DepEd Tayo Apayao - Legal & Sites Titling Office

12/03/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝: 𝐒𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬.

𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

The Schools Division Office of Apayao (SDO Apayao), through its Legal Team Unit headed by Atty. Gerriahzon Sebastian, conducted an on-site ocular inspection and survey relocation at San Jose Elementary School.

The activity was carried out in coordination with the Provincial Government of Apayao through Taskforce LUSA, represented by Roland Tamot, Engr. Eldrich Aliten, and Engr. Eliar Lloyd Basquez. The Municipal Government of Luna was likewise represented by Municipal Assessor Engr. Allan Baluan.

The site inspection and survey relocation were conducted as part of the agreements reached during the recent mediation concerning the land property where San Jose Elementary School is situated. The activity aims to verify the actual boundaries of the school property and ensure proper documentation and resolution of the land-related concerns.

This collaborative effort highlights the commitment of the Department of Education and its partner government agencies to uphold transparency, proper land documentation, and the protection of school properties for the benefit of learners and the community.

𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 🖊️📜
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶 👨‍💻

11/03/2026

𝐒𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Apayao, through the Legal Team Unit, attended the Provincial School Board (PSB) Meeting held at Apayao State College – Luna Campus, Luna, Apayao.

During the activity, the team coordinated with Hon. Josephine Bangsil, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Member, and Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Engr. Henry Caluducan to discuss school site concerns, particularly the signing of the Deed of Donation (DOD) for Allig National Agricultural and Trade High School (ANATHS) and other matters related to the processing of school site documents.

Board Member Bangsil was approached as she is a member of the Provincial School Board (PSB), whose support is essential in addressing education-related matters within the province.

The discussion also relates to Provincial Resolution No. 44, Series of 2025, which grants omnibus authority to Hon. Elias C. Bulut Jr., Provincial Governor of Apayao, to represent the Provincial Government of Apayao in the Deed of Sale with Mr. Romeo Caligan for a parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 5922 with a total area of 14,610 square meters located in Allig, Flora, Apayao. The same resolution further authorizes the Provincial Governor to execute a Deed of Donation in favor of the Department of Education – Apayao, represented by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Irene S. Angway, for the purpose of establishing and expanding the school site of Allig National Agricultural and Trade High School (ANATHS).

This initiative reflects SDO Apayao’s continued commitment to strengthening coordination with provincial officials and ensuring proper documentation to support the development and expansion of school sites in the province.
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 🖊️📜
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶 👨‍💻

09/03/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗗𝗢 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

February 23-28,2026 | Benguet and Baguio City

Despite the demanding schedule and responsibilities brought about by the week-long Cordillera Administrative Regional Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet from February 23-28, 2026, the Legal Unit of the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Apayao led by Atty. Gerriahzon Sebastian remained committed to advancing the School Site Titling Program across the province.

The Legal Unit maximized available time during the week to conduct coordination visits and consultations with the Legal Offices of Department of Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd CAR) and the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Benguet, as well as the Department of Health, Center for Health Development – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CHD-CAR), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Cordillera Administrative Region (DENR CAR) particularly its Surveys and Mapping Division (SMD).

The purpose of these visits was not limited to addressing legal matters but also to strengthen inter-agency coordination concerning school site titling concerns which focused on the processing of necessary documents, technical requirements, and compliance with regulatory standards needed for securing land ownership and site suitability certifications for public school properties.

Through these engagements, the Legal Unit with the support of Roi Joseph Pascua, Technical Assistant II, sought guidance, clarification, and technical assistance from partner agencies to improve the efficiency of the documentation process and to ensure that school sites across Apayao are properly documented and legally secured.

The initiative highlights the continued dedication of the SDO Apayao Legal Unit to pursue sustainable solutions for school land ownership, recognizing that properly titled school sites are essential for long-term educational infrastructure development and government investment in public education.

SDO Apayao extends its sincere appreciation to Engr. Julius Solano of DOH-CHD-CAR, Engr. Rowena Pulido of DENR CAR, Atty. Vanessa Flora, Atty. Edward Magalgalit Jr., Atty. Janelle Dogao and Dalton Teliao of DepEd CAR, and Atty. Nover Singgangan of SDO Benguet for their support and assistance in advancing this initiative.

𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶🖊️📜🎥
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 👨‍💻

25/02/2026

Ocular Inspection and School Site Validation Conducted

The Legal Unit Team conducted an ocular inspection and school site validation at Kaliat Integrated School, Kabugao National High School, Lenneng Elementary School, Binuan Elementary School, and Kabugao Agro-Industrial High School in the Kabugao District.

This activity forms part of the ongoing efforts to ensure proper land documentation and to secure the legal status and ownership of the school sites.

SDO Apayao remains committed to safeguarding school properties and strengthening documentation processes for the benefit of our learners and the community.

𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 🖊️📜
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_𝑅𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒹 𝑀𝒶𝒹𝓇𝒾𝒶𝑔𝒶 👨‍💻

24/02/2026

Mediation at Laco Elementary School

Today, the SDO Apayao Legal Unit participated in a mediation meeting at Laco Elementary School in coordination with the Provincial Government of Apayao through Taskforce LUSA and the LGU of Kabugao, represented by the Municipal Assessor.

This activity forms part of the ongoing process for the issuance of the school’s land title. The mediation marks a significant step toward securing the school property and ensuring the proper documentation necessary for its official titling.

The collaborative efforts of all stakeholders demonstrate a shared commitment to safeguarding public school properties and strengthening legal compliance in support of quality education service delivery.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Taskforce LUSA, the LGU of Kabugao through the Municipal Assessor’s Office, and the School Head for their cooperation and valuable support in facilitating this important undertaking.

𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 🖊️📜
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_𝑅𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒹 𝑀𝒶𝒹𝓇𝒾𝒶𝑔𝒶 👨‍💻

21/02/2026

Land Title Officially Turned Over to Kabugao National High School

On February 18, 2026, the Legal Team, led by Atty. Gerriahzon Sebastian, officially turned over the land title of Kabugao National High School to the School Head, Sir Alex B. Kawi.

This milestone marks the first school in Kabugao to receive its official land title, representing a significant step toward securing school site ownership and strengthening institutional stability.

The successful turnover highlights the Department’s continued commitment to ensuring that public school properties are properly documented and legally secured. With this achievement, the team remains hopeful that more schools across the District of Apayao will soon receive their respective land titles.

This accomplishment serves as an inspiration to further pursue the titling of school sites for the benefit of learners, educators, and the entire community.

𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 🎥
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 🖊️📜
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_𝑅𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒹 𝑀𝒶𝒹𝓇𝒾𝒶𝑔𝒶 👨‍💻

15/02/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 | 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙜𝙤 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡

The Legal Team, led by Atty. Gerriahzon S. Sebastian, in coordination with CENRO Conner, conducted a school site survey at Talifugo Elementary School in Conner, Apayao. The activity focused on the inspection and verification of the school’s boundaries, land area, and existing site conditions in support of ongoing land documentation and tenure processing.

This initiative forms part of SDO Apayao’s continuing efforts to safeguard school properties and ensure proper documentation of public school lands for long-term institutional stability.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Talifugo Elementary School traces its beginnings to 1914, when a dormitory in Talifugo was recognized as a primary school the first formal educational institution among the Isnag people and one of the earliest known schools in the province of Apayao.

In 1941, through Presidential Proclamation No. 763, a parcel of public land in Talifugo was officially reserved for school purposes, securing the legal foundation of the school site and paving the way for its growth and development.

From its humble beginnings to its present standing, Talifugo Elementary School remains a proud symbol of the community’s dedication to education continuing its legacy of providing accessible and quality basic education for generations.

-The Legal Team extends its sincere appreciation to the school faculty and staff, led by School Head W***y C. Taguindodo, for their warm accommodation and full cooperation during the activity. The team likewise expresses its gratitude to CENRO Conner, headed by CENR Officer Rodel V. Cacpal, and to the barangay officials, led by Barangay Captain Primo Sinaoy Tacpi, for their invaluable support and active participation in the successful conduct of the school site survey.

𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 🎥 🖊️📜
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶 👨‍💻

13/02/2026

11/02/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 | 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍

On February 10, 2026, the Legal Team, led by Atty. Gerriahzon Sebastian, in coordination with CENRO Conner, conducted a school site survey at Banan Elementary School, located in Sitio Lenneng, Kabugao, Apayao.

The activity involved the inspection and verification of the school’s boundaries, land area, and existing physical conditions in support of ongoing land documentation and tenure processing. The school site is situated within a forest zone and occupies land donated in 1979 by Mr. Libnao Baduyot for educational purposes.

Banan Elementary School is a multigrade school serving Grades 1 to 6, with a total enrolment of 34 learners. Despite its location, the school continues to provide accessible basic education to children in the community.

The Legal Team extends its appreciation to the school faculty and staff, led by School Head Marites P. Velasco, as well as to CENRO Conner and the barangay officials for their cooperation and support during the conduct of the activity.

The site survey represents an important step toward proper documentation and the securing of legal tenure, ensuring the continued protection and sustainability of the school site.

𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝒱_𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓇. 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓏𝒶 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝑒𝑜 🔭🗺️
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒥𝒽𝑜𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝓊𝓁 𝒫𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑜 🎥
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝒢𝒾𝓁𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓉 𝐿𝓊𝒷𝒶𝓃 🖊️📜
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_ 𝑅𝑜𝒾 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓅𝒽 𝒫𝒶𝓈𝒸𝓊𝒶 👨‍💻
𝒯𝒜 𝐼𝐼_𝑅𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁𝒹 𝑀𝒶𝒹𝓇𝒾𝒶𝑔𝒶 👨‍💻