Gawad Balisong 2016

DepED Batangas Gawad Balisong 2016 coffee table book

DOCUMENTATION TEAM: Domcar C. Lagto Michael T. Villaluna Zenaida Delos Santos

Ma. Verla A. Alvaran Leonor Virtucio Miguel B. Ularte (Chairman)

12.21.16.

DepED Batangas Gawad Balisong

2016 BY: ZENAIDA M. DELOS SANTOS Principal I

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t was a very exotic day for the awardees and other attendees. Every one dressed very elegantly in Filipiniana and corporate attire.

One will be amazed by the entrance of the participants-from the highest officials of the division down to the teacher-awardees marched on the aisle like a wedding entourage accompanied by a very live music.

Another sparkling part was the entrance of the two emcees who were like celebrities from somewhere else, gifted with eloquent tongues as they greeted everyone and started the ceremony. After the singing of the National Anthem and Invocation, a taped interview with our Schools Division Superintendent, was flashed on screen as he explained the birth of GAWAD BALISONG.

What is GAWAD BALISONG?

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he acronym was taken from Batangueno: Angat na Lahing Isinasabuhay ang Sinseridad sa Organisasyon ng may Natatanging Galing. BALISONG refers to an icon that symbolizes the Batangueno- Katatagan, Tibay at Kagalingan.

Moment of Surprise

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he emcees acknowledged the presence of USEC Jesus R. Mateo of the Regional Office Planning and introduced the panel of Division personnel present in this gathering.

Another Documentary film “Guro� directed by Domcar Calinawan Lagto was presented on screen depicting the life of a teacher from the time she applied and started her career in a remote barrio and how she handled multi grade levels from Grades 1 to 3- Ms. MARY ANNE TESNADO, Outstanding Multi grade Teacher!

Dr. Hermogenes Panganiban, OIC-Asst. Schools Division Superintendent rendered the opening remarks. He mentioned that there are 27 awardees for this year’s BALISONG awarding ceremony for their Outstanding Accomplishments bringing the Division of Batangas exemplary awards in different aspects. He added that this recognition for Service Excellence has been supported by the Regional Director and Civil Service Commission.

Mrs. Merly Pasatiempo expressed her message on behalf of Gov. Hermilando I. Mandanas. She said, “Once a teacher will always be a teacher.” She compared the brilliant minds of the teachers to the sharp blade of the Balisong and expressed the fervent hope that this comparison be much sharper and gained more awards for Batangas Province in the coming years.

Dr. Felizardo O. Bolanos, another OIC-ASDS, introduced the guest speaker who has served the Department of Education with much achievements for the past years. This man who also implemented various programs like PRODED, Basic Education Curriculum and K to 12 as required by BESRA is no other than USEC Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo of Dep ED-Regional Office Planning.

USEC Mateo said that Life comes in 3 categories: the Easy Way, the Challenging or rough way and the Impossible that will definitely inspire people.

“I will work to the best of my ability and serve to the best that I can.” These words of USEC Mateo encouraged everyone to serve with utmost sincerity and not to complain more without doing anything.

“Public service is a habit and for that I don’t intend to quit,” he added.

The undersecretary also mentioned that Batangas is not only for service but excellent service to the country. He posted 3 challenging questions to the audience: 1. What have you done and how did you do it?

2. Have you finished the required documents/reports to be submitted?

3. What have you given to the service?

He ended his message with this line: “Continue inspiring and giving blessing to others.”

After USEC Mateo’s message, the teachers of Balayan district rendered a song number entitled “Tagumpay Nating Lahat.”

Dr. Carlito D. Rocafort, Schools Division Superintendent, thanked USEC Mateo for gracing the Gawad Balisong Ceremony. He explained how the schools have improved based from the previous performance. He stressed that this should not be a competition among principals and schools but rather Service beyond mere call of duty. He thanked all the members of the Committees and the organizers of the Division Gawad Balisong and congratulated the awardees.

“Ang tagumpay ng Dep ED-Batangas ay tagumpay nating lahat!” Those were the final words of the superintendent. A Plaque of Recognition was given by USEC Mateo to SDS Rocafort for his unmeasurable leadership.

THE 2016 GAWAD BALISONG AWARDEES • Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Mr. ANDREW BAUTISTA of Nasugbu West District • Outstanding Secondary Teacher (Junior HS): Dr. LUI GRACE G. MARGALLO of San Pedro NHS • Outstanding Elementary School Principal: Mrs. TERESA CARINGAL of Lemery Pilot Elem.School • Outstanding Secondary School Principal: Dr. WILSON OJALES of Taal National High School • Outstanding Education Program Supervisor: Mrs. GINA M.LAKSAMANA (In charge of ALS) • Outstanding Public School District Supervisor: Mr. ANIANO HERNANDEZ of Taal District • Outstanding Guidance Counselor: Ms. CLAUDETTE DE CASTRO Each of the above awardees expressed his/her words of gratitude after receiving the Plaque of Recognition.

