Polangui General Comprehensive High School
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| Polangui General Comprehensive High School Pangkalahatang Mataas na Paaralang Komprehensibo ng Polangui | |
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Centro Occidental | |
| Coordinates | 13°17′32″N 123°29′08″E / 13.29222°N 123.48556°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1948 |
| Principal | Lourdes R. Bigcas, Ed.D |
| Year Levels | Grades 7 to 12 |
| Number of students | approx. 4,000 |
| Language | English, Filipino |
| Campus | 48,708 sq.m. |
| Color(s) | White Gray Blue |
| Nickname | PG |
| Newspaper | The Courier (English) Ang Taga-Ulat (Filipino) |
| Hymn | PGCHS Hymn |
| March | PGCHS March |
Polangui General Comprehensive High School (PGCHS) is the flagship secondary school of the municipality of Polangui and one of the leading schools in the province of Albay. It has an average population of 4,000 students. PGCHS has 7 present curricula. It is located along the Buhi-Polangui Road at Purok Earth, Centro Occidental, Polangui, Albay; having a total service area of 48,708 square meters. It is 39.1 kilometers away from the Department of Education (DepEd) Albay Division Office.
PGCHS is a cluster center for all private and public schools in the municipalities of Polangui, Oas, Libon, the city of Ligao and Bato, Camarines Sur. It is also one of the 54 regional leader schools in the country. As a leader school, it serves as a center for training and development of materials and staff in Home Management, Information Technology, Communication Arts, Sciences, and Social Studies.
History
Polangui General Comprehensive High School traces its humble beginning as Albay High School of Polangui (AHSP). It started its operation in 1948 and was one of the four Albay High Schools in the province of Albay. The three of which are the Albay High School of Guinobatan (now Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School), the Albay High School of Legazpi (now Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School) and the Albay High School of Tabaco (now Tabaco National High School). Enrolment was initially at 234 students, with nine teachers, a clerk and a janitor. Mr. Sisenando Reantaso was its first school head. In 1953, Mr. Victor Pineda became its principal.
For about two years, AHSP held classes in the municipal building and in a rented house. Thereafter, it acquired a site in Barangay Centro Occidental, along the Buhi-Polangui provincial road going to Barangay Lidong. The site was a 66,607 square meter lot purchased from Mr. Eleuterio Basquiñez with funds generated by the PTA through representation of the municipal council per Resolution No. 76 passed on August 14, 1953. The Provincial Government by Resolution No. 141 validated said sale on September 3, 1953.
Of the total area, 17,899 square meters (Lot 2) provided campus for the School for Philippine Craftsmen (now Bicol University Polangui Campus) under authority of Resolution No. 93 approved November 13, 1956 by the municipal council of Polangui, duly certified and concurred with by the Division Superintendent of Schools, Pastor Escalante, on February 12, 1959.
Mrs. Aurora R. Encisa ascended to principalship from 1963 through 1980. It was during her term when President Diosdado P. Macapagal signed Republic Act 3993[1] into law on June 18, 1964; transforming AHSP into Polangui General Comprehensive High School (PGCHS), a national secondary school. The "new" school was patterned after the comprehensive high schools in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It was to be a community school offering a wide range of subjects aimed at meeting the diversified interests and needs of both students and community. It was also during Mrs. Encisa's time when PGCHS held its first extension classes in Ponso, Polangui in 1965. During the school year 1972–1973, extension classes were opened in Oas. But in 1984, the latter was phased out to give way to the foundation of the Oas Polytechnic School. Earlier though, in 1978–1979, an extension school was set up in Balogo, a barangay of Oas in the northern mountain ranges of the province. And in 1991, another extension school was established in La Medalla, Polangui.
Mr. Vicente Batbat provided an administrative transition from 1980 to 1981 when Mrs. Encisa left due to a promotion. In 1982, Mrs. Felicitas Ll. Olondriz assumed the position as Principal III. Upon her retirement in 1996, Mr. Wilfredo E. Pura took over. In 2004, Mrs. Coreta O. Marollano became principal after the retirement of Mr. Pura, but also left the year after for retirement. In 2005, PGCHS was under new administration with principal, Osias S. Monforte. It was during his term when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo transformed all barangay high schools to National High Schools, thus making all PGCHS’ extension schools a school of their own.
From 2010 to 2015, the school was under the supervision of Dr. Sancita B. Peñarubia, subsequent to Mr. Monforte's departure due to a promotion. At the time, Dr. Peñarubia acts as Officer-in-Charge concurrent to her official designation as Education Program Supervisor for Mathematics of the Division of Albay. She was then followed by Dr. Emma R. Morasa who served as principal from 2015 to 2018, then by Dr. Alice R. Lim from 2018 to 2019. At present, the school is administered by Dr. Lourdes R. Bigcas.
