NAVAL, Biliran -- In relation to the Department of Education’s (DepEd’s) Oplan Balik Eskwela for School Year 2022-2023, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Biliran District Engineering Office (BDEO) conducted an outreach program to two public schools located in remote areas of the province on August 9-11.

Identified schools are the Palayan Elementary School located at Sitio Palayan, Brgy. Caucab in Almeria town and the Libtong Gamay Elementary School in Brgy. Libtong in the town of Naval.

Team from the Maintenance Section headed by its chief, Engr. Glenda G. Dagalea, initiated the said activity as part of the Oplan Balik Eskwela Program.

According to Engr. Dagalea, school grounds improvement and repainting works has been conducted by BDEO for the beautification of the said schools.

Meanwhile, DPWH-BDEO also distributed food packs and school supplies to a total of 64 enrollees at Palayan Elementary School which composed of crayons, notebook, ballpen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, and plastic folder.

Last year, BDEO also conducted painting of pedestrian lanes and other painting works, cutting of grass, and donated empty pails of cold mix asphalt and unused tires for the selected school beneficiaries.

DPWH-BDEO has been an active partner of the DepED in the conduct of Oplan Balik Eskwela Program, an annual event of the DepEd which aims to ensure a smooth and orderly opening of classes. (MMP/DPWH BDEO)