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Polangui selected for second science high school campus in Bicol
Barangay Matacon in Polangui, Albay, has been chosen as the site for the Philippine Science High School System's second campus in the Bicol Region. The selection follows a comprehensive inspection and evaluation process by school officials.
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LIGAO CITY — Barangay Matacon in Polangui, Albay, will host the second Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campus in the Bicol Region, according to an official notification sent this month to the region's congressional representatives.
PSHS System Executive Director Ronnalee Orteza confirmed the site selection in a Nov. 6 letter to Albay Representative Raymond Adrian Salceda. The choice of Polangui followed a detailed inspection and evaluation process conducted by PSHS officials to identify a suitable location in Bicol.
The establishment of a second PSHS campus in Bicol represents an expansion of the specialized science education program in the region. The first PSHS campus in Bicol is located in Ligao City.
The new facility in Polangui is expected to increase access to advanced science and mathematics instruction for qualified students across the Bicol Region. Further details regarding the campus's construction timeline and capacity remain pending from school officials.