Department of Education

Region I
Division Office of La Union
SAN JUAN DISTRICT

Narrative Report on Brigada Pagbasa

S. Y. 2022-2023

The Brigada Pagbasa (BP) as a form of Brigada Pagbasa is an

after-school reading program in response to Hamon: Bawat Bata
Bumabasa or All Brigada Eskwela implementers are encouraged to
conduct this partnership initiative for reading which serves as a
platform to synergize education-related endeavors that immediately
addresses literacy and numeracy learning gaps.

This reading advocacy serves as an avenue for all stakeholders

to contribute possible solutions to improve the country’s education
system, especially in equipping the learners with 21st century skills.
With the successful nationwide implementation last school year, the
Brigada Pagbasa shall continue with an aim to engage more education
partners and experts to intensify this after-school reading program.

There are activities undertaken during the implementation of the

Brigada Pagbasa. One of which is the construction of Reading Hub in
every school and a reading corner in every classroom. Alumni, parents
and stakeholders were likewise actively participated the program. At
the start of the Brigada Eskwela, this Brigada Pagbasa also started its
implementation. The school had its innovation to be able to
enthusiastically respond to its call by inviting people to join the
program. Pictures below will show its implementation.
 The Philippine National Police officers assigned to San Juan Police
Station visit during the Brigada Eskwela opening and was able to
conduct the Brigada Pagbasa as a part of the BE Implementaion.

Mrs. Cris Diane A. Cabanban while patiently helping a Kinder

learner to identify the different symbols during the conduct the
Brigada Pagbasa.
 The School TIC of Urbiztondo Elementary School, Mrs. Gernaline
F. Marzo invited learners from Grade 5 to read during the Brigada
Pagbasa Implementation.

Mrs. Rowena D. Balanon, Head Teacher 1 of Bacsayan

Elementary School, invited to the principal’s office some learners from
different grade levels for remedial reading.
 As part of the Brigada Pagbasa program, parents are encouraged
to take part in the reading program. Each grade level invited some of
their parents to read a short story for the learners. This was done
during their remedial reading session.

One of the Barangay Health Workers, Mrs. Karen Saranquin

helping a Grade 4 learner to read.
 Another way of encouraging learners to love to read is the
selection of Best Reader in every grade level.

Prepared by:

ROWENA D. BALANON
District Brigada Pagbasa Coordinator