During the surprise visit, VP Leni was able to observe the operations of the hub—from access to computers, printers, and other gadgets and equipment to free internet connection. Trained volunteer tutors are also present to assist the children with their lessons.
To further avert the spread of the novel coronavirus, Senator Cynthia A. Villar donated rapid test kits to Dagupan City government in line with the local government's continuing testing program.
The Teachers Education Council will institutionalize the National Educators Academy of the Philippines, the Department of Education's professional development arm, which will provide and streamline professional development of teachers and school leaders.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto accompanies Vice President Leni Robredo as they meet the volunteer tutors for the hub, as well as one of the parents and her children who have signed up for this assistance.
"Ang maganda po sa ating mga LGUs po ngayon ay talagang 'pagka kailangan nila ng tulong ay talaga pong tumatawag po sila... They are working hard para at least ma-manage po ang ating — ang ating ano po ang ating tinatawag nating ‘yung mga kaso."
More families are going to reunite soon as the province of Ilocos Norte relaxes its borders to returning residents following the reopening of tourism to all Luzon residents including those from areas under general community quarantine status.
"Whether or not it’s in the budget, we have a financing scheme already in place. Kung mayroon na po tayong mabibili ngayon, makakabili na tayo ngayon kasi hindi naman po problema ang financing."