VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2021-JULY 2022

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF MAYANTOC DISTRICT

Mayantoc District lauds MCES for hosting

T4 World Education Week 2021
One hundred twenty schools from DepEd Region 3 validators through well to bridge learning gaps in reading,
a ro u n d t h e Wor l d , f i v e f rom t h e the coordinated efforts of the principal, writing, numeracy, and skills to develop
Philippines and three schools in Tarlac faculty, PTA Officers, stakeholders and holistic students who are clothed in the
Province were praised and led. Mayantoc community leaders. As a result, MCES virtues of the core values of Godliness,
Central Elementary School (MCES) has been recognized as one of the most Pro - E nv i ron m e nt a l , Hu m an e an d
of Mayantoc District caught up and renowned Outstanding Schools around National, anchored in the goals of
managed to showcase its excellence at the World. That the online platform promoting quality education adapted
T4 World Education Week on October 7, used by the school became the basis and to the changing environment. And
2021 via MS-Team 8am British Time. evidence. Participate in civic commitments by
O ver t he ye ars, MCES has
created a fitting brand and proven as a
“Stellar of Excellence” school. However,
after detailed discussions and realistic
questions, the school adheres to its core
values of Love, Caring, and Trust, which
are also beautifully described in its motto
“Stellar of Excellence”. Through strong
belief systems, this school has created a
success story in the domain of education.
From the concept of Mrs. .Angelita
S.Jacinto, MT-II School OIC and as
explained by Mrs. Maria Almarosa
M. Gonzales MT- II School Teachers
Association President.
Statement of success Master Teacher II , Maria Almarosa M. Gonzales champions the 4 principles of School-Based Management of MCES
Dr. Susan B. Pagaduan, the
school principal stated “MCES is a school When work is divided among fulfilling risk reduction and disaster
where students are motivated to learn members of a team, it is done faster, management roles, as well as meeting the
in ways that make a lasting, big, and making overall success work better. Your needs of our community.
positive influence on how they think, team will have a sense of unity as you According also to Mrs.
act, and feel; a process that elevates work towards a common goal. Teamwork Maria Almarosa M. Gonzales, “MCES
students to the level where they learn builds morale. You will feel that your encourages parents to deliver new
deeply and dramatically because of the work is appreciated when you contribute adaptive learning methods to ensure that
characteristics of the teacher. ” to something that yields a successful children continue to learn, and remain
MCES’s reputation began with result. “Added by Mrs. Angelita S. Jacinto protected from COVID-19.”
having an SBM Level 3 rating of 2.84 Because they deliver learning (Continued on page 2)
What's inside?

NEWS EDITORIAL FEATURE

See page 3 See page 5 See page 7
2 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
MMES Utilize Trimodal Teaching to Address Learning Gap
Amid Pandemic implementation
Melecio Manganaan Elementary
School (MMES), Mayantoc District,
the nine teachers of MMES who were
Division of Tarlac Province conducted
trimo dal teaching during the ne w
normal school year as conceptualized
Transformational Action Plan (TAP)
of the School Head, Dr. Desiree L.
Bermudez.
In the school year 2020-2021
and 2021-2022, total transformation
happened, where learning delivery was
shifted from face to face instruction to
modular distance learning modality. With
this situation, the education sector faced
much pressure and responsibility on how
quality education can be delivered to the
learners by merely having them answer
their modules at home in the absence of
professional teachers at home.
To address the concern, trimodal
teaching is proposed to assist learners
who have no capable tutors at home.
The intervention aims to make sure that
no one would be left behind during the
pandemic.
The three modalities used in teaching, Zoom, CLC and ConCall Center.
(Continued from page 1) Technical Support Team (Mr. Fernand Community Towards Quality Education
Presentation of expertise
Prepared online posters, where
activity details were provided, such as
time, MS-Team Meeting and Password.
The posters were distributed through
online Groups and communities of
teachers and parents. Furthermore, they
asked local government units to share
the online poster of our event. Parents
and other stakeholders in our District
are also requested to watch the event via
Facebook Live. Online ticker as viewer
and International E-Certificate are
issued to those who register online. The
audience is from all over the world who
are mostly Alumni of MCES.
Led by Mrs. Maria Almarosa
M. Gonzales MT-II School Teachers
Association President who is the Team
Leader on MCES’s T4-Journey. The
NEWS
of the program were
The first modal is the limited
face-to-face in a community learning
center (CLC) where eight Grade
four learners were given face-to-face
instruction with the approval of the
District Supervisor, Dr. Tessie F. Manuel
and the Schools Division Superintendent,
Dr. Ronaldo A. Pozon with utmost
observance of safety protocols.
The second modal is the
C onference Call C enter (C on-Call
Center) via cellular phones where only
five Grade five learners were catered
for six is the maximum number of
participants per call. The third modal is
an online video conference via Google
Meet / Zoom platform where eight
learners were provided gadgets such as
android/smart phones and PLDT Wifi
sponsored by the LGU Mayantoc. Each
session, learners from each class were
randomly selected.
Behind the successful
Mr. Corpuz and Mrs. Dessie M. Ferrer),
for the Advertisement (Mrs. Anna Diana
D. Soriano and Mrs. Katherine L. Tudla
and Mrs. Jennifer B. Molina), Moderator
(Mrs. .Janice Ian S. Paderan), Documenter
(Mrs.Mary Grace P. Antonio), Speakers
(Dr. Susan B. Pagaduan her Topic:
School Profile, Mrs. Maria Almarosa
M. Gonzales Topic: Championing the 4
Principles of School Based Management
and Mrs. Rochelle I Labonite Topic:
PROJECT GIVE) and through the actual
super vision of Dr. Tessie F.Manuel,
District Supervisor and in full support of
the other MCES Teaching Force.
D r. S u s a n B . P a g a d u a n ,
concludes “This International program
of T4 World Education Week led by Mr.
Vikas Pota. We came up with the concept
of the title Synergy Of School, Family and
SEPTEMBER 2021-JULY 2022
divided into three groups. Each team was
given the chance to experience teaching
using the three modalities. Team one
was headed by Master Teacher I, Dr.
Regina R. Fiesta with Cattleya G. Ogues
and Rufina R. Salcedo. Team two was
headed by Master Teacher I, Maria Luisa
N. Labrador with April A. Celebrados
and Florabel A. Domingo. Team three
was headed by the most senior teacher
in MMES, Jenalyn G. Samaniego with
Galilie Mae S. Garma and Benilyn R.
Domingo.
Whe n l i m ite d f a c e - to - f a c e
classes were opened in March 2022,
the learners as well as the parents were
excited because at last they could already
attend classes in school to be taught by
professional teachers.
GIEYASHLLY A. PENTECOSTES
Grade 4
Melecio Manganaan ES
Amidst The Pandemic which brought
MCES to be recognized around the
world. This has been the key to revealing
that MCES’s desire is to give our students
the best in global education, we support
our teachers, students, and parents. In
addition, to maintain the enthusiasm
of our students, a thoughtful mindset
was also given to the extra-curricular
activities. With these initiatives, we have
made learning accessible and convenient
for every student. Although it is a big
challenge to get on the road to be good
in the tech -savvy world. But we did it in
a short time. A heartfelt thank you to all
of our dedicated teachers, non-teaching
staff, parents, and students for making
this a great success.”
