The Official School Publication of Tuluan Elementary School, Tambulig District, Zamboanga del Sur Division, Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula August-June 2026
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TES pupils sweep DSQF 2025: poster, painting events under skilled mentorship
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Facing Nature’s Fury: Preparedness is Power
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Crown Beyond Hair
Tuluan, Tambulig ,ZDS— Tuluan Elementary School officially launched the ARAL (Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning) Program during its Kick-off Activity held on October 3, 2025, at the Tuluan ES Hall, marking a renewed commitment to address learning gaps and strengthen foundational skills among learners. The initiative, part of the Department of Education’s nationwide intervention, aims to ensure inclusive, engaging, and accessible learning opportunities so that no child is left behind.
While teachers acknowledged that the program adds to their workload, they emphasized that the effort is deeply fulfilling. Seeing learners gradually regain confidence, actively participate, and demonstrate academic progress has made the additional responsibility worthwhile.
activity highlighted the united efforts of the school community in promoting learners’ academic recovery and success.
As part of DepEd’s nationwide intervention, the ARAL Program at Tuluan Elementary School continues to offer hope to learners facing academic challenges. Through During the ARAL Pro- collaboration, gram Kick-off, School Principal dedication, and III Jaynelee S. Macala expressed sustained comoptimism about the program’s mitment, the impact and reiterated the school’s school remains commitment to inclusive educa- steadfast in helping evetion. “With the ARAL Program, ry child Initial results of the im- no child will be left behind,” he plementation reveal positive said. bounce gains. Learners described the back, learn ARAL sessions as engaging and Strengthening the spirit meaningenjoyable, noting that the activi- of shared responsibility, teachers, fully, and ties are varied and help them betthrive. ter understand their lessons. Teachers With the ARAL likewise reported Program, no noticeable prochild will be left gress in learners’ participation and behind. academic performance. Mr. Macala parents, and the Supreme Elementary Learner Government (SELG) took part in a Pledge of Commitment, vowing their full support and cooperation to ensure the effective implementation of the ARAL Program. The
Kim Isaih Lee Sabio
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Atlas: The Humanoid Robot That Walks, Thinks, and Learns
ONE VOICE, ONE COMMITMENT. With firm commitment, the Tuluan Elementary School principal, teachers, and SELG Officers underscores the ARAL Program as a key step toward inclusive and meaningful learning recovery.
National Reading Month at Tuluan ES boosts daily reading habits Survey finds 76% of pupils now read 2–3 times a week at home
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Grade 3 Gymnast Brings First WAG Title to TES
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Tuluan Elementary School successfully culminated its National Reading Month celebration with activities that strengthened pupils’ reading habits, based on a survey conducted among 114 learners from Grades 1 to 6. Survey results showed that 76 percent of pupils read at least two to three times a week at home, while 33 percent reported reading daily. Storybooks emerged as the most preferred reading material, followed by comics, novels, and online educational content. Teachers noted that the data reflected increased learner interest and consistency in reading beyond the classroom.. Continue page 2 ...
August-June 2026
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TES pupils sweep DSQF 2025:poster, painting events under skilled mentorship
EYEING THE NEXT STAGE. TES learners, flanked by their dedicated coaches, celebrate their accomplishments at the DPC 2025, ready to compete at the Division Press Conference 2026.
