English Festival 2013: READING CONCERT

Guindaruhan National High School celebrates school-based English Festival 2013 with its Reading Concert category. The qualifying group (4th year level) represents Municipal English Festival on December 17, 2013.

Municipal English Festival 2013: The Search for GODDESS of Literature

Municipal English Festival - Parade of the Literary Characters: The lovely FEMALE CANDIDATES representing different schools (both private and public schools) in the Municipality of Minglanilla with the theme "Revisiting Mythology this Holiday Season" -- the Search for Goddess of Literature 2013. Participating Schools for the Search of Gods and Goddesses of Literature:

MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
TUNGKOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GUINDARUHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
VITO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TUBOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY
SOUTHERN BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS MINGLANILLA CAMPUS
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
ST. CECILIA'S COLLEGE

Take note that other private schools participated only in reading concert, extemporaneous public speaking and essay writing contests.


Our deep sense of gratitude to all who in one way or another have contributed to the success of the Municipal English Festival 2013.

To Mrs. Merari B. Hernane, the school principal of Vito National High School, together with the faculty members and studentry, for providing our annual festival a venue. Indeed, not only a physical venue but an open and welcoming heart ... letting us feel at home.

To the secondary school administrators whose support manifests unity in purpose of inculcating English language among the students both in writing and speaking towards a more comprehensible communication.

To all students and teachers of different secondary schools in the Municipality of Minglanilla who take part of this event.

And most of all to our Almighty Father whose language of love, Jesus Christ, allows us to communicate and to live in peace and in harmony with one another.
May God bless all of you and may He God reward you in a manner He knows BEST.

Municipal English Festival 2013: The Search for GOD of Literature (+play...

Municipal English Festival - Parade of the Literary Characters: The lovely MALE CANDIDATES representing different schools (both private and public schools) in the Municipality of Minglanilla with the theme "Revisiting Mythology this Holiday Season" -- the Search for God of Literature 2013. Participating Schools for the Search of Gods and Goddesses of Literature: MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TUNGKOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GUINDARUHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL VITO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TUBOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY SOUTHERN BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS MINGLANILLA CAMPUS MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL ST. CECILIA'S COLLEGE

Minglanilla Secondary Schools: Announcement of GRAND WINNERS & Runners-u...

GRAND WINNERS and Runners-up for Gods & Goddesses of Literature 2013

The Top 3 Winners for GODDESS Category:
Grand Winner - MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
1st Runner-up - MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
2nd Runner-up - LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Best in Costume - VITO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Top 3 Winners for GOD Category:
Grand Winner - MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
1st Runner-up - MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
2nd Runner-up - IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY
Best in Costume - IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY

Minglanilla Secondary Schools Proudly Present "Municipal English Festival - Parade of the Literary Characters 2013." The lovely MALE & FEMALE CANDIDATES representing different schools (both private and public schools) in the Municipality of Minglanilla with the theme "Revisiting Mythology this Holiday Season" -- the Search for God & Goddess of Literature 2013. Here are the participating schools in search for Gods and Goddesses of Literature:

MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
TUNGKOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GUINDARUHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
VITO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TUBOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY
SOUTHERN BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS MINGLANILLA CAMPUS
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
ST. CECILIA'S COLLEGE

Municipal English Festival 2013: The TOP 3 WINNERS for Gods & Goddesses ...

The Top 3 Winners for GODDESS Category:
Grand Winner - MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
1st Runner Up - MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
2nd Runner Up - LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Top 3 Winners for GOD Category:
Grand Winner - MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
1st Runner Up - MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
2nd Runner Up - Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy

Minglanilla Secondary Schools Proudly Present "Municipal English Festival - Parade of the Literary Characters 2013." The lovely MALE & FEMALE CANDIDATES representing different schools (both private and public schools) in the Municipality of Minglanilla with the theme "Revisiting Mythology this Holiday Season" -- the Search for God & Goddess of Literature 2013. http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/108... Here are the participating schools in search for Gods and Goddesses of Literature:

MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
TUNGKOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GUINDARUHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
VITO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TUBOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY
SOUTHERN BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS MINGLANILLA CAMPUS
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
ST. CECILIA'S COLLEGE

Take note that other private schools participated only in reading concert, extemporaneous public speaking and essay writing contests.


