NEWS RELEASE: 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚, 𝐃𝐁𝐌, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 (𝐅𝐃𝐔) 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧g

𝘊𝘈𝘎𝘞𝘈𝘐𝘛, 𝘚𝘜𝘙𝘐𝘎𝘈𝘖 𝘋𝘌𝘓 𝘚𝘜𝘙, 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 10, 2024 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱) 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗗𝗕𝗠) 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗫𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗕𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗲 𝗗. 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮, 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗢 𝗜𝗩, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (𝗙𝗗𝗨) 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁, 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿, 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

The event featured discussions on critical financial and operational updates, highlighting continued efforts to ensure the effectiveness and efficient delivery of education services. 

𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬
In her opening remarks, RD Asuncion lauded the timing of the FDU meeting, held close to the COA Entrance Conference, as both events provide comprehensive insights into the efficient use of government resources. She underscored the crucial link between adherence to audit rules, the effective delivery of services, and improved student performance, particularly in assessments like the National Achievement Test (NAT) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). 

“We have to tell success stories of how we use government funds,” RD Asuncion emphasized. She noted a consistent improvement in learner academic performance since 2018, encouraging all stakeholders to contribute to the collective investment in the future of Caraga learners. Additionally, she highlighted the strategic importance of establishing professional development centers in Dinagat and Siargao to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. 

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫
During the meeting, DepEd Caraga's accomplishments compared to its targets under the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) were presented, including the budget utilization rate (BUR) as of June 30, 2024, with ongoing efforts to optimize resource use. The accountability reports for the 2nd Quarter focused on the proper documentation for all fiscal responsibilities and outcomes. The discussions included challenges in implementing programs, activities, and projects (P/A/P), with both parties providing insights for reinforcing coordination and accountability. 

𝐃𝐁𝐌 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬
The DBM presented guidelines and updates concerning mechanisms for requesting Personnel Services (PS) deficiencies, including contributions to Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and other benefits; the submission of reclassification requests for teachers and processing of salary differentials; the new procedures for handling accounts payable, and ways to ensure responsible fund disbursement and avoiding lapses in Notices of Cash Allocation (NCA). 

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
OIC-Finance Chief Elaine Navarro delivered a comprehensive financial update, reporting on the FY 2023 continuing funds and FY 2024 financial allocations. She highlighted a total allotment of ₱22,571,618 for FY 2024, with a 46.70% obligation rate and a 95.31% disbursement rate. 

Education Program Supervisor Dr. Edmund D. Mendoza presented key output indicators for the Education Policy Program, focusing on critical infrastructure, technology, and learner support improvements, including classroom construction, computer packages, science, and math resources, gross enrollment rates, retention rates, and school feeding programs. 

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmed commitment to the regional goals for educational excellence, ensuring that financial resources and operational plans align with the regional strategic objectives. 

For inquiries, contact (085) 221-1151; 0961-737-08-73; 0977-739-44-53. Website: www.caraga.deped.gov.ph; email: caraga@deped.gov.ph; pau_caraga@deped.gov.ph 

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