A dormitory for lumad scholars, the first in the Obrero campus of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), is now halfway, according to Fernando S. Ongkingco Jr., head of the first engineering in Davao City of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
District engineer Ongkingco said construction of the first and second floors of the dormitory, corresponding to the initial fund release of P9.3-million for the project, has been accomplished as of January, 2016.
The completed portion can accommodate a total of 120 students as each floor of the building is designed to accommodate 60 persons, the district engineer said.
Rep. Mylene G. Albano of the city’s second congressional district said it is a three-story dormitory with a roof deck, a kitchenette on the ground floor, a small office for the association of lumad scholars with bathroom facilities.
Rep. Albano said budget for the dormitory is around P17 million, adding that House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte and A Teacher Party-list Rep. Mariano Piamonte who is a Dabawenyo assisted her in sourcing the funds for the project in answer to the clamor of parents of scholars belonging to the indigenous peoples mostly in the hinterland district of Paquibato.
The lady lawmaker clarified that the while lumad scholars are given priority in being accommodated in the dormitory it will be open to all Second District students if there are remaining vacancies once completed sometimes this year.
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