Our deep sense of gratitude to all who in one way or another have contributed to the success of the Municipal English Festival 2013.

To Mrs. Merari B. Hernane, the school principal of Vito National High School, together with the faculty members and studentry, for providing our annual festival a venue. Indeed, not only a physical venue but an open and welcoming heart ... letting us feel at home.

To the secondary school administrators whose support manifests unity in purpose of inculcating English language among the students both in writing and speaking towards a more comprehensible communication.

To all students and teachers of different secondary schools in the Municipality of Minglanilla who take part of this event.

And most of all to our Almighty Father whose language of love, Jesus Christ, allows us to communicate and to live in peace and in harmony with one another.

May God bless all of you and may He God reward you in a manner He knows BEST.

Guindaruhan National High School: READING CONCERT

Reading Concert (RC) Contest Guidelines

Mechanics:

• 20-25 bona fide students per year level or mixed students in any year level;

• Participants shall wear complete uniforms with IDs;

• Participants have a "unified piece" to be followed/used during RC contest;

• Only head movements are allowed to be done while performing. Dramatic presentation is not allowed;

• Developed around the theme...the contestants must enunciate clearly using the 2-3-1 intonation patterns. Words should be uttered/pronounced clearly with pause, stress and juncture;

• Delivered in ten (10) to twenty (20) minutes, no limit on number of words;

• Speech delivery is based on a narrative form as if the group presenters are narrating a story. Prejudging of the content of the official reading concert with pause, stress or juncture shall be evaluated and submitted to the Board of Judges;

• The speech should be clearly read aloud. The text or prepared speech should be placed in a folder where the color of your school represents. The group presenters are not allowed to add text or make ad libs upon delivering their speech;

• The style of the delivery shall be conversational, oratorical or a combination of both;

• Use of microphone is allowed, but props or visual aids are prohibited. Singing, dancing and acting are also prohibited. The penalty will be disqualification;

• Group presenters should be at the contest venue at least 30 minutes before the start of the competition. Late contestants will not be allowed to compete;

• Lots will be drawn to determine the sequence of presentation 20 minutes before the contest proper. NO exchanging of sequence shall be made;

• Group presenters shall be introduced only according to the number in the lot drawn. No mention of the school until after the last group contestants have presented and judging has been finalized;

• To magnify the sound, microphone shall be provided. Group presenters should deliver their speech right away without citing the title;

• In cases where technical difficulties arise, such as but not limited to the malfunction of the microphone, sound system or power outage, the group presenters should continue to deliver their RC piece unless otherwise instructed by the Chairman of the BOJ. In these events, the Chairman of the BOJ may require the group to either start over or continue from where the contestants were cut off;

• Only the coaches have the authority to protest on behalf of the contestants and should be raised with the contest organizers. Protests received after the tabulators have collected the score sheets from the judges, will not be accepted under any circumstances;

• The Board of Judges (BOJ) will decide all protests in accordance with the official rules. The decision of the BOJ is final and no further appeals will be recognized in the Final level. Only appeals on plagiarism will be acknowledged and accepted; and

• Strictly no use of riser/stairs during performance.


Municipal English Festival 2013: Qualified group contestants of Guindaruhan National High School deliver the piece for READING CONCERT COMPETITION in the municipal level. http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/108... Here are the participating schools for the READING CONCERT:

MINGLANILLA NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
TUNGKOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GUINDARUHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
VITO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TUBOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY
SOUTHERN BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS MINGLANILLA CAMPUS
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
ST. CECILIA'S COLLEGE

Note: Other private schools participated only in parade of the literary characters, extemporaneous public speaking and essay writing contests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Our deep sense of gratitude to all who in one way or another have contributed to the success of the Municipal English Festival 2013.

