The Paragon

31/03/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | The 78th Recognition Rites is underway at the Social Hall of Dulag National High School, honoring students as they advance to the next level of their academic journey.

Lea A. Sombilon graced the occasion as guest speaker, delivering an inspiring message to the awardees.

📸 | Genesis Diola

28/03/2026

𝘚𝘗𝘌𝘌𝘊𝘏 𝘕𝘌𝘞𝘚 | 9𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴

𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐬: 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

“Success is not actually a linear thing,”

These were the words emphasized by keynote speaker Felicitos C. Villena Jr. as he shared an emotional and reflective speech during the 9th Commencement Exercises of Dulag National High School held at the Dulag Gymnasium.

Villena reflected on his humble beginnings, raised by a laundrywoman grandmother and a hardworking mother, he witnessed firsthand the struggles of poverty, which strengthened his belief that education is the key to breaking life’s limitations.

“Education is the only way we can break the cycle of poverty,” he stressed.

Villena urged graduates to embrace the reality that life is a continuous journey, where achievements open doors to greater opportunities and responsibilities ahead.

“The world out there is so much big. But our dreams are bigger. What you see yourself is what you will become 8 to 10 years from now,” he said.

The speaker further explained that success is not about competing with others but about recognizing one’s own strengths, noting that perseverance, consistency, and passion helped him overcome insecurities and challenges in his career.

“You don’t have to compete with other people—the only competition you need to beat is the last version of yourself,” Villena advised.

Villena further emphasized that long-term success depends on integrity, competence, and accountability, which are essential qualities in both personal and professional life.

“Integrity is about your reputation, about your name. Competence, honesty, accountability. If your character is questionable, in the long term, you will not survive,” he stated.

He concluded by encouraging graduates to believe in themselves and things that they might achieve in the future years.

“This is a beginning. The future really lies in you. Celebrate your success, your hard work. Congratulations.” Villena ended.

✍️ & 👩‍💻: Shana Venice Martija
📸: Lex Xykeiah Gallaron & Cassie de Veyra

27/03/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | The 11th Moving-Up Ceremony of the Class of 2026 is underway at the Dulag Cultural Center, marking students’ transition to the next academic level.

Dr. Rex Briones, Schools Division English Supervisor of Leyte, confirmed the list of completers.

13/03/2026

𝖨𝖭 𝖯𝖧𝖮𝖳𝖮𝖲 | 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

To evaluate the school’s emergency response and identify areas for improvement, an assessment meeting was held at the Science Laboratory room following the conduct of the 1st Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), March 12.

Led on the school’s side by School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (SDRRM) Coordinator Jesus E. Nuevas Jr., the meeting brought together assigned teachers, a representative from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and partner responders who participated in the drill.

During the discussion, SFO2 Glen Punzalan of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) presented key observations from the activity, citing concerns related to evacuation speed, line formation, silence during movement and overall response time.

The assessment was conducted through verbal observations, formal discussion, checklisting and a feedback session.

Participants noted that while the drill was generally successful, several aspects still require adjustments to improve emergency preparedness.

In line with the observance of Fire Prevention Month, Punzalan also shared fire safety reminders including the proper use of fire extinguishers and the appropriate response during fire incidents.

Among the recommendations raised during the meeting were the possible redesign of the evacuation area, stricter discipline during evacuation and the reinforcement or revision of existing procedures.

Punzalan also recommended that the school conduct drills not only during every NSED, but on a more regular basis suggesting at least monthly exercises to further strengthen preparedness and response.

📸 | Frances Alexis Asis
Nathaniel Kyle Tingzon

12/03/2026

𝖨𝖭 𝖯𝖧𝖮𝖳𝖮𝖲 | 𝐃𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐃

In Step for Safety

To strengthen preparedness for possible disasters and emergencies, Dulag National High School took part in the 1st Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 12, 3:30 p.m.

