WELLNESS IN EDUCATION: Filipino children in Sabah to benefit from greater access to education

The memorandum of understanding was signed last Aug. 26 by Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Eduardo Malaya, Commission on Filipinos Overseas Chair Imelda Nicolas, Education Undersecretary Mario Deriquito and representatives of the alternative learning centers. “DepEd (Department of Education) remains committed in ensuring that the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalized are given preferential attention, including our brothers and sisters in Sabah,” Deriquito said. The educational institutions that are parties to the agreement were Learning Translation and Review Centre, Persatuan Kebajikan Pendidikan Kanak-Kanak Miskin (The Society for Education of Underprivileged Children), Sekolah Sukarela Persatuan MAFIL-KOFA, Stairway to Hope Learning Center, Stairway to Success Learning Center, and Vision of Hope Learning Center. http://www.philstar.com/pinoy-worldwide/2014/09/10/1367554/filipino-children-sabah-benefit-greater-access-education