00:00The distance from DepEd was not a barrier to bring better education to students and teachers in Pagasa Island.
00:08This is after they were given laptops and some tools that were brought by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara.
00:15Kenneth Pachente is in the center of the news.
00:20Even if the sea will cross, that is what the Department of Education literally did
00:25to reach Pagasa Island in order to provide quality education in all corners of the Philippines.
00:31This is where Education Secretary Sonny Angara prioritized the distribution of 15 laptops to teachers in Pagasa Integrated School
00:39that they can use in their teaching to students.
00:42According to the secret, this is a way to reduce the workload of teachers
00:47so that the knowledge of the students will be safe.
00:50In front of him is the Directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
00:54to use innovative technology to strengthen education and ensure the future of children.
01:01Aside from the distribution of laptops, DepEd also gave footballs and more than 100 school bags to students
01:07that contain their needs such as school supplies.
01:11DepEd also conducted consultations in the area
01:14along with DepEd officials, teachers, parents, and local leaders
01:18regarding the challenges of education in the area.
01:20A particular solution was discussed in improving the living conditions in the area
01:25including the establishment of housing initiatives and the improvement of transportation on the island.
01:31His goal is to strengthen the government so that no students will be left behind.
01:37And he will continue the efforts of DepEd to strengthen access to education even in remote areas of the country.
01:43It was possible for DepEd to visit Pagasa Island with the help of AFP
01:47which was the first to visit an educational center on the island.
01:51Kenneth Paciente for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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