Mankilam Elementary School

Mankilam Elementary School officially launched its National Reading Month Celebration with a vibrant lineup of activities aimed at promoting the joy and importance of reading. The event was led by our dedicated Principal IV, Miraluz O. Panaligan, and our passionate Reading Coordinator, Ruth Vada Jo I. Tamayo, whose unwavering commitment to literacy continues to inspire both students and teachers.

Adding to the success of the launch was the strong support from Tagum Coop through its PABASA Reading Program, which enriched the celebration with an engaging storytelling session exclusively for ARAL learners. The school also extends its gratitude to Prime Synergies Corporation, one of our valued stakeholders, for generously providing school supplies to ARAL learners and winners—further motivating them in their reading journey. These partners, together with our hardworking teachers and ARAL tutors, played a vital role in strengthening learners’ reading development through their consistent guidance and collaboration.

The celebration began with a lively Book Character Parade, where students showcased creative and imaginative costumes inspired by their favorite storybook characters, as well as participated in Vocabulary spelling and various activities. Each day at 3 PM, the entire school community participated in DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read), fostering discipline, focus, and a deeper appreciation for reading.

This year’s celebration highlighted the powerful impact of strong community partnerships in advancing children’s literacy. Above all, the school remains committed year-round to ensuring that every learner becomes a confident, capable, and lifelong reader.

📚 Mankilam Elementary School shines at the National Reading Month Culmination today December 10, 2025 held at La Filipina National High School.
We proudly celebrates the achievements of our ARAL Reading Basic participants

🌟 Congratulations to our Winners:
🥉Jayson Dylan
👏1st Place, Grade 1 Spelling Bee (Alpha Kit–Filipino) and
👏 1st Place, Life Scrabble – Key Stage 1, Team 4
👩‍🏫 Coach: Ma’am Alma A. Cenal

🥉John Eric C. Borromeo –
👏4th Place, Grade 4 Spelling Bee (Alpha Kit–English)

🥉Kent Kinneth Sangco
👏1st Place, Life Scrabble – Key Stage 2, Team 4
👩‍🏫 Coach: Ma’am Elvie G. Tundag

Warmest thanks to our very dynamic and supportive School Principal IV Dr. Miraluz O. Panaligan for your valuable support and to the School PTA Officials headed by President Ma’am Riza M. Ponte for their continuous support to the ARAL Program.

Special appreciation to our dedicated School ARAL Reading Coordinator, Ma’am Ruth Vada Jo I. Tamayo, for her tireless and unwavering effort, and to the supportive parents of our ARAL tutees.

Deep gratitude as well to Dr. Harley B. Aglosolos for initiating this program that uplifts our learners’ reading abilities and boosts their confidence.

We also thank our School Division Supervisor Dr. Alona C. Uy, CESO V for allowing this meaningful competition to be part of the National Reading Month Celebration.

🙌 And above all, thanks be to God—the true source of wisdom, strength, and success.
Mabuhay, Mankilam ES ARAL Readers!

Basta Mankilam May Alam💪

CONGRATULATIONS!
We are all so proud to have you represent our school at the National Level. Go get 'em!

𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚖 𝙴𝚕𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝚂𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚕 𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚘𝚏 𝚊 𝚜𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚛𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚓𝚎𝚌𝚝—𝚊 𝚗𝚎𝚠𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚍, 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚛𝚘𝚘𝚖—𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚜𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚘𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙶𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚝 (𝙻𝙶𝚄) 𝚘𝚏 𝚃𝚊𝚐𝚞𝚖 𝙲𝚒𝚝𝚢.

This initiative is a direct result of the commitment of Mayor Uy, who recently visited all schools in the city to personally assess and address their specific needs. Learners at Mankilam ES now benefit from a comfortable, roomy canteen equipped with a complete hygienic washing area, alongside a clean, modern comfort room facility. These improvements significantly enhance the school environment, provide a healthier and more supportive space for students, and serving as a testament to the mayor’s dedication and love for the school children of Tagum City.

𝙌𝙐𝙊𝙏𝙀 𝙆𝙊 '𝙏𝙊
𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

Department of Education (DepEd) Region XI Assistant Regional Director Rebonfamil R. Baguio emphasized the transformative power of inclusive education in shaping the future of society.

In a powerful speech delivered during the 1st Regional Inclusive Education Celebration 2025, ARD Baguio explained that the heart of education lies in educating the heart, and that this process begins with inclusive education.

The event is running from November 17-18 in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, and is being attended by education leaders, teachers, learners, and advocates of Special Needs Education, Madrassah Education, Indigenous People’s Education, and Alternative Learning System (ALS) from all over Region XI.