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EDITORIAL:
October to December 2020 Page 6 COVID 19: BEST OR WORST
Gordon Heights II Elementary IS STILL TO COME
School launches “Maagang Pasko
sa mga Batang Banca-Bancaan”
By Nestor N. Balois
Gordon Heights II Elementary School Principal Danah Ann
School launches “Maagang Pasko Platon and Public Schools District
OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2020 PUBLICATION OF THE SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF OLONGAPO CITY VOL. 2 ISSUE 4
sa mga Batang Banca-Bancaan, Supervisor Nestor N. Balois. They

Sen. Gordon inaugurates

” a gift-giving program for the were joined by Principal Marina
indigenous learners of Purok Deniega of Sta. Rita Elementary

P10M DepEd building project

Banca-Bancaan, Barangay Gordon School, Education Program
Heights on December 1, 2020. Supervisor Edwina Espiritu, and
Benefactors Amparo Gordon Heights II Elementary By Andrew Mar C. Salburo PAGE 2
Cabubos and Abot Aral proponent, School teachers. Senator Richard Gordon led the SDO OLONGAPO CITY CONCLUDES ANNUAL
MEDICAL – DENTAL EXAMINATION FOR PERSONNEL

inauguration and turnover of the

CID Chief Ariel C. Lansang, raised a “We support the identity
P10 million building project at
beaming Php10,000.00 amount of and cultural heritage of our
the Schools Division Office of
vegetable seedlings, 15 study tables, indigenous people by addressing The DepEd team poses with some of the IP leaders and pupils during the launch of
“Maagang Pasko sa mga Batang Banca-Bancaan” in Barangy Gordon Heights on Olongapo City on October 23.
and 60 packs of school supplies. their needs to the best that we December 1, 2020.
The project consisted
Leading the activity were can,” Balois said in an interview. of a two-storey building which
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HUMINGA Lingkod Bayan

Rotary Club of Olongapo donates school supplies
and disinfecting materials to Gordon Heights II
was constructed as an extension Elementary School

of the Schools Division Office.

By Janine Bernadette F. Queyquep By Elaine Rose L. Joson It has areas for a medical and
Huminga dental clinic, treatment area, minor
Kagawaran ng Edukasyon
Ipikit ang mga mata operating room, and consultation
Humiram ng ilang oras sa relo Aming kinabibilangan room intended to serve the
Takasan ang pait ng mundo Bayan ay paglingkuran teaching and non-teaching PAGE 4
Hindi mo kailangan sumuko personnel, and students in the DepEd Olongapo City declares smooth
opening of classes (continuation)
Siyang aming sinumpaan. Division.
Kailangan mo lang ipahinga ang isip at puso
“I’m happy that you could LITERARY
• Are you a Plantito or Plan-
use it… I’m happy that I can help.
Alam kong napapagod ka tita yet?
Aming pagmamalasakit And we will continue to do so,” • What is the silver lining?
Minsan parang gusto mong tumigil na • Hindi Tayo ang ating Na-
he said before a crowd of SDO
Dahil sobrang taas ng mga bituin Sa sinumpaan ay higit (From left) Assistant District Engineer Ade Rosbe Dizon; Superintendent Leilani
Cunanan; Senator Richard Gordon; and OIC-Assistant Superintendent Maylene Minimo
karaan, Tayo ay Ngayon para
officials and personnel, media, and poses after the ribbon cutting ceremony in the new Schools Division Office extension Bukas
At ang dagat naman ay sobrang lalim kapakanan ng mag aaral other stakeholders...(cont. on page 2)
building on October 23. PAGE 5
Ngunit iyong tatandaan
kasama lagi sa aming dasal. DepEd Olongapo City declares Division personnel completes LDM
Na ang kalangitan ay pwedeng liparin training for SY 2020-2021
smooth opening of classes
At ang karagatan ay maaaring sisirin By Andrew Mar C. Salburo Division Superintendent Leilani By Haidee I. Gabriel
DepEd Olongapo City wins over the Cunanan welcomed the more module to ensure learning.
