Schoolchildren gets bicycles

CEBU CITY – Some 18 students of Lusaran National High School in the mountain barangay of Lusaran in Cebu City yesterday received bicycles from the Philippine Educators Association of CESOs and Eligibles, Inc. (PEACE).

The distribution of bicycles was in support of the Department of Education’s Pedals and Paddles Project, a campaign that aims to provide boats and bikes to schoolchildren in far-flung areas in order to provide them access to education.

In a statement, Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro underscored that the department remains committed to the delivery of quality basic edu- cation to the Filipino learners – especially to those who live in areas where transportation remains a challenge.

“We want to let every student know that we have not forgotten them and that they are not alone,” Luistro said.

DepEd Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali, who is also President of PEACE, said no learner should be left behind in education.

“Through Pedals and Paddles, we hope to help students who live in farm from their schools and in turn improve their performance in school by reducing their travel time,” Umali said.

The recent turnover ceremony was attended by DepEd 7 Director Carmelita Dulangon, DepEd Cebu Schools Division Supt Rhea Mar Angtud and Bike for the Philippines Joel Uichico.

(Juan Carlo de Vela) WALK NO MORE – Five high school students of Lusaran High School who used to walk at least an hour or two to go to school from their houses are included among the 18 beneficiaries of bicycles turned over by the Philippine Educators Associations of CESOs...