Department of Education: Republic of The Philippines

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
November 4, 2021
DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. ________s. 2021
To: Public Schools District Supervisor

All School Heads
Reading Coordinators
Others Concerned
2021 PAMBANSANG BUWAN AT ARAW NG PAGBASA
1. Republic Act 10556, declares November 27 of every year as “Araw ng Pagbasa” and as a regular
working holiday to be celebrated in all schools in the country as a means of promoting reading and
literacy. In view of this, and in pursuance to Memorandum DM-CI-2021-00466 on the 2021
Pambansang Buwan at Araw ng Pagbasa with the theme, “Bawat Bata Bumabasa sa Kabila ng Hamon
sa Pandemya” all schools are enjoined to hold virtual activities that will promote love for reading
among elementary and secondary learners.
2. Enclosure No.1 stipulates the list of activities for the duration of the celebration. Likewise, all schools
and learning centers may conduct other related activities that promote reading other than those on the
list. A national virtual kick off will be held on November 8 and will be livestreamed via the DepEd
Philippines Facebook Page. The PBAP shall culminate with the nationwide synchronized story reading
time on November 26, 9:00 am Philippine Standard Time PST. All learners, teaching and non-teaching
staff shall drop everything and read.
3. All schools are expected to submit video clips, pictorials and narrative report of their virtual reading
activities and other related activities in soft copy on or before December 6, 2021 via
https://bit.ly/SDHCReadingMonth for submission to the Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD). All
contest materials should also be submitted using the same link.
4. Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
REYNALDO G. GICO, EdD., CESO VI

Officer- in- Charge
Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

Telephone: (034) 744-6276
Email Address: himamaylan.city@deped.gov.ph
(Enclosure No. 1 to Division Memorandum ________ s.2021)
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2021 PAMBANSANG BUWAN AT ARAW NG PAGBASA
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION DATE PERSONS

INVOLVED
A mystery reading ambassador November 8, 2021
will be invited to tell a story to 9:00 am via DepEd Fb
young learners. It will also Page
All Division and
highlight the launching of the
Virtual Kick Off. School-based Personnel
Reading Progress as a teaching-
learning tool that can enhance
reading fluency among our
learners.
Teachers of English and Filipino November 9, 2021
All Elementary and
Orientation for Teachers on the will be trained on how to use the 9:00 am via MS Teams
Secondary English
Use of Reading Progress Reading Progress Online (link will be forwarded via
Teachers
Application. PSDS and EPS)
Schools and teachers are enjoined November 10-12, 2021

to invite a mystery/guest reader to
do a Virtual Storytelling via
School Social Media
Platforms/Google Classroom.
Invite parents and community School Reading
members to read aloud and share Coordinators
Listen Up!
to learners their reading
experiences. All Elementary and
Secondary Teachers
(Far-Flung Schools can choose a

particular location and do the
storytelling observing health and
safety protocols)
DIVISION-INITIATED CONTESTS
StoryWalk Public Schools District
This is open for all elementary and November 15-26, 2021 Supervisors
secondary schools.
Submission of entries is School Heads
This is a physically-distanced on or before November
activity where pages of big story 22, 2021. Reading Coordinators
books (elementary) story, photo
story, poems etc. (secondary) are
deconstructed page by and printed
in tarps and placed along a
walking route or plaza in the

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learner’s community. The
materials will then be moved to
another community the next day.
What’s More? On site reading and

activity sheets can be provided for
learners to respond.
See Enclosed Mechanics and

Criteria
This is a team contest (3 learners)

