The Taguig City government said it provided substantial assistance to the nine-member West Rembo Elementary School Robotics Team for their participation in the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas.
The 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship is being held until May 3.
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano with the West Rembo Elementary School Robotics Team (Photos from the Taguig City government)
"Taguig's commitment to education is stronger than ever, especially with the addition of the schools in the EMBO barangays," said Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano who personally met the students.
She added, "Our investment in our youth's education continues to pay off with students winning and bringing home national and international recognition in mathematics, science, technology, robotics, journalism, and research."
West Rembo Elementary School principal Alma Adona thanked Cayetano for the vital assistance that she provided.
Student-contestants Zyric Abines, Cassandra Elyze Cruz, Rio Dames, and Andrew Lejarso expressed their gratitude to the mayor and the city government “for the great support that ensured their participation in the robotics competition.”
The substantial assistance from Taguig was announced after Makati Mayor Abby Binay gave the West Rembo Elementary School Robotics Team financial assistance.
West Rembo Elementary School has been transferred to the jurisdiction of Taguig from Makati following a Supreme Court decision which became final last year.
In a press statement by Makati last April 26, Binay said the parents of the students had earlier contacted her for support. The parents reportedly told the mayor that the funds provided by the Taguig City government were not enough to cover the team’s expenses.
“I am saddened by the seeming lukewarm support shown by the Taguig local government to the West Rembo Robotics Team. It gives me reason to worry if Taguig will be able to maintain the level and quality of the Robotics program introduced by Makati,” said Binay in the statement.