House Speaker Martin Romualdez during the project presentation of the new building for the Bauan Integrated Technical High School (BITHS) in Bauan, Batangas (Speaker’s Office)

House Speaker Martin Romualdez says that the active enhancement of the country’s educational facilities--such as the construction of a new school building--is another testament to the Marcos administration’s dedication to give the Filipino youth quality education.

This, as Romualdez attended the project presentation of a four-storey, 20-classroom building for the Bauan Integrated Technical High School (BITHS) in Bauan, Batangas.

“Sa araw na ito, hindi lamang pagtatayo ng building ang ipinagdiriwang natin. Kinikilala rin natin ang pagpapahalaga ng ating pamahalaan sa mga kabataan natin dito sa Batangas,” Romualdez said in a speech.

(On this day, we celebrate not only the construction of a building. We also recognize the appreciation our government has for our youth here in Batangas.)

“Lahat tayo ay nagkakaisa para tiyakin na ang mga kabataang Pilipino, lalo na dito sa Bauan, ay magkakaroon ng de-kalidad na edukasyon,” he added.

(We are all united in ensuring that the Filipino youth, especially here in Bauan, will have a quality education.)

Poster featuring the design of the new BITHS school building (Speaker’s Office)

The new BITHS building is designed to cater the growing number of students in the municipality. With its 20 classrooms, the building aims to provide a conducive learning environment for students.

Upon the completion of this facility, Romualdez expects students to not only have a comfortable place to study, but also a space where they can prepare for the future at hand.

“Hindi lamang ito gusali, kundi isa itong daan tungo sa mas maliwanag na kinabukasan,” he added.

(It's not just a building, it's a road to a brighter future.)

The Speaker says project is part of a broader initiative by the Marcos administration to invest in the education sector.

He stressed that the government is fully exerting its effort to address overcrowded classrooms, enhance learning conditions, and provide students with modern facilities.

“Bilang Speaker, ipinapangako ko po na patuloy naming susuportahan ang mga programa ng pamahalaan para sa edukasyon. Kami ay kaagapay ng ating Pangulo sa pagsisigurong maayos na nagagamit ang pondo ng bayan para sa mga proyektong tulad nito,” said Romualdez, leader of the 300-plus-strong House of Representatives.

(As Speaker, I promise that we will continue to support government programs for education. We are with our President in ensuring that public funds are properly used for projects like this.)

In his speech, the House leader said he has already discussed the possibility of allocating funds for two more buildings for BITHS with Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations.