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By ARIANNA O. GALLANO | ASCOOP Staff Writer Photo by Arsyl Mae O. Denalo ALANGALANG, Leyte — Alangalang Agro-Industrial School (AAIS), headed by School Principal Analie M. Antoni, launched its 51st Founding Anniversary celebration through a caravan held on September 12, 2026. Organized by the AAIS Alumni Association, the caravan departed from the school at 6:30 a.m. and passed through Alangalang town proper, Barangay Lukay, and Barangay San Vicente before returning to AAIS. The Alangalang Municipal Police led the caravan, while the ACCESS-5, Inc. Alangalang Group managed traffic flow to help ensure the safe and orderly movement of the participants and other road users. Photo by Arsyl Mae O. Denalo Participants included the AAIS Marching Band, faculty and staff, and members of different alumni batches. Newly crowned Mister AAIS 2026 John Paul T. Del Rio and Miss AAIS 2026 Hannah Lourine G. Donasco, together with the runners-up...

By JELIAN A. LAUS | ASCOOP Staff Writer  Grade 11 representative John Paul T. Del Rio and Grade 9 representative Hannah Lourine G. Donasco were crowned Mister and Miss AAIS 2026, respectively, during the Search for Mr. and Miss AAIS held September 11 at the AAIS Covered Court. The recently concluded pageant began at 3 p.m. and featured male and female representatives from Grades 7 to 12. A five-member panel of judges evaluated the candidates during the competition. In the Mister AAIS category, Reynon O. Peralta of Grade 12 placed first runner-up, while Gru Quiyon S. Gador of Grade 10 finished second runner-up. Kent Lorenzo Rebato of Grade 8 secured the third runner-up position. Brix Ian C. Agnes of Grade 9 and Julius Gabriel Alexander II M. Anade of Grade 7 completed the roster as fourth and fifth runners-up, respectively. In the Miss AAIS category, Arianna O. Gallano of Grade 12 finished first runner-up, followed by Ryana Kurtney G. Persincula of Grade 8 as second runner-up and Pr...

 By: Jelian A. Laus Crowned with honor. AAIS Prince and Princess of Hearts 2026 winners James C. Hernandez of Grade 12–Gold and Kaye Ann C. Gatela of Grade 8–Muskmelon proudly display their certificates and trophies after being crowned during the coronation night held at the Alangalang Agro-Industrial School Gymnasium on February 20, 2026. Photo by: Catheerine Bridget A. Villaflores Alangalang Agro-Industrial School celebrated love and fellowship during the long-awaited AAIS Prince and Princess of Hearts 2026 coronation night held on February 20, 2026, at the school gymnasium. ‎‎On the coronation night, the teachers, guests, and staff were captivated by 12 graceful pairs of candidates from Grade 7 to 12, each bringing charm, talents, and spirits to the stage. ‎At the end of the night, Kaye Ann C. Gatela of Garde 8—Muskmelon, and James C. Hernandez of Garde 12—Gold were crowned as the AAIS Prince and Princess of Hearts 2026. They received a crown, certificate, sash, along wit...