Wednesday, August 08, 2007 Culianan Learning Center gifted with 8 computer units
THE City Government of Zamboanga and the Regional Executives Association of Western Mindanao (Reawesmin Inc.) have joined forces to increase the level of education and knowledge of the school children of Barangay Culianan in the east coast.
Mayor Celso Lobregat and Reawesmin officials Rafael Evangelista (outgoing chairman) and Brenda Nazareth (incoming chair) on Tuesday formally turned over eight computer units to the Culianan Learning Center during simple rites that coincided with the induction of officers of the association of regional executives.
“Today’s event is a joint project of the city government and the Reawesmin. It is seen as a step forward in increasing the level of education and knowledge of the people of Culianan, more particularly the pupils and students”, Lobregat said.
When he was in Congress, Lobregat also identified the distribution of computers to public elementary and secondary schools in the city as one of his priority development projects.
In his message, he cited the need to educate the young people and make them knowledgeable in the use of computers. “The absence of research books for students in the secondary level makes it necessary for schools to have computers for ready access to information from science and technology to economics, politics and general information.”
He vowed that his administration will not falter in its commitment to make available the necessary facilities and equipment to public schools even if it is the main responsibility of the National Government.
Meanwhile, outgoing Reawesmin chair Rafael Evangelista said the turn over of computers to the Culianan Learning Center is in support of the E-Impact (Enhanced Instructional Management by Parents, Community and Teachers) program of the Usaid.
The Culianan Learning Center is a model school for the E-Impact for the past few years. It has received numerous recognitions based on results of the program implementation.
Representatives from the Department of Education and Culianan Learning Center Principal Josefina Lacastesantos expressed admiration to the support being given by the city government and the Reawesmin to the school.
Of the total eight computers turned over, four are from the city government while the other four are from the Reawesmin.
Meanwhile, Lobregat administered the oath of the new board of trustees of the Reawesmin Inc. The officers include Science and Technology Director Brenda Nazareth as President; National statistics Office Director Maqtahar Manulon as vice president; National Computer Center Director Maria Teresa Camba-secretary; BTR Evelyn Lague- Treasurer; Telecommunications Office chief Mito-on Ibra- auditor; National Youth Commission chief Raymond Domingo- PIO and Philippine National Bank manager Teresita Sebastian –business manager.
The board directors are Neda Director Rafael Evangelista, Budget Director Gerardo Concepcion, Trade and Industry Director Nazrullah Manzur, Tourism Director Ric San Juan, PNB-Zambo Branch Manager Evelyn Balbon, Internal Revenue Director Perla Bala, Foreign Affairs Director Tita Rebollos and Philhealth Vice President for Mindanao Romeo Alberto.
Also present during the induction and turn over rites were Councilors Lilia Nuno, Rudy Lim, Nonong Guingona, Eddie Saavedra and several others. (Sheila Covarrubias)
