ComVal fetes teachers, inaugurates new DepEd building

COMPOSTELA VALLEY, October 7 (PIA) - - The provincial government of Compostela Valley capped on Sunday (October 5) the celebration of the National Teacher Week with the inauguration of its new Department of Education (DepEd) Division Office.

Gov. Arturo Uy and DepEd Regional Director Nenita Lumaad led the cutting of the ribbon of the two-storey Deped division building.

The construction of the building cost P 30-million, which was funded by the provincial government and the DepEd with 20-10 sharing, respectively.

Gov. Uy disclosed that aside from P 20-million the provincial government augmented P 4.9-million to provide the air-conditioning facilities, and furniture and fixtures.

Uy recalled that the building was supposed to be constructed on the previous administration with 50-50 sharing; however there were miscommunication with then Secretary Jesli Lapus and the project was not funded.

“When I together with Cong. Maricar Zamora endorsed it again to Sec. Armin Luistro, he said that the DepEd can only give P 10-million, that’s why we fund the remaining cost,” Uy revealed.

He challenged division officials headed by Dee Silva, officer in charge and assistant schools division superintendent, to effective and efficiently manage the office.

“You should be ashamed if you have a nice building but there is disorder and untidiness in the office,” Uy added.

“I am happy and hoping that this building will inspire you more,” he said.

Uy encouraged the teachers to give their best for the children to have a better education and future.

“It is your fulfilment of your calling if you will be able to mould your students to be a better individual for their future,” he said. (PIA11, Michael Uy)