Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones exhorted more than 2,000 campus journalists from the different divisions of the Cordillera to “always tell the truth and practice balance” when she graced the second day program of the 29th Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) at

TWO DAYS after Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones visited Benguet for the RSPC, DepEd Undersecretary for Administration Alain del B. Pascua also came to grace the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Benguet Provincial Athletic Meet held morning of Dec 12 at the Benguet Sports Center, Wangal, La Trinidad. USEC Pascua broke from his hectic schedule to serve as keynote speaker of the biggest sporting event in the province emphasizing on the government’s strong support for sports as a deterrent to illegal drugs which the Duterte Administration

the Benguet Multi-Purpose Gym, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on December 10. The secretary, who attended a conference in Teachers’ Camp, Baguio City two days earlier, willingly accepted the last minute invitation of DepEd-CAR OIC Regional Director Beatriz G. Torno to grace the

Secretary Briones exhorts campus journalists to tell the ‘truth without bias’ in Benguet visit

biggest campus journalism event in the region. Hundreds of teachers from Benguet especially from the nearby districts of La Trinidad, Tublay, Itogon, Tuba and Sablan also came in full force to listen to the messages of the new DepEd secretary after Schools Division Superintendent Federico P.

Martin notified them about the visit of the highest education official. A big number of school heads in Benguet and Baguio, who were having training under Module 3 of the School Heads Development Program (SHDP) Foundational Course in the city, also took a break from

is hell-bent on eradicating. Speaking before hundreds of young athletes and Benguet provincial and municipal officials led by Vice Governor Florence Tingbaoen and the mayors of the 13 towns, the undersecretary underscored the important role of the LGUs in partnering with the national government to make sports a centerpiece towards equality, friendship and development for the country’s youth. The undersecretary also went on to speak of sponsorships of external stakeholders to carry the burden of uniforms similar for all athletes as he laments the seemingly apparent

gap between fashionable gears by private school athletes to those worn by competitors from the public schools. According to him, there are plans to make the Palarong Pambansa every after two years but he countered that this plan is prevented by a Republic Act which mandates a yearly staging of the national games. OIC DepEd-CAR Regional Director Beatriz G. Torno introduced the undersecretary as she herself painstakingly made the effort to invite him to the sporting event. – with reports from Jandale Sugot, Balitok Publication

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SHOW OF FORCE. Municipal and pro-vincial officials led by Vice Gov Florence B. Tingbaoen join DepEd-CAR OIC Regional Director Beatriz G. Torno (center w/ lei), SDS Federico Martin and OIC ASDS Nestor Bolayo in posing for posterity with DepEd Undersecretary Alain del B. Pascua (middle with lei) after the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Prov’l Athletic Meet, Dec. 12. Below SDS Martin (L) shares information with USEC Pascua during the program. -- Photos by Georaloy I. Palao-ay

DepEd Sec. Briones speaks during the RSPC 2nd day program, Dec. 10. Photo by Nerissa Barbosa

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THE SCHOOLS division of Benguet added another feathers to its cap after dominating anew the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) held Dec 8-11 at the Benguet NHS and the Regional Technolympics held Dec 11-13 in Rizal, Kalinga. Because of these twin victories in December, Superintendent Federico P. Martin said Benguet has more reasons to be grateful

for the year 2016 as he lauded the efforts of all the schools that actively participated in these undertakings. The superintendent also expressed gratitude to the Benguet Provincial Government, the different local government units, the parents and all other stakeholders for their continuing all-out support. For the sixth consecutive

year, Benguet o u t r a n k e d Baguio City for the RSPC overall championship as the former dominated the group contest c a t e g o r i e s in both the e l e m e n t a r y and secondary levels involving c o m p e t i t i o n s in best campus paper pages as news, editorial, feature, science and technology, sports and lay-out and design. Benguet tallied overall total points of 962 from the individual and group contests

as against Baguio City which accumulated 910 points. Tabuk City landed third with 403 points followed by Mountain Province at fourth place overall with 357.5 points. Ifugao landed 5th with 256 points; Kalinga settled for 6th at 246.5 points; Abra came close with 244 points for 7th place; and Apayao collected 136 points for 8th place. The Dongdong, the English campus publication of Longlong ES, and Ang Duvas, the Filipino campus publication of Lubas ES, both in La Trinidad, were adjudged as the best elementary school papers while the Aming Munting Tinig of Benguet SPED center took the best editorial and best sports pages in Filipino. In the secondary level, the Copper Echoes of Lepanto NHS bagged the best English news page, the Mt. Ugo of Fianza Memorial NHS took the best English editorial page while the Ang Bahaghari of the Benguet NHS won the Best Science and Technology Page in Filipino. Other high school campus papers such as the Crafter of Tublay School of Home Industries and the Alingawngaw of Lepanto NHS raked in major awards in the different pages. In the team contest category, Benguet NHS took the championship in the secondary

TV Broadcasting-English while Ampucao NHS bagged the first place award in the secondary collaborative publishing-Filipino. Not to be outdone, the pupils of La Trinidad Central School garnered the championship in the elementary Script and Radio Broadcasting-Filipino. In the individual writing contest, eight elementary writers and 13 high school campus journalists qualified for the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) on January 22-26 in Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur. The top 3 winners in the RSPC will be the Cordillera region’s contestants for the NSPC. All in all, 42 budding journalists from Benguet together with 26 coaches will be joining the CAR contingent for the NSPC. The first place winners in the individual categories include Christian Castillo of Ambiong ES for Copy Reading and Headline writing, Beatrice Alumno of Eastern La Trinidad NHS for Science and Technology Writing-English, Esrael Bakidan of Tuba Central NHS for editorial cartooning-English, Mary Kryzel Martin of Kibungan NHS for feature writing-Filipino, and Dennie Faye Dayao of Sablan NHS for Balitang Agham at Teknolohiya. –Mac Malanes

Benguet retains supremacy in RSPC, Technolympics

their sessions to join the almost 3,000 crowd of well-wishers at the multi-purpose gym that included the superintendents and assistant superintendents of the eight divisions of CAR. In her message, Secretary Briones emphasized to campus journalists the spirit of competition ignited by the press conference which likewise develops friendships that would last for a lifetime. She also emphasized the need for young campus journalists to be accurate, not biased and acknowledge mistakes whenever they made wrong report. The secretary noted that many

events unfolding in the country were triggered by campus journalism. “Campus journalism sets up the things happening in the country like the EDSA Revolution and other events that changed history,” she said. The secretary advised the young journalists to be discerning about the issues they will be writing, with the guidance of the teachers. She also reminded the teachers that the things taught in the elementary and high school are the most basic and most important in the making of a person so there is a need for teachers to be nurturing and discerning.

“We in DepEd are advocates of the freedom of information. With freedom of information there also goes accountability and responsibility. See to it that learners do not forget the things taught to them,” Briones reminded the teachers and administrators. The secretary outlined four “enhancements” which President Duterte instructed for DepEd to undertake. These include the enrichment of the curriculum on the anti-drug campaign especially in grades 3 and 4 through the use of film, music, and theater and the mandatory drug-testing of teacher-applicants, a high standard of sampling test on drug

use for permanent teachers, and to students but only upon the approval of their parents. The crowd were also delighted when the Secretary assured the release of the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) of teachers and DepEd personnel which is on process at the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Director Torno and OIC Assistant Regional Director Soraya Faculo ushered Secretary Briones while Schools Division Superintendent Federico P. Martin and OIC-ASDS Nestor Bolayo led Benguet in hosting the highest education official. – with reports from Thomas Tumpap and Julieta Malanes

from page 1Secretary Briones

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TWIN CROWNS. SDS Federico P. Martin (left) and OIC ASDS Nestor L. Bolayo gladly receive the championship trophies including other major awards won by the Schools Division Office of Benguet in the recently held RSPC and in the Regional Technolympics when these were presented after the flag raising ceremony at the Adivay Hall, SDO Benguet, Dec. 19.

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THE Schools Division of Benguet innovated its own unique way of reporting, assessing and highlighting its accomplishments in 2016 and the previous years through a series of stakeholders’ gatherings in the 13 districts from Nov 7 to Dec 21, dubbed as IYAMAN or Informing Yearly Accomplishments, Monitoring Activities and Networking, which became the equivalent of the State of the District Address (SODA) in each of the 13 towns.

SDO-Benguet culminates 2016 with ‘IYAMAN’

ALS Community Caravan intensified in Benguet

Spearheaded by the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) in coordination with the Schools Governance Operations Division (SGOD) and the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent, the different districts’ IYAMAN also served as the Division Monitoring, Evaluation and Adjustment (DMEA) series in fulfillment of the plans indicated under the 2016 Division Annual Implementation Plan (DAIP) and the 2016-2018 CID Roadmap. Embracing the principles

of transparency and open communication, the undertaking also intends to strengthen accountability among internal and external stakeholders in ensuring favorable learning outcomes under a learner-friendly environment. True to its objectives, CID chief Rizalyn A. Guznian noted the IYAMAN gatherings enabled public schools district supervisors and coordinating principals to report the present status of basic education in each district as against plans and targets along the key planning areas of access, quality and governance of education. Dr. Guznian said the gatherings also served as avenue in strengthening the accountability of all stakeholders to support learning to happen, saying the African proverbs “it takes a village to educate a child” is indeed real at present. The CID chief further noted the activity provided time to express appreciation and gratitude to all stakeholders

for their important support to education. At the same time, the endeavor provided opportunities for the SDO personnel from the CID, SGOD and OSDS to disseminate important information and updates to the different districts while serving as panelists during open forums. Based on reports from the CID, majority of the teachers, school heads, representatives from local government units, barangay councils, PTAs and other stakeholders attended the gathering in each district. Bakun kicked off the IYAMAN gathering on Nov. 7 followed by Mankayan on Nov. 9, Itogon on Nov. 10, Kibungan on Nov. 18, La Trinidad on Nov. 24, Atok on Nov. 25, Tuba on Nov. 28 and Sablan on Nov. 29. Buguias held its IYAMAN on Dec 9 followed by Tublay on Dec. 19. Bokod and Kabayan held their simultaneous gathering Dec 20 while Kapangan culminated what it called IYAMAN finale on Dec 21. – Mac Malanes

For the first time, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of Benguet conducted its series of Community Caravan in December to intensify the implementation of ALS Programs and Projects in the different districts and advocate ALS thru the distribution of flyers, tarpaulin posting, participation in symposiums, meetings with stakeholders and the like. The ALS Caravan maximized the Stakeholders’ Congress/gathering in each district, dubbed as IYAMAN or Informing Yearly Accomplishment, Monitoring and Networking gathering, to inform stakeholders and partners about the accomplishments and present status of ALS.

This was spearheaded by ALS Supervisor Tito C. Bestre with the support of the two SDO Education Program Specialists Rose N. Anapen and Rodriguez L. Belino, and participated by District ALS Coordinators: Eldie Pacio (Atok), Chester Bolcio (Kibungan), Michael Tamiray (La Trinidad), Eric Sabado (Mankayan) and Myrtle Pasiwen (Tublay). The following ALS implementers/Facilitators joined the Caravan: Nieves Atiw (Atok), Alma Hungduan (Bakun), Allan Santiago (Kapangan), Aveguel Domocmat and Arlene Selec (La Trinidad), Ruthie Cabangcala (Mankayan) and Eleonor Dig-o (Tublay). The ALS Community Caravan coincided with the

conduct of the IYAMAN gatherings on the following dates and venues: December 09 (Buguias); December 19

(Tublay), December 20 (Bokod & Kabayan), and December 21 (Kapangan). --Rose N. Anapen

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SHOWCASE OF BEST PRACTICES. SDS Federico P. Martin leads the cutting of ribbon to signal the opening of booths where best outputs of learners and best practices of teachers are displayed for public view during the Benguet Teachers’ Congress as part of the activities for the Benguet Teachers’ Day celebration at the multipurpose gym, Wangal, La Trinidad on Sept. 29, 2016. He was assisted by SGOD Chief Lucio B. Alawas (far left), CID Chief Rizalyn A. Guznian, and BSU-College of Teacher Education Dean Dominador S. Garin (far right). --Photo by Augustin A. Dao-anis

ALS UNITED TEAM. The team of the Alternative Learning System led by EPS Tito C. Bestre (4th from right) kicked off the ALS Community Caravan coinciding with the IYAMAN gathering in Loo, Buguias, Benguet, Dec. 9. The team comprised the District ALS coordinators and implementers together with the two ALS Educ. Program Specialists. The team has since mobilized their ranks for the caravan in the subsequent advocacy coinciding with the IYAMAN in other districts. – ALS Benguet photo

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A lot of turbulent events transpired in 2016. In the international scene, the threat of Islamic extremism has become real with the series of attacks elsewhere in

