SDO1 Proves selfless love

Teachers of SDO1 Pangasinan showed their love in Teaching Profession as they gathered in unity walk and Fit-Feel Challenge during the World Teachers Day Celebration.

September marks the celebration of the teachers’ month. A time to appreciate and recognize the undying sacrifice and efforts of every mentors. This year’s theme “Gurong Filipino: Handa sa Makabagong Pagbabago” focuses on how Filipino Teachers embraces abrupt change in the educational system and the role of schools in the society.

The 4-day celebration of glamour, talent and recognition was concluded last October 4 where 22 municipalities of Pangasinan I joined as one in a unity walk in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

The culminating program started with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a doxology were the community solemnly gave praise to the Creator by singing “Only Selfless Love”.  Followed by the singing of Pangasinan and SDO 1 hymn. The said activity is spearheaded by energetic and amazing SDS Sheila Marie A. Primicias and other SDO 1 personnel.

The program was grace by having a guest of honor & speaker and it was introduced by SDS Primicias through an AVP. Governor “Pogi” I. Espino,III showed his gratitude to the parents and the second parents of the students of Pangasinan I. He pleaded the educators to be a voice of peace for a better education and for the progress of Pangasinan. “I speak in the act of all officials of the province…gagawin po naming ang lahat ng aming makakaya para sa inyo upang i-prepara ang mga susunod na liders ng Pangasinan”.  “Hindi po matatawaran ang inyong sakripisyo, tanggapin po ninyo ang aming taos pusong pasasalamat” Gov Pogi said as he ends his speech.

The Lingayen Municipal Mayor was also present to greet and express his thanks to all the teachers. Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil was speechless seeing a large group of teachers holding hands and became united in an event. Hearing the unity cheer makes him proud and amazed.

The recognition of teachers highlighted the culminating program. Different tokens and prizes were given that made them excited. SDS Primicias was also looking forward and challenge all the teachers of SDO1 to love enjoy and live the profession.

Prior to the culminating program, a Fit-Feel Challenge was led by Coach Tony of ABSCBN that made the teachers move and groove to achieve a healthy and fit body. “Put premium to heath” Coach Tony said. Fit-Feel challenge gave the body a total conditioning. (Juben Magalong)

MESSAGE OF THANKS

Early this morning, as I am browsing on my phone, I have come across this quotation from a Swiss moral philosopher known as Henri Frederic Amiel which goes, “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.”

I really felt so reinvigorated because we are on the last day of this WTD 2019 Celebration. Thinking of how huge the challenge was at first, I really felt so blessed because we are able to finish it SUCCESSFULLY.

After 10 days of stint as the OIC-SDS , there is indeed a challenge on how to hold this so-called
"Best and Brightest WTD Ever!"

First and foremost, I would like to thank our Lord God for giving us fine weather; for the Divine Providence, strength and guidance given to each and every member of our family.
   
Of course, I would like to thank the good governor, Gov. Amado "Pogi" I. Espino III,  for being  selfless and generous in sharing his presence, resources and precious time.

I would also like to thank the supportive Congressmen of SDO1 Pangasinan, Cong. Noli Celeste of 1st District, Cong. Jumel Anthony Espino of 2nd District and Cong. Rose Marie Baby Arenas of 3rd District.

Same salutations be given to the 22 Municipal Mayors, especially the President of the Mayors' League, Hon. Leopoldo N. Bataoil,  that I have met and have exchanged good words with, thank you so much.

Special citation be given to MTRCB Chair Rachel Arenas for the outpouring support.

To the different committees behind the great success of this momentous event, same credits be for you. Thanks for all the selfless efforts and untiring sacrifice to make this dream a possible. You are one with me in our road to a more meaningful and more significant celebration.

And most especially to you my dear teachers, for being so supportive of me, and to our #HappyToServe advocacy. Rest assured that I will make that #SaPang1HappySiTeacher a reality. Together, let's stand firm and be united for the greater benefit of our schoolchildren.