PGCHS is on a sprawling campus with almost 4,500 students, 142 regular teachers and employees, 2 librarians, a school nurse, a five-man security unit, a five-man janitorial and messengerial team, complemented with an accounting, clerical and property office with six employees, one driver, contractuals and casuals.
| Past School Administrators |
| Sisenando Reantaso, 1948 - 1953 |
| Victor Pineda, 1953 - 1963 |
| Aurora R. Encisa, 1963 - 1981 |
| Vicente Batbat (OIC), 1981 - 1981 |
| Felicitas Ll. Olondriz, 1982 - 1996 |
| Wilfredo E. Pura, 1996 - 2004 |
| Coreta O. Marollano, 2004 - 2005 |
| Osias S. Monforte, 2005 - 2010 |
| Sancita B. Peñarubia (OIC), 2010 - 2015 |
| Emma R. Morasa, 2015 - 2018 |
| Alice R. Lim, 2018 - 2019 |
| Lourdes R. Bigcas, 2019 - present |
Vision
Dynamic, academically-competent and upright students responsive to the general welfare of their fellowmen.
Mission
The PGCHS commits itself to provide the youth of secondary school age an education that shall mold every young boy or girl into a spiritually, morally, physically and socially upright citizen and a disciplined and literate member of the community.
Objectives
As embodied in the PGCHS Educational Development Plan, the PGCHS works towards the attainment of the following general objectives:
- To continue promoting the objectives of elementary education and to discover and enhance the different aptitude and interests of the students to prepare them for higher education and the world of work;
- To develop proper values and attitudes necessary for personal, community and national development;
- To improve educational leadership, planning and management capabilities of school managers, teaching and non-teaching personnel;
- To strengthen integration and linkages with other institutions and agencies for better coordination in the implementation of government thrusts and programs;
- To utilize not only the formal methods but also the non-formal methods of delivery of educational services.
Administrative and supervisory staff
| Name | Designation |
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| Lourdes R. Bigcas | Principal IV |
| Marifi M. Asanza | Assistant Principal II |
| Loida S. Nas | HT-VI, English |
| Gladys S. Banaag | HT-VI, Science and Technology |
| Editha R. Armeña | HT-VI, Mathematics |
| Marlyn B. Hernandez | HT-II, Filipino |
| Ma. Deanna S. Salalima | HT-III, Araling Panlipunan |
| Edwin C. de los Angeles | HT-III, MAPEH |
| Agnes P. Bondoy | HT-III, Values Education |
| Domingo S. Salceda | OIC, TLE |
| Ma. Luz N. Saminiano | Administrative Officer IV |
| Maria Nimfa R. Rayel | Guidance Counselor |
| Jocelyn B. Ravalo | Guidance Counselor |
Present curricula
The school's present curricula is based on the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum (K-12 BEC). The implementation of the program is pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 signed by President Benigno Aquino III on May 15, 2013.
The overall design of Grades 1 to 12 curriculum follows the spiral approach across subjects by building on the same concepts developed in increasing complexity and sophistication starting from grade school. Teachers are expected to use the spiral/progression approach in teaching competencies.[2]
Subjects are taught from the simplest concepts to more complicated concepts through grade levels in spiral progression. As early as elementary, students gain knowledge in areas such as Biology, Geometry, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Algebra. This ensures a mastery of knowledge and skills after each level.[3]
Junior high school program (Grades 7-10)
- The program has an enriched Science, Mathematics and English curriculum in addition to the standard requirements of the secondary education curriculum.
- It provides additional enrichment material for Science and Technology, Mathematics and Earth Science.
- They must maintain a final grade of not less than 80% in all subjects.
| Subjects | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 |
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| Science | General Science | Biology | Chemistry | Advanced Physics |
| Mathematics | Elementary Algebra | Intermediate Algebra | Advanced Algebra | Trigonometry, Precalculus & Calculus |
| English | Grammar and Philippine Literature | Grammar and Afro-Asian Literature | Grammar and American Literature | Grammar and World Literature |
| Filipino | Pag-unawa | Gramatika | Panitikang Pilipino | Panitikang Asyano |
| Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) | Philippine History and Government | Asian History | World History | Economics |
| Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health (MAPEH) | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 7 | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 8 | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 9 | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health 10, Citizenship Advancement Training I (CAT I) |
| Edukasyon sa Pagpapahalaga1 (Values Education) | Values Education (Sarili) | Values Education (Kapwa) | Values Education (Lipunan) | Values Education (Diyos) |
| Information and Communication Technology (Technology and Livelihood Education) | Basic Computer Education; Computer History; Computer Basics; Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint literacy) | Intermediate Computer Education (Photo Editing; HTML Website creation; Desktop Publishing) | Advanced Computer Education (Website creation and management; Photo Editing; Bookkeeping) | Advanced Computer Education (Website creation, management and publishing; XHTML, HTML, JavaScript; Basic Computer Programming in C language) |
| Science electives | Earth Science2 | Research I | Conceptual Physics, Biotechnology |
Advanced Chemistry, Research II |
| Math electives | Basic Statistics | Advanced Statistics, Geometry |
Revised Basic Education Curriculum (RBEC)
- This is a regular curriculum with special features for students whose needs are preparation for higher learning and gainful employment
| Subjects | First year | Second year | Third year | Fourth year |
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| Science | General Science | Biology | Chemistry | Physics |
| Mathematics | Elementary Algebra | Intermediate Algebra | Geometry | Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics |
| English | Grammar and Philippine Literature | Grammar and Afro-Asian Literature | Grammar and American Literature | Grammar and World Literature |
| Filipino | Pag-unawa | Gramatika | Panitikang Pilipino | Panitikang Asyano |
| Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) | Philippine History and Government | Asian History | World History | Economics |
| Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health (MAPEH) | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health I | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health II | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health III | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health IV, Citizenship Advancement Training I (CAT I) |
| Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) | Agriculture, Home Economics, Drafting and Entrepreneurship | Agriculture, Home Economics, Drafting and Entrepreneurship | Agriculture, Baking, Electronics, Dressmaking, Cosmetology, Entrepreneurship and Drafting | Basic Computer Literacy, Agriculture, Culinary arts, Electronics, Entrepreneurship, Home Economics, Cosmetology, Baking, Drafting and Dressmaking |
| Edukasyon sa Pagpapahalaga (Values Education) | Values Education (Sarili) | Values Education (Kapwa) | Values Education (Lipunan) | Values Education (Diyos) |
Special Program in the Arts (SPA)
- The program provides special curriculum offerings for the development of talents and interest in visual arts, creative writing in English and Filipino, music, theatre arts, dance arts in addition to the standard requirements of the secondary education curriculum.
- Special Program in the Arts envisions an excellent young artist with aesthetic potential and renewed spiritually committed to the preservation of Filipino Culture and heritage. Its objective is to develop students with special inclination to music, visual arts, theatre arts, media arts and dance. It was formally introduced in June 2005, with the pioneering batch graduating in 2009.
Special Program in Sports (SPS)
- Special Program in Sports (SPS) is in line with the efforts of the Department of Education to institutionalize a program that will identify/discover students with potential talent in sports and hone their skills for higher levels of athletic competitions. It was formally introduced in June 2012, with the pioneering batch graduating in 2018.
Alternative Learning System (ALS)
- This program aims to provide alternative mode of delivering secondary education. It puts premium on independent, self-pacing and flexible study to reach learners who are unable to start or complete secondary education due to problem of time, distance, education design, physical impairment, financial difficulties or family problems.
- The Alternative Learning System is learner-centered and makes use of a wide range of teaching/learning strategies through combination of print and non-print media.
Late Afternoon Class (LAC)
Senior high school program (Grades 11-12)
Academic Track
| Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Strand | Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand | General Academic Strand (GAS) |
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| Applied Economics | Creative Writing/Malikhaing Pagsulat | Pre-Calculus | Humanities 1 |
| Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems | Basic Calculus | Humanities 2 |
| Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management 1 | Creative Nonfiction | General Biology 1 | Social Science 1 |
| Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management 2 | Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture | General Biology 2 | Applied Economics |
| Business Math | Philippine Politics and Governance | General Physics 1 | Organization and Management |
| Business Finance | Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship | General Physics 2 | Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction |
| Organization and Management | Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences | General Chemistry 1 and 2 | Elective 1 (from any Track/Strand) |
| Principles of Marketing | Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences | Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity | Elective 2 (from any Track/Strand) |
| Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity i.e. Business Enterprise Simulation | Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity | Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity |
Arts and Design Track
| Creative Industries I: Arts and Design Appreciation and Production |
| Creative Industries II: Performing Arts |
| Physical and Personal Development in the Arts |
| Developing Filipino Identity in the Arts |
| Integrating the Elements and Principles of Organization in the Arts |
| Leadership and Management in Different Arts Fields |
| Apprenticeship and Exploration of Different Arts Fields (Media Arts and Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Dance, Music, Theater) |
| Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity |
| Performing Arts Production |
| Exhibit for Arts Production (Media Arts and Visual Arts, Literary Arts) |
Sports Track
| Safety and First Aid |
| Human Movement |
| Fundamentals of Coaching |
| Sports Officiating and Activity Management |
| Fitness, Sports and Recreation Leadership |
| Psychosocial Aspects of Sports and Exercise |
| Fitness Testing and Basic Exercise Programming |
| Practicum (in-campus) |
| Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity i.e. Apprenticeship (off-campus) |
Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track
| Home Economics Strand | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Strand | Agri-Fishery Arts Strand | Industrial Arts Strand |
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| Hairdressing | Computer Programming |
Agricrop Production
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Automotive Servicing |
| Tailoring | Medical Transcription |
Animal Production
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Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning |
| Caregiving | Animation |
Fish Production
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Consumer Electronics Servicing |
| Food and Beverage Services | Electrical Installation and Maintenance | ||
| Bread and Pastry Production | Shielded Metal-Arc Welding | ||
| Housekeeping | Carpentry | ||
| Tour Guiding Services | Plumbing | ||
| Tourism Promotion Services | Tile Setting | ||
| Attractions and Theme Parks Tourism | |||
| Handicraft |
Homeroom sections
There are 77 homerooms as of School Year 2013-2014.3
| Curriculum | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Total |
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| Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP) |
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8 |
| Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) |
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54 |
| Special Program in the Arts (SPA) |
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7 |
| Special Program in Sports (SPS) |
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4 | ||
| Late Afternoon Class (LAC) |
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4 |
| Total | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 77 |
Student programs and services
In line with its objectives of developing a well-rounded personality of Polangui General Comprehensive High School, the school maintains the following facilities and implements the following services:
Guidance services
Formal guidance counseling services as well as informal guidance counseling are provided to the students through frequent, cordial and simulating contacts.
The Guidance Office is located on the left portion of the Main Building, beside the Cashier's Office.
Prefect of discipline
This office is directly in charge of discipline. The coordinator and members are responsible for the discipline of students and investigation of violation of school rules and regulations. They recommend penalties to the principal.
