Education Secretary Sonny Angara stresses the importance of investing in early childhood care and development (ECCD) to ensure a brighter future for Filipino children. The Department of Education, in partnership with other government agencies, is working to provide access to quality early learning programs.
PASIG CITY — Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of investing and prioritizing Early Childhood Care and Development during the recent World Bank Philippines Economic Update Development Dialogue.“We need to invest more in the early years of our people to ensure that every Filipino child born today has the chance to dream, to learn, to grow, and to contribute to our nation’s progress,” Sec. Angara said.Citing data of United Nations Children’s Fund January 2024 report, Sec.
Marcos has directed the Department of Education , the Department of Health , and the Department of Social Welfare and Development to coordinate efforts to provide Filipino children access to complete education, good health, and a nurturing environment“Early investments in human capital are hallmarks of a forward-looking society. We must not fall short of nurturing human capital at the onset,” Sec. Angara said.
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