La Filipina National High School

Congratulations Sir Tereso Jr Varon Bastasa 👏👏👏👏
We are so proud of you👏👏

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼!
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐅)

📢 ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS 📢

Please be informed that La Filipina National High School will be implementing a Work-From-Home (WFH) arrangement every Friday for non-teaching personnel.

🗓 Effective Dates:
April 10, 2026 – June 5, 2026

📌 What this means:
✔️ School offices may have limited on-site personnel every Friday.
✔️ Staff will still be available online during working hours.
✔️ Some transactions and concerns may be addressed virtually.

We encourage everyone to coordinate through official communication channels for any concerns or inquiries.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we implement this initiative for energy conservation and efficient service. 💙

Your leadership has shaped minds, empowered educators, and inspired a stronger future for every learner.

Congratulations on your 3 years of meaningful service, Ma’am Alona Uy! 💙🎉

On April 10, 2026, La Filipina National High School served as one of the identified venues for the national monitoring of program implementation in EPP, TLE, SPTVE, and the TVL/TechPro Track conducted by the Department of Education Central Office.

This activity formed part of a two-day monitoring initiative across selected large secondary schools in the Schools Division of Tagum City.
The monitoring team, composed key officials from the Central Office, the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent-Dr. Neil Asis, Regional and Division Education Program Supervisors, and selected Public Schools District Supervisors, carried out a comprehensive assessment of the school’s readiness in delivering quality technical-vocational education. Key areas evaluated included the adequacy and utilization of facilities, availability of tools and equipment, and the effectiveness of instructional delivery.

A walkthrough of learning spaces was conducted to validate the functionality of workshops and laboratories in supporting practical, hands-on learning experiences. In addition, focused discussions with teachers provided valuable insights into current practices, encountered challenges, and innovative strategies employed in curriculum implementation.

The monitoring also emphasized the alignment of the school’s offerings with the strengthened Senior High School curriculum, including considerations for trimester implementation. The activity underscored the importance of responsive, flexible, and industry-aligned programs in equipping learners with relevant competencies.

Overall, the monitoring visit reinforced the Department’s commitment to ensuring quality, accessible, and relevant technical-vocational education, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration among stakeholders.

From Batang Menteryo to Civil Engineer Graduate: The Journey of Sacrifice and Perseverance

In the quiet corners of La Filipina, Tagum City, where hardship often overshadows hope, a young boy once called himself a Batang Menteryo. Growing up near the public cemetery, Mike Redira Abellana carried dreams bigger than his surroundings.

Today, that boy has crossed a milestone—graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. His journey is not just a story of survival, but a living proof of how determination and faith can transform humble beginnings into remarkable achievements.

Mike’s educational path began at La Filipina Elementary School (2014–2015) and continued at La Filipina National High School (2018–2019). These public schools became the foundation of his resilience. While classmates enjoyed carefree days, Mike worked—cleaning tiles, painting walls, and enduring the heat of the sun. Each task was not just a way to earn, but a lesson in perseverance.

College life tested him even more. His days became a relentless cycle of study–work–study, with nights spent as a McDonald’s crew member, sometimes ending at 2 a.m. before rushing back to class. To support himself, he juggled countless jobs: fire dancer, on-call waiter, delivery boy, computer clerk, mason helper, hollow block maker, field merchandiser, encoder, and more.

There were nights when exhaustion brought him to tears, but he never surrendered. Every sacrifice became fuel for his dream of becoming an engineer.

Through it all, Mike leaned on the unwavering support of his family—his Mama, Papa, titos, titas, kuyas, ates, lolo, and lola. He also found strength in the kindness of friends like Yuribeth Shanelle (2nd mother) who stood by him despite not being related by blood. Above all, his faith anchored him, holding on to the verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Today, Mike proudly carries the title Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Major in Structural Engineering (C210400). His tears are no longer of exhaustion but of joy, as he celebrates not only his graduation but the journey that shaped him.

To his younger self, he whispered: “We made it.”

And to every batang menteryo still dreaming, he declares: “Kaya ninyo pud” (You can do it, too). This is just the beginning.”

Mike’s story is more than a personal achievement—it is a living proof of resilience, a reminder that success is not about where you start, but how fiercely you choose to continue.