Apokon Elementary School

16/07/2026

15/07/2026

13/07/2026

𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙀 𝙁𝙇𝙀𝙓

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥

In a swift response to the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Davao Occidental on June 8, the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Tagum City recently mobilized a division-wide relief mission to deliver critical financial aid and essential supplies to affected schools and communities.

The initiative, spearheaded by Schools Division Superintendent Alona Uy, successfully gathered cash donations, hygiene kits, clean water, and school supplies.

A contingent from DepEd Tagum, represented by Chiefs Josefina B. Palaca and Christine Bagacay, Division Information Officer Anwar Maadel, and DRRM Officer Marjun Dawal, personally traveled to the area to hand over the relief packages.

The essential goods were warmly received by District Principal In-Charge Jeffrey Charl Ligan and School Head Darnel Drioxane Parsaso on behalf of the educators and students at Camalian Elementary School and Bukid Integrated School in the municipality of Jose Abad Santos.

Reflecting on the purpose of the journey, Bagacay emphasized that their mission went far beyond delivering material donations, stating that they came to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow educators and communities to assure them that they are not facing the daunting challenge of recovery alone.

The extensive mobilization effort was further strengthened by the active participation of the Philippine Elementary School Principals Association (PESPA) Tagum Chapter, led by President Shiela Grace Barbaso, along with officers Leonila Añonuevo, Leah Gonzales, and Brigitte Asas, underscoring the education sector's collective commitment to service during times of crisis.

Deeply moved by the gesture, local education stakeholders expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the timely intervention, calling the mission a beautiful celebration of compassion and a powerful reminder that the city's core mantra remains true: “We are Tagum! Caring for Others is one of our main concerns.”

11/07/2026

AES FIRST SPTA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
S. Y. 2026-2027

11/07/2026

AES FIRST SPTA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
S.Y. 2026-2027

06/07/2026

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWEST NASH PASSER!

The entire Apokon Elementary School community celebrates this proud milestone! Heartfelt congratulations to the school's brilliant Master Teacher II, MA'AM ARLENE T. FALCON, for passing the rigorous NASH 2026 (National Assessment for School Heads).
Her hard work and exceptional leadership have truly paid off. She has always been a constant source of inspiration to both her students and fellow teachers. AES family is excited to see her take this major step toward shaping the future of education!

Wishing her all the best in this next chapter of her school leadership journey. The AES community is behind her all the way!

One AES, one excellence!

06/07/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐂. 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Layout: Mackie Ylanan

04/07/2026

03/07/2026

LGU-Tagum breaks ground on Multi-Purpose Gymnasium at Magugpo Pilot Central ES

Tagum City marked a new chapter in its commitment to education and community development as the Local Government of Tagum officially broke ground on the construction of a Multi-Purpose Gymnasium at Magugpo Pilot Central Elementary School (MPCES), Barangay Magugpo South, on July 2, 2026.

The ceremony gathered leaders and partners who share the vision of building stronger schools: Mayor Rey T. Uy, Congressman De Carlo “Oyo” Uy, Board Member Jane Ang, and Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Alona C. Uy, CESO V, together with officials from the Department of Education (DepEd), the Local Government of Tagum, and Magugpo Pilot Central Elementary School.

Expressions of gratitude filled the program, especially for Congressman Oyo Uy, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and DepEd, whose steadfast support and collaboration made this milestone possible.

This project is more than bricks and steel — it is a promise of safe, modern, and high-quality facilities where learners can grow, teachers can thrive, and the community can gather with pride.

As the ground is broken, hope is built. This gymnasium will stand not only as an infrastructure but as a living symbol of progress, partnership, and the city’s unwavering dedication to shaping brighter futures for every Tagumenyo child.

Photos & layout: Clarife M. Dahay