by Jocelyn P. Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 07 (PIA 9) - - Zamboangueños will soon see and experience a different kind of park, a park that will showcase science interactive exhibits as the city government proposes to establish a “Zamboanga Science Park” at the Jardin Maria Clara in Pasonanca.
Vic Larato of the Public Information Office, City Hall, said the proposed Science park is an ideal venue for educational fieldtrip of students from all levels as the interactive displays in the park is expected to “enhance students’ learning of science concepts and processes which are effective tools in rediscovering science in its essence,” Larato shared.
He said the interactive exhibit materials will be supplied by the Science Centrum Fabrication, Inc and will be developed by the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST).
“Once established, Zamboanga City will be the third local government unit to operate a science Centrum,” Larato quipped.
To start working on the proposal, City Mayor Celso Lobregat met last week with the city architects and engineers and other concerned city division and departments to discuss about the said proposal, design of the building and the science exhibits to be featured.
For curios and science-oriented individuals who wish to have a glimpse on the “works of art” of the Science Centrum (who will be the supplier of the exhibit materials in the proposed Science Park), you may visit Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School gymnasium where their “Sci-Fun Caravan Traveling Exhibit” is ongoing.
(JPA/ PIA –ZBST)