14/09/2026
The Schools Division Office of Olongapo City, through the Learning Resources Management and Development Section (LRMDS), successfully conducted the activity entitled “Transforming Gawad Teodora Alonso Storybooks into Digital Interactive Reading Materials” on September 4, 2026, at the Old Cabalan Integrated School Library Hub. Aligned with DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2020 and Point 4 of the 5-Point Reform Agenda, the initiative aimed to elevate the quality of education by modernizing local Gawad Teodora Alonso (GTA) storybooks into technology-enhanced, learner-centered reading tools. Supported by CID Chief Dr. Eleonor C. Cayabyab and led by EPS-LRMDS Dr. Raquel F. Queyquep, the program featured specialized sessions on GTA guidelines by Librarian II Mary Onyx M. Umayam-Villar, scriptwriting by Oliver V. Arevalo, voice narration techniques by Dr. Lovela Jarobel, basic animation by Nathaniel James Regojos, technology integration by PDO II Baby Lea C. Divino, and resource best practices by Master Teacher I Gamaliel Paz. Through this collaborative workshop, SDO Annex Olongapo City ES empowered educators with modern ICT and creative skills to produce engaging, accessible, and culturally relevant digital learning materials for all students.