To ensure uninterrupted learning for some 10,000 students, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered national government agencies to expedite the construction of additional facilities for the PhP520-million Marawi Dansalan Integrated School.
President Marcos visited Marawi City to inspect and ensure the swift progress of ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, including the construction of an integrated school that students will soon be able to use.
“Nandito ako, pinuntahan ko ‘yung Marawi para tingnan ‘yung ginagawa nating rehabilitation para sa mga nasira, actually nasira lahat,” the President said in his remarks, underscoring his resolve to rehabilitate and rebuild Marawi City immediately.
“Malapit nang matapos, kaunti na lang. Iyong maglalagay na lang ng perimeter fence, puwede nang dalhin ‘yung mga bata doon,” said President Marcos.
Upon his arrival at Barangay Moncado Colony, the President was briefed by education and Marawi City rehabilitation officials about the project and the facilities needed to complete the school.
The proposed additional facilities have a total project cost of PhP264.2 million.
The proposed facilities include a retaining wall, an automatic fire sprinkler system, a fence, a gate, electrical distribution with associated civil works, and a footbridge.
Local officials also proposed putting up gazebos, guardhouses, a covered court, stairs and ramps, as well as a covered pathwalk with drainage and landscaping.
Constructed as part of the government’s commitment to post-conflict recovery and educational resilience, the Marawi Dansalan Integrated School has 10 four-story school buildings.
The newly constructed school buildings have a total of 200 classrooms, with each room designed to accommodate 45 to 50 learners.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) funded the school building project through the recovery fund for Marawi City’s rebuilding efforts.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region 10 served as the implementing partner, overseeing the design, construction, and completion of the school buildings. | PND
