Dep Ed awards partners in ALS education system

BAGUIO CITY  -  The Department of Education Division of Baguio City Alternative Learning System (ALS) in coordination with the city government held a simple awarding ceremony for 178 deserving ALS Implementers and Partners recently at the Baguio Central School Social Hall.

ALS education program supervisor Arthur Tiongan said the plaques of recognition were given to the 178 deserving awardees, who participated in promotion, implementation and success of ALS programs.

Tiongan added with the program, they are not only providing livelihood opportunities but also giving a chance for the elementary, high school undergraduates and out-of-school youths to continue their studies and subsequently pursue a higher goal in life.

The 178 partners from different agencies who were recognized were regional administrators, division administrators, school heads, district ALS coordinators, mobile teachers, facilitators, school coordinators, livelihood skills trainers, barangay officials, NGOs, retired partners, and other partners.   

Plaques of recognition were also given to Mayor Mauricio Domogan, Vice Mayor Daniel Farinas, Councilors Fred Bagbagen, Peter Fianza, Betty Lourdes Tabanda, Joel Alangsab, Mr. Wilson Banasen, Atty. George Fortea, and Rep. Bernardo Vergara.

Mayor Domogan thanked the ALS for the recognition and said that “giving recognitions would inspire and motivate other ALS implementers and partners to be more hardworking and dedicated”. He also congratulated the deserving awardees and hoped for a continuous commitment in intensifying the DepEds’ campaign against illiteracy. -- JhoArranz