Birbira High School - Barkada Kontra Bisyo

Heads up Creatives!

Your creativity can spark change!

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) invites young Filipino artists, students and out-of-school youth aged 16 to 25, to take part in the Nationwide Digital Poster-Making Competition in celebration of the 2025 Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week.

This competition transforms art into advocacy. Each digital poster becomes a statement of hope, health, and unity—an expression of how the youth can lead the movement toward a Bagong Pilipinas that chooses well-being over substance use, compassion over indifference, and creativity over apathy.

𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡
• Orientation: Portrait (1080 x 1920 pixels, minimum 300 dpi)
• Format: JPEG or PNG
• Requirements:
o Short artist’s statement (maximum of 150 words)
o Valid ID (Student ID or any government-issued ID)
• Submission link: https://forms.office.com/r/FA1URcZgL1
• Deadline: 10 November 2025 (Monday), 5:00 PM (PST)
• Files must be uploaded through Google Drive or OneDrive links that are accessible without requiring permission.

𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔
• Creativity and Originality – 40%
• Relevance to the Theme – 30%
• Visual Impact and Design – 20%
• Technical Skills and Ex*****on – 10%

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧
• First Place: ₱30,000 + Certificate
• Second Place: ₱20,000 + Certificate
• Third Place: ₱10,000 + Certificate

Originality is at the heart of this competition. Each artwork should reflect the artist’s own creativity and message. In the spirit of fairness and authenticity, the use of AI-generated images, pre-designed templates, or copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited. The DDB upholds the belief that true art is born from human imagination, where ideas and intention come together to inspire change.

For clarifications, participants may contact [email protected]

"Once a BKB, Always a BKB!"

The BKB family proudly supports Rachel Ann Pablo, former BKD Treasurer S.Y. 2023-2024, and Dominic Macalalad, BKB Grade 10 Representative S.Y. 2024-2025, as they pursue a greater platform to serve Birbira High School as Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) Presidential Candidates!

May your experiences in BKB serve as a stepping stone to fulfill your call to lead with integrity and competence.

Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the recently held competitions in poster-making, slogan-making, and battle of the bands!

Birbira High School - Barkada Kontra Bisyo extends its gratitude to all the support and participation of students and teachers to this year's celebration of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control.

Wrapping up the three days school celebration of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control 2024, a symposium to Grade 10 students of Birbira High School was held promoting awareness on the consequences of addiction (substance abuse, gambling, etc.) and fostering personal accountability and responsibility for their health and offer avenues for self-reflection, goal-setting, and tracking progress toward a healthier lifestyle.

The symposium was graced with outstanding speakers who excelled in the medical field as pharmacists. Mr. Louisse Nikko Reyes together with his wife Jelliane Reyes, shared their valuable insights about the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. BKB Adviser, Mr. John Vincent Diaz then expounded on the social and spiritual aspects of addiction providing holistic health-based approach in drug abuse prevention and control.

🎶🎤🥁🎸🎼 MUSIKA KONTRA BISYO - Battle of the Bands

It was a music-filled morning as the second day of rolls! Birbira High School students and teachers exhibit their musicality as cheers roar across the school!

Look back on this year's battle of the bands and reminisce the songs that made you rock and roll!

This year's celebration is a testament of partnership and collaboration between students, teachers, and stakeholders. Valuable insight and support from Birbira High School's Principal IV, Dr. Ferdinand J. Gregorio, and Birbira High School's SSLG Adviser Mrs. Mary Joy G. Berdul made this event possible.

Spearheaded by BKB Officers, BKB Adviser, Mr. John Vincent S. Diaz together with the expertise of Mr. Agosto Bunsay, students enjoyed the wonderful display of talents and skills promoting healthy lifestyle through music!

🎨 SINING KONTRA BISYO - Poster and Slogan-Making Contest

Let's wrap up this year and look back to the school celebration of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week 2024 with the theme, "Prioritizing Health-based Approach in Drug Abuse Prevention and Control."

Fostering a holistic approach towards a drug-free and vice-free lifestyle, Birbira High School - Barkada Kontra Bisyo organized poster-making and slogan-making contest that showcased the creativity and skills of Birbira High School students promoting healthy lifestyle through arts.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Ferdinand J. Gregorio! 🎉

On behalf of the entire Birbira High School community, we wish you a fantastic birthday filled with joy and fulfillment. Your unwavering dedication, guidance, and vision have uplifted our school and inspired us all to strive for excellence. We are deeply grateful for your leadership, compassion, and commitment to education. May this year bring you even more success, happiness, and health as you continue to shape the lives of students and faculty alike.

Enjoy your special day, Sir Ferds!

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
October 4, 2024

Birbira High School held a Mass Induction Program to honor and recognize the newly-elected officers of SPTA, different school organizations, learning area clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and classroom officers for the school year 2024-2025.

The program was graced with respected public servants from different levels of influence: the Municipal Mayor of Camiling, Hon. Erlon C. Agustin, Barangay Birbira officials, and Dr. Ferdinand J. Gregorio, Principal II of Birbira High School.

This showcased the strong partnership of stakeholders worth emulating for the newly elected officers.

Barkada Kontra Bisyo looks forward to serve Birbira High School for
a brighter future!