Gatchalian assures LGUs can tap special fund for education programs
Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate committee on basic education, arts and culture,
Under Section 4 of Bayanihan 2, the senator said the use of the SEF will be allowed to support alternative learning modalities, digital education and infrastructure, the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies, including the printing and delivery of self-learning modules. “Sa ating paghahanda para sa pagbubukas ng klase ngayong taon, nakita natin kung gaano kahalaga ang papel ng mga lokal na pamahalaan sa pagpapatuloy ng edukasyon sa gitna ng pandemya ng COVID-19 ,” Gatchalian said.
The fund is also used for the construction and repair of school buildings, facilities and equipment, educational research, purchase of books and periodicals, and sports development.
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