CATARMAN,N. Samar– The Acereda Integrated School in Barangay Acereda, Bobon this province finally receives its one-storey, three-classroom school building.
The building was officially turned over on April 15, 2025, in a ceremony led by Reny A. Celespara, Municipal Mayor of Bobon Northern Samar and Engr. Vivian G. Biaco, Assistant District Engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Northern Samar 1st District Engineering Office.
The occasion was also graced by the presence of Engr. Corona Daryl G. Uy, Project Engineer, BLGU officials, Parent-Teachers Association, and other school personnel and staff.
School Principal III, Dr. Analynne M. Balero expressed her gratitude for the completion of said school building during her acceptance message.
“This facility stands not just as structure but a symbol of hope. It will serve as a nurturing space where young mates can grow, learn and dream. We pledge to take good care of this building. Yan ang maipapangako namin-iingatan namin ang building and use it for the purpose for which it is intended to provide a safe, conducive, and inspiring environment for education.”
Dr. Balero further expressed her appreciation for the inclusion of PWD ramp feature, noting that it will provide students with disabilities easier and more comfortable access to the facility.
Teacher Rhea likewise commended the elevated design of the classrooms.
“Ngan pinakana-appreciate ko siton nga classroom it is actually elevated because Acereda Integrated School is located in a low-lying area, so we are very prone to flooding, even just a short period of rain. If its heavy we are going to experience about knee-deep floods. So, iton nga building dako an bulig kay hataas siya deri makukurian an amon kabataan specially that it is actually intended for our kindergarten and grade 1 learners-our primary students.”
The said facility will cater a total of 143 learners. One of the three classrooms will be utilized as a computer room for Grades 4 to 6, one room for kindergarten and another room is intended for Grade 1 pupils.
The project, with a total cost of P9.91 million, was funded under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Basic Educational Facilities Fund (BEFF) FY 2024.
(ANALIZA PABIA, PIO DESIGNATE/PR)
