Bacolod targets completion of 1,183 classroom repairs by December

BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya said Monday, Nov. 9, that the ongoing renovation and repair of 1,183 classrooms in public schools across the city are targeted for completion by the end of November or early December.

The City Engineer’s Office (CEO) is implementing the program, which includes the installation of screens, lights and electric fans, as well as electrical and plumbing work.

“We are glad to note nga lapit na lang matapos. We are trying to finalize everything,” Gasataya said as he announced the progress of the city government’s initiative.

Gasataya said the initiative also includes repairing restrooms and adding restroom facilities where possible.

The mayor said preparations for the program began in the previous quarter in coordination with the Local School Board, adding that the city’s priority is to ensure that available funds are used for classroom repairs.

“By next year, we will continue to put funds for the said program to ensure conducive learning environment for the students,” he said.

The initiative aims to improve learning conditions in public schools by providing students and teachers with safer, more comfortable and functional classrooms.

Meanwhile, the city is also gearing up to host the 17th edition of Batang Pinoy, scheduled for Dec. 12 to 18, with 35,894 delegates from 207 participating local government units (LGUs) expected to attend.

According to the Philippine Sports Commission, the expected participants include 27,763 athletes, 6,144 coaches and 1,987 delegation officials.

The national youth sports competition, which features athletes ages 8 to 15, will return to Bacolod City, where its inaugural edition was held in 1999.