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THE Department of Public Works and Highways in Bicol has allocated a total of P1.5-billion to fund a massive rehabilitation project for typhoon-damaged classrooms in public schools across the region, ensuring they are ready for the upcoming adjusted academic year.
In a recent “Kapihan Sa Bagong Pilipinas” session with the Philippine Information Agency , Eduarte detailed the allocation of P152-million, specifically for the immediate repair of 92 classrooms in Albay.Eduarte explained that the broader plan included the construction and rehabilitation of a total of 300 school buildings across Bicol this June. This effort is part of a larger P1.5-billion budget dedicated to improving the region’s educational infrastructure.
To address the deficit, 59 evacuation centers have already been built across Bicol, with budgets ranging from P32 million to P45 million per facility. By 2025, the region aims to have at least 63 emergency shelters.
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