The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Tarlac 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) carried out the “Gamit Pang-Eskwela Hatid ay Saya” – an annual program of the District Engineers’ League of the Philippines (DELP) – at Manibukyut Primary School in Sitio Manibukyut, Barangay Bueno, Capas on August 9, 2024.
District Engineer Edward Ricardo Ramos and Assistant District Engineer Aldeltrudes Catanes were joined by Section Chiefs and other office personnel in catering to the needs of 100 indigenous kindergarten through Grade 6 students, demonstrating their dedication to educational support and promoting enthusiasm and a love for learning.
According to Ramos, the district office distributed 100 packs of school supplies, each containing essential items such as white T-shirts, erasers, slippers, pad papers, ball pens, pencils, bags, crayons, and umbrellas—vital for ensuring that students have the necessary materials for their education.
“Ngayong taon na ito, dito naman kami sa taas, sa Sitio Manibukyut. Bawat isa sa inyo ay makatatanggap ng gamit pang-eskwela para sa inyong pag-aaral. Ito’y bahagi ng aming dedikasyon, katuwang ang DELP upang makapaghatid ng tulong at masuoportahan kayo,” Ramos emphasized.
Meanwhile, Manibukyut Principal Sarah Satuk expressed her gratitude for the school supplies received by the students, noting that these are a valuable support for those in need of basic educational materials.
“Nagpapasalamat po ang aming paaralan sa pagbibigay po ng school supplies ng DPWH na gagamitin po nila ngayong pasukan,” Satuk said.
Marcial Salazar, Chieftain of Sitio Manibukyut, also shared his appreciation for the assistance provided by the district office to their learners.
“Sa aming mga katutubo, nahihirapan kaming bumili ng school supplies. Unang-una, sa trabaho, kapos ang mga katribo ko dito na imbes na pambili ng school supplies ay pagkain muna. Kaya tiyaga-tiyaga muna sa tig-isang papel. Saludo po ako sa DPWH; naisip po nilang tumulong dito sa aming community, lalo na sa pangangailangan ng mga bata. Maraming salamat po,” Salazar expressed.
The success of this initiative reflects DPWH Tarlac 2nd DEO’s dedication to positively impacting the lives of students, enhancing educational access, and spreading joy within the indigenous community to nurture a brighter future for the youth.
