Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School

Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School
*Pang-alaalang Pambansang Mataas na Paaralan ng Juan R. Liwag* (Filipino)
Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School; Pang-alaalang Pambansang Mataas na Paaralan ng Juan R. Liwag (Filipino)
Address
	Barangay Bayanihan, Gapan, Nueva Ecija; Region III ; Philippines
Coordinates	15°18′12″N120°56′54″E / 15.3034°N 120.9483°E
Information
Former name	Gapan Municipal High School (1946–1952) Nueva Ecija South High School (1952-1972) Gapan Provincial High School (until 1982) Gapan National High School (1982-1984)Contents History ; Junior high school programs ; Official Publication ; References ; External links ;
Type	State-owned, public institution
Motto	Per aspera ad astra
Established	1945
Status	Active
School code	300812
Principal	Cristina S. Parungao
Grades	7 to 12
Language	English and Filipino
Color(s)	Blue
Song	JRLMHS Hymn
Newspaper	The Magi (English Publication); Ang Tatlong Haring Mago (Filipino Publication);
Affiliations	Division of Gapan

Last updated October 19, 2024

Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School (abbreviated as JRLMHS; Filipino : Pang-alaalang Mataas na Paaralang Pambansa ng Juan R. Liwag) is a secondary public school in Barangay Bayanihan, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. It was formerly known as Nueva Ecija South High School. It was established in 1945 and made into a national high school by virtue of BP Blg. 143 on 8 February 1982.^[1] The current principal of the main campus is Cristina S. Parungao, Principal IV.^[3]

History

Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School (JRLMHS) was formerly named as Gapan Municipal High School from 1946 to 1952, Nueva Ecija South High School (NESHS) from 1952 to 1972, Gapan National High School (GNHS) from 1972 to 1984, and Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School (JRLMHS) from 1984 to present. It now offers special science class for students inclined in advance mathematics and sciences, sports oriented curriculum, and the regular general secondary (high school) programs. The student population of JRLMHS today is estimated to be over 5,000, making it one of the biggest public high schools in the province of Nueva Ecija. It also has the highest student population in the fourth congressional district (southern part) of the province, comprising the city of Gapan and the municipalities of Cabiao, General Tinio (Papaya), Jaen, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Leonardo, and Peñaranda. Most students usually are from Gapan, San Leonardo, San Isidro, Jaen, Peñaranda, and sometimes even from Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija and San Miguel, Bulacan.

Besides the main campus in Barangay Bayanihan, the school once had annexes located in Barangay Santa Cruz^[4] and Barangay Bungo^[5] in Gapan; those locations are now independent.

Junior high school programs

The junior high school program is roughly equivalent to the middle school program in other countries. This grade level spans from grades 7 to 10. This program was reformed after the change in curriculum implemented by the Department of Education, changing the system of secondary education by adding more years to the high school program and splitting it into two separate programs.

Science, Technology, and Engineering Program (STE), this program provides skills necessary in the field of science and technology for junior high school students in preparation of undertaking more advanced science subjects in higher grade levels. The program was formerly known by many names: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (STEM), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) program, and Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP).
Regular Program, this is considered as the default program of the school. Elementary graduates from any DepEd accredited/recognized institution study core subjects.
Special Program in the Arts (SPA), this program offers a comprehensive arts-based education to students with an inclination to the arts. The programs are listed below.
- Dance
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Creative writing
- Theater Arts
- Media Arts
Special Program in the Sports (SPS), this program offers a comprehensive athletic-based education to students with an inclination to their sports. The programs are listed below.
- Individual/dual sports:
  - Athletics
  - Badminton
  - Chess
  - Gymnastics
  - Table tennis
- Team sports:
  - Basketball
  - Sepak takraw
  - Volleyball
Special Program in Journalism (SPJ) is developed to enrich the experiences, hone the journalistic skills and competencies of student-writers and to strengthen free and responsible journalism. It is designed to develop the learners’ skills in mass communication, print, online and broadcast media. Its main focus is primarily on writing as a process and as an art.
Special Education Program (SPED)/ Inclusive Education, this program serves to help students with disabilities by doing a more inclusive approach to education.
Alternative Learning System (ALS), this program serves as an alternative mode of formal secondary education by providing education to those adults and out-of-school youths.

Official Publication

The Magi (English)
Ang Tatlong Haring Mago (Filipino)

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References

1 2 "An Act Converting Gapan Provincial High School Situated in the Municipality of Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija, into a National High School to be Known as the Gapan National High School". The Corpus Juris. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
↑ "An Act Changing the Name of the Gapan National High School in the Municipality of Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija, to Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School". The Corpus Juris. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
↑ https://ebeis.deped.gov.ph/beis/reports_info/masterlist . Retrieved 2022-08-08.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
↑ "An Act Separating the Juan R. Liwag High School Annex I in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Gapan, Nueva Ecija from the Juan R. Liwag High School and Converting the Same into an Independent National High School to be Known as the Sta. Cruz National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor". The Corpus Juris. 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
↑ "An Act Separating the Juan R. Liwag High School Annex II in Barangay Maruhat, Gapan, Nueva Ecija from the Juan R. Liwag High School and Converting the Same into an Independent National High School to be Known as the Maruhat National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor". The Corpus Juris. 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2022-08-08.

External links

"Edukasyon". www.edukasyon.ph. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
"DOST REGION 3 - Home Page". region3.dost.gov.ph. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
"Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School « HEY SCHOOLS". schools.heyplaces.ph. Retrieved 12 May 2021.

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[:02-1] 1 2 "An Act Converting Gapan Provincial High School Situated in the Municipality of Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija, into a National High School to be Known as the Gapan National High School". The Corpus Juris. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.

[2] "An Act Changing the Name of the Gapan National High School in the Municipality of Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija, to Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School". The Corpus Juris. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.

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[4] "An Act Separating the Juan R. Liwag High School Annex I in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Gapan, Nueva Ecija from the Juan R. Liwag High School and Converting the Same into an Independent National High School to be Known as the Sta. Cruz National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor". The Corpus Juris. 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2022-08-08.

[5] "An Act Separating the Juan R. Liwag High School Annex II in Barangay Maruhat, Gapan, Nueva Ecija from the Juan R. Liwag High School and Converting the Same into an Independent National High School to be Known as the Maruhat National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor". The Corpus Juris. 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2022-08-08.

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Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School Pang-alaalang Pambansang Mataas na Paaralan ng Juan R. Liwag (Filipino)

Address

Barangay Bayanihan, Gapan, Nueva Ecija Region III Philippines
Coordinates	15°18′12″N120°56′54″E / 15.3034°N 120.9483°E / 15.3034; 120.9483
Information
Former name	Gapan Municipal High School (1946–1952) Nueva Ecija South High School (1952-1972) Gapan Provincial High School (until 1982)^[1] Gapan National High School (1982-1984) Contents History Junior high school programs Official Publication References External links ^[2]
Type	State-owned, public institution
Motto	Per aspera ad astra
Established	1945
Status	Active
School code	300812
Principal	Cristina S. Parungao
Grades	7 to 12
Language	English and Filipino
Color(s)	Blue
Song	JRLMHS Hymn
Newspaper	The Magi (English Publication) Ang Tatlong Haring Mago (Filipino Publication)
Affiliations	Division of Gapan