PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inspected newly installed prefabricated classrooms in Mariveles, Bataan, highlighting fast and innovative solutions to address the country’s classroom shortage.
The visit at Mariveles National High School-Alasasin Annex showcased the Department of Education’s (DepEd) push to accelerate the delivery of learning spaces using modular technology, which significantly shortens construction time compared to conventional buildings.
Through support from First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and the Next Gen Foundation, the modular classrooms were completed in less than two weeks—demonstrating how prefabricated structures can quickly respond to urgent infrastructure gaps.
Department of Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara said the initiative offers a practical interim solution while permanent school buildings are being developed.
The classrooms will immediately serve 1,031 learners students at Mariveles National High School-Alasasin Annex, which faces a projected shortage of at least five classrooms due to an expected increase in enrollment.
Beyond infrastructure, the President also led the distribution of digital learning devices and the rollout of the “YAKAP at Kalinga Caravan,” providing free medical consultations, laboratory services, medicines, and vision screening for students and school personnel.
The initiative aims to support the overall well-being of learners and teachers as part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen the education sector.
The joint initiative of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and DepEd supports student well-being and promotes preventive healthcare within the school community.
President Marcos also visited the prefabricated plant, Corner Stone Corp. (CSC) in Barangay Alasasin, Mariveles, along with Bataan Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III and Engr. Alfredo Comendador Jr., President of Corner Stone Corp.
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