The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) sign a memorandum of agreement to support a hospital-based learning continuity program for children with long-term health conditions. The program is designed to allow eligible patients to continue schooling while receiving medical treatment at PCMC through DepEd’s Alternative Learning System (ALS).
The agreement is presented as the first of its kind in the country, linking a hospital setting with a formal learning pathway for children who may be unable to attend regular classes. Reports say the memorandum is signed on Monday, Sept. 28, and is implemented through ALS, which serves learners who require flexible arrangements. DepEd officials describe the move as part of broader efforts to improve access to education, including for learners facing health-related disruptions, though outlets focus on different aspects such as the novelty of the initiative and its expected impact on patients’ ability to keep studying.