To Mrs. Merari B. Hernane, the school principal of Vito National High School, together with the faculty members and studentry, for providing our annual festival a venue. Indeed, not only a physical venue but an open and welcoming heart ... letting us feel at home.

To the secondary school administrators whose support manifests unity in purpose of inculcating English language among the students both in writing and speaking towards a more comprehensible communication.

To all students and teachers of different secondary schools in the Municipality of Minglanilla who take part of this event.

And most of all to our Almighty Father whose language of love, Jesus Christ, allows us to communicate and to live in peace and in harmony with one another.

May God bless all of you and may He God reward you in a manner He knows BEST.

THE MINGLANILLA SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ENGLISH SUBJECT COORDINATORS

Municipal English Coordinator: MRS. JOSEPHINE FERNANDEZ
Municipal English Consultant: DR. ERMETES ADOLFO, JR.

Guindaruhan National High School Principal Graces the UV's Night Event--Mr. & Ms. COED 2013 # 1

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Cebu Province Division: The 4th year French class presentation 2013

Guindaruhan National High School culminates in its “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa,” a National Language Month Program with the theme for this year’s “Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid"

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Guindaruhan National High School Grade 8 Students: Math Sayaw Competition 2013

Guindaruhan National High School Third Year Students: Math Sayaw Competition 2013

Guindaruhan National High School Grade 7 Students: Math Sayaw Competition 2013

Guindaruhan National High School Fourth Year Students: Math Sayaw Competition 2013

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Formation des professeurs du DepEd en France

En novembre 2012, quatre professeurs philippins enseignant le français dans les lycées du DepEd à Cebu et Bohol ont effectué un stage en France. Au programme : formation linguistique intensive, visites culturelles, immersion dans des familles françaises… Tout juste rentrés de France, ils reviennent sur leur expérience.

Ermetes ADOLFO Jr., professeur de français à Guindaruhan (Cebu)

Ce voyage a été possible grâce à l’accord entre l’ambassade de France aux Philippines et le Department of Education (DepEd). Mon séjour a eu lieu du 20 octobre au 20 novembre 2012 à Tours, dans le centre de la France.

J’ai vécu dans une famille d’accueil, près de l’Institut de Touraine où j’ai suivi une formation en français.


Pour moi, tous les cours proposés étaient intéressants et les professeurs excellents ! L’échange avec les professeurs était agréable et je les ai beaucoup appréciés, même si nous étions en total désaccord sur presque tous les sujets ! Selon moi, l’éducation aux Philippines est différente de l’éducation en France. Chaque classe est étroitement surveillée par le professeur ! Les professeurs nous ont donné une grande quantité d’exercices et un programme très chargé pour progresser rapidement en un mois. Le programme proposé était varié : ateliers d’écriture, cours de grammaire, de phonétique, compréhension orale, etc.

READ MORE...@www.ambafrance-ph.org/Formation-des-professeurs-du-DepEd

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6th FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONFERENCE FOR IMPLEMENTERS OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAM IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE (SPFL)

REPUBLIC OFTHE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS

Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

REGIONAL MEMORANDUM

No. 480, s. 2013

6th FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONFERENCE FOR IMPLEMENTERS OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAM IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE (SPFL)

To: Schools Division/City Superintendents/Officers- In-Charge of:

Cebu Province Mandaue City Toledo City Tanjay City

Lapu-Lapu City Tagbilaran City Cebu City

Attention Division SPFL Coordinators and School Heads of the implementing schools of the Special

Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) - French, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese of:

1. Minglanilla Science High School

2. Guindaruhan Natl. High School

3. Medellin Science High School

4. Lapu-Lapu City STEC High School

5. Mandaue City Science High School

6. Tagbilaran City Science High School

7. Toledo City Science High School

8. Cebu City Science High School

9. Lourdes Ledesma Del Prado NHS

10. Don Vicente Rama MNHS

11. Don Sergio OsmenaSr. NHS

12. Ramon Duterte MNHS

13. Talamban National High School

14. Mabolo National High School

15. Pardo National High School

16. Jagobiao National High School

17. Gothong National High School

18. Buanoy National High School

1. Pursuant to an unnumbered DepEd Memorandum, dated July 19, 2013, the Department of Education (DepEd) through the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE), in collaboration with its partners: Embassies of Spain, Japan, France, Germany, and China and partner education institutions: Institute Cervantes Manila, Japan Foundation Manila, Alliance Francaise Manille & Cebu, Goethe Institut Philippinen, and Confucius Institute at Angeles University Foundation (CI-AUF), shall conduct the 6th Language Conference for Implementers of the Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) on August 12-14, 2013 at the Tagaytay International Convention Center, Tagaytay City.

2. The conference aims to:

a. provide a venue for the sharing of best practices, career opportunities and future plans;

b. further strengthen the linkage/network among the SPFL implementing schools and program partners; and

c. review/ revisit SPFL Guidelines and Curriculum Standard

3. The participants to this activity are one hundred eighty-five (185) school heads (including the 18

school heads of SPFL schools in Region VII), sixteen (16) SPFL regional coordinators, and ten (10)

representatives from the program partners, five (5) resource persons from foreign companies/ industries and fourteen (14) BSE staff. The school foreign language coordinator and/or teacher may participate with the school head if the school is offering two or more languages. In the inavailability of the school head, an SPFL teacher may attend in her/his place. School heads are requested to bring their reports on SPFL implementation for the last three years. Furthermore, those who haven't submitted yet the required reports to Mrs. Dignos such as class profile, Individual teacher's profile, quarterly activities, implementation plan, etc. are advised to submit them now.

4. The board and lodging of all the participants shall be borne by the OSEC-HRTD Funds, while the 

travelling expenses of the Regional Coordinator, School Heads/teachers shall be charged to local funds/School MOOE, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and procedures.

5. The participants shall register and check in before lunch on August 12 and check out on August 14. The first meal to be served shall be morning snacks on August 12 and the last meal shall be afternoon snacks on August 14, 2013.

6. Enclosed are the following documents for reference:

Enclosure No. 1 - Program

Enclosure No. 2.1 - List of Schools Implementing SPFL

Enclosure No. 2.2 - Reg'l Coordinators, Program Partners, Resource Persons and BSE staff

Enclosure No. 2.3 - School Heads

Enclosure No. 3 - Confirmation Form

7. The Division Coordinators/ School Heads from the SPFL implementing schools of Region VII are 

requested to confirm their participation by submitting accomplished confirmation forms to this Office thru

the Regional SPFL Coordinator, Ms. Marcelita S. Dignos of the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) on August 5, 2013, so in turn, we can submit our regional confirmation of participation on the same day as the specified deadline set by the Office of the Director, BSE, DepEd Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.

8. This Memorandum also serves as Travel Order.

9. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is enjoined.

CARMELITA T. DULANGON, Ed.D.

Director III

QIC, Regional Director

CTD/CCL/LCJ/MSD

CLMD r

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REGIONAL MEMORANDUM JUL 0 1 No. 396 . s. 2013: French Volunteer Teachers Program

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS

Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

REGIONAL MEMORANDUM JUL 0 1

No. 396 . s. 2013

French Volunteer Teachers Program

To: Schools Division/City Superintendents/Officers- In-Charge of:

Cebu Province Mandaue City Toledo City

Lapu-Lapu City Tagbilaran City

Attention : Division Language Coordinators, School Heads, and Teachers of the Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL)-French of:

1. Lapu-Lapu STEC HS

2. Mandaue City Science HS

3. Minglanilla National Science HS

4. Guindaruhan NHS

5. Toledo City Science HS

6. Tagbilaran City Science HS

7. Medellin Science High School

1. This is with reference to a series of emailed communications from the Linguistic Attache of French Embassy, Mr. Beord Thery, from May 31- June 26, 2013 which pertains to the French Volunteer Teachers Program which was launched for the first time in the Philippines by the Embassy of France in 2012. After the success of the linguistic and cultural missions of the French volunteer teachers from July to August 2012, the Embassy of France to the Philippines is pleased to announce that these missions are renewed in 20 13.

