Latest Activities

n partnership with a group of Political Science students from San Beda University, Silid Aralan representatives, Julius Nico E. Saturno and Mel Angelo Emmanuel B. Ortiola, conducted a transformative two-day learning session at Boys Town in Marikina City. The project aimed to uplift the spirits of 30 young learners from the Boys Home Unit of the Boys Town Complex. The topic provided by the Silid Aralan team was on human dignity, deriving great inspiration, inputs, and activities from the Human Dignity Curriculum of the World Youth Alliance.

All nine Silid Aralan learning hubs got their learning sessions going despite the cancellation of classes due to weather-related reasons. During the previous learning sessions, the Ground Zero learners studied earth science and their communities, food education and wellbeing, character development, and arts and culture. Meanwhile, the Sr. iLEAD learners focused on learning about Sustainable Development Goal 6 which encompasses Clean Water and Sanitation. At the moment, the Sr. iLEAD learners are developing projects that aim to help people who do not have steady access to affordable and potable water, sanitation, and hygiene.

The recent Kamustahan with the Co-learners provided valuable insights into the implementation of the learning plans and the overall learning experience. On learner attendance, most Co-learners reported consistent participation, with a few exceptions due to unforeseen circumstances. The challenges encountered during learning plan delivery primarily revolved around managing diverse learner needs and pacing the lessons effectively. Some Co-learners found it difficult to keep all students engaged, especially those who required additional support or enrichment activities.

On October 19, 2024, Silid Aralan, Inc. successfully organized a food distribution activity at its Central Learning Hub, providing support to 26 learners from Dulong Bayan Elementary School, San Isidro Labrador Elementary School, and the Central Learning Hub. This initiative aimed to alleviate the challenges faced by these learners and their families, especially those affected by the recent typhoons.

On October 21, 2024, Silid Aralan and Rizal Technological University (RTU) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony. This collaboration aims to empower future educators and enhance the learning experience of Silid Aralan learners from Maybunga Elementary School Annex. The MOA signing was led by Dr. Magno M. Quedangan, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Services, Instr. Ricardo H. Momongan, Jr., Director of Extension and Community Services Office, and Dr. Wendelyn A. Samarita, Dean of the College of Education from RTU, along with Mr. Arcie Mallari, Founder and Chief Motivation Officer of Silid Aralan, and key representatives from both organizations.

Silid Aralan recently conducted a Zumba session for East City Central School (ECCS) in Cagayan de Oro City in celebration of the National Teachers’ Month 2024. The project aims to provide our dear educators with an avenue to unwind and to promote the importance of physical activities in one’s health and well-being. The activity was held last September 20, 2024 at the ECCS Covered Court. It was participated by the teachers and staff of the school who filled the covered court with so much energy and enthusiasm.