Ormoc City – Apale Elementary School in Isabel, Leyte received a 1-storey 3-classroom school building on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 that was formally turned over by the Department of Public Works and Highways Leyte 4th District Engineering Office and Congressman Richard I. Gomez.
Funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2024 through the Department of Education’s Basic Education Facilities Fund with a contract cost of Php 8,923,657.48, the school building directly addresses the longstanding classroom shortage at the school. It involves a total floor area of 256.50 square meters, with each classroom measuring 63 square meters, a 67.5-square-meter hallway and 271.58 square meters of concrete ground work. Moreover, the scope of works includes 12 sets of ceiling fans, a wash area and comfort room per classroom.
Student Xianhel Pandan, speaking on behalf of her schoolmates, expressed the school’s gratitude during the event. “We promise to take good care of this blessing and study harder so that we can achieve any dream and make you proud. Thank you for believing in us and for investing in our future,” she said.
The turnover ceremony was also attended by Isabel Mayor Bennett Pongos, school heads and faculty, barangay council members, and parents. (PR)
