DepEd Tayo Alaminos City

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

03/09/2026

SDO Alaminos City Strengthens Stakeholder Partnerships for Learner Retention and School Participation

The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Alaminos City, through the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID), successfully conducted the Advocacy Meeting with LGUs, NGOs, Barangays, and Other Stakeholders to Strengthen Learner Retention and School Participation on September 3, 2026, at the Alumni Home, Alaminos City National High School, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that every learner remains enrolled, engaged, and supported throughout their educational journey.

The activity brought together key education and community stakeholders, including Barangay Captains, Barangay Councilors on Education, and barangay representatives from various barangays in Alaminos City. Also, in attendance were representatives from partner government agencies, including the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), represented by City Local Government Operations Officer Ms. Victoria Jean P. Dawis through Ms. Analyn Cuyop, and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), represented by Ms. Elizabeth Radoc, RSW.

The advocacy meeting was conducted with the support of Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ely S. Ubaldo, CESO V, together with Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Wilfredo E. Sindayen, CESO VI. Also present were Dr. Orlando I. Guerrero, Chief of the Curriculum Implementation Division; Benedicta B. Santos, Education Program Supervisor for Araling Panlipunan; Mr. Rey B. Pascua, School Head of Alaminos City National High School (ACNHS); and Mr. Ruel Ulipas, Overall PTA President.

Their presence underscored the shared commitment of education leaders, parents, and community stakeholders to strengthening learner retention and school participation.

During the meeting, stakeholders were presented with data and updates on learner attendance, retention, and school participation at Alaminos City National High School (ACNHS). Through meaningful discussions and consultations, participants identified challenges affecting learners' continued schooling, including absenteeism, disengagement, and the risk of dropping out.

The activity provided an avenue for developing practical and sustainable interventions through collective action and shared responsibility.

An inspirational message was delivered by Dr. Ely S. Ubaldo, CESO V, who encouraged stakeholders to become active partners of the Department of Education in promoting learner retention and school participation. He emphasized that ensuring learners remain in school and complete their basic education requires the collective efforts of schools, families, local government units, barangays, and community organizations working together toward a common goal.

The advocacy meeting also served as a platform for strengthening partnerships, raising awareness of learner retention concerns, and encouraging community-based interventions for learners at risk of dropping out.

Stakeholders expressed their commitment to supporting learner assistance programs, monitoring initiatives, referral systems, and resource mobilization efforts that will help create a more supportive learning environment for every child.

Together, schools, families, barangays, local government units, PTA leaders, and community partners can make a lasting difference in ensuring that every learner stays in school, t and reaches their full potential.

31/08/2026

Your SDO Alaminos City family is truly proud and happy of your accomplishments.

Soar high Alaminos City National High School!

FROM ALAMINOS CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO MILAN TO NEW YORK! 🇵🇭

The Alaminos City National High School proudly celebrates a remarkable international achievement for our student filmmakers!

We are thrilled to announce that “Under the Table,” directed by Branden Josh Domingo and Gian Carlo Ducusin, has been awarded:

BEST INTERNATIONAL LGBTQIA+ Film at the
Urbanite Arts and Film Festival in New York, USA 🇺🇸

This recognition is a tremendous honor for Layag Productions, Alaminos City National High School, Special Program in the Arts, and the entire Alaminos community. The film is a product of the HIFF FILMLAB.

What makes this achievement even more meaningful is that “Under the Table” was entirely produced by the students of Alaminos City National High School. From writing and directing to cinematography, editing, production design, sound, and the many other aspects of filmmaking, the students took on the challenge of bringing their story to life.

🇮🇹 FROM MILAN…

Before receiving this recognition in New York, Under the Table made its international screening at the Duemila30 International Film Festival in Milan, Italy.

The film was presented by HIFF Festival Director Dr. Raquel Rarang-Rivera, together with HIFF Resident Mentor Carlo Catu, before an audience of filmmakers, artists, and film professionals from around the world.

The film received thoughtful and highly encouraging feedback during the festival’s deliberation sessions. Its compelling storytelling and meaningful message resonated with the international audience and sparked insightful conversations among fellow filmmakers and festival participants.

🇺🇸 …AND NOW, NEW YORK!

From the creative spaces of Alaminos City to the international film community, Under the Table continues to prove that young Filipino filmmakers have stories that deserve to be seen and heard.

This award is not only a recognition of one film. It is a celebration of the creativity, courage, collaboration, and dedication of our young filmmakers.

CAST
Vincent Abuan as Jules
Christopher Cj Cerezo as Aedan
Joco Jordan Manzano Conte as Mr. Vivar
Marvin Damasco as Teacher
Belen Lagunday Biazon as Head Teacher
Jonalie Caracas as Gabby

CREW
Directors: Branden N. Domingo & Gian Carlo Ducusin
Executive Producers: Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste, LGU Alaminos City, City Tourism Office, Alaminos City National High School Special Program in the Arts
Producer: Raquel Rarang-Rivera
Screenplay Writer: Branden Josh Domingo
Creative Producers: Zig Dulay, Carlo Enciso Catu, Carlo Gallen Obispo, Victor Kaiba Villanueva, TimeRone Bagnas Villanueva, Joseph Sef Arcegono, Jerome Dulin, Ian Christopher Mauricio Cruz
Creative Consultant: Jiwani Aquino
Assistant Director: Cristian Jade E. Farnacio
Assistant Director: Cristian Jade E. Farnacio
Production Manager: Florence May Catalan
Director of Photography: Raine Audrei Rebualos
Camera Operators: Gian Carlo Ducusin & Rouge RJ Cuevas
Editors: Gian Carlo Ducusin, Branden Josh Domingo & Raine Audrei Rebualos
Production Assistants: Rome Lehcar Dela Cruz, Arquin Bautista, Ivee Chen, Phoenix Pobletin & Jonalie Caracas
Technical Assistants: Rince Sydney Garcia, Izer Dhean & Lorenz Tugade
Sound Designer: Dan Mitchell Andrey
Musical Scorer: Cristian Jade Farnacio
Art Director: Sheannah Maurhaine Decano
Production Designers: Ruth Lanielle Gaspar, Nicole Ashley Balbalosa, Sheika Kris Caballar & Florence May Catalan
Music Composer: Karl Draizen
Location Manager: Rome Lehcar Dela Cruz

THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN OUR YOUNG FILMMAKERS

Layag Productions extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who continues to support and nurture the dreams of our student filmmakers.

