01/07/2026
Mankayan NHS seats new GPTA, employee leaders to push for safer, student-centered campus
Mankayan National High School (MNHS) officially brought together its new team of parent, teacher, and staff leaders for School Year 2026โ2027 during a joint induction ceremony at the school covered court on July 1.
โThe 4:00 PM transition ceremony united three vital campus groups: the Mankayan National High School Employees Association (MNHSEA), the General Parent-Teacher Association (GPTA), and the Classroom Parent-Teacher Association (CPTA).
โDr. Sharon B. Angupa, School Principal IV, anchored the administrationโs goals on student safety and building better campus facilities, challenging the incoming officers to design projects that directly help the student body. Angupa emphasized that the shared goal must be to transform the campus into an environment that is both safe and motivating for learners.
โHon. Mateo B. Batane, who served as both the inducting officer and guest speaker, administered the oath of office. In a sharp message to the new leaders, Batane warned against sitting back comfortably, stressing that public service demands long-term hard work over mere formality.
โ"The oath-taking is not for compliance," Batane told the newly elected officials, challenging them to study the past successes of the current leadership to better serve the school community. "Let's help each other for the sake of Mankayan NHS."
โAccepting the leadership role, newly installed GPTA President Mardon Domilos challenged his fellow parents and stakeholders to step out of the sidelines and take an active role in school governance. Domilos said that attending school meetings remains the single most critical factor in driving institutional success.
โ"Let's do our part together," Domilos added.
โThe presentation of the incoming organizational officers was spearheaded by key school personnel, with Administrative Officer IV Hanky Mae B. Aten-an presenting the MNHSEA, Master Teacher I Winston N. Ros introducing the CPTA, and Dr. Angupa presenting the GPTA officers.
โThe program concluded with a message of commitment from GPTA Vice President Marvin M. Balagsa and a closing prayer led by Head Teacher III Melenia K. Cabatan.