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ARAL Program (Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program)

The ARAL Program is a national initiative of the Department of Education designed to support learners in improving foundational skills in reading, writing, and numeracy. It provides structured remediation and tutoring sessions for students who need additional academic support.

Through targeted interventions and guided learning, the program helps ensure that no learner is left behind and that all students can meet essential learning standards.

The theme for the 2026 Brigada Eskwela is “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman”.This year’s theme highlights the power of collective action. It encourages local communities, parents, and volunteers to work together in preparing schools to be safe, clean, and learner-friendly for the school year. Raymundo Punongbayan Elementary School joins the 2026 Brigada Eskwela runs nationwide from June 1 to 5, 2026. Spearheaded by the Department of Education (DepEd), this annual 5-day community volunteer initiative prepares public schools for the new academic year ahead of classes starting on June 8, 2026.

The School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) is a health and nutrition initiative of the Department of Education that aims to address undernutrition among public school learners. It provides daily nutritious meals to identified students to improve their health, attendance, and learning capacity.

By supporting learners’ nutritional needs, the program contributes to better academic performance and overall well-being.