Army and media
foundation to build school building in Eastern Samar
By CMO Battalion, 8ID PA
September
7, 2011
CAMP LUKBAN,
Catbalogan City – A ground breaking ceremony for a two-classroom
school building project was held yesterday morning at Brgy Calingatnan,
Borongan, Eastern Samar. The project has become possible through the
combined efforts of ABS-CBN “Sagip Kapamilya” Foundation, the
Provincial Government of Eastern Samar, the 801st Infantry Brigade and
the 546 Engineer Construction Battalion, and the City Government of
Borongan. The project is dubbed “Gusto Kong Mag-aral” by the ABS-CBN
Foundation.
Of all the barangays
in Borongan City, Brgy Calingatnan was chosen for its ideal location
in accordance with construction standards. The ceremony was attended
by Honorable Maria Fe Abunda, the City Mayor of Borongan, Eastern
Samar; Colonel Romeo Labador, the Commander of 801st Infantry Brigade;
Brigadier General Mariano Veloria of the 53rd Engineering Brigade; and
representatives from other agencies in the Province.
It is worthy to
note that a lot of help is coming to Samar Island which is rated as
one of the poorest in Eastern Visayas. The combined effort of private
organizations, local government agencies, and the 8th Infantry
Division is making this assistance possible.
