The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has donated P30.5 million worth of school buildings and classrooms to public schools in three municipalities, Governor Peter Unabia said on Thursday.
Unabia led the turnover of a P10.9-million school building on Thursday at Calubo Integrated School (CIS) in Kinoguitan, funded through the Provincial School Board in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd).
Two other school buildings were also handed over: one worth P9.7 million to Barangay Silad Elementary School in Sugbongcogon and another to Calangahan Elementary School in Lugait.
CIS principal Calo Banawan said additional classrooms had long been a priority for the school, addressing a growing student population and improving learning conditions.
Unabia emphasized that the projects are part of the Single-Digit Poverty Incidence (SDPI) program, which aims to provide quality education and essential infrastructure to support the youth in every family.
Meanwhile, he encouraged public participation in the upcoming Power Consumers’ Forum, a series of consultations addressing energy challenges in Northern Mindanao.
“The forum will facilitate discussions about the power situation in Region 10, the specific energy concerns in the first district of Misamis Oriental, and best practices from industry leaders,” Unabia said.
He added that ensuring energy security is a key component of the province’s SDPI strategy, recognizing its role in driving economic and social development. (PNA)