HAGÅTÑA — Registration is now underway for Eskwelahang Munti ng Guam (EMG, Eskwelahang Munti), a Filipino-language and cultural school offering classes from February 15 to May 2, 2025.
This initiative is organized by the Filipino Cultural Center with the support of the Philippine Consulate General in Hagåtña, Guam, and the Filipino Community of Guam.
Eskwelahang Munti, which means “small school,” offers a curriculum that covers different aspects of Filipino culture, including the Filipino language, Philippine history, core values, geography, folk dances, and music. Eskwelahang Munti’s multi-aspect approach aims to provide students with a deep understanding of their Filipino heritage.
Gloria Baguinon, principal of Eskwelahang Munti, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming sessions, stating, “We look forward to welcoming participants and fostering an appreciation of Filipino culture and heritage through engaging educational experiences.”
A one-time registration fee of $50 is required before classes start. However, all instruction will be provided free of charge. Classes will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room No. 5 of the Tamondong Building on Fatima Street near the corner of Marine Drive in Dededo.
Since its opening in 2010, Eskwelahang Munti has been instrumental in helping young Filipino children on Guam connect with and preserve their cultural identity.
Anyone interested in registering for the program can reach out to:
• Gloria Baguinon at (671) 686-5871
• Ciony Viray at (671) 486-8624
• Dr. Clarisa Quan at (671) 488-8542
For more information. contact Louella Losinio, PRO of the Filipino Community of Guam, at (671) 797-0205, or email louella.losinio@gmail.com/.
Consul Joaquin Ricardo Aragon of the Philippine Consulate General on Guam delivers his remarks during the orientation for the reopening of the Eskwelahang Munti ng Guam at Sentro Rizal Agana in 2024.
Teachers at Eskwelahang Munti ng Guam actively engage with their students, providing a curriculum that explores various facets of Filipino language and culture.
