03/11/2026
𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
WANGAL, La Trinidad, Benguet// Promoting employee welfare through informed healthcare choices and recognizing workplace responsiveness took center stage during the Department of Education-Cordillera Administrative Region’s (DepEd-CAR) 11th Convocation yesterday, at the Stephen N. Capuyan (SNC) Hall.
The activity featured an orientation on Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) services, with three resource speakers presenting their respective healthcare programs, packages, and coverage. They were Nicasio A. Cayabyab, HMO Specialist of Kaizer International Health Group Inc.; Jacah Aradanas, HMO Agent of Integrated Management Services Inc. (IMS); and Epifanio D. Aduan, HMO Specialist of Advanced Medical Access Philippines, Inc. (AMAPHIL).
Through the presentations, regional office personnel gained a better understanding of available healthcare options, HMO membership benefits, and the coverage offered by the participating providers. The orientation also highlighted the importance of making informed healthcare decisions and ensuring access to medical services as part of employee welfare.
The convocation also recognized the Most Acquiescent Divisions and Units from April to September, acknowledging their responsiveness and compliance in carrying out office requirements and responsibilities.
The following divisions and units received recognition:
April: Curriculum, Learning and Management Division (CLMD) and Cash Unit
May: Finance Division and Accounting Unit
June: Curriculum, Learning and Management Division (CLMD) and Accounting Unit
July: Finance Division and Cash Unit
August: Policy, Planning and Research Division (PPRD) and Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
September: Field Technical Assistance Division (FTAD) and Quality Assurance Division (QAD); Budget Unit
Adding a celebratory touch to the gathering, November birthday celebrators were also recognized and greeted, fostering camaraderie and a sense of belonging among personnel.
The monthly convocation serves as a platform to keep personnel informed, recognize workplace contributions, and strengthen unity, fostering a healthier, more responsive, and service-driven organization.