02/10/2026
🌟 Araw ng Parangal 2026: SDO Pangasinan II Shines in Region I
“DepEd Lingkod Bayani: Kawani ng May Puso, Dangal, at Husay”
The Schools Division Office of Pangasinan II proudly joined the Araw ng Parangal for Outstanding DepEd Personnel 2026, a regional celebration recognizing excellence, dedication, and meaningful contributions to education across Region I.
Held on October 2, 2026, the celebration featured the Gawad Lam-ang, which honors outstanding DepEd personnel and school leaders, and the Gawad Silang – Best GAD Implementers, which recognizes schools for exemplary Gender and Development (GAD) practices.
SDO Pangasinan II earned five Gawad Silang awards, including one first-place award, three second-place awards, and a Sustainability Award. These recognitions highlight the Division’s sustained efforts in advancing gender-responsive programs and practices across its schools.
The Division also celebrated five educators who were recognized as Gawad Lam-ang awardees in different categories, reflecting their dedication, excellence, and valuable contributions to the Department of Education.
The awardees and school representatives were joined by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan, CESO V; Dr. Eddie M. Raguindin, Chief of the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID); Dr. Redentor B. Aquino, Chief of the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD); and Dr. Eugene M. Toralba, Education Program Supervisor for Araling Panlipunan and Division GAD Focal Person.
These recognitions reflect the collective efforts of school leaders, teachers, non-teaching personnel, learners, parents, and community partners in fostering excellence, advancing GAD, and strengthening responsive programs in education.
The Araw ng Parangal 2026 serves as a celebration of the people and institutions whose commitment and service continue to make a difference in the lives of learners and communities.
Congratulations to our Gawad Silang and Gawad Lam-ang awardees! Your achievements are a testament to the spirit of Puso, Dangal, at Husay that continues to inspire the SDO Pangasinan II community.
SDO Pangasinan II continues to make its mark in Region I through purposeful leadership, impactful initiatives, and dedicated service.
(Story by: Rogelyn T. Buquing, T-III, Sta. Catalina Integrated School)