P50-M smart classroom building turned over to Carmen NHS

A NEW P50-million smart school building officially opened its doors to the Carmen National High School community following a turnover ceremony held on July 31, 2026, with Councilor Moreno “Jing” Daba IV, chair of the City Council committee on education, among the local officials in attendance.

The ceremony was spearheaded by City Mayor Rolando A. Uy and attended by representatives from the 21^st City Council, the Local School Board (LSB), the Barangay Carmen Council, and the school's administrators, teachers, and students.

Financed through the Local School Board, the project reflects the city's ongoing efforts to expand access to modern, high-quality learning environments in public schools.

Rising three storeys, the newly completed building contains nine classrooms equipped with digital learning resources intended to enhance classroom instruction.

Each room is furnished with desktop computer units, smart interactive displays, digital presentation equipment, and Wi-Fi connectivity to support technology-based teaching and learning.

Student furnishings include ergonomically designed armchairs with built-in storage, as well as units specially configured for left-handed learners.

To promote the safety of its occupants, the building has also been fitted with automatic fire alarm systems and other protective features that contribute to a secure and conducive educational setting.

Daba said investments in educational infrastructure are investments in the future of the city's youth, stressing that well-equipped schools help create better opportunities for both students and educators.

He added that the completion of the smart school building reflects the local government's continuing commitment to improving the quality of public education through innovation and accessible learning facilities. (JAO/SP)