KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has pledged to eliminate the province’s classroom backlog before his term ends in 2028.
During Monday’s Flag Ceremony and Convocation, Tamayo announced that the national government has already allocated an initial ₱50 million for building more classrooms.
“Mayroon na tayong SARO (Special Allotment Release Order) na ₱122 million. Mayroon pang ₱122 million na paparating para sa infrastructures, concreting of roads, at may ₱50 million pa para sa mga classroom—iyan ay pauna pa lamang,” he said.
Tamayo also emphasized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s initiative to devolve more funds to local government units, allowing faster implementation of infrastructure projects.
“Sa tingin ko, ito iyong panahon na talagang dadami pa ang ma-avail na mga proyekto mula sa national government at ma-address ang mga kakulangan natin. Kakulangan sa classroom, talagang ginagawan natin ng paraan,” the governor added.
According to Tamayo, South Cotabato currently faces a backlog of around 300 classrooms. However, he expressed confidence that the provincial government is making steady progress.
“Dapat bago tayo bumaba by 2028, kailangang halos ubos na ang lahat ng classrooms. Sa pagkakaalam ko, nasa 300 units na lang ang talagang kailangan. Gayunman, nag-submit pa rin tayo ng mga 700 classrooms para ma-advance na ang projections natin for the following years—ngayon pa lamang,” he said.
The provincial government continues to coordinate with national agencies to fast-track classroom construction and ensure better learning facilities for students across the province.
