Dolores, Quezon Province—SDO Quezon hosted the regional kick-off ceremony of Brigada Eskwela 2024. With the theme “Bayanihan para sa MATATAG na Paaralan," its opening program was conducted at Alcala Covered Court, Dolores District, on July 22, 2024. PSDS Gilbert Alva, district supervisor of Dolores, District, supervised the said event.
The event was held in the landlocked municipality in Quezon Province, Dolores, Quezon. It was attended by guests, school heads, local officials, internal and external stakeholders, SDO Quezon Top Management, 23 participating SDO Officials, and Region IV-A CALABARZON Top Management Officials.
In the early morning, a motorcade was conducted from the overpass at Bulakin, Tiaong Quezon, and Thanksgiving Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. The opening salvo of the Akay Banahaw Dance Troupe awed the visitors. The program formally started with the Philippine National Anthem, presided over by Koro Kalilayan, followed by a doxology, CALABARZON March, Lalawigan ng Quezon, and Dolores Hymn.
Quezon Schools Division Superintendent Rommel C. Bautista, CESO V, welcomes with great pride and excitement the Kick-Off Ceremony in Regional Brigada Eskwela 2024 at Dolores, Quezon. He added, “As the host of this big event, SDO Quezon is proud to lead this great project that exemplifies the spirit of community, teamwork, and dedication to enhancing our educational environment.”
An acknowledgement of participants and guests was presented by ESSD, Chief EDUARTA M. ZAPANTA, followed by an intermission number by the Dolores District Teaching Group.
Municipal Mayor, Hon. Orlan A. Calayag delivered his welcome remarks, representing the local government unit of Dolores, which also prepared for the warm welcome and hosting of the big event in support of the program of the department. He also celebrated his 50th birthday.
Gov. Doktora Helen Tan, represented by Executive Assistant John Francis Lozano, greeted everyone with a warm message, promoting its support for Brigada Eskwela 2024, and he emphasized that the provincial offices are united to use the educational funds to support the DepEd Quezon projects.
Atty. Alberto T. Escobarte, Regional Director of DepEd IV-A CALABARZON, also shared a meaningful message and declaration of the formal opening of Brigada Eskwela 2024 towards achieving success.
ASDS Joepi F. Falqueza, Ed.D., led the Brigada Eskwela Pledge and ceremonial signing of the Pledge of Commitment with various stakeholders.
DepEd Quezon also recognized various sectors, external and internal stakeholders, and sponsors in the turnover of various donations. ASDS Venus T. Balmedina, Ed.D., shares her thanks message and closing remarks for the successful regional kick-off of Brigada Eskwela 2024.
DepEd Quezon sincerely expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all the stakeholders who helped make this event a reality, as well as everyone who will take part in the week’s activities. Our generosity, hard work, and steadfast support are the foundation of our success. Together, we can alter our schools and, hence, our country’s future.
Arnold C. Concepcion
Dagatan NHS
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