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To ensure schools are prepared to mitigate learning disruptions caused by natural disasters, the Department of Education (DepEd) has earmarked ₱1.35 billion for the printing, delivery, and training related to Learning Packets and Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) materials. 

Aligned with the commitment of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the initiative aims to equip teachers and students with tools that allow classes to continue safely, even when schools are temporarily closed.

“These funds are about preparedness and continuity,” said Education Secretary Sonny Angara. “Sa panahong mahirap, mas kailangan ng mga bata ang pag-asa at direksyon. Kaya kahit limitado ang kuryente, signal, o daan, dapat may paraan pa rin para magpatuloy ang pag-aaral.”

The funding, including the fund from the Regional Offices, covers the printing and distribution of Learning Packets for Grades 1 to 12 (₱950 million) and Dynamic Learning Program materials for Junior High School learners (₱499 million).

Public schools are instructed to provide one (1) set of Learning Packets per grade level to students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. 

Each Learning Packet will contain 25 to 50 self-paced activities per grade level, designed to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills. Some materials also include enrichment activities for advance learning or life skills development.

The DLP, meanwhile, provides structured, activity-based lessons that students can work on independently. Learners can copy and answer the DLP sheets using paper or notebooks, making it possible to continue learning even without electricity, gadgets, or internet connection.

“These materials are part of our continuing push for learning resilience,” Angara added. “Gusto nating siguraduhin na kahit may bagyo, baha, o lindol, may hawak pa ring aralin ang bawat bata. Education must be the last to stop and the first to recover.”

The approach also encourages closer coordination with local government units (LGUs) to ensure that schools in high-risk areas can quickly activate alternative learning modes when in-person classes are suspended.

Regional Directors have been instructed to oversee the timely production and delivery of materials and to submit monthly accomplishment reports. The Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR), Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD), and the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) will also provide technical assistance and training for teachers and local implementers.

Angara underscored that the initiative reflects DepEd’s commitment to build a future-ready and disaster-resilient education system to further empower teachers and local leaders to act immediately and confidently when disruptions occur.

“Aside from learning recovery, we must now invest in learning readiness,” the Secretary said. “Kung handa ang paaralan, handa rin ang bansa. Education is not only about what we teach in good weather—it’s about how we make learning endure, rain or shine.”

*All Photos from DepEd