Empowering Through Literacy: Peer Educators Society Leads “Brigada Pagbasa” at Agay NHS

Agay National High School, June 9–13, 2025 — In a heartfelt demonstration of leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to education, the Peer Educators Society of Agay NHS, under the proactive leadership of Rico Cawaing Jr., played a vital role in the successful implementation of the Brigada Pagbasa program during the school’s enrollment week.

As part of the Department of Education’s nationwide Brigada Eskwela campaign, Brigada Pagbasa serves as a reading remediation initiative aimed at improving the literacy skills of Filipino learners. This year, its integration into the enrollment period made it especially impactful, welcoming both returning and new students with engaging, purposeful literacy activities.

Under the guidance of Rico Cawaing Jr., the Peer Educators Society assisted teachers and
school staff in facilitating reading sessions that focused on two essential components: oral reading and reading comprehension assessment, conducted in both English and Filipino. These structured activities aimed to evaluate the learners’ current reading levels and identify areas for support and improvement.

“Our mission is to empower not just our fellow students, but also the younger learners who look up to us,” said Cawaing. “Through Brigada Pagbasa, we’re showing that literacy is a shared responsibility—and one that we are proud to take part in.”

Throughout the week, Peer Educators engaged directly with learners by guiding them through oral reading exercises, helping assess fluency and pronunciation, while also facilitating reading comprehension tasks that gauged understanding of texts. Their involvement allowed teachers to reach more students efficiently and provided a supportive peer-to-peer learning environment.

Parents and guardians present during enrollment expressed appreciation for the added value of the program, noting how it created a nurturing and educational atmosphere that set a positive tone for the school year.

Agay NHS faculty members praised the Peer Educators Society for their initiative and commitment, emphasizing how their efforts significantly contributed to both the smooth conduct of the enrollment process and the educational growth of students.

With Rico Cawaing Jr. at the helm, the Peer Educators Society continues to prove that student leadership can drive meaningful change. Their active participation in Brigada Pagbasa reaffirms Agay NHS’s dedication to fostering a culture of reading, learning, and community involvement.