Requirements For Application To Offer Spfl-Japanese: Department of Education

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
DIVISION OF BATANGAS
LUCSUHIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Calatagan, Batangas
REQUIREMENTS
FOR APPLICATION TO
OFFER
SPFL-JAPANESE
JOVITA M. LANDICHO
Principal IV
Address: Lucsuhin, Calatagan, Batangas 4215

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 lucsuhinnational@gmail.com
Calatagan, Batangas
FRANCIS CESAR B. BRINGAS

Regional Director
DepEd Region IV-A CALABARZON
Gate 2 Kalayaan Village, Cainta Rizal
THRU:
DR. MERTHEL M. EVARDOME, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Batangas
SIR:
Greetings!
Lucsuhin National High School (LNHS) would like to express its intention to offer a
Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL- Japanese) this coming school year
2021-2022.
This is in connection with the Regional Memorandum No. 122, s. 2021 on Expanding
the Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL). As stated in the objective of the
program which is enhancing the ability of learners to engage in meaningful interaction
in a linguistically and culturally diverse global workplace, we firmly believe that the
implementation of this program will open various prospects to the Calatagueños since
Japanese establishments and industries in the nearby municipalities and cities are
increasing wherein they commonly engage in looking for better opportunities after
studying.
When it comes to the facilities and requirements, we can assure that the school has
the available classrooms suitable for SPFL, print and non-print instructional materials,
skilled and competent instructors and the full commitment to implement this program
successfully.
Also, in order to effectively implement the program, the merits and qualifications of the
teacher-applicants were thoroughly reviewed. The following two (2) teachers are

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highly recommended to lead the program namely Jerome Macalindong and

Marichelle C. Calingasan, English teachers.
Your favourable concern and approval which will truly benefit our learners is highly
anticipated.
Very truly yours,
JOVITA M. LANDICHO
Principal IV

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Bureau of Curriculum Development
3/F, Bonifacio Bldg., Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines
APPLICATION FORM FOR SPECIAL PROGRAM

IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE (JAPANESE)
The application form should be completely filled out by the School Head/Principal.
A scanned copy with all supporting documents should be sent through email on the
dates indicated in the issued memo.
Division: Batangas School ID: 301111
School Name: Lucsuhin National High School
Email: lucsuhinnational@gmail.com
School Address: Lucsuhin, Calatagan Batangas Contact Number: (043) 419 0075
School Head: Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho Signature: _______________
SPFL Teacher : Mrs. Marichelle C. Calingasan Signature: _______________
Designation: Master Teacher I Contact Number: 09178204503
Email: marichelle.calingasan@deped.gov.ph
SPFL Teacher: Mr. Jerome Macalindong Signature: _______________
Designation: Teacher I Contact Number: 09484675610
Email: jerome.macalindong@deped.gov.ph

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Self-Survey Instrument (put a check mark  on Yes or No)
Components YES NO Reason/Evidence

Curriculum
Willing to benchmark best practices in school /
and those in other schools to improve
learning.
Willing to employ best teaching practices to /
develop skills: artistic, scientific, critical,
creative thinking, problem solving, informed
decision making, and command of
fundamental processes.
Learning Environment
Will actively involve learners in planning, /
implementing and evaluating instructions.
Will monitor school climate and take /
necessary steps to ensure that it is
conducive to learning.
Will provide varied and meaningful activities /
for interaction, cooperative, group-based, as
well as, individualized self-directed learning.
Will utilize both formal and non-formal /
alternative learning modalities to enhance
achievement for all learners.
Will provide a learner friendly atmosphere to /
all types of learners at all times.
Will provide appropriate facilities fit for the /
type of curricular program offered.
Will ensure that adequate instructional /
materials/ supplies will be provided for the
implementation of the program.
Will ensure support of stakeholders in the /
implementation of the program.
Will ensure to maximize the use of ICT and /
oral skills improvement in Japanese language
teaching

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Leadership and Governance
Will provide rich and varied opportunities for /
stakeholders, particularly the parents, to
lead/initiate activities towards improving
learner outcomes through the program.
Will provide opportunities to teacher sand /
learners alike to exercise leadership in the
SPFL JAPANESE classes
Shall ensure that a culture of hard work, /
honesty, fairness, teamwork, and excellent
performance in the program will be
encouraged.
Shall ensure that resources (manpower, /
financial, material, technological, facilities,
equipment/tools, assistive devices) are
adequate to improve Japanese Language
learning performance as indicated in the
School Improvement Plan and Annual
Implementation Plan
Shall conduct a general assembly ideally at /
the start of the school year to orient
stakeholders on school targets of the
program and at the end of the school year, to
appraise results and make necessary
adjustments.
Commits to culminate achievement through /
quarterly or end of the year exhibits of
learners’ best products and performances.
Conducted aggressive recruitment and will /
ensure that early interventions to those at-
risk of dropping out from the program will be
given to learners of SPFL-Japanese
Will provide teachers a comprehensive /
capacity-building and development program
that includes meeting, coaching, mentoring
and online training with either or both local
and foreign partners, to support their

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professional development and continuous
improvement.
Will initiate a roll-out strategy for trained /
Japanese Language Teachers as part of
teacher Succession Plan and pre-service/
transition program for future Japanese
Language Teachers.
Will ensure to maintain a secure, accurate, /
and functional student tracking system (STS)
in accordance with existing policies and
guidelines of the program.
Administration and Finance
Shall strictly observe accounting and auditing /
rules and regulations in managing the
program
Shall allocate adequate resources to the /
activities of the program that have direct
impact on learner’s outcomes.
Shall provide training and development /
programs for teachers’ competencies in
support of the program included in the
school improvement plan.
Shall include logistical support to Japanese /
Language Teachers for training programs
Shall allocate specific percentage and /
allowable expenses for SPFL - JAPANESE in
the school operational budget (SOB)/MOOE.
Will ensure to protect instructional time /
from being used for non-instructional
activities.
Community Service and Involvement
Provides opportunities for acquiring /
knowledge about the nearby Japanese
populated communities through outdoor
activities
Offers activities and programs to develop /

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social awareness and concern for nearby
Japanese communities among the learners,
teachers, and the rest of the school
community
Establishes Activities at the /
school, division, regional, national and
international level supported and funded by
school, community, industry, and other
partner agencies

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REQUIREMENTS
FOR APPLICATION TO
OFFER
SPFL-JAPANESE
JOVITA M. LANDICHO
Principal IV

