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Following the success of the 2018 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) held in Dumaguete City from February 19 to 23, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD), extended its gratitude to all who have contributed to the “Olympics of campus journalism.”

These include broadcast practitioners and journalists such as Steve Dailisan of GMA News and Public Affairs who authored and shared the comprehensive guidelines for TV script writing and broadcasting, which is one of the group contests for secondary level, as stipulated in DepEd Memorandum No. 200, s. 2017 and DepEd Memorandum No. 216, s. 2016.

The guidelines consist of a detailed depiction and simulation of actual television newscasts, which include the pre-production (news gathering), production proper (script writing, video editing, and broadcast presentation), and post-production (editing of taped as live newscast combined with reporters’ audio-visual (AV), remote AV package, and additional video requirements) processes.

Dailisan, likewise, shared a sample news story lineup, and provided the criteria for judging the best newscast including script writing, broadcast presentation, technical application, and overall impact.

A journalist who won in the New York Festival in 2014 and Japan Prize in 2013, Dailisan also helped DepEd in the same category in the 2017 NSPC held in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

Education Chief Adjusts 2016 A&E Test Cut-Off Score; Raises Examinees’ Hope in Life, Faith in ALS

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In the interest of fairness for out-of-school youth and adult (OSYA) learners whose hopes and dreams for better opportunities are anchored on the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones adjusted the passing score of the 2016 Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test conducted last November 2017 from 75% to the generally accepted passing score of 60%.

The decision was made by the Education chief, in consultation with concerned officers and personnel of the Department, following a thorough evaluation of factors that contributed to the dismal result of the test, such as change in language of assessment, difference in design between the previous and the present tests, and length of time between intervention and conduct of test.

With the change in passing score, the passing rate jumped to 46.8% from 16.49% of the 15,845 elementary level examinees and to 62.08% from 15.58% of the 168,167 junior high school level examinees. 

The Division Testing Committee (DTC) of School Division Offices are, therefore, instructed to accommodate the November 2017 A&E takers who still did not reach the adjusted passing score as walk-in examinees on March 4 (Luzon) and 11 (Visayas and Mindanao) despite non-presentation of required documents (e.g. Certificate of Rating or COR). 

The same adjusted cut-off score shall be implemented, but only to the aforementioned tests.

DTCs shall prepare and facilitate the registration of these walk-in examinees at the testing center from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. prior to the pre-test activities. Only the examinees who took the A&E Test last November 2017 but did not make it to the adjusted passing score and the learners who earlier registered for the March 2018 test are qualified to take the exam. 

Photocopying of answer sheets is allowed only for the March A&E Test administration to ensure that all qualified examinees will be able to take the test.

Moving forward, the Secretary has instructed concerned officers and personnel to conduct a comprehensive review of the A&E examination standards, including its alignment to the existing learning resources and instruction delivery. She also ordered the suspension of the provision in DepEd Order No. 55, series 2016 that sets 75% as the passing score until further notice.

ALS, as the administration’s flagship program, has the full commitment of the Secretary. True to the learners’ byword, “Sa ALS may pag-asa,” the Department continues to expand and intensify ALS projects and partnerships so that more OSYAs may be provided with options, either through skills training or higher education, to improve their lives and to contribute to nation-building.

Questions and concerns about the A&E Test may be addressed to the Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA) at (02) 631-2591 or (02) 631-2589, or at nelia.benito@deped.gov.ph.

The Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League 2018 Grand Finals

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The Philippines' biggest multi-platform league this year reaches its climax

The Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League 2018 Grand Finals is heading to Glorietta 2 Activity Center on March 24-25, 2018 from 11:00AM to 10:00PM. MET continues its tradition of organizing the country’s biggest leagues as the grand finals of the Globe PPGL 2018 gathers the absolute best competitive gamers in the Philippines.

The Globe PPGL 2018 is dedicated to the hundreds of Filipino esports hopefuls that dream of making it to grandest of stages. The Pro Gaming League serves as the bridge for amateurs to reach the professional level and compete with top players to achieve their dreams of becoming full-fledged esports athletes.

The Dota 2 teams will be fighting for lion’s share of the 500,000 PHP prize pool while the Arena of Valor grand finals will be for the 200,000 PHP prize pool. The eight Tekken 7 finalists will be battling it out for the 100,000 PHP prize pool.

A total of three champions will be crowned after the 2-day event for Dota 2 (PC), Arena of Valor (Mobile), and Tekken 7 (Console). Budding esports professionals that hail from barangays all across the Philippines will gather at Glorietta 2 for a weekend full of exciting esports action.

Come celebrate the true Filipino spirit of esports in the grand final of the biggest Philippine tournament of 2018. Catch all of your favorite esports talents!

The event in Glorietta will also feature giveaways for all the lucky fans supporting the local teams, and a press conference area where bloggers and media personnel can get a chance to talk to the players and the teams. The event will also feature a Globe Booth on-site with activities, giveaways, and other Globe services.

MET continues its commitment to Filipino gamers by delivering a true Filipino League along with Globe Telecom, Mobile Esports Arena, and PlayBook Esports. Join as us we culminate the first season of the biggest league of the year at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center on March 24-25, 2018 from 11:00AM to 10:00PM. See you there!