Undersecretary Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo of the Planning Service Field Operations (2nd from left) is surrounded by (L-R) Atty. Augustin P. Laban, OIC-Schools Division Superintendent of Baguio City, Dr. Beatriz G. Torno, CESO IV, OIC-Regional Director for Cordillera Administrative Region and Dr. Soraya T. Facunlo, OIC-Assistant Regional Director during the Special Executive Committee Meeting held on February 3, 2017 at the Conference Hall of Deped Division Office, Baguio City
The Special Executive Committee Meeting of the participants from the seven Division Offices of the Cordillera Administrative Region was held at the Conference Hall of the Baguio City Schools Division Office on the 3rd of February this year to mark the opening of the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) 2017.
Atty. Augustin P. Laban, Officer-in-Charge of the Schools Division Superintendent of Baguio City welcomed all the Division Heads and Supervisor from all over the Cordillera Administrative Region. He said that “The Division of Baguio City is very honored and thankful because it was chosen to be the host for CARAA for the second time in a row. Even if the Division is very busy because of the schedule and preparation together with events in the city like Panagbenga Festival. They are ready to host the grandest sporting event in the region.” He mentioned that it was also proper for the Execomm meeting to happen despite of doing so many things, they have to sit down and talk a little for the benefit of the region.
The Chief Education Supervisor, Dr. Rachel M. Bugtong presented the Division Heads of Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mt. Province while, Dr. Beatriz Torno, Assistant Regional Director (CAR), introduced the esteemed guest speaker in the person of Undersecretary Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo of the Planning Service Field Operations. Dr. Torno was quoted saying that “We have been waiting for this event to come…We should be clear in our goals with regards to CARAA.”
Undersecretary Mateo told everyone that “My job here as a Usec for regional Operations and Planning is to ensure continuity. Even if I am no longer in the department, they will continue to give what is due to the learners. We owe it to the next generation to provide excellent services. Good operations of offices in support of school activities like sporting events such as CARAA will always be for the benefit of the children.”
- Ma. Kathleen F. Fagela- SPA (Fort del Pilar ES)
- Ma. Krishna Rae R. Abubo- SPA (Baguio Central School)