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11/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗕𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 ‘𝟮𝟱 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀

Highlighting the theme “Paglago ng Mas Malalim na Pagkakaisa para sa Dalubhasaan,” the Sangguniang Mag-aaral organized the program ‘Pagtitipon ng BTechenyos’ on Thursday, December 11, at the Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) Pagala Campus to promote unity and solidarity among students.

President Emeritus Dr. Emiterio L. Tiburcio commenced the morning program with a heartfelt message for the attendees, saying that the program was a testament to joint efforts and dedication to making the event possible.

He also recognized the importance of an event like this as it fosters improvement in students’ skills, not only in academics but in social development as well.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR), Dr. Aida S. Ramos, highlighted that the real strength of the BTech institution lies in the unity of all BTechenyos.

Expounding on the theme, Dr. Ramos said, “Ang temang ito ay sumasailalim sa patuloy nating hangarin na higit pang patatagin ang ating ugnayan bilang isang institusyon,” wishing the event to be colorful, meaningful, and joyous as she end her speech.

Meanwhile, the lineup of competitions include the Organizational Shirt, Booth-Making, Christmas Carolling, and BTech Magpasikat competitions.

The recognition of organizations followed afterwards, honoring the organizations from both Senior High School (SHS) and College Departments.

Concluding the morning program, Office of the Student Development Services (OSDS) Director, Sir Emerson Perez, shared a short message, encouraging students to make friends and have fun at the event.

Report by Aaron James Lopez
Photos by Janina Paula Garcia and Ashley Brent Esteban

11/12/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | 𝗕𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

To mark the festive season and to strengthen campus unity, Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) held its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pagala Campus, Baliwag City, Bulacan, on Thursday, December 11.

Atty. Robert John I. Donesa, College President, opened the ceremony by reflecting on the true essence of Christmas, emphasizing that its deepest meaning is love.

Meanwhile, Dr. Aida S. Ramos, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR), underscored that Christmas symbolizes renewed hope and progress for the institution.

Vice President for Administration and Finance, Al Lawrence G. Cruz, urged everyone to pray for a safe continuation of tonight’s event despite the challenging weather conditions.

Report by Mark Axcel Santos
Video by Jordan Evaristo

11/12/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) President Emeritus Emiterio L. Tiburcio announced the suspension of classes on December 12, in preparation for the Pasko sa Kalye (PaSaKalye) 2025 competition.

In line with this, BTech urged the students to support the PaSaKalye delegates.

11/12/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Various booths are now installed at the vicinity of Baliwag Polytechnic College TESDAMAN Building as the Student Assembly 2025, spearheaded by the Sangguniang Mag-aaral, kicks off today, December 11.

Report and photos by Jordan Evaristo

10/12/2025

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09/12/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) will adapt online modality tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, in preparation for the upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting activity, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR) announced.

05/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗜𝗘 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗱, 𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗱 𝗗𝗟𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔.𝗬. ‘𝟮𝟱-‘𝟮𝟲

Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) Institute of Education (IE) proudly recognizes the exemplary academic performance of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) students during the Recognition Day for the recently concluded first semester of Academic Year 2025-2026 on Thursday, December 04, at the Baliwag Star Arena, Barangay Pagala, Baliwag City, Bulacan.

President Emeritus Dr. Emiterio L. Tiburcio and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR) Aida S. Ramos acknowledged the students for their excellence and diligence, which led to their recognition as Dean’s listers, saying that this is only the beginning of their journey as soon-to-be teachers.

Meanwhile, Ms. Camille Bella G. Rosos, who placed 9th in the June 2022 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and a BTech alumna, shared that her academic journey was filled with doubts, but with the help of the Lord and her family, she persevered and achieved her goals.

Rosos highlighted that teaching is an honorable profession, saying, “I realized, teaching is not just a profession to choose. It is a calling that chooses you.”

She encouraged the students to believe in themselves and to learn when to pause, as teaching is an exhausting yet rewarding job.

