Leganes Day Care Folk Dancers: the Leganeans' Pride

After winning the Municipal, Congressional and Provincial folk dance competition, the Leganes Day Care Folk Dancers represent the province of Iloilo in the recent concluded Children's Regional Congress last November 5, 2010 at SM City Iloilo.


The event was spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and was participated by different provinces in western visayas which includes, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Negros Occidental and Iloilo.


Even though the Leganes Day Care Folk Dancers placed First Runner Up, still they have proven that being Leganeans are something to be proud of. To all of you, Congratulations  especially to the teachers, trainers, parents and the lovely, talented and cute little dancers.


Here is their performance:

Small But Huge Pride

Another Leganeans pride has risen. They are small, cute but talented children below 5 years of the Leganes Day Care Center who showcase their grace and skill in folk dance. Indeed they have proven that the Leganeans are talented especially in the field of dancing. 


In celebration of  the "Children's Day 2010", last October 12, 2010, an inter-daycare competition was held at the Leganes Gymnasium where the Poblacion daycare folk dancers grabbed the grand price and represent the town in the congressional level held on October 19, 2010 at Zarraga Gymasium. 


The congressional level contest was participated by the different municipality in the second congressional district of Iloilo which includes Alimodian, Leon, New Lucena, Pavia, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Zarraga and Leganes. And once again, they children won the top place.


Ten days after winning the congressional contest, the Leganes Day Care Children represent the second district of Iloilo in the Children's Month Celebration folk dance contest provincial level  last October 29, 2010 held at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. With their grace and skills they have victoriously won the competition.


Winning the first place in the provincial competition, the Leganes Day Care folk dancers will be the official contestant of the province of Iloilo in the Regional level on November 5 2010 at SM City Iloilo.


Let's pray for the victory of our Leganes Day Care folk dancers.


Here are the videos of their performance in municipal, congressional and provincial competition.


Municipal Level (October 12, 2010)



Congressional Level (October 19, 2010)



Provincial Level (October 29, 2010)

Making Tech-phobic Teachers a Thing of the Past

Zoilo Pinongcos, Jr. of Leganes National High School, Iloilo is working hard to make techno-phobic teachers a thing of the past. “The information age isn't in the future,” shares Pinongcos. “We are in the information age.” A Math and ICT teacher for over two decades, Pinongcos says that while students are frequently adept at the latest technologies, teachers tend to stick to traditional methods of teaching.

Pinongocos explains that teachers need to be able to reach their students via mediums they understand. “Technology is a tool for instruction and a resource for richer classroom experiences,” adds Pinongcos. A certified Intel Teach National Trainer, Pinongcos conducts ICT-readiness training courses in collaboration with Intel for teachers from all over the country. The courses emphasize student-centered instruction, critical thinking and collaboration.

“The program is designed for classroom teachers who have limited computer experience and helps them acquire basic technology literacy skills,” explains Pinongcos. “We adjust each session to the needs to the teachers, so they can get the hints and skills for teaching specific topics or subject.”

Pinongcos has received various citations and awards for his exemplary work in improving Math and ICT education in Iloilo. Among these are the Metrobank Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines, Outstanding Legaslenon (2010), Outstanding Intel Teach National Trainer (2008-2009) and San Jose College Outstanding Alumni Award.

But despite all the recognition he has received, Pinongcos believes there is still so much to do to help students and co-teachers excel and achieve. “We have to keep learning, technological advancements never stop and as such, teachers need to get “upgrades” to utilize these advancements,” adds Pingongcos.

Pinongcos and four other educators are this year's honorees of the Many Faces of the Teacher search. Organized by the Bato Balani Foundation Inc. (BBFI) in partnership with Diwa Learning Systems Inc (DLSI), the search aims to honor outstanding educators who have shapedthe course of our nation by educating our youth.

The five honorees of the Many Faces of the Teacher search were recognized at the annual A Tribute to Teachers event at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu on September 25, 2010. The annual event gathers thousands of educators to thank them for their lives of service and commitment.

source: A Few to Inspire the Many: A Tribute to Teachers