Europe and in the Middle East. Then comes the unexpected exit of Great Britain from the European Union known as Brexit, the stunning election victory of controversial business mogul Donald Trump as the incoming president of the most powerful country USA, the re-emerging influence of Russia in world affairs, China’s controversial assertion of sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea amid an international tribunal ruling otherwise, among other disturbing events marred the international headlines in 2016. Closer to home, the election of the foul-mouthed former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as Philippine President became the big news for the year. Banking on his promise to eradicate illegal drugs, criminality and corruption within six months and vowing to kill thousands of criminals and drug pushers, 16 million Filipinos overwhelmingly voted for him. His rise to power ushered a change in the country’s political landscape. Barely six months of Duterte’s presidency, more than 6,000 suspected drug pushers and addicts have already been killed. More than half of these victims died at the hands of suspected vigilantes while the rest were killed in police operations after they allegedly fought with lawmen. When the US, European Union and the United Nations expressed alarm over these unprecedented killings that might have compromised human rights, President Duterte hurled invectives and curses. Cursing has since then become the identity language of our president. Like US president-elect Trump, Duterte’s foul language ignites international attention. Sadly, badmouthing is not worth emulating for our children. From the international arena to the national scene, the dominance of liberal democratic ideals appears to have been weakened by these recent events. For instance, the value of human rights is apparently losing support in government. Civil liberties and democracy seem to be losing appeal in favor of populist yet dictatorial tendencies. If the trend continues, there may yet be a new world order dominated by the forces of anti-libertarians and narcissists. Whatever change in the political system, however, the role of education as agent for real change for the individual and the society must never be compromised. The schools should always side with the truth while teachers have to bear in mind that they are preparing the younger generation of Filipinos so that they would “passionately love their country whose values and competencies enable them to contribute meaningfully in building the nation.” Our young learners are indeed the hope of this nation. Let’s assure them this hope rather than be distracted by these political uncertainties. We shall not fully put the fate of this nation under the hands of politicians because education remains the catalyst for real change. –MBM

EditorialReal change catalyst

Some things are true whether one believes it or not! Believe it or not, “humility”, the fundamental theme of Christmas and new year, is a highly significant issue of the decade! Corollary to this premise, can it be refuted that in this modern era, humility is extremely scarce in the mental models of the vast majority of warm bodies on earth, among nations, communities, and within organizations? Any member of the Homo sapiens with normal analytical acumen will certainly answer, “yes, such asseveration cannot be confuted!” Humility can literally be paraphrased this way: the higher one goes, the lower he should be. There are countless upsides of this fastidious dictum. Letting this penetrate the innermost being will help one to steadfastly adhere to service quality standards. It will preclude him from developing superiority complex and tyranny when he is promoted, becomes richer, or succeed unprecedentedly. It will immediately halt a subordinate in believing that he is far better than his superior although it may be true. Humility will always be a compass for someone to traverse the path of unending victory. It will provide

SDS CornerFederico P. Martin,Ed.D.,CESO VI

The Higher One Goes, the Lower He Should be

an eternal light for a leader to deal with his people with respect regardless of who they are, regardless of their weaknesses and the like without of course compromising general welfare. There are multifarious advantages of humility and this newsletter will not suffice to contain them all. The opposite of humility is pride. One does not need to think deeply to write the downsides of extremely dangerous pride. When Eve heard the serpent utterance that she will be like God if she will eat the forbidden fruit, she ate it and influenced her husband (who was highly captivated by the way the voluptuous woman was eating) to just follow like “under the saya” lover. That simple act emanating from pride is the root cause of all troubles in the land of the living and the dead. Pride is the major and captain of conflicts. A simple miscommunication can metamorphose into intricate conflict that cannot be solved through Alternative Dispute Resolution, Grievance Procedure, Administrative Procedure, or any procedure. Now, imagine if pride will perpetually hover over the mental paradigm of organizational members. Imagine if “the higher you go, the higher you should

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Despite several controversies and negative events in the country that marred the year 2016, DepEd-Benguet has more reason to be joyful and grateful. For one, DepEd-Benguet really spearheaded “IYAMAN” in the 13 schools’ districts. The local term “Iyaman” which is understood in Ibaloy, Kankanaey, Kalanguya and Karao could mean thanksgiving in English. And DepEd-Benguet used this term to innovate what the central or regional office call Division Monitoring, Evaluation and Adjustment (DMEA) activity. For Benguet, DMEA is Informing Yearly Accomplishment, Monitoring and Networking or IYAMAN. From here on, IYAMAN will be institutionalized in our division. Holding IYAMAN is based on the premise of our known cultural practice of giving thanksgiving in times of good fortune like bountiful harvest. From November 9 to

“We carefully construct our identity by choosing to dress in a certain way, buy certain accessories and live a certain kind of lifestyle, albeit chosen or forced upon us”. The way we carry ourselves defines who we are, our brand. Branding is used by the business sector basically as reference points. However, with competition driven by the changing world it is the easiest way of helping us tell the good from the not-so-good products or services. As a buyer how I wish to collect affordable yet branded products or if not, even it costs much but with a signature of a long lasting and quality products. Since branding applies also to services and mostly to private sectors how delightful if it will be observed in government offices or by every government official/worker. In private sectors they talk about corporate branding that talks about organizational change. Philosophically, it is the personality of an organization. As a government employee or official what personality do we want our clients to know about us? I once visited a certain government office for some concerns expecting

December 21, the IYAMAN series in the 13 districts really uncovered several reasons why our schools must indeed be thankful. The status of basic education was presented, highlighting milestones and accomplishments while identifying gaps to be addressed. Accomplishments on learner’s achievements and other favorable learning indicators could be attributed to the active participation of learners to co-curricular activities, improvement of physical facilities, and continuous trainings of teachers and school heads. More than this, the strong support and partnership of stakeholders spelled the difference. Therefore, our stakeholders deserve our heartfelt ‘IYAMAN’. Of course to somebody up above, we humbly say ‘IYAMAN’. After all, we ought to give thanks for the favor we received through Christ who is the very reason why we celebrate Christmas.

BrandedBy Sharon Angupa

The Brand

“IYAMAN” Year for Benguet

be” will be the first and foremost watchword in an agency. What a hideous working environment it will be. The only way to evade the danger zone of volatile relationship in any organization is to understand the laws and principles embedded in humility which peremptorily call for application. Every creature in a dynamic organization must

constantly remember that God exalts the humble! This is not a demonstrably false nor a predatory statement but a truth distilled since the dawn of time. Ergo, this year and the following years, may each one chooses to be humble because choice was, is, and will always be the beginning of change and wind of change from generation to generation! This is asserted without the least iota of doubt in the mind of this writer.

HOPE VS. FEAR Rizalyn A. Guznian,Ed.D

a good service but unexpectedly experienced dismay to the front desk officer for attitudinal problem and bewilderment on their processes that I need to follow again another long line for giving different instruction. From the speech of president Duterte saying “I direct all department secretaries and the heads of agencies to reduce requirements and the processing time of all applications, from the submission to the release”, it is expected that all agencies will abide to this. Change comes. We must change also particularly in the way we give service. The brand should be at least 80% good if not the best. We may not be competing of services unlike in the private sector but we should have a signpost of clustered values and characteristics in a recognizable packages so we can be regarded with high level of trust and approval. Let’s not wait for things to happen that we fight our conscience and the feeling of guilt because of how we treat other people. Let’s be branded for something much further than superficial products or service attributes.

Insights in the 19-Day SHDP Foundation Course

empoweredBy Remus M. Beray

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Functions and activities of management and leadership course will never come to the place where you can say, “I am finished”. We are not building a table or a chair; we are working with lives, with human beings, with minds, with emotions, with hearts, with frail bodies subject to all the pressures of an ever changing world. What now? Well, the tools that we learned in this training can help us if we implement and use them. But the very best tools are useless unless we use them. John Wesley said, “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever

Rizalyn A. Guznian Lucio B. Alawas Macarthy B. Malanes Francis F. Peckley Wilfred C. Bagsao Susan CJ DawangSharon B. AngupaNerissa I. Barbosa

Warden A. BaltazarJoseph Sasha L. DaganosSamuel S. Ayangdan Sonia B. DupaganSylvia J. Rimban

Consultants: Federico P. MartinNestor L. Bolayo Glenn N. Duguis

Contributors:Rose Anapen, Jeanette Kiong, Remus Beray, Rosita Agnasi, Georgina Ducayso,

Tilma Delio, Lorna Wallit, Florence Pawig, Julieta Malanes, Claire Agpawa, Nancy Costina, Ursula Dalay-on, Melin Com-ong, Mavis Ebas, Cynthia Calavera, Melinda Esteban, Rosita Bosantog, Emmaclaire Organo, Daoanis, Junalyn Palking, Victoria Palsiyeng, Rose Virginie Killip, Simon Bangsiil, Venerando Rosal, Selveti Semion,

Maybellaine Joy Langbis, Marilyn Nabe, Rose Polon, Mabelen Bulos, Kimberly Amoy, Brigitte Bintudan, Spences Daoanes, Rogelio Cuh-ing, Magie Palki, Larson Calatero,

Marcelina Mapatac, Tuesda Lucio

can”. Yes, we are called to be stewards of learning with deep significance. We are aware that a steward is a person who is manager of another’s goods. With such responsibility there always comes a day of reckoning. Sooner or later the time arrives when the steward will be called upon to render personal accounting.

*****Editor’s note: Remus M. Veray is a school principal from Tublay District who is one of the more than 200 school heads from Benguet who completed three module 19-day Foundational Course under the School Head Development Program (SHDP) conducted by DepEd-CAR in three series from Nov. - Dec. 2016

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“Mahalaga ang pag-unawa sa kakaibang katangian ng panitikang rehiyunal tungo sa ganap na kamulatan sa pambansang literatura.” Ito ay pangunahing binigyang-diin sa Pambansang Kumperensiya sa Wika at Panitikang Cordillera na idinaos ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), na pinamumunuan ni Virgilio S. Almario, sa Benguet State University-College of Teacher Education noong Disyembre 1-3. Ang nasabing kombensiyon ay itinaguyod ng tanggapan ng Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWAK)- CAR na nakatalaga sa BSU sa pangunguna ni Propesor Winston Ros. Batay sa Pandibisyong Memorandum, ang naturang kumperensiya ay may layuning itampok ang panitikang

ANG aksyong pananaliksik tungkol sa masining na pagtuturo ng Matematika sa mga mag-aaral sa ika-anim na baitang ng Paaralang Elementarya ng Buyagan ay isa sa mga itinampok sa 13th National Convention on Statistics sa Shangrila, Edsa, Mandaluyong City noong Oktubre 3-4. Pinamagatang “Enhancing the Performance of Grade VI-C

LA TRINIDAD- Itinampok bilang nangungunang pampaaralang pahayagan sa Cordillera sa kategorya ng elementarya ang Duvas, opisyal na pahayagan sa Filipino ng Lubas Elementary School (LES), La Trinidad, noong kagaganap na Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) sa Benguet NHS, Dis. 8-11, 2016. Itinanghal na pangkalahatang kampeon ang Duvas pagkatapos makopo nito ang unang puwesto sa pag-aanyo at disenyo ng pahina at gayun din sa pahinang Agham at Teknolohiya. Nasungkit din nito ang ikalawang puwesto sa pahinang editoryal, pangatlong puwesto sa pahinang isports at pang-apat na puwesto sa pahinang balita. Sa kabuuan, ang nasabing pahayagan ang may pinakamataas na puntos na nakuha mula sa iba’t ibang pahina upang ito ang tanghalin bilang pangkalahatang kampeon sa pahayagang pangkampus na Filipino sa elementarya. Batay sa talaan, may mahigit na 50 pahayagang kalahok sa Filipino sa kategorya

Cordillera upang makatulong sa pagbuo ng kagamitang panturo at upang matalakay ang mga kinakaharap nitong isyu at pagbabago bilang mahalagang sandigan sa pagpapaunlad ng mga wikang Cordillera. Nagkaroon ng apat na sesyon ang naturang kumperensiya. Ang unang sesyon na ginanap sa unang araw ay tungkol sa kasaysayan ng panitikang Cordillera na inilahad ni G. Lo Jularbal, propesor sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas-Baguio. Isa itong pagsusuri sa kasaysayan ng mga sinaunang teksto na nailathala tungkol sa Cordillera. Sa ikalawang araw ay inihanay ang ikalawa at ikatlong sesyon. Ang ikalawang sesyon ay tinalakay ni G. Delfin Tolentino, Jr, propesor sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas-Baguio ang tungkol sa panitikang Cordillera at ang pagbuo ng panitikang pambansa. Ayon sa

kanya ay dapat nating igiit ang halaga ng literaturang rehiyonal sa pagbubuo ng ating pambansang panitikan. Dagdag pa ni Tolentino na ang pangunahing batayan sa pagpapahalaga ng mga akdang rehiyonal ay dapat na ikabit sa mga katangiang ikinaiiba nito sa iba pang kalipunan ng mga akda. Tungkol naman sa kontemporaneong panitikang Cordillera ang ikatlong sesyon. Maliwanag na binanggit ni G. Scott Saboy, isa ring propesor ng UP -Baguio, na ang kontemporaneong panitikang Cordillera ay isang patuloy na negosasyon at proseso na itinatanghal nang may respeto, sensitibidad, at realistikong pagtingin sa mga karanasan, sensibilidad, at pagpapahalaga ng mga Cordilleran. Sa huling araw ng kumperensiya ay mabilis na inilahad ng kinatawan ng DepEd CAR,

Panitikang Cordillera, binigyang-diin sa Pambansang Kumperensiya Ni Tilma L. Delio

CLMD ang ikaapat na sesyon. Ito’y tungkol sa mga wika sa Cordillera sa panahon ng K-12 at MTB-MLE. Dito ay inisa-isa niyang inihanay ang 19 na opisyal na wika para sa MTB-MLE at ang mga katutubong wika ng bawat rehiyon ng Cordillera. Sa kumperensiya ring ito pormal na inilunsad ang Aklat Cordillera. Tinanggap nina G. Lucio Alawas at Gng. Rizalyn Guznian, mga kinatawan ng DepEd-Dibisyon ng Benguet ang sipi ng ortograpiyang Ibaloy, Kankanaey, at Kalanguya. Ang dibisyon ng Benguet ang pumapangalawang nakabuo ng kanilang ortograpiya. Ang mga kalahok ay mga guro sa Filipino mula sa pribado at pampublikong paaralan hindi lamang ng Cordillera kundi maging sa mga karatig rehiyon. Karamihan sa mga delegado ay nanggaling sa mga pampublikong paaralan sa Benguet.

