Oath Taking Ceremony at Cuneta Astrodome

I attended the oath taking ceremony for teachers at Cuneta Astrodome this morning. I felt very happy to meet former colleagues and friends. The top places were dominated by University of the Philippines students both in elementary and secondary levels as usual.

I had the chance to meet the former Undersecretary of the Department of Education and now Commissioner of Philippine Regulation Commission Dr. Nilo L. Rosas.

An abrupt brown-out halted the exciting ceremony.

Here are the pictures on the said event.


entrance of colors

ceremony proper
oath taking
tribute to PRC officers
exit of colors
Photo shoot >>>>>>>>>






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Magazine from JICA

I got an unexpected package from JICA. I immediately opened it and was surprised to see 2 issues of "The Japan Journal". Thank you very much JICA.

P.S.
Just finished watching the movie Blood Diamond and Arachnid

Last Month's Activities

Last month, I was able to finish reading two books--"DepEd Personnel Handbook" and "Handbook for General Orientation - Okinawa International Centre."

Watched three movies--Apocalypto, Babel, and Slumdog Millionaire.

Most of the time were spent on Photoshop review and playing chess online. My chess rating tremendously improved and had broken 2100 barrier.

Saturated by the news...

I got hold of the copy of the news regarding textbook errors on today's issue of a certain newspaper. They came up with long nasty articles which, to my opinion, were old issues. These archaic stories which they (self-proclaimed sicked-book crusader and other wannabes) presented were sensationalized to gather more sales (perhaps). If you guys are really sincere in trying to help, then why don't you just give your findings to the Department of Education, discuss the matter and find solutions. According to my favorite textbook evaluator, Mam Bambi, "If you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem," that's what I see in these bunch of pretenders. I remember one time seeing an article from this same newspaper written by a Ph.d and mind you...it was about English. I spotted two glaring errors and reported the same to the writer (his email address was written under his article) but got no feedback. If you are really clean then cast the first stone, if not then shut up! Why don't you sanitize your own backyard first!

I always see these issues(textbook errors) before the opening of classes but these smegmas never dared to give productive recommendations.

My observations:

1) This crusader is so militant and has wanton disregard on the proper way of coursing a correspondence. Instead of discussing it to media why not discuss it first to the people involved.

2) Years ago he (crusader) told that he'd give his findings to the DepEd but none was received so far. Pure bluff.

3) I was able to see some of his findings on his latest revelation but he just patched one sentence to another to make it an error.

4) Check his findings and compare it with the textbook and you will see the truth.

5) Some of the findings were valid too but most were malicious and taken out of context.

What's Next?

After hurdling the Licensure Examination for Teachers what's next? Well, I'd like to go to Japan and if God allows, a stint in universities of Australia or The Netherlands. To realize my dream I have to take the IELTS first. So, my next step would be to study English language well.

I would like to plunge on relearning photo/video imaging. I feel that I really have a knack on this endeavor.

What else? Uhm... perhaps, join local chess tournaments and follow my childhood dream of becoming a chess master.

I Did It... I'm Now a Professional Teacher

I was busy doing may task at RELC-Marikina when my wife called me to say that I passed the 2009 Licensure Examination for Teachers. Yipppeee. Thanks God.

My First Experience at Palarong Pambansa

I became a member of the Information, Communication and Documentation Committee, TFSS of the Palarong Pambansa 2009 held at Tacloban City, Leyte Philippines. I have wonderful experiences worthy to be shared. The first two days were kinda excruciating due to scorching heat! I hardly sleep due to persistent mosquito bites that kept on pestering the participants every now and then.

The technical staff to whom I am with were very energetic and interesting.

Does Love Need a Reason?

Once a lady while having a conversation with her lover, asked:

Lady : Why do you like me..? Why do you love me?
Man : I can t tell the reason.. but I really like you..

Lady : You can t even tell me the reason... how can you say you like me? How can you say you love me?
Man : I really don t know the reason, but I can prove that I love U.

Lady : Proof? No! I want you to tell me the reason. My friend's boyfriend can tell her why he loves her but not you!
Man : Ok..ok!!! Erm... because you are beautiful,

because your voice is sweet,
because you are caring,
because you are loving,
because you are thoughtful,
because of your smile,
because of your every movements

The lady felt very satisfied with the man s answer.

Unfortunately, a few days later, the Lady met with an accident and went in comma.
The Guy then placed a letter by her side, and here is the content:

Darling,

Because of your sweet voice that I love you...
Now can you talk? No! Therefore I cannot love you.
Because of your care and concern that I like you..
Now that you cannot show them, therefore I cannot love you.
Because of your smile,
because of your every movements that I love you..
Now can you smile? Now can you move?
No, therefore I cannot love you...

If love needs a reason, like now,
There is no reason for me to love you anymore.

Does love need a reason? NO!
Therefore, I still love you...

- adapted

The Examination Day!

(leaving my kids before the examination)


(preparing for the final day)

Its been a while since I typed entries of my struggle for the Licensure Examination for Teachers. Whew... it's finally over.

I just arrived from the testing room at CEU-Dentistry Room 210 and immediately entered my experiences before and after the examination.

