The donated classrooms can also be used as evacuation centers during calamities
The donated classrooms can also be used as evacuation centers during calamities

In 2014, under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), the Embassy of Japan provided assistance to the municipal government of Hermosa amounting to US$ 100,220 or approximately P4.4 million for the construction of an elevated school building with four classrooms on the second floor. Through this project, the EOJ hopes to provide not only a conducive learning environment to around 450 students and teachers but also a safe evacuation center to around 600 residents of nearby barangays in times of flooding.

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