DepEd Tayo Dasmariñas IHS - Gender and Development

Dream, hard work, and achieve – this is Mam Gie Calingasan's mantra, a Master Teacher I in the Mathematics Department. Her life is guided by a philosophy that combines relentless effort with the principles of parallelograms.

Through sheer determination and dedication, Mam Gie has turned her dreams into reality. Hard work, akin to the properties of parallelograms, has shaped her into a woman of passion and devotion to her profession.

Just as the properties of parallelograms dictate their unique characteristics, Mam Gie's dedication sets her apart in her field. Her commitment to her work, coupled with her unwavering perseverance, propels her towards excellence, inspiring those around her to follow suit.

In Mam Gie's world, success isn't merely a destination – it's a journey fueled by dreams, hard work, and an unyielding determination to achieve.

”The choices we make in our professions shape not only our own lives but also the communities and societies we are a part of.” Leni Santos

Our great woman for today is Mam Leni Santos, Math Department Head III. Mam Leni Santos's devotion to her work mirrors the principles of ratio and proportion, where dedication correlates directly with impact.

Her unwavering commitment drives the success of her department, colleagues, and students.

For every ounce of dedication she invests, there's a proportional increase in vitality and achievement.

Despite challenges, Leni's steadfast devotion ensures that her efforts outweigh obstacles. This balance results in tangible advancements and successes, showcasing how her relentless commitment propels her and those around her to greater heights.
Salute to Mam Leni Santos, a true trailblazer whose passion and devotion continue to inspire all fortunate enough to cross her path.

Every woman deserves to be valued, regardless of her qualities, power, or social level. - Janice Dominguez, a Teacher II from Esp Department.

Women do not need to be famous to be appreciated. Most of the time, those they consider useless are the ones that provide significant assistance not only to themselves but also to their neighbors and the society in which they live. God created both men and women with unique strengths and capacities. The reason why women have power that no one can match. This is due to the fact that certain tasks can only be completed by women. However, despite our many and significant differences, the reality that everyone has equal rights to be recognized should not be overlooked. Being a teacher, colleague, and mother is a gift from God, as well as an opportunity to perform tasks and responsibilities as a woman in order to demonstrate to the world what women can do and how much we cherish being a woman.

Concluding our great women series is the Assistact Principal for Academics, Ma'am Esmer M. Catapang. The essence of a woman as the school's Assistant Principal lies in her ability to lead with empathy, compassion, and strong organizational skills. She fosters a nurturing environment while promoting academic excellence and personal growth among students and staff.
She taught for several years in the same institution and her former students served as a living proof of her dedication in the field.
Being her colleague means being valued and appreciated in different aspects. Additionally, she often brings diverse perspectives and collaborative approaches to create well-rounded educational experience for all involved.
Balancing responsibilities at home and at work requires a blend of leadership and the ability to prioritize effectively. It's about being a role model both at home and in the professional sphere. You can still witness her unwavering love and support to her children in spite of the busy schedule as the Assistant Principal.

To equip the new GAD Focal Point System as well as GAD Champions of their roles and responsibilites and the legal bases of Gender and Development, a seminar was conducted on March 26, 2024 entitled GAD Recalibration: Towards Gender Equality with Ms. Bonaleth C. Calimlim, GAD Focal Person from Paliparan National High School as the resource speaker.

Simple yet confident. She speaks her mind not to intimidate but to be understood. She deals with everyone regardless of age, gender, and status with great respect. A woman of great essence as a leader, a colleague and a mother.

Our featured great women today is Ma’am Maria Teresa V. Layugan, Master Teacher II from TLE Department. She faces the challenges of her position with compassion, integrity and confidence. Her commitment to her career knows no bounds.

She believes that all women must be honored regardless of their status in the society, we should recognize them for their hard work and dedication everyday. By honoring them, we can promote gender equality and inclusive world for all.

Our today's great women is the OIC of the Araling Panlipunan Department Ma'am Salvacion P. Capili, Teacher III and been in the service for 18 years.

"I believe that every female teacher is a woman of substance. We are the epitome of good influence not only to our students and colleagues but also in the community. We have a significant contribution to shaping the future of our society. With our ability to teach, nurture, and lead we can make our students a better person for a better world. Let us acknowledge and appreciate women’s struggles, efforts, and achievements because they …we deserve it.

DepEd Tayo Dasmariñas IHS-Gender and Development will have it's closing program for the National Women's Month Celebration thru live streaming at DepEd Tayo Dasmariñas Integrated High School - Dasmariñas City fb page at 9am today.

Be serenaded by selected students and guest as we honor and commemorate great women.