DPC victors: TES pupils eye DSPC 2026 gold Pupils of Tuluan Elementary School (TES) dominated the District Press Conference (DPC) 2025, held on December 1, 2025, at Tambulig Central School, capturing multiple top awards and securing the school’s representation at the Division Press Conference (DSPC) 2026. Kim Isaih Lee Sabio earned 1st place in Feature Writing, while Elton Jhon Niel Montil claimed gold in Editorial Cartooning, and Hannuel Paler topped Kartung Editoryal. Trexie Camporedondo also led the field in Photojournalism with a 1st-place finish, demonstrating the school’s strong showing across journalism categories. TES also saw podium finishes in other events. Jhon Renniel Montil placed 2nd in Lathalain, Julian Bae Pandoro captured 2nd in Pagwawasto ng Sipi at Pag-uulo ng Balita, and Nephtali Vios earned 2nd in Kartung Editoryal. Other participants, including Chichai Camporedondo (6th, Pagsulat ng Balita), Samantha Abenido (6th, Pagsulat ng Kolum), and Prince Klyd Quimno (8th, Agham at Teknolohiya), added to the school’s impressive medal tally. Behind the victories were TES’s dedicated journalism coaches. Mrs. Lovely Yvonne Talas guided Editorial Cartooning and Kartung Editoryal, Ms. Lynne Jabe Tabares mentored Feature Writing, Ms. Mergie Eupenado trained Photojournalism, Ms. Kharla Tachado coached Lathalain, Ms. Maryjane Lumanta supervised Pagwawasto ng Sipi at Pag-uulo ng Balita, Ms. Ferlin Gudmalin guided Pagsusulat ngBalita, Ms. Antonieta Amrad handled Pagsulat ng Kolum, and Ms. Jenelyn Manlegro coached Agham at Teknolohiya. Teachers highlighted that consistent mentorship, hands-on coaching, and teamwork were key to the pupils’ success. A winning participant reflected on the experience: “It was challenging, but our coaches prepared us well. Winning at the district level motivates us to do even better for the division,” the pupil said. School principal Sir Macala emphasized the significance of the accomplishment: “These victories show what our pupils can achieve when guided properly. It inspires the entire school community to strive for excellence.” The TES community expressed pride in the learners’ accomplishments, viewing the success not only as a competition triumph but also as proof that mentorship, dedication, and teamwork can propel pupils from a far-flung barangay to the forefront of district journalism. With the DSPC 2026 ahead, TES pupils are now intensifying preparations to aim for gold and continue their streak of excellence on a larger stage. Trexie Camporedondo
Tuluan, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur — Pupils of Tuluan Elementary School (TES) scored a major triumph after sweeping all first-place awards in the poster-making and painting categories during the District Science Quest & Fair (DSQF) 2025, held on October 13, 2025, at Tambulig Central School.
Tambulig’s far-flung barangays, underscoring how strong mentorship can overcome distance and limited resources.
used by the pupils during their preparation and competition. Teachers noted that the combined guidance ensured the learners were technically prepared and creatively confident.
The poster-making champions were Nephtali Vios One Grade 5 winner (Grade 3), Kisses Bustamante shared the challenges behind (Grade 4), Elthon Jhon Niel the victory. “It was difficult at Montil (Grade 5), and Jhon first, but our coaches encourRenniel Montil (Grade 6). Win- aged us and guided us throughUnder the expert guid- ners in the out the proance of Mrs. Lovely Yvonne painting catecess. Win“Our pupils practiced reg- ning first Talas, an accomplished illustra- gory were tor in Zamboanga del Sur and a Andreah Armade ularly and explored vari- place national champion coach in noza (Grade all the pracous ideas and techniques poster-making, TES learners 4), Hanniel tice worthfrom Grades 3 to 6 outshone Paler (Grade while,” the in poster-making and competitors from larger schools 5), and pupil said. painting”. Mrs. Talas across the district. The Artchilla Tavictory was especial- bon (Grade ly notable as 6). School personnel emthe school phasized that the achievement comes Mrs. Talas reflects the effectiveness of from one credited the success to mentorship and teamwork. of consistent training and “These victories show what our creative discipline. pupils can achieve when guid“Our pupils praced properly. It inspires the enticed regularly and tire school community to strive explored various for excellence,” said sir Macaideas and techla ,the school principal. niques in postermaking and paintBeyond the awards, ing. Their hard the DSQF 2025 sweep work and dedication truly paid off,” strengthened learners’ confidence, creativity, and determishe said. nation. For the TES community, the achievement stands as Addiproof that with committed tional support mentors and focused learners, was provided by excellence can flourish—no Mrs. Tabares, the matter how remote the school Grade 4 coach, may who supplied all be. Trexie Camporedondo the materials continuation from page 1
“This result shows that our efforts School officials emphasized that during Reading Month made a positive National Reading Month is more than a impact on our pupils,” said Mrs. Antonieta one-time celebration. With the encouragAmrad, Reading Coordinator of Tuluan ing survey results, Tuluan Elementary Elementary School. “They are not only School aims to sustain reading initiatives reading in school but are now practicing throughout the school year to further nurreading at home.” ture a strong culture of reading among its learners. But beyond the numbers, the culmination of National Reading Month came alive through a surprise that delighted learners across grade levels. Wearing a tiger coat, a “Mystery Reader” , instantly capturing pupils’ attention. Cheers filled the hall as pupils eagerly listened to stories, guessed the reader’s identity, and participated actively in the reading sessions. The activity turned ordinary storytelling into an exciting experience, making reading fun and memorable for learners. The culmination program also included shared reading sessions, classroom storytelling, and simple reading games designed to encourage participation and confidence. Teachers observed improved attentiveness, better comprehension, and heightened enthusiasm among pupils during the activities.
