DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Manila, Philippines

Office of the Secretary

MESSAGE
To our Dear Students, Parents, Teachers, Staff, Administrators and Partners in Education,
Greetings of Peace! Another school year is coming to a close, signalling a start of a new chapter for most you. Youll move on to high school, college or vocational school, while some of you may immediately join the workforce. Whichever path that stretches out before you, you can be sure that it is a fresh one, a renewed one. We are entering a period in the worlds history in which many in the old systems are being dismantled, gradually being replaced by newer, and hopefully, better ones. Technology, governments, businesses are fast evolving, recognizing that you, the individual, are a significant part of a bigger whole. You matter, and what you do matters. The Philippines is no stranger to this transforming reality. More than ever, your country recognizes your role in society, government and the economy. And so we are investing heavily on you; putting our hopes in each one of you. In education alone, we have introduced changes which aim to equip you with more relevant knowledge and skills for the new economy. The K to 12 Basic Education program is a massive upgrade of lessons, subjects and methods to ensure we are honing your gifts to maximize your potential. You are at the heart of this upgrade. In helping you grow to be the persons you are meant to be, we are helping build the nations future. The fruits of these efforts will take years before they yield fruit, but they will definitely affect, with positive force, all sectors of society. You have the capacity to effect these changes. I pray that you relentlessly seek and build better lives for yourselves and for the larger community around you. To our parents, teachers, staff and administrators, I thank you for your patience and support as we undergo these radical changes. An investment is not an investment without capital. Your support and sacrifices make up the capital which would bring us to see our children lead and live in a country much transformed by your investment. Thank you! And to all our partners in education, to our proponents in Congress, local government units, the private sectors and various non-profit organizations, you are well-aware that your generosity in sharing your resources and support will go a long way and return to you hundredfold, in one form or another. Thank you for believing in Filipino youth! On behalf of the Republic of the Philippines, we congratulate you, our graduates of 2013! Mabuhay ang Kabataang Pilipino!

BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC Secretary

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICIALS SY 2012-2013 CENTRAL OFFICE

Hon. Armin A. Luistro Rizalino D. Rivera Francisco M. Valera
Administrations

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Airport Road, Tiguma, Pagadian City

-Secretary of Education -Undersecretary of Regional Operations

-Undersecretary of Finance &

MESSAGE
Indeed, it is my pleasure to congratulate all graduates of school year 2012-2013 as well as their proud parents. This years theme Building the Nations Future Leaders through the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum, should serve as your guiding principle. Although, you are not products of the K-12 curriculum, you can be potential leaders of our country by supplementing the skills and competencies you failed to acquire during your elementary and high school years. Over the years, the Philippine Education has the shortest cycle compared to any country in Asia. It is not long enough to cover he subject matter and develop the skills necessary to enable our young graduates to become productive members of society and live dignified lives which other countries have done as part of the Basic Education. The K-12 curriculum expands the number of years in education and adds content to prepare graduates for either university or for work. Graduates of K-12 will be equipped with information, media learning and technology skills as well as innovative communication and career skills. Information and media learning will help rescue a nation at risk and realise the nations dream for future development in high technology, high skills and knowledge work. The innovation skills will allw the individual to become innovative in what they do. Communication and career skills will allow graduates to navigate complexities of life and work environment in a globally competitive information age. According to USEF Yolanda S. Quijano, A graduate of the K-12 Basic Education Program is an empowered individual who has learned through a program that is rooted on sound educational principles and geared towards excellence, the competence to engage work, to be productive, the ability to coexist in fruitful harmony with local and global community, the capability to engage in autonomous critical thinking and the capacity to transform other and self. These presuppose that the K-12 curriculum builds the nations leaders who are motivated by personal values, endowed with strong character and have a clear picture of the future. They are leaders of the country with enthusiasm to create a better world, patience with strong principles, sincere and fair and take the risks and give fruits to people. My dear graduates, go forth and make good use of the education that your alma mater gave you. Always believe that you chose your own kind of life and nothing is impossible in this world! Good luck! Remember, the realization of your dreams depends you. Mabuhay and God Bless. CORAZON P. BROWN, CESO IV Director III