Karanasan ng Buyagan sa pagtuturo ng Math, ibinahagi sa National Convention on Statistics

Duvas, kinilalang kampeong pahayagan

Ni Lorna Vicente-WallitPupils in Mathematics through the use of Arts in Math,”ibinahagi ito ni Gng. Lorna Wallit sa nasabing kumbensyon. “Nagpapasalamat ako kay Sir Wilfred Bagsao sa kanyang mga itinuro tungkol sa action research. Nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataon na makilala ng personal si Sir Jesus Mateo, undersecretary ng Department of Education,” saad ni Gng. Wallit.

BIHIRANG PAGKAKATAON. (Mula kanan-kaliwa) Nagpakuha ng larawan sina Aldrin Federico R. Bahit Jr. ng PSA-CAR, Xylene Donato-Kinomis ,EPS-II ng Dibisyon ng Baguio, Lorna V. Wallit at Jesus Mateo, undersecretary ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon pagkatapos ng open-forum tungkol sa action research.

ng elementarya noong RSPC. Sa pamamatnubay ng gurong tagapayo na si Ofelia Inso, sunud-sunod ang tagumpay ng Duvas mula sa pandibisyon hanggang sa panrehiyunal na kompetisyon sa loob ng mahigit limang taon. Kaugnay nito, pumangalawa rin sa pangkalahatang ranggo ang Aming Munting Tinig, opisyal na pahayagan sa Filipino ng Benguet SPED Center, sa RSPC bunga ng pagkapanalo nito ng unang puwesto sa pahinang editoryal at pahinang pang-isports samantalang naiuwi pa nito ang ikatlong puwesto sa pahinang agham at teknolohiya. Nakakuha rin ng minor na gantimpala ang iba mga pang-elementaryang pahayagan sa Filipino ng Benguet sa RSPC tulad ng Rangtay ng Kabayan Central School, Tebteb ng Balili ES, Abunga Ed Bua ng Pacalso ES, Tambuli ng Beckel ES, Hamog ng Tuba CS at marami pang iba. Sa kabuuan, Benguet ang nanguna sa kompetisyon ng pahayagang pangkapus noong RSPC. –Julieta C. Malanes

Balita

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Ano ang ibig sabihin ng krus sa atin? Ito ba ay isang hugis lang na simbolo ng kristiyanismo? Maraming krus ang ating nakikita, sa mga iba’t ibang lugar, sa mga simbahan at kadalasan maraming tao ang nagsusuot ng alahas na may krus o ginagamit na palamuti sa kanilang katawan. Ibig bang sabihin na ang isang krus ay may kahalagahan sa buhay ng isang tao? Ang tatlong krus noong ipinako si Hesu Kristo ay tanging may kahalagahan dahil may mensahe sa ating lahat. Nakikita natin doon ang mga uri ng krus: Una, ang Krus ng pagtanggi – ang pagtanggi sa regalo ng Diyos na kaligtasan ay isang kasalanan at kailanman ito ay di mapapatawad. Ito ay ginawa ng isang magnanakaw na nakapako sa krus kasama ni Hesu Kristo. Ikalawa, ang Krus ng pagsisisi – ang ibinigay ng Diyos upang mapasailalim tayo sa kanyang kapangyarihan lalong-lalo sa mga taong kanyang tinawag. Ang pagsisisi at paghingi ng tawad ang tanging ginawa ng isa sa mga magnanakaw na kasama ni Hesus na nakapako sa Krus. Ikatatlo, ang Krus ng kaligtasan – ang nagsasabi na ang kaligtasan ay ngayon na, di sa susunod pang mga araw. Ang Diyos ay gumagawa ng mahiwagang paraan sa kabila ng ating pang-unawa. Gumawa siya ng mahiwaga at napakabuting pamamaraan sa ating buhay maging sa kasamahan niyang isa na naipako sa krus upang maligtas. Ano ang ating gagawin sa mensahe ng tatlong krus? Pag-aralan natin ito at ating itanim sa ating puso; humingi ng pagpapatawad at manampalataya. Kung ipagpatuloy nating hindi maniwala sa Diyos, tayo ay nasa krus ng pagtanggi. Kung tayo naman ay humingi ng pagpapatawad at manampalataya sa Panginoon, tayo ay lumapit sa krus ng pagsisi at krus ng kaligtasan. Ang aral na ito ay hango sa kwento ng Bibliya noong naipako si Hesu Kristo sa krus kasama ang dalawang magnanakaw. Ito ay nasa Lucas 23: 32-39.

“Binhi para sa mga may kapansanan at batang kalye.” Ito ang mga katagang sinambit ni Gng.Luisa Noble, kinatawan ng Allied Disabled and Street Children Scholarship Association Incorporated, sa pag-alok niya sa mga mag-aaral na bumili ng mga binhi. Mga binhing makakatulong hindi lamang para pagkuhanan ng mga pagkain ngunit pagsustento na rin sa mga pangangailangan ng mga may kapansanan at pagpapa-aral sa mga batang kalye. Musmos man kung tawagin ang aking mga mag-aaral sa ikatlong baitang, malahigante naman ang kanilang mga puso. Tila ba sila ay namuhay ng ilang dekada sa mundo kung saan naranasan nila ang gulong ng buhay ng bawat tao. Sa aking pagmamasid sa halos 80% ng mga batang tumangkilik sa mga binhi ay tila ba hindi matapos-tapos ang nagtataasang talon ng aking puso sapagkat ramdam ko ang taos-puso nilang pagtulong sa ating kapwa. Hindi ko rin mapigilan ang pilit na paglabas ng aking luha na naghuhudyat ng lubusang galak dahil sa nakabibighaning gawi at pasya ng mga mag-aaral na aking napagmasdan kahit batid ko na ginugol nila ang kakarampot nilang salapi upang makatulong lamang sa

Kami po ay lumaki na sa inyong mga patnubay at gabay. Kayo ang kadalasan

naming nakikita tuwing umaga hanggang hapon at mas marami pang oras na kayo ang aming kasama kaysa sa aming pamilya. Maraming-maraming salamat sa mga sakripisyo ninyo para kami ay maturuan. Lahat kayo ay may mahalagang kontribusyon upang mabuo ang aming pagkatao, upang mabuo ang aming paniniwala sa aming sariling kakayahan at upang kami’y makabuo ng isang munting pangarap.

ANG TATLONG KRUSNi Florence B. Pawig, Ph.D.

Sa Minamahal naming mga Guro

Maraming salamat sa mga walang sawang pagtuturo sa amin. Sa mga araw na medyo hindi kayo masigla o sa araw na kayo’y may karamdaman, inyong ginugugol pa rin ang inyong lakas at oras upang kami’y turuan. Inyong isinakripisyo ang inyong oras na nakalaan sana para sa inyong pamilya, oras na makapagrelaks o makapaglibot o makapasyal man lang sa ibang lugar. Maraming salamat dahil imbes na kayo ay pumunta sa parlor para magpagupit o magpakulay ng mga buhok, magpa-manicure o pedicure, inyong inilalaan na

lang ang oras sa pagwawasto sa aming mga papel at pagbasa sa aming mga gawain, mga talata na kadalasan ay mahirap intindihin ang pagkakasulat-ito’y inyong matiyagang binabasa. Salamat sa mga oras na inyong inilaan upang asahin at iwasto ang aming mga gawain. Salamat sa inyong malawak na pag-uunawa sa amin. Kadalasan, aming binabalewala ang inyong sakripisyo,na halos inyong inilaan ang inyong oras at buhay sa pagtuturo. Alam namin na nagpupuyat kayo sa paggawa ng mga aralin, ng mga visual aids ninyo upang madali naming maintindihan ang mga itunuturo ninyo. Kahit na kung minsan, ‘di namin ipinapakita ang aming interes sa mga aralin, na kung minsan pa nga ay nakatulog na kami, nagtetext o kaya’y nakikipagkwentuhan sa aming mga katabi.

Sa aming mga naging unang guro na matiyagang nagturo sa amin kung paano sumulat at bumasa. Maraming-maraming salamat po. Di po naming alam magtext, magchat o magfacebook kung ‘di ninyo kami ginabayan sa pagbabasa at pagsusulat. Sa lahat naming mga guro, taos-puso kaming nagpapasalamat sa inyong pagmamahal at pag-aaruga sa amin. Kayo ang aming mga pangalawang magulang. Mas kilala pa nga yata ninyo ang aming “good sides”at maging ang aming mga “bad sides” na nagpapahiblood sa inyo .Ngunit ganun pa man, kami’y inyong ginabayan upang mabago ang mga di magandang asal na aming natututunan sa pakikisalamuha sa mga taon “bad influence”. Muli, maraming-maraming salamat at “ kudos” sa inyong lahat. Mahal na mahal namin kayo.

Ni Lorna Vicente-Wallit (Buyagan ES)

kapuwa. Ang mga abot tainga nilang ngiti ay nagpadagdag pa ng paggaan ng aking pakiramdam sa sandaling iyon kung kaya’t para ba akong nakahimlay sa ulap na hindi nababahala sa pagkahulog sa lupa sapagkat alam kong ano pa man ang mangyari ay mayroong mga malaanghel na kamay na sasalo sa akin. Sa mga sandaling iyon ay tila ba binabagtas ko ang langit ngunit sa paghaplos ng hangin sa aking mukha ay muli akong nagising sa realidad. Realidad na maaring mga bata ang magpapaalala sa atin upang muling balikan ang katotohanang bawat isa sa atin ay may gulong ng buhay - kung saan minsan tayo’y nasa ibaba at minsan tayo’y nasa itaas. Realidad na maaring sila ang magiging daan upang lagi nating maisaalang –alang na ang pagtutulungan ay laging mahalaga at isa sa pinakasangkap sa pagkamit ng inaasam ng bawat isa. Ang mga pangyayaring tulad nito ay isa sa mga magpapaalala sa atin na minsan ay hindi sapat ang nakikita ng mga mata natin upang manghusga sapagkat katulad ng mga musmos na sa tingin natin ay mura lamang ang kanilang kaisipan ay mayroon naman silang katangiang kung ating susuriin nang husto ay nagpapahigante sa kanilang pagkatao.

Malahiganteng mga MusmosNi Claire B. Agpawa

Lathalain

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While looking into some files in my computer, I was trapped by a certain statement that I’ve read from a file I downloaded on De La Salle’s Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher. My attention was nailed on the second virtue which is “Silence”. This is because I only understand “silence” as a simple response that anyone can give when he/she thinks that his/her opinion is not necessary to be heard. It simply means forbearance from speech or noise. Apparently, it is even more than what I thought because the text says that “Silence leads a teacher to avoid talking when he must not speak and to speak when he should not be silent.” This means that silence is not at all silence per se. In the teaching profession, silence is both an art of being silent and speaking opportunely, a Lassalian maxim that I was made to understand.

It is a good teacher’s quality that reviles being both a taciturn and loquacious. This idea moved me a lot because I just can’t imagine how teachers spend the day in school. We almost use a third quarter of our strength in talking just so that we let our ideas reach the minds of our students then here comes this article saying that silence is what keeps a good teacher. I didn’t want to argue with what I am reading so I decided

I have proven that there are things in life which we often see as burden but could actually work in our favor. Take for instance my daily routine of walking down the highway every morning to catch the early ride to school and walking up home as the sun sets or before evening. There are also many instances when my young kid and I have to walk up going to school or walk down home from school especially when there is heavy traffic along the La Trinidad thoroughfare. Our home is about five-minute walk to the highway and 30-minute walk from school. I admit to have thought several times that how I wish we have a home near the highway or at least accessible by vehicle. I usually entertain these thoughts when I get tired from walking. It seems life is so boring with the year-round walking routine. But looking back to the years passed, I realize how my walking routine actually helped me overcome my hypertension. I suffered a minor stroke in 2007 when I was teaching in Madaymen, Kibungan. But I thank God that I recovered and was given

Since my first day of work at Puguis Elementary School on June 20, 2016 to the present, I observed several admirable practices exemplified by all the employees. But what touched my heart most is how the utility worker performs his routine duties and responsibilities without being told and being supervised. As early as 6:20 in the morning, he is already in school and joyfully starts each day cleaning the principal’s office, sweeps the wide school surroundings, and cleans the comfort rooms. Right after recess time, lunch break and after the pupils have gone home in the afternoon, he goes around with his stick broom and dustpan sweeping all the dirt and litters. He collects all the sacks of garbage every afternoon then places empty ones ready for use the next day. In between hours, he does all around repairs, beautification, welding, mowing, and many others. He readily acts on concerns brought to his attention by any of the employees. Likewise, he is very much involved doing all around tasks even beyond official time during division-wide events like provincial meet; not a murmur

to continue comprehending the whole page and beyond doubt, I was convinced that silence is what we sometimes need when we want our ideas to get into the minds and hearts of our students. On the other hand, we also need to articulate what we wanted our students to understand so as to ensure a successful and fruitful teaching-learning process. In the same way, in our private life, this is very helpful. Keeping our mouth shut is what

makes us free from committing more mistakes that we might regret in the end. It may be too vague for some to understand but it is actually too simple that teaches multifarious lessons for a teacher like me. It helped me understand the word in a teacher’s perspective as well as in a private individual’s viewpoint. Moreover, the last few statements mentioned in this article struck me more than I have ever imagined. I shrugged my shoulder in a deep realization, asking myself on how should I digest this statement- ” A good teacher considers the act of remaining too long in conversation with certain students or their parents, with other outsiders, or with his fellow teachers, even though he has some reason to talk to these persons, a serious fault against the law of silence. Truly, I was silenced by silence.

