ALS CLASSROOM. A classroom intended for students under the alternative learning system (ALS) funded by the local government of Hernani, Eastern Samar was turned over to the Department of Education. The event was led by town officials led by Mayor Amado Candido and Vice Mayor Socorro Ponferrada. The facility is seen to provide ALS learners with a more comfortable and conducive environment for holistic learning.(PHOTO COURTESY)

HERNANI, Eastern Samar— The local government unit (LGU) of Hernani formally turned over a newly renovated Alternative Learning System (ALS) classroom building to the Department of Education during a ceremony held at the New Government Compound in Barangay Canciledes.

The turnover was led by Mayor Amado De Lira Candido, together with Vice Mayor Socorro D. Ponferrada. The facility was received on behalf of ALS Hernani District by ALS Teachers Feddie Tyson B. Contado and Euphrosyne G. Tiu.

Also present during the ceremony were Hernani Central Elementary School Acting Principal Marianne C. Abolencia, two provincial-paid teachers, and ALS learners.

Funded through the LGU’s 20% Community Development Fund, the renovated classroom is expected to provide ALS learners with a more comfortable and conducive environment for holistic learning.

The project underscores the municipality’s continuing support for inclusive education initiatives, particularly for learners enrolled in the Alternative Learning System program.

(MUNICIPAL INFORMATION OFFICE-LGU HERNANI)