Vox Magistri

20/09/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

ESSU Guiuan College of Education, led by its Dean, Dr. Eddie C. Manzano, and other dedicated faculty members, held a heartfelt send-off to the LET takers on September 20, 2025. The event was a gesture of strong support, offering final words of encouragement and valuable reminders to the aspiring teachers before the upcoming Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).
This gathering highlights the college's unwavering commitment to the success of its students and graduates, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident as they embark on this crucial professional milestone. We wish all the LET takers the best of luck!

20/09/2025

Good luck to all our aspiring teachers taking the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) tomorrow! 🍀 Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this moment. Breathe, believe in yourselves, and show them what you've got! We're all rooting for you. 🙏

Guiuan

22/07/2025

ATS donates projector to COED
To strengthen the College of Education's commitment to innovative instruction and inclusive learning environments, the Aspiring Teachers Society (ATS) turned over a multimedia projector.
The donation ceremony took place on 22 July 2025 at the COED Building, with the equipment formally received by Dr. Eddie C. Manzano, Dean of the College of Education. The initiative was spearheaded by Prof. Ceasar Tristan G. Gaytos, along with ATS President Maricar A. Celis and fellow ATS officers.
The initiative represents a shared commitment between COED and its student organizations to bridge instructional gaps and create responsive learning spaces for future educators. The new projector is expected to enhance instructional delivery and collaborative learning, particularly for COED students preparing for classroom practice and peer-led sessions.¶

18/07/2025

COED disseminates research findings
To explore how evidence-based strategies can elevate private school teacher development through targeted extension efforts, on 18 July 2025, the Audio-Visual Room of the Senior High School Building at Immaculate Conception School of Guiuan, Inc. became the venue for a pivotal dissemination activity attended by academic leaders, faculty researchers, and school stakeholders both from Eastern Samar State University - Guiuan Campus and Immaculate Conception School of Guiuan, Inc.
The dissemination of the research titled: "Awareness and Attitude of Novice Private School Teachers Toward Mentorship Practices," presented by Mr. Alvin A. Daga and co-authored with Dr. Eddie C. Manzano and Mrs. Joanna Len B. Padullo, highlighted the critical importance of mentorship in professional teacher development. The study investigated the levels of awareness and attitudes among novice private school teachers, focusing on indicators such as classroom management, lesson planning, emotional support, and professional growth. Research findings served as a basis for actionable recommendations during the extension activity, which emphasized strengthening mentorship support systems in lesson design, emotional resilience, and goal-setting strategies. The outcome signals a deliberate shift toward evidence-informed practices in in-service training and extension programming, allowing institutions to integrate mentorship frameworks directly into policy and classroom culture. The Bachelor of Secondary Education Program Head, Dr. Manuella P. Sison, formally ended the activity with a closing remark.
As discussions closed and insights were gathered, the activity underscored how locally grounded research can generate solutions that resonate with community realities. The commitment to translating data into development reflects Eastern Samar State University’s enduring mission to integrate instruction, research, and extension while upholding excellence, accountability, and service. Through such initiatives, the university and its partners continue to model how meaningful collaboration can lead to transformative educational experiences for teachers and learners alike. ¶

18/07/2025

Empowering private school teachers, ESSU and ICS Guiuan ink partnership
To mark a strategic collaboration between Eastern Samar State University - Guiuan Campus and ICS Guiuan Inc., with novice private school teachers identified as the core beneficiaries of the research-based extension initiative, a Memorandum of Agreement and Understanding (MOAU) signing was held on 18 July 2025 at the Immaculate Conception School of Guiuan, Inc.
Eastern Samar State University - Guiuan Campus and Immaculate Conception School of Guiuan, Inc. formally forged their partnership through the signing of the MOAU, strengthened by the support of Campus Administrator Prof. Jared Harem Q. Celis and the active participation of the College of Education faculty led by Dean Dr. Eddie C. Manzano. The agreement lays the groundwork for faculty-driven research initiatives and sustained improvements in pedagogical approaches anchored in current academic trends. This milestone reflects the institutions’ shared commitment to enhancing educational frameworks through cross-sector collaboration.
The event was witnessed by key representatives from two academic institutions. From the first party, ESSU – Guiuan Campus, the following individuals were present: Dr. Eddie C. Manzano, COED Dean; Dr. Manuela P. Sison, Head of the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Program; Bert Jameson D. Daria, In-Charge of BSED Social Studies; Joanna Len B. Padullo, COED Extension Services Coordinator; and faculty members Mark John L. Cabanatan and Alvin A. Daga. From the second party, ICS Guiuan Inc., attendees included Ma’am Caridad A. Sison, School Principal; and Regiem P. Demdam, Academic Coordinator.
This collaborative initiative embodies ESSU’s three-fold mandate of Instruction, Research, and Extension, rooted in the values of Excellence, Accountability, and Service, and affirms the university’s role as a catalyst for community-engaged scholarship and academic innovation. ¶

