Lasala’s elementary school has 273 incoming pupils while its high school has 180. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the increased demand for online learning, Oliva has been waiting for procurement of laptops and other gadgets from the DepEd. Under the program, far-flung schools are top priority in getting internet access and electricity or solar panels, Education Undersecretary Alain del Pascua said. “The direction is to bring internet connection and laptops to all last-mile schools. Out of the 9,000 last-mile schools, at least 3,000 have no electricity and we plan to give them electricity,” Del Pascua said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 19, 2020 19:36 UTC