30/07/2026
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
The Department of Education Regional Office XI, led by Regional Director Maria Ines C. Asuncion, CESO III, joined forces with the Schools Division of Davao del Sur under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent Lorenzo E. Mendoza, CESO V, and Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Marilyn V. Deduyo, CESO VI, for the Think Tank Forum: Shaping the Future of Learners in Davao Region through Collaborative Leadership and Innovation on 29 July 2026. The high-level convergence brought together educational leaders and innovators committed to transforming strategic vision into meaningful and lasting impact for learners across the region.
Anchored on collaborative leadership and innovation, the forum served as a platform to reimagine teaching and learning, strengthen institutional partnerships, address emerging educational challenges, and advance quality basic education in the Davao Region.
During the activity, SDS Lorenzo E. Mendoza, CESO V, presented the Schools Division of Davao del Sur's best practices and significant accomplishments, highlighting key programmes and initiatives that exemplify the Division's commitment to delivering quality, accessible, relevant, and inclusive education for every learner.
Meanwhile, ASDS Marilyn V. Deduyo, CESO VI, facilitated the preparation and conduct of the regional convergence, ensuring meaningful dialogue, effective coordination, and strengthened collaboration between the Regional and Division Offices.
The convergence likewise provided an avenue for participants to exchange updates, share insights, and align priorities in support of the Department's goals and strategic programmes, reinforcing a collective commitment to educational excellence and learner-centred innovation.
The Schools Division of Davao del Sur extends its sincere gratitude to Regional Director Maria Ines C. Asuncion, CESO III, and the personnel of the DepEd Regional Office XI for their invaluable guidance, steadfast support, and meaningful engagement, further strengthening the partnership between the Regional and Division Offices in advancing quality education for every learner.