COMPLETERS.Alternative Learning System (ALS) completers from the first district of Iloilo held their graduation and completion program in Tubungan town, Iloilo province on Sept. 18, 2022. Department of Education information officer for Western Visayas, Hernani Escullar Jr., said on Thursday (Sept. 22) the region has over 13,000 ALS completers for school year 2021-2022.(Photo from Iloilo Province Vice Governor Christine Garin FB page) ILOILO CITY - Over 13,000 learners from Western Visayas who, for various circumstances, were unable to pursue formal classes in elementary and secondary schools were able to graduate during the school year 2021-2022 through the alternative learning system (ALS). "ALS is a way to give education to our learners who are not members of the formal schooling or the basic K to 12 Program. As completers, they can look for decent jobs or proceed to formal school," said Department of Education (DepEd) information officer for Western Visayas, Hernani Escull