Mabuhay ang Gurong Pilipino,
Mabuhay ang SDO1 Pangasinan!
Sheila Marie A. Primicias, Happy to Serve. 🙂

HAPPY DAY. LUCKY TEACHERS.

Husband and wife teachers from Banaoang Central School, Sta. Barbara District II bring home a 32" LED tv as winners during the raffle draw during the Culminating Activity here at Narciso Ramos Sports Complex, October 4. (by Daisy M. Barongan)

Happening Now! UNITY WALK LED BY SDS SHEILA MARIE PRIMICIAS

Kauna-unahang LAKAD-PAGKAKAISA dinagsa

Dumagsa at nakibahagi ang humigit kumulang 14,534 na guro at empleyado ng Pampaaralang Tanggapan ng Sangay I ng Pangasinan sa kauna-unahang LAKAD-PAGKAKAISA (Unity Walk) bilang inisyal na gawain sa pagbubukas ng programa para sa Pandaigdigang Araw ng mga Guro, Oktubre 4.

Sinimulan nang eksaktong alas sais ang nasabing Lakad-Pagkakaisa sa may Baywalk Capitol Ground, Lingayen sa pangunguna ni Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, Pansangay na Tagapamanihala ng mga Paaralan kasama ang kanyang 354 na empleyado ng sangay.

Bago pa man sumapit ang alas sais ng umaga, may mga guro nang dumating mula sa malayong distrito ng Dasol at ganoon din sa distrito ng Sta. Barbara.

"Madilim pa nang dumating kami sakay ng dalawang van. Nakakapagod ang magbyahe ngunit kailangang makarating nang maaga dahil malayo ang Dasol",  ang nakangiting sabi ni Bb. Magielyn Cariño isang guro mula sa Tambobong National High School, Dasol Pangasinan.

May mga guro ring nagsabi na nahirapan sila sa pagdating nang maaga dahil sa nagkaroon ng pamimigat ng trapiko sa may bayan pati na sa may kahabaan ng Boulevard papuntang Baywalk.

Sa simula ng Lakad-Pagkakaisa ay may kanya-kanyang bitbit na tarpaulin na nakasulat ang distritong pinanggalingan ng mga kalahok. Nagkaroon din ng pakulo ang ilang guro dahil ang ilan ay may bitbit na flaglets na  kanilang iwinawagayway habang naglalakad.

Mayroong 7, 674 kaguruan at empleyado mula sa elementarya,  4, 921 naman mula sa JHS at 1, 584 naman mula sa SHS ang naglakad mula Baywalk papuntang Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center Grandstand. (by:Maricel O. Paulo)

WTD Culmination Stage Heats Up

GETTING READY! Sir Al and his students are gearing up 
the stage for tomorrow's grandest gathering
of teachers in SDO1 Pangasinan.

Armored with artistic hands, creative minds and tickling ideas, Botao National High School - Senior Highschool students and their Teacher Al created a fabulous masterpiece, fit for a fantabulous gathering of the world's noblest men, the teachers. 

Bringing the #HappyToServe mantra of SDS Sheila Marie Primicias, SDO1 Pangasinan is set to cap off this year's celebration of the World Teachers' Day through a Culminating Program at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center tomorrow, October 4. 

Senior High School Coordinator, Sir Al Anthony Caronongan spearheaded the interiors through the help of his TVL Students, Joshua Cariño, Des Madio and Richard Pantanoza. Using Thailander leaves, synthetic flowers and Gina cloths, the four spent three (3) hours to finish such edifice of grandeur. 

ALMOST DONE! The stage is almost set,
the atmosphere is warming up!
See you, SDO1 Teachers!
#SaPang1HappySiTeacher

"When I was tasked by SDS Sheila Marie through the generous endorsement of Dr. Jojo L. Jose, I felt so pressured. But nonetheless, I am very much honored. I immediately conceptualized how I should be able to make the stage equally-grandeous as our new SDS is. Pressured as it may seem, but I gave all my best through the aid of my talented trainees", said Sir Al. 

