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EDCOM II: Rebuilding the Foundations of Philippine Education
The Official Student Publication of Baras - Baras High School
Division of Tarlac City REGION III - CENTRAL LUZON Vol 5 No. 1 A.Y. 2024 - 2025
BBHS RB wins a podium finish; places 3rd in DSPC LOWELLA J. BASAS
The Baras - Baras High School Radio Broadcasting team in English wins a podium finish against 15 other teams from Tarlac City public and private schools in the recently conducted Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) held at Tarlac Montessori School (TMS) last January 23, 2025.
CAMPUS BITS
BBHS under new SH MAJA S. MARTINEZ
Baras - Baras High School gains a new leader in the person of Ma’am Luzvi P. Concepcion from Burot Integrated School effective January 6, 2024 as she switches schools with outgoing school head, Dr. Mamerto L. Ragel, Jr.
BBHS lands in 3rd place, joining TMS and Don Bosco Technical Institute who won 1st and 2nd place respectively. This is the second time the BBHS radio broadcasting team joins DSPC, placing in 7th place last year.
NATION
TURNOVER. Ma’am Luzvi P. Concepcion (left) and Dr. Mamerto L. Ragel, Jr. (right) share a laugh during the turnover ceremony at the Baras - Baras High School
TOP STORIES A Nation to Raise a Child
PBBM vetoes anti-teen pregnancy bill PAGE 02
SCHOOL COMMUNITY PAGE 03
A Nation in Crisis EDITORIAL PAGE 05
Catch-up or Cover Up? PERSPECTIVES PAGE 07
Purrfect Friendship CULTURE PAGE 10
BEYOND BARAS
G12 studes speak at multiple int’l research meet TIFANIE A. BAGSIC
The grade 12 senior high school students of Baras Baras High School presented their respective research findings at multiple international conferences this year -- earning recognitions from multiple higher education institutions like De La Salle University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines and University of the Philippines Diliman. Ms. Alexzandra Zhain Tampus and Ms. Lara Althea C. Quiambao of Grade 12 Orwell went to Baguio City for the 7th International Conference on Asian and Philippine Studies...
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DepEd chief decries budget cuts PAGE 04 BY THE NUMBERS
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he Philippine education system has long faced struggles in delivering quality learning for all students. Recognizing the urgent need for change, the second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) was formed in 2023 to reassess the country’s education system and find ways to fix its problems. With its focus on major reforms, EDCOM II aims to identify gaps and propose lasting solutions. By making smart and sustained improvements, this initiative has the power to shape a better future for education in the Philippines. FAILING KIDS BEFORE THEY EVEN START One of the biggest problems in education is Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), which still
faces many challenges. Many Filipino children suffer from poor nutrition, stunted growth, and lack of access to early learning. Studies show that while 23% of children benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Supplementary Feeding Program, only 28% of them actually need it. Shockingly, the program has shown little to no impact, as the children’s energy levels remain the same as those who don’t receive aid. Adding to this problem is the
wrong belief of many parents that kids under five are “too young” for school. Research proves early education is crucial, yet 97% of parents think otherwise. Some children do get early learning at home, with 50% of those aged 3-4 involved in reading activities.
Baras - Baras High School students take a stand on their comments in the implementation of Catch-up Friday in the school. Of 252 respondents:
58% believes that the implementation of Catch-up Friday in BBHS is effective.
42% believes that the implementation of Catch-up Friday in BBHS is ineffective.
LIAN R. LAMBANICIO READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON PAGE 6
SOURCE: BBHSians SURVEY VIA MICROSOFT FORMS