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Leaders of the different Indigenous Cultural Communities in Sarangani, led by Indigenous People Mandatory Representative Fred Basino and Provincial Tribal Chieftain Datu Edmund Pangilan, gathered in Upo, Maitum, Sarangani Province to renew their support for the implementation of IP education during the culmination program of IP Month celebration dubbed as Kasbakas, October 20. Kasbakas is a Blaan word that is used to mean working together or unity. The theme of the celebration, "Kasaysayan, Karunungan, at Wika ng mga Katutubong Pamayanan: Mga Saligan ng Katutubong Pagkakakilanlan at Tulay Tungo sa Inklusibong Kaunlaran," recognizes the wealth of the Indigenous Cultural Communities' history, knowledge, and language and their role as foundations of cultural identity and as a means for achieving inclusive growth. According to the Division IPEd Coordinator Melchor Maguan that the Schools Division of Sarangani is aiming to build Cultural Heritage Learning Centers (CHLCs).  The...

In support of the celebration of the Global Handwashing Day, the SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers a.k.a. Sox Bloggers conducted an event called Fun Day with the Kids of Pag-asa Integrated School, today, October 13, 2022. Sox Bloggers is a community of bloggers, vloggers, and social media influencers who are creating content to show the “real image” of SOCCSKSARGEN to the world and help promote local businesses, events, places, and activities. For their project SPOT (Service. Partnership. Outreach. Thanksgiving.) the Sox Bloggers partnered with International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IPI), which donated over 100 hygiene kits, containing Bioderm soap bars and Casino Rubbing alcohol, for the learners of Pag-asa IS. Bloggers Jake Claudius Clave and Michael Carbon facilitated fun games with the kids, while Chiclet Rillo taught the kids proper handwashing and the importance of good hygiene practices. “Aside from proper hygiene, we also think that kids should develop the habit of hydration at a young age. ...

A month before the targeted return of 100% in-person classes this school year, learners at Lun Padidu Central Elementary School may have to extend its blended learning delivery modality after a fire razed nine classrooms to the ground and severely burned two others just before midnight of October 6. The affected classrooms were used to be occupied by 461 grade one and grade two learners. RUINS. A fire incident at Lun Padidu Central Elementary School razed nine classrooms to the ground and severely damaged two others on the night of October 6, 2022, displacing 461 learners. Expecting that the construction of new classroom buildings would take time, the Schools Division Office of Sarangani announced that funding will be made available to build 12 temporary learning spaces. “I have already informed our finance personnel to set aside funds for the temporary learning spaces for the learners of Lun Padidu Central Elementary School, while waiting for new classrooms from the Central Office,” ...

In order to develop competencies required of a school head, 155 teachers-in-charge from all over Sarangani participated in the three-day School Heads Development Program earlier this week at the National Educators Academy of the Philippines-Region XII, Quirino Avenue, General Santos City. The training focused on the different domains under the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads, which are: Leading Strategically, Managing School Operations and Resources, Focusing on Teaching and Learning, Developing Self and Others, and Building Connections. Schools Division Superintendent Gildo G. Mosqueda, CEO VI, reminded the participants of their duties in the school. “The biggest chunk of the work of a school head is instructional supervision. The impact of all our decisions and activities should be seen in the academic progress of our learners,” he said. ‘“In terms of financial management, you have to be very careful. The MOOE of the school comes from government funds and must be s...

Not just one, but two of the best photos in the Regional Eliminations of the Civil Service Commission’s online photography competition were taken by two artists from the Schools Division of Sarangani. Darryl B. Soncados, senior high school teacher at Glan School of Arts and Trades bagged this year’s top prize with his entry entitled, “Resiliency in Honing Future Leaders.” “The CSC’s theme for this year is about resiliency. I guess, whether we like it or not, tayo sa DepEd naging expert na in adapting our curriculum and instruction para matugunan ang pangangailangan ng kabataan. In the photo, I am recognizing that not only the teachers have been resilient, but also the learners,” Soncados said about the inspiration for his winning photo. Jonathan B. Agreda, Administrative Officer II, who is assigned at the Curriculum Implementation Division, submitted a photo of a teacher and a volunteer who are assisting a learner during the Brigada Pagbasa, an initiative to bridge the gap in learning ...

Nakipag-ugnayan ang tanggapan ng Philippine Statistics Authority sa pamunuan ng Malalag Cogon Elementary School upang magsagawa ng libreng “late registration” ng sertipiko ng kapanganakan ng kanilang mga mag-aaral. Isa sa mga rekisito tuwing enrollment ang birth certificate na madalas ay hindi naisusumite ng ilang mga magulang. Dahil sa layo ng tanggapan ng PSA, karamihan sa kanila ay hindi nakakakuha ng kopya ng PSA-authenticated birth certificate. Ang ilan naman ay hindi talaga nakakapagrehistro ng kanilang mga anak. 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘌𝘭𝘫𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 Ayon kay Eljon Geonzon Buan, Registration Supervisor ng Malungon, dahil dito, sinisikap nilang makatulong sa mga magulang at magampanan din ang kanilang mandato. “Ginawa po naming ito para sa mga hindi nakakapunta sa ating opisina para sa registration. Kami na po mismo ang kusang lumalapit sa kanila," aniya. “Target po naming na mapuntahan ang lahat ng paaralan sa Malungo...

The monitoring conducted by the Schools Division of Sarangani in the first two weeks of the school year 2022-2023 has revealed the need for more classrooms and teachers.   “The influx of learners as face-to-face classes resumed has resulted in crowded classrooms,” Curriculum and Instruction Division Chief Donna S. Panes said. While classroom shortage is a concern that should be addressed by the central office, school heads are finding ways to accommodate the learners. “Some schools are utilizing their covered courts as classrooms and built make-shift classrooms to address the classroom shortage,” Panes added. Aside from classrooms, Schools Division Superintendent Gildo. G. Mosqueda, CEO VI, also noted that the need for teachers in the senior high school level is “severe.” “Our goal is the equitable distribution of teachers. Some schools have excess teachers. We will be reassigning them to schools that are in need of teachers,” he said. He said that he studied the data from the plan...