See you!

In celebration of National Women’s Month, GAD warmly invites you Manians to participate in the MINI CONCERT on March 27, 2024 at DIHS Gym. For those who wants to be part of the concert you may look for the following Focal Point System for more details.
Sir Bhenzon Anthony Reyes (TLE boys) and
Ma’am Eunice Dela Cruz (Araling Panlipunan)

See you there!

"Inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion." - Ma'am Marie Jane T. Marquina, an MT I from MAPEH Department.

Being 27 years in the service, she as a teacher sees the relevance of a woman to being a teacher is not only made to help children read and write but to love, support and inspire these students to prepare them for more significant challenges ahead.

Moreover, she emphasizes that as a colleague we must be kind. You are not only judged by how tall you stand. You are also judged by how many times you have bent over to help. Take a breath. There are a variety of ways to counter pushback. If you want to be treated with respect, then be respectful and take a breath before responding.

A “deep calling" is how she defines being a mother. It’s not just about being a parent, it’s about having compassion, being extraordinarily present and having unconditional love to the family.

Today, our spotlight is focused to the great women from the English Department who believe that the essence of a woman in relation to being a teacher is that they bring that femininity and the gentleness of a woman in the classroom.

Ma'am Arlene Alberto holds that the essence of a woman as a colleague encompasses qualities such as professionalism, competency, empathy, collaboration, and dedication, just like any other colleague. Gender should not define one's abilities or contributions in the workplace.

Mommy Ayeen, as she is fondly called by those close to her heart, defines that, motherhood, is the nurturing spirit of being a woman brought inside the classroom as you teach and nourish the minds of our learners. Being a parent also plays a great role in shaping the learners because being a mother means taking care of the physical body of our children, who are of course, our learners, but we also enhance their emotional maturity, their intellectual ability, and their being a human, who will be able to share that kindness that you showed being the teacher, you are able to create that kind spirit and the compassionate environment inside the classroom because you are a woman and you are a parent and you are a mother inside the classroom and the learners will be able to catch that and be able to pass it on to the people that they will be interacting with.

“The most important thing one woman can do for another is to illuminate and expand her sense of actual possibilities if parents are responsive and understanding. - Ma. Priscilla Euripedes P. Bawalan, a Master Teacher II from TLE Department

Ma'am Daisy as she is fondly called by everyone in DIHS, believes that the essence of a woman is relevant to being a mother who cook, clean, nurture, and discipline; a wife who support, guide, and love relentlessly; and a colleague where within the workspaces, lead, create, and develop with courage and bravery repeatedly.

"And we do this all with style, class, and of course a little bit of sass."

She believes that the image and standards of a good teacher have been constantly changing within shifting social, cultural, and political contexts, but some essential qualities of excellent teachers remain unchanged and are embedded in the ways they teach the content, interact with students, and care for their well-being. Good teachers not only have practical wisdom and a sense of responsibility, but passion for education itself, and teach and educate in pursuit of possibilities of better lives not only for students, but for their better selves as well.

As someone who is look upon to in the department, the roles that colleagues assume, in and around a formal school setting, can be major factors in the professional lives of teachers. By roles, we refer to those activities by which one teacher, for instance, encourages another, discusses instruction with another, or mentors another.

A parent (if applicable) Parents are the child’s first role model. Children behave, react, and imitate the same as their parents. Parents play an important role in encouraging and motivating their kids to learn. Good parental support helps children to be positive, healthy, and good lifelong learners. Children acquire skills at the very early stage of their life if the parents are responsive.

Our featured great women is from the TLE Department. Ma'am Rufina M. Cruto or simply Ma'am Fenny to everyone who considered her as mentor, friend and colleague.

Her pursuit of excellence is evident in her academic achievements, having completed her master’s degree in educational management. However, it's her passion, dedication, and relentless perseverance that truly set her apart. She approaches her work as a teacher with a heart full of positivity and a genuine love for teaching not merely as a profession but as a calling.

Moreover, as a Master Teacher, she assumes different responsibilities- serving as a mentor organizer, adviser, coordinator, trainer, coach, innovator, problem solver, and a prime mover of the TLE Department and the Dasmariñas Integrated High School. Ma’am Fenny is a dynamic force within the school, a foundation upon which the institution thrives in her more than 41 years of teaching.

She is not just a teacher, but a “mother” by her students, highlighting the deep bond and nurturing care she extends to them and a hero who continues to touch the heart and life of the students who are the hope of our future.

For her, celebrating National Women's Month is Celebrating the strength, resilience, and magic of women today and every day.