Abstract :The study aimed to determine the involvement of external stakeholders in the programs, projects, and activities of schools in the Division of Iloilo, Iloilo, Philippines, for the School Year 2019-2020. The researchers used a descriptive survey research design and employed purposive convenience sampling. The data was gathered through a validated survey questionnaire. The results showed that most stakeholders were 43 or older, female, married, with permanent employment, and residing in the barangay. They had the initiative, support, and involvement in the schools' programs, projects, and activities. The level of initiative was similar when classified by educational attainment and occupational status but differed when classified by sex, age, civil status, and residence. The level of involvement was similar when categorized by age, educational attainment, occupational status, and residence. The study found substantial relationships between the levels of participation of external stakeholders.

Keyword : External stakeholders, initiative, support, involvement, School goals, Division of Iloilo, Department of Education.