Baguio City: Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has fortified the Marcos administration’s commitment to supporting last-mile schools in the country. This initiative follows a series of school visits in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) led by Angara, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directives to improve the quality of education while ensuring the welfare of learners and teachers.

According to Philippines News Agency, Angara emphasized President Marcos’ priority to assist last mile schools located in remote mountain or island areas. Highlighting the potential positive outcomes from the right interventions, Angara expressed hope after visiting various schools in the Cordillera region. On February 25, he visited the Kiwa Integrated School in Tuba, Benguet, and the Baguio City National Science High School, both serving indigenous populations.

Further reinforcing the administration’s commitment, Angara inaugurated a new facility at the Benguet Special Education Center-Inclusive Learning Resource Center (BSPED-ILRC) at Andolor Elementary School. He noted that building a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ starts in places like Andolor, where perseverance defines commitment rather than financial measures.

During his visit, Angara also toured last mile schools such as the Jose Gonzales Elementary School in Sablan, Benguet, and the Tublay School of Home Industries in Tublay, Benguet. He led the inauguration of the Benguet Inclusive Learning Resource Center in La Trinidad, Benguet, on February 24.

In addition to school visits, Angara conducted the seventh DepEd Management Committee (MANCOM) meeting in Baguio, focusing on preparations for the upcoming National and Local Elections (NLE), budget planning, and curriculum improvements.