By Gideon C. Corgue
AURORA, Zamboanga del Sur – “The
local government has envisioned a library and museum so that students could
hone their research skills, and expand their understanding of the history of
our municipality,” thus said outgoing Mayor Enrique Cabahug Jr. during the inauguration
and blessing ceremony of the municipal library and museum last June 28.
Cabahug said the P4 million two-storey municipal
library and museum was the old municipal hall which was converted for the
purpose to serve as a repository of artifacts and other objects that would give
scientific, artistic and historical importance among students in the
municipality.
Cabahug said the funds used in the renovation of
the building were sourced from the local savings and not from outside sources.
Cabahug disclosed that it took them a few years
to materialize the project out “of the good financial and planning management
of his administration” that led to the realization of the municipality’s “long
cherished dreams.”
Aurora National High School teacher Weavster
Blanco said they are very happy that the LGU constructed a municipal library
and museum saying that the building would contribute significantly to students’
research activities.
“With the students’ exposure to pictures of the
16 local chief executives, and other historical and artistic objects, it will
help them better understand the history of Aurora,” said Blanco who is handling
media arts subjects.
Special Program for the Arts (SPA) teacher
Robilla Opada said they are very proud that the administration of outgoing
Mayor Cabahug provided an “educational building” for the students. “We are blessed to have this building where
our students can hone their research skills and abilities,” Opada said.
“To gauge the learning development of my
students, I required them to make a reaction paper on their visit to the
library and museum,” said Opada.
“Mas
enjoy kaayo mi nga moduaw aning library and museum aron madugangan ang among
kahibalo sa culture and arts (We enjoyed visiting this library and museum to
improve our knowledge on culture and arts),” said senior student Ibon
Calandria.(PIA9)
