District Learning Center V - Tacloban City Division

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🎉

District Learning Center 5 proudly hosted the Pasidungog Awards, a heartfelt recognition ceremony for the outstanding teachers of Rizal Central School, Basper Elementary School, Nulatula Elementary School, Mercyville Elementary School, and Tacloban National Agricultural School. 🌟

The event, spearheaded by Ma’am Monina Gabrino, PSDS, and supported by the dedicated school heads, highlighted the unwavering commitment and excellence of our educators.

We were honored by the presence of Ma’am Sherlita Palma, Schools Division Superintendent; Ma’am Henrietta Managbanag, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; and CID Chief Sir Mark Chester Anthony G. Tamayo, whose support and leadership continue to inspire the entire education community.

To our amazing teachers – thank you for your tireless dedication to shaping the minds and hearts of the future. You are the heart of education, and this recognition is but a small token of our gratitude for all that you do. 💖

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗡𝗖𝗠 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

29 November 2023 - To culminate the celebration of National Children’s Month (NCM), the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday highlighted its significant measures in championing Learner Rights and Protection.

In her keynote speech, Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of DepEd underscored the importance of providing children with safe space, which is vital in their development.

“Today, we conclude the observation of National Children’s Month, reminding us that we are tasked to provide our children with a safe, nurturing, and loving life that allows them to play, learn, and grow into responsible, productive, and well-rounded individuals," VP-Secretary Duterte said.

“This task is binding and requires our will, commitment, and a strong sense of unity of purpose as a community of elected leaders, policy makers, educators, advocates, development partners, business development supporters, and parents all working together to champion Filipino Children," she added.

Meanwhile, the Learner Rights and Protection Office (LRPO) launched the Learners Helpline Jingle and Theme Song titled Karapatan ng Kabataan: Kilalanin, Iparating, Itaguyod.

The jingle aims to introduce the mandates of the LTCCH and ensure easy recall of helpline numbers to learners, parents, and stakeholders.

Atty. Suzette Gannaban-Medina, OIC-Director of the LRPO, presented the Learner Rights and Protection Policy, which is the enhanced version of DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012, including recent laws and issuances in relation to learner protection.

She also discussed the Guidelines on the Implementation of the Safe Spaces Act in Basic Education, a measure to ensure a positive and safe learning environment free from gender-based violence, especially gender-based sexual harassment.

Moreover, Atty. Gannaban-Medina explained the Protocols on the Handling of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict (CSAC) Learners, which shall guide all DepEd personnel and stakeholders on the appropriate handling and treatment of CSAC learners, ensuring the protection of all our learners in times of armed conflict.

The NCM culmination was attended by partner-organizations and allies for learner rights and protection advocacies.

Full article (English): https://www.deped.gov.ph/2023/11/29/deped-highlights-learner-rights-and-protection-measures-in-2023-ncm-culmination/

DepEd - Tacloban City Division's Statement on the Killing of ABNHS Teacher Bernabe Basiano

Here's a story on SDO Tacloban City's recent research activity:

“This has been a challenging task, yet a rewarding one. We are certain that this new research manual will provide the necessary tools and guidance for teachers, educational leaders, and students to conduct research with confidence and meets the highest standards of quality and rigor,” an energized Mr. Jade Calleja said.

Read on.

Updating of SDO Tacloban’s ‘Research Manual’ set to boost research activities in schools and offices by: Rowena F. Espera To help the teachers and other personnel produce more quality research studies that will address the many concerns at work in schools and offices in the Department of Education…

Pagsalud han Dan-ag han Adlaw / Cupping the Flow of Sunlight (Gleanings from the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Eastern Visayas)

All are invited to visit UP Tacloban's 50th anniversary exhibit at the Robinson's North Activity Center during mall hours on 23-24 January 2023.

The interactive educational exhibit is the kickoff activity for UP Tacloban's year-long celebration of its 50th founding anniversary. The exhibit features paintings, photographs, specimens, maps, and multimedia productions drawn from some of the research and creative work undertaken by UP Tacloban scholars, as well as a full-sized replica of the UP Oblation by UP Artist and Professor Emeritus Grace Javier Alfonso as centerpiece. There are also scheduled performances, short lectures, workshops, and book launchings during the two-day event.

The exhibit title "Pagsalud han dan-ag han adlaw" is Victor Sugbo's translation of a line from his poem "The Fishers." The line is part of a longer segment -- "Beneath the mangrove trees, boats / Cupping the flow of sunlight / As if rainwater filling up an empty jar" -- that we take as a metaphor for the scholarly and creative work of UP Tacloban faculty, staff, and students on the natural and cultural heritage of Eastern Visayas.

The exhibit motif is mangroves, symbolizing the rich biodiversity, culture, and traditions of Region 8, as well as the resilience of Eastern Visayan communities in the face of various natural calamities and social upheavals. It is also symbolic of the interconnectedness of the scholarly disciplines in critical and creative thinking and doing.

Through this showcase of its knowledge production as an institution of higher learning over the past 50 years, UP Tacloban hopes to inspire and engage the people of Eastern Visayas in the critical work of natural and cultural heritage preservation, environmental and biodiversity conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable development.

(UP Tacloban 50th founding anniversary logo design by UP Tacloban alumnus and former faculty member of the Division of Humanities Mars Edwenson Jo Briones)

With the remaining days of 2022, let us take the time to look back and be grateful for all the achievements and blessings we shared this year. Have a blessed week, Ka-DepEd! 🙏

Ka-DepEd, simula na ngayong araw ng Christmas break!

Ngayong holiday season, samantalahin ang pagkakataon upang makapagpahinga, maka-bonding ang pamilya at maipagdiwang ang Pasko nang makabuluhan at mapayapa.

Kasama ang Kagawaran, sama-sama nating isabuhay ang pagkakaisa, pagtutulungan at pagbibigayan tungo sa isang maningning na Kapaskuhan.

Happy holidays, ka-DepEd!

Narito ang mga petsa na dapat tandaan para sa pagsisimula ng Christmas break at resumption of classes sa pagpasok ng susunod na taon.

Para sa iba pang detalye, basahin ang DepEd Order No. 34, s. 2022: bit.ly/DO34S2022

Sama-samang nating ipagdiwang ang makabuluhan at maningning na Pasko sa Kagawaran!