Barkada Kontra Bisyo - City of Balanga National High School-SHS

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 ( 𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐓 ) 2026 was successfully witnessed yesterday, July 17, 2026. A significant occasion that raised awareness of the significance of leading a drug-free life. Participants learned important lessons about the realities and repercussions of drug abuse, as well as the significance of making responsible decisions, from our hosts' motivational tales and personal experiences. Everyone was reminded by their sincere messages that awareness, education, and the bravery to stand up for what is right are the first steps towards prevention. Let's keep working to create a community that is drug-free, safe, and healthy. 𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐓2026.

𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗟𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮 – 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯
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𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲!

On 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, we continued our journey with the young learners of MP Cuaderno Elementary School. Scouts, volunteers, and teachers came together to inspire a love for reading, one page at a time. Small steps today, brighter futures tomorrow. 💛

𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗟𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮 – 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮
𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚 📚✨

December 5, 2025, we officially began our reading sessions with the young learners of MP Cuaderno Elementary School. Scouts, Art sync club, BERT, BKB volunteers, and teachers worked hand in hand to guide students as they read, practiced, and enjoyed every page.

Small steps in reading lead to big leaps in learning — and together, we’re making that happen. 💛

𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗟𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗣 𝗖𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐍𝐇𝐒–𝐒𝐇𝐒 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 (𝐁𝐊𝐁), 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬–𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐒, 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐔𝐊𝐋𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥.

The opening program gathered 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬, 𝐑𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬, 𝐁𝐊𝐁 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐜 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛, school heads, teachers, and young learners for a meaningful day dedicated to strengthening reading skills and nurturing a love for literacy among elementary students.

The program formally began with an AVP-led prayer, nationalistic song, Panunumpa sa Watawat, Scout Oath and Law, and the Mission and Vision. This was followed by warm opening remarks delivered by 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐚,, Officer of the Month of MP Cuaderno Elementary School, who emphasized the value of reading and collaboration in shaping young minds.

An inspiring video presentation then highlighted the achievements and impact of last year’s ALAM BUKLAT Literacy Program.

Inspirational messages were shared by 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐏. 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐩, 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐓. 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞, 𝐎𝐈𝐂–𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐍𝐇𝐒–𝐒𝐇𝐒. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐂. 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐠, 𝐑𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬, 𝐁𝐊𝐁 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, also delivered motivating messages focused on service and leadership.

A lively roll call energized the crowd as each participating group proudly declared their readiness to teach, lead, and learn. 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 then provided the orientation and instructions for the literacy activities.

Through the united efforts of scouts, volunteers, teachers, and community partners, ALAM BUKLAT continues its mission of opening books, opening minds, and opening brighter futures for young learners.