By Baby Lea C. Divino
October 21, 2026 | Olongapo City, Philippines
OLONGAPO CITY — Reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and quality education, the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Olongapo City conducted a two-day inter-regional validation of learning resources across six public schools on October 20–21, 2026, strengthening efforts to ensure that educational materials are properly accounted for, efficiently delivered, and effectively utilized to support learners.
Conducted pursuant to Regional Memorandum No. 388, s. 2026, the activity, officially titled “Conduct of Learning Resources Monitoring and Evaluation: Validation of Inventory and Delivery of Learning Resources (VALID-LR) in Region III and Region VIII,” focused on verifying inventory records, monitoring resource delivery, and strengthening accountability mechanisms in learning resources management.
The activity was undertaken with the guidance and support of Dr. Imelda P. Macaspac, Schools Division Superintendent; Ilynne S. Samonte, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; and Dr. Eleonor C. Cayabyab, Chief of the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID).
Under the supervision of Dr. Raquel F. Queyquep, Education Program Supervisor for Learning Resources Management Section, and with the assistance of the Division Learning Resources Team composed of Baby Lea Divino and Mary Onyx U. Villar, the validation activities were coordinated with participating schools to facilitate monitoring visits, document verification, and related processes.
The validation covered six schools: Regional Science High School III (RSHS), Gordon Heights National High School (GHNHS), Olongapo City Elementary School (OCES), JLGIS, Mabayuan Senior High School, and Bangal Integrated School. School heads, teachers, and personnel supported the validation by providing the necessary documents, records, and information.
Administrative and logistical support was also extended by Larry Lacanin of the Procurement Section, Cess Pangilinan, Supply Officer, and Juvimin Mustar, Administrative Officer V, contributing to the efficient conduct of the activity.
Meanwhile, Julie Ann Dayola-Austria, Region VIII Validator, provided technical assistance, professional guidance, and valuable insights throughout the monitoring visits. Her collaborative approach facilitated meaningful discussions and the sharing of practices related to learning resources management.
The inter-regional validation highlighted the importance of collaboration, transparency, and accountability in managing learning resources. It also provided an opportunity to identify areas for improvement in inventory management, documentation, and resource delivery.
Moving forward, SDO Olongapo City calls on all school heads, learning resources coordinators, teachers, and concerned personnel to translate the insights and recommendations from the validation into concrete actions. By strengthening inventory systems, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, addressing identified gaps, and maximizing the utilization of available learning resources, every school can contribute to a more responsive, transparent, and learner-centered resource management system.
The commitment must go beyond validation and compliance—toward sustained action that ensures every learning resource reaches its intended school, serves its educational purpose, and creates meaningful learning opportunities for every learner.
