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Alfafara sworn in as Sarangani's new ASDS

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By Ariel Lalisan

In a simple virtual ceremony, Dr. Nerissa A. Alfafara was sworn in to office by Regional Director Allan G. Farnazo as the new Assistant Schools Division Superintendent - Officer in Charge of the Schools Division of Sarangani.

Photo by Maiden Ouano

ASDS Alfafara takes over the position vacated by outgoing ASDS Diosdado F. Ablanido, CPA, who is now assigned to the City Schools Division of Tacurong.

Before her appointment as ASDS, Alfafara was serving the Division of General Santos City as the Education Program Supervisor in Science, a post she held for five years.

Thus far, Alfafara has served DepEd for 15 years as school teacher, 8 years as elementary school principal, and five years as education program supervisor.



Her installation into office was witnessed by SDS Gildo G. Mosqueda, SGOD Chief Ma. Shirly M. Cardinal, and Acting CID Chief Rey C. Tagala and virtually by other officials from the DepEd Regional Offices and Division Offices in the region.

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  1. Unknown30 October 2020 at 14:30

    Warmest welcome to Sarangani Mam Nerissa Alfafara.

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