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06/06/2026

The Teachers’ Guild (TG) concluded the academic year with a blazing night of celebration, reflection, and recognition during Educ Night held on May 30, 2026, at the Xavier University – Macasandig Auditorium, highlighting the organization’s accomplishments, service initiatives, and leadership milestones.

The event opened with preliminaries, followed by the year-end accomplishment report delivered by TG President Justine Dave Paquit. The report presented the organization’s progress throughout the academic year, including an 89.66% completion status in its General Plan of Action (GPOA) and significant developments in student services.

A highlight of the evening was TG’s community involvement, particularly projects shortlisted for the Magis Awards. These included USE–CDO, regarded as one of the council’s biggest initiatives, alongside Project SIGA and Project Magtudlo sa Munting Lapis. The recognition reflected TG’s continued commitment to educational outreach and meaningful community engagement.

The celebration also featured musical performances from members of the XU Band. Apple Arcebal, a third-year Generalist student, serenaded attendees with a clarinet rendition of “Maging Sino Ka Man” by Rey Valera, followed by Jusmin Siton, a third-year Social Studies major, who performed “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri. Games, dinner, and serenades further added to the evening’s atmosphere.

TG Vice President Thea Escrupulo later presented the VP Accomplishment Report before the TG Awards recognized outstanding individuals and departments. Justine Paquit received the Best TG Officer Award; Joseph Juan earned the Lingkod Bayan Award; Shanerick Roxas was honored with the Beacon of Excellence Award; the Department of Mission and Social Action (DMSA) was named Best TG Department; and XUSPEDSOC received the Best Co-Curricular Award.

The event concluded with the turnover of responsibilities to the incoming officers and messages of gratitude from the outgoing administration, marking the close of another meaningful year for the Teachers’ Guild.

Report by Gayle Acerda
Layout by Maxi Fajardo

06/06/2026

The School of Education's 2nd Year BSEd English students proudly present their campus paper, published as a final requirement for ED ENG 12: Campus Journalism. This publication reflects the students' skills in writing, editing, critical thinking, and publication production, demonstrating the knowledge and experiences gained throughout the course.

Through teamwork and creativity, every contributor played a role in producing stories and articles that reflect campus experiences, relevant issues, and diverse perspectives. The publication serves as a testament to their growth as communicators, writers, and future educators.

The Ember: https://bit.ly/TheEmberCampusPaper

05/06/2026

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines — The 7th International Teacher Education Research Conference (TERC 7) successfully commenced and gathered educators, researchers, pre-service teachers, and educational leaders across national and international institutions, bounded by the theme “Innovating with Integrity: Advancing Education and Research for a Sustained Future.” Spearheaded by the Xavier University - School of Education in partnership with Northern Bukidnon State College, this three-day conference served as a medium for intellectual exchange, leading to forward-looking progress in the sphere of education.

The first two days of the event focused on hybrid-parallel sessions and plenary talks that focused on ESL education, transformative methods in learning, and digital integration as a tool for teaching. Distinguished speakers from the Philippines, China, and the United States led the dialogue on improving educational quality, inclusive learning opportunities, and pioneering sustainable learning environments. Participants, both onsite and online, also presented their research, highlighting their findings on developing trends and barriers in education.

On May 30, 2026, the conference concluded with a talk delivered by Dr. Dixon Q. Yasay on “Flourishing in the Workplace.” Subsequently, a live Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition was also held, where participants presented their studies through concise and engaging presentations before a board of panelists and the live audience. The event concluded with an awarding ceremony and closing remarks, recognizing the outstanding contributions and reaffirming the conference's commitment in embodying RIGOR which translates to Reimagined to Inspire, Generate Opportunities, and Results that lead to transformative impact in education.

Through the exchange of ideas, research findings, and best practices, TERC 7 bridged the gap in inspiring educators and researchers to lay the groundwork towards sustainable breakthroughs and an effective education system for all.