2. The objectives/ targets of the program are to:

• offer a lucid teaching of French language to Filipino teachers and students in the form of courses or workshops downsized/ reduced;

• deliver foreign language education based on authentic materials;

• focus on the verbal aspect to take phonetic advantage of the presence of a native teacher;

• offer the possibility to get one-on-one lessons; and

• provide opportunities for the exchange of ideas, methods, and even materials.

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Guindaruhan National High School principal Dr. Ermetes Adolfo Jr. attends the 5th Foreign Language Conference at the Confucius Institute at Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga

Foundation co-hosts the 5th National Conference on Foreign Languages

 The event is a gathering of educators, public school administrators, DepEd officials, and representatives from Instituto Cervantfes (Spanish), Alliance Francais (French), Japan Foundation (Japanese), Goethe Institut Philippinen (German) and CI- AUF (Mandarin), to discuss plans and issues affecting the implementation of DepEd’s Special Program for Foreign Languages (SPFL). 

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga, July 27 (PIA) -- The Confucius Institute of Angeles University Foundation (CI-AUF) is co-hosting the fifth National Conference on Foreign Languages together with the Department of Education (DepEd).

The event is a gathering of educators, public school administrators, DepEd officials, and representatives from Instituto Cervantfes (Spanish), Alliance Francais (French), Japan Foundation (Japanese), Goethe Institut Philippinen (German) and CI- AUF (Mandarin), to discuss plans and issues affecting the implementation of DepEd’s Special Program for Foreign Languages (SPFL).

CI-AUF Philippine Director Dr. Lourdes T. Nepomuceno said, “CI-AUF shares DepEd’s vision of promoting and emphasizing the impact, influence, and future directions of the SPFL Program.”

SPFL aims to prepare students for meaningful interaction in a linguistic and culturally diverse global workplace and develop their understanding and appreciation of other cultures which piloted in public high schools whose students have demonstrated competence in English and are now ready to learn another foreign language.

Currently, Spanish is being taught in 54 high schools, Japanese in 14, French in 12, German in nine, and Mandarin in 30 high schools nationwide.

Among the plenary speakers of the confab include DepEd Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE) Director Dr. Lolita M. Andrada, DepEd Foreign Language Specialist Rose Ligaya Domingo, SPFL Mandarin focal person Marivic Tolitol, and DepEd BSE Staff Development Officer-in-Charge Bella Marinas. (CLJD/JGB-PIA3)

Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=551343290776

International Seminar on Educational Administration in the Philippines

Dr. Ermetes Adolfo, Jr., the school head of Guindaruhan National High School along with some school heads in public secondary schools of Cebu Province Division attended the International Seminar, especially on the topic entitled the "Importance of Leadership" in Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City . On the other hand, the School Heads from different regions in the Philippines attended the International Seminar on Educational Administration. There were scheduled venues to go to...and register for said seminar: one from Luzon, one from Visayas and the other one from Mindanao. On behalf of Region VII, some school heads from Cebu Province Division, especially those coming from the Municipality of Minglanilla attended actively the said seminar.

JLR Construction and Aggregates Inc. donates more than 1,000 jackfruit trees to Guindaruhan NHS

Guindaruhan National High School: JLR Construction and Aggregates Inc. donates more than 1,000 jackfruit tree seedlings. The reason for this is that this learning institution is very supportive of DepEd to plant trees every month in order to help reduce the occurrence of landslides and ease the flow of water around the surrounding area--a team of JLR, and the faculty members of Guindaruhan National High School, together with members of the local community embarked on such a barangay-wide tree-planting activity.

