Non-teaching personnel from the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Isabela City—comprising Admin Officers of 54 elementary schools and 15 secondary schools, Health and Nutrition Personnel headed by Nurse-in-Charge, Mary Joy R. Luzon, PDOs, and SGOD personnel—came together on December 9, 2025 at the Grand Astoria Hotel for a Training Workshop on School Health Services and DRRM Programs. The sessions covered First Aid, the School-Based Feeding Program, Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd, and School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management initiatives. The workshop aimed to strengthen the competence of school support frontliners in promoting learner well-being and preparedness.

The Division Accountant, Ms. Ariane Joy F. Zerrudo, delivered a detailed discussion on the financial-related guidelines governing School Health Services and DRRM Programs. In addition, the focal persons for each Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd (OKD) flagship program—including School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), WASH in Schools (WinS), National Drug Education Program (NDEP), and Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH)—presented updates, implementation strategies, and key reminders to guide schools in effectively carrying out their respective initiatives.

The importance of each participant’s role cannot be overstated. Whether they manage school operations, deliver health services, handle program documentation, or oversee implementation, every member contributes to ensuring that learners receive timely, holistic, and compassionate support.

Through shared responsibility and consistent collaboration, the division continues to advance a learning environment where every learner’s safety, health, and well-being remain at the heart of service.

Text and Photos : Elizel Jane Manuel