The first enrollment was only 33 students. In the year 2000, ATI was elevated into a college status and renamed as ACES Tagum College (ATC).
ACES HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
In 1993, Southern Mindanao Institute of Technology (SMIT) was registered as a non-stock and non-profit corporation at the Securities and Exchange Commission and was granted the permit to operate by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports as a technical institute. Inspired and driven by the passion in educating the masses, the management focused on short-term co
urses particularly on computer, hotel and restaurant management, office management and seaman course. There was a significant increase in enrollment from that time on since the quality of training was never compromised for any consideration. In 2006, the Institute was renamed into ACES Polytechnic College and was elevated to a college status, offering degree courses. Two years in Panabo, Davao del Norte, ACES Polytechnic College (formerly SMIT) established a new school, which was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1995 as ACES Technical Institute (ATI), distinct from the corporate identity of the mother school. Several degree programs were offered in addition to the existing technical courses. Like the mother school, ATC enjoyed the good corporate reputation that fueled a consistent yearly increase of enrollment while other schools suffered decreased enrollment. Another new school was opened in 1998 at Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province. It was registered as ACES Technical Institute of Nabunturan Foundation (ATIN-F). The opening of ACES Polytechnic College, Davao City, followed this. The last two schools were granted the permit to operate technical courses by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The ACES Colleges System with four component schools is known to be strong on entrepreneurship in its curricular offerings and training programs. Since its founding in 1993, all its component schools maintained its mandate of providing quality manpower to the masses even though it was elevated to the status of a college. All academic programs are tailored-fit to the needs of the academe and industries. It has linkages in Indonesia and Malaysia. Locally, the Colleges are appropriately linked with various private and public agencies, like the Philippine National Police for its Criminology Program, the Hotels, and Restaurants for its hospitality programs, etc. The Colleges are equipped with modern facilities in education and training. All schools have their own interactive speech laboratories, particularly the Standard American English. In ACES Tagum College, there is an existing incubation center for Hotel and Restaurant Management students where a hotel is operated on the College campus. Likewise, the students in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration are incubated in Cooperative operations anchored on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). ACES maintains its flexibility in adapting new and emerging challenges in the education sector. It always promotes a sense of urgency with ambitious goals, and where ACES believes that taking a risk in a heroic act of doing the best for the community is an opportunity. The College is committed to providing the significant elements for employment of our graduates so that they will be the most wanted manpower in the industry. While the College adheres to the basic curriculum for each course/program, its teaching and learning environment are anchored on the employment equation above-shown to ensure that each graduate can be more competitive in the industry of his/her choice. ACES Colleges System is composed of four schools in different locations. Its vision, together with the mission, quality policy and goals is one. We are inspired of โgiving more for the lessโ. Our commitment to providing quality, affordable and accessible education to our students is beyond our personal interest. We are self-motivated educators and support staff who feel the imperative need of educating the youth of the land, to ensure that the bounties of nature could be tapped wisely and sustainably. As a matter of intervention, we believed that knowledge beats any form of material wealth in serving humanity. We are propelled by the engine of enthusiasm and fueled with the desire to utilize the best in us for the sake of posterity. We would like to build a society of knowledge that protects the interest of every human being and the environment he/she lives. OUR GRADUATES
Most of the graduates of ACES Colleges System are working and serving their respective communities. Some are already employed overseas receiving good salaries. It is also our commitment to produce workers whose hearts are for the Filipino people and to serve our motherland. However, our curricula and mode of instructions are global in scope and delivered in a world-class setting. For the last 4 years, our graduates in technical courses are 100% TESDA NCII passers. This means that all graduates have passed the National Certificate in their field of studies where TESDA issued the certificate of competency. Again, it makes our graduates more competitive than any other graduates of similar qualification(s) without NC II certification. More than these, passers of the NC II conferred upon them sub-professional 2nd Grade Civil Service Eligibility essential for employment in government offices. Our graduates who had undergone Standard American English course are doubly competitive in seeking employment. Likewise, the majority of them are considered near hired in call centers considering their rigid preparations and their abilities to speak like Americans and understand like any other native English speaking person. Our employment rate for our graduates within 6 months after graduation is 40% and within 1 year is 90%. We are proud of them as they are proud of us.
20/12/2025
๐ธ Unity Fest 2025 | December 19, 2025
The SHS Department joyfully came together to celebrate Unity Fest 2025, a meaningful event filled with sportsmanship, camaraderie, and a memorable year-end celebration. ๐
Organized by the SSLG Organization, the event strengthened unity, teamwork, and school spirit among students and teachers. Here are some captured moments that truly made the celebration special and unforgettable. ๐
Students, parents, and teachers are all invited as we celebrate achievements, strengthen bonds, and end the year on a high note.
๐ฃ Whoโs excited?
Comment below if youโre joining the games or bringing your family.
See you there!
Letโs celebrate unity, teamwork, and the SHS spirit.
