The 15 DLCES Schools

ZONE I
1. Holy Spirit Academy of Laoag
2. Saint Joseph High School
3. St. Andrew Academy
4. St. Andrew Grade School
5. Saint James Academy
6. Saint Lawrence the Deacon Academy
7. St. Jude High School

1. Immaculate Conception Academy

ZONE II 2. Saint Anne Academy
3. St. Joseph Institute of Dingras, Inc.
4. St. Joseph Educational Center of Dingras, Inc.
5. St. Gabriel Catholic School
6. Sta. Rosa Academy
7. St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Inc.
8. Saint Nicholas Academy
 Functional SUP Secretariat

DLCES Superintendent: Rev. Fr. Tito Romeo N. Bonoan, Ph.D.

Asst. Superintendent for Finance: Rev. Msgr. Leo Ruiz
Asst. Superintendent for Academics:
Ms. Rowena Piñol, MAEd (Zone I)
Mr. James Paul A. Acuña, MAEd (Zone II)
Assistant Superintendent for Faith and Life Formation:
Rev. Fr. Recz Clifford Cid (Zone I)
Rev. Fr. Harvey Vic Naval (Zone II)
Assistant Superintendent for Campus Life:
Mr. Leonard Joseph Ruiz, II, MA (Zone I)
Mrs. Wilhelmina Galiza, MAEd (Zone II)
Chief Financial Consultant: Mrs. Lydia Talaga
Finance Officers (10)
Auditor (Retainer): Mrs. Melissa Irinco, CPA
From “putting out fires”
to “swimming in the
ocean of excellence”

Diocese of Laoag Catholic Educational System

DLCES Enrollment

6000

5000 4920 4849

4485 4588
4000 4106
3750 3815 3705
3000 3055

2000

1000

0
2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2019- 2020- 2021- 2022-
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
 How do we practice stewardship in
maintaining the academic integrity of our
schools?
 Certification

All schools with JHS and SHS are compliant to the standards of Private
Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) and
Department of Education (DepEd).

All schools with Elementary are compliant to the standards prescribed by

the Department of Education (DepEd).
 Curriculum Offerings

47% of the 15 DLCES schools are offering JHS and

SHS levels while 33% offers all levels: elementary, JHS,
and SHS. The remaining 20% is offering elementary
level only,

For SHS strands offered by the schools in DLCES, 46%

is offering General Academic Strand (GAS), 15% offer
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM), 12% offer Accountancy, Business, and
Management (ABM), 11% offer Humanities and Social
Sciences (HUMSS), 16% offers Technical-Vocational
Livelihood Strands with 8% each for Home Economics
(HE) and Information and Communication Technology
(ICT)
 Improvements of the Physical Plants in various
DLCES schools (photo documentation)

| Learning Resource Centers

 Improvements of the Physical Plants in various
DLCES schools (photo documentation)

| Science Laboratories
 Improvements of the Physical Plants in various
DLCES schools (photo documentation)

| Science Laboratories
 Improvements of the Physical Plants in various
DLCES schools (photo documentation)

| Other improvements in Facilities

How do we take care of our employees
and personnel?
 Professional Development for Academic and Non-
Academic Personnel
The professional development of the Academic and Non-Academic personnel were initiated by the
superintendent. He partnered with St. Paul University Manila and REX Education for the graduate
studies of DLCES Employees.

Last 2021, there were sixty-six (66) graduates in three programs.

Master of Arts in Education – Educational Leadership and Management
Master of Arts in Education – Curriculum Development, Design and Supervision
Master of Arts in Education – Guidance and Counselling

Last 2022, there were three (3) graduates with the degree of Master of Arts in Education –
Learning Management.

Currently, there are five (5) enrolled in SPUM.

One (1) is taking Master of Arts in Education major in Early Childhood Education, the other one (1)
is taking Master of Arts in Education major in Learning Management and the other three (3) are
taking their Doctor of Philosophy major in educational leadership and management.
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

STANDARD: on the 1st year of employment

- SSS
- PHILHEALTH
- PAG-IBIG
- Accident Insurance
- 13th Month Pay
- Retirement Plan
(for schools who can pay the CEAP Retirement Fees and have
extra amount at the end of each Fiscal Year)
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

MATERNITY LEAVE (c/o SSS)

- Normal Delivery: 105 Calendar Days

- Caesarian Delivery: 110 Calendar Days
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

PATERNITY LEAVE
- 7 Working Days (within 60 days from delivery of wife)
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
- For immediate family member: 3 Working Days

NOTE: DLCES collects from each personnel a “Bereavement Assistance" in the form of some
cash. Depending on the needs of the bereaved family, the system extends financial
assistance.

