Building the Future: Enhancing School Infrastructures to Empower Nortehanon Children

In the aim to help create a brighter future for children, the Provincial Government of Northern Samar has supported the construction of school buildings across the province, especially in remote and underserved communities. 

Over the past 3 years (2021-2024), the province has seen the construction of numerous school buildings funded under the Special Education Fund of the Provincial Government to complement the national government’s efforts, increase access to learning and reduce barriers to education.

These school buildings are located in the following:

1. Vinisitahan Elementary School, Brgy. Vinisitahan, San Antonio 

2. Madrasah School Building, Catarman II Central, Catarman 

3. Himbang Elementary School, Catarman II District, Brgy. Doña Polqueria, Catarman 

4. Polangi National High School, Brgy. Polangi, Catarman

5. Francisco B. Rosales Sr national High School, Brgy. Quezon, Catarman 

6. Pambujan National High School Canjumadal Annex, Pambujan District, Pambujan 

7. ALS Learning Hub “Balay ni Mano Emil”, Pambujan I Central School, Pambujan 

8. Manajao Elementary School, Brgy. Manajao, Pambujan 

9. Fructuoso B. Regulacion National High School, Brgy. Tula, Pambujan

10. Pambujan National High School, Pambujan

11. ALS Center “Balay ni Mano Emil”, Silvino Lubos

12. Cabongaan Vocational School, Brgy. Cabongaan, Silvino Lubos

13. San Miguel National High School, Brgy. San Miguel, Las Navas

14. Quirino Elementary School, Brgy. Quirino, Las Navas 

15. Bulao National High School, Las Navas 

16. Magsaysay National High School, Las Navas

17. Suba National High School, Laoang 

18. Rombang Elementary School, Laoang

19. Gapas-gapas Elementary School, Brgy. Inamlan, Laoang 

20. Catigbian National High School, Brgy. Catigbian, Laoang

21. Mapanas Central Elementary School, Mapanas

22. Hitapian Elementary School, Catubig (SBDP)

23. Osang Elementary School, Catubig (SBDP)

24. Magtuad Elementary School, Catubig (On-going)

25. Roxas Elementary School, Catubig (On-going)

Every structure is a single-story building that offers either two classrooms or one spacious classroom, with basic amenities that include toilets or restroom areas, green boards, energy-efficient lighting to create an optimal learning environment and additional features like wide windows for ventilation. 

For inclusivity, each building also includes a PWD-accessible ramp, supporting mobility for students with disabilities and ensuring that all learners feel welcome and accommodated.

In addition to infrastructure projects, the provincial government has also allocated funds for the employment of Learning Support Aides, the Iskolar ng Probinsya Program, and the installation of hand-washing facilities, among others. 

The initiative is part of a broader effort of the Provincial Government under the leadership of Gov Edwin Ongchuan to ensure that all Nortehanon children, regardless of location, have access to educational facilities that nurture their potential and prepare them to become future leaders of the province.

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