15/12/2025
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | APCI Students Win GAD Panabo Digital Poster Making Competition
APCI students claimed first-place awards in both Category A and Category B of the GAD Panabo Digital Poster Making Competition, held as part of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women with the theme, โUNITED for a VAW-Free Philippines.โ The contest began on December 5, 2025, at the Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) AVR, with the official winners announced during the culmination program on December 12, 2025, at Panabo Freedom Park Gym.
Michael Joshua Jovellar took first place in the College Category, while Marlo Sarmiento secured the top spot in the High School Category. Both students were guided by APCI GAD focal, Ms. Maribell T. Cudo, LPT, and Former APCI GAD Focal, Ms. Marjorie Generale.
The win highlights the talent and dedication of APCI students while reflecting the schoolโs commitment to using creative expression to raise awareness on important social issues
โ: Michael Joshua Jovellar
๐ธ: Mike Lorence Linis
๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ซ๐: It All Revolves Here
13/12/2025
๐ข ๏ผก๏ผฎ๏ผฎ๏ผฏ๏ผต๏ผฎ๏ผฃ๏ผฅ๏ผญ๏ผฅ๏ผฎ๏ผด
ACES Polytechnic College, Inc. has been formally invited to participate in the ๐๐๐ฃ-๐ช๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐บ๐๐น๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ๐ฐ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ, ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ณ:๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ญ๐ฎ:๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ก๐ก ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ธ๐น๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐, ๐ง๐ฎ๐ด๐๐บ ๐๐ถ๐๐.
To facilitate participation, ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ, ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฑ:๐ฌ๐ฌโ๐ฑ:๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฒ:๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ . All participants are expected to observe the required health and safety protocols throughout the event.
For everyone joining, thank you for your willingness to serve and make a meaningful impact. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
ACES Polytechnic College
APCI Institute of Business & Agriculture
APCI Institute of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education
APCI Institute of Criminal Justice Education
APCI Institute of Information and Communication Technology
APCI Institute of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
ACES Senior High Department
10/12/2025
Happy Birthday, Maโam Claire Danes Canales, LPT! ๐โจ
Today, we celebrate not just your special day, but the incredible dedication and compassion you pour into guiding us as our SSLG adviser. Your leadership inspires us to work harder, dream bigger, and believe in what we can achieve together. Thank you for being a mentor who listens, understands, and uplifts everyone around you.
May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and the love of the people whose lives you continue to touch. Wishing you endless blessings, good health, and more moments that make your heart smile. Enjoy your day, Maโam, you truly deserve it! ๐๐๐
๐ผ๏ธAlex Andrio A. Naingue
โ๏ธJanuarie Nine A. Magro
07/12/2025
๐ Happy Birthday, Sir Vince Carl P. Giluano, LPT! ๐
Today, we celebrate not just your special day, but the incredible dedication you continuously show as one of our SHS faculty and Grade 12 adviser. Your initiative, active involvement, and unwavering commitment to our students make a difference every single day.
As a Math teacher, you donโt just teach numbersโyou inspire our learners to see the value, logic, and beauty behind every equation. Thank you for guiding them to solve not only mathematical problems, but also real-life challenges with confidence and clarity.
May your year ahead be filled with joy, purpose, and countless blessings. Happy birthday, Sir Vince! ๐งฎโจ
๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ด, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ก๐ผ๐ป-๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ in observance of the ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, as provided under ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐. This day honors Maryโs pure and grace-filled beginning, reminding us of the values of humility, compassion, and faith. May this celebration inspire our ACES community to reflect, recharge, and carry kindness into our daily interactions.
As we observe this meaningful day, let it also strengthen our sense of unity and respect within the school community. May everyone find peace, time for rest, and a renewed spirit as we continue our shared journey in learning and service. Wishing all a blessed Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ซ๐: It All Revolves Here
04/12/2025
๐ SHS Department Shines at Paskuhan sa ACES 2025 โจ
Congratulations to our learners and faculty for their outstanding achievements:
๐ Champion โ Christmas Caroling
๐ฅ 1st Place โ Christmas Video Spoof
๐ Special Award โ Most Energetic Department/Crowd
Your dedication and spirit made this celebration truly remarkable. ๐โค๏ธ
Credits: Selected photos from ACESPHERE and selected students ๐ธ
03/12/2025
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ : ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ข๐๐.
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๐ฅโจ Video Highlights of the National Reading Month & Literary and Music Festival! โจ๐ถ๐
Relive the creativity, talent, and excitement from our celebration held last November 26, 2025, beautifully organized by our dedicated SSLG Officers. From powerful performances to inspiring literary showcases, this event truly brought stories, music, and imagination to life.
Thank you to all students, teachers, and performers who made this celebration meaningful and unforgettable. ๐๐
Enjoy the highlights! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ผ๏ธ
๐ฝ๏ธMarlo G. Sarmiento
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