergarten

𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝘼. 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮, 𝙄𝙣𝙘. - 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤
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Kindergarten & Elementary

𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤 𝘼𝙙𝙡𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚
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Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School & Senior High School

𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙞 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
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Kindergarten, Elementary & Junior High School

𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
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Kindergarten & Elementary

𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
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Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School & Senior High School

𝙈𝘼𝙏 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
408585
Kindergarten

𝙈𝙎𝙈 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘿 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
409420
Kindergarten & Elementary

𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙨, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
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Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School & Senior High School

𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 & 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
405587
Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School & Senior High School

𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
403844
Senior High School

𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡
405588
Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School & Senior High School

𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
405589
Kindergarten, Elementary & Junior High School

𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤 𝙎𝘿𝘼 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
405590
Kindergarten, Elementary & Junior High School

𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
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Kindergarten

𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
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Kindergarten, Elementary & Junior High School

𝙐𝘾𝘾𝙋 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.
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Kindergarten & Elementary

𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄: 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐨. 𝟎𝟏𝟑𝟏, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔



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𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲! ✨

DepEd Panabo City proudly celebrates 𝗠𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗞𝗜 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔 of 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 for emerging as a 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 in the 𝟱𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗬𝗔) 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 under the 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘳 – 𝘔𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Guided by the artistic leadership and musical expertise of 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, the choir showcased exceptional vocal artistry, discipline, and passion, earning the distinction to represent the region in the next stage of the prestigious competition.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴! 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘰 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴!



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𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙞𝙣 DEPED Region XI
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📢 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 ✨

Everyone is invited to tune in to the live Teleradyo Interview of 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙄𝙉𝙆𝙔 𝘽. 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙉, 𝙋𝙝𝘿, 𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙊 𝙑𝙄 tomorrow {𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) at 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠.

📺 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 via the 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘰 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘦 and 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭, or tune in through 𝘙𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 1 and 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰 94.3 𝘍𝘔.

The discussion will feature 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, and 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬, aimed at strengthening the delivery of quality education for every learner.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.



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𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺

Demonstrating its commitment to patriotism and civic engagement, the Department of Education (DepEd) Panabo City joined the observance of the 𝟭𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 spearheaded by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Panabo City, bringing together government agencies, men and women in uniform, academic institutions, and civic organizations in a collective celebration of the nation's freedom.

Leading the ceremony was Mayor Jose E. Relampagos, who underscored the importance of unity, purpose, and love for one another as essential pillars in building a more progressive and resilient Panabo City.

Representing DepEd Panabo City were Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Jinky B. Firman and Assistant SDS and SGOD Concurrent Chief Basilio P. Mana-ay Jr., alongside the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) headed by Chief Janwario E. Yamota, secondary school heads led by Principal Manuel M. Esperanza, and elementary school managers.

The participation of DepEd Panabo City highlighted the education sector's vital role in fostering patriotism, preserving the nation's history, and inspiring future generations to uphold the values of freedom, unity, and responsible citizenship.



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𝗥𝗔𝗣 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗼 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

Ninety teachers from across grade levels in the Schools Division of Panabo City strengthened their capacity to nurture lifelong readers through the 𝗥𝗔𝗣 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀, a free professional development initiative spearheaded by the 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 (𝘙𝘈𝘗).

The training gathered educators committed to enhancing reading instruction and literacy development among learners. Through a series of engaging plenary discussions and breakout sessions, participants gained valuable insights and practical strategies for facilitating reading development across different age groups and learning contexts.

Leading the sessions were distinguished RAP officers and reading experts from the University of the Philippines Diliman—𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐏. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒. 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫, 𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐳. Their expertise provided teachers with research-based approaches, innovative classroom practices, and fresh perspectives on cultivating reading proficiency among learners.

The initiative was made possible through the collaborative partnership between the 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘋𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘯, represented by 𝘋𝘳. 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘚. 𝘖𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘰, and 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘌𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘰 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺, under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent 𝘑𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘺 𝘉. 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing literacy education and providing Panabo educators with access to learning opportunities led by some of the country's foremost reading specialists.

The successful conduct of the activity was facilitated through the dedicated efforts of Division Reading Focal Person Iryhn E. Petalcorin, in close coordination with the Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP).

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Photos: CTTO

𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙀 𝙁𝙇𝙀𝙓 𝙞𝙣 DEPED Region XI

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗭!

The Department of Education – Panabo City proudly congratulates 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣. 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘇, Grade 9 Teacher of 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒐 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍, for being chosen as the 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 from DepEd Panabo City during the 52𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗥𝗔𝗣) 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 on June 12–13, 2026, at Ateneo de Davao University.

𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒.

May this opportunity inspire more educators to pursue professional growth and share best practices that will enrich the learning experiences of Filipino students.

**𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲**

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Source: RAP thru Iryhn Petalcorin

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