PH, UK roll out sustainable, accessible transport for Filipino learners

To enhance student mobility and foster sustainable city planning, the Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the United Kingdom government, has officially launched the Senate-DepEd (SEED) Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Project.

- BY MERLINA HERNANDO-MALIPOT

In a statement, DepEd said the initiative was designed to support President Marcos' infrastructure agenda by integrating public education with efficient transportation systems.

Through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), the agencies committed to creating safer, more accessible, and environmentally sustainable commuting options for learners and educators across Metro Manila.

"This partnership ensures that our learners and educators will also directly benefit from a well-planned, green, and safe environment that ultimately contributes to our public education objectives," said Education Secretary Sonny Angara.