Before we formally start our program may I ask everybody to open their camera from

the start of the program until the end, mute your microphone and don’t forget to take
pictures at your home while joining the commemoration for today.
In a few minutes we will start, please be ready!
Welcome to the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines : Victory and
Humanity 1521-2021
Let us begin by watching an AVP of our NATIONAL Anthem, Ecumenical Prayer ,
Panunumpa ng katapatan sa watawat ng Pilipinas , Panunumpa ng lingkod bayan ,
DepEd Region II Hymn and Deped Bulacan March

After the AVP

The quincentennial is not just a historical event to
commemorate; it is also a celebration of science and
humanity. 
 

500 years ago, our very own ancestors took part in the epic voyage that advanced the
understanding of humankind of our home planet. This was by rescuing the Magellan-
Elcano expedition in Samar from starvation, undernourishment, and hopelessness
after these strangers braved crossing the Pacific for almost four months without decent
food and clean water. They were also assisted by our ancestors from Luzon and
Mindanao to reach the Maluku, their ultimate mission before returning home in 1522
and thus completing the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

500 years later, we now see the mere ambition of Spain as an achievement of
humankind and science. From that achievement, humans finally confirmed the almost
2,000-year-old theory that our planet was indeed round. Science and navigation
advanced from that achievement. Humanity was and is continuously inspired to push
human boundaries, conquering both the tiniest universe and the vastness of the
cosmos. Ideas and knowledge blossomed everywhere and revolutionized the quality
of life we continuously aspire. Cultures were connected–more so the Filipinos to the
world. As we remember the quincentennial (500th anniversary) of the achievement of
humanity in circumnavigating the world for the first time, let us reflect on how we can
preserve more our common home, not only for us but for posterity as well; and
making it a way of life is tantamount to celebrating Earth Hour every day.

These are the people who take part part in the preparation of this event

the AP department of Batia High School under the supervison of their EPS for AP Sir
Bong Laggui

Grade 7 Teacher – Maam April Ramos

Grade 8 Teacher – Sir Khalid Mariano

Grade 10 Teacher – Maam Jocelyn Rigor

Grade 9 Teacher and AP ccordinator Maam Sarah Jane De Guzman

With the guidance of our principal Maam Melissa M. Martin

TWG

Overall Chairman – Maam Melissa Martin

Program and Invitation – Sir Jeraldo Ubaldo

Attendance – Mam Lyza Caluag

Narrative – Maam Marry Ann Bernardo

MC – Yours truly

May I ask everybody to open their camera for picture taking purposes.

Thank you for your usual cooperation in our commemoration for today.