Dilapidated school in Maguindanao refurbished by 6th ID, other stakeholders

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 19): Dilapidated school in Maguindanao refurbished by 6th ID, other stakeholders

In line with its community development missions, the 6th Infantry Division, together with the Police Regional Office-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and Provincial Government of Maguindanao formally turned over a refurbished school building to the teachers and students of Bakat Elementary School in Rajah Buayan town, Mguindanao on Tuesday.

Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay, 6th Infantry Division spokesperson, said the repaired and repainted school building has four classrooms.

The school facility was heavily dilapidated prior to its repair and refurbishment by the 6th Infantry Division troopers and other stakeholders.

"With its commitment to the growing needs in education, 6ID, PRO-ARMM and the office of the Provincial Government of Maguindanao initiated the repair of the school building that would contribute to the peace and development efforts in the region," Petinglay stressed.

The turnover ceremony was jointly officiated by 6th Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Edmundo R. Pangilinan, Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and Rajah Buayan Mayor Zamzamin Ampatuan.

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