DepEd to conduct NLA 2022
By SHIRLEY T. AYOCDO
Teacher III
Libertad Central Elementary School
The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), will conduct of the 2022 National Literacy Awards (NLA). Said awards will culminate in September, in conjunction with the celebration of the National Literacy Week and International Literacy Day.
The NLA is aimed to recognize best literacy practices carried out by local government units (LGU) and non-government organizations (NGO), which help alleviate poverty, provide livelihood opportunities, address welfare needs, promote freedom, and make education facilities accessible, among others.
Per DepEd Memorandum No. 022, s. 2022 of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones states that the NLA will contribute to the realization of the goal of universalizing literacy in the Philippines by creating public awareness of and interest in the programs, projects, and activities addressing this concern; sustain, expand, and institutionalize literacy efforts by motivating and recognizing individuals, institutions, and LGUs through awards and appropriate recognition; encourage the development and replication of innovative, creative, and indigenous literacy programs; and bestow honor on and recognition to outstanding government and NGOs for their dedication, commitment, and contribution to the eradication of illiteracy in their respective communities.
The NLA has different categories, that include the Outstanding Local government Unit; Outstanding Literacy Program; and Special Award of Excellence in Literacy.
The nominations for outstanding local government unit and literacy program categories shall be submitted by LGUs and NGOs to their respective DepEd Regional Offices (ROs), through the Regional NLA Coordinator, from April 25 to May 11, 2022. The nominees for the Special Award of Excellence in Literacy Category shall be identified and notified by the LCC Secretariat. ###
