The Footprints - Mabini National High School Publications

09/06/2026

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE 5
June 9, 2026
As of 7:00 PM

𝐎𝐧-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The City Government is working closely with the DepEd Davao City Division and CHED Region XI on the ongoing structural assessment of educational facilities.

Face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private educational institutions MAY likewise resume tomorrow, June 10, 2026, PROVIDED that their respective institutions have completed the necessary structural assessments and have been declared safe for occupancy by the appropriate authorities.

Educational institutions that have not yet completed their assessments or have not yet been cleared for occupancy shall continue to adopt online or distance learning modalities until such time that their facilities are declared safe.

DepEd and CHED Region XI, together with their respective educational institutions, shall inform learners, parents, and personnel regarding the resumption schedule of face-to-face classes.

The City remains under BLUE ALERT status. All BDRRMCs, volunteer groups, and partner agencies are hereby advised to remain on standby, pre-position the necessary equipment and supplies, and submit situational reports to the Operations Center for consolidated monitoring and coordinated action.

Any changes or update shall be announced accordingly.

Daghang salamat.

-City Government of Davao

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE 5
June 9, 2026
As of 7:00 PM

𝐎𝐧-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The City Government is working closely with the DepEd Davao City Division and CHED Region XI on the ongoing structural assessment of educational facilities.

Face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private educational institutions MAY likewise resume tomorrow, June 10, 2026, PROVIDED that their respective institutions have completed the necessary structural assessments and have been declared safe for occupancy by the appropriate authorities.

Educational institutions that have not yet completed their assessments or have not yet been cleared for occupancy shall continue to adopt online or distance learning modalities until such time that their facilities are declared safe.

DepEd and CHED Region XI, together with their respective educational institutions, shall inform learners, parents, and personnel regarding the resumption schedule of face-to-face classes.

The City remains under BLUE ALERT status. All BDRRMCs, volunteer groups, and partner agencies are hereby advised to remain on standby, pre-position the necessary equipment and supplies, and submit situational reports to the Operations Center for consolidated monitoring and coordinated action.

Any changes or update shall be announced accordingly.

Daghang salamat.

08/06/2026

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE 4
June 8, 2026
As of 7:30 PM

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊-𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌-𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒, 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄-𝐓𝐎-𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟗

In anticipation of possible aftershocks and pending the completion of ongoing structural assessments, government offices in Davao City, including local government offices and national government agencies, shall adopt a work-from-home arrangement tomorrow, June 9, 2026, EXCEPT for offices providing safety and security, health, sanitation, traffic management, social services, and disaster and emergency response services.

The private sector is encouraged to adopt similar arrangements to ensure the welfare and safety of their employees.

Face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private educational institutions shall remain suspended tomorrow, June 9, 2026, pending the completion of safety inspections.

Educational institutions are encouraged to adopt online or distance learning modalities to ensure the welfare and safety of their students and personnel.

Daghang salamat.

-City Government of Davao

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE 4
June 8, 2026
As of 7:30 PM

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊-𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌-𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒, 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄-𝐓𝐎-𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟗

In anticipation of possible aftershocks and pending the completion of ongoing structural assessments, government offices in Davao City, including local government offices and national government agencies, shall adopt a work-from-home arrangement tomorrow, June 9, 2026, EXCEPT for offices providing safety and security, health, sanitation, traffic management, social services, and disaster and emergency response services.

The private sector is encouraged to adopt similar arrangements to ensure the welfare and safety of their employees.

Face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private educational institutions shall remain suspended tomorrow, June 9, 2026, pending the completion of safety inspections.

Educational institutions are encouraged to adopt online or distance learning modalities to ensure the welfare and safety of their students and personnel.

Daghang salamat.

08/06/2026

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE 3
June 8, 2026
As of 5:00 PM

As of 5:00 PM today, there are no confirmed casualties in Davao City related to this morning’s earthquake.

No major damage has been reported to vital infrastructure, including power and water systems, major bridges, highways, and other government facilities.

Structural assessments of private establishments and buildings are ongoing and are being conducted by the Office of the City Building Official (OCBO).

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Updates on the status of work and classes will be provided tonight.

We thank everyone for their cooperation and continued vigilance.

Amping, Dabawenyos.

- City Government of Davao

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE 3
June 8, 2026
As of 5:00 PM

As of 5:00 PM today, there are no confirmed casualties in Davao City related to this morning’s earthquake.

No major damage has been reported to vital infrastructure, including power and water systems, major bridges, highways, and other government facilities.

Structural assessments of private establishments and buildings are ongoing and are being conducted by the Office of the City Building Official (OCBO).

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Updates on the status of work and classes will be provided tonight.

We thank everyone for their cooperation and continued vigilance.

Amping, Dabawenyos.

06/06/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Volunteers, teachers, and non-teaching personnel successfully carried out Brigada Eskwela 2026, working hand in hand to prepare the school for School Year 2026–2027.

The school launched the week-long activity on June 1, 2026, with the theme, “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman.” On the same day, the school conducted student enrollment at the Mabini National High School Gymnasium, giving learners and parents convenient access to school services.

Following the opening program, volunteers immediately cleaned classrooms, repaired damaged chairs and other furniture, and removed unused materials from classrooms and offices. The school served lugaw to support the volunteers, while organizers assigned them to designated areas to ensure an efficient workflow.

On the second day, volunteers continued cleaning and repairing school furniture to maintain safe and conducive learning spaces.

The third day highlighted strong community partnership and cooperation. The Sangguniang Kabataan of Talomo Proper distributed school supplies to students, helping families reduce expenses for school materials. Meanwhile, personnel from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 11 of the Philippine National Police helped the school by moving unused heavy materials and clearing plywood and metal debris from the campus grounds to ensure safety.

