Partners support BE-LCP

Ruby Joy R. Concepcion The author is Principal II at Maloma Community Elementary School

The Department of Education (DepEd) has lauded its partner-organizations for supporting the Department in its initiatives and advocacies in basic education amidst the global public health emergency. The agency recently signed five separate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with education partners to collaborate on curriculum programs focused on health, reading, and learning sustainability. This, the DepEd said, is to enhance support for basic education. Education is a shared responsibility, the DepEd said, and everybody's help os needed. Pledges from the organizations include the provision of learning resources on the importance of mental health, oral hygiene kits, education materials, and reading enrichment and remediation programs. DepEd officials have underscored the importance of these partnerships. Under Article 14, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution, the DepEd is mandated to provide quality education and ensure that education is within reach of every Filipino. Officials expressed gratitude to the various assistance, which will greatly contribute to the implementation of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan (BELCP). The signing of MOA is a huge step in achieving the goal of the Department, as well as other advocacies. The partners assured the DepEd of continuous support in whatever capacity as long as it is within the bounds of the law. Support and assistance will not end here at the MOA signing.

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