BALANGA CITY – In line with the EduChild Program implementation under the framework of RA 11908 (Parent Effectiveness Service Program Act), the provincial government of Bataan equipped 278 child development (daycare) centers with MacBook Neo laptops on Aug. 25.
The laptops were procured by the Capitol at the Apple Education price of P33,990 per unit, P10,000 lower than the regular price.
“Mahalaga po ang papel na ginagampanan ng ating mga child development workers o daycare workers sa pagsasagawa ng EduChild Program ng ating probinsya na bahagi ng PES Act na ipinatutupad na ng DSWD ngayong 2026 sa buong bansa,” noted Gov. Joet Garcia of the provision of laptops to the centers.
“Maituturing po natin silang mga modern-day heroes dahil sa kanilang dedikasyon at malasakit sa paghubog sa ating mga kabataan, partikular na sa paggabay at paghahanda sa ating mga anak bago sila pumasok sa pormal na pag-aaral.”
The EduChild Program aims to strengthen the collaboration of the CDWs and parents through their active engagement in the learning process of the children.
Earlier, daycare centers around the province have been fitted with Smart TV.
“Patuloy po nating pinalalakas ang EduChild program, dahil ang pagiging mabuting magulang at ang paghubog sa ating mga anak ay responsibilidad na mas nagiging epektibo kapag sama-sama nating ginagampanan,” enthused Garcia.
Following the laptop distribution, representatives of Power Mac Center conducted hands-on training at the Tourism Pavillion here to familiarize the CDWs in the use of the tech tools. Punto News Team/Joet Garcia FB Page
