Many public schools still closed after Typhoon Frank
A number of public schools here heavily damaged by Typhoon Frank have yet to resume classes.
Numerous public schools have reported to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas that their schools were heavily damaged by the typhoon causing a temporary halt in classes since June 23rd.
In a report of damages submitted to the mayor, facility coordinator Rufino Besonia stated that all districts were affected by the typhoon.
The district of Jaro was the worst hit with 13 elementary schools and three secondary schools suffering from loss of electricity, classroom damage, ruined computers and furniture and thousands of textbooks submerged in muddy water.
Mandurriao district reported eight elementary schools and one high school with damaged classrooms, more than 15,000 textbooks totally wet and some furniture damaged.
Some schools in the districts of City Proper, Lapuz, La Paz, Molo and Arevalo who have not suffered the same devastation, however, have already resumed their classes.
Assistant schools superintendent Febe Cang said that Jaro and Mandurriao public schools will most likely resume theirs on July 14th.
As of July 7th, the estimated cost of damage for infrastructure in elementary schools is P6, 985,000; P822,000 for electrical and water facilities in both elementary and secondary institutions and P5,560,000 for the computer units.
Aside from the cleaning and repairs being started by various offices of the city, Treñas also acknowledged the help of the workers from Metro Manila Development Authority headed by Bayani Fernando for coming to the city and cleaning the major thoroughfares and school vicinities.
Meanwhile, the chief executive also tasked city health officer Urminico Baronda to ensure that students follow preventive measures to avoid getting leptospirosis or any sickness brought about by the typhoon. (PIO)