KARLENE SOPHIA N. DOMINGO
Grade 6 - SSES
Mayantoc Central ES
3 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
RD ECLAR PAYS NEWS
A VISIT TO
MAYANTOC
Thea May B. Gabriel
Grade 5
Nambalan IS
Regional Director Dr. May
Batenga Eclar along with other
Regional and Division officials of the
Department of Education (DepEd),
led the groundbreaking inspection on
the school’s facilities, and validation
request of Nambalan Integrated School
to open Senior Highschool for School
Year 2021-2022 and provided updates
during her field visit in Mayantoc last
September 28, Tuesday.
As part of the partnership
with the Local Government Unit
of Mayantoc, Nambalan Integrated
School proposed it’s one story
building in improving buildings and
facilities to help the teachers and
education leaders in their upskilling
activities. This will also open its doors
Mayantoc District hosts First-Ever Online
Campus Journalism Training-Workshop
Brandon B. Bumadilla, Grade 6-SSES, Mayantoc Central ES
As Mayantoc District aims
to improve and develop teachers and
learners’ journalistic abilities, at least 100
student journalists, school paper advisers
and trainers from the said participated
in an Online Training-Workshop on
Campus Journalism, May 18 – 20, 2022
via Zoom platform.
The training-workshop aimed
to select three best written outputs in each
category in English and Filipino in all
categories with brilliant resource speakers.
"Due to the pandemic, we will
not be having the usual training which our
young journalist really looks forward to.
We don’t want them to become bored.
We do not want to make them idle that's
why we are conducting this online training
and workshop for campus journalism to
keep them stay abreast of the skills and
concepts in journalism”, said District
Supervisor Tessie F. Manuel.
SEPTEMBER 2021-JULY 2022
(From Left) Councilor Arturo Bueno, Regional Validator Dr. Alvin Hulipas, District Supervisor Dr. Tessie F.
Manuel, Regional Director Dr. May B. Eclar, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Ma’am Maria Celina
L. Vega, Regional Validator Dr. Edwin Marcos, District Supervisor Dr. Jurline Valete and SEPS in Socmob Dr.
Lawrence Santiago pose for a photo during their visit at Nambalan Integrated School.
to Senior High School learners as a
safe and competent avenue to undergo Meanwhile, Dr. Christian
their work immersion as part of B. Felipe, School Head of Nambalan
implementing the Department’s Integrated School hand its document
K-to-12 program which aims to deliver to Dr.Alvin Hulipas, appointed as
quality primary education in the new the Regional Validator to signed the
normal. application of the Senior Highschool
Program of the said school.
DepEd officials headed
by Ma’am Maria Celina L. Hence, by establishing an
Vega, Assistant Schools Division effective Senior Highschool, we are
Superintendent and guests also joined ensuring that the learners will benefit
the panel discussions and highlighted from an education system suited for
the Opening of Senior High School of the 21st century, prepared for what
Nambalan Integrated School, Health they want to be after high school, and
and Safety Protocols, and Education are equipped with the knowledge
Continuity, and other pressing matters. and skills to pursue better lives
for themselves, their families, and
communities.
Moreover,
“the school's campus
journalism program
is quite important. It
prepares student journalists
to be responsible writers
who wield press freedom
responsibly. This training
Workshop has benefited
our young journalists to
improve their journalistic
writing skills”, according
to Madam Maria Almarosa WE LEARN AS ONE. Young Journalists lead!
M. Gonzales.
Writing, Sadie Nielle A. Nava for News
Furthermore, “this training is
Writing and Editorial Cartooning, Kristine
very helpful to me, especially in writing
Joy P. Guarino for Feature Writing,
News articles. Sir Sadie Nielle Nava, our
Vivencio I. Facun, Jr for Science Writing,
brilliant speaker in News Writing, is one
Arjay A. Gomez for Sports Writing,
of a kind. I have learned a lot from him”,
Giovani P. Juan for Copy Reading ang
said Russell.
Headine Writing, Felipe P. Austria Jr. for
Photo Journalism and Jhared F. Bertolfo.
The invited resource speakers
for Desktop/Online Publishing.
include Cecille s. Dacoco for Editorial
4 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
R e g i o n a l EGRA T e a m E v a l u a t o r s V i s i t e d M a y a n t o c D i s tr i c t
Since 2013, the Philippines
Department of Education (DepEd),
with the support of USAID and other
donors, has invested considerable
resources in preparing teachers to
teach in 19 of the country’s more
than 140 indigenous languages. This
includes regular teacher professional
development and distribution, and
strengthening teacher communities of
practice in Learning Action Cells.
The Early Grade Reading
STUDENT COUNCIL’S OUTREACH PROGRAM IN NAMBALAN
In a school setting, people are
used to the sight of a teacher helping
a student. It is uncommon to see a
student helping a fellow student yet it
just happened on the 13th of June.
The College of Business
and Management (CBM) Student
Council from Tarlac Agricultural
University (TAU) initiated a mission
to conduct an outreach program
especially intended for Grade 1
Learners. Out of all the schools in
the District of Mayantoc, they have
chosen Nambalan Integrated School
(Nambalan IS) located at Nambalan,
Mayantoc, Tarlac. A remote school
with a total enrollment this school year
397 students. 279 in Elementary and
118 in Secondary. Meanwhile, the class
of Grade 1 has 39 pupils, 28 male and
11 female.
On the second week of June
when a student representative from
TAU coordinated to Nambalan IS.
Addressing to the School Head, Sir
Christian B. Felipe and the Officer-in-
Charge in Elementary Department,
also Grade 1 Adviser, Ma’am
Catherine D. Sy to finally asked
permission to conduct an outreach
NEWS
Assessment (EGRA),was created to
provide a reliable and valid measure
of skills that contribute to the reading
acquisition.
Last June 15, 2022, Mayantoc
Ditrict is one of the luckiest chosen
District in Region III because the
Regional EGRA Team Evaluators
headed by Dr. Mariean Ligsay-EPSVr
in Filipino Primals MTV-MLE , Dr.
Rose Ibarra-ESPVr in ECE, and our
EPSVr in Filipino, Dr. Allan Manalo
program for Nambalan IS Grade 1
Learners. Wherein, the school along
with the respective individuals involved
delightedly agreed.
On June 13, the CBM Student
Council from TAU arrived at around
2:00pm and supervised their outreach
program with their theme: “Turning
Passion into Mission” at Nambalan
Integrated School’s Covered Court
for Grade 1 Learners. First, they
warmed-up the pupils by playing
different Parlor Games, beginning
with Trip to Jerusalem with a twist. In
which, instead of chairs, the Student
Council will form a circle and each
pupil will choose a member of the
Student Council to go close with, to
SEPTEMBER 2021-JULY 2022
visited four (4) schools namely
Mayantoc Central Elementary School,
San Jose Elementary School, Maniniog
Elementary School and San Bartolome
Elementary School.
EGRA Evaluators give
technical assistance about the different
reading strategies of the teachers on
how they will teach young learners this
new normal education because of their
learning gaps cause by the pandemic.
They also give conduct reading
assessment on those chosen pupils in
the schools that they visited.
JOSH ADDISON R. ANTONIO
SAN BARTOLOME ES
save a spot. Anyone who misses a spot
will be eliminated. They continued
the excitement with a game of Stop
Dance and finally, Hep Hep Hooray!
