Educational and Health Initiatives in the Philippines

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Provision of Free Education

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Every child has the right to education as stated in Article XIV, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution. Free education is provided in elementary and high school.

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Giving Free Tuition Fees in College

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RA No. 10931, the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act," provides free tuition and other school fees for students in SUCs, LCUs, and TVIs.

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Abot-Alam Program

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Started in 2014 under DepEd and NYC, this program educates and assists out-of-school youth aged 15-30 through the Alternative Learning System (ALS).

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Improving the Status of Teachers

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Seminars and workshops are provided to help teachers update their teaching methods. Public school teachers' salaries are increased.

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Construction of Additional Schools

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Schools are built in remote areas, and distance learning is launched to make education accessible to all.

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No Balance, No Billing policy or Hospital Deposit Ban

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RA 10932 states that in emergencies, hospitals must provide first aid to patients without asking for a deposit or advance payment.

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Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

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Newborn babies and children may receive free vaccines for six major vaccine-preventable diseases. RA No. 10152 mandates that Filipino children aged five and under must be subject to EPI.

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National Unification Commission (NUC)

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The NUC, headed by Haydee Yorac, aims to reconcile with rebel soldiers, members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), New People’s Army (NPA), and Communist Party of the Philippines.

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Alternative Learning System 2.0 (ALS) Reforms

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The ALS program underwent reforms in 2022 to strengthen, intensify, and expand its implementation. It includes a five-year strategic roadmap (2022-2026).

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Pansarap Project (2022) Objective

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The Pansarap Project provides local bread to students in public schools with high malnutrition rates, ensuring adequate and continuous nutritional support over a 120-day period.