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MANILA, Jan. 16, 2012—The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) National Basic Education Commission gathered representatives of Catholic schools nationwide to discuss the preparation for the implementation this school year of the K+12 program of the Department of Education. More than 1,000 representatives attended the forum last January 12 at the Marian Auditorium of Miriam College. Also in attendance were the Secretary of Education, Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, and other DepEd officials. The summit aimed to update private schools with basic education departments on the K to 12 program, according to organizers, and provide a platform for sharing and discussion among schools on the issues of transition, monetary costs, curriculum, among others. “There was also a sharing of next steps and strategies towards the transition to K to 12 and identification of issues, concerns, and recommendations that may be addressed by CEAP as a national association and by its region...

Right after my Masses in the barrios, Brgy. Masaya and Sitio Bagong Pook of Tranca, Bay, Laguna. I dressed up with my clerical garb and proceeded to the Church patio for the celebration of the Junior-Senior Prom of the Liceo de Bay. They are having supper when I arrive. I did not eat then because the barrio folks have prepared a supper for me beforehand in Bagong Pook. Since they are having supper, there is a break of activities. it was been the time to have some chat with the teacher and principal of the school. I also delivered a message after the break. I reiterated to them one of my message during my Mass to them last Thursday, that they could have fun without getting into trouble and the school would like to prepare them for their inclusion to the larger society. Sometimes the youth were not been properly instructed that they have also social obligations. When they grow up, there are social celebrations that they have attend to which require them to be prepare on how to deal with ...