FEATURE WHO CAN? WHO CAN?

by Louisse Nicole Corro and Alanis Angel Faz

“Feminism isn't about making women strong. Women are already strong. It's about changing the way the world perceives that strength." -Geena Dunne

Our history wasn't easy on women who had to fight for their rights and still fighting for their stand in this society Moreover, there has been an evident development in achieving gender equality and women's empowerment in today's society More female icons are rising and leading in their own field including Filipina Scientist Anne Barreto and her team who discovered the Apolaki Apolaki Caldera in 2014-2018, Tokyo 2020 Olympics Gold Medalist Haidilyn Diaz and Senator Risa Hontiveros, who is a proud health and women's right advocate, was reelected in the Senate last 2022

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The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun) community joined the movement with the Gawad Parangal sa Kababaihan 2023, which took place last March 30, 2023 at the PLMun Emerald Hall. Among the awardees, is the College of Teacher Eudcation's very own professor- Dr Fermae L Tamayao, who received the Gabriela Silang Award In an interview, she shared how she got teary-eyed while answering the questions during the selection of awardees

Being the recipient of this prestigious award, Dr. Tamayao leaves a message everyone saying, " padayon! Tuloy lang God gives the hardest battles to bravest soldiers" Indeed, just like Gabriela Silang who fearlessly fought battles stood up for everyone, Dr Tamayao is also the epitome of women with great tena and resiliency amidst life's adversities

But Dr. Tamayao was not the only woman recognized by the Pamantasan and th studentry The Pamantasan's University Student Council (USC) also conducted search for Angat Kababaihan: Top 10 Most Outstanding Woman of the Pamantasan.

And among the proud awardees were three College of Teacher Education students who are Ms Louisse Nicole C Corro from (Top 2), Ms Missy Jane A Camayo from BSED-3SCI1 (Top 4), Ms Angelica Mae L Sican from BSED-3SOC1 (Top 6), and Ms Arjhean A Biasong from BSED-2E (Top 8) The stars on the sky alligned for these women on March 31, 2023 as they were proclaimed a part of the Top 10

When interviewed, four of the candidates told the same thing, "...nung tinawag ako, I felt excited, I got butterflies in my stomach, I did not expect na matatwag 'yong pangalan ko " All of the candidates wanted to showcase and deliver their advocacy- women empowerment “I wanted to leave an impact I want to tell those younger than me that you really have to work hard, [kasi] by working hard, you gain knowledge, you expand your field,” said Corro when asked about her advocacy.

These women have successfully made their mark in history. And now carving their own chosen path in life They are now ready to stand up, speak up and take the lead.

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BEED Society Celebrates Lapis at Papel Culminating Activity

BEED Society Celebrates Lapis at Papel Culminating Activity

by Jenalyn Miralles & Christian Cedro

The "Lapis at Papel: Tulay sa Kinabukasan" community extension program of the Bachelor of Elementary Education Society (BEED Society) is an extension program that aims to help elementary school students improve their literacy skills. The project took place over five weeks, from January 14 to February 19, 2023, and was attended by 30 participants from grades 1 to 6. The students received one-on-one tutorials from 38 pre-service teachers from the BEED-Society Each beneficiary student also received an educational kit consisting of paper, pencils, erasers, and alcohol to be used during their tutorial sessions.

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YESS Succesfully Wraps Up Community Rolling Library YESS Succesfully Wraps Up Community Rolling Library

by Kimverly Pasion & Ma Daniela Calda

The Young English Students' Society celebrates as they successfully wrapped up their culminating activity, Community Rolling Library with the theme, "What time is it? It's READ O'CLOCK!". It was conducted in four (4) consecutive weeks, starting March 5 to March 26, 2023. The chosen beneficiary of the program were 30 children residing at PNR Site, Purok 2, Block 3, Bayanan, Muntinlupa City

In the first week, the children were taught the basics of hygiene and the importance of good hygiene that was led by 2nd year English students The second week was led by the 3rd year students, who prepared a story that aims to teach the beneficiaries the importance of obeying their parents In the third week, managed by the 4th year English students, the children learned about honesty, responsibility, and integrity.

