(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to

30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM OR ALS?
It is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing
formal instruction.
WHO ARE THE TEACHERS IN ALS?
As defined in the new ALS Act, these are:
ALS teachers - DepEd-employed teachers who implement the ALS programs
Community ALS implementors - persons engaged either by DepEd or any local
government unit (LGU) to deliver ALS programs to out-of-school children and adults
Learning facilitators - teachers financed by the private sector (NGOs, CSOs, or
individuals) who implement ALS programs
WHAT LEARNING MATERIALS ARE USED?
The ALS primarily uses learning modules for its learners. Each module contains
learning activities, and pre- and post-assessments. Modules for basic levels include a
facilitator’s guide, while modules for advanced levels are designed for self- or
independent learning. These are provided by the ALS teacher to the learners. Supplementary
materials like text and non-text modules, self-learning instructional materials, learning
activity packages, online or digital modules, textbooks, e-modules, or blended technology
learning materials from the home or other sources may also be used.
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM IN THE
PHILIPPINES?
Many Filipinos do not have a chance to attend and finish formal basic education
(Grades 1-6 and Year 1-4) due to many reasons. Some drop out from schools while some do
not have schools in their communities. Since every Filipino has a right to free basic education,
the Government establishes ALS to provide all Filipinos the chance to have access to and
complete basic education in a mode that fits their distinct situations and needs.
WHAT IS THE BASIS OF ALS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PHILIPPINES?
The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for the recognition and promotion of other forms of
education other than formal education. Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph (1) declares that the
State shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education relevant to the needs of the people and society; and paragraph (4) concisely
encourages non-formal, informal and indigenous learning systems as well as self-
learning, independent and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to
community needs.
The Governance Act for Basic Education otherwise known as the Republic Act 9155 stipulates
the establishment of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) to provide out-of- school children,
youth and adults population with basic education.
Accreditation
and Equivalency (A&E). Both programs are modular and flexible. This means that
learning can take place anytime and any place, depending on the convenience and
availability of the learners.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
The rate of out-of-school children and youth in the Philippines is growing. In fact, the
Department of Education stated that this rate has reach four million in number this 2021
due to the pandemic. Apart from COVID-19, the most common reasons among youth
for not attending school were the following:
•Poverty
•Family issues
•Natural disasters
•Lack of interest
•Financial problem
•Work
•Illness
•Bad peer pressure
•Bad vices
•Child labor
•Child marriage
•Pregnancy
•Violence
This upward trend of out of school is detrimental to these youth. Some of its effects are:
• Increase in child maltreatment
• Crime rate
• Pregnancy; and
• Exposure to illegal drugs.
Thankfully, the government provides solutions for out-of-school youth in the country. And
that is:
Opportunity 2.0: Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-school Youth
A project that launched by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). It is their first collaboration with government efforts that
aims to help at least 180,000 out-of-school youth across the country, providing
schooling, work, and business assistance. This tie-up between USAID, DepEd
HOW DOES ALS WORK?
There are two major programs on ALS that are being implemented by the Department of
Education, through the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS). One is the Basic
Literacy Program and the other is the Continuing Education Program – Accreditation and
Equivalency (A&E). Both programs are modular and flexible. This means that learning
can take place anytime and anyplace, depending on the convenience and availability of the
learners.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND THE
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.

ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually

conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at home,
managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the learners
and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators
Out of the School Youth (OSY) - refers to members of the population who are 15 to 30 years
old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished college or a post-
secondary course.
The rate of out-of-school children and youth in the Philippines is growing. In fact, the
Department of Education stated that this rate has reach four million in number this 2021 due to
the pandemic. Apart from COVID-19, the most common reasons among youth for not attending
school were the following:
•Poverty •Bad peer pressure
•Family issues •Bad vices
•Natural disasters •Child labor
•Lack of interest •Child marriage
•Financial problem •Pregnancy
•Work •Violence
•Illness
This upward trend of out of school is detrimental to these youth. Some of its effects are:
• Increase in child maltreatment • Pregnancy; and
• Crime rate • Exposure to illegal drugs.

