BTECH TIMES

09/08/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Here is the list of designated evacuation centers across the different barangays of Baliwag City, with Baliwag Star Arena serving as the Main Evacuation Center.

Baliwagenyos are encouraged to take note of the nearest evacuation center in their area and follow instructions from local authorities when evacuation is ordered.

Baliwag City Evacuation Centers

09/08/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗚𝗼𝘃. 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹

Face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools across Bulacan are suspended on Monday, August 10, 2026, as declared by Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando upon the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC).

The suspension comes as the province continues to experience rainfall associated with the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), prompting authorities to take precautionary measures against possible flooding and landslides in affected areas.

As of press time, Bulacan is under Red Warning Level, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)’s 11:00 a.m. Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 34, indicating a high risk of flooding and related hazards in affected areas.

Stay safe, BTecHenyos!

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08/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗜𝗘 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝟴𝟲𝟬 𝗗𝗟𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀

Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) Institute of Education (IE) held its Recognition Day for the second semester of Academic Year 2025–2026 to honor outstanding Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English (BSEd-English) students at the Baliwag Star Arena in Barangay Pagala, Baliwag City, Bulacan, on Wednesday, August 5.

Mr. Julius L. Fabian, a BTech alumnus, former BTECHTIMES Associate Editor-in-Chief, and Teacher V at Vedasto R. Santiago Senior High School, urged awardees to view their achievements as the beginning of a greater responsibility as future educators.

He also shared, “Teaching has never been about transferring information; teaching is transforming lives,” inspiring future educators to teach not only with their minds but also with their hearts, emphasizing that their role extends beyond academic assessment to nurturing their students' potential.

The event recognized 860 IE students who earned a spot on the Dean's List (DL), comprising 494 BEEd and 366 BSEd-English students across all year levels.

In addition to this distinction, special awards were presented to selected IE students under the categories of Most Significant Research Paper that Impacts Education, Best Thesis, Best Group Presenter, Best Research Manuscript, Most Impactful Study on Language Research, Outstanding Pre-Service Teacher, Outstanding Pre-Service Teacher in Demonstration Teaching, Best in Portfolio Presentation, Outstanding Student Tutor, Service to the Institute, and Service to the College, recognizing their exemplary achievements, leadership, talents, and contributions.

Report by Jane Guansing
Photos by Jhon Mike Del Rosario, RV Mikee Ventura, Ashley Brent Esteban, and John Christian Leonardo

08/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝟮𝟮𝟳 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Fourth-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) major in English students of Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) officially marked another milestone in their academic journey as they participated in the 2026 Pinning Ceremony on Wednesday, August 5, at the Baliwag Star Arena.

A total of 227 future educators—133 from BEEd and 94 from BSEd major in English—received their pins, signifying their readiness to begin their teaching internship at their designated cooperating schools.

Report by Janina Garcia
Photos by Jhon Mike Del Rosario and John Christian Leonardo

07/08/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔 | 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗠; 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataong isinagawa ang Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) bilang bahagi ng TechnoFest Esports, agad nagpakitang-gilas ang koponang Phantom Zero matapos masungkit ang gintong medalya at tropeo sa kompetisyon ng Instituto ng Impormasyon ng Teknolohiya at Pagbabago (IITI), na ginanap noong Agosto 5 sa Computer Laboratory 1 ng Pangunahing Kampus ng Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech).

Mula sa unang round hanggang sa huling engkuwentro, nanatiling walang talo ang Phantom Zero matapos walisin ang limang sunod-sunod na laban kontra sa limang koponang kapwa naghahangad na maiuwi ang kampeonato.

Binubuo ang kampeong koponan nina Jhoanna Ericka Arsua, Cedrick De Vera, Arvie Francisco, Eubert Presentacion, Godison Josh Santos, at Nikka Eunice Viray, na nagtulungan upang maiuwi ang pinakamataas na karangalan sa torneo.

Sa panayam kay Santos ng BTECHTIMES, ang opisyal na pahayagan ng Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech), ibinahagi niyang hindi sila nakapagsagawa ng pormal na ensayo bago ang torneo dahil naging abala ang bawat miyembro at sumabak lamang sila sa kompetisyon nang walang sapat na paghahanda.

“Nagulat din kasi walang practice. Pero nag-champion tapos wala pang tulog. Sa oras na rin na 'yon ay nagdi-defense pa po kami, nagawa pa naming sumali sa tournament,” aniya.

Samantala, nagtapos sa ikalawang puwesto ang Unrated, habang nakuha naman ng VLRN ang ikatlong puwesto sa naturang paligsahan.

