Groups inaugurate classrooms in Apalit, San Simon

Groups inaugurate classrooms in Apalit, San Simon By Herbert P. Mapiles Friday, November 23, 2012 SAN VICENTE, APALIT -- A multi-sectoral group led the inauguration and blessing of eight classrooms under the “Barrio School Program” here and San Simon town on Friday. The City of San Fernando Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (SFFCCII), Blue Eagle Alumni Foundation Inc., the Provincial Government and two other Municipal Government units gathered during the occasion todedicate and turn over the classrooms to school officials. These classrooms were constructed in San Vicente Central Elementary School in Apalit with two rooms, in Sto. Nino Elementary School with four rooms, and in San Agustin Elementary School with two rooms. SFFCCII president Eddie Chua said they were able to accomplish the projects throughthe help of some individuals andother non-governmental organizations (NGOs). For the two-classroom building in San Vicente Central Elementary School, Chua said it was the Blue Eagle Foundation who provided the funds. Lirous Quezon, Blue Eagle Foundation representative said the funds came from the proceeds of the 3rd Charity Golf Tournament wherein both the Provincial Government and the municipality of Apalit were supportive. “Three hundred thousand lamang po ang pondo natin kung kaya’t nakipag partner tayo sa Filipino-Chinese Chamberof Commerce dahil wala po tayong kakayahan gawin ang mga silid aralang ito,” Quezon said. Initially, she said they are planning to donate a computer laboratory, but during the inspection, they noticed that a sophisticated computer laboratory already exists. Meanwhile, Governor Lilia Pinedaand Mayor Jun Tetangco thanked the FCCCII and Blue Eagle Alumni Foundation Inc. for choosing Pampanga, Apalit townin particular, to be the recipient of the “Barrio School Program.” “Malaking bagay po itong mga classrooms dahil nagagamit din po itong evacuation center sa panahon ng kalamidad. Never pong binaha ang San Vicente Elementary School,” Tetangco said. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/11/23/groups-inaugurate-classrooms-apalit-san-simon-254778