Dr. Erma S. Valenzuela serves as the Chief Education Supervisor of the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) of the Schools Division Office of San Pedro City. A dedicated education leader with extensive experience in curriculum implementation, instructional supervision, and educational program management, she is committed to advancing quality, equitable, and inclusive basic education. Her leadership is anchored in the belief that responsive curriculum implementation, effective instructional supervision, and access to relevant and quality learning resources are fundamental to improving teaching practices and learner outcomes.
In her capacity as Chief Education Supervisor, Dr. Valenzuela provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight in the implementation of curriculum and instructional programs across the division. She ensures the effective translation of national education policies, standards, and priorities into responsive division-level initiatives and interventions. Her responsibilities encompass supervising curriculum implementation, guiding the delivery of instructional support services, monitoring program performance, and strengthening the capacity of schools and education personnel to address emerging learning needs and improve educational outcomes.
Recognizing the vital role of learning resources in achieving curriculum standards and instructional objectives, Dr. Valenzuela champions the development, quality assurance, management, distribution, and effective utilization of appropriate learning materials. She provides leadership in strengthening the Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS), ensuring that learning resources are aligned with curriculum requirements, responsive to diverse learner needs, and accessible to teachers and learners. Through her guidance, she promotes initiatives that encourage innovation, contextualization, resource sharing, and the integration of technology in learning resource development and utilization.
As a supportive leader and mentor, she fosters a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and shared accountability among education supervisors, school heads, teachers, and other stakeholders. She advocates evidence-based decision-making, continuous program evaluation, and the provision of responsive technical assistance to ensure that division initiatives translate into meaningful improvements in classroom instruction and school performance. Her leadership also supports programs that address learning gaps, strengthen foundational competencies, promote inclusive education, and develop the essential knowledge, skills, and values necessary for lifelong learning.
Driven by her commitment to educational excellence and transformative leadership, Dr. Valenzuela continues to inspire education personnel to pursue innovation, uphold professional standards, and work collectively toward a shared vision of quality education for every learner. Through her strategic leadership and unwavering dedication, she contributes to building a responsive, inclusive, and future-ready education system that empowers teachers, enriches learning experiences, and creates brighter opportunities for the learners of San Pedro City.
Ricky P. Torrenueva serves as the Education Program Supervisor for the Learning Resource Management Section (LRMS) under the Curriculum Implementation Division of the Schools Division Office of San Pedro City. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Laguna State Polytechnic University (Main Campus) and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management at University of Perpetual Help Laguna. With a strong academic foundation in information technology and a commitment to educational leadership, he advocates for the strategic development, management, quality assurance, and effective utilization of learning resources as essential components of quality and inclusive basic education.
In his capacity as Education Program Supervisor, Mr. Torrenueva provides strategic leadership and technical supervision in the implementation of learning resource management and development initiatives across the division. His work encompasses the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of learning resource programs; the supervision of learning resource development and quality assurance processes; and the promotion of curriculum-aligned, context-responsive, and pedagogically sound instructional materials. He also facilitates the assessment of learning resource needs, strengthens the management and distribution of instructional materials, and ensures that schools are supported in maximizing the availability, accessibility, and utilization of appropriate learning resources.
A strong advocate of evidence-based management and continuous improvement, he spearheads initiatives that strengthen the capacity of teachers, school learning resource coordinators, and other education stakeholders in developing, evaluating, managing, and utilizing quality learning resources. He also provides technical assistance and professional guidance to schools, facilitates capability-building activities, and establishes monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess program implementation, identify gaps, and formulate responsive interventions. His work is anchored on the principles of quality, relevance, equity, accountability, and innovation in learning resource management.
Drawing from his background in Information Technology, Mr. Torrenueva champions the integration of digital technologies and information management systems in advancing the division's learning resource initiatives. He promotes digital repositories, data-driven monitoring systems, and technology-enabled platforms that streamline resource management, improve information accessibility, and support informed decision-making. He continuously explores innovative and sustainable approaches to bridge the gap between educational needs and technological opportunities, particularly in strengthening the delivery of learning resources across public schools.
