Parents who are looking for devices that will be used by their children in schooling should not buy at once, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones advised on Wednesday, June 10.
“Delay sana yung parents ,” Briones said during an interview over CNN Philippines.
She revealed that the DepEd is preparing the specifications of the gadgets that parents should look for when making the purchase. “Ang DepEd magpalabas ng standards within this week ,” she said during an interview over CNN Philippines. Due to the need for online learning because of the ongoing pandemic, Briones pointed out traders are taking the opportunity to offer gadgets at cheap prices and easy to pay plans.“Gusto natin yung nagko-comply sa standards ng DepEd at yung capacity makaka-absorb, makaka-record, kung ano-ano mga functions na naiha-handle ,” she explained.
So far, Briones disclosed that Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has proceeded with the purchase of gadgets that will be distributed in public schools after inquiring with the DepEd the specifications of the devices.The secretary also welcomed declarations from the private sector including celebrities to donate gadgets that will be used for schooling.The secretary also assured that teachers will not be left behind as the DepEd intends to distribute gadgets for them.
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