DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE. Alternative Learning System (ALS) students, from different walks of life, form a small circle inside a classroom in Cavite, in this undated photo. The ALS has been one of the education legacies fulfilled by the Duterte administration, which has been directly felt by over four million out-of-school-youth and adults since 2016. (Photo courtesy: Frendy Tesorero) MANILA - The limiting effect of unplanned circumstances on access to quality education has undoubtedly affected literacy in the Philippines, as the administration of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte pushed to widen the reach of the Alternative Learning System (ALS). For the past six years, the administration, through the Department of Education (DepEd), has intensified its move to ensure no one is left behind, especially the marginalized and most vulnerable sector of society. Since then, around 4,228,350 out-of-school youth and adults have been given a second chance at greater opportunities. This figure
President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo) MANILA - Malacanang on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Filipinos who continue to trust President Rodrigo Duterte and appreciate his work performance. This, after OCTA Research, in its Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from March 5 to 10, found that Duterte earned the highest performance and trust scores among the top government officials. Results of OCTA Research's poll revealed that Duterte received a satisfaction rating of 67 percent and a trust rating of 69 percent. "Nagpapasalamat po kami sa inyong patuloy at walang sawang suporta at pagtitiwala sa ating Punong Ehekutibo, Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte na nakakuha ng pinakamataas na performance rating at 67 percent at pinakamataas na trust rating, 69 percent (We thank the public for their continued support and trust in our Chief Executive, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who got the highest performance rating at 67 percent and highest trust rating at 69 percent)," said Acting Presiden
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (Presidential file photo) MANILA - Malacanang is elated that Filipinos continue to show support and trust for President Rodrigo Roa Duterte with only over two months left before he steps down. This, after PUBLiCUS Asia Inc., in its Pahayag 2022 First Quarter Survey from March 30 to April 6, said Duterte still emerged as the most approved and trusted government official. "Taos-puso po kaming nagpapasalamat sa inyong patuloy na suporta at tiwala kay Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Ayon sa Pahayag 2022 First Quarter Survey ng PUBLiCUS Asia, nananatiling most approved at most trusted government official si Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte (We want to convey our heartfelt gratitude for the public's continued support for and trust in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte remains the most approved and most trusted government official, according to the Pahayag 2022 First Quarter Survey of PUBLiCUS Asia)," acting Presidential Spokes