Initiated by the school’s School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (SDRRM) office under the leadership of Mr. Jesus E. Nuevas Jr., and with the assistance of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and local rescue personnel, the DNHS community carried out safety procedures observed during emergencies.

Activities included the duck, cover, and hold procedure, orderly evacuation to the designated evacuation area and a fire response simulation in which BFP personnel set up a controlled fire scenario that was extinguished by DNHS teachers using a fire extinguisher.

With all students, teachers, and school personnel present joining the activity, the drill highlighted the importance of disaster readiness, especially as DNHS is considered one of the most vulnerable schools in Dulag in the event of a strong earthquake.

Nuevas expressed his gratitude for the cooperation shown by the school community and emphasized the importance of sustaining such efforts to ensure continued preparedness for disasters.

“Thank you for your cooperation in helping maintain a safe and orderly school. I hope this continues so that we will always be prepared for disasters,” he said.

📸 | Nathaniel Kyle Tingzon
Angelito II Gigante

12/03/2026

𝖨𝖭 𝖯𝖧𝖮𝖳𝖮𝖲 | 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Excitement and cheers filled the Social Hall as students from the eleven Grade 10 sections showcased their routines during the Cheer Dance Exhibition yesterday.

Each section prepared and choreographed its own routine, presenting different styles and formations after about a month of practice.

Organized by the MAPEH Department as part of the students’ performance requirement for the school year, the performances included splits, frontflips, backflips, stunts and lifts with sections that introduced creative steps drawing noticeable reactions from the audience.

📸 | Nathaniel Kyle Tingzon
Genesis Diola
Frances Alexis Asis

15/02/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟭 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

An improvised clinic bed was replaced with hospital-grade equipment after Dulag National High School Batch 2001 alumni donated a standard adjustable hospital bed to the school clinic, February 13.

Formal turnover of the donation took place at the clinic through a brief ceremony that included the signing of official documents.

Designed for basic clinical care, the hospital bed features adjustable head and leg sections, side rails, lockable wheels, and a durable mattress platform to support safer patient positioning.

School administrators said these features improve comfort and allow better monitoring during medical observation, first aid, and emergency response.

Expected to benefit from the upgrade are students, teachers, and staff who require short-term or urgent medical attention on campus.

Present during the turnover were some members of the batch, including alumni who now serve as teachers at the school and others working as professional nurses.

Acceptance of the donation was led by school administrators and school principal Flora M. Pica, who emphasized the support of the alumni as well as the significance of the donation.

"The new clinic bed helps our school provide safer and more comfortable medical care, and we sincerely thank Batch 2001 for their generosity and continued commitment to the welfare of our school community,” Pica said.

Hosting duties for the 2026 Grand Alumni Homecoming will also be assumed by the batch following the school’s long-standing rotation among graduating batches.

𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘴
𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘻𝘰𝘯

13/02/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 💓

Students gathered at Dulag NHS Social Hall, where the Love Concert transformed the afternoon into a celebration of music and memory — bands performing with passion, voices rising in harmony, and the atmosphere alive with rhythm and romance. 🎸🎶

📷 | Xykeiah Baranda

13/02/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐉𝐨𝐲: 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 💘

Love truly blossomed at Dulag National High School as the Supreme Secondary Learner Government launched “Love Unveiled” on February 13, 2026. The celebration brought together students in a spirit of joy, unity, and appreciation, reminding everyone that Valentine’s Day is not only about romance but also about friendship, kindness, and the bonds that make our school community stronger. With laughter, heartfelt moments, and shared memories, the event unveiled the beauty of love in all its forms. 💌

📷 | Xykeiah Baranda

09/02/2026

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 | 𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚

As of 11:45 AM, 09 February 2026, the DOST-PAGASA has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 5-A due to the Shearline. Dulag, Leyte is included under the Orange Rainfall Warning, with flooding threatening low-lying areas and possible landslides in mountainous areas.

In accordance with DepEd Order No. 22, s. 2024, classes and school work are automatically suspended in areas placed under an Orange Rainfall Warning, all students are instructed to proceed home once it is safe to do so.

