Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has enhanced the Alternative Learning System (ALS) to better align it with the formal Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K to 12) curriculum and strengthen pathways to allow out-of-school children, youth and even adults to acquire education, life skills and increase employability credentials.

In a news release Thursday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the enhanced ALS is designed to function as a credible and flexible alternative to formal schooling rather than a stopgap program, anchored on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s push for inclusive growth.

"Sa malinaw na direksyon ng Pangulo, isinusulong natin ang edukasyong may dangal at oportunidad, lalo na para sa mga naiwan o napag-iw...