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GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), the socio-civic arm of leading broadcast company GMA Network, extends much-needed help to victims of typhoon Pablo in Davao Oriental with the construction and rehabilitation of at least 50 classrooms in different schools in the area.

GMA Kapuso Foundation leads construction of classrooms in Davao Oriental

By GMAKF

GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), the socio-civic arm of leading broadcast company GMA Network, extends much-needed help to victims of typhoon Pablo in Davao Oriental with the construction and rehabilitation of at least 50 classrooms in different schools in the area.



Davao Oriental was severely hit by Pablo particularly the Municipalities of Banganga, Cateel and Boston. This prompted the Foundation to forge an agreement with the Department of Education and the local government to rehabilitate classrooms that were shattered by the typhoon, as well as build new ones through its long-standing Kapuso School Development Project (KSD). 

The Kapuso Foundation has identified Kinablangan Elementary School and Saoquigue Elementary School in Banganga; Cateel Central School and Abihod Elementary School in Cateel; and Boston Elementary School in Boston as its chosen beneficiaries for the first phase, with several other schools for the second phase.

Construction of classrooms in Kinablangan Elementary School and Cateel Central School is already in full swing, while the MOA singing and groundbreaking ceremony for Saoquigue Elementary School and Abihod Elementary School, and Boston Elementary School took place on April 5 and 6, respectively.



Earlier this year, GMAKF handed out roofing materials as an initial means to help local residents of Davao Oriental rebuild their homes. Several relief operations and medical missions were also held in succession following the onslaught of the typhoon.

“We are targeting the completion of at least 30 classrooms before the start of the school year,” said GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Mel C. Tiangco. “This is going beyond providing temporary assistance especially in areas where our help is needed the most.”