Ulat ni Cjay Bandagoza
Mga Larawang Kuha ni Jhedric Vince Chico

07/08/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔 | 𝗝𝗛𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦, 𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗟𝗕𝗕 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗼𝗻

Nabawi ng koponang JHIVES ang trono sa Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) matapos mapagtagumpayan ang kabiguang sinapit noong nakaraang taon sa TechnoFest Esports ng Instituto ng Impormasyon ng Teknolohiya at Pagbabago (IITI), na ginanap ngayong Agosto 5 sa Computer Laboratory 2 at 3 ng Pangunahing Kampus ng Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech).

Hindi nagpahuli ang JHIVES sa kanilang pagbawi ng kampeonato matapos magtala ng perpektong 5–0 na rekord laban sa limang magkakaibang koponan. Ipinamalas nila ang mahusay na koordinasyon, matatag na depensa, at matinding determinasyon na naging susi sa kanilang dominasyon sa kompetisyon.

Pinangunahan ng kapitan ng JHIVES na si Neil Jason Santos ang koponan, kasama sina Erickson Narvaez, Mark Jhives Cabingao, Jesriel Ubaldo, Earl Matrix Bernardino, at Edwardo Sibbaluca Jr.

Sa panayam ng BTECHTIMES, ang opisyal na pahayagan ng BTech, ibinahagi ni Santos na naging inspirasyon ng JHIVES ang kanilang kabiguan noong nakaraang taon upang higit pang pagbutihin ang kanilang laro, lalo na't ito na ang huling pagkakataon ng karamihan sa kanila bilang mga magtatapos na estudyante na lumahok sa torneo.

"Na-motivate kami kasi graduating na kami ngayong fourth year. Sinabi ko na ibibigay namin ang best namin dahil huli na namin ito. Masaya kami kasi nanalo kami. Hindi kami perpekto at nagkakamali rin kaming lahat, kahit ako bilang captain, pero lagi kong sinasabi sa kanila na kumalma lang at matuto sa bawat pagkakamali," ani Santos.

Nagtapos naman sa ikalawang puwesto ang Matcha Lovers, habang nasungkit naman ng Get Get AWS ang ikatlong puwesto sa naturang paligsahan.

Ulat ni Cjay Bandagoza
Mga Larawang Kuha ni Jhedric Vince Chico

07/08/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔 | 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼

Nasungkit ni Christel Jamaica O. Sunga ng Instituto ng Teknolohiya ng Impormasyon at Pagbabago (IITI) ang kampeonato sa Tuklas Talino (Quiz Bee) na ginanap noong Agosto 5 sa Student Activity Center, Pangunahing Kampus ng Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech), Lungsod ng Baliwag, Bulacan.

Bagama’t napagiwanan sa unang yugto matapos makapagtala ng apat na puntos, bumawi si Sunga sa mga sumunod na bahagi ng patimpalak. Nakalikom siya ng sampung (10) puntos sa ikalawang yugto at siyam (9) na puntos sa ikatlong yugto upang maagaw ang nangungunang puwesto at tanghaling kampeon.

Sa panayam ng BTECHTIMES, ibinahagi ni Sunga na ang kaniyang pamilya at ang hangaring katawanin ang buong IITI ang nagsilbing inspirasyon niya sa kompetisyon.

Ayon din sa kaniya, wala siyang sapat na panahon upang makapaghanda dahil isang araw na lamang bago ang patimpalak nang kanyang malaman na siya ang magiging kinatawan ng kanilang instituto.

Bilang payo sa mga susunod na kakatawan sa IITI, hinikayat niya ang mga ito na maglaan ng sapat na oras sa pagre-review at manatiling nananalig sa Diyos.

Samantala, pumangalawa si Russel Kurt S. Cruz ng Instituto ng Pangangalakal at Pagtutuos (IBA), habang pumangatlo si Marlene Aringo ng Instituto ng mga Sining at Agham (IAS).

Ulat ni Ivanne B. Mendoza
Mga larawang kuha ni Clarisse Dela Cruz

07/08/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔 | 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮, 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗛𝗧𝗠

Itinanghal na pangkalahatang kampeon ang Rehiyon 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) sa Regional Food Festival ng Instituto ng Pangangasiwa ng Mabuting Pagtanggap ng Panauhin at Turismo (IHTM) noong Miyerkules, Agosto 5, sa Student Activity Center, ikatlong palapag ng Pangunahing Kampus ng Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech), bilang bahagi ng ikalawang araw ng pagdiriwang ng ika-18 anibersaryo ng Dalubhasaan.

Labing-apat na pangkat na kumakatawan sa iba't ibang rehiyon ang nagpaligsahan upang maipamalas ang mga putahe na sumasalamin sa yaman ng kulturang Pilipino.

Sa pangkalahatang pagtatasa, nakapagtala ang Rehiyon 9 ng 93.33 porsyento, sinundan ito ng Rehiyon 5 (Bicol) na may 92.66 porsyento sa ikalawang puwesto, habang pumangatlo ang Rehiyon 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) na may 92 porsyento.

