“The 251 schools is the best gift of the Aquino administration to the indigenous people,” said Bro. Armin A. Luistro FSC, Secretary of the Department of Education, during the grand opening of the 40 schools for Indigenous Peoples in Region X on June 2 at Luyungan High School, Nasuli, Bangcud, Malaybalay City with the theme: “Katutubong Edukasyon Tungo sa Matagumpay na Buhay.”
The grand opening started with a ritual called pamuhat led by Datu Victoriano Saway at around 10 A.M. in the presence of tribal leaders from seven tribes (Manobo, Tigwahanon, Matigsalug, Umayamnon, Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig), IP students and teachers, DepEd personnel, and stakeholders. Continue reading The 251 schools is the best gift to indigenous people – Luistro