After the exhausting yet joyful parlor
games, the cheerful pupils were fed
by the Student Council as the second
part of their outreach program.
Learners enjoyed every game and
were full, not only by the foods
given but also by the fun brought
by playing Parlor Games. Lastly,
the Gift Giving of the CBM’s
Student Council to the Grade 1
pupils leaving smiles plastered on
their tiny faces as they received
pad of papers, pencils, and a few
sweets and snacks.
The successful outreach
program established a good
relationship between two different
schools with the same goal, to make
learners their priority. Hence, this
event does not only show a student
helping another student but also a
school helping another school a sight
of unity and compassion.
ASHLEY JANE COLON
NAMBALAN IS
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5 OPINION SEPTEMBER 2021-JULY 2022

EDITORIAL

COVID 19
Vaccination
Covid 19 has brought a big
problem in our country. Schools were
closed for almost two years. It has
been the sole reason for the difficulty
of the country, for the people’s work
and for the children’s learning.

Learners struggled on their

academic performance because they
were not allowed to go to school.
Until such time that anti-covid
vaccine was created. Many people
were excited to be vaccinated but
others were not because they think
that it will cause more harm to their
health. For a couple of months that posted that 70.76 percent or 64 million
the vaccine was made possible to cure Filipinos of the targeted population
the sickness in other countries, the had been vaccinated. And now not
Department of Education (DOH) only adults were vaccinated but also
The Official Pupil Publication of Mayantoc District
EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF
Editor-in-Chief: ZILDJAN ANDREI M.BACNIS
Associate Editors-in-Chief: SOPHIA ERICA F. PEDROCHE
CYRHEX DEYM M. LAGUNERO
News Writers KARLENE SOPHIA N. DOMINGO
GIEYASHLLY A.PENTECOSTES
BRANDON B. BUMADILLA of the anti-covid vaccine. People are
JOSH ADDISON R.ANTONIO
THEA MAY B. GABRIEL
Feature Writers: QUEENCY F. FERRER that we see going to school, which is
ROSALIE JOY D. BINCO
PRINCE R-JHAY A.BISQUERRA
Sci-Tech Writers MARIA CHRISTINE MAE SUBIATE the teacher facilitating the teaching-
AIRA JHAYN P. SABADO
JAHAZIEL MICAH C.OCAMPO
CHELZEA AYYESHA R. LIDCHONG
TERESE MARI I. LABONITE
Sports Writers: DAVE D. MANUEL
NAZ LAWRENCE L. PLACIDO
GHIAN LEE R. DELA CRUZ
Photojournalist: SYRISH NICOLE P.CALIWAG
Cartoonist: HERSHEF CLAUDIE N. SANCHEZ
Rufina R. Salcedo
District Paper Adviser
Rochelle I. Labonite
Critic
Dr.Tessie F.Manuel
District Supervisor
children not less than 5 years old.
Parents already allowed them to
keep them safe and to fight the virus.
Because of the vaccination held in our
country, people already go back to
their work to earn for their living and
pupils were allowed to go to school for
the limited face-to-face classes. Almost
all of the learners going to school got
their covid vaccines and for the adults
is the booster shot.
We can now see the advantage
smoothly returning to the lives they
used to do and especially the learners
more fun for them. Pupils can learn
more when they are in school with
learning process.
Don’t refuse to get the
vaccine for it will help us to overcome
this Global pandemic. We don’t
know when the pandemic will last
because people now are going to
crowded areas and we are not sure if
the people that we are mingling with
are safe or not. We need to work
together and always follow the health
protocols for us to return to our
normal life. WE are always the key to
fight and to overcome this pandemic.
6 OPINION VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
SEPTEMBER 2021-JULY 2022

Graduation Rites: In-person or Virtual?

CYRHEX DEYM M. LAGUNERO
Carabaoan-Caocaoayan ES
SOFIA ERICA F. PEDROCHE
Grade 6 , Pitombayog ES
Considering how relatively safe we have become and the pace we have taken against Commencement Exercise is an annual
the COVID-19 pandemic, in person graduation ceremonies in basic education can now resume event at the end of every school year by all
as mandated in the Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No.043 s. 2022 otherwise public and private institutions mandated by the
known as the Conduct of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of-School Year Rites for Department of Education (DepEd). The reason
School Year 2021-2022 in Light of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. why it is done is to acknowledge the students
If the downward trend of COVID-19 cases in our country continues; the situation who have successfully met all the requirements
now is far better compared to the past two years; and the school’s location is now in Alert Level and give honor to the academic achievements
1 or 2, then why not? of students by the school. It is the time where
Its graduation time again - a time for the diligent students with academic excellence parents and children pay off all their sacrifices for
award to receive the very sweet fruit of their labor and a time for the graduates to march on long years of waiting for them to reap the harvest.
stage and receive their certificates. During that special day, graduates will be wearing their best COVID-19 pandemic has been experienced
smiles accompanied with the honor they have that finally, they will be able to attend in person all over the country for more than two years
graduation; audiences will be proud watching of them personally and not just virtually; they will which started in the year 2019. Thus, the
be marching on stage not in front of their televisions or smart phones; and they will personally graduation rites in all schools were stopped for 2
receive their certificates and not just their pictures and names flashed on the screen. years since then. Now, this year many questions
Indeed a very special occasion for every student. But graduation ceremonies aren’t have been raised whether it is a face-to-face or
just for the students who have succeeded; it is also for their parents for their diligence and a virtual graduation? Who are only allowed to
enthusiasm in sending their child to school. Try to imagine their 7 years of sacrifices and hard conduct the face-to-face? Are the parents willing
work just to send their child to elementary school? It is undeniably a great endeavour for their to participate? Are the students safe?
parents who were able to fulfil their responsibilities to their children. They even deserve a red According to the Section 1 of the General
carpet for this achievement! Guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force
Moreover, are there any parents who don't want to see their son or daughter marching (IATF) stated that all national government
on stage? Probably, none, not even a single person. Hence, to see their son or daughter march on agencies and instrumentalities, as well as private
stage after all the sacrifices they have been made is a priceless moment that they will treasure for sector establishments, shall adopt measures to
the rest of their lives. strictly implement and enforce the minimum
Graduations are also the time when students gather together for the last time. They are public health standards set by the Department
somewhat happy and on the other hand, sad. They are happy because they have finished another of Health (DOH) and other standards set
chapter in their lives full of challenges and inspirations; sad because they will be leaving the fold by relevant government agencies. With this
of their Alma Mater who sheltered them for seven long years for most of them. They will also be resolution, no schools shall make their own
parting ways with some sweet wishes to their classmates and friends. policies unless ordered by the IATF.
Let us admit the fact that this very special occasion has been denied to all students as According to the latest update of the
well as their parents for the past two years because of a pandemic. If you are one of the graduates DepEd, in-person graduation rites are allowed
this 2022, you are luckiest of them all. Since the graduates of 2020 and 2021 have just attended in the areas under Alert Level 1 and 2. “ With
their graduation ceremonies virtually, you are lucky this end of school year for you will now the continuous downward trend of COVID-19
attend the very first in-person graduation post-pandemic situations cases and easing of restrictions, we are allowing
Without any doubt, let us have this face-to-face graduation again. Needless to say, the conduct of limited face-to-face and virtual
we must follow health protocols set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for doing so is graduation, depending on the alert level status in
everyone’s responsibility and creates a caring environment where we are all doing our part each region,” said Education Secretary Leonor
to help keep our community healthy and away from COVID-19. After all, hold face-to-face Briones in a statement.
graduation with caution. Education Assistant Secretary Alma Ruby
Torio said that only “ completers, their parents
SARAH DUTERTE as the "If that would be for the welfare of the deped or guardians, teachers, school officials, and
guests” should be present during the EOSY rites
New DepEd Secretary personnels, specially teachers, this is so amazing and timely.
