Vice Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza of the Province of Cotabato witnessed the turnover ceremony of the land on which the Central Malamote Elementary School (CMES) stands on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
The land is owned by siblings Uno A. Tolia and Kalima Ticoco Hadjiomar, who are residents in the area and who decided to give the land to the school so that the children from the said barangay can study peacefully.
Public Schools District Supervisor of Matalam South District Armando M. Ayunan AL Hajj thanked the siblings for their donation. He said that the school plays a big role in every student because it ensured their bright future and helps them from the quagmire of poverty.
In her message, Mendoza stressed the importance of education to every young Cotabateños who will serve as an example as the next leader of the Province of Cotabato. She is also very grateful for the donation as it will serve as the foundation for the development of the youth.
The turnover was also graced by board member Shirlyn Macasarte Villanueva, Barangay Captain Amelodin Ganion, barangay officials, teachers, and PTA officials.
Dr. Feby U. Castro, the teacher in-charge of CMES, thanked the donors and Mendoza for letting every Cotabateño benefit from her “Serbisyong Totoo” program.