PGCHS' prefect of discipline is Mr. Wilfredo R. Locsin. His office is located in front of the PTA Office, near the students' pavilion.
Library services
Books in the library are available on open shelves. Students can use them freely. Books should be returned to their respective shelves after use.
The school library is located at the second floor of the Marcos Building, in front of the SOF Building.
Computer laboratory
The PGCHS computer laboratory boasts of its modernism, equipped with more than 30 computer units and an in-house E-Library. These laboratories provide services to the students during their classes in computer and in the computer-aided instruction.
The computer laboratory and E-Library are located at the first floor of the Marcos Building, in front of the SOF Building.
Health services
To promote good health and well-being of the students, the school provides first aid in emergency cases.
The school nurse is Mrs. Neri S. Lubi. The school medical clinic is located at the ground floor of the AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Building.
Food services
Good nutrition is essential to student's growth, development and achievement. The school canteen provides these services. It serves the food and nutritional needs of the students like snacks, lunch, breakfast, and school supplies.
The school canteen also serves as a laboratory for Home Economics, retail trade and in the incidental teaching of health and nutrition. It provides hands-on training for students on planning, purchasing, handling and storage, preparation, serving and sale on safe and nutritious meals.
The school canteen is located beside the SOF Building (Foodmart), behind the ESF Building (FEWP Canteen) and near the JICA Building (YECS Canteen).
Science laboratory
The science laboratory provide services both for Science teachers and students to help facilitate the learning of Science and Technology courses. They provide laboratory facilities that would create proper atmosphere conductive for science investigation and in the preparation, distribution and the use of science equipment and supplies in their demonstration class, individual or group experiments and projects.
The PGCSH science laboratory is located at the ground floor of the ESF Building.
TLE laboratories
These laboratories provide services to the students in TLE classes in the four curricular areas:
- Home Economics
- Agriculture
- Industrial Arts
- Entrepreneurship
Religious services
To enrich the classroom experiences and to develop in the students the desired values and attitudes as persons, the campus ministries in the different religious sectors provide services for worshiping and living. To attain these goals, they conduct prayer sessions, class formation, Eucharistic celebration, meditations and readings of magazine, Bible and pamphlets in the Meditation Garden located at the back of the left wing of the main building.
The school chapel is located in front of the Main Building, near the basketball court.
Student organizations
| Organization | President | Adviser |
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| Supreme Student Government (SSG) | Edison Buenconsejo | Mr. John Lester Rellama |
| The Courier | Plinth Juderei Ced (Editor-in-Chief) | Mrs. Genebieve Sabile |
| Ang Taga-Ulat | Judy Anne Sardona (Punong Patnugot) | Mrs. Waylene T. Sambitan |
| Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) | Mrs. Cynthia B. Alipon | |
| PGCHS Varsity | Mr. Allan Roncesvalles | |
| Drum and Lyre Corps | Kyle Kristorei San Juan | Mr. Francis John Alcasid |
| Citizenship Advancement Training | Vince Jay Seda (Company Commander) | Mr. Wilfredo R. Locsin |
| Rondalla Band | None | Mrs. Rosa M. De los Angeles |
| Math Club | Mr. Ryan R. Raguero | |
| English Club | ||
| Science Club | Mrs. Baby Esther C. Sy | |
| Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Filipino | Yvonne Fabellar | Mrs. Elynor S. Dura |
| UNESCO Club | ||
| MAPEH Club | Janine Ampao | |
| Values Education Club | Alexander Cezar | |
| ICT Society | Jessa Navarette | Mrs. Leah Jessica S. Venus |
| TLE Club | Kyle Kristorei San Juan | |
| Student Technologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines (STEP) Club | ||
| Youth Entrepreneurship and Cooperativism in Schools (YECS) Club | ||
| Little Doctors and Nurses Club | Iah Maybell Charm Arnoco | Mrs. Nery S. Lubi |
| Grade 7 Barangay Organization | Paulene Joy Ced | |
| Grade 8 Barangay Organization | Kristel Ramos | |
| Grade 9 Barangay Organization | Glicel Bobier | Mrs. Milagros Espino |
| Senior Barangay Organization | Arnel Salalima | Mrs. Rowena Parado |
Non-student organizations
| Organization | President |
|---|---|
| AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Association | Romeo M. Jocson |
| Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) | |
| Faculty and Employees Welfare Plan (FEWP) |
Student awards and achievements
Mathematics
- Champion-2015 Division Mathematics Competition (Game Showcase)
- Held at Martial O. Rañola Memorial School, Guinobatan Albay.
Awardees were Cindy Mariscotes and Xeric Cedo
- 2nd Place-2015 Division Mathematics Competition (Puzzle Showcase)
- Held at Martial O. Rañola Memorial School, Guinobatan Albay.
Awardees were Dave Angelo Sales and Jemarah Sabio
- 2nd Place-2015 Division Mathematics Competition (Device Showcase)
- Held at Martial O. Rañola Memorial School, Guinobatan Albay.
Awardees were Zoe Sarte and Christine Pernicita
- 2nd Place- 2014 Division Mathematics Competition (Device Showcase)
- Held at Malabog National High School. Awardees were Aldrin John Saberola and Dorina Patrimonio.
