Journal in Work Immersion

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Isabela
305942-TUMAUINI STAND-ALONE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela
10 DAYS JOURNEY AS AN IMMERSION TRAINEE IN BARANGAY

SAN MATEO
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for work immersion Academic track

leading to the strand of humanities and social sciences
Submitted by:
Jamaica L. Gazzingan
Student
Submitted to:
Ivy Breinely Vinarao Denna
Immersion Adviser
Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Barangay San Mateo
Ivy Breinely Vinarao Denna Jamaica L. Gazzingan

Work immersion Teacher Grade 12-Amethyst
S.Y 2023-2024

A Letter for the Readers
Dear Readers
Greetings of Peace!
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. As I find myself in the midst of
my work immersion trainee program in your vibrant barangay San Mateo, I am compelled to
put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to share the invaluable experiences I have gained
and to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of this enlightening
journey. Embarking on this journey, I was a bundle of nerves and excitement, eager to learn
and contribute to our community.
The barangay San Mateo, with its pulsating energy and diverse challenges, served as the
perfect classroom, offering lessons far beyond the confines of traditional education. Each day
has been a deep dive into understanding the grassroots of governance, community service,
and the profound impact of collective effort. This experience has sculpted my perspective,
teaching me the importance of empathy, leadership, and the power of small actions in
creating significant change. To the Barangay Captain and other members of the barangay,
thank you for your unwavering guidance and patience. Your wisdom and dedication to public
service have inspired me to pursue a path of purpose and passion. To the community
members, thank you for welcoming me with open arms and allowing me to be part of your
lives, even if just for a short while. The stories shared the laughter, and even the challenges
faced together have enriched my understanding of what it truly means to serve.
As I continue on this path, I carry with me not just the knowledge and skills acquired, but
also the profound sense of community and responsibility towards the greater good. Let this
letter serve as a testament to the transformative power of work immersion in a barangay
setting, and may it inspire future trainees to embrace this journey with an open heart and
mind. Thank you once again for this incredible opportunity. I look forward to the day I can
give back to the community that has given me so much.
Jamaica L. Gazzingan

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your support and
encouragement during my work immersion experience in Barangay San Mateo.
First, I would like to thank our Almighty God for giving me strength and guiding me
throughout my journey. He taught me how to deal with different kinds of people every day
and to make friends with them.
To my family, friends, and relatives, thank you for your unwavering support and
encouragement. Your words of wisdom and motivation kept me going on this journey.
To principal, Sr. Fabio M. Macalling Jr. thank you for supporting us, giving us this
opportunity, and allowing us to take part in this work immersion program.
To my teacher, Ma'am Ivy Breinely Pacunana Denna, thank you for guiding me throughout
the entire process and for being patient with me. Your feedback and lessons have greatly
helped me to improve my performance.
To the Barangay captain of San Mateo, Sir William Uy, thank you for being an excellent
mentor and for sharing your knowledge and expertise with me. I have learned so much from
you, and I will carry these lessons with me as I continue my journey.
To the employees of Barangay San Mateo, thank you for welcoming me into your workplace,
and for the trust and knowledge that I've gained in your office. I appreciate the time you took
to teach me the different processes and tasks involved in your work. I also enjoyed getting to
know each of you, and I will cherish the memories we made together.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FRONTPAGE.................................................................................................1
TITLE PAGE....................................................................................................2
LETTER TO THE READERS...............................................................................3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT....................................................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................6
Objective of Work Immersion.......................................................................7
Duration and Place of Training......................................................................8
THE TRAINING AREA......................................................................................9
History of the Training Area.......................................................................10
Vision and Mission......................................................................................11
Organizational Structure..........................................................................12-16
THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE...........................................................................17
Journal.........................................................................................................18
Observations and Insights...........................................................................19
Overall Reflection and Self-Approval............................................................20

APPENDICES....................................................................................................21
Resume of the Trainee...................................................................................22
Daily Time Record..........................................................................................23
Evaluation Sheet............................................................................................24

