(The Aeta students’ dormitory. Photo Courtesy of Capas Information Office)
CAPAS, Tarlac – Aeta students who reside in their mountain residences were given a much-needed facility by the municipal government here to ease their daily school routine.
A dormitory building that can accommodate 80 students will serve as temporary residence of Aeta students so that they no longer have to travel back to their mountain homes after school.
Located in Sitio Bilad of Barangay O’Donnell, the facility has two rooms with each room accommodating approximately 40 students, according to Mayor Reynaldo Catacutan.
“It will be utilized by our Aeta students residing in several mountains and sitios here in Capas. We launched this to provide shelter for the students while they are studying so that they will no longer spend much time to travel to their school and go back to their sitios,” Catacutan said.
“We also want to ensure the safety and welfare of our Aeta students and as much as possible help them to have a comfortable and normal life,” the mayor added.
The dormitory will be managed by the municipal government in cooperation with barangay officials to ensure the security and safety of the Aeta students.
The project was funded by Good People International, an international development, non-government organization with special consultative status granted by United Nations Economic and Social Council.
