More kids to benefit from new LP school building

Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar has inaugurated another school building at the Almanza Elementary School T.S. Cruz Annex.

The new three-storey, 21-classroom school building can accommodate more than 3,000 elementary students. The Mediterranean-inspired building is equipped with modern facilities for the convenience of both students and teachers of the school.

Aguilar has also ordered officials to fast-track the construction of a three-storey, 17 classroom building in Talon I Elementary School, which had been opened in time for enrollment this year.

The mayor vowed to continuously improve the city’s free education program by constructing additional school buildings, classrooms and modern school facilities similar to what private schools offer.

For years, Las Piñas has been providing more school buildings, supplies, and facilities without getting funds from the Department of Education.

Aguilar believes DepEd’s infrastructure budget should best be channeled to the provinces, where additional classrooms are needed.

She assured the residents of her commitment to strengthen the public education system by employing only highly competent teachers.

"The children of Las Piñas deserve no less so we will make sure that everyone has access to free and quality education," said Aguilar, a former school teacher.

The city subsidizes a total of 65 day-care centers, 20 public elementary, seven secondary schools, and the Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College (DFCAMC), providing free tuition, books, snacks for pre-schoolers and school supplies.