The History of the Founding of the Schools Division office (SDO) of Science City of Munoz
Along with the historical founding of the First Science City in the Philippines, all aspects of living gradually improve because of the modern way and the state –of- the- art facilities within the city which pave the way to a better community, a better place for research having the various development agencies that would give opportunity for advancement.
The dream of the former City Mayor, Engr. Efren L. Alvarez, PhD of turning the city into a Science City of Munoz, came to reality through Republic Act No. 8977 (An act converting the Municipality of Munoz in the Province of Nueva Ecija into a Component City to be known as the Science City of Munoz) on December 9, 2000. The establishment of the Science City of Munoz Schools Division was proposed and made possible by the concerned efforts and support of the Local Government Unit by virtue of RA 8977 otherwise known as City Charter. From the approved Resolution No. 38, series 2003 by the honorable members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod, and in accordance to DepEd Order No. 50, series 2002 during the time of the former Secretary of Education Edilberto de Jesus, the Interim City Schools Division of Science City of Munoz from being a district of the division of Nueva Ecija was established.
With the strong determination to provide quality education, the Interim City Schools Division of Munoz started its operation at Munoz National High School occupying the Home Economics Building. It was led by Dr. Simeon S. Barlis, ASDS of Cabanatuan Division who became the OIC-SDS of the Interim City Schools Division of Science City of Munoz from March 7, 2003 up to July 12, 2003 with the following Interim Division Supervisors assigned to handle the different learning areas:
- Emmanuel D. Alvarez - ALS and PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- Erlinda C. Huliganga- FILIPINO
- Bernardo A. Gargabite- ARALING PANLIPUNAN
- Marieta Cargamento- ENGLISH
- Alberto P. Saludez- MATHEMATICS
- Joven P. La Rosa- EDUKASYON SA PAGPAPAHALAGA
- Rhodora D, Mangalindan- SCIENCE
- Jesusa Viloria- MAPEH
- Diosisima D. Lapuz- TECHNOLOGY LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
Administrative Section
- Corazon M. Tabing- ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO)
Dr. Gereno R. Antonio, ASDS/OIC of Nueva Ecija Division took the leadership of the Interim City Schools Division of Science City of Munoz from July 13, 2003 up to December 16, 2006 with the new designated officials:
- Samuel R. Amis- Acting Administrative Officer
- Evelinda Casimiro- Acting Finance Officer
- Emmanuel d. Alvarez- Physical Facilities and Liaison Officer
After a year, Ms. Marieta Cargamento requested to be relieved from her assignment and she was replaced by Mr. Bernardo Gargabite. On the other hand, Mrs. Eleonor R. Landingin assigned as the Education Supervisor in Araling Panlipunan was replaced by Mrs. Milda B. Madarang.
To give more quality service to the public, the Office of the Interim Schools Division was transferred temporarily to the office of the Senior Citizen (now ENRO). After sometime, the office was transferred to Munoz North Central School and functioned there for three (3) years. When Munoz North Central School was blazed, the office transferred to the Conference Hall of Munoz Central School where Dr. Alberto P. Saludez served as the OIC-SDS from December 17, 2006 up to July 2007 with the division supervisors. During that time, there were changes that took place and additional personnel were given assignments with additional tasks.
