TACLOBAN CITY – In a recent initiative aimed at supporting early education, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office conducted an outreach program dubbed “Gamit Pang-Eskwela Handog Ay Saya” of the District Engineers League of the Philippines, Inc. (DELP) on July 25–26, 2024, for young learners in the district.
A total of 414 learners from kindergarten to Grade 2 in Dulag; Maricum Elementary School (ES), Rawis ES, Tabu ES, and Calsadahay ES in MacArthur; Danao ES and Liwayway ES; Cuyae ES in Julita; Leyte Tinambacan ES in Jaro; and Malitbogay ES in Pastrana received bags filled with essential school supplies, including notebooks, paper, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, crayons, tumblers, and slippers.
According to District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura, the distribution aims to alleviate the financial burden on families, especially in rural areas, ensuring that each learner has the necessary tools for a successful start to their academic journey.
One of the school principals, Christopher Cua from Danao ES, expressed his gratitude for the initiative. “Thank you, DPWH, for the opportunity you gave to our learners here at Danao Elementary School. This is the first step in their education, and this is a big help to the pupils and to the parents. Thank you very much, DPWH,” Cua said.
The activity not only empowers learners but also contributes positively to fostering educational development and supporting communities.
The annual nationwide project of DELP is now in its seventh year, in line with the Brigada Eskwela 2024 supporting “bayanihan para sa matatag na paaralan.”
Meanwhile, another set of 314 bags with school supplies is set to be distributed this week to elementary school recipients within the 2nd district of Leyte.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