Thankfully, the government provides solutions for out-of-school youth in the country. And
that is:

Opportunity 2.0: Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-school Youth

A project that launched by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID). It is their first collaboration with government efforts that aims to help at least 180,000
out-of-school youth across the country, providing schooling, work, and business assistance.
This tie-up between USAID, Dep Opportunity 2.0: Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-
school Youth A project that launched by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). It is their first collaboration with government efforts that aims to help at
least 180,000 out-of-school youth across the country, providing schooling, work, and business
assistance. This tie-up between USAID, DepEd and TESDA is called the Opportunity 2.0:
Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-school Youth project. Through this five-year project that
costs PhP1.9 billion, they believe to bring hope and future to the youth.
Magna Carta of the OSYs
As chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth, Senator Angara is pushing for the
establishment of a Magna Carta of the OSYs as proposed in his Senate Bill 1090. The bill seeks
to strengthen the State’s mandate of instituting policies and programs for the development of
OSYs in the country and to encourage them to seek out the various opportunities available to
them. Of course, the whole-of- government approach will be needed to effectively
address the needs and concerns of OSYs, with the DepEd, TESDA, CHED, DOH, DSWD,
DOLE, and DTI as the agencies leading the charge.
Apart from ensuring OSYs get a proper education, the government will also see to it that
they receive all health benefits under the law, as well as the appropriate social services. The
government will also be tasked to help OSYs get employed or find a viable source of livelihood
by providing them with the skills or livelihood support.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS)
It is another project launched by DepEd that brought light to out-of-school youth. It is a
parallel learning system that boosts learning chances not only for out-of-school youth, but also
for adults and children. Since many Filipinos do not have the privilege to attend and complete
basic education, ALS is a powerful option for them. How does it work? DepEd through BALS
provides two major programs: Basic Literacy Program and the Continuing Education Program.
Both programs are modular and flexible, which means learners can take them up anytime and
anywhere

DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
 Are those whose family, social, or economic circumstances hinder their ability to learn at
school.
 Are those who have hindrances to excelling in school because of detrimental
circumstances beyond their control
 The term “ Disadvantage” mean children, who come from socioeconomic background
 section of the community who cannot profit from school because of deprivation of one
 sort or another, and student who are seen in interior tribal and rural areas of country
 where educational facilities have not reached in the way we find.
 Disadvantaged are more likely to:
  Lack in ambition
  Depressed
  Anxiety
  Self-esteem
  Behavioral problems
  Poor school achievement
  Difficulty relating to their peers

The term “Disadvantage” mean children, who come from socioeconomic background section of
the community who cannot profit from school because of deprivation of one sort or another, and
student who are seen in interior tribal and rural areas of country where educational facilities
have not reached in the way we find.
Disadvantaged are more likely to:
 Lack in ambition 3. Encourage all students to get enough
 Depressed sleep.
 Anxiety 4. Offer counselling
 Self-esteem 5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO: WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged 1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university. progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get 2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals. free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged
children can perform to the same standard
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
WHAT WE CAN DO:
1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged  Poor school achievement
children can perform to the same standard  Difficulty relating to their peers
as their advantaged counterparts and
progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get
free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough
sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and
teachers
 Behavioral problems

WHAT WE CAN DO:

1. Treat children equally; disadvantaged children can perform to the same standard as their
advantaged counterparts and progress to university.
2. Make sure students are signed up to get free meals.
3. Encourage all students to get enough sleep.
4. Offer counselling
5. Set up mentoring for students and teachers

