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Koronadal City, South Cotabato — As a proud event partner of the Department of Education (DepEd), CBS China Bank Savings joined the DepEd-initiated National Teachers’ Month (NTM) kickoff celebration held on September 7, 2025, bringing together educators from across Mindanao for a day of recognition, gratitude, and celebration. In support of the event, CBS awarded 10 brand-new laptops to outstanding public school teachers from various regions in Mindanao. The recipients were: Airah Denissa E. Buniel – Region X Gingoog City, Lunao Central School Hazel Mae S. Buo – CARAGA, Siargao, Cambas AC Elementary School Caren Mae E. Acosta – CARAGA, Butuan, Butuan City School of Arts and Trades Shandy Reina G. Sahid – Region XII, Sultan Kudarat, ICS – SPED Caroline R. Deximo – Region XII, Sultan Kudarat, ICS – SPED Idarie I. Enig – Region XII, Cotabato, Manobo Elementary School Edward A. Edon – Region X, Camiguin, Cabuan Elementary School Elmar P. Magbanua – Region IX, Zamboanga del Sur, Esperanza E...

   The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently unveiled its updated dress code for government employees, emphasizing inclusivity, cultural identity, and professionalism. While the move has garnered praise for promoting Filipino and ASEAN heritage, many civil servants, particularly teachers, have raised concerns about practicality and comfort. Under the new policy, outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 16, series of 2024, civil servants are required to wear Filipiniana-inspired attire on Mondays, agency-prescribed uniforms Tuesday through Friday, and smart casual clothing on weekends if working. The guidelines also align with the Philippine Tropical Fabric (PTF) Law by requiring locally sourced fabrics for uniforms. Concerns from Teachers On social media, teachers voiced strong opinions about the policy, particularly the prescribed fabrics and designs. "Maari po ba na cotton din po sana tela ng uniform ng mga teachers dahil parang sako po ng tela at sobrang init kapag isinusuot. ...

  Highlights: The ARAL Program offers free academic support to students struggling with learning gaps due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to help learners improve their competencies in reading, mathematics, and science, ensuring they meet grade-level standards. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) 12028, or the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Act , into law during a ceremony at Malacañang on October 18, 2024. The ARAL Law seeks to accelerate learning recovery for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and address widening educational gaps. In his address, President Marcos highlighted the critical state of education in the Philippines, referencing data from the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) that revealed 75% of Filipino students were below the minimum proficiency levels in reading, mathematics, and science. He stressed the need for immediate action. "This alarming trend remains persistent and ...

Public school teachers across the Philippines now have a clearer and more structured path for career advancement, thanks to the recently completed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Executive Order No. 174, Series of 2022 . This order establishes the Expanded Career Progression System for Public School Teachers . The ceremonial signing of the IRR, led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, took place at the DepEd Central Office on 26 July 2024, marking a significant milestone in the professional growth of teachers. This new system is set to reshape the teaching profession, providing a more dynamic and flexible career trajectory. The signing event was attended by key education stakeholders, including Dr. Jennie Jocson, who played a vital role in crafting the new system through RITQ’s technical assistance. What Does the Expanded Career Progression System Offer? The Expanded Career Progression System introduces several changes that benefit public school teachers, providing them with m...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed several key figures, including Ronald Mendoza, a former dean of the Ateneo School of Government, and Georgina Yang, former spokesperson for Vice President Leni Robredo, to leadership roles at the Department of Education (DepEd), Malacañang announced on Thursday, October 3. Mendoza has been named Undersecretary for Policy and Planning at DepEd. With over 25 years of experience in development policy and public administration, he previously served as Associate Professor of Economics at the Asian Institute of Management and as a senior economist at the United Nations in New York. Mendoza was also appointed to the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) from 2021 to 2025. Georgina Yang, former executive director of the Galing Pook Foundation and spokesperson for Vice President Robredo, has been appointed Assistant Secretary under the DepEd Office of the Secretary. She also managed the flag...

In a world where knowledge is the cure, the Philippines faces a challenge in ensuring its students have access to the most effective learning tools.  While traditional methods may not be fully optimized, the Department of Education's (DepEd) recent initiative, "Catch-Up Fridays," as stated in DepEd Memorandum No. 1, s. 2024, offers a promising approach. Catch-Up Fridays aims to bolster reading proficiency among Filipino students. This focus on a foundational skill is a positive step in the right direction. By dedicating time to reading, the program has the potential to significantly improve literacy rates. However, the program's execution can be improved. The initial rollout faced hurdles due to a lack of preparation time.  Moving forward, ensuring clear communication and providing teachers with adequate training will be crucial. Additionally, addressing concerns about resource allocation and differentiated instruction will enhance the program's effectiveness. The...

The Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Program implemented by DepEd-Sarangani plays a crucial role in fulfilling the mandate of delivering culture-based and culture-sensitive education to Indigenous People (IP) learners. In line with this objective, the IPEd program has been actively engaging in various activities to contextualize and indigenize teaching and learning materials, with a particular focus on young learners. This feature article highlights the efforts and partnerships undertaken by DepEd-Sarangani to enhance IP education through the development of locally-contextualized digital materials. Forging Partnerships for Indigenous Education: DepEd Sarangani has established valuable partnerships with private organizations, including Save the Children, Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (CLAFI), Smart Communications, among others, to provide support for IP education. These collaborations have paved the way for the development, production, and utilization of dive...

