Philippines guarantees learners with disabilities with free basic education

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Students of the Araullo High School in Ermita, Manila attend their first class during the opening of the new school year on June 3, 2019

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MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law which guarantees free early and basic education to learners with special needs, affirming the country's commitment to make quality education accessible to everyone. 

 

The State defines students with disabilities as those who need additional support in school due to short-term or long-term impairments which may hinder them from equally participating in society.

 

On March 11, Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) 11650 or the "Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Leaders with disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act." A copy of the legislation was made available to the public on The Official Gazette on Tuesday.

 

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