- 2nd Place- 2014 Division Mathematics Competition (Puzzle Showcase)
- Held at Malabog National High School. Awardees were Debbie Ann Competente and Francis Basquinez.
- 3rd Place- 2012 Division Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge
- Winners were Jessa Mae Navarrete and Abraham Joel Rayel.
- Champion- 2009 Division Mathematics Competition
- Held at Malabog National High School, Daraga, Albay
- Champion- 2008 Division Mathematics Competition
- Held at Malabog National High School, Daraga, Albay
- Champion- 2007 Division Mathematics Competition
- Held at Malabog National High School, Daraga, Albay
- Champion- 2006 Division Mathematics Competition
- Held at Malabog National High School, Daraga, Albay
- Champion- 2005 Division Mathematics Competition
- Held at Malabog National High School, Daraga, Albay
- Champion- 2005 Division Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge
- Winners were Jovel Nabia and John Emman Sarsale. Held at MORMS, Guinobatan, Albay.
- Champion- 2004 Division Mathematics Competition
- Held at MORMS, Guinobatan, Albay
Science and technology
- 1st Placer- 2014 Division Science Quiz Level II
- Winner was Maria Jamaica Columbres
- 2nd Placer- 2014 Regional Science Quiz Level II
- Awardee was Maria Jamaica Columbres
- 1st Placer- 2010 Division Science Quiz Level I, II, and IV
Frank Arven Miralpis, Raymond Tan, and Richard Dean delos Santos respectively.
- 1st Placer- 2009 Division Science Quiz Level II
- Kaicere Lucila
- 2nd Placer- 2009 Regional Science Quiz Level II
- Judy Ann Camu
- Champion- 2009 Division Science Competition
- Held at Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School (MORMS), Guinobatan, Albay
- Champion- 2008 Division Science Competition
- Held at Malabog National High School, Daraga, Albay
- Champion- 2007 Division Science Competition
- Held at Malabog National High School, Daraga, Albay
Campus journalism
The Courier
- MART HANS LEMUEL SAMBITAN- 1st place, Copyreading and Headline Writing (English), Regional Schools Press Conference (SY 2017-2018)
- ULYSON BUERE- 1st place Science and Health writing during the cluster schools press conference (SY 2014-12015) 2nd place science and health writing during the division schools press conference (SY 2014-2015)
- 2nd Place, Best Editorial Page, Best Feature/Literary Page, 3rd Best Sports Page and 6th Best News Page- 2004 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC) Group Contest (Bracket B)
- 6th Best Science and Health Page- 2002 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) at General Santos City
- Best DevCom Page- 2000 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Best News Page and Best Science and Health Page- 1999 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
Ang Taga-Ulat
- JUDY ANNE SARDONA (pagsulat sa agham at teknolohiya)- nakamit ang ikalawang pwesto sa cluster schools press conference, division schools press conference at regional schools press conference (SY 2014- 2015)
- MARGA JOYCE SAYSON (pagsulat ng lathalain)- nakamit ang ikalimang pwesto sa cluster schools press conference at ikalawang pwesto sa division schools pressconference (2014-2015)
- Panlima sa Pinakamahusay na Pahina sa Balita- 2005 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC), Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
- Pinakamahusay na Pahina sa Balita at Editoryal at Pangalawa sa Pinakamahusay na Layout at Isports- 2004 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Pinakamahusay na Pahina sa Editoryal, Agham at Kalusugan- 2001 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Pangalawa sa Pinakamahusay na Pahina sa Lathalain at Panitikan- 2000 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
Combined achievements
- Winners- 2012 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Held at PGCHS, Polangui, Albay. Winners were Ma. Celina Joy Saquido (News Writing-Filipino) and Maria Jan Zhyra Bonit. Both were qualifiers to the 2013 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) at Ormoc City.
- Winners- 2010 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Held at Marcial O. Ranola Memorial School, Guinobatan, Albay. Winners were Rhod Jeran S. Sabater (1st Place, News Writing-English) and Paul Steven Ced (1st Place, Editorial Cartooning-Filipino). Both were qualifiers to the 2011 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.
- Champion- 2010 Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC)
- Held at PGCHS, Polangui, Albay
- Champion- 2010 Cluster Secondary Schools Press Conference (CSSPC)
- Held at PGCHS, Polangui, Albay
- Winners- 2009 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Held at Tabaco City National High School, Tabaco City. Winners were Joel E. Sabio, Jr (1st Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing-English), Joyce Hanna R. Regondola (2nd Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing-Filipino) and Samantha Louise R. Bigcas (3rd Place, Sports Writing-Filipino). All were qualifiers to the 2010 National Schools Press Conference at Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
- Champion- 2009 Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC)
- Held at Malilipot National High School (MNHS), Malilipot, Albay
- Champion- 2009 Cluster Secondary Schools Press Conference (CSSPC)
- Held at Libon Agro Industrial High School (LAIHS), Libon, Albay
- Champion- 2008 Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC)
- Held at PGCHS, Polangui, Albay
- Champion- 2008 Cluster Secondary Schools Press Conference (CSSPC)
- Held at PGCHS, Polangui, Albay
- Winners- 2007 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Winners were Kim Samaniego (1st Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing-English) and Joyce Hanna R. Regondola (2nd Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing-Filipino). Both were qualifiers to the 2008 National Schools Press Conference at Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
- Winners- 2006 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Winner is Joyce Hanna R. Regondola (3rd Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing-Filipino). Regondola was a qualifier to the 2007 National Schools Press Conference at Baguio.
