China donated PHP150M for the construction of 13 school buildings in Davao

On October 5, 2018, China donated PHP150 million and held the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 13 school buildings in Davao City.

According to "Davao gets P150-M China donation for school buildings," the donation "was given through the Tapang at Malasakit Alliance, which serves as a conduit between the Chinese government and the Department of Education (DepEd) for the project." The Davao school building project is jointly implemented by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, the Davao City Government and local NGOs.

Except for the main building, each classroom will be equipped with a full set of desks, chairs and teaching equipment.

After completion, it will benefit 13 local primary schools and In the middle school, more than 2,000 students will benefit from it. The October 5th groundbreaking ceremony was for construction at the Agdao Elementary School.

The other 12 schools getting new school buildings through the grant are Acacia Elementary School, Mudiang Elementary School, San Miguel Elementary School, Mabuhay National High School, Baguio Central Elementary School, Cadalian Elementary School, Malalan Elementary School, Upper Sirib Elementary School, Ula Elementary School, Wines High School - Ampon Campus, Marilog National High School, and Salaysay National High School..