The Department of Education (DepEd) has procured more than 87 million learning modules and 74,492 tablets under the Flexible Learning Options (FLO) fund, ensuring nationwide access to alternative education.

The procurement fulfills Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s commitment to expand learning access through early procurement activities (EPA).

The FLO program provides learning alternatives for students unable to attend school due to various circumstances, offering flexible schedules, locations and methods.

“These learning resources are designed to support independent learners, allowing them to study at their own pace and adjust as needed,” Angara said.

In his first six months at DepEd, Angara emphasized early procurement to accelerate the distribution of essential learning materials, a promise made during House budget deliberations in September 2024.

“We committed to fast-tracking learning resources, and we are delivering on that promise. EPA is more than a procurement strategy — it’s a game-changer in ensuring no learner is left waiting,” he said.

More than 300,000 students in high- and medium-risk areas across 16 regions will now have the necessary resources for alternative education, furthering President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of inclusive, accessible, and high-quality education.

DepEd’s Bureau of Alternative Education has already delivered 2.97 million modules and 330,000 session guides nationwide. An additional P115 million has been allocated for local module reproduction, including 41 Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Elementary modules and 41 A&E Junior High School modules.

“As we strengthen alternative education, we must also equip learners with the right tools to support their learning and help them reintegrate into the education system,” Angara said.