This will improve the life of the true heroes (the Teachers) to ensure the protection and safety of everyone”.
who sacrificed much for future of the young Generations. I
In addition, The DepEd said for schools
will support the VP plans. Go po tayo. Para sa bata para sa
bayan" in Alert Level 3, 4 and 5, it will still only allow
- Dr. Lemwel Lagunero (School Head of GES) virtual End of School Year (EOSY) Rites. Schools
may broadcast live the virtual EOSY ceremonies
Presumptive Vice President Sarah Duterte, who through their social media platforms.
was announced as our next DepEd Secretary, has vowed
to look after teachers' welfare when she takes office in July
Wearing facemasks, social distancing and
of this year, therefore in my opinion, she has a lot to offer. no handshake will also be observed during the
Her simple yet inspirational comment can have a striking implementation of in-person graduation to avoid
effect on performance and successes because teachers are spreading of virus to everyone.
expected to do their best work when they are inspired and
Is your place under Alert Level 1 or 2?
Source: https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/24/the- well motivated.
- Dr. Desiree L. Bermudez (School Head of MMES) Expect the face-to-face- graduation rites!
marcos-cabinet-sara-duterte-deped-secretary/
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A FARMER'S ASPIRATION
Indeed, to live in the Philippines means
to live in constant danger and uncertainty.
But there is one sector that bears the
impact of these crises the most. Considered the
backbone of our society, the agriculture sector
responds to our public health needs by ensuring
food security for every Filipino. Yet despite their
crucial role, Filipino farmers remain among the
poorest and most disadvantaged groups in our
society. The high level of poverty makes them
highly at risk for the effects of these crises.
Some of our dear farmers express that
they do not want to see their children following in
their footsteps, because they do not want them to
suffer the same fate. They would rather see their
children earning a college education degree and
seeking higher paying occupations, as farming is
not compensable enough.
THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. - Robert
Frost
Teachers have vowed to serve the
youth no matter how difficult it may be. They
sacrifice their time with their family just to
do all the tasks assigned to them. But to say
that they willingly do these things is too much.
Teachers are also humans. They have some
sort of grudge and reservation. After all, who
would choose sufferings from comfort. I bet
only Jesus will choose the former from the
latter. Yet, He wept the night before His death
asking God to take the cup of suffering from
Him.
If teachers are the ones to choose
their own work stations, everyone will
probably choose the school nearest to them.
Many will also choose to be in schools situated
in the hearts of the city, the most accessible
ones. Only few, if none, will volunteer to work
in remote schools. It’s not that teachers are
traitors to their vow to serve, but who among
us would really put himself in danger if there
is a safer way possible?
I took the one less traveled by…
But it does not mean that teachers,
even when it is against their will, will not
Feature
Our hardworking farmers have always
been complaining about the lack of adequate
support from the government, leading them to
think that it is only the big capitalists that benefit
from the current system. If this continues, sadly,
accept the challenge. As a matter of fact, 10
brave teachers from the Mayantoc District
are currently defying the gravity of fear,
loneliness, and danger just to serve the hopes
of the fatherland, the youths, studying at
Labney Integrated School by teaching them
the necessary skills, knowledge, and values in
life.
To say that these teachers are
in battle with death every time they report
in school is not an overstatement. They
are literally climbing a steep mountain and
crossing a vast river just to be in their work
station. At any moment, they could fall in the
cliff or be drowned in the river. Still, they do
not give up. They continue fulfilling their work
not just for the salary, but probably for the
SEPTEMBER 2021-JULY 2022
there will be more workers in agriculture that
will develop feelings of resentment toward the
government.
Despite these struggles, many farmers
remain optimistic about the agricultural industry
in our country. Agriculture will always remain an
important sector, vital in combating a lot of issues
confronting society. Support is greatly needed by
agricultural workers and reforms are done.
Sure enough, crises put farmers in
difficult and challenging situations. But it is
not these crises that necessarily put them at
a disadvantage. It is the social and economic
barriers, not the crises that make it difficult for
them to adapt and be resilient.
So, as long as these structural barriers are
dismantled, the common Filipino farmer will
continue to suffer.
ROSALIE JOY D. BINCO
Ambalingit-Baybayaoas ES
ANGEL MAE CANDELARIO
Labney IS
satisfaction they get every time they see the
smiles of children whose hope to reach their
dreams in life is once again ignited with their
presence.
And that has made all the difference.
These 10 teachers of LIS might not
have wished nor chosen to be in their current
work station, but this doesn’t affect their
dedication. They might be in a harder situation
now as compared to those teachers in central
schools, but their extraordinary experiences
in Labney will give them the comfort that the
challenges that awaits them in their teaching
career are no means greater than those that
they had already experienced- and that made
all the difference.
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Five days in a week, I love going
to a place where there is a fresh air to
breathe in; located in midst of the green
fields; nearby the vast of mountains; away
from the noise of vehicles and even loud
chit-chats of community people; a place
where I can feel the bright and welcoming
atmosphere; a place where I feel being
accepted and loved aside from my family;
and a place where I can start fulfilling my
dreams – it is my school.
My school, Carabaoan-
Caocaoayan Elementary School, is located
at Brgy. Carabaoan, Mayantoc, Tarlac. A
barrio which is 3.4 kilometers away from
the town of Mayantoc and where you
can overlook a vast area of mountains.
It has a total area of 1456 square meters
where there are eight buildings; three of
these were used as classrooms, two stages
for school activities, a Home Economics
Building, a principal’s office and a newly-
built covered court. And of course, it is
surrounded with a newly-painted perimeter
fence; an entrance gate and a pergola as you
enter the school premises. There are nine
efficient, effective and competent teachers
namely, Mae Blessile A. Sagun, Myline O.
Candelario, Elizabeth I. Bautista, Generose
C. Pobre, Hilda P. Candelario, Maricris
O. Subiate, Monica V. Lime, Myrna C.
Candelario and Deborah D. Candelario
who is a newly hired teacher. The school is
headed by an empowered and dedicated
school principal Dr. Salvador M. Cansino.
While walking towards my
classroom, I am astonished with the
magnificent bright colors of Yellow Bell,
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A HOME AWAY
FROM HOME
QUEENCY F. FERRER
Carabaoan-Caocaoayan ES
Bougainvilla of different varieties, Santan
and verdant leaves of different ornamental
plants. I feel their warm welcome, such
that they are happy to see me again this
morning. I can also hear the heavy laughs
and giggles of some other pupils as they are
sharing their own small talks. By looking
around, the school surroundings are clean
and tidy. With these, I can feel the good
vibes that boost my eagerness to enter my
classroom for another day that will be so
exciting.
