DepEd MALAY

The District of Malay proudly celebrates the successful conduct of the Division Monitoring and Technical Assistance (MTA) in the Implementation of 2026 BERF and NON-BERF Funded Research, led by our dedicated District Research and Innovation Coordinators — Sir Mark Arvin L. Rebaldo (Secondary Level) and Ma’am Nina Krishna C. Gumboc (Elementary Level).

Your exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, and steadfast commitment to academic excellence continue to strengthen our district’s culture of research and innovation. Because of your guidance, we move forward with clearer direction, stronger collaboration, and a renewed sense of purpose. 👏✨

This initiative empowers our teacher-researchers and innovators by equipping them with the technical guidance and mentorship necessary to transform both BERF and NON-BERF research into meaningful, evidence-based, and sustainable educational outcomes.

Through hands-on technical assistance and focused mentoring, we continue to elevate competencies in developing high-quality action and basic research, strengthen expertise in implementation, monitoring, and documentation, enhance the presentation and scalability of impactful innovations, and promote professionalism, accountability, and research excellence across all schools.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Mikko Jan D. Lopez, Senior Education Program Specialist (Planning and Research) and Resource Person/Division Technical Assistant, for generously sharing his expertise and guiding our BERF and NON-BERF researchers and innovators with invaluable insights and technical support. Your mentorship truly inspires growth and excellence.

Together, we are not merely conducting research — we are building evidence-based solutions, fostering a culture of accountability, and driving sustainable improvements in teaching and learning.

💡 When educators lead with innovation, learners rise with excellence.
📈 When research—both BERF and NON-BERF—is strengthened, the future of education becomes brighter.

Congratulations once again to our research champions! The District of Malay stands proud of your leadership, dedication, and vision.

District School Head Consultation Sets Direction for Calendar Year 2026

The district conducted a School Head Consultation for Calendar Year 2026 to align plans, programs, and priorities that will strengthen the delivery of basic education across all schools.

Democrito V. Barrientos, Principal-In-Charge of the district, led the consultation and emphasized collaborative planning, timely implementation of programs, and shared accountability among school heads. He highlighted that unified and early preparation will ensure that district initiatives directly address learners’ needs and support national education goals.

School heads discussed the proposed academic calendar, priority projects, resource allocation, and strategies to improve school performance indicators for 2026. They also raised operational concerns and shared best practices to guide district-wide decisions.

The consultation encouraged open dialogue, allowed participants to clarify policies, exchange insights, and propose concrete actions to enhance instruction, governance, and community engagement.

The district reaffirmed its commitment to continuous consultation and coordinated action as it prepares for Calendar Year 2026.