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The City Government of Koronadal received four classroom buildings tagged as Silid Pangarap from Aklat Gabay Aruga kaagapay sa Pag-angat at Pag-asa (AGAPP) Foundation. Presidential sister and Agapp chairman Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Aguino-Abellada, together with Agapp Director Gel Caguioa and Petron representative Marvie Caballa, personally attended the ceremonial turn-over of the Agapp building on February 1, 2012. The said activity was also witnessed by City Schools Division Superintendent OIC, Mr. Isagani S. dela Cruz, CESO VI. Prior to the official turn-over of the project, the blessing of the building was solemnized by Father Jo-An Paez.
Osita Elementary School and Koronadal Central Elementary School (KCES) 1 were the beneficiaries of the projects through the recommendation of Agapp Regional Coordinator for Region XII, Dr. Cesar Yabot. Through his effort and with the cooperation of City Mayor Peter B. Miguel, the quick construction of Silid Pangarap was made possible.
In her speech, Pinky Abellada expressed her gratefulness to the city government of Koronadal and the people for giving them the opportunity to put up their projects in the city. She also promised that their foundation, together with Petron, San Miguel and Purefoods Corporations as their partners, would continue to source out funds for more Silid Pangarap classrooms.
Further, Abellada explained that the focus of their projects was the kindergarten since Agapp believed that giving the children the best basic training would make them more prepared for higher level of education. However, she also said that the project would cater to grades one to three as well. The foundation does not only donate classrooms but also provides books.
By: Bic F. Manato
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