11/07/2022
Look! Mount Data National High School, one among the 25 schools of Bauko 2 and validated for SBM Level 3, hosted the Welcome Program for the delegates of Regional Kapihan 2022.
The program started with an opening prayer led by Ms. Evangeline C. Peralta, Principal I of Asbiagan and Bebe Elementary School, followed by the singing of Bauko hymn led by Ms. Asuncion A. Lamao, Master Teacher II of Sinto Elementary School. Thereafter, an intermission and community dance led by the MDNHS' Cultural Group and Tawid Band commenced.
Subsequently, SDS Sally Banaken-Ullalim, CESO V, warmly welcomed the team from the Regional Office spearheaded by RD Estela P. Cariño. Moreover, she thanked the teachers, school heads, BLGU and other stakeholders who took the challenge and prepared for the welcome program despite the short notice of change venue.
Meanwhile, Hon. Eduardo Awasen, Barangay Captain of Mount Data, promised to support the endeavors of DepEd to the best he could. He further said that in doing so, "there will never be Cordilleran children or youth be left behind. Quality education for all. We mold them so that one day they will be effective and competent leaders, teachers, supervisors, superintendents, etc. In doing our contributions, we are making the world a better place to live in." He ended his talk with a joke saying that next to kapihan is kainan.
RD Estela P. Cariño thanked Mr. Awasen for supporting the programs, activities and plans of DepEd. Likewise, she thanked the stakeholders for they had been doing their best in doing their tasks as teachers, school heads, supervisors and others. She encouraged the attendees to continue doing great things for the department.
Furthermore, Ms. Cariño stated, "Communication is the key so that our stakeholders will support us. We could not provide everything you need that's why we need partners just like the making of this gym." She ended her talk by urging everyone to support our next DepEd secretary since the projects or guidelines she will be implementing is not too far from what we are doing.
In addition, Ms. Eufemia N. Balao, Public Schools District Supervisor of Bauko 2, congratulated everyone for a job well done. She thanked the teachers, school heads, the students and the members of Tawid Cultural Group who performed.
Lastly, Mr. Federico P. Cayabas thanked the Regional Office team, Division Office team and all who visited the school. He exclaimed, "Gawis nan mabisita!"
The activity ended with giving of tokens, initiative of all Bauko 2 DepEd family, to all of the visitors followed by kapihan and kainan. ☺️