TM AND GLOBE SIGNAL CONQUERS BARANGAY LIPOL DAVAO DEL SUR

October 4, 2013 a shocking news came out.  While  I was on my way home around 5:13 in the afternoon my cellular phone beeped  thrice, upon opening it, a text messages from my niece named Em em who is assigned to teach in  a private school in our Barangay, the Lipol  Grace Academy. The  message  informed that there is now a signal of telecommunication in our place. At first,  I did not mind the text because  I thought it was all a joke, yet I went to the store and loaded my TM SIM and called her because   I  wanted to prove if it's really true. I dialed her number and she talked to me, the signal was clear and they were a shouting  because of happiness and excitement because they were able to hear my voice. I could say that it was the first "Hello" from our house using the phone. It was true that the TM signal had conquered our place. At last, the long wait is over, for a century of waiting, Lipol Sarangani Davao del Sur can be reached in just a fingertip through telecommunication. Right now, I am so thankful because  I could easily talked to my mother even if its thousand miles away from here in General Santos City, same with my students and teachers in Lipol  Grace Academy. Our place is now progressing with the help of telecommunications, thanks to TM and GLOBE

TM AND GLOBE SIGNAL CONQUERS BARANGAY LIPOL DAVAO DEL SUR

October 4, 2013 a shocking news came out.  While  I was on my way home around 5:13 in the afternoon my cellular phone beeped  thrice, upon opening it, a text messages from my niece named Em em who is assigned to teach in  a private school in our Barangay, the Lipol  Grace Academy. The  message  informed that there is now a signal of telecommunication in our place. At first,  I did not mind the text because  I thought it was all a joke, yet I went to the store and loaded my TM SIM and called her because   I  wanted to prove if it's really true. 

I dialed her number and she talked to me, the signal was clear and they were a shouting  because of happiness and excitement because they were able to hear my voice. I could say that it was the first "Hello" from our house using the phone. It was true that the TM signal had conquered our place. At last, the long wait is over, for a century of waiting, Lipol Sarangani Davao del Sur can be reached in just a fingertip through telecommunication. Right now, I am so thankful because  I could easily talked to my mother even if its thousand miles away from here in General Santos City, same with my students and teachers in Lipol  Grace Academy. Our place is now progressing with the help of telecommunications, thanks to TM and GLOBE

ELONAH AND JAY MIKE MELENDREZ CROWNED MR & MS LGA 2013

Ms. Elonah Melendrez and Jay Mike Melendrez in their pose during the last
day of Intramurals  the  closing of LGA Intrams 2013, Saturday September 14, 2013 

September 13, 2013 marks a significant moment for the two individuals  namely Ms. Elonah Melendrez  15 years of age a third year high school and her cousin Jay Mike Melendrez a fourth year high school for they were crowned as the new  King and Queen of beauty and brain of Lipol Grace Academy for this year 2013.  Ms. Elonah Melendrez a very simple yet clever young lass unanimously agreed by the judges to be the winner. A soft spoken yet gorgeous in her red gown during the coronation night. Ms. Melendrez in a short interview could not believe that she was the winner.

 During the  contest of beauty and talent she was one of the most talented candidates joined the pageant this year. Ms. Melendrez won as Best in Talent , Ms. Photogenic, Best in Casual Attire and Best in Production- Festival Attire and People's Choice Award, the pronouncement of winner was very thrilling because the first person to be announced by the emcee is the new queen , the two remaining candidates  were Elonah Melendrez and Ms, Erika Pagobo, then in just a second the emcee pronounced the new Ms. LGA and it was Elonah. Everyone watching the pageant screamed and shout Elonah's name as they seemed agree also of the judgment. 

Elonah and Jay Mike in their Festival attire both garnered Best in
Festival attire held September 13, 2013 

Meanwhile,  pronouncement of Mr. LGA followed. The remaining male candidates are number  two  and number six. It was Mr. Devan Lee Balatawan and Mr. Jay Mike Melendrez then unexpectedly Jay Mike Melendrez got the crown.  Jay Mike also garnered minor awards like Best in Festival Attire, Mr. Photogenic and Best Male festival Attire. During his talent presentation, though have not won the best however ladies were screaming as he showed stunning and beautiful performance doing bottle juggling. It was believed to be a memorable pageant because Elonah and Jay Mike are cousins and unexpectedly they dominated this year's pageant.  