INTRODUCTION
Embarking on a journey as a work immersion trainee in Barangay offers a

unique blend of learning, community engagement, and professional growth. As
I step into this pivotal phase of my educational journey, this journal serves as a
canvas to document my experiences, reflections, and insights gained throughout
this immersive endeavor. This introduction aims not only to set the tone for the
ensuing entries but also to outline my objectives, expectations, and the potential
impact of this immersion on both my personal and professional development.
As a trainee, my primary goal is to bridge the theoretical knowledge acquired

through formal education with the practical aspects of working in a real-world
setting. Barangay, being the smallest administrative division in the Philippines,
presents an example of the larger societal and government operations, offering a
unique perspective on grassroots governance and community service. Through
this immersion, I anticipate gaining firsthand experience in public
administration, community engagement, and social services, which are crucial
components of effective governance at any level.
This journal will not only be a story of my day-to-day activities and learnings
but will also delve into the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way.
It will highlight the significance of community involvement, the importance of
public service, and the impact of collaborative efforts in addressing local issues.
Through this introspective and experiential journey, I aim to cultivate a deeper
understanding of the dynamics within Barangay, enhance my professional
competencies, and contribute meaningfully to the community I will be serving.

DURATION AND PLACE OF TRAINING
Duration
The Work Immersion was held at Isabela's Barangay

San Mateo Tumaini. Ten (10) days were needed for this
action to finish the eighty hours. Eight (8) hours a day
is therefore required to meet the (80) hour requirement.
Place of Training
The Training area was conducted at Barangay

San Mateo Tumauini, Isabela.

Training area Barangay San Mateo,

Tumauini Isabela
HISTORY OF BARANGAY SAN MATEO
BARANGAY HISTORY
This barangay was once to be a part of Barangay Ugad. It originated its

name from the inverted word of Ugad which is "DAGU". This is an ibanag
word meaning trail going down. In the early times, residents lived in the hills in
the eastern portion of the barangay proper. Houses were built for distant from
each other. In The southern portion was a sitio called "TUBUNG" Bamboo lie
grasses were grown in this place.
Residents earn their livelihood by planting rice, corn vegetables, and root crops.
Being a forested area, it became a hunting ground for deer wild pigs, and
chickens which they use for daily consumption. They also use this resource to
barter trade.
In the 1950 when the national highway was put up residents began to build their
houses along the national highway. Due to the sudden growth of population, the
barangay officials then decided to divide into two Ugad Norte and Ugad Sur.
gad Sur covered the whole sitio of "TUBUNG". In the year 1958. after a
consultation agreed by the constituents and passed by the municipal council
rough municipal ordinances. Ugad Sur was renamed to San Mateo. This name
was derived from the late Dr. Mateo Sanchez, a native of this barangay. He is a
Doctorate Degree Holder in education who became a Division Superintendent
of Schools in different provinces of the Philippines. This where the name of
Barangay San Mateo all started.

VISION AND MISSION
VISION
We envisioned Barangay San Mateo as the center for Agri-Business in

Tumauini, being one of the producers of Agri-products.
MISSION
To make Barangay San Mateo peaceful place to live in with people of better
quality of life. To create more jobs and sustainable livelihood for its constituents
and to eradicate extreme poverty.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
DAY 1. As an Immersion trainee
During my first day as an

immersion student in Brgy. San Mateo, the
barangay employees taught me how to use
the computer. They were very
accommodating and kind, making it easy
for me to communicate with them. After
the lesson, I took some rest and went back
home, thus concluding my day one
experience.
Day 2. As an Immersion trainee
On my second day as
an immersion student, I
printed the daily attendance
form for our use in barangay
San Mateo. This way, as an
attendance checker, I could
keep an eye on my fellow
students to make sure they
arrive at the barangay on time.
to complete the immersion
requirements, which are 80
hours.

