Los Banos Sub-Office

20/08/2026

A Meaningful Turnover, New Beginnings, and Renewed Commitment to Service

A meaningful Turnover Ceremony was held on August 20, 2026, under the leadership of Dr. Soledad S. Villanueva, Public Schools District Supervisor of the Los Baños Sub-Office, as the education community gathered to honor, recognize, and welcome school leaders embarking on new assignments and opportunities to serve.

The occasion was a celebration of leadership, dedication, service, friendship, and new beginnings, highlighting the continuing commitment of our school leaders to provide quality education and meaningful opportunities for every learner.

The Los Baños Sub-Office extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Sylvia M. Encabo, Principal IV, as she takes on a new assignment outside the Los Baños Sub-Office. Her dedicated service, leadership, and valuable contributions have made a meaningful impact on the education community. As she begins a new chapter in her professional journey, may she continue to inspire others and make a difference wherever her service takes her.

The ceremony also recognized the new assignments of Dr. Romelda O. De Jose, Principal I of Malinta Elementary School, who will be transferred to Maahas Elementary School, and Mr. Noel C. Garcia, Head Teacher III of Bagong Silang Elementary School, who will be assigned to Malinta Elementary School.

Meanwhile, a warm and heartfelt Welcome to the Los Baños Sub-Office was extended to Ma’am Myra Collado, the new Principal of Bagong Silang Elementary School and a new member of the Los Baños Sub-Office family. May your journey in Los Baños be filled with meaningful partnerships, inspiring experiences, and opportunities to empower teachers and learners.

Special thanks and appreciation are also extended to Dr. Eva Marie S. Cambe, Public Schools District Supervisor of the Santa Cruz Sub-Office, for accompanying and personally welcoming the new school leader from the Santa Cruz Sub-Office to her new assignment in Los Baños. Your presence and support made this transition even more meaningful and reflected the spirit of collaboration, unity, and fellowship among our education leaders.

As we witness these changes, may we always remember that leadership is not defined by a title or position, but by the lives we touch, the people we inspire, and the difference we make through service.

Every new assignment is a new opportunity—to learn, to grow, to build stronger relationships, and to create a lasting impact. May our school leaders continue to lead with purpose, integrity, compassion, courage, and unwavering commitment to our learners.

To those who are leaving, thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the legacy you leave behind. To those taking on new responsibilities, may you embrace every challenge with courage and every opportunity with gratitude. And to those beginning their journey with us, may you find a welcoming community ready to work alongside you in achieving our shared mission.

May every transition be a new beginning, every challenge become an opportunity, and every day of service be a chance to make a difference.

Congratulations to all our school leaders on your new assignments! Thank you for your dedicated service, and welcome to the Los Baños Sub-Office family, Ma’am Myra!

Together, let us continue to LEAD, INSPIRE, and SERVE for the betterment of every learner and the community we proudly serve. 💙📚✨

19/08/2026

Tokyo NODAI Students Bring International Learning Exchange to Los Baños

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA — Learning and ideas crossed borders as eighteen undergraduate Agribusiness students from Tokyo University of Agriculture (Tokyo NODAI), accompanied by Prof. Dr. Nina Nocon-Shimoguchi and faculty members from the Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), visited Los Baños Central Elementary School on August 14, 2026.

The delegation explored the Rizal Classroom for the Future, an innovative learning facility that promotes engaging, inclusive, and future-ready education. The visit provided the students with an opportunity to learn about local educational initiatives and interact with Filipino learners and educators.

The activity was led by Dr. Soledad S. Villanueva, Public Schools District Supervisor of Los Baños, together with Hon. Mayor Neil Andrew N. Nocon, whose continued support contributes to the advancement of innovative educational initiatives in the community.

Adding significance to the visit was the unexpected arrival of the newly appointed Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Randy D. Punzalan, CESO IV, who joined the gathering and engaged with the visiting students and local learners. His presence further highlighted the importance of collaboration, partnership, and international exchange in strengthening educational opportunities.

More than a school visit, the activity served as a meaningful platform for international learning, cultural exchange, and professional engagement, allowing the Tokyo NODAI students and UPLB faculty to gain firsthand insights into the local education setting while fostering connections between Japanese and Filipino learners and educators.

