MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

MATHEMATICS 8 - QUARTER 1

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning competencies Duratio K to 12 CG

Standards Standards The learner… n Code
The learner… The learner…
Q1 demonstrates is able to factors completely different types of Week 1 M8AL-Ia-b-1
understandin formulate polynomials (polynomials with common to 2
g of key real-life monomial factor, difference of two
concepts of problems squares, sum and difference of two
factors of involving cubes, perfect square trinomials, and
polynomials, factors of general trinomials).
rational polynomials, solves problems involving factors of M8AL-Ib-2
algebraic rational polynomials.
expressions, algebraic illustrates rational algebraic expressions. Week 3 M8AL-Ic-1
linear expressions, simplifies rational algebraic expressions. M8AL-Ic-2
equations and linear performs operations on rational Week 4 M8AL-Ic-d-1
inequalities in equations and algebraic expressions.
two variables, inequalities in solves problems involving rational M8AL-Id-2
systems of two variables, algebraic expressions.
linear systems of illustrates the rectangular coordinate Week 5 M8AL-Ie-1
equations and linear system and its uses.
inequalities in equations and illustrates linear equations in two M8AL-Ie-3
two variables inequalities in variables.
and linear two variables Illustrates and finds the slope of a line
functions. and linear given two points, equation, and graph.
functions, and writes the linear equation in the form Week 6 M8AL-If-1
solve these y=mx+b and vice versa
problems graphs a linear equation given (a) any M8AL-If-2
accurately two points; (b) the x – and y– intercepts;
using a variety (c) the slope and a point on the line.
of strategies. describes the graph of a linear equation M8AL-If-3
in terms of its intercepts and slope
finds the equation of a line given (a) two Week 7 M8AL-Ig-1
points; (b) the slope and a point; (c) the
slope and its intercepts.
solves problems involving linear M8AL-Ig-2
equations in two variables.
illustrates a system of linear equations Week 8 M8AL-Ih-1
in two variables.
graphs a system of linear equations in M8AL-Ih-2
two variables.
categorizes when a given system of M8AL-Ih-3
linear equations in two variables has
graphs that are parallel, intersecting,
and coinciding.
 solves problems involving systems of Week 9
linear equations in two variables by (a)
graphing; (b) substitution; (c)
elimination.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

MATHEMATICS 8 - QUARTER 2

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning competencies Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards The learner… on Code
The learner… The learner…
Q2 demonstrates is able to differentiates linear inequalities in two Week M8AL-IIa-2
key concepts formulate and variables from linear equations in two 1
of linear solve variables.
inequalities in accurately Illustrates and graphs linear inequalities
two variables, real-life in two variables.
 systems of problems solves problems involving linear M8AL-IIa-4
linear involving inequalities in two variables.
inequalities in linear solves problems involving systems of Week M8AL-IIb-2
two variables inequalities inlinear inequalities in two variables. 2
and linear two variables, illustrates a relation and a function. Week M8AL-IIc-1
functions. systems of verifies if a given relation is a function. 3 M8AL-IIc-2
linear determines dependent and M8AL-IIc-3
inequalities inindependent variables.
two variables, finds the domain and range of a Week M8AL-IId-1
and linear function. 4
functions. graphs and illustrates a linear function
and its (a) domain; (b) range; (c) table
of values; (d) intercepts; and (e) slope.
solves problems involving linear Week M8AL-IIe-2
functions. 5
demonstrates is able to determines the relationship between Week M8GE-IIf-1
understanding communicate the hypothesis and the conclusion of an 6
of key mathematical if-then statement.
concepts of thinking with transforms a statement into an M8GE-IIf-2
logic and coherence equivalent if-then statement
reasoning. and clarity in determines the inverse, converse, and Week M8GE-IIg-1
formulating contrapositive of an if-then statement. 7
and analyzing illustrates the equivalences of: (a) the Week M8GE-IIg-2
arguments. statement and its contrapositive; and 8
(b) the converse and inverse of a
statement.
uses inductive or deductive reasoning Week M8GE-IIh-1
in an argument. 9
writes a proof (both direct and M8GE-IIi-j-1
indirect).
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MATHEMATICS 8 - QUARTER 3

