SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – La Union Gov. Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David recently turned over P9 million in financial assistance to the Department of Education-La Union Schools Division (LUSDO).

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David, speaking during the Brigada Eskwela 2024 kick-off ceremony at the Paringao Elementary School in Bauang, this province, on July 18, said this reaffirms their unwavering commitment to enhance the quality of education.

Recipients were 453 public elementary and high schools. Funded by the Special Education Fund of the Provincial School Board, each of the beneficiiaries received P20,000.

The amount will be used for school beautification projects and activities in preparation for the resumption of classes on July 29 and August 5.

Meanwhile, the provincial government distributed workbooks for Math, Language, and Science worth over P9 million to public schools. These were received by DepEd-LUSDO Superintendent Jorge M. Renante.

David emphasized her commitment to fostering a safe, positive, and conducive learning environment through collaboration for students and teachers. 

“This is timely since every July, we observe School Safety Month, where we collectively ensure the safety of our students' learning environment through our active partnership with the Department of Education Region 1, La Union Schools Division, and all our other partners,” she said.

The provincial government has been allocating financial assistance to public schools in the province as part of the annual Brigada Eskwela and David’s commitment on upholding inclusive and quality education for every learner.

Last year, the provincial government awarded P6.7 million in assistance to all public and integrated schools.

“It is our hope that the educational and youth sector will further flourish this coming year, because here in La Union, no one gets left behind. Ang serbisyo po natin ay para sa lahat ng sektor nang sa gayon, lahat tayo aangat (Our services are for all sectors so that we will all benefit),” she said.