DepEd Sites Titling Office-Ilocos Norte

TO: PUBLIC SCHOOL HEADS AND PRINCIPALS
ALL OTHERS CONCERNED
Attached is the Division Memorandum No. OSDS-2026-350 re: SUBMISSION OF SCHOOL SITE OWNERSHIP DATA AND DOCUMENTS THROUGH THE PRESCRIBED QUESTIONNAIRE
Prescribed Questionnaire: https://forms.gle/E8pBnf348SuYJvhz6
Presentation, FAQs and Written Guidelines: https://bit.ly/4eQkvMB
YouTube Live Recording of the Workshop: http://youtube.com/live/sRIh1aGzJYo?si=2DItMTo55PgolJAb
For immediate dissemination and strict compliance.

Division Memorandum No. 301, s. 2026
𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐄: 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

ADVISORY!

In view of the 4-day workweek, with Fridays as Work From Home days under DM No. 18, s. 2026, certain processes of the Legal Unit and the DepEd Sites Titling Office-Ilocos Norte shall be done online during Fridays.

Please refer to the instructions in this post.

Be guided accordingly.

ADVISORY

In view of the 4-day workweek, with Fridays as Work From Home days under DM No. 18, s. 2026, certain processes of the Legal Unit and the DepEd Sites Titling Office-Ilocos Norte shall be done online during Fridays.

Please refer to the instructions in this post.

Be guided accordingly.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤'𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐒𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞'𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Schools Division of Ilocos Norte has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the security of public school lands, reinforcing its dedication to safeguarding educational spaces for all learners. Upon deployment from June 2025 to February 2026, the division was able to attain 20 Original Certificate of Title – Special Patent (OCT-SP), 1 Special Patent (SP), and 13 ongoing application of Special Patent overseen by DENR, and validated all 437 school sites through documents and CAD maps. These efforts were complemented by the issuance of special patents and the continuous conduct of on-ground assessments, which have already covered 50 public schools.

This progress was further strengthened by active interagency collaboration involving the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, local government units, and other key partners. Capacity-building activities also played a major role, equipping schools with the legal understanding, documentation skills, and technical guidance needed to move their titling processes forward. The strength of bayanihan was demonstrated by community involvement, particularly in municipalities like Pinili, which demonstrated that safeguarding school grounds is a shared obligation that has a long-lasting effect.
As we move further, SDO Ilocos Norte reaffirms its commitment to accelerating school site titling across Ilocos Norte. Guided by its strategic goals, the office aims to strengthen documentation systems, enhance data digitization, and provide continuous assistance to schools facing complex legal or technical challenges. These initiatives ensure that more school sites progress toward full legal ownership under DepEd.

The Sites Titling Office looks forward to another year of significant progress with ongoing cooperation, commitment, and unity of purpose. In order to provide secure learning environments for future generations.

🌟 3-Day Capacity Development Training on Bayanihan sa Pagpapatitulo ng mga Paaralan
📍 JLP Paoay Lake Resort & Hotel, Paoay, Ilocos Norte
🗓️ November 24–26, 2025

The Sites Titling Office - Ilocos Norte successfully conducted a three-day capacity development training aimed at strengthening the knowledge, readiness, and confidence of our school representatives in moving forward with the school site titling process.
This meaningful activity gathered participants from selected schools, the Technical Working Group led by Engr. John Paul C. Suguitan and Atty. Eric Karl Nicholas M. Aguilar, along with distinguished guest speakers from the DepEd Central Office, including Atty. Blake S. Feken.

Throughout the three-day program, participants deepened their understanding of:
📌 STO Basic Information & Protocols
📌 Acquisition of School Sites & Safety Considerations
📌 Basics of Contracts & Deeds of Conveyance
📌 Naming and Renaming of Schools
📌 Classification of School Sites & Titling Processes
📌 Best Practices & Core Competencies in School Titling

Day 2 also featured an in-depth discussion of schools with complex issues, followed by valuable one-on-one consultations with Atty. Blake S. Feken.

We were further honored with messages from:
👨‍⚖️ Atty. Donato D. Balderas Jr., Schools Division Superintendent
👨‍⚖️ Atty. Christian E. Rivero, Director IV, Sites Titling Office
These inputs inspired the group to continue moving forward with a unified goal.

This training reaffirmed our shared commitment to:
🤝 Strengthening collaboration between schools, LGUs, DENR, and the DepEd
📚 Ensuring rightful ownership and security of our school sites
🏫 Providing safer and more stable learning environments for our learners

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the speakers, resource persons, and dedicated participants whose commitment made this capacity development activity a success. Let us continue working together to bring every school in Ilocos Norte closer to secure and rightful land ownership.

🎉 Another milestone for school site titling in Ilocos Norte! 📍✨

Engineer John Paul C. Suguitan proudly receives four (4) Special Patents from the Land Registration Authority for the following schools:

🏫 Pagudpud National High School
🏫 Pangil Elementary School (2 SPs)
🏫 Ester Elementary School

These Special Patents mark another step forward in securing our school lands and strengthening the future of our learners.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this achievement possible! 🙌

Happening Now!

Sean Keith Rafael, Technical Assistant II, is presenting the Key Accomplishments as well as the Issues and Concerns of the Sites Titling Office – Ilocos Norte during the Year-End Assessment on Pending Cases and Accomplishment Reporting on Resolved and Decided Cases Vis-à-vis Focus Group Discussion on School Sites Cases and Issues at La Esplanada Transient House, Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan.

📍 Milestone Unlocked!
[ November 04, 2025 ]

A proud moment for the School Sites Titling Program! 🌟

From the 10 Special Patents received last month, we have now added 4 more — further strengthening our commitment to secure ownership of public-school sites across the division.

Engr. Eugene D. Dela Cruz and Gabrielito M. Diego, successfully received these four (4) new Special Patents from the Land Registration Authority, marking another step forward in the realization of DepEd’s goal to ensure that every school stands on safe and legally owned land. 💙