The visit underscored the value of global partnerships in education and reaffirmed a shared commitment to fostering innovative, collaborative, and future-ready learning environments for the next generation.

19/08/2026

APEC Delegates Bring Global Education Exchange to Los Baños

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA — Ideas crossed borders as distinguished delegates from APEC Member Economies visited schools in Los Baños on August 13, 2026, highlighting innovative teaching, skills development, and international collaboration in education.

The visit was part of the ALCoB Program for Educators’ Exchange (APEX) 2026, which provides an avenue for educators to learn from one another, exchange best practices, and explore innovative approaches that help shape the future of education.

The delegation first visited Los Baños Central Elementary School, where they explored the Rizal Classroom for the Future, a learning facility initiated through the support of Hon. Mayor Neil Andrew N. Nocon to promote innovative and future-ready education. The classroom showcased modern approaches to teaching and learning, reflecting the community’s commitment to providing learners with meaningful, relevant, and engaging educational experiences.

The delegates then visited B.N. Calara Integrated National High School – Los Baños Sub-Office, where they explored the school’s Bakery under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Program. The facility demonstrated how hands-on learning enables students to develop practical skills while fostering creativity, entrepreneurship, confidence, and workplace readiness.

The educational visit was led by Dr. Soledad S. Villanueva, Public Schools District Supervisor of Los Baños, together with Hon. Mayor Neil Andrew N. Nocon, Police Chief Alexy Sonido, Mrs. Ruth Camacho, Education Program Supervisor (EPS), and Dr. Eva Marie S. Cambe, Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) of the Santa Cruz Sub-Office.

Their presence reflected the strong support of education stakeholders and community leaders in advancing initiatives that promote meaningful learning opportunities, institutional partnerships, and international collaboration.

More than a tour of school facilities, the visit served as a meaningful bridge for international educational exchange and collaboration. It provided the APEC delegates with an opportunity to witness local educational initiatives firsthand while sharing experiences, innovative practices, and ideas with educators and community leaders.

The APEX 2026 visit underscored the importance of collaboration beyond borders and highlighted a shared commitment to developing schools that are innovative, inclusive, skills-oriented, and responsive to the evolving needs of future generations.

22/07/2026

On July 21, 2026, DepEd Los Baños Sub-Office Successfully Conducted a Refresher Course on the New Government Procurement Act (RA 12009)

The capacity-building activity brought together the Administrative Officers II, Administrative Assistants II, Project Development Officers, and School Heads across the sub-office to strengthen their competencies and ensure alignment with the latest government procurement policies and procedures.

Special thanks to PSDS Dr. Soledad S. Villanueva and the Resource Speakers Dr. Sylvia M. Encabo, Mr. Bejourn A. Ciceron and Ms. Danica S. Biscante for leading a productive session dedicated to governance and excellence!

20/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!

A big thank you to everyone who participated and a huge round of applause to those who emerged victorious in the recently concluded Rescuelympics and Drawing Contest!

RESCUELYMPICS Champion – Lalakay Senior High School
1st Runner-Up – Tuntungin-Putho Integrated School
2nd Runner-Up – Bambang Senior High School

DRAWING CONTEST Champion – Lopez Elementary School
1st Place – Mayondon Elementary School
2nd Place – Tadlac Elementary School

Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of you!

07/07/2026

Performance Review and Validation of the Office Performance Commitment and Review Form (OPCRF)

The Performance Review and Validation of the Office Performance Commitment and Review Form (OPCRF) was successfully conducted on July 6, 2026, at Lopez Elementary School. The activity provided an opportunity to review and validate performance accomplishments, ensure compliance with established standards, and promote accountability and continuous improvement in the delivery of quality education services.

Together, we remain committed to excellence, transparency, and continuous professional growth in support of quality education.

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

The orientation on the Classroom Program for the implementation of the Three-Term School Calendar for School Year 2026–2027 was successfully conducted on June 24, 2026, at Los Baños Central Elementary School. The session was facilitated by Sir Benjie Buendicho, Education Program Supervisor in Mathematics who provided comprehensive guidance on the policies, procedures, and key considerations in preparing and implementing classroom programs under the new academic calendar.