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
Q3 demonstrates 1. is able to describes a mathematical system. Week M8GE-IIIa-1
understanding formulate an illustrates the need for an 1 to 2 M8GE-IIIa-c-
of key organized plan to axiomatic structure of a 1
concepts of handle a reallife mathematical system in general,
axiomatic situation. and in Geometry in particular: (a)
structure of 2. is able to defined terms; (b) undefined
geometry and communicate terms; (c) postulates; and (d)
triangle mathematical theorems.
congruence. thinking with illustrates triangle congruence. Week M8GE-IIId-1
coherence and illustrates the SAS, ASA and SSS 3 to 4 M8GE-IIId-e-
clarity in congruence postulates. 1
 formulating, solves corresponding parts of Week M8GE-IIIf-1
investigating, congruent triangles 5
analyzing, and proves two triangles are Week M8GE-IIIg-1
solving real-life congruent. 6
problems involving proves statements on triangle Week M8GE-IIIh-1
congruent triangles congruence. 7
using appropriate applies triangle congruence to Week M8GE-IIIi-j-1
and accurate construct perpendicular lines and 8 to 9
representations angle bisectors.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

MATHEMATICS 8 - QUARTER 4

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
Q4 demonstrates is able to illustrates theorems on triangle Week M8GE-IVa-1
understanding communicate inequalities (Exterior Angle 1
of key mathematical Inequality Theorem, Triangle
concepts of thinking with Inequality Theorem, Hinge
inequalities in coherence and Theorem).
a triangle, and clarity in applies theorems on triangle Week M8GE-IVb-1
parallel and formulating, inequalities. 2
perpendicular investigating, proves inequalities in a triangle. Week M8GE-IVc-1
lines. analyzing, and 3
solving real-life proves properties of parallel lines Week M8GE-IVd-1
problems involving cut by a transversal. 4
triangle inequalities, determines the conditions under Week M8GE-IVe-1
and parallelism and which lines and segments are 5
perpendicularity of parallel or perpendicular.
lines using
appropriate and
 accurate
representations.
demonstrates is able to formulate illustrates an experiment, Week M8GE-IVf-1
understanding and solve practical outcome, sample space and 6
of key problems involving event.
concepts of probability of simple counts the number of Week M8GE-IVf-g-1
probability. events. occurrences of an outcome in an 7
experiment: (a) table; (b) tree
diagram; (c) systematic listing;
and (d) fundamental counting
principle.
finds the probability of a simple Week M8GE-IVh-1
event. 8
illustrates an experimental Week M8GE-IVi-1
probability and a theoretical 9
probability.
solves problems involving M8GE-IVi-j-1
probabilities of simple events.

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MUSIC 8 - QUARTER 1

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
1st demonstrates performs Southeast listens perceptively to music of Week MU8SE-Ia-h-
understanding Asian songs with Southeast Asia; 1 2
of common appropriate pitch, analyzes musical elements of Week MU8SE-Ib-h-
musical rhythm, expression selected songs and instrumental 2 4
characteristics and style. pieces heard and performed;
of the region explores ways of producing Week MU8SE-Ic-h-
as well as sounds on a variety of sources 3 5
unique that would simulate instruments
characteristics being studied;
of a particular improvises simple Week MU8SE-Ic-h-
Southeast accompaniment to selected 4 6
Asian country. Southeast Asian music;
performs music from Southeast Week MU8SE-Ic-h-
Asia with own accompaniment; 5-6 7
* evaluates music and music Week MU8SE-Ic-h-
performances using guided 7-8 8
rubrics applying knowledge of
musical elements and style.
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES
MUSIC 8 - QUARTER 2

