Palarong Pambansa is the local Olympic event bringing the best athletes in the country. It will open on May 5 at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center and the different games will commence from May 6 to 12, 2012.

I am honored to be invited by the Department of Education being one of their official bloggers for over a year now, to experience it first hand and to blog about Philippine sports and also the the province of Pangasinan, led by Governor Espino.

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President Benigno Aquino, Jr. with DepEd Sec. Armin A. Luistro FSC being handed the K to 12 Curriculum by grade school kids

Official DepEd bloggers with the K to 12 Curriculum

Its been more than a year now since we’ve been chosen as the official DepEd bloggers. Thank you Department of Education, DepEd Sec. Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC and Ms. Kitty Figueras truly an honor!

Pambungad na Pananalita Br. Armin A. Luistro FSCKalihim, Kagawaran ng Edukasyon

Sa ating mahal na Pangulo, Benigno S.Aquino III, sa ating mga iginagalang na Mambabatas sa Senado at Kongreso, sa mga piling panauhin at kaakibat sa repormang pang-edukasyon, at lalo’t higit sa aking mga boss sa Kagawaran—ang aming mga guro at mag-aaral: isang mataimtim na pagbati sa araw na ito.

Noong ika-5 ng Oktubre 2010, Pandaigdigang Araw ng mga Guro, hindi pa man nakakaisang-daang araw ang ating Administrasyong Aquino, inilahad na natin ang planong repormang pangedukasyon— ang enhanced K to 12 program. Dito natin inihayag ang ating pangarap na tuluyan na nga nating mabago ang sistema ng edukasyon sa Pilipinas. Ngayon, matapos ang mahigit isa’t kalahating taon ng masusing pagaaral at konsultasyon, ikinararangal kong ibahagi sa inyo, mahal na Pangulo, at sa ating mga kababayan ang bunga ng panatang ito.

Layunin ng K to 12 program ang curricular reform at innovation. Ang alinmang pagbabago sa curriculum ay  dapat nakatuon sa dalawang mahahalagang bahagi: ang nilalaman ng curriculum at ang paghahanda ng mga guro. Continue Reading »

The Department of Education announces the organizational structure of the 2012 Palarong Pambansa to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual national sporting event from May 6-12 in Pangasinan where more than 10,000 athletes and officials are expected to participate.

Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC will act as the Chairman of the Palarong Pambansa Board. The National Executive Committee and the Technical Management and Administration (TMA), composed of DepEd officials and regional directors are chaired by Undersecretary Rizalino Rivera and Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali, respectively.

Aside from maintaining the organized and systematic flow of events at the Palaro, TMA committees are expected to observe “no alcohol, no smoking, and no gambling” policies during the event. Luistro emphasizes, “Since we are aiming for a clean and green Palaro, sports officials should set a trend through leading by example.”

This is in line with the pursuit of a clean and green Palaro as pronounced by Luistro during the signing of agreement between the department and the provincial government of Pangasinan, this year’s host.

The 2012 Palarong Pambansa will be held at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC), Lingayen, Pangasinan. Elementary and high school student athletes from both public and private schools all over the country will be competing in different sporting events.

Registration of all members of the TMA shall be on May 2 while the required refresher course for all officiating officials will be on May 3-4.

The organizational structure of the 2012 Palarong Pambansa is contained in DepEd Memorandum No. 61, s. 2012.

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On April 28, 2012 – the biggest street party music tribute will be happening at the 9th avenue in Boni High St., Bonifacio Global City as we celebrate this year’s EARTHDAY JAM !

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