CALBAYOG
CITY, Samar, Jan. 21 (PNA)--Various stakeholders in this city have vowed to
support the campaign for higher real property tax (RPT) collection that could
help in the implementation of Senior High School (SHS) program.
City
government officials, Department of Education (DepEd), principals, village
officials, student leaders, businessmen, and members of media gathered to
formulate an action plan towards an increased tax collection and utilization in
support to the implementation of Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education
(K to 12) program.
The Enhanced
Basic Education Act of 2013 establishes a universal kindergarten and introduces
Grades 11 and 12 to high school education in public and private schools called
senior high school.
Merla Rosalado,
the city DepEd division parents and teachers association federation president,
vowed to support the local government move to increase RPT collection.
Roberto
Roño, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, promised to back the
campaign with the presence of the businessmen in the event as proof to their
commitment.
Jennifer
Sumagang, representative from the local media, committed to bridge between the
education department and the people of Calbayog by presenting the correct
information regarding the program.
Raul Agban,
DepEd schools division superintendent, was grateful for the commitment of the
different stakeholders present in the event.
He believes
that in working together, they can achieve more in K to 12 program.
School
principals have raised concerns on the limitations such as classrooms shortage,
lack of furnitures and other facilities, and inadequate number of teachers as
well their specialization.
School
officials said they will maximize the remaining months from January until May to
be ready for the June 2016 opening of classes.
Calbayog
City has 15 national high schools ready to offer senior high school with their
respective tracks of science technology, engineering and mathematics;
accountancy, business and management; humanities and social sciences; general
academic strand; and technical-vocational and livelihood.
(PNA)
ZST/SQM/LIZBETH
ANN A. ABELLA/EGR
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