Beyond his administrative and supervisory functions, Mr. Torrenueva is committed to research, professional development, and educational innovation. His ongoing doctoral studies in Educational Management further strengthen his pursuit of strategic leadership, organizational development, and responsive educational governance. Through his leadership and dedication, he endeavors to build a dynamic, technology-enabled, and quality-assured learning resource management system that empowers teachers, enriches learning experiences, and contributes to improved educational outcomes for every learner.
Urayjan M. Borlaza is a Project Development Officer II under the Learning Resource Management Section (LRMS) of the Curriculum Implementation Division, Schools Division Office of San Pedro City. He holds a Master of Arts major in Philosophy at the University of Sto. Tomas Graduate School. He is actively involved in the management, development, quality assurance, and utilization of learning resources that support the delivery of quality, inclusive, and responsive basic education.
In his professional capacity, he contributes to the coordination and implementation of learning resource development initiatives, including the conceptualization, preparation, evaluation, and quality assurance of instructional materials. His work also encompasses the management and organization of learning resource databases and repositories, monitoring the availability and utilization of learning resources, facilitating access to appropriate instructional materials, and providing technical assistance to schools and learning resource developers. Through these responsibilities, he supports the continuous improvement of learning resource management practices and the alignment of instructional materials with curriculum standards and the diverse learning needs of learners.
Beyond his work in education, Mr. Borlaza maintains a strong academic and artistic interest in the visual arts, particularly in the philosophy of art and aesthetics. He holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School, where his scholarly work focused on analytic philosophy of art. As an active researcher, he has presented philosophical papers on art in various academic conferences.
His artistic background dates back to his student years, when he consistently participated in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) as an Editorial Cartooning contestant. He also earned recognition as a three-time Poster-Making Champion of the Tertiary Schools Association of San Pablo City and as a top awardee, including a championship title, in the Liliw Tsinelas Festival Painting Contest. One of his winning artworks remains on display at the Liliw Municipal Hall, reflecting his enduring contribution to local artistic expression.
Combining his academic grounding in philosophy, creative expertise in the visual arts, and professional experience in learning resource management, Mr. Borlaza brings a distinctive perspective to the development and advancement of meaningful, relevant, and quality learning resources for the education community.
Carl Anthony B. Alora is a Licensed Professional Librarian with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna. He currently serves as the Division Librarian II at the Schools Division Office of San Pedro City, where he leads initiatives that promote effective library management, equitable access to information, and the development of a strong reading culture among learners and educators.
In his professional capacity, Mr. Alora is involved in the planning, organization, development, and supervision of library and information services across the division. His responsibilities include managing library collections and information resources, overseeing the acquisition, cataloging, classification, circulation, and preservation of library materials, and facilitating the efficient organization and retrieval of information. He also provides technical assistance to school librarians and designated library coordinators, monitors the implementation of school library programs and services, and promotes the effective utilization of print and digital resources to support teaching, learning, and research.
Committed to professional excellence and quality assurance, Mr. Alora holds certifications from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines and in Quality Assurance of Contextualized Learning Materials. He also serves as a member of the Division Quality Assurance Team, contributing to initiatives that uphold the quality, relevance, and appropriateness of learning resources and instructional materials.
He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL), Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc. (PASLI), Association of Librarians in Public Sector, Inc. (ALPS), and Samahan ng mga Librarian sa Probinsya ng Laguna. His active involvement in these professional communities reflects his commitment to continuous learning, professional collaboration, and keeping abreast of emerging practices and innovations in library and information science.
Driven by his advocacy for reading and lifelong learning, Mr. Alora continuously promotes the utilization of library resources in public schools across San Pedro City. He champions the integration of digital technologies, information literacy, and innovative library services to make information more accessible, relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of learners, teachers, and the wider education community.