History

DIVISION PROFILE

The Division of City Schools, Las Piñas City was established as one of the thirteen divisions of DECS – National Capital Region. It was formally opened on July 2, 1997 with the grant of cityhood to the former town of Las Piñas. Pursuant to Section 44 of the Las Piñas Charter, otherwise known as Republic Act No. 8251, the City Schools Division was officially created and was officially separated from the Division of Parañaque – Las Piñas (PARLAS) during a formal turnover ceremony held on June 27, 1997.

Maintaining the over-all administration and supervision of elementary and secondary or basic education at the division level is the promotional / supervisory staff headed by Ms. VIRGINIA L. PEÑAFUERTE as its City Schools Division Superintendent who is ably supported by Dr. LOURDES M. VICTORIANO as its Assistant Schools Division Superintendent.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Schools Division Superintendent	VIRGINIA L. PEÑAFUERTE
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent	LOURDES M. VICTORIANO
Address	P. Diego Cera Ave., Bgy. E. Aldana, Las Piñas City
Telephone Numbers	7965583 • 8735015 • 8298867 • 7965590 • 7965593 8735020 • 8202139 • 8298891 • 7965592 • 7965594
Establishment	July 2, 1997
Catchment Area / Coverage	City of Las Piñas
No. of Elementary School	16 with 4 Annexes
No. of Secondary Schools	5 with 2 Annexes