TACLOBAN CITY — Efforts to strengthen learning in remote communities received a boost as the Department of Education (DepEd) Region VIII, together with UNICEF and PLDT Smart, turned over “School-in-a-Bag” packages to multigrade schools in the Division of Southern Leyte.
The initiative is part of ongoing programs aimed at addressing educational gaps in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, where access to learning tools and digital resources remains limited.
Each School-in-a-Bag package contains tablets, books, learning modules, and school supplies designed to support teachers handling multigrade classes and improve learners’ access to quality education.
DepEd Region VIII Assistant Regional Director Marilyn Siao said the project underscores the importance of partnerships in making education more inclusive and responsive to the needs of underserved students.
She added that the initiative reflects a shared commitment among education stakeholders to help bridge learning gaps and improve opportunities for children in remote communities.
DepEd Southern Leyte thanked UNICEF, PLDT, Smart, and other partners for their continued support in enhancing learning conditions across the province.
UNICEF, for its part, reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining programs that support children’s education and development nationwide.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
