The study aimed at investigating the lived experiences of teachers assigned in bay school areas. To achieve this aim, the
researchers used ten (10) secondary teachers at Sta. Cruz National High School, in the Municipality of Paombong, Bulacan. The
researcher used the phenomenological method of research, which utilized researchers-made survey questions as primary data
gathering technique through a form of interview. The study found out that the challenges encountered by teachers in bay schools
are mainly concerned with safety in travelling, means of communication, lack of instructional materials, and the students’
economic status. Despite these challenges, teachers in coastal schools are coping up using the following mechanisms: (in terms of
safety in travelling) wearing of life support materials, conquering one’s fear, school boat service, school head support, time
management, (in terms of means of communication) place of access, coordination with LGUs in times of calamities, (in terms of
lack of learning materials) being resourceful and creative, (in terms of students’ economic status) teachers’ optimism and love for
work. The Department of Education may conduct school needs assessment for them to really identify other issues and problems in
bay school areas. Doing this may really help them formulate a developmental framework for the programs and activities
especially for teachers assigned in bay schools.