On the third day of our immersion, we

cleaned up a few areas of the a community in
preparation for any possible visitors. When the
time came, a citizen needed the barangay
clearance for their own needs, so I helped to take
that letter and seal it so that this could be verified
should anyone ever doubt that person.
On this day I’ve doing some

computer files part for the paper needed
by someone so at least I have some
experience when it comes to some rules
and regulations in barangay, every day I’m
gaining insights and knowledge about
rules and regulations in basic organization
in our country here in barangay.

This day I checked some attendance of

my fellow student's immersion trainees, after
helping barangay health workers of barangay
clean some parts of the barangay, then after
that, we were encoding some people who were
registered in PhilHealth and those who didn’t
have. Then after that, we get to go home.
Day 6 of my immersion trainee experience

comes to an end when I take a picture with my fellow
immersion students outside the barangay during our
break. On this day, a citizen has a problem with his
siblings regarding the land property, so they choose me
to handle it. I write it quickly because it is needed on
time. They are going to court to resolve the issue
regarding the land property.

Curious about my blood pressure on

this particular day, I took a blood pressure
reading from a barangay health worker to find
out if I was high or low. Later, the barangay
captain stopped by, so I offered to snap a
photo for our records. The day comes to a
conclusion when we finish encoding everyone
who has enrolled with PhilHealth.
This photo shows our immersion teacher

visiting us to observe what we were doing. They
saw us encoding the philhealth for beneficiaries
and those who were not yet registered so they
could use it in an emergency, as well as if they
belonged to the 4Ps or were indigenous people.

On this particular day, the barangay

gathered its workers to discuss the ayuda they
receive, its method, and the reason behind it.
Following that, we entered the barangay to
complete certain tasks before their departure.
On our final day as immersion trainees,

they feed us at launch time, if nothing else as an
expression of appreciation for our assistance in
making those paperwork tasks easier and in
assisting them with tasks they were unfamiliar
with, such as printing. Therefore, we are happy
that we were able to participate in that barangay.
This voyage comes to a close after one of the
best experiences that we will never forget.

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Republic of the Philippines

10 DAYS JOURNEY AS AN IMMERSION TRAINEE IN BARANGAY

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for work immersion Academic track

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Barangay San Mateo

Ivy Breinely Vinarao Denna Jamaica L. Gazzingan

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

A Letter for the Readers

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

LETTER TO THE READERS...............................................................................3

Objective of Work Immersion.......................................................................7

Duration and Place of Training......................................................................8

THE TRAINING AREA......................................................................................9

History of the Training Area.......................................................................10

Vision and Mission......................................................................................11

THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE...........................................................................17

Observations and Insights...........................................................................19

Overall Reflection and Self-Approval............................................................20

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Resume of the Trainee...................................................................................22

Daily Time Record..........................................................................................23

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Embarking on a journey as a work immersion trainee in Barangay offers a

As a trainee, my primary goal is to bridge the theoretical knowledge acquired

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

DURATION AND PLACE OF TRAINING

The Work Immersion was held at Isabela's Barangay

The Training area was conducted at Barangay

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Training area Barangay San Mateo,

HISTORY OF BARANGAY SAN MATEO

This barangay was once to be a part of Barangay Ugad. It originated its

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

VISION AND MISSION

We envisioned Barangay San Mateo as the center for Agri-Business in

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

During my first day as an

Day 2. As an Immersion trainee

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Day 3. As an Immersion trainee

On the third day of our immersion, we

Day 4. As an Immersion trainee

On this day I’ve doing some

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Day 5. As an Immersion trainee

This day I checked some attendance of

Day 6. As an Immersion trainee

Day 6 of my immersion trainee experience

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Day 7. As an Immersion trainee

Curious about my blood pressure on

Day 8. As an Immersion trainee

This photo shows our immersion teacher

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

Day 9. As an Immersion trainee

On this particular day, the barangay

Day 10. As an Immersion trainee

On our final day as immersion trainees,

Annafunan, Tumauini, Isabela 3325 (078) 323-0250

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