VOLUME XXXV-ISSUE 1
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LOOC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, ROMBLON, MIMAROPA
NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY 2024
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LOOC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, ROMBLON, MIMAROPA
5M SCHOOL CLINIC SOON TO RISE BY RHIAN ESTILLOSO AND NERBERTH DIMANGAAY
with provincial and local officials, School Governing Council, and PTA officers. Afterwards, Cong. Madrona together with other officials signed the new clinic blueprint which symbolized their commitment regarding the construction of the clinic which will also include the LAAFI office and wellness hall on the second floor. Father Ronald Gaytano led the blessing of the site whereas Mayor Arboleda expressed her gratitude to Cong. Madrona for his love to the young learners and giving attention to their health and wellness. Likewise, Dr. Luna emphasized that, “ If we have a healthy and happy adolescents or students, we have a healthy school. If we have a healthy school, we have a healthy community.” MARKING OUR NEW ERA. Alumni president Lelanie M. Luna commences the ground breaking of new school clinic of the Looc National High School this February 1. Photo by Mr. Justin Jibril De Castro
Capa's efforts for teachers and learners saying “Nandiyan na. Your teachers will have a laptop...[and]Malaking tulong ito sa ating TVL learners — itong binigay ninyong mga equipment.” He also promised to continue supporting the LNHS's future project including the 52 classroom construction and track-oval completion, so Looc could host forthcoming provincial meet. Along with the ground breaking ceremony was the turn over of DepEd of SHS-TVL equipment to students and laptops for the Looc District elementary school heads. PSDS, Ace V. Rufon, formally accepted the packages of four laptops under the DepEd Computerization Program for each school namely: Balatucan Elementary School (BES), Agojo Integrated School, Buenavista ES, Crispin Grimares ES, and Buenavista National High School.
Cong. Madrona ey persons of the medical services and provide the Looc Alumni Foundation complimented Romblon Province were better instruments in developing Incorporation (LAFI) officials Dr. Luna's present during the student skills respectively. headed by Dr. Lelanie M. Luna, vision of the ground breaking of the five Commencing at 9:30 am, who initiated and sponsored the project of which million-school clinic and Mr. Jessie Eleuterio hosted the LNHS two-story clinic he said “It is our turn-over of Technical program followed by an opening construction, Congressman dream. It is our Vocational Livelihood (TVL) address from School Principal IV Eleandro Jesus "Budoy" Madrona hope that you tools at Looc National High Erwin M. Marquez, who who funded the initial 5 million produce much School, February 1. expressed gratitude for pesos for the project, and pledged better for the best in another 5 million for the Looc National High Said school-clinic was an government officials' support in elevating the school's resources. completion of the said project, School.” In his speech, initiative of LAAFI whereas the Municipal Mayor Lisette M. Madrona also praised School TVL tools were provided by the Said event was attended Arboleda, SDS Rodger F. Capa, Division Superintendent Roger F. DepEd to give best quality by notable dignitaries including
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BS-CBN under the ABM students showing their Programa Genio handed talent in ballroom dance. over computer and TVL A total of 50 tablets were Equipment to Looc National given to the students including High School Alternative Christine Betrol, an ALS student Learning System (ALS) through who shared her grateful message a turn-over ceremony held at LNHS Covered an appreciation to the said Court last February 5. foundation. The ceremony concluded with closing remarks of Programa LNHS Rondalla Genio Head, Maricar B. Estole led the doxology and who informed everyone that the National Anthem followed by the welcome TVL equipment aimed to improve remarks of the SHS-ALS ALS Learners' quality of education as well as to help TVL Coordinator Guidance students have their National Advocate, Maridith Fadera. Also, the Division Certificate Level 2 before they graduate. ALS Focal Person, Education Program Estole was impressed by Supervisor (EPS) Will the persistence, and humility of Manalon and SHS Focal Principal IV Erwin Marquez in Person/EPS Apryl C. requesting the said equipment Bagnate gave their from ABS-CBN. heartwarming message to Programa Genio is a AIDING FOR EXISTING. Mrs. Maricar Estole the ABS-CBN Foundation program of ABS-CBN mentioned in her speech about how Mr. Erwin Marquez representatives. Then, a asked multiple times for the program’s support for the Foundation that works with public special number was given Looc National High School, February 5, 2024. Photo by school and communities to by selected Grade 12 Mr. Christian Pastor
discover and develop the Inherent “genio” or genius in every child. They focus and help with a HEART, H-health E-education, A-access, and equity to quality education, R-reaffirming hopes and dreams of tomorrow, T-training stakeholders in nation (re)building.
Looc National High School S.Y. 2023-2024 enrollment decreases by 7.8% with a total 2,441 enrollees compared to 2, 647 students last school year. Sir Marquez reported that this year's enrollment dropped due to the opening of Grades 7 & 8 at Agojo Integrated High School and the SHS at Sacred High School.
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