PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on stakeholders in the academic sector, the local government units (LGUs), government agencies and the national government to actively participate in the successful implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Law.
“The success of the ARAL Program hinges upon the active participation of the teachers, the tutors, the parents and guardians, local government units, national government agencies, and, of course, the private sector,” President Marcos said in his speech during the signing of the ARAL Law at the Malacañan Palace on Friday.
The President urged the teachers and program tutors to approach the students with understanding, teach them without bias, and to guide them with compassion as they carry the hope for a better future that everyone strives for.
President Marcos said they should employ teaching methods that resonate with each students’ unique needs, dreams and aspirations. He stressed the role of teachers and program tutors is not only to educate learners, but also to innovate and inspire.
“To parents and guardians, I encourage you to maintain open lines of communication with your children’s tutors. Monitor your child’s progress and extend to them the support they need to succeed in life,” President Marcos said.
“To our LGUs, I call on you to help cultivate a safe and conducive environment for in-person tutorials. Collaborate with the national government in promoting this program by engaging potential tutors, referring qualified candidates, and motivating parents to involve their children in this endeavor,” he added.
President Marcos also reminded national government agencies of their significant role in ensuring the smooth implementation of the ARAL Law. He urged them to “promulgate the necessary rules and implement the needed steps to operationalize this law.”
Before concluding his speech, President Marcos called on the children and the youth to make use of the program to reach their aspirations and ambitions. As a father, he said education is the only greatest wealth he can pass on to them.
“Walang materyal na bagay na makakatumbas sa halaga ng edukasyon. Ito ang huhubog sa inyong kakayahang harapin ang anumang hamon ng buhay at makapaglingkod nang tapat sa ating bansa,” President Marcos said.
“Let us collectively aspire to build a Bagong Pilipinas—one where education serves as the cornerstone of our nation’s progress. Through our integrated efforts, we can create a future where no learner is left behind, and every Filipino child can flourish in an increasingly complex world,” he added.
