Politics · Philippines Bureau
Power reaches remote Bukidnon school, transforming education for indigenous youth
Over 300 indigenous learners in a remote Bukidnon village gained access to modern educational facilities after electricity was connected to their school. The Salumayag Tigwahanon Integrated School in San Fernando was energized Friday under the government's Last Mile Schools Electrification Program.
LSN Philippines ·
SAN FERNANDO, BUKIDNON — The National Electrification Administration (NEA) formally energized the Salumayag Tigwahanon Integrated School on October 23, connecting electricity to the remote facility for the first time. NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda led the ceremonial switch-on, marking a significant milestone for the indigenous community.
The project serves over 300 learners from the local Tigwahanon tribal community who previously studied without reliable power access. The electrification will enable students to utilize computers, digital learning resources, and modern educational equipment that were previously unavailable at the school.
The initiative is part of the national government's Last Mile Schools Electrification Program, which aims to extend power infrastructure to educational institutions in underserved and geographically isolated areas. Officials emphasized that electricity access will bridge the educational gap between rural and urban learners, enhancing the quality of instruction and expanding opportunities for indigenous youth.
The school's connection is expected to open pathways for improved academic performance and increased access to information technology skills among the Tigwahanon students.