As I entered our classroom,
I could see some of my friends and
classmates were already seated while some
of them were still doing their assigned
tasks. I then dropped my bag, grabbed the
broom and swept the floor. Yes, we were
assigned different areas to clean in our
school. We do it everyday responsibly. We
can do it without the supervision of our
teacher-adviser. How did we do that? We
do it as we are cleaning and caring for our
own home.
Our classrooms are all clean,
well-lighted, and well-ventilated, the walls
are posted with colorful and bright posters.
It encourages us more to read and learn
from it. The armchairs were arranged with
proper spacing as we are still in the post
pandemic situation. We also have a clean
comfort room and we regularly wash our
hands in the wash area. We have indoor
slippers to wear and we always sanitize our
hands. We always maintain cleanliness
in our classroom and in ourselves, for
doing so is everyone’s responsibility and
creates a caring environment to help keep
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our classroom healthy and away from
COVID-19.
When it was time, all pupils were
already in their classrooms. You cannot see
any pupil outside who is roaming around
because each of us were already seated
properly, listening attentively and actively
participating in our learning activities
provided by our teachers. If you try to go
outside the room, all you can hear are the
voices of the teachers who are teaching
thoroughly inside their classrooms and also
voices of pupils who are actively reading,
reciting and participating all through.
Inside our classroom, I can feel
the love and care by our teachers. They
give their love and care to us like we are
their own children. In that way, we are
comfortable enough to communicate
with them and to share ideas during
discussions. I also love listening to their
pieces of advice. I can feel that they truly
want our lives to be directed in the right
path. I can feel the true love of a mother to
her children. Thus, we consider them as
second mothers.
Truly, a school is a comfortable
place that has always been loved to go by
all children like me who always wanted to
learn. It is a place where the young minds
are being molded and where achieving
our goals in life begins. Thus, I believe that
creating a motivating and safe learning
environment is a very important aspect.
With all of these, I always wanted to go to
school – my home away from home.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF
LIMITED FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES IN MAPES
The Department of Education
(DepEd) in its continuous efforts to uphold
its commitment to learning continuity amid
the Covid-19 pandemic, advocates for the
progressive expansion of the Face to Face
Classes across the country. The Division
of Tarlac Province issued the School Safety
Assessment Tool (SSAT| to prepare the
schools for the safe, effective, and efficient
conduct of the face to face learning modality.
Mapandan Elementary School with the
strong support from the Local Government
Unit (LGU), the whole community of
Mapandan, parents,guardians and all other
stakeholders showed camaraderie. These
endless efforts were strengthened based on
the result of the survey. The majority of
parents/guardians of elementary learners
preferred face-face learning as learning
modality for their children.
The school underwent district
validation to ensure the readiness of the
school in the progressive expansion of face
-to-face classes in the whole Division of
Tarlac Province. Through the leadership
and guidance of the Public Schools District
Supervisor Dr. Tessie F. Manuel, the
school was recommended for the Division
Validation. Last March 01, 2022, the school
was approved by the Division validators
and recommended to re-open face-to-
face classes. As described by Sir Paulino
D. De Pano, Schools Division CID -Chief
,Mapandan Elementary School Teaching
Staff was the “fearless, bravest and the only
school in Mayantoc District” who accepted
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the big challenge. Those words were in the
superlative degree, the extreme qualities
that made Mapandan Elementary School
incomparable.
March 07, 2022 was the day for
MAPANDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
the first public school in Mayantoc
that implemented Limited Face to Face
Instruction. First Monday of March, the
pupils were early because of the excitement
they felt, the eagerness to learn the lessons
and finally meet their teachers and classmates.
After all the long preparations from the
school safety operations to the teaching and
learning process as well as the protection and
well-being of both teachers and learners. At
last, after almost two years, the empty chairs
and silent rooms turned into a place where
learning takes place. Parents and learners
were happy when they heard the good news.
They immediately went to supermarkets to
buy school uniform and school supplies
This big good news spread shortly
in the community and then it became one
of the main topics in the whole town of
Mayantoc. It was the best feeling for teachers
to hear sweet words from the Assistant
Schools Division Superintendent Madam
Maria Celina Vega. The school was described
as “nice and complete” for she saw the
school’s readiness and how efficient the
teachers are through the leadership of the
school head Madam Arlene Arellano- Dela
Merced. This success will not be achieved
without the strong support from the
municipality of Mayantoc headed by Mayor
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Julie P. Icmat and Barangay Officials
headed by Barangay Captain Oscar
Garma Sr. To the internal and external
stakeholders who have good hearts
that shared their blessings, the efforts
of parents,PTA officers and other
groups who gave their time during the
preparations of the school. .
Last March 10, 2022 around
3 o’ clock in the afternoon, the
school showcased its’ milestone in
the preparation of the Limited Face-to
Face Classes and the implementation.
It was monitored by DepEd Region
III Regional Office Personnel headed
by Dr. MAY BATENGA ECLAR,
our Regional Director together with
DepEd Schools Division of Tarlac
Province headed by Schools Division
Superintendent Dr. RONALDO A.
POZON with our District Supervisor
Dr. TESSIE F. MANUEL and school
administrators of Mayantoc.
Regional Director May B.
Eclar enthusiastically visited each classroom.
The pupils showed a gesture of “Ang
Magalang, Bow” which symbolized the
sincerity and warmth greeting to the well-
respected DepEd Officials. Dr. Eclar was very
happy when she saw that most of the pupils
were learning the lesson. She even talked to
the learners and asked them about how they
feel about returning to school after two years.
The pupils’ happy faces reflected on their
eyes even though they wore face masks. The
Kindergarten learners were so active during
the lesson and this caused Dr. May Eclar ,
refuse to enter the room. She does not want
to disturb the momentum of the learners.
The Regional Director really observed the
learning losses and gaps of the learners. These
observations were some of the problems and
challenges during the first implementation
of the limited face-face classes.And she
suggested ways to help both learners and
teachers in this transition period.
This is only the start of the new
beginning in the lives of the learners even
in this new normal. It is a learning recovery
period for the learners after almost two years
of distance learning. A strong home and
school partnership should be implemented
so that everything will fall into place. Parent-
teacher tandem for the learner’s progress
is the best. Learners will then rise and shine,
and make their dreams turn into reality.
PRINCE R-JHAY A. BISQUERRA
Grade 5
Mapandan Elementary School
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MES teachers,
partners in planting
1000 trees
CHELZEA AYYESHA R. LIDCHONG
Mamonit Elementary School
Teachers of Mamonit Elementary School
in Mayantoc Tarlac plant 1000 Gmelina seedlings
on October 30, 2021 at Sitio Calao, San Jose,
Mayantoc, Tarlac as community service entitled
"Project MULA- Mula tayo nga kaykayo, Umdas
nga pasetayo, Lubong salakniban tayo, Addanto
pagimbagan tayo, proposed by Mrs. Genalyn Z.
Calipjo, Grade 5 teacher.
Mrs. Genalyn Z. Calipjo ,the proponent
said the activity is the first part of her continuing
project to raise awareness of barangay people
including the indigenous people on the importance
of planting and saving trees.
The principal Dr. Anthony P. Velicaria, teachers of
Mamonit Elementary School, Barangay officials of
San Jose headed by Brgy. Captain Danny Florante
M. Dela Cruz and the Katutubong Aeta Community
headed by Chieftain Marites Ocampo who now
resides at Sitio Calao joined in the implementation
of the tree planting.