Vicente A. Dalumpines , the school president , was very thankful and grateful to the supporters and all the teaching force of Lipol  Grace  Academy for a another milestone and success of Lipol Grace Academy. 

SEARCH FOR MR & MS. LGA 2013 : TALENT COMPETITION

Last September 13, 2013 Lipol Grace Academy had its Search for Mr and Ms LGA 2013.  This is in connection to the Second  Intramurals of Lipol Grace Academy dubbed as IT'S MORE  FUN IN LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY. The  Search theme this year is in Festival motif organized by Mr. Jover Cedrome the teacher in charge for the Search. First night of the event was the Talent Night of the Candidate and last night for the Coronation of Mr and Ms. LGA 2013. Six candidates from the female vying for Ms. LGA and six candidates from males competing for Mr. LGA.

TALENT NIGHT

Mark Keven Tamama in his talent

Each Candidate had impressed the judges as they show their extra ordinary talents. Both male and female candidates "shocks"  the crowed . Best in  Talent from the male candidates is Mr. Mark Keven Tamama. His Talent greatly applauded  the audience as well as the judges for it was very significant to the people advocacy on green environment, preservation of the seas and ocean and laws governing the protection of the environment. 

Ms. Elonah Melendrez during her talent presentation portraying as goddess

Best in  Talent from the female is Ms. Elonah  Melendrez, for her authentic and never been shown talent to the crowed themed as the result for illegal logging and disasters encountered by the people due to undying misused of natural resources , Elonah looks stunning in her simple and elegant  Goddess dress with a glittering  magic wan. Combined with very nerve shaking sound effects Elonah win the audience impact and from the Judges evaluation.

MR. KIMREL ROSEL in his talent presentation 

On the other hand , another two candidates impressed the crowed though they were not able to win the judgement of the jury. Mr. Kimrel S. Rosel. Kimrel showed talent that though common yet with impact to the crowed as he portray "Ang Tiguwang " novelty song and with the used of prosthetic and materials Kimrel looks very good and suited on his portrayal. From the moment he entered  the center of the stage until the last performance people shouted and screamed for they applauded his performance. Everyone was entertained by him. Another male talent came in, girls were shouting and screaming as they witnessed candidate no. 1 Mr. Mark Angelo Lingasa gave his best and performed the phenomenal artist Daniel Padilla with his version of  song entitled " Hinahanap Hanap Kita " all girls including the judges "wowed" the performance of Mr. Lingasa, though at the middle of his performance technical glitch occurred suddenly the music stopped, nevertheless Mr. Lingasa continued performing and everyone clapped their hands together as they joined and entertained his performance until the last lyrics of the song.  Various talents of the candidates were seen during their performance however only one from the Female pronounced as Best in Talent and from the male candidates for Best in Talent Male and it was none  other than Ms. Elonah  Melendrez and Mark Keven Tamama. 

LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY HOLDS SECOND INTRAMURALS 2013

September 2013 marks a significant month  for Lipol Grace Academy, LGA celebrates 2nd Intramurals 2013 dubbed as : "IT'S MORE FUN IN LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY". Various activities were made like Field  Demonstration Festival concept.  The event was held last September 11 to 14 2013. The opening  Salvo was the field demonstration competed by the three teams mixed with different year level.  

The Red team headed by Maam Jesseluz J. Wao conceptualized the  Lubi Lubihan festival, Green Team headed by Maam Romelle D. Intan had her Ati Atihan festival concept and Yellow team headed by Maam Annalen U. Dalumpines for her Kalilangan Festival concept. The parade started at 8:00 in the morning headed by the LGA drums and majorette, then the barangay officials of Lipol, the president and the school administrator, incorporators  and staffs , then the nursery pupils with their parents and also the invited guest and visitors. 

The opening highlights the field demonstration wherein  the Green team garnered as the best performing team in the field demonstration. All the students joined the said activity as required by the LGA management. This year's theme was derived from the department of tourism's Its more fun the Philippines wherein it was changed into Its more fun in Lipol  Grace Academy as to the promotion of the various festivals in the Philippines.  The first day ended with much happiness and gladness from the students and parents who joined and witnessed the most awaited spectacular event for Lipol Grace Academy this year. 

MEET LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY HANDSOME AND BEAUTIFUL STAFF

Meet Maam Anna Leen U. Dalumpines, the science and technology expert. Charming, lovable teacher and most of all friendly.

