School-on-the-Air Program for Rural Development

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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 561: School-on-the-Air Program for Rural Development

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Title Supreme Court: School-on-the-Air Program for Rural Development

Law: Letter Of Instructions No. 561

Decision Date: Jun 23, 1977

Letter of Instructions No. 561 establishes the 'Lingap ng Pangulo sa Barangay' School-on-the-Air program, aiming to provide education and information to rural areas through cooperation between government departments and agencies, with incentives for program completion and follow-up support for participants.

lingap ng pangulo

rural education

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Scope and Coverage of "LINGAP NG PANGULO SA BARANGAY"

Focuses on technologies and knowledge in farming, food production, home industries, community development.
Also covers nutrition, pollution control, family planning, health services, and natural resources conservation.

Interagency Cooperation and Curriculum Development

Cooperation required among key government departments:
- Department of Education and Culture
- Department of Local Government and Community Development
- Department of Agrarian Reform
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Natural Resources
- Department of Social Services and Development
- Department of Health
Joint development of curricula, plans, strategies, and incentives to improve program acceptance.

Administrative Coordination and Oversight

Office of the President designated as overall coordinator.
Creation of a Sub-Cabinet Committee to manage the program.
Chairmanship led by the Undersecretary of Education and Culture for Non-Formal Education, with rotation among members.
Members include representatives from the above departments; President may add other representatives if needed.

Role of Local Government and Community Leaders

Barangay Chairmen and Kabataang Barangay Chairmen tasked with organizing farmers and rural homemakers.
Serve as registrars and supervisors of the program's classes at the barrio level.
Public schools to be used as listening centers to maximize reach.
Secretary of Local Government and Community Development to advise local officials on their responsibilities.

Certification and Advancement Opportunities

Completion of specific programs certified by Barangay Chairman and DLGCD representative.
Outstanding graduates to have access to further training in Farmer Training Centers.
Graduates of the program and training centers offered opportunities for employment as extension workers in barangays.

Continuing Support and Technical Assistance

Follow-through conducted by extension workers to assist participants.
Guidance provided to properly apply acquired knowledge and technology.

Effectivity

Directive takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Signed by the President of the Philippines on June 23, 1977.

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