Family Health in
Times of Pandemic
Covid-19 has drastically
affected family life. Families are now
spending more time together at home
due to school closures, work from
home alternatives, physical distancing,
and limited face-to-face.
Parents even take on the new
role of teachers, while still managing
the household and retaining their
work and career. One of their most
important reponsiblities now is
providing healthy food for their
children.
Nutrition is important in
any season but more so during the
covid-19 pandemic because food not
only gives us energy, it can also make
our immune systems stronger so we
can fight viruses. Even the atmosphere
at home might be brightened by
healthy food intake.
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Sitio Calao, San Jose, Mayantoc, Tarlac
plays a great part in my childhood life, said Mrs.
Calipjo. This is the place where her family spent
most of their weekends when she was still a child
because she was a former resident of Barangay San
Jose, Mayantoc, Tarlac. This was the place where
they learned to plant vegetables, rice and trees
because it is where their land is situated. Likewise,
she finished her basic education from San Jose
Elementary School, and also served as a teacher in
the said school for several years.
The said place is now an ecotourism and
a protected area. Before the offset of the pandemic,
many local tourists go to this area because of the
scenic view and beautiful falls.
Today, the government and non-
government agencies go to Sitio Calao to deliver
services and assistance to the indigenous people,
specifically the Katutubong Aeta, who now reside in
Make healthy eating a priority
in our homes. Make the atmosphere in
the food zonehealthy. The food that is
readily accessible and available is what
the kids eat. Take up the challenge
by filling up on the right foods. Make
nutritious foods a grab-and-go option.
Adding fresh fruits, nuts, bread, milk,
and natural juices can help you achieve
this. Put them in see-through storage
containers and on display in the
cabinets and freezers. People usually
eat with their eyes first. So they get and
eat what they see.
Make eating at home a positive
experience. COVID-19 outbreak
provides familes opportunities of
spending more time at home and share
meals together. Increased time at home
also opens chances to involve family
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the area.
This group of Katutubong Aeta is known to be
Kaingeros, who cut down trees in the mountains
and burn them to turn the area into a garden. They
were doing this because this is there source of
living. They have little knowledge on the importance
of trees and the benefits they give to the
ecosystem.
This is the reason why she conducted
a tree planting project entitled, “PROJECT MULA
(Mulatayo nga kaykayo, Umdas a paset tayo,
Lubong salakniban tayo , Addanto pagimbagantayo.)”
to raise awareness of the barangay people,
including the indigenous people of Sitio Calao,
San Jose, Mayantoc, Tarlac, on the importance of
planting and saving trees, to encourage people
to plant more trees, to bring people together for
educational purposes, and to inspire them to take
pride in being a part of the community.
members in acquiring important life
skills like cooking healthy foods and
practicing food safety. Family meals
should be joyous, healthful and looked
forward to occasions.
Drink enough water and stay
hydrated all day. Keeping hydrated
has indirect benefits in the fight
against COVID-19. Increasing water
intake regulates body processes more
efficiently which is important to boost
the immune system. Take 8-12 glasses
of water every day will help keep the
doctor away. For twist, flavor your
water with fresh fruits and vegetables
from the garden by splashing slices of
lemon and cucumber. Stay healthy
together this new normal.
TERESE MARI I. LABONITE
Grade 5-SSES/
Mayantoc Central ES
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Fight for Quality Education amidst Pandemic
It was April 1, 2022 when
Carabaoan Caocaoayan Elementary
School, undergone evaluation headed by
the Division Chief Education Supervisor,
Dr. Paulino D. Depano, together with
the District Supervisor of Mayantoc, Dr.
Tessie F. Manuel, and Division nurse Ms.
Bettina Olga Manuel, for the preparedness
of the school for its participation in the
implementation of the limited face to face
classes.
Our school passed the evaluation
and started its implementation of the
limited face to face on April 4, 2022
as a result of the collaborative efforts
in disseminating information and
preparations for the school safety health
protocols.
Based from the guidelines issued
by World Health Organization (WHO),
the best way to prevent and slow down
transmission of the COVID – 19, an
acute respiratory illness in human caused
by a coronavirus, is to be well informed
Monthly Health
Inspection: Ensuring
Learners & School
Personnel’s Health
and Safety
The Department of Education, Tarlac
Province in partnership with the Department of
Health, conducted monthly health inspections
to learners and school personnel of Mayantoc
District who are attending face-to-face classes
to ensure their safety and healthy well-being
especially at this time of pandemic.
Miss Betina Olga Manuel, our
District Nurse said that “it is important to
conduct Health Inspection and visit every
school in Mayantoc District to assess the health
of every learners, “ like checking their nails,
ears, eyes, scalp, their weight and height, if
they are healthy, properly maintained, and
taken good care. She gave advice and tips to
learners on how to take good care of their
body, because healthy pupils are more likely
to attend school and are better able to focus in
class, which ultimately leads to higher classroom
achievement. She also conducted an orientation
on the Health protocols and awareness about
Covid-19 in order for the pupils to be always
well-informed.
Not only the learners benefited
from her visit, she also took the blood pressure
of the school personnel. A blood pressure
measurement is often included as part of a
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about the disease and how the virus Health oh his interview last September 27,
spreads, protecting ourselves and others 2022 on a Press Release that vaccination
from infection by staying at least one (1) provides additional protection for the
meter apart from others, wearing a properly teacher and pupils, so with the data
fitted mask, and washing our hands or reported by our School Health Leader,
using an alcohol-based rub frequently and from the total enrollment of 158 from
get vaccinated when it’s our turn and Kinder to Grade 6, 55% of the pupils and
following local guidance. 100% of teaching personnel have already
Few days before the said event, vaccinated.
our school Principal Dr. Salvador M. Our DepEd Secretary Dr. Leonor
Cansino and teaching staff called for a Magtolis, once said in her interview that
General PTA meeting to inform parents, Department of Education have crafted
barangay Officials and school benefactors a contingency plan with the help of
to orient them about the preparations and Department of Health, Local Government
guidelines for the implementation of the Unit, school management, teachers and
limited face to face classes. families for ensuring that all minimum
School benefactors, parents and public health standards are observed and
barangay officials have extended their full possible COVID-19 cases are detected
support by donating health essentials such early through regular symptoms screening
facemask, alcohol, hand washing soap, and reporting for the safe learning of the
disinfecting solutions to ensure the safety of children during this pandemic.
each pupils and teachers in school.
It was also emphasized by Sec. MARIA CRISTINE MAE SUBIATE
Francisco T. Duque of Department of Carabaoan-Caocaoyan E/S
regular check up. It is also vital to check the
blood pressure of school personnel, especially
the teachers who are teaching the pupils,
because if they have a high blood pressure
(hypertension) or low blood pressure(
hypotension) they cannot do their tasks well.
This means that it affects their performance in
school. This will give the teachers the idea on
how to take proper medication.
Dr. Jo Carbonel, our district dentist,
also has a scheduled monthly check up to
learners, recently she gave fluoride to grades
1-6 pupils. As Dr. Carbonel said, “ it is very
important to take good care of our teeth,
because our teeth have such an important role
to play in our lives.” They help us chew and
digest food, they help us to talk and speak
clearly and they also give our face its shape.