Being Silenced by Silence

the opportunity to be transferred as a teacher at the La Trinidad NHS in Lubas, La Trinidad. Unknown to me, the location and distance of the school helped me overcome my hypertension if I look at it in the proper perspective. Of course, I have to believe too that God’s way is higher than our ways. Lately, a new teacher from Buguias was also transferred to our school. This teacher happens to be our neighbor. Every morning and after dismissal in the afternoon, this teacher prefers to walk going to and from the school. His reason: he suffers pain in his body if he stops his daily routine of walking up and down. Perhaps, others call this as just a psychological assumption. But according to him, he proved it several times. Maybe, a research could corroborate this claim. With our simple experiences, we thought of advocating the health benefits of walking not only in our Physical Education classes but also among our colleagues. With the worsening traffic problem, it is better to walk than to ride. We can even save a penny. More than that, this is good for our health.

Walking as Therapy An Employee Worth EmulatingBy Julieta C. Malanes

is heard from neither resistance. “The utility worker is a big asset, his services are laudable. Should there be permanent item for such position, I will highly recommend him” said the school head, Mrs. Shirley M. Comila. Accordingly, he started as PTA paid with just P4000 monthly remuneration. Later, Comila increased it to P8,000 monthly being charged to the school’s MOOE with SSS benefit out from the school’s canteen funds. Having been able to pick a casual conversation with this shy utility worker, he said “I treasure and respect my work so much, it’s my source of daily living. I am able to extend help to my siblings who are studying because of my work.” He doesn’t want to stain the trust given him by the school head. He maybe in the lower echelon but the way he executes his tasks is truly commendable. Indeed, he mirrors how each employee should sincerely and unfailingly fulfill his defined functions. This 29 year old man of selfless service and commitment hails from Damolpos, Itogon, Benguet. He is Gilbert Bacod - an employee worthy of emulation.

By Nancy D. Costina

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By Ursula M. Dalay-on

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“Nadiyat amukiyat, natekeng, amukileng!” shouted Ak-aki, but his elders did not hear him anymore. ….. Long ago in the thick forest of Benguet lived an old woman named Dagdagimuyo. As in the olden days, she planted fruits and vegetables in her “kaingin” to sustain her living. She was so industrious that she was able to clear a vast area where she planted sweet potatoes, and bananas. One day, she went to harvest her crops when she noticed that somebody gathered her produce long before she arrived. She went home mad and sad after getting what was left by the thief. She thought how she sweated and spent long hours in her kaingin planting camotes and bananas only to be harvested by somebody. This was not only done once but twice and many times until Dagdagimuyo was real angry and decided to catch the thief and to take her revenge. One day, Dagdagimuyo woke up at dawn and started to her kaingin. Before the sun rose, she was already hiding among the pan-aw near her plantation. She kept her eyes open not to miss whoever would trespass, but night came, a thief never appeared. Determined to find out the

From the same tree comes the “solibao” and the “duyo.” Both

have been made by hands that come from one family tree. Mr. Cortes Ebas and his father Lolo Ostino Ebas have unique bonding moments. Normally, the bonding between a father and son is seen when the son is at an early age but the story of the two tells that age isn’t a hindrance for quality bonding between a father and a son. Mr. Cortes is a T.L.E teacher at Kamora National High School while Lolo Ostino is a CAFGU (Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit) retiree. Both are living in Diboong, Gusaran, Kabayan. They transform a tree into two worthy things that contribute to the culture of the Igorots namely the solibao and the duyo. When the solibao is struck, it resounds a story of the calloused hands, the sweat, and love of work put into it. When the duyo is used by a family, the curves, the depth of the bowl, and the dish in it tells of the dedication

The Solibao and the Duyo/Chuyo

Dagdagimuyo and the Apesculprit, though tired and sleepy, she stayed in her hiding place day and night. Finally, after the third day, she was awakened from a short nap by some noise from a distance. She was all ears to the sound. She noticed the noise was moving close to her because it was amplified every minute. She peeped from her hiding place and saw a group of wild big monkeys. She felt her sweat freely flowed down her face. She was afraid these savages would devour her alive if they saw her. However, when the monkeys jumped into her kaingin and started ravaging her sweat-produced crops, she was enraged and she came out of her cave. Thinking of her labor and sacrifice, she boiled with madness and moved to attack the bandits. When the monkeys saw Dagdagimuyo, they laughed aloud and started walking towards her. She was scared. She was startled and felt her knees shaking. She thought of running, but she couldn’t move…She lost consciousness. When Dagdagimuyo woke up, she felt her hand and feet tied. She tried to free herself, but she couldn’t. When she noticed the big monkeys approaching her, she pretended to be dead. The monkey-leader felt her body and announced that she was

dead. All the apes hummed with joy as they untied her and laid her near the fireplace and prepared to leave to get some firewood. The big monkeys told the young monkey, Ak-Aki as they called him, to watch over Dagdagimuyo which they would butcher for dinner when they returned. Ak-aki was left alone with the pretending Dagdagimuyo. When the big monkeys noise seemed fading, Dagdagimuyo opened her eyes. Ak-aki was alarmed and shouted, “ Nadiyat amukiyat, natekeng, amukileng!” The big monkeys ran back to check on the prey and decided she was really dead. They proceeded to leave. Dagdagimuyo took her time and made sure they really were far away not to hearAk-aki. Dagdagimuyo rose and seized Ak-aki. The young monkey kept shouting, “Nadiyat amukiyat, natekeng, amukileng!” but his elders heard him no more.

Dagdagimuyo butchered Ak-aki and cooked the poor young monkey-- a delicious meal for the older monkeys. Then, she left. Not so long after Dagdagimuyo left, the big monkeys came back. They were surprised that an inviting smell of a delicious food from their big cooking pot welcomed them. They were all hungry and at the sight of the food, they were all delighted and appreciated Ak-aki for his initiative cooking Dagdagimuyo for them. Nobody thought the other way around. They began to eat what they thought was Dagdagimuyo until one of them noticed the male organ of a small monkey from what he was about to eat. He told the group that Dagdagimuyo was not what they were eating, rather it was Ak-aki. There was a great mourning in the monkeys’ camp that evening.

of the man that made it. While they are transforming a tree into their liking, they are creating an avenue for tracing the culture of the Igorots. It so happened that Lolo Ostino and Mr. Cortes are adept in the culture of the Kalanguya people so both of them attend seminars on Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) conducted by DepEd. According to them, their relationship as father and son is effective in sharing their expertise because they complement each other if one needs to answer questions from interested listeners. Aside from participating in the said seminar, the two are also active when it comes to cultural dances. Both of them are frequently seen playing the musical instruments. The sound of the instruments symbolizes the “chemistry” of the father and son taking part in the dance. The relationship of Lolo Ostino and Mr. Cortes is also evident at home. When eating, they usually

are the last to finish. One time, while the two were enjoying a Siningang na Tilapia served in a duyo, Lolo Ostino said “kamadngal e amih ni hida” (one can hear the tasty food). It is an irony that this statement should come from someone who cannot hear well. His statement suggests that the dish was good. He probably heard the sound of his son’s eating especially when he sips the soup. When disciplining their young family members they do it through relating their personal and vicarious experiences. To the young, their stories would mean a lot as they grow. The stories will grow in their hearts as the branches that grow from trees that they have turned into useful things. One day, their

stories will branch out and result into useful thoughts and deeds. Without the solibao, gongs cannot be struck and the music cannot go on. Without a duyo in the table, there will be no chili, no spice for the food. The two might go unnoticed someday but they have contributed in the life of a community. It is through their creations that a culture could grow. It is through their presence that a family could be. In their midst is a tree that draws their family closer to each other. In their hearts is a culture that strengthens their bond and tightens their relationship with their family and even the educational community.

By Mavis P. Ebas

A Mother’s Tale

by Melin J. Cuyangan-Com-ong

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(This story was told and shared by Mr. Vicente A. Panagan, retired DepEd RO Supervisor who gave permission that his story be published in this Adivay Newsletter so others may know.) La Trinidad - In 1990, Dr, Hilda D. Tadaoan, Schools Division Superintendent of Benguet meditated on how to have a lot where a Division Office building could be constructed. For several years back, the existing building had been squatting on a BSU lot Office, opposite the La Trinidad Municipal Office buildings in KM 5. And the story begins. “It is high time that the Division Office gives way to Benguet State University to claim its own property for an elementary school building or whatever BSU would like to utilize its own property,” said Dr. Tadaoan. She then thought of the wide lot at Wangal where they used to visit being a stock farm during their school days at Trinidad Agricultural High School (TAHS) then. At that time, in 1990, the late Dr. Andres Bugnosen was the Provincial Governor. Dr. Tadaoan frequented the Office of the governor and other leaders of the Provincial Board headed by the late BM Jaime Paul Panganiban and presented her proposed plan to have a lot where the Division Office building could be

Everyday life is my classroom, as they say a good teacher is like a candle; it consumes itself to light the way for others. It is not an overstatement whenever we say teachers changes the lives of their students neither it is not also impossible to say that students changes our lives. We tend to give all the time that we have to the extent of forgetting our own bucket lists. I believe, it is like sorting out the riddles hidden within a particular timeline. Once a teacher always a teacher. Why do I teach? Why not! According to Maria Montessori, to stimulate life, leaving it then free to

3 Benguet Scouts honored at PICC

constructed. Accordingly, she (Dr. Tadaoan) pleaded and repeatedly visited Governor Bugnosen and BM Panganiban. At long last, the Provincial Board approved an area to be allocated for a Division Officecampus. Dr. Tadaoan expressed her gratefulness to the kind and supportive officials. Until such time, when the then Director of the Region, the late Mr. Stephen Capuyan heard that an area was allocated for a Division Office compound, he asked the Schools Division Superintendent (Tadaoan) to also intercede for an area where the Regional Office would be located too, as the Regional Office was at Teachers’ Camp, Baguio City that time. Dr. Tadaoan frankly told the Director that Teachers’ Camp might be the proper place for a Regional Office. But the Regional Director kept prodding Dr. Tadaoan wherein he told her, he is not known by the Provincial Officials and doubted that they would grant his request. In obedience to a superior, Dr. Tadaoan approached the good governor and leaders of the Provincial Board once again and presented the request of Director Capuyan. She even reasoned out the fact that Wangal would be most accessible for people from the CAR provinces. Soon afterwards, the request made by the Superintendent of Benguet on behalf of the Regional

Office was approved by theGovernor and BMs which made the Director very happy. One pleasant day, Dr. Tadaoan was requested by the Governor with BM Panganiban to join them in Wangal for her to choose the site for the Benguet Division Office. SDS Tadaoan tagged along Messers Vicente Panagan and the late Laurentino Rimban, both Supervisors. The Superintendent then chose the first front lot in the wide area, saying “this is our choice for our Division Office compound, we being a Benguet true heir”, in the presence of the honorable Benguet officials. “Yes, that’s right,” they exclaimed. And that the Regional Office will be in the inner portion of Wangal area. Alas, not long after the proclamation and agreement re-the lot for the Division Office, the Palarong Pambansa was already scheduled to be held in Zamboanga, hence the delegation headed by Dr. Tadaoan left for that event while Mr. Panagan had to do more things for the athletes and followed later. Upon Mr. Panagan’s arrival in Zamboanga, he immediately informed the Superintendent that the Regional Office Engineer, his staff and other personnel were busy measuring and laying out basic materials for a building foundation in the area allocated for the Division Office building.

Mr. Panagan commented that the area was already identified by the Provincial officials which was chosen by Dr. Tadaoan that it was for the Division Office, but the Engineer told him that it was the instruction given him by the Director and all his men to work fast and install the basic structural items. “They were working overtime,” Mr. Panagan said. As soon as Dr. Tadaoan arrived from the Palarong Pambansa, she was accompanied by Messers Panagan and Rimban in Wangal to see what was really going on and indeed they found that the skeleton of a big building was already done. With much disgust, Dr. Tadaoan told Mr. Panagan to call the Director to come to the Division Office which the Director did. Dr. Tadaoan “cried” angrily and expressed her disgust that she lobbied hard for an area for a Regional Office on his behalf, and without a word, the Director left. End of story. May all the souls of the departed rest in peace. Many years passed, until the dream of DepEd-Benguet Division to have an Office building of its own to cater to the growing populace came about and was finally constructed to where it is now, though, farther away from the original choice.

