Senator Win Gatchalian together with Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Samar 2nd Legislative District Representative Reynolds Michael Tan, Catbalogan Mayor Dexter Uy, DepEd Assistant Regional Director Ronelo Firmo, Catbalogan City Schools Division Superintendent Carmela Tamayo, graced the inauguration of the Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School recently.
In his message, Gatchalian said, “We acknowledge the role of science and technology in the learning and growth of our students. It is important to provide state-of-the-art facilities to improve the overall learning process and development.”
“The partnership between my office and that of the province of Samar will continue especially in the education programs.”
The legislator likewise assured the Samarnons that the partnership between his office and that of the province will continue especially in the education programs.
Gov. Tan expressed her gratitude to the senator.
“Thank you, Senator Win, for sharing your funds with us in the construction of these academic buildings.”
“Thank you, Senator Win, for sharing your funds with us in the construction of these academic buildings. You have made our dream come true for EVRSHS,” the lady governor said.
She also shared that Gatchalian has always supported the province especially in lobbying programs in the Senate.
The lawmaker, as the Committee Chair on Basic Education, has been an advocate for sustainable and quality education. He has donated P79.5 million for the construction of EVRSHS campus buildings.
The party likewise visited Samar National School in the initial distribution of 32 television sets, as part of the total 90 TV sets to be distributed overall. The television sets will be used as an instructional tool in the secondary school.
Moreover, under the 19th Congress, Gatchalian filed the Equitable Access to Math and Science Education Act (Senate Bill No. 476), mandating provinces without at least one public math and science high school, to establish one in their provincial capitals. To establish these schools, these provinces should work with the Department of Education (DepEd).
These public math and science high schools shall implement a six-year integrated junior-senior high school curriculum focused on advanced science, mathematics, and technology subjects under the guidance of the DepEd and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Graduates of these public math and science high schools are required to enroll in a four- or five-year Bachelor’s degree in Science program at an accredited college or university.
