“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” — St. Francis of Assisi The unified efforts of the Rotary Club of Calbayog and Project BIBAY sa Pagbasa during the pandemic did more than just keep the flame of literacy alive—it served as a beacon of hope, firmly … Read more

Introduction and Context To bridge the literacy gaps and foster a more inclusive learning environment, the initiative to develop the Patnubay sa Pagbasa reference materials was set into motion. Spearheaded by Proponent Lourdes L. Matan, this critical project aimed to produce contextualized reading and literacy resources tailored specifically for Multigrade teachers and Key Stage 1 … Read more

        A. Technical Assistance (personal & on-line) Feature 2024 2025 Remarks TA ( face to face) 657 1635 Through Project Bibay sa Pagbasa , Tara-Basa & ARAL Program on-line TA form 4 15 (Screen shot from email) on-line access for Panurundon sa Pagbasa 65 16 (Note: Panurundon sa pagbasa  is not anymore used in Grade  … Read more

Date: APRIL 15, 2026 TO MAY 15, 2026 Part I: Background Information          The Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program is a flagship initiative of the Philippine government designed to create a “learning ecosystem” that addresses reading difficulties among elementary school students while supporting the financial needs of college students. Launched by the Department of Social Welfare … Read more

SY: 2025-2026              The opening program started at exactly 8:00 in the  morning of November 4, 2025. The opening program was facilitated by  the Program Management Team (PMT). Dr. Lourdes L. Matan the ELLN focal person emphasized the objectives of the session as well as the flow of the 3-day activity.             There were  4 … Read more