Many reintegrated Overseas Filipino Workers turned teachers through the ‘Sa Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir’ (SPIMS) program share stories of hope, perseverance, faith, and gratitude. “Because of SPIMS, sacrifices and capabilities of OFW-teachers were recognized, doors were opened for us to return and serve, lives transformed not only of myself but of many other continue reading : Coming Home to Teach: SPIMS turns sacrifices to purpose
I dread the day when you have to finally throw me away. I can feel it and it hurts me. I understand and you don’t have to feel sorry, buddy. Right now, I am nothing but a useless, pathetic, old worn-out pair of shoes. But before you wedge me off, please give me this time, continue reading : To Christian: With All My ‘Sole’ (A letter from your worn-out shoes)
“It is possible to educate children in the pleasures of food; and that doing so will set the children up for a lifetime of healthy eating. Feeding is learning” Bee Wilson stated. Academic achievement and health have a significant relation. Students who are in good health are doing better in school than those who are continue reading : Feed a Child, Feed the Future
Ageism, a tough trend that was set to be one of the biggest challenges of the modern-day youth. A period where someone older than you, may point out your flaws and discourage you from reaching the pinnacle of life. And as hefty as it can get, some of us choose to obey and to never continue reading : Anti-Ageism: Breaking the Barriers of Youth Silencing
“Apunten, Fuego” these are the rumbling words that signaled us to kill Jose Rizal through firing squad. I was once a Spanish soldier in a stage play entitled “Huling Tagpo” when I was in Grade 5 at Rosario Central School, Rosario, La Union in the school year 1997-1998. Yes, I killed Rizal again and again continue reading : I Killed Rizal but I Lived like Him
“To foretell the destiny of a nation, it is necessary to open the book of stories that tells of his past and let it seeds grow as inspirations…” Every hero in our history is a product of his own time. Hence it is equally important to give due recognition and learn the significant facts about continue reading : Jose Rizal, National Hero of the Philippines
My heart did not sing a glorious hallelujah when I was asked to participate in the commemoration of his birthday over two decades ago. Dark clouds instantly gathered above me as an ominous ear-piercing aria played in the background. I was so enraged and ballistic that had there been an explosive device nearby, I would continue reading : Rizal, I Forgive You
More than a year ago, through the lens of the kaleidoscope, we haveseen a world living in normalcy. No precautions on who to shake handswith. No protections while standing in the middle of health and sickly-looking people. No safety measures when going out and going inside ourhomes. The world stopped, everything stood still while the continue reading : SDCB New Normal Learners: Young Hearts Braver, Young Minds Wiser
“Hindi hadlang ang edad sa pagkamit ng pangarap.” — Juanito L. Agana Sabi nga nila, walang mahirap sa taong nangangarap. Nagsisilbing sandata ang pangarap upang mas maging malakas at matapang ang bawat isa sa pagharap sa anumang hamong ibabato ng buhay. Tila ito nga ang pinatunayan ni Juanito L. Agana o mas kilala bilang Ate continue reading : Determinasyong Pinanday ng Kahapon
Region 1, oh Region 1, there’s no better place I see. Region 1, oh Region 1, dearest home by far to me. This melody sounds so pleasing to the ears of Region 1 employees, as it reminds every townsfolk of Ilocandia the embodiment of being continue reading : RD Tony’s successes in Region 1
