New school building soon to rise in Siargao Island
DEL CARMEN, Surigao del Norte, Nov. 20 (PIA) – Students and residents of Del Carmen in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte cannot hide their joy and excitement during the groundbreaking event held November 05, 2015 at the campus of Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) here.
A one-storey two-classroom school building will soon rise in this part of the island. The Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) company has bankrolled the construction of the new school building that will house high school students who shared classroom space among college students of the school.
The classroom construction project will be implemented by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) in partnership with the administration of SSCT and the Parents Teachers Employees Association or PTEA.
In her speech before parents, teachers and students of SSCT, Evelyn M. Del Rosario- PLDT Head /Consultant for Community Relations emphasized the value of education in shaping the future of children in this island. “It is heartwarming to know that you are taking active involvement and participation in this undertaking. Your presence show how much value you put to education for the children in this part of the archipelago. Your presence already defines your commitment in addressing education issues and concerns that your province faces,” Del Rosario stressed.
“PLDT who is a member company of PBSP is a strong corporate partner supporting government’s efforts to respond to classroom needs across the country. The implementation of K to 12 with its worthy intention of preparing our children and youth to be better and productive citizens of this country, has led to the realization of the different stakeholders of the enormous needs particularly in terms infrastructure,” she added.
Included in the construction package were 90 student chairs, two teacher’s tables, two teacher’s chairs and two blackboards. Present to grace the event were Del Carmen mayor Alfredo M. Corro II, PBSP Mindanao regional manager Garibaldi Alvin Enriquez, SSCT campus director Dr. Carlos Donoso and Randy Petallo- PTEA president.
Students and stakeholders were on hand to witness the groundbreaking event, made memorable with the blessing given by Rev. Fr. Manuel Quiban, DCS, parish priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Del Carmen, Siargao Island. (Danny Escabarte, PBSP/PIA-Caraga)