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PENRO, PLGU-ZDS Support TES Pupils Through Feeding Program The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), in coordination with the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur (PLGU-ZDS), conducted a feeding program at Tuluan Elementary School (TES) on November 18, 2025, aimed at improving pupils’ nutrition, attendance, and learning outcomes. The program served nutritious meals to TES pupils, addressing hunger while encouraging consistent school attendance and higher enrollment. Organizers emphasized that wellnour-
NUTRITION SUPPORT. Pupils of Tuluan Elementary School benefit from a feeding program led by PENRO, aimed at reducing hunger and improving school
ished children are better preTES staff and pupils pared to participate in class and expressed gratitude for the perform academically. support, highlighting how such programs encourage students to attend school regularly and EnP. Richard Ligan, focus on their studies. JD., representing PENROPLGU ZDS, said, “Our feeding program is designed not only Officials said initiato reduce hunger but also to tives like this strengthen partpromote better attendance and nerships between schools and educational outcomes. Healthy government agencies, ensuring children are more engaged that children’s health and edulearners.” cation needs are met simultaneously. School principal Sir Macala welcomed the initiative, noting the positive im“Our feeding program pact on both pupils’ health is designed not only to and motivation. Teachers and reduce hunger but alvolunteers assisted in distribso to promote better uting meals, making the activity both efficient and interactive attendance and educafor the pupils. tional outcomes. The feeding program is part of PENRO’s ongoing efforts to support child development in far-flung barangays like Tuluan, combining nutrition, education, and community engagement.
Healthy children are more engaged learners.” EnP. Richard Ligan
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TES Conducts NDEP Symposium to Strengthen Drug Awareness Among Learners Tuluan Elementary School (TES) successfully conducted a National Drug Education Program (NDEP) Symposium as part of its continuous efforts to promote drug awareness, prevention, and healthy decision-making among learners. Anchored on DepEd Order No. 28, s. not only prevent drug use among pupils but also 2018, which provides the policy and guidelines strengthen their ability to make positive choices on Oplan Kalusugan sa Department of Educa- in daily life. tion, and DepEd Memorandum No. 200, s. 2016 The NDEP symposium was facilitated on strengthening the implementation of the Na- through the coordination of the School Health tional Drug Education Program in schools, the and NDEP coordinator and school personnel, in symposium aimed to equip pupils with ageof the Department of Education’s naappropriate knowledge on the dangers of illegal support tionwide advocacy for safe, healthy, and drugdrugs and substance abuse. free schools. The activity, themed “A Pupil’s Guide to Drug Awareness,” emphasized the im“The symposium is part of our portance of making informed choices, resisting continuing efforts to educate young learnpeer pressure, and fostering a drug-free school ers about the harmful effects of drugs and environment. It also highlighted the to instill values that promote a safe and shared responsibility of schools, families, healthy school environment,” and communities in protecting learners from the harmful effects of drugs. Mrs. Tabares Kim Isaih Lee Sabio “The symposium is part of our continuing efforts to educate young learners about the harmful effects of drugs and to instill values that promote a safe and healthy school environment,” said Mrs. Tabares, the NDEP coordinator. TES faculty and staff actively participated in the event, ensuring that learn“STAYING INFORMED. The NDEP coordinator ers fully understood the topengages Tuluan Elementary School learners in a disics discussed. The school cussion on drug awareness, educating them on makhopes that this initiative will ing safe and healthy choices.”
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Facing Nature’s Fury: Preparedness is Power Disasters do not knock, they strike. Typhoons, floods, and earthquakes can destroy homes, disrupt lives, and take lives in a matter of hours. In the Philippines, where nature’s fury is part of daily life, disaster preparedness is not a choice, it is a responsibility.
KEY FIGURES
Learners, teachers, and communities cannot afford to wait for tragedy to teach them lessons. Schools must lead by example: holding evacuation drills, equipping classrooms with emergency kits, and teaching learners how to respond when danger comes. Families must have plans, know safe routes, and keep essential supplies ready. Every moment of preparation can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. Environmental care is inseparable from preparedness. Deforestation, clogged rivers, and mismanaged waste amplify the damage of storms and floods. Protecting our surroundings is protecting our lives. Disasters are inevitable, but devastation is not. Knowledge, vigilance, and action are shields against nature’s wrath. The power to survive, to protect, and to rebuild rests not in waiting for help, but in being prepared. The time to act is now. Being ready is not just a duty, it is power. Knowledge, vigilance, and action are the tools that protect lives and communities. Disaster preparedness transforms helplessness into resilience. Every step we take today builds a safer tomorrow.” Kim Isaih Lee Sabio
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Disaster Preparedness is Everyone’s Responsibility
STANCE
Policy anchor
Disasters strike without warning. Typhoons, floods, and earthquakes can destroy homes, disrupt lives, and even claim lives in a matter of hours. In the Philippines, where natural hazards are frequent, being unprepared is not just risky, it is dangerous.
