A BIG day was marked at East City Central School in Brgy Lapasan. This was a sign of Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy's strong desire to improve education, especially for the city's less fortunate people.
On June 27, they had a groundbreaking ceremony for a new four-storey building that will have twelve classrooms.
"This was a major step forward for the school," said City Mayor's Office chief of staff Shiela Lumbatan.
Superintendent Roy Angelo E. Gazo led the Department of Education - Division of Cagayan de Oro, along with the school's teachers, parents, and students, in celebrating the start of construction for this big building.
The mayor knows that the area needs more classrooms. He is very eager to create a better place for learning for everyone who needs it, according to Lumbatan.
Mayor Uy always talks about how important education is. He tries to teach young people good values and respect for parents and older people.
To support his goals, Lumbatan said P59 million was allocated by the city government to build the four-story building with twelve classrooms.
"This building is part of the "Tatak Klarex" program, which started when Mayor Klarex was in charge," Lumbatan said.
The 'Tatak Klarex' program is a major project that started during Mayor Klarex's time. It shows his wish to help the community grow and become better.
The new building will not only have classrooms. It will also include a full set of multimedia tools to help students and teachers learn better.
By investing in school buildings, Mayor Uy shows his strong desire to improve education in the city.
"Mayor Klarex wants to give all students the same chances, no matter how rich or poor they are," said Kumbatan.
She said the new building will show the city's commitment to providing a good education system that prepares young people for a better future.
"Klarex's desire for better education is not just words; it is actions that help the community," said Lumbatan.
According to her, the start of construction for the new four-storey building with twelve classrooms is another step towards his goal of making sure that every resident, especially the poor, can learn in a good and supportive environment.
"The impact of this big start is not only felt in East City Central School but also the whole community," said Lumbatan.
According to her, mayor Uy's strong desire to improve education for everyone is a sign of hope, encouraging other leaders and people in the community to see education as a basic right and a way to make society better.
