Calapan City Completes 14 New School Buildings to Alleviate Classroom Shortage
Classroom shortage in Calapan eases as 14 new school buildings completed

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Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has officially received 14 new school buildings aimed at addressing classroom shortages in public schools. This initiative, part of the National School Building Program under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is designed to enhance educational infrastructure and provide better learning opportunities for students.
- 01The school buildings were formally turned over through a Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Education and Calapan City.
- 02The initiative includes nine buildings for various elementary and high schools, including Balingayan and Bucayao National High Schools.
- 03Four additional buildings were constructed for Lalud Elementary School and Oriental Mindoro National High School, funded by local representatives.
- 04The project is part of a broader effort to improve educational infrastructure nationwide.
- 05Calapan City Mayor Paulino Leachon emphasized the importance of education as a means to empower youth and prepare them for future challenges.
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In Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, the local government has received 14 newly constructed school buildings to help alleviate the classroom shortage in public educational institutions. The turnover of these buildings was formalized through a supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by DepEd Assistant Secretary Aurelio Paulo Bartolome and Calapan City Mayor Paulino Leachon. This initiative is part of the National School Building Program launched under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which aims to enhance educational infrastructure across the country. The newly completed structures include nine two-storey buildings catering to students at several schools, including Balingayan Elementary School and Bucayao National High School. Additionally, four more buildings were built for Lalud Elementary School and Oriental Mindoro National High School, funded by local representatives. Mayor Leachon highlighted education as the greatest equalizer in life, stating that these projects will provide youth with opportunities to meet everyday challenges and adapt to changing times.
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The new school buildings will provide much-needed classroom space, improving educational access for students in Calapan City.
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