Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez delivers his message during the project presentation of the 4-story, 20-classroom building for Bauan Technical Integrated High School in Bauan, Batangas Monday (Sept. 23, 2024). Also present in the event were Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., Rep. Ace Barbers, Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano, Rep. Johnny Pimentel, Rep. Romeo Acop, Rep. Dan Fernandez, Rep. Keith Flores, Rep. Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez and School Division Superintendent Dr. Marites Ibañes and Principal IV Dulce Amor Abante.
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday led fellow lawmakers in attending the project presentation of a 4-story, 20-classroom building for the Bauan Integrated Technical High School (BITHS) in Bauan, Batangas.
He said the new school building is a testament to the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s steadfast commitment to promoting the welfare of the Filipino youth through access to quality education.
“Sa araw na ito, hindi lamang pagtatayo ng building ang ipinagdiriwang natin. Kinikilala rin natin ang pagpapahalaga ng ating pamahalaan sa mga kabataan natin dito sa Batangas, mula sa ating mahal na Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., hanggang sa ating masisipag na kinatawan sa Kongreso na si Rep. Gerville Luistro, pati na rin sa mga opisyal ng inyong bayan at mga tagapamahala ng Department of Education,” Speaker Romualdez said.
“Lahat tayo ay nagkakaisa para tiyakin na ang mga kabataang Pilipino, lalo na dito sa Bauan, ay magkakaroon ng de-kalidad na edukasyon,” he added.
Aside from Luistro, the Speaker was accompanied in the event by Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., and several members of the Quad Committee — Reps. Robert Ace Barbers, Joseph Stephen Paduano, Johnny Pimentel, Romeo Acop, Dan Fernandez, Jonathan Keith Flores, and Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez.
Speaker Romualdez also bared that he had discussed with appropriations chairman, Rep. Elizaly Co, the possibility of allocating funds for two more new buildings for BITHS to accommodate more students in the area, an announcement met with cheers from the audience composed of students, residents and officials from the second district of Batangas.
As envisioned, the new school buildings are designed to cater to the growing number of students in the region, ensuring that they have the facilities needed to excel in their academic pursuits. With 20 classrooms, the building will provide a conducive learning environment for students.
He said the construction of new school buildings is part of a broader initiative by the Marcos administration to enhance the country’s educational facilities, recognizing that investment in the education sector is crucial to securing a brighter future for the nation.
According to the Speaker, the Marcos administration aims to address overcrowded classrooms, enhance learning conditions, and provide students with modern facilities that foster both academic and personal growth.
“Bilang Speaker, ipinapangako ko po na patuloy naming susuportahan ang mga programa ng pamahalaan para sa edukasyon. Kami ay kaagapay ng ating Pangulo sa pagsisigurong maayos na nagagamit ang pondo ng bayan para sa mga proyektong tulad nito. Malaki ang ambag na ito sa paghubog ng mga susunod na henerasyon ng mga lider at propesyonal,” he said.
Speaker Romualdez called on all stakeholders to remain united in their efforts to uplift the country’s educational system, emphasizing that quality education is a shared responsibility that requires continuous collaboration.