THE 2016 GAWAD BALISONG AWARDEES • Outstanding SGOD Personnel (Division Level): Mr. ARIES U. DIMAANO On behalf of Mr. Aries Dimaano who’s still recuperating from kidney transplant, Ms.Anabel Magalona of SGOD received the award.

• Outstanding SPED Teacher: Ms. LEONILA ENRIQUEZ of Lemery District • Outstanding Mobile Teacher: Mr. ERWIN CATAPANG • Outstanding ALS Coordinator: Mr. ARDIE MAGPILI of Calaca District

THE 2016 GAWAD BALISONG AWARDEES Aside from exemplary performance of employees/ individuals, BALISONG also recognized Dep ED outstanding programs and projects implemented in different schools. The School Head received the award for the school together with the District Supervisor. Among these are the following: • Most Effective Reading Program (Elementary Level): CENTEX-Batangas of Bauan West District Mrs. MOVITA CRUZAT, Principal I expressed her words of thanks as she received the award.

• Most Effective Reading Program (Secondary Level): DACANLAO AGONCILLO MNHS Mr. DONATO MAGBOO received the Plaque of Recognition and mentioned his special thanks to Mrs. CRISTINA PEREZ, the former Principal of DAMNHS for starting the reading program of the school.

• Outstanding SBM Implementer-Elementary Level: BAUAN EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL Mrs. BRENDA BOONGALING, Principal and Mr. JOEL LUBIS, District Supervisor, received the Plaque of Recognition.

• Outstanding SBM Implementer-Secondary Level: BAUAN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Mr. TEOFILO GARIBAY, Principal expressed his gratitude as he handed the award.

• Outstanding Division Sports Program: BALAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Mr. APRILITO DE GUZMAN, Principal IV accepted the Plaque of Recognition.

• Outstanding Division Journalism Program (Elementary): CUENCA CENTRAL SCHOOL Mrs. JULIET DEVIO, Principal and Mrs. TRINIDAD MASANGKAY, PSDS accepted the award • Outstanding Division Journalism Program (Secondary): BATANGAS PROVINCIAL HS FOR CULTURE AND ARTS. Mrs. CHERRY ANN DATINGGINOO, former School Paper Adviser now Teacher-In-Charge of the school expressed her thanks and shared the award to her co-adviser, Mr. REYNALDO DE MESA.

THE 2016 GAWAD BALISONG AWARDEES

• Outstanding Action-Research (Elementary): Dr. MARITESS BALBA of Sto. Tomas South CS • Outstanding Action-Research (Secondary): Dr. LUI GRACE G. MARGALLO and her husband, Mr. ________ Margallo of San Pedro NHS. Dr. Lui Grace Margallo received two (2) BALISONG awards for SY 20162017: Outstanding Teacher and Outstanding in Action Research.

• Outstanding GAD Implementer (Individual): Mr. MATEO C. MENDOZA of Lucsuhin NHS, Calatagan District who uttered this line: “ Ang tama ay ipaglaban, ang mali ay labanan!”

• Outstanding GAD Implementing School: LUCSUHIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL of Calatagan Dr. Benito Hernandez, Principal IV, received the award.

• Outstanding Gulayan Sa Paaralan Program (GPP): Ayao-Iyao Elementary School • Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer-Small School Category-Elementary Level: LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, San Pascual District • Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer- Big School Category-Elementary Level : CALACA CENTRAL SCHOOL, Calaca District

THE 2016 GAWAD BALISONG AWARDEES • Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer- Exceptional School Category (Elementary Level: BALAYAN EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL, Balayan District • Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer-Small School CategoryJunior High School: PEDRO PATERNO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Calaca District Mrs. CRISTINA PEREZ, Principal received the Plaque of Recognition.

• Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer-Big School CategoryJunior High School : DACANLAO AGONCILLO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL , Calaca District.

Mr. DONATO MAGBOO, Principal IV, went upstage for the 2nd time and again thanked the former principal Mrs. CRISTINA PEREZ for this award. He said that he is just continuing what the former School Head had started.

• Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer- Exceptional School Category (Junior HS): BALAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Balayan District Mr. APRILITO DE GUZMAN, Principal IV received his 2nd BALISONG Award, the 1st one is Outstanding Division Sports Program.

It was very obvious that the BRIGADA ESKWELA Awardees almost came from Calaca and Balayan Districts. Aside from the extraordinary leadership of the School Heads, one great factor that paved to their victory was the generous support of the external stakeholders.

The Upright Soul

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he presence of former 4th district board member Hon. Rowena Sombrano Africa was appreciated by many because, aside from her warm greetings, she gave some prizes for raffle draw. She is now Lipa City Board Member in-charge of the Committee on Education.

WORDS OF WISDOM

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atangas is truly fortunate to have this person as inspiration to everyone aside from the presence of USEC Mateo, none other than the Regional Director of Dep ED-CALABARZON DR. DIOSDADO SAN ANTONIO!

“The habit of appreciating the beauty of every one as a Leader counts a lot! Every one is giving his/her best to produce quality education. You are very lucky because you have the three- the SDS and two (2) ASDS who are all capable leaders.” Dr. San Antonio said.

“Congratulations to all the winners! May your tribe increase!” ended the Regional Director.