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
2nd demonstrates performs East Asian listens perceptively to music of Week MU8SE-IIa-h-
understanding music with East Asia; 1 2
of common appropriate pitch, analyzes musical elements of Week MU8SE-IIc-h-
and distinct rhythm, expression selected songs and instrumental 2 4
musical and style pieces heard and performed;
characteristics explores ways of producing Week MU8SE-IIb-h-
of East Asian sounds on a variety of sources 3 5
countries that would simulate instruments
being studied;
improvises simple Week MU8SE-IIc-h-
accompaniment to selected East 4 6
Asian music;
* performs music from East Asia Week MU8SE-IIb-h-
with own accompaniment; 5-6 7
evaluates music and music Week MU8SE-IIb-h-
performances using guided 7-8 8
rubrics applying knowledge of
musical elements and style.
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES
MUSIC 8 - QUARTER 3

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
3rd demonstrates performs South Asia listens perceptively to music of Week MU8WS-IIIa-
an and the Middle East South Asia and the Middle East; 1 h-2
understanding music with analyzes musical elements of Week MU8WS-IIIc-
of common appropriate pitch, selected songs and instrumental 2 h-4
and distinct rhythm, expression pieces heard and performed;
musical and style. explores ways of producing Week MU8WS-IIIc-
characteristics sounds on a variety of sources 3 h-5
of South Asia that would simulate instruments
and the Middle being studied;
East. improvises simple Week MU8WS-IIIb-
accompaniment to selected 4 h-6
South Asia and the Middle East
music;
* performs music from South Week MU8WS-IIIb-
Asia and Middle East with own 5-6 h-7
accompaniment;
evaluates music and music Week MU8WS-IIIc-
performances using guided 7-8 h-8
rubrics applying knowledge of
musical elements and style.
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES
MUSIC 8 - QUARTER 4

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
4th demonstrates performs excerpts identifies musical characteristics Week MU8TH-IVa-
understanding from traditional of selected Asian musical theater 1 g-1
and Asian theater with through video films or live
application of appropriate pitch, performances;
musical skills rhythm, expression, describes the instruments that Week MU8TH-IVa-
related to and style accompany Kabuki, Wayang Kulit, 2 g-2
selected Peking Opera;
traditional describes how a specific idea or Week MU8TH-IVb-
Asian theater story is communicated through 3 h-3
music in a particular Asian
musical theater;
improvises appropriate sound, Week MU8TH-IVb-
music, gesture, movements, 4 h-7
props and costume for
performance of a chosen Asian
traditional musical and theatrical
form;
performs selection/s from chosen Week MU8TH-IVa-
Asian musical theater; 5-6 g-6
evaluates music and music Week MU8TH-IVc-
performances using guided 7-8 h-8
rubrics applying knowledge of
musical elements and style.

