Hilotongan Integrated School

𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 30 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀

HILOTONGAN, Bantayan Island – The sea breeze carried more than just salt on the afternoon of March 30, 2026. It carried cheers, proud tears, and the sound of footsteps crossing a stage long awaited.

Hilotongan Integrated School held its joint commencement exercises for School Year 2025–2026, marking the graduation of Elementary and Senior High School students, alongside the moving up ceremonies for Kindergarten completers and Grade 10 completers. In the same breath, the school also recognized its performing undergraduate learners—whose hard work and perseverance did not go unnoticed, even if their final walk is yet to come.

But behind every successful ceremony is a web of people who traveled not just distance, but commitment.

The school extends its deepest gratitude to Dr. Elisa E. Matulac, Principal II of Hilotongan Integrated School, whose quiet leadership held everything together. We are equally grateful to Dr. Jose Garry R. Napoles, Education Program Supervisor on EPP/TLE/TVL of the Schools Division of Cebu Province, who not only shared his wisdom but showed up with genuine support. With him was Mr. Jolieto T. Negre, Principal I of Bantayan Science High School—whose presence spoke volumes of solidarity.

We thank the Local Government Unit of the Municipality of Bantayan, and the Barangay LGU of Hilotongan led by Hon. Michelle U. Sumilhig, for grounding this event in community. To Hon. Ferdinand Saysis and Hon. Panchovilla Escala for extending their invaluable help. To Engr. Altamar D. Arcenas, our guest speaker: your words did not just inspire—they stayed.

Recognition is also due to the PTA Officials headed by Mrs. Charina A. Minas, our dedicated faculty and staff, the ever-reliable parents and guardians, and all other stakeholders who moved mountains—sometimes literally crossing rough seas—just to be part of this day.

This was not merely a ceremony. It was proof that in this island school, no one succeeds alone.

(These photos were a collective effort of "Fable and Frame" Photography and Sigpaw, the official school publication of Hilotongan Integrated School.)

𝙍𝙀𝙋𝘼𝙄𝙍 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙐𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎

We, at Hilotongan Integrated School, are happy to share the exciting developments happening on our campus! In preparation for the upcoming launch of our TVL (Technical-Vocational-Livelihood) Strand, we are currently undertaking the repair and construction of key facilities.

Under the direct supervision and dedicated efforts of our School Principal, Elisa Matulac, we are proud to report the ongoing progress on:
🛠️ The New School Visitors' Lounge
🛠️ The Renovated Faculty Office
🛠️ Our very own "SchoolTel" (School Hotel)
🛠️ Parameter Fence

These projects are vital in providing our future TVL students with the hands-on, real-world learning environment that our learners deserve.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our stakeholders. These improvements are made possible through the efficient use of the school’s 𝑴𝑶𝑶𝑬 (𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒔) and the invaluable support of our 𝑷𝑻𝑨 (𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔-𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏).

We truly cannot do it without the unwavering support of our parents, teachers, and community. Together, we are building a space for better learning. Daghang Salamat!