Saya hatid ng paglilingkod Aiming to improve the
COVID 19 pandemic after October than 47,933 students from public readiness of teachers The LDM Course 1
Kasabay ng pagtila ng ulan and
sa amin ay nagbubunsod 5’s smooth opening of classes for schools returning to their studies
which had 42 school heads and
Ang paghilom ng iyong puso school leaders for school year
16 supervisors in management
Sa paghina ng ihip ng hangin, lalo pang pagbubutihin school year 2020-2021. sans face-to-face classes. 2020-2021, Division personnel
and instructional supervision
Lalakas ang iyong damdamin Starting with a “We did it! In spite have recently completed their was implemented from July
Ang aming gampanin. simultaneous flag-raising of the many challenges and training on Learning Delivery 20 to August 24. It used a
ceremony in all the four apprehensions, SY 2020-2021 has Modalities (LDM) in October. series of Learning Action Cells
Ang pagkatuyo ng bawat patag A total of 1, 850
districts at 7:30 am, Schools finally started... (cont. on page 4) conducted via online platform
Ay siya ring iyong pagkapanatag Kami ay lingkod bayan participants have undergone which enabled co-learning and
At kung tatanungin ang mga taong sayoý lubos na the training which is composed technical assistance from the
Nakatutok sa kinabukasan
nakakakilala of two courses: 1. Learning Division Chiefs.
Ang tanging sasabihin nila ng mahal na kabataan Delivery Modalities, and 2. The LDM Course 2
Ikaw ang pinakamatibay na tao sa mundo Learners Well-Being and which trained 18 supervisors
na siyang pag-asa ng bayan. Schools Division Superintendent Leilani Cunanan joins Teacher Caselyn Alano in one of
Welfare. Assessment was
her online classes at East Bajac-Bajac Elementary School during the opening of classes and 1774 teachers in managing
Sapagkat, at marahil, iyon ang totoo. for school year 2020-2021 on October 5
conducted at the end of every the teaching... (cont. on page 4)
October to December 2020
SDO OLONGAPO CITY CONCLUDES ANNUAL MEDICAL –
D E N TA L EXA M I N AT I O N FO R PE R S O N N E L
By Ruby Anne Merza Bayla
The Department of Education
Schools Division Office of Olongapo
City conducted its annual medical-
dental examination among
all teaching and non-teaching
personnel. The free laboratory and
diagnostic examination conducted
by Lab1 Diagnostic Center was
sponsored by Cong. Jeffrey
Khonghun. personnel were able to avail the
Pursuant to DepEd
Memorandum No. 22, s. 2015
dated March 19, 2015 entitled
Annual Physical Examination
of DepEd Employees (Teaching
and Non-Teaching Personnel), all
DepEd personnel shall undergo
annual physical examination in
compliance with the Civil Service
Commission Memorandum
Circular No. 17, s. 1989.
The Annual Physical
Examination is conducted to
determine the health status of the
personnel so early intervention can
be done. It also aims to ensure
that all personnel are physically,
mentally and emotionally fit to
perform their assigned roles and
functions to give quality, healthy
LRMS digitizes Strategic
Intervention Materials
by Lei Fatima M. Mallen
As classes begin sans face-
is one of the greatest leaps to make sure that the child that ang importante [sic] ang bawat isa
to-face interaction due to
of LRMS team to cope up
the COVID-19 pandemic,
with the present situation,” LR
SDO Olongapo City through
Supervisor Dr. Jose Tala said.
the Learning Resource
He articulated his satisfaction
Management Section (LRMS)
to the project as it improves nasa ilalim n’yo, “he said in a mix post by COVID-19 on October 5,
has digitized 186 division-
students’ higher order thinking of Filipino and English.
approved Strategic Intervention
skills while striving for a better Meanwhile, Superintendent Education as “the biggest victory
Material (SIM) which were
future.
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and safe services.
The Laboratory and
Diagnostic Examination include
Complete Blood Count (CBC), Blood
Chemistry (FBS, BUN, Creatinine,
Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Uric
Acid and ALT/AST), Urine Analysis,
Chest x-ray and ECG for personnel
who are 40 years old and above.