‘Present DepEd-CAR site was earlier chosen for Benguet Division Office’ By: Sue CJ Dawang

develop, to unfold, herein lies the first task of the teacher. Have you ever been in the middle of a stroll when it seemed as if you were lost and confused? I was at a certain point of asking myself in regards to the essence of all the things that I do, of all the decisions that I’ve made as well as the path I will take. “Lead me, Lord!” was the only murmur of my weary heart. Within me is a battle between passion and necessity. The things that I need to do for my family and the call of duty that awaits for a fulfillment of a dream, because Einstein is right when he said “Teaching should be such that

what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty.” I am a representation of a dream fulfilled, and I have the chance to affect fulfillment of others dream as well.. I had my share of ignorance, hunger for knowledge and a dream to make a difference. The realization of my visions are success granted for my parents and those people whom I care about. It was hard, the journey was difficult and was almost impossible, because learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with eagerness and attended to with persistence. If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as

T e a c h e r ’ s B a d g ea nail as I noted from Abraham Maslow. The beauty of studying History, is the chance to meet the mistakes and lessons of the past so we will not repeat them. It is an account of examples that influences learners and occurrences of errors that provides the best avenue for learning and teaching. Certainly, in my years of teaching I can validate that the biggest room known is the room for improvement. I believe learning every day and touching lives is a badge a teacher with a heart truly deserves.

By Cynthia G. Calavera

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In recognition of their voluntary services for the environment, three Girl Scouts from Benguet Council were awarded at the Philippine International Convention Center last November 4, 2016 where Ms. Ida Anita Q. Delmundo, movie director, violinist and educator was the Guest Speaker. Senior Scout Elaijah S. Esteban, Cadet Scout Shermin Solino and Flordie Mae U. Algabis of Loo National High School were among the 758 Girl Scouts all over the Philippines who were conferred the Chief Girl Scout Medals.

BUGUIAS, Benguet-- In line with the government’s Moral Recovery Program, Catlubong National High School and various religious groups in Barangays Catlubong and Sebang of this town planned a series of recollection activities which aim to enhance students’ virtues while breaking the monotony of the usual classroom instruction by bringing students to different churches for learning. “This activity was conceptualized with the hope that it will be of much help in the total development of the students for without virtues, efforts for intellectual improvement will be put to waste,” explained Miss Juanita Ata, Activity Coordinator and School Guidance Counselor-Designate. Ata added that this school alone cannot provide all

BUGUIAS, Benguet—The Sagandoy Elementary School located in Pusel, Amgaleyguey of this town capped a joyful year with a three-some activity on December 20, 2016: induction, outreach and Christmas program. The officers of the School Water System were formally inducted by Administrative Officer V Glenn N. Duguis of DepEd-Benguet. On the same day, the Saint Louis University (SLU)-Laboratory School headed by its Principal Melchor Pablico turned over school supplies, clothings and books for the school as part of its outreach program. Sagandoy ES is an adopted school of SLU-Lab in line with the Adopt-A-School Program. Under the adoption program of SLU-Lab, Sagandoy ES could avail of support services geared towards uplifting the welfare of teachers and learners and assisting the school as a whole. Duguis and Cluster Head Mencio Sapitan lauded the initiatives of Sagandoy ES headed by teacher in-charge Giovanni Cayat in establishing linkages with institutions like SLU. Meanwhile, the Christmas celebration that day was highlighted by the Tambiolo Raffle Draw, a fund raising activity that resulted to the purchase of a photocopier, which was also presented to the PTA on the said date. -- Emmaclaire L. Organo

They are among the several Girl Scouts who Brought honor not only to Benguet Council but also to their respective school and communities.The ceremony is a yearly activity that awards Girl Scouts from all over the country for being active scouts and leaders in their own communities.Scouts Elaijah, Shermin and Flordie Mae were recognized for spearheading a pine tree planting activity( Ecology). The scouts, together with Vice Mayor Dione Baucas, Barangay Chairman Dionisio Badian, Pincipal Luis

3 Benguet Scouts honored at PICC

Sagandoy ES holds 3 programs in a day

Religious sector tapped for MRP

D. Igualdo, Kgd. Salvador Sab-it, Kgd. Danny Ulban, Parents, Relatives, Troop Leaders and the Benguet Council staff received the scouts’ award.To be qualified as Chief Medalist, interested applicant must complete one project from any of the four areas: Ecology, Health, Livelihood and Cultural Heritage. This includes tree planting, beautification of parks, soap making, food production, feeding, medical and dental services, preservation of historical markers and appreciation and promotion of Filipino Culture and Tradition.

by Melinda S. Esteban

By Rosita F. Bosantogthe avenues for spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Other learning institutions, government agencies, and religious community are needed for the development and enhancement of these areas. Ata stressed it is for this reason that the school reached out for the different religious groups to help in building a better youth in the society Leaders of the community’s religious sector showed support to the plan by attending the pre-planning session initiated by Ata on August 26 in this school. These church leaders are Pastor Leo Hultino of the Lutheran Church-Lebeng, Catlubong; Pastor Maynard Ulban of the United Church of Christ in the

Philippines-Sebang; Pastor Jody A. Dionisio of the Assembly of God - Balili, Sebang; and Mrs. Elvelyn Tangec of the Roman Catholic Church – Bot-oan, Catlubong. As a result, the different church representatives agreed to deliver talks, or give activities to the students focusing on the different topics: Be the Change that I Want to See in the World (Assembly of God), Achieving Holistic Happiness (Roman Catholic Church), Enhancing Good Attitude for a Successful Life (Lutheran Church), and Roles of Laws and Rules in Life (UCCP). Students from Grade 7 to 10 are assigned to the four churches, taking their turns after the other in four different schedules which started on Sept. 28 and will end by Feb. 2017.

Sa ikalawang pagkakataon, muling namayagpag ang Dibisyon ng Benguet sa Panrehiyunal na Tagisan ng Talino-Malikhaing Pagsulat ng Dagli na bahagi ng Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT), Disyembre 12-13. Itinanghal na kampeon sa nasabing patimpalak si Mae Carelle Buli-e, estudyante ng Tabio NHS sa Mankayan, laban sa pitong ibang kalahok mula sa iba’t ibang dibisyon ng Cordillera. Dahil sa panalo, si Buli-e kasama ang kanyang tagapayo na si Gloria Ngaosi ang magiging kinatawan ng CAR sa Pambansang Tagisan ng Talino sa NFOT na gaganapin sa Dipolog City sa Enero 23-25, 2017.

The Chief Girl Scout Medalists from Benguet pose with their medals and certificates awarded in the national level. (From LR: Senior Scout Elaijah S. Esteban, Shermin Solino and Flordie Mae Algabis)

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BUGUIAS, Benguet-- Catlubong National High School’s problem on classroom shortage was timely addressed after the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) turned over to the school two-classroom building, worth P 2, 029,847.73 per Unit, with grouted riprap and footpath with hand railings on Oct. 14. Each classroom is furnished with a ceiling fun, a bookshelf, 45 chairs, a teacher’s table, a television set with stand and 2 comfort rooms. This community project is made possible thru DSWD’s Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KaLaHi) CIDDS-National Community Driven Development Program which aims to empower local communities through their involvement in the design and implementation of poverty reduction projects and improve participation in local governance. During the turn-over ceremony,

M A N K A YA N , B e n g u e t —Inspired by the theme “Save our children, Protect our ancestral Domain, Recycle/Reuse the Plastics,” Mankayan NHS accepted the challenge for the second time to represent the Division of Benguet in the Regional Eco Bricks Challenge-Phase II. The regional monitoring and evaluation team composed of Cresencio T. Gamay, Michelle B. Andaya, Christopher B. Hadson and Cullen S. Wegiyon together with Ceasar Luma-ang, Education Program Supervisor -SGOD of Benguet Division visited the school last October 25, 2016 to validate the documents submitted. The school was able to show off the Adivay Learning

DSWD-CAR turns over school building to CatlubongEducation Program Supervisor for TLE Samuel Ayangdan accepted the project on behalf of the DepEd-Benguet. Ayangdan expressed appreciation to the community for prioritizing the students’ need for classroom as part of poverty alleviation measures. Meanwhile, CNHS Officer-in-Charge Divina T. Calubandi thanked the 53 community volunteers led by the Barangay Sub-project Management Council Chairman Satur G. Atas, and Catlubong Barangay Captain Melchor Guesey for the immediate completion of the project. “Thank you for giving-up your daily farm work and for sacrificing your family time just to attend trainings, seminars, and meetings before and during the implementation of this sub-project,” Calubandi said. Likewise, Marygrail B. Dong-as, Assistant Regional

Director for Operations & OIC Regional Program Manager for KaLaHi, encouraged the volunteers to value and sustain what they have learned from their trainings and seminars and use these to improve their lives. Pastor Jody A. Dionisio who led the thanksgiving service and building’s blessing emphasized the importance of

La Trinidad, Benguet--To enhance journalistic competence and orient the campus writers on current trends and developments in campus journalism, the Cordillera Regional Science High School (CRSHS) spearheaded the 1st La Trinidad Inter School Campus Press Conference held at the school’s conference hall at Wangal, La Trinidad on Sept. 17.Said event was dubbed as SURAT or Strengthening and Upgrading journalistic skills of Writers and Advisers of Trinidad. Keynote speaker Karlston S. Lapniten, a Baguio-based Correspondent of CNN Philippines, urged the 96 participants to go online as 21st century campus journalists. “Go online! Use social media to globally tell stories in your own perspective as campus journalists,” he emphasized. Lapniten also encouraged the participants to make their school publication present in the internet. Through this, more people and even the

whole world would read their stories.In consonance with the theme “21st century writers: the catalyst of change,” Lapniten stressed that campus writers are agents of change to their respective schools, community, or neighborhood. This is because student writers are the torch bearers who will shed light on issues affecting their schools and communities. Just after the opening program, simultaneous one-hour lectures and competitions on the different journalistic events followed immediately. At least seven public secondary schools in La Trinidad participated. Meanwhile, Daniel D. Peredo, CRSHS principal, suggested in an informal conversation that this event will be an annual activity among secondary schools in this strawberry-producing town, which the school paper advisers agreed upon during their meeting. ---Augustin A. Dao-anis

CRSHS spearheads 1st Inter School Campus Press Con

Mankayan NHS is Benguet’s bet for Eco Bricks Challenge II

DSWD Assistant Regional Director for Operations & Regional Program Manager for KaLaHi Officer-in-Charge Ms. Marygrail B. Dong-as (extreme Left) officially turns-over the 2-classroom building to Catlubong NHS stakeholders, October 14, 2016. Division EPS for TLE Samuel Ayangdan witnessed the event. (Photo by Marianne R. Napeek)

prayer not only for the structure but also for the students and teachers using the classrooms. “We must thank and pray also for those who devoted their time to realize this project so they will do more acts of goodness for the betterment of our community,” he added. --Rosita F. Bosantog

Park where the eco bricks were used as benches and floorings; others were used to beautify the flower box and landscaping for the herbarium. Other benches made from eco-bricks were structured in front of the DOST Building, the area of the Science Club. Div. Memo no. 268, s. 2016 in reference to R.M. no 253 s. 2016 encourages different schools – elementary and secondary to participate in the said event to help minimize the scattering of plastics wrappers and cellophanes. Rizaldyn S. Bitaga, the adviser of YES-O led the activity for the eco-bricks challenge. She said this activity helps inculcate in the students the importance of recycling and proper disposal of waste. -- Junalyn S. Palking

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ALNO, La Trinidad--The Benguet NHS-Alno annex received early Christmas gift from the Joe-Candy Corporation on August 10, 2016 after the latter donated two-unit door grills and four window grills which cost PP35,500. Turned over to the school by its treasurer Marisa Pagcial as part of the corporation’s corporate social responsibility, the materials were used to secure the computer room of the school in the light of recent reports that robbers successively carted away several computers from other schools. Joe-Candy Corporation is an Alno-based organization of cut-flower farmers and producers which aims to raise funds that could be borrowed with minimal interest by its members/stockholders who

To enlighten the grade 10 learners regarding Senior High School (SHS) and to clarify some problems that cropped up during its first year of implementation, La Trinidad National High School (LTNHS) conducted an advocacy on K to 12 Program particularly on Senior High School concerns at the school’s covered grounds on Nov. 8. Said advocacy encompassed series of interactive lectures and symposia on the technical and practical aspects of SHS both during the morning and afternoon sessions. In the morning session, the current Grade 10 students, who will eventually become SHS learners next school year, were oriented about SHS tracks for them to be prepared. Speakers from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in La Trinidad, and the University of the Cordilleras-Guidance Office

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The local council for the protection of children committee awarded the winners in the First Children’s Cultural Festival (CCF) at the Municipal Gymnasium, December 7 and 8. In the elementary level, Alno Elementary School placed first in Christmas Card Making competition. Little Flower and Epiphany Learning Center (ELC) landed second and third places, respectively. Lubas Elementary School won first place in the On-The-Spot Painting for the elementary level. Benguet SPED placed second and Alapang Elementary School settled for third. In the Cordillera Dance Contest, La Trinidad Central School grabbed the first place followed by Alapang Elementary School on second place and Tacdian Elementary School on third place. With their graceful movement, Benguet State University- Elementary Laboratory School (BSU- ELS) pocketed the first place in the Folk Dance Contest. Balili Elementary School placed second while ELC placed third. In the secondary level, the same contest areas are endeavored as in the elementary level. Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) snatched the first place in the Christmas Card Making

