CLASS OF 2026, GRADUATED! 

By: Dustin Kim O. Migullas

The Tigasao ES Mini Covered Court was filled with a sense of pride and fulfillment as Tigasao Elementary School celebrated its 30th Graduation Ceremony on March 27, 2026.Under the theme "Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character," the event marked a significant milestone for the Class of 2026, highlighting their readiness to face the challenges of secondary education equipped with both academic excellence and moral integrity.Under the theme "Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character," the event marked a significant milestone for the Class of 2026, highlighting their readiness to face the challenges of secondary education equipped with both academic excellence and moral integrity.The ceremony was graced by a distinguished delegation of education leaders and local officials, led by Dr. Fernando E. Dones Jr., Education Program Supervisor in Araling Panlipunan, and Reiner Oraliza, Education Program Specialist II. Joining them were Ferosana D. Tesiorna, Senior Education Program Specialist for Human Resource Development, and Dr. Marites M. Petallo, Public Schools District Supervisor, whose presence emphasized the division's support for the graduates. School Principal III Dr. Marietta P. Tagalo welcomed the guests alongside local leaders Hon. Jannette G. Macalos, Barangay Captain, and Hon. Annabelle D. Salvaloza of the Education Committee, highlighting a unified community effort in celebrating the academic milestone of the Class of 2026.The 1:30 PM ceremony featured the distribution of diplomas to the graduating class, many of whom have demonstrated exceptional resilience through years of evolving learning modalities. The speakers emphasized that "Competence" represents the skills mastered within the classroom, while "Character" reflects the core Filipino values of being Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa.As the 30th batch of graduates, the Class of 2026 joins a long legacy of Tigasao ES alumni. The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt graduation song, serving as a final salute to their alma mater before they embark on their new journeys as Grade 7 students this coming school year.