THE Department of Education (DepEd), represented by Undersecretary for Operations Malcolm Garma, opened the SEAMEO Council Presidency Flagship Program 3, “Ready SEA: Showcasing the Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change in Teaching and Learning,” on behalf of Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
The four-day program gathered delegates from Southeast Asian nations, DepEd key officials, DRRM coordinators, and education partners to advance regional collaboration.
Garma emphasized that education plays a crucial role in building a resilient future, stating,
“In a region as interconnected as Southeast Asia, collective action is not merely an option but a necessity, ensuring that education remains a durable lifeline for sustainable and equitable progress in the face of an uncertain future,” Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary for Operations Malcolm Garma said.
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