DepEd Tayo Negros Island Region

03/06/2026

Ka-DepEd, ready to make smarter financial decisions for every stage of life? 💡

Samahan kami ngayong araw para sa panibagong session ng “Sulong Tungo sa Matalinong Pananalapi” with the topic “Smart Money Moves at Every Stage of Life.” Discover smart money moves that can help you build financial security for your present needs and future goals.

03/06/2026

Ka-DepEd! Ready to make smarter financial decisions for every stage of life? 💡✨

Samahan kami sa panibagong session ng “Sulong Tungo sa Matalinong Pananalapi” with the topic “Smart Money Moves at Every Stage of Life.” Discover smart money moves that can help you build financial security for your present needs and future goals.

02/06/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | A huge thank you to our incredible external partners and stakeholders who joined us for the 2026 Regional Brigada Eskwela Kick-Off Program in SDO Talisay City!

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01/06/2026

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐍𝐈𝐑 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐃𝐎 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

TALISAY CITY, Negros Occidental — The Department of Education- Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) officially launched the 2026 Regional Brigada Eskwela Kick-Off Program today, rallying education stakeholders to prepare public schools for the upcoming academic year.

The kick-off was hosted by the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Talisay City, marking its milestone debut as the newest schools division office in the newly established DepEd Negros Island Region (NIR).

DepEd Undersecretary and Chief of Staff, Atty. Fatima Lipp D. Panontongan, served as the the event’s keynote speaker.

In her address, Usec. Panontongan emphasized the active efforts of the Department of Education under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara and backed by the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., to uplift the country's basic education system.

Among the key national initiatives she highlighted were the institutionalization of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program to address learning gaps, alongside the aggressive hiring of additional teachers and non-teaching personnel to support educators and ease administrative burdens.

Usec. Panontongan further lauded the local community, stating that the success of these programs relies heavily on the collective strength of grassroots partners.

She also praised how each and every stakeholder—from local government units to private volunteers—directly contributes to the holistic development of the learners.

The kick-off program featured a multi-venue itinerary, beginning with a press conference and early morning awareness motorcade from Don Simplicio Lizares Elementary School to the main program venue at Talisay Hope GK Sibol Elementary School.

The morning activities also highlighted community-driven initiatives, including a ceremonial plot planting activity and a walkthrough of the showcase gallery.

Key education and local government leaders showed strong convergence during the event, including DepEd NIR Regional Director Dr. Ramir B. Uytico, CESO III, and Talisay City Mayor Hon. Atty. Maria Rowena G. Lopez-Lizares.

The program concluded with the official declaration of the Regional Brigada Eskwela 2026 by RD Uytico, followed by a ceremonial turnover of resources and a partner recognition ceremony, signaling the start of Brigada Eskwela across the region's public schools.*