Letter of Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC to all DepEd Employees

To my dear colleagues in the Department of Education,

We have been working together under the present administration for a little over two years now. Every one of you knows that the two years have not been all sweet and easy.

At the beginning of our service we inherited a long list of backlogs, received a fresh set of mandates, and accepted what perhaps can be considered as one of the most challenging assignments this department has ever dared to undertake: the reformation of our entire basic education system.

We encountered much resistance—both from without and within our department. In such circumstances, conflicts and arguments are inevitable. And we certainly experienced—even continue to do so—these confrontations.

Despite these challenges, we have proven thus far that we, here in the Department of Education, can work together and accomplish much for a larger purpose which transcends all our individual plans and agenda.

In two years, we have brought the Department back on track toward the fulfillment of all our backlogs in classrooms, chairs and textbooks.
In two years, we have efficiently rolled out, in phases, the K to 12 program, including the Mother Tongue Based, Multi-Lingual Education agenda.

In two years, we have effectively communicated the benefits and mechanics of all our programs to as wide a reach as possible, to all stakeholders and to the public.

All our progress and accomplishments cannot be credited to any one individual or group. They are all products of your collective effort, wherever you are assigned, whatever your role. We are all functioning parts of one complex body; every person fulfilling a task which is unique to him and beneficial to the entire organization.

As early as now, I thank each one of you for your contribution to the cause of education: to provide every Filipino child the opportunity to stretch her mind, broaden her heart, and nurture her spirit.

Our department has begun to become a true government for the people. One that is professional, competent, and committed, set on serving the needs of our countrymen.

Together with all the progress unfolding in the sectors of our economy, health, safety, public works, national defense, and private, the Philippines has clearly gathered momentum toward a better and brighter future.

We are part of this progress. We are making it happen.
This is an opportunity for all of us in the Department to make our mark in history. To leave a legacy for our children, and our children’s children. To make our families proud. This is the perfect time and opportunity to make a difference, and truly be agents of change. To change the face of government. To change the destiny of our people.

Let us work in synergy and convergence. Infect one another with renewed hope and optimism.

We do not deny the uphill climb that stretches out before us. The country we carry on our shoulders—our beloved home—remains huge and heavy. We would need all the focus, strength and determination we could muster to complete these improvements.

Let us revive the spirit of Bayanihan within each of us. Let us all do our part, share the load, that the burden may become lighter. And what seemed impossible can then become possible.

Today, we also join the rest of the nation in mourning the loss of and in laying to rest a true and dedicated public servant, Secretary Jesse Robredo.

Madaming iniwan si Sec Jesse na pwede nating pamarisan. May mga iniwan din siyang salita na may malalim na kahulugan. Aniya:  Hindi lahat ng matino  ay mahusay,  at lalo naming hindi lahat ng mahusay ay matino. Ang dapat ay matino at mahusay upang karapatdapat tayong pagtiwalaan  ng pera ang bayan.  Kailangan ng DepEd ng mahuhusay at matitinong kawani dahil sa ating mga kamay ipinagkatiwala ang mga kabataan ng ating bayan. 

Sec. Jesse’s commitment to uplift the lives of ordinary Filipinos through government is a real virtue all of us should remember and emulate. May the memory of his life and works inspire us, empower us and strengthen us. Like him, may we proclaim to our people that hope remains in government.
I have full faith and confidence in each one of you, and again, Maraming salamat!

We entrust all our efforts to the One who breathes new life into all that we do.

Mabuhay and DepEd! Mabuhay ang kabataang Pilipino!


(signed)
BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC
Secretary


Source: http://www.deped.gov.ph/

Secretary Luistro conferred Doctor of Humanities, cited for achievements in DepEd

Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC was conferred a Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by the Foundation University of Dumaguete City, citing him as an educator par excellence for his accomplishments at the Department of Education.

The University took cognizance of his strength of character, the power of his achievements and his dynamic and highly effective management of the DepEd, the largest government bureaucracy in the Philippines.