According to Dr. Taylor Norris,
best ways to take good care of our teeth is by
fluoride supports healthy tooth enamel and
brushing them three times daily, maintaining a
fights the bacteria that harm teeth and gums.
low-in-sugar diet and regular visits to our dental
Tooth enamel is the outer protective layer of
professional, we can help reduce the risk of such
each tooth. Fluoride is especially helpful if you
diseases like dental decay and gum diseases-
are at risk of developing dental caries or cavities.
both of which can result in tooth loss.
Cavities occur when bacteria build up on teeth
It is important that we are physically
and gums and form a sticky layer of plaque.
healthy. We can’t do our activities in school
Plaque produces an acid that destroys teeth and
if we do not feel well. Being healthy makes
gum tissue. If the place breaks down the enamel
you feel good and allows you to perform
layer, bacteria can infect and harm the nerve
more effectively. We can maintain our health
and blood at the core of the tooth.
by taking care of ourselves and following the
According to research, the number
doctors and nurses’ advice.
of teeth we have is strongly linked to how long
we live. Those with 20 teeth or more at the age
of 70 had a considerably higher chance of living AIRA JHAYN P. SABADO
longer than those with less than 20 teeth. Grade 6-SSES
Aside from the fluoride, one of the Mayantoc Central E/S
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VIRTUAL READING SHOWDOWN:
DEVELOPING LOVE FOR READING AMIDST THE PANDEMIC
The Covid-19 pandemic greatly
opened our eyes to a lot of things, not
the least of which is how crucial it is to
continue to be involved in our children's
education. But what does that really mean?
With the recent happenings and
challenges in the society, Learning Amidst
the Covid-19 Pandemic has become
the mantra of every learning institution.
Exploring how schools can use technology
has been the norm to help everyone stay
connected, especially the learners, as they
navigate this new
world.
At Google
Meet, educators
could connect with
one another from
across the country
who are using virtual
platforms in their
classrooms to help
prepare students for
the challenges they'll
face in the world.
T h e projects together or
Covid-19 pandemic
has devastated many
people, especially
in the Philippines.
The first year after
the pandemic hit, schools were closed for
months, and children weren't allowed
to go out much. Many schools still had
to keep their learners busy with reading
challenges during this period.
As the COVID-19 pandemic
continues to impact our world, many
families have been forced to make tough
decisions about their children's education.
But one elementary school has found a
way to keep the learning going despite the
crisis: through virtual storytelling.
Pedro L. Quines Elementary
School (PLQES) of Mayantoc District
hosted a "Reading Showdown" event on
Thursday, December 2nd, in the school
year 2021-2022. The program featured all
the learners from Kindergarten to Grade 6,
who showcased their reading abilities with
their favorite books and literary pieces.
Teachers and pupils shared
their ideas for using Google Meet to bring
virtual storytelling to their class homes in a
fun and engaging way.
The Google Meet platform
allowed teachers to create a virtual arena
where pupils read books and other
literary pieces together and learn about
the world through an interactive learning
environment. Teachers utilized this virtual
tool to help students improve their reading
skills amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual storytelling is a fantastic
tool for teachers, parents, and kids to use
during the reading month. It's a way to get
the whole community involved in reading
and discussing books, poems, short stories,
and riddles. The virtual storytelling allowed
the learners to read books and poems out
loud virtually in front of their peers and
participate in interactive activities that
encouraged them to develop their love
for reading. This is an innovative way for
kids to learn about all kinds of literature,
including poetry and short stories.
PLQES's teachers shared the
same sentiment: "Like many others,
we’ve been struggling to find the right
way to help our pupils learn and grow. We
were encouraged that we should try to use
technology in our classrooms as much as
possible—that it would be the best way
for us to reach our students. But now, as
we enter into the COVID-19 pandemic
and face a new reality of limited resources
and resources, We have begun to wonder
if this is what's best for our students. We
think we can do better than just turning
to technology when we need help with
learning. Instead, let's look at ways we can
use technology in our classrooms without
relying on it as our only education option.
This means giving learners opportunities
to learn outside of school hours as well
as during them—
and allowing
those learning
opportunities to be
available through
both virtual platforms
(like Google Meet)
and physical ones
(like libraries). It
also means making
sure that all teachers
have access to the
same tools so they
can collaborate on
with other educators
who may have access
to different types of
technology that they
don't yet have access
to."
The Reading Showdown became
a big success through the dynamic and
brilliant leadership of the school principal,
Dr. Marjorie P. Pobre, as well as the
supportive and collaborative parents
and guardians of PLQES learners. The
proponents of the Reading Showdown,
namely Ana Katrina Molina and Imelda
Pobre, as the School English and Filipino
leaders, were very much motivated to
sustain the program for the succeeding
school years to promote and ignite
the learners' genuine love for reading
continuously.
JAHAZIEL MICAH C. OCAMPO
PEDRO L. QUINES ES
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JULY 2022

MCES Young Lady Athletes, Ready to Smash in the New Normal

Mayantoc Central Elementary Today, the pandemic is no longer a movement. His desire to knock the
School is currently preparing for the hindrance and everything is gradually teammate off the court gives him the joy to
upcoming School Year 2022-2023 Athletic returning to normal. It also started having further improve his moves.
Meet. The school is often able to send athletes limited face to face classes at other schools The two are currently being trained at the
to various sports. Aside from the skill of including Mayantoc Central Elementary school whenever they have free time and with
playing baseball, Mayantoc Central is also School where Efrain and Danica studied. the help of their trainer Angelo G. Corpuz.
known for the skill of female athletes who use Coach Garcia once again found a new trainee They further improve their skill especially
a racket and shuttlecock which we can say is with the help of his assistant coach Ma’am in the combination of strokes in the game
one of their proudest sports. This is the game Jenifer Portin. They are thoroughly training of badminton. The combined knowledge
of badminton. new female badminton (Double) teammates of the two players will lead them to success
If we remember, Mayantoc Central Jean Antonette F. Portin and Scherlean according to their trainer. The support
Elementary School Female Badminton Rowen A. Garcia, both in fifth grade in the and trust of their principal, Dr. Susan B.
Players (Double) Ephrain Joy J. Ibarra and said school. Pagaduan (Principal III) that they will be able
Danica Mae D. Pablo knocked down the If we get to know the new players to take home the gold medallion when the
talented players in various schools in Tarlac of Mayantoc Central, it is no wonder that Games are held next school year. "They are
Province during the last
Provincial Athletic Meet
2019 which held at Tarlac
Recreational Park, San
Jose, Tarlac. The said
games were attended by
best and talented athletes
who will represent their
district.
Because of their prowess
in the field of badminton,
players Ephrain Joy J.
Ibarra and Danica Mae
D. Pablo took home Gold
Medals in badminton
and they will represent
the Province of Tarlac in
the upcoming Palarong
Pambansa to be held in
Iba, Zambales last 2020.
