English: The Education Department earlier stated that some three million learners need assistance due to learning gaps. The ARAL Program was established under Republic Act No. 12028, which Gatchalian authored and sponsored.
Filipino: Iniulat kamakailan ng Department of Education na may tatlong milyong mag-aaral ang nangangailangan ng tulong dahil sa mga itinuturing na learning gaps. Itinatag ang ARAL Program sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 12028 na isinulong ni Gatchalian bilang sponsor at may akda.