Philippines' Education Secretary Angara Enhances Learning Continuity Spaces Initiative
Angara ramps up support for learning continuity spaces rollout
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ramped up support for the nationwide rollout of Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in disaster-prone areas of the Philippines. Backed by a ₱3.5 billion allocation, the initiative aims to provide resilient facilities for students, ensuring education continues despite natural disasters.
- 01The initiative focuses on providing safe learning environments in disaster-prone communities.
- 02₱3.5 billion has been allocated for the construction of Learning Continuity Spaces.
- 03Local procurement will allow for rapid construction of LCS units within one to two weeks.
- 04Education Secretary Angara emphasizes the need for sturdy classrooms during disasters.
- 05The program aims to boost local economies by using local materials and labor.
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In a significant move to enhance educational resilience in the Philippines, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has intensified support for the nationwide rollout of Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS). This initiative aims to provide safe and dedicated study areas for learners in disaster-prone communities, ensuring that classes can continue despite disruptions caused by natural disasters. Backed by a ₱3.5 billion allocation from the Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEFF), the program prioritizes schools facing urgent structural needs and severe classroom shortages. Angara stated that the Marcos administration is committed to ensuring that no student is left behind, emphasizing the rapid construction of high-quality facilities across the country. To facilitate a smooth rollout, the Department of Education (DepEd) has conducted webinars and established online monitoring sessions for Schools Division Offices (SDOs). Significant procurement milestones have already been reached, with multiple SDOs posting tenders for new LCS units. By enabling direct fund transfers to local offices, DepEd aims for these structures to be operational within one to two weeks, utilizing local materials and labor to boost local economies. The LCS designs are engineered to meet climate-safety standards, ensuring security in high-risk areas. This proactive approach underscores DepEd's commitment to maintaining educational continuity amid natural hazards.
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This initiative will provide safer learning environments for students in disaster-prone areas, ensuring educational continuity and reducing disruptions caused by natural disasters.
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