13/04/2026
📰𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 “𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚,” 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬
𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 — 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. The Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Toledo City has officially launched Bayanihan para sa Balikbayang Manggagawa, a reintegration initiative designed to empower repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through accessible education and livelihood pathways.
This program marks a significant step in strengthening inclusive education by ensuring that returning Filipinos are given renewed opportunities to rebuild their futures. The launch was highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Joseph Irwin Lagura and OIC–Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Faustino N. Toradio, together with key division personnel. Their presence underscored DepEd Toledo’s strong commitment to delivering responsive and inclusive programs for OFWs and their families.
Adding inspiration to the event were heartfelt testimonies from Mr. Jasper Johan Villarta of Luas Elementary School and Ms. Princess Darlene D. Cabredo of Talavera Elementary School, both beneficiaries of the SPIMS program. They shared how the initiative helped them regain confidence, rediscover purpose, and pursue meaningful careers in education—powerful stories that reflect the life-changing impact of the program.
A key highlight of the launch was the establishment of dedicated service booths aimed at addressing the diverse needs of beneficiaries: a. Sa Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir (SPIMS) Booth – offers opportunities for returning OFWs who are licensed teachers to join the public school system. b. Alternative Learning System (ALS) Booth – provides flexible education options for out-of-school youth and adults. c. Assessment Booth – facilitates services for the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) and the ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Assessment, enabling learners to gain certification and reenter formal education. d. Subsidies and Scholarships Booth – assists students in accessing private school grants and international scholarship opportunities, including programs in Taiwan.
The service booths will be open to the public from April 13–16, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the DepEd Toledo Multipurpose Hall, ensuring ample access for OFWs, their families, and other interested individuals.
Through this initiative, DepEd provides assistance and accommodation to repatriated OFWs and their families by offering accessible information, guidance, and enrollment support for various programs—ensuring that every individual is empowered in their pursuit of education and opportunity.
🖋️𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘚. 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘎𝘊 𝘐𝘐
📷𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘉. 𝘛𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘯, 𝘐𝘛𝘖 𝘐
