Lupon West District

Celebrating the season of joy, unity, and service!
The Lupon West District Staff and ALS Implementers came together for a meaningful Christmas Party filled with gratitude, laughter, and shared commitment. ❤️

𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥✨

The Division Research Summit 2025 of Davao Oriental highlighted excellence and innovation in educational research, recognizing outstanding contributions from educators, school leaders, and learners across the division. Among all participating districts, Lupon West District emerged as the Top Performing District, garnering the highest number of awards and solidifying its leadership in research-driven educational practices.

The remarkable performance of Lupon West reflects the district’s strong commitment to promoting a culture of research, collaboration, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Its awardees demonstrated exemplary research outputs across multiple categories, setting a benchmark for other districts in the province.

Lupon West District Awardees and Recognitions
The following achievements contributed to Lupon West District’s distinction as the Top Performing District of the Division Research Summit 2025:

Oral Presentation (NON-BERF)
🥇 First Place: Femie C. Goles

Research Implementation (BERF)
🥇 First Place: Eden Grace Alberca

Poster Research (Student Category – Teaching and Learning)
🥇 First Place: BAIHS
Khate Ashley Mancao
Coach: Dr. Philip John V. Millan

Educational Research Video (School Head Category)
🥉 Third Place: Clarette T. Mulla

Leadership and Research Support
The success of Lupon West District was strengthened by the guidance and dedication of its DEREG Focals, who continuously advocate for quality research and innovation:

𝑫𝒓. 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑽. 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒏
𝑬𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒃
𝑷𝑺𝑫𝑺 - 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒂 𝑰. 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒈

The outstanding performance of Lupon West District in the Division Research Summit 2025 underscores its vital role in advancing educational research in Davao Oriental. Through sustained support, effective leadership, and a shared commitment to excellence, the district continues to inspire a strong research culture that benefits both educators and learners.

𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Standing tall with excellence and distinction, Lupon West District showcased outstanding performance in the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2025, held at the Banaybanay District from December 12–16, 2025.

Through the dynamic leadership of Madame Julieta I. Sumalinog, Public Schools District Supervisor of Lupon West, with the dedicated assistance of Mr. Deo Benidict E. Ramos, District Secondary Coordinator in Campus Journalism, and Ms. Mary Grace Ramada, District Elementary Coordinator in Campus Journalism, the district earned numerous accolades:

🏆 CHAMPION – Top Performing District (Individual Events – English)
🥈 1st Runner-up – Top Performing District (Group Events – English)
🥈 1st Runner-up – Overall Top Performing District
🥉 3rd Runner-up – Top Performing District (Group Events – Filipino)

Further highlighting the district’s excellence, School Paper Advisers and Coaches brought pride to Lupon West by excelling in the Teacher’s Category, namely:

• Kristine A. del Campo – 1st Place, Editorial Cartooning (English), TAGUGPO NHS
• Jay Ar B. Ulanday – 1st Place, Photojournalism (English), Lupon National Comprehensive HS
• Mary Grace S. Ramada – 2nd Place, Editorial Writing (English), CTMCES-II
• Femie C. Goles – 2nd Place, Copyreading and Headline Writing (English), Lupon National Comprehensive HS
• Maven Ar S. Nuevo – 2nd Place, News Writing (Filipino), Lupon Vocational HS
• Marlou I. Tagabunlang – 2nd Place, News Writing (English), Maragatas Integrated School
• Ceferino L. Baya II – 2nd Place, Sports Writing (Filipino), Maragatas Integrated School
• Romnick M. Celestino – 3rd Place, Sci-Tech Writing (English), Lupon Vocational HS
• Saadiya M. Estrella – 4th Place, Sci-Tech Writing (Filipino), Lupon Vocational HS
• Kenneth F. Layson– 4th Place, Photojournalism (Filipino), Lupon National Comprehensive HS

With these remarkable victories, numerous campus journalists from Lupon West District will proudly represent the district in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) on January 26–30, 2026.

✨ To God be all the glory! ✨

Lupon West District Family extends its warmest congratulations to Sir Jay Rey Literatus, School Head of Pangyan Elementary School, for successfully passing the National Assessment for School Heads FY 2025 Batch 1 and for meeting the PPSSH Standards in all four domains.

Your achievement reflects your unwavering commitment, exemplary leadership, and passion for quality education. The entire district is truly proud of your success!

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