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Duterte Legacy: No one left behind in quality education via ALS

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 is 95 percent higher compared to the enrollment turnout from the past two administrations, on a yearly average. Different walks of life Among the millions of hardworking learners is 36-year-old mom Frendy Tesorero, who had to give up schooling in her youth to prioritize taking care of her family. Now, she expressed great joy in finally graduating from the program, saying her educational attainment somehow gives her fulfillment as a mother. "Kaya po ako pumasok sa ALS upang makatapos ng pag-aaral at upang maipagmalaki din po ako ng aking anak na kahit nanay na po ako... Malaki po ang naitulong ng ALS sa akin dahil po sa Sabaduhang pagkuha ng module napagsabay ko po ang pagiging ina ko po at pagtra-trabaho bilang helper," she told the Philippine News Agency. (The reason why I entered ALS is to finish my school, so that my child would be proud of me, even though I'm already a mom... The ALS has helped me so much, the Saturday modules, which I have managed to finish along my parental responsibilities and my work as a helper.) Tesorero said she has to thank their ALS teacher and President Rodrigo Duterte, the former for his selflessness to ensure they learn and the latter for his administration's programs helping people like her. "Salamat dahil sayo, sir, naka-graduate po ako halos nakita po naming mga kaklase ko po umulan, bumagyo, umaraw, malipasan ka, sir, ng kain pero nandiyan ka pa rin matapos lang namin ang aming porfolio... Lubos din po ako nagpapasalamat sa mahal na Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte, ang dami ninyo pong ginawa sa bayan natin na para sa akin ang hirap mo po i-let go dahil sa sobrang magagandang ginawa mo po," she added. (Thank you, sir, I graduated. Our classmates saw despite the rain, storm, heat, skipping meals, you were there for us to finish our portfolio... I'm also thanking President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, you've done so much for the country, for me it's hard to let you go, for all the great services you've done.) Elisha Velasquez, 17, another ALS graduate, told the PNA how the program has taught her to interact with people of different ages and diverse societal orientations. Elisha Velasquezin her graduation picture in ALS last school year.She graduated from Senior High Schoolwith high honors. She noted that this opportunity came at the perfect time as she stopped her studies in her eighth grade. "Si Sir Rush po, matiyagang nagse-send sa pamamagitan ng messenger, naramdaman po namin ang suporta ng Duterte admin sa pamamagitan ng pagtugon nila sa pangangailangan ng mga ALS teacher/ALS students kagaya ng modules materials, school supplies, at mga gamit na nagamit namin during our intervention," she said. (Sir Rush [ALS teacher] diligently sends [the modules] through the messenger. We felt the support of the Duterte administration through their provision of the ALS teachers/ALS students' needs, like modules, materials, school supplies, and other things needed during the intervention.) Who would have thought that the ALS would prepare Velasquez for Senior High School, where she received high honors. And now, she is dreaming to pursue either a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Education. Besides Tesorero and Velasquez, Jannete Nina Garcia, 18, said ALS brought her to greater heights. Jannete Nina Garcia, 18, secures a decent job as a call center agent after graduatingfrom the ALS program Despite the challenges it brought, the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic led Garcia to a decent job, as she now works as a call center agent. "Nakahanap ako ng magandang trabaho at ngayon ay nakakabili nako ng pangangailangan sa bahay at nakatapos ako ng high school (I found a good job, and now I can buy for the needs at home as I finished high school)," she said. Furthermore, ALS has not only produced empowered women in society but also promoted competency for skilled men, even in the international arena. JR Salero, 38, a truck driver and ALS graduate, said he managed to finish their challenging yet helpful curriculum. JR Salero(left), a truck driver, diligently accomplishes hisALS module, which eventually gave hima job opportunity in Canada "Napakatagal na nung huli akong pumasok sa paaralan, kinailangan kong magsimula muli ngunit nagustuhan ko ang ALS program dahil ang mga nilalaman nitong module ay talagang kagamit gamit sa tunay na buhay (It has been so long since I last attended school, so I need to start again, but I was hooked in the ALS program because the content of the modules are very relevant in the reality of life)," he told the PNA. Some of his favorite learning points were, "Strand 1: Communication skills and Strand 4: Life and Career Skills", noting they helped him develop self-confidence. He added that a great opportunity now awaits him in Canada where he was chosen for a job position. "Nagkaroon ako ng kaalaman sa paggawa ng magandang resume na nagbigay sa akin ng self-confidence, nakapasa ako sa interview ko para sa isang trabaho sa ibang bansa dahil naihanda ako ng ALS para sa interview na iyon at nagkaroon ako ng job offer sa kompanya (I learned how to do a good resume, which gave me self-confidence, I passed the interview for a work abroad because the ALS has prepared me, I got a job offer from the company)," he said. In the end, Salero acknowledged how the administration's efforts have significantly brought an impact on his life. "Sa administrasyong Duterte, maraming maraming salamat po sa magandang pagkakataong na ito na ibinibigay niyo sa lahat ng mga Pilipinong gustong makapag-aral at maabot ang kanilang mga pangarap. Sa pagpapaganda ng ating education system, mas maraming tao po ang nahikayat na magbalik sa pag-aaral. Sana po ay magpatuloy pa na mag-improve ang sistema," he said. (To the Duterte administration, thank you very, very much for this great opportunity that you've given to all Filipinos who want to learn and reach their dreams, for making the education system better, more people are now encouraged to finish education. I hope the system will continue to improve.) These were just some of the attestations of how the country's quality of education under the Duterte administration has proven to change lives for Filipinos. For the DepEd, this legacy will go beyond the current administration, holding on to education as an investment to alleviate challenges and ultimately eradicate poverty in the country. As DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones shared in her Duterte Legacy report last May 31, ALS has brought so much fulfillment in the lives of young Filipinos and adults. "You cannot imagine the joy, the pride, you could see young mothers bringing their infants and marching to the stage, I have seen and I have met young inmates in Davao, at the initiative of former Mayor Sara Duterte, who benefited from the Alternative Learning System. So we are reaching out not only to those in the streets, to the farmers, to the factory workers, but also to those who are in prison, and those who are in remote places," she said. (PNA) }

