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𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟱 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The afternoon session of Day 5 of the In-Service Training (INSET) featured a series of interactive games aimed at strengthening participation and engagement at the HTM Conference Hall on June 5, 2026.

In his message, Junior Liaison Officer Mr. Jennel Villarino highlighted the importance of reflection and positive growth. “The purpose of my sharing this afternoon is not to assign blame but to encourage reflection and action.”

“Instead of focusing on who is at fault, we should ask ourselves what we can do to contribute to positive change,” Mr. Villarino added.

The session concluded with the awarding of certificates to participants who had maintained complete attendance since Day 1, followed by the closing remarks of BsCrim Program Coordinator Mr. Jodel Rael.

Correspondent: Kimberly Palonpon | ZonE-23
Photojournalist: Monique Consolacion

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝙈𝙧. 𝙔𝙖𝙥 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙖𝙥𝙨, 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟱

Mr. Al Niño Januar G. Yap highlighted learning gaps, poor reading comprehension, and school preparedness during the final day of the In-Service Training (INSET) held on June 5 at the HTM Conference Hall.

In his talk, Mr. Yap emphasized the need for teachers, parents, local government units, and community members to work together in helping students improve their learning.

He also discussed the importance of being prepared for risks and hazards in schools, reminding educators to help create a safe learning environment while finding practical ways to address challenges in education.

Correspondent: Kimberly Palonpon | ZonE-23
Photojournalist: Monique Consolacion

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙐𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟰
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‎The afternoon session of Day 4 of In-Service Training (INSET) was held on June 4, 2026, at the HTM Conference Hall.
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‎Dr. Catalina M. Canasa led the session, focusing on “The Art of Questioning: Strategies for Engagement and Critical Thinking,” highlighting how purposeful questioning can enhance classroom participation and strengthen students’ critical thinking skills.
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‎She emphasized the value of patience and self-control in teaching, reminding participants that effective questioning helps create meaningful and reflective learning experiences.
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‎Correspondent: Aricia Yana | ZonE-23
‎Photojournalist: Gary Benz Victor Lim

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝘿𝙧. 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟰
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‎The Cebu Eastern College (CEC) continued its In-Service Training (INSET) on June 4, 2026, at the HTM Conference Hall, focusing on strengthening instructional resilience through the alignment of standards, teaching practices, and assessment.
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‎The session was led by Dr. Rouel A. Longinos, who emphasized the importance of coherence among learning objectives, classroom instruction, and assessment methods. He highlighted that aligning these key elements supports not only student learning but also strengthens teachers in carrying out effective and adaptive instruction.
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‎Correspondent: Aricia Yana | ZonE-23
‎Photojournalist: Gary Benz Victor Lim

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙭 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣

Faculty members continued the Edward de Bono Six Thinking Hats activity at the HTM Conference Hall on June 3, led by Mr. Jennel Villarino. The afternoon session focused on answering “How” questions under the sixth hat.

Grouped by department, participants discussed incident report scenarios and shared insights, concerns, and possible actions for similar situations that may arise on campus.

Guidance Counselor Ms. Popci Mier emphasized maintaining a safe learning environment and reminded faculty members to discuss classroom rules and expectations during class orientations.

Meanwhile, College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean Prof. Charmaine Candia encouraged educators to uphold fairness and inclusivity while remaining open-minded in supporting students’ well-being.

Correspondent: Eriqa Conie Lazarte | ZonE-23
Photojournalist: Charish Anne Belarmino

𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧!
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‎Cebu Eastern College is looking for the following qualified and dedicated teachers:

• Criminologist
• Hospitality, Tourism, and Business Administration
• Information Technology (IT)

Qualifications:
• Preferably with a Master’s degree or currently enrolled in any Master’s program

‎𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Interested applicants may send their resume to the HR office, or send it to: 𝗰𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝟭𝟵𝟭𝟱@𝘆𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗼.𝗰𝗼𝗺
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿.

‎Every year, the month of June reminds us of our profound responsibility to our planet.
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In the Philippines, this observance holds official weight. Under Presidential Proclamation No. 237 signed in 1988, June is celebrated as Philippine Environmental Month, a month-long campaign dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring our country’s natural resources.
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‎Today, as we observe World Environment Day this June, we are reminded that the future of our planet depends on the choices we make today. While environmental problems continue to affect communities around the world, every individual still has the power to make a difference through simple yet meaningful actions.
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‎Protecting the environment does not always require grand gestures. Sometimes, it begins with reducing waste, conserving resources, and being mindful of how our daily habits affect the world around us.
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‎Easternians, join the rest of the nation in this vital observance, as we are reminded that the future of our environment depends heavily on the choices we make today. Because real change does not start only when nature is already at its breaking point.
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‎It starts the moment we choose to care. Let us take action today, because the only wrong time to act is later. 🌱
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‎Words by Aricia Yana
‎Pubmat by Angelyka Brañanola

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝙀𝙙𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙙𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙤'𝙨 𝙎𝙞𝙭 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟯
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The In-Service Training (INSET) continued on June 3 at the HTM Conference Hall, with activities designed to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making.
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‎Ms. Jhonamie Ponce led the morning session on Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats, covering the first five hats. Instructors from different departments shared insights and responses to guide questions for each hat.
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‎The activity encouraged participants to examine situations from multiple perspectives, promoting collaboration, reflection, and effective problem-solving.
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‎Correspondent: Eriqa Conie Lazarte | ZonE-23
‎Photojournalist: Charish Anne Belarmino

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟮 𝙏𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙘𝙩, 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
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‎The afternoon session of Day 2 of Cebu Eastern College's In-Service Training (INSET) was held on June 2, 2026, at the HTM Conference Hall.
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‎Ms. Chalo Maturan led the session, discussing Republic Act No. 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013. She emphasized that addressing bullying requires looking beyond the behavior to understand its root causes, while still maintaining accountability.
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‎As the session concluded, she reminded participants to treat others the way they want to be treated, adding that a culture of empathy is the strongest defense against bullying.
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‎Correspondent: Galgo, Jhea Mae | ZonE-23
‎Photojournalist: Celine Gaudicos

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝘿𝙧. 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙧 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡'𝙨 𝘿𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟮
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‎Cebu Eastern College (CEC) continued its In-Service Training (INSET) on June 2, 2026, at the HTM Conference Hall, with the Child Protection Law as the central focus.
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‎Leading the session, Dr. Mae F. Palapar emphasized the school's responsibility to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students.
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‎Before the session closed, a teacher shared personal insights and reminded colleagues of four guiding actions: Stop, Teach, Observe, and Protect.
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‎Correspondent: Galgo, Jhea Mae | ZonE-23
‎Photojournalist: Prince Jade Rodrigo