Parents and guardians also extended their support by donating cleaning and maintenance supplies such as brooms, detergents, floor wax, paint, and brushes. Their contributions significantly helped prepare classrooms and offices for the upcoming school year.
On the fourth day, representatives from Savemore joined the activity and assisted in various school improvement efforts. Their participation helped speed up cleaning and repair activities. Volunteers also repainted chairs, walls, and doors, improving the overall school environment.

The program concluded with a closing ceremony that recognized and thanked all volunteers and donors for their contributions to the school preparation efforts.
Through the collective efforts of stakeholders, volunteers, parents, and partner organizations, Mabini National High School successfully carried out Brigada Eskwela 2026, reflecting the true spirit of bayanihan. The school now stands ready to welcome learners for a productive academic year.

01/06/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭

Today marks the official launch of Brigada Eskwela 2026, themed “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman.” This annual school event invites everyone to participate and contribute to the preparation of school facilities.

Parents, guardians, students, and both teaching and non-teaching staff have come together to volunteer their time and efforts. Many have engaged in clearing classrooms, repairing damaged chairs, and fixing furniture. Additionally, several community members have generously donated materials to support the Brigada Eskwela initiative.

This event highlights the power of camaraderie, showcasing how collective action can make a significant impact. As a result of these efforts, the school grounds and classrooms are being readied for the upcoming opening of classes on June 8, 2026.

13/05/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The Department of Education’s (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Summer Program 2026 is currently being conducted to help learners improve their foundational skills before the opening of the next school year. The remediation and tutorial program runs from May 6 to June 3, 2026.

The program primarily focuses on assisting students who need support in reading. At Mabini National High School, around 92 students were expected to participate. However, only 23 learners were able to attend the said program.

According to the teachers handling the ARAL Program, one of the challenges encountered was reaching students who do not have access to social media platforms or mobile phones. Despite the low number of participants, teachers continue to extend their efforts in helping students enhance their reading skills through various activities such as activity sheets, picture analysis, and other engaging learning exercises.

The ARAL Program aims to provide struggling learners with the opportunity to strengthen their reading abilities and become more prepared for the upcoming school year. Through the dedication of teachers and the support of DepEd, the program continues to serve as an important initiative in addressing learning gaps among students.

08/05/2026

The Footprints School Publication SY 2025-2026

07/05/2026

01/04/2026

𝙈𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 11𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨, 8𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜-𝙐𝙥 𝙍𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙒𝘾 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤

Written by: Johnna Sabarita
Photos taken by: Johnna G. Sabarita, Jashley L. Guindulan, and Kristel Laranjo

Marking the end of a rigorous academic endeavor, Mabini National High School celebrated its 11th Commencement Exercises and 8th Moving-Up Rites on March 30, 2026 at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao. The event was held under this year’s theme: “Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character.”

The ceremony honored a total of 359 students who successfully met the requirements of their respective levels. The Senior High School program produced 115 graduates, consisting of 59 female and 56 male students, now prepared for higher education or the workforce. Moreover, a larger cohort of 244 completers—composed of 134 female and 110 male students—celebrated their transition to Senior High School.

The formal confirmation of graduates was led by Public Schools District Supervisor Roberto Binag, PhD. During the rites, the ceremony emphasized that these students are not just leaving with diplomas and certificates in hand but are moving forward as Filipinos prepared to take on leadership roles anchored in integrity and skill.

The ceremony took an inspiring turn with guest speaker Rev. Fr. Francis Flores, a proud alumnus of Batch 2011. The newly ordained priest won over the crowd by candidly reflecting on his own “mischievous” high school days at MNHS, proving that character is a journey of transformation rather than a destination of perfection.
Addressing the 359 students directly, Father Flores offered a heartfelt reminder of the faith and persistence required for the road ahead. “To our dear graduates and completers, as you take the next step on your journey, please do not give up,” he urged. “Ayaw pud ninyo kalimti ang Ginoo.”

Closing the ceremony, Principal III Milrose Yvette B. Gultiano reminded the students that Mabini would always be home. “Wherever life plants you, Mabini will always be here to welcome you,” she said. “Because once a Mabinian, always a Mabinian.”

26/03/2026

𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙞 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩-𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝘼𝙏

Written by: Johnna G. Sabarita

Mabini National High School reached another milestone as one of the selected schools in Davao City to administer the first-ever computer-based National Achievement Test (NAT) for Grade 12, held from March 9 to 18, 2026. Departing from the traditional method, Mabini strengthened its efforts to meet the required standards by ensuring that the computer laboratory was fully prepared and functional. Moreover, the school conducted thorough reviews to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for the examination.

According to School Testing Coordinator Ma’am Charlene L. Fernandez, the NAT aims to measure how well students have learned the expected competencies in senior high school, helping schools and the Department of Education identify strengths and areas for improvement. Additionally, the results inform decision-making, improve educational programs, and ensure that students are prepared for higher education, employment, and future opportunities.

Grade 12 students prepared through weeks of review. For Anne Escalante, this meant maintaining a strategic balance. “I focus more on the subjects where I know I am weak. “However, I make sure that I still pay attention to the subjects I am good at,” she shared. These review sessions were not limited to school hours, and Escalante also made use of online resources and reviewers to master difficult subjects.

Despite their grades not being affected, students like Escalante exerted effort to achieve their target scores, noting that the NAT helps them qualify for their desired courses.

As Grade 12 students move one step closer to graduation and their chosen paths, the successful implementation of the first-ever computer-based NAT reflects more than just an examination—it serves as a gateway to their future careers.