This year’s theme, apPRAISE: STAR 8 (Superb and Tangible Achievements in Region , indeed acknowledged the meritorious feats and distinct work-related accomplishments of DepEd employees and schools where 21 different categories were bagged by the pride of SDO Calbayog City, to wit:

1. Therese Lovelle Gaborni – Most Outstanding Teacher I-III (Junior HS – rank 3)

2. Irene M. Jalayajay – Most Outstanding Teacher I-III (Special Education – rank 1)

3. Malica P. Solaiman – Most Outstanding Teacher I-III (Madrasah – rank 1)

4. Francis June B. Errojo – Most Outstanding Teacher I-III (Multigrade – rank 1)

5. John Michael C. Jalayajay – Most Outstanding School Head (Elementary Monograde School Non-Central Category – rank 2)

6. Milaner R. Oyo-a – Most Outstanding School Head (Junior HS and Senior HS Category – rank 2)

7. Nova S. Gaspan – Most Outstanding School Head (Integrated School Category – rank 1)

8. Aliza B. Roa – Most Outstanding Administrative Aide (rank 1)

9. Sunshine Marjorie E. Ventures – Most Outstanding Budget Officer (rank 3)

10. Oscar D. Billate Jr. – Most Outstanding Senior Education Program Specialist (School Management, Monitoring and Evaluation – rank 2)

11. Fernando P. Medrina – Most Outstanding Senior Education Program Specialist (Social Mobilization and Networking – rank 2)

12. Sharon D. Balza – Most Outstanding Education Program Specialist (rank 2)

13. Lourdes L. Matan – Most Outstanding Education Program Supervisor (rank 1)

14. Cagbayang Elementary School – Most Outstanding School (Elementary Monograde School Non-Central Category – rank 1)

15. San Policarpo National High School – Most Outstanding School (Junior HS and Senior HS, Non-IU Category – rank 2)

16. Gadgaran Integrated School – Most Outstanding School (Integrated School – Category- rank 1)

17. Dawn Marie A. Castante – Most Outstanding Elementary School Reading Coordinator (rank 1)

18. Rodolfo M. Saldaña – Most Outstanding School Youth Formator (rank 3)

19. Avelina P. Tupa – Most Outstanding Division MEP Coordinator (rank 1)

20. Sharon D. Balza – Most Outstanding Division Youth Formator (rank 1)

21. Lourdes L. Matan – Most Outstanding Division Multigrade Coordinator (rank 1)

It is a truly remarkable achievement to be recognized for your hard work and dedication to your profession. Your commitment to excellence has undoubtedly had a positive impact on the lives of your students and colleagues, and it is no surprise that you have been recognized for your efforts.

We are proud to celebrate your success and we hope that this recognition serves as an inspiration to continue striving for greatness in all that you do. Keep up the fantastic work, and congratulations once again on this well-deserved honor.