A total of 1,938 DepEd
free Laboratory and Diagnostic
Examination out of a total of 2,346
personnel in SDO Olongapo City.
Laboratory results from 3 schools
are still pending and will be added
to the total personnel who availed
the free examination. It started
last March 9, 2020 but due to the
imposed Enhanced Community
Quarantine (ECQ) in the City of
Olongapo, the examination was put
on hold and was later resumed in
June 8, 2020 following strict health
protocols during the examination
which lasted up to October 29,
2020.
Following the release
of the results of the Laboratory
and Diagnostic Tests, the School
Health and Nutrition Unit of SDO
developed from 2016
to their students to dream and “aim Office. She also highlighted that
2019. These were uploaded in high”. He also stated that children everyone has a stake in education.
the LRMDS Facebook Page:
LRMDS Olongapo for easy
access and reference of both
teachers and learners. It is
the purpose of digitization to have to care”.
enable learners to develop “The
self-directed learning skills.
“Digitization of SIMs are the start of change. You have tayong problemang nakikita pero
you bring up will be the leaders sa atin ay may naitutulong.”
of tomorrow. Kailangan palabasin The School Year 2020-
n’yo ang galling ng bawat batang 2021 opened amid health threats
Leilani Cunanan extended her gratitude to of all at this time of the pandemic”.
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COVID 19: best or worst is still to come
Back in March, when the entire
nation was placed under a state
of public health emergency and
subsequent lockdowns were
imposed, all have in one way
or another felt confusion, fear,
and anxiety. For the first time,
the world stood still as we
witness the rise of an invisible
enemy bringing unfathomable
losses in both human and
economic aspects.
After several months
of navigating and adjusting
to the new rules of reality,
Representatives from the Office of the District Representative, Lab1 Diagnostic Center, and Schools
Division Office of Olongapo City finalize the procedures of the annual physical examination for teaching restrictions have finally been
and non-teaching personnel of DepEd-Olongapo City during a meeting at the Congressman’s Office.
eased and people are trying
to bounce back bit by bit
together with the dentists and released. A total of 1,339 personnel to their normal lives. The
nurses, conducted the annual were examined up to date. The government has recently lifted
some restrictions on social
medical – dental examination of medical team strictly followed
all Teaching and Non-Teaching health and safety protocols
gatherings. Malls have been
reopened and some, even,
Personnel. The said medical – allow children to be out as long
during the physical examination as they are accompanied by
dental examination started last
by properly wearing complete
their parents. Dining has also
July 8, 2020 and still on going made a huge comeback.
Personal Protective Equipment Suddenly, the fear that
with only 3 schools that are not
brought us to look at people
yet finished with the examination at all times and ensured that all
who cough and sneeze with
panic and suspicion; bathe
namely OCNHS, RSHS and NCNHS. personnel are properly wearing
in alcohol; and avoid getting
The schools will be scheduled face mask and face shield and
close to people seem to have
once their laboratory results are practiced social distancing. finally ended. This is despite
the fact that the Philippines
Sen. Gordon... (Continuation f rom Front Page)
continue to register confirmed
In addition, Sen. Gordon Senator Gordon for “the blessing” COVID-19 cases according to
said that teachers should motivate that was funded through his
need to think, and believe that they “…we are now confronted with
can achieve their aspirations while so many challenges in education
reminding the audience that “you in terms of helping our children
Loreta D. Figueroa
Nelson O. Oliva
especially, in this new normal,”
Editors-in-Chief
only permanent she said. “Marami po tayong
Andrew Mar C. Salburo
thing in life is change. Teachers kinakaharap na hamon. Marami Managing Editor
Jet Renz R. Ferrer
Web Editor/ Layout Artist
Nestor N. Balois
Monaliza R. Banting
Ruby Anne M. Bayla
Don Enrico G. Concepcion
Haidee I. Gabriel
Elaine Rose L. Joson
Lei Fatima M. Mallen
Janine Bernadette F. Queyquep Schools Division Superintendent
a move hailed by the Department Raquel F. Queyquep
Glenn D. Tipay
Contributors
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to reports by the Department
of Health.