- Winners- 2005 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- Held at Camarines Sur National High School, Naga City. Winners were Armae Jane Malinis (1st Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing-Filipino) and Marie Sunshine Fung (3rd Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing-English). Both were qualifiers to the 2006 National Schools Press Conference at Kalibo, Aklan.
Student leadership
- Students Excellence in Academics and Leadership (SEAL) 2012 (Ten Most Outstanding Students of Albay)
- Awarded to Rei Monicca O. Ced (2013 Class Valedictorian-ESEP)
- Students Excellence in Academics and Leadership (SEAL) 2010 (Ten Most Outstanding Students of Albay)
- Awarded to Rhod Jeran S. Sabater (2011 Class Valedictorian-ESEP), Micah O. Madrelejos and Antonette R. Reburiano[4][5]
- Students Excellence in Academics and Leadership (SEAL) 2009 (Ten Most Outstanding Students of Albay)
- Awarded to Joel E. Sabio, Jr. (2010 Class Valedictorian-ESEP) and Kate P. Samaniego (2010 Class Salutatorian-ESEP)[6][7]
Research and development
- 3rd Place- 2012 Regional Intel Philippines Science Fair
- Held at Guinobatan, Albay. Winners were Ivan Kim De Asis, Cathy Albiola and Christian Joel Alipon.
- 2nd Place- 2012 Division Intel Philippines Science Fair (Biological Science-Individual Category)
- Held at Daraga National High School. Winner was Ma. Celina Joy Saquido.
- 1st Place- 2011 Bicol Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (BRICE)
- Held at the Pacific Mall Entertainment Plaza, Legazpi City on October 18–20. Awarded to Alfred John M. Malinis for his project, "Abaca Wastes Profile: Basis for Innovating New Technologies"
- 2nd Place- 2011 Bicol Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (BRICE)
- Held at the Pacific Mall Entertainment Plaza, Legazpi City on October 18–20. Awarded to Ruby Patricia Maronilla, Emmanuel Sabanal, Paul Fabienne Sevilla, Pauleen Banaag and Bernadette Samaniego for their project, "Mulching Effect of Pomelo Rind Pith to Pechay".
Music and arts
- Finalist- 2012 National Music Competition for Young Artists
- Held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Contestant was Elaine Reodique.
- 2nd Place- 2012 6th Division Diskarte sa EsP (Poster Making Contest)
- Winner was Paul Steven Ced.
- Finalist- 2012 GSP Southern Luzon Yuletide Fun Galore (Vocal Solo)
- Held at Lucena City. Contestant was Elaine Reodique.
Social studies
- 2nd Place- 2012 Bicol Arts Festival (Extemporaneous Speaking)
- Held at Legazpi City. Winner was Jess Salvador Besa.
- 3rd Place- 2015 4th Basic Economics Quiz Competition
- Held at BU College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. Awardees were Arzel John Chicogo, Kate Margie Bonilla and Debbie Ann Competente
Filipino
- Unang Pwesto- 2014 Pandibisyong Tagisan ng Talino sa Wika at Panitikan
- Idinaos sa Marcial O. Ranola Memorial School, Guinobatan, Albay. Iginawad kina Debbie Ann Competente, Roderica Regoris, Maria Jamaica Columbres at Tomas Arnedo
- Ikalawang Pwesto- 2014 Panrehiyong Tagisan ng Talino sa Wika at Panitikan
- Idinaos sa Iriga Central School, Iriga City. Iginawad kina Debbie Ann Competente, Roderica Regoris, Maria Jamaica Columbres at Tomas Arnedo
Technology and livelihood education
Information and communication technology
Values education
- 2nd Place- 9th Pambansang Tagis-Talino sa Edukasyon sa Pagpapahalaga
- Held at Stotsenberg, Clark, Pampanga on November 25–27, 2011. Awarded to Kaicere Lucila, Fiena Mae Echon and Rei Monicca Ced.
- 1st Place- 8th Pandebisyong Diskarte sa Pagpapakatao (Git-aral)
- Held at Balogo National High School on November 14, 2014. Awarded to Yvette Twinkle R. Arnaiz.
- 3rd Place- 8th Pandebisyong Diskarte sa Pagpapakatao (Usapang Kaibigan)
- Held at Balogo National High School on November 14, 2014. Awarded to Collin B. Aguila.
- 3rd Place- 8th Pandebisyong Diskarte sa Pagpapakatao (Extempo)
- Held at Balogo National High School on November 14, 2014. Awarded to Rostum Galvez.
Pageantry
Sports
- Silver Medalists- 2012 4th Mission Cup National Taekwondo Championship
- Held at Cainta, Rizal. Winners were Aldrin Madrelejos and Emmanuel Osorio.
- Bronze Medalists- 2012 4th Mission Cup National Taekwondo Championship
- Held at Cainta, Rizal. Winners were Ernesto Selmo, Fidel Christian Esmama, Christopher Saberola and Aina Shane Samaniego.
Teacher awards and recognition
Complete list of teacher awards and recognition will be posted as soon as possible. Please be patient. Thanks.
Institutional awards
Complete list of institutional awards will be posted as soon as possible. Please be patient. Thanks.
