A 12-year-old boy finds himself in 2nd grade instead of 6th grade, a result of poverty in a village where the MILF set up a camp during its armed struggle years ago.
Mohaimen’s parents were unable to send him to school due to the distance between their home and the nearest town school, compounded by their extreme poverty. Faced with financial constraints, his parents prioritized farm work to ensure daily sustenance.“I had wanted to attend school, but there was none nearby. So, when I learned about this school, I wasted no time and enrolled along with my friends and siblings.
The Abot Kaalaman sa Pamilyang Bangsamoro program, implemented by the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education in the Bangsamoro region, with support from the Australian government’s Pathways program, aims to establish accessible, operational, and functional educational facilities for 106 underserved villages across the region.
Mohammad Kaul, a learning facilitator in Barangay Lanting, stressed the importance of providing adequate reading materials in the library to encourage students to further engage in reading.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New learning hub inside former MILF camp helps pupils in remote Maguindanao townTALAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur (MindaNews / 12 June)—Already 12 years old, Mohaimen Ismael remains a second grader. At his age, he should be in Grade 6. Thanks to the new […]
Read more »
GMA Integrated News introduces 4 new weather presentersGMA Integrated News Weather Center named its four new weather presenters!
Read more »
DOH logs 418 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 6 weeksA total of 418 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Tuesday, marking the fifth straight day of decreasing infections.
Read more »
New Zealand’s economy likely in recession as rate hikes take holdThe New Zealand central bank’s aggressive hiking of the cash rate likely pushed the country into a technical recession in the first quarter, a Reuters poll found, giving traction to the idea the cash rate may have peaked. | Reuters
Read more »
CELEBRATING FREEDOM | The 125th Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York | Troi SantosALBANY, NEW YORK - In a magnificent display of heritage and pride, the successful inaugural 125th Philippine Independence Day Celebration unfolded amidst the ornate walls of the New York State Capitol in Albany. Led by the esteemed Assembly Member Steven Raga, the first-ever Filipino American elected official in the state,…
Read more »
SHINee releases new single 'The Feeling' ahead of upcoming 8th studio album 'Hard'SHINee treats fans with a new single in celebration of their 15th debut anniversary.
Read more »