Classes Open for SY 2026-2027 in Cebu and Lapu-Lapu
Parents and students flocked to schools on Monday, June 8, as school year 2026-2027 officially opened. Teachers and school officials welcomed learners with orientations and activities, ensuring a smooth start despite the familiar economic challenges.
At Mabolo Elementary School in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City Central Elementary School, the first day was a mix of classroom assignments and activities to help kids settle in. For many families, the return to classrooms is a testament to their resilience and hope for the future.
Parents persevere despite economic hurdles
Raising school-aged children isn't easy, but parents in Cebu are doing what they can to provide for their education. At Mabolo Elementary School, parents accompanied their children back to their classrooms, ready for another year of learning.
A mother's sacrifice in Mabolo
Anna Rhea Perez, a 39-year-old resident of Barangay Mabolo, has three children enrolled in the school. One is in kindergarten, another is in Grade 2, and the eldest is in Grade 5. Her family reused old uniforms and prepared school supplies ahead of the opening.