family, and each risks and protect school. Pupils can lives. We cannot learn basic safety prevent disasters, steps, practice but we can prevent evacuation drills, panic and devastaand help their fami- tion. Knowledge, lies plan for emer- action, and vigigencies. Teachers lance are the real can ensure that shields against naclassrooms are ture’s fury. Disassafe and wellter preparedness equipped, while is not a choice, it is schools can organ- a responsibility, ize drills and main- and it starts with tain emergency you, me, and every member of our kits. community. Many people Another key think that disaster factor is caring for The question preparedness is our environment. is: when disaster only the job of the Deforestation, strikes, will we be government or lo- blocked rivers, and ready, or will we cal authorities. I poor waste manregret ignoring the strongly disagree. agement make dis- warning signs? Preparedness asters worse. By starts with each taking care of naChichai Camporedondo individual, each ture, we reduce
“Safety is a Shared Duty, But Leadership Leads” Editorial Staff S.Y. 2025-2026 Editor-in-chief Kim Isaih Lee Sabio Assistant Editor-in-chief Trexie Camporedondo News Editor : Chichai Camporedondo Feature Editor: Jhon Renniel Montil Sports Editor : Julian Bae Pandoro Science and Technology Editor Samantha Abenido Cartoonist Hanuel Paler Elthon Jhon Yiel Montil Photojournalist Klyd Quimno Contributors Clinton Cordova Artchilla Tabon
Lovely Yvonne A. Talas School Paper Adviser Jaynelee S. Macala School Principal
Enhancing National Preparedness is a key policy anchor guiding schools, families, and communities in improving their readiness for disasters. This policy emphasizes proactive planning, training, and community engagement to reduce risk and ensure timely response.” Source:NDRRMF (2011–2028)
Disasters are inevitable, but lighting the urgent need for more the level of destruction they bring is robust government action. not. In a country like the Philippines, where typhoons, floods, and The government must also earthquakes are common, the gov- ensure that vulnerable communiernment carries the heaviest reties, including those in remote or sponsibility in ensuring the safety flood-prone areas, receive adeof its citizens. quate support, infrastructure, and training. Being prepared is not only While individuals and comabout individual action; it is about munities must take steps to prehaving a strong system that propare, it is the government that sets tects lives before, during, and after policies, allocates resources, and calamities. coordinates responses during emergencies. Laws like RA 10121 In the end, while (Philippine DRRM Act of 2010) and everyone plays a role in frameworks like the National Disas- disaster readiness, the ter Risk Reduction and Managegovernment bears the ment Framework exist precisely to greater burden. Effective guide local and national authorities leadership, proper planin disaster prevention, mitigation, ning, and timely action and response. can mean the differGovernment agencies are ence between safety tasked with creating early warning and catastrophe. systems, evacuation centers, disaster drills, and public information campaigns. Without these measures, the efforts of individuals Artchilla Tabon and communities are limited. Statistics reveal that only 38% of Filipinos feel prepared for disasters, high-
PERSPECTIVE
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“Will they stare at me?” “Will they whisper again?” “Will they see a princess, or only my difference?”
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confidence she had long been afraid to show. That day, Jane was named 7th Princess.
These were the quesMore than a title, it tions running through Jane’s was a moment of healing. mind as she stood quietly backstage during the United She stood tall in front of her Nations Coronation 2025 at school community, no longer hiding, no longer afraid. Tuluan Elementary School. She was indeed beautiful— That day, she was not only stepping onto the stage, she not because of the gown she was stepping into her cour- wore or the crown she received, but because of the age. bravery it took to stand Jane, a Grade 6 pupil, there. lives with alopecia, a conWhat the audience dition that causes hair saw was not alopecia. They loss. For a long time, it made her feel isolated in saw a child who dared to believe in herself. school. What others did not understand, they Jane’s journey is a remocked. The teasing, minder that schools should though sometimes be safe spaces, where difwhispered, left deep ferences are embraced and marks on her young children are protected. Her heart. story speaks loudly against “Why am I not like bullying and calls for empathem?” she once thy, awareness, and kindness, especially toward asked herself. those who are still learning But the UN Cor- to find their voice. onation became Today, Jane carries a turning point. herself differently. She For the smiles more freely. She first time, Jane walks with quiet pride. wore a wig, care- Though questions may still fully placed with arise, they no longer silence trembling hands her. and a hopeful Because on that heart. It was not stage, during the United Najust an accessory, it was ar- tions Coronation, Jane answered her biggest quesmor. As the tion: program began, Jane walked onto “Am I enough?” the stage, And her courage responded. lights shin- Yes. You are! ing, applause echoing, Jhon Renniel Montil wearing