Misamis Oriental releases P550,000 cash aid to public schools

The provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental

MISAMIS ORIENTAL, May 15 (PNA) -– The provincial government of Misamis Oriental will release a total of P550,000 financial assistance to 11 public elementary schools here on Friday, said provincial Governor Yevgency Vincente Emano on Thursday.

Emano said that the fund for each public elementary school would form part of the province’s assistance under the “Brigada sa Eskwela” program.

He said that the money would be used to repair and refurbish schools and classrooms in order to provide a conducive environment for learning.

“I value the education of our pupils and students in the province and one factor for them to succeed is we provide them convenient classroom environment,” Emano said in a statement released to the media here.

He said that the Brigada sa Eskwela is an annual activity of the Department of Education (DepEd) that promotes volunteers among pupils and students, parents, teachers and different civic organizations.

The program also encourages volunteers to clean and repair classrooms and other school facilities and grounds a few weeks before another school year starts, Emano added.

The 11 schools that will receive P50,000.00 each are Hermano Elementary School in Jasaan; San Alonzo Elementary in Balingoan; Kinoguitan Central School; Mat-i Central School in Claveria; Balingoan Central School; Sta Cruz Elementary School; Sugbongcogon Central School and National High School; Laguindingan Central School; Punta Silum Elementary School; and Manticao Central School.

According to DepEd Supt. Cherry Limbaco, the province Local School Board has authorized the release of the funds in an approved LSB Resolution No. 04-2014. (PNA)
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