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ARTS 8 - QUARTER 1

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
 The learner… The learner… The learner…
st
1 1. art elements 1. create artworks 1. analyzes elements and Week A8EL-Ib-1
and processes showing the principles of art in the production s 1-2/
by synthesizing characteristic of arts and crafts inspired by the 1st Q
and applying elements of the arts cultures of Southeast Asia
prior of Southeast Asia 2. identifies characteristics of arts A8EL-Ia-2
knowledge and and crafts in specific countries in
skills 2. exhibit completed Southeast Asia: Indonesia (batik,
artworks for Wayang puppetry); Malaysia
2. the salient appreciation and (modern batik, wau, and objects
features of the critiquing made from pewter); Thailand
arts of (silk fabrics and Loi Kratong
Southeast Asia Lantern Festival); Cambodia
by showing the (AngkorWat and ancient
relationship of temples); Singapore (Merlion),
the elements etc.
of art and 3. reflects on and derive the Week A8PL-Ih-1
processes mood, idea, or message from s 3-5/
among selected artifacts and art objects 1st Q
culturally 4. appreciates the artifacts and A8PL-Ih-2
diverse art objects in terms of their
communities utilization and their distinct use
in the region of art elements and principles
5. incorporates the design, form, A8PL-Ih-3
3. Southeast and spirit of Southeast Asian
Asian countries artifacts and objects in one’s
as having a rich creation
artistic and 6. traces the external (foreign) A8PL-Ih-4
cultural and internal (indigenous)
tradition from influences that are reflected in
prehistoric to the design of an artwork and in
present times the making of a craft or artifact
7. creates crafts that can be Week A8PR-Ic-e-1
locally assembled with local s 6-8/
materials, guided by local 1st Q
traditional techniques (e.g.,batik,
silk weaving, etc.)
8. derives elements from A8PR-If-2
traditions/history of a community
for one’s artwork
9. shows the relationship of the A8PR-If-3
development of crafts in specific
countries in Southeast Asia,
according to functionality,
traditional specialized expertise
and availability of resources (e.g.,
 pottery, weaving, jewelry, and
basketry)
10. shows the commonalities and A8PR-Ih-4
differences of the culture of the
Southeast Asian countries in
relation to Philippine culture

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

ARTS 8 - QUARTER 2

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
2nd 1. art elements 1. create artworks 1. analyzes elements and Week A8EL-IIb-1
and processes showing the principles of art in the production s 1-
by synthesizing characteristic of arts and crafts inspired by the 2/2nd
and applying elements of the arts cultures of East Asia Q
prior of East Asia 2. identifies characteristics of arts A8EL-IIa-2
knowledge and and crafts in specific countries in
skills 2. exhibit completed East Asia: China (Chinese painting
artworks for and calligraphy); Japan (origami,
2. the salient appreciation and woodblock printing, theater
features of the critiquing masks, face painting, and anime
arts of East and manga); and Korea (theater
Asia by masks, drums, and K-pop)
showing the 3. reflects on and derive the Week A8PL-IIh-1
relationship of mood, idea or message from s 3-
the elements selected artifacts and art objects 5/2nd
of art and 4. appreciates the artifacts and Q A8PL-IIh-2
processes art objects in terms of their
among utilization and their distinct use
culturally of art elements and principles
diverse 5. incorporates the design, form, A8PL-IIh-3
communities and spirit of East Asian artifacts
in the region and objects to one’s creation
6. traces the external (foreign) A8PL-IIh-4
3. East Asian and internal (indigenous)
countries as influences that are reflected in
having a rich the design of an artwork and in
artistic and the making of a craft
cultural 7. creates crafts that can be Week A8PR-IIc-e-1
tradition from locally assembled with local s 6-
prehistoric to materials, guided by local 8/2nd
present times traditional techniques (e.g., Q
Gong-bi, Ikat, etc.)
8. derives elements from A8PR-IIf-2
traditions/history of a community
for one’s artwork
9. shows the relationship of the A8PR-IIf-3
development of crafts in specific
countries in East Asia according
to functionality, traditional
specialized expertise, and
availability of resources (e.g.,
pottery, weaving, jewelry, and
basketry)
10. shows the commonalities and A8PR-IIh-4
differences of the cultures of the
East Asian countries in relation to
Philippine culture
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ARTS 8 - QUARTER 3

