The construction of a three-classroom building at Likon Elementary School is expected to begin soon, after the groundbreaking ceremony that was held there yesterday, August 17. "It’s a dream come true indeed! Finally, Likon Elementary School will have its own concrete classroom building very soon," Likon ES administration posted on their social media page. School head Bryan Ramirez is thankful to Friends of Hope Foundation, Inc., and Vita Coco for realizing the school's eight-year dream of having its own school building. Senior Education Program Specialist Romeo L. Martin of DepEd Sarangani Social Mobilization and Networking section was present at the groundbreaking ceremony along with April Barrientos representing Friends of Hope Foundation, District Supervisor Johnny Bantulo, Noel Morido from the municipal LGU, and representatives from the Barangay Council of Domolok, Alabel. Friends of Hope Foundation has been a long-time partner of DepEd Sarangani in providing classro

More learners in Sarangani will now have access to technology-aided learning as Smart Communications turned over School-in-a-Bag packages to seven IPEd implementing schools in the province in a ceremony held at the Kasfala Hall, Provincial Capitol Compound in Alabel last February 23. PARTNERSHIP FOR IP LEARNERS . Smart Communications through Haydee Bernabe (center) turned over School-in-a-Bag packages to DepEd Sarangani. The Division IPEd focal person Melchor Maguan and Provincial Tribal Council accepted the donation during a ceremony held at the Kasfala Hall, Provincial Capitol, Alabel, Sarangani Province on February 23. Each School-in-a-Bag package contains a laptop, 10 tablets with care bags, 10 64GB micro SD cards, pocket WiFi, flash drive, Smart load worth P500, and Oyayi learning materials and teacher’s guides. The recipient schools are Wata-wanan IP School in Maitum, Falel Kesbung IP School in Kiamba, Datal Basak IP Integrated School in Maasim, Kibac Integrated School in Alabel,

Sitio Datal Basak may not always be visible in the eyes of the people in the flatlands, but it is never forgotten.   Cradled by the mountains of Maasim, Sarangani Province, and usually wrapped in thick mist, Sitio Datal Basak is home to a community of Blaans who rely on farming for their sustenance. Once sullied by the presence of a left-leaning organization, the establishment of the DepEd-run Datal Basak IP School and the road project, connected the once-isolated community to imminent progress.   Although it remains unenergized, the community relies on solar power to provide light at night. The solar power system donated to the school by its partners is an opportunity that the Schools Division of Sarangani took advantage of to realize one of its projects to help learners in last-mile schools. Beyond learning continuity At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education in Sarangani has always had as one of its priorities the continuation of learning in the far-flung co

“I can say that LR on WHEeLS is the best modality we can offer…at hindi magiging hadlang dito ang lokasyon…” Director Allan G. Farnazo, Director IV of DepEd Region XII  said, applauding the people behind the innovation. Upon learning about DepEd Sarangani's Learning Resources on WiFi Hub for Expanded e-Learning in Sarangani or  LR on WHEeLS project, Director Farnazo saw its potential and has been of supportive of it. According to him, LR on WHEeLS passed the yardstick that he has set for an innovation, which are: practical use, content, and interactivity. With an understanding of the geographical, cultural, and economic background of the province, the Schools Division of Sarangani came up with innovations that will enable learning to continue despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic.   One of which is the LR on WHEeLS, which provides learners even the remotest communities of the province to experience e-Learning by providing them learning resources package

Lanao Kapanglao Elementary School in Barangay Datal Bukay, Glan, Sarangani Province is one of the farthest and hardest-to-reach schools in the Division of Sarangani.   Getting there usually requires a day of trekking. Road improvements have only been done recently, which allows motorcycles to reach the place. Photo courtesy of Lanao Kapanglao ES Facebook Page In the new normal, movement restrictions have made it even more difficult to reach the learners. As the newly designated Teacher-in-charge at Lanao Kapanglao, Jekelenn Quirobin recognizes the logistical challenges of the sitio. "I am devoted to help those children and people residing at Lanao Kapanglao in our little ways, together with my colleagues," Quirobin said. The deployment of learning support aides (LSAs) has given the school an opportunity to check on the progress of the learners in answering their modules. Reggie Sadaya, who used to be a security guard at a fishing company, now serves as one of the LSAs at Lana