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PRRD's 77th birthday: A glimpse at some of his memorable quotes

MANILA - Rodrigo R. Duterte, the oldest to get elected as Philippine president and the first chief executive from Mindanao, turns 77 on Monday (March 28). Being the top leader of the country, he has faced the country's problems with his promise of "Tapang at Malasakit" or courage and empathy to the Filipino people. While it is Duterte's last to celebrate his birthday as the country's president, he would be remembered by his fellow Filipinos for his legacy. Let us take a look at how Duterte fulfilled his promises through his remarkable and tough stance on several issues. In honor of the country's 16th president, we have compiled a list of our top 12 quotes from "Tatay Digong". 1. On illegal drugs "If we cannot control the flow of drugs, then I will consider my presidency a total failure. So, I do not want that to happen. Do not do it... You start to f*** with drugs, you destroy my country. And if you destroy my country, I will kill you. Sigurado 'yan (That's for sure). Stop it, lalo na kayong malalaki (especially those who are involved in big-time operations). Wala akong pakialam diyan sa (I don't care about) human rights. I'm trying to save the youth." - during the 60th founding anniversary of Cor Jesu College and turnover of check to earthquake victims a the CJC Almendras Gym in Digos City, Davao del Sur on Dec. 30, 2019 Duterte initially vowed to end the drug proliferation nationwide in his first three to six months in power, but later admitted his self-imposed deadline was not so attainable, given the seriousness of the problem. Duterte, despite his apparent admission of his shortcomings, vowed to pursue the relentless fight against illegal drugs until his last days in office. True to his promise, a total of 24,303 villages nationwide have been cleared from illegal drugs from July 1, 2016 to Jan. 31, 2022. Only 11,129 villages have yet to be cleared of illegal drugs, while 6,613 others remain drug-free, according to the Real Numbers data released by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, as of January 31 this year. Around 327,039 drug personalities have been arrested, while 6,229 others have died during the conduct of a total of 226,662 anti-drug operations. Anti-drug operatives have also dismantled a total of 1,008 drug dens and 18 clandestine shabu laboratories. Several types of illegal drugs worth PHP75.35 billion, including the PHP63.22 billion worth of shabu, have been seized since the start of the drug war in July 2016. A total of 14,389 high-value targets, including 396 elected public officials and 136 uniformed personnel, have been arrested. On the other hand, around 4,170 individuals belonging to 4 and 17 age group have been rescued. 2. On peace and order "My fellow Filipinos, we welcome this day with high hopes as we continue to work together for peace and security in our country... Guided by the strong sense of nationalism and commitment to serve the Filipino people, I am certain that we will be able to attain a more peaceful and progressive future for all." - during the joint National Task Force - Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict 4-B meeting at the Western Command Gymnasium in Puerto Princesa Palawan on November 4, 2021 Duterte, in his first years in office, attempted to forge a peace pact with the communist movement, but was forced to terminate the talks following the series of violations perpetrated by the rebels, including the killing spree of the government troops and civilians. But the foiled peace negotiations did not stop Duterte from keeping his vow to maintain peace and order in the country. On March 12, Duterte expressed confidence that he would be leaving the presidency with a "relatively peaceful" Mindanao, after he shepherded the passage of the historic Bangsamoro Organic Law that creates a more powerful autonomous region supervised by the Bangsamoro parliament. 