HRD Schools Division Office-Ifugao

16/02/2026

Happy Birthday to all February celebrators/celebrants especially to all DepEd SDO Ifugao personnel this February 2026. May God bless you all🙏
Thanks to sir Arnel Tuguinay for serenading them.

14/02/2025

To equip teachers with advanced technological skills for classroom instruction, the Department of Education - Schools Division Office (DepEd SDO) of Ifugao conducted a Training-Workshop on Advanced ICT for Educational Application for Lamut District teachers on February 10-11, 2025.

The training-workshop provided teachers with hands-on experience in utilizing MS 365, Magic School and various AI-powered tools to streamline lesson planning and instructional material development. Participants explored innovative digital solutions to enhance teaching efficiency and learner engagement in the 21st-century classroom.

Throughout the two-day event, teachers actively engaged in workshops, discussions, and practical applications of AI in education. They learned how to integrate technology into lesson planning, making instruction more interactive, accessible, and data-driven. The Learning Facilitators emphasized the importance of AI-assisted tools in automating repetitive tasks, allowing teachers to focus more on student learning and creative pedagogy.

The initiative aligns with DepEd’s commitment to enhancing digital literacy among educators and ensuring that Ifugao’s schools remain adaptive to the evolving educational landscape. Participants expressed gratitude for the opportunity to upgrade their ICT skills, recognizing the impact of AI tools in saving time, improving efficiency, and personalizing learning experiences.

This HRD-led initiative marks another step toward digital transformation in Ifugao’s education sector, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the necessary technological skills to provide quality education in a rapidly advancing digital world.

15/12/2024

To enhance the professional capabilities of non-teaching personnel, the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Ifugao conducted a three-day training on Leadership Skills and Communication Proficiency on December 11-13, 2024. The event featured distinguished resource persons and a comprehensive range of topics designed to strengthen leadership and communication competencies.

Schools Division Superintendent Gloria B. Buya-ao set the tone with an engaging discussion on oral communication fundamentals, emphasizing its importance in professional and personal contexts. Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Virginia C. Amogan-Batan followed with an insightful session on effective team management, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Communication in interpersonal contexts was masterfully facilitated by Ms. Sandra Marquez, while Madam Janice Alma Kimayong discussed written communication within the DepEd context, providing practical guidelines and strategies. Vice Governor Glenn D. Prudenciano delivered an inspiring topics on the foundations of effective leadership.

To reinforce oral communication skills, Mr. Christopher Tenenan and Ms. Rieza Mitz Ngipol conducted an interactive activity, encouraging participants to apply concepts in real-time. Additionally, Mr. Joel Gulgulway and Ms. Jezeebel Bunaton presented the DepEd Manual of Style (DMoS), ensuring adherence to professional standards in documentation and correspondence.

The training culminated with the presentation of the division’s contextualized activity proposal and accomplishment report format, equipping participants with tools to align initiatives with organizational goals.

This training emphasized the SDO Ifugao’s commitment to building the capacities of its personnel, empowering them to contribute effectively to the division’s goals.

08/12/2024

DepEd Ifugao Holds Apngahan Mapemanan II cm Campaign to End VAWC

The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Ifugao conducted the Apngahan Mapemanan II - Loyalty Awarding Ceremonies alongside the Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) at Highlander Resort & Hotel on December 3, 2024.

The event honored the services/loyalty and dedication of personnel. Gold medallion, Silver ring and Bronze pin were given to loyalty awardees. Given also were the awards for Most Functional Elementary and Secondary Libraries, the Best Parol Awards, the Best Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Documentation and other Spot Awards like the GSP & BSP Awards. Adding to the meaningful occasion, the Council of Elders was recognized for their invaluable contributions to preserving cultural heritage.

Atty. Belen D. Tayaban spearheaded the Campaign to End VAWC, emphasizing the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for women and girls. Her call to action inspired attendees to actively support the advocacy.

The ceremony highlighted DepEd Ifugao’s commitment to excellence, cultural preservation, and advocacy for gender equality, making it a memorable and impactful event.

03/10/2024

26/03/2024

"Giving awards and recognition to deserving employees make them perform their duties and responsibilities excellently".
Recognizing Gender and Development Notable Implementation (ReGADNItion) of DepEd programs, projects and activities, DepEd CAR Regional Office awarded Sir Aurelio Taverna, the school head of Nunhabatan and Dunuan Elementary schools as 1st Place in Pride Award while Mam Laureen Lunag, school head of Caba NHS received certificate of recognition as Empowered Woman Finalist on March 26, 2024 at DepEd Regional Office, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet.

22/03/2024

IN PHOTOS//
On the second and third day of the training, the 78 non-teaching participants were oriented on the organizational structure of DepEd, fiscal management, the best practices of schools, educational research & innovative education, GAD and the different programs, projects and activities of the department.
The functions and accountability of the participants were explained well.
Lastly, mental health session was given by the newly-hired medical doctor of SDO Ifugao.

20/03/2024

3/20/2024 Day 1
80 newly-hired non-teaching personnel attending the Non-Teaching Induction Program.
Our Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Madam Virginia A. Batan emphasized in her lecture that these personnel were hired by the Department of Education inorder to Give support to teachers to teach better👍... that's the letter G of the banner program of DepEd now, under the administration of DepEd Secretary Sarah Duterte, MATATAG💜