February 25, 2021 – Committed to engage the youth sector, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones discussed and consulted various initiatives of the Department of Education (DepEd) to student-leaders all over the country last Saturday, February 20.
“Kailangan kasali ang kabataan sa paggawa ng polisiya ng Departamento. At yung ating mga tinuturo ay relevant at meaningful sa inyo,” Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said during the National Assembly of Division Federation Officers. After virtually administering the oath of 226 Supreme Student Government (SSG) officers, Secretary Briones gamely answered their questions for more than four hours on academic ease measures, sports event plans, future of education, learning continuity initiatives, among others. “Marami sa aming polisiya ay nanggagaling sa mga kabataan, through consultation, pero gusto namin gawing pormal through your federations,” she added. Briones even urged student-leaders to review and give inputs for the updating of the SSG mandate, which is currently based on DepEd Order No. 049, s. 2011. The Education chief also discussed present challenges in youth participation, including the spread of misinformation and fake news. “I expect our learners to have the capacity to reason, and think rationally. Second, the capacity to have an open mind,” she answered when asked by Region X SSG President Queenie Joy Cabatingan about her expectations of today’s learners. In another query during the open forum, the Secretary replied in the affirmative when CALABARZON SSG President Earl Vincent Hiwatig asked if DepEd is planning to continue implementing blended learning initiatives such as DepEd TV once the pandemic ends. “Kasi maski wala na ang pandemic, mayroon pa ring lugar na walang connectivity, mayroon pa ring eskwelahan na kulang ng libro,” she said. Briones also formally turned over digital tablets to SSG federation presidents to further promote their causes on student governance. Meanwhile, student representatives from Region CALABARZON, VII, XI, X, and XII shared their Kabataan reports, which highlighted various SSG initiatives in the regions. There were also 226 SSG advisers during the event. Aimed to provide the youth sector with up-to-date information in basic education, the assembly also featured Undersecretaries Diosdado San Antonio and Alain Del Pascua, who shared presentations on academic ease, and blended learning approach, respectively. “It is an honor to be given the chance to interact with government leaders and organizations for they are the ones who can greatly help us and forward our goals”, National Federation of SSG President Ken Bien Mar Caballes said. PR-2021-038 ### About the Department of Education The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs, and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development.
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February 24, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones lauded the newly- elected officers of the National Federation of Supreme Student Government (NF-SSG) on February 12.
"Nakakatuwa that these young people were chosen by learners to lead all the supreme student government in the Philippines. Kita mo rin sa kanila that they are willing to step up and take charge. Sabi nga nila, [habang] bata pa ang ating mga learners, kailangan natin silang turuan [more on] citizenship and service to the country in a very real sense. We have to move towards being universalistic; to think of the people we serve,” Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said. Organized by the the Bureau of Learners Support Services-Youth Formation Division (BLSS-YFD), all 17 regional SSG presidents and other student leaders, SSG teacher- advisers, and regional and division youth formation coordinators nationwide attended the said election via Zoom video conference and Facebook live platforms. Meanwhile, BLSS-YFD Chief Adolf Aguilar highlighted in his message that many student leaders have been waiting for the said election since the last one was held almost a decade ago. “I am with awe that this election is a reality now. This is truly the so-called renaissance of our SSG. As the newly elected officers of the NF-SSG, I challenge you to become role models to the youth. Be paragons who have puso, galing at talino in doing your responsibilities as future leaders of our country,” YFD Chief said. The following are the newly elected NF-SSG officers for FY 2021: President, Ken Bien Mar Caballes (CARAGA Region); Vice President, French Bayer Bandong (Region XII); Secretary, Ser Nicholas Valmonte (Region III); Treasurer, Gerilou Beatrine Bariuan (Region II); Auditor, Ponciano Apa Jr. (Region XI); Peace Officer, Jan Loyd Abellano (Region VI); and Public Information Officer, Jerson Cabunilas (Region VII). “It has been nine years since the last set of officers in the NFSSG was established, so it is up to us to once again to ignite the fire within the youth. We are expected to provide an impression that we are finally back after being dormant in the recent years. However, I also feel so honoured to have the opportunity to implement projects that would improve the education sector of our country,” newly-elected NF-SSG President Caballes said. Further, the following regional SSG presidents were elected as board members: Bienesto Fidel Junio (Region I), Earl Vincent Hiwatig (Region IV-A), Emmanuel Rodel (Region IV-B), Rixdon Niño Mape (Region V), Kenneth Anthony Manatad (Region VIII), Princess May Calasang (Region IX), Queenie Joy Cabatingan (Region X), Kurt James Quiambao (NCR), Youth Formation Division Angela Nicole Tibay (CAR), and Nicole Masay (BARMM). After their election, the national student government officers will meet virtually to discuss their plans and programs for the learners all over the Philippines. “As of now, we are still on the brainstorming process. However, things like inclusive education, mental health awareness projects are the common advocacies of each of the regional presidents. We are hoping to conduct and implement projects [as] regards to the mentioned ideas in this school year despite the limited contact. [Also], we are hoping to conduct activities in line with the core values of Department of Education,” Caballes noted. PR-2021-035 ### --- Supreme Student Government (SSG) is the leading co-curricular student organization authorized to operate and implement programs, projects, and activities in schools nationwide. It serves as the foundation for good governance, volunteerism, unity, and cooperation by providing students with various avenues to improve their leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It also hones students to become better members of the society following the ideals and principles of participatory democracy and good citizenship. -END- |
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