Report by Karylle Caracho
Layout by Maxi Fajardo

01/06/2026

COLUMN | Passed, but at what cost?

We always say education is the key to a better future, but what if the system holding that key is rusted and hollow?

Behind almost every glowing school report is a classroom where many students cannot read, write, or comprehend. The "No Child Left Behind Policy," while meant to ensure no one gets left behind, has instead created a culture of forced passing where even failing grades are overlooked, just to protect the school's image.

Read the full column here: https://tinyurl.com/GiyaColumn1

Written by Rose Mira
Layout by Jeasette Ragmac and Maxi Fajardo

29/05/2026

On May 28, 2026, the Teachers’ Guild (TG) clinched the Outstanding Council Award out of seven college councils, as conferred by the XU-CSG Commission on Audit (COA). The awarding was held at the Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Amphitheater during the Annual Audit Report, recognizing councils that demonstrated exemplary performance in governance, financial transparency, and active contribution to the Xavier University community throughout the academic year 2025–2026.

During the event, the Teachers’ Guild's annual financial report was presented, which was subsequently marked with an unqualified opinion by the COA—the highest form of audit opinion—indicating that their financial statements were fairly presented in all material respects and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

At the helm of the guild’s audit department is Mr. Vilchie Camomot, who served as the Auditor of the council. His invaluable knowledge and expertise ensured financial competence throughout his term. In his interview, Mr. Camomot shared that he felt “over the moon” upon hearing the news, noting that his drive for transparency stemmed from a difficult experience during the previous year’s spot audit—one that encouraged him to vow that the Teachers’ Guild would never have unclear records again.

He further emphasized that hearing the guild win the Outstanding Council Award made them feel both honored and overjoyed, and that the council’s collective hard work did not go unnoticed.

When asked what sets the council apart from the other candidates, Mr. Camomot humbly noted that all councils work out of passion and love for service. However, he attributed their edge to the strength of their core members—a lineup that kept the work feeling light even through the demands of the academic year.

“These people work together as one unit,” he shared, “and I don’t think we would have won the award without the collective efforts of my fellow core members.”

This award stands as a testament to TG's commitment to good governance and transparency within the organization. As their term draws to a close, the council leaves behind a legacy of excellence, proving that true service is reflected not only in words but in the quality of work they consistently deliver.

Report by Jay Mark Virtudazo
Layout by Maxi Fajardo

27/05/2026

EDITORIAL | I ain't reading allat: The Great Attention Crisis

In this digitalized society, the speed and accessibility of information have begun to matter more than the truths of the content itself.

Every year, during the Botar Atenista season, the university's publication releases broadsheets that contain special feature articles written for each running candidate. This year, the tradition continues. Yet, the display racks at the canteen remain full of these broadsheets, with only a few actually picking them up. Even then, when they pick it up, their eyes merely skim through the pages, not bothering to read this information about the people who may stand at the very top of the Central Student Government.

In contrast, when the same publication releases a post online highlighting specific lines of a candidate's answer during the Meet the Press event, the reactions and shares faced no difficulty in multiplying in an instant. From this, it is evident how today's generation finds it easier to consume information when it is straight to the point, and in an election, that tendency carries real weight.

Read the full Editorial here: https://tinyurl.com/GiyaEditorial1

Editorial Cartoon by Cleofe Ladrera

26/05/2026

Junior Creative Writing students of the School of Education present “Taliwala ;” a literary exhibit of the in-betweens and despites. Spanning a five-day run, the display showcased the various poems and creative nonfiction pieces penned by the students, joined into one theme: the unwavering perseverance and strength in each of their lived realities.

Unravel what took place in this episode of Ang Giya On Air.

Report by Gift Sanchez

23/05/2026

IN PHOTOS: The class of 3rd-year English major students of the School of Education launched “Taliwala ; a literary exhibit of the in-betweens and despites”. Located at the heart of the Magis Walkway, the display ran for five days, with the students showcasing their poems and creative nonfiction pieces for everyone at the university to read.

