THIS IS IT! Abot Alam Grand Orientation Program

Davao City- April 17, 2015 marked another milestone for Philippine education as this day launched the grand orientation of Abot-Alam Program in Davao City. Joining the preceding efforts of the Department of Education and various LGUs, Davao has now stepped into the bandwagon for a zero OSY Philippines. The very successful event was held in Davao City Recreation Center Almendaras Gymnasium wherein the Department of Education together with other government agencies, City Mayor’s office of Davao, Davao City Council represented by the Chair of Education, Science & Technology, Arts and Culture Committee, Hon. Mabel Sunga-Acosta, and the barangay officials of the 3 districts, together marked the beginning of an interagency effort targeting out of school youth (OSY) in the City of Davao.

Participants of Abot-Alam Grand Orientation- Davao City (Photo Credits: Team Acosta)

As what DepEd describes the program, Abot-Alam is an initiative that aims to map OSY and enroll them in appropriate program interventions in education, entrepreneurship, and employment. Thus, this orientation helped the barangay officials and the various government agencies to understand more about this program and how we can help these young people attain proper education. There were series of talks coming from the key agencies that spearhead the program as well as words of thanks from Mr. Mario A. Deriquito DepEd Undersecretary for Partnerships and External Linkage that flew all the way from Luzon to support the said event. The barangay officials and other partner agencies were also given a chance to raise queries and have their questions be answered directly by the Department of Education.

Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta having a conversation with Usec. Mario A. Deriquito of DepEd. (Photo Credits: Team Acosta)

Having breaks from all the speeches and open forum, the office of Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta and Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gave away raffle prizes for the participants. Everyone seemed so excited claiming their mugs and Kaya Natin shirts.

At the end of the activity, everyone gained knowledge of their different roles in implementing the nationwide effort for the OSY. The Department of Education really urged everyone to give their full support for this program.

Raffle Prizes (Photo Credits: Team Acosta)

This is a big step for Philippine education as we live up according to the tagline “No Filipino Youth is left behind”. Let us do this hand in hand and together let us reach our goal for a Zero OSY Philippines 2016.

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta with PSSUPT Aaron Aquino (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Think about this: How can you contribute in this effort of helping out of school youth in your barangay enjoy their Right to education?