3. On corruption "We are not proclaiming that we have gotten rid of corruption. There is still corruption in this government and any other government that will come after me; and in the past, mayroon talaga 'yan (it is already there). If there is a running bureaucracy and there is money involved and there are a lot of tables where the papers would go through, there will always be corruption. Kung walang -- ayaw ninyo wala, eh 'di sarahan mo ang gobyerno (If you don't want that, shut down the government). But then again, you choose which way to go. The most that we can do is to fight it." - during his Talk to the People delivered on May 13, 2021 Duterte has repeatedly assured the public that he has zero tolerance for corruption. Duterte's anti-corruption efforts led to the dismissal of high-ranking officials, including his close friends and allies embroiled in corruption allegations. The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission, in its fourth year report released in March 2022, has already endorsed a total of 3,733 corruption-related complaints to concerned government agencies and offices. Around 108 of the 3,733 complaints have been referred to the Department of Justice and its Task Force Against Corruption, while 104 have been forwarded to the Office of the Ombudsman. 4. On politics "Well, I said that I will retire from politics. I will start by just staying neutral in this except for a few guys who I think should be there in the Senate." - during the "Cabinet Report" hosted by acting Presidential Spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on February 25, 2022 The whirlwind of politics, especially amid the campaign activities for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections, did not spare Duterte. The political drama continues, with some presidential candidates seeking a dialogue with Duterte and even pinning hope that they would secure the Chief Executive's endorsement to boost their candidacy. Earlier, Duterte's ruling party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), endorsed presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. because the party saw him as the "candidate whose vision of governance is most aligned with PDP-Laban's 11-point agenda." Duterte, however, remained "neutral", for now, as he has yet to make a formal announcement of his chosen successor. 5. On jobs "Sana maawa ang Diyos patuloy-tuloy ito at mabuksan natin ang ekonomiya (I hope God will have mercy, so we can reopen the economy) and all the businesses will be opened so that people can really work again and improve the economic picture of the country." - during his Talk to the People on November 16, 2021 At the height of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic in 2020, many Filipinos lost their jobs, making it difficult to cope with the health crisis. Two years later, Duterte decided to further reopen the economy to create more job opportunities for the Filipinos affected by the prevailing pandemic. The gradual reopening of the economy resulted in the drop in the country's unemployment rate. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority's report released in March 2022, there are 2.93 million jobless Filipinos in January 2022, lower than the 3.96 million reported in December 2021. 6. On food security "Let us also take this opportunity to recognize the indispensable role of our farmers in ensuring that the Filipino people will have food on the table. Their efforts remain an essential component in the country's food security strategy, especially during times of great need." - during the inauguration of first Narvacan Farmers' Market in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur on March 4, 2022 Duterte in 2019 inked Republic Act (RA) 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law to ensure food security in the country and make the country's agriculture sector viable, efficient and globally competitive. RA 11203 creates the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to improve rice farmers' competitiveness and income amid liberalization of the Philippine rice trade policy that lifted quantitative restrictions on rice imports and replaced it with tariffs

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NFL Draft: 8 Players Who Make Sense for the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 106 - Sports Illustrated Jacksonville Jaguars News, Analysis and More

With the Jaguars set to kick off today's Day 3 with pick No. 106, which players make sense as potential fits?