Marites Gevero
open for all Grades 4-6 learners. November 15, 2021
Jenny Rose Toreta
A pre-assigned story will be told MS Teams
through a continuous narration by
Donna Belle S. Miguel
select learners from a school. They
will also showcase their creativity
Public Schools District
in interpreting the stories through a
Dugtungang Pagbasa Supervisors
multi-media presentation.
School Heads
The winning team will represent
the division in the regional level.
English/Reading
Coordinators
Criteria
ITO Officer
The contest is open to all K to 3 Submission of entries is
Learners in the schools division. K on or before November Rowena O. Salaza
to 3 Learners can send a 3-minute 22, 2021.
video clip of him/her reading a Public Schools District
Mother-Tongue based story of Supervisors
Story Reading in Mother Tongue
his/her choice.
School Heads
Criteria MTB Coordinators
Reading Cup The contest is open to all Grades November 8-22, 2021 Donna Belle S. Miguel
7-12 learners.
MS Teams Public Schools District
Reading cup is a gamified reading Supervisors
contest through reading progress.
The contest will showcase School Heads
exemplar readers in the division.
English/Reading
Depending on the learners’ Coordinators
progress, he/she can advance to
the regional and national level.

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Criteria
This is open to all JHS and SHS Submission of entries is Eunice A. Militante
students. A learner can give a on or before November Belce Zeus Asuncion
recorded booktalk on his/her 22, 2021. Donna Belle S. Miguel
favorite book.
Top 3 winners will be featured Supervisors
My Top Literary Pick Vlog
during the launching of the
Division Virtual Reading Camp School Heads
See Enclosed Mechanics and English/Reading

Criteria Coordinators
The contest will be in four Submission of entries is

categories (K to 3, Grades 4-6, on or before November
JHS, SHS) 22, 2021. Aljon G. Nuevaespaña
Cindy Presquito
Learners can pick a book character Donna Belle S. Miguel
and record himself/herself acting
out the lines of the chosen Public Schools District
character. Video should not exceed Supervisors
Who’s Who in Literature 3 minutes.
School Heads
Top 3 winners will be featured
during the launching of the
Division Virtual Reading Camp English/Reading
Coordinators
Criteria
The contest is open to all Grades Submission of entries is

Jessica E. Castrillo
4-6 learners. Each cluster shall on or before November
select one contestant. 22, 2021.
Supervisors
Learners can submit a 5-minute
video of himself/herself
Masining na Pagkukuwento School Heads
interpreting a story with moral
values.
English/Reading
Coordinators
Criteria
Maikling Kwento sa Tiktok The contest is open to all JHS and Submission of entries is Jessica E. Castrillo
SHS students. on or before November
22, 2021. Public Schools District
Students can create and submit a 5 Supervisors
minute Tiktok video on the story
that they loved. School Heads

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Criteria English/Reading
Coordinators
This is a proposed monthly November 29, 2021

division wide virtual activity that
will showcase learners reading Livestreamed via DepEd
experiences. Tayo Himamaylan City
Page Virtual Reading Camp
Virtual Reading Camp
This will serve as the Division TWG
Celebration of the 2021
Pambansang Buwan at Araw ng
Pagbasa.
All Division Personnel, School Heads, Teachers are enjoined to post a daily quote on the importance of Reading on their
FB Wall from November 8,2020 to November 29, 2021.
(Enclosure No. 2 to Division Memorandum ________ s.2021)

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: Dugtungang Pagbasa
Activity description: Dugtungang Pagbasa is an online regional reading activity. This activity aims to showcase regional
diversity and individual talent amongst learners.
Participants: Three (3) students from Grade levels 4-6 of each region will be pre-selected to participate. Representatives
will be identified by the participating region.
Mechanics:
1. Participants from different regions will be assigned to a passage of a story.
See reading piece designation on page 3.
2. The participants will analyze the passage and interpret it by creating a narration video (with visual slides) using PowerPoint
Recorder.
Access link to tutorial here: https://youtu.be/nAmpKHQRb5A
Access link to sample output here: https://youtu.be/kXfdb5WuYi0
3. If needed, regional participants will be provided by their regional office with equipment such as laptop, web camera,
external microphone, and lighting to produce the narration video.
4. All participants shall save the file in mp4 format following the file name format below:
Region#_PieceTitlePart# Ex: Region1_AngKalupiPart1
5. All entries shall be submitted to v-jmatchubar@microsoft.com with the subject DUGTUNGANG PAGBASA_REGION#
on:
REGION I, II, III CAR, IVA, IVB, V NCR Nov. 10, 2021
REGION VI VII VIII IX X XI XII CARAGA BARMM Nov. 17, 2021
6. No participant shall use any third-party editing software such as but not limited to the following:
Wondershare Filmora Go, Da Vinci Resolve, Kinemaster, CapCut,

Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie, etc.

