Pasig City has unveiled its Education-on-Wheels initiative, a mobile learning project designed to make educational resources more accessible to children across the city.
The program, carried out by the Pasig City Social Welfare and Development Office in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), will send a mobile classroom to different communities. The vehicle is equipped to provide books and lessons directly to learners who may not have consistent access to formal school facilities.
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SGLG Incentives for Local Governance
Mayor Vico Sotto announced that the initiative was first rolled out in Barangay Rosario. He emphasized that the Education-on-Wheels project goes beyond the concept of a simple library-on-wheels, describing it as a concrete step toward expanding opportunities for underprivileged children.
The undertaking was made possible through the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) incentive fund from the Department of the Interior and Local Government. Pasig earned the recognition in the 2024 SGLG awards, which enabled the city to secure up to P2.3 million in funding and a specially outfitted vehicle worth P1.87 million.
The SGLG program, established under Republic Act 11292, serves as a performance-based incentive system for local government units that demonstrate excellence in key areas such as financial accountability, disaster preparedness, environmental management, social welfare, health services, peace and order, and youth development. Only LGUs that meet these stringent standards are given the award, which comes with financial support for priority projects.
Expanding Access to Learning
Mayor Sotto underscored that Education-on-Wheels reflects Pasig’s continuing efforts to use good governance rewards to directly benefit its residents, particularly the city’s younger population. By converting the SGLG fund into an investment in children’s education, Pasig aims to reduce barriers to learning and reach those who are often left behind.
With the launch of this initiative, Pasig joins other cities and provinces across the Philippines that have pioneered similar mobile education programs to address gaps in access. By sending classrooms on wheels into different barangays, the city ensures that learning opportunities can extend beyond the walls of schools and into the heart of underserved communities.
This approach not only helps level the playing field for children in marginalized areas but also signals the growing role of innovative local governance in advancing inclusive education nationwide.
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