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Team of the Week, presented by Bunnings Warehouse – Matchweek 4

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A bumper Matchweek 4 drew to a close with an abundance of A-League stars in contention for the Team of the Week, presented by Bunnings Warehouse.
Western Sydney Wanderers were the week's big winners, collecting four points following a 1-1 draw with rivals Sydney FC and a 1-0 win to end the Central Coast Mariners' perfect start, while Melbourne City claimed local bragging rights with a 2-1 triumph against Western United in another in-state feud on Saturday.
Macarthur FC made it back-to-back wins on the road, beating the rock bottom Newcastle Jets 2-1 in the Hunter, while Perth Glory wrapped up the round in dominant fashion in a thrilling 5-3 win against Adelaide United. But the question is which A-League aces make the up the all-star line-up?

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LIVE: Central Coast v Western Sydney - Mariners unchanged, Natta debuts for Wanderers

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A late goal from substitute Nicolai Muller has handed Western Sydney Wanderers a 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners in a fiery clash in Gosford on Tuesday night.
In a game of few chances but plenty of spice, Muller struck the decisive blow seven minutes from time to inflict the first defeat of the season on the Mariners.
The win for Carl Robinson’s side has seen them jump to the top of the A-League ladder on goal difference on the back of a three-game unbeaten run.
It was a contest that could have gone either way, with Mariners midfielder Joshua Nisbet hitting the crossbar with a strike early in the second half.

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Robinson: Super-subs key to Wanderers' gritty win

Carl Robinson has hailed the impact of his substitutes after the Western Sydney Wanderers went top of the A-League ladder with their win over Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday night.

In a fiery clash in Gosford, Nicolai Muller came off the bench to strike seven minutes from time to hand the Wanderers a hard-earned 1-0 victory.

While there was very little between the two sides, the decisive goal came soon after the introduction of Wanderers substitutes Muller, Kwame Yeboah and Bruce Kamau.

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Matchweek 4 preview: Newcastle Jets v Brisbane Roar

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Newcastle Jets need to pick themselves up quickly as they search for their first A-League points of the season against Brisbane Roar on Wednesday.
The Jets fell 2-1 against Macarthur FC in the Hunter on Sunday and interim coach Craig Dean’s side face a fast turnaround, returning to the McDonald Jones Stadium pitch to face the Queenslanders 72 hours later.
Newcastle have also been beaten by the Central Coast Mariners, 1-0, and Western Sydney Wanderers, 2-1, this season and they will be determined to get off the mark against a Roar side that have delivered mixed performances in their two games so far.

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Matchweek 4 preview: Newcastle Jets v Macarthur FC

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Newcastle Jets are out to reverse their fortunes and get their A-League campaign up and running Sunday afternoon's clash with Macarthur FC.
The Hunter Valley club have been downed by rivals Central Coast Mariners (1-0) and Western Sydney Wanderers (2-1) in their opening two fixtures of the campaign.
On Sunday the Jets are looking to avoid back to back defeats at home for the first time since December 2018, after their loss to the Wanderers on January 8.
Macarthur made a dream start to A-League life by accounting for the Wanderers 2-1 on December 30, 2020, before going down 2-1 to Central Coast Mariners on January 3 and securing a comeback 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix on January 9.

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Macarthur 'looked like a basketball team' against Jets, says Milicic

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Ante Milicic will urge Macarthur FC to return to their footballing principles after the new boys held on to beat Newcastle Jets 2-1 in Sunday's breathless A-League clash.
The A-League debutants showed off their attacking swagger to put Newcastle to the sword through Loic Puyo and Matt Derbyshire's first half goals but the Bulls found themselves on the ropes for much of the second following Valentino Yuel's reply for Jets on the stroke of half time.
While pleased with the resilience his side demonstrated in the second half, former Westfield Matildas coach Milicic believed his charges abandoned their principles in a 45-minute spell he suggested is the antithesis of how he wants Macarthur to play.

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Troisi equaliser helps Wanderers extend Sydney Derby unbeaten run

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James Troisi conceded a penalty before equalising in the space of five minutes to keep Western Sydney Wanderers' unbeaten run against Sydney FC alive and earn a 1-1 draw with the reigning Champions in Saturday's Sydney derby at Stadium Australia.
An entertaining 26th Sydney derby exploded into life after the hour mark when Troisi's foul on Milos Ninkovic saw Kosta Barbarouses strike unerringly from the penalty spot.
But the ex-Socceroo Troisi popped up with the equaliser after an uncharacteristic error from Andrew Redmayne allowed Troisi to slide the ball into an empty net.
It was an equaliser the Red and Black - shaded by their rivals in the opening half - merited thanks to a lively second half display.

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