The Department of Education (DepEd) announced a partnership with a global delivery unit on Friday, Nov. 15, to support the implementation of its various programs and projects.
In a statement, DepEd said it signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Delivery Associates Australia Pty Ltd and Ayala Foundation, Inc. on Nov. 14 to “reinforce the delivery” of quality basic education in the country.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, Delivery Associates representative Josh Wiseman, Ayala Foundation Attorney-in-Fact and President Antonio Joselito Lambino II, and Attorney-in-Fact and Head of Strategy and Impact Maria Margarita Trinidad led the MOA signing ceremony.
“The first phase of the project will set clear, measurable targets for DepEd’s education reform and establish a dedicated team to implement these targets,” the agency stated.
As part of the agreement, DepEd said Delivery Associates (DA) will conduct a rapid assessment of the agency’s current capacity to execute its programs and initiatives.
“Moreover, after the initial evaluation, DA will provide DepEd with recommendations on which programs to prioritize and align with DepEd's goal of providing quality education,” the agency added.
DA will then assist DepEd in establishing a dedicated team to implement the identified targets.
“This team will have a clear structure, staffing plan, and accountability mechanisms,” DepEd said.
Key officials from DepEd attended the ceremonial signing, including Undersecretary Peter Irving Corvera, Undersecretary Ronald Mendoza, Assistant Secretary Georgina Anna Yang, Assistant Secretary Malcolm Garma, Assistant Secretary Roger Masapol, and Ciela Mendoza from the Office of the Secretary.
The partners were represented by Ayala Foundation Trustee Alfredo Ayala, Delivery Associates Asia Pacific Director Anna Needs, and Head of Corporate Governance and Legal Love Amoroso.