The City of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez received the award for being the Regional Winner under the Independent Component City Category through its “Unaen Su Edukasyon” program from the 2024 National Literacy Awards (NLA), Department of Education and Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) today October 28 at the City Mayor’s Office.
As the region’s champion, the city has sealed its spot as one of the national finalists for the Gawad Liyab Search for Outstanding Local Government Unit.
Among notable projects under the city’s education program include the Scholarship Program, School Infrastructure Projects, Manlingkor ya Kalangweran (MYK) Youth Leadership Training Program, Libreng Paligo, Jr. Health Advocate, Pamilyang Rehistrado Kinabukasan ay Sigurado (Lehitimo Ako, Batang Dagupeño), Handa ka ba? Information Education Campaign on Disaster Preparedness and many more.
This recognition was made possible by DepEd Region 1 under the leadership of Regional Director Tolentino G. Aquino through Education Program Supervisor Antonio V. Celeste and Johnson Sunga, Chief Education Program Supervisor Arlene Niro, DepEd Dagupan Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rowena Banzon and Mr. Edwin Ferer, Public Schools District Supervisor/Division ALS Focal Person. Barangay Malued’s Barangay Captain Filipina ‘Pheng’ Delos Santos and Kagawad Rochelle Tamayo as well as the Department Heads of the local government were also present.
The award is a testament to the city’s efficiency in making education accessible for every Dagupeño.
