Bukidnon State University - Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Program

A leader's impact is measured not only by achievements, but by the lives she inspires along the way.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Ann Sheila C. Del Rosario! 🌷

Your dedication, wisdom, and steadfast leadership have guided the College of Education toward remarkable milestones and greater horizons. Thank you for being a source of inspiration, strength, and excellence to our academic community.

May your day be as meaningful as the difference you make in the lives of others, and may the year ahead be filled with blessings, joy, and continued success.

Happy Birthday, Dean AnnShei! ✨

✨ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗱 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦! ✨

4 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖 𝘾𝙪𝙢 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙚
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70 𝙀𝘾𝙀𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education family proudly celebrates the excellence, dedication, and triumphs of our 𝑬𝑪𝑬𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 2026! 🎓🏆

You have officially crossed the finish line! Throughout your university journey, you have consistently demonstrated what it means to strive for excellence—shining brightly in your academics, your training, and every milestone you've all encountered along the way.

As you step out into the world to inspire and lead, remember that you carry the mark of a true ECEmazing educator. We cannot wait to see the wonderful impact you will make to our community and to the future builders of the world!

Cheers to your success, 𝑬𝑪𝑬𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 2026! The entire BECEd community stands and applauds you all!👏👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

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Seventy dreams.
Seventy journeys.
Tomorrow, they graduate.
Soon, they will change lives, one child, one classroom, one future at a time. ✨

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭 𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Bukidnon State University (BukSU) conducts its Honoring and Recognition of September 2025 and March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) Passers and Topnotchers, held at the BukSU Mini Theater on June 11, 2026. The University honored Princess Willah M. Yamahon, a graduate from the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education for ranking first place in the March 2026 LEPT, achieving a remarkable score of 95.0 percent.

In her opening message, she reflected the feelings of the examinees as well as her own personal journey on the efforts and sacrifices prior to taking the licensure examination. Giving her fair share of doubts and fears, but despite all that, she stresses that courage and determination is what made her strive toward success.

“Have you ever been so afraid of failing that you almost forgot how far you've already come, only to realize that courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to move forward despite it? Looking back on our LEPT journey, I realize that many of us were afraid. We were afraid of failing, afraid of disappointing the people who believed in us, and afraid that our efforts might not be enough. We focused so much on what could go wrong that we often overlooked the countless hours of preparation, sacrifice, and determination that had brought us to this very moment.” said Yamahon.

Yamahon highlighted that courage is not about being free from doubt, but choosing the next step even when outcomes remain uncertain. That struggles will persist and success does not simply happen overnight. As a consistent honor student from elementary to college, Yamahon also expressed the pressures that came from the expectation to always excel.

“Being a top-notcher, it is not always about success and achievement. Behind every achievement lies a story of hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, and faith. This accomplishment didn't happen overnight.” Yamahon emphasized.

In her message, she expressed that her achievement is not hers alone but molded and shared through her faith and her family. That success is no one-man achievement but a shared accolade with passion to those who care.

“Through every obstacle, I learned that success is not about never failing. It is about continuing despite difficulties, showing up every day, giving your best, and trusting the process even when the results are not immediately visible.” Yamahon says.

Yamahon also expressed her gratitude to the Bukidnon State University College of Education administrators, faculty members, mentors, and family for their guidance and support in achieving a great height in the LEPT, acknowledging the University’s vital role in honing her success and experience in becoming a professional teacher.

“I also challenge you to become lifelong learners. Let us continuously improve our skills, embrace innovation, and remain open to growth. A great teacher is not someone who knows everything, but someone who never stops learning.” says Yamahon, urging her fellow passers to strive for learning and to hone future learners towards success.

As she ended her speech, Yamahon challenged new teachers to become a teacher that every student needs, a teacher that listens, understands, motivates, and inspires. Stressing that being a teacher is more than just teaching but to change lives and see the potential of every learner.

Words by Erin Regalado
Photo by Janrecs Conilas
Layout by Hazel Carillo

𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗔. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮

Bukidnon State University (BukSU) honored Sophia Acquin A. Parista for achieving 5th place in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). The Honoring of LEPT Passers and Topnotchers was held at the BukSU Mini Theater on June 11, 2026. During the event, Parista shared her story that allowed her to succeed, reflecting on the sacrifices made that led to her moment.