Our heartfelt thanks to Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste, Vice Mayor Anton Perez II, City Councilor Ion Fontelera, City Tourism Officer Sir Miguel L. Sison, and the City Tourism Office, as well as Congressman Arthur Celeste, for their continued support.

We are equally grateful to our education leaders:

Regional Director Dr. Estela Leon-Cariño, CESO III
Regional Supervisor Rodolfo Jr. Ligawad
Schools Division Superintendent Ely Ubaldo
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Wilfredo Sindayen
CID Chief Orlando Guerrero
SGOD Chief Art V. Ray
Supervisor Sir Arleen Alcantara
School Principal Rey Pascua
Arnold Imbisan
Florencio Caasi Valdez
and the ACNHS PTA headed by Sir Roel

Thank you for your unwavering leadership, guidance, encouragement, and belief in the potential of our students.

THE JOURNEY OF LAYAG CONTINUES

Every film is a journey.

For these young filmmakers, Under the Table has journeyed from the halls and classrooms of Alaminos City National High School, across the seas to Milan, and now to New York.

Layag Productions will continue to empower young storytellers, nurture their creativity, and give them the opportunity to let their stories sail beyond borders.

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of UNDER THE TABLE!

You made us proud. You made Alaminos proud. You made Philippine student cinema proud.

To God be the Glory! 🙏

31/08/2026

The Schools Division Office of Alaminos City, through the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD) - Sports, conducted the Division Upskilling Program for School Sports Club Facilitators on August 19-21, 2026 for regular sports and on August 19-23, 2026 for combat sports.

Through the full support and approval of Dr. Ely S. Ubaldo, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent, and Dr. Wilfredo E. Sindayen, CESO VI, SGOD headed by Dr. Arturo R. Viray, Chief Education Supervisor, together with Dr. Miguel G. Gellado Jr., Division Sports Officer and program owner, initiated these upskilling programs to capacitate teachers on how to handle their respective school clubs.

The upskilling programs focused on three (3) combative sports and six (6) non-combative sports, namely: Arnis, Taekwondo, Wushu, Athletics, Badminton, Chess, Sepak Takraw, Table Tennis and Volleyball.

With their new learnings, the teacher-facilitators believed that they can effectively contribute to the successful implementation of the sports program in the division.

31/08/2026

Maligayang Araw ng mga Bayani! 🇵🇭

Ngayong araw, nagbibigay-pugay ang Kagawaran ng Edukasyon sa lahat ng bayaning Pilipino mula sa mga nag-alay ng kanilang buhay para sa ating kalayaan hanggang sa mga patuloy na naglilingkod nang buong puso para sa bansa.

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang, kinikilala rin natin ang magigiting na bayani ng iba’t ibang sektor, kabilang ang ating mga g**o at kawani na katuwang natin sa pagsig**o ng maayos na kalidad ng edukasyon para sa mga Pilipinong mag-aaral.

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

SDO Alaminos City nominates 7 Outstanding Personnel for the Gawad Lam- Ang Regional Search for Outstanding DepEd Personnel

The entire Schools Division Office of Alaminos City extends its full support to the following award recipients of the Gawad Heneral Roman Manalang, who were nominated to represent the Division for the 2026 Gawad Lam-Ang Regional Search for Outstanding Personnel:

Dr. Adolfo B. Medrano, nominee for Outstanding Supervisors Category;

Mrs. Perla N. Pascua, nominee for Outstanding School Heads Category 2;

Mrs. Diana E. Gerolaguin, nominee for Outstanding School Heads Category 1;

Dr. Mark Gil C. Dichoso, nominee for Outstanding Teaching Personnel Category 2;

Mrs. Angie Lyn R. Rarang, nominee for Outstanding Teaching Personnel Category 1;

Mr. Bjorn M. Cruz, nominee for Outstanding Non- Teaching Personnel Category 2, and

Ms. Karen C. Catabay, nominee for Outstanding Non-Teaching Personnel Category 1.

Dr. Ely S. Ubaldo, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent, and Dr. Wilfredo E. Sindayen, CESO VI, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, expressed and showed their unwavering and steadfast support to all the nominees. SDS Ubaldo and ASDS Sindayen also recognized the nominees' commitment, noteworthy contributions, hard work and personal sacrifices making them truly deserving to win the most coveted award in Region 1 as outstanding personnel.

Meanwhile, Dr. Diana Marie G. Oiguan, Senior Education Program Specialist of the Human Resource Development with Planning and Research (HRD with PR) unit and Assistant School Principal of Alaminos Central School, proactively provided technical assistance in the preparation and submission of nomination forms and pertinent documents of the nominees. As the Division Rewards and Recognition focal person, Dr. Oiguan has guided the nominees as they prepare and compile the means of verification as pieces of evidence of their work performance and accomplishments.

In addition, Mr. Keith B. Garcia and Mr. Jerome E. Molina, both personnel from the HRD with PR unit, have provided technical support to the nominees in the creation of their video milestone and packaging of their portfolios following the guidelines and criteria of the said search.