The members of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) Subcommittee on Early Childhood Care and Development conducted their learning visit in the Municipality of Miagao particularly on its Maternal and Child Development Program on November 17, 2023.

EDCOM II is a national Commission created through Republic Act 11899, tasked to undertake a comprehensive national assessment and evaluation of the performance of the Philippine education sector.

The inspection aims to maintain the status of Miagao as ASF-free municipality.

In the hope to augment to their needs and school expenses, 20 Miagaowanon students were picked as beneficiaries of the Special Program for the Employment of Students.

These students will work with the local government for 22 days and will receive compensation: 60 percent from the local government and 40 percent from DOLE.

SPES is an employment-bridging program of the Department of Labor and Employment that aims to provide temporary employment to disadvantaged youth to augment their family’s income and help ensure that beneficiaries can pursue their education.

The Program is usually implemented during summer and Christmas break that is benefitting students, out of school youth and dependents of displaced or would-be-displaced workers.

Some 15 Miagaowanons who have availed of the Free TESDA Driving NC II on August 31 to September 26, 2023, received their allowance in a distribution with Mayor Richard Garin today

This program was brought by TESDA through the request and facilitation of the Office of Congresswoman Janette L. Garin.

Some 150 Miagawanons, mostly ISAT U students, are currently undergoing the Driving NC II Training at ISAT U PE Gym, November 15, 2023.

The training was made possible through the Office of Congresswoman Janette L. Garin.