- Bernardo A. Gargabite- Division Supervisor in English/OIC AO-
- Felixberto V. Ganiban- OIC-Division Supervisor in Math-
- Virgilio R. Domingo (Head Teacher) - Planning Officer
- Emmanuel D. Alvarez- ALS/Physical Facilities/BAC Chairman
During the administration of Dr. May B. Eclar as ASDS/OIC from July 2007 up to September 18, 2008, the Division of Science City of Munoz came into being. It transferred to its permanent site in Barangay Rizal, Science City of Munoz. In the same month, OIC for important positions were assigned and non- teaching personnel were hired to make its operation smooth and to provide quality service. The following were the Education supervisors who became part of the administration:
- Febe Carbonel-ALS
- Erlinda Huliganga- FILIPINO
- Bernardo A. Gargabite- English
- Milda B. Madarang – ARALING PANLIPUNAN
- Adelina Francisco- MATHEMATICS
- Joven P. La Rosa- EDUKASYON SA PAGPAPAHALAGA
- Rhodora D. Mangalindan- SCIENCE
- Jesusa Viloria- MAPEH
- Veronica Paraguison- TLE
The following were the permanent and contractual positions formed during the administration of Dr. May B. Eclar:
- Fhriessy Cruz S. Bermuda II- Administrative Officer II
- Johann M. Tabing- Cashier
- Marlon V. Siminig- planning Officer II
- Emalyn R, Maglanoc- Supply Officer
- Roselyn De Castro- Accountant II
- Demetrio Pascual- DEMO Clerk (Contractual)
- Arnelson D. Cornejo- DEMO Clerk (Contractual)
- May P. Navarro- DEMO Clerk (Contractual)
- Jennifer Minoza- DEMO Clerk (Contractual)
- Elvira A. Dizon- Clerk (Local School Board)
- Jimmy Guevarra- Utility (Contractual)
A new leader in the person of Dr. Esperanza L. Laya was assigned as OIC- ASDS from September 19, 2008 up to October30, 2008. She became a full-pledge SDS on October 31, 2008 and served up to march 12, 2012. During that time, there were permanent positions created and the following served as Education Supervisor I:
- Aurora G. Cruz VALUES EDUCATION
- Dr, Zoraida F Espino TLE
- Dr Larry B. Espiritu ALS
- Adelina L. Francisco MATHEMATICS
- Berrnardo A. Gargabite ENGLISH
- Etlinda C. Huliganga FILIPINO
- Milda B. Madarang HKS/AP
- Jesusa T. Viloria MAPEH
- Rhodora D. Mangalindan SCIENCE
Additional Employees on permanent administrative positions were created:
- Minda V. Mangalindan Human Resource Management Officer I
- Concepcion M. Santiago Records Officer
- Stella Marie C. Dumale Administrative Aide
After the administration of Dr. Laya as SDS, Dr. Teresa D. Mababa took over as OIC-SDS from March 13, 2012 up to September 12, 2012.
A new administrator came to lead the division in the person of Dr. Rhodora T. Razon as OIC-SDS from September 13, 2012 up to October 9, 2013. She became a full-pledge SDS on October 10, 2013 and it was Dr. Catalina P. Paez who became the OIC-ASDS. It was in that year when the different offices intended for the supervisors and other facilities were inaugurated together with the new administration aiming to start a functional and well service-centered Division of Science City of Munoz. That was also the time when Integrated Schools of SDO Munoz existed to give equal chance and opportunity of education for those learners living in the remote areas of the City.
It was also during the administration of Dr. Razon when the Rationalization of the Division of Science City of Munoz was implemented. The following offices were created under the Rationalization (RAT) Plan:
Curriculum Implementation Division (CID)
BERNARDO A. GARGABITE
Chief ES
Nehemia L. Ganiban
English
Rodolfo A. Dizon
Mathematics
Angelica M. Burayag
Filipino
Zoriada F. Espino
TLE
Rhodora Mangalindan
Science
Reynaldo Dela Cruz
Araling Panlipunan
Nelween Gan
MAPEH
Joven P. La Rosa
ESP
Winnie W, Poli
ALS
School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD)
LARRY B. ESPIRITU
CHIEF ES
Novalyn C. Rodolfo
SEPS, SMME
Rowena R. Domingo
SEPS, HRD
Cyril S. Talusan
EPS II
Joel G. Dizon
EPS II
Marlon V. Siminig
Planning Officer
Rosan E. Ariston
AA VI
Ma. Concepcion M. Santiago
AO IV, DRRM
Office of the Schools Division Superintendent (OSDS) including the following Sections and Units:
Fhriessy Cruz S. Bermuda II
Administrative Officer V
Stella Marie C. Dumale
Records & Personnel Unit
Emalyn R. Maglanoc
Supply & Cashier Unit
Jomel V. Mangawang
Accounting Unit
Minda V. Mangalindan
Budget Unit
Johann M. Tabing
Information Technology Officer
A change in the administration of the Division of Science City of Munoz took place and it was Dr. Catalina P. Paez who served as SDS from March 24, 2015 up to October 20, 2019. As the former OIC-ASDS for almost Three (3) years, she continued to develop good relationship with the LGU-Munoz under the leadership of Mayor Nestor L. Alvarez which resulted to the improved condition of the schools having support from the Local government. The partner of SDS Catalina Paez in managing the division was the OIC-ASDS Sir Ronilo E. Hilario from January 8, 2016 up to November 5, 2018. During their term, the SDO Munoz has received ISO 9001:2015 recognition on October, 2018. Those who contributed for the ISO 2009-2015 recognition were the following:
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) STRUCTURE
Catalina P. Paez, PhD, CESO VI
Schools Division Superintendent
Ronilo E. Hilario
ASDS, QMS Representative
Lamberto P. Corpuz
Document Controller
Winnie W. Poli
Lead Internal Auditor
Process Owners
Bernardo A. Gargabite
Larry B. Espiritu
Fhriessy Cruz S. Bermuda II
Stella Marie C. Dumale
Emalyn R. Maglanoc
Minda V. Mangalindan
Jomel V. Mangawang
Johann M. tabing
Arnelson D. Cornejo
Internal Quality Auditors
Rodolfo A. Dizon
Nehemia L. Ganiban
Augusto A. Mateo
Nelie D. Sacman
Mercedita D. Saldero
Lamberto P. Corpuz
Jomel V. Mangawang
Stella Marie C. Dumale
Emalyn R. Maglanoc
Johann M. Tabing
Documents Custodians
Joel G. Dizon
Winnie S. Valdez
Marianne C. Coronel
Agnes A. Pascua
Joy Karen C. Dumale
Jan Daniel V. Canoy
Ma. Mercedes P. Manabat
Jonnadel S. Patonona
Alvin B. Ramirez
Johann M. Tabing
After the tenure of Sir Ronilo E. Hilario as OIC-ASDS, he was replaced by Sir William Roderick R. Fallorin as OIC-ASDS from November 6, 2018 up to July 17, 2020.