As tempting as it
might be to revert back to
normalcy, we cannot afford
to be complacent. Let us be
reminded that before we could
have gone back to the streets
today and ride public transport,
it took us months to curb the
disease. That chairs in many
households have been empty
during the holidays because
some of their loved ones
were either ill, quarantined,
hospitalized, or worst,
deceased due to COVID-19.
While we have
expressed great deal of
appreciation to the resiliency of
the Filipino people, our salute
goes to those who have been
in the front lines to ensure that
we can continue to live in our
WANTED ALTRUISTIC LEADER
somewhat “restricted” lives. by Maylene M. Minimo
They continue to give us hope Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
that this great tragedy written “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
in the history books of the -Mahatma Gandhi
world will also come to pass.
That we will make it.
Ask yourself. Am I driven and fervent
According to Douglas
The pandemic is not about helping others? In so doing, do I Reeves, founder of the Leadership
yet over. The best or worst is provide myself fulfillment and joy? Do I and Learning in Salem, MA, the three
still to come. Until then, let us help people wherever I am, whenever I challenges for education leaders
do our part by wearing face can? If you answered, YES, to all these today are assessment gap, teaching
masks, adhering to health and questions, then you must possess the gap, and leadership gap. According to
safety measures, and keeping virtue of altruism. him, “inadequate teaching practices—
a safe distance… especially Altruism was invented by the
inconsistent curriculum; infrequent
during lunch. French philosopher Auguste Comte.
feedback; toxic grading systems; and
He intended the word as an antonym
resistance to 21st century skills like
of egoism. He derived it from the
Latin word alteri, meaning “others”. In critical thinking, collaboration, and
some situations, then, altruism means communication—are a direct result
selflessness, unselfishness. In practice, of leadership failures. Leaders who
it refers to caring about the happiness bring in an inspirational speaker to
of other people or animals. This talk about 21st century skills but who
provides a high quality of life and work. evaluate teachers with centuries-old
In the bestselling book assessments should not point the
Stealing Fire, Steven Kotler and finger at unions, teachers, or colleges
Jamie Wheal said that one benefit of of education. This is a failure of
selflessness is the ability to silence
leadership, not a failure of teachers.”
Oliver V. Arevalo our inner critic. As such, we can step The quality of our schools
away from the repetitive stories of our
Caricature Artist today depends on the quality of
identity and discover better version
of ourselves. It is not just about the
education leaders. A true leader
must embrace feedback, take hold of
Ariel C. Lansang individual. It is about the exceptional
personal responsibility, and model the
CID Chief service, end-product, or experience that
will be delivered to clients, customers changes required in order to meet the
Adviser demands of the time. Coupled with a
or audience.
The way an educational strong desire to serve, we need leaders
Maylene M. Minimo, EdD, leader leads is mission-critical because who model selflessness, nurture
as a leader, he should focus on giving others with trust and confidence, and
CESE
‘life’ to others. He gives not ‘physical support and protect the well-being of
OIC- Asst. Schools Division
life’ but inner vitality. He doesn’t drain all people in the organization. This level
Superintendent people’s time, energy, and spiritual of empathy and care boosts people to
well-being. He believes that others’
Leilani S. Cunanan, CESO V
lives depend on him and that his
emulate the same norm, leading to a
reciprocity of dependability and trust.
leadership is a life-giving legacy. He Let’s start being mindful
Consultants serves with love, passion and care to
and put service above self. Practice
all his teachers, learners, and other
stakeholders.
selflessness, be an altruistic leader!
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process
modalities went on
September 1 to October 30.
Learning Action Cell groups
were organized to facilitate
coaching and mentoring where
head and master teachers were
designated as LAC leaders. your plant population, before you
The training was part of
an attempt by the Department
to guide field personnel and
officials in making informed
decisions related
implementation of the different
learning delivery modalities for
the Basic Education Learning
Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) during
the coronavirus pandemic.
The Rotary Club of Olongapo Officers and DepEd team pose during the turnover of school
supplies and disinfecting materials to Gordon Heights II Elementary School on August
28.
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Front nothing can stop us and dampen
in the
our spirit and determination in
delivering the education that our
learners deserve through various
from
distance learning modalities,” she
enthusiastically said.
Superintendent Cunanan
also said that the schools are
ready with the modules as with
the other learning materials for the
different learning modalities. She
stated that schools have started
distributing modules to learners
through the parents or guardians
two weeks before the opening of
classes.
“Of the total number of
learners, 39,386 chose the modular
approach, while 5,199 chose
online. The rest chose TV or radio
blended with modular. To date, we
have already printed and delivered
to the
334,994 modules to schools,
so that we are assured that our
learners have something to read,
study and work on,” she explained.
Citing the need to be
resilient, she likewise encouraged
the parents, learners, and teachers
to focus on the positive aspects of
the present situation.
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concerted efforts of everyone in
the Schools Division, together Are you a Plantito or Plantita HINDI TAYO ANG ATING
NAKARAAN, TAYO AY NGAYON
yet?
with its various stakeholders
By Don Enrico G. Concepcion
“Education in the “new as it braves the “new normal” in
normal” is indeed full of challenges, education. Since most of us have been indoors as stress relieving. PARA BUKAS
but if we take these challenges as “We are indeed very for the past three months due to Every enthusiast aka By Monaliza R. Banting
opportunities to innovate and to grateful for all the support and the COVID-19 lockdown, some Plantito/Plantita must have one
Kung nabibili lamang ang nakaraan, marami na ang
strengthen our collaboration with folks have resorted to horticulture. of each species to start their own
assistance coming from all our
our stakeholders, then there’s no Alas, some have even turned it collection. All you must do is water bumili
stakeholders’ group, such as our
reason why teaching and learning into a business! Right now, online
Local Government Units (LGUs), them every day, give them some Kung nauutang lamang ang kinabukasan, marami na ang
should not continue. Access to
the NGOs, private sector and civic- stores like Lazada and Shopee are sunlight. In a few months or so,
technology is one challenge, i.e. nangutang
minded and generous individuals. flooded with posts offering various they will multiply and then you
slow or intermittent internet or
This ‘new normal’ is something new species of Hot and Trending plants can separate them and transfer Sa lahat ng ito, ibinigay sa ating ng pangkasalaukuyan
Wi-Fi connectivity and inadequate
to all of us. It is an unprecedented and flowers. Social media giant,
budget for the printing and delivery the little ones in their own new ang kinabuksan
of modules. But just like what Sec. moment in the history of education Facebook, has also joined the
container. That’s how you increase
Briones said, we shouldn’t stop and the world as a whole, but we trend, even going as far as offering Maraming tao ang nakakulong sa kanyang kahapon,
because education must continue. have to keep moving forward. rare species of verdures.
know it, you can have many small Maraming tao ang aligaga, laging nagkukumahog
We know that there is much more With the help of the Almighty, I In the City, plants are
know we’ll all make it through,” she pots good as gifts or sale. Sa kung ano ang kanyang kinabukasan
work to be done,” she explained. greatly sold through friends and
She highlighted the stated with optimism. co-workers. One can also visit the Search for plants to
old public market at the back of begin collecting. Have you heard
Nalimutan po nating mga tao na tayo’y nabubuhay
the City Hall on weekends. From about the Spider and Snake plants
which can purify the air inside your ngayon
Philodendrons, Dieffenbachias
home? How about the easy ones
and Alocasias to succulents and Na tayo’y bunga ng ating nakaraan
cacti, there is a diversity of plant to grow like the Coleus Mayana,
At mayroong naghihintay sa atin na kinabukasan
life for sale. And here’s a tip, they Golden Orlando, the Peace Lily,
say, the bigger the leaves, the more Croton, Aglaonemas and the Pero para mas higit tayo sa ating kahapon
expensive they are. So, better be Dieffenbachias plants? Word of
At para makakita tayo ng maganda sa susunod
ready with your haggling skills to caution, be careful because some
Schools Division Superintendent Leilani Cunanan inspects the quality of printed get the best price! can cause skin irritation when cut. O sa tinatawag nating kinabukasan
learning materials as she monitors the delivery of modules to the parents or guardians
of learners at New Cabalan National High School on October 6. Taking care of plants as If you are into big, rare
a hobby can be therapeutic. Plant or varying colors of plants, it may Dapat ang ngayon ay ating patuloy na pagyamanin
Rotary Club of Olongapo donates school supplies, enthusiasts or plant hobbyists find
come a bit more expensive. They
disinfecting materials to Gordon Heights II joy in this endeavor. It alleviates
include the Elephant Ear, Fortune,
Patuloy na ingatan, patuloy na pahalagahan
Elementary School the stress they incur in their daily
and Rubber plants. They are priced Wag nating kalilimutan na kahit pangit an gating
By Glenn D. Tipay work in the office. Some collect
at around Php 800.00 with some nakaraan
It is said that stakeholders play possible through the donations different kinds of plant species and
ridiculously priced in thousands!
