The Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB) and the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Himamaylan City have strengthened their partnership to promote literacy programs, particularly in remote communities.
In a press release posted Tuesday, March 10, the military said the collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Army Literacy Patrol System (ALPS) on March 9 at the DepEd Himamaylan City Division Office.
The activity was attended by 303rd Infantry Brigade Commander Brigadier General Ted Dumosmog, 94IB Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Ziegfried Tayaban, and Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Lynee Peñaflor, along with other officials from the military and the education sector.
According to the Army, the ALPS initiative aims to support literacy-related programs and strengthen community engagement, especially in geographically isolated and underserved areas.
Dumosmog emphasized the role of education in promoting peace, stability, and national development, noting that partnerships between the military and the education sector help expand learning opportunities for communities.
Peñaflor, meanwhile, expressed appreciation for the continued support of the Philippine Army in advancing educational programs, saying the collaboration would help empower learners while fostering a culture of peace and development.
Military officials said the initiative reflects the shared commitment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and DepEd to improve access to education while supporting community development in Himamaylan City.*
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