Category: Feature Articles
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DepEd Balanga City Seals Global Agreement with Yangpyeong Office for World-Class Education
DepEd Balanga City signed an International Exchange Business Agreement with the Yangpyeong Education Support Office in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on March 26, 2026, to promote mutual educational cooperation. Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Roland M. Fronda joined Superintendent Yeo Mi-kyung for the ceremony, which launched joint programs in student exchanges, teacher collaborations, and cultural projects…
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Executive Order 174: A New Era for Teachers
The issuance of Executive Order No. 174 in the Philippines represents a significant advancement in the professional development of public school teachers. This policy introduces an Expanded Career Progression (ECP) system that creates new teaching positions, including Teacher IV, Teacher V, Teacher VI, Teacher VII, and Master Teacher V. One of the key benefits of…
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MATATAG Curriculum: Tuloy o Tigil?
The MATATAG Curriculum, introduced by the Department of Education (DepEd) in 2023, represents a significant reform in the Philippine education system. It aims to address the shortcomings of the K-12 program by decongesting the curriculum and focusing on foundational skills such as literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional learning. The curriculum is guided by four core principles:…
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Purple Wednesday at SDO Balanga: Celebrating Women’s Capabilities
Based on the Philippine Commission on Women (2025), the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration in the Philippines focuses on gender equality and women’s empowerment with the theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas.” This year’s celebration highlights women’s important role in society and encourages them to achieve their full potential. It aligns with the…
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“Inspiring Excellence: Ma’am Maylene M. Minimo and Key Leaders Visit Cupang West for ‘Kasangga sa Pagbasa’ Program”
By: SONIA A. LABRADOR – CUPANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL On a vibrant day at Cupang West, the community witnessed an extraordinary gathering of leaders and educators united by a shared passion for literacy and learning. Dr. Maylene M. Minimo, EdD, CESO VI, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent of DepEd City of Balanga, made a momentous visit to…
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“A LITERAL ICEBREAKER”
By: SONIA A. LABRADOR – CUPANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL Climate change is real, is here, and is harshly affecting the country’s education system through global warming – like a literal icebreaker before every class starts. It was January 2024 when PAGASA officially confirmed that the Philippines was already facing an El Nino, and it was estimated…
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“UNTANGLING A YOUNG MIND”
By: SONIA A. LABRADOR – CUPANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL The pandemic exposed many vulnerabilities in today’s society. In the education system, one of the crises that manifested the most was the inability to attend to the children’s mental and emotional necessities. It’s ironic. The surge in mental health issues in children during the pandemic overwhelmed the…
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“IT TAKES MORE THAN A BUILDER TO BUILD A BRIDGE”
By: SONIA A. LABRADOR – CUPANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL Houses, schools, roads, commercial spaces – any builder can build these in no time given the right amount of funds and the right number of men, but it takes more than that to build a bridge. One that leads young people to a brighter future. Meet Jessy…
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“THE FIRST STEPS ARE ALWAYS THE HARDEST”
By: SONIA A. LABRADOR – CUPANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL There’s an old proverb saying, “The first step is always the hardest.” And this is very true when it comes to the learning process, particularly in the early stages of a child’s life as a student. For several generations, the majority of primary learners have struggled with…