Libacao Central Elementary School

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

MUNICIPALITY/CITY: Libacao

PROVINCE: Aklan

LOCATION/ADDRESS: Poblacion, Libacao, Aklan

Photo Credit: Nelife A. Inosanto

Laurel Leaves	The laurel wreath symbolizes success, victory, and achievement of every learner. It also represents commitment of personnel to relevant and quality education.
Open Book	The open book stands for learning, knowledge, and wisdom that is freely shared with everyone.
A Lighted Torch	The lighted torch stands for the purpose of education to serve as the guiding light which enables everyone to see the path towards a bright future and eradicating the darkness of ignorance. It also symbolizes honor, success, and victory.
Inner Circle	The inner circle stands as hub of the institution. It stands for unity and a binding force of the school administrator, teachers, stakeholders, and community.
Outer Rim	The outer rim contains educational institution with its location.

TYPE OF CULTURAL INSTITUTION:

Formal Education. K-12 Basic Education Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 6 with Alternative Learning System (ALS).

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

The school was founded during the Pre-War Era through the initiative of local leaders and with the help of American Educators. Since then, the institution became the center of elementary education in the municipality catering enrollees coming from the nearby municipalities and barangays. In 1920, when a Gabaldon school building was the first school building that is made of wood and galvanized iron ladder as structure design. It symbolizes the first foundation of the Philippine public school system where every Filipino was given the opportunity to have access to proper education. Some of the former Teachers of Libacao Elementary School were Mrs. Leonila P. Armiza, Mrs. Perpetua Zaspa, Mrs. Godelia Solsona, Mrs. Florenda I. Zonio, Mrs. Estelita Placer, Ms. Rizalina Z. Dala , Mrs. Alicia Z. Isagan and many more.

Libacao Central Elementary School (LCES) was formerly named as Libacao Elementary School and was established in the year 1930. Dr. Ma. Daphne Y.O. Villorente was the School Principal II and at the same time the Principal-In-Charge of the District when Libacao Elementary School was changed to Libacao Central Elementary School, in the Year 1989. It is located at Roxas St., Poblacion, Libacao, Aklan. It has a land area of 16,325 square meters from the Municipality of Libacao where the 19 buildings are located. Of these 19 buildings, there are 27 classrooms, 1 Principal’s Office, 1 Home Economics Building, 1 District Office, 1 Nutrition Center, 1 Bagong Lipunan Building (Grade 6 Star, A, B, C) 1 Library with E-Classroom, 1 Bagong Lipunan Building (Kindergarten to Grade 3-A & B) Grade 3-Star, 1 Industrial Arts Room, Cywest Building Conference Room, Grade 4-C, Grade 5-B, 5-A, 5-C, 5-D, 5-Star, Grade 4-Star, VEG Room, Grade 4-A ,Libacao Community Learning Center (LCLC), District Office and Currently, the school has Covered Court which was donated by MAGDALO Party list through Sen. Antonio F. Trillanes IV, Cong. Gary C. Alejano, Kag. Anthony I. Lachica Gen. PTA President, Mrs. Nelife A, Inosanto, School Brigada Eskwela Coordinator, Mrs. Girly O. Rufin, Mr. Melchor Z. Ortega, and Mrs. Jade R. Ruiz, School Principal III. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) constructed toilet for Person with Disabilities (PWD) and Elderlies/Senior Citizens INCL Gender Responsive.

The following are the District Supervisors and School Principals who have served the institution:

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS

Mr. Jose B. Cortes , Mr. Jose C. Castro, Mr. Rogelio Talapian , Mr. Henry M. Ruiz, Mr. Fulgencio F. Tumbukon, Mrs. Bernarda B. Sabino, Mrs. Waldetrudes L. Garcia, Mr. Arnulfo M. Luces, Dr. Ma. Daphne Y. O. Villorente 03/19/1990- 2006, Mrs. Dellie N. Orbista – 2006-2009 Mr. John Razie Z. Isagan- 07/03/2006- 05/18/2022

SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Mr. Plaridel Ycay- 1949-1950
Mr. Henry M. Ruiz- 19-53-1963
Mr. Emeterio Prado – 1963-1967 Mr. Sofronio Z. Soriano – 1967-1981 Mr. Ulysses E. Ruiz- 1982-1983 Dr. Ma. Daphne Y.O. Villorente – 07/01/1989-03/19/1990 Mr. Pablito T. Idala- 7/16/1991 Mrs. Dellie N. Orbista -1995-2007 Mr. Amando A. Zolina -2007-2009 Mr. Jude Ulysses V. Ruiz -01/07/2009-06/24/2013 Mrs. Jade R. Ruiz- -06/25/2013 to present