Bureau of Learning Delivery - TLD

IN MEMORIAM | Fernando E. Estacio

With deep sadness, the Bureau of Learning Delivery mourns the passing of Fernando E. Estacio, a dedicated Specialist whose service and commitment to improving teaching and learning touched many lives.

He served with quiet diligence, professionalism, and a genuine heart for public service, making meaningful contributions to the work of the Bureau and to the teachers and learners it supports for TVL, TechPro and Rural Farms Schools.

We extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. May he rest in peace, and may his legacy of service continue to inspire those he leaves behind.

IN PHOTOS: Orientation on the Utilization of Play-Based Modules to Develop Physical Movement and Social Interaction in Key Stage 1
December 3–5, 2025 | Baguio Teachers’ Camp, Baguio City

The three-day orientation brought together CLMD Chiefs and ELLN Supervisors from across the regions as the Department of Education, through the Bureau of Learning Delivery – Teaching and Learning Division (BLD-TLD), introduced the Play-Based Modules and the Compendium of Play-Based Activities for Key Stage 1.

In his message, Program Focal Person Dean Owen J. Doncillo emphasized the shared responsibility of nurturing joyful, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. He highlighted how play-based instruction is not an “extra activity,” but a powerful foundation for early learning—isang paraan upang ang mga bata ay matutong mag-isip, makipag-ugnayan, at gumalaw nang may tiwala sa sarili. He also encouraged the regions to champion these materials and ensure that the spirit of play becomes visible in every KS1 classroom.

The sessions highlighted the role of structured pedagogy, early language and numeracy foundations, and the importance of movement and joyful learning in the early grades. Participants explored how play-based activities are integrated into the Revised K to 10 Lesson Exemplars and how the compendium can support teachers in planning developmentally appropriate, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.

Regional teams also crafted action plans to guide the rollout of PBL materials in schools—ensuring readiness, contextualization, and strong support for teachers. Their commitment marks an important step toward building classrooms where young learners move, collaborate, explore, and learn with purpose.

Together, the participants affirmed a shared vision: Key Stage 1 classrooms where children learn with wonder, move with freedom, grow with confidence, and thrive for tomorrow.

IN PHOTOS: Finalization Workshop for Key Stage 1 Mathematical Storybooks

The three-day Finalization Workshop brought together writers and specialists to refine and polish the Key Stage 1 Mathematical Storybooks after several weeks of creative development. The session focused on enhancing linguistic quality, strengthening concept accuracy, and ensuring child-friendly language across all narratives.

BLD language specialists Ma’am Michelle Tolentino and Sir Jerome Hilario, together with Dr. Rosalina Villaneza, Chief of the Teaching and Learning Division, provided expert guidance that helped elevate each storybook’s clarity and instructional value. Their insights supported the teams in producing manuscripts that effectively blend early numeracy and literacy.

A collective sense of accomplishment filled the workshop as story ideas took final shape, emerging as engaging and meaningful materials for young learners. The activity demonstrated the commitment of educators to make mathematics accessible, inviting, and worth exploring through stories.

The workshop was led by Key Stage 1 focal person Xyphrone O. Ortiz, alongside select specialists. Appreciation is extended to Bureau Directors Dir. Gerson Abesamis and Atty. Ester Futalan, and to Dr. Rosalina Villaneza, for their continued support throughout the development process.

UPCOMING: Orientation on the Utilization of Play-Based modules, scheduled on December 3–5, 2025, at Baguio Teachers’ Camp.

This activity will convene CLMD Chiefs and ELLN Supervisors from all regions to provide a comprehensive orientation on the use and classroom integration of the finalized play-based materials. The sessions aim to ensure that regions are equipped to guide schools in promoting physical movement and social interaction through structured play-based activities for Key Stage 1 learners.

Huge Congratulations to 𝘿𝙧. 𝙂𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙤 𝙇𝙪𝙞𝙨 𝙉. 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙤 and 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙅. 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙯𝙖 for being 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 at the 20𝒕𝒉 𝑵𝑨𝑲𝑬𝑴 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 2025!

They are presenting “𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔,” offering key insights into language policy and education.

The conference is being held from 19–21 November 2025 at the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢‘𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐌ā𝐧𝐨𝐚, highlighting the Bureau of Learning Delivery’s active engagement in global conversations on language, culture, and education.

