P45-M school infra projects lined up in Nueva Vizcaya

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The Nueva Vizcaya provincial government has earmarked P45.05 million for the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of school facilities under its 2025 and 2026 Special Education Fund (SEF).

Provincial Engineer Jerry A. Tan presented the planned projects during a recent Provincial Schools Board meeting, outlining efforts to enhance learning environments across multiple municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya.

Of the total allocation, P30 million under the 2026 SEF will fund new school buildings, including a four-classroom calamity-resilient structure in Solano, a two-story four-classroom building in Dupax del Norte, and a three-classroom facility in Kasibu, all equipped with comfort rooms.

Meanwhile, P12.5 million from the 2025 SEF is being used for ongoing projects such as classroom buildings in Kasibu, Solano, and Kayapa, as well as additional facilities for an alternative learning school in Villaverde, designed to withstand disasters.

An additional P1.8 million has been allocated for the repair of a Marcos-type school building in Villaverde, while P750,000 will fund the construction of more comfort rooms with water supply at a high school in Diadi.

Governor Jose V. Gambito said the investments highlight the province’s commitment to strengthening education by providing safer, more resilient facilities and preparing students to contribute to the province’s future. — Artemio A. Dumlao