LT bares winners in Children’s Cultural Fest

Joe-Candy corporation donates grills

La Trinidad NHS holds SHS advocacy

competition. La Trinidad National High School (LTNHS) brought home the second place while Benguet National High School- Bineng Annex settled for the third spot. In the On-The-Spot Painting, La Trinidad National High School (LTNHS) placed first place followed by BSU- Secondary Laboratory School (BSU-SLS) in second place and CCDC in third place. BeNHS- Bineng Annex took home the first place after convincing the judges with their awesome performance in the Cordillera Dance Contest. CCDC and LTNHS took the second and third places, respectively. In the Philippine Folk Dance Contest, BeNHS- Main garnered the first place while BSU-SLS obtained the second place. LTNHS settled for third place. The CCF showcased the talents and skills of learners in dancing and arts as integrated in MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health) subject and Indigenous Peoples Education (IPeD). CCF is one of the programs of the La Trinidad local council that promotes awareness on the different dances in the Cordillera and provide opportunities among students to enrich and refine the skills and talents they have in arts and in dancing.

would be in need financially for their farming activities. In related development, a permanent fence with a length of 20 meters along the perimeter area of the school was completed last October 13. The P150,000 worth project was funded by the Benguet Provincial Government through the development fund of Board Member Robert M. Namoro who acted on a resolution forwarded by the Benguet NHS-Alno Annex PTA around two years ago. With these projects, the school expressed its gratitude for having established strong linkages with the local government units and non-government organizations. – Simon B. Bangsi-il

Partnership between DepEd and LGUs for the School Site Documenta-tion and Titling. In attendance is the Municipal Assessor of Atok Ben-guet, Engr. Edgar B. Quilop, Atty. Nover Singgangan, SDS Federico P. Martin, Coordinating Principal of Atok, Simon T. Backian and PTA President, Gerald Marquez facilitating the signing of the Deed of Do-nation for the school site of Bosleng Elementary School, Paoay, Atok, Benguet. --Josan Sagantiyoc

were invited as partners in giving career guidance to secondary learners. On the other hand, the afternoon session was structured for parents and stakeholders to guide them in coming up with an informed and collaborative decision making relative to their children’s track and strand of choice in the SHS program. The students and parents were able to clarify their concerns regarding SHS during an open forum with the teachers headed by Flora D. Tubal, school principal II. Most of the students raised concerns on making decisions between their abilities and interests while the parents were mostly interested on the subsidy through the voucher system of DepEd. The activity was conducted in preparation for the pre-registration, which started on Nov. 8, for Grade 11 and in subsequent planning for continuing implementation of SHS next school year.

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PROCEEDS OF FUND RAISING. The celebration of the Benguet Teachers’ Day last Sept. 29 included fund raising activities in the form of the Search for Mr. & Miss DepEd Benguet and raffle draw, netting P126,000.00, to support the medical expenses of eight educators in the province who are battling serious ailments. Here, the divided amount was released through the patients’ representatives. Board Member Johny Waguis witnessed the hand-over of financial support.

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MANKAYAN, Benguet-- Five earth beauties from Australia, Brazil, Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Philippines visited Lepanto Elementary School (LES) last October 26 as part of their activities to promote “Saving the Mother Earth”. The 124 Mankayan PNP accompanied the five beauties together with Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company (LCMC) President and Chief

KIBUNGAN, Benguet—Pupils of the remote Mocgao Elementary School in barangay Badeo here received early Christmas gifts last November 25 from the Benguet Provincial Public Safety Company based in Camp Molintas, Bangao, Buguias. The pupils received durable slippers, school supplies, lunch box, shoes, clothes, among other stuffs. The outreach activity was led by P/Supt. Edward Aquintey, the director, whose heart was touched while meeting several pupils of Mocgao barefooted during the series of visits in barangay Badeo in connection with President Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs. PNP, PDEA and other military personnel used to be billeted in the school during their anti-marijuana eradication operations.P/Supt. Aquintey inspired the pupils and parents in his message to set a goal and do their best to achieve this. “While we, the PNP family, are trying our best to make Badeo a

TUBLAY, Benguet – The Alternative Learning System (ALS) here got a big boost after 46 out of 69 or 66.67% of ALS students in this district passed Accreditation and Equivalency (A & E) test conducted at the Benguet National High School (BeNHS), Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on April 17. The percentage of passers in Tublay bested the division passing rate. Passers, who were recognized during the 2nd ALS A & E Test Commencement Exercises at the Paoad Elementary School Social Hall on Aug. 26, included four test takers in the elementary and 42 out of 65 in the secondary level.The ALS passing rate this year is a marked improvement as compared

Operation Officer Bryan U. Yap, Vice President for Human Resource and Administration Knestor Y. Godino, Resident Manager Thomas S. Consolacion and other officers and employees of LCMC. LES School Principal Karen B. Tegan led the teachers, pupils and drum and lyre members as they welcomed, , Miss Philippines- Water2016, Miss Eco Tourism 2016 and Miss

5 Earth Beauties 2015 visit Lepanto ES

PNP reaches out to remote schoolALS passers raised by 27.61%drug free community, I hope and pray that you are also doing your best in the school for a better future,” he said. As part of their anti-drug campaign, PO2 Genelyn Guinto lectured on the different kinds of drugs and the risk of using fireworks. The group also distributed anti-drug campaign materials in the form of pamphlets. The 25 police officers were joined by SPO1 Ave Cuyahon, two other instructors and 11 police trainees from the Cordillera Administrative Region Training Center. The group arrived late afternoon of November 24 carrying the bulk of baggage on their back. Mocgao, Badeo is about five to six hours hike by foot from the town proper. The outreach activity overshadowed the anti-marijuana eradication campaign as the police force mingled with the school children and the community. As expression of gratitude, the teachers and pupils rendered them songs. --Julie Dayao

last year when only 50 out of 128 or 39.06% passed the A & E test. This shows a 27.61% increase in passing rate for Tublay. Such achievement is credited to the support of the local government units specifically in the reproduction of some modules, the commitment of the implementers (ALS district coordinator, mobile teacher, abot-alam facilitator) and the perseverance of the students. “Longer review period due to the several postponement of the test was also seen a possible favorable factor,” said Tublay ALS Coordinator, Myrtle A. Pasiwen.“We aim to have higher rate of passers for the next batch,” she added. -- Selveti K. Semion

PART OF ANTI-MARIJUANA CAMPAIGN P/Supt. Edward Aquintey, Director of the Benguet Provincial Public Safety Company, gives his inspirational message at Mocgao ES, Badeo, Kibungan during an outreach activity on November 25. --Julie Dayao

Bosnia-Herzegovina. Selected pupils also performed the Carinosa dance to the delight of the beautiful Earth ambassadresses. The beauties started their tour from the main entrance of the school going to the science room and show room where antiques native crafts and different projects of pupils were displayed.The following day, Oct. 27, the beauties participated in a tree

planting activity at the Girls Scout Park, Lepanto, Barangay Paco. As they made their final exit, teachers and pupils took time taking pictures and ‘selfies’ with the beauties. Philippine Pride Miss Earth-2015 Angelia Ong and Miss U.S.A. were assigned to visit other provinces so they were not part of the group that visited Lepanto. --Venerando V. Rosal

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Tublay, Benguet --The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) turned over a newly constructed school building to Baayan Elem. School Annex here during the inauguration ceremony last August 26,2016. Engr. Romelda A. Bangasan, District Engineer of DPWH BSDEO, turned over said building to Congressman Ronald M. Cosalan, Tublay Mayor Armando I. Lauro, Schools Division Superintendent Federico P. Martin, School Principal Linda C. Tambic, Pupil representative Gart Ville A.Haramilla and to the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) . Witnessing the event were Municipal and Barangay officials together with the

The Tublay District participants emerged as the over-all champion during the Benguet Division Technolympics held at Tublay School of Home Industries, Tublay, Benguet last November 20-22, 2016 with 13 golds, 3 silvers and 5 bronzes. La Trinidad took the first runner-up honors with 8 golds, 5 silvers and 2 bronze; Itogon I settled for second runner-up with 2 golds, 2 silvers and 2 bronze; Benguet State University got the third runner-up with 2 golds, and 1 silver; and Kapangan completed the fourth runner-up honors with 1 gold, 8 silvers and 5 bronze. The Benguet Division Festival of Talents in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) popularly known as “Technolympics” was participated

Our students are talented and/or skilled. DepEd set multifarious activities to continuously nurture the interests of the students. One of which is the Technolympics which heightens the skills of the young minds. The different categories of Technolympics cater the different field of specializations offered in Junior High to Senior High School. Technolympics zooms in the skills of the students, giving them the chance to enhance, nurture, expose and boost their abilities. It opens experiences to showcase the competencies learned in the classroom leading to innovations. One category is the ICT (Information Communication and Technology) which has three contested skills: NFOT Logo Designing, Web Page Designing and CSS (Computer System Servicing). Adobe Photoshop is used in NFOT Logo Designing, contestants are tested on their abilities to create objects using the different tools in Photoshop to come up with a design for the NFOT’s logo. Web Page Designing allows contestants to maximize Notepad++ and

DPWH turns over school building

Tublay hits grand slam in Division Techno

community including Pastor Joseph C. Acop who blessed the building. Cosalan thanked the community for their full support in all government projects. Engr. Bangasan stated that the building worth P1.8 million came from the Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEFF) through the initiative of Congressman Cosalan. “The beautiful, lovely building is an evidence of TEAM Benguet, so protect and care this for the next generation,” said SDS Martin in his acceptance message. The SDS elaborated that TEAM meant Together Everyone Achieves More. -- Maybellaine Joy N. langbis and Marilyn G. Nabe

in by 15 delegations from the 14 districts plus BSU as elementary and secondary students competed in their own category. The contested activities were classified in six main divisions: Industrial Arts, Home Economics, Agri-Fishery, Information Computer Technology (ICT), Bazaar (Exhibit) and Elementary division. In the Elementary level, La Trinidad bagged the first place; Itogon 1 and Itogon 2 took the second and third place, respectively. For the Secondary Level, TSHI-Tublay snared the first place; La Trinidad landed second; and BSU placed third. - Mabelen A. Bulos

Turnover and inauguration of the new DepEd building (Left to right) District Engr. Romelda Bangasan, SDS Federico Martin, School Principal Linda Tambic, Pupil Representative Gartville Haramilla, Cong. Ronald Cosalan and Tublay Mayor Armando Lauro take part during the turnover ceremony of the P1.8 Million worth of newly constructed school building at the Baayan ES Annex, Aug 26, 2016. --Marilyn Nabe

Adobe Photoshop to create a simple website with certain requirements given by the Contest Administrator. Notepad++ is the text editor to build the pages and Photoshop is used to design banner, background and to enhance images and texts. The Training Regulations of TESDA for the CSS NC II is the basis for the CSS contested skill. Contestants are to compete on the 4 core competencies such as (1) install and configure computer systems, (2) set-up computer networks, (3) set-up computer servers and (4) maintain and repair computer systems and networks. During the Division Technolympics 2016, the young technologists manifested how creative and skilled they are. Coaches on the other hand were happy and proud about the performance of their students. Alongside with these skills, coaches must incorporate fair play, respect, patience and fear of God. The attitudes we portray especially during competitions affect the teaching-learning process and it will possibly linger on the minds of our students.- Rose K. Polon

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Benguet is 1st runner-up in Regl Math-Science fest Baguio City copped the championship edging first runner-up Benguet by 73 points, 387 – 314, during the 2016 Regional Science and Math Festival held in Bangued, Abra last November 23 – 25, 2016. Tabuk City snared the second runner – up honors with 205 points followed by Apayao, Ifugao as third and fourth runner – up, respectively. Abra, Mt. Province and Kalinga were tied at 6th place. With the theme, “Juan Science, Juan Math, One Nation”, Benguet Division delegation, headed by Science Supervisor Mila T. Caliging and Math Supervisor

Wilfred C. Bagsao, championed Science – Elementary level with 91.5 points but landed second to Baguio in Science – Secondary level. Benguet was also second to Baguio in Math – Secondary level and 3rd runner up in Math – elementary Level. The eight divisions of CAR competed in Damath, Sci-dama, Math and Science quiz, Investigatory Project and Math Investigatory projects for elementary and secondary students. Teachers competed in making Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM). –Kimberly S. Amoy

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“It takes a village to educate a child” was the resounding message by CID Chief Rizalyn A. Guznian and District Supervisor of Kibungan Aladin M. Dobinto during the Informing Yearly Accomplishment, Monitoring, Assessment and Networking (IYAMAN) Congress of Kibungan District at the Kibungan NHS Social Hall on November 18, 2016. Highlights of the activity included the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation to Stakeholders for their valuable support to education.. Guznian, in her message, discussed how IYAMAN originated and urged the 170 participants comprising teachers, administrators

Itogon, Bakun and Kapangan took center stage after garnering first place in Tagis-Talino, Sayawit and Poster-Making contest, respectively during the Division Festival of Talents in Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao conducted at the Adivay Hall, La Trinidad, Benguet on November 21, 2016. First timer Kibungan grabbed 2nd place in Tagis-Talino with Kapangan settling for 3rd place after earning additional point in a tie-break over Buguias. Meanwhile, Kapangan landed 2nd place in Sayawit while Mankayan took the 3rd spot. Tublay was awarded 2nd place in poster-making while Kibungan gripped 3rd place. Ang Kabataang Pilipino sa Gitna ng Globalisasyon was the

BUGUIAS, BENGUET – The DepEd Buguias District composed of 13 primary schools, 30 complete elementary schools and six secondary schools or a total of 49 schools reorganized Parents Teachers Association (PTA) Federation for SY 2016-2017 during the first joint meeting of the DepEd District staff and each school’s PTA representatives at the Mother’s Way Restaurant, Abatan here, July 20, 2016. Herminia Osting, District Coordinating Principal and Vicenta Danigos, School Principal of Bangao NHS deliberated the importance and functions of the PTA in the schools pursuant to DepEd order no. 54, s. 2009. After the deliberation, the members of the federation elected the District Board of Directors.

