27/08/2026
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PIรAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE โ The Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office IX hosted a two-day "Regional Adopt-a-School Training cm PTA/Partners Forum" from August 26 to 27, 2026, at Manuel Resort in Piรฑan. Guided by the theme "Let your voices be heard!", the forum gathered key education leaders, stakeholder coordinators, and community representatives to discuss crucial updates and strategies for resource mobilization. Led by Regional Director Dr. Ronelo Al K. Firmo, CESO IV, and Assistant Regional Director Dr. Gregorio Cyrus R. Elejorde, CESO lV, the first day highlighted overview sessions on the Adopt-a-School Program, actionable frameworks for high-impact partnerships, and updates on Republic Act 12009 (the New Government Procurement Act). The afternoon sessions and workshops focused on matching community strengths with school priorities and expanding the local partnership ecosystem across government, private sectors, alumni, and civil society.
The concluding day focused on effective stakeholder engagement, program design for learning and infrastructure improvement, and practical application through "The LINK Blueprint" workshop for division-level roadmaps. A major highlight was the election and oath-taking ceremony of the Regional Partnerships Officers, facilitated by Project Development Officer IV Kathleen Joy B. Padilla, establishing a structured leadership framework for regional initiatives. To ensure continuity, participating stakeholders established regional partnership agenda for the year and formalized their commitment .The event reaffirmed DepEd Region IXโs push to bridge resource gaps, foster transparent governance, and deliver accessible, quality education for every learner across the Zamboanga Peninsula.