Korean officials lead turnover of repaired elementary school, cash assistance, laptops in Palo

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 22): Korean officials lead turnover of repaired elementary school, cash assistance, laptops in Palo

Officials from the Republic of Korea graced the turnover of the newly-repaired San Fernando Elementary School in Palo and the release of educational cash assistance and three laptops for use of school teachers on Monday.

The repair was undertaken by the Araw Forces of the Joint Support Group of the Republic of Korea who has been in Leyte province since December last year.

Meantime, the cash assistance was extended to seven selected pupils of the school.

During the ceremony, assemblymen Han Gi Ho and Ahn Gyu Baek relayed the commitment of their colleagues for fund support to their military contingent so they could continue with their rehabilitation works in three municipalities of Leyte.

Congressman Baek in his message during the turnover ceremony at the San Fernando Elementary School stressed the importance of education for children so they could recover immediately after experiencing the disaster that struck them last year.

He said that ensuring that the education of children affected by typhoon Yolanda continues is one of the greatest and sweetest legacies their country can give to the people who once helped them in their deepest despair when their country was in war against the communist government of North Korea.

He added that they are thankful to the warm welcome, appreciation and support of the provincial government of Leyte and residents from the three towns to their troops who are still conducting rehabilitation works.

Meantime, Palo Mayor Remedios Petilla said that thank you is not enough to express how grateful they are to the Republic of Korea for all the help its people had extended.

Petilla added that parents and teachers including the pupils of San Fernando Elementary School should take care and value the help that the foreign military troops had given to them.

“It has saved you from the scorching heat of the sun and on heavy rain. This is a remembrance between the Republic of Korea and of the Philippines that will stay for many years and even a long, long time,” said Petilla.

The two South Korean officials were accompanied by Araw Force commander Colonel Chul Won Lee during the activities.

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