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7. Submitted outputs will then be collated by Microsoft Philippines to be broadcasted on DepEd Philippines Facebook page on
November 15, 17, 22, and 24, 2021.
See activity flow diagram:
Contest Mechanics and Criteria: Reading Cup
Contest description: Reading Cup is a gamified regional reading contest through Reading Progress. This activity aims to assess
the reading fluency level of students and showcase exemplar readers across regions.
Contestants: All students from Grade levels 7 – 12 of all regions are invited to participate.
Mechanics:
1. Bureau of Learning Delivery will post codes per region on DepEd Philippines Facebook page.

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2. Participants will input the code to MS Teams app to join to their Regional Team.
3. Participants will select the reading material designated to their grade level.
4. Participants will record themselves reading the selection. Students are allowed to have 3 attempts before submitting their
reading entry.
Access link to tutorial here: https://youtu.be/NilBP_YwXDw (start at 4:10)
5. Weekly reading leaderboards will be posted on DepEd Philippines Facebook page to recognize top readers based on the
Reading Progress insights.
6. Top readers from week 1 and week 2 will advance to the finals on November 22, 2021. Top 3 winners in the final round
will be recognized on the Culminating Activity on November 26.
See activity flow diagram:
student

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: My Top Literary Pick (Vlog)

Mechanics:
1. The contest is open to all Junior and Senior high school students in the Schools Division of Himamaylan City.
2. The vlog must be an original work and between 3-5 minutes in length.
3. The vlog’s language must be in English. No foul and offensive language is allowed.
4. Each entry must focus on the contestant’s favorite literary piece or book. The vlog entry should high light the following
contents:
A. What the story is about

B. The author and his/her other works
C. A brief statement about the plot
D. Favorite characters in the story
E. Favorite part/scene or happening in the story
F. Lessons or insights learned in the story
G. Recommended ending or plot twist
H. Why should other readers read the story
5. All entries must be submitted in digital format. No professional assistance is allowed. Parents, siblings or teachers) may
assist as camera man or actors but not as content contributors.
6. The learner’s name and school represented must be placed at the end of the vlog.
Criteria for judging:
Creativity 15% this is the overall concept and the story line. The participants must be able to show why their top
literary pick is the best and why others also need to read it.
Content 30% this is the overall information and experience of the participant that may also provide the
viewers an overview about their top literary pick.
Editing 10% this is how the video is edited. Sequencing, background music, sound effects and cut-to-cut
editing style.
Fluency 25% is how the contestant performed all throughout the vlog. The contestant should have proper
pronunciation and should speak with fluidity and good tempo.
Impact 20% the number of likes and reactions the video gets once posted on social media

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: WHO’S WHO IN LITERATURE

Mechanics:
1. The contest is open to all learners in the Schools Division of Himamaylan City.
2. There will be four (4) contest categories; K to 3, Grades 3-4, JHS, and SHS. One winner will be selected for each category.
3. Participant is free to choose a character from any books and literary pieces. He/She will then portray the lines mimicking the
looks, and personality of the chosen character. The lines should not contain profane and/or lewd language and should not
convey unethical themes.
4. Participant can use costume, make-up and props (body or hand props) whenever necessary. Background music can also be
use provided that the quality of video and audio is not compromised.
5. The recorded video should be a minimum of three (3) minutes and maximum of five (5) minutes.
6. The decision of the board of judges will be final and irrevocable.
Characterization and Interpretation 40%

The student-impersonator portrays masterfully the character traits, looks,
and personality of the character being interpreted.
Vocal Aspect (clarity and projection of voice, posture, eye contact, and confidence) 30%
The student-impersonator reads and speaks very clearly, uses masterful expression/voice,
uses relevant hand gestures, and makes flow effortlessly
Virtual Presentation 20%

The student-impersonator appropriately uses of costumes, props, wears make-up,
and uses background music
Virtual Impact 10%

The student-impersonator evokes an emotion to and from the viewer
It engages the viewer from the onset
TOTAL 100%

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: STORY READING IN MOTHER TONGUE
Mechanics:
1. The contest is open to all K to 3 learners in the schools division.
2. Each participant will submit a 3 minute recorded video reading a mother tongue short story of his/her choice. Story Reading
video can be recorded using any video apps as long as it will not alter the flow of the story.
3. The participant shall use big book to read stories.Too many graphics and animations are highly discouraged.
4. The video should primarily highlight the child’s mastery of the piece, voice projection/style, expressions, and level of
confidence.
a. INTERPRETATION 50%
 Vocal Expression ----- 15
 Proper Phrasing ------ 15
 Timing ----------------- 10
 Pacing ----------------- 10
b. PROJECTION 20%
 Voice Mechanics----- 10
 Level Of Confidence- 10
c. READING FLUENCY 30%

 Accuracy------------ 10
 Automaticity -------- 10
 Prosody(Rhythm &
Intonation) ---------- 10
TOTAL 100%

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: MAIKLING KWENTO SA TIKTOK
Panuntunan:
1. Ang paligsahan ay bukas sa lahat ng mag-aaral ng Junior High School(Baitang 7-10) ng Dibisyon ng Lungsod ng
Himamaylan taong paunuruan 2021-2022.
2. Maaring isa hanggang tatlo ang kalahok ang nasa bidyu.
3. Kinakailangan na mayroong tiktok account ang mga kalahok (kung tatlo o dalawa ang kalahok, pipili lang ng isang tiktok
account at doon iuupload ang bidyu)
4. 30 segundo hanggang isang minuto ang introduksyon sa bidyu at 2 minuto naman para sa pagkukuwento o pagbubuod ng
mga kinagigiliwang panitikan/kuwento sa mga aralin mula sa baitang 7-10.
5. Ang kasuotan ay dapat naayon sa pamantayang moral at etikal.
6. Walang anumang epektong teknikal tulad ng musika o tunog.
7. Ang pagkakasunod-sunod sa pagtanghal ng mananalo ay kampeon, unang gantimpala at ikalawang gantimpala.
8. Ang desisyon ng lupon ng inampalan ay pinal at walang makapagbabago.
Pamantayan:
Kaugnayan sa paksa 30%
Ekspresyon ng mukha at galaw 20%
Paraan at Linaw ng pagbigkas 25%
Hikayat sa madla 25%
KABUUAN 100%

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: LAKBAY-SANAYSAY
Panuntunan:
1. Ang paligsahan ay bukas sa lahat ng mag-aaral ng Senior High School(Baitang 11-12) ng dibisyon ng lungsod ng
Himamaylan taong paunuruan 2021-2022.
2. Dalawa o tatlong kalahok ang bumubuo sa bawat pangkat.
3. Mayroong 2-3 minutong presentasyon ang bawat kasapi sa paligsahan na kinapapalooban ng simula, gitna at
wakas na bahagi ng sanaysay.
4. Ang bidyu ng patimpalak ay dapat nakarecord at naisusumite sa TWG isang araw bago ang paligsahan.
6. Mayroon paglalapat ng epektong teknikal tulad ng musika o tunog.
7. Ang pagkakasunod-sunod sa pagtanghal ng mananalo ay kampeon, unang gantimpala at ikalawang gantimpala.
Pamantayan:
Pokus at detalye 20%

Organisasyon 25%
Kabuoang presentasyon 25%
Kaangkupan ng salitang ginamit 20 %
Hikayat sa madla 10 %
Kabuoan 100%

