PAFCPIC LAUNCHES THE CONTRUCTION PROJECT IN MARIANO MATUGAS MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WITH A MOA SIGNING AND GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
The Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) held a moving MOA signing and groundbreaking ceremony on August 7, 2024 to kick off its eagerly awaited renovation and construction project in Mariano Matugas Memorial National High School (MMMNHS). The event brought together local officials, representatives from DepEd Siargao, students, and community members in a display of unity.
The event began with a festive atmosphere as students lined up at the school’s pathway to greet the guests and attendees of the event. The excitement was evident as students and teachers took their seats, all eager to witness the beginning of the renewing chapter of their school.
The core of the event was the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement. Each shared personal reflections on the project’s background and impact, emphasizing the deep sense of responsibility that drives their efforts. As stated by BGen Fernando S Zabat (Ret), “Nakakalungkot po na makita pa rin ang bakas ng sakuna
dito sa inyong paaralan. The importance of infrastructure in education cannot be overstated. An inspiring school environment is fundamental in effective learning. It is within these walls that our children will dream, soar, and shape their future.” As they signed the MOA, the crowd, student and teachers alike, erupted in applause, marking the official and heartfelt start of the partnership for this project.
The ceremony then moved to the groundbreaking site, where a row of shovels awaited. With a backdrop of the buildings to be renovated, the school principal, DepEd Schools Division Superintendent, RBEP Construction, and all representatives from PAFCPIC donned hard hats. The turning of the first shovelfuls of earth was met with cheers. While the MOA Signing marked the official start of the partnership, the Groundbreaking Ceremony serves as the symbolic beginning of the renovation and construction.
With the groundbreaking completed and the MOA signed, the promise of a better and more inspiring learning environment for the students is gradually taking shape. The premise of this promise will always be the students whose future we aim to secure through these walls that we will build through collaboration and dedication.
(Article and photos grabbed from PAFCPIC Official Facebook Page)
Schools Division Office of Siargao
