**By Estancia Times Documentary**

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Great news for degree holders, university instructors, and professionals across **Estancia, Carles, Batad, San Dionisio, Concepcion, and all towns of Northern Iloilo** — the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has **extended the application deadline** for the *Diploma in Teaching* program offered by **West Visayas State University (WVSU)**.

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## 📌 What is the Program?

The **Diploma in Teaching** is a **24-unit professional pathway** designed specifically for **degree holders from non-education backgrounds** who wish to gain proper pedagogical training, qualify as professional educators, and build solid teaching competencies.

✅ **Blended Learning Format**: Flexible combination of self-paced online modules, live virtual classes, practical assignments, and a supervised teaching internship — perfect for working professionals who cannot attend full-time on-campus classes.

✅ **Curriculum Breakdown**:

- **Term 1 (9 units)**: Teaching Profession, Child & Adolescent Learning, Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching

- **Term 2 (9 units)**: Technology for Teaching, Assessment of Learning, plus 1 elective

- **Term 3 (6 units)**: Supervised Teaching Internship

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## 👥 Who Can Apply?

This is a great opportunity open to:

✔️ **College / University faculty members** currently teaching *without an education degree*

✔️ **Bachelor’s and Master’s degree holders** in any field (Business, Engineering, IT, Agriculture, Nursing, Arts, etc.)

✔️ **Professionals from Estancia, Carles, Batad, and Northern Iloilo** who want to shift to teaching, upgrade their credentials, or qualify for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

✔️ Those aiming to strengthen their teaching skills and open doors for better career growth in both public and private schools

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## ⏰ New Extended Deadline

📅 **Application Deadline: 15 July 2026**

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## 🔗 How to Apply

1. **Download Application Templates**:

   https://bit.ly/2026HUSAYApplication

2. **Upload Completed Requirements**:

   https://bit.ly/WVSU_UploadingForm

3. **Read Full Memorandum**:

   https://cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/CHED/pdf/2026-MOC-48_Call%20for%20Applications%20for%20Diploma%20in%20Teaching%20offered%20by%20WVSU.pdf

📩 **For Inquiries**:

Email: **husay@ched.gov.ph**

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## 💡 Why This Matters for Northern Iloilo Professionals

Many skilled professionals in our region — from Estancia’s coastal and business sectors to Carles’ and Batad’s community leaders — hold advanced degrees but lack formal education training. This program bridges that gap:

- ✅ Gain nationally recognized teaching qualifications

- ✅ Qualify for higher teaching positions and better salaries

- ✅ Prepare for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

- ✅ Contribute more effectively to the quality of education in our own schools and communities

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*Disclaimer: This post is for information purposes only. Always refer to official CHED and WVSU announcements for the most accurate and updated details.*

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