01/08/2026
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Several fourth-year students from the College of Education (COEd) have expressed concerns regarding a series of sudden announcements from the Student-Teachers Organization (STO), inconsistent information, repeated requests for previously submitted documents, and what they described as ineffective communication.
According to the students, these issues have caused stress and uncertainty as they prepare the requirements for their upcoming Field Study deployment.
According to several fourth-year students, an initial orientation was conducted before the official start of the academic year to discuss the procedures for their student teaching deployment. However, they said confusion arose during the processing of requirements such as medical certificates.
โAt first, about medcerts palang yung concern, many of us had already paid for medical exams only to be told to put everything on hold because there [are] new instructionsโ mentioned by one of the fourth year students.
They also stated that new instructions and revised document formats were subsequently introduced, requiring them to adjust and comply with the updated requirements.
โDespite these sudden changes, we diligently followed every instruction, even when announcements were made with tight deadlines such as announcing a requirement at 11 PM with a deadline set for tomorrow morning,โ a fourth year student added.
"Our experience was exhausting and frustrating at the same time because the announcements given to us were not always consistent, detailed, and clear. There were times when important updates were only sent at the last minute when we were already done processing them," one fourth year shared.
Another student also expressed frustration over repeated revisions to the required documents, saying, "We can't count the times we had to revise and resubmit our documents because the format and some of the required information were changed after the initial announcement. While I understood that some changes were necessary, the frequent revisions were frustrating as they required additional time, effort, and expenses for printing."
Meanwhile, another student highlighted the financial and logistical burden brought about by the changes, stating, "Speaking as someone who commutes two hours to Lucinda and pays โฑ15 per print, I ask the STO to do better. Real accountability isn't a public apology that gets deleted once the next issue comes upโit's shown through consistent, visible action."
Despite these concerns, the students acknowledged the efforts of the STO officers in facilitating the process for deployment. They emphasized that their primary request is for clearer and more consistent communication.
One student added, "I appreciate the effort that the STO officers put into organizing student teaching requirements, and I know that managing many students is not easy. Our only request is for them to prioritize clear and consistent communication. Even little improvements in coordination and planning will greatly reduce students' stress and help everyone prepare efficiently."
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๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
In response to the concerns, STO President Chester Reanzares clarified that the organization does not create, revise, or approve official Field Study requirements.
โFirst, I would like to clarify that STO does not have the authority to create, revise, or approve the official field study requirements. Our responsibility is to receive the latest instructions from our adviser, the Deanโs Office, then communicate those updates to our fourth-year students as accurately and as quickly as possibleโ Reanzares said.
Instead, they explained that the STO serves as the communication bridge between the administrationโincluding the adviser, the Dean's Office, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and other concerned officesโand the fourth-year students.
Additionally, Reanzares said that while the revisions did not originate from the STO, they accept responsibility for ensuring that announcements are communicated clearly and consistently.
They explained that when conflicting information regarding documents such as the SF15 and parental consent forms surfaced, they centralized the verification process by personally reviewing submitted files to ensure they complied with the official format required by the ISO.
โWhen I noticed that different answers were being given regarding the SF15 and Parental Consent, I immediately Centralized the Verification process so that all concerns would receive one consistent responseโ Reanzares said.
According to Reanzares, many of the document revisions stemmed from updates issued by the concerned offices, affirming that the STO initially relied on documents endorsed by the previous administration because the revised versions were still being processed.
However, once the ISO informed them that several of those documents had become outdated, the organization immediately relayed the changes, organized an online clarification meeting with the adviser, and recreated the official forms into editable formats to make compliance easier for students.
They further explained that additional revisions continued after the clarification meeting, prompting the STO officers and their adviser to seek further guidance from the Dean's Office.
โAt that time, the STO was using the documents officially turned over by the previous administration because we had been informed by our Adviser that the newly revised files were still being processed. However, after those files reached the ISO, we were informed that several documents were already outdated and would no longer be considered valid. The ISO then provided us with newer and corrected versions -As soon as we received this information, we immediately informed all section presidents on Wednesday, July 29 at 1:39 PM, I announcedโ Reanzares accentuated.
Following the meeting, the organization immediately informed section presidents and conducted another meeting to explain the updated procedures while awaiting the final approval of the remaining requirements. Re
Addressing concerns about communication, Reanzares acknowledged that the experience highlighted the need for a more efficient system for disseminating information, saying that the STO is preparing to launch an official Messenger Channel dedicated to fourth-year student teachers to provide verified announcements and urgent updates directly to students.
The Board of Directors group chat, they added, will continue to be used for coordination with section presidents, while the Messenger Channel will ensure that all students receive the same information simultaneously.
"We hope to minimize misinformation, reduce delays in relaying announcements, and ensure that every student has equal access to verified updates," Reanzares said, adding that the organization aims to make communication more transparent, organized, and inclusive.
Reanzares also emphasized that every announcement released by the STO was based on the latest official information available at the time and was intended to prevent students from submitting documents that might later be declared invalid.
"As your student leaders, we also acknowledge that communication during this process could have been better," he said.
"We take responsibility for continuously improving how we relay information, respond to concerns, and support our fellow student teachers," he added.
Reanzares concluded the interview by assuring students that the STO remains committed to serving with transparency, accountability, and genuine service while continuing to work closely with the administration to help ensure a smoother Field Study preparation process for all fourth-year student teachers.
For the fourth-year students, the assurance offers some relief, but many say they will be watching closely to see whether the promised changesโparticularly the new Messenger Channelโtranslate into the clearer, more consistent communication they have been asking for as they move forward with their Field Study deployment.
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