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: MASINING NA PAGKUKUWENTO
Panuntunan:
1. Ang paligsahan ay bukas sa lahat ng mag-aaral ng Baitang 4-6(Elementarya) ng Dibisyon ng Lungsod ngHimamaylan, taong
paunuruan 2021-2022.
2. Ang Masining na Pagkukuwento ay dapat nakarecord at isusumite ang bidyu sa TWG isang araw bago ang patimpalak.
3. Bawat Cluster ay pipili ng isang kinatawan.
4. Ang kalahok ang siyang pipili ng piyesang kanyang gagamitin. Dapat ito ay pambatang piyesa at ito’y kapupulutan ng
mabuting aral.
5. Mayroon lamang nakalaang limang minuto para sa presentasyon ang bawat kalahok. Kung ubos na ang oras na itinakda ay
maari pa ring magpatuloy ang kalahok sa pagkukuwento ngunit isang puntos ang ibabawas sa bawat sampung segundong
kalabisan sa paglahad makaraan ang tatlong minuto.
7. Walang anumang epektong teknikal tulad ng musika o tunog.
8. Ang pagkakasunod sunod sa pagtanghal ng mananalo ay kampeon, unang gantimpala at ikalawang gantimpala.
Pamantayan
Nilalaman 20%
Boses at pagbigkas 30%
Pagpapahayag 25%
Hikayat sa madla 25%
Kabuoan 100%

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To: Public Schools District Supervisor

2021 PAMBANSANG BUWAN AT ARAW NG PAGBASA

4. Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

REYNALDO G. GICO, EdD., CESO VI

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

(Enclosure No. 1 to Division Memorandum ________ s.2021)

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2021 PAMBANSANG BUWAN AT ARAW NG PAGBASA

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION DATE PERSONS

Schools and teachers are enjoined November 10-12, 2021

(Far-Flung Schools can choose a

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

What’s More? On site reading and

See Enclosed Mechanics and

This is a team contest (3 learners)

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

See Enclosed Mechanics and English/Reading

The contest will be in four Submission of entries is

The contest is open to all Grades Submission of entries is

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

See Enclosed Mechanics and

This is a proposed monthly November 29, 2021

(Enclosure No. 2 to Division Memorandum ________ s.2021)

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

Contest Mechanics and Criteria: Dugtungang Pagbasa

REGION VI VII VIII IX X XI XII CARAGA BARMM Nov. 17, 2021

Wondershare Filmora Go, Da Vinci Resolve, Kinemaster, CapCut,

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

Contest Mechanics and Criteria: Reading Cup

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

Access link to tutorial here: https://youtu.be/NilBP_YwXDw (start at 4:10)

See activity flow diagram:

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

Contest Mechanics and Criteria: My Top Literary Pick (Vlog)

A. What the story is about

Criteria for judging:

Address: Vallega St., Brgy. I-Poblacion, Himamaylan City

Contest Mechanics and Criteria: WHO’S WHO IN LITERATURE

6. The decision of the board of judges will be final and irrevocable.

Criteria for judging:

Characterization and Interpretation 40%

Virtual Presentation 20%

Virtual Impact 10%

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Contest Mechanics and Criteria: STORY READING IN MOTHER TONGUE

1. The contest is open to all K to 3 learners in the schools division.

Criteria for judging:

c. READING FLUENCY 30%

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2. Maaring isa hanggang tatlo ang kalahok ang nasa bidyu.

5. Ang kasuotan ay dapat naayon sa pamantayang moral at etikal.

6. Walang anumang epektong teknikal tulad ng musika o tunog.

7. Ang pagkakasunod-sunod sa pagtanghal ng mananalo ay kampeon, unang gantimpala at ikalawang gantimpala.

8. Ang desisyon ng lupon ng inampalan ay pinal at walang makapagbabago.

Kaugnayan sa paksa 30%

Ekspresyon ng mukha at galaw 20%

Paraan at Linaw ng pagbigkas 25%

Hikayat sa madla 25%

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2. Dalawa o tatlong kalahok ang bumubuo sa bawat pangkat.

5. Ang kasuotan ay dapat naayon sa pamantayang moral at etikal.

6. Mayroon paglalapat ng epektong teknikal tulad ng musika o tunog.

7. Ang pagkakasunod-sunod sa pagtanghal ng mananalo ay kampeon, unang gantimpala at ikalawang gantimpala.