{"id":7068906,"date":"2026-09-28T05:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/lampara-books-complements-department-of-educations-aral-program-through-a-nationwide-search-in-storytelling-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T05:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:45:20","slug":"lampara-books-complements-department-of-educations-aral-program-through-a-nationwide-search-in-storytelling-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7068906","title":{"rendered":"Lampara Books complements Department of Education\u2019s ARAL Program through a nationwide search in storytelling competition"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Lampara Books complements Department of Education\u2019s ARAL Program through a nationwide search in storytelling competition\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista is part of the publishing house\u2019s broader literacy efforts while encouraging children to find joy in reading<\/p>\n

Lampara Books<\/strong>\u00a0continues the tradition of promoting reading literacy through\u00a0Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026<\/strong>, a nationwide search for creative young storytellers. The\u00a0Grand Finals<\/strong>\u00a0concluded last September 12, 2026, at the\u00a0SMX Convention Center Manila<\/strong>\u00a0in the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, where the top three finalists competed for the top plum in two separate categories.\"\"<\/p>\n

Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026,\u00a0is part of Lampara Books\u2019 broader advocacy to improve children\u2019s relationship with reading. The initiative complements the literacy priorities identified by the\u00a0Department of Education<\/strong>\u2019s\u00a0ARAL Program<\/strong>, which provides systematic intervention for learners requiring additional support in academic competencies, particularly reading.\"\"<\/p>\n

Lampara Books has also championed its literacy programs, including\u00a0Magbasa Tayo! (Marungko Approach)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Let\u2019s Read! (Systematic Phonics)<\/strong>. These initiatives form a continuum in Lampara Books\u2019 varied reading advocacies, helping children develop a lasting appreciation for books and literature.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The winners of the Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026, were announced during a key segment at this year\u2019s\u00a0Manila International Book Fair<\/strong>.\"\"<\/p>\n

Category A (Grade 1-3):<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st Place: Catriona Xia C. Gacutan<\/p>\n

2nd Place: Zander Skye H. Saplagio<\/p>\n

3rd Place: Ameera Estelle E. Incognito\"\"<\/p>\n

Category B (Grade 4-6):<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st Place: Czarina Sophia L. Hinanay<\/p>\n

2nd Place: Ma. Daniela C. Mejos<\/p>\n

3rd Place: Alamela G. Cacho\"\"\u00a0The finalists were evaluated by a panel composed of multidisciplinary artist and children\u2019s rights advocate\u00a0Pepot Atienza<\/strong>; storyteller, puppeteer, and professor\u00a0Melanie Ramirez<\/strong>; UP Diliman creative writing and literature professor\u00a0Eugene Evasco<\/strong>; UP Diliman Professor of Reading Education and children\u2019s author\u00a0Portia Padilla<\/strong>; and senior member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association,\u00a0Csairus John Habla<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Inclusivity and representation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s competition garnered\u00a0416 participants<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0139 schools<\/strong>\u00a0nationwide.\u00a045 percent<\/strong>\u00a0of the participants are from cities and provinces outside the National Capital Region (NCR). By allowing online submissions,\u00a0Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026\u00a0enabled children from far-flung communities and metropolitan areas to participate without the logistical challenges of traveling to the capital.<\/p>\n

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According to\u00a0Segundo Matias Jr.<\/strong>, the co-founder and president of\u00a0Lampara Publishing House, Inc. (Lampara Books)<\/strong>, the participants for this year\u2019s edition stood out for their unique but spontaneous take on the craft. Instead of delivering obviously rehearsed interpretations, many of them approached the material with creativity and spontaneity despite their young age.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHindi maikakailang malikhain ang mga bata,\u201d Matias admits, describing the participants\u2019 performances this year as natural and highly creative. He noted that this quality gave the presentations a refreshing rawness, with the children interpreting the material with their own creative flavor.<\/p>\n

A national concern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading advocacy remains a national concern that needs to be prioritized. Matias emphasized the need to cultivate a new generation of kids who see reading as meaningful, enjoyable, and worth returning to.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As children become increasingly reliant on advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI),\u00a0Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista\u00a0offers an alternative and sustainable pathway to promote the importance of reading in the modern age. The challenge is not to resist these changes but to ensure that technological progress does not come at the expense of children\u2019s connection to reading. \u201cAng Batang Lampara,\u00a0Batang Kuwentista ay isang inisyatibo para lalo pang matutong magbasa ang mga bata.\u00a0Hindi tayo dapat magpabaya. Gusto ihatid ng\u00a0Lampara Books na mas masaya ang pagbabasa, kaya ginawa itong pagtatanghal para lalo pang mapalaganap ang pagbabasa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank you for taking time to read.<\/p>\n

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