12. Intensify the service delivery and management of projects/programs and prevention and control of communicable diseases (STI/HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, etc.) through community mobilization and participation in the control of the infectious diseases.
Targets
(Refer to Table 25-27 for the Health Sector Targets)
Education The education sector is one of the pillars that would contribute in positively realizing the goals and strategies of the MIMAROPA. The sector will assist in the socio-economic development and growth of the region and in the poverty alleviation process by tapping and enhancing the region’s human resources. In a globally competitive environment and mainstreaming of knowledge-based and technology-led growth and development, a well informed and educated populace will be the greatest advantage in addressing the challenges in this period of technological changes. The education sector situations in the region is not making a clear headway as revealed by the performance indicators. There a number of contributing factors that led to the mediocre performance which can be summed up as: (1) shortage of teachers in all levels in terms of numbers and capacities, (2) dilapidated and defective schools and facilities, (3) inadequate supplies of textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment, (4) increasing number of students/enrolees, (5) low investment in basic education and (6) declining learning achievement rate.
Objectives 1. To provide a holistic, quality and relevant education to the people. 2. To contribute effectively to the social, cultural, economic and technological development and transformation of the region. 3. To achieve excellence in the quality of teaching and learning outcomes. 4. To enhance and expand education access, equity and efficiency. 5. To generate broad economic and social benefits and engender national consciousness and social cohesion.
Strategies 1. Expand, improve and increase access to a quality and integrated early childhood development (ECD) services especially for the poor, most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. 2. Establish mechanisms for greater community and family involvement and collaboration in the provision of ECD programs and services. 3. Promote access to primary education through construction of additional schools particularly on remote areas and densely populated barangays. 4. Conduct periodic review of basic education curriculum to enhance their practicality, relevance, appropriateness and the content and quality. 5. Make necessary provisions to avail schooling for all children especially girls, children with special needs, children with behavioural disorders and learning disabilities.
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