DepEd to finish classroom construction in Yolanda-affected areas byJune 2015

In keeping with the government’s thrust to build back better, the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to deliver basic education to five regions affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Regions IV-B, VI, VII, VIII, CARAGA).

At present, the Department’s Yolanda interventions are geared toward the fourth and final phase of its Framework for Recovery and Rehabilitation. This includes the rehabilitation of more than 17,000 damaged classrooms, construction of new classrooms, and distribution of school furniture. As of November 4, more than half of the targeted 2,313 classrooms are ongoing construction.

DepEd, DPWH to construct 1,500 classrooms with PAGCOR funds

The Department of Education (DepEd) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the construction of around 1,500 classrooms worth P2B.

DepEd Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said, “Our vision is to be a pillar of national development in investing in education. Over the past years, PAGCOR has made substantial changes to ensure that part of vision is really implemented.”

Luistro expressed his gratitude to the agencies that continue to help in ensuring that “Filipino students get what they deserve.” He said, “We want to thank PAGCOR for being the biggest and most consistent partner in substantially investing in education, and DPWH for ensuring that school buildings will have building integrity.”

DepEd, DPWH address 2010 backlog in classrooms

Carmona, Cavite—The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) presented 66,813 classrooms to President Benigno S. Aquino III to address the 2010 backlog.

“This is a collaborative work of private organizations and public institutions, showing commitment to quality education for Filipino learners,” Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said at the ceremonial turnover of classrooms at Carmona National High School (CNHS), one of beneficiaries of additional classrooms. He emphasized significant role of the private sector and local government units (LGUs) in delivering the kind of education that every Filipino child deserved.

PAGCOR Donates 2 Billion to DepEd

PAGCOR  donated  PhP 2Billion to DepEd intended to build 2,000 classrooms. This is in response to the call of DepEd to fill in the shortages  of classrooms in public schools nationwide. DPWH shall be in-charge of the construction of the classrooms because of their expertise in the construction of highways, buildings and other infrastructure facilities. The selection of the school beneficiaries willl be determined by PAGCOR in compliance to the list of shortages to be provided by DepEd.

The funds will be turned over to DPWH for and in behalf of DepEd for the construction of classrooms. Target date of completion is December 2014