Alberto T. Muyot Yolanda S. Quijano

Armando C. Ruiz Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo Tonisito Mo Umali Angelita M. Esdicol Lolita M. Andrada Carolina S. Guerero Nelia V. Benito Center Erico M. Habijan Phil. Rosarion D. Deleon Ricardo M. De Lumen Task Force

-Undersecretary of Legal Affairs

-Undersecretary of Programs & Projects -OIC-Assistant Secretary of Finance -Assistant Secretary of Planning -Assistant Secretary of Legal Affairs -OIC-Director IV, Bureau of Elementary Education -Director IV, Bureau of Secondary Education -Director IV, Bureau of Alt. Learning System -OIC-Director III, Natl Education Testing Center -OIC-Director II, Health and Nutrition

Reynaldo Antonio D. Laguda -Assistant Secretary of Chief Of Staff

Maria Corazon C. Dumaloa

-OIC-Director III, Natl Educators Academy of the -OIC-Director III, Educational Development Projects -OIC-Director IV, Technical-Vocational Ed.

REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OFFICE
Walter O. Albos, CESO III -Regional Director Mickrell N. Duller - ES-I, Science (Sec.) Natividad P. Bayubay OICSchools Div. Superintendent Corazon P. Brown, CESO IV - Assistant Regional Director Grace T. Dela Cruz - ES-I, Science (Elem.) Lilia E.Eugene Abello, Penales Ed. D.

-Chief, Elementary Education Division OIC, Asst. Schools Div. Supt. Mr. Ismael K. Yusoph - Es-I, Mathematics Jaliha A. Sangkula Lourma I. Poculan OIC, Asst. -Chief, Schools Secondary Div. Supt Education Division (Elem.) Mrs. Virgilia C. -Amiruddin Antonio R.Liao, EMD ALS Coordinator -Chief Alt. Learning Div. Edwin B. Miranda, EMD - ES-I, Mathematics Shirley G. Bellino - ES-I, Filipino (Secondary) (Sec.) Henrietta N. Amplayo (Ret. - ES-I, Filipino (Elementary) Leynie Boy G. Bellino - ES-I, ArPan (Sec.) Fe J. Lakian, Ed. D. - ES-I, English (Secondary) Dr. Sonia Y. Uy Medical Officer III Dr. Juliet J. Velasco, Ed. D. - ES-I, Soc. Studies (Elem.) Dr. Cheryl V. Ocupe Medical Officer III Evelyn C. Labad, Ed. D. - ES-I, Soc. Studies (Elem.) Dr. Joy O. Labog Dentist II Silpha U. Nellas - ES-I, Home Economics Helen O. Tangon Administrative Officer V Ervie E. Acaylar - ES-I, Industrial Arts Jose Reil P. Lagare Administrative Officer IV Arcelita B. Zamoras, Ed. D. - ES-I, Guidance Marilu Celea G. Gallemit Planning Officer

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula Division of Zamboanga del Norte MANUKAN I DISTRICT
Office of the Coordinating Principal

MESSAGE
My warmest congratulation to the Graduates of Manukan West Central School for the School Year 2012-2013. On this momentous occasion, the sacrifices of your parents have yield because their efforts enables you to earn an education that would help you to pursue your ambition. With great excitement and proud heart, you have attained the most memorable milestone in your lives and gear up for the next steps towards the attainment of your long cherished dreams. However, let me remind you that you will be embarking on a more difficult and challenging task in the future. Our country is now suffering from impacts of different problems and crises. That is why we are in need of commendable future leaders and we are counting on you. This years theme Building the Nations Future Leaders Through the K to 12 Basic Education Program (K-12 Basic Education ProgramTungo sa Paghuhubog ng mga Makabagong Lider ng Bansa), clearly conveys that our government is in search of ways for the betterment of our country and that includes you, graduates. You might not be products of the K to12 curriculum, but bear in mind that this curriculum is just a guide, and that the key to success in the future lies in yourselves, your commitment, hard work and perseverance . As you open a new chapter in your life, be reminded that success is never an accident. Although your teachers have done so much, but the most difficult task of achieving success depends largely on you. Success is always a result of sincere intentions, efforts, wise decisions, and skilful execution of plans. I encourage you to use your knowledge and abilities to the fullest and rise above to whatever challenges you might encounter. Bear in mind and in your hearts that with Gods constant guidance, success is always attainable.

BENEDICTO S. TOMALES Coordinating Principal