Success is an upshot of continuous hard work, determination, and courage to carry on even after a failure. This is what Juliana Gabrielle Milanbilen, a 10th grader from Tagaytay City Science National High School in CALABARZON, experienced as she ventured into the field of campus journalism. Pursuing her passion in writing was not an easy continue reading : Juliana Milanbilen: A dream chaser
No one would have thought that a newly formed singing group of learners with various exceptionalities would reach a national competition. But the choir of Tetuan Central School Special Education (SPED) Center (TCSSC) of Zamboanga City in Region IX did just that. Formed only in September 2018 to compete for the Himig Bulilit of the continue reading : Unity in diversity: Young singers’ harmonious journey to NFOT
While most students enjoy their weekends at home, Claire Ann Taboy, a Grade 6 student from Pagudpud South Central Elementary School in Ilocos Norte, uses this time to sell lumpiang shanghai on the streets to earn money for her and her siblings’ school allowance. Her mother cooks the lumpia, which she sells around their neighborhood continue reading : Poverty won’t stop Claire from writing her success story
Photos are frozen memories perceived by the eyes. But what if these photos are printed by someone who cannot even see them? Visually impaired Flordan Porton can print magnificent pictures and leave smiles and astonishment on his clients’ faces as they explore Region VIII’s booth during the bazaar exhibit of the 2019 National Festival of continue reading : Eyes that can’t see and an exceptional ability
Fifteen-year-old Monisha Lucman, or “Moning” as her family and friends call her, is a Marawi siege survivor and one of the delegates from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to the 2019 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC). Moning experienced firsthand the deafening blasts of bombs and gunfire that enveloped the whole city of Marawi. Houses, continue reading : Power of the pen: Marawi survivor joins NSPC 2019 as freshman writer
There is a saying that when you give, you receive twice as much. But when Lowel Andrian Solayao once received help, he paid it forward and gave back countless times. The 27-year-old Teacher III from Pilar National Comprehensive High School in Sorsogon is no stranger to the struggles of an impoverished life. After graduating as continue reading : Paying it forward: Dangal ng Bayan Lowel Andrian Solayao inculcates culture of giving back
“Thinking outside the box” is a common phrase which means thinking differently from what is expected. However, for Department of Education (DepEd) Region V Assistant Director Cristito Eco, thinking outside the box is not enough. He thinks and acts beyond the proverbial box. As then officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent continue reading : Beyond the box: Gawad Career Executive Service awardee Cristito Eco’s innovative solutions in education
“The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is an educational arena for the youth and adults where their dreams of becoming knowledgeable individuals is never impossible.” This is what Windel Alvarez believes in as he fulfills his sworn duty as an ALS mobile teacher and Master Teacher I in Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Teacher Windel shared that he continue reading : ‘Bringing quality education to learners is my lifelong mission’ – Dangal ng Bayan Windel Alvarez
A few years back, teacher Annie Lee Masongsong received news from the Department of Education (DepEd): she has been promoted and she may already transfer to a school in the lowlands – nearer to her home and better equipped with facilities. To a comfortable person, traversing mountains, ravines, and rivers every week for several years continue reading : Dangal ng Bayan Annie Lee Masongsong: A teacher’s boundless love for the Mangyans
Annabelle Alipo-on, Principal II of Payao Elementary School, District of Binalbagan II in Negros Occidental, embarked on her noble profession as a public school teacher in 1992 – a journey which provided her unlimited opportunities to unleash her full potential toward achieving excellence and triumph. Her entire life as a teacher was dedicated to providing continue reading : CSC Pagasa Awardee Annabelle Alipo-on: The epitome of passion and excellence