Maam Anna Leen U Dalumpines

Mr. Jover Cedrome, the MAPEH  and MSEP in charge. Sir Jover is from Glan Sarangani Province. Sir Jover is very friendly and charming person

Sir Jover Cedrome

Below is Maam Jesselu J. Wao, a very sweet, and friendly TLE teacher of LGA 

a smile pose of Maam Jesseluz

Meet Maam Rommelllee D. Intan, the sexy English in charge and Nursery teacher. Maam Em Em is from Glan also.

Maam  Rommellee

Below is Maam Yuly, our ever beautiful mother in LGA. She is soft spoken teacher, a very understanding and charming maam Yols.

Maam Yoly Rosel 

Meet  Sir Malantic our math wizard...

Sir Malantic

Below is Pastor Brian , our campus ministry coordinator.

Pastor Brian Tabalanza

a short pose before going home. During Masbol Festival

LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY JOINS ARAW NG SARANGANI ( MASBOL FESTIVAL)

On June 28, 2013 Lipol Grace Academy students and teachers joins the celebration of Sarangani festival. The students of LGA were so happy because for the first time in the history of Barangay Lipol , the LGA high school was able to present majorette band presentation.

The majorette  and band members were so vivacious on their presentation. The festival was highlighted with the parade from the  thirteen barangays. It started at 9:00 in the morning and ended til  12:00 noon. The celebration of the festival was also associated with the turn over of the key of responsibility of the newly elected SB members of Sarangani headed by the new mayor elect Viginia Cawah and to his husband the out going Mayor Jerry T. Cawah. Other elected officials were also present like SB Adelan, SB Fred Lora and other SB members. 

Various native presentations from Blaan, Sangil and Indonesians were witnessed. This is to give emphasis on the term MASBOL which means "mixture". Sarangani municipality has various Indigenous People like Blaan, Sangil, and many more.  

LGA Band Presentation

The students during the presentation were  obviously nervous because it was their first major public exposure, as they see the elementary majorette presented their  piece. Teachers from LGA were also supportive. All the faculty members were their; Maam Anna Leen Dalumpines, Maam Rommellee Intan, Maam Jesseluz Wao, Sir  Malantic, Sir Jover Cedrome, Maam Yolanda Rosel and also their  School head Mr. Jessemar J. Wao. The presentation ended wonderfully and the Hon. out going mayor Jerry Cawah presented plaque of appreciation to LGA for a wonderful band presentation. 

THE LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED MISSION STATEMENT

The LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED is a Filipino educational institution adheres to the principles of educating the young generations to become responsible citizens of tomorrow. It aspires to make and create a community of skillful and liberated persons enriched by Filipino heritages diverse cultures and equality teachings and who will be living witness of the institutions through dynamic service to all communities in faith, justice, peace and love.

The vision, the institution declares it mission to for a well being and integrated persons and children by providing a scientific and religious educational system where main concern is to develop the values of Filipino to become the responsible citizens of tomorrow.

As an institution of learning, the LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED seeks to provide its students and let them imbibe the experiences and identity in teaching of history and learn the concept and appropriate their identity so that they will develop their skills and talents, then excel in all fields of learning experiences. Furthermore, LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED learns to unfold the students of Lipol, Sarangani, Davao del Sur and tress their participation in the nation building. Adheres to the national goals of uplifting the economic growth liberating the people from the bondage of poverty and toss the standard of living of all Filipino and above all to be equal in terms of economic standard of big and established school in the entire region.

As a non-stock and non-sectarian school, the LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED intends to develop in its students, the system if give and take and respect the cultures and traditions, beliefs of other people, to instill in their minds the love of God and country, to stand firm in their faith and live up to their expectations, LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED will accept students from all walks of life regardless of their religious beliefs and it also aims to develop civic awareness in their community. Uphold the values of true Filipino who is God fearing and God loving children.

LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED shall not adhere to any particular religious activities or rites in the measure of learning process.

As a private educational institution in the Philippines the LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED seeks to nester its students to the national issues pertaining to the present system of government to that we well being and national security will be guarded. Also attunes its studentry to the values education as one of the indicator for the national progress, meaning, if all Filipinos are educated, then development can easily be achieved.

As a high school institution, the LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED adopt a democratic system of learning process, upholds the dignity of students regardless of the ability and status of life.

All students will be given equal treatment and equal opportunity to learn, to give what is due to them. The LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED will safeguard the interest of the students and welfare of the faculty members, staff and its constituents.

