The Department of Education (DepEd) launches a new digital platform to connect private companies, civic organizations and individual donors with public schools under its Adopt-A-School Program (ASP). DepEd’s announcement comes as part of a nationwide ASP roadshow, with reports saying the platform is unveiled during the Visayas leg of the rollout. The platform is intended to make it easier for sponsors to identify and match with school projects, improve donation and beneficiary tracking, and streamline access to related government processes. DepEd officials say the initiative is also aimed at encouraging more private sector support and addressing resource gaps in public basic education.
Both outlets describe the platform as a “digital gateway” for donors participating in the ASP. Coverage also highlights that the system is designed to facilitate easier access to tax incentives linked to the Adopt-A-School Act of 1998 under Republic Act No. 8525, including compliance with Bureau of Internal Revenue regulations. Education Secretary Sonny Angara is cited in one report as explaining the platform’s role in improving the donation experience and expanding potential participation.