First, on the penultimate day, I didn't read books and I just accompanied my wife and my two kids at SM Manila to unwind and to relax. We visited movie houses but never dared to enter due to one-time viewing policy, perhaps, you could imagine how much the tickets cost? So we decided to take some stroll and there I saw World of Fun where I can let my children play and at the same time, my chance to visit some nearby stores (hehehe). While they were having fun I was able to find this big chessboard at the 5th Floor then I watched for a while until I was joined by my kids while my wife visited her classmates who were at the ground floor. I spent the whole afternoon there watching until I was given the chance to play and I scored 3-0 against different opponents (I felt so relaxed).

Second, I had my haircut at my favorite barbershop to feel very clean.

Finally, I (with my family) billeted in a nearby motel to rest before the examination day.

FINAL DAY

I woke up at exactly 5:00 a.m. and after taking a bath and eating my breakfast I immediately rushed my way to the examination room which was about 500 meters away. Walking is also my way of exercising (for this day only).

I arrived at the examination room at about 6:00 a.m. and was greeted by long lines and closed gates at CEU.

Disappointments:

As I told you earlier, I was assigned at Room 210 of CEU-Dentistry I wasn't able to concentrate much due to minor bickerings of the proctor and the floor supervisor (possibly from PRC) they were discussing things (examination related) but it was too loud. Could they just talk silently so that our lines of thought would not be disturbed? Another boo-boo was the seating arrangement, I was seated comfortably in front (which they arranged earlier) then I was told to transfer again (ouch!). Next, the closing of the door was just to disgusting... it was so loud, etc. Lastly, do they (staff) have to enter the room with loud footsteps just to state some points?

Examination Proper:

General Education - 200 items

I felt that this subject tackled things like that of the Civil Service Professional Examination that I passed years ago wherein all core subjects were given. I think I scored more than 50% of the test.

Professional Education - 200 items

Hmmnnn...I could fairly say that I scored more than 50% of the test.

Business Technology - 150 items

Whew... I reviewed deeper concepts on this subject area but they gave us basic concepts which I didn't tackle comprehensively on my self-review. I can honestly say, though, that I scored more than 50% of the test. Most of the items came from management, basic computer (but the problem was they gave the short cut keys which I rarely used) and entrepreneurial concepts. I'm not really confident of my answers here because the distracters are very effective and plausible. What caught my attention was the question on paper clip where it was given twice. Equally important was the question #106 which I really couldn't find the answer on this. If you guys could share your time with me please do so. It was about mark-up but only 25% was given. I think it lacks some details (urgh...)

Fearless Forecast:

My problem was I have online materials which was shared from the internet and hard copies coming from previous examinations but they have different answers (eww...) so I couldn't really make a forecast as to how I fared on this examination so I am leaving it all to my God whom I know will graciously help me on my quest to be a better person.

Reality:

I just saw (4/15/09) a reviewer at the National Book Store containing Business Technology subject and I was struck to see that most of the items given in the board examination were taken in the 2001 board examination. I did not study that section. Huhuhu. I wish that God will help me on my struggle.

SOLD ICON Baybay, Leyte

I attended the International Conference of Servants of the Lord (SOLD) at Baybay Leyte from March 27 to 30, 2009 which was attended by different members from different parts of the country and different parts of the world. I will post some pictures soon and hopefully will receive some feedback from you guys.

There were minor glitches during the first day but were patched right away.

Barely Two Weeks to Go

The coming weeks are very crucial for me. Time is running out. I haven't prepared. My work at the office was taking much of my time. I had to stay for longer hours just to finish the task assigned to me. But I will take no excuses.

It will be my first time to take the examination unprepared. I will just rely on my intuition and stocked knowledge or perhaps cling on my 20+ years experience on research and education. I know it would spell the difference between success and failure.

I was only given one week-leave by my superior and I will maximize the opportunity.

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BTW on the 29th to 31st of March I will be attending an International Conference at Baybay, Leyte for Servants of the Lord to which I am now affiliated with. I just hope that I would get abundant blessings from God.

25 Days Before the Examination!

Whew... 25 more days...

What is in store for me on the 5th of April. I wasn't prepared but I was obliged to take the examination due to certain policy. Do I have a choice? Nah.

Things have changed for the past few weeks. I haven't opened my reviewer for the reason that I was assigned too many tasks. I was given two erroneous private school science books to read and to validate findings given by previous evaluators. At first I declined coz I could foresee the hard times coming ahead but I was not given a chance to be heard. The good thing was a 5-day leave before the examination day was granted. I hope I will be able to maximize the time...

Very Tough Week

I planned to focus on my review for the board examination last week but things seemed to be not favoring me. The workloads at the office were so huge and I didn't have the chance to read during breaks. Myriad media issues about our office, DepEd-IMCS, were published (some were true but most were not -> blatantly exaggerated or malicious).

I think DepEd is a place where most people are stoned and crucified, so all staff must be careful and responsible on what they are doing.

Ok. Back to my review... I used the same technique of reading while sitting inside the bus but because it was a long ride going to my house I tend to sleep and when I wake up it's already near my residence. I need to change my style to succeed.