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GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) recently inaugurated 15 classrooms in two separate schools in Guiuan, Samar forming part of its extensive rehabilitation efforts in areas devastated by Typhoon Yolanda.

GMA Kapuso Foundation inaugurates classrooms in Brgy. Sulangan Guiuan, Samar

July 25 2014

GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) recently inaugurated 15 classrooms in two separate schools in Guiuan, Samar forming part of its extensive rehabilitation efforts in areas devastated by Typhoon Yolanda.
 
On July 25, 5 rehabilitated and 2 newly constructed classrooms were inaugurated at Sulangan National High School, while 6 rehabilitated and 2 newly constructed classrooms were inaugurated at Sulangan Central Elementary School. Both schools are located in Brgy. Sulangan, identified as the hardest hit area in the municipality of Guiuan.
 
GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Ms. Mel C. Tiangco lead the inauguration ceremonies together with Guiuan Municipal Mayor Christopher Sheen P. Gonzales. Also present in the inauguration were Sulangan National High School Principal IV Jesus Esteban S. Lapada, Sulangan Central Elementary School Principal III Epifania G. Gaytos, Sulangan Central Elementary School Principal-in-Charge, Delia Sabulao, CSEE Schools Division Superinterdent Bernardo Adina. The blessing of the buildings was officiated by the Parish Priest of Guiuan Rev. Fr. Joberto A. Picardal.
 
In the wake of Yolanda, it can be recalled that 95 percent of schools in Samar were left damaged, in Sulangan 100 percent of the buildings devastated. Building of the classrooms began in early March and was completed in June. These classrooms are now being used by the students of the two schools, whose young lives were greatly affected by the super typhoon.
 
“We definitely saw the need for both schools to have their buildings rehabilitated as well as to have additional classrooms constructed,” said GMAKF EVP and COO Mel C. Tiangco on the significance of the project. “We want these children to realize that despite what happened, they must still persevere to reach for their dreams and the first step is to value education,” shares Tiangco.
 
Meanwhile, a tree planting activity was also featured on last July 23 on Padfour Strait in Brgy. Sulangan, a protective mangrove area in the Municipality of Guiuan. According to DENR, mangroves are the best plants to protect the coastline and also serve as breeding ground for fishes.  200 seedlings of mangroves were planted by students and teachers of Sulangan Elementary School along the coastline of Brgy. Sulangan.
 
For details on how to contribute to GMAKF’s ongoing construction of Kapuso Villages and schools in Yolanda hit areas as well as other projects, interested parties may visit their website at www.gmanetwork.com/KapusoFoundation.

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