"I am very proud of Sir Al Anthony because he is really a master in terms of arts and designs. To be honest, he is a multi-awarded coach in various contests. Plus, his extra talented and equally-crreative students, well, it will surely be a hit", exclaimed his principal, Dr.Herminia V. Quiambao. 

Sir Al is also a recipient of this year's Bayaning Guro 2019 and is set to receive an LED TV and E-bike. (by Johnny S. Corrales)

SDOI Pangasinan congratulates the newly-crowned Mr. WTD 2019!

Bayambang, Binmaley bets reign Mr., Miss WTD 2019 titles

WITH GLAMOR AND WIT, Daniel F. Ricafort of Bayambang and Camille S. Carani of Binmaley stood out and bested 22 other pairs of candidates as they were crowned the first Mr. & Miss WTD 2019 of SDO I Pangasinan held at Sison Auditorium, October 3.

“I am so happy because despite my fever, and with God’s grace and my determination, I was able to notch the crown,” Ricafort said.

Ricafort is a Senior High School Master Teacher II in Bayambang National High School while Carani is Junior High School Teacher I in Parayao National High School, Binmaley.

Moreover, the newly-crowned Mr. & Miss WTD 2019 garnered minor awards in the early parts of the pageant. Ricafort was one of the Rjay Cruz Special Collection Choice Awardees and bagged Mr. Sexy Body award. Carani, on the other hand, emerged as the Miss Photogenic.

“I am very grateful that the SDO I Pangasinan headed by SDS Sheila Marie A. Primicias is giving time and effort for teachers to show off their talents, glamor and wit by means of conducting this pageant,” Carani said.

Other winners of the search were:

4th Runners-up: Mr. Romeo Guba Jr. (Burgos) and Miss Marjorie Joy Nanat (Bolinao)

3rd Runners-up: Mr. Edrick Aquino (Urbiztondo) and Miss Cyra Mae Micu (Mangatarem)

2nd Runners-up: Mr. Christian Macaraeg (Malasiqui) and Miss Lady Shane Ursua (Basista)

1st Runners-up: Mr. Von Aljie Resultay (Basista) and Miss Christel Siborboro (Burgos)

The event was a brainchild of Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, OIC-SDS of SDO I Pangasinan and was spearheaded by Dr. Michael E. Rame, EPS – Araling Panlipunan and the event chairperson.

“It was indeed a tough competition that rendered the crowd a definitely exciting show,” Dr. Rame said after the success of the pageant.

The “Mr. & Miss WTD 2019” is a wit, talent and beauty inside and out search for SDO I Pangasinan teachers. The winners shall serve as ambassadors and ambassadresses of this division in promoting its advocacies to the community.

 (By Daisy M. Barongan & Franklin V. Fernandez Ɩ Photos by Jenelle M. De Vera, Ma. Jennyrose Solis & Alvin Sy)

SDOI P'sinan lauds teachers and personnel's exemplary performance

COLLABORATE WITH ME. SDS Sheila Marie A. Primicias
 urges everyone to unite with her in producing a happy journey
for learners, teachers and administrators. 

"Teaching is not just a profession but a way of life. Teachers are branded as unsung heroes. We are the men and women with incomparable perseverance and commitment that benefit not only the school children but the community as well. We deserve a grand celebration for the special role we play on the lives of our children."

Thus said, Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent during the opening program of Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat today at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

The aim of giving the award is to recognize teachers, personnel as well as stakeholders who showed invaluable service and commitment to uphold the vision and mission of the organization.

KUDOS! OIC RD Aquino commends the
awardees in the Araw ng Parangal at
Pasasalamat 2019.

Dr. Tolentino G. Aquino, OIC, Office of the Regional Director of Region I keynoted the occasion. In his speech, he commended the teachers for choosing to be a teacher and for staying in the teaching profession to provide quality education. He even reiterated, "It is difficult to become a teacher but it is even difficult to become an accomplished teacher."

Meanwhile, Hon. Amado I. Espino, III, Provincial Governor of Pangasinan and this year's guest of honor and speaker, expressed his all out support to the education sector. He also sought the assistance of teachers to help him and the provincial government to guide and be watchful of our youth today.

LET'S BE VIGILANT! Guest Speaker
Gov. Amado "Pogi" I. Espino, III, enjoins
teachers to be vigilant about protecting
 and guiding the kids of today.

Espino said, "Bantayan po nating mabuti ang ating mga kabataan ngayon. You are the second mothers and fathers of our school children. No one compares to what you are doing. Dagdagan po sana ninyo ang inyong sakrispisyo at samahan kami sa paggabay sa ating mga kabataan."

The Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat honored teachers and personnel and its stakeholders from the provincial and local government units under the Program on Awards & Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE).

The PRAISE awards is one of the main events in the week-long Division World Teachers' Day Celebration. (by:Rujealyn R. Cancino/ photos by: Jessie Campit)

Lingayen Mayor Leopoldo N. Bataoil greets teachers

JUST IN!

Lingayen Mayor Leopoldo N. Bataoil greets teachers. (Daisy M. Barongan, Ma. Jennyrose D. Solis, Jenelle M. De Vera)

SHS EXHIBIT SCOOPS

Senior High School students from Mapandan NHS, Polong NHS, Irene Rayos Ombac NHS  and Enrico T. Prado as they prepare their booths for the SHS Tech-Voc Exbibit, at the back of Sison Auditorium, October 3. 

(Daisy M. Barongan, Ma. Jennyrose D. Solis, Jenelle M. De Vera)

Pangasinan Governor Amado "Pogi" I Espino III greets teachers

JUST IN!

Pangasinan Governor Amado "Pogi" I Espino III greets teachers. 

(Daisy M. Barongan, Ma. Jennyrose D. Solis, Jenelle M. De Vera)

Bani reigns Superintendents’ Cup

Bani seized the spotlight when it emerged as the over-all champion in the first ever Superintendent’s Cup of Schools Division Office 1 Pangasinan during the celebration of World Teachers’ Day held at Narciso Sports Complex, October 2.

Twenty-three groups locked horns and Bani racked up 29 points from the different sports events that made it clinched the top spot while Malasiqui bagged second place amassing 23 points.

Bolinao and Bayambang shared the third rank after each of them collected 15 points.

Athletics was dominated by Malasiqui and Bugallon with eight points each. Bani dictated the tempo of badminton games as their women smashers scooped three points and men contenders chipped in one point.

Malasiqui triumph in basketball and handed Mangatarem their loss in their match up during the championship game.

Bani, Bayambang and SDO team tied in billiards with three points each.

Malasiqui topped the chess tournament and posted seven points routing Mangatarem on the second place with six points.

Bani toppled its opponents in table tennis as its players in men and women category pulled off a total point of seven.

Bani continued its scintillating performance and seized championship in men and women volleyball game.

Lingayen ruled Larong Pinoy and captured six points while Aguilar settled in second spot with three points.

Schools Division Superintendent Sheila Marie Premicias initiated the said Superintendent’s Cup to encourage teachers to be active in sports as part of their recreational activities for them to maintain good health and sound body. (by: Jay Visperas)

1st Day of SDO1 P'sinan WTD Celebration

1st Day of SDO1 Pangasinan World Teachers Day Celebration held at Lingayen, Pangasinan on October 1. 

Happening now:

Game 17 of Men’s Basketball at Pangasinan National High School Basketball Court,  Malasiqui leads 60 points against 51 points of Calasiao. (by: Roxanne Fernandez)

Wellness Exhibit

EPS Jerry R. Junio as he enjoys the wellness massage being offered by the DMNHS Grade 12-students in the SHS exhibit. (by: Loreli L. Benitez Photo by: Lotus N. Libao)

TEACHER…A definition

TEACHER… a seven-letter word that covers the spectrum of meanings. We consider it as one of the most precious words we’ve ever known. Teachers are providers of opportunities for nurturing our minds. A large block of their time is allotted for our enrichment, that’s why we treat them as our second parents. They impart us additional knowledge and open the threshold to our brighter future.

The word talks about a picture that displays patience, understanding, commitment, and love of profession. They help increase the learners’ ability to adapt to the challenging circumstances of learner’s life. It is also synonymous to a mother – loving, caring, and patient; a father – responsible and committed.

           
Here is an acrostic reflection on what a teacher means to me.

            T – Trains the youth to be critical thinker

            
Teachers make a mark that life is a journey that has to be analyzed carefully. They believe that education stands paramount in the life of a person. They impart knowledge, wisdom and skills to the learners for the development of their reasoning power. Teachers see to it that their learners will be able to express their own ideas in any aspects with the aid of their support and dedication. These would lead the learners on the right track.

A teacher is needed to train the youth to be critical thinkers; and not mere reflections of other men’s thoughts.

            E – Encourages young minds

            
Many of the learners don’t have what we call the ‘guts’ to do something. Anxiety always rules their totality. They also tend to be quiet maybe because of insecurities. This indication needs the presence of our encouraging teachers. Learners will feel more at ease or are in a position to easily cope when a teacher is there to provide help and support.

            
Encouragement is a driving force that makes a learner or anyone succeeds in his/her goals. Teachers make sure that their verbal encouragement is coupled with continued and consistent support. To encourage someone means truly listening and understanding.

            A – Affirming adviser

            
Learners mostly have this feeling of guilt because it seems that they couldn’t reach the heights where they can be praised on what they did. They feel that their works and efforts are senseless. What they really need is an affirmation from their teachers. This will be done by simple acts. Handing them an appreciation notes will surely uplift their ego. The smiles on their faces when they will be receiving their approval will be more than a payment to their teachers.

            
Simple smiles, kind words, listening ears, honest compliments – all are small acts of appreciation. All of which have the potential to turn a life around.

            C – Copes with innovation and modern technologies

            
Education must also be open to change and innovation. They must cope with rapid changes in technology and keep up trends that younger generation practice. With this, their class discussion will be more soothing and enjoyable. Humdrum and monotony will be excluded through these gadgets like computer and television.

            
Technology plays a very important role in alleviating the life condition of people. But in the contrary, technology should control the advancement of technology. Mentors must be aware of this fact.

            H – has a loving Heart, gentle HANDS

            
Loving is a divine mandate that makes, maintains and sustains ideal relationship. Teachers share with parents the task deeply inculcating in the youth’s mind the value of accepting people and understanding different personalities. Teachers, with the presence of their gentle hands will make their learners be glad because of their sincere dedication and warmth of affection.

            
Love spells unity and cooperation.

            E – Emphasizes ethical and spiritual values

            
Education is not only about acquisition of knowledge and skills. It is changing a person to a more responsible and a mature citizen. It means doing the right thing at the right time with the right motive and ethics. Values are the foundation of human society. Teachers maintain the balance between the two.

            
Mentors promote the importance of maintaining high standard of morality. This fosters the development of moral, ethical and values of a learner.

            R – Role model

            
Today’s curriculum integrates values subject. It implies that our society recognizes the vital role the teacher plays in propagating positive values to the learners. Values are caught not taught. It is, therefore, a must that teachers practice what they teach, for they cannot give what they don’t have.# (By Franklin V. Fernandez, Agno NHS)

Talentadong Dalubguro 2019

Just now!

Master teachers as they showcase their exceptional talents at Sison Auditorium. (Suzette B. Ferrer)

TWG in Action Getting ready for WTD DAY 2 Events. (Rujealyn R. Cancino)

Talentadong Dalubguro I

Abangan...

Ang paghahanda ng mga Talentadong Dalubguro ng SDOI Pangasinan sa Sison Auditorium. (Rujealyn R. Cancino)