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I. HISTORY

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A GLIMPSE OF LUCSUHIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Prologue
A new horizon opened to Barangay Lucsuhin when the parish priest of
Calatagan, Padre Pedro Oreta convinced his parishioners with the principles that
education is the best weapon against poverty for the Filipino people. He insisted
that every human being must be born with an intense aspiration and a great desire
for self-progress. Hailed as the Father of barangay high schools in the Philippines,
Father Oreta ultimately encouraged the interests of the responsible Calatagueños
to bring Lucsuhin Barangay High School into existence through his wisdom, “it is
better to have a poor education than to have no education at all.”
The efforts and sacrifices of the late Councilor Damaso Alvarez, a teacher,
contributed as well in attaining the will to survive of this Barangay High School.
Fortunately, the local government noticed the worth of such endeavor that is why
the late Hon. Olimpio Sayo, a former mayor of Calatagan and a legitimate resident
of Barangay Lucsuhin unequivocally supported him as he clearly predicted that
education would possibly triumph over poverty in this town. It was a difficult task
but Councilor Alvarez tried all the possible ways to attain the realization of this
school. In 1967, the Barangay High School of Lucsuhin conducted evening
classes through the patient teachers who extended their knowledge to the ardent
native learners, most of whom did not have the opportunity to study in private
schools in town for they were still working for livelihood at daytime.
In 1986, the name Lucsuhin Barangay High School was changed to
Lucsuhin Newly Nationalized High School and was later on shortened to Lucsuhin
National High School (LNHS). From then on, the school had participated in
different academic-related contests and competitions to further enhance its
learners’ talents and abilities. Eventually, its population increased: enrollment

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tremendously surged and so, additional teachers were hired. Precisely, a careful
plan for manpower development must be taken into considerations, a tuition fee
of PHP 16.00 for each student was implemented except the municipal and
barangay officials’ children were imposed to render more instructional facilities
and supplies in school like blackboards, desks and chairs, laboratory tables, books
and scientific instruments and eventually, its population enlarged.
On October 4, 1994, the school acquired its lot ownership from the
Department of Agrarian Reform through a Deed of Donations under “Lot Number
22-PCS 4698” with a lot area of six thousand seven hundred eighty-four square
meters ((6,784 sqm).
The School’s Guiding Principle
Vision
We dream of Filipino-Batangueños
who passionately love their country
and whose competencies and values
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As learner-centered public institution,
the DepEd-Lucsuhin National High School
continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders.
Mission
To protect and promote the right of every Calatagueño
to equality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic
education where: learners interact in a child-friendly, gender-
sensitive, safe, and motivating environment; teachers

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facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner;

administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure
an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning
to happen; family community and other stakeholders are
actively engaged and share responsibility for developing
lifelong learners.
Core Values
Develop students who are maka-Diyos, makatao,
makakalikasan and makabansa by building service,
character, excellence, leadership, and discipline strongly
guided by the school’s vision and mission.
Service- The action of helping or doing work for someone.

Character- The mental or moral qualities distinctive to an
individual.
Excellence- The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
Leadership – Refers to the qualities that makes someone a
good leader, or the methods a leader uses to do
his/her job.
Discipline – Do the right thing in the right time, right manner,
and right place.
Everyone should be aware of his actions and speech.

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An Emblem of “Excellence”
Through the initiative of Mr. Aprilito C. De Guzman, the logo of Lucsuhin
National High School was first designed in 1998 and it was enhanced during the
administration of Mr. Benito C. Hernandez in 2013.
School Curriculum and Special Program

In line with the Department of Education’s policy of making the curriculum
relevant to the needs of the learners, LNHS adopted and implemented the 2006
Basic Education Program. As with Mr. Hernandez’ high aspirations for the school,
the Science, Technology and Engineering Program (STEP) was courageously
opened on June 1, 2013. This curriculum features an enhanced and intensified
learning skills in Science, Mathematics, Developmental Reading and Computer
Education for the talented students. A series of marketing campaigns were made
through the collaborative efforts of the principal and the key teachers of LNHS to
encourage the highly-competent and hardworking students from all elementary
schools in town to embrace the school.
The Growing Stakeholders

a. School Administrators: The Pillars of LNHS
Mrs. Julia D. Alipusan, Teacher-in-Charge, 1967-1969; 1989-1998
Mr. Quirino M. Magsombol 1970-1971; 1984
Mr. Pascual Bugtong 1976
Mrs. Adelaida C. Cabesas, and
Mrs. Esperanza M. Dimaala, Teachers-in–Charge in 1998-1999.
Mr. Aprilito C. De Guzman in 1999-2002; 2008-2009
Mrs. Amor M. Abante in 2002-2008

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Mr. Maximo M. Barquilla in 2009-2011

Mr. Benito C. Hernandez in 2011 - 2017
Dr. Cecilia B. Alcantara in February to July 2018
Mr. Guillermo J. Limboc in August 2018
Dr. Wilson T. Ojales in August 2019
Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho in January 2021
LNHS started through the efforts between the school administration and
the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) under the leadership of Mr. Quirino
Magsombol, Teacher-in-Charge in 1970-1975. In 1976, such school leadership
was succeeded by Mr. Pascual Bugtong which was returned to Mr. Magsombol in
1984. Parallel to a vision of developing the school, Mr. Magsombol encouraged
the Lucsuhin Barangay High School’s internal organizations to oversee a
fundraising campaign by holding a beauty contest to sustain the construction of
the school pathways. Its first beauty title holder was Miss Erlinda Perey of
Barangay Lucsuhin. Definitely, such project added comfort on the learning
scheme of the students. To sustain the instructional facilities and supplies, a tuition
fee of PHP 16.00 was collected from each student except from the children of the
municipal and barangay officials. Such fund was spent on the procurement of
classroom furnitures like desks and chairs, laboratory tables and equipments.
As the community’s belief, “the ink of the scholar is more sacred than the
blood of the martyr,” more parents became interested in sending their children to
the school. From 1987 to 1988, Mr. Dionisio Omayao took charge of the physical
responsibilities of the school. A year later, LNHS eminence was made possible
through the perseverance of Mrs. Julia D. Alipusan, who was promoted to Principal
I and Dr. Armando R. Hernandez who was appointed as the District Supervisor of
Calatagan in 1988.

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On July 14, 1999 another blessing from God was received by LNHS family
when Mr. Aprilito C. De Guzman took charge of its Leadership as Principal I, he
shared his wit via personal computer operation with the faculty to expedite
transactions or documentations. Ushered with fine ambience, Mr. De Guzman
created more improvements in his leadership, particularly the concreting of fence
in LNHS as partition with Angelita Zobel Elementary School from the north until
the south compound of school. He came reassumed the schools leadership in
2008 while he initiated the school for independence through a established
Implementing Unit. The system enabled the school to receive direct funds from
the Department of Budget and Management. Mr. De Guzman manifested love and
dedication for LNHS as he launched the use of LNHS first icon. The logo
symbolized (description).
When Mr. De Guzman was promoted to Principal II in 2001, he had to
transfer to a bigger school to match his new position. Mrs. Cabesas was
temporarily appointed as Officer In-Charge of LNHS. Later, ”Mrs. Amor M. Abante
“a woman of definite actions became the new Principal II. Brought up with military
discipline, Mrs. Abante firmly held the school leadership in 2001. Despite her
gender, she imposed a strict implementation of the school rules and regulations,
such as: wearing of proper uniform at all times; improving the canteen
management; setting criteria for student assessment; and accomplishing PTA
projects at definite time.
In 2009, a very energetic Principal III, Mr. Maximo M. Barquilla arrived, of
whom made LNHS more prominent not only in the Division of Batangas but also
in the Region. He capacitated with the teaching staff their worth and value as a
teacher who must adhere that LNHS was built for Learners to be Nurtured in order
to Hit Success. This acrostic was credited to Mrs. Gloria Natividad C. Buenavente,
an English Teacher. Mr. Barquilla’s significant accomplishments werethe