Last Friday, a turnover ceremony was held at Venue 88, General Santos City, to mark the leadership transition in the Department of Education's Sarangani Division. Gildo G. Mosqueda, CEO VI, who had been serving as the Schools Division Superintendent, officially handed over his responsibilities and authority to Ruth L. Estacio, CESO VI, who was assigned as the new Superintendent. Attended by various DepEd officials, educators, and stakeholders in the education sector, the occasion marked the start of a new era for DepEd Sarangani. The turnover ceremony was an opportunity for Mosqueda to bid farewell to his colleagues, staff, and friends, and for them to express their appreciation for his leadership and contribution to the division's growth and success. APPRECIATION. Board Member Jess Bascuña hands Mosqueda a plaque of appreciation for his service as SDS of Sarangani for over three years. (Photo by Jonathan Agreda) Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Member Jess Bascuña awarded Mosqu...

Kung bilang lamang ang pag-uusapan, higit na nakalalamang ang kababaihan laban sa kalalakihan sa Kagawaran ng Edukasyon. Mas maraming “Ma’am” kaysa sa “Sir” ang nagtuturo sa mga paaralan. Ayon sa report ng Civil Service Commission, 71% ng mga empleyado sa DepEd ay babae. Subalit pagdating sa third-level positions, nasa 38% lamang ang mga pwestong hawak ng mga babae. Sa Rehiyon Dose, dalawa lamang sa walong Pansangay na Tagapamanihala ang babae. Ang anim ay pawang kalalakihan. Maituturing na kumplikado ang mga salik kung bakit sa kabila ng kanilang bilang ay kakaunti lamang ang umaangat sa mataas na pwesto. Katunayan, sa artikulong inilabas ng Civil Service Commission, plano umano nitong repasuhin ang mga sistema at polisiya na may kinalaman sa human resources. Sa parehong artikulo, itinatong ni Commissioner Karlo Nograles, kung may mga dahilan ba kung bakit mas mahirap para sa kababaihan ang umangat sa kanilang karera.   Ganito rin ang aming naitanong kay Ruvelyn Homecillo, Princip...

The Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet 2023 has officially kicked off in Alabel, Sarangani Province, on March 11. To avoid disrupting classes, as mandated by the Central Office, the competition is being held over two weekends. The games started on March 11-12 and will resume on March 18-19, 2023. "The conduct of this sports competition at all different levels is our way of providing an opportunity to our schoolchildren to discover, to harness, and to develop their innate talents and skills in the field of sports," Schools Division Superintendent Gildo G. Mosqueda, CEO VI said during the opening program. DepEd Sarangani hopes that the SPAA Meet 2023 will be a success and will inspire schoolchildren to become well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also excel in sports.   “Sports also instill values necessary for the holistic development of our school children, foremost of this is sportsmanship, and the most important of all – th...

DepEd Sarangani is seeking qualified applicants for Teacher 1 and Teacher 2 positions in Junior and Senior High School, respectively.  Aspiring educators who are passionate about teaching and making a positive impact in the lives of students should not miss this opportunity to join the DepEd Sarangani team. Interested applicants can register online at the link at http://bit.ly/T1OnlineRegistration until March 31, 2023 .  It is important to note that a new issuance will be released indicating the submission of application documents while the new merit selection plan is still being finalized. REGISTER NOW! Successful applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, as well as a valid teaching license. Teacher 1 applicants will be responsible for instructing students in grades 7 to 10, while Teacher 2 applicants will handle students in grades 11 and 12.  Both positions require excellent communication skills, a strong knowledge of their subj...

 On October 6, 2022, the people of Barangay Lun Padidu in Malapatan, Sarangani Province were jolted awake by the sound of sirens from speeding fire trucks. The Bureau of Fire Protection had reported a raging fire at Lun Padidu Central Elementary School, and eleven classrooms were quickly consumed, along with all the furniture, TVs, chairs, tables, and reading materials. In the face of this disaster, the community sprang into action, grabbing pails to put out the fire with water, showing the true spirit of Bayanihan. But despite their efforts, the damage was extensive, and the school's future hung in the balance. Thankfully, the Sarangani Division and the local government of Malapatan immediately took swift action to help the affected school, recognizing the importance of education for their community's children.  Various organizations and individuals stepped in to fill the gaps left by the fire, providing support to ensure that learning would not be disrupted. Despite the chal...

In a move to improve learning delivery in schools in the Philippines, Vice President and Secretary of the Department of Education, Sara Duterte, has emphasized the importance of integrating ICT into the education system in her Basic Education Report on January 30, 2023. Following this call to action, the Sarangani Division has stepped up the implementation of its innovation, LRonWHEeLS, which stands for Learning Resources on WiFi Hub for expanded e-Learning in Sarangani. In a recent consultative meeting and instructional supervision, the Curriculum Implementation Division identified that further strengthening of the ICT infrastructure and development of digital learning materials is necessary to enhance the program's implementation. As a response, the Sarangani Division has launched the SMART-ED Initiative, which aims to improve the quality of education in the region.   “There are many teachers in Sarangani who are employing 21st Century teaching methods. To complement that, we wil...