NEWS RELEASE|𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

June 28, 2026

BUTUAN CITY– 𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱) 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆: 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝘂 𝗔𝗴𝗦𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.

The recognition program was initiated by outgoing Regional Director Maria Ines C. Asuncion, who underscored the importance of honoring the invaluable contributions of local government units (LGUs), partner agencies, stakeholders, and DepEd personnel whose unwavering commitment and collaboration helped make Caraga's hosting of the country's premier school sports competition a resounding success.

"Because of your support, our learners were able to compete. They were able to believe in themselves. They learned discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and excellence. They experienced firsthand that an entire region stood behind them. Today, as we honor your invaluable contributions, please know that this recognition is more than a plaque, a certificate, or a public acknowledgment. It is the heartfelt gratitude of thousands of learners, teachers, coaches, and education workers whose lives have been touched by your generosity and commitment," Director Asuncion said.

The morning session recognized the unwavering support of local government units, whose logistical, financial, and administrative assistance played a crucial role in ensuring the seamless conduct of the national sporting event. Also honored were the region's partner agencies and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, whose contributions strengthened the implementation of various programs and services throughout the games.

The afternoon session paid tribute to the Schools Division Offices and the billeting schools, whose meticulous preparations and coordinated efforts ensured the readiness of athletes, coaches, billeting areas, and support services. The ceremony also recognized the members of the DepEd Caraga Technical Working Group, whose months of planning and execution were instrumental in delivering a well-organized and memorable Palarong Pambansa.

The ceremony served not only as an expression of gratitude but also as a celebration of the spirit of bayanihan that defined Caraga's hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2026. Through the collective efforts of government agencies, private partners, volunteers, and the entire DepEd community, Caraga successfully showcased its capability to host one of the country's largest educational and sporting events.

As she concluded her term as Regional Director, Asuncion expressed confidence that the strong partnerships forged through Palarong Pambansa 2026 would continue to support DepEd Caraga's mission of providing quality, inclusive, and learner-centered education for every Caraganon.

By: The Public Affairs Unit

DepEd Caraga

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For more information, contact (085) 221-1151, 0961-737-0873, or 0915-808-4734. Website: www.caraga.deped.gov.ph; email: caraga@deped.gov.ph; pau_caraga@deped.gov.ph