20/06/2026
๐ฒ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐๐
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, ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐จ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ฬ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ (๐&๐) ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ, 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
