Bontoc inks agreement with DOST and MPGCHS

 By Christy Mae F. Che-es

BONTOC, Mountain Province - In a significant move to advance science and technology education in the region, the Bontoc local government  signed memorandum of agreement with the Dept. of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region and Mountain Province General Comprehensive High School (MPGCHS).
    The collaborative effort aimed to implement a project called "Science and technology education through robotics for Mountain Province General Comprehensive High School."
    The MOA signing ceremony took place at the municipal capitol on July 10, attended by senior education program specialist school mobilization networking section of DepEd-Mountain Province, Sonia Batnag, MPGCHS personnel led by Principal Atkinson Tudlong, Minerva Songaben OIC of the Provincial Science and Technology Office-Mountain Province, Jenelyn Caluza and municipal accountant Yolanda Comafay.
    The partnership stipulated their commitment in providing students with access to advanced technology and hands-on learning experiences, enabling them to develop critical skills for 21st-century workforce.
    Under the project, MPGCHS will be provided with a total of ₱234,426.74 to include ₱174,426.74 from DOST-CAR, ₱10,000.00 from MPGCHS as its counterpart, and ₱50,000.00 from the Bontoc LGU under Special Education Fund.
    The project aims to equip science teachers and students with 21st-century learning styles.
    Mayor Tudlong the collaboration will enhanced science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
    "This project represents our commitment to investing in the future of our youth. By providing them with access to robotics education, we are empowering them to become future innovators, problem solvers, and contributors to the advancement of our society," he added.