In the final week of the extension program, the children received certificates, food, and gifts for completing the 4-week program The program was sponsored by Councilor Pat Boncayao, Dr. Alvin S. Sicat, Dr. Nikko Lorenz P. Lawsin, Mrs. Zyra A. Trimidal, Type C Youth on the Move, Ms Noreen Argana, and Mr Alfred Montero

The Community Rolling Library was developed through research done by the proponents from English Majors: Kimberly Gabay, Roselle Guarino, and Alexys Jaira Faz. The extension program has an objective of building community support for the students in regards to their reading and literary skill, promoting equal opportunity –ensuring chances and success to information in enhancing reading comprehension and providing relevant learning materials and resources that are obtainable by the students

The fundamental reason for the implementation of the extension program is to fill the prohibition of access in public libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic breakout Moreover, Ms Mary Jane De Vera, the head of the YESS organization, highlighted that students should not only have a sharp brain but also a heart to serve the community, "Dapat holistic, hindi lang matalino May puso dapat to serve the community".

In line with the revival of the Early Childhood Educators’ Society (ECED), one of the organizations under the College of Teacher Education (CTE), the ECED launched its programs on November 19, 2022, under the leadership of its president, Ms. Rochelle Bautista.

With the support and donations from its alumni, the members of the ECED successfully distributed slippers to the children of Sitio San Antonio The organization also participated in the soft opening of the BABM Mini Library by donating books for the children Subsequently, they initiated their third program in partnership with South Crest School, called ‘Read Aloud’, in which they extended their support by

BEED Society Celebrates Lapis at Papel

BEED Society Celebrates Lapis at Papel Culminating Activity Culminating Activity

After five weeks of teaching and learning, the beneficiaries received certificates of completion and awards from their pre-service teachers The gifts and printed instructional materials were sponsored by Councilor Paty Katty Boncayao and the first Regional Mobile Force Company National Capital Region Police Office (MFC RMFB NCRPO) The College of Teacher Education- Student Council (CTESC) and Ms Jenalyn Bait provided support during the culmination of the project The BEED Society adviser, Prof. Ligaya B. Panlilio, also guided the project

This project was founded by Ms Jenelyn M Bait, who is a teacher at Sucat Elementary School and an instructor at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa It is one of the major community service projects of the BEED community and has been institutionalized since 2018.

Ms Raffaella B Bernardez, the BEED Society President, remarked that she was overwhelmed with the outcome of the project, which benefited not only the students but also the studentteachers. The project provided a new opportunity for the pre-service teachers to grow, develop their teaching strategies, and enhance their teaching skills as future educators "We showed the people of (the) Makipot Community that "...HELPING OTHERS FOR FREE IS NOT A "...HELPING OTHERS FOR FREE IS NOT A REDUCTION IN OUR SUCCESS, BUT REDUCTION IN OUR SUCCESS, BUT RATHER A WAY FOR US TO SUCCEED RATHER A WAY FOR US TO SUCCEED BECAUSE WE FOUND OUR PURPOSE IN BECAUSE WE FOUND OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE," - MS. BERNANDEZ IN AN LIFE," - MS. BERNANDEZ IN AN IINTERVIEW. NTERVIEW.

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ECED Recurs with Read Aloud ECED Recurs Read Aloud Extension Program Extension Program

providing food donations The most recent program was a storytelling marathon, conducted in collaboration with CTP. This ongoing program commenced on May 6, 2023, with the aim of identifying unfamiliar words among children through storytelling and checklists.

“THE MISSION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD “THE MISSION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' SOCIETY IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY EDUCATORS' SOCIETY IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND TO CREATE A SERVICE-ORIENTED SOCIETY.”

AND TO CREATE A SERVICE-ORIENTED SOCIETY.”

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS’ SOCIETY

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS’ SOCIETY

by May Antonette Marbella, Christian Cedro & Ma Aurelyn Dumalaog