The Iloilo City Government broadened its education and literacy campaign with the launching of the EDU-GO Program today, September 16, 2026 at the City Hall Penthouse.
The initiative introduces a series of projects designed to strengthen reading, comprehension, and lifelong learning opportunities for children, youth, and adults across the city.
The program features seven key components:
* ๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐จ๐ for early childhood foundation
* ๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ to support learners with disabilities and those needing extra help
* ๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ for reading, numeracy, and comprehension
* ๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ค for out-of-school youth and adults seeking a second chance
* ๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ-๐ฎ๐ฉ for skills development
* ๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ to involve families and communities in the learning journey
* ๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง to track learnersโ needs and progress
In her message during the launch, Mayor Raisa S. Treรฑas stressed the importance of nurturing the love for reading early.
โWhen we inspire a child to read, we are not just opening a book, we are opening a world of possibilities. Because when we invest in our childrenโs learning today, we are investing in the future of Iloilo City,” she said.
The Project SABAT (Capacitating Implementers towards Strategic Actions for Better Accessibility of TAWAG Center in Iloilo City) was also launched, an extension project of West Visayas State UniversityโCollege of Education, Division of Special Needs Education in partnership with the Iloilo City Government.
The project aims to expand the knowledge and strengthen the skills of child development teachers in serving children with special needs, while reinforcing partnerships among families, communities, and stakeholders to bring inclusive services closer to learners.