PHILOSOPHY

Educational Philosophy of the LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED is the educations of the Young generations to become responsible citizens of tomorrow in the Philippines, God-loving and peace loving children living in the complex society like the Philippines with cultural diversity. Education for the children and of the youth to become fully human and fully alive regardless of sex, race, age and economic status.

The LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED believes that wisdom is knowledge. Acquisition of knowledge is a life-long process. Students will learn best in loving atmosphere where their individual security, needs and interest are realized in various  learning and educational activities.

The High school education conceives the role of student in the community or society. To mold the mind and skills of the children and educate them, develop their capabilities. This important part cannot stand apart from it. The LIPOL GRACE ACADEMY INCORPORATED will align itself to the different social institutions like the church, family and government in order to bring and avail all the privileges of these institutions for the betterment of the learning system.

Lipol Grace Academy : MISSION AND VISSION

Lipol Grace Academy Incorporated is a Filipino educational Institution adheres to the principles of educating the young generations to become responsible citizens of tomorrow. It aspires to make and create a community of skillful and liberated persons enriched by Filipino heritages diverse cultures and quality teachings. As a non stock and non sectarian school, the Lipol Grace Academy Incorporated intends to develop in its students , the systems of give and take and respect the cultures and traditions, beliefs of the people, to instill their minds the love of God and country, to stand firm in their faith and live up to their expectations. 

LGAI Life Purpose, Vision, & Mission

LIFE PURPOSE

To provide a Christ-centered approach to education that pursues relevant skills competencies and excellence education.

VISION

To Establish a Christ-centered educational institution as a premier school of higher learning that provides quality standard systems empowered with integrity, faith, truth and wisdom


MISSION STATEMENT

We, at the Lipol Grace Academy Incorporated, a Christ-centered secondary education institution , are committed to provide quality standard system, of education with relevant skills competencies from elementary up to graduate school through:

A. The continuous development and upgrading of instruction , research and visible community service.

B. The advancement of the person in teaching-learning community

C. Creation of an integrative environment conductive and promotive of cultural, moral and Christian ethical values

D. The ensuring of the organizational capability and financial viability of the institution to better serve its clientele

E. The establishment and sustaining of institutional linkages and networks among the industry partners for mutual benefits and enrichment 

Lipol Grace Academy History

                                       

                                              

Lipol Grace Academy is a non stock corporation. It was created to cater the needs of every young indigenous Filipinos in the Province of Sarangani Davao del Sur. Purposes and aim of the school is to help educate the people. Balut Island has only two government school namely Alberto Olarte Sr. National High School and Jose De Arce National high School. It was in August 2011 when the church members headed by the church President Mr. Vicente Dalumpines decided to put up a school in Barangay Lipol for they find it difficult in going to Alberto Olarte Sr. National High  since you need to travel about an hour before you can reach AOSNHS. Another reason is that parents are very much in burdened with the financial obligations

In the year 2011, Mr. Jessemar Jaron Wao and Pastor Ted I. Plale worked out the papers for Lipol Grace Academy. The first move which is to have the Articles of Incorporation and other necessary documents were all had prepared and submitted  to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval. The experienced was challenging for so many things were new to him though. He travelled many times in Davao City for the papers to be complied and completed. 

After Securities and Exchange Commission's approval and releasing of documents, another challenge headed up, the Department of Education Permit and Recognition.  Almost 5 months of preparing the documents, at last DepEd officials decided to visit Lipol Grace Academy school site and inspected the place. During that time, the DepEd officials were skeptical about the travel for the weather was very critical. However, Mr. Wao was able to convince the two Dep Ed XI personnel Dr. Yambao and Dr. Hua.  After inspection, they issued Government Permit No 49 series of 2012 allowing Lipol Grace Academy to operate and accept enrollees for the school year 2012-2013. 

The school was named before Lipol Grace Gospel Church, since most of the members of the corporation are from Grace Gospel church so they decided to name it as Lipol Grace Academy Inc. The school is a non-stock corporation. It took many months of preparing the documents, and also the efforts (bayanihan) extended by the members in cleaning up the place and of the buildings as well as money to be financed.  With the help of the funds of the church and from the voluntary financial assistance of the president the school had its  two storey buildings which has five concrete classrooms and a library. The school is still finding some ways in financing buildings and providing instructional materials. First operation, the school had convinced hundred of students in high school, from First Year to second year.