San Juan LGU to distribute 13,000 new tablets to public school students

The San Juan City government will distribute 13,000 new tablets to all K-12 public school students starting this week as part of its education support program. Mayor Francis Zamora inspected the new tablets at the San Juan City Hall before their distribution to students. Zamora said the new devices will replace the old tablets used by learners in previous school years. “I am excited for our students to start using these devices as part of their learning journey,” Zamora said. “Our Makabagong San Juan administration will always put a premium on education, and we will continue to do our best to provide the tools, resources, and opportunities that our learners will need to succeed,” he added. He said the city government will also continue providing free fiber optic internet connection in public school classrooms and in the homes of public school students. The mayor added that classrooms are equipped with 55-inch smart TVs to support learning. Aside from tablets and internet connection, Zamora said the city government has also provided free uniforms, customized rubber shoes, and emergency go bags to students. The mayor also said that students without internet connection at home may coordinate with their school principals or assigned school contact persons. “We want our students to focus on what matters most, learning, growing, and achieving their dreams,” he said. “I firmly believe that good education paves the way for a bright future, and we remain committed to investing in the success of every San Juaneño child,” he added. He added that all public school teachers in the city have also received a laptop. Meanwhile, the financial assistance for Grade 6 and Grade 12 graduates, Grade 10 completers, and daycare graduates will also be released in the coming weeks. The mayor also cited San Juan’s recognition as the top highly urbanized city in functional literacy, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, with a 95-percent rating.