an important role in managing by Mrs. Norma M. Dizon of Rotary display them in their homes, too. Magkakaroon tayo ng magandang kinabukasan
With all the benefits in
schools. They are the partners of Club of Olongapo. Activities like watering the plants;
business, health, and overall space Pahalagahan nating ang ngayon
repotting them because they have
the school heads in making the According to Mrs. Dizon,
giving schools supplies and overgrown; or bringing them in and appearance, it is no wonder that Lingunin natin ang kahapon
schools conducive to teaching many are turning to gardening! So,
proposed building of washing out of the house every day to give At salubungin natin ng may pag asa ang
and learning. They are also join the craze and be a certified
facilities for the benefit of the them sunlight and air are some of
responsible for the achievement
school and the students would the things that can be considered Plantito or Plantita! KINABUKASAN…
of the learning outcomes through be part of their plan and goal this
their active participation in school year.
activities, programs and projects. “Lalo naming paiigtingin
What is the silver lining? luck and destiny. The whole world
at its feet waiting for something
hope. This is the real challenge―to
stay safe and remain alive.
By Raquel F. Queyquep But we see people in
As part of the Brigada ang proyektong pangkalusugan sa more concrete, for vaccines, not
Things seemed quite normal a errands were allowed. the news, millions at risk and
Eskwela Plan of Gordon Heights pamamagitan ng pagpapatayo ng just another miracle.
year ago. But in a blink of an eye, For the past months we That is the kind of life this battling life and death. It begs the
II Elementary School, Principal washing facilities sa bawat school, question, why did it have to happen
everything changed. The shift were in quarantine. We did not go year has brought us. It is a chapter
Danah Ann L. Platon of the pagbibigay ng teaching aids and to us? What is the reason for all
was so quick that we ended up to school. We cannot work in the we never wished to have unfolded.
said school, has tapped private trainings at ang pamamahagi ng these suffering? What is the silver
hand sanitizing materials, hygiene confused. What just happened? office. We would not even dare Unlike movies that we know what
stakeholders to be part of the lining of this pandemic? Is it the
kits and multivitamins para sa happens in the end, this story took healing of the environment from
The city that was busy and noisy step out for risk of acquiring the
continuous implementation of the us to a tunnel whose light seems
mga guro at mag-aaral,” she said has been shrouded by stillness coronavirus. We stayed home. pollution? Is it our family reuniting
program. too far to see. But it is here. The after connections have been lost?
in a mix of Filipino and English.
On August 28, the plan She added that the support to the and a deafening and silence. Everyone suddenly became part pandemic is raging and slowly Or is it staying home and furthering
which aimed to give school school by giving school supplies Celebrations were cancelled. of the waiting game. A side player killing humanity. The only thing we our devotion?
supplies and disinfecting would never stop and it would Leisure activities outside home waiting for the story to unfold. can do is fight for our lives. To keep What is it? What is the silver
were suspended. Only essential Helpless and within the mercy of breathing. For our loved ones to lining if a lot of people are dying?
materials to pupils was made continue yearly.