In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, 687 students—comprising 426 awardees from the BEEd program and 261 from the BSEd program—received Certificates of Recognition for earning a spot on the Dean’s List.

Vice President for Administration and Finance, Prof. Al-Lawrence G. Cruz, commended the students’ success, pointing that being a Dean’s Lister would not have been possible without the guidance of the institute’s esteemed professors and staff.

The Recognition Day ended with the awarding of a Certificate of Recognition to the guest speaker.

Report by Angeline Charene Dela Cruz
Photos by Joan Sison

05/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗜𝗘 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀’ 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗣𝗦𝗧 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

The Institute of Education (IE) launched a seminar aimed at enhancing the teaching competencies of student teachers, entitled “Pagpapalakas ng Kapasidad at Pagsasanay para sa mga Gurong Mag-aaral: Pagpapahusay ng Kasanayan sa Pagtuturo Batay sa Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)”, held at the Baliwag Star Arena, Pagala, Baliwag City, Bulacan, December 4.

Dr. John Erick F. Cauzon, Dean of the IE, delivered the opening remarks, welcomed the guests, and expressed his gratitude to the student teachers for attending and dedicating their time to the undertaking.

Prof. Marnick S. Gutierrez, Schools Division of Baliwag Education Program Supervisor (EPS) in English, centered his discussion on the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS), highlighting it as a management approach that aligns individual and organizational performance with strategic goals to achieve measurable outcomes and promote accountability.

Prof. Gutierrez also discussed the four career stages of a teacher—Beginning Teacher, Proficient Teacher, Highly Proficient Teacher, and Distinguished Teacher—as motivation for educators to strive toward higher ranks.

He further explained the seven domains of the PPST, emphasizing their importance in teaching and using the number ‘7, 37’ to help student teachers remember them easily.

Meanwhile, Dr. Maribeth R. Viador, demonstrated Canva templates she created and discussed how the tool can enhance teaching, while Dr. Emiterio L. Tiburcio, President Emeritus, guided student teachers in creating paper cutouts to be used as instructional materials.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Aida S. Ramos, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR), acknowledged the speakers and student teachers, emphasizing that progress in teaching does not end with a single seminar but marks the beginning of applying newly acquired skills in fostering learning.

The guest speakers were awarded certificates of appreciation and recognition for sharing their knowledge with the student teachers.

Report by Rowena Dela Cruz
Photos by Joan Sison

04/12/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀

Baliwag City welcomed the Christmas season as its giant Christmas tree and parol displays were lit up at the City Hall Compound on Thursday, December 4.

The celebration opened with a warm message from Vice Mayor Ferdinand “Ferdie” V. Estrella who shared that the lighting of the Christmas tree symbolizes people’s hope for a brighter and better year for everyone.

Meanwhile, Baliwag City Mayor Sonia Viceo-Estrella underscored that what makes Baliwag special is its people who serve as the city’s true light and source of strength that brings love, joy, and hope to the community.

Report by Mark Axcel Santos
Video by Jordan Evaristo

30/11/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗢𝗦𝗗𝗦 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

Empowering students and faculty members of Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) to fight illegal drugs and gender-based harassment, the Office of the Student Development and Services (OSDS) spearheaded a seminar with the theme “BTECH L.A.B.A.N.: Labanan ang Bawal na Gamot at Abusong Sekswal ng Nagkakaisa,” held at the Baliwag Star Arena, Pagala, Baliwag City, Bulacan on Friday, November 28.

Investigation Agent (IA) V Liwanag Sandaan, Officer of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bulacan, graced the event in which she expounded on the different types of illegal drugs and the consequences of their use anchored with Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Sandaan delved into the potential drug use that triggers teens, encouraging students to recognize and avoid risky behaviors as they are vulnerable to persuasion to abuse the said substance.