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completion of the long-awaited LNHS covered court which was fully accomplished
of course through the whole-hearted support of the PTA President Coun. Felix M.
Ligan, Municipal Mayor Sophia G. Palacio and toughly funded by Former Senator
Juan Miguel F. Zubiri. Before Mr. Barquilla transferred to another big school, he
was able to make LNHS as the “house of champions.” Aside from the teachers
and the students’ remarkable recognition and cooperation, the school became the
Brigada Eskwela Champion, in the Division Level, big school category in 2011.
On July 26, 2011 the school leadership was entrusted to another brilliant
man, Mr. Benito C. Hernandez. Swiftly, Mr. Hernandez demonstrated his strong
conviction yet fair munificence in imparting knowledge to the teachers and to the
students, as he showed such sparkling desire to uphold a difference in the field of
education. Mrs. Janet G. Apolinar was the elected President of Lucsuhin National
High School Teachers Association (LUNAHISTA).
The early parts of the 2018-2019 school year were albeit a mix of both
sadness and happiness, as with the leaving of Mr. Hernandez, an equally brilliant
educator was tasked in his place in the person of Dr. Cecilia B. Alcantara. “Doc
Cecil” as she was fondly called, instantly warmed to the hearts of the school’s
teaching and non-teaching personnel as she demonstrated a quiet yet strong
sense of leadership, fueled largely by her evident hard-work and dedication to
being the school head. Under Dr. Cecil’s brief yet memorable stint as school
principal, the school soared to even greater heights, achieving recognition and
success in almost every field. Among the notable events in her time at LNHS was
the establishment of the News Room for the Special Program in Journalism, a
major step forward for the program’s aim in becoming one of the region’s top
schools in campus journalism. It was during her time that Marven Salanguit and
Christian Escamillas (G10 students) won first place in the 2018 National Festival
of Talents held at Negros Oriental High School, Dumaguete City.

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August 2018 ushered in a new era for the school, as Dr. Alcantara was
transferred to Balayan National High School. In her place was Mr. Guillermo J.
Limboc, one of the most respected educational figures in the province of
Batangas. The witty and charismatic “Tiyo Limboc” endeared himself to the hearts
of the school’s personnels with his quick wit and way with words, and
approachability.
A year after taking post as Principal IV for LNHS, the school once again
said farewell to its school head and welcomed another Taal native, Dr. Wilson T.
Ojales, to handle the reins of the school. Functioning as the Schools District
Supervisor while at the same time a principal to LNHS was no easy task, but Dr.
Ojales’ hard-nosed, no-nonsense approach to his job paved the way for a
successful run with the school, as he took a hands-on approach in making sure
that the district performs well, as a whole. Dr. Ojales envisioned the students to
be equipped with academic skills which will enable them to excel in all aspects of
their lives. He firmly believed in the quotation by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
that “if we treat people as they are, we make them worst, but if we treat them as
they ought to be, we help them what they are capable of doing”.
The challenges to education brought about by the pandemic required a
strong-willed leadership, and the school could not ask for more as it welcomed
Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho last January 2021. Replacing Dr. Ojales, who was
stationed back to his Taal hometown, Mrs. Landicho continues to lead the school
on the path paved by her predecessors as we continue to face the health
pandemic. She ensures the safety of both parents and teachers by implementing
strict health protocols and innovative ways on implementing the Modular Distance
Learning Modality. Mrs. Landicho serves as the lighthouse who guides the path of
teachers, students, and parents in navigating these dark times brought about by
the pandemic.

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b. The Faculty and Office Personnel

The LBHS clamor for providing lights and wisdom to the eager
Calatagueño students never hindered, for its educators had continuously raised
different sources of funds in order to make more school projects fulfilled. In the
initial operation of the barangay high school in the School Year 1967-1968, the
First Year Level were divided into three sections namely: Section A with the Class
Adviser, Mrs. Justina Agudon; Section B with Mrs. Julia Dalisay-Alipusan; Section
C with Mr. Reynaldo Enriquez, while the Second Year Level was handled by Mrs.
Eduvigis Alvarez-Rizo with a total of 141 students. Other “silent heroes” were Mrs.
Rosario Golez, Mr. Dionisio Omayao, Mr. Marcelino Rodriguez Jr., Mr. Nicolas
Laderas and Mrs. Josefina Inciong. Bayanihan was enormous among the hearts
of these teachers. Despite financial constraints (with a monthly salary of only
Fifteen Pesos (Php 15.00), they completely fed their students’ hungry minds with
wisdom and made education possible at Lucsuhin Barangay High School, which
was then being managed by the Teacher-in-Charge, Mrs. Alipusan and the District
Supervisor of Calatagan, Mr. Felix Catapang.
A year later (SY 1968-1969) the number of students rose to 172 and
education persisted in this Calatagueño’s school. Hence, Miss Myrna Barret of
Mohon, Batangas came to pedagogically supplement its learning progression.
Significant increase of population then had prevailed, in effect higher educational
level for the students continued. From 1969-1970 was the greatest School Year
for LBHS for it held its first ever Commencement Exercises with 19 graduates of
which 14 were boys and 5 were girls. In 1970-1971, this Alma Mater already
accumulated to 250 students and additional teachers were hired, namely, Mrs.
Rosalinda Cahigan-Ligan and Mr. Jose Cruzat, while Mr. Vicente Caisip was
appointed as the Principal. Consequently, the teachers’ monthly compensation
was raised to PHP 240.00.

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When enrollment increased in 1971-1972 to 280 students, a demand for