According to Foundation University President Mira D. Sinco, Ph.D. Luistro was chosen for his aggressive promotion of the K to 12 Basic Education Program that will equip the youth with skills and prepare them for the future. Luistro, the citation said, also exhausted all means to reach learners who are out of the formal system by offering various learning alternatives to make them functionally literate.

Luistro continues to address education resource gaps by encouraging the private sector, other government agencies and the general public to pitch in for education.

Luistro was also commended for encouraging the students to thank their teachers, thus giving dignity to the profession and for continually finding ways to improve classroom instruction by the inclusion of local cultures to the curriculum and the use of mother tongue for better learning outcomes.

In his University commencement address, Luistro noted that the batch of 2013 is graduating at a most auspicious period in our country’s history when the economy is growing and that hope is everywhere. “For the first time in years, perhaps even decades, the morning sun is arising, and its golden light is spreading across the land,” he said.

According to Luistro, these are certainly good signs as more options are made available when the graduates join the workforce. “You, dear students, are graduating at a time of hope with each one of you is forming a crucial part of that hope.”

DepEd had to face challenges in introducing radical changes and reforms, in maneuvering a massive bureaucracy, thus, it is inevitable that it would rouse the ire of critics, skeptics and hostile forces. “But through perseverance and hope, we are finally making headway,” he beamed.

“The greatest obstacle to this change is ourselves. Not the guns, not the system, not the opinions of others, not the typhoons or destruction or the lack of resources. Our greatest obstacle is our own skepticism, our unbelief. Against all these, we have to combat with hope.”

“You, dear graduates, have more reason to hope in these bright days of our history. Claim it for yourselves. And claim it for your country.”

Source: http://www.deped.gov.ph/index.php/news-updates/updates/301-secretary-luistro-conferred-doctor-of-humanities-cited-for-achievements-in-deped

Department of Education: Learning French Language with Culture Immersion in France

The school head of Guindaruhan National High School Dr. Ermetes Adolfo Jr. is one of the foreign language scholars (SPFL-French) who was sent by the Philippine Government thru DepEd-NCR and the French Embassy to the Philippines for a 1-month advanced and rigid training of French language, including the culture immersion in France. His experiences for said training were entailed in diverse activities as written and published in this website. The video was shot inside the apartment and the conversation on TV screen was uttered in French language.

The 2-day training workshop for May 13 elections

Department of Education-Cebu Province Division: The school head of Guindaruhan National High School attended the briefing and registered to serve as Chairman (BEI) for May 13 elections. Besides, teachers from Minglanilla and City of Naga have already attended the training workshop which is intended for May 13 elections. In general, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) the other week held a two-day training workshop to familiarize its teaching personnel on the proper operations of the Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) machines that will be used in the forthcoming May 13 elections. Among the participants of the training workshop per selected public school are the chairman and poll clerk as BEI coming from the Municipality of Minglanilla and the City of Naga...said 2-day training took place in Alta Cebu Resort, Cordova, Cebu.

Guindaruhan National High School Graduation Exercises 2013

Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2013: Guindaruhan National High School Contingent and others take center stage for a "Dance Showdown" with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia et al.

Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2013--Municipality of Minglanilla: Cebu first district congressional aspirant Gerald Anthony "Samsam" Gullas, grandson of incumbent first district Representative Eduardo Gullas, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, Pablo John Garcia who is a lawyer-congressman, Vice Mayor Elanito Peña who will run as mayor, Minglanilla Councilor Robert John "Jojo" Selma who will run as vice mayor, Councilors Rajiv V. Enad, Edwin Quiapo and Concordio C. Mejias et al. danced with the tune of MABUHI KA SUGBUANON together with the contingents of Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2013.

SPFL-French: 3rd year and 4th year pilot classes this year deliver french speech choir and sing-and-dance french song interpretation

Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2013: Guindaruhan National High School Street Dancing

Guindaruhan National High School for street dancing in Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2013: The faculty, PTA officials, barangay officials and staff joined along with the dancers and propsmen in celebration with Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2013 for Street Dancing Category.