BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of Education (DepEd) Butuan City Division and the 402nd Infantry Brigade in Caraga on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) A&E Program of Indigenous Peoples (IP) soldiers held at the Kalayaan Hall, 402nd Brigade headquarters, Brgy Bancasi, here.
A total of nine IP soldiers will undergo a 10-month ALS program. Among the key personalities who attended the said signing include Romeo O Aprovechar, the Schools Division Superintendent; and Dr. Bevelyn Corvera, the Curriculum Implementation Division Head from DepEd Butuan City Division; and Col Maurito Licudine, Commander of the 402nd Brigade.
The signing of the MOU is conducted to officially launch the partnership of DepEd and 402nd Brigade and accommodate the IP soldiers for the ALS A&E Program in order to enhance their individual development, qualify them for the continuous regular enlistment and military schoolings/trainings. This initiative is in line with the Army Transformation Roadmap whose goal is to professionalize the Army as an organization.
Aprovechar in his speech inspired the participants by telling his life story. “Learning is a continuous process, don’t get discouraged," he said.
The willingness to learn is already there but most people are constrained due to distance and time available while working. Moreover, poverty is not the reason for not having an education. Strive and dream high. If you want to succeed, pursue your dream and work hard,” he added.
After the launching, DepEd ALS Supervisor Ana Marie Ceniza, the ALS/IPEd Focal Person conducted an orientation to the participants. Classes for the IP soldiers will be every Friday and Saturday of the week, for 10 months.
In his statement, Col. Licudine said the IP soldier program started last July 5, 2017 when the Army was given Special Enlistment Quota. President Rodrigo Duterte directed the AFP to recruit IP soldiers to help in the Internal Security Operations of the government.
“Most of the guerrilla bases are situated in the IP domains and about 80% of the NPA manpower are IP members. Hence, to accommodate the IP to become soldiers, other requirements are waived such as the Age Limit, Educational Qualification and Civil Status, among others. However, such enlistment is only good for six years," he said.
“My heartfelt gratitude to the Butuan City Schools Division for assisting us in our efforts of professionalizing the Army. This partnership was launched to continuously improve the knowledge and skills of our soldiers. For the IP soldiers, this is your chance of a lifetime to improve your educational attainment and your career. The outcome of this ALS Program will determine your future in the Philippine Army,” Col. Licudine added. (Cpt Francisco P Garello Jr. (INF) PA Civil Military Operations Officer, 402IB/PIA Caraga)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1022883
“Most of the guerrilla bases are situated in the IP domains and about 80% of the NPA manpower are IP members. Hence, to accommodate the IP to become soldiers, other requirements are waived such as the Age Limit, Educational Qualification and Civil Status, among others. However, such enlistment is only good for six years," he said.
“My heartfelt gratitude to the Butuan City Schools Division for assisting us in our efforts of professionalizing the Army. This partnership was launched to continuously improve the knowledge and skills of our soldiers. For the IP soldiers, this is your chance of a lifetime to improve your educational attainment and your career. The outcome of this ALS Program will determine your future in the Philippine Army,” Col. Licudine added. (Cpt Francisco P Garello Jr. (INF) PA Civil Military Operations Officer, 402IB/PIA Caraga)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1022883
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