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In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan and Typhoon Tino, the Department of Education (DepEd) is moving to help education gradually continue through flexible and compassionate learning approaches as it formally partnered with PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc., and the Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF) on Wednesday to expand the implementation of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) nationwide.

Echoing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for swift and effective action in helping affected communities, DepEd has activated the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) as the primary Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) for Junior High School students, alongside Learning Packets for Kinder, Elementary, and Senior High School learners — ensuring that education continues safely and meaningfully even amid recovery efforts.

“Ang kaligtasan ng mga bata ang unang isinasaisip natin. Pero kapag ligtas na ang mga mag-aaral at may pagkakataon, tuloy dapat ang pag-aaral,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.

The CVIF-DLP, developed by Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Dr. Chris Bernido and the late Dr. Marivic Carpio-Bernido, promotes independent learning through single-page Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) that break down complex lessons into manageable exercises. The DLP for Junior High School students promotes independent, self-directed learning and is designed to be adaptable to the learner’s environment.

Complementing this, Learning Packets are distributed for Kinder, Elementary, and Senior High School students, offering age-appropriate exercises in writing, reading comprehension, speaking, and problem-solving. Printed copies are deployed to affected schools and evacuation centers, while digital versions remain accessible online.

Meanwhile, for younger learners in early grade levels who require greater guidance, curated educational videos have also been made available for streaming and download, providing flexible support for parents or guardians.

DepEd’s collaboration with PLDT, Smart, and CVIF formalizes years of partnership in scaling the DLP nationwide. Since 2010, the program has trained over 32,000 teachers and reached more than 1,000 schools.

“The agreement with DepEd will widen access to this proven learning solution, which was conceptualized, tested, and proven effective right here in the Philippines,” Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman and CEO of PLDT, said.  

DepEd also confirmed that printed copies of Learning Activity Sheets and Learning Packets will be distributed to affected communities, while online links will be accessible for easier reference and wider reach.

“Sa panahon ng kalamidad, hindi dapat maputol ang pag-asa at pagkatuto,” Angara said. “Iyan ang pangako ng DepEd — na kahit anong unos, tuloy-tuloy ang edukasyon para sa bawat batang Pilipino.”

*All Photos from DepEd