IN PHOTOS: Structured Pedagogy Learning Session

The Bureau of Learning Delivery, led by our Director Gerson Marvin M. Abesamis, gathered the whole team (TLD, SID, Innovation Unit and Office of the Director) on November 17–18 in EPSON Philippines, for a two-day learning session dedicated to strengthening Structured Pedagogy across key stages and learning areas.

The activity brought together the collective expertise of the entire Bureau to refine approaches, clarify design principles, and enhance the intentionality of learning experiences crafted for Filipino learners.

Day 1 focused on Designing Learning Experiences through hands-on activities such as the Rush Workshop and LEGO Serious Play, facilitated by Director Abesamis, grounding the team in meaningful engagement and collaborative creativity. This was followed by a session on the Design Principles, where participants explored how clear goals and teaching, checks for understanding, active retrieval and spacing, scaffolding, inclusion, self awareness and metacognition, social learning, and values integration intersect to support effective classroom instruction. The afternoon Jigsaw Workshop allowed the participants to deepen their understanding of the eight principles through shared analysis and strategic alignment.

Day 2 opened with a series of sessions on Pedagogical Approaches, facilitated by TLD specialists: Inquiry-Based Learning by Julieven Abrea; Play-Based Learning and Explicit Instruction by Jerome Hilario; Problem-Based Learning by Mary Stephanie Yaw; and Experiential Learning by Dir. Gerson Marvin Abesamis (who facilitated the learning experience in unconventional way.)

These sessions were followed by a Structured Pedagogy Application Lab, where the BLD Units used what they learned to craft sample lesson flows, integrate principles with approaches, and align their work with the needs of learners and the curriculum.

The two-day activity affirmed BLD’s shared commitment to coherence, intentionality, and learner-centered design ensuring that every learning experience we create is grounded in how children learn best and anchored in our duty to deliver quality, equitable education for all.


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IN PHOTOS: Development of Mathematical Storybooks for Key Stage 1

The workshop brought together passionate teachers and writers to craft mathematical storybooks that blend early numeracy skills with meaningful narratives for young learners.

With the inspiring presence of Dr. Luis “Tito Doc” Gatmaitan, the activity emphasized the power of storytelling in making math relatable, joyful, and developmentally appropriate for children in Key Stage 1.

Because when math meets imagination, learning becomes a story worth telling.

Special thanks to the program focal person, Xyphrone O. Ortiz from Key Stage 1 and select specialists. Also, our heartfelt appreciation goes to our Bureau Directors, Dir. Gerson Abesamis and Atty. Ester Futalan, as well as Dr. Rosalina Villaneza, Chief of the Teaching and Learning Division.

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IN PHOTOS: A warm welcome to our new specialists in the Bureau of Learning Delivery.
We’re thrilled to see the contributions and innovations you’ll bring to the table.

Congratulations, good luck and welcome to the team.

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JUST IN: Release of DO 035, s. 2025
Guidelines on the Language Mapping Process for Key Stage 1

A huge appreciation to the BLD leaders and specialists (Language Mapping Team) for their dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts in contributing to the successful publication of DepEd Order No. 035, s. 2025 – Guidelines on the Language Mapping Process for Key Stage 1.

This DepEd Order provides clear directions in determining the appropriate language of instruction for early grade learners, ensuring that teaching and learning are responsive to local linguistic contexts.

Maraming salamat sa inyong serbisyo, malasakit, at patuloy na pagtataguyod sa wika, kultura, at kalidad ng edukasyon.

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https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/DO_s2025_035r.pdf

Congratulations to 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼, the 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝗝𝗜𝗖𝗔) 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, for exemplifying the spirit of partnership and excellence as DepEd and JICA strengthen ties for quality education and innovation.

Workshop on the Finalization of Lesson Exemplars and Learning Activity Sheets for Strengthened Senior High School Phase 2
October 17-19, 2025
DepEd EcoTech, Cebu City

We extend our sincerest gratitude to Asec. Carmela Oracion and Asec. Jerome Buenviaje for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this activity.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our Bureau Directors, Dir. Gerson Abesamis and Atty. Ester Futalan, as well as Dr. Rosalina Villaneza, Chief of the Teaching and Learning Division.

Additionally, we thank our Key Stage 4 Supervising Education Program Specialists and Senior Education Program Specialists for their collaborative efforts, which resulted in a successful 3-day writeshop.

We also acknowledge the support of regional and division offices in sending writers to participate in this event.

Padayon and Mabuhay!