DepEd Tayo Natonin District

01/09/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

School heads and community stakeholders strengthened their readiness for school emergencies during a district-wide orientation on learner safety and security held at the Natonin Municipal Police Station rooftop on September 1.

The activity gathered representatives from barangays, the Municipal Local Government Unit, Bureau of Fire Protection, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, Rural Health Unit, Philippine National Police, Red Cross, Parent-Teacher Association, and schools across the district.

With the theme “Strengthening School Safety, Security, and Preparedness through Collaborative Action,” the orientation focused on coordinated emergency response, contingency planning, and school safety measures.

OIC-PSDS Rovelyn P. Beralas emphasized that ensuring school safety is a shared responsibility among schools, government agencies, families, and communities.

Mayor Jose T. Agagon highlighted the importance of responsible firearm ownership and urged the surrender of unauthorized fi****ms to the Philippine National Police.

School Head Melanie S. Limbayao discussed key provisions of DepEd Order No. 06, s. 2026 on creating safe and supportive learning environments, while PCPT Bea W. Pulao, Acting Chief of Police of the Natonin Municipal Police Station, presented school contingency planning and emergency response protocols, including the Observe, Run, Hide, and Fight approach for active threat situations.

Atty. Olive Ruth Songuitan discussed legal issues related to self-defense and illegal possession of fi****ms under Republic Act No. 10591, while Maylanie G. Amsia, MSWDO representative, enlightened participants on Psychological First Aid, emphasizing that schools can actively listen and provide emotional support for affected individuals while they express themselves.

Participants were also encouraged to integrate learners into School Contingency Plans, and strengthen school responder capabilities with partner agencies.

The orientation concluded with an agreement to use three long whistle blows as the alarm signal for the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill on September 3, reinforcing the importance of preparedness, prevention, and coordinated action in ensuring learner safety.

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📷KJ Latiga

25/08/2026

Natonin recognized for Gawad Yamang Kultura at Pamana

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18/08/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐃𝐎-𝐌𝐏 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

Natonin District brought its educational roots and cultural heritage to the spotlight during the 1st Founding Anniversary cm Indigenous Peoples Celebration of the Schools Division of Mountain Province on August 18 at the Dap-ayan Hall.

OIC-PSDS Rovelyn P. Beralas, District IPED Coordinator Julita A. Gumatay, IPMR Lee M. Gamonnac, and six school heads represented the district in the celebration attended by elders, officials, and education leaders from the 13 districts of the division.

Natonin featured a booth displaying historical learning artifacts and cultural materials gathered from the LGU and schools in the district.

Beralas also presented the history of education in Natonin, tracing its beginnings to 1918, when formal schooling was introduced with the assistance of American soldiers. She highlighted the district’s development into 19 public schools, including those supporting nonformal education.

Schools Division Superintendent Benilda M. Daytaca EdD, CESO V urged the school heads to document their respective school histories and further research their roots to preserve institutional memory for future generations.

The Natonin team thanked the division for initiating the celebration and for publishing Cholya, the SDO’s history book launched during the activity, which strengthens efforts to preserve Mountain Province’s educational and cultural heritage.

𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚:
❤️𝑩𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑨. 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒈 𝑺𝒓.
❤️𝑺𝒊𝒓 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝑺𝒓.
❤️𝑴𝒂𝒎 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒏𝒐
❤️𝑴𝒂𝒎 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑳𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒈

📷𝑴𝒂𝒎 𝑱𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝑺. 𝑵𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒚
📷𝑺𝒊𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒏 𝑪. 𝑬𝒕𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚

15/08/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

School heads in Natonin District finalized preparations for the 2026 Municipal Athletic Meet during their meeting at the Natonin District Office.

OIC-Public Schools District Supervisor Rovelyn P. Beralas presided the meeting and facilitated by District Sports Coordinator Luz M. Gaano.

The meeting focused on the September 4-6 municipal meet, including the guardianship requirements for participation, standards per event, parade and opening program, venues, quarters, committees, and event assignments. Barangay and municipal officials will also join the parade, demonstrating the community and local government’s support for school sports and youth development.

Three new events will be participated this year which include Swimming by Maducayan Elementary School and Saliok National Technical-Vocational and Skills Training High School including boxing, and dance sports by Natonin National High School.

To oversee each event, school heads were tasked to monitor competitions and ensure the timely submission of official results. Schools without competitors will continue training and meet standards under the supervision of coaches and school heads.

As part of the International Youth Day celebration, secondary learners will showcase cultural presentations during the municipal meet in partnership with the Local Youth Development Council.

The municipal meet highlights the continuing collaboration between schools, barangays, and the municipal government in providing learners with opportunities to develop their athletic skills, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The collaboration also supports competitions, venues, logistics, training, and other activities that encourage young people to actively participate in sports.

✍️NFD
📷KJDA

10/08/2026

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📢 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞

As weather conditions have improved, work in government offices and face-to-face classes at all levels in Mountain Province will resume on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

However, localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices may still be implemented within the respective municipalities by their Local Chief Executives, in their capacity as Chairpersons of their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs), depending on the prevailing weather conditions in their areas of responsibility.

