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VP and DepEd Sec. Sara Duterte Launches MATATAG

The Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte  launched MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa, to set the new direction of the agency and stakeholders in resolving basic education challenges.

“We will rally for an improved learning system in the country. Together, we will rally for every Filipino child. Para sa isang MATATAG na Bayan. Para sa ating mahal na Pilipinas,” Duterte emphasized in her Basic Education Report (BER) for 2023.

According to Duterte, MATATAG will have four critical components:

𝗠𝗔ke the curriculum relevant to produce competent and job-ready, active, and responsible citizens;

𝗧𝗔ke steps to accelerate delivery of basic education facilities and services;

𝗧𝗔ke good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusive education, and a positive learning environment; and

𝗚ive support to teachers to teach better.

“We know that the road will be bumpy, but our direction is clear. We know that the challenges are vast, but we Filipinos are resilient. We will overcome,” Duterte added, noting that her interest in the future of Philippine education is very personal.

“Improving access, equity, equality, resiliency, and well-being will not happen overnight, nor it can be done by DepEd alone. We need a national commitment and sustained effort from all sectors of the society,” she stressed.

TNHS Braces for Face-to-Face Classes, SDO Abra Provides Technical Assistance

     Tineg National High School heightened its preparation for its application for the conduct of Face-to-Face Classes after the Provincial Government of Abra through the Office of the Governor issued Memorandum Order No. 002, s. 2022, “Interim Guidelines on the Implementation of the Face-to-Face Classes in the Province of Abra.”

  Schools Division Office of Abra team composed of Mr. Emmanuel Bugtong, Mr. Bhenjo Agaloos, Mr. Jun Rifareal and Mr. Mijurodel Rifareal visited the school on March 8-9, 2022. Aside from the conduct of EdTech Solutions examination to some selected junior high school students, one of their agenda is to provide technical assistance after the monitoring and evaluation of the school’s preparation for F2F classes.

  True to their mission, during the conference on late afternoon of March 8, the team provided suggestions and recommendations to maintain and even improve the school’s current performance in terms of management. Also present in the conference is Mr. Nelson M. Quezada, PTA President and Mr. Walter Nalvalta, Head Teacher of Dugong National High School for a benchmarking activity.

  The importance of partnership and community involvement was highlighted. “The success of the school relies to good and strong ties between and among stakeholders” Mr. Agaloos stressed. “This is actually my second time to visit this school, the year 2018 the last time I came, the late school head opened up about his dream of having a new building for the senior high school students. I am very glad that finally, after some years, the dream came true. I can see it already erected,” he said. #