Notable events hosted
- 2006 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
- 9th Division Youth Congress in August 2007
- 2008 Cluster Secondary Schools Press Conference (CSSPC)
- 2008 Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC)
- 2009 Division STEP Skills Development and Competition
- 2011 Division Science Competitions
- 2012 Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC)
Order of valedictorians and salutatorians
| Year Graduated | ESEP | BEC | SPA |
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| 2015 | Kate Margie S. Bonilla (Valedictorian)
Alexander B. Cezar (Salutatorian) |
Debbie Ann D. Competente (Valedictorian)
Aldrin John A. Saberola (Salutatorian) |
Ronna Mae B. Salturio (Valedictorian)
Ma. Divina Francia S. Sarcia (Salutatorian) |
| 2014 | Ma. Celina Joy Saquido (Valedictorian)
Danica Mae Beruno (Salutatorian) |
Johann James Sabater (Salutatorian) |
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| 2013 | Rei Monicca O. Ced (Valedictorian)
Niña Paola B. Nolasco (Salutatorian) |
Alexander Ian R. Layson (Valedictorian)
Bianca R. Mendoza (Salutatorian) |
Rachel B. Ariño (Valedictorian)
Mell Kimberly B. Benitez (Salutatorian) |
| 2012 | Brian A. Brinces (Valedictorian)
Jalou Elsbeth B. Jarlego (Salutatorian) |
Ruby Patricia R. Maronilla (Valedictorian)
Bernadette S. Samaniego (Salutatorian) |
Margie Joy C. Red (Valedictorian)
Andrew O. Refareal (Salutatorian) |
| 2011 | Rhod Jeran S. Sabater (Valedictorian)
Saberina I. Saberon (Salutatorian) |
Hershein B. Tan (Valedictorian)
Rowel S. Ramos (Salutatorian) |
Irish M. Sergio (Valedictorian)
Liezel Ann B. Recierdo (Salutatorian) |
| 2010 | Joel E. Sabio, Jr. (Valedictorian)
Kate P. Samaniego (Salutatorian) |
Jomar F. Furiscal (Valedictorian)
Ralph John T. Pecundo (Salutatorian) |
Rodolfo G. Salvante (Valedictorian)
Paula Mae C. Racho (Salutatorian) |
| 2009 | Lani Mae C. Benosa (Valedictorian)
Gilbert C. Relucio (Salutatorian) |
Charisse S. Sanorjo (Valedictorian)
Mary Sherry Grace A. Buenaflor (Salutatorian) |
Juleden H. Dalma (Valedictorian)
Precious Angelica R. Amacio (Salutatorian) |
| 2008 | Jonas Romeo T. Sabareza (Valedictorian)
Marijo D. Salomon (Salutatorian) |
Aivee Mae O. Madrelejos (Valedictorian)
Goddess Dynar Camingue (Salutatorian) |
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| 2007 | Jovel O. Nabia (Valedictorian)
Joan O. Mariscotes (Salutatorian) |
Karen A. Bismonte (Valedictorian)
Roydan R. Rempis (Salutatorian) |
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| 2006 | Armae Jane M. Malinis (Valedictorian)
Kriz Mae P. Amante (Salutatorian) |
Jojo G. Cea (Valedictorian)
Rhea B. Bodino (Salutatorian) |
AHSP-PGCHS Annual Alumni Grand Homecoming
The annual tradition of PGCHS Alumni Homecoming was initiated was Batch 1976 in 2006. Since then, every Black Saturday, the gathering is being held where former students of the different batches return to PGCHS to reminisce old-time memories and to reunite with former batchmates and mentors. Election of the AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Association is conducted every 2 years.
| Year (Edition) | Date | Host batch | Theme | Competitions (Winner) | Guest speaker | Remarks |
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| 2006 (1st) | April 15, 2006 | Batch 1976 |
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| 2007 (2nd) | April 7, 2007 | Batch 1977 | "Join In, Reach Out, Build-Up" |
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| 2008 (3rd) | March 22, 2008 | Batch 1978 | "Strengthening Solidarity & Membership. AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Concern" |
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Hon. Reno G. Lim (Batch 1976)
Former Congressman, 2007–2010 - Third District of Albay |
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| 2009 (4th) | April 11, 2009 | Batch 1979 | "Dedicated to Raising People to their Optimum Potential" |
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| 2010 (5th) | April 3, 2010 | Batch 1980 |
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| 2011 (6th) | April 23, 2011 | Batch 1981 | "Making a Difference...Then and Now" |
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| 2012 (7th) | April 7, 2012 | Batch 1982 | "Reuniting People for Environmental Development" |
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Mrs. Felicitas Ll. Olondriz
Former Principal, 1982–1996 |
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| 2013 (8th) | March 30, 2013 | Batch 1983 | "Fiesta sa PGCHS: A Celebration of Bicolano Fun, Food and Fine Arts" |
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Mrs. Aurora R. Encisa
Former Principal, 1963–1981 |
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| 2014 (9th) | April 19, 2014 | Batch 1984 | "AHSP-PGCHS Alumni: Culture of Generosity for More Productive and Competitive School Community" |
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| 2015 (10th) | April 4, 2015 | Batch 1985 | "Payde na! Buweltan ta su panawn...Udi kita nukua..."