The public is further reminded to remain indoors, refrain from unnecessary travel, and stay informed through official advisories issued by DOST-PAGASA and local authorities.

Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 5 Amendment
Weather System: Shearline
Issued at 11:45 AM 09 February 2026

Red Warning: (Basey, Calbiga, Hinabangan, Marabut, Pinabacdao, SanSebastian, SantaRita, Villareal, Paranas), (Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, CityOfBorongan, CanAvid, Dolores, GeneralMacarthur, Giporlos, Hernani, Jipapad, Lawaan, Llorente, Maslog, Maydolong, Oras, Quinapondan, SanJulian, SanPolicarpo, Sulat and Taft)
Associated Hazard: SERIOUS FLOODING is expected in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.

Orange Warning: (CityOfCatbalogan, Daram, Jiabong, Matuguinao, Motiong, SanJoseDeBuan, Talalora, Tarangnan, Zumarraga, SanJorge, Pagsanghan), (Abuyog, Javier, Macarthur, LaPaz, Mayorga, TaclobanCity, Babatngon, SantaFe, Palo, Pastrana, Dulag, Tanauan, Tabontabon, Julita, Tolosa, Dagami and Burauen)
Associated Hazard: FLOODING IS THREATENING in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.

Yellow Warning: , (Jamindan, Mambusao), (Almagro, Gandara, SantaMargarita, SantoNiño, TagapulAn, CalbayogCity), (Sogod), (Mahaplag, CityOfBaybay, Inopacan, Merida, Isabel, Palompon, Villaba, MatagOb, OrmocCity, Leyte, Kananga, Capoocan, Carigara, Jaro, Barugo, SanMiguel, Tunga, Alangalang, Albuera), (Guiuan, Mercedes and Salcedo)
Associated Hazard: FLOODING IS POSSIBLE in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.

Meanwhile, Light to Moderate with occasionally Heavy rains are expected over (Aborlan, Rizal), (Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, LauaAn, Bugasong, Valderrama, SanRemigio), (Bingawan, CityOfPassi, Lemery), (Panitan), (Cauayan, CityOfSipalay, Candoni, HinobaAn, Hinigaran, LaCastellana, Pontevedra, LaCarlotaCity, SanEnrique, Pulupandan, Valladolid, BagoCity, Murcia, SalvadorBenedicto, Toboso, CityOfEscalante, Manapla, CityOfVictorias, EnriqueB.Magalona), (Libagon, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Bontoc), (Hilongos, Bato, Hindang, Matalom), (SanRemigio, CityOfBogo, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Borbon, Sogod and Tuburan) within the next 1 to 2 hours.

The above conditions are being experienced in (PuertoPrincesaCity, Narra, Quezon, Kalayaan), (Tapaz, Dumalag, Dumarao, Cuartero, Dao, Sigma, SapiAn, Ivisan, MaAyon, Pontevedra, PresidentRoxas), (Sara), (Ilog, CityOfKabankalan, CityOfHimamaylan, Binalbagan, Isabela, MoisesPadilla, SanCarlosCity, Calatrava, SagayCity, CadizCity, BacolodCity, CityOfTalisay, SilayCity), (Silago, SaintBernard, SanJuan, Anahawan), (Calubian, SanIsidro, Tabango), , (Madridejos, Bantayan, SantaFe, Daanbantayan, Medellin, SanFrancisco, Poro, Tudela and Pilar) which may persist within 2 to 3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 02:00 PM Today.

05/02/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐊 | 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)

As Tropical Storm Basyang approaches, Mayor Jade Agullo has announced the suspension of classes tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026, at all public and private schools in the municipality of Dulag, due to the anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

He also urged residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions as the storm continues to intensify.

Students are advised to remain indoors, stay safe and monitor weather updates from sources such as PAGASA and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Let’s all remain alert and prioritize safety above all.