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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday reaffirmed that education remains central to the administration’s agenda, citing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s back-to-back engagements in Albay and Pasig City as the national government focuses on learners’ welfare, disaster readiness, and youth development. 

During the President’s briefing at Cararayan-Naga Elementary School in Tiwi, Albay on Tuesday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara noted the administration’s directive to accelerate relief efforts, reassess damaged infrastructure, and provide psychosocial support for affected families, especially children who have experienced trauma. DepEd also deployed learning kits to evacuation centers to ensure continuity of education while communities recover.

“Mandato natin sa DepEd na tiyakin na tiyakin na ligtas ang ating mga mag-aaral, at nabibigay ang kanilang mga kinakailangan, lalo sa panahon ng sakuna. The President’s emphasis on the welfare of children and the continuity of education reinforces our work on the ground,” Sec. Angara said.

On Wednesday, Sec. Angara also joined President Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, and Philippine Olympics Committee (POC) President Abraham N. Tolentino in Pasig City for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the refurbished PhilSports Complex, strengthening the government’s broader efforts to integrate sports development into holistic education.

The upgraded complex features improved dormitories, a redesigned Philippine Sports Museum, rehabilitated aquatic facilities, and modernized PSC offices. The improvements aim to support high-performance athletes while expanding access to youth sports programs nationwide.

In his message, Sec. Angara emphasized the significance of renewed sports spaces for DepEd’s grassroot sports programs.  

“Sa loob ng maraming dekada, ang iba’t ibang sports complex sa bansa ang nagsilbing tunay na tahanan ng ating mga pambatong atleta,” Angara said. “With the country hosting the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup starting this Friday, DepEd gives its full support to PSC and the Marcos administration in strengthening sports programs to uplift the Filipino spirit of discipline and excellence.”

DepEd said the day’s events highlight the complementary roles of disaster response, youth development, and infrastructure improvement in fulfilling the administration’s education-centered vision.

“Whether in evacuation centers or national training grounds, the direction is clear—education, child welfare, and youth development remain at the core of government action,” Angara said.

*All Photos from DepEd