THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has allocated a grant of one million pesos to bolster educational efforts in Cagayan de Oro, as announced on Monday.
The funds were provided courtesy of Aimee Marcos, city hall consultant on special education concerns, who was present at the event of the fund's turnover.
PAGCOR's Assistant Vice President II Eric I. Balcos officially handed over the funds to Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy during a ceremony held in the City Mayor's Office.
Sheila Lumbatan, the chief of staff at the City Mayor's Office, declared that this financial boost marks a significant leap forward for the city's educational enhancement, offering a more promising outlook for its youth.
Mayor Uy expressed his appreciation for the significant assistance from PAGCOR, recognizing the important contributions of Aimee Marcos in materializing the grant to promote local educational programs and create a better learning environment.
The funds are set to back 'Project Pagbasa', a literacy initiative recently launched by the city, as Lumbatan noted.
The project is designed to elevate reading proficiency among inhabitants, thus widening the scope of literacy's advantages.
Mayor Uy's administration is actively addressing the educational deficits in terms of facilities and resources within Cagayan de Oro.
Lumbatan emphasized the city's intent to provide greater educational opportunities, equipping students to face international challenges and achieve future prosperity.
At the ceremony, Mayor Uy underscored the importance of equipping students with essential skills for their prospective professional endeavors.
He is confident that the PAGCOR grant will substantially aid the city's teachers and students.
According to Lumbatan, the donation underscores the city government's resolve to ameliorate education and increase access to learning for all Cagayan de Oro residents.
The collaboration between PAGCOR and the city government is a testament to their mutual commitment to fostering educational growth.
This ongoing support from PAGCOR is viewed as an encouraging indicator of advancement and optimism for the city's educational projects.
Lumbatan anticipates that this partnership will yield tangible enhancements in the community, particularly in terms of educating the forthcoming generation.
With PAGCOR's backing, Cagayan de Oro is poised to achieve significant strides in literacy and educational outcomes, paving the way for a more prosperous future for its citizens.