From October 21, 2019 up to the present, the SDO-Science City of Munoz is under the leadership and supervision of SDS Dante G. Parungao, CESO VI with the assistance of Dr. Zurex T. Bacay, PhD as ASDS since July18, 2020
With the call to heal as one because of the pandemic affecting the entire world, the SDO-Science City of Munoz, together with the 38 School Heads, 407 Elementary School Teachers, 381 Secondary School Teachers and 9 ALS Mobile Teachers from the 34 elementary schools, 7 secondary schools and 11 CLCs, the Division of Science City of Munoz continuously respond to the challenges brought about by the present time.
Joining the call of responding to the present challenges are the following Curriculum Implementation Division Personnel:
LARRY B. ESPIRITU PhD
CHIEF ES
Nehemia L. Ganiban
English
Winnie W. Poli
Mathematics
Augusto A. Mateo
Filipino
Zoraida F. Espino
TLE
Mary Queen P. Orpilla PhD
Science
Nelie D. Sacman PhD
Araling Panlipunan
Nelween Gan
MAPEH
Melody E. Galingan
ALS
Mercedita Saldero
ESP
Rodolfo A. Dizon PhD
LRMDS/Kinder
Edgardo San Andres
EPS II
Ma. Mercedes Manabat
Librarian
Angelica Fernando
Project Development Officer
The Schools Governance and Operations Division (SGOD) is comprised of the following:
BERNARDO A. GARGABITE, EdD
CHIEF ES
Dra. Marianne C. Coronel
Medical Officer III
Lamberto P. Corpuz
SEPS, SMME
Leoval DG. Dela Cruz
SEPS, HRD
Cyril S. Talusan
EPS II, Research
Joel G. Dizon
EPS II, SocMob
Marlon V. Siminig
Planning Officer
Jonadel Patonona
Division Youth Formation
Princess Mea Madayag
ADAS III
Jayson V. Flores
Dentist II
Sydore Arimbuyutan
DRRM, Nurse
Evangeline Bautista
Nurse
Charmaine Rayos
Nurse
Alvin Tangonan
DepEd Engr. (Detailed from CO)
The present unit heads of the office of the Schools Division Superintendent are the following:
Zurex T. Bacay, PhD
Asst. schools Division Superintendent
Fhriessy Cruz Bermuda II
Administrative Officer V
Stella Marie C. Dumale
HRMO
Emalyn T. Maglanoc
Cashier
Jomel V. Mangawang
Accountant III
Johann M. Tabing
ICTO
Minda Mae V. Mangalindan
Budget Officer
Joy Karren C. Dumale
Supply Officer
Winnie S. Valdez
Payroll Services
At present, the Schools Division of Science City of Munoz is comprised of 30 school heads/principals and 414 teachers in the elementary, 8 principals and 384 secondary and integrated teachers from the public schools. On the other hand, the private schools have 97 teachers in the elementary level and 25 teachers in the secondary from the 13 schools which are managed by school directress/ school heads.
The total number of learners of the entire division from Kinder to grade-12 from public and private schools in all grade level is 23,013.
Through the able leadership of SDS Dante G. Parungao, CESO VI, the Schools Division of Science City of Munoz remains steadfast in performing its role to upgrade the quality of instruction, to respond to the need of each learner, and to ensure that each child is given the right education to be prepared for the future.
“In this time of pandemic, unity is the key to overcome the challenges confronting our educational system”