DepEd receives P8M worth of equipment, materials from Mati City

The Department of Education (DepEd) had recieved equipment and materials for module reproduction worth P8 million from the city government of Mati in Davao Oriental.

The donated items were turned over by Mati City Mayor Michelle N. Rabat. It was given to the School Division of the City of Mati during the Synergy Forum on November 16, at the Mati National Comprehensive High School.

You know I’m not into ceremonies; that is not my style. I want urgent action. If you ask me, then I will give because that’s my job as your city mayor,

Rabat was quoted as telling the DepEd officials.

She also thanked the teachers for innovating and adapting the new normal mode of learning.

With the new normal, I know how challenging it is for all of you. I thank you all for adjusting, innovating, and adapting to this new normal for our children because, after all, we should not sacrifice education,

Rabat said.

The pieces of equipment were procured through the city’s Special Education Fund.