DepED Dipolog DRRMS

30/10/2026

🌡️ SMART CLASSROOMS, SAFER LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS!

DepEd Dipolog DRRMS explores a potential partnership with Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the pilot testing and deployment of Smart Classroom Heat Guards in preparation for the anticipated impacts of Super El Niño.

This initiative aims to explore innovative, science-based solutions to monitor classroom heat conditions, strengthen school preparedness, and protect the health, safety, and well-being of learners and teaching and non-teaching personnel.

Through collaboration, innovation, and proactive planning, DepEd Dipolog continues to advance climate-resilient schools and ensure safer and more conducive learning environments for every learner.

Preparedness today, safer classrooms tomorrow!

30/10/2026

DRRMS Advisory 10-30-26

Due to inclement weather conditions, classes in all Kindergarten and Elementary levels are suspended per Dipolog City LGU declaration.

In addition, the following secondary schools have also declared suspensions:
1. Pamansalan Eco Tech HS
2. Sicayab NHS
3. Cogon NHS
4. Sta Filomena IS
5. Dipolog City NHS
6. ZNNHS Turno
7. Galas NHS
8. Cayasan IS

Take care and stay safe!

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

🚨 PROJECT ABTIK: Strengthening Preparedness and Resilience, One Step at a Time! 🩹📣

The DepEd Dipolog DRRMS continues to champion a culture of preparedness and resilience through the distribution of emergency first aid kits and whistles to Schools Division Office (SDO) personnel under Project ABTIK – Advancing Balanced Training and Inclusive Knowledge for Disaster-Resilient Education.

Despite limited resources, the DRRMS remains committed to prioritizing essential emergency preparedness supplies to help ensure the safety and readiness of our SDO personnel. These simple yet vital items can make a meaningful difference in responding to emergencies and strengthening our capacity to serve and protect our education community.

We believe that disaster preparedness begins with equipping our people with the basic tools they need to respond when it matters most. By investing in preparedness today, we strengthen our collective resilience and our commitment to providing continuous, safe, and responsive public service to our constituents.

Because being prepared is not just a responsibility—it is a commitment to protect lives and serve with confidence! 💪

DepEd Dipolog DRRMS — Bida ang Laging Handa!

29/10/2026

🌱 EMPOWERING YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH INSPIRATION AND MISSION (ELIM): A DRRM YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Building safer, more peaceful, and resilient schools through faith, values, and disaster preparedness! 💙🛡️

The DepEd Dipolog City Division, through the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Section (DRRMS), successfully conducted the first session of Empowering Young Leaders through Inspiration and Mission (ELIM), a DRRM Youth Intervention Program, on October 23, 2026, at Dipolog City National High School (DCNHS), with the active participation of more than 300 Junior High School learners.

Facilitated by the DRRMS in partnership with the Elim Youth Ministry Dipolog, this 10-session youth development program seeks to integrate values formation and spiritual enrichment with Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) concepts and practices. It serves as a proactive response to the growing concern over school violence nationwide, recognizing that building safer schools requires not only preparedness for physical hazards but also the nurturing of learners’ character, compassion, and emotional resilience.

Anchored on the Recovery component of DRRM, in line with DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2015, the program integrates the four DRRM thematic areas: Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Through faith-based values formation and meaningful community engagement, learners are encouraged to develop empathy, manage stress, resolve conflicts peacefully, and cultivate a deeper sense of responsibility toward themselves and others.

Beyond disaster preparedness, ELIM envisions young leaders who are equipped to face life’s challenges with courage, compassion, hope, and faith. By strengthening both the inner resilience and practical readiness of learners, we aspire to foster a school environment where every learner feels safe, valued, supported, and empowered to become an agent of positive change.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the DCNHS faculty and staff, headed by Mrs. Loela R. Ben-Eli, and the Elim Youth Ministry, headed by Bro. Danny S. Oncines, for their invaluable partnership and wholehearted support in making this meaningful initiative a success.

Together, let us continue to inspire our young people to become leaders who are not only prepared and ready for disasters, but also resilient and compassionate in facing life’s challenges.

