TARLAC CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a two-story, six-classroom school building at La Purisima Integrated School in La Paz, Tarlac, supporting the Department of Education’s mission of providing a conducive learning environment for quality education.
Funded under the 2024 national budget, the P9.7-million facility has a total floor area of 215.65 square meters.
It features six spacious classrooms, comfort rooms, a wheelchair ramp for accessibility, and a fire protection system, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for both students and teachers.
DPWH Tarlac 2nd District Engineer Edward Ricardo Ramos emphasized the agency’s commitment to developing public infrastructure, including school buildings, to support education and community development.
“With this newly constructed school building, La Purisima Integrated School expects to decongest overcrowded classrooms and provide a more comfortable, efficient, and student-centered learning environment,” Ramos stated.
Meanwhile, La Purisima Integrated School teacher Juvy Torres expressed her appreciation for the new facility, highlighting its positive impact on both students and faculty.
“Maluwang na po ‘yung mga room namin, ‘yung mga bata talaga motivated na silang mag-aral, pumapasok nang maaga, and then nakakauwi na nang tamang oras, so malaki pong tulong ang pagkakaroon namin ng bagong building (Our rooms are now spacious, and the students are really motivated to study. They arrive early and can go home on time, so having this new building is a big help),” Torres said.
The project’s completion highlights the government’s investment in public infrastructure, particularly school facilities, to enhance education and foster community growth.