Everyone is advised to continue monitoring official announcements and remain vigilant. 🌤️

Stay safe, Mountain Province!
Stay informed. Stay prepared.

09/08/2026

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐊

Due to inclement weather and in the interest of public safety, work in government offices and classes in all levels in Mountain Province, both public and private, are suspended on August 10, 2026.

Everyone is advised to stay safe, avoid unnecessary travel, and continue monitoring official announcements and weather updates.

🌧️ Let us remain vigilant and prioritize safety.

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05/08/2026

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡| Work and classes are suspended today, August 6, 2026, in several areas, including Mountain Province, due to Tropical Storm Maymay.

Let us all remain vigilant, monitor official weather updates and advisories, and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Keep safe, everyone!

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𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟐𝟐, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In view of the continued heavy rainfall brought about by Tropical Storm Maymay and the Southwest Monsoon, and upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, Abra, Zambales, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Nueva Vizcaya, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, and Occidental Mindoro are hereby suspended on 06 August 2026.

Agencies delivering essential and emergency services shall continue their operations. The suspension of work in private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

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01/08/2026

𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨

Natonin District officially welcomed its incoming school heads and honored outgoing administrators during a Welcome and Pasasalamat Program led by OIC-Public Schools District Supervisor Rovelyn P. Beralas.

The district welcomed Noreen F. Dangangao, who returns as Principal of Saliok National Technical Vocational and Skills Training High School; Kathleen D. Ayawan, Teacher-in-Charge of Apapawan Elementary School; and Jordan B. Bahiyan, as Teacher-in-Charge of Nabhar Elementary School.

Beralas encouraged the incoming school heads to lead with integrity, humility, resilience, and a strong commitment to learners. She emphasized that leadership is about inspiring people, making sound decisions, and putting learners' welfare first. She also clarified that the return of outgoing school heads to classroom teaching should not be viewed as a setback but as preparation for higher leadership roles in the future.

Outgoing school head Kevin Dale B. Ligtinen reminded colleagues that success begins with a personal commitment to lead and serve, saying, "Only those who choose to be one will succeed." He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to individual teaching and non-teaching personnel he worked with during his yearlong service as a school head.

Dangangao shared that returning to Natonin District after a five-month assignment in Paracelis North District reminded her that every season of waiting prepares leaders for greater responsibilities. She encouraged the incoming school heads to remain focused on serving learners despite challenges.

Ayawan and Bahiyan expressed their gratitude for the trust given to them and pledged to learn from experienced school heads while leading with humility and dedication.

In the same way, outgoing school head Letty L. Malecdan expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a school head and for the valuable lessons and experiences she gained during her leadership. She shared that returning to classroom teaching is another opportunity to serve, describing it as "not a demotion but a promotion."

The ceremony concluded with the recognition of outgoing school heads for their dedicated service and reaffirmed the district's commitment to collaborative leadership and quality education for every learner.

14/07/2026

Natonin District Elects New FPTA Leaders for SY 2026–2027

The Federated Parents-Teachers Association (FPTA) Election for School Year 2026–2027 in Natonin District was successfully held today at the District Office. The activity was managed by school heads Mr. Fred Manayod and Ms. Judith Baguinit, who serve as the designated District Coordinators for PTA Programs.
Prior to the election of the Federated PTA (FPTA) officers, Judith Baguinit presented the duties and responsibilities of the Federated PTA officers to refresh the participants' understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Meanwhile, Mr. Fred Manayod presented the Division Memorandum regarding the Capability-Building Program to be conducted on July 28, 2026, at Paracelis North. He informed the body that all School PTA (SPTA) Presidents are required to attend the activity. He also explained the objectives of the capability-building program to provide participants with a clearer understanding of its purpose and expected outcomes.

The participants also had the opportunity to collaborate and discuss their plans for the district, as well as explore ways and means by which they can contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the district.

Rovelyn P. Beralas, OIC-PSDS, administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Federated PTA (FPTA) officers for School Year 2026–2027:

FPTA Chairperson: Mr. Enrique Banggollay
FPTA Vice Chairperson: Mr. Joel Cadwising
FPTA Secretary: Ms. Magie Edchasoc
FPTA Treasurer: Mr. Everett Alipit

Congratulations to the newly elected FPTA Officers for School Year 2026–2027! Natonin District looks forward to working with you in fostering a strong, functional, and productive partnership for the benefit of our schools and learners.

28/02/2026

Honing Skills, Developing Young Heroes

Kindergarten learners from the 14 elementary schools of Natonin District proudly presented their talents during the District Kindergarten Festival 2026 held at Natonin Central School on February 27, 2026.

The festival featured a variety of competitions, including Vocal Solo, Group Dance, Draw and Tell, and Storytelling. These activities provided young learners with meaningful opportunities to express their creativity, build confidence, and demonstrate their emerging skills in the arts and communication.

Contestants who won first place in each category will represent the district in the Division Kindergarten Festival 2026.
Congratulations to all the Kindergarten learners for their outstanding performances, and heartfelt appreciation to the supportive school heads and non-teaching personnel who served as members of the Technical Working Group.