Tag Archive: Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center

Water over troubled forests

APC shares this story written by Mark Z Saludes of LiCAS News who visited the upland village of Bendum in September 2024. With climate change threatening their lands, the Indigenous Pulangiyēn people are rebuilding Bendum’s forests and restoring life-giving water…
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God’s work for APC through Ate Jen

APC teachers For Ate Jen, the vision is clear for APC that runs a culture and ecology school in Bendum – for the Indigenous teachers to take pride in their leadership roles and to inspire students. We are forever grateful…
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Insights and observations from the DepEd visit to APC

Local Department of Education (DepEd) officials visited APC on 9 September to obtain feedback on the school’s compliance with educational standards and practices. Ms Mary Gladys Dublas, Private Schools Coordinator, and Ms Lucell Joy Tonog, Project Development Officer from the…
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Building a holistic education for Indigenous communities

Indigenous education implementers and advocates from various Indigenous communities, and civil society and government organizations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao visited APC in Bendum on 23 to 24 July to understand and learn from APC’s experiences in culture-based education. The…
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Teachers and staff share their journey in strengthening Indigenous education in APC

At the heart of APC is a story of resilience and hope. The teachers and staff, many of whom were previous APC students, not only witnessed the school’s growth but also played essential roles in sustaining the community. Their reflections…
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