The Wescom Elementary School (WES) inside the Armed Forces
of the Philippines (AFP) compound in this city received 21 storybooks Thursday
from the RP-US joint shoulder-to-shoulder Balikatan Exercise or BK 16.
The donation of the books, which are for grades 1-6, was
made following the kick off ceremony of BK 16 in Palawan .
Major Joey George said the donation is part of the BK 16’s
desire to get children back to reading instead of playing video, mobile
application, and other online games.
Children today, he said, are no longer interested to read
either because of having smart phones, where they can play online games, and
having no book at all to read in school.
George added reading books should never be neglected by
children, especially if they are in school as it can widen their perspectives
and help them make a good future for themselves.
There are also modern developments to learn, and teachers
are encouraged to open their students to what these are.
WES is not the only elementary school where books will be
donated by BK 16, he added.
Balikatan is a yearly RP-US military bilateral training
ballet centered on strengthening maritime law enforcement, environmental
protection, and humanitarian assistance.
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