more educators persisted, four (4) more teachers were added in the line of faculty:
Mrs. Teofila Aguilar-Evangelista, Mrs. Esperanza Mercado-Dimaala, Mrs.
Adelaida Caubalejo-Cabesas and Mr. Exequiel Dimaala. In 1976 the school
administration was returned to Mrs. Alipusan as Teacher-In-Charge (TIC) but in
the same year, it was entrusted to another Principal, Mr. Pascual Bugtong. For
additional faculty members, the following teachers were hired: Mrs. Rozalin
Atienza-Villamin and Mrs. Sofia Balani-Gubaton (1976); Miss Marissa G.
Concepcion, Mrs. Gloria Natividad Concepcion-Buenavente, Mrs. Nora Arquillo,
Miss Linda Andallon. Mrs. Gloria M. Belmi and Mrs.Avelina Llorca-De Guzman
(1981); Miss Maria A. Rodriguez, Mrs. Lea Caunceran-Alba, Miss Marissa
Catalan, and Mr. Rodolfo Crisolo who initially handled the first Citizen Army
Training (CAT) as commandant to train the young Calatagueño warriors with Mr.
Armando R. Hernandez as the District Supervisor (1982); Mrs. Shirley Balbastro-
Maningat and Mrs. Luisa Macabuag-Cataquis (1986).
In 1987-1988, Mr. Dionisio Omayao took charge of the physical
responsibilities of the school while Mrs. Ma. Teresa Beron-Digno, Mrs. Emelita
Ogot-Vinuya, Mrs. Herminia Cepillo-Hernandez, Mrs. Nabel Agudon-Nuguid and
Mr. Santos Gonzaga were hired. Mr. Gonzaga replaced the former CAT
Commandant and the school management was returned to Mrs. Alipusan as TIC
in 1989. In 1992, Mrs. Wilaida Campomanes-Adona joined the LNHS Faculty as
Mrs. Leolanda D. Aclan transferred to another school. In 1993, Mrs. Amie Bautista-
Buco, Mrs. Violeta A. Castillo and Mrs. Cristina A. Sarmiento arrived at LNHS to
share their Science and Mathematics flairs with their students; and before the end
of the School Year 1993-1994, Miss Teresita I. Navarro, Miss Dalisay Reyes and
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In July 1994, Mrs. Neri Mercado-Zara joined the LNHS faculty who
replaced the CAT Commandant, Mr. Gonzaga being on probationary position. It
was then, the government employees were required to bear the Civil Service
eligibility for streamline, and the total plantilla was composed of 32 regular
position-teachers of whom were 1 SSP I, 14 Teacher III, 1 Teacher II and 16
Teacher I. Due to the insisting demands of teaching force for the school, more
mentors were encouraged to join: Mrs. Felicitas V. Alab and Mr. Fernando Q.
Magnaye, Jr. (1995); Mr. Juanito P. Hombrebueno, Jr., Mrs. Janet Gonzales-
Apolinar (1996). Mrs. Johanna A. Maligaya and Mrs. Maria Teresa O. Macalalad
(2000); Miss Isidra A. Caunar (2002); Miss Yolanda D. Panganiban (2013); Mr.
Marvin M. Maranan and Miss Marichelle V. Caisip, Rowena A. Torres (2004); Mrs.
Rosanna Jingle Villaroel-Taguibao; Mrs. Rona Anzaldo-Tumbaga; Mrs. Lea
Masambal-De Los Reyes; Miss Angelita A. Caunar; Mrs. Arlene Ligan-Gomez,
Mr. Carlos M. Baral and Mr.Orlando B. Dimailig (2005); Mrs. Lourdes A. Pastores,
Mr. Edmon B. Gubalane, Miss Agnis Vecinal, Mrs. Aurora Adoptante, Mr.
Christopher Patalinghug and Mrs. Marilyn Macalindong (2006); Miss Mary Grace
Balbanida, Miss Mylene Genavia, as Computer Teacher, Mr. Cornelio B. Cenizal
and Mr. Alfred Delas Alas as Computer Technician (2007).
Under the new school administration, more bunches of faculty joined the
LNHS family: Mrs. Rhona David-Villanueva, Mr. Djomel Antonio Baral and Mrs.
Sandra P. Caunceran (2010); Mrs. Rosemarie B. Descallar, Mrs. Basilia P.
Coguimbal, Mrs. Aileen E. Dayrit, Mrs. Janice A.Bacit and Mr. Mateo C. Mendoza,
Mrs. Sheryl D. Ligan, as Disbursing Officer (2011); Mr. Ronnel P. Daffon, Mr. Mark
Leoniel T. Noche, Mr. Sherman Denver D. Sangalang, Miss Corylyn L. Anchorez,
Miss Mary Grace O. Balbanida, Mrs. Noemi T. Baldemor, Mrs. Maria Liwanag M.
Ednaco, Miss Marivic D. Fronda, Miss Geaneen M. Gomez, Miss Gracia L. Orate
and Miss Lutgarda R. Tumabaga (2013).

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In 2014 - 2020, more teachers were added in the list: Melanie C. Balani,
Ronald C. Bautista, Jireh D. Bugagao, Allan C. Caraig, Terry Jane Gacela, Jerome
Macalindong, Aaron James M. Manalo, Patricia A. Eleponga, Eric I. Alanib, Edlyn
P. Asahan, Ariel E. Carcabuso, Victoria O. Cerda, Mayet E. De Guzman, Ma.
Donna P. Ilustre, Mardy Son Z. Punzalan, Jay-Ann M. Zara, Jeffrey R. Abad,
Joyce Ann B. Abiad, Raymarth R. Adona, Teresita B. Dalida, Erwin G. Gonzales,
Lloyd M. Manalo, Marinet G. Lolong, Aaron Anthony A. Urcia, Sarah Jane C.
Capacia, Jonathan B. Noche, Jayzelle Z. Panganiban, Gladys D. Perey, Elaisha
Joyce V. Perado, Mauricio E. Umandal Jr., Christian M. Arevalo, Mary Grace B.
Bautista, Mayleen G. Coguimbal, Glorie Joy M. De Villa, Kristel Janes E. Marquez,
Gemma B. Mendoza, Ma. Angela U. Parra, Noel C. Taganas, Sarah Jane V. Alab,
Cindy G. Balonzo, Jackielyn D. Caviteno, Rommel P. Manalo, Ismael C. Nero, Ma.
Aurora R. Tumbaga, Ma. Cristina Velasco, Kristine Marie S. Vivas, Liezl Yvette B.
Dimailig, Ronnalyn B. Ceralbo, Maria Paz S. Dimailig, Angelica D. Noche, Pauline
Misty M. Panganiban, Sherryl P. Zoreta, Grace A. Bathan, Michelle A. Candelaria,
Claren Maria L. Dimailig, Elenor A. Pantoja, Joyce Delos Reyes and Razel H.
Jugan.
c. The Student Population

The first batch of students started from the school year 1967-1968,
composed of first and second year level with an initial enrollment of 141 students
had made education possible in the formerly named Lucsuhin Barangay High
School (LBHS). Three years later, a significant increase in population continued
until the completion of four-year levels in high school. In SY 1969-1970, the
greatest School Year for LBHS was held due to its first ever Commencement
Exercises composing of 14 boys and 5 girls or a total of 19 graduates.