TUBLAY, Benguet-- Bokod National High School-Daclan Annex represented by Nover Mayawin and his coach Joel Camates garnered 1st Place in Window Jamb Construction during the Division Technolympics held at Tublay School of Home Industries (TSHI)-Main on November 21-23, 2016. There were eight participants for the said competition, namely Bokod NHS, GBDAIS-Kapangan, Kibungan NHS, Atok NHS, Mankayan NHS, Tuba NHS, TSHI-Tublay, and Benguet State University. The eight-hour long contest started on the first day from 1:00-5:00pm and was continued on the second day from 8:00-12:00

and staff, municipalLGU heads of offices, parents, community and other stakeholders to continuously embrace DepEd’s vision and mission. She further challenged everyone to actively engage and share responsibility for developing life-long learners. James C. Tamocag, Head Teacher III of Madayment NHS presented the status of secondary education in the district while Dobinto shared the status of elementary education here. As part of the activity, representatives from the Division Office gave updates and reminders. Loyda B. Coilan, Accountant III of SDO-Benguet, gave reminders on how and where Maintenance

Kibungan holds 1st IYAMAN Congress

Itogon, Bakun Kapangan top EsP Fest

Buguias reorganizes PTA Federation Bokod is champ in window jamb making

festival’s theme derived from the First International Convention on Values Education scheduled on December 2-4, 2016 at the Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City. Sylvia J. Rimban, Ed. D., EPS for Music and Arts at the same time EsP Division Coordinator chaired the activity and was assisted by selected EsP teachers/coordinators as facilitators. During the closing and awarding program, Dr. Rimban emphasized that the theme should be reflected in the song, movement, props and costumes in Sayawit. The synchronized Festival of Talents encouraged maximum participation among learners and provided equal avenue to maximize their potentials. --Brigitte O. Bintudan

noon. Before the contest started, the Contest Administrator, Mr. Rogelio P. Cuh-ing who is an NC III holder in Carpentry, had conference with all the coaches to level-off on the contest package through non-compatriot judging where all had agreed on the details and rubrics of the contest. Other winners were Dextrin Montes of GBDAIS with his coach Mr. John Daculog as 2nd Place; third, Michael Metwa of Kibungan NHS with his coach Mr. William Alodos; fourth, Fandy Colte of Atok NHS with his coach Mr. Willy Kayan; and fifth, Miles Ut-utan of MNHS with his coach Mr. Webber Codman. -- Rogelio G. Cuh-ing

and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) should be used while Planning Officer III Jeanette I. Kiong focused on the submission of important reports and school dataDivision Human Resource Management Officer Susan CJ Dawang shared the latest DepEd Orders concerning hiring and promotion. School Monitoring and Evaluation Section’s Senior Education Program Specialist Virginia V. Basatan talked about School Based Management and School Improvement Plan. Atty. Nover B. Singgangan, legal officer of DO, reiterated his functions in maintaining child-friendly environment as well as in the perfection of school sites. He announced that Kibungan has zero case on school sites since he assumed office two years ago.

Learning Resource Education Program Supervisor (EPS) Sonia D. Dupagan challenged teachers to innovate Learning Materials for posting at the Benguet DepEd LRMDS portals once these quality passed quality assurance standards. Alternative Learning System (ALS) EPS Tito C. Bestre recalled Education for All (EFA) through Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) contained in DepEd Order No. 53, s. 2011. EPS for Filipino and Kibungan district guardian on education Macarthy B. Malanes commended the district for persistently cultivating the young minds and consistently producing achievers up to national competitions. He also challenged teachers to be part of the pool of trainers who could be tapped to spearhead continuous training of teachers in the district.

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TAWID CENTER. CID chief Rizalyn A. Guznian and supervisors and personnel from the Division Office of Benguet visit on Nov. 9, 2016 the ‘Tawid’ Center of Mankayan located near the Guinaoang ES, which was adjudged the Best Heritage Center in Benguet.

Macreson Gatab of Bad-ayan ES was elected President; Vice President was Odelon Bolislis of Loo NHS; Clarina Bay-an of Loo ES as Secretary; Assistant Secretary is Jaster Cabinta of Pan-ayaoan ES; Treasurer is Celia Manman of Sagandoy ES; Auditors are Dino Tokiyas and Lambert Bacasen of Ambanglo Primary School and Catlubong NHS, respectively; Analyn Pinmiliw of Alapang ES was elected PRO; and Business Managers are: Constantino Pugo-en of Sinipsip NHS, Richard Nguepan of Cotcot-Talabis ES, Lobito Jr. Agnasi of Buguias NHS and Marissa Guadna of Sinipsip ES. Melchor Guesey, Association of Barangay Chairmen (ABC) President and Catlubong Punong Barangay, inducted the newly elected officers. --Rosita C. Agnasi

by Spencer C. Dao-anes and Brigitte O. Bintudan

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BUGUIAS, Benguet-- Bearing the theme, “Juan Science, Juan Math, One Nation”, the Buguias District hosted the Benguet Division Science-Math Festival attended by 938 participants including coaches from public and private schools from the 14 districts, held at the Loo Elementary School and Loo National High School here last Oct. 12-14, 2016. In the elementary level overall standing, La Trinidad took home the overall title with 141 points followed by Mankayan at 2nd place with 73 points and Tublay at 3rd place with 62.5 points. Bokod

TUBLAY, Benguet --In support of the observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month with the theme “Kahandaan at Pagtugon sa Sakuna, Tungkulin ng Bawat Isa.,” the Ciriaco Magno Elementary School here conducted a Student- Led School Watching and Hazard Mapping activity last July 21, 2016. Before the activity, the school head first oriented the moderator, together with the 10 members from the Supreme Pupil Government, YES-O, Boy Scout and Girl Scout Club and Math and Sports Club who comprised the School Watching Team (SWT), about hazard mapping.

Buguias hosts 2016 Division Math -Sci Festival

School watching, hazard mapping conducted

bagged 4th place with 55 points while Itogon II completed the magical 5th with its 45.5 points output. In the junior high school level, La Trinidad still romped away with the overall championship with its whopping total score of 193.5 points while Buguias snatched 2nd place with 129 points and Mankayan seized 3rd place with 99.5 points. Kapangan and Tuba shared 4th place overall with identical 65.5 points while Tublay settled for 5th place with 54.5 points. -- Margie Palki

The SWT were made to observe the school premises, conducted small group discussions using the school watching checklist (found in Annex 2C of E-SIP), plotted the identified hazards and/or at risk areas in the school, presented the result of school watching and hazard map to the School Planning Team (SPT) and reproduced and posted the hazard map in different areas in the school. The activity provided hands-on experience for the SWT and SPG to identify hazards and help plan mitigating measures and solutions to address these. --- Larson B. Calatero

KIBUNGAN, Benguet—The Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) in several public schools of this fourth class town have been sharing resources since four years ago to help realize the Drop out Reduction Program (DORP) of the Department of Education (DepEd). Recognizing that far distance from home to school is one of the major causes of dropping out, local officials since the previous administration have been setting aside funds from the limited municipal coffers to help the PTA in ensuring that all students from far residences would still go to school throughout the year. Public Schools District Supervisor Aladin Dobinto said the allocated fund from the municipal government defrays half of the transportation cost of school

LGU, PTAs share resources to support DORP children throughout the year while the other half of the cost serves as counterpart for parents. With this LGU support, the PTAs of several schools in barangays Madaymen, Sagpat and Poblacion hired several private vehicles that transport school children from their far residences to the schools every morning during school days and fetch them home after class dismissal in the afternoon. Dobinto explained that through this arrangement parents themselves are also helping each other in monitoring whether their children are regularly going to school. The beneficiaries of this fund include significant number of pupils and students in Kibungan Central School and Kibungan National High School in barangay Poblacion; Sagpat Elementary

School and Saddle ES in barangay Sagpat; and Camilo Lucaben ES, Enrique Jose ES and Madaymen NHS in barangay Madaymen. Concerned school heads noted that this collaborative endeavor contributed much in improving the school attendance of pupils and students especially during the rainy season. While there are other unavoidable factors affecting dropping out of students such as those involving the family and the community, schools have been encouraged to initiate concrete interventions to reduce drop outs through partnership with the PTA, LGU and other stakeholders. On the part of the LGU, however, the aim is not only to help reduce dropout but to invest in long term human capital who

would in turn make the community progressive. “We want all children to go to school because they are our future human capital. If we prepare them well through proper education, we are preparing potential human resources who could make a difference in our community in the future,” said former Kibungan Mayor Benito Siadto during the District Stakeholders Congress at the Kibungan NHS last November 18. Siadto stressed that despite the meager resources of the municipality, education remains one of the major priorities for support “because of the desire of our past and present officials to invest in the long term human capital.” -- Macarthy Malanes

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Schools Division Superintendent Federico P. Martin and Dr. Ronald R. Bandonill, Chairperson of the Board of Management of the Philippine Mental Health Association, Baguio-Benguet Chapter (PMHABBCI) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to support the mental health programs being implemented by the latter in the different public high schools in Benguet thru the Lakas Isipan ng Kabataan (LINK) Club activities. In the two-year contract which started in September 2016, PMHABBCI was formally allowed to carry out the programs and projects of the LINK Club such as trainings/seminars for students, parents and teachers, celebration of the National Mental Health Week during the month of October, search for Chapter-wide Kampus

Bayani, and other activities such as LINK regular meetings, Christmas Party, Academic Festival and Summer Camp. Aside from providing support to LINK activities, both parties also agreed that PMHABBCI shall offer a special and fixed discount to learners and employees from the School Division of Benguet needing clinical and diagnostic services. Likewise, the agreement stated that PMHABBCI shall be the primary partner of DepEd Benguet in providing psychosocial support to schools and learners in times of disasters or when special cases arise. Last August 2016, SDS Martin served as inducting officer and guest speaker to the LINK Club Officers and LINK Advisory Board. He was also elected as one of the new members of the Board of Management of the PMHABBCI.-- Marcelina P. Mapatac

DepEd- Benguet, PMHABBCI ink MOA

BENGUET ELDERS. Elders from Benguet led by former Schools Division Superintendent Nancy G. Lumbas (right) have been tapped to help validate indigenized lesson plans in support of the implementation of Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) in the division.

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Three educators from DepED-Benguet Division presented their research papers during the International Conference-Workshop held at the Tagaytay Country Hotel, Tagaytay City on October 27-29, 2016. The research-presenters from DepEd-Benguet were the following: Georgina Ducayso with her action research entitled “Home Learning with the use of EASE Modules: Its Impact to the Learners’ Performance”, Rosita Agnasi with her research entitled “Improving the Performance of Grade III pupils in Mathematics through Home in School Strategy” and Rosalie Anhibey with her research entitled “Enhancing the Learning Achievement in Science Grade 8 through Virtual Laboratory Simulations”.

TUBLAY, Benguet - As a way of expressing and informing the stakeholders on the yearly accomplishments of each school, Tublay district had its first IYAMAN (Informing Yearly Accomplishments, Monitoring Activities and Networking) on Dec. 19 at Tublay School of Home Industries-Main.The IYAMAN, according to CID Chief Rizalyn Guznian, was initiated by the Department of Education-Benguet Division for the different schools in Benguet to present their yearly accomplishments to the stakeholders. “The mission of DepEd is not only for the school heads, teachers and staffs but also for the community and the stakeholders because they are our partners in implementing the different DepEd programs,” Guznian said. Guznian further explained that from this program, the problems regarding the learners will be addressed. Congressional staff and former teacher, Peter Guibac who represented Cong. Ronald M. Cosalan added that the IYAMAN is the time for teachers to bring out their yearnings. Guibac pointed out the roles of teachers whom he called as superheroes because of their never-ending sacrifices.“We set the mind, the heart and the physical aspects of our learners because we want our teachings to become authentic,” he said. After the presentation of accomplishments by the school heads from Tublay district, section heads and Education Supervisors from the Division Office gave updates on the latest issues and concerns of the DepEd. The activity was participated in by all DepEd personnel in Tublay, two municipal officials, six Barangay Officials, 26 PTA Officers, two elders and other stakeholders. –

Other presenters were researchers from Thailand, Iowa, China, France, Malaysia and from the different regions in the Philippines. The Guro Formation Inc., organizer of the international conference-workshop invited all educators to submit abstract of their conducted researches aligned with the theme “Stratagems and Modalities of Learning Assessment Across Disciplines” to have the chance to be selected as research presenters. The researches centered on the most recent innovations in assessing and evaluating K-12 learners that would bring about student outcomes like development of higher order thinking skills, creativity, problem solving abilities, collaborative learning and hands-

on assessment learning outcomes.Chanita Rukspollmuang from Thailand, the keynote speaker cited that teaching -learning process should recognize individual differences, brain thinking abilities, organize authentic experiential-based learning activities, integrate proportional balance among various content and knowledge, and instill virtue, value, and desired characteristics in all subjects.She further mentioned that educators should conduct researches in order to identify appropriate strategies and modalities in measuring and evaluating the learning outcomes and as basis for improving the curriculum to address the needs of the learners.--Georgina C. Ducayso

