SPLU CHECKS DEPED, CHED READINESS ON ONLINE EDUCATION
By: Rhea Matilde A. Ballesteros, GPC-SP | Photo By: GPC-SP | Date: August 18, 2020
With the aim to ensure readiness of La Union in the opening of classes, the 22nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) invited officials of the Commission on Higher Education, Region I and Department of Education on August 18, 2020 to brief the lawmakers on the status of their preparation for the opening of classes.
CHED-RO1 OIC-Regional Director Dr. Rogelio T. Galera, Jr. and Schools Division Superintendent of La Union Schools Division Office Atty. Donato D. Balderas, Jr., served as Resource Speakers during the 60th Regular Session held at the SP Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union.
Dir. Galera explained the flexible learning initiatives, projects and trainings of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the region particularly in the Province of La Union under the new arrangement while Atty. Balderas presented the different strategies that will be implemented by DepEd Schools for the current school year.
To ensure good internet connectivity in the province, La Union Provincial Officer Mr. Hipolito Palaganas of the Department of Information and Communications Technology also presented the plans and programs of the said agency to enhance internet connectivity in the province which includes the Free Wi-Fi for All Program in partnership with the Telecommunications and Local Government Units.
Also present during the session were representatives of the major internet providers in the province, PLDT and Converge, who offered their respective proposals and services to the education department to ensure fast and reliable internet connections in schools and communities that will aid them in their implementation of distance learning programs.
The SP through Vice Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega assured its full support in performing the education arm’s mandates of giving quality and accessible education for all in the new normal through legislation.
As the Provincial Government of La Union ensures the harmonious working relationship of different agencies to improve the quality of education in the province, we also call for each kaprobinsiaan’s help in building a Stronger La Union.
