DepEd-District of Banate

15/08/2026

Municipal Education Summit 2026

Power with Purpose: Bridging the Learning Gap

From Ideas to Action: Stakeholders Present Solutions for Learner Development

One of the highlights of the Municipal Education Summit 2026 was the meaningful Workshop Presentation, where education and community stakeholders came together to share insights, identify challenges, and propose practical solutions for the holistic development of learners.

Representatives from the PTA, Barangay Councils, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), and Sangguniang Bayan (SB) actively participated in the workshop, recognizing that improving education is a shared responsibility that goes beyond the classroom.

The discussions centered on key areas that directly affect learners’ growth and success:

📚 Literacy Development – Strengthening reading skills, providing opportunities for reading practice, supporting struggling readers, and encouraging parents and the community to become active partners in developing learners’ literacy.

🥗 Health and Nutrition – Promoting proper nutrition, healthy habits, regular health monitoring, and programs that ensure learners are physically healthy and ready to learn.

❤️ GMRC and Values Education – Strengthening good manners, respect, responsibility, discipline, empathy, integrity, and positive values among learners, with the home, school, and community working together as role models.

The workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to move beyond identifying problems and focus on concrete, community-based solutions. Through collaboration, shared commitment, and collective action, the participants emphasized the importance of creating an environment where every learner is supported academically, physically, socially, and morally.

The activity highlighted a powerful message: when the school, family, barangay, youth sector, local government, and community work together, meaningful change in education becomes possible.

✨ Together, we nurture capable, healthy, responsible, and values-driven learners. Together, we bridge the learning gap.

15/08/2026

14/08/2026

Banate Unites for Education: Stakeholders Converge at Municipal Education Summit 2026 to Bridge Learning Gaps

BANATE, Iloilo — In a strong display of shared responsibility and local governance, the District of Banate officially convened the Municipal Education Summit 2026 on August 14, 2026, at NBJ Farm, Barangay Merced, Banate, Iloilo, centered on the theme “Power with Purpose: Bridging the Learning Gap.”

Led by the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools District of Banate under the leadership of Public Schools District Supervisor, Dr. Catherine L. Betita @ Nhenen Betita , the summit brought together key stakeholders from across the education sector, including School Heads, Teachers, Barangay Captains, Barangay Kagawads-In-Charge of Education, SK Chairpersons, and LGU officials led by Municipal Mayor Hon. Peter Paul T. Gonzales @ Mayor Junjun Gonzales , Jun Jun Tupas Gonzales , to trengthen collaboration and promote better educational outcomes for learners.

Municipal Mayor Hon. Peter Paul T. Gonzales delivered the State of Education Address, outlining strategic directions and reaffirming the municipal government’s commitment to supporting local schools through targeted investments, responsive programs, and collaborative policy-making.

Distinguished leaders and education advocates also joined the event to express their support, including:

DepEd and Local Government Officials:
OIC-Schools Division Superintendent,
Dr. Ruby Therese P. Almencion;
CID Chief, Dr. Nestor Paul M. Pingil;
Provincial Administrator, Dr. Raul N. Banias; Vice Mayor, Hon. Filemon Iran Jr.;
SB Member, Hon. Vincent Bustamante; SK Federated Chairman Hon. Rafael Luis C. Bacos; and Barangay Captain, Hon. Ceriaco Botero.

Development and Partner Organizations:
Program Officer, Mr. Edwin R. Nacioanales of Synergeia Foundation, Inc.;
PSDS Dr. Lucia P. Lamanero, of the District of Januiay II; and Banate Federated PTA President Prudencio Verdeflor Jr.

Beyond the messages and presentations, the summit engaged participants in an intensive Workshop Proper and Synthesis Session, where stakeholders identified critical gaps in local basic education and developed concrete, action-oriented solutions.

The event culminated in a historic Signing of Commitment, during which representatives from the LGU, DepEd, school heads, barangay councils, parent-teacher associations, and private partners pledged their continued support for the education and development of Banate’s learners.

With renewed purpose and strengthened multi-sectoral collaboration, Banate continues to reinforce its commitment to ensuring that every child has access to quality, equitable, and accessible education.

14/08/2026

29/07/2026

Kinumpirma ni Education Secretary Sonny Angara na sinentensiyahan ng Regional Trial Court sa National Capital Region noong Hulyo 28, 2026 ang isang indibidwal na nagtangkang mandaya sa Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) ng pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapasa ng mga pekeng billing statement.

Basahin: https://www.deped.gov.ph/2026/07/29/rtc-hinatulan-ang-akusado-na-nandaya-sa-shs-voucher-program-deped/

23/07/2026

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The DepEd Schools Division of Iloilo extends its warmest congratulations to 𝗚𝗼𝘃. 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿 "𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗼" 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗿. for being recognized as one of the top-performing and most-trusted Provincial Governors in the Philippines in the RPMD nationwide independent "Boses ng Bayan" Index of Governance (IOG).

Achieving an outstanding 86.20% Index of Governance Rating reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence, transparency, and exemplary leadership in the Province of Iloilo.

Congratulations gid, Gov. Toto!

15/07/2026

10/07/2026

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