Aboitiz Group to build 200 classrooms in Cebu, Leyte

MANILA, Philippines - The Aboitiz Group is starting next month the construction of 200 classrooms in areas devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda last year.

“We are prioritizing those that are heavily and partially damaged, as opposed to the buildings that are totally damaged, since these are the ones that could immediately be used,” Aboitiz Foundation executive vice president and chief operating officer Sonny Carpio said. 

According to the Aboitiz Group, P140 million was allotted for the repair of 130 classrooms and construction of about 70 others in 28 schools in Bogo City and San Remigio in northern Cebu. 

The amount also includes the repair and construction of public schools in Ormoc and Tacloban cities in Leyte. 

The project would benefit over 13,000 public school students, the Aboitiz Group said.

Carpio said the construction will run until the last quarter.

Carpio said Aboitiz construction affiliate Metaphil was tapped to do the project to ensure that it is done on time, within the budget, and conforms to new building designs that are structurally resistant to major disasters.