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
3rd 1. art elements 1. create artworks 1. analyzes elements and Week A8EL-IIIb-1
and processes showing the principles of art in the production s 1-
by synthesizing characteristic of arts and crafts inspired by the 2/3rd
and applying elements of the arts cultures of South Asia, West Asia, Q
prior of South, West, and and Central Asia
knowledge and Central Asia 2. identifies characteristics of arts A8EL-IIIa-2
skills and crafts in specific countries in
2. exhibits South, West, and Central Asia:
2. the salient completed artworks India (rangoli, katak, mendhi,
features of the for appreciation and diwali); Saudi Arabia (carpet
arts of South, critiquing design); Pakistan (truck art); and
West, and Tibet (mandala), etc.
Central Asia by 3. reflects on and derive the Week A8PL-IIIh-1
showing the mood, idea or message from s 3-
relationship of selected artifacts and art objects 5/3rd
the elements 4. appreciates the artifacts and Q A8PL-IIIh-2
of art and art objects in terms of their
processes utilization and their distinct use
among of art elements and principles
culturally 5. incorporates the design, form, A8PL-IIIh-3
diverse and spirit of South, West, and
communities Central Asian artifacts and
in the region objects to one’s creation
6. traces the external (foreign) A8PL-IIIh-4
3. that the and internal (indigenous)
South, West, influences that are reflected in
and Central the design of an artwork and in
Asian countries the making of a craft
have a rich, 7. creates arts and crafts that can Week A8PR-IIIc-e-1
artistic and be locally assembled with local s 6-
cultural materials, guided by local 8/3rd
tradition from traditional techniques (e.g., Q
prehistoric to Ghonghdis, Marbling Technique,
present times etc.)
8. derives elements from A8PR-IIIf-2
traditions/history of a community
for one’s artwork
9. shows the relationship of the A8PR-IIIf-3
development of crafts in specific
countries in South Asia, West
Asia, and Central Asia, according
to functionality, traditional
specialized expertise, and
availability of resources
10. shows the commonalities and A8PR-IIIh-4
differences of the cultures of the
South Asian, West Asian, and
Central Asian countries in
relation to Philippine culture
11. participates in an exhibit A8PR-IIIg-5
using completed South-West-
Central Asian-inspired crafts in an
organized manner
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ARTS 8 - QUARTER 4

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
4th 1. how 1. create 1. identifies selected festivals and Week
theatrical appropriate festival theatrical forms celebrated all s 1-2 /
elements attire with over the Asian region 4th Q
(sound, music, accessories based 2. researches on the history of
gesture, on authentic festival the festival and theatrical forms
movement, costumes and its evolution, and describe
and costume) how the community participates
affect the 2. create/improvise and contributes to the event
creation and appropriate sound, 3. discusses the elements and Week
communicatio music, gesture, principles of arts as seen in s 3-4 /
n of meaning movements, and Philippine Festivals 4th Q
in Asian costume for a 4. identifies the elements and
Festivals and chosen theatrical principles of arts Q as manifested
Theatrical composition in Asian festivals and theatrical
Forms as forms
influenced by 3. take part in a 5. through a visual presentation, Week
history and chosen festival or in explains what make each of the s 5-8 /
culture a performance in a Asian Festivals and Theatrical 4th Q
theatrical play forms unique
2. theater and 6. designs the visual elements
performance and components of the selected
as a synthesis festival or theatrical form
of arts and a through costumes, props, etc.
significant 7. analyzes the uniqueness of
expression of each group’s performance of
the celebration their selected festival or
of life in theatrical form
various Asian 8. shows the relationship of the
communities selected Asian festival and the
festival in the Philippines in terms
of form and reason for holding
the celebration
9. choreographs the movements
and gestures reflecting the mood
 of the selected festival/theatrical
form of Asia
10. improvises accompanying
sound and rhythm of the selected
festival/ theatrical form of Asia

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PE 8 - QUARTER 1

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
 1st The learner The learner designs 1. Undertakes physical activity Week 1 PE8PF-Ia-h-
demonstrates a physical activity and physical fitness 23
understanding program for the assessments
of guidelines family/school peers Sets goals based on PE8PF-Ia-24
and principles to achieve fitness assessment results
in exercise 2. Conducts physical activity Week 2 PE8PF-Ib -36
program and physical fitness
design to assessments of family/school
achieve fitness peers
3. Prepares a physical activity Week 3 PE8PF-Ic-27
program
4. Describes the nature and Week 4 PE8GS-Id-1
background of the sport
5. Executes the skills involved Week 5-8 PE8GS-Id-h-4
in the sport
6. Monitors periodically This PE8PF-Id-h-
progress towards the fitness competen 28
goals cy is
already
embedde
d in other
LCs.
7. Displays tolerance and This PE8PF-Id-h-
acceptance of individuals with competen 37
varying skills and abilities cy is
already
embedde
d in other
LCs.

