USAID donates PHP7.6M worth of educational materials to Bicol schools hit by STS Kristine

The United States government, through USAID, donated over PHP7.6 million worth of educational materials to schools affected by Severe Tropical Storm Trami (Local name: Kristine) in the Bicol Region.

This aid will support more than 18,500 students and includes learner kits, early grade reading materials, and teacher kits for kindergarten through Grade 3, benefiting 54 affected schools.

USAID Philippines Acting Education Office Director Yvette Malcioln emphasized that education is a lifeline to restore hope and build resilience in affected communities.

The donation was handed over by USAID Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines (ABC+) Chief of Party Ina Aquino to DepEd Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara and DepEd Region V Director Gilbert Sadsad on December 2 at Bula Central School in Camarines Sur.

USAID's assistance also includes PHP336 million for disaster response, reflecting the US' commitment to helping communities rebuild after typhoons and flooding.