VICE President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio visited the Pedro D. Duncano National High School in Tiniwisan, Butuan City, which is one of the MATATAG K to 10 Pilot School Implementer.

During her visit, Duterte-Carpio asked the teachers and students about their situation in the school and vowed to address their needs.

“Kinausap ko rin po ang mga guro at punong-guro para malaman ang kanilang mga pangangailangan upang makapaglingkod ng wasto at malaman kung ano pa ang mga maaaring maitulong ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon para sa kanilang paaralan,” she said.

The Vice President explained the importance of education to the students and encouraged them to finish their studies for the future.

Duterte-Carpio also expressed her gratitude to the teachers who continuously serve the Filipino youth.

“Habang may mga batang Pilipino na nangangarap, nandito kami patuloy na maglilingkod at magsisilbi para sa minimithing magandang kinabukasan para sa ating kabataan,” she added.