DepEd execs present major priority interventions to partners ahead of Partners’ Forum

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The Department of Education (DepEd) presented on Thursday the priority interventions to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) and local partners in a convergence meeting at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters.

“The Department of Education gives a special place to our partners. We have to realize that the DepEd's goal to provide quality and accessible basic education to all Filipino learners requires collaboration and a helping hand from organizations and stakeholders like you,” Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla said.

The Finance strand, led by Usec. Sevilla presented its key reform objectives that focus on several programs geared towards the digitalization of finance processes. The strand also aims to prioritize scholarships including capacity building on loan management, and financial literacy programs for DepEd personnel.

Meanwhile, Undersecretary for Administration Kristian Ablan discussed possible collaborations with partners on DepEd initiatives in digitization of forms, enhancement of existing systems, and assistance for its parametric and indemnity insurance for public schools.

As one of the main pillars in the MATATAG Agenda, the Curriculum and Teaching (CT) strand led by Undersecretary Gina Gonong focused its priority interventions on strengthening of its literacy and numeracy programs, review of the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE), digitizing of national assessments, strengthening of inclusive education program, and inclusive teaching approaches, among others.

Undersecretary for Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD) Gloria Jumamil-Mercado presented the development of quality assurance effectiveness, upscaling of the National Educators' Academy of the Philippines and knowledge sharing from the partners in their expertise as their priority programs for interventions.

Assistant Secretary for Operations Dexter Galban, on the other hand, presented the mobile medical and dental clinics project of the strand as a program consideration for the partners. Additionally, he also presented the school-based feeding program, learner rights and protection mechanisms, mental health program, learner and youth program development, and the farm-to-table nutrition project of DepEd as the main programs of the Agency promoting learner welfare, as stated in the MATATAG Agenda.

The School Infrastructure and Facilities strand, led by Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III, requests assistance from the partners in addressing classroom shortages through construction or rehabilitation, building disaster-resilient schools, retrofitting of classrooms, and electrification programs. Further, he also shared with the partners that more than a million of learners are still conducting classes under a makeshift/temporary classrooms or some are under the trees.

Assistant Secretary Omar Alexander Romero also discussed the plans of the Procurement strand to improve procurement processes of the Department through continuing capacity building and digitalization.

This convergence meeting wrapped up the preliminary activities of DepEd for the Partners’ Forum on May 25. The first meeting held in Baguio City involved DepEd Central Office and Regional Officers for the development of the menu of interventions.

Team Patakam vloggers are only creating exaggerated and overhyped content

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Should we create vlogs to contradict what these jokers called Team Patakam are doing?

Team Patakam nagbahagi daw ng mga tips kung paano maging viral ang mga videos lalo na sa mga gusto pa lang pumasok sa mundo ng vlogging.

Just reposting a comment;

"Kapag sila ang nag review ay "Ang sarap!"....pero kapag ikaw na ang kumain sasabihin mo ay "Sana sa iba na lang ako kumain"

Overhyped and exaggerated lang ang peg. Kaya mawawalan ng tiwala ang mga tao sa mga vloggers ay dahil sa mga kagaya ng mga Team Patakam"

Huwag gayahin ang mga ito. Maraming food vloggers na hindi sinasabi ang totoo. Yung totoo lang sana ang ikukuwento please.

They just follow trends, but rarely set the trends.

Ang Team Patakam ay binubuo nina: Manuel Olazo, Naomi Peña, Ran Mamangun, Laine Bernardo, at Jayzar Recinto.

Though taste varies per person, what may taste good for some may not be the same for others .. may mga food vloggers kasi that don't really tell the truth...masyadong exag o hyped para lang mapansin ang kanilang vlog. 

Also, the media who published these features are forgetting to mention factors such as hygiene, cleanliness, ambiance and other considerations, especially if the sellers are street foods or karinderia setup. Sabi nga ng iba, mas masarap yung inihaw sa tabing kalsada kasi may halong pollution, katulad ng usok ng mga kotse, alikabok, pawis ng mga nagluluto, marumi at hindi nahugasan ng maayos na mga cooking and dining utensils, mga sahog na mababang kalidad , etc. But are they good for us healthwise? Again, these media are just also after the views. Papansin din. Wala sigurong mas worthy and significant stories out there. Nakiki sakay rin sa trending o viral?

We need to inform our viewers about these facts. Not give them more disinformation or fake facts. We are only twisting the narratives in our favor but harming our fellowmen in the process.

Remember that we usually get what we paid for, so there's a reason for everything. Every smart businessman knows that we need to account for the costs of providing the better location, ambiance, ingredients, service, marketing, etc. 

So asks the right questions like why are softdrinks cheaper than real fruit juices? Should we settle for less but eventually harm ourselves? Should we prefer quality instead of quantity?

It doesn't always mean that a lomihan that serves with umaapaw na sahog o toppings are better. Let us reflect on that.

Turuan natin ng better way to do food reviews itong mga pabibo vloggers. They do know how to entertain but fail in informing us about the facts that really matter.

Most content creators, specifically those who feature food and restaurants, do not have the expertise to properly review. They do not have the knowledge, training and exposure similar to how chefs and other culinary experts are groomed through years of training, study or actual practice. 

Content Creators of whatever platform are more like entertainers whose objective is to attract attention towards the brands or products they are featuring.

Effective ka kung nakuha mo attention ng viewers but it doesn't automatically mean that what you stated is entirely true and factual.

Yun lang naman ang primary goal natin but let us not forget that we should also have the responsibility to let people know that.

May form of "disclaimer" dapat palagi tayo on our content.

Similar to advertisements, people should not instantly believe what Content Creators claim.

MNL48 celebrated 5th Anniversary

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"MNL48 FE5TIVAL" was a testament to the group's commitment to their fans and their mission to spread joy through music and entertainment. It was a celebration of the group's achievements over the past five years and a glimpse of the bright future ahead. Additionally, "MNL48 5th Anniversary" became the #1 trending topic nationwide, which demonstrates the group's widespread popularity and influence.

For more information about MNL48 and its upcoming events, visit their official website.

On April 29th, MNL48 celebrated their 5th anniversary with a grand event, "MNL48 FE5TIVAL," held at the 72nd Event Place in Manila. The festival was attended by only limited 150 lucky fans, who had the chance to interact closely with MNL48 members and enjoy food and entertainment booths operated by the members themselves. The event featured a range of activities, including a flashmob, games, and performances, which showcased the group's incredible talents and delighted their fans.

"We are extremely grateful to our fans for their unwavering support over the last five years," said MNL48's management team. "We wanted to show our appreciation by hosting this festival and giving them a chance to have a great time with us. It was an amazing event, and we look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with our fans."

MNL48, the Filipino sister group of the popular Japanese girl group AKB48, has become a household name in the Philippines since its formation in 2018. The group is known for their captivating performances and dedication to connecting with their fans. "MNL48 FE5TIVAL" was not only a celebration of the group's accomplishments, but also a celebration of the fans who have supported them every step of the way. The festival highlighted the strong relationship between the group and its fans, showcasing the incredible journey they have taken together.

"Our 5th Anniversary Celebration was an explosion! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the MNLoves who took the time to commemorate the milestones of MNL48 in its fifth year.

Thank you to our fans who have been with us for five years. We've been through a lot together. We've laughed and cried yet I believe our best days are still ahead of us. May we keep on thriving!

More milestones and anniversaries are on our way!" said group captain SHEKI.