Meanwhile, BTech President and College Administrator, Atty. Robert John I. Donesa, urged attendees to educate themselves about these important matters, “Pagyamanin natin ang ating mga sarili sa mga ganitong kaalaman para hindi lang natin maprotektahan ang ating mga sarili mula sa mga pang-aabuso o mula sa pagkalulong [ngunit] para din maprotektahan natin ang ating mga mahal sa buhay,” he advised.

Subsequently, Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg.) Michelle T. Miranda from the Children and Women’s Desk Office of Baliwag discussed the “Bawal Bastos Law”, underscoring Republic Act 11313 that encompasses gender-based harassment in public spaces, public vehicles, streets, and even on social media.

According to PSSg. Miranda’s speech, actions such as catcalling, jeering, licentious staring, and misogynistic, homophobic, or sexist remarks—whether done in person or on social media—will not be tolerated and punishable under the “Bawal Bastos Law.”

PSSg. Miranda reminded everyone, “Hindi pupuwede ‘yung victim blaming. Kahit ano pa ang kaniyang pananamit at pananalita, hindi natin sila puwede husgahan at isisi sa kanila kung ano ang nangyari.”

To formally end the seminar, Prof. Al-Lawrence G. Cruz, Vice President for Administration and Finance, highlighted that sexual harassment is a serious issue, and urged everyone to speak up, support one another, and help build a safe and accountable school community.

“Ang sexual harassment ay hindi biro, hindi ito simpleng joke, hindi ito harmless flirting, at [lalong] hindi ito pangkaraniwang bagay na dapat palagpasin,” he said.

Guest speakers were acknowledged and awarded a certificate of appreciation for partaking in the seminar and for sharing their expertise with the attendees.

Report and photos by Niel Neithan Hernandez

28/11/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗕𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟵𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

To celebrate the vital role of reading in building a promising future, the 91st National Book Week was held at the Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) Library from November 24 to 28, with the theme “Tulay ang Pagbasa sa Bukas na Puno ng Pag-asa”.

Dr. Emiterio L. Tiburcio, President Emeritus, commenced the first day of celebration with a speech, encouraging everyone to value books, “Lahat tayo dapat ay pahalagahan ang mga aklat sapagkat sa pamamagitan nito ay maipagpapatuloy ang pag-unlad ng karunungan sa ating lahat.”

Adding to this, Dr. Robert John I. Donesa, College Administrator, emphasized the importance of preserving knowledge, “Hindi dapat nawawala ang kaalaman; dapat siya ay isulat sa isang aklat para mabasa ng mga future generations.”

Meanwhile, Prof. Al-Lawrence G. Cruz, Vice President for Administration and Finance, connected reading to future aspirations, “As we celebrate National Book Week, tandaan natin na ang pagbabasa ang tulay, at sa kabilang dulo ng tulay na ‘yan, may bukas na puno ng pag-asa, pangarap, at posibilidad. All we have to do is take the first step.”

Moreover, Dr. Aida S. Ramos, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR), expressed her hope, “Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang pagdiriwang na ito upang lalo pa nating pagtibayin ang kultura ng pagbasa sa ating mga mag-aaral, g**o, at kawani.”

Dr. Francis Chito I. Violago, Associate Program Director for Internship, left students with encouraging words to succeed in the future, “Ngayon pa lang, paghandaan ninyo na ang inyong pangarap, hubugin ang inyong sarili, ihanda sa hamon ng buhay, ihanda ang bawat pagkakataon, kailangan meron tayo laging bagong pag-asa—bagong pangarap, upang tayo’y magtagumpay.”

Meanwhile, deans, program heads, and professors from various institutes also joined a book shower to donate books as a sign of their unwavering support for this event.

For the closing remarks, Ms. Karen M. Leoncio shared her experience and wish as the head librarian, “Nawa po sa mga ganitong programa ay naipapakita po ng libraries na we will do beyond what we are thinking of about libraries.”

Report by Althea Castro
Photos by Niel Neithan Hernandez and Ashley Brent Esteban

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