By Bernadine Astillero Gabawan
BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur – The
Department of Education Regional Office IX (DepED-9) through the Physical
Facility Division Supervisor Dr. Duton Casla turned-over early this month a two-classroom
school building to this municipality.
The P1.04-million school building was constructed at
Pulangbato Elementary School.
Mayor Leonardo L. Babasa Jr. has expressed his
heartfelt thanks to the DepED for the said school building, saying it would
really be a great help to accommodate the increasing number of enrollees in the
area.
He also urged the parents to cooperate with the
teachers believing that the parents play an important role in educating the
children.
“Our task is to provide for primary education which is
one of the Millenium Development Goals (MDG) with the parents, teachers, the
municipality and the barangay,” Babasa said.
“Let us help one another in this noble cause, for the
future of these children is anchored on good education,” Babasa added.
Mayor Babasa accepted the building in behalf of the
municipality.
The turnover of said project was witnessed by Mr.
Perlito Labisto, the head teacher, the teaching staff, Sangguniang Bayan (SB)
members, Vice Mayor-elect Celso Matias, SB member-elect Ronilo Yamaro, barangay
officials headed by Barangay Chairman Felisa
Antonio, Bayog Central Elementary School Principal Dr. Minda Castillo,
Engr. Marlon Tejano, Engr. Jocile Codilla, the contractor, pupils and parents.
The ceremonies ended with the words of thanks from Mr.
Randy Yamyamin, PTA Vice President. (PIA9)