23/03/2025

Good luck to all our future educators taking the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers!

Today is your moment! Tust your preparation, stay confident, and give it your best. Padayon, future LPTs!

20/02/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐂. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐨! 🎉🎉

Your leadership has pushed us forward, and your dedication has inspired many. Because of your guidance, our college continues to reach new heights, and we are beyond grateful for your selfless commitment. May you continue to lead with wisdom and serve with passion.

On your special day, we wish you genuine happiness, good health, and continued success. May you find joy in the impact you have made and strength in the legacy you continue to build.

Your COED family celebrates with you today and always. Happy Birthday, Dr. Manzano! 🎉

29/01/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 | 𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

In a bid to equip future educators with essential research skills and enhance evidence-based teaching practices, student interns from the College of Education will conduct a lecture on Classroom-Based Action Research on February 2, 2025.

The session will feature Special Science Teacher IV Dr. Leo Peter N. Dacumos of the Philippine Science High School Cordillera Administrative Region as the resource speaker.

The lecture will be held via Zoom to enable participants to engage in discussions on effective research practices in the classroom.

17/10/2024

To contribute to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research and extension work, the two-days Institutional Extension Conference 2024 was held starting this October 17 to 18, 2024 at the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) – Main Campus, with the theme: "From Knowledge to Action: Achieving SDGs through Research and Extension".

For them to show support towards the institution’s attainment of these global aims, the faculty from the College of Education (COED) in ESSU – Guiuan Campus, namely Dr. Cenby Eppie G. Gaytos, Dr. Eddie C. Manzano, Lorelin Dagale, Ma. Christine P. Daganio, and Joanna Len B. Padullo, presented an extension-based study entitled: “Impact Assessment of the BEED Literacy Instruction and Numeracy Enhancement Program in St. Genevieve, Barangay Tagporo, Guiuan, Eastern Samar: Evaluating Educational Outcomes and Community Benefits”. The study “evaluates the effectiveness of the Extension Activity conducted within the community, focusing on its benefits for beneficiaries and implementers, particularly in literacy instruction and numeracy enhancement”. These efforts maximize the potential of extension activities conducted by the University’s colleges and programs in promoting its research and extension thematic areas.

15/10/2024

Seven students from ESSU Guiuan - College of Education represented the university in the UKRIDA Virtual Cultural Exchange on September 23, 2024. The exchange was part of the UKRIDA Global Mobility Program, which gathered students from across countries to discuss ideas about their culture.

Judy Ann Daga, Monica Espiritu, Eskily Mae Bertulfo, Chris Anthony Gajelan, Christian Opana, Armanda Grace Lacaba, and Nilanie Jadulan took part in discussions on various topics which include urban legends and contemporary myths, movies that celebrate cultural pride, cultural perspectives on beauty standards, and national holidays.

Their participation in the said event is a testament to ESSU Guiuan's active involvement in pushing for cultural understanding across the globe.

04/10/2024

20/09/2024

Look: The College of Education (COED) of Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) Guiuan Campus participated in the Institutional In-House Research Review on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Conference Room.

COED presented ten completed research studies and two new proposals, contributing to a total of 22 research studies and two proposals for ESSU Guiuan.

The review panel featured former University President Dr. Edmundo A. Campoto and former Vice President for Quality Assurance and External Affairs Dr. Marina S. Apilado, who evaluated the presentations to ensure they met the quality standards of the institution.

The number of presented research studies contributed to the achievement of ESSU Guiuan's research targets for this year.

(📷 : Myra Mae M. Monares)