Republic of the Philippines

Schools Division Office - Pasay City

The Division Festival of Talents (DFOT) 2026 officially kicked off on January 14, 2026, at exactly 8:00 a.m. at Jose Rizal Elementary School, gathering learners from different schools across the division in a celebration of talent, creativity, and excellence. This year’s theme: Empowering the Youth: Unleashing Potentials in Creative Industries in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) highlights the integration of creativity and technology, preparing learners to thrive in the AI-driven generation.

 This also emphasizes youth empowerment by providing opportunities for learners to explore and develop their talents in various creative fields. Schools Division Superintendent Joel T. Torrecampo, CESO VI, emphasized that the Festival of Talents is more than just a competition, describing it as a training ground for life. He highlighted that behind every performance and contest is a Filipino youth with a dream to fulfill, underscoring the event’s role in shaping confident and well-rounded learners. 

SDOP’s top management together with the officials of LGU Pasay, DepEd NCR’s Festival of Talents focal persons Dr. Andrew E. Tan, Regional Education Program Supervisor in-charge of Araling Panlipunan and Dr. Marita D. Aquino, Education Program Supervisor in-charge of MAPEH graced the event.