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PE 8 - QUARTER 2

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
2nd The learner The learner modifies 1. Undertakes physical This PE8PF-Iia-h-
demonstrates physical activity activity and physical competency 23
understanding program for the fitness assessments is already
of guidelines family/school peers embedded in
and principles to achieve fitness other LCs.
 in exercise 2. Conducts physical Week 1 PE8PF-Iia-36
program activity and physical
design to fitness assessments of
achieve fitness family/school peers
3. Prepares a physical Week 2 PE8PF-Iic-27
activity program
4. Executes the skills Weeks 3 to 8 PE8GS-IId-h-
involved in the sport 4
5. Displays tolerance and This PE8PF-IId-h-
acceptance of individuals competency 37
with varying skills and is already
abilities embedded in
other LCs.

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PE 8 - QUARTER 3

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Durati K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies on Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
3rd The learner The learner modifies 1. Undertakes physical This PE8PF-IIIa-h-
demonstrates a physical activity activity and physical fitness competency 23
understanding program for the assessments is already
of guidelines family/school peers embedded
and principles to achieve fitness in other LCs.
in exercise 2. Reviews goals based on Week 1 PE8PF-IIIa-34
program assessment results
design to 3. Executes the skills Weeks 3 to PE8GS-IIId-h-
achieve fitness involved in the sport 8 4
 4. Displays tolerance and This PE8PF-IIId-h-
acceptance of individuals competency 37
with varying skills and is already
abilities embedded
in other LCs.

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PE 8 - QUARTER 4

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
4th The learner The learner modifies 1. Undertakes physical This PE8PF-IVa-h-
demonstrates a physical activity activity and physical fitness competency 23
understanding program for the assessments is already
of guidelines family/school peers embedded
and principles to achieve fitness in other LCs.
in exercise 2. Reviews goals based on Week 1 PE8PF-IVa-34
program assessment results
design to 3. Describes the nature and Week 2 PE8RD-IVc-1
achieve fitness background of the dance
4. Executes the skills Weeks 3 to PE8RD-IVd-h-
involved in the dance 8 4
5. Exerts best effort to This PE8PF-IVd-h-
achieve positive feeling competency 38
about self and others is already
 embedded
in other LCs.

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HEALTH 8 - QUARTER 1

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
1st demonstrates appropriately *discusses basic terms in Week 1 H8FH-Ia-16
understanding manages sexuality as an important
of human sexuallyrelated component of one’s H8FH-Ia-17
sexuality and issues through personality
managing responsible and explains the dimensions of H8FH-Ia-18
sexuality informed decisions human sexuality
related issues analyzes the factors that Week 2 H8FH-Ib-19
for a healthy affect one’s attitudes and
life practices related to
sexuality and sexual
behaviors
assesses personal health Week 3 to H8FH-Ic-d-20
attitudes that may Week 4
influence sexual behavior
relates the importance of H8FH-Ic-d-21
sexuality to family health
identifies the different Week 5 to H8FH-Ie-g-22
issues/concerns of Week 7
teenagers (i.e., identity
 crisis) and the need for
support and understanding
of the family
applies decision-making Week 8 H8FH-Ih-23
skills in managing sexuality-
related issues