Para sa mga espesyal na parangal, kinilala ang Rehiyon 2 (Cagayan Valley) bilang Best in Booth, habang itinanghal naman ang Rehiyon 3 (Central Luzon) bilang Best in Regional Food.

Sa panayam ng BTECHTIMES, ibinahagi ni Micaella Ortega, mag-aaral mula sa nagwaging pangkat, ang ipinagmamalaki nilang ilang araw na paghahanda.

“'Yung booth po namin is talagang recyclable po siya, [at] yung mga tela po namin ay hiningi pa po namin sa mga kakilala naming mananahi.”

Dagdag pa niya, tunay na kumakatawan sa Zamboanga ang mga inihanda nilang pagkain at ang kanilang tagumpay ay bunga ng pagtutulungan ng buong pangkat.

Nabanggit din ni Ortega na ang kanilang propesor na si Ma’am Jasper ang nag-udyok sa kanila na ibigay ang kanilang makakaya, anuman ang maging resulta ng patimpalak.

Ibinahagi naman ni Princess Mariz Quismundo, pangulo ng Council of Hospitality Management Students (CHMS), na layunin ng Regional Food Festival na mapalawak ang kaalaman ng mga mag-aaral tungkol sa iba't ibang rehiyon at mga natatanging pagkaing Pilipino bilang paghahanda sa kanilang magiging propesyon.

Ulat ni Princess Joy Quitay
Mga larawang kuha ni Clarisse Dela Cruz

07/08/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝘆, 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁

According to an announcement posted on the official page of Baliwag City Mayor Sonia Viceo-Estrella, face-to-face classes at all levels across both public and private schools in the city remain suspended on Friday, August 7, due to the continuing effects of Tropical Storm Maymay and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

While in-person classes are suspended, schools are expected to continue academic activities through appropriate alternative learning modalities in accordance with their respective learning continuity plans.

As of writing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) continues to advise residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions as Bulacan remains under an Orange Rainfall Warning.

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06/08/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝗦𝗕𝗔-𝗙𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆'𝘀 "𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲"

Not every investment is measured in pesos. Some are measured in sleepless nights, unwavering faith, and sacrifices that quietly mature over time before finally bearing fruit.

Serving as the session's student speakers for the Words of Gratitude and Welcome Remarks, respectively, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management (BSBA-FM) Magna Cum Laude graduates Marvin M. Dayuha and Niña Junesa SP. Florentino reflected on the factors that shaped their academic journey during the fourth and final afternoon session of the 17th Commencement Exercises of Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag (BTech) on June 29 at The Chapters, Montessori De Sagrada Familia (MDSF) Social Hall, Baliwag City, Bulacan.

In his speech, Dayuha drew inspiration from his upbringing as a farmer’s son, as he compared every graduate to a seed patiently cultivated before it can flourish.

"Hindi diploma ang pinakamahalagang ani, kundi ang taong naging tayo sa proseso ng pagtatanim," he underscored, highlighting that the true harvest of education is not the diploma itself but the values, integrity, and character cultivated throughout one's journey.

He also described how dreams resemble seeds buried beneath the soil—forced to endure darkness, uncertainty, scorching heat, heavy rains, and storms before eventually growing. According to him, while his father cultivated rice in the fields, he cultivated dreams inside the classroom, both striving toward the same hope of building a better future.

Dayuha concluded his speech by challenging his fellow graduates to become “mga binhi ng pag-asa” in their families, communities, and the nation by choosing integrity, compassion, and public service over personal gain.

Meanwhile, Florentino welcomed the graduates by reminding them that every milestone was made possible not by individual effort alone but through the unwavering support of the people who believed in them, long before they wore their togas.

She reflected on the years marked by examinations, demanding projects, sleepless nights, and moments of procrastination that tested the resilience of every graduating student. She stressed that the achievement they celebrated also belonged to the people who stood beside them throughout their journey—especially their parents, professors, friends, and God, whose guidance made the milestone possible.

Looking beyond graduation, Florentino encouraged her fellow graduates, saying, “Sa aking kapwa magsisipagtapos, maaaring hindi pa natin alam kung ano ang naghihintay sa atin sa hinaharap, ngunit dala natin ang ating mga natutuhan at karanasan upang magpatuloy.”

As the ceremony drew to a close, Bachelor of Business Administration major in Marketing Management (BSBA-MM) graduate Gwyneth Mae G. Barbieto led the Pledge of Loyalty, marking the graduates' commitment to uphold the ideals of their alma mater as they enter their respective professions.

Report by Niel Neithan Hernandez
Layout by Jhon Mike Del Rosario