Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, KCFI president Rina Lopez Bautista and daughter Margarita flank Virginia Galacio of Serving Neighbors Network. Also Bernie Aldana, ABS-CBN Baguio schools division superimtendent; Art Tiongan, ALS Education Program supervisor and Atty. Augustin Laban, DepEd Baguio assistant schools superintendentTo reach sectors that do not have access to the formal education system, Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) launched in 2010 an alternative learning project called Outof- School Youth and Mature Learners Alternative Learning System (OMLALI).

This year, KCFI strengthens OMLALI by kicking off the KCh for ALS Road Show in Baguio City on April 18, in conjunction with the April 19 birthday celebration of Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML).

In cooperation with ABSCBN Bayan Academy and the Department of Education’s Bureau of Alternative Learning System, KCFI initiated a one-day activity that centered on the mini-relaunch of OMLALI and an outreach activity.

Implementers of the ALS in Baguio were presented with a gift consisting of KCH LITE packages, teaching and learning tools that they can use in the field.

“OMLALI is another groundbreaking venture where the Lopez Group has committed its resources to. I am happy that the program materialized and is now ready for takeoff,” said Rina Lopez Bautista, KCFI president and executive director.

OML addressed the crowd with his inspirational message. “I believe that an educated and wellinformed citizenry is the foundation of a successful and flourishing democracy. It is with this resolute belief in educating the Filipino people that I continue to support OMLALI program,” he said.

Most out-of-school youth and adults are marginalized and poor. Some have been forced to drop out of school because of financial constraints, lack of adequate assistance and similar circumstances.

Through OMLALI, KCFI empowers them by providing them access to quality alternative learning systems through multimedia learning packages.