Ormoc City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO), led by District Engineer Rosita A. Tinawin and Assistant District Engineer Peter Scheler V. Soco, conducted a school outreach program on June 9–10, 2025, in support of Brigada Eskwela.
Employees of the DEO pooled their contributions to bring backpacks, school supplies, umbrellas, lunchboxes, tumblers, and food packs to three far-flung public schools within the district: Can-andan Elementary School in Isabel with 70 students, Canbantug Elementary School in Merida with 185 students, and Monterico Integrated School in Kananga with 284 students.
“Hindi lang ito obligasyon namin pero ito ay devotion na rin namin,” said DE Tinawn during her speech. “Each and every one of us, we make it a point to share blessings to students and to pay it forward. We are very thankful to be part of your educational journey and we are praying that one day, you will be successful and also be able to pay it forward.”
The children beamed with joy as they received their gifts, and the faculty of each school expressed deep gratitude for the kindness shown. For most of these students, the simple yet essential items they received will help ease their daily school routines and encourage them to keep learning with enthusiasm.
The outreach activity was conducted just in time for the official opening of classes on June 16, 2025. (PR)