Benguet mentors present research in internat’l confab IYAMAN in Tublay

The 43 public senior high schools have completely updated their online enrolment in compliance to DepEd Order No. 70, s. 2016 or the “Guidelines on the Encoding of Senior High School (SHS) Enrolment for Second Semester in the Learner Information System (LIS) for School Year 2016-2017”. The online entry of enrolment was a month-long activity by the school heads and school LIS coordinators which ended last December 23, 2016 in the pursuit of establishing systematic data collection to obtain accurate and relevant education statistics, particularly on the

DepEd in coordination with the Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA) and Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) conducted Early Grades Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Grades Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) simultaneously to Grade 2 pupils from August 1-12, 2016 to identified schools that are using Ilokano as Mother Tongue and as Medium of Instruction to the early grades. The skills assessed in EGRA represent reading while EGMA represent the mathematics foundation that students need to accomplish further. The tasks for EGRA are: Letter Name knowledge, Letter Sound Knowledge, Initial Sound Discrimination, Familiar Word Reading, Non-word Reading, Oral Reading Fluency and Comprehension, Listening

Public SHS complete online updating of enrolment

DepEd sets EGRA, EGMA for Grade 2 Pupils

implementation of the Senior High Schools. The said guidelines provide the qualifications and procedures for enrolment, transfer, and program shift of learners for the second semester in all schools offering SHS in the LIS. According to the latest data, the division has a total of 2,650 SHS learners enrolled for the second semester as compared to the first semester enrolment of 3,031. Due to lack of classrooms at the Benguet NHS, 204 learners transferred to Benguet State University, La Trinidad last August

2016. Some learners transferred out to other divisions, dropped out during the first semester while others did not enroll for the second semester. Benguet NHS-Main has the most number of SHS learners with 511 followed by TSHI-Main with 279 students. On the other hand, Madaymen NHS registered only 1 learner followed by La Trinidad NHS with 7 learners. The TVL track ranks the most preference of learners followed by GAS, STEM, HUMMS, ABM and Sports, respectively. --Jeanette I. Kiong

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Comprehension, and Dictation. The tasks for EGMA are: Oral Counting, Rational Counting, Number Identification, Number Discrimination, Missing Number, Addition, Subtraction, Word Problem, Geometric Pattern Completion, and Geometric Visualization. The identified schools in Benguet for EGRA and EGMA baseline data gathering were: Puguis ES, Alno Kadoorie ES, Bekkel ES, Tuding, ES, Luneta ES, Pacalso ES, Lepanto ES, Ampucao ES, Gumatdang ES, Alno ES, Taloy Sur ES, Mating-Mang-osan ES and Tuba CS. The four assessors in Benguet who were trained during the On-site Regional Training for baseline data gathering conducted last July 25-29 were Wilfred C. Bagsao, Education Program Supervisor

in Mathematics and team leader; Francis F. Peckley, EPS in English;Juliet K. Baldo, Principal of Itogon Central School; and Rosita C. Agnasi, Principal of Naytokyab ES, Buguias. --Rosita C. Agnasi

DepEd-Benguet Division EGRA and EGMA Assessors conduct baseline Data gathering to the Grade 2 pupils in the identified schools.

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IYAMAN in TublayEleven students and pupils from Lubas, La Trinidad, Benguet enrolled at the Lubas Elementary School (LES) and La Trinidad NHS comprised the Philippine team that joined the 2016 KFHI Hope World Cup in Seoul, South Korea, September 3-14. The international football event conducted by the Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), a Christian-inspired Non-Government Organization that aims to raise awareness of poverty and hunger around the world, drew the participation of third world countries like the Philippines, Peru, Nepal, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Vietnam, Brazil and India with the special participation of host country South Korea. Under the sponsorship of Korean Missionary-Pastor Sangduk Lee, the 11 children from the Philippines played football goodwill games against the other

LA TRINIDAD - The Schools Division Office of Benguet under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Federico P. Martin, CESO VI recently appointed 58 applicants through the following personnel action such as promotion, original, reappointment/reemployment and transfer. These positions namely 3 Assistant School Principal II, 3 Administrative Officer II, 3 Registrar I, 2 Project Development Officer I and 47 Administrative Assistant II were a slice out from the newly created 229 Senior High School (SHS)Teaching-related and Non-Teaching positions, 2nd Batch Released for 2016- 2017 deployed under the various Schools Division Offices in CAR. In turn, these said 58 positions were deployed in the secondary schools offering SHS and where the services of each positions are needed as identified by the Planning and Research Unit in collaboration with the HRM-OSDS. The appointments of the following were issued

Lubas kids represent PH in Hope World Cupcountries “broadening their consciousness and encouraging them to bring out their potentials with dreams to change the world in spite of widespread poverty.” With full consent from their parents, the group of the missionary-pastor took care of the plane tickets, hotel accommodation and food expenses of the children. The students from Lubas were Heidel Solis (16), Kenneth Olsim (11), Kevin John Aliona (13), Arjay Namuro (12), Ghet Right Ugalde (12), Kurt Khenai Santiago (12), Ken Ayaman (12), Kishi Oggang(11), Michelle Viray (11), Joan Tao-ing (16) and Rhine Cua-at. Incidentally, the fathers of Santiago and Ayaman are working in South Korea as among the thousands of Flipino contract workers there. According to Aliona and Namuro, they failed to win

last December with their corresponding deployment area that include: Assistant School Principals II; James C. Tamocag, Loo NHS, George C. Api-it- Tublay School of Home Industries Main, and Madison B. Kiong-Benguet NHS; Administrative Officers II: Editha Y. Badio-Cordillera Regional Science High School, Joyce J. Balalong-Benguet NHS and Abner W. Alingbas-Alejo M. Pacalso Memorial NHS; Project Development Officers I a.k.a (Youth Formation Coordinator): Joven B. Agtani - SDO; and Kenneth W. Kelcho-SDO; Registrars I: Mariessumpta W. Billy-Loo NHS, Digna D. Oggang-Kamora NHS, and Bryan T. Lidua-Benguet NHS; Administrative Assistants II: Richelle T. Dayagan - Adaoay NHS, Miralyn P. Tomas - Benguet NHS, Alfredo H. Cuidno - Bokod NHS Daklan Annex, Mel W. Alingbas - SDO, Puriza D. Aguindang - Kapangan Central NHS, Ellyn M. Begawen - Alejo M. Pacalso Memorial NHS, Janith S. Laruan - SDO, Josan L. Sagantiyoc - La Trinidad NHS,

any match against their bracket B opponents Nepal and Korea but “they learned much and established friendship with other children from other countries while they also hope to fulfill their dreams in life.” Based on the website of the 2016 KFHI Hope World Cup, the activity served as a stage for children to fully and freely demonstrate their potential. The organizer chose football as launching pad to encourage children as this is loved

Aracelli L. Claudio-Sagubo - SDO, Shanilu P. Bandao - Eastern La Trinidad NHS, Elrodiza M. Bautista - Sablan NHS, Sisa B. Babsa-ay - Laurencio Fianza Memorial NHS Main, Jhoy A. Cosendo - Madaymen NHS,, Xyline Mae F. Cuidno - Bakun NHS, Narcisa D. Diaus - Buguias NHS - Lizelle L.Lupante - Taloy Sur NHS, Cliftone K. Bangse-il - Atok NHS, Argel L. Guindayan - Bangao NHS, Marcelli T. Merino - Twin Peaks NHS, Marlyn M. Wankey - Ampucao NHS, Zosima L.Pang-ot - Guinaoang NHS, Nadia W. Gamotlong - Evelio Javier Memorial NHS-Main, Edgar W. Sapigao - GBDAIS-Taba-ao Extension, Jovelyn G. Suclad – GBDAIS-Main, Zenaida B. Panayo - Bokod NHS Main, Lucyl Q. Ellio - Camp 30 NHS, Atok, Juliene C. Diaz - Lepanto NHS, Genevieve A. Yog-a - Mankayan NHS, Janelyn O. Bugnay - Loo NHS, Jocelyn G. Jose - Kibungan NHS, Rudyline M. Alingbas - TSHI Annex - Ambuklao, Agustina M. Jackfrey - Bulalacao NHS, Julia O. Aroco - TSHI Main, Mercedes E. Paclos - Tuba NHS, Junna D. Owao -

by people of all ages and both sexes everywhere in the world. KFHI said that the “small ball that children in poor countries kick symbolizes values of challenge and passion, dreams and hope.” It cited numerous stories of football players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Ahn Jung-hwan who believed in the values of football and overcame childhood poverty. – Julieta C. Malanes

Bedbed NHS, Crizalyn Mae M. Salvino - Loacan NHS, Teresita F. Santos - Balili NHS, Jenny Kimberly B. Lee - Ampusongan NHS-Kayapa Annex, Nikki M. Tobias - Kamora NHS, Jenalyn B. Cura - Ampusongan NHS, Geraldine P. Dacwayan - Fianza Memorial NHS, Gemma T. Basatan - Cabiten NHS, Vima G. Cadungog - SDO, Anna Fe C. Anton - Binga NHS, Dave N. Bagta - Cordillera RSHS, Emily A. Diw-ayan - Evelio Javier MNHS-Ansagan, and Christian Keith T. Soriano - Tacadang NHS. These appointees passed through the deep selection and hiring processes pursuant to existing rules and regulations and other applicable laws. T h e I n d u c t i o n /O n b o a r d i n g , O r i e n t a t i o n and Reorientation were also conducted which paved the way for involving new employees in the socialization process and in like manner, employees who have been in the service for quite sometime were reminded/reoriented accordingly. --Sue CJ Dawang-

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JESUS, REASON FOR THE SEASON. The DepEd-Benguet family holds its Christmas program Dec. 23 with the message of Christ-inspired faith, hope and love. The occasion also coincides with the campaign of ending violence against women and children (VAWC).

La Trinidad proved too much for other districts to handle as it raked gold medals in blitzkrieg fashion from majority of the events at stake to retain the overall championship during the 2016 Benguet Provincial Athletic Meet held at the Wangal Sports Center and other playing venues of the capital town, Dec. 11-15. Displaying awesome power, La Trinidad amassed 143 gold, 83 silver, and 64 bronze medals to pull away over first runner-up Tuba which managed to garner 35-49-44 gold-silver-bronze medals. Benguet State University, banking on its strong showings on rhythmic gymnastics in both elementary and secondary as well in chess and football, dislodged Itogon for the 2nd runner up with its 30 gold-24-silver-31 bronze medal output. Itogon fell short with 29-31-33 gold-silver-bronze medal tally for the 3rd runner-up honors, though it dominated the athletics in the elementary level. Together with BSU, Buguias emerged as most improved delegation as it grabbed 27 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals to round up the top 5 finishers, mainly from the women artistic gymnastics and men’s artistic gymnastics in the elementary and MAG in the secondary. Mankayan settled for the sixth

place overall with 20 gold, 33 silver and 23 bronze medal while Kapangan took 7th place with 10 gold-14 silver-11 bronze medals. The other delegations were ranked as follows with their medal tally: 8th – Sablan, 8-11-10; 9th- Atok, 8-10-30; 10th- Tublay, 7-14-20; 11th-Bokod, 4-11-12; 12th – Kabayan, 4-1-6; 13th- Kibungan, 3-7-24; and 14th-Bakun, 3-6-11. La Trinidad dismantled erstwhile swimming powerhouse Tuba after its fully trained tankers took 44 gold medals, 26 from the secondary and 18 from the elementary, while the latter consoled itself for raking only 15 golds from swimming, 10 from the elementary and 5 from their high school swimmers. Surprisingly, Atok also snatched 2 golds from swimming-elementary level. The other rich source of gold medals for La Trinidad came from archery, arnis, taekwondo, boxing and wrestling, and secondary athletics. Despite the domination of La Trinidad, however, other districts pulled off surprises in the other events. Sablan, for instance, snared 3 golds in wushu and 2 golds in wrestling while living up to its reputation as undisputed champion in volleyball after bringing home the gold in the elementary-boys and

girls categories as well as in the secondary boys. Aside from dominating gymnastics, Buguias took 2 golds in chess and got one gold in table tennis which used to be the specialized events for Kapangan and Kibungan who, nevertheless, snatched two gold apiece in this event. The vegetable producing capital also snared two golds in taekwondo. Compensating its dismal performance in swimming, Tuba snatched 8 golds in elementary arnis, 4 golds in elementary boys’ athletics, 3 golds in elementary badminton and romped away the gold in elementary boys’ basketball. In batted balls, Mankayan retained its secondary baseball and softball titles while Kapangan retained the elementary baseball championship. The copper producing town also swept the secondary women artistic gymnastics with 6 golds. La Trinidad took the secondary boys and girls basketball crowns including sepak takraw, elementary softball and football. BSU snatched the gold medals in secondary football and futsal. The winning athletes would represent Benguet during the 2017 Cordillera Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet in Baguio City on Feb. 6-10, 2017. – Mac Malanes

LT too much for other districts to beat as it dominates 2016 Prov’l meet anew

SportsSEPAK WAR. Itogon sepak team devasted the Kapangan warriors via strong heading and cartwheel spikes. However, the twice-to-beat La Trinidad team ended Itogon’s dream thru equally solid roll and scissor spikes in their men’s secondary level sapak takraw championship game during the Benguet Provincial Athletic Meet on Dec. 15, 2016. --Photo by Augustin A. Dao-anis

EDUARD “The Landslide” Folayang, ONE Lightweight World Champion,gives inspirational talk during the Benguet Prov’l Meet opening, Dec. 12

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