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ARMM-DepEd prepares for transition as it anticipate­s BBL approval

- Carmelito Q. Francisco

THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has started assessing the status of education in the region as it prepares a transition plan for the new Bangsamoro, the entity expected to replace the ARMM if the Bangsamoro Basic Law is approved. “This (transition) is a huge struggle (on the part of the agency),” said DepEd-ARM Secretary Rasol Y. Mitmug Jr. during a press conference held in Davao City on Tuesday. He said in the past, documents were not properly turned over to the next administra­tion and there was no basis in developing new plans and programs. Mr. Mitmug said they are now focusing on making sure that documents and all data are in order to ease the transition.

PEACE PACT

THE DEPED chief said they have made significan­t strides in the sector over the last few years with increased funding from the national government and assistance from internatio­nal agencies. The peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has also paved the way for the delivery of better education services. “We have been fortunate because the peace process has been holding as this has lessened the incidents of children leaving schools due to the armed conflict,” he said. Among the main education program partners of the ARMM is the Australian government through the Pathways to Peace in Mindanao, the successor of the Basic Education Assistance for Muslim Mindanao (BEAM-ARMM). Other agencies that have been implementi­ng programs on education include Plan Internatio­nal and the United Nations Children’s Fund. —

 ??  ?? ABOUT 1,000 newly hired teachers in Maguindana­o signed their appointmen­t and deployment orders during a mass oath-taking ceremony held in the first week of July. New teachers in other provinces will sign the same orders in the coming months.
ABOUT 1,000 newly hired teachers in Maguindana­o signed their appointmen­t and deployment orders during a mass oath-taking ceremony held in the first week of July. New teachers in other provinces will sign the same orders in the coming months.

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