Tawason NHS to benefit from PAGCOR school building program

CEBU, Philippines —  Tawason National High School in Mandaue City will be the first beneficiary of the planned classroom construction under the School Building Project of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).

The development was confirmed following PAGCOR’s visit on Wednesday, April 29, to the office of Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano, where discussions were held on addressing the city’s classroom shortage.

The project aims to ease congestion in public schools and provide students with a safer and more conducive learning environment.

The selection of Tawason National High School was based on the recommendation of the Department of Education Mandaue City Division, citing the school’s need for additional learning facilities.

Ouano said the city government is prepared to comply with all requirements set by PAGCOR to fast-track the project’s implementation, with support from the City Planning and Development Office and DepEd Mandaue.

He also expressed gratitude to PAGCOR, led by Ma. Consolacion Pasion, noting that the initiative will help improve the quality of education in the city and benefit both students and teachers.

Officials from the PAGCOR Visayas-Mindanao Cluster who joined the visit included Cherry Pelayo-Dacua, senior branch administration manager; Estherluz Mae Suelto, senior marketing manager; and Jerovic Georgaine Gler, executive secretary.

Also present during the meeting were Executive Secretary Atty. Riczen Gingoyon, City Planning and Development Officer Engr. Rizel Rabaca, DepEd Mandaue City Division officer-in-charge Dr. Edgar Espina Jr., Engr. Cielito Jamora, and former city councilor Noel “Kiwi” Soon. — (FREEMAN)