DepEd boosts disaster recovery with resilient learning hubs in Cebu and Masbate

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BOGO CITY, 16 March 2026 — Led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) turned over new Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) facilities in public schools in Bogo City and Masbate to address critical classroom shortages caused by recent natural disasters.



President Marcos inspected the prefabricated, modular learning spaces equipped with solar-powered setups and internet connectivity­ to ensure education remains unhampered by disasters.



This initiative directly addresses the disruption of classes for 90 learners in two elementary schools in Bogo City following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake, and 270 students in six public schools in Masbate affected by Typhoon Opong both in September 2025.

President Marcos on Monday inspected the new LCS facility at the Marcelo B. Fernan–Polambato Elementary School in Barangay Polambato, Bogo City during a visit together with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Education Secretary Sonny Angara.



Simultaneously, a YAKAP Caravan was conducted at the school, providing 200 beneficiaries with health services including medical consultations, free medicines, and laboratory services.



An LCS facility was also constructed at the Binabag Elementary School in Barangay Binabag, Bogo City.



During an earlier visit to Masbate, President Marcos, together with Angara, inspected the LCS installation at the Paniqui National High School in Barangay Panique, Aroroy.



LCS facilities also provided critical relief to Calolod Elementary School and Electo T. Verano Elementary School in the province. Additional LCS units were deployed to B. Titong High School, Asid Integrated School, and Luy-A Elementary School to restore learning environments.



Angara said these climate-resilient structures, which can be installed within two weeks, represent the administration’s proactive stance on school safety and recovery.



"This project reflects the marching orders of President Marcos to ensure that no Filipino learner is left behind, even in the face of the most challenging calamities," said Angara. "By integrating solar power and digital tools into these temporary spaces, we are not just rebuilding classrooms, but building a more resilient future for our children."



The initiative also serves as a direct response to the President’s directive to slash the national classroom shortage through the use of fast-tracked, disaster-resilient infrastructure.



Under the 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Fund, DepEd is targeting the construction of 1,380 LCS units nationwide to bypass traditional construction delays and provide immediate relief to high-risk areas.