TACLOBAN CITY– The Department of Education (DepEd) Tacloban City Division capped off the Education Week celebration with the regional launching of the National Learning Recovery Program: ARAL (Accelerate Learning through Reading, Arithmetic, and Literacy) on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Rizal Central School.
Leading the ceremony was DepEd Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Teaching Jerome Buenviaje, who emphasized the importance of scaling up interventions and fostering nurturing school environments to ensure the success of Filipino learners.
Meanwhile, Regional Director Dr. Ronelo Al K. Firmo highlighted Eastern Visayas’ literacy recovery initiatives such as K-FELT and Project STARS, underscoring Region VIII’s commitment to bridging learning gaps. Tacloban City Schools Division Superintendent Sherlita Palma welcomed guests and reaffirmed the division’s full support for the program.
One of the highlights of the event was the “Sama-samang MagaARAL Commitment Ritual,” where learners, parents, teachers, and education stakeholders came together to sign a symbolic pledge of support for ARAL’s success.
Closing the ceremony, Rizal Central School Principal George Cayas expressed gratitude to DepEd officials, partners, and the entire school community for their united efforts in advancing education recovery in the region.
(TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE)
