FLORA, Apayao—Congresswoman Eleanor Bulut-Begtang together with the provincial and municipal officials of Apayao in cooperation with the Department of Education and Department of Public Works and Highways spearheaded the inauguration of the newly constructed two-storey Senior High School Building of Flora National High School (FNHS) here on January 11, 2017.
Even with her busy schedule, Congw. Begtang worked out to lead the formal turn-over of the building as to address the need to immediately accommodate the 142 Senior High School students of FNHS and to properly inform the students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders of their duties and responsibilities concerning the protection of the building.
Congw. Begtang emboldened everyone to sincerely do their part in the preservation of the building which has received 9 Million fund allocations from DepED for its six (6) classrooms. She believed the people of Flora and particularly the said high school had been blessed to be included in the 1st batch considering that there were also other high schools in the province.
She also challenged everybody to work together and work harmoniously with each other to see better result. “We cannot exist without each other, we need to help one another as we have our own unique roles in the advancement of our community. Not because we are politician, our decisions are instantly already tainted with politics. We are also mindful of your needs,” Congw. Begtang posed to all officials and teachers along with the parents and students present.
As response, Mr. Danilo Cudiamat, Principal of FNHS conveyed his utmost gratitude to Congw. Begtang, Governor Elias Bulut, Jr. and the provincial and municipal officials of the province for prioritizing the need of FNHS of a school building. “No words can express how thankful we are. We can never repay you with material things but allow me in behalf of the FNHS to let you know that we are sincerely grateful with this blessing,” he said in Ilokano.
Ms. Nelkie Zyza Butel, a senior high school student, delivered an acceptance message in behalf of all her schoolmates. She acknowledged and thanked the Congw. Begtang and all stakeholders. “Haan kami nga makasubsubad ngem ti maikari mi lang Apo kas panangiyebkas mi ti panagyaman mi kas istudyante ti FNHS Senior High School ket agpursige kami nga agadal,” Ms. Butel said.
The inauguration and turn-over were attended by Vice Governor Remy Albano and Provincial Board Members together with Engr. Januario Garde, DPWH 2nd District Engineer and DepED School Division Superintendent Dr. Amador Garcia. Vice Mayor Jessica De San Jose lead the officialdom of the Municipality of Flora as Mayor Rodolfo Juan proceeded to Malacanang as per directive of President Rodrigo Duterte to all mayors of the country. GERRIAHZON S. SEBASTIAN