COUNTING YEARS

LGU Peña celebrates 126th founding anniversary

to male patients with the female patients.

Aside from that, various trivia questions were discussed and open forum was conducted to answer the queries of students and to avoid misconceptions.

Additionally, the students also tried to do the CPR themselves with the assistance of the volunteer public health officers during the assessment.

The symposium was indeed a great help to students as they learned crucial knowledge about first aid and basic life support that could be used for emergency purposes.

Volunteers also advised the school to conduct a bigger program for the demonstration of survival skills.

MDRRMO Peña bags Gawad KALASAG award ‘22...

FROM PAGE 05 whole Local Government Unit (LGU) familty headed by Hon. Mayor Washington M. Taguinod and Vice Mayor Marilyn Julia-Taguinod, together with the SB members, Department heads, LGU employees,Municipal Local Government Operations Office (MLGOO), Barangay officials, partner agencies, OCDRO2 and other stakeholders for ensuring safer, disaster-ready and resilieng community.

Gawad Kalasag is the government’s mechanism or method to have continuous support in disaster preparedness by recognizing the unique contributions of DRRMs in strengthening disaster-resilient communities. In this regard, Region 2 OCD Director thanked Ret. Gen. Leon Rafael to all the rescuers even the LCEs for their sacrifice and support to ensure the safety of every citizen especially during disasters or calamities.

Unity Amidst Adversity

With the theme, “Brigada Eskwela: Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas na Balik-Aral”, PNHS assured that the school is ready to deliver quality education to its clients for the opening of the new academic year starting on August 22, 2022 despite the threat of pandemic.

It also aims to prepare the school for the shifting of five days of face-to-face classes beginning November 2 after two years of having modular approach urged by new DepEd Secretary Sarah Duterte.

Hence, PNHS ensured the double involvement of its linkages and stakeholders in the maintenance of the school grounds through the said program.

They also prepared the classrooms and other facilities by putting signages and having complete medical kit by following COVID-19 protocols to maintain the health and safety of the students and teachers.

Facilities like WinS or Wash in Schools, which

‘Project A-10-SYON’ to promote clean, childfriendly environment

by Crisha Alexa Ballad

Aiming to maintain and improve the cleanliness of the school’s surroundings, Peñablanca National High School continued its ‘Project Aksyon sa 10-buwang Obligasyon’ (A-10-SYON) which was participated by parents, students and volunteers held monthly.

The main objective of this project is to maintainthe school’s cleanliness and to create a child-friendly and gender- sensitive environment.

To preserve or either continue this project, several organizations and volunteers work together to support the DepEd Core Value “MAKAKALIKASAN” as an action of awareness throughout the school.

With the help of parents, teachers, students, stakeholders and volunteers from different agencies, the project stayed true to its objective and focus.

Mr. Davis M. Lagundi, Head Teacher III and the focal person of Project A-10-syon, observed that the project evidently affects the way students learn in a positive manner.

He also added that better environment and ambiance for students are one of the necessities of academic achievement, so, through this initiative, he has high hopes of seeing improvements from the students.

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volunteers from different agencies attend and participate in Obra Kumon every month.

PNHS steers ‘Brigada Eskwela’; strengthens partnerships with stakeholders

focuses on hand washing and comfort rooms were the priority of PNHS this year because through these facilities, safety, cleanliness and hygiene of everyone will be guaranteed especially during times like this.

“All of this will not be possible without the support and help from the stakeholders and partners. From the cleaning of the school grounds to the maintenance of the physical facilities, we are really grateful and blessed for the massive support extended by our partners.” Miss Arcelie Roxas, Head Teacher III expressed in deep gratitude.

Indeed, an institution cannot thrive alone. It needs people to prosper and succeed.

Mrs. Joycelle S. Tubay-Macarilay, Principal III, also expressed her appreciation for the support of the stakeholders.

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Peñablanca proudly celebrated its 126th Founding Anniversary of its Civil Government today through the able leadership of Hon. Mayor Washington M. Taguinod and Vice Mayor Marilyn JuliaTaguinod last November 28, 2022.

The LGU is honored to have Congressman Joseph “Jojo” Lasam Lara as its Guest of Honor together with his better-half Dr. Zara De Guzman Lara.

With the theme, “Nagkakakaisang Mamamayan para sa Mas Maunlad na Pamayanan,” a simple yet meaningful celebration showcased the momentous journey of the locality towards progress and development through all its stakeholders working together for one common goal - sustainable development with resilience.

Meanwhile, Mayor Taguinod thanked all the agencies, group sectors and all people who joined that made the simple event memorable.

“All these milestones are dedicated to every Peñablancaño who is selflessly giving his share to make this town more progressive and responsive to the needs of time,” he said.

Indeed, Peñablanca has gone far and will continue to move forward and farther to achieve greater heights.

WE-SHARE project extends helping hand to students’ dreams

IThe Philippine National Police Personnel, SB Member, FTP Class Sandatag, Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo officers, University of Cagayan Valley Interns, and other different stakeholders joins in the first ever ZUMBA for a Cause last March 11, 2023 at Peñablanca Town Hall.

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PNHS Brigada Eskwela 2023 Volunteers

3502 parent volunteers other volunteers

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