DepEd continues to receive aid from LGUs, partners

Keith P. Dimog

THE Department of Education has cited the concerted effort of local government units (LGUs) and external partners in supporting the agency to provide for digital learning assistance this school year.

To date, over 475 partner LGUs, as well as a number of NGOs, and external partners partnered with School Division Offices (SDOs) to provide learning materials to learners, parents, and guardians, and teachers and personnel.

The Department and partners have also been distributing distance learning equipment for teachers since last year to ensure that distance learning would be possible amid the health and safety crisis.

Based on the report of the Regional offices, around 1,202 donation activities of LGUs or external partners have been conducted, consisting of printing supplies, electronic gadgets, and items concerning the implementation of safety and health protocols in the region.

Initiatives of LGUs included identifying the suitable modality of learning for every location, providing machines for the printing of modules, engaging partnerships with internet providers for a better connection, and collaborating with local media for radio and television-based instruction.

In addition, LGUs, in partnership with field offices, provided training for the teachers and parents for them to adapt to the new normal of education. These initiatives were conducted while observing the required health protocols for COVID-19.

On the other hand, as of October 30 last year, around 13 billion worth of cash and in-kind donations were contributed by external partners in 16 regions.

This assistance from LGUs and external partners boosted regional and division offices’efforts for the implementation of BE-LCP, including printing and distribution of self-learning modules, teachers’ training and parents’ orientation, TV and radio modality, and health and safety protocols.