SDO Quirino Learning Resource Management Section

2025 Pambansang Buwan ng Pagbasa, National Library Information Services Month Celebration, and National Values Month Celebration cm Launching of Project LETRA
November 20, 2025 - Robinson's Place, Tuguegarao City

The celebration of reading, information, and Filipino values reached its peak at the Regional Culminating Activity for the 2025 Pambansang Buwan ng Pagbasa. This event effectively unified the National Reading Month, LIS Month, NBW, and National Values Month, featuring the official Launching of Project LETRA.

Educators, librarians, division and regional officials, learners, storytellers, and literacy advocates came together to honor achievements in literacy and explore innovative learning initiatives showcased through the dynamic ARAL Exhibits.

SDO Quirino garnered the following awards:

1. Regional Competition on Storybook Writing (Gawad Teodora Alonso 2025) Winners

Category 1 – Chapter Books for Young Adults (YA)
• Chapter Books for Grades 7–8 - CHAMPION
Author: Francis Ann P. Agtarap, Teacher III, Pinaripad Norte ES
Illustrator: Julious A. Perucho, Head Teacher I, Agta Community Primary School

• Chapter Books for Grades 9–10 - CHAMPION
Author & Illustrator: Domingo G. Radam, Master Teacher I, Aglipay National High School

• Illustrated YA Literature - 2nd Place Winner
Author: Anne Grace D. Pascual, School Principal I, QGHS
Illustrator: Eduardo T. Rios, Guidance Counselor III, QGHS

Category 3 – Illustrated Thematic Storybooks

• Gender and Development (Gr. 1–3) - CHAMPION
Author: Jayson C. Casareno, Teacher III, San Benigno ES
Illustrator: Redeem Lea F. Austria, Teacher I, Dumabel Integrated School

• Disaster Risk Reduction & Management (Gr. 4–6) – 2nd Place Winner
Author: Jayson C. Casareno, Teacher III, San Benigno ES
Illustrator: Rhiza D. Manzano, Teacher III, Villa Pagaduan ES

• Disaster Risk Reduction & Management (Gr. 4–6) - 3rd Place Winner
Author: Anne Grace D. Pascual, School Principal I, QGHS
Illustrator: Eduardo T. Rios, Guidance Counselor III, QGHS

• Local Tangibles (Gr. 1–3) - 2nd Place Winner
Author: Jayson C. Casareno, Teacher III, San Benigno ES
Illustrator: Carren Joy D. Bacani, Teacher III, Villa Pagaduan ES

• Local Tangibles (Gr. 1–3) – 3rd Place Winner
Author: Dr. Roman G. Pagaduan Jr., PSDS, Cabarroguis District
Illustrator: Ma. Farah T. Pagaduan, Teacher III, QGHS

Lolay Recorded Storytelling Videos - 3rd Place
Rafael C. Gutierrez, Teacher III, Ligaya Elementary School

2. Best ARAL Reading Innovation Expo
• Key Stage 1 – Aprilyn Fontelera – Finalist
• Key Stage 2 – Edilyn Tomas and Elisa S. Marcelino – 3rd Place Winner
• Key Stage 3 – David B. Dichoso – Champion

3. Library and Information Services Month (LISM) Contests

• Pinoy Book Character Parade– 3rd Place Winner
Empress C. Gajes, Saguday Central School
Coach: Alfred T. Velasco – Teacher III, Saguday Central School

• Book Advocacy Video – 3rd Place Winner
Alijah Ancheta, Maddela Comprehensive High School

RDNEB, RDELC, and Project AWARDS Sustainability Award – SDO Quirino

ARAL Booth – Finalist
Exhibitors: Reymark Luna, Regie Benigno, Reynante Olog, and Robert Nolasco

These outstanding achievements reflect the commitment of SDO Quirino’s exceptional writers, illustrators, librarians, teachers, school leaders, and learners. We continue to boldly champion literacy, values formation, and educational excellence across the entire region!

Well done, Quirinians! We celebrate your victory!

Special thanks to SDO Quirino Officials, SDS Dr. Madelyn L. Macalling, ASDS Nelia M. Mabuti, CID Chief Dr. Mely M. Rubi, and SGOD Chief Mam Elenita B. Ugot for their guidance and support.

LRMS Team
Felimendo M. Felipe, LRMS Supervisor
Ronald T. Bergado, Project Development Officer II
Rozen D. Bernales, Librarian II

ARAL Program Focal Person:
Dr. Sherly C. Cainguitan
Eduation Program Supervisor, English

RDNEB Focal Person:
Dr. Wilma S. Domingo
Eduation Program Supervisor, Values Education

Heads-up mga Ka-LR.

Postponement of LIKHARAYA 2025 due to Typhoon Uwan. Details of the postponement are indicated below. Salamat po and Keep Safe.

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