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND

THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
Magna Carta of the OSYs
As chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth, Senator Angara is pushing for
the establishment of a Magna Carta of the OSYs as proposed in his Senate Bill
1090. The bill seeks to strengthen the State’s mandate of instituting policies and
programs for the development of OSYs in the country and to encourage them to
seek out the various opportunities available to them. Of course, the whole-of-
government approach will be needed to effectively address the needs and
concerns of OSYs, with the DepEd, TESDA, CHED, DOH, DSWD, DOLE, and
DTI as the agencies leading the charge.
Apart from ensuring OSYs get a proper education, the government will also see
to it that they receive all health benefits under the law, as well as the appropriate
social services. The government will also be tasked to help OSYs get employed
or find a viable source of livelihood by providing them with the skills or livelihood
support
Magna Carta of the OSYs
As chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth, Senator Angara is pushing for
the establishment of a Magna Carta of the OSYs as proposed in his Senate Bill
1090. The bill seeks to strengthen the State’s mandate of instituting policies and
programs for the development of OSYs in the country and to encourage them to
seek out the various opportunities available to them. Of course, the whole-of-
government approach will be needed to effectively address the needs and
concerns of OSYs, with the DepEd, TESDA, CHED, DOH, DSWD, DOLE, and
DTI as the agencies leading the charge.
Apart from ensuring OSYs get a proper education, the government will also see
to it that they receive all health benefits under the law, as well as the appropriate
social services. The government will also be tasked to help OSYs get employed
or find a viable source of livelihood by providing them with the skills or livelihood
support
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
The rate of out-of-school children and youth in the Philippines is growing. In fact, the
Department of Education stated that this rate has reach four million in number this 2021
due to the pandemic. Apart from COVID-19, the most common reasons among youth
for not attending school were the following:
•Poverty
•Family issues
•Natural disasters
•Lack of interest
•Financial problem
•Work
•Illness
•Bad peer pressure
•Bad vices
•Child labor
•Child marriage
•Pregnancy
•Violence
This upward trend of out of school is detrimental to these youth. Some of its effects are:
• Increase in child maltreatment
• Crime rate
• Pregnancy; and
• Exposure to illegal drugs.
Thankfully, the government provides solutions for out-of-school youth in the country. And
that is:
Opportunity 2.0: Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-school Youth
A project that launched by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). It is their first collaboration with government efforts that
aims to help at least 180,000 out-of-school youth across the country, providing
schooling, work, an
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
The rate of out-of-school children and youth in the Philippines is growing. In fact, the
Department of Education stated that this rate has reach four million in number this 2021
due to the pandemic. Apart from COVID-19, the most common reasons among youth
for not attending school were the following:
•Poverty
•Family issues
•Natural disasters
•Lack of interest
•Financial problem
•Work
•Illness
•Bad peer pressure
•Bad vices
•Child labor
•Child marriage
•Pregnancy
•Violence
This upward trend of out of school is detrimental to these youth. Some of its effects are:
• Increase in child maltreatment
• Crime rate
• Pregnancy; and
• Exposure to illegal drugs.
Thankfully, the government provides solutions for out-of-school youth in the country. And
that is:
Opportunity 2.0: Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-school Youth
A project that launched by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). It is their first collaboration with government efforts that
aims to help at least 180,000 out-of-school youth across the country, providing
schooling, work, an
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
The rate of out-of-school children and youth in the Philippines is growing. In fact, the
Department of Education stated that this rate has reach four million in number this 2021
due to the pandemic. Apart from COVID-19, the most common reasons among youth
for not attending school were the following:
•Poverty
•Family issues
•Natural disasters
•Lack of interest
•Financial problem
•Work
•Illness
•Bad peer pressure
•Bad vices
•Child labor
•Child marriage
•Pregnancy
•Violence
This upward trend of out of school is detrimental to these youth. Some of its effects are:
• Increase in child maltreatment
• Crime rate
• Pregnancy; and
• Exposure to illegal drugs.
Thankfully, the government provides solutions for out-of-school youth in the country. And
that is:
Opportunity 2.0: Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-school Youth
A project that launched by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). It is their first collaboration with government efforts that
aims to help at least 180,000 out-of-school youth across the country, providing
schooling, work, an
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.
(OSY) OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH – refers to members of the population who are 15 to
30 years old, who are not in school, not gainfully employed, and have not finished
college or a post-secondary course.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND

THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) NON-FORMAL EDUCATION?
Formal Education system is classroom-based, managed by trained formal school
teachers.
ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at
home, managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS
Coordinators, instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the
learners and facilitators.