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“Last week, [Ilocos Norte] Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc asked
the Provincial Treasury Office to allot PHP25 million for the procurement of
desktop computers. We hope that we can purchase it before the opening of
classes and distribute it to identified clustered areas,” provincial education office
chief Dr. Dany Daquioag said.
According to Mr. Daquioag, the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte
(SDOIN) will assist in the identification of recipients, particularly schools
in remote communities, of the desktop computers that they will use for
downloading and printing of learning modules.
The provincial government is also requesting donations from business
process outsourcing (BPOs) companies based in Ilocos Norte to augment learning
equipment in public schools.
“Our office is also looking for possible donors. We already went
to Alorica and Accenture. We hope that they will be able to give us even used
laptops and computers. Nag-mapping din tayo sa mga areas na
may internet access upang matukoy kung gaano kalakas o kahina ang
connectivity sa mga eskwelahan doon. Sa pamamagitan nito, malalaman natin
kung anong assistance ang ibibigay natin sa barangay,” Mr. Daquioag
explained.
The education office is also eyeing the rehabilitation of i-Hub
centers in the province, since only 50% of 21 schools under SDOIN's supervision
have functional centers.
“This is a challenge to everyone. Hence, we are appealing to
barangays and families of learners to make our homes the best alternative
learning environment for our children,” he noted.
As of writing, there are 77,283 learners registered in SDOIN. The
projected number for this academic year is 87,000. (Blessing Angel V. Agliam)
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