This would be done with the recommendation of the Principal or Finance Officer and the
approval of Superintendent – Director.
.
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

SUMMER VACATION
- Regular Teacher: 30 Calendar Days*
- Regular Office and Utility Personnel: 7 Calendar Days

* 2 to 4 days for retreat/organized outing and also an additional of 2-5 days for office works to
assist at enrollment (by rotation) shall be required of the regular teachers during the month of
summer vacation.
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

Parental Leave
Seven (7) Calendar days
- He/She has notified his/her employer of the availment thereof within a
reasonable period of time.
- He/She has presented a Solo Parent ID (from DSWD) to his or her employer.
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

Medical and Health Care Plan

for Teachers and Employees on the THIRD YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT
(effective 2020-2021 and subject to availability of school funds )
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

Service Incentives and Professional Development Assistance

One step up on the salary scale every year may be given to the teacher who stays
on provided he/she gets a very good or outstanding evaluation.

Financial assistance is extended to teachers attending seminars and/or taking up

GLA, MA & PhD studies.

Length of Service Award / Incentive: Cash and Plaque (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or more
years of service)
 Employment Benefits (as of 2018)

Other Cash, Material, and Service Benefits

a. Cash Allowance (fieldtrips, retreats, R & R)
b. Clothing Allowance
c. Health Care Coverage
d. Birthday Gift
e. Triple R’s (Rest, Retreat & Recollection)
f. Christmas Bonus in Kind
Cash Christmas Bonus
 How do we practice
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP?
 Financial Monitoring and Control Mechanisms

a. Standardized Accounting Software

b. Budget preparation in each school as early as January by department heads
and cluster heads, then proposal, hearing and approval by the BOT
c. Submission of Financial Statement every quarter by each Finance Officer to the
Office of the Superintendent.
d. Mandatory formal audit every year and on the spot internal audit as the need
arises
e. Two signatories on checks out of three authorized: This has been done for the
last 9 years
Bishop, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Finance
 DLCES Investments Portfolio

| BUDGET ALLOCATION
 DLCES Investments Portfolio

| INVESTMENT POLICY
Investments are diversified into various investment firms and various types of investments.
Diversification lessens the risks involved in investing the funds of DLCES.
All of the investments are approved and monitored by the DLCES Superintendent and the
Bishop. The funds coming from various DLCES schools are also monitored by their
respective finance officers. All of the funds coming from various schools are consolidated
and assessed by the DLCES Investments Specialist.
We would like to dedicate the succeeding pages to thank
key people instrumental to the success of DLCES

Diocese of Laoag Catholic Educational System

 Immaculate Conception would like to extend
its heartful thank you to:

Very Reverend Noel Ian G. Rabago, JCL, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 Holy Spirit Academy of Laoag would like to extend
its heartful thank you to:

Rev. Msgr. Msgr. Joel Bruno C. Barut, VF, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 St. Joseph Institute of Dingras and St. Joseph
Educational Center would like to extend its heartful
thank you to:
Rev. Fr. Ambrose Emeric C. Monroy, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Inc. would like to
extend its heartful thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Joel Castillo, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 St. Jude High School would like to extend its
heartful thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Andres Malawis, SSS, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 St. Gabriel Catholic School would like to extend its
heartful thank you to:

Rev. Msgr. Gregorio A. Apuya, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 St. Andrew Academy and St. Andrew Grade School
would like to extend its heartful thank you to:

Very Reverend Rey Magus S. Respicio, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 Saint Nicholas Academy would like to extend its heartful
thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Derrick Paolo B. Rabanes, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 Saint Joseph High School would like to extend its
heartful thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Engelbert Elarmo, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 Saint Anne Academy would like to extend its heartful
thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Leonardo L. Ruiz, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 Sta. Rosa Academy would like to extend its heartful
thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Danilo Devaras, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 Saint Lawrence the Deacon Academy would like to
extend its heartful thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Sivester T. Robinol, RCJ, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!
 Saint James Academy would like to extend its heartful
thank you to:

Rev. Fr. Lorenzo Torreflores, for your spiritual guidance and support
Your unwavering commitment to the spiritual and moral development of our students has
been nothing short of inspiring.

The Faculty and Staff, for their tireless dedication and hard work that created an
environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank You!