ELIM: Inspiring Faith. Forming Values. Empowering Young Leaders. Building Resilient Schools. 💙🙏

28/10/2026

📢 STRENGTHENING CHILD PROTECTION AND SCHOOL SAFETY: DepEd Dipolog City Participates in the Seminar and Workshop on Understanding, Identification, and Response to Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE) Among Minors

In its continuing commitment to promoting safe, secure, and protective learning environments, the Schools Division of Dipolog City participated in the Seminar and Workshop on Understanding, Identification, and Response to Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE) Among Minors held at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Exhibition Center, Estaka, Dipolog City.

Representing DepEd Dipolog City were School Counselor Associates, Guidance Counselors, and School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Coordinators from the following schools:

📌 Alberto Q. Ubay Memorial Agro-Tech Science High School
📌 Cogon National High School
📌 Dipolog City National High School
📌 Galas National High School
📌 Miputak National High School
📌 Pamansalan Eco Tech High School
📌 Punta National High School
📌 Sicayab National High School
📌 Zamboanga del Norte National High School
📌 ZNNHS – Turno

They were joined by the Division DRRM Coordinator in this important capacity-building initiative organized by the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Police Office (ZNPPO), headed by PCOL Reydante E. Ariza, Provincial Director. The activity was also attended by representatives from various local police stations and Local Social Welfare and Development Offices across Zamboanga del Norte.

The seminar and workshop provided an important avenue for strengthening awareness, enhancing the identification of potential warning signs, and promoting appropriate, coordinated, and child-sensitive responses to emerging concerns involving minors. It also underscored the importance of collaboration among schools, law enforcement agencies, social welfare offices, and other stakeholders in protecting children and safeguarding the school community.

Through initiatives like this, DepEd Dipolog City reaffirms its commitment to proactive prevention, early identification, responsible reporting, and a whole-of-community approach to child protection and school safety. By equipping school personnel with relevant knowledge and strengthening inter-agency partnerships, we continue to work toward learning environments where every learner feels safe, supported, and protected.

🤝 Stronger partnerships. Safer schools. Protected learners.

27/10/2026

Pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 64, s. 2026, entitled "ANTICIPATORY ACTION, PREPAREDNESS, AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR THE 2026-2027 EL NIÑO," all schools and Community Learning Centers (CLCs) are directed to conduct a risk evaluation using the El Niño Risk Assessment Tool for Schools.
Developed by the DRRMS, this simple and easy to use online tool (https://forms.gle/e7qaqaeDfAzsm8RHA) assists schools in conducting risk assessments to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of El Niño. The assessment process must start immediately following the release of these guidelines and be concluded within five (5) calendar days.

Pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 64, s. 2026, entitled "ANTICIPATORY ACTION, PREPAREDNESS, AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR THE 2026-2027 EL NIÑO," all schools and Community Learning Centers (CLCs) are directed to conduct a risk evaluation using the El Niño Risk Assessment Tool for Schools.

Developed by the DRRMS, this simple and easy to use online tool (https://forms.gle/e7qaqaeDfAzsm8RHA) assists schools in conducting risk assessments to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of El Niño. The assessment process must start immediately following the release of these guidelines and be concluded within five (5) calendar days.

All regional and division DRRM coordinators are instructed to share the provided link and QR code with all school DRRM coordinators to support the assessment and documentation of El Niño risks across schools in your respective jurisdictions.

26/10/2026

LOCALIZED 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST
For 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥
5AM 26 October 2026
𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒:
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 (𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐙) affecting Mindanao.
𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓:
Zamboanga Peninsula and Misamis Occidental will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 (𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐙). Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Light to moderate winds from northeast with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
𝐊𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐊𝐓𝐎:
Ang Zamboanga Peninsula ug Misamis Occidental makasinati sa mapanganuron nga kalangitan inubanan sa katag katag nga pag-ulan, kilat ug pagpanalugdog tungod sa 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 (𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐙). Posible ang mga pagbaha o pagdahili sa yuta tungod sa kasarangan ngadto na sa usahay kusog nga mga pag-ulan. Hinay ngadto sa kasarangan nga hangin gikan sa amihanang silangan nga direksyon ug ang kadagatan hapsay ngadto sa kasarangan ang pagbalud (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘:
Highest Heat Index forecast today: 42°C
Sunrise today: 05:35 AM
Sunset today: 05:26 PM
Moonset today: 05:18 AM
Moonrise today: 05:25 PM

26/10/2026