The project—in fulfillment of their Ed Eng 22: Creative Writing class—began last May 18 with a brief opening program. Dr. Arlene Yandug, the class’s instructor, graced the exhibit as she delivered her opening remarks, affirming the significance of the Bisaya word, ‘taliwala’ as the exhibit’s theme, and officially marking the start of the program. Thereafter, selected students from the class were given the chance to read aloud their poems, as well as explain the meaning behind each one of them. Soon, the exhibit became open for everyone to browse through the various literary pieces. Finger foods and refreshments were enjoyed by everyone present during the event.

On the final day of the showcase, the students prepared numerous interactive activities and prizes for the Xavier Ateneo community to engage in: from quick fill-in-the-blanks of certain stanzas taken from the displayed poems, to writing their own haikus or poems. The walkway buzzed with inspiring energy as students who came from various walks of life came to take part in the artistic convention.

Beyond a course requirement, this exhibit served as a meaningful way for the students to creatively express their stories of hope amidst the challenges of their pasts, inspiring onlookers in this bridging of literature and art.

Report by Maxi Fajardo
Photos by Maxi Fajardo, Kyleen Pacana, Jeasette Ragmac

13/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: On May 12, 2026, the Professional Regulation Committee (PRC) released the results of the March 2026 Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers (LEPT), thirty-nine (39) working days after the final day of the examinations.

Of 32,796 examinees at the Elementary level, 18,376 passed (56.03%). On the other hand, of 61,561 examinees at the Secondary level, 45,001 passed (73.10%).

Xavier University – School of Education, albeit not included in the list of Top Performing Schools, still exemplified grit and intellect. Based on the data provided by PRC, the passing rate for first-time takers under the Elementary level is 60.00%. In comparison, the overall passing rate for the Elementary level is 57.14%, with both first-timers and repeaters taken into account.

In contrast, at the Secondary level, the university obtained a 95.83% passing rate for first-time takers and an 89.29% overall passing rate with the inclusion of both first-timers and repeaters.

The LEPT is conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board for Professional Teachers and is a mandatory requirement for individuals who wish to pursue the teaching profession in the country.

The publication congratulates all newly licensed teachers!

See results here: https://www.prcboard.com/let-results-march-2026-elementary-and-secondary-list-of-passers.

Report by Maxi Fajardo

08/05/2026

On April 29, 2026, the Research Awards Night by the Kinaadman University Research Office commenced at the Little Theater of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan. With the participation of students from the School of Education, they demonstrated academic excellence by contributing significantly to research and knowledge production within and outside the realms of the university.

Representing the School of Education were Team Shane and Team Zoe, both awarded as Kinaadman Student Research Awardees. Team Shane is composed of Alyssa Semini, Sheena Deconlay, and Shanerick Roxas, who are BSED - Science 3 students. The team showcased exceptional research skills and creativity, earning the 2nd Best Poster award during the competition. Adding to their achievement, Shanerick Roxas also bagged the award as the Top 3 Best Quickfire Presenter, highlighting strong communication and presentation abilities in effectively delivering their research study entitled, “The IBL-IN Model: Strengthening Science Process Skills of Grade 8 Students Through the Use of Interactive Notebook in an Inquiry-Based Learning Approach.”

Subsequently, Team Zoe, composed of Zoe Quibol, Yumi Canong, Mary Tagaan, and Xyrhel Orinay, also brought pride and honor to the School of Education through their participation in their study entitled, “Reading Voyage: An Expedition Board Game to Enhance Reading Oracy Among Grade 8 Students”. Yumi Canong was also recognized as the Top 5 finalist for the Best Quickfire Presenter category, reflecting the team’s confidence and competence during the event.

The achievements of both teams served as a testament to the growing culture of research excellence among the School of Education. Their recognitions not only emphasize their dedication but also connect to the department’s commitment to developing future educators who are stewards in bridging the gap between existing knowledge and the endless pursuit of discovery.

Report by Karylle Caracho
Layout by Maxi Fajardo

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