<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (June 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (June 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Alternative Learning System is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal instruction . When one does not have or cannot access formal education in schools, ALS is an alternate or substitute . ALS includes both the non-formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills . </P> <P> The Alternative Learning System only requires learners to attend learning sessions based on the agreed schedule between the learners and the learning facilitators . </P>

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