Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education – Region III

SCHOOLS Division Office of Olongapo City

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Annual Stakeholders Convergence Cum Awarding of Brigada Eskwela Winners at SDO Olongapo City

By: Arlene E. Dela Rea – SEPS

Giving premium importance to education stakeholders who are continuously supporting the advocacy of schools in implementing programs beneficial to learners and teachers is the major highlight of the “Stakeholders Convergence cum Awarding of Brigada Eskwela Best Implementing Schools on November 24, 2022 at the Travelers Hotel, SBFZ.

A total of 62 stakeholders composed of community leaders, entrepreneurs, private individuals and professionals, 40 School Principals and 40 Brigada Eskwela Coordinators attended this prestigious event which has been made more meaningful due to the presence of the City Mayor Hon. Rolen Paulino, Jr. and Freeport Chamber of Commerce represented by Director Edwin Piano. These two major stakeholders delivered inspiring messages as they congratulated the winners in the search for Brigada Eskwela Best Implementing Schools aside from expressing continuous support in the partnership activities of SDO Olongapo City.

The most important part of this activity is the awarding of plaque of recognition to major stakeholders spearheaded by SDS Leilani Samson Cunanan and ASDS Dr. Maylene M. Minimo with the support of the technical working group from the Schools Governance and Operations Division. The SDO GAPO TV Team documented the entire awarding ceremony and the event mementos were posted in the DepED Tayo FB Page of Olongapo City.

Indeed, the partnership menu of SDO Olongapo City shared by our SDS Leilani Samson Cunanan has resulted to a significant increase in stakeholders’ engagement and as this culture continues to be practiced, this division shall be forever grateful of the ceaseless support of stakeholders, our partners in making all schools become transformative learning environment.

This event capitalized on partnership building which recognized the commitment of stakeholders who supported education programs as well as the awarding of   winners in the Brigada Eskwela Best Implementing Schools.

Brigada Eskwela Winners per category (School Size)

Brigada Eskwela Special Awards

Brigada Eskwela which originally emanates from the spirit of volunteerism is an annual activity which promotes preparation of schools for opening of classes to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all learners, teachers and stakeholders.