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HEALTH 8 - QUARTER 2

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
2nd demonstrates makes informed and *explains the definition Week 1 H8FH-IIa-24-
an values-based and importance of 25
understanding decisions in courtship and dating in
of responsible preparation for choosing a lifelong partner
parenthood for responsible analyzes behaviors that H8FH-IIa-27
a healthy parenthood promote healthy
family life relationship in marriage
and family life
describes the factors that Week 2 H8FH-IIb-28
contribute to a successful
marriage
discusses various maternal Week 3 to H8FH-IIc-d-
health concerns (pre- Week 4 29
during-post pregnancy)
explains the importance of Week 5 to H8FH-IIe-f-31
maternal nutrition during Week 6
pregnancy
discusses the importance H8FH-IIe-f-32
of newborn screening, and
the APGAR scoring system
for newborns
explains the importance of H8FH-IIe-f-33
prenatal care and post-
natal care
*discusses the essential H8FH-IIe-f-
newborn protocol (Unang 34-35
Yakap) and advantages of
breastfeeding for both
mother and child
recognizes the importance H8FH-IIe-f-36
of immunization in
protecting children’s health
analyzes the importance of Week 7 to H8FH-IIg-h-
responsible parenthood Week 8 37
*explains the effects of H8FH-IIg-h-
rapid population growth 38
and family size on health of H8FH-IIg-h-
the nation 40
examines the important H8FH-IIg-h-
roles and responsibilities of 39
parents in child rearing and
care
enumerates modern family H8FH-Iig-h-
planning methods (natural 41
and artificial)
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HEALTH 8 - QUARTER 3

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K to 12 CG

Standards Standards competencies Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
3rd demonstrates consistently discusses the stages of Week 1 H8DD-IIIa-15
understanding demonstrates infection
of principles in personal analyzes the leading causes H8DD-IIIa-16
the prevention responsibility and of morbidity and mortality
and control of healthful practices in the Philippines
communicable in the prevention *discusses the most Week 2 to H8DD-IIIb-c-
diseases for and control of common communicable Week 3 17-19
the attainment communicable diseases
of individual diseases • signs and symptoms of
wellness common communicable
diseases
• effects of common
communicable diseases
• misconceptions, myths,
and beliefs about common
communicable diseases
• prevention and control of
common communicable
diseases
analyzes the nature of Week 4 to H8DD-IIId-e-
emerging and re-emerging Week 5 20
diseases
demonstrates self- Week 6 to H8DD-IIIf-h-
monitoring skills to prevent Week 8 21
communicable diseases
promotes programs and H8DD-IIIf-h-
policies to prevent and 22
control communicable
diseases
identifies agencies H8DD-IIIf-h-
responsible for 23
communicable disease
prevention and control

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

HEALTH 8 - QUARTER 4
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Learning Duration K to 12 CG
Standards Standards competencies Code
The learner… The learner… The learner…
4th demonstrates demonstrates discusses gateway drugs Week 1 H8S-IVa-27
understanding personal analyzes the negative Week 2 to H8S-IVb-c-29
of factors that responsibility in the health impact of cigarette Week 3
influence prevention of smoking
cigarette and cigarette and • describes the harmful
alcohol use alcohol use through shortand long-term effects
and strategies the promotion of a of cigarette smoking on the
for prevention healthy lifestyle different parts of the body
and control • discusses the dangers of
mainstream, second hand
and third hand smoke;
• explain the impact of
cigarette smoking on the
family, environment, and
community
analyzes the negative Week 4 to H8S-IVe-f-31
health impact of drinking Week 5 H8S-IVg-h-32
alcohol
• describes the harmful
shortand long-term effects
of drinking alcohol
• interprets blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) in
terms of physiological
changes in the body
• *explains the impact of
drinking alcohol on the
family, and community
discusses strategies in the Week 6 to H8S-IVg-h-33
prevention and control of Week 8
cigarette smoking and
drinking alcoholic
beverages
• apply resistance skills in
situations related to
cigarette and alcohol use
• follows policies and laws
in the family, school and
community related to
cigarette and alcohol use
suggests healthy H8S-IVg-h-34
alternatives to cigarettes
and alcohol to promote
healthy lifestyle (self,
family, community)