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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: SONIA A. LABRADOR – CUPANG INTEGRATED SCHOOL The internet increased the popularity of terms to call phenomena that people knew existed but never got to describe. For instance, “procrastination” became a go-to word for students and workers when describing their habit of intentionally delaying a task until the last minute of a due date. […]
By: Ramira R. Julian – Bataan National High School-Junior High School We see them every day, standing at the front of the classroom, radiating warmth and knowledge. They guide us, inspire us, and nurture our dreams. They are our teachers, the unsung heroes of education, the architects of our future. But behind the smiles and […]
