25/05/2026
Praise God! 💚
A week ago, history was made at Taloto Elementary School as a long-time dream finally came true — the Blessing and Turn-Over Ceremony of our new school building.
This meaningful project was conceived and initiated by Vice President and former DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte during her visit to Taloto ES last September 5, 2023, as she joined the tree-planting activity for the World Teachers’ Month Kick-off celebration together with Senator Imee R. Marcos, Atty. Fiel Y. Almendra (Assistant Regional Director, DepEd RO-7), Margarita Consolacion Ballesteros (Director IV, External Partnerships Service) and other external stakeholders. Among the public schools in the division, Taloto Elementary School was chosen to be visited by the Vice President — truly a memorable and historic moment for the entire school community.
Through the unwavering support of the City Government of Tagbilaran headed by Mayor Jane Yap, Congressman Baba Yap, Taloto Barangay Captain Hon. Francis Eugene Zamora, and with the dynamic leadership of former school principal Lorelei G. Anore, supported and guided by the Tagbilaran City Division under Dr. Wilfreda Bongalos, Schools Division Superintendent, this dream has now become a reality.
The blessing and turn-over ceremony was also graced by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, represented by USec. Peter Irving Corvera, USec. Malcolm Garma, USec. T, ASec. Jocelyn Andaya, local officials, DepEd personnel, stakeholders, teachers, parents, and guests who witnessed this milestone for Taloto ES.
With the blessing and prayer led by Rev. Fr. Kiking Magdosa, these classrooms are now ready to welcome learners this opening of classes for S.Y. 2026–2027.
Indeed, this is more than just a building — this is a symbol of hope, service, and commitment to quality education for every child. 💚