But in an unexpected turn
of events, during the time
of their training in Paniqui,
Tarlac, COVID-19 came
which caused them to
temporarily suspend all
activities nationwide, including the Palarong they will be the new asset of the school. good and their teamwork is very good, they
Pambansa. Many Athletes are disappointed Jean Antonette F. Portin, since entering inherited it from their parents" said Ma'am
because there are only a few days to wait and Elementary has been trained by her mother Susan.
the Games are about to start. But because this Ma’am Jenifer F. Portin, former Badminton The two players persevered to win as well as
is a serious situation that could be harmful Coach at San Bartolome Elementary School, their coaches.” It will serve as a challenge
to the players, the Palarong Pambasan was Mayantoc, Tarlac, to play badminton. to the two of us not only as Coach of our
permanently canceled. Jean’s proficiency in the backhand and children, but as a mother who wants to
The game of Badminton is a combination jumping smash is one of the requirements do everything for them to win the next
of footwork, speed in movement, hitting the to be successful at playing badminton. Aside Games”, Coach Chona said. "If we train
shuttlecock onto the other team and most of from smashing the court, Jean also quickly the other players patiently then, we will teach
all the sharpness of the eye. These qualities learned to block the opponent. According to our children especially now that they will
can be seen in the two players according to Jean, “you can learn to block quickly, it just play," said Coach Portin. Right now, the two
MCES Badminton Coach Chona A. Garcia. takes time and perseverance”. coaches and players are doing everything
Coach Garcia carefully studied and trained On the other hand, Jean will be joined in the they can for someday. By the time there is a
his Athletes in every detail of the game of badminton game by Scherlean Rowen A. game, the two young ladies will be ready to
Badminton to ensure that they could take Garcia, the only daughter of Coach Chona Smash in the court in the new normal.
home the gold medal. Garcia. Playing badminton became a hobby NAZ LAWRENCE L. PLACIDO
Currently, Efrain and Danica are in high of Rowen and Coach Chona especially
school now. "They can be an asset to their during the time of the pandemic. Rowen Grade 6-SSES
school in the sport of badminton," said is well versed in the game of badminton Mayantoc CEntral Elementary
Coach Garcia. especially in its footwork and speed of School
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ISSUE 1
The future of sports is here,
and it is Esports!
Electronic Sports (ESports) is a rapidly growing
phenomenon that offers a new way of learning, playing, and
interacting with people worldwide and has taken the world by
storm.
ESports are booming. In fact, the Philippine team, SIBOL
Blacklist International, was triumphant in bagging the gold
medal in the recently concluded 31st Southeast Asian Games
in Hanoi, Vietnam, last May 2022.
Electronic Sports is a fun, fast-paced game that
can bring people together in new ways. The Philippines has
dominated ESports medals at international competitions in
recent years. Still, now we're seeing more and more students
taking up the challenge of learning how to play this exciting
new sport!
The esports industry is experiencing rapid
growth worldwide, and it's not hard to see why—it combines
education and communication in a way that was never
possible before. With the rise of mobile games like Mobile
Legends: Bang Bang as well as e-sports tournaments, a better
time to learn about how ESports works!
Mobile Legends, a game initially released in July
2016, has been dominating the world of esports for months
now. With a monthly average of 80 million players worldwide,
the game is one of the most popular mobile games in the
world. It's also become an international phenomenon: The
game has been featured on ESPN, NBC Sports, and other
major media outlets around the world.
Mobile Legends offers players an experience
unlike any other by combining the best elements of traditional
sports with elements of strategy and role-playing games.
Players can choose from hundreds of heroes to play as, each
with unique abilities and attacks. The gameplay involves a
How are Physical Activities in the New Normal?
The COVID-19 disease rapidly
spread throughout the world in 2020 and
was declared as a pandemic in the same
year. Lockdowns and social distancing
policies in response to the virus's rapid
spread were imposed by governments
worldwide. Many people have stayed in
their homes for their safety, and local
lockdowns and social distancing measures
have restricted movements. These resulted
in people's freedom of action being affected
and many other aspects of many human
lives, including the element of physical
health.
The World Health Organization
(WHO) defines physical activity as any
body movement that requires energy. The
WHO also states that physical activities
prevent communicable diseases and can
bring many benefits to the human body.
Exercising and maintaining physical
health can be critical, especially during the
COVID-19 pandemic, where restricted
movements affected some daily physical
activities such as jogging and walking.
Regular exercise might significantly
Sports
combination of real-time strategy and third-person action
combat; players must use tactics to win battles instead of
relying solely on their superior numbers or strategy alone.
The game's popularity stems from its unique
blend of traditional sports gameplay with RPG elements like
leveling up your character through wins and skill acquisition.
It helps create an immersive experience for casual players
who want an easy-to-play game where they can sit back and
relax and for competitive gamers who want to test their skills
against other players worldwide in real-time battles!
Mobile Legends has been praised by many as a
new way to learn higher-order thinking skills and innovation—
a way to get students excited about STEM subjects that they
might have considered intimidating before. The game's simple
reduce the risk of acute respiratory distress
syndrome that is mainly related to the
causes of death in COVID-19 patients (Yan
and Spaulding, 2020).
However, because of limited
movements around the house, gyms being
closed and minimal gym and exercise
equipment, it can be challenging for some
people to exercise appropriately in one's
households. In addition, work and schools
have converted to distance learning and
work from home, which can decrease
daily physical activity, such as walking or
commuting to the designated workplace.
Past research has shown that in the early
phases of lockdown, the participants had a
negative perspective and lack of motivation
for exercising (Kaur, H., Singh, T., Arya, Y.
K., & Mittal, S., 2020). Concerning that, a
journal shows that there's also a decrease in
physical activity levels as the result of social
distancing measures (Caputo and Reichert,
2020). These significantly reduced physical
activity and exercise levels during the early
months of the COVID-19 pandemic, which
were in the year 2020.
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JULY 2022
controls make it easy for anyone to pick up—even if they've
never played video games before! And because it's based on
real-world sports like basketball and football, it encourages
players to think about strategy and strategy within the
context of those sports.
Students who play this game are able to develop
skills like teamwork and communication through their
interaction with others online or offline. Students can also
learn how to balance individual goals with team goals as they
build their own strategies for winning matches against other
players around them.
Innovation is vital in ESports since it requires
students to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to
develop new ways to play games. This way, they are able to
learn how to communicate effectively with other players on
their team or even just in general communication skills as
well as teamwork skills.
ESports provide students with an opportunity
to learn about innovation, empathy for others, teamwork,
and communication skills that are increasingly needed for
success in today's workplace. They also help students build
confidence in themselves as individuals and leaders within
their communities by developing personal brands on social
media platforms like Twitch or YouTube channels where they
can showcase their talent in front of thousands of viewers at
once!
This is the future of sports: Students can
learn new skills and hone old ones. At the same time, they
compete internationally against other students from around
the world—all with virtual training tools, giving them access
to higher-order thinking skills and communication skills in
an environment where they can work together as teams to
achieve their goals.
DAVE D. MANUEL
Pedro L. Quines ES
While these researches were
conducted at the early stages of the
COVID-19 pandemic, many people have
already started adapting to the ‘new normal’
changes including exercising and being
physically active at home. In addition,
many people have been using virtual
health management like telehealth to
further improve physical health in isolation
(Bland, K. A., Bigaran, A., Campbell, K. L.,
Trevaskis, M., & Zopf, E. M., 2020). With
face-to-face classes, work setups, and lower
alert levels slowly getting implemented
nationally, it is helpful to know and explore
students and youth’s unique experiences of
adapting to the change and handling their
difficulties.
Lastly, their ways of alternative
exercising can contribute important
information to the existing knowledge of
physical activity and exercise.
GHIAN LEE R. DELA CRUZ
San Bartolome ES