Kalinaw News: School buildings inaugurated in CTG cleared barangays in Cagayan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Aug 28, 2021): School buildings inaugurated in CTG cleared barangays in Cagayan



CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- “We believe that education is the key to a brighter future.” said MGen Laurence E Mina PA, Commander of 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army during the inauguration and blessing of three units of two-classroom school buildings held in Sto Niño and Rizal, Cagayan on August 25-26, 2021 respectively.

Through the signing of Deeds of Donation between the Local Government Units, 5ID, and GMA Kapuso Foundation Incorporated- who sponsored the construction, the said buildings were turned over to the teachers and students of Calassitan and Abariongan Uneg Elementary Schools in Sto Niño and Bural Integrated School in Zinundungan Valley, Rizal all of Cagayan. 57 pupils from kindergarten to elementary in Sto. Niño while 177 elementary and secondary students in Rizal are set to benefit in the said school building project once face-to-face mode of teaching resumes.

Moreover, Lt Gen Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr., Commander of Northern Luzon Command attended the said activity in Sto. Niño, Cagayan. In his message, he encouraged the teachers and residents to use the school buildings as the molding ground of the future leaders of the said Municipality.

In response, Dr. Lauro Daquioag, DEPED District Supervisor lauded the joint efforts of the AFP, LGUs, and GMAKFI. The Community Support Program of the 17th Infantry Battalion and the 513rd Engineering Construction Battalion helped in the implementation of the said projects.

On the other hand, Sto. Niño Mayor Vicente Pagurayan is delighted on the continuous flow of developmental projects in his municipality. “Ako ang pinakamasayang mayor sa buong mundo! Ako ay natutuwa higit lalo para sa aking mga kababayang makikinabang sa proyektong silid paaralang ito.” He then reminded the residents to give their full support to the government. “Narito ang inyong tunay na gobyerno. Tignan ninyo ang nangyayaring pagpapatupad ng mga proyekto sa ating mahal na bayan. Magtulungan tayo para tuluy-tuloy na makamit ang kapayapaan at kaunlaran sa ating lugar. Without peace we cannot attain development.”

Furthermore, Barangay Captain Evelyn Baloran of Bural said that their barangay was once a haven of the CTGs. She did not imagine that after years of CNT influence, developmental projects are now pouring in their place.

MGen Mina also added that education will raise the level of awareness of the students in the said barangays. “Sa edukasyon, tataas ang antas ng karunungan at kamalayan sa ating mga kabataan. Wala nang mabibiktima pa sa panlilinlang ng mga teroristang NPA.”

Meanwhile, the inauguration and blessing were also graced by BGen Steve Crespillo, Commander of 501st Infantry Brigade, LTC Angelo Saguiguit, Commanding Officer of 17IB, LTC Roger Alejandrino, Commanding Officer of 513 Engineering Construction Battalion, Mr. Reginald Andal, Executive Director of Manila Water Foundation, and members of Barangay Council of the three barangays.

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