ComVal LGU gives tribute on World Teachers’ Day

COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE--- A huge number public school teachers all over Compostela Valley troop to the Provincial capitol in Nabunturan to celebrate the “National Teachers’ Month and World Teachers’ Day”  sponsored by the provincial government under Gov. Arturo Uy and Vice-Gov. Manuel Zamora on October 5.

DepEd Sec. Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC extended his congratulations to all teachers through a message delivered by Region XI Quality Assurance Division Chief Dr. Reynante Solitario.

“We applaud the unwavering hard work of our educators in igniting the passion of each Filipino learner…continue to be an inspiration to our dear students. Remember that every one of you, my dear educators, is a vital part of this country’s daunting task for further growth and development,” he said in his message.

Highlight of the celebration is the turn-over of a modernized building constructed by the provincial government worth P30.0 Million. Construction cost of P20.0 Million was shouldered by the PLGU and P10.0 Million by the DepEd.

“We are very much thankful to the provincial government as they also added another P1.9 Million for the air-conditioning facilities and P3.0 Million for the furniture and fixtures,” said Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Dee D. Silva, OIC of DepEd Comval.

The event started early morn with a “Titsersays” or Zumba fitness hour and followed by a Thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Tom Avila and Rev. Fr. Edgardo Bonghanoy. After which, formal program follows and in the afternoon, teachers had a fun day with Gurolympics, a sportsfest tapping Larong Pinoy as the major games and were also treated to various Healthy Lifestyle and Beauty Care such as massage, haircut and nail care services—all for free.

Other guests and officials were also present to lend their support and give honor to the teachers such as DepEd Region XI Dir. Nenita Lumaad; 1st Dist Cong. Maricar Zamora; Senior Board Member Tyron Uy; SP Members Raul Timogtimog, Macario Humol, and Ramil Gentugaya. Municipal Mayors as well as other DepEd officials, ASDS Josie Bolofer, Education Supervisor Ruben Reponte, Education Program Supervisors and Coordinators, District Supervisors, and School Principals.  (fe f maestre, ids-comval)