DepEd Digos City

23/10/2026

HAZE AND AIR QUALITY ALERT
📍 Digos City | October 23, 2026 | 7:00 AM

VERY UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY RECORDED IN DIGOS CITY

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Davao Region has reported a significant increase in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at the Digos Monitoring Station, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 162, classified as VERY UNHEALTHY.

The reading marks a sharp increase from the AQI of 125.5 recorded on October 22, 2026. According to EMB, the elevated PM2.5 level may be associated with the ongoing transboundary haze originating from Kalimantan and South Papua, Indonesia.

⚠️ HEALTH ADVISORY

At this level, air pollution may affect everyone, particularly children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.

The public is advised to:

• Limit outdoor activities and avoid unnecessary exposure to polluted air.
• Keep windows and doors closed when outdoor air quality is poor.
• Wear a properly fitted N95 mask when outdoor exposure is unavoidable.
• Monitor official air quality updates and seek medical attention if breathing difficulties or other concerning symptoms occur.

Stay informed. Take precautions. Protect your health.

Source: Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Davao Region, Air Quality Update, October 23, 2026, 7:00 AM.

20/10/2026

𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙀 𝙁𝙇𝙀𝙓

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞

More than a decade of cultural inclusion continues to shape the Schools Division of Digos City’s commitment to Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) participation, inclusion, and empowerment (PIE), reaffirmed during the 2026 Panaghiusa Festival at Ruparan National High School.

The festival strengthened shared accountability, meaningful dialogue, and genuine partnerships while bringing Indigenous heritage to life through traditional attire, indigenous dances, music, chants, rituals, and storytelling.

It also highlighted Indigenous Knowledge, Skills, and Practices (IKSPs), including fruit-tray weaving, bukug, donnak, beadwork, linutlut (bamboo cooking), bekong, kadang or karang, polas (fire-making by friction), pana, and sarápput, alongside the cultural expressions of the Bagobo-Tagabawa, B'laan, Tagakaulo, and other Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs).

“Our heritage is not just something we preserve, but a living legacy we must pass on to our youth so it continues to thrive for generations,” Bae Norma Rivera, Provincial Tribal Chieftain of Davao del Sur, said during the opening program.

Indigenous Peoples Education Division Focal Person Inda Nacua likewise underscored the vital role of IP elders and teachers in implementing the program, thanking them for their wisdom, guidance, and dedication to keeping cultural traditions alive.

“Recognition, respect, and transmission are inseparable in sustaining our culture,” Chief Sollie “Bai Masulala” Oliversaid. “A culture that is recognized is valued, a culture that is respected is strengthened, and a culture that is passed on will continue to live through generations.”

As DepEd Digos City celebrates isang dekada, sampung taon ng pag-asa, its commitment to cultural inclusion endures—honoring ancestral wisdom, embracing cultural identity, and empowering the next generation to carry its heritage forward with pride.

By Lorelie Casoñete

16/10/2026

HIGHLIGHTS ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE DIGOS CITY DIVISION PANAGHIUSA FESTIVAL 2026!

A vibrant celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ culture, traditions, and heritage through the IP Education (IPEd) Program, fostering unity, diversity, and pride in cultural identity.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

10/10/2026

Digos City schools bolster learner well-being through AIA program

DIGOS CITY — Two public schools in Digos City embraced the AIA Healthiest Schools (AHS) Program to promote learner well-being through health education and school-based initiatives, Friday.

The Schools Division Office of Digos City, in partnership with the Corazon Sanchez Atayde Memorial Foundation, Inc. (CSAMF), introduced the program at Matti National High School and Kibanban Elementary School on October 9.

The program promoted healthier lifestyles through four pillars: healthy eating, active lifestyles, mental well-being, and environmental sustainability, encouraging learners to develop healthy habits and make informed decisions.

Teachers received training on integrating health concepts into classroom instruction and developing initiatives responsive to learners’ needs, facilitated by CSAMF Project Manager Julie Anne B. Baja and Executive Director Rylene N. Ngeta-a.

The ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement and turnover of program kits formalized the partnership.

Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Melanie P. Estacio, CESO V, emphasized the importance of integrating health and well-being into daily learning and encouraging positive changes in schools, homes, and communities.

Both schools are preparing to showcase their health initiatives in the AIA Healthiest Schools Competition.

04/10/2026

To all our beloved teachers, today is a reminder that while you tirelessly give your time, strength, patience, and heart to our learners, this day is for you. Teacher, ikaw naman!

We recognize the sacrifices behind every lesson prepared, every learner encouraged, every challenge patiently faced, and every child given another chance to succeed. Your work goes beyond the classroom—it shapes lives, builds dreams, and strengthens our community.

Please know that here in Digos City, you are valued, appreciated, and cared for. Your well-being matters to us because we know that when our teachers are supported, our learners thrive.

Today, allow yourselves to pause, breathe, and feel the gratitude of the many lives you have touched.

Thank you for your noble service, your unwavering commitment, and your heart for every learner.

Teacher, ikaw naman! This time, let the appreciation, care, and love be for YOU.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to our amazing teachers! 💗

03/10/2026

More Than a Medal: Carmela Uy’s Journey to HKMO Gold

A gold medal may be small, but for Carmela Celeste F. Uy, it represents courage, perseverance, and the decision to never give up.

As a Secondary Two category participant, she earned Gold in the HKMO Heat Round on May 17, 2026, and the Final Round on August 22, 2026, both held online.

"I was shocked and in disbelief at first, I could not believe my eyes!” she recalled. Her journey began in Grade 5 when Ma’am Nesylda Alpacion encouraged her to join her first math contest. Later, Ma’am Elline Chan introduced her to TIMO, inspiring her to pursue more competitions.

Carmela prepared for the Heat Round for about two weeks through MoTLI’s online review and personal practice.

But preparing for the Final Round brought a greater challenge. Only 27 to 28 days after undergoing surgery, she had to compete on August 22.

The effects of the surgery caused her to forget much of what she had learned, forcing her to relearn concepts from the basics. Still, she continued training.

Her coach, Dr. Wellisa P. Milca, saw her determination firsthand. “Winning an international competition for the first time was truly an overwhelming and unforgettable moment for me as a coach,” she shared, describing the experience as one filled with pride, joy, and gratitude.

For Carmela, the victory means more than an award. She shared, "It’s the ultimate proof that all those hours, days, and even weeks spent wrestling with complex number theory, probability, geometry, and other challenging problems actually paid off.”

Her parents were also central to her journey, providing constant support and encouragement. She remembers her mother making sure she had everything she needed during competitions, from snacks to a warm drink.

Through HKMO, Carmela learned that training, perseverance, and passion can turn challenges into possibilities.

Now, Carmela hopes to compete and excel not only in mathematics but also in English and perhaps science.

She encourages fellow students to go above and beyond your capabilities and step over your boundaries.

For her, competitions are opportunities to discover what she can do and what she can still improve.

Supporting learners like Carmela is a shared effort. Dr. Jem Boy Cabrella, Education Program Supervisor in Math, emphasized the importance of collaboration among school heads, Mathematics coordinators, coaches, teachers, and learners when he said, "Do not be afraid to join. Every contest is a chance to discover what you can do and what you can still improve."

He added, "Sa akong gibati, very fulfilling gyud. Seeing our learners participate—and especially seeing them win—makes all the preparation worthwhile. More than the medals, I am proud that they learned resilience and confidence.”

Carmela’s HKMO Gold, therefore, is more than a medal—it is a testament to resilience, support, and the courage to begin again.

Writer: Imma Tessie Donne D. Llemit