Reunited at Hearts: Photographs and Memories |
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Engr. Gilbert C. Gonzales (Batch 1977)
Former Regional Executive Director (RED), DENR Region V, Legazpi City |
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| 2016 (11th) | March 26, 2016 | Batch 1986 | "Solidarity towards Rebuilding and Reuniting One Great Community" |
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PSInsp. Elmer S. Monsalve (Batch 1982)
Chief, Homicide Section Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit Quezon City Police District, NCRPO |
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| 2017 (12th) | April 15, 2017 | Batch 1987 | "Moving Toward a Stronger Commonality Built by Old Acquaintances" |
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Dr. Nelia Salalima-Ciocson
Professor Emeritus, Bicol University |
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| 2018 (13th) | March 31, 2018 | Batch 1988 | "Pagturuparan, Pag-úrogma, udâ kupas na Pagrúmrum" |
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| 2019 (14th) | April 20, 2019 | Batch 1989 |
Batch donations and initiatives
The Grand Annual Homecoming also provides a perfect time for the alumni to return the favor to their alma mater, through fundraising activities for the rehabilitation and further development of the campus. Several batches have already donated/provided for the construction of some school facilities.
| Project | Donor | Remarks |
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| PGCHS Chapel | ||
| PGCHS Gate 1 | PGCHS Batch 1973 | |
| Water Tank | PGCHS Batch 1982 | |
| AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Building | Completed in 2008 | |
| PGCHS Gate 2 | PGCHS Batch 1980 | Completed in 2010 |
| Botanical Garden and Gazebo | PGCHS Batch 1984 | Completed in 2011 |
| Centralized Intercom with Amplifier and Repair of School Siren | PGCHS Batch 1988 | Completed in 2018 |
| Hand Washing Facility and CR Repair | AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Association | Brigada Eskwela 2018 project; completed in May 2018 |
| Comfort Rooms (bedside the Stage) | PGCHS Batch 1972 | Completed in 2019 |
| New Comfort Room and Hand Washing Facility | AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Association | Proceeds of the pantomina dance during the Homecoming Night; completed in June 2019 |
AHSP-PGCHS Alumni Association officers
The following are the officers of the Albay High School of Polangui-Polangui General Comprehensive High School (AHSP-PGCHS) Alumni Association for 2018-2020:
- President: Romeo M. Jocson (Batch 1982)
- Vice President for Bicol: Joel S. Samaniego
- Vice President for Manila: Romeo S. Javines (Batch 1979)
- Vice President for Overseas: Noel B. Dolz
- Secretary: Waylene T. Sambitan (Batch 1989)
- Assistant Secretary: Lalaine V. Reodique
- Treasurer: Ramil R. Ortiz
- Assistant Treasurer: Senen O. Liao
- Auditor: Santos Symone S. Verga
- Assistant Auditor: Ariel S. Salting
- Mass Media Officer: Samuel B. Bigcas (Batch 1976)
- Mass Media Officer: Mary Arlene S. Dela Cruz
- Business Manager: Ritz S. Reynera
- Business Manager: Jesus M. Salopaso
- Business Manager: Henry R. Duran
Notable alumni
- Reno G. Lim (Batch 1976) - Former Congressman, 3rd District of Albay (2007–2010)
- Carmen Geraldine Barrameda-Rosal (Batch 1990) - Former Mayor, Legazpi City (2010–2013)
- Dianne Elaine S. Necio (Batch 2007) - Binibining Pilipinas International 2011, Binibining Pilipinas 2010 First Runner-up, Miss Tabak 2009, Mutya ng Bicolandia
PGCHS hymn
Lyrics is by Salvador "Buddy" M. Robrigado, Sr. and the music is by Oscar R. Reburiano.
PGCHS hymn
Polangui General Comprehensive High School
A learning center of excellence
Innovations and advancement
Thou perfectly embraces
PGCHS' a stronghold, a repertoire
of knowledge, wisdom and intellect
Skills, values and virtues
Personality fully developed
With unfailing love and great compassion,
With truth and trustworthy deeds
Competent instructions, steadfast commitment
From mentors dear unselfishly share
All hail to thee PGCHS
All hail to thee PGCHS
Thy name resounded glorious
Thy banner soar high
Forever victorious!
PGCHS march
Lyrics is by Loida S. Nas and the music is by Oscar R. Reburiano.
PGCHS march
PGCHS, a school in Bicol
With noble ideals and aims
To give the fullest in sharing knowledge
For those who seek it and yearns for it
In innovation and education
That is PGCHS
Wisdom and knowledge, arts and letters developed
Well-rounded personality
Onward we march altogether
Proudly, undoubtedly
To look for our destiny
In the sun amidst life's strife
All for thee PGCHS
Furnace of love and teachings
So we do dedicate these lines for PCGHS.
Notes
- ^ Changed to Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) in the K-12 BEC.
- ^ Changed to Environmental Science in the K-12 BEC.
- ^ The K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum (K-12 BEC) and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) are excluded in the sectioning process.
- ^ Dissolved in 2006 due to the low performance of the incoming batch in the National Achievement Test (NAT). Reinstated in 2009 when the incoming batch achieved high scores in NAT.
- ^ Was also dissolved in 2006 consequent to the exclusion of III-Charles. Re-included in 2010.
- ^ Dissolved in 2011.
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