IP KULAMAN - THE BEGINNING

are just some changes and developments we have in the dormitory. The structure of the dormitory is liquid for now since there are still a lot of things to attend to, things that still needs more time to think, things that still needs to be done.

Yes, we are now creating a new atmosphere where the students can hopefully learn faster and better. What we need just right now is time so that we can fully implement all our plans and vision for the students  today and to the next generation.

We are now starting the School Year 2017-2018 here in Kulaman. The dormitory is now filled with Manobo students coming from different places here in KUlaman and in other areas and Municipalities, from Lebak, Kalamansig, and even Mindanao.

We are still doing some repairs and fixing some things in the dormitory. Some are out of schedule due to lack of workers and especially carpenters.

We have also gathered all parents of the students and discussed to them their responsibilities as parents. I insisted that they still have to assist their kids financially because there are still some things that they have to but, their personal things, school needs and others.

Good thing, the parents were very cooperative and attentive during the meeting. It was held in the dormitory and during that meeting they were able to select their Officers. So formally, we have designed a Parents’ Association in the Dormitory. Still we have to finish the draft of the MOA so that they will have some guidelines and rules to follow.

The students were also grouped. They were individually chosen for their group. The groups were designed for the manual labor purposes as well as their program in the coming days. Each group consists of different Manobo from different tear level so that they will have a fair number and age levels.

I don’t have so much contact with the students now since this is the just the first week of school but im planning to meet them next week to discuss the schedules and their responsibilities in the dormitory.

For now, everything is doing well. Things are just the same just like before. Im still trying to learn the chemistry of the staff, the routines that I have to live, and the reality that there are really a ton of things to do when you are an IP Kulaman in charge. Nonetheless, I never had any regrets being assigned here in Kulaman because for me this is my first love.

God bless us all! Mafion lafus!