"My journey towards this achievement was anything but a straight path” says Parista reflecting each struggle and hurdle she faced upon taking her path to the examination.

In her opening speech, she shares that her journey in taking the LEPT was no easy feat, recounting her fears and doubts in making a decision to postpone her first examination.

“I made the difficult decision to postpone the examination. At that time, I heavily questioned myself. I wondered if I was making a mistake or falling behind my peers, but looking back now, I realized that what I thought was a delay was God's way of preparing me for something far greater.” Parista said.

Despite the setback, this redirection allowed her to achieve something far greater– passing the LEPT and securing 5th place with a score of 93.80 percent. She recalls her journey and inspiration towards this success; balancing work, managing businesses, serving as a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Kagawad, and preparing for the examination all at the same time.

"Truthfully, I was never a valedictorian, a salutatorian, or a Latin honors graduate. Yet, I have learned that success is not determined by where you start but the willingness to keep moving forward." says Parista.

Parista also expressed her gratitude to be backed by the University’s preparational programs, her in-house review sessions and LEPT mock examinations becoming invaluable training grounds that strengthened her knowledge and confidence prior to the examination. She acknowledges her fellow passers and topnotchers, urging them to stay fully committed to serve, inspire, and shape the minds of future generations.

"Behind every single name on that list of passers is a hidden story that the world never saw. A story of silent sacrifices, sleepless nights, disappointments, resilience, and countless prayers." Parista said.

Closing her speech, Parista emphasizes that you do not need a perfect, flawless journey for your dreams to come true. Proving that even without medals along the way, quiet perseverance and determination can still rise in its remarkable victory.

Words by Erin Regalado
Photo by Janrecs Conilas
Layout by Hazel Carillo

𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐓 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬; 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 ₱𝟒𝟓𝟎𝐊 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

Two graduates from the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECEd) Program received the following cash incentives:
Top 1 – Princess Willah M. Yamahon – ₱150,000
Top 5 – Sophia Acquin A. Parista – ₱75,000

| CHED and TEC signs MOA to support 720 scholars for BECED, BSNED, and Values Education students

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Teacher Education Council (TEC) have officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the Teacher Education Scholarship Program (TESP).

The new scholarship program is slated for a pilot rollout this Academic Year 2026-2027 and aims to provide targeted incentives to strengthen teacher specializations with urgent, long-standing institutional needs as CHED Chair Dr. Agrupis noted during the signing.

With over PHP 103 million fund allocation, this scholarship will support 720 teacher education students nationwide.

The scholarship shall be available to students who are already enrolled in identified priority teacher education programs in selected Teacher Education - Center of Excellence (COEs), specifically those who are in the first- or second-year of the program, including shiftees. Students in other year levels are not eligible for the scholarship program.

Benefits of the Teacher Education Scholarship Program includes the following:
– PHP 127,000 per year for Tuition and Other School Fees
– PHP 10,000 per year for Book, Supplies, and Learning Materials Allowance
– PHP 2,000 per year for Clothing / Uniform Allowance
– PHP 10,000 per year for Dormitory Accommodation
– PHP 8,000 per year for Transportation Allowance
– PHP 50,000 to 60,000 per year for Living Allowances (PHP 50,000 for first and second-year scholars; PHP 60,000 for third and fourth-year scholars as additional allowance to support the teaching internship)
– PHP 10,000 for One-time Thesis Allowance
– PHP 30,000 for One-time Research Allowance
– PHP 10,000 for One-time Licensure Examination Review Fees
– PHP 1,000 for One-time Licensure Fees
– One-time monetary incentive for Latin Honor Awardees (5,000 for Cum Laude, 7,000 for Magna Cum Laude, and 10,000 for Summa Cum Laude)
– Non-monetary benefits through mentoring and holistic support within the Teacher Education Centers of Excellence

Official guidelines are yet to be released by CHED and TEC. Please standby for further announcements.