UMVA has learned that a major revamp has taken place at San Francisco High School in Quezon City, where newly reconstructed facilities are now standing tall, replacing buildings that were on the verge of being condemned after a devastating fire a year ago.
The project, which was completed in a remarkably short eight months, has transformed the school's original two-storey, 10-classroom layout into a four-story complex boasting 60 classrooms. This massive expansion aims to address the pressing issue of classroom shortages for the school's 6,800 learners.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. inspected the new facilities on Wednesday, expressing his satisfaction with the swift completion. He revealed that he had instructed the builders to upgrade the original two-storey design to four storeys, citing the possibility of doing so.
The President highlighted the project's efficiency, saying it serves as a benchmark for government projects. He emphasized that when funds are allocated to projects rather than being misappropriated, remarkable results can be achieved.
The newly constructed buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art integrated sprinkler systems and have been designed to withstand earthquakes. The expanded capacity has also enabled the school to eliminate double-shift classes, providing a better learning environment for students.
The reconstruction was a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Department of Education, and the Quezon City government. The expansion includes two notable buildings: the 36-classroom Dao Building and the 24-classroom Henry Sy Sr. Hall.
The President's site visit was attended by key officials, including Education Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" M. Angara, Public Works Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon, Quezon City Mayor Ma. Josefina "Joy" G. Belmonte, and SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan.
