A Filipino-centric celebration was held last August 26, 2021 to honor this year’s Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa. Despite the challenging times brought about by the pandemic and with the New Normal of Learning, Batangas Eastern Colleges continues to rise on the occasion by showcasing the importance of our native language, the cultural heritage we’ve inherited and everything that symbolizes the identity of being a true-blooded Filipino.
For the Preschool & Grade School (PSGS) Department, the highlights of the festivity took place virtually and were brought to life with a string of activities created for every young learner. Early that day, the program started with a prayer led by Ma’am Baby Rose B. Reglos. It was then followed by the opening remarks of Ma’am Sharon Alday, the PSGS School Principal.
Centered on this year’s theme: “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino”, given by the Commission on Filipino Language, the series of activities and competitions were aimed not only to showcase the talents of the little Beacons. It is also focused on developing the awareness on the importance of recognizing the richness of the Filipino language, understanding our culture and history as well as loving the uniqueness of our identity.
Each of the competition revolves around the theme: “Ang Wikang Katutubo sa Pagbuo ng Pambansang Panitikan“. Here are the following winners and judges for every competition held for the said virtual event:
Preschool Level
Pag-awit ng Katutubong Awiting
Participants: Nursery 1 & Nursery 2
Judges:
- Ma’am Marianne M. Masangkay (Assistant Principal for Junior High School Level)
- Ma’am Minerva S. Magisa (Academic Coordinator of Senior High School Level)
- Ma’am Pamela G. Virtusio (Chairperson, College of Business)
Pagbigkas ng Tula
Participants: Kindergarten
Judges:
- Ma’am Marianne M. Masangkay (Assistant Principal for Junior High School Level)
- Ma’am Minerva S. Magisa (Academic Coordinator, Senior High School Level)
- Ma’am Pamela G. Virtusio (Chairperson, College of Business)
Grade School Level
Paligsahan sa Pagbigkas ng Tula
Participants: Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 students
Judges:
- Ma’am Daisy E. Asang (Preschool & Grade School High School Level)
- Sir Christian C. De Castro (Senior High School Level)
- Ma’am Jiselle C. Panopio (Senior High School Level)
Paligsahan sa Pagbigkas ng Spoken Poetry
Participants: Grade 4, Grade 5 and Grade 6 students
Judges:
- Ma’am Sharon D. Balmes (Academic Coordinator, Junior High School Level)
- Sir Christian C. De Castro (Senior High School Level)
- Ma’am Jiselle C. Panopio (Senior High School Level)
Paligsahan sa Pag-gawa ng Vlog
Participants: Grade 5 and Grade 6 students
Judges:
- Ma’am Sharon D. Balmes (Academic Coordinator, Junior High School Level)
- Ma’am Jean Christia C. Abante (GENYO Learning Integration Specialist, PSGS Level)
- Ma’am Daisy E. Asang (Preschool & Grade School Level)
The virtual event ran from 8:30 AM to 12 NN and were hosted by Ma’am Angela G. Catimbang together with Ma’am Devie L. Pendel, Filipino teachers from the PSGS Department. Meanwhile, the segment of presenting the participants for the Preschool Level competition was brightened up by Ma’am Ivory V. Tenoria, the Preschool Coordinator. The judges invited to the celebration were presented by Ma’am Ronalyn G. Areglado, the Grade School Coordinator.
The collective efforts of the PSGS Faculty headed by the guidance of Ma’am Sharon Alday, the PSGS Principal, had made the virtual event a success. Indeed, a memorable experience for our little Beacons!
