Ridgeview Park Integrated School
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Ridgeview Park Integrated School is a public educational institution located in Barangay 97, Cabalawan, Tacloban City, Philippines. The school serves as a vital educational facility for families relocated to the northern areas of Tacloban City following the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013.
Location and Basic Information
The school is situated in the Ridge View Park resettlement
site in Cabalawan, one of several housing projects established in northern
Tacloban City to relocate families from coastal danger zones affected by the
typhoon. Ridgeview Park Integrated School operates under the Department of
Education (DepEd) Region VIII, Schools Division Office of Tacloban City,
specifically under District Learning Center II.
School Identification Number: 500489
Address: Barangay 97, Cabalawan, Tacloban City
Historical Background:
Ridgeview Park Integrated School emerged from the
reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts following Super Typhoon Yolanda,
which struck the Philippines on November 8, 2013. The typhoon caused
catastrophic damage throughout Leyte, with Tacloban City bearing the brunt of
the disaster. As part of the government's resettlement program, approximately
14,000 families identified as living in coastal "Danger Zones" were
relocated to newly developed sites in northern Tacloban, including the Ridge
View Park housing project.
The school initially operated under challenging conditions
with makeshift classrooms constructed from coconut lumber, plywood, and
corrugated iron sheets. In June 2019, the Department of Education reported
maintaining 35 makeshift rooms at Ridgeview Park Integrated School. School
officials, including then-principal Edever Zanoria, worked to improve these
temporary structures by installing electric fans, ceilings, and concrete floors
with assistance from parents and stakeholders.
Infrastructure Development
The transition from temporary to permanent facilities has
been a gradual process. In October 2016, the national government downloaded PHP
66 million to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the
construction of permanent school buildings. This funding was allocated for a
three-storey building designed to house 45 classrooms at the Ridge View Park
Integrated School.
By 2018, construction projects were underway with a combined
cost of PHP 118.37 million for three-storey buildings at the school. Recent
documents from 2025 indicate ongoing construction work, including a one-storey
building project and additional infrastructure improvements.
School Leadership and Administration
Current Principal: Danilo S. Quejada (School
Principal II)
The school operates with various departments including:
- Elementary
Department (headed by Vanesa N. Lerios, Elementary Department Head)
- Secondary
Department
- Support
staff including teachers, advisers, and School Safety and Security Team
(SST) members
Student Population and Programs
According to 2023 data, Ridgeview Park Integrated School,
along with Kapuso Village Integrated School, each had an enrollment of 1,632
students, making them among the larger schools serving the northern
resettlement sites. The school offers:
- Elementary
Education: Kindergarten through Grade 6
- Secondary
Education: Grades 7-10
Enrollment Schedule (2025-2026): June 9-13, 2025
for incoming Grades 1-6 and Grades 7-10
Educational Programs and Initiatives
The school implements various DepEd programs and
initiatives:
- Academic
Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program - Focusing on
reading in Filipino and English, mathematics, and science for at-risk
learners
- Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) - Providing modular and video-lesson
activities through online platforms and home-based learning
- Homeroom
Guidance Program - Offering orientation and support services to
students
- Expanded
Limited Face-to-Face Classes - The school was among 46 public
schools in Tacloban City approved to implement progressive expanded
limited face-to-face classes beginning March 7, 2022
- Tech4Ed
Centers - The school was designated as a Tech4Ed Center location
in 2024
Community and Extracurricular Activities
Ridgeview Park Integrated School has developed a strong
presence in regional competitions. The school maintains a marching band program
that has participated in the BANDA Rayhak Regional Inter-School Marching Band
Competition. In October 2024, the school's marching band competed in the Junior
Division at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Palo, Leyte.
The school also engages in community development activities,
including:
- Brigada
Eskwela - Annual school maintenance program involving teachers, parents,
and community members
- Early
Registration Campaigns - Activities to encourage early enrollment
of new students
- Philippine
Cultural Education Program (PCEP) participation
Challenges and Ongoing Development
As of 2019, the school continued to face infrastructure
challenges, with students attending classes in improved but still temporary
learning spaces while awaiting the completion of permanent buildings. The
relocation site itself presented additional challenges for students and
families, including:
- Distance
from original communities and livelihood sources
- Limited
public transportation services affecting student access
- Adjustment
difficulties for students moving to new school environments
The Department of Education recognized these challenges and
prioritized the construction of permanent facilities. The city's education
division requires 558 permanent classrooms with an estimated budget of PHP
768.93 million to adequately serve all relocated families in northern Tacloban
sites.
Recognition and Network
Ridgeview Park Integrated School is officially recognized in
the DepEd National Identification Dashboard, listed among the 60 schools in
Tacloban City Division. The school has submitted its data and maintains
"Submitted" status in the system, though as of October 2025, it had
no projects specifically listed in the dashboard.
The school works in coordination with other integrated
schools serving the northern resettlement areas, including Kapuso Village
Integrated School, North Hill Arbours Integrated School, Guadalupe Heights
Integrated School, and Greendale Residences Integrated School.
Facilities and Services
According to planning documents and facility information,
the Ridge View Park area includes:
- School
buildings (makeshift and permanent structures)
- Multi-purpose
facilities
- Health
center extensions nearby (GMA Health Center Extension)
- Access
to community facilities including the public market and other essential
services
The school continues to receive support from various
government agencies and programs, including downloads for program support,
educational materials development, and infrastructure improvements.
Ridgeview Park Integrated School represents a significant
component of Tacloban City's post-disaster recovery and educational
infrastructure, serving a community that continues to rebuild and establish
roots in their resettlement location more than a decade after Typhoon Yolanda.