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From 1971-1972, enrollment rose to 280 students, in accordance with the

demand of a better education. The LBHS clamor for providing lights and wisdom
to the eager Calatagueño students never hindered for its educators had
continuously raised different sources of funds to complete more school projects.
In 1971, the school was then catering 250 students until the population reached
to 767 in 1978. In 1995-1996 enrollment had extended to 1,082 students with 19
classes already with 5 First Year; 5 Second Year; 5 Third Year; and, 4 Fourth Year
Levels. A year later, it grew to 1,167. 1994 was a very memorable year for LNHS
since the first ever Junior and Senior Promenade happened through the initiative
of the Junior President, Janet E. Gonzales and the Senior President Estrella
Dimailig.
In 2007, a significant boom in population was noted. There was an
increase in population as compared with the former.
In school year 2015-2016 the K-12 Program took effect and grades 7-10
were then implemented replacing the former first to fourth year grade levels.
At present there are 2,509 students enrolled in this institution with 605
students from grade 7, 626 from grade 8, 643 from grade 9, and 635 from grade
10.
d. Improvement and Innovation of the School’s Physical Plant and Facilities
Onwards from 1970 to 1972, more developments in its physical facilities

took place. In adherence to the needs of the students, necessary classrooms were
built. Moreover relevant facilities were acquired and improved. Hence, school
rules and policies were strictly implemented. The PTA President in 1970-1971, Mr.
Mariano Pinili and the association contributed bookshelves for the library and six

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additional classrooms that constituted to a total of 19 classrooms. In such

encouragement, the students found their way to help develop the school, thus
“Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Mag-aaral” (SNM) was organized, Lito Cruzado was
its first elected president. SNM contributed teacher’s cabinet and extra
blackboards for the classrooms. In the supervision of Mr. Omayao 1987, Juanita
Manalo took the “Outstanding Homemakers of the Philippines” Award.
Parallel to the aim of developing the school, Mr. Quirino Magsombol, a
Teacher In-Charge in 1984 encouraged the LBHS’s internal organizations to
oversee a fundraising campaign by holding a beauty contest to sustain the
construction of the school pathways. Its first beauty title holder was Miss Erlinda
Perey of Barangay Lucsuhin. Precisely, such project added comfort on the
learning scheme of the students. Mr. Magsombol’s administration continued
seeking ways to provide a way for education in this school, so a tuition fee of Php
16.00 for each student was implemented except the municipal and barangay
officials’ children, to support more instructional facilities and supplies, like
blackboards, desks and chairs, laboratory tables, books and scientific instruments.
In 1986, for the school’s sovereignty, a fence, another PTA project was
constructed through the management of their ever-supportive president, Mr. Pinili.
Fortunate enough, plenty of books and more reference materials like
Encyclopedia were donated to the school by the Office of the Governor in
Batangas City and later followed by another donation of books from Pastor Jerome
Peralta, an Australian intellectual advocate to ultimately fill the wishes of the
students. Progress in LNHS has always been insurmountable for earning a
number of buildings equipments in 1995. Among these constructions were 2 JICA,
1 FVR, 1 Ermita, 1 Recto, 1 PTA and 1 Pugad Lawin Buildings. Six (6) units of
personal computers were then donated by FOXRUN International Computer
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On July 14, 1999 more blessings from God were received by LNHS family,
as additional classrooms buildings were constructed, including the administrative
offices, such as: Ermita and PTA buildings. In 2000, landfills were done in order
to elevate the school grounds and a drainage system was constructed as well
through the help of former Mayor Peter-Oliver M. Palacio who lent their dump
trucks and heavy equipment. Former Barangay Chairman of Lucsuhin, Felix M.
Ligan joined hands in accomplishing this project which had given the LNHS family
a much comforting experience.
In 2001, Mrs. Abante inflicted the magic of an appealing school among the
minds of the stakeholders when she initiated the construction of concrete plant
boxes in front of all class rooms which were matched with several concrete round
tables and rip rapped stones around the mango trees for the students’ relaxation.
This construction was done under the supervision of then a Practical Arts Teacher,
Mrs. Herminia C. Hernandez. Smart and wise as she, Mrs. Abante was able to
purchase 10 computer units and printers in installment basis to facilitate balance
learning among students in 2002.
In 2009, the very energetic Principal III, Mr. Maximo M. Barquilla found a
way to furnish the long-awaited LNHS covered court with the whole-hearted
support and initiatives of the PTA President Hon. Felix M. Ligan, Municipal Mayor
Sophia G. Palacio, and Former Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri. In 2013, 50 units of
computers with printers and CPU, at the same time, three more building
constructions were granted by the Department of Education: a two-storey with four
classrooms, and a three-storey with six classrooms.
Truly lucky, the school was awarded again with another fully furnished
three-storey building with six classrooms constructed last 2018. Four of its six
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English and Science Department for their speech laboratory and earth and
science laboratory.
Epilogue
Lucsuhin National High School‘s history has been a colorful one.
Throughout the years, it has become a beloved institution in the historic town of
Calatagan. With the ever-growing demands that education plays in the modern
world, LNHS continues to be a vital cornerstone in shaping the young minds of
Calatagueṅos to become the hope of the nation yesterday, today and tomorrow.
True to its vision, the school continues to prosper in almost all aspects that
spells an educational institution. It remains fervent in realizing its goals in providing
excellent academic achievements towards global competitiveness. Together, Mrs.
Jovita M. Landicho and the LNHS stakeholders hold firmly with strong conviction
yet fair munificence that LNHS is a home where Learners are Nurtured to Hit
Success. Courageously, they say: “Together, we stand for excellence and make
LNHS a total performing school, then and on…”

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II. INTRODUCTION

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Knowing to speak foreign language gives people chances to rise from their
living as they are able to seek better avenues to try with in order to see the whole world
and to meet people from different walks of life. As such, learning foreign language
besides English is more than just a handy tool that you can take everywhere. It indeed
makes one smarter, more decisive and even better in terms of dealing with people and
with circumstances that come along.
Based on several books read, Dr. Jose P. Rizal is an example of polyglot,
who used to know not just two languages, but many. Taking into his account, it brought
him to many places; many opportunities: having been a doctor, a scientist, a teacher,
a dignified author who used his pen as means of fighting with the Spanish colonizers
who oppressed the Filipino countrymen for exactly 333 years. The Philippines then
was in its dark days, uncertain of when would they be emancipated from the hammer
hands of the terror oppressors, until this “Rizal” sprang and emerged as an activist
against the former. Truly, with the remarkable and indelible deeds and writings of
Rizal, the tyrants were terrified and moved by his two great novels: Noli Mi Tangere
and El Filibusterismo with which implied mockery against the latter was underscored
as each character represented the actual people, places and events relevant to that
epoch. Thus, people have looked up to him and have made him the most important
Philippine icon whose heroism has been celebrated for over a hundred years. With his
exceptional linguistic skill and by knowing different languages, he has been the
yardstick of intelligence and greatness not just by his fellow Filipinos, but by other
foreign people who do not just know him, but likewise admire him. Indeed, knowing
different languages can transport a person to different places without complications in
building international camaraderie and business transactions.
In some physiological studies, it was found out that speaking two or several
languages is a huge asset to one’s cognitive aspect, as the bilingual person’s brain
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difference offers several perceptual benefits. Obviously, a person knowing two or

several language has a bigger advantage to take higher steps rather than a person
knowing just a language or two.
Japanese is one of the most in demand languages in Asia and even to some
other parts of the globe. Statistically, as of October 2019, close to 18 thousand
Japanese residents lived in the Philippines. Compared to the previous year, the
number of Japanese residents increased by almost on thousand people. Additionally,
the language is becoming incessantly important worldwide as Japan has risen in terms
of economic power and has been competing with other giant countries in terms of
other aspects, besides economy. Japanese is also spoken in some neighboring
countries such as Mongolia, Indonesia, France, Italy and even here in the Philippines,
particularly in Manila wherein a number of establishments and schools are Japanese
owned, therefore Japanese is used as medium of communication, be it formal or
informal. In schools, colleges and universities in Manila and in other places in the
Philippines, it has served as the medium of instruction, thus it also rules next to Filipino
and English languages in most Japanese dominated places.
The demands of 21st century really is overwhelming, especially in learning
various languages in order to respond to calls of employment here, there, and abroad.
Therefore, the urge to learn Japanese is a must as some rising establishments in the
Philippines are Japanese owned, if not, are Japanese inspired that still necessitate
and prioritize employees who cannot just comprehend the language, but can converse
using it in the day to day basis.
With the rising Japanese establishments and businesses that are situated in
most towns of the Province of Batangas, Lucsuhin National High School is in response
of the mandate to offer Special Program in Foreign Language with Japanese as the
focus of the offering which will emerge from the basic lessons going to the highly
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cooperation of the concerned entities, has high hopes in its successful implementation
and continuity throughout the coming years. It is with confidence that the school will
implement the program to best of the staff’s ability, with considerations to the probable
barriers that may come inevitably. Hand in hand, the school promises new dawn of
knowledge acquisition and new opportunity procurement for the young stakeholders,
who, in the near future are expected to be catalysts of change that will uplift better the
Philippines from the encumbrances of the present national economy.

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III. QUALIFICATION
OF TEACHERS

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One of the teacher-applicants for the Special Program in Foreign Language

(SPFL) - Japanese Language is Mrs. Marichelle C. Calingasan. She is currently the
Master Teacher I and an English teacher at Lucsuhin National High School, physically
and mentally fit to teach the said program. Her burning passion and dedication as a
language teacher and commitment to her job make her qualified for the special course.
Moreover, she responsibly pledges herself to accomplish the necessary requirements
for the program offering including attendance to relevant trainings and immersions and
self-study habits via online sources.

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Teaching is a multitasking job and an unending process of learning- this is what

Mr. Jerome Macalindong believes as one of the teacher-applicants for the Special
Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) - Japanese Language. He is currently a Teacher
I and an English teacher at Lucsuhin National High School, 26 years old and physically
and mentally fit to teach the said program. His burning passion and dedication as a
language teacher and commitment to his job make him qualified for the special course.
Moreover, he responsibly pledges himself to accomplish the necessary requirements
for the program offering including attendance to relevant trainings and immersions and
self-study habits via online sources.

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IV. NEEDS
ASSESSMENT

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In the 21st Century, knowing a second language is not only beneficial, but
necessary for success in life. The continual globalization of the world’s economy is
bringing diverse cultures and communities into more frequent contact with each
other. The ease of global travel and the internet have collapsed the barrier of distance
that once kept the world’s communities separate. From the corporate marketplace to
the individual consumer, from the pre-schools to universities, from the beach
vacationer to the global jet set, the world community has become integrated and
interdependent institutions of higher learning are scrutinizing applicants to identify
future world leaders. Employers and businesses are seeking applicants who can
navigate the modern global economy.
Over the past years, limited efforts were provided to learners with opportunities
that will make them both locally and internationally competitive. This had been the
anchor of the Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) launched by the
Department of Education (DepEd). This program aims to enhance the ability of
learners to engage in meaningful interaction in a linguistically and culturally diverse
global workplace. More importantly, the SPFL looks to further develop learners’
understanding and appreciation of other people’s culture.
Calatagan, situated between the South China Sea and Balayan Bay, had been
known for vacation and leisure sites due to its magnificent beaches offering fine white
sands. Formerly titled as the Forbes Park of the South, because of the rich families
who own estates here, Calatagan is gearing‐up to welcome more tourists than ever
before, so it makes sense for schools like Lucsuhin National High School to ensure
that they can make the most out of the booming tourism in the municipality.
With lots of opportunities in Calatagan, foreigners start to own establishments

thus opening the municipality to different nationalities including Japanese whom since
2019 has the highest number of rich people in the world. Characterized as a potential

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superpower, mainly because of its massive population, large and rapidly-growing

economy, it can’t be denied that even in Calatagan they owned properties attracting
more of their fellow Japanese to visit the place.
As the Japanese visitor rate and general visitor visas are increasing at a faster
rate, this is indicative that Japanese visitors are growing in confidence and want to
explore more of Calatagan. Thus, we are in need of front liners to do that warm
welcome in Japanese, more manpower who understand Japanese customs, traditions
and basics of the language. That being said, we need more Calatagueño students to
learn Japanese so to deliver on our 100% Pure Calatagueño experience.
With the Special Program for Foreign language (SPFL), incoming Grade 7
students of Lucsuhin National High School along with the members of the community
will be able to learn another language that can develop skill sets. Learning another
language also provides many other benefits including greater academic achievement,
greater cognitive development, and more positive attitudes towards other language.
Ultimately, the study of a foreign language not only teaches students new
communicative skills, but it also provides an enriching learning experience of culture
and society.
While Calatagueños, were passionate on the use of our language, upskilling its
people in the study of foreign language is integral to incorporate global concepts into
their realm of understanding which as well acts as a new catalyst for innovative
thinking in a student’s conceptual development without putting aside what Filipinos
have always been known for, our trademark and the core of a Filipino soul, something
to take pride in- the Filipino hospitality, a form of genuine wealth that has always been
preserved manifesting our identity. Putting our best foot forward to offer that surplus
of beauty in providing others the feeling of being important, cared for and genuinely
loved.

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Welcome…
Calatagan, Batangas,
Philippines

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Calatagan Municipal Hall

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Enrique Zobel Museum

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Chef Mo’s Food Services

(A mini restaurant offering Japanese foods and cuisines)

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Rice Mo to

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Welcome to some of the Foreign Visitors’, including Japanese,

MOST VISITED Beaches and Sceneries in Calatagan,
Batangas:
Playa Calatagan Village

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Aquaria Beach Resort

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Manuel Uy Beach

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Calatagan Solar Farm

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Stilts Beach Resort
Owned by : Vicky Herrera

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Calatagan Golf Club

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Calatagan Polo Club

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Lago De Oro

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Burot Beach

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Calatagan Port

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V. CHECKLIST FOR
COMPLIANCE

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A. CLASSROOM SIZE
LUCSUHIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (LNHS) has prepared classrooms for
the Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL)- Japanese classes. Each classroom
is well-ventilated and conducive to acquiring knowledge and the best learning
experience every student deserves. With the kind of atmosphere, students will
certainly find learning the Japanese language fun, exciting and interesting as more
learning materials and equipment are planned to be put into place.
In the present time, the whole school community continues its partnership
programs with the Local Government Unit (LGU) and its stakeholders that would cater
to the needs of its three Special Programs (STEP, SPJ) and the newest, which is the
SPFL.
Exhibit 1: Classroom allotted fo SPFL students
Konnichiwa! Come! Let’s learn Japanese here!

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B.CLASS SIZE
The SPFL will be offered to a class size of 35 students per classroom.

The number of students is ideal for better SPFL Japanse instruction and transfer of
learning. With this, it is expected that teachers and students will side by side, learn in
the most effective and efficient way.
C.AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Aimed to foster cooperation with and among the entire school community to
support the program, Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho, LNHS Principal IV, spearheaded the
campaign to seek assistance and support from the LGU and other stakeholders.
The sheer manifestation of this was when the school principal called for a
meeting regarding the offering of SPFL Japanese with the parents of prospective
SPFL students, which in turn, was a success.
Exhibit 2: Meeting with the Parent-Teacher Association Officers
COORDINATE. Prior to the announcement regarding the pandemic, PTA officers and teachers heed
the call for the new program to be offered in the school; Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho, Principal IV presents
the program offering

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In addition, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Calatagan pledged a support

to the SPFL program especially in the acquisition and procurement of the Chinese
learning materials, learning aids, other references. The school Principal initiated the
request from the LGU its support and assistance.
Exhibit 3: Communication with the Local Government Unit (LGU) concerning

parnership program to support the SPFL
SUPPORT. The Principal IV (right) meets Hon. Mayor Peter Oliver M. Palacio (center), together
with the Head Teacher III of LNHS, Mrs. Herminia C. Hernandez (left) in a conversation for a cause.

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THE PARTNERS. More..more ..more: LNHS pairs up with the good people in the LGU;both true to their
promises to back up the SPFL. (Disclaimer: Photo was taken before the pandemic)
As the pilot implementation of the SPFL was clearly communicated to the LGU
through the assistance of teachers and stakeholders, the implementation of the
program and the assistance will soon be actualized.

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VI. ACCESS

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INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
Information dissemination is very significant to inform and encourage students

to enroll in SPFL. This program will be enhanced when parents and students
themselves obtain relevant information regarding it. Effective and efficient
communication and promotion of SPFL can be realized by holding meetings with
parents of prospective students and by ensuring that advocacy materials encourage
enrolment.
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS. One of the advisers holds a conference with the parents to inform
about the new program to offer which is the SPFL. (Disclaimer: Photo was taken before the
pandemic)

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Actually, the school head, Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho, together with the teachers,
promotes the said program through holding meetings to parents of prospective
students of SPFL informing them about the program to be offered in school the next
school year, S.Y. 2021-2022. This is done to make them updated and informed about
the newly-implemented program and its importance not only to them but also to the
community.
EMBRACE. The school principal stresses on the importance of the Japanese language
among teachers.

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BE INFORMED. Public Schools District Supervisor of Calatagan, Mrs. Violeta H. Mira visits the school
for the dissemination of information regarding the implementation of the SPFL in school.
REMEDIAL ASSISTANCE
To ensure continuous learning of the Japanese language, and to make students

get interested using it, remedial assistance and instruction would also be extended to
students enrolled in SPFL program, especially those who experience academic
difficulty in SPFL. Through this practice, students will be encouraged and motivated to

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continue the program itself up to finishing junior high school and even senior high
school.
The school would provide remedial instructions for students who will be
performing below average to ensure the effectiveness of the program.

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VII. AREAS OF SPFL

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1. POLICIES.
The school itself makes sure that all the SPFL policies concerning staffing,
resources, and funding exist and are updated/evaluated regularly. In addition, SPFL
policies are adhered by the institution, teachers and the concerned SPFL classes.
The following are the DepEd Orders on SPFL:
1. DepEd Memorandum 560, s. 2008

2. DO 5, s. 2015
3. DO 46, s. 2012
4. DO 55, s. 2009
5. DO 53, s. 2003
6. DO 84, s. 2003

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RELIGIOUSLY FOLLOWED. DepEd orders on the implementation of SPFL

are religiously obeyed by the institution and its school head in offering the
Japanese Language.
2. SPFL RESOURCES.
Sufficient classrooms for the SPFL students are ready for occupancy. With the
assistance of the Local Government Unit (LGU), headed by Municipal Mayor Peter
Oliver M. Palacio, library resources and other learning materials will be procured and
will soon be available for the program.
Through the initiative of the school principal, Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho, the
SPFL would-be teachers were tasked, after their classes, to ask assistance and
support from the LGU to assist the necessary instructional materials, equipment and
facilities which will be needed in the implementation of the SPFL Japanese. The SPFL
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Lucsuhin National High School through a letter. They personally brought the letter,
coupled with the legal documents necessary for the program to ensure its realization.
The institution was very grateful for the ever support of the LGU-Calatagan
with regard to promoting quality education, especially the SPFL in Calatagan District.
With their assistance, SPFL resources and equipment will be made possible.
Actually, the school is a recipient of 3-Storey-6 Classroom School Building.

Prospective SPFL students for the SY 2020-2021 will be spending their Japanese
language classes in the new building.
3. STAKEHOLDERS’ SUPPORT.
SPFL Programs develop when the entire school and community support each
other and encourage the use of Japanese language even in daily conversation, e.g.,
texting and the like, especially to those students who are enrolled in SPF- Japanese.
The Municipality of Calatagan is working on for its cityhood. With this, many
business establishments will soon rise after it has been considered a city. Japanese
businessmen will soon invest in the municipality and there will be a large percentage
that they will be hiring applicants who have the knowledge in speaking the Japanese
language.
Local Government Unit of Calatagan, Batangas supports the said program and
encourages students to learn and be familiar with the language in such a way that

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multifarious industries and companies in Calatagan, Batangas are owned and

managed by Japanese. With this, learning and knowing the Japanese language will
then be useful when dealing with them.
The entire school community supports and encourages SPFL to be offered at

Lucsuhin National High School. A sheer manifestation of this was when the school
principal called for a meeting regarding the offering of SPFL Japanese, parents of
prospective SPFL students, Grade 6 pupils’ parents, attended and actively listened to
the meeting about the program. They were all very eager and interested with the
meeting called for.
4. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY.
Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities are available to all

SPFL students.
Since the school is still in the process of application to offer the SPFL Japanese,
and would-be teachers are not yet attending the training in the said program, the
school and its students are not yet using the language. For the meantime, what they
are working on is in informing the parents and students, specifically the prospective
students of SPFL about the importance of studying the aforementioned language in
order to comply with the needs of the 21 st century- learning multiple languages.
The school principal will make sure that the SPFL students and the program
itself will be given extra care and emphasis.

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After SPFL teachers have been trained on the SPFL Japanese, they will
promote Japanese language usage even in simple conversations like texting and other
forms of communication to enhance the use of language.

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5. TEACHER PREPARATION.
To ensure effective Japanese instruction and to attain certain level of mastery,

teachers who will teach the SPFL Japanese will undergo summer training classes.
SPFL would-be teachers are both English majors who have been teaching for
at least 5 years. Their teaching qualifications are reflected on the Teachers’ Profile. In
addition, both of them are very eager and interested in teaching Japanese.
6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho, Principal IV, encourages and supports the teachers’
participation in professional development, especially in the training of SPFL teachers.
Professional growth and development for SPFL teachers is well-supported and
encouraged for the realization and success of the said program.
7. SPFL JAPANESE INTEGRATED IN THE BEC
Special Program for Foreign Language- Japanese is one of the parts of the
career pathways of the students having the same importance as other subjects. This
will serve as the replacement for the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
subjects, from Grade 7-10 if the students are enrolled in SPFL.

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With the aid and support of the LGU, the SPFL classes will be provided with the
learning materials and resources needed in the program. LGU is very supportive
enough to have this program be implemented in the institution.
ACCOUNTABILITY
1. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT.
Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho, school principal, called for a virtual meeting on May
15, 2021 on the information dissemination for Special Program in Foreign Language
(SPFL) to all advisers and non-advisers and therefore relay the special announcement
to the parents and guardians via text messaging, chats, phone calls or letters because
she believes that parents are important stakeholders in SPFL and should be included
in the decision-making, especially regarding the welfare of their children.
Parents of prospective SPFL students, Grade 6 pupils now, read the

announcement comprehensively. They asked several questions and were answered
by the teachers cordially.
2. CLASS TIME RESPECTED.
The prescribed time allotment for SPFL Japanese, which is 120 minutes per
week as stated in the DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2009 will be respected. Class time
dedicated to instruction in Japanese is vividly specified and consistently honoured.

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Teachers will comply with the time allotment and will not adjust it to Japanese
instruction to accommodate other subjects or school activities.
Different curricular activities are fairly distributed across the students’ programs
and timetables so that they are not forcefully removed from SPFL classes. School
leader/ administrator will ensure that guidelines on SPFL instructional time are met
and are given fair time to assure the success of the program.
3. TACHERS DELOADED TO FOCUS ON SPFL.
As stated in Magna Carta for Teacher’s Provision on teaching load assignments

is complied with, as follows:
Sec. 13 Teaching Hours. Any teacher engaged in actual instruction shall not be
required to render more than six hours of actual classroom teaching a day, which shall
be so scheduled as to give him time for the preparation and correction of exercises
and other work incident to his normal teaching duties: provided, however, that where
the exigencies of the service so require, any teacher may be required to render more
than six hours but not exceeding eight hours of actual classroom teaching a day upon
payment of additional compensation at the same rate as his regular remuneration plus
at least twenty-five percent of his basic pay.
4. SUSTAINABILITY.
One of the foci that the SPFL-implementing schools should stress on is the
sustainability and stability of offering the program. SPFL operates most effectively

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when it has attained stability. Once it has been started, the program itself should be
continuously implemented and developed even more for its sustenance. It is
necessary to ensure that stable program funding has been secured so that decisions
about the continuation of SPFL need not be taken annually. SPFL entry points will be
maintained from the year it has been started to the next year up to its continuous
implementation; program changes and reductions of entry points will be avoided. With
these, the realization of the goals and objectives will be met.
5. NATIONAL GUIDELINES.
As one of the schools which is applying for the Special Program in Foreign
Language Japanese, the institution itself makes it to a point that all the national
guidelines related to the program are communicated directly to parents, teachers, and
administrators. It is necessary for all the stakeholders in SPFL to have timely, accurate
information to base decisions and policies from. National guidelines should be
systematically and consistently communicated and made readily available to parents,
teachers, and administrators. The guidelines will be reviewed regularly to ensure that
SPFL is responsive to guideline changes.

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VIII. LEGAL BASES OF

SPFL

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1. THE 1987 CONSTITUTION.
The current working definition of the Philippines’ national language is found in

Sections 6 and 7 of Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution.
Section 6 states: “The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it

evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine
and other languages.”
Section 7, says: “For purposes of communication and instruction, the official

languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.”
Filipino and English are the official languages of the Philippines. Filipino is also
the national language of the country. Twenty-one languages are spoken regionally.
These include Aklanon, Basian, Bikol, Cebuano, Chavacano, Hiligaynon, Ibanag,
Ilocano, Ilonggo, Ivatan, Maranao, Tagalog, Kapampangan, Kinaray-a, Waray,
Maguindanao, Pangasinan, Sambal, Surigaonon, Tausug, and Yakan.
However, not all of the languages spoken in the Philippines are indigenous as
aforementioned before. This country is home to a large number of immigrants as well,
which is reflected in its wide variety of foreign languages. These languages include
Chinese (various types), Arabic, Japanese, Spanish, Malay, Tamil, and Korean. Many
regional languages here have borrowed loanwords from several of these languages,
particularly for food and household items.
The 1987 Constitution’s definition of the national language takes the notion of
Filipino from the 1973 Constitution even further – by explicitly recognizing that the
national language is subject to change through influence from local and foreign
languages over time. Of the mentioned foreign languages of Philippines, the

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Constitution requires that the use of two be encouraged on a voluntary basis: Spanish
and Arabic. But as with present time, the relationship of the Philippines with other
foreign countries has led to changes and assimilation in terms of culture and language
leading to implementation of educational policies regarding foreign language teaching
in the country.
2. DEPED POLICIES ON SPFL.
The Department of Education Special Program in Foreign Language “helps

learners develop skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, and viewing that are
fundamental in acquiring communicative competence in a second foreign language.”
Furthermore, it aims to enhance the ability of learners to engage in meaningful
interaction in a linguistically and culturally diverse global workplace.” With that, DepEd
has issued several educational policies to support the students in preparing them and
meeting the demands of the 21st century.
The following are the DepEd Orders on SPFL:
DepEd Memorandum 560, s. 2008

1. DO 5, s. 2015
2. DO 46, s. 2012
3. DO 55, s. 2009
4. DO 53, s. 2003
5. DO 84, s. 2003

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Republic of the Philippines

Address: Lucsuhin, Calatagan, Batangas 4215

FRANCIS CESAR B. BRINGAS

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highly recommended to lead the program namely Jerome Macalindong and

Very truly yours,

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

APPLICATION FORM FOR SPECIAL PROGRAM

Division: Batangas School ID: 301111

School Name: Lucsuhin National High School

School Head: Mrs. Jovita M. Landicho Signature: _______________

SPFL Teacher : Mrs. Marichelle C. Calingasan Signature: _______________

Designation: Master Teacher I Contact Number: 09178204503

SPFL Teacher: Mr. Jerome Macalindong Signature: _______________

Designation: Teacher I Contact Number: 09484675610

Address: Lucsuhin, Calatagan, Batangas 4215

Self-Survey Instrument (put a check mark  on Yes or No)

Components YES NO Reason/Evidence

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Components YES NO Reason/Evidence

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Components YES NO Reason/Evidence

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Components YES NO Reason/Evidence

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A GLIMPSE OF LUCSUHIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner;

Service- The action of helping or doing work for someone.

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School Curriculum and Special Program

The Growing Stakeholders

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Mr. Maximo M. Barquilla in 2009-2011

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b. The Faculty and Office Personnel

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When enrollment increased in 1971-1972 to 280 students, a demand for

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c. The Student Population

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From 1971-1972, enrollment rose to 280 students, in accordance with the

d. Improvement and Innovation of the School’s Physical Plant and Facilities

Onwards from 1970 to 1972, more developments in its physical facilities

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additional classrooms that constituted to a total of 19 classrooms. In such

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difference offers several perceptual benefits. Obviously, a person knowing two or

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