This descriptive correlational study assessed the digital competence and online teaching readiness of Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) teachers in the 3rd District of Iloilo. “The responses were analysed using t-test, One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson's r with an alpha level set at .05”. Results revealed that the level of education is a significant factor in determining the level of digital teaching competence and online teaching readiness of ALS teachers. A meaningful relationship exists between digital teaching readiness and the digital competence of ALS teachers. This study revealed that digital teaching readiness is high when digital teaching competence is high. The results of this study may be utilised for